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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
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THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY
OF LEADING LIYING MEN
OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
EDITED BY
JOHN W. LEONARD
EDITOR OF
WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA
PRICE, $8.5O
CHICAGO
A. N. MARQUIS & COMPANY
1905
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Copyright, 1905, by A. N. Marquis &. Company.
PREFACE.
The Book of Chicagoans, after a long and patient campaign of
research and inquiry, is now presented with confidence that every
promise and prediction made for it has been fulfilled. The volume con-
tains a vastly larger collection of personal sketches of Chicago people
than has ever before been gathered together, and not only in numbers,
but also in the quality of the people whose life-statistics are presented,
the book may fairly claim precedence. It is the best showing ever made
of biographical data concerning those living men who best represent
the reputable efforts and creditable activities of the City of Chicago.
The Book of Chicagoans is modeled on the plan of "Who's Who in
America," a now world-famous publication, recognized as the highest
authority on personal data pertaining to nationally notable living
Americans. It is edited and published by the same persons who have
placed "Who's Who in America" in the foremost position among
American works of reference. It follows the same lines of carefulness
and discrimination, but is entirely confined to pertinent data about the
living men of Chicago and vicinity who are entitled to be included in a
work of this character.
Names which should have been included will be missed, but in
-}* practically all such cases the omission is not in the least due to the lack
«J of effort on the part of those having the preparation of the book in
^ hand. By mailed request or personal solicitation all who were regarded
f. as eligible were solicited, in a respectful way, to furnish personal data.
1 The great majority of those so requested furnished the data freely and
- in a courteous manner, and to them thanks are hereby extended. A
£ few gave information with evident reluctance and others showed com-
^ plete indifference and let the requests for data go unnoticed.
Some names which frequently appear in the newspapers are con-
£ spicuous by their absence for the reason that the Book of Chicagoans
has endeavored only to include men of good standing and reputable
<-» vocation.
Notwithstanding the reasons named, which have prevented the
- inclusion of persons whose life-sketches it had been intended to give,
the publication may make just claim to greater completeness, a greater
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degree of accuracy and a more dependable and authoritative record in
regard to the leaders in the business, professional, industrial, official and
intellectual life of Chicago than has ever before been collected.
To make such a publication dependable it is necessary that it
should be impartial and unpurchasable. The Book of Chicagoans has
been compiled as a reference book, and all of the sketches in the volume
have been inserted with that fact in view. Not one has been paid for,
nor inserted for any financial consideration. A perusal of these pages
will reveal at once the absence of those terms of fulsome adulation and
adjectival exuberance which are the earmarks of those too-frequent
volumes of paid puffery which have heretofore, to so large an extent,
masqueraded under the honest name of Biography.
To secure accuracy the greatest care has been taken. In every case
where possible the facts were procured, at first hands, and the sketches
were submitted for verification and correction, thus giving to the book
a quality practically autobiographical. In this painstaking way its
authenticity has been safeguarded and its value as a reference book
has been established.
The volume has been confined to living subjects, because the pur-
pose from the first has been to furnish a dictionary of contemporaries,
and to mirror the current progress and history of the city as reflected
in the life-statistics of its citizens. The men whose life-histories are
here briefly given are in large measure the men who control the activi-
ties and welfare of Chicago in all important avenues of public, private,
business and intellectual endeavor. The main object of bringing them
together in this compilation is to place within easy reach such legiti-
mate information in regard to the personal history of Chicagoans as it
is natural that one interested in them should desire to possess.
In the daily work and turmoil of life, in this city of strenuous
endeavor and achievement, one finds but little opportunity to get
acquainted with those whose personalities are (outside of his own most
intimate circles) of most interest. The reader can doubtless think of
many a leading citizen of whom he would like to know: Where did he
come from, where and how was he educated, what is his home life, his
religious, social and political environment, and what have been the
chief steps in his career? If the reader will turn to such names he will
find just the information desired.
No other book has attempted to furnish, in any systematic man-
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 7
ner, the salient facts in regard to the lives of those Chicagoans who are
most prominent in all the useful branches of effort.
Many and varied are the interests controlled or represented by
those whose life-histories are here outlined. Business and professional
interests are most largely represented, because Chicago is, beyond every-
thing else, a business center. The city has made unprecedented strides
toward business supremacy, and stands first in many, and prominent
in all, of the important branches of trade, production, and professional
effort. Therefore this volume, partakes largely of the nature of a
business dictionary, and one which contains more personal information
about the living business men of Chicago than can be found collectively
in all other books ever printed. Business men can find here much more
than they ever knew before about their competitors and customers, and
a vast amount of personal knowledge in regard to their fellow citizens
which is of value from a business as well as from a social standpoint.
In fact, in all lines of useful achievement, the book furnishes as com-
plete a compendium and epitome of personal data in regard to those
Chicagoans most prominently identified with the best movements and
interests of the city as it has been possible to procure by patient care,
experienced methods and large expenditure.
To the press of Chicago and other cities this volume presents
features of easily recognized value. Here the newspaper man will find
facts which are of great value, and by the use of the book in the city
room the exasperating errors resulting from hasty picking up of details
from unreliable sources may be in large measures avoided. The truth
is here given in undiluted form and every item is presented in a plain,
unvarnished, concise, condensed manner, which may be at once grasped
and understood.
In number and representative selection of subjects, accuracy of
detail, and authoritative usefulness as a work of reference, it is confi-
dently claimed that the Book of Chicagoans is the most complete com-
pilation of Chicago biography ever printed. Not only is this true, but
by far the larger part of the information it contains is not procurable,
in print, from any other source.
The volume contains concise, but comprehensive, biographic
sketches of 500 per cent more representative Chicagoans than are to be
found in any other publication. While it is not claimed that the book
represents infallibility or inerrancy, it is confidently put forth as the
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best that has so far been produced among books of local and contempo-
rary biography in this or any other American city.
It is the present purpose to make such periodical revision of The
Book of Chicagoans as may seem to be called for by the demands of
those who find it useful. With this purpose in view the publishers will
be glad to receive suggestions of improvement and expansion for use
in subsequent editions.
ABBREVIATIONS.
A.A.A.S. — American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science.
A.B. (also B.A.) — Bachelor of Arts.
ag"t. — agent.
Ala. — Alabama.
Am. — American.
A.M. (also M.A.) — Master of Arts.
apptd. — appointed.
Archaeol. — Archaeological.
Ariz. — Arizona.
Ark. — Arkansas.
arty, (or art.) — artillery.
Assn. — Association.
asst. — assistant.
atty. — attorney.
A.,T.&S.F.B.B. — Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railroad.
An?. — August.
Av, — Avenue.
A.&P.By. — Atlanta & Pacific Railway.
b. — born.
B.A. (also A.B.) — Bachelor of Arts.
Bapt. — Baptist.
B.L. (also lili.B.) — Bachelor of Laws.
Bldg. — Building.
Blk.— Block.
Boul. — Boulevard.
B.S. (also S.B.) — Bachelor of Science.
B.&M.R.R.R. — Burlington & Missouri River
Railroad.
B.&O.R.B. — Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Calif. — California.
Can. — Canada.
capt. — captain.
cav. — caval ry.
C.,B.&N.R.R. — Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Railroad.
C..B.&Q.R.R. — Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad.
C.,C.,C.&I.Ry. — Cleveland, Columbus, Cincin-
nati & Indianapolis Railway.
C.,C.,C.&St.L.Ry. — Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi-
cago & St. Louis Railway.
C..E.&I.R.R. — Chicago & Eastern Illinois Rail-
road.
C.G.W.R.R. — Chicago Great Western Railroad.
Chicago Athletic — Chicago Athletic Associa-
tion.
C.,H.&D.Ry. — Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Railway.
C.,I.&E.Ry. — Chicago, Indiana & Evanston
Railway.
C..I.&Ii.Ry. — Chicago, Indianapolis & Louis-
ville Railway.
C.J.B.B. — Chicago Junction Railroad.
C..I..S.&E.R.R. — Chicago, Lake Shore & East-
ern Railroad.
C.,M.&St.P.Ry. — Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway.
C..O.&G.B.B. — Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf
Railroad.
C.E. — Civil Engineer.
Co. — Company; county.
col. — colonel.
Colo. — Colorado.
Conf. — Conference.
Conn. — Connecticut.
C.,R.I.&E.F.Ry. — Chicago, Rock Island & El
Paso Railway.
C..B.I.&F.B.B. — Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railroad.
C.S.A. (or C.S.Army) — Confederate States
Army.
C.,St.P.,M.&.O.Ry. — Chicago, St. Paul, Minne-
apolis & Omaha Railway.
C.,St.F.&K.C.B.B. — Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas
City Railroad.
C.T.T.B.B. — Chicago Terminal Transfer Rail-
road.
C.&A.Ry. — Chicago & Alton Railway.
C.&G.E.Ry. — Chicago & Great Eastern Rail-
way.
C.&G.T.Ry. — Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway.
C.&N.W.Ry. — Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way.
C.&M.By. — Cincinnati & Muskingum Railway.
C.&N.P.R.R. — Chicago & Northern Pacific Rail-
road.
C.&O.Ry. — Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
C.&S.S.R.T.R.R.Co. — Cincinnati & South Side
Rapid Transit Railroad Co.
C.&W.I.R.R. — Chicago & Western Indiana Rail-
road.
C.&W.M.Ry. — Chicago & Western Michigan
Railway.
D.C. — District of Columbia.
D.C.L. — Doctor of Civil Law.
D.D. — Doctor of Divinity.
D.D.S. — Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Dec. — December.
Del. — Delaware.
Dept. — Department.
dir. — director.
D.,Ii.&W.B.B. — Delaware, Lackawanna & West-
ern Railroad.
D.,G.H.&M.R.R. — Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil-
waukee Railroad.
D.,L.&N.R.R. — Detroit, Lansing & Northern
Railroad.
D. Litt. (also L.H.D.) — Doctor of Literature.
D.V.S. — Doctor of Veterinary Surgery.
E.— East.
ed. — educated.
ed'n. — education.
edn'l. — educational.
E.E. — Electrical Engineer.
E..J.&E.R.R. — Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad.
Eng-. — England.
Exmoor — Exmoor Country Club.
Exp'n. — Exposition.
E.&T.H.Ry. — Evansville & Terre Haute Rail-
way.
Feb. — February.
Fla. — Florida.
Ft. — Fort.
Ga. — Georgia.
G-.A.B. — Grand Army of the Republic.
Ger. — Germany.
G..C.&S.F.B.B. — Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Railroad.
G.N.Ry. — Great Northern Railway.
G.R.&I.Ry. — Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway.
G.W.By. of Canada — Great Western Railway of
Canada.
grad. — graduated.
Gynecol. — Gy necol ogical .
H.I. — Hawaiian Islands.
Homoe. — Homreopathic.
Hosp. — Hospital.
H.&St.J.B.B. — Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad.
I.C.B.B. — Illinois Central Railroad.
I.&St.L.R.R. — Indianapolis & St. Louis Rail-
road.
la. — Iowa.
Ida. — Idaho.
HI. — Illinois.
Illinois Athletic— New Illinois Athletic Club.
Ind. — Indiana.
Ind. Ty. — Indian Territory.
Jan. — January.
Kan. — Kansas.
K.C.,C.&S.Ry. — Kansas City, Clinton & Spring-
field Ry.
K.C.,Ft.S.&G.R.B. — Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Gulf Railroad.
K.C.,Ft.S.&M.R.R. — Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Memphis Railroad.
K.C.,M.&B.R.R. — Kansas City, Memphis & Bir-
mingham Railroad.
K.C.,S.&M.R.R. — Kansas City, Springfield &
Memphis Railroad.
K.C.,St.J.&C.B.R.B. — Kansas City, St. Joseph &
Council Bluffs Railroad.
X.F. — Knights of Pythias.
K.T. — Knights Templar.
Ky. — Kentucky.
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La. — Louisiana.
IiIi.B. — Bachelor of Laws (also B.L.).
IiIi.D. — Doctor of Laws.
L.S.&M.S.Ry. — Lake Shore & Michigan South-
ern Railway.
lieut. — lieutenant.
lieut.-gfov. — lieutenant-governor.
Iiuth. — -Lu th eran.
L.&N.E.R. — Louisville & Nashville Railroad.
L.&P.R.R. — Lackawanna & Pittsburg Railroad.
m. — married.
M.A. — Master of Arts (also A.M.).
maj. — major.
Mass. — Massachusetts.
M.B. — -Bachelor of Medicine.
M.C.R.R. — Michigan Central Railroad.
M.D. — Doctor of Medicine.
Md. — Maryland. •
Me. — Maine.
M.E. — Master of Engineering, Methodist Epis-
. copal.
M.E. Ch.— Methodist Episcopal Church.
Med. — Medical.
mem. — member.
mfg. — manufacturing.
mfiv — manufacturer.
Mich. — Michigan.
Midlothian Club — Midlothian Country Club.
Mil. — Military.
Minn. — Minnesota.
Miss. — Mississippi.
M.,K.&T.Ry. — Missouri, Kansas & Texas Rail-
way.
M.L. — Master of Laws.
Mo. — Missouri.
Mont. — Montana.
M.S. — Master of Science.
Mt. — Mount.
M.V.R.R. — Missouri Valley Railroad.
Mo.F.Ry. — Missouri Pacific Railway.
Mus.B. — Bachelor of Music.
M.&O.R.R. — Mobile & Ohio Railroad.
M.&St.L.R.R. — Minneapolis & St. Louis Rail-
road.
N. — North.
Nat. — National.
N.B. — New Brunswick.
N.C. — North Carolina.
N.Dak. — North Dakota.
K".E. — Northeast.
Neb. — Nebraska.
Nev. — Nevada.
N.H. — New Hampshire.
N.J. — New Jersey.
N.Mex. — New Mexico.
Nov. — November.
N.F.Ry. — Northern Pacific Railway.
N.S. — Nova Scotia.
N.W. — Northwest.
N.Y. — New York (state).
N.Y.C.&H.R.R.R. — New York Central & Hud-
son River Railroad.
N.Y.,C.&St.Ii.R.R. — New York, Chicago & St.
Louis Railroad.
N.7.,P.&O.R.R. — New York, Pennsylvania &
Ohio Railroad.
N.Y.,W.S.&B.R.R. — New York, West Shore &
Buffalo Railroad.
N.Y.&N.E.Ry. — New York & New England
Railway.
O. — Ohio.
Oct. — October.
Okla. — Oklahoma.
Out. — Ontario.
Ore. — Oregon.
O.S.B. — Order of Saint Benedict.
Otol. — Otological.
Pa. — Pennsylvania.
Fd.B. — Bachelor of Pedagogy.
P.,C.ftSt.Ii.R.R. — Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St.
Louis Railroad.
P.E. — Protestant Episcopal.
Pli.B. — Doctor of Philosophy.
Phila. — Philadelphia.
Ph.M. — Master of Pharmacy.
Phys.&Surg1.— Physicians and Surgeons.
P.I. — Philippine Islands.
PI. — Place.
P.Q. — Province of Quebec.
pres. — president.
prin. — principal.
prof. — professor.
pro tern. — pro tempore.
F..T.&A.R.R. — Paducah, Tennessee & Alabama
Railroad.
q.m. — quartermaster.
Que. — Quebec (province).
R.C. — Roman Catholic.
R.E. — Reformed Episcopal.
Rep. — Republican.
Rev. — Reverend.
&.X. — Rhode Island.
R.F. — Reformed Presbyterian.
R.R. — Rail road.
Ry. — Railway.
s. — son.
8. — South.
S.A.— South America.
S.A.R. — Sons of the Am. Revolution.
S.B. (also B.S.) — Bachelor of Science.
S.C. — South Carolina.
S.C.&F.R.R. — Sioux City & Pacific Railroad.
Sc.D. — Doctor of Science.
S.Dak. — South Dakota.
S.E. — South-East.
Sec. — Secretary.
Sept. — September.
Soc. — Society.
Sq. — Square.
S.R. — Sons of the Revolution.
St. — Saint; Street.
St.I..,M.&S.R.R. — St. Louis, Memphis & South-
western Railroad.
St.Ii.,F.&N.Ry. — St. Louis, Peoria & Northern
Railway.
St.Ii.&G.R.R. — St. Louis & Gulf Railroad.
St.L.&I.M.R.R. — St. Louis & Iron Mountain
Railroad.
St.L.&S.F.Ry. — St. Louis & San Francisco Rail-
way.
S.P.Ry. — Southern Pacific Railway.
S.F.R.R. — Southern Pacific Railroad.
S.F.&S.C.R.R.— St. Paul & Sioux City Railroad.
S.W. — South-West.
T.,C.&St.I..R.R. — Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis
Railroad.
Tenn. — Tennessee.
Tex. — Texas.
T.P.R.R. — Texas Pacific Railroad.
T.,W.&W.R.R.— Toledo, Wabash & Western
Railroad.
treas. — treasurer.
Twp. — Township.
Ty. (or Ter.) — Territory.
1T.B. — United Brethren in Christ.
Univ. — University.
U.F. — United Presbyterian.
U.P.R.R. — Union Pacific Railroad.
U.S. — United States.
U.S.A. — United States Army.
U.S.N. — United States Navy.
U.S.V. — United States Volunteers.
Va. — Virginia.
Vol. — Volunteer; Volume.
vice-pros. — vice-president.
Vt. — Vermont.
W. — West.
Wash. — Washington (state).
Westward Ho — Westward Ho Golf Club.
W.C.Ry. — Wisconsin Central Railway.
W.I. — West Indies.
W.I.&N.Ry. — West Indiana & Northern Rail-
way.
W.,I.&N.Ry. — Wisconsin, Iowa & Nebraska
Railway.
Wis. — Wisconsin.
W.Va. — West Virginia.
Wyo. — Wyoming.
W.&M.Ry. — Wisconsin & Michigan Railway.
T.M.C.A. — Young Men's Christian Assn.
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BIOGRAPHIES
A Political Institutions, 1901; The Toledo Manu-
**• script of the Germania of Tacitus, 1903* Ad-
dress: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago.
ABBEY, Charles Peters, lawyer; b. Chicago, ABBOTT, Homer, lawyer; b. Mineral, Bureau
May 23, 1865; s. Frederick J. and Mary Co., 111., July 29, 1866; s. Silas D. and Indi-
(Peters) Abbey; ed. Univ. of Chicago, North- ana (Henry) Abbott; ed. public schools of Bu-
western Univ., A.B., 1889; Chicago College of reau Co., 111., and Shelby Co., la., and at Ob-
Law, 1891; m. Chicago, Nov. 21, 1894, Julia erlin College, O., graduating A.B., 1888; stud-
N. Trimmer; 1 daughter: Kathryn Trimmer, ied law at Lincoln, Neb., 1888-9; studied in
Admitted to bar, 1891; was a mem. of law firm Chicago College of Law, 1891. Was engaged in
of Millard & Abbey, with Sylvester M. Mil- abstract business in Omaha, Neb., 1889-90;
lard, 1896, changing in 1901 to Millard, Abbey came to Chicago, 1890, and engaged in abstract
& Millard, and since Apr. 1, 1905, a partner business until 1892; admitted to Illinois bar,
in the firm of Dolph, Buell & Abbey. Repub- 1893, and since then engaged in practice of
lican. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa (Northwestern law, now being senior of firm of Abbott,
Univ.), Law Club, Legal Club, Chicago Bar Buchholz & McCombs. Republican. Was city
Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn. Club: Univer- attorney for Chicago Heights, 111., 1898; elect-
sity. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 279 ed judge of city court for Chicago Heights,
Winthrop Av. 111., for term from Sept. 1, 1903, to 1907. Of-
ABBOTT, Edwin Fletcher, lawyer; b. Janes- flee: 125 LaSalle St. Residence: Chicago
ville, Wis., May 4, 1851; s. Dr. Nathan W. and Heights, 111.
Sarah (Yates) Abbott; ed. public school at ABBOTT, Sylvester Graves, lawyer; b Ossi-
Centralia, 111., 2 years at Illinois State Univ., pee, Carroll Co., N. H., July 4, 1853; s. George
1868-9, law dept. of Univ. of Michigan, 1871-3, W. and Phoebe (Graves) Abbott; ed. public
graduating LL.B., 1873; m. Chicago, Sept. schools and in Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H.;
30, 1885, Nelley Howe; children: Edwina E., grad. law dept. of Northwestern Univ.. LL.B.,
Rose A. Engaged in general practice of law in class of 1884; m. Chicago, Oct. 19, 1884,
in Chicago, since 1875. Was major in Canadian Margaret Reese; children: Gertrude Jane, Bes-
Am. Regt. ; enlisted for the Spanish-Am. War, sie Graves, Sewell W., Mildred E., Florence
but saw no service. Republican. Mason — Gar- M. Admitted to bar, 1884, and practiced alone
field Lodge and York Chapter. Office: 120 Ran- until 1899; since then mem. of firm of Pinck-
dolph St. Residence: Plaza Hotel, Oak Park, ney, Tatge & Abbott. Republican. Office:
ABBOTT, Edwin Hardy, lawyer; b. Mineral, Schiller Bldg. Residence: 6751 Peoria St.
111., Nov. 25, 1867; s. Silas D. and Indiana ABBOTT, Wallace C., physician, editor;
Abbott; ed. public schools of Mineral, 111., b. Bridgewater, Windsor Co., Vt., Oct. 12,
and Shelby, la., at Oberlin, O., Acad. and Col- 1857; s. Luther and Wealtha (Barrows) Ab-
lege, 1880-90; Chicago College of Law, 1893-4. bott; ed. Randolph (Vt.) State Normal School;
Admitted to bar, Supreme Court of Illinois, St. Johnsbury (Vt.) College preparatory;
1895. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 125 Dartmouth College, and grad. Univ. of Michi-
LaSalle St. Residence: 2044 Kenmore Av. gan Med. Dept, M.D., 1885; m. Royalton, Vt.,
ABBOTT, Frank Danford, musical editor; Aug. 10, 1886, Clara Ingraham; one daughter:
b. Bethel, Vt., Jan. 29, 1853; s. Luther Burnett Eleanor. Came to Chicago, 1886, and engaged
and Marian Elizabeth (Soper) Abbott; m. Ce- in general practice of .medicine; in connection
dar Rapids, la., 1878, Eva, daughter of John with practice became impressed with great
Schugart; ed. common schools, Owatonna, need of improvement in ways and means, and
Minn.; grad. music and literature, Episcopal established and built to success and is pres.
College, Faribault, Minn. Began business as The Abbott Alkaloidal Co. and The Clinic Pub-
traveler for George Woods & Co., Cambridge- lishing Co., which have gained wide recogni-
port, Mass.; founded The Presto (musical tion as leading exponents in the "new thought"
Journal), 1884. Pres. Presto Publishing Co. in medicine. Editor of The Alkaloidal Clinic.
Club: Press. Office: 324 Dearborn St. Resi- Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
dence: 3247 Groveland Av. . Soc., American Med. Assn., American Med.
ABBOTT, Frank Frost, prof. Latin, Univ. of Editors' Assn. Republican. Methodist. Office:
Chicago, since 1891; b. Redding, Conn., Mar. Ravenswood Station, Chicago. Residence: 2666
27, 1860; s. Thaddeus Marvin Abbott; grad. North Hermitage Av.
Yale, 1882 (Ph.D., 1891); m. 1888, Jane Harri- ABBOTT, William L., chief operating engi-
son, New Haven, Conn.; Clark and Lamed neer Chicago Edison Co.; b. Whiteside, 111.,
scholarships, Yale, 1882-4; instructor Latin, Feb. 14, 1861; s. A. M. and Sarah (Sperry) Ab-
Yale, 1885-91; prof. Latin, Am. School Classi- bott; ed. public schools of Whiteside Co., 111.,
cal Studies. Rome, 1901-2. Editor: Selected and grad. TTnlv. of Illinois, class of 1884; m.
Letters of Cicero. Author: Repetition in Latin, Chicago. 1888, Carrie Entwhistle; children:
1900; A History and Description of Roman Arthur, Helen, Robert, Josephine, Dorothy.
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Came to Chicago, 1884, and worked as ma-
chinist and as draftsman in offices for 3
years; then for 7 years pres. National Electric
Construction Co.; in 1894 entered service of
the Chicago Edison Co. as chief engineer at
power house, and In 1899 was promoted to
present position as chief operating engineer
for same company. Mem. American Institute
of Electrical Engineers, Western Soc. of En-
gineers, American Soc. of Mechanical Engi-
neers. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Hamilton, Ravenswood. Trustee Univ. of Illi-
nois. Office: 139 Adams St. Residence: 3213
Beacon St.
ABEL, Almon Clarence, clergyman; b. Sagl-
naw, Mich., Feb. 1, 1868; s. of Curtis and Mary
(Green) Abel; prepared at Northwestern
Acad. ; grad. from Northwestern Univ., A.B.,
in class of 1895; m. Chicago, 1894, Katharine
Stowe. Entered ministry of M. E. Church In
1890, as mem. of Rock .River Conference; pas-
tor consecutively of churches at River For-
est, 111., 1891-3; Antioch, 111., 1893-5; Hamlin
Av. Church, Chicago, 1895-8; Rogers Park
Church, Chicago, 1898-1901; Trinity Church,
Chicago, 1901-4; on leave of absence for year
1904-5, to be spent in travel. Republican.
ABEL, Edward Jamea, manufacturing chem-
ist; b. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1857; s. Charles
and Wilhelmina (Menching) Abel; ed. In pub-
lic schools of St. Louis, Mo.; removed to Chi-
cago in 1869; unmarried. Since 1877 has been
Identified with the manufacture of chemicals,
and In 1887 established on his own account
the business of E. J. Abel & Co., of which he
is now the sole owner. Independent in politics.
Mason (32°), Odd Fellow, Royal Arcanum.
Club: Germania. Office: 301 Grand Av. Resi-
dence: 695 Fullerton Av.
ABEL, John Frank, physician and surgeon;
b. Chicago, May 11, 1857; s. John and Marie
(Breit) Abel; ed. in public schools of Fon du
Lac, Wls., and med. dept. of Northwestern
Univ., graduating M.D., Mar. 4, 1879; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 25, 1881, Mary D. Abel; children:
John, Francis. Engaged in general practice aa
physician and surgeon from Mar., 1879. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., American Med. Assn. Re-
publican. Mason (Blue Lodge), K. P., Royal
Arcanum, A. O. U. W., B. P. O. E. Office: 3801
State St. Residence: 5200 Indiana Av.
ABELE. Iiudwig1 Hermann, physician and
surgeon; b. Konstanz, Germany, July 6, 1865;
s. Ludwig A. (Oberzollinspector) and Marie A.
(Schaller) Abele; grad. from Univ. of Frei-
burg, Germany, 1891; asst. Royal Univ. Eye
Clinic at Munich, Germany, one year; first
asst. Royal Univ. Eye Clinic at Konigsberg,
Germany, 1% years; "Oberarzt" of same in-
stitution, 1% years; m. Berlin, Germany, Feb.
4, 1901, Antonio G. Nurnberg. Served in Ger-
man Army as stabsarzt (capt. surgeon). Came
to Chicago, 1901; since then engaged as spe-
cialist in diseases of the eye. Prof, of ophthal-
mology in Post-Graduate Med. School; oculist
to St. Joseph's Hosp. Sec. German Med. Soc.;
mem. Chicago Ophthalmological Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc. Catholic. Office: 209
State St. Residence: 85 Evanston Av.
ABEENETHT, Albert Jones, sec. Roger A.
Simonson & Co.; b. Minneapolis, Minn., Nov.
30, 1876; s. W. J. and Mary E. (Jones) Aber-
nethy; ed. public and high schools In Minne-
apolis; m. Chicago, Apr. 19, 1900, Marion A.
Willis; 1 daughter: Alice Louise. Began busi-
ness life as a messenger boy In a bank In
Minneapolis; in 1895, entered employ of C.,
L. S. & E. R. R. Co., in the car service dept.,
as clerk, eventually becoming head of the
office; In 1898, promoted to chief clerk of the
consolidation of the E., J. & E. and the C.,
L. S. & E. R. R. In July, 1901, aided In organi-
zation, and took his present position as sec.
the corporation of Roger A. Simonson & Co.,
manufacturers of business systems, etc. Re-
publican. Baptist. Mem. Illinois Manufac-
turers' Assn., Nat. Manufacturers' Assn. Of-
fice: 135 Adams St. Residence: Berwyn, 111.
ABKAHAMSON, IiaurentlnB G., clergyman;
b. Medaker, Sweden, Mar. 2, 1856; s. A. G. and
Britta Maria Abrahamson; grad. Augustana
College and Theological Seminary, 1880 (D.D.,
Augustana College; A.M., Bethany College,
Lindsborg, Kan.); m. Aug. 24, 1881, Florinda
Morris, Chandler's Valley, Pa. In Lutheran
ministry since 1880; associate editor Augus-
tana, official paper of Synod, 1885-96. Pres.
Illinois Lutheran Conference 6 years; mem.
board of directors Augustana College; pres.
board of directors Augustana Hospital, Chi-
cago; mem. board of missions of Augustana
Synod and of Illinois Conference; represen-
tative at International Lutheran World's Con-
gress, Lund, Sweden, 1901. Knight Royal
Order Polar Star, Sweden, from King Oscar
II. Republican. Author: Jubel Album, 1893.
Address: 2823 Princeton Av., Chicago.
AST, Xiaao Arthur, physician; b. Wilming-
ton, 111., Dec. 18, 1868; s. Levl and Henrietta
(Hart) Abt; ed. in Chicago public schools and
prepared for college at Univ. of Chicago; en-
tered Johns Hopkins Univ., and completed
preliminary medical course In 1889; grad. from
Chicago Med. College, 1891; Interne Michael
Reese Hosp., 1891-3; took post graduate work
In Vienna and Berlin, 1893-4; m. Chicago,
Aug. 20, 1897, Lena Rosenberg; children: Ar-
thur Frederick, Lawrence Edward. Specialist
In diseases of children; was prof, of diseases
of children at Northwestern Univ. Woman's
Med. School until It went out of existence;
at one time Instructor In physiology, histol-
ogy and diseases of children at Northwestern
Univ. Med. College; now asst. prof, diseases
of children, Rush Med. College (Univ. of Chi-
cago) ; attending physician, diseases of chil-
dren, Michael Reese and Cook Co. hosps. ;
consulting physician to Provident Hosp.,
Hosp. for Crippled Children, and Jackson
Park Sanitarium. Was active In organization
and first chairman of the Milk Commission
of the Children's Hosp. Soc. Mem. American
Pediatrlc Soc., American Med. Assn., Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Pediatrlc Soc., etc. Has
written many monographs on subjects rela-
ting to diseases of children. Office and resi-
dence: 4326 Vincennes Av.
ACKLEY, liemuel 91., lawyer; b. Allegheny,
Pa., Nov. 22, 1857; s. Mahlon F. and Selena
A. (Hammond) Ackley; grad. Western Univ.
of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1879; m. Racine, Wls.,
1891, Agnes V. Brett; children; Lila F., Laura
E. From 1879 to 1883 was employed as report-
er, correspondent, etc., of Pittsburgh Com-
mercial Gazette and other Pittsburgh news-
papers. Studied law Univ. of Michigan, grad-
uating LL.B., 1885. Admitted to bar in 1885.
Came to Chicago, 1887, and since then en-
gaeed In practice In this city. Editor Third
Edition of Brandt on Suretyship. Republican.
Mem. of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Of-
fice: 125 S. Clark St. Residence: 2245 N. Ash-
land Av.
ADAM, Alexander Bruce, merchant; b. Dun-
fermllne, Flfeshire, Scotland, July 2, 1839; s.
Alexander and Bruce (Wilson) Adam; ed.
schools of Dunfermllne, Scotland; m. Boston,
Mass., July 16, 1868, Alice Nash; one daugh-
ter: Elizabeth Bruce. Began business life as
dry goods clerk, serving apprenticeship of
five years in Dunfermllne, followed by two
years In retail store in Glasgow: came to Bos-
ton In 1859 from Scotland and entered the
dry goods firm of Hoerere, Brown & Taylor;
came to Chicago in 1864 and entered the em-
ploy of Keith. Faxon & Co.. wholesale milli-
nery, which dissolved in 1867; then with O.
R. Keith & Co., in same line, until 1879. be-
ing a partner in that firm from 1870 until. In
1884, the firm of Edson Keith & Co., wholesale
millinery, was founded, in which he was"
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a partner until 1896; and since the present ough, Eng., until 10 years old, when came
corporation of Edson Keith & Co was organ- with parents to Milwaukee, Wis., where con-
ized, Jan. 1, 1897, has been its pres. Republl- tlnued studies; came to Chicago, 1861; became
can. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, Washington bookkeeper to his father in live stock busi-
Park. Office: 132-134 Michigan Av. Residence: ness until 1869; then became student in Hahn-
2249 Calumet Av. emann Med. College, 1872; spent a year in
ADAMICK, Gustave Hattenfcauer, druggist hospital as house surgeon, then studied In
and chemist; b. Bloomington, 111., Sept. 22, London, returning to Chicago, 1873; m. 1st,
1863; s. Adolph and Augusta (Hattenhauer) 1875, Mary, daughter of Thomas S. Curtis, of
Adamick; ed. public school, Peru, 111.; grad. Wellingborough, Eng. (died, 1888); one son:
Northwestern Univ. (School of Pharmacy), Cuthbert C. ; m. second, 1889, Mrs. Elizabeth
Ph.G., 1887; m. Peru, 111., Sept. 22, 1890, Rose (Mitchell) Qaylord, widow of Henry Gaylord
Schley; one daughter, Margaret Hay. Began and daughter of W. H. Mitchell, vice-pres.
business career as a clerk for A. D. Murray, of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank En-
dry goods, Peru, 111.; a year later became gaged in general practice of medicine from
clerk in the drug store of Dr. R. A. Smith, 1878 to 1896 in Chicago; since the latter date
and was also appointed assistant postmaster, exclusively in surgery; received degree of
his employer being postmaster of Peru, 111.; M.D., ad eundem yradum, from Rush Med.
then In drug store of R. C. Hattenhauer, College, 1898. Prof, surgical pathology, Hahn-
where he greatly enlarged his knowledge of emann Med. College, 1873-5; from 1875 to 1884
pharmacy, and after a course in pharmacy at prof, of principles and practice of surgery,
Northwestern Univ. went into business for Chicago Homeopathic College. Consulting sur-
self at LaSalle, 111., in 1887, for six years; geon to the Chicago Nursery and Half-Or-
after that was traveling salesman for John phan Asylum, the Evanston and St. Joseph's
Wyeth & Co., Philadelphia, and in 1900 was Hosps. Mem. Assn. of Military Surgeons of
elected t<> present position as pres. of the the United States, Illinois Med. Soc., American
A. Arend Drug Co., druggists, pharmacists Med. Assn., the Chicago Surgical Soc., Chi-
and manufacturers of Kumyss. Also vice- cago Acad. of Sciences; fellow Royal Micro-
pres. of the Chicago-Findlay Oil Co. and dl- scopical Soc. of London. Was surgeon-major
rector of the Chicago-Indiana Oil Co. Mem. for nearly 15 years of First Illinois Infantry;
American Pharmaceutical Assn. Republican, major and brigade surgeon, U. S. V., 1898;
Congregationalist. Club: Hamilton. Office: 189 lieutenant colonel and asst. surgeon-general,
E. Madison St. Residence: 2918 Kenmore Av. I. N. G.; now surgeon to First Infantry, I. N.
ADAMS, Abbott Llvermore, real estate; b. G- Clubs: Chicago Literary, Onwentsia, Saddle
Keene, N. H., Apr. 20, 1842; B. Benjamin ^Sd^Cyc1^ Offlce: 10° State St. Residence: 15
Franklin and Louisa (Redlngton) Adams; re- W^1*°"S1-^
moved to Chicago, 1853; ed. Chicago schools; , ADAMS, Cbarles Richards, architect; b. Eng-
bachelor. Enlisted as private. Battery A, First land. May 25, 1841; ed. England. Learned and
Illinois Artillery, April 19, 1861, for 3 months' practiced architecture in England; came to Chi-
servlce, and in July, 1862, in Chicago Board cago in 1881; since then In practice as archi-
of Trade Battery, for 3 years; mustered out tect »n Chicago. Mem. Illinois Chapter, and
July 8, 1865. Employed In U. S. Depository at American Institute of Architects; mem., one
Chicago, 1865-8; in charge saw-mills of Porter °* fou.nders,2''?d sec- Chicago Architects' Busi-
& Co.. Portage Lake, Mich., 1868-71; partner n®s?LAss,n- 18?7: mem Royal Arcanum. Office:
in lumber business of A. T. King & Co., 1871- 8<> J^rb.0™ st- ,?esldence : Rogers Park, 111.
4; Adams & Lord, 1874-80; Adams, Lord & , ADAMS, Cornelius Bollln, lawyer; b. Wash-
Co., 1880-2; Adams, Hasting & Co., 1882-91; ington, D. C Sept. 16, 1856; s. Cornelius B.
has given his attention in recent years to real Adams (of Falrneld. Conn.) and Martha B.
estate. Mem. Loyal Legion; G. H. Thomas (Loomls) Adams, daughter of Gen. Lewis
Post 5, G. A. R. Clubs: Union, Athletic. Office: Loomls, of Colebrook, N. H.; grad. Dr. Han-
184 LaSalle St. Residence: 350 Ontario St. g°n 8 Classical Institute. Waterville. Me., 1877,
ADAMS, Albert H., patent lawyer; b. Jack- £°llo^gd0 bny 1 year 'n, I06 Univ. at Lewiston,
Bonville, 111.. Sept. 14, 1863; s. Charles H. Me., 1878-9; m at Colebrook N H Sept. 17,
and Elvira (Hamilton) Adams; ed. Chicago 1888, to Miss Myrtle Heath. On leaving school
public schools and Union College of Law; In 1879 came to Chicago; spent 1 year In office
m. Elk Grove, 111., Aug. 30, 1888, Carrie Allen; °* H. S. and F. S. Osborn and then removed
one son: Howard Allen. Admitted to bar. 1886. to Oshkosh, Wis.. where was admitted to Wis-
and has ever since made a specialty of pat- cons,ln bar; returned to Chicago, 1881; was
ent law; since 1890 of firm of Bond, Adams, admitted to Illinois bar, 1882, and has since
Pickard & Jackson (successors of West & £een engaged in general practice of law In
Bond, established 1863). Mem. Patent Law Chicago. Republican. Mason K. P. Office: Ma-
Assn. Clubs: Law, Oak Park, Chicago Ath- 6OnIc Temple. Residence: 2949 Groveland Av.
letic. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 22H ADAMS, Cyrus Hall, retired Board of Trade
Wesley Av., Oak Park, 111. merchant; b. Kerr's Creek, Rockbrldge Co.,
ADAMS, Asa Grant, lawyer, justice of Va., Feb. 21, 1849; B. Hugh and Amanda (Mc-
the peace; b. Sunbeam, Mercer Co., 111., Feb. Cormlck) Adams; mother was daughter of
11, 1868; B. Samuel and Clarissa (Kean) Ad- Robert McCormlck; ed. Chicago public schools
ams; ed. Buda (111.) high school and Chicago and old Univ. of Chicago; m. Chicago, Sept.
College of Law, graduating LL.B., 1897; m. 26, 1878, Emma J., daughter of Lyman Blair;
Rockford, 111., June 14, 1894, Lucy Hartwell; one son: Cyrus H., Jr. Entered employ of
one son: Wlnfleld Hollister. Learned jeweler's Cyrus H. McCormick & Co., 1867; became
trade In Buda, 111., and afterward followed member of the firm of McCormlck, Adams &
that business with Giles Bros., Chicago, for Co. In 1871, and head of the firm of Cyrus H.
ten years, until took up study of law; admit- Adams & Co., 1883; retired from business,
ted to bar, 1897; has practiced In Chicago ever owing to 111 health, 1889. During period, 1871-
slnce. Has been justice of the peace of the 89, was mem. of the Arbitration Committee,
Town of Lake since May, 1903, present term mem. of the Appeals Committee and a director
expiring in 1907. Republican. Mem. Kllwln- of the Board of Trade. Was director of the
ning Lodge, A. F. and A. M. ; Normal Park National Bank of America. Independent Demo-
Chapter, R. A. M., and Imperial Council, Tribe crat. Presbyterian. Trustee McCormick Theo-
of Ben Hur. Club: Englewood Men's. Office: logical Seminary; mem. Board of Governors,
140 Dearborn St.; court, 3902 State St. Resl- Presbyterian Hosp; governing mem. Art In-
dence, 6427 Harvard Av. atltute of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Chl-
ADAMS, Charles, M.D. ; b. Northampton- cago Athletic, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle,
shire, England, May 29, 1847; s. John and Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 155
Elizabeth (Clarke) Adams; ed. Welllngbor- Rush St.
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ADAMS, Edward Shields, commission mer- and doing a large business in western lands
chant and broker; b. Chicago, Dec. 12, 1859; and mortgage loans on the security of west-
B. Hugh and Amanda (McCormick) Adams; ern farms. Republican. Mason, K. T. and
ed. Chicago public schools, Allen Acad., West Shriner. Club: Illinois. Office: Railway Ex-
Newton, Mass.; Cornell Univ.; m. Chicago, change. Residence: 24 S. Homan Av.
Apr. 15, 1895, Amie Irwin. Began business life ADAMS, John Buasell, broker; b. Boston,
as bookkeeper for the firm of McCormick & Mass., Feb. 2, 1850; s. William H. and Jean-
Adams (successor of Cyrus H. McCormick nette R. (Bliss) Adams; ed. public and pri-
& Co.), and later became a partner in the vate schools of New England; m. Chicago,
firm of Cyrus H. Adams & Co.; finally, with June 25, 1874, Ella D. Hackett; children: John
Edward M. Samuel, succeeding to the business Hackett, Alice Montgomery, Le Baron, Lau-
in 1888 under the present firm name of Ad- rence Russell. After leaving school went to
ams & Samuel, brokers in grain, provisions, California, and from 1865 to 1871 was chiefly
cotton, stocks and coffee. Mem. Chicago Board engaged with Wells, Fargo & Co's Express;
of Trade and Chicago Stock Exchange; a di- returned to New York, 1871, and engaged in
rector of the latter. Democrat. Presbyterian, butter and cheese business; on Jan. 1, 1873,
Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwentsia, Saddle came to Chicago, and was with J. W. Doane
and Cycle. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Resi- & Co., coffees; then of Cobb & Adams, for-
dence: 6 Tower Court. eign dried fruits, and later in same business
ADAMS, Georgia Everett, lawyer; b. Keene, alone until 1896, when became connected with
N. H., June 18, 1840; s. Benjamin Franklin Porter Brothers Co., until Sept., 1903, when
and Louise Ruth (Redington) Adams; at- established present firm of John R. Adams &
tended school at Keene, N. H. ; family re- Co., dried fruits, nuts, etc. Clubs: Chicago,
moved to Chicago, 1853; prepared for College Glen View. Office: 3 Wabash Av. Residence:
at Phillips Exeter Acad.; grad. Harvard Col- 506 N. State St.
lege, 1860; grad. Dane Law School, Harvard, ADAMS, Joseph, live stock commlsssion; b.
1865, LL.B. ; during war served a short time Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Eng., Oct.
as mem. of Battery A, Illinois Artillery; m. 28, 1851; s. John and Elizabeth (Clarke)
1871, Adele Foster; children: Isabel F., Mar- Adams; ed. Moseley School, Chicago, until en-
garet. Admitted to bar, 1865. and engaged in tered Chicago High School, Sept., 1865; attend-
practice in Chicago, 1867; mem. Illinois Sen- ed there until Jan., 1866, when was run over
ate, 1881; resigned, 1883; mem. of Congress by street car and went to school no more;
4 terms, 1883-91; served on banking, currency afterward studied to some extent with private
and judiciary committees. Republican. Ex- tutors; entered Chicago College of Law, but
mem. Board of Overseers of Harvard College; did not finish term; m. Chicago, Oct. 17, 1896,
trustee Newberry Library and of Field Co- Edith Almy. Entered employ of Adams &
lumbian Museum; former mem. Chicago Eldredge, Union Stock Yards, May 2, 1866, as
Board of Education; pres. Chicago Orchestral office boy; became cashier and served in that
Assn. for 6 years. Clubs: Chicago, Union capacity until Apr., 1887, when was taken into
League, University, Marquette, Onwentsia, partnership by father; worked among the
Harvard, Saddle and Cycle, Tolleston of Indi- cattle with him until father's death, Oct. 30,
ana. Swan Lake, Coleman Lake. Office: The 1889, then with brother, George J. Adams,
Temple. Residence: 530 Belden Av. continued business as John Adams & Sons;
ADAMS, Harry Coburn, coal merchant; b. some ygars lat,fr admitted A. W Ketchin to
Indianapolis, Ind, Mar. 3 1858; s. Henry E. partnership under present firm style of John
and Sarah (Coburn) Adams; ed. public school Adams Sons & Kitchm. On death of father
of Bucyrus, O. ; m Chicago, May 22, 1884, also assumed management of large farm be-
Sarah J. Robinson. Was for 3 years en- longing to estate and now owns and manages
gaged In railroad work In Columbus, O.. be- same, together with additional land since
fore moving to Chicago In 1880; then was acquired Was for some time, in early '70s,
mgr. of the Chicago branch of the Turney ?ec. of State Microscopical Soc of Illinois.
& James Co., until May, 1898. when he Joined Ind?P>ei^e"t "J politics. Mem. Citizens Assn.
In the organization of The Jones & Adams Co.. °£ CM cago M unicip al Vote rs League, Civil
of which he is vlce-pres.; also director In sev- Service Reform Assn., of New York Am His-
P™I nthpr rmrmani£<5 Pinh«»- TTnlnn T.pno-ii^ torical Assn., Am. Forestry Assn., Municipal
ChlcaKO \utomobUe Office- Old I Colony B?dl' Art League, Civic Federation, Bureau of Jus-
Residfnoe- 4806 1 Fofrestvilie Av tice- Public Art League. Life mem. Art Instl-
John Benlamin Irfin merchant- b tute. trustee ChicagS Orchestral Assn. Clubs:
fSSSfTS^&n^Af^^ Chicago, Chicago Literary, Saddle and Cycle,
Tiftvl Artnm<s- P-rnrJ rMojurn wio-h Washington Park, Chicago Mendelssohn, Chl-
School 1870 Winf™ Colfeee AB 1874" caS° Athletic Assn. (one of original board of
m Chicaec Sect 20 1883 i offve Evaneeline governors and sec. for 15 months). Office:
m. isiucasVi oepi. ^u, 1090, vjiive jcjva.ngeime TT_J_._ Qf~«i,. voWJa "Rooi/ianrxa' T at/->«-a TT/-.+OI
White; 1 daughter: Olive Lida. After grad- Union Stock Yards. Residence. Lakota Hotel,
nation from college served on local staff of ADAMS, Mllward, mgr. Chicago Auditorium
the Chicago Evening Journal, as reporter and Theatre; b. Lexington, Ky., Jan. 6, 1857; s.
asst. city editor, 1874-83; since 1883 grain late Samuel L. (surgeon U. S. Army in Civil
merchant on Chicago Board of Trade, of which War). Lived at Lebanon, O., 1861-5; Danville,
Is now a director. Republican. Presbyterian. Ind., 1865-9; employe Wilson Bros., Chicago,
Club: Union League. Office: 265 LaSalle St. 1871; mgr. Central Music Hall, Chicago, for
Residence: 5477 Cornell Av. George B. Carpenter, 1879-81; mgr. of same
ADAMS, John Qnincy, operator In lands and for himself, 1881-7; since then mgr. of Chi-
loans; b. Troy, Vt., June 16, 1848; s. Benjamin cago Auditorium; mgr. Theodore Thomas Or-
S. and Susan Smith (Pierce) Adams; ed. at chestra for 10 years; m«rr. of the "May Festi-
Grand River Institute, Austlnburg, O., and at vals." 1882-4, and of the dedicatory cere-
Cedar Valley Seminary, Osage, la., graduating, monies World's Columbian Exposition, Oct.,
B.S., 1868; m. Albion, la., Dec. 23, 1874, 1892. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Fel-
Frances C. Smith; 1 son: Benjamin S. Be- lowshlp. Address: Auditorium Theatre, Chl-
gan business career In 1869 as deputy county cago.
auditor, Mitchell Co., la., 1 year; traveling ADAMS, Nathaniel Holder, physician; b.
salesman 10 years; formed partnership with Lexington, O., Jan. 14, 1871; s. Amos S. and
M. E. Griffin In banking business, as Griffin Elizabeth S. (Holder) Adams; attended com-
& Adams, Spencer, la,, for 10 years; since mon and high schools of Mansfield, O.; grad.
1892 identified with large transactions In lands Chicago College of Pharmacy, 1890 (Ph.M.);
and loans, and since May, 1902, pres. of the grad. Northwestern Med. College, M.D., 1896;
Adams & Denmead Co., incorporated under m. Chicago, June 2, 1900, Clara R. Melchert.
the laws of Iowa with a capital of $100,000 Engaged In general practice of medicine and
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15
surgery in Chicago, since 1896. Attending phy-
sician to the Illinois College Hosp. ; prof,
chemistry and therapeutics, Illinois Med. Col-
lege. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., The Therapeutic Club.
Republican. Congregationalist. Ottice: 940 W.
Madison St. Residence: 887 Jackson Boul.
ADAMS, Robert H., agent for rolling mill
corporation; b. Chatham, Ont., July 29, 1871;
a. Robert and Marion (Ronald) Adams; ed.
public and high school, Chatham, Ont., to 1887;
in. Chicago, June 6, 1900, Anna Louise Stew-
art. After leaving school, 1887, went to De-
troit, Mich., and entered the employ of the
Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills as
clerk, remaining there until 1890, when he
came to Chicago and was salesman in the
Chicago branch of the same company until
1892; then became western sales agent and
manager of the Chicago branch, which office
he has ever since retained. The company has,
at Detroit, one of the largest and most com-
plete plants of the kind in the United States.
Mem. Lakeside Lodge A. F. & A. M. Cluba:
Chicago tfacht, Colonial. Office: 239-241 E. Lake
St. Residence: 6703 Monroe Av.
ADAMS, Samuel, lawyer; b. Syracuse, N. Y.,
Nov. 12, 1871; s. Charles True and Emma S.
Adams; preparatory education at University
School, Cnicago; grad. A.B., Harvard College,
1892; studied at Harvard Law School and
Northwestern University Law School, gradu-
ating, LL.B., from latter, 1893; m. Belleville,
111., May 20, 1899, Louise Koerner; 1 son:
Charles True. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1893;
engaged in general practice; was of law firm
of Bancroft & Adams, and since May 1, 1904,
alone. Prof, of law in Northwestern Univ.
Law School. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. and of
the Legal Club. Democrat. Clubs: University,
City, Harvard. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi-
dence: 3236 Dover St.
ADAMS, Spencer L., lawyer; b. Skaneateles,
New York State, June 12, 1870; son of Emer-
Bon and Annette (Austin) Adams; attended
public schools 12 years; grad. Cornell Univ.,
A.B., 1893; Yale Univ., LL.B., 1895. Admitted
to New York bar, Feb. 7, 1896; to Illinois bar
same year; has been engaged in practice of
law in Chicago since 1899. Republican. Office:
100 Washington St. Residence: 48 Bellevue
Place, Chicago.
ADAMS, William Grant, lawyer; b. Rock-
ford, 111., Feb. 1, 1867; s. Samuel H. and Ade-
laide (Grinnell) Adams; attended Chicago pub-
lic schools, 1876-81, Genesee Wesleyan Semi-
nary, Lima, N. Y., 1881-4, graduating, 1884;
Univ. of Michigan, 1884-9, first three years
In literary dept. and last two in law dept.,
graduating, LL.B., 1889; m. Oak Park, 111.,
June 24, 1896, Helen A. Lumbard; children:
Adelaide M., Marjorie H. Since 1890 actively
engaged in practice of law; devoted mainly
to railroad law — has been attorney for the
Northwestern Elevated R. R. Co., Union
Elevated R. R. Co., and Chicago & Oak Park
Elevated R. R. Co., since 1899. Also director
Chicago & Oak Park Elevated R. R. Co. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: Merchants Loan and Trust Bldg.,
135 Adams St. Residence: 715 N. Euclid Av.,
Oak Park, 111.
ADAMS, William Porter, manufacturer; b.
Cambridgeport, Mass., Dec. 26, 1863; s. Sam-
uel Porter and Caroline W. (Davis) Adams;
(New England ancestry, distantly related to
President Adams' family) ; ed. Cambridge,
Mass., public schools until 10 years of age,
then in Adelphi College, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
graduating, 1883; m. first, June, 1889, Mary
Josephine Cook (died Feb. 11, 1895); 1 child:
Edna; m. second, Oak Park, 111., Mar. 16,
1897, Maud Prescott; 1 child: Dorothy. Be-
gan business career in fall of 1884, with
H. W. Johns Manufacturing Co., New York;
came to Chicago, 1886, and worked for father's
firm of Adams & Adams, changed, 1888, to
Adams & Adams Manufacturing Co., of which
he was vice-pres. Established Jan., 1890, Ad-
ams Paint and Oil Co., which was changed
in March, 1890, to Adams & Elting Co., man-
ufacturers of paint specialties, and of which
he is president. Was member of 23rd Regt.
Cadet Corps, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 1st lieutenant
13th Regt. Corps, Brooklyn, N. Y.; colonel Or-
der of the Old Guard, Chicago. Mem. Sons of
Revolution, S. A. R., Society War of 1812,
Society of Colonial Wars, Massachusetts So-
ciety, Adelphi College Alumni. Republican.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Hamilton, Minneapolis Commercial. Office: 155
Washington Boul. Residence: 858 E. 72d PI.
ADCOCK, Albert William, retail jeweler; b.
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Eng., Aug.
6, 1847; s. Edward and Anne (Posnett) Ad-
cock; came to Chicago with parents, Mar.,
1850; ed. Dearborn, Scammon and Skinner
(public) schools, Chicago; m. Chicago, 1873,
Carrie E. Young; children: Albert Young, Earl
Edward. Began business career as newspaper
boy; served apprenticeship of four years with
Crane Bros., machinists; later was with C.
L>. Peacock, retail jeweler, for 23 years; since
1895, vice-pres. of Shourds, Adcock & Teufel
Co., retail jewelers. Republican. Baptist. Ma-
son (William B. Warren Lodge, life mem.),
Wiley M. Egan Chapter, R. A. M.; Apollo
Commandery K. T. ; Oriental Consistory S.
P. R. S. ; trustee of Henrietta Snell estate.
Club: Illinois (trustee 1899-1901). Office: 66
State St. Residence: 327 Warren Av.
ADCOCK, Edmund David, lawyer; b. Gales-
burg, 111., Apr. 29, 1877; s. William and Mary
J. (Henderson) Adcock; grad. Knox College,
Galesburg, 111., A.B., in class of 1898, and
from Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B.,
in class of 1902; unmarried. Admitted to bar
of the Supreme Court of Illinois in June, 1902,
and was associated with Otis H. Waldo from
1902 to 1904; since then engaged in the gen-
eral practice of law as a mem. of the law
firm of Wood & Fyffe. Democrat. Club: Home-
wood. Office: N. Y. Yife Bldg. Residence: 232
E. 47th St.
ADDZXTOTOir, Keene Harwood, lawyer; b.
Baltimore, Md., Mar. 3, 1874; s. James D.
and Emma A. (Martin) Addington; ed. pri-
vate schools, Norfolk, Va., Norfolk Military
Acad. and Chicago College of Law; m. Chi-
cago, June 26, 1901, Florence E. La Victoire;
one daughter: Florence Elizabeth. Came to
Chicago from Norfolk, Va., in June, 1890;
was in law office of John T. Richards; admit-
ted to bar, Mar. 3, 1895; mem. of firm of
Richards & Addington, 1 year; then of Mitch-
ell & Addington, f years; since 1900, with W.
Clyde Jones in law firm of Jones & Adding-
ton, and, jointly with Mr. Jones, is official re-
porter of the Appellate Courts of Illinois, and
also, jointly with him, in authorship of the
Supplements of the Annotated Statutes of Illi-
nois. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican.
Mason. Clubs: Hamilton, Kenwood. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 4644 Woodlawn Av.
ADE, George, author; born Kentland, Ind.,
Feb. 9, 1866; grad. Purdue Univ., 1877; in
newspaper work in Lafayette, Ind., 1887-90;
on Chicago Record, 1890-1900. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Washington Park, Chicago Yacht,
Exmoor, Forty (pres.), Press. Author: Artie;
Pink Marsh; Doc Home; Fables in Slang;
More Fables, etc.; The Girl Proposition; In
Babel. Plays: The Sultan of Sulu; Peggy from
Paris; The Shogun; The County Chairman;
The College Widow. Address: Hazelden Farm,
Brook, Ind.
ADKHTSON; see also Atkinson.
ADKINSON", Elmer William*, lawyer; b.
East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Ind., Nov.
28, 1844; s. Samuel and Jane (McHenry) Ad-
kinson; ed. public schools of native place and
at Hillsdale College, Mich., graduating, A.B.,
16
1868; studied law in office of his brother, at
Laurenceburg, Ind.; m. Chicago, 1870, Ella R.
Magee; children: Henry M., Laura R. Admit-
ted to bar, at Laurenceburg, Ind., Nov., 1868;
practiced at Aurora, Ind., 1869-73; since then
In Chicago. Mem. of firm of Magee, Oleson &
Adkinson, 1873-7; Magee & Adkinson, 1877-
83; since then In practice alone. Attorney for
Town of Lake two terms, 1883-4 and 1886-7.
Republican. Mason, K. T., mem. Royal Arca-
num and Royal League. Club: Hamilton. Of-
fice: 160 Washington St. Residence: 5540
Wentworth Av.
ADLEB, Sidney, lawyer; b. Chicago, June
13, 1871; a. Joseph S. and Emma Adler; ed.
Chicago public schools, and afterward studied
law In offices; m. Chicago, Sept. 24, 1895, Sara
Schoenbrun; children: Joseph, Irving. Admit-
ted to Illinois bar, 1892; formerly associated
with U. S. Senator Mason, but now of firm
of Adler & Lederer. Director of Adler Lum-
ber Co., Standard Forgings Co., Lewiston-
Waha Land, Water and Power Co.; vice-pres.
Official Photographic Co., and director In other
corporations. Democrat. Clubs: Standard,
Lakeside, Social. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 3840 Grand Boul.
ADOLFHTJS, Philip, physician; b. Berlin,
Prussia, 1829; s. Aaron and Isabella (Gold-
schmidt) Adolphus; grad. med. dept. Univ.
of Maryland, M.D., 1853; also honorary M.D.,
Rush Med. College, Chicago, 1873; m. Leba-
non Springs, N. Y., to Miss Xyrissa M. Bates;
three children: Norman P., Philip Sidney,
Edah. Began practice of medicine In 1858;
asst. surgeon U. S. A., serving during Civil
War; med. Inspector Board of Health of Chi-
cago, 1866-73; attending physician, superin-
tendent and director of Brainard Free Dispen-
sary, Chicago, 1868-73; attending physician,
financial supt., med. supt., med. director and
one of the directors of Central Free Dispen-
sary, Chicago, 1873-1902; lecturer on obstet-
rics, spring course, Rush Med. College, 1873;
lecturer on clinical gynecology, spring course,
Rush Med. College, 1875; clinical adjunct to
chair of gynecology, 1875-94, and clinical prof,
of gynecology, 1894-1902, Rush Med. College;
one of attending gynecologists, Presbyterian
Hosp., Chicago, 1886-9; consulting physician,
Presbyterian Hosp., since 1893. Mem. Ameri-
can Med. Assn., Chicago Gynecological Soc.
Mem. Protestant Episcopal Church. Office: 737
W. Madison St. Residence: 636% Washington
Boul.
ADOliFHTTS, Wolfe, capitalist and manu-
facturer; b. New York City; s. Aaron and
Belle Adolphus; ed. New York City; m. Pitts-
burgh, 1880, Emma Hagan; 1 daughter: Ruth.
Came to Chicago, 1875; established the firm
of Boles & Kehoe, 1877; since the retirement
of Mr. Boles, the firm has been known as
Kehoe & Co., manufacturing confectioners,
of which he Is a mem.; also is vice-pres.
A. R. Bremer Co., manufacturers of the Coke
Dandruff Cure: sec. and treas. the Collins Ice
Cream Co.; dlr. of the Thompson-Reid Ice
Cream Co.; dir. Old Channel Mining Co. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Calumet,' Chicago Athletic,
Kenwood, Wausaukee. Office: 105 State St.
Residence: 2387 Sheridan Rd.
AD SIT, Charles C., stock and bond broker;
b. Chicago, July 14, 1855; s. James M. and
Arville S. Adslt (father was Chicago's first
banker) ; ed. old Chicago Univ., and at Cor-
nell Univ.; m. 1890, Mary B. Ashby, of Louis-
ville, Ky.; children: Charles C., Elizabeth.
Began business career, 1877, with Merchants
Loan and Trust Co., later becoming receiving
teller Commercial Nat. Bank, and afterward
paying teller Northwestern Nat. Bank until
1887; since then dealer in stocks, bonds and
Investment securities. Mem. Chicago Stock
Exchange (director several years, pres. 1897-
8), N. Y. Stock Exchange. Clubs: Union, Chi-
cago. Office: 224 LaSalle St. Residence: 45
Bellevue PI.
AFFELD, Charles Ernest, insurance; b.
Stettin, Prussia, Mar. 10, 1843; s. Carl Gott-
lieb and Louise Agnes (Dinse) Affeld; came to
Chicago, Oct., 1847; attended Dearborn school
ana Bryant & Stratton Business College; clerked
in drug store 1 year and in law office of Ar-
rington & Dent; enlisted in Battery B, 1st
Illinois Light Artillery, May, 1861;. served 3
years and 3 months; took active part in bat-
tles of Belmont, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege
of Corinth, Haynes' Bluff, Arkansas Post,
Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, Resaca,
Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain arid
all marches and engagements of 15th corps,
until July, 1864; then clerked in recruiting
dept. of provost marshal's office until Apr.,
1865; m. Chicago, July 5, 1868, Helen Waite;
children: Helen Emelia, Charles Ernest, Jr.,
William C., Olive L. Canvasser for books and
later kept books for publishing house; insur-
ance broker, 1868-71; surveyor for New York
Underwriters' Agency, 1872-3; since 1873 mem.
Insurance firm of Witkowsky & Affeld. Re-
publican. Mem. George H. Thomas Post, G.
A. R. Mem. Chicago Board of Underwriters
from its organization; mem. Chicago Board
of Trade since 1873; trustee Acad. of Sciences.
Clubs: Union League, City, Germania Maen-
nerchor. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 1824
Dlversey Boul.
AG-AB, James Scanlon, packer; b. Chicago,
May 17, 1864; s. John and Ellen (Scanlon)
Agar; ed. Lincoln (public) School, Chicago, to
1878; m. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1887, Minnie A.
Dye; children: Eleanor, Ruth, John, Louise,
Kathryn. After leaving school was for five
years in employ of the National Bank of Illi-
nois. In 1885 formed firm of Agar Brothers
(with William G. Agar) and engaged as
wholesale dealers in meats until 1899, when
consolidated with the Agar-Marshall Packing
Co., under style of Agar Packing Co., of which
has since been vice-pres. and treas. Pres. of
Meat Dealers' Assn. of Chicago. Republican.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 70-2 N. Green
St. Residence: River Forest, 111.
AOAB, John, packer; b. Carlow Co., Ireland,
Oct. 3, 1838; s. John and Mary (Hollings-
worth) Agar; ed. by private tutor; m. in Ire-
land, 1862, Ellen Scanlon; children: James S.,
William G., Woodbury S., John T., .Ellen. Es-
tablished in 1869 as a pork packer and sau-
sage manufacturer and has so continued, now
being pres. of The Agar Packing Co., with
plants at Chicago, Des Moines, la., and Mem-
phis, Tenn. Republican. Baptist. Club: North
Shore. Office: 70-2 N. Green St. Residence:
630 Cleveland Av.
AGEE, Joseph Alv*y, coal merchant; b. Riv-
erton, Sangamon Co., 111., May 12, 1866; B.
Joseph H. and Mary (Thrilkeld) Agee; ed. in
"little red school-house"; m. Riverton, 111.,
Aug., 1899, Mollie C. Grubb; children: Robert
E., Jesse A. Reared on farm and was engaged
In farming until 1890, when became connected
with the Riverton Coal Co., of which is now
vice-pres. and gen. mgr. ; since Oct., 1894.
resident of Chicago. Also pres. and director
Springfield Coal Mining Co., and director Uni-
versal Coal Co. Republican. Mason (32°).
Club: Union League. Office: 84 Van Buren St.
Residence: 5215 Madison Av.
AQIiEB, Oliver Oscar, lumber; b. Plymouth,
Ind., July 15, 1869; s. Morris and Mary (Sny-
der) Agler; ed. public schools of Indiana; m.
Plymouth, Ind., 1892, Bessie E. Steele; one
daughter: Katharine. Began business career at
Marshfield, Wis., in office of the Upham Man-
ufacturing Co., 1887; came to Chicago, Dec.
1, 1893, and with Fred. W. Upham engaged in
the wholesale hardwood lumber business in
firm of Upham & Agler, in which continues.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic, Mid-Day; also Minneapolis Club, of
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Minneapolis, Minn. Mason, K. T. Office: 215 Caxton Co., school furniture and supplies of
Dearborn St. which is sec., treas. and managing dir Prea
AHRENS, John Panl»en, LL.B., lawyer; b. Northwestern Univ. Alumni Assn Mem' M E'
Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 1, 1851; s. Edward A. Church. Republican. Clubs: Evan'ston Evans-
and Elizabeth M. Ahrens; family removed to ton Golf. Office: 378 Wabash Av Rp^iHonno-
U. S., 1855, settling in Davenport, la.; ed. in 1608 Ashland Av., Evanston. Ill
grammar and high schools; studied law in of- ALBAUGH, Henry Preston, mail order mer
flee of Gen. J. B. Leake, 1868; taught school; chant; b. Johnson Co., Mo. Oct 9 1869- a
came to Chicago, 1872; m. 1877, Fanny, daugh- Jacob P. and Rebecca (Petry) Albauglv 're-
ter of Edward and Mary J. Hamblin, of Port- moved with parents to Darke Co O when 6
land, Me.; children: Edith Louise, Leila M., years old; ed. in public schools and 'National
Edward H., John P., Jr. Admitted to Illinois Normal Univ., Lebanon, O ; m Darke Co O
bar, June 7, 1873; deputy clerk of Superior Aug. 27, 1891, Carrie E Sullenbarger- chil-
Court of Cook County, 1873-5; engaged in law dren: Forrest R., Hazen L., Kathryn R An-
practlce since 1875; admitted to bar of U. S. thai E., Liston L., Merton V. Taught school
Supreme Court, 1882. Republican. Baptist. Ma- 6 years; moved to North Manchester Ind
son. Mem. A. O. U. W., Royal Arcanum, Royal 1896; salesman for Chicago firm, i896-8;
j-ieague, National Union, Independent Order of elected pres. of Manchester College North
Mutual Aid, Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Manchester, Ind., 1899; served one year-
Institute. Prof, of the Law of Bailments in moved to Chicago, 1900, and organized the
Chicago Law School. Office: 70 Dearborn St. corporation of Albaugh Bros., Dover & Co
Residence: 3218 Vernon Av. conducting now a very extensive mail order
AIKEN, William James, insurance; b. Fay- business, of which has been pres. from organ-
etteville, Tenn., June 2, 1848; s. Lorenzo Dow ization. Republican; has taken active part in all
and Elizabeth (Foster) Aiken; ed. Dickinson campaigns since a voter; was vice-pres precinct
College, Tenn.; m. Madison, Jefferson Co., Ind., organization in 27th ward of Chicago Mem
Sallie E. Boyd; children: Florence B. and Brethren Church; sec. board of trustees
Howard B. (both deceased). Entered Union Brethren Hosp. ; also National Sunday School
army at 16 as private Co. G, 29th Illinois In- sec. Brethren Church. Office: 341 and 243
fantry, serving, 1864-5. Studied law but never Franklin St. Residence: 1369 Monticello Av.
practiced; returned to Illinois, 1867; was en- ALDIS, Arthur Taylor, real estate and trus-
gaged in mercantile business in Kankakee, tee; b. St. Albans, Vt., July 7, 1860; s Asa
111.; came to Chicago, May, 1869, and engaged Owen and Mary (Taylor) Aldis; ed. St Paul's
in commission business. In employ American School, Concord, N. H., and special courses
Express Co., 1869-87, and was acting super- at Harvard College and Harvard Law School;
intendent of the company in Wisconsin with m. Chicago, June 8, 1893, Mary Reynolds; one
headquarters at Milwaukee; returned to Chi- son: Arthur Graham. Mem. firm of Aldis &
cago, March, 1885, as chief clerk and asst. to Co., formerly Aldis, Aldis, Northcote & Co.,
§eneral superintendent of same company, since firm was organized in 1888. Republican'
ince August, 1889, gen. mgr. Preferred Acci- Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, University, On-
dent Insurance Co. Presbyterian. Mem. Colum- wentsia, Merchants. Office: Monadnock Blk
bia Post, G. A. R. ; Mason, Shriner. Club: 1111- Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
nois. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 857 W. ALDIS, Owen Franklin, lawyer; b St Al-
Monroe St. bans, Vt., June 6, 1853; s. Judge A O and
AINSLIE, James Stuart, clergyman; b. Ot- Mary (Taylor) Aldis; grad. Yale, 1874- in law
eego Co., N. Y., May 6, 1856; s. William and Columbian Law School; m. Chicago, 1878, Leila
Jeannette Ainslie; ed. public schools, Coopers- Houghteling (now deceased). Practiced law
town, N. Y., Academy and Cornell Univ.; grad- 1877-90, when he retired from active practice
uating, A.B. ; student at Yale Theological and became trustee of various estates; has
Seminary; m. Ithaca, N. Y., 1883, Kate Hop- held no public office. Republican. Dir. World's
kins; children: three boys, three girls. Settled Columbian Exposition, 1893: trustee Field Co-
in first pastorate at Ogdensburg, N. Y., 1882- lumbian Museum; mem. various archa?olog-
90; pastor Plymouth Church, Fort Wayne, leal Assns., etc. Pres. and dir. Central Safety
Ind., 1890-1900; organized North Shore Con- Deposit Co. and Marquette Safety Deposit Co.;
gregational Church, Chicago, May 6, 1900, and dir. Graceland Cemetery Co., S. G. Taylor &
has been its pastor ever since. Address: 1448 Son. Clubs: Century, University (New York),
Lawrence Av. Metropolitan (Washington), Chicago, Chicago
AINSWORTH, Franklin P., publisher; b. Literary, Onwentsia, Caxton, University,
Boston, Mass., Sept. 5, 1856; s. Joseph F. and Union (Chicago), etc. Office: Monadnock Bldg.
Emeline Frances (Gllmore) Ainsworth; ed. Residence: 77 Bellevue PI.
public schools of Boston, Boston Latin School, ALDRICH, Charles Henry, lawyer; b. La
and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute: m. Syra- Grange Co., Ind., Aug. 28, 1850; s. Hamilton
cuse, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1881, Carrie Gilbert. Be- M. and Harriet Sherwood Aldrich; attended
gan business with Potter, Ainsworth & Co., school at Ann Arbor, Mich.; grad. Univ. of
publishers, 1873; remained with firm until its Michigan, 1875 (A.M., Univ. of Michigan,
consolidation with firm of A. S. Barnes & Co. 1893); m. Oct. 13, 1875, Helen Roberts, Steu-
and later merged with Am. Book Co. Now ben Co., Ind. Admitted to the bar, 1876; prac-
with C. G. Ainsworth, in firm of Ainsworth ticed law, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1876-86; since
& Co., publishers of school books. Eplsco- then in Chicago; solicitor-general, U. S., 1892-
palian. Trustee and treas. of the Western 3. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Glen
Theological Seminary and of the Church View. Office: Home Insurance Bldg. Residence:
Home for Aged Persons; treas. of the Board 625 University PI., Evanston, 111.
of Missions of the Diocese of Chicago, and ALEXANDER, John T., live stock: b. Mor-
of the Soc. for Relief of Aged and Infirm gan Co., 111., Nov. 19, 1850; s. late John T. A..
Clergy; treas. Diocese of Chicago; vestryman who at one time was the largest cattle feeder
of Grace Episcopal Church. Office: 378-388 and shipper In America. Entered live stock
Wnhash Av. Residence: 2309 Calumet Av. commission business, Apr., 1887, at the Union
ALABASTER, John Lewis, school furniture, Stock Yards, Chicago, and is now senior mem.
etc.; b. Canandaigua, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1870; e. firm of Alexander, Ward & Conover; m. Of-
John, D.D. (late pastor Trinity M. E. Church, flee: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Chicago), and Harriet Ann (Bemlsh) Alabas- Residence: 2607 Prairie Av.
ter; ed. Indianapolis High School, Northwest- ALEXANDER, William Arthur, insurance;
ern Acad., Evanston, 111.; Northwestern Univ., b. Corinth, Miss., May 2, 1858; s. James Madi-
A.B., 1892; m. Perris, Calif., Nov. 7, 1901, Mary son and Elizabeth King (McCord) Alexander;
Elizabeth Plimpton; 1 son: Lewis Plimpton, ed. public schools and Normal Acad., Paris,
Since graduation has been connected with the 111., and Tusculum College, Tenn.; m. Chicago,
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THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
Dec.. 1896, Maude Julia Greene. Since 1885 en-
gaged in casualty and liability insurance as
senior mem. of the firm of W. A. Alexander
& Co. Large owner of real estate on the North
Shore; founded Exmoor Country Club at High-
land Park; instrumental in the construction
and laying out of the Sheridan Road, and now
vice-pres. of the Sheridan Road Assn. ; trustee
George A. Fuller estate; chairman of the lia-
bility insurance committee of the World's
Fair. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Southern
Society. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, On-
wentsia, Exmoor, Chicago Golf. Office: 171 La-
Salle St. Residence: Highland Park.
AliFOBD, William Eedley, manufacturer;
b. Brighton, Sussex, Eng., Apr. 8, 1860; s. Will-
iam and Mary (Page) Alford; ed. in England;
came to U. S., 1884; m. Council Bluffs, la.,
Jan. 15, 1890, Grace Spooner. Began business
career in the West Indies in sugar business.
Studied architecture in England and entered
the employ of I. Hodson, Council Bluffs, la.
Engaged as manufacturer of and dealer in
bank furniture and fitting's since 1887; vice-
pres. of Ketcham Manufacturing Co., Toledo,
O., 1891-6; eastern mgr. Ohmee's Sons' Co.,
1896-8; gen. mgr. of same, 1898-1902; since
1902 of firm of Weary & Alford, manufactur-
ers of bank furniture and equipments, marble,
mosaics and tiles. Republican. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5727 Madison Ay.
ALLEE, Thaddens Stevens, lawyer; b. Green-
castle, Ind., Oct. 2, 1869; s. William H. and
Mary Anne Allee; ed. public schools of Put-
nam Co., Ind.; grad. DePauw Preparatory
School; grad. DePauw Univ., 1892; grad.
Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B., Chi-
cago, June, 1893; m. Richmond, Ind., Sept. 7,
1897, Jessie Katharine Surface. Admitted to
Illinois bar, June, 1893; since then in active
general practice. Republican. Mem. Delta Tau
Delta, college fraternity; Delta Chi, legal fra-
ternity. Club: Hyde Park Men's. Office: First
National Bank Bldg. Residence: 5313 Madison
Avenue.
ALLEN, Alonzo Franklin, manufacturer; b.
Cedar Rapids, la., May 25, 1872; s. Orrin F.
and Mary O. (Hendry) Allen; grad. Belle
Plaine (la.) High School, 1887; m. Chicago,
Oct. 15, 1896, Ida May Mershom; children:
Franklin Hendry, Lucile May. In employ of
Chicago & North- Western Ry. Co., at Belle
Plaine, la., Aug., 1887, to June 1, 1890; in em-
ploy of Illinois Steel Co., Chicago, June 1,
1890, to Jan. 1, 1899; entered employ of Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Co., Jan. 1, 1899; elected
asst. treas., Apr., 1900; asst. sec. and asst.
treas., Feb., 1901; sec. and asst. treas. since
May 6, 1901. Also sec.-treas. and director Co-
lumbia Wire Co. Republican. Congregational-
1st. Club: Oak Park. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 426 Clinton Av., Oak Park, 111.
ALLEN, Andrews, contracting engineer; b.
Madison, Wis., Jan. 11, 1870; s. Prof. William
Francis and Margaret Loring (Andrews) Al-
len; grad. Madison High School, 1887; from
Univ. of Wisconsin, B.S., in civil engineering,
1891; C.E., 1895; m. Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 9,
1894, Margaret Isabel Thomas. Engaged in U.
S. Geological Survey in Upper Michigan, June,
1891; with Edge Moor Bridge Works, Wil-
mington, Del., as draftsman, July, 1891, to
July, 1893; as asst. engineer, July, 1893, to
Jan. 1, 1899; contracting engineer, Wisconsin
Bridge & Iron Co. since 1899; stockholder
in same since Feb., 1903; company engaged
In manufacture and sale of steel bridges and
structural work. Is also vice-pres. and direc-
tor Allith Manufacturing Co., manufacturers
of door hangers and hardware specialties, or-
ganized April, 1901. Mem. Western Soc. of En-
gineers (treas. since Mar., 1902). Independent
in politics. Unitarian. Mem. Beta Theta Pi
Fraternity. Clubs: University of Wisconsin
Club of Chicago, Quadrangle, Calumet, Engi-
neers, Chicago Chess and Checkers. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 5535 Washington
Avenue. • :
ALLEN, Benjamin; came to Chicago, 1865,
with old firm of M. T. Quimby & Co., and suc-
ceded to business, 1872, under name of Ben-
jamin Allen & Co. Director Metropolitan West
Side Elevated Ry. Co., and Silversmiths Build-
ing Co.; largely interested in other corpora-
tions. Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Calumet.
Office: 131 Wabash Av. Residence: 1816 Michi-
gan Av.
ALLEN, Charles Linnaeus, lawyer; b. Kala-
mazoo, Mich., Oct. 22, 1849; B. Dr. J. Adams
(for many years pres. of Rush Med. College)
and Mary (Marsh) Allen; removed to Chicago
in early childhood; ed. Chicago public schools,
old Chicago Univ. and Denison Univ., Gran-
vllle, O., graduating, A.B., from latter, 1870;
m. 1873, Lucy E., daughter of Gen. W. H.
Powell, now of Belleville, 111.; one daughter:
Dora Alice. After graduation studied law in
office of Walker, Dexter & Smith, Chicago
(original firm founded in 1856); admitted to
bar, 1878, and became member of that firm,
which was changed in 1879 to Dexter, Herrick
& Allen, later to Herrick & Allen; and since
1898, firm has been Herrick, Allen, Boyesen &
Martin. Independent in politics. Music lover,
and has notable library of musical literature.
Clubs: University, Chicago, Union, Caxton,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Glenview. Office:
107 Dearborn St. Residence: 536 N. State St.
ALLEN, Charles Warren, lawyer; b. Dun-
kirk, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1857; s. William N. and
Almena Swett Allen; ed. public schools and in
Northwestern Univ. Law School, graduating
1881, B.A.; m. Chicago, 1890, Henrietta How-
ard; 1 daughter: Miriam. Began as law stu-
dent and asst. in offices of Swett & Higgins
and later in firm of Quigg & Tuthill. In 1882
went to New York State and engaged in prac-
tice at Westfield, N. Y., until 1890, when re-
turned to Chicago and engaged in practice
in this city. In 1899 became connected with
the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., and
so continued until the organization, in 1902,
of the International Harvester Co., of which
is asst. sec. Republican. Club: Colonial. Of-
fice: 7 Monroe St. Residence: 568 46th PI.
ALLEN, Harry Wlndiate, bakers' and con-
fectioners supplies; b. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1874;
B. John W. and Emma (Windiate) Allen; ed.
Chicago public and high schools and business
college; m. Chicago, June 10, 1897, Winifred
J. Niswanger; one son: Frank Willis. Began
business career in 1890, in the business estab-
lished by his father in 1881 In the wholesale
manufacture and jobbing of supplies and ma-
chinery for bakers, confectioners, etc., and
after becoming of age was admitted to part-
nership in the firm of J. W. Allen & Co. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Office: 208 Washington
Boul. Residence: 464 Oakley Boul.
ALLEN, J. Henry, physician and surgeon;
b. Canada, 1854; s. James W. and Elizabeth
(Wood) Allen; ed. public schools and Univ.
of Michigan, graduating, M.D., 1884; m. Tall-
madge, O., June 23, 1886, Sarah Ray. Engaged
in practice as homeopathic physician since
1884. Mem. Internal. Hahnemannian Assn.
(pres. 1901). Prof, diseases of the skin and
miasmatics, Hering Med. College; city physi-
cian Baptist Hosp. and Hering Hosp. Author
of books: Diseases of the Skin: The Chronic
Miasms (2 volumes) ; also contributor of prose
and poetry to literary publications. Republican.
Seventh-Day Adventist. Office: 92 State St.
Residence: 4712 Greenwood Av.
ALLEN, James Lane, lawyer, author; b.
Lexington, Ky., Mar. 3, 1848; s. Albert and
Ann E. (Offutt) Allen; grad. Bethany College,
W. Va., 1867 (M.A., 1880); taught high school;
admitted to bar; practiced at Omaha, Neb.,
1870-2; in Chicago since 1872; dir. Chicago
Public Library; m. Josephine E. Fenkell, Wau-
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kegan, 111., 1870; children: Arabella (Mrs. El- Med. Soc., and Am. Med. Assn. Republican.
bridge B. Keith). Has written numerous maga- Congregationalist. Office and Residence: 1427
zine papers and sketches, including: Exodus of Roscoe St.
the Children of Ham; Aunt Viney's Story; The ALLEBTOIT, Samuel Waters, capitalist; b
Horseshoe Bend. Author: Allen's Handbook of Amenia Union, Dutchess Co., N. Y., May 26,
the Nebraska Code. Republican. Clubs: Forty, 1828; brought up on farm; ed. public schools;
Midlothian. Office: Ashland Bldg. Residence: m. first, Peoria, Illinois, Paduella W Thomp-
Sheridan Road, Highland Park, 111. son (died 1880); m. second, 1881, Agnes C.
ALLEN, John William, bakers' and confec- Thompson, sister of first wife; children: Rob-
tioners' supplies, etc.; b. Ann Arbor, Mich., ert H., Katie R. At 18 began stock raising on
Sept. 4, 1848; s. Almond B. and Phoebe Allen; nis ow.n account and at 21 had accumulated
ed. public schools and Olivet College, Michi- about J5.000, with which purchased stock farm
gan; m. East Leroy, Mich., Nov. 30, 1878, ln P»tt Co., 111., and became successful breed-
Emma Windiate; one son: Harry Windiate. er, and raiser of stock, and has always re-
Was engaged in business in Michigan as a tained farm interests (now owning 40,000
flour miller until 1872 when he came to Chi- acres of farms in Illinois, Ohio and Iowa),
cago, and after employment with other firms, though resident of Chicago since 1856; in-
established on his own account under the style vested in Chicago real estate; was one of
of J. W. Allen & Co., to which he afterward earliest and most active promoters of modern
admitted his son as a partner; firm are whole- stock-yards as cattle markets; has extensive
sale manufacturers, handling a general line of interests in the stock-yards in Chicago, Oma-
supplies and machinery for bakers, confec- ha> East St. Louis and Pittsburgh; formerly
tioners, soda dispensers, Ice cream manufac- pres. Allerton Packing Co., now pres. Allerton-
turers, hotels, etc. Republican. Presbyterian. Clarke Co. and The Arcade File Works; vice-
OfHce: 208 Washington Boul. Residence: 464 pres. Art Marble Co.; director Chicago City
Oakley Boul RV- Co., First National Bank, First Trust and
public schools and grad. from Davenport the
High School in June, 1880 followed by several WxapSos^tnionh«f .
S£t la June 26 V>1888 K^rine™ A?2uSte Soc of Mayflower Descendants. Clubs: Calu^
port, la., June ^O, ISoo, iiatnenne AUgUSia jnpf TTnlon Lpae^llP Wa<?hinetr>n
Ballard; children: Leon Ballard, Priscilla, g^i Maraiiettf Office- Fifst
Francis Gerauld. News editor Davenport Ga- gfj'- Residence-' 1936 Prairie A v
zette, 1880-1; yard clerk and asst. cashier lo- ] e. 1936 Prairie Av.
cal freight office of the Chicago, Rock Island ,,AJ?IlIN<*' Charles, Jr., lawyer, alderman; b.
& Pacific Ry. at Davenport, July, 1881, to Sept., Madison, Ind., Dec. 13, 1865; s. Charles and
1882, and has ever since continued with the Harriet Ann (Scoyel) Ailing; ed. public
same company, serving as asst. ticket agent, schools, Madison, Ind., 1871-9; Hanover (Ind.)
1883-8, ticket agent, 1888-93, and general College, 1879-85, graduating, A.B. (A.M. con-
agent, 1893-8 for the company at Davenport, *«fwkl by same, 1889); grad. law dept. Univ.
la.; asst. general passenger agent, Dec., 1898 of Michigan LL.B., 1888. Admitted to bar,
to Oct., 1901, first asst general passenger 1888; engaged in practice in Chicago; since
agent, Oct., 1901, to Aug., 1902, at Chicago; 1902 (with Frederick A. Brown) of law firm
general passenger agent for Rock Island lines of Brown & Ailing. Atty. for Protective
east of the Missouri River, Aug., 1902, to May, -^^en£y for Women and Children since 1895.
1903; general passenger agent to all of the Republican. Judge advocate, 1st Brigade, I.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific lines since N. G, since May 6 1902; alderman of old 3d
May 20, 1903. Republican. Trustee Union Ward, 1897-1901; of new 2d Ward, 1901-5;
Church, Kenilworth. Club: Union League. Of- mem- Judlc^aJ70 c°mnmltlee, since 1897; finance
flee: La Salle St. Station. Residence: Kenil- committee, 1899-1900; chairman committee on
worth 111 sas, oil and electric light, 1902-3; chairman
• TT-T.KT nru,,, n „ * •» T» . v, T ^/io, r-« on committee on streets and alleys, south,
nn^ "j??1??10?™? ara^m' D'5 b* ^or.lQr»t 1900-1, in city council; one of two aldermen
Ont., Oct. 14. 1863; s William and Margaret on New Charter Convention, 1902-3. Presby-
^t inssi <^:i/radH SU?efl,? f^fc ffiffiS terian; deacon 1st Presbyterian Church; was
(^? A ^a? ' ™™ 'cla:ss !V?n°rnIa" Grand Tribune (executive sec.) of Sigma Chi
chemistry, M.A 1889); M D. Northwestern Fraternity, 1888-90; editor Sigma Chi Quar-
SnLv'i Shl^0>ri898:*m-/?u*ly 12>.,1890' fettle terly i8J88.95. Mem. South Side Property
Mabel Fralick, Toronto, Ont.; children: Clara, owners' and Business Men's Assn. Mason;
Ruth, William, Richard. Demonstrator and in- chevalier Bayard Commandery, K. T. Club:
structor Queen's Univ., 1888-9; science master Union League. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence:
in Seaforth and Ingersoll, Ont., 1890-3; prof. 47 E 22d St
chemistry, Armour Institute of Technology, ALLISON, Campbell, lawyer; b. Bardolph,
1894-8; Univ Extension lecturer on chemistry, McDonough Co., 111.. Dec. 27, 1859; B. Thomas
Un*i\-«of CN?ica5°' ^895-8iT1,nstrii9ltft0,r,clinica.1 Milton and Eliza Jane Allison; ed. Wesleyan
medicine, Northwestern Univ., 1901-3; prof. Unlv. ot imnOis and at Hanover (Ind.) Col-
diseases of children, Post-Graduate Med. lege: taught natural science in a school at
School 1903; asst. prof, pediatrics. College of Qreensburg, Ind., 1882-5, of which he later be-
Physicians and Surgeons, 1904. Address: 5661 came principal; studied law under Leonard
W?SU^fiLon«Yi Swett (former partner of Abraham Lincoln);
ALLEN, William D., pres. and dir. W. D. came to Chicago in 1886; unmarried. Admitted
Allen Mfg. Co., brass founders and manufac- to bar, 1888, and engaged In general practice
turers leather belting and general mill sup- ot jaw. Republican. Clubs: Marquette, Por-
phes; married. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs: Union poise Swimming. Office: 84 Washington St.
League, Glen View. Office: 151 Lake St. Resi- Residence: Marquette Club.
dence: 1231 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111. AIiIiPOBT, Frank, M.D., eye and ear sur-
ALLEN, William aray, physician; b. Chlca- geon; b. Watertown, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1856; 8.
go, Jan. 26, 1874; s. John and Jessie (Gray) W. W. and Sarah M. (Haddock) Allport; ed.
Allen; ed. Chicago public schools and North- Chicago Univ. and Racine College; grad. Chl-
western Univ. Med. School, graduating, M.D., cago Med. College, 1876; studied medicine at
1896; m. Bradford, 111., Sept. 7, 1904, Amelia Heidelberg, Germany, 2 years; m. Oct. 26,
Harrison Arundale. Engaged In general prac- 1880, Kate A. Ell wood, Sycamore, 111. Prac-
tice as physician nnd surgeon in Chicago since ticed medicine Sycamore, 111., for 5 years; eye
1896. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State and ear surgery in Minneapolis, Minn., 10
20 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
years; since then in Chicago. When in Minne- 1887, as the Alsip Brick Company, of which he
apolis was prof, clinical ophthalmology and was pres. Residence: 445 Ashland Boul
otology, Minnesota State Univ., and eye and ALTMAN, William Martyn, western mgr
ear surgeon to many hosps., institutions, rail- the John J. Crooke Co., manufacturers of tin
ways, etc. Now clinical prof, ophthalmology foil; b. Davenport, la., Dec. 28, 1868; s James
and otology to Northwestern Univ.; eye and S. and Laura C. (Pond) Altman; grad public
ear surgeon to St. Luke's and Wesley hosps.; schools of Davenport, la.; m. Sept 28 1904
consulting eye and ear surgeon to Chicago Miss Ethel Gardner. Came to Chicago in 1884
Board of Education, Chicago & North-Western and was with Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett &
Ry. and Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry. Trus- Co., wholesale hardware, for 6 years prior to
tee Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, entering the employ of the John J Crooke Co
Clubs: University, Washington Park. Resi- of New York, manufacturers of printed, plain
dence: 2108 Prairie Av. Office: Chicago Savings colored and embossed tin foil in pure tin and
Bank Bldg. compound metal, rollers of block tin, and sheet
AJ.LFOBT, Walter Heydock, physician; b. lead, and since January, 1899, has been west-
Chicago, 1863; B. W. W. and Sarah Maria ern mgr. for that company. Veteran of the
(Haddock) Allport; ed. Univ. of Michigan and 1st Regt. I. N. G. Has always taken interest
Northwestern Univ., graduating, M.D., 1884; in all athletics, baseball, bowling, yachting
m. Chicago, 1889, Harriet Hamilton; children: etc. Mason, K. T., Shriner (Medinah Temple)
Henry Hamilton, Caroline, Harriet Hubbard, Clubs: Lincoln Park, Fox Lake Yacht Office-
Katherine. Since 1884 has been engaged in 149 Fulton St. Residence: River Forest, 111
steady practice; asst. chief surgeon Illinois ALTON, William, Jr., lawyer; b. Genesee
Central R. R.; surgeon St. Luke's Hosp.; for- Co., N. Y., Apr. 5, 1862; s. William and Caro-
merly prof, anatomy in Northwestern Univ. line (Bainbridge) Alton; ed. Chicago High
and former surgeon Cook Co. Hosp. Mem. Chi- School and Princeton Univ., graduating A B
cago Med. Soc. and Chicago Surgical Soc. 1884; studied law with Hon. Wm C Goudy
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Ger- and John P. Wilson; m. Chicago, Oct 15 1889
mania, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 85 Rush St. Lina E. Wilson; children: Milton Hugh Wil-
Residence: 35 Bellevue PI. liam Carol, Lina Wilson. Admitted to bar,
AI.MES, Herman Earhart, physician; b. 1887; since then engaged in general practice,
Long-Run, Armstrong Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1867; making a specialty in real estate, land, etc.
s. Samuel A. and Mary (Hineman) Almes; Republican. Methodist. Mem. Chicago Bar
ed. public schools and at Elders Ridge (Pa.) Assn. and Law Club. Clubs: University, Home-
Acad.; grad. med. dept. Univ. of Wooster, wood. Office: 191 Clark St. Residence: 2522
Cleveland, O., M.D., July 24, 1889, and med. Prairie Av.
dept. Western Univ. of Pennsylvania, Mar. 27, AIiVOBD, John Watson, hydraulic and sani-
1890; m. Cochran Mills, Pa., Dec. 30, 1891, tary engineer; b. Boston, Mass., Jan. 25, 1861;
Cora Carnahan. Practiced medicine at Mur- s. Rev. John Watson and Myrtilla Mead
raysville, Pa,, Apr. 4, 1890, to Sept., 1890; at (Peck) Alvord; ed. Washington, D. C.; m. Chi-
Cochran Mills, Pa., Sept., 1890, to Sept., 1896; cago, 1889, Helen C. Cornell. Engaged in the
since then in Chicago, with general med. construction of the Hyde Park Station of the
practice. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Chicago Water Works from 1880-4, also the
Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Formerly mem. enlargement of the Lake View pumping sta-
Armstrong Co. (Pa.) Med. Soc. and of Missis- tions, 1884-8; city engineer of Lake View,
sippi Valley Med. Soc. Examiner for Protected now Chicago, 1884-8; designed the sewer sys-
Home Circle, for Court of Honor, for Colum- terns of Lake View and Cicero and from 1890-3
bian Knights and I. O. O. F. Republican. Resi- had an important position in charge of the
dence: 4249 Indiana Av. Office: 4255 Indiana engineering dept. at World's Columbian Expo-
Avenue, sition under director of works; since 1893 in
AIiSCHTTLEB, Samuel, lawyer; b. Chicago, practice as consulting sanitary and hydraulic
Nov. 20, 1859; s. Jacob and Caroline Alschuler; engineer throughout the Central West, design-
family moved to Aurora, 111., 1861; ed. Aurora ing and constructing sewer systems for over
High School; unmarried. Was clerk in general 50 municipalities, water works for 23 cities,
store, 2 years; studied law in office in Aurora; water power plants in 12 localities, sewage
admitted to Illinois bar, 1881; Democratic can- disposal plants, dams, reservoirs, and other
didate for Congress, 1892, defeated; mem. miscellaneous work. Author of a number of
State Commission of Claims, 1893-6; mem. leg- engineering papers and published public re-
islature, 1896-1900; Democratic candidate for ports. Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engineers, Western
governor, Illinois, 1900, defeated. Mem. Chi- Soc. of Engineers, Am. Water Works Assn.,
cago law firm Kraus, Alschuler & Holden Am. Public Health Assn., Am. Acad. of Po-
since Feb., 1901. Democrat. Office: Tribune litical and Social Science, Illinois Soc. of S. A.
Bldg. Residence: Aurora, 111. R. Presbyterian. Mem. Y. M. C. A. Clubs: En-
AIiSIF, Frank, retired brick manufacturer; gineers, City. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence:
b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 17, 1827; ed. common 5447 Kimbark Av.
schools; m. Pittsburgh, Jan. 30, 1855, Mary AMBEBG, John Henry, merchant; b. Mineral
Jane, daughter of James and Jennie (Smith) Point, Wis., Dec. 23, 1853; s. John A. and Mar-
Smiley; children: William H., Frank B. Began garet (Hoeffler) Amberg; ed. public schools,
work in a brick yard in Pittsburgh -at 12; ap- Mineral Point, Wis., to 1868; m. Chicago, June
prenticed, 1844, to McClelland & Ecker, mason 7, 1881, Mary Emily Plamondon; children: Al-
contractors of Pittsburgh, to learn the brick- fred A., Florence A., Ethel M., Lucy E. In 1868
layer's trade; was journeyman bricklayer and came to Chicago and began business career
foreman until 1849; crossed the plains, 1849, with Culver, Page & Hoyne, stationers, print-
and became a prospector for gold in Califor- ers, etc.; in 1870 became connected with the
nia; returned 1852 and worked as bricklayer house of Cameron, Amberg & Co., stationers,
for a year; mem. firm of McClelland & Alsip, printers, binders and blank book makers, and
contractors and builders, Pittsburgh, 1853: in 1878 was admitted to partnership in the
firm established their own brickyards, 1854; firm. Is also director of the Amberg File and
removed to Prairie-du-Chien, Wis., 1857, estab- Index Co., and of the Loretto Iron Co. Inde-
lishing as builder and contractor, with brick- pendent in politics. Club: Washington Park,
yards and kilns at Prairie-du-Chien, and later Office: 71-73 Lake St. Residence: 3433 Michi-
also at McGregor, la. After Chicago fire es- gan Av.
tablished in the brick manufacturing business AMBERG, John Ward, mgr. of Loretto Iron
here as a mem. of the firm of Hayt & Alsip, Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 10, 1870; s. William A.
Incorporated, 1889, as the Hayt & Alsip Co.; and Sarah Agnes (Ward) Amberg; ed. St.
also established, with a son, in 1885, the firm Ignatius College, Chicago; m. Chicago, June 7
of F. & W. H. Alsip, which was incorporated, 1904, Marie L. Inderrieden. Dir. and gen. mgr.
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of the Loretto Iron Co. since 1901. Was hon-
orary commissioner for World's Columbian
Exposition to Republic of Colombia; mem. of
the advisory board of the county agent and
out-door relief, 1903. Mem. Lake Superior Min-
ing Institute; Visitation and Aid Soc. R. C.
Clubs: Chicago Literary, Chicago Athletic,
Glen View. Office: 438-452 Fulton St. Resi-
dence: 461 N. State St.
AMBERQ, Theodore Jacob, sec. Amberg
File and Index Co.; b. Mineral Point, Wis.,
Sept. 12, 1858; s. John A. and Margaret (Hoef-
fler) Amberg; ed. private school. Mineral
Point, Wls., to June, 1871; Scammon School,
Chicago, to June, 1872; Central High School,
Chicago, to Feb., 1874; m. Chicago, Sept. 7,
1881, Bertha A. Atkins; children: Arthur John,
Theodore William, Harold Vincent, Robert At-
kins, Paul Gregory, Edward Joseph, William
Cameron. Began as printer in the printing of-
fice of Cameron, Amberg & Co., Feb., 1874;
transferred to counting room, same firm, 1877;
mem. of firm since 1885, conducting their let-
ter file business, and when that portion of the
business was separated and incorporated, Jan.
24, 1889, also became sec. and mgr. of the
Amberg File & Index Co. Was made a direc-
tor, 1897. of the Loretto Iron Co., operating an
iron mine in Loretto, Mich., and retains said
position. Is pres. of the Public Publishing Co.,
which publishes a weekly political paper, The
Public. Firm believer in and advocate of the
political principles advanced by Henry George.
Mem. Henry George Assn. of Chicago. Roman
Catholic. Office: 438 Fulton St. Residence: 1820
Melrose St.
AMBEBG, William A., manufacturer; b. Alb-
stadt, near Hanau, Bavaria, July 6, 1847; s.
John A. and Margaret (Hoeffler) Amberg; re-
moved with parents to Mineral Point, Wis.,
1852; ed. common schools and Sinsinawa
Mound College; m. Sept. 7, 1869, Sarah Agnes,
daughter of late James Ward, Chicago; chil-
dren (living): John Ward, Mary Agnes, Gene-
vieve. Was clerk in dry goods store, Mineral
Point, Wis., 1860-4; came to Chicago, Jan. 2,
1865; bookkeeper Culver, Page & Hoyne, sta-
tioners, 1865-70; one of founders, Cameron,
Amberg & Co., stationers and printers, 1870,
retired 1890. In 1868 invented system of flat
letter filing now in universal use, and numer-
ous other devices in that line; established
branch houses for this business in New York.
1872, and in London, 1875. Founded town of
Amberg, Wis., 1887, by establishing granite
works, and later town of Athelstane, Wis.
Pres. Amberg File and Index Co.; pres. Am-
berg Granite Co.; treas. Loretto Iron Co., and
director "in other corporations. Office: 438-452
Fulton St. Residence: 449 N. State St.
AMBLER. Eugene, coal; b. Milwaukee, Wls.,
May 23, 1875; s. Frank W. and Julia (Belden)
Ambler; grad. West Division High School,
Chicago. 1893; m. Chicago, Oct. 24, 1899, Mittie
C. Strong; one daughter: Frances. Began busi-
ness career as bookkeeper in Chicago office of
Detroit Stove Works, 1893-6; in the wholesale
coal business with the Marmet Co. and the
Consolidated Coal Co. until 1903, when he en-
gaged in the same business on own account
under firm name of Eugene Ambler & Co.:
later (1905) becoming a member of firm of
Richards, Ambler & Co. 32° Mason; Shriner;
K. T. Republican. Baptist. Office: 303 Dear-
born St. Residence: 722 Pine Grove Av.
AMES, John C., U. S. marshal for Northern
Dist. of Illinois; b. Freedom Twp., LaSalle
Co., 111.. July 17, 1852; s. Isaac and Aurella
Ames; od. public schools and State Normal
Univ., Normal, 111.; m. Mar. 2, 1875, Minerva,
daughter of John and Elizabeth Ross, Lacon,
111.; one son: Isaac Carlos Ames. Since leaving
school has made home in Streator, 111.; became
connected with drug trade, but later opened a
large hardware store and subsequently organ-
ized the J. C. Ames Lumber Co., of which he
Is still head; organized City National Bank of
Streator, 1891, and was Its pres. until appoint-
ed by Pres. McKinley, Jan.. 1898, to be U. S.
marshal. Active and prominent In Republican
party of Illinois; elected Mayor of Streator,
1885, and 1887; declined third term; canal
commissioner for 4 years .under Gov. Fifer. Of-
fice: Post Office Bldg.
ANDERSON, Alexander Fierce, botanist, in-
ventor; b. Red Wing, Minn., Nov. 22, 1862; s.
John and Britta M. (Gustafson) Anderson
(natives of Sweden); early education, Goodhue
Co., Minn., schools: grad. Univ. of Minnesota,
B.S., 1894, M.S., 1895; Ph.D., Univ. of Munich,
1897; m. Highlands, N. C., Aug. 11, 1898, Lydla
Johnson. Taught country schools and at same
time farmed, previous to entering Univ. of
Minnesota, 1890, State botanist Clemson Col-
lege, S. C., 1896-9; asst. prof, of botany, Univ.
of Minnesota, 1899-1900; since Aug., 1901,
curator Herbarium, Columbia Univ. Inventor
of new processes of treating cereal grains and
starch materials, converting them directly into
foods, etc., for man, by the use of dry heat
under pressure; has taken out several Ameri-
can and foreign patents. Address: Railway
Exchange Bldg.
ANDERSON, Charles Palmerston, P. E. bish-
op coadjutor of Chicago; consecrated Feb. 24,
1900; b. Kemptville, Can.; s. Henry and Maria
R. Anderson; ed. Trinity College School, Port
Hope, Ont., and Trinity Univ., Toronto (D.D.
same); m. Belleville. Ont., Sept., 1889, Janet
Glass. Ordained, 1888; in charge Breachburg,
Can., 1888-91: Grace Church, Oak Park, 111.,
1891-1900. Club: University. Author: The
Christian Ministry, 1902. Office: Masonic Tem-
ple. Residence: 1612 Prairie Av.
ANDERSON, John, publisher; b. Voss, Nor-
way, 1836; brought by parents to Chicago,
1844; s. Andrew and Laura (Sampson) Ander-
son; attended public school 1 year; father
died, and at 12 he had the support of a
mother and baby sister placed upon him; be-
came apple peddler, worked in butcher shop,
carried newspapers; learned typesetting; be-
came printer on Chicago Tribune; established
"Skandinaven," a Norwegian newspaper, 1866;
lost all in great fire, 1871; borrowed money
and re-established paper (now the leading
Norwegian paper of the U. S.), daily, Sunday,
and semi-weekly; pres. John Anderson pub-
lishing Co.; also conducts large job printing
office, bindery and book publishing dept. ; m.
1st, Racine, Wis.. 1859. Maria C. Frank (died,
1874); 1 child: Frank Seward; m. 2d, Chicago,
1875, Julia Sampson; children: Maria (now
Mrs. Arthur Eilert), O. Louis M., John A. The
completion of a third of a century by the
Skandinaven was celebrated May 2, 1899, by
a banquet at Chicago, attended bv represen-
tative Norwegians of the U. S. Office: 185 N.
Peorla St. Summer Residence: Lake Ripley:
Residence: 646 Cleveland Av.
ANDERSON. Norman Kendall, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 24, 1876; s. Rev. Galusha Ander-
son, S.T.D., LL.D. (pres. old Univ. of Chicago,
1878-85, etc.), and Mary E. (Roberts) Ander-
son; ed. Univ. of Rochester, N. Y., 1894-5,
Univ. of Chicago, 1897-8 (B.A.), then Law Dept.
Univ. of Mich., 1898-1901 (LL.B.); m. Detroit,
Mich., Sept. 3, 1902, Louise Holden. Admitted
to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois, Dec. 15,
1901; since then engaged in general practice
of law in Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Literary, Quadrangle. Mem. Alpha Delta Phi
(college fraternity), Phi Delta Phi (legal
fraternity). Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 25'2 E. Sixtv-second St.
ANDERSON, William Hamilton, lawyer; b.
CarUnville, 111., Aug. 8, 1874; s. William E. P.
and Nellie, (Hamilton) Anderson; grad. Carlin-
ville High School. 1888, Blackburn College,
CarUnville, B.S.. 1892; Univ. of Michigan Law
School. LL.B., 1896; m. CarUnville, 111., Oct. 23,
1901, Clarice Otwell; one son: Frederick Ot-
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well Anderson. Taught school In Greene and
Macoupin cos., 111., 1892-4; admitted to Illi-
nois bar, 1896; engaged in general practice of
law at Carlinville, 111., 1896-1900; attorney
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois, Springfield,
111., Jan. 1 to Nov., 1900; since Nov. 13, 1900,
supt. of the Anti-Saloon League of Illinois.
Asso. editor American Issue, official organ of
the League; since Dec., 1903, mem. Headquar-
ters Committee of Am. Anti-Saloon League.
Author of Local Option Bill introduced in Illi-
nois Legislature and now an issue in Illinois
politics; formerly active in Epworth League
and pres. Springfield Dist. League, 1898-1902;
mem. Gen. Conf. M. E. Church at Los Angeles,
Calif., 1904, and sec. of its Temperance com-
mittee; elected sec. of the Board of Mgrs. of
Temperance Soc. of M. E. Church, Nov., 1904;
chairman of its standing committee on legis-
lation. Club: City. Office: First National Bank
Bldg. Residence: 2779 N. Ashland Av.
ANDERSON, William Harkness, broker; b.
Sandusky, O., Aug. 7, 1831; s. Wesley and
Louisa (Harkness) Anderson; ed. public
schools; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1854,
Hannah T. Pickands; children: Samuel P.,
Ella Louisa (Mrs. James L. Worthington),
Adah M. Began experience in grain business at
Philadelphia, Pa., as an exporter, in which
continued until 1863; came to Chicago and tee-
came a mem. of the firm of S. S. Williamson &
Co., in the grain commission business and was
also interested in grain business in Milwau-
kee. Since 1867 in business alone as a com-
mission merchant and broker in grain and pro-
visions. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Office:
Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 618 Wash-
ington Boul.
ANDREWS, Albert Henry, physician; b. Os-
kaloosa, la,, Dec. 21, 1861; s. Benjamin C. and
Mary (Bruft) Andrews; grad. Med. Dept.,
Univ. of Iowa, 1889; m. Alton, Kan., 1886,
Hattie Frazey; children: Jay W., Loire. Began
practice of medicine, 1889, first at Marion, la.,
and later at Springvllle, la., in general prac-
tice until 1895; since then in special practice
in Chicago as oculist and aurlst. Prof, of otol-
ogy. Post-Graduate Med. School; oculist and
aurist and director, German Am. Hosp. ; eye
and ear surgeon, Chicago, Rock Island & Pa-
cific R. R. Mem. Am. Acad. Ophthalmology
and Oto-Laryngology, Chicago Laryngologlcal
and Cllmatological Assn., Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc. Club:
Physicians. Republican. Methodist. Office: 100
State St. Residence: 4714 Greenwood Av.
ANDREWS, Alfred Hinidale, manufacturer
and merchant; b. New Britain, Conn., Dec. 25,
1838; s. Alfred and Mary L. (Shipman) An-
drews: ed. graded school and high school of
New Britain. Conn., and Suffield (Conn.) In-
stitute; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 6. 1872, Ella
Matson; children: Bertha Matson, Herbert
Cornelius. Clerk for the Holbrook School Ap-
paratus Co. of Chicago, 1857-65. In 1865 en-
gaged in business on his own account under
firm name of A. H. Andrews & Co., becoming
extensive manufacturers of and dealers in
school furniture and supplies, opera chairs,
church, bank, lodge and office furniture, etc.
The firm was incorporated 1896 as the A. H.
Andrews Co., of which he is pres. Republican.
Congregationalist. Mem. Soc. of Colonial
Wars. Office: 174-176 Wabash Av. Residence:
Lombard. Du Page Co.. 111.
ANDREWS. Carlo* Samuel, lawyer; b. Anna-
wan, Henry Co., 111., Feb. 16. 1871; B. Samuel
L. and Frances (Talbot) Andrews; ed. public
nchools; grad. Doane College. Crete, Neb., A.B.,
1890. and Northwestern Univ. Law School,
LL.B., 1895; unmarried. After graduation
from college In 1890 entered employ of the
Burlington & Missouri River R. R., in Ne-
braska, until 1893, when entered on law
course; admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois, 1895; associated with law firm of
Paden & Gridley until May 1, 1898; since then
in association with Eugene G. Fassett In law
firm of Fassett & Andrews. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
Ravenswood, Skokie Country. Office: 204 Dear-
born St. Residence: 2583 N. Hermitage Av.
ANDREWS, Clement Walker, librarian John
Crerar Library since 1895; b. Salem, Mass.,
Jan. 13, 1858; s. Joseph and Judith (Walker)
Andrews; grad. Harvard, 1879 (A.M., 1880);
instructor of chemistry, 1883-95, and librarian,
1889-9.5, Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
ogy. Unmarried. Mem. Am. Library Assn., etc.;
hon. mem. Cobden Club: Clubs: Onwentsia,
Union, University, Chicago Literary (vice-
pres.). Office: The John Crerar Library. Resi-
dence: Union Club.
ANDREWS, Edward Wyllya, surgeon; b.
Chicago, Mar. 25, 1856; B. Dr. Edmund and
Sarah E. (Taylor) Andrews; ed. Babcock's and
Palmer's private Acads., Northwestern Univ.,
A.B., 1878, A.M., 1881, Chicago Med. College,
M.D., 1881, Univ. Vienna, Austria, 1884-5; m.
Bloomington, 111., 1890, Alice Scranton Davis
(daughter G. P. Davis, granddaughter of Hon.
David Davis, Judge and vice-pres. of U. S., and
U. S. Senator); children: Edmund, Eleanor.
Engaged In practice as surgeon in Chicago,
since 1881; since 1883 prof, surgery in North-
western Univ. Med. School. Surgeon Mercy
Hosp. since 1881, Michael Reese Hosp., 1891,
Wesley Hosp., 1900, consulting surgeon Provi-
dent Hosp., 1904, Captain-Surgeon I. N. G.
1884; U. S. Surgeon, Bureau of Pensions,
since 1889. Author of Surgery of the Stomach;
New Methods of Herniotomy; Rectal and Anal
Surgery, etc. President Chicago Surgical Soc.;
mem. Am. Med. Assn., Am. Surgical Assn., Il-
linois State Med. Soc., Cook Co. Med. Soc.,
Mississippi Valley Med. Assn., Trl-State
Med. Soc. Mem. Loyal Legion. Club: Univer-
sity. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 2525 Prai-
rie Av.
ANDREWS, Frank Taylor, physician; b.
Chicago, Apr. 10, 1858; B. Edmund and Sarah
E. (Taylor) Andrews; ed. Chicago public
schools, Chicago Acad., Northwestern Univ.,
A.B., 1881, A.M., 1885; Chicago Med. College,
M.D., 1884; m. Chicago, 1893, Miss C. M. Gal-
lup; children: Frank T., Jr., Howard Gallup,
Robert Harvey, Susannah Elizabeth. In prac-
tice of medicine in Chicago since 1884; special-
ist in gynecology. Prof, gynecology In med.
school of Northwestern Univ.; gynecologist to
Mercy and Wesley Hosps. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Gynecological Soc., Mississippi
Valley Med. Assn., Sigma Chi and Phi Rho
Sigma fraternities. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Literary, University. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 4589 Oakenwald Av.
ANDREWS, Jamea Boy, sec. and treas. An-
drews & Johnson; b. Galesburg, 111., May 2,
1871; s. James W. and Sarah (Gould) An-
drews; ed. Chicago public schools. Lake View
High School and Metropolitan Business Col-
lege; unmarried. After leaving college, 1892,
entered firm of Andrews & Johnson, heating
and ventilating contractors, and 2 years later
was made sec. of the company until early in
1904; since then treas. and sec. Republican.
Congregationalist. Mason; past master of Ra-
venswood Lodge, No. 777. Clubs: Ravenswood.
Hinsdale Golf, Illinois Athletic. Office: 256
Washington Boul. Residence: 2614 N. Hermit-
age Av.
ANDREWS, Joseph Hyde, real estate owner
and builder; b. Milan. Erie Co., O., Nov. 17,
1835; s. Ebenezer and Rachel (Hyde) Andrews;
ed. Huron Institute, Milan. O., and later
Green's Farms Acad., Falrfleld Co., Conn., and
East Hampton, Mass.; grad., B. A., Yale Col-
lege, 1859 (M.A.. 1862); grad. Cincinnati Law
College, LL.B., 1860; unmarried. Admitted to
Ohio bar, 1860, New York bar, 1861, later to
Illinois bar; In law office of Spelr & Nash,
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New York City, 1861-2; since 1862 in Chicago;
in coal trade and shipping business on Lakes
until 1867; since then in real estate and build-
ing; built several buildings which were de-
stroyed in fires of 1871 and 1874; afterward
rebuilt at same locations, on Madison St.,
Clark St. and Wabash Av. Was 20 years mem.
Board of Trade of Chicago. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Mem. Delta Kappa Epsllon (Phi
Chapter of Yale), and Chicago Delta Kappa
Epsilon Assn. Mem. Art Institute of Chicago.
Clubs: Yale (director and a vice-president),
Calumet (charter mem.; was chairman Finance
Committee at time of rebuilding, 1894, and a
director several years). Office: 194 Clark St.
Residence: Calumet Club.
ANDREWS, Martin, vice-proa, the King &
Andrews Co., iron founders; b. Steubenville,
O., Aug. 11, 1861; s. Martin and Caroline (Wol-
cott) Andrews; studied at Yale Univ., 1884;
m. Chicago, Aug. 29, 1885, Edith Erskine;
children: Martin, Jr., Barbara Wolcott, Wol-
cott. Began business career with Illinois Wire
Nail Co. in 1887, continuing until 1890, when
became associated with the King & Andrews
Co., at Chicago Heights, as vlce-pres. and
treas., which position still fills; also pres. of
Phoenix Fire Extinguisher Co., with works at
Chicago Heights. Republican. Office: Chicago
Heights, 111.; First Nat. Bank Bldg., Chicago.
Residence: 742 Winthrop Av.
ANDREWS, Sidney Francis, lawyer; b.
Allegheny City, Pa., Mar. 2, 1857; s. James
and Maria (Carson) Andrews; grad. Western
Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1878, B.S.; took post-
graduate course, 1878-9, at Cornell Univ.,
and 1879-80, at Carlsruhe, Ger.; studied law
at St. Louis, Mo., 1880-2; m. Bolivar, Tenn.,
1887, Mary W. Fentress. Admitted to bar at
St. Louis, Mo., 1882, and engaged in general
practice of law; in 1892 accepted position of
local atty. for the I. C. R. R. Co., and after-
ward became district atty. and asst. general
solicitor for the company; now gen. atty. for
the same company. Mem. Chicago and Illinois
State Bar Assns. Republican, with some demo-
cratic tendencies. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago,
Chicago Athletic, Homewood. Office: Central
Station. Residence: 120 Lincoln Park Boul.
ANDRT7S, Sherwood Dicker son, Insurance;
b. Watertown, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Apr. 5,
1855; s. Merritt M. and Angelica F. Andrus;
ed. public schools, Watertown, N. Y., and
Hope College, Holland, Mich.; m. Chicago,
June 18, 1888, Laura J. Stebbins. Began busi-
ness career, 1871, in office of Northern Ins. Co.
of New York, at Watertown, N. Y.; came to
Chicago and was asst. cashier Sprague, War-
ner & Co., wholesale grocers, 1878-84; special
agent Sun Fire Office of England, in Illinois,
1884-6; with Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Soc. of England, for Illinois and Indiana,
1886-90; daily report examiner Western Dept.,
National Fire Insurance Co., of Hartford,
Conn., 1890-3; special agent for Providence
Washington Insurance Co., of Providence, R.
I., for Illinois and Tennessee, since 1893. Was
sergeant Co. C, 39th Regt. N. G. of State of
New York, 1876-8. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mem. Auburn Park Lodge No. 736 A. F. &
A. M., mem. Fidelity Council No. 74, Royal
League, Normal Park. Clubs: Round Table,
Friendship, Adelphlan. Office: 315 Dearborn
St. Residence: 5344 Drexel Av.
ANGTTS, John, contractor: b. Scotland, Feb.
10, 1845; s. John and Elizabeth (Ganson)
Angus; ed. public schools of Scotland; m. Nov.
9, 1871, Agnes Jackson, of New York City;
children: John, Esther, William. Learned cut-
stone trade in Scotland, under his father, who
was a cut-stone contractor and superintendent
of a stone quarry; went to England, 1866,
where worked for a year; came to IT. S., 1867,
and worked at his trade until 1872; engaged in
business with his brother, William, as William
and J. Angus, cut-stone contractors, 1872-5; In
business alone, 1875-80; in firm of Allen, Angus
& Gindele, 1880-1; then of firm of Angus &
Gindele; now pres. of Angus Bros. & Co. Re-
publican. Mason; mem. Lakeside Lodge, A. F.
& A. M., York Chapter, R. A. M., and Cheva-
lier Bayard Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Union
League, Builders. Office: 188 Madison St. Resi-
dence: 3139 Michigan Av.
ARSON, Adrian C., city clerk of Chicago; b.
Marshalltown, la., Apr. 17, 1852; s. Henry and
Jeannette (Rice) Anson; ed. public school,
Marshalltown, la., 1858-67; State University of
Iowa, 1867-9; Univ. of Notre Dame, 1869;
Pearsons Business College, Philadelphia, 1876;
m. Philadelphia, Pa., 1876, Virginia M. Fiegel;
children: Grace R., Adele, Dorothy, Virginia
Became identified with base-ball, profession-
ally, about 1871, being 1 year in the Rock-
ford (111.) Club, and 4 years In Philadelphia,
before coming to Chicago, 1876, and becom-
ing, for 22 years, captain and manager of the
Chicago National League Base Ball Club, in
which still holds 130 shares of stock. Made a
trip to Europe in base-ball interests, 1874, and
while with the Chicago Club made a trip
around the world in 1888. Now pres. and treas.
A. C. Anson Co., bowling alleys and billiard
hall. Democrat; mem. Cook Co. Marching Club;
elected city clerk of Chicago, Apr., 1905. Of-
fices: City Hall and 141 E. Madison St. Resi-
dence: 160 E. 30th St.
ANTHONY, George Port Donelson, lawyer;
b. Chicago, Feb. 18, 1862; s. Judge Elliott and
Mary (Dwight) Anthony; ed. Chicago public
school. West Division High School, Amherst
College, graduating, A.B., 1885, A.M., 1888;
grad. Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B.,
1887; m. first, Emma E. Niblock, 1895; m sec-
ond, Miss Levene Thomas, Feb. 20, 1904. Since
1887 has been engaged in general practice of
law In firm of C. E. & G. D. Anthony. Ex-State
Senator, 21st Dist., 1895-9. Mason (32°), K. P.,
Odd Fellow and mem. National Union, Exalted
Ruler of Elks. Mem. Illinois Bar Assn. Office:
59 Clark St. Residence: 383 LaSalle Av.
ANTISDALE, Edwin Sawyer, physician; b.
Manchester, N. Y., May 17, 1861; s. Luther B.
and Lucy M. (Southworth) Antisdale; ed. pub-
lic schools of Centrevllle, Mich., to June, 1878;
taught graded school In Nyack, N. Y., 1879-82;
entered Michigan Agricultural College, grad.
B.S., 1885; grad. regular med. dept. Univ. of
Michigan, M.D., 1890; m. 1st, June 21. 1888,
Helen L. Gardner, Centreville, Mich., who died
June 19, 1891, leaving daughter, Helen Ger-
trude (b. June 16, 1891); m. 2d, Cleveland O..
Sept. 18, 1895, Stella Minor. Practiced for 3
years In Berrlen Co., Mich., 1890-3; as special-
ist In eye, ear, nose and throat diseases at
Benton Harbor, Mich., 1893-7; since then in
Chicago. Prof, of clinical ophthalmology, Har-
vey Med. College, since 1898. Was asst. sur-
geon Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirm-
ary, 1901-3; ophthalmologist and otologist to
Continental Hosp., Chicago. Was granted a U.
S. patent on a book rest, June 17, 1902. Re-
publican. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 5403
Woodlawn Av.
ANTlSDEIt, Albert, general mgr. Am. Ex-
press Co.; b. Lodi, Otsego Co., N. Y., May 7,
1840; s. Daniel A. and Mary (North) Antisdel;
ed. high school, Clarksvllle, N. Y. ; m. Coop-
erstown, N. Y., 18fi2. Sophia M. Bradford;
children: Ophelia Martha (Mrs. Charles Ed-
ward Blakeway), Mary Fargo, Lloyd Sterling.
At age of 20 entered a mercantile house, re-
maining 3 years; came west, entered service
Am. Express Co. as agent at Jackson, Mich.,
In Apr., 1863; promoted to route agent, Michi-
gan division, 1864-5; agent Detroit, 1865-7:
asst. supt. Illinois division. 1867-9; snpt. Wis-
consin division, 1869; in 1881 the Minnesota
division, comprising the States of Minnesota,
Dakota, and the Province of Manitoba, were
added to the Wisconsin division under his
care; promoted general supt. Northwestern
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division, 1884-6; asst. general mgr. with head-
quarters Chicago In 1886, general mgr. since
Feb. 1, 1893; now also vice-pres. Democrat.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Saddle and
Cycle, Mid-Day (mem. executive committee).
Office: 76 Monroe St. Residence: 66 Bellevue
Place.
ANTBABC, Harry Alfred, box and label man-
ufacturer; b. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 10, 1856; s.
James B. and Sarah E. (Stevens) Antram; ed.
public and high schools, Cincinnati, O., to 1871;
m. Cincinnati, June 17, 1885, Bertha G. Basch;
one daughter: Edith S. Was engaged in vari-
ous business connections at Cincinnati, O.,
1871-8; then became traveling salesman; in
1885 became Identified with the druggists' box
and label trade; came to Chicago, 1888, from
Cincinnati, O.; in 1894 organized the Randolph
Box and Label Co., of which is vice-pres. and
general mgr. Republican. Mason — Dearborn
Lodge, Chicago Chapter, Chevalier Bayard
Commandery. Mem. Chicago Drug Trade Club
and Chicago Athletic Assn. Office : Lake and
Clark Sts. Residence: 4619 Woodlawn Av.
AF MADOC, William Tudor, lawyer; b.
Utica, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1873; s. William and
Elize (Maurice) Ap Madoc; ed. public schools,
Utlca, Utlca Acad. ; also special course Ar-
mour Institute, Chicago, during its first year;
later attended Univ. of Michigan, studying In
both literary and law depts., grad. LL.B.,
1896; unmarried. Admitted to Illinois bar,
June, 1896; now mem. law firm Peckham,
Smith, Packard & Ap Madoc, attorneys for
the First National Bank of Chicago and other
prominent corporations. Republican. Was
pres. Welsh Republican Club of Illinois, 1900;
has campaigned in all campaigns since 1896.
Presbyterian. Mem. Landmark Lodge A. F. &
A. M. (Master, 1900). Sec. Graduate Council
Central Debating League, comprising North-
western and Chicago TJnivs., and Unlvs. of
Michigan and Minnesota. Chairman of New
City Charter Committee of the Hamilton Club
and mem. Campaign Committee of Chicago
New Charter Convention, 1904. Clubs: Colonial,
Hamilton. Office: First National Bank Bldg.
Residence: 4905 Washington Park PI.
ABMBRUST, Charles William, manufacturer
of railway supplies; b. Schenectady, N. Y.,
Dec. 2, 1861; s. Abraham and Anna Elizabeth
(Colebrook) Armbrust; ed. Union School and
Union Classical Institute, Schenectady, grad-
uating, 1883; m. Schenectady, Dec. 25, 1884,
Harriet Webber; children: Charles William.
Jr., Dorothy. Began career as tutor, afterward
as private clerk to J. W. Hutt, general supt.
National Express Co., Albany, N. Y. ; private
clerk to Edgar Hill, general freight agent
Bee Line R. R., Cleveland, O. ; private clerk to
Oscar G. Murray, vice-pres., C., C., C. & St. L.
R. R., Cincinnati, for a short time; chief
clerk to E. P. Lord, supt. motive power, C., C.,
C. & St. L. R. R.. Cincinnati; asst. to pur-
chaser C., C., C. & St. L. R. R., Cincinnati. In
1899 organized the Manufacturers' Ry. Supply
Co., doing a general commission business In
railway supplies; was pres. from the inception
of the company. In 1900 and since Invented and
engaged in the manufacture and selling of
Interlocking Car Brake Shoes, Interlocking
Driver Brake Shoes and Interlocking Driver
Brake Heads. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence:
6023 Lexington Av.
ABMBBUSTEB, Ferdinand Philip, mer-
chant; b. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 18, 1861; s.
Charles William and Catherine Elizabeth Arm-
bruster; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Aug. 3, 1892, Norma E. Schlichting; no
children. From 1876 to 1882 was with John S.
Stott In the stationery business; In 1882 en-
tered, in a humble capacity, the old pioneer
house of Burley & Tyrrell (established 1838)
— the leading house In the west in the whole-
sale trade In crockery, china, and glassware;
advanced step by step until he reached his
present position as sec. and treas. to the com-
pany. Republican. Club: Oak Park. Office: 238-
240 Adams St. Residence: Oak Park.
ARMOUR, J(onathan) Ogden, capitalist,
packer; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 11, 1863; s.
late Phillip Danforth and Malvina Belle (Og-
den) Armour; entered Yale, but did not com-
plete course, yielding to request of father that
he should return to Chicago and relieve him of
some of his business cares; m. New York,
Lolita Sheldon; one daughter: Lolita, Now
pres. and director of corporation of Armour &
Co., packers, Ft. Worth Stock Yards Co.; di-
rector of Armour Car Lines, Armour Grain
Co., C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co., Continental Na-
tional Bank, Hammond Packing Co., Hutchln-
son Packing Co., National Packing Co., North-
western National Insurance Co., Omaha Pack-
ing Co. ; Am. trustee Prussian National Insur-
ance Co. of Stettin. Clubs: Chicago, Commer-
cial, Calumet, Washington Park. Office: Home
Insurance Bldg. Residence: 3724 Michigan Av.
ARMOUR M(icliael) Cochrane, resident part-
ner of Rogers, Brown & Co., pig iron mer-
chants; b. Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1851; s. John
and Lllllas Armour; ed. public schools; m.
Hyde Park, Chicago, June, 1888, to Minnie T.
Huggins; four children. Began business career
at Marshall, Mich., as clerk for the Hon.
George Ingersoll, grain and merchant milling;
later at same place In grain and grocery busi-
ness with his father under firm name of J. &
M. C. Armour; came to Chicago In 1876, and
was for some years a dept. mgr. for Adams &
Westlake Co.; went to Cincinnati, where was
vice-pres. and general mgr. of the Radford
Pipe and Foundry Co., also partner In the
firm of Rogers, Brown & Co.; returned to Chi-
cago, 1895, still as partner In the firm of
Rogers, Brown & Co. Also pres. and director
Chicago Short Line Ry. ; pres. and director of
the Iroquois Iron Co.; vice-pres. and director
Rogers Iron Mining Co.; director Cleveland
Furnace Co. Clubs: Union League, Country
Club of Evanston, Glen View Golf. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1608 Ridge Av.,
Evanston, 111.
ARMS, Harrison, pres. Arms Palace Horse
Car Co.; b. Adams, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1839; B. Lu-
man and Elizabeth (Pierce) Arms; ed. public
schools of New York State; m. Henderson, N.
Y., 1863, Lucy R. Wooley. Began life as
farmer iri New York at age of 18; then became
proprietor of livery and sales stable at Toledo,
O., from 1863 to 1883. when came to Chicago;
organized the Arms Palace Horse Car Co. In
Toledo In 1886, of which has been at head as
pres. and director since Its organization; di-
rector Toledo Carriage Woodwork Co., Toledo,
O. Republican. Club. Washington Park. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 2243 Michigan Av.
ARMS, 'William Bufns, mgr. city office,
Darling & Co.; b. Albany, N. Y., Aug. 11, 1852;
s. W. R. and Harriet M. Arms; ed. Albany pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 29, 1879, Jennie
L. Lockwood; children: Frank R., Fred L.
Came to Chicago, Sept. 3, 1873, from Albany;
worked for the Union Stock Yards and Transit
Co., and later In business for himself on Chi-
cago Board of Trade, until 1894; since then
city mgr. for Darling & Co., whose principal
office and factory are at the Union Stock
Yards and who are wholesale dealers in hides,
wool, tallow and other animal products. Re-
publican. Mem. Royal Arcanum, National
Union, American Fraternal League. Club:
Charlevoix. Office: 133 Klnzie St. Residence:
1012 E. Fifty-ninth St.
ABMSBY, James Kendall, Jr., merchant; b.
Beloit, Wis., Nov. 21, 1866; s. James K. and
Mary (Wyman) Armsby; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1891, Mary Livingston,
daughter of Richard L. Dakin; children:
Mary, Jeffrey Kendall (now deceased). En-
tered house of James K. Armsby <fe Co. In 1882.
at a salary of $5 per week; traveling salesman
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for same, 1885-94, and pres. since 1902. Clubs: geant. 1863, and to 2d lieutenant, 1864. Congre-
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Skokle Golf, gatlonal clergyman In regular pastorates,
Evanston Country, Evanston Boat, also Ark- 1874-82; since its organization, Dec. 12, 1882;
wright of New York, Cosmos, San Francisco, supt. of the Chicago City Missionary Soc of
Pasadena (Calif.) Country. Office: 42 River St. the Congregational Church. Director Chicago
Residence: Evanston. 111. Theological .Seminary, 1888-1902. Republican.
ARMSTRONG, Charles Mackle, grain com- Formerly mem. George H. Thomas Post, G. A.
mission; b. Baltimore, Mo., Oct. 18, 1849; s. ?•• ,but resigned because of pressure of other
George Buchanan (founder of the Railway 5u0tle^ OfRce: 151 Washington St. Residence:
Mail Service) and Julia (Mackie) Armstrong; 74i ^Jl^L1!0" ?*•„„
came to Chicago from Baltimore with parents ,,A?^ST?OI^9';nWiUlam c-« clv11 engineer; b.
in 1854; ed. public and high schools of Chi- Marietta, la, 1859; s J. C. and Elizabeth Arm-
cago, grad. 1867; m. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1879, strong; grad in civil engineering course from
Nettie Southard. After leaving school was ,Iowa s*ate College, Ames, la., 1881. Engaged
first in employ of James H. Dole Co., com- ln D^fiSS8 °.ftlcl^L1. engineering since 1881 and
mission merchants. In 1902 established busl- slnceJ8Pv,wltli Chl^a?? & North-Western Ry.,
ness for himself as a commission merchant °* whl?£ htas bee.n brl2g?, engineer since 1902.
in grain exclusively. Mem. of the Chicago 5**™- QWe.£tei;n Soc- °f, , Engineers. Office: 156
Board of Trade. Republican. Club: Kenwood. Lake ' L Residence: Wilmette. 111.
Office: Royal Insurance Bldg. Residence: 4751 ARND, Charles, lawyer; b. Bernard's Bay
Lake Av. N. Y., Jan. 26, 1855; s. Frederick Arnd; ed.
ARMSTRONG, Frank H., sec. Reid, Mur- public schools, prepared for college in Haver-
doch & Co., wholesale grocers; b. Wayne Co., ling Free Acad., Bath, N. Y. ; grad. Amherst
O., July 27, 1853; s. William B. and Phebe College, A.B., 1875; post graduate work in
(Hough) Armstrong; ed. public schools, Mt. Univs. of Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany;
Vernon, la., and at Cornell College there (hon. studied law in offices at Bath, N. Y. Admitted
A.M., same) ; m. Miss Blanche Swingley, Chi- to bar at Bath, N. Y., Apr., 1878, and to bar of
cago; one son: Horace W. Came to Chicago Illinois by Appellate Court in Chicago, same
from Mt. Vernon, la., 1873, and entered em- year; began practice at once; appointed jus-
ploy of Reid, Murdoch & Fischer, in salea tice of the peace in North Chicago, Dec., 1880,
dept., and in 1881 was given profit-sharing in- and reappointed in 1883; since close of term
terest. In 1891, when its successor, Reid, has given entire attention to practice; was
Murdoch & Co. (wholesale grocers) was incor- partner with Nathaniel C. Sears in firm of
porated, he became sec. and still continues. Sears & Arnd; later mem. of Arnd, Evans &
Is a governing mem. of the Art Institute; Arnd, and now of Arnd & Arnd. Mem. Chicago
trustee Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, la. Clubs: Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Evanston,
Merchants (ex-sec., vice-pres., 1905-6), Union Evanston Country, Evanston Boat, Glen View.
League, Mid-Day, Evanston, Onwentsia. Of- Office: 99 Randolph St. Residence: Evanston,
fice: Lake and Market Sts. Residence: 1622 111.
Ridge Av., Evanston, 111. ARNESON, Nil*, manufacturer; b. near
ARMSTRONG, George Buchanan, journal- Drammen, Norway, Mar. 10, 1840; s. Arne and
1st; b. Baltimore, Md.; s. George Buchanan Anna (Skolpe) Arneson; ed. common schools;
Armstrong (founder of the U. S. Ry. Mail m. Chicago, July, 1870, Hilda Solner; one
Service) and Julia H. W. (McKee) Armstrong: daughter: Anna (Mrs. Alfred Normann).
ed. Chicago High School and Union College of Learned trade of cabinet maker In Norway;
Law; m. Jennie M. Stanard; one son: George came to U. S., 1861; served 3 years in Civil
B., Jr. Became connected with the Chicago War, in Co. A, 15th Wisconsin Volunteers.
Inter Ocean staff in May, 1872, serving as Started In the furniture manufacturing busi-
mnsic and art critic until May, 1882; also city ness in Chicago in 1868, and was burned out
editor Inter Ocean, 1877-82; resigned In May, In the fire of 1871, on Canal St. Resumed busi-
1882. having been appointed by Pres. Arthur ness after lire and from 1879 to 1884, firm of
to the office of Register of Public Lands In Johnson & Arneson; incorporated in 1884 un-
Dakota Territory; established the Daily Times der style of The Central Manufacturing Co.,
at Huron, S. D., and aided in the organization of which is pres. and treas. Director of Chl-
of the Huron National Bank, of which he was cago Manufacturers' Assn.; mem. Lyons Post
vice-pres. Was also pres. of Huron School No. 9, G. A. R. Office: 37-41 Armour St. Resi-
Board for 2 years, served as Register of Pub- dence: 672 N. Hoyne Av.
lie Lands for 4 years; then bought the Daven- ARNEY, John Jacob, lawyer; b. Wyandotte
port (la.) Gazette and edited it for 2 years; Co., O., Aug. 13, 1856; s. Jacob and Catharine
sold the Gazette and became editorial writer (Businger) Arney; attended public schools of
and literary editor Detroit Free Press; when Clark Co., 111.; grad. Union College of Law,
the Chicago Evening Post was established ac- Chicago, 1885; unmarried. Taught in public
cepted position as editorial writer and music schools of Clark Co., 111., 1876-84; admitted to
critic on the Evening Post staff, and served bar in 1886 and since then engaged in general
as such until 1894, when he became interested practice of law. Mem. of the Illinois State,
in music trade journalism; was editor of the and Chicago Bar Assns. Republican. Club:
Chicago Indicator and part owner, for 10 Marquette. Office: 92 LaSalle St.
yonrs; now editor and proprietor the Chicago ARNOLD, Adolph (Frederick William),
Piano Trade, monthly magazine. Republican, packer; b. Guben, Brandenburg, Ger., Sept. 9,
Mem. Chicago Board of Education, 1878-81, 1849; s. Adolph and Augusta Arnold; came to
and vice-pres. of the school board for 1 year; U. S. with parents in 1857; ed. Chicago public
mom. Chicago Public Library Board, 1881-2. schools; m. 1st, 1872, Wilhemina Kossack
Office: Steinway Hall. Residence: 1669 Ken- (now deceased); children: Hugo F., Oscar,
more Av. Emily; m. 2d, Oct. 10, 1900, Minnie Gloy, of
ARMSTRONG, Julius, supt. Chicago City Chicago. On leaving school entered house of
Missionary Soc.; b. La Salle Co., 111., Aug. 18, Arnold Bros., packers, established by his
1840; s. George W. and Nancy (Green) Arm- father, himself and two brothers, the three
strong; ed. public school, Morris, 111., 1857-60, brothers succeeding to the entire business on
taking a classical course; Chicago Theological death of the father; is now pres. Also pres.
Seminary, 1871-4, graduating B.D., 1874; D.D., Arnold, Schwinn & Co., bicycle manufacturers,
Wheaton College, 1898: m. Grundy Co., 111., and has large real estate holdings. Mem. Or-
Aug. 10, 1865, Hattie V. Goodrich; children: pheus Mannerchor Singing Soc.. and Schles-
Rev. A. H. Armstrong, Mrs. Anna Armstrong wig-Holstein Verein. Mason (32°) — past mas-
Green, J. R. Armstrong. Enlisted in 91st Illi- ter Lessing Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; K. T.,
nnls Infy.. Aug., 1862. and served 3 years, be- Shriner. Office: 145 W. Randolph St. Resl-
ginnlnp as 4th sergeant; promoted to 1st ser- dence: 1644 Jackson Boul.
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ARNOLD, Bion Joseph, electrical engineer,
Inventor; b. Casnovla, near Grand Rapids,
Mich., Aug. 14, 1861; s. Joseph and Geraldlne
(Reynolds) Arnold; ed. Ashland (Neb.) public
schools, 1872-9, Univ. of Nebraska, 1879-80;
grad. Hlllsdale College, B.S., 1884, M.S., 1887,
hon. M.Ph., 1889; post-graduate course Cor-
nell, 1888-9; B.E., Univ. of Nebraska, 1897; m.
Reading, Mich., Jan. 14, 1886, Carrie Estelle
Berry; children: Maude Luciele, Stanley Berry,
Robert Melville. Became general agent for en-
flne company, 1884-6; later draftsman for
dward P. Allis Co., Milwaukee; chief design-
er Iowa Iron Works, Dubuque, la.; mechanical
engineer Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Ry.,
1888-9; later consulting engineer for Chicago
office, General Electric Co.; since 1893 inde-
Eendent consulting engineer. Designer and
uilder Intramural Ry., World's Columbian
Exposition; consulting electrical engineer Chi-
cago & Milwaukee Electric Ry., where he first
demonstrated the practicability of the rotary
converter substation system of electric rail-
ways afterward accepted as standard; Chicago
Board of Trade, C., B. & Q. R. R. ; devised plan
for electrically operating trains of New York
Central R. R. In and out of New York, and
now mem. of commission supervising work;
consulting engineer for city of Chicago to
plan a subway and revise street and elevated
railway systems of city, 1902. Pres. and direc-
tor of Arnold Electric Power Station Co.,
Kenosha Electric Ry. Co. Inventor of com-
bined direct-connected machines, a magnetic
clutch, storage battery Improvements, and
new systems and devices for electric rail-
ways. Pioneer in single phase alternating
current railway work and the first to demon-
strate Its practicability. Pres. Am. Insti-
tute Electrical Engineers, 1903-4 (delegate
International Electrical Congress, Paris,
1900); trustee Western Soc. Engineers; mem.
A. A. A. S., Am. Soc. for Promotion of Engi-
neering Education; 1st vlce-pres. and chair-
man executive committee International Elec-
trical Congress, St. Louis, 1904. Clubs: Union
League (Chicago), Engineers and Transporta-
tion (New York). Office: Marquette Bldg. Res-
idence: 4713 Kimbark Av.
ARNOLD, Daniel Allen, treas. Rand, Mc-
Nally & Co.; b. Warren Co., Pa., Feb. 21, 1843;
s. George John and Maria Salome (Relg) Ar-
nold; ed. common schools of Pennsylvania,
4 terms at Northwestern College, Naperville,
111., and course at Bryant & Stratton Business
College, Chicago; served In Civil War In Co.
F., 134th Regt. of Illinois Volunteers; m. Chi-
cago, Dec. 24, 1866, Sabina Ruth; children:
Nellie Sabine (Mrs. Rose), Aurie Florence
(Mrs. Craig). Was connected with the Bryant
& Stratton Business College as teacher and
head of departments, until 1873, when entered
employ of Rand, McNally & Co., printers, pub-
lishers and stationers, as general bookkeeper,
from which he advanced to present position
as treas. and director of the company. Also
treas. and director of The Prairie Farmer
Publishing Co. Democrat. Mem. G. A. R. Mem.
and past master Masonic lodge, and mem.
chapter and consistory, and Shriner. Office:
166 Adams St. Residence: Western Springs,
111.
ARNOLD, Georgre Blssell, 2d vice-pres. of
Bradner, Smith & Co., paper makers; b. Gene-
seo, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1855; a. Henry L. and
Helen (Blssell) Arnold; ed. public schools;
unmarried. Upon leaving school in 1872, en-
tered the employ of Bradner, Smith & Co., as
collector; has continued with the firm ever
since, passing successively through the various
stages of the business until, In 1905, he was
finally promoted to his present position as the
2d vlce-pres. of the company. Republican. Of-
fice: 184-186 Monroe St. Residence: 3230 South
Park Av.
ARNOLD, Jameg Mlddleton, retired machin-
ery dealer; b. Liberty ville, Lake Co., 111., Apr.
26, 1841; s. Christopher and Clarissa (Randall)
Arnold; ed. Milwaukee, Wis., and 2 years'
course in college at Beaver Dam, Wis.; en-
listed as private In 24th Wis. Volunteers, 1862;
served with regt., taking part in battles of
Resaca, Chaplin Hills, Murfreesboro, Adalr-
vllle, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek,
Atlanta, Jonesboro, Spring Hill, Franklin,
Nashville, and several others, was 4 months
in Llbby Prison; and after Jan., 1865, was or-
dered to Nashville, where, under Gov. Brown-
low, was made asst. adjutant-general of the
State and commissioned major of 3d Tennes-
see Cav. ; mustered out of service near close
of 1865 and returned to Milwaukee; m. first,
1863, Carrie Wallace, of Salem, Mass, (died
1875); children: Jay Brentwood, Blanche
Beatrice (now Mrs. Haynle R. Pearson) ; m.
second, 1876, Mrs. Laura E. (Kenny) Porter,
of Salem, Mass. In 1865 established In Milwau-
kee In the business of buying and selling
machinery; removed the business to Chicago
in 1876, and has since conducted it here, erect-
ing his present building In 1884. Has been
receiver for several prominent business houses
here and elsewhere. Was Captain of the cele-
brated Milwaukee Life Guard, afterward colo-
nel 1st Wisconsin State Militia, 1872-6, and at
same time mem. Milwaukee City Council.
Mem. G. A. R., Columbia Post 706. Office: 36
W. Monroe St. Residence: 5721 Midway Park
(Austin).
ARNOLD, Oswald James, sec. Illinois Life
Insurance Co.; b. Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 2,
1873; s. James and Elizabeth (McKenna) Ar-
nold; grad. from Univ. of Chicago, B.S., In
class of 1897; unmarried. On leaving college
In 1897 became private sec. to E. D. Stevens,
pres. of the Illinois Life Insurance Co. Later
was in the field for appointing agents and also
soliciting life insurance, and in 1900 was ap-
pointed asst. sec.; In 1901 was elected sec. and
director and actuary of the company. Also di-
rector Jackson Trust and Savings Bank, and
Prairie National Bank. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Mid-
lothian Country, Union League. Office: 134
Monroe St. Residence: Union League Club.
ARNOLD, Ralph Qlenroy, sec. and treas.
Arnold Electric Power Station Co.; b. Ash-
land, Neb., Feb. 25, 1876; s. Joseph and Ger-
aldlne (Reynolds) Arnold; ed. Nebraska pub-
lic schools; m. New York, Apr. 5, 1904, Hazel
Virginia McLane. Since July, 1896, sec. and
treas. of the Arnold Electric Power Station
and of the Kenosha Electric Ry. Co. Re-
publican. Office: Marqtiette Bldg. Residence:
5001 Vincennes Av.
ARNOLD, Samuel George, manufacturer; b.
Elk Rapids, Mich., Aug. 19, 1873: s. Samuel
W. and Sarephlne (Bennett) Arnold; ed. public
schools of Grand Rapids, Mich.; m. Edina,
Mo., June 3, 1901, Katherine Moore. Began
business life In 1887 with the Manufacturers'
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., at Grand Rapids,
Mich.; In 1889 engaged in the electrical busi-
ness with the Grand Rapids Edison Co. and
continued with them until coming to Chicago
in 1890; was In U. S. Customs Service, 1893-4;
then with Chicago Telephone Co. until 1901:
organized Chicago Electric Mfg. Co., 1902, and
was pres. until organization of Arnold Electric
Mfg. Co., May, 1904, of which he is now pres.
Democrat. Episcopalian. Office: 141 S. Clinton
St. Residence: 6436 Stewart Av.
ARNOLD, "Wayland Hoyd, contractor; b.
Hillsdale Co., Mich., July 6, 1863; s. Joseph
and Geraldine (Reynolds) Arnold; ed. Ashland
(Neb.) public school, 1872-80, Univ. of Nebras-
ka, 1880-1, Hillsdale College, Michigan, 1881-2;
m. Mt. Vernon, 111., Sept. 7, 1899, Ida Evans.
Was junior mem. of firm of Joseph Arnold &
Son, Ashland, Neb., retail shoe dealers, 1882-8;
for short time with Am. Loan and Trust Co.,
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Ashland, Neb.; mgr. of Cinderella Shoe
House, Minneapolis, Minn., 1887-8; city sales-
man and agent Excelsior Electric Co., St.
Louis, Mo., Aug. 1, 1889, to Apr. 1, 1890; mgr.
of St. Louis office, Thomson-Houston Electric
Co., St. Louis, Mo., 1890-2, of St. Louis and
Kansas City offices, General Electric Co , of
New York, 1892-6; and May 1, 1896, to July 1,
1897, located at Chicago office with General
Electric Co. In 1896 the Arnold Electric Power
Station Co. was Incorporated; was Its mgr.,
1897-1901, and since 1901 has been general
mgr. and vlce-pres. Also vlce-pres. and gen-
eral mgr. Kenosha Electric Ry. Co., Kenosha,
Wls., and vlce-pres. Horton Water and Light
Co., Horton, Kan. Republican. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 3800 Ellis Av.
ARNOLD, William, real estate officer; b.
Chicago, Jan. 6, 1868; s. Frank and Emily
(Glaenzer) Arnold; ed. private acad. In Chi-
cago, 5 years In private schools In Germany,
1 year In Metropolitan Business College, Chi-
cago, and 2 years In Chicago Business Law
School; unmarried. After leaving business col-
lege, 1884, was private sec. to E. J. Lehmann
(proprietor of The Fair) until 1890; with
national bank and private bank, 1890-6; since
1896, real estate officer Chicago Title & Trust
Co. Independent In politics. Mem. Chicago
Sharpshooters' Assn., Y. M. C. A., Independent
Religious Soc. of Chicago. Office: 100 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 340 Hampton Court.
ARNSTEIN, Eugene, shoe factory cement
and enamel manuf'r, and general exporter; b.
Fuerth, Bavaria, June 7, 1855; s. Hyman Ellas
and Henrietta (Wasserman) Arnsteln; ed. pub-
lic schools and college in Bavaria, finishing
with 2 years In Paris, whence, In 1875, came
direct to Chicago; m. Chicago, 1881, Miss Nan-
nette Frank, a niece of Mr. Michael Reese,
the founder of the Michael Reese Hosp.; chil-
dren: Emanuel, Etta (Mrs. Samuel Frensdorf),
Rose (Mrs. D. F. Falter). Upon arrival In Chi-
cago In 1875, established In Importing trade
In which he has continued, handling bronze
powders, to which has been added the manu-
facture of rubber cements and enamels, and
of the Arnstein Gold Leaf Substitute. Club:
Standard. Office: Thirty-fifth St. and Shields
Av. Residence: 4543 Greenwood Av.
ARO1TSON', Maurice, pianist, writer, critic.
Address: 4916 Indiana Av. (See Who's Who In
America for sketch.)
ARTHUR, William Henry, lawyer; b. Dub-
lin, Ireland, Dec. 27, 1868; s. Harry and Mar-
tha (Hennan) Arthur; came to Chicago In
early Infancy; ed. public and high schools of
Chicago; m. Chicago, Oct., 1890, Sophie T.
Boiler. First employment after leaving school
was in fire Insurance office of R. A. Waller,
and afterward was over five years In head of-
fice of the Queen Insurance Co.; devoted lei-
sure to study of law, and In 1891 was appoint-
ed librarian of the Ashland Blk. Law Library;
entered law dept. of Lake Forest Univ., 1890,
and was grad. LL.B.. In 1892; was asst. cor-
poration counsel, 1895-1902; since then en-
gaged In general practice of law In Chicago,
making a specialty of corporation and munici-
pal law, and has prepared a revision of the
Municipal Code of Chicago, known as the
Code of 1905. Fond of all-round athletics, and
was of championship timber. Mason. Mem.
Hoyal Arcanum. Club: Menoken. Office: 184
LaRalle St. Residence: 1335 Fulton St.
ABTINQSTATili, Samuel George, civil en-
gineer; b. Manchester, Eng., Nov. 25, 1845; s.
John and Ellen (Hall) Artingstall; ed. public
schools of Manchester; m. Chicago, Nov. 1,
1874, Susan Archer; children: Mrs. John Han-
son, William, Grace, Sadie, Samuel G. Jr.,
John, May, Gertrude, Lilian. Engaged In study
and practice of civil engineering In Manches-
ter 6 years before coming to Chicago In 1869;
was city engineer, 1886-8, and again, 1893-5;
later chief engineer of the Sanitary Board.
Mem. American Soc. of Civil Engineers, West-
ern Soc. of Engineers, American Water Works
Assn.; associate mem. Institute of Civil En-
gineers of Great Britain. Independent In poli-
tics. Mason: Cleveland Lodge and Washing-
ton Chapter. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg.
Residence: 13 South Hamilton Av.
1C^,SAY>» William Cooper, lawyer; b. June 28,
857; s. Edward G. and Emma O. Asay; ed.
public schools of Chicago, Lake Forest Acad-
emv,,aPd Yale College, graduating A.B., 1880;
studied law In office of his father; admitted
to bar 1881; was leading counsel In the cele-
brated Storey case, and has been Identified
with other important litigations; has been an
extensive traveler; was for several years a
member of the First Regiment, I. N G.; was
?ooo ?Itv,,atto,r,ney from Dec- 1892' t° May,
93; in May, 1903, appointed city prosecuting
attorney; served till May, 1905. Office: 79 Dear-
born St. Residence: 2572 Wayne Av.
ASCHER, Theodora, wholesale millinery; b
Hamburg, Ger., Feb. 25, 1844; s. Martin and
Henrietta Ascher; ed. In Hamburg public
schools and In Johanneum Academy; m first
Chicago, Mar., 1870, Caroline Pollock; second,
New York, Apr. 15, 1873, Lena Wetzer; chil-
dren: Martin, Carrie, Henrietta. Came from
Germany to New York, 1867; came to Chicago
and was traveling salesman, 1868-72; mem
firm of Ascher, Bernard & Co., wholesale mil-
linery, 1873-91; purchased Mr. Bernard's In-
terest and business continued as Theo. Ascher
& Co., 1891-9; Incorporated, 1899, as Theo.
Ascher Co., of which he is pres. Republican.
Office: 135-136 Michigan Av. Residence: 498
LaSalle Av.
ASHBY, James H., gen. supt. Union Stock
Yards and Transit Co.; b. Dutchess Co., N.
Y., Nov. 17, 1847; s. James N. and Sarah (Van
Benschoten) Ashby; m. 1872, Maria S. Rogers;
lived on home farm until 1880, when he came
to Chicago and entered employ of the Union
Stock Yards as yardmaster, a position he
held about 6 years, when he was appointed
asst. supt.. and has been gen. supt. since
1887. Pres. and dlr. North Av. Mfg. Co., Am-
ity Bldg. and Loan Assn.; dir. Nat. Live
Stock Bank, Stock Yards Savings Bank, Union
Rendering Co. Club: Washington Park. Office:
Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Resi-
dence: 361 Oakwood Boul.
ASHCRAFT, Edwin M., lawyer; b. Virginia,
Aug. 27, 1848; s. James M. and Clarissa
(Swiger) Ashcraft; ed. public schools of Vir-
ginia and Illinois; m. Belleville, 111., Mar. 16,
1875, Florence R. Moore; children: Raymond
M., Edwin M. Jr., Florence V., Alan E. Ad-
mitted to bar Jan. 1, 1873; now senior of firm
of Ashcraft & Ashcraft. Mem. (ex-pres.) Chi-
cago Bar Assn.; mem. Illinois State Bar Assn.
Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Union League.
Office: Woman's Temple. Residence: 6046 Kim-
bark Av.
ASHCRAFT, Raymond Moore, lawyer; b.
Vandalia, Fayette Co., 111., Jan. 9, 1876; s.
Edwin M. and Florence R. (Moore) Ashcraft;
ed. Vandalia public schools, 1884-6, Chicago
nubile schools, 1887-92, Chicago Manual Train-
ing School, 1892-4, grad. 1S94, grad. North-
western Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1897, Lake
Forest Univ. Law School, 1898; m. Chicago,
Aug. 3, 1901. Charleta Peck. Admitted to bar,
June 16, 1897; employed by law firm of Ash-
craft & Gordon, 1894-1900; engaged in practice
with father and brother, Edwin M. Ashcraft,
Jr., In firm of Ashcraft & Ashcraft. Republi-
can. Presbyterian. Mem. Delta Chi fraternity,
Chicago Bar Assn. Club: Woodlawn Tennis.
Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: 258 E. 62d
St.
ASHTOIT, Henry Major, lawyer; b. Arcadia,
Wls.. Apr. 6, 1867; s. William and Elizabeth
(Faulds) Ashton; attended the Univ. of Wis-
consin, 1889-92; unmarried. Admitted to bar
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1898 by the Supreme Court of Illinois, and has
since been continuously engaged in general
law practice in Chicago. Contributor to news-
papers and magazines on public questions.
Democrat. Mason, Knight of Pythias; mem.
Modern Woodmen of America. Clubs: Iro-
quois, Jefferson, Carlyle. Office: 99 Randolph
St. Residence: 3646 Ellis Av.
ATKINS, Iilewellyn Beynolds, lawyer; b.
Lincoln 111., Nov. 8, 1869; s. Samuel Thomas
and Lucy (Bates) Atkins; ed. in common
schools, Lincoln, 111., Dixon Business College,
Dixon, 111., law department of Lake Forest
(111) Univ, LL.B., 1896. For four years was
in charge of the receiving: business of Boyden
& Co grain shipping and commission mer-
chants on Chicago Board of Trade; upon
death of Mr. George D. Boyden, of that firm,
engaged with the American Cereal Co. (Quaker
Oats) at Chicago, remaining with them nearly
6 years, the last 3 as credit man; resigned
in 1900 to join Messrs. Thomas Bates and
Lucien E. Harding in the present law firm
of Bates, Harding & Atkins, practice of law.
Republican. Mem. 4th Presbyterian Church of
Chicago; mem. Sons of Revolution. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: 319 E. Superior St.
ATKINSON; see also Adtlnson.
ATKINSON, Charles Andrew, lawyer; b.
Webster, O., Feb. 9, 1852; s. Lewis A. and
Amanda L. (Long) Atkinson; early ed n in pub-
lic schools; taught school for 3 years, begin-
ning teaching at age 17; grad. from Ohio Univ
Athens, O., 1874; m. Jackson, O., Dec. 25, 1876,
Florence B. Gilliland. Admitted to bar 1875;
engaged in practice in Ohio and was 4 years
prosecuting attorney for Jackson Co., O.; re-
moved to Lincoln, Neb., where was city attor-
ney, and later was special US. attorney <
years; located in practice in Chicago, 1899; is
2nd vice-pres. and counsel of the Federal Life
Insurance Co.; also vice-pres. of the Federal
Agency Co. and of the Union Securities Co.
Republican. Methodist. Mem. Loyal Legion.
Club: Hamilton. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 259 E. 54th St.
ATKINSON. Charles Thomson, broker; b. El-
mira N Y., Nov. 14, 1864; s. Frank Holway
and Helen (Dunn) Atkinson; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, June 18, 1891, Martha
Wells In railway service with various roads,
ending with C. B. & Q. R. R. as general agent
at Cincinnati, O., 1900-1; with Leonard, Atkin-
son & Co., manufacturers of boots and shoes,
Chicago, 1891-7; with M. D. Wells & Co., same
line, 1893-9; stock broker with William H.
Colvin & Co., Chicago, 1900-2; since 1902 with
Finley Barrell & Co., stocks, bonds, grain,
etc Mem. S. A. R., Sons of Revolution, Soc. of
Colonial Wars. Republican. In Illinois Naval
Reserve as ensign, and later, lieutenant, 1896-
1898. Clubs: Chicago, Midlothian. Office: Mon-
adnock Bldg. Residence: 2022 Indiana Av.
ATTLEY, James Miles, lumber merchant; b.
Chicago, June 30, 1857; s. John and Mary
(McKendrick) Attley; lived at Polo, 111., 1858-
1893; ed. public school there; m. Dixon, 111.,
1881, Kate McGrath; children: Philip, Alice,
George Emmett. Was engaged in the lumber
business at Polo, 111., and is still Interested
there as pres. of the McGrath & Attley Lum-
ber Co. Came to Chicago in 1893 and has since
been identified with the wholesale lumber
business in this city, and is now senior mem.
of the firm of J. M. Attley & Co.; also treas.
and director of the Sagola Lumber Co. Mem.
Order of Hoo-Hoos, North American Union.
Clubs: The Oaks (Austin), Westward Ho.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
5902 Midway Park (Austin).
ATTLEY, John Daniel, lumber merchant; b.
Polo, 111., Aug. 16, 1867; s. John and Mary
(McKendrick) Attley; ed. public school Polo,
111.; m. Dixon, 111.. 1889, Myrtle Dickinson;
one daughter: Myrtle. Began connection with
the lumber business twenty years ago at Polo,
111., and came to Chicago, 1896; in 1901 with
J. M. Attley established the flrm of J. M.
Attley & Co., of which he is junior partner.
Mem. Commercial Travelers Protective Assn.,
Royal Arcanum, Modern Woodmen. Club: The
Oaks (Austin). Office: Railway Exchange Bldg.
Residence: 5924 W. Ohio St. (Austin).
ATWATEB, Arthur Jerome, sales agent for
coal producers; b. Fond du Lac, Wis., May 8,
1858; s. John Bowman and Laura (Allen) At-
water; ed. public and high schools of Geneva,
111., graduating 1876; m. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1889,
May Purdy; children: Harry Arthur, George
Wilson, Elaine Laurette, Cordelia Althea,
Maxine Helen. After leaving school entered
the employ of Coxe Bros. & Co., coal; was
later with the Consolidated Coal Co.; after-
ward with the New Pittsburgh Co.; thence, in
1900, to the Sunday Creek Coal Co., for which
he is western sales agent. Republican. Mason,
Mem. Oriental Consistory, Scottish Rite, Me-
dinah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Was for 8 years mem. board of trustees; was
also mem. board of local improvements at
Morgan Park; vestryman of the Church of
the Meditator (Episcopalian). Director of
Ridge Country Club. Mem. Royal League,
Modern Woodmen of America. Office: Old Col-
ony Bldg. Residence: Morgan Park, 111.
ATWOOD, Fred Holmes, lawyer; b. LeRoy,
Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 4, 1863; s. Ephraim
and Samantha J. Atwood; ed. country school,
W. LeRoy, Mich., Battle Creek (Mich.) Col-
lege; law department Univ. of Michigan, 1883-
1884; m. Vicksburg, Mich., Nov. 4, 1885, Minnie
P. Best; children: Ivan Jay Best Atwood,
Ephraim Henry Atwood. Admitted to bar, Feb
20, 1884; practiced alone until 1887; mem. of
firm of Cruikshank & Atwood, 1887-97; since
1897 of Atwood, Pease, Corbin & Loucks; trial
lawyer of the firm. Asst. county attorney.
1890-1; presidential elector on Cleveland and
Stevenson ticket, 1892. Democrat until 1896,
since then Republican. Mem. Masonic lodge,
chapter and commandery. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Residence: 1857 Melrose St.
A17BAND, Samuel Herbert, physician; b.
Loran, Stephenson Co., 111., Oct. 26, 1854; s.
Joel and Susannah (Getgen) Aurand; worked
on farm and attended district school until
1873; attended Iowa Wesleyan Univ. and Mt.
Morris College, 1881; grad. Hahnemann Med.
College of Chicago, M.D., 1884, and has taken
various post-graduate courses; m., 1st, 1887,
Maggie Tollmeier (died 1893); 1 son: Arthur;
m., 2d, Freeport, 111., 1895, Flora I. Knoll.
Began teaching public school, 18.74; began
practice of medicine, 1884, at Loran, 111. (6
years); then spent 1 year in Chicago hosps.
and colleges; practiced at Pearl City, 111., 4
years; Freeport, 111., 2 years; in Chicago since
1897. Mem. Cook Co. Hosp. staff, 1893-4. Vice-
pres. and prof, of materia medica and clinical
medicine Chicago Homce. Med. College; vice-
pres. Illinois Homce. Med. Assn.; mem. Chicago
Homce. Med. Soc. and of Am. Institute of
Homce. Dir. Pearl City Bank of Pearl City,
111. Republican. Mem. and trustee Park
Av. M. E. Church. Mason; Blue Lodge, Chap-
ter and Consistory. Mem. Modern Woodmen
of America. Office: 720 Washington Boul. Resi-
dence: 718 Washington Boul.
AUSTIN, Bernard Nelson, railway official;
b. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 9. 1856; s. Robert
N. and Sarah (Ford) Austin; ed. Milwaukee
public schools, Royal Military Acad.. Berlin.
Ger. (1867-71); High School and Milwaukee
Acad., Milwaukee, 1871-4; m. Milwaukee, Nov.,
1880, Clara A. Whitcomh; children: Lester W.,
Juliet. Louise. Began railway service as gen-
eral office clerk of the C.. M. & St. P. Ry.,
1874-80: general office clerk in auditing dept.
of N. P. R. R., 1880-4; passenger and ticket
agent at Minneapolis, Minn., 1884-8; asst. gen-
eral passenger agent at St. Paul, Minn., 1888-
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1897, same road; since June, 1897, general AVER, Edward Everett, capitalist; b. Har-
passenger agent, B. & O. R. R. Also chairman vard, 111., Nov. 16, 1841; s. Elbridge Gerry and
of the Executive Committee of the Central Mary Titcomb Ayer; m. Sept. 7, 1865, Emma
Passenger Assn. Republican. Episcopalian. Augusta Burbank; one daughter: Mrs. Eliza-
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union League. Office: beth Burbank (Johnson). Was pres Field Co-
135 Adams St. Residence: 4833 Lake Av. lumbian Museum, 1893-8; life mem. Am. His-
AUSTIN, Cnarlea Orlando, banker; b. Pal- torical Assn.; director Field Columbian
myra, Mo., Aug. 27, 1870; s. Walker Felps and Museum, Newberry Library, Art Institute,
Agnes (Dickson) Austin; ed. public schools Chicago Historical Soc. Has one of the finest
and at Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.; m. private libraries in the U. S., and an espe-
T a Granee Mo June, 1893, Evadne Hagood. cially noteworthy collection of Americana; has
rfprk in Marion Co Savings Bank, Palmyra, extensive lumber interests in the S. and S. W.;
Mo June 1 1890, to Jan., 1894; asst. cashier pres. and director Texas Tie and Lumber
«ftm'ft Tan 1894 to July 1, 1895; public ad- Preserving Co., Tonty Lumber Co.; director
^inistrator Marion Co , Mo., Jan 1, 1894, to Ayer & Lord Tie Co. Clubs: Chicago, Caxton,
July 1 1895; blnk examiner of 'Missouri, July Commercial, Saddle & Cycle, Riverside. Office:
1 1895 to April 1, 1897; cashier Mechanics1 Railway Exchange Bldg. Summer residence:
National Bank, St. Louis/Mo., Apr. 1, 1897, to The Oaks, Lake Geneva, Wis. Residence: 1
Sept 1, 1902; was vice-pres. and dir. Nat. J
Bank of North America, Chicago; dir. Jack- AVERS, Frank David, lawyer; b. on farm in
son Trust and Savings Bank. Presbyterian. McLean Co., near Bloomington, 111., June 15,
Residence: Hyde Park Hotel. 1866; s. Joseph B. and Sarah C. (Hayberger)
ATTSTIN Frederick Carleton, pres. Municipal Ayers; ed. preparatory, literary and law de-
Fn^ineerine and Contracting Co.; b. Skanea- partments of the Illinois Wesleyan Univ..
fe?fs NY June 2 1853 ;s. Dorr and Marietta Bloomington, 111. graduating 1890; unmar-
Austin; ed public schools of New rled. First occupation was that of country
i^kanVateles Academy m Chicago, school teacher in McLean Co., 111., during col-
Barter ^-children Wesley Ogdln lege period. After graduation in June. 1890.
wnniapn /Mrs' H A Richardsorl) Began began practice of law at Ottawa, 111.; came to
Sisinese ?Ufe in ^Chicago" as residlnt partner Chicago 1893, forming present law firm of
oTthe fflrm of Goulds f& Austin, farming tools, Ayers. Rinaker & Ayers Republican. First
?B«V 7- t>Tori hennniP nres and treas of the asst. city attorney since 1903. Mem. Chicago
w ? r ' 'AusHn Manufacturing Co until 1902, Bar Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Colonial. Office:
when' soil' in^fe^Cint^tc'om^ny and Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 4620
Joined in organization of the Municipal En-
gineering and Contracting Co., of which is AYERS, Seymour Warren, lawyer; b. Mc-
pres and director. Republican. Presbyterian. Lean Co., 111., Aug. i2, 1861; s. J. B. and Sarah
Clubs- Chicago, Twentieth Century, Calumet, C. (Hayberger) Ayers; ed. public schools of
Washington Park, Chicago Athletic, Chicago McLean Co., 111., Illinois Wesleyan Univ. at
Yacht Glen View, Germania Mannerchor. Bloomington, 111., Knox College, Galesburg,
Office:' Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 189 111 ; law course at Illinois Wesleyan Univ.,
Lincoln Park Boul 1889-92; m. Carlinville, 111., Nov. 4, 1903, Zoe
ATTSTIBT Henry Warren, banker and real Denby. From time of leaving Knox College
AUSTIN, Henry warren, Danger «iiiu i ic wag engaged ag a dealer }n flne horses, cattle
estate; b 217 'Lake St., Oak Park , III •<*$«£ and hogs In McLean Co.. 111., until entered on
he still resides). Jan 22 1864, /• ^enry war study of law in 1889; came to Chicago from
ren*aAdir^arlhHi£hP«ohVwJ ?88?®W Division Bloomington. 111., in 1892, and has since then
grad. Oak Park High School, 1881 , W -Division been a d ln practlce of law; now senior
S1?11 iSfiC«hfi°01' SS« agirf 1»<U ™™ fpP Harris' mem- of law firm of Ayers- Rinaker & Ayers;
BVA" 1888J,m;<™ ?fr-^ nnt'p^-k mlh School also ^rector the Meyercord Co. Republican.
After graduation from Oak Park High School Mason Club. colonial. Offlce: chamber of
worked as clerk for H. W. Austin & Co. in commerce Ride- Rp<3irif>nrf>' 483 44th «Jt
- he «• Itn st-
. .
hardware business, 1881-3; bookkeeper for the
C. T. Boal Stove Co., 1888-90. On death of
father, 1890, came into management of his T>
real estate interests. One of organizers, Feb.,
1892, and first pres. Oak Park State Bank BAACKES, Prank, general sales agent Am.
later changed to Oak Park Trust and Savings gteel and Wire c b Germany, Mar., 1863;
Bank, of which he is still pres and direct , s Godfrey and Franziska Baackes; ed. schools
vice-pres., treas. and director Mackie-Lovejoy ln Germany until about 15 years old; m Mamle
Manufacturing Co.; sec. and director Niles E Lutz; children: Godfrey D., Frank, Karl.
Manufacturing Co. Republican. Mem. 43d and Spent a year in works of w!re nail miHs at
44th general assemblies from 23d senatorial oberbilk-Dusseldorf before coming, in 1879. to
district of Illinois; school trustee of school Cleveland, O., where he joined his brother,
district, 39-13, Apr., 1894, to Apr., 1903; treas. Mlchael Baackes, at the H. P. Nail Co.'s
of village of Oak Park since its organization works; worked in every department of the mill
as a village. Congregationalist. Pres Williams 2 years> 1879-81. then became superintendent
College Alumni Assn. of Chicago; treas. Chi- of tne piant, 1881-4; went to Beaver Falls,
cago Soc. of Alpha Delta Phi Club: Oak Park Pa § 1884> to erect wire nall p]ant for Hart.
(treas. six terms). Office: 172 Washington St. man steei Co.; while there became impressed
Residence: 217 Lake St., Oak Park, 111. that in order to extend consumption of wire
AVERT, Samuel Jeffery, physician and sur- nails they must be made of such pattern and
geon; b. Brandon, Vt., May 15, 1828; s. Eben- quality as to supplant the cut nails; after
ezer Weeks and Triphena Taylor (Davis) much experiment, succeeded, in 1885, in in-
Avery; ed. public schools and by private troducing what is now known as the Standard
tutors; grad. Rush Medical College, Jan., 1864; wire nail, which grew rapidly in favor; organ-
m. first, 1850, Wealthy Ann Hall; children: ized, July. 1885. and became general mgr.
Ralph Brown, Eliza Weeks; m. second, Chicago, Salem Wire Nail Co., of Salem, O., which he
Sept. 21, 1863, Mrs. Olive Lawrence Boardman. developed to importance; business was ab-
Since 1864 engaged in general practice of sorbed, Apr., 1898, with other plants at New
medicine in Chicago. Republican. Universalist. Philadelphia and Findlay, O., by the Am. Steel
Mem. emeritus Hesperian Lodge, A. F. and & Wire Co., of Illinois, of which became gen-
A. M., York Chapter, R. A. M., Apollo Com- eral mgr. When this was absorbed, Jan., 1899,
mandery K. T. Office and residence: 780 Wai- by the Am. Steel & Wire Co. of New Jersey
nut St was elected general superintendent, and in
30
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1900 was elected to present position as general
sales agent and director of the company;
and in 1905 was also made vice-president.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Calumet, Germania. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: Chicago (summer: Baackes Lodge,
Lake Content, Eagle River, Wis.).
BABBITT, Eenton Holcouifo, mgr. Alfred
Peats Co.; b. on farm. Warren Co., O., July 28,
1852; s. James Madison and Eleanor R. (Hall)
Babbitt; ed. common schools of Warren Co.;
m. Danville, 111., Dec. 16, 1886, Alice Knight;
children: Alice, Benton Knight, Eleanor,
Gladys. At 15 years of age began work in a
grocery store in Warren Co., O.; was with
Hale & West, wall paper, Lebanon, O., 1872-8;
with J. H. Madden, Danville, 111., stationery
and wall paper, 1878-83; came to Chicago and
was traveling representative for J. J. Mc-
Grath, 1883-7; traveling salesman, 1887-91,
and office mgr., 1891-97, Lartz Wall Paper Co.;
Chicago mgr. Alfred Peats Co., wall paper,
since 1897. Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic.
Office: 144-146 Wabash Av. Residence: 1141
Lunt Av.
BABCOCK, Adolpii Borie, stock broker; b.
Washington, D. C., Aug. 10, 1876; s. Gen. Or-
ville E. (U. S. A.) and Annie (Campbell) Bab-
cock; ed. Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.,
Sheffield Scientific School of Yale Univ., grad-
uating Ph.B. 1898; unmarried. Since 1900 en-
gaged as a stock broker in Chicago, and now
with King, Hodenpyl & Co., bankers and
brokers. Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwent-
sia, Saddle & Cycle, Chicago Golf, Saddle &
Sirloin. Office: 217 LaSalle St. Residence: 150
Lincoln Park Boul.
BABCOCK, Alfred Jerome, Chicago mgr. for
manufacturers; b. Brookfield, N. Y., Mar. 8,
1860; s. Alfred F. and Lucy (Brownell) Bab-
cock; ed. public schools of Brookfield, Mass.,
law department Univ. of Michigan, graduating
LL.B 1880; m. Saginaw, Mich., Dec. 15, 1880,
Henrietta R. Ripley; children: Earle, Fred,
Lucy, Dorothy, Marion. Engaged in various
lines of business in Saginaw, Mich., and Chi-
cago, coming here from Saginaw in 1882, and
since 1885 identified with the Chicago branch
of Manning, Maxwell & Moore, railway and
machinists' tools; became mgr. of Chicago
branch in 1898. Director Manning, Maxwell &
Moor (Incorporated). Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton, Illinois Athletic. Office: 22-
26 S. Canal St. Residence: 307 E. 56th St.
BABCOCK, Frederick R., lawyer; b. Milwau-
kee Wis, May 4, 1865; s. Simeon and Sarah
L (Reynolds) Babcock; ed. Univ. of Michigan,
Chicago College of Law; m. New York, Apr.
30, 1900, Abby Kettelle. Admitted to practice
by Supreme Court of State of Illinois in Aug.,
1900, and has since then been engaged in gen-
eral practice of law. Republican. Mem. Law
Club, Chicago Bar Assn., Military Order of the
Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Washington Park, Chicago Golf, Marquette.
Office: The Temple. Residence: 11 Bellevue PI.
BABCOCK, Leland Almanzo, sec. Sprague
Canning Machinery Co.; b. Freeport, 111., Oct.
6, 1868; s. Leland A. and Margarette Ella
(Bechtol) Babcock; ed. common schools of
Freeport, 111., Northwestern Preparatory
School at Evanston, 2 years at Lake Forest
Univ., leaving to enter business; later grad.
Chicago College of Law; m. Chicago, Nov. 19,
1900, Grace Alexandra Heap; children: Grace
Elizabeth, Basil Philip. Left Lake Forest Univ.
at age of 18 for business education; was in
mail order house of Montgomery Ward & Co.
3 years, next with Sprague, Warner & Co.,
and after that went to Board of Trade in the
grain and feed business of Hadfleld & Co.;
upon decease of father in 1893 succeeded to
the estate and devoted time during next two
years to matters pertaining to the closing of
the estate; later employed by National Bank
of Illinois 2 years and by the Western Mutual
Life Insurance Co. (as cashier and attorney)
until 1899, when entered the Sprague Canning
Machinery Co., of which is sec. and director;
also treas. and director Trench's Canners'
Index Co.; vice-pres. Stickney Machine Co.,
Portland, Me.; pres. I. W. McCagg Co., Chi-
cago; director Canners' and Dried Fruit Pack-
ers' Pub. Co.; director Rockford (111.) Pack-
ing Co. Republican. Club: Colonial (Oak Park).
Office: 42 River St. Residence: 1302 Washing-
ton Boul., Oak Park.
BABCOCK, Orville Ellai, stock broker; b.
Chicago, Aug. 13, 1872; s. Gen. Orville E. (U.
S. A.) and Annie (Campbell) Babcock; grad.
Sheffield Scientific School, Yale Univ., Ph.B.,
1894; m. Chicago, Nov. 20, 1901, Ellen Walsh.
Since 1896 mem. King, Hodenpyl & Co., brok-
ers in stocks, bonds, grain and provisions, Chi-
cago, and of Hodenpyl, Walbridge & Co., New
York. Republican. Office: Rookery Bldg. Resi-
dence: 147 Lincoln Park Boul.
BABCOCK, Kobert Hall, physician; b. Water-
town, N. Y., July 26, 1851; s. Robert S. Bab-
cock, Kalamazoo, Mich.; grad. Chicago Medical
College, M.D., 1878, New York College of
Physicians and Surgeons, 1879, after which
studied 3 years in Germany; m. Mont Claire,
N. Y., June 12, 1879, Lizzy C. Weston, of New
York City; children: Eleanor Clinton, Robert
Weston. In practice of medicine in Chicago
since Oct., 1883; since 1891 mem. of faculty
of College of Physicians and Surgeons, in
which is now prof, of clinical medicine and
diseases of the chest; was one of founders
Post-Graduate Med. School of Chicago, and a
prof, there for several years; has been on
staff of Cook Co. Hosp. for most of time dur-
ing past 12 years and now attending physician.
Mem. Am. Medical Assn., Illinois State Medical
Soc., Chicago Medical Soc., Am. Climatological
Assn., Congress of Physicians and Surgeons,
National Assn. for the Study and Prevention
of Tuberculosis, Mississippi Valley Medical
Assn.; honorary mem. Colorado State Medical
Soc.; corresponding mem. Medical Chirurgical
Soc. of Edinburgh, Scot. Author of "Diseases
of the Heart and Arterial System." Repub-
lican. Presbyterian. Mem. S. A. R., Military
Order of Foreign Wars. Club: University.
Office: 92 State St. Residence: Virginia Hotel.
BABST, Earl X>., lawyer; b. Crestline, O.,
June 6, 1870; s. Jacob and Mathilde S. Babst;
ed. public schools, Kenyon Military Academy,
Kenyon College, Univ. of Michigan, Ph.B.,
1893, L.L.B., 1894; m. Grand Rapids, Mich., 1903,
Alice Edwina, daughter of Hon. Edwin F. Uhl.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1894; in practice
at Detroit, 1894-1902; removed to Chicago, fall
of 1902, as member of firm of Green, Peters &
Babst, general counsel for National Biscuit
Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League, City;
also Detroit (Detroit). Office: 205 LaSalle St.
Residence: 10 Astor St.
BACH, Emanuel, wool and fur merchant; b.
Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 25, 1841; s. Isaac and
Fanny (Levigard) Bach; ed. public schools in
Bavaria (6 years); m. Chicago, Apr. 22, 1879,
Carrie Kohn; children: Isaac E., Adele I.,
Corinne E. Came to U. S. in 1858, and in 1861
went to Oskaloosa, la., where he was engaged
in mercantile and banking business for 27
years; came to Chicago in 1888, and estab-
lished, with S. M. Becker and A. E. Becker,
the firm of Bach, Becker & Co., wholesale wool
and fur merchants, having charge, in connec-
tion with S. M. Becker, of the Chicago busi-
ness, while Mr. O. G. Becker, who is also a
partner, is in charge of the New York office.
Republican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Standard,
Ravisloe. Office: 121-129 Michigan St. Resi-
dence: 3545 Ellis Av.
BACHAND, Iievi Noel, pres. and treas. of
The Sanitary Steel Folding Bed Co.; b. St.
Mary's, Can., Aug. 9, 1851; s. I. and Josephine
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31
(Chartier) Bachand; moved in early childhood
to Kankakee, 111.; ed. public schools of Kanka-
kee. 111.; m. Chicago, Aug. 3, 1875, Edwidge
Latour; children: Edmund A., Blanche A.,
Maurice, Edgar. Resident of Chicago from
1869; in employ of Field, Leiter & Co., dry
goods, 1869-80; manufacturer and importer
of upholstery goods and draperies, 1880-8;
traveling salesman for furniture specialties,
1888-94; since 1894 engaged in the manufac-
ture of folding beds. Independent in politics.
Mem. Knights of Columbus, Royal League.
Office: 12-14 S. Jefferson St. Residence: 504 W.
Congress St.
BACHEIiDOB, Edward Ayrault, real estate
dealer; b. Waukegan, 111.; a. Edward S. L. and
Ann Atherton (Ayrault) Bacheldor; ed. pub-
lic schools of Waukegan, Lake Forest
Academy. In grocery business in Chicago for
6 years; in 1873 engaged in the hotel business
as proprietor of the Atherton House, the
Southern Hotel, and later of the Lexington
Hotel, until 1900, when disposed of the hotel
business and engaged in the real estate busi-
ness. Republican. Club: Union League. Office:
110 Dearborn St. Residence: 2129 Michigan Av.
BACKUS, Wilson Marvin, Unitarian clergy-
man; b. Prairie du Chien, Wis., Feb. 11, 1865;
8. Edwin E. and Janette (Brainard) Backus;
ed. public schools, Iowa State College, Cornell
College, Mt. Vernon, la.; Cambridge Univ.;
m. Mt. Carmel, O., Sept. 2, 1890, Mary Day;
Children, Edwin Burdette, Hugh Day. After
leaving college became principal of schools
at Viola, la., 1885; then entered upon pas-
torate at Steamboat Rock, la., where re-
mained until 1888; then went to Blanchester,
O., as pastor of the Universalist Church for
two years; then was in charge of the First
Congregational Church of Alton, 111., for 6
years; afterward at Streator, 111., as pastor 2
years; in 1899 came to Chicago and has since
been minister of the Third Unitarian Church
of this city; also sec. of the Western Unitar-
ian Conference. Club: Chicago Literary. Resi-
dence: 1519 W. Adams St.
BACON, Charles Snmner, physician; b.
Spring Prairie, Wis., July 30, 1856; B. John,
Jr., and Chloe Ann (Thompson) Bacon; pre-
paratory education in public school and Wis-
consin State Normal School; grad. Beloit Col-
lege, Ph.B., 1878, medical department North-
western Univ., 1884; post-garduate study in
Germany and Austria in 1891 and in 1894-5;
m. Vienna, Austria, Aug. 17, 1895, Marie von
Rosthorn; children, Karl Alfons, Ernst Lecher,
Charles Sumner, Jr. In practice of medicine
in Chicago since 1884; formerly interne of
Cook Co. Hosp. and asst. surgeon Alexian
Bros. Hosp.; prof, of obstetrics Chicago Poly-
clinic and medical department of Univ. of Illi-
nois; attending obstetrician to German Poly-
clinic and West Side Hosps. and St. Mary's and
Brainard maternity dispensaries; contributor
of numerous papers on obstetrics to various
med. socs. and journals; mem. Chicago Medi-
cal Soc., Chicago Gynecological Soc., Chicago
Pathological Soc., Chicago Academy of Medi-
cine, Chicago Physicians Club, Illinois State
Medical Soc., Am. Medical Assn. Independent
in politics. Mem. Soc.' for Ethical Culture.
Clubs: Edgewater Golf, Lake Zurich. Office
and residence: 426 Center St.
BACON, De Witt Clinton, dentist; b. Oneida,
Knox Co., 111., July 13, 1864; a. De Witt Clin-
ton and Louise (Knight) Bacon; ed. public
schools of Oneida, 111., Univ. of Michigan and
Chicago College of Dental Surgery, D.D.S.,
1887; m. Chicago, 1887, Marie Thompson.
Since 1887 engaged in general practice of den-
tistry in Chicago. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc.,
Odontographic Soc. of Chicago. Republican.
Mason. Club: Marquette. Office: 103 State St.
Residence: 1886 Diversey Boul.
BACON, Edward Bichardson, grain; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 22, 1867; B. Moses S. and Georglanna
(Richardson) Bacon; ed. Ogden School, New-
berry School, W. Division High School, Phil-
lips Exeter Acad., Harvard Univ., graduating
1878; m. first, 1879, Clara Cram (now de-
ceased); m. second, 1902, Katherine D. Hor-
ton; children: Raymond C., Edward R., Jr.,
John W., Robert C. Since 1878 engaged in
present business as a buyer and shipper of
frain. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Office:
34 LaSalle St. Residence: 1908 Briar PI.
BADENOCH, John Joseph, hay, grain, etc.;
b. Fyfeshire, Scotland, Apr. 19, 1851; s. Joseph
and Helen (Tough) Badenoch; ed. public
schools of New York; m. Chicago, 1874, Clem-
ence Ward; children: Joseph W., John J., Jr.
(deceased), Edward C., Annie L., David A.,
Ernest W. Began in New York as errand boy;
came to Chicago, 1867, and was in employ of
M. Kronberg & Co., wholesale jewelers, for 7
years; in 1873 established present firm of J.
J. Badenoch & Co., commission merchants and
shippers of hay, grain, feed, etc., of which is
still at head as pres. Republican. Was alder-
man of old llth Ward; pres. of the Board of
Election Commissioners 3 years, and Board of
Education 3 years; gen. supt. of police of the
City of Chicago 2 years. Mem. Chicago Board
of Trade. Mason: Past Commander St. Ber-
nard Commandery, K. T. Pres. and one of
founders of Masonic Orphans' Home. Pres. St.
Andrew's Soc. Club: Illinois. Office: 44 S. Des-
plaines St. Residence: 282 Park Av.
BADENOCH, Rowland Nathaniel, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 28, 1871; s. Joseph and Elizabeth
(Hill) Badenoch; ed. Englewood grammar and
high schools, graduating, 1891; grad. Chicago
College of Law, 1897; m. Jacksonville, 111.,
Oct. 25, 1901, Mary R. Russel; one son: Row-
land Russel. Admitted to bar Sept. 15, 18.98;
since then engaged in practice of law. Repub-
lican. Baptist. Club: Englewood Men's. Office:
First National Bank Bldg. Residence: 6548
Ross Av., Englewood, 111.
BADEB, John, lumber merchant; b. near
Stettin, Germany, Aug. 20, 1848; s. John and
Frederika (Speckin) Bader; ed. Germany; m.
Chicago, 1874, Caroline Krueger; children: Louis
J., William, Emma, Anna, Elsie. Came to Chi-
cago from Germany over 30 years ago and has
ever since been engaged in the lumber busi-
ness. Was with the lumber firm of Waldo,
Schillo & Chandler for several years and then
established retail lumber business for self,
the firm being Bader, Ross & Co., of which he
is senior mem.; also of the firm of Bader,
Peterson & Co., established on North Av., in
May, 1903. Republican. Mem. Fidelia Singing
Soc. Office: Foot of "A" St. (Webster Av.
Bridge). Residence: 913 Addison St.
BADGES, Alpheus Shreve, lumber mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Feb. 16, 1862; s. Alpheus C.
and Elvira C. (Sheridan) Badger; ed. Chicago
public schools; m. Dec., 1890, Sarah Frances
Cowles, San Francisco, Cal. ; children: Edwin
H., Shreve C. Began lumber business in the
office of T. W. Harvey, 1876-8; was afterward
in accounting department Pullman's Palace
Car Co. and later in wholesale department of
Field, Leiter & Co. In 1888 became connected
with the National Lumber Co., at Creston, la,
and later treas. and mgr. of the company in
Chicago; was a mem. of the firm of Cross.
Badger & Co., 1889-95; has been pres. Badger
& Jackson Co., lumber dealers, since Apr.,
1896. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: Kenil-
worth, 111.
BAEB. Almerln Webster, physician; b.
Wayne Co., O., Feb. 3, 1862; s. Benjamin F.
and Amanda (Butterworth) Baer; ed. public
schools of Pennsylvania; grad. Chicago Col-
lege of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1885; Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1889. Engaged in practice of
medicine in Chicago from 1889; now specialist
In electro-therapy and X-ray practice. Mem.
Am. Electro-Therapeutic Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
Illinois State Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.
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Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: Security Chicago; was dean Hahnemann Med. College,
Bldg. Residence: Hamilton Club. 1900-3. Mem. American Institute Homeopathy;
BAGGOT, James Edward, pres. E. Baggot also State socs. of Homeopathic Medicine in
Co., plumbers, gas fitters, etc.; b. Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Nebraska, etc.;
Sept. 6, 1865; s. Edward and Bridget Kelly college fraternity, Ustion. Club: Midlothian.
Baggot; grad. St. Ignatius College, 1881; m. Office: 31 Washington St. Residence: 6222
Chicago, 1890, Julia A. Heeney; children, Ed- Woodlawn Av.
ward, Genevieve, Evyline, James E. In 1881 BAILEY, George Coryell, manufacturer; b.
entered the plumbing business established by Lambertville, N. J., Mar. 14, 1847; s. Samuel
his father, Edward Baggot, in 1861, learning M. and Ann H. Bailey; ed. public schools; m.
the trade thoroughly, and later having- charge Trenton, N. J., 1879, to Miss Mary H. Howell;
of the plumbing work in many of the largest children: May H., Ferdinand H. In 1879 be-
buildings in Chicago; now pres. of the E. came connected with John A. Roebling's Sons
Baggot Co., contractors for plumbing and gas Co., manufacturers of iron and steel wire and
fitting and manufacturers of gas, electric and wire rope, bare and insulated copper wire,
combination lighting fixtures; also treas. Chi- wire cloth and nettings, founded in 1840 by
cago General Fixture Co. Republican. R. C. John A. Roebling, who designed and built the
Mem. Chicago Master Plumbers' Assn., Knights great New York-Brooklyn bridge. Came to Chi-
of Columbus. Club: Sheridan. Office: 169-71 cago in 1886 to take charge of the company's
Adams St. Residence: 4103 Vincennes Av. branch here and is now sec. and treas. of the
BAILEY; see also Baily. company. Mem. Manufacturers' Assn. Club:
BAILEY, Clarence M., brig. gen. U. S. A., Union League. Office: 171-3 Lake St. Resi-
retired; b. N. Y., Nov. 26, 1841. Appointed to dence: 5224 Jefferson Av.
army from civil life with rank of 2nd lieut. BAILEY, George Troy, physician; b. Jack-
U. S. A. Aug. 5 1861; 1st lieut, July 14. 1863; sonville, 111.. Nov. 30, 1864; s. James R. and
cap.. July 28 1866; assigned to 8th infantry Mary T> Williams; ed. public schools of Mor-
Dec. 15 1870; promoted maj , July 10, 1891; gan C(X) I1L Jacksonville Business College,
lieut.-col., Apr. 25, 1895; col., Nov. 1, 1898, minois College, Jacksonville, 111., and North-
and later brig. -gen ; retired May 5, 1899. Ad- western Univ. Med. School, graduating, M.D.,
dress: 1095 N. Clark St. in ciass Of 1894; m. Chicago, Feb. 14, 1899,
BAILEY, Edward Payson, manufacturer; b. Clara Koch; children: John Hayes, Helen Hil-
Almont, Lapeer Co., Mich., Dec. 28, 1841; a. degarde. Began practice of medicine in Chi-
Frederick Kinsman and Sarah (Shaw) Bailey; cago in 1894; was mem. of the dispensary
ed. public schools, Almont, Mich., and Joliet, staff and interne at Michael Reese Hosp. until
111., and Bryant & Stratton Commercial Col- 1902; since June, 1904, mem. med. board of
lege, Chicago; m., first, Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. the N. Y. Life Insurance Co., and was exam-
26, 1866, Katharine Baxter; children: Delia iner for that company, 1894 to June, 1904.
Augusta (Mrs. Arthur H. Day, New Haven, Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. Republican. Office: 171
Conn.), Annie Baxter, (died in infancy) ; m., sec- LaSalle St. Residence: 415 E. 45th St.
ond, Chicago, May 9, 1889, Minerva Spruance; BAttY, Jacob 1.., lawyer; b. near Vermont,
children: Edward Payson, Harmon (daughter), Fulton Co., 111., Aug. 29, 1851; s. Thomas and
Frederick Spruance, Vaughn Was clerk for Nancy A. (Bottenberg) Baily; ed. public school,
Densmore & Rice, Chicago, 1860-1, for Cooley, Qberlin College, Ohio, and Northwestern Univ.;
Farwell & Co., 1862, Chicago; bookkeeper at m. Table Grove, 111 Aug 20 1876 Lois C
Odell, 111., 1863; clerk quartermaster's dept., Foster; children: Mrs. Jessie P. 'Twymanj
m' S> A:'0||6A-4' 9a^hjer°fc,bank atDK,I?oxvAlle' Frances. Lived in Macomb, McDonough Co.,
5^5<tA(SftHl! Tith foe?" *}%??£< & C°V,rN,?W from 1875 until 190°: admitted to bar of 1111-
York, 1875-82; since 1882 with Chicago Malle- nOis, 1876; practiced law there until 1900,
able Iron Co. and National Malleable Castings When came to Chicago; has since been en-
Co" foiT ??hi£h hTe Is ™w,mana?eL?fut^e-,9™~ <?aged in general practice here, at head of
cago Malleable Iron Works, established 1873. firm of Baily, Hall & Spunner. Is the trial at-
Director of the C. B. Cattle Co. and of the torney for the Union Elevated R. R Co.,
Coonley Manufacturing Co. Episcopalian. Pres Northwestern Elevated R. R. Co., Cicero &
Y. M. C. A., Chicago. Mem. Chicago Historical Qak Park Elevated R. R. Co., asst. trial attor-
Soc., Illinois Soc. of Colonial Wars, Illinois ney Union Traction Co. Mason, Macomb
Soc. Sons of the Revolution, Religious Educa- Lodge, and Macomb Commandery K. T. Demo-
tion Soc. Republican. Clubs: Union League, crat. Methodist. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
Chicago, Chicago Literary, Church, Midlo- dence • 4420 Berkeley Av
thian. Office: 26th and Rockwell Sts. Resi- BAIRD, Edward FayBon, manufacturer; b.
dence: 240 S. Park Av. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 26, 1860; s. James H.
BAILEY, Edward William, grain merchant; and Adeline Whittemore (Torrey) Baird; ed.
b. Elmore, Vt., Aug. 31, 1843; s. George W. and public school Montclair, N. J., and Heights-
Rebecca (Warren) Bailey; ed. common and town (N. J.) Acad. ; m. Chicago, Oct. 30, 1895,
grammar schools, Montpelier, Vt. ; m. Mont- Cora Lee Cox; children: Coreta Cox, Edward
pelier, Vt., May 26, 1870, Jennie Carter; chil- Payson. Jr. Entered employ of William A.
dren: George C. and Mrs. Mary Blanchard Torrey & Co., New York, 1875; Seth Thomas
(Bailey) Meyer. Worked on farm until 1869; Clock Co., New York, 1879; Electro-Mechanical
then successively in groceries and grain busi- Clock Co., Montreal, Can., 1887; established
nesa until 1877, and later exclusively in grain. Baird Clock Co., of Montreal and Plattsburg,
Came to Chicago, 1875, and established the N. Y., 1888; moved to Chicag9, 1893; estab-
commission, grain and provisions business of lished, 1900, Baird Manufacturing Co., manu-
E. W. Bailey & Co., of which he is sole prin- facturers of telephone pay station machines,
cipal; also, under same firm name, at Mont- telephone measured service equipment, time
pelier, Vt., with special co-partners at that stamps, employee's time recorders and adver-
branch of the business, doing a wholesale and tising clocks. Also mem. Finance Committee
retail trade in flour and grain and conducting of Acorn Brass Works. Republican. Presbyte-
a mill. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Repub- rian. Director Olivet House Assn., treas. OH-
lican. Liberal in religious belief. Clubs: Union vet House Guild, mem. advisory board Assn.
League, Colonial. Office: 72 Board of Trade. House. Clubs: Union League, Evanston Coun-
Residence: 23 Oakwood Boul. try, Skokie Country. Office: 24 Michigan St.
BAILEY, Eli Stlllman, physician; b. Little Residence: 1221 Judson Av., Evanston.
Geneseo, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1851; s. James and BAIBD, Frederick S., lawyer; b. Alden, Mc-
Tacy (Hubbard) Bailey; grad. Milton (Wis.) Henry Co., 111., Feb. 17, 1852; ed. public and
College, 1873; Hahnemann Med. College, Chi- high schools McHenry county; came to Chi-
cago, 1878; unmarried. Engaged in practice In cago, 1872, and studied law in office of Run-
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yan, Avery. Loomis & Comstock and In Union
College of Law, graduating. LL B 1874; m.
?ov',;>; i8',6' £f,Ui? E: Ro§ers.. of Warren. 111.
Admitted to Illinois bar Sept. 9, 1874; mem.
Baird & Lansing for several years, but now In
practice alone. Republican. Mem. 34th General
Assembly of Illinois, and was one of the "102"
who elected Gen. John A. Logan to the U. S.
Senate in 1885; district delegate to Republi-
can National Convention, Minneapolis, 1892;
appointed Republican Election Commissioner
in Apr., 1895; nominee for Superior Court
judge in 1898. Mem. and trustee Central Park
Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Menoken, Gar-
fleld, Gun. Office: 172 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 758 Walnut St.
BAIRD, George Ambrose, vice-pres. and
general sales agent Republic Iron and Steel
Co.; b. Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa., May 10,
1865; s. Charles A. and Mary B. (Ambrose)
Baird; ed. public schools Sharon, Mercer Co.,
Pa.; m. Sharon. Pa.. Mar. 24. 1897. Ella R.
Stewart; one son: George Stewart. Engaged in
OI "' ^ * ™ **
belle and Mary. Admitted to bar of Essex Co.
Mass.. 1881; practiced law with John R. Bald-
win (firm Baldwin & Baker) at Lynn until
1886; was mem. Lynn City Council and Lynn
school board. Came to Chicago, 1886 and for
several years was senior member of the law
firm of Baker & Greeley, until he retired from
active practice of law and engaged in business
as banker and broker and member of the Chi-
cago Stock Exchange, later also becoming
mem. of Chicago Board of Trade and the New
York Stock Exchange; in Jan., 1899, was joined
by Solomon Sturges and Hugh McB. Johnston
partners in the present firm of Alfred L Ba-
ker & Co. Pres. Chicago Stock Exchange 1898-
1900. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Univer-
sity. Onwentsia (pres.), Merchants (pres )
Office: 209 LaSalle St. Residence: Lake Forest,
111.
BAKEB Charles Whalen «sor Th« rh\
LiVeSto?k Kxch fnce^h l^Vknort N v
5 18B«- if Timothy Jr' and Elizkheth
' street T^ifbltc
C'n TJp>w PntjtlA ~Pa 18Q4-8- mtrr <3Viarrm
Pa) Iron (^> limited "and the Buhl SteM
Co SharJn Pa' 1898 9- ca^e to Chicago Mav
CO., anaron, .fa., io»o-», came to cniCiigo, j\i<i,y
1. 1899. and has since been connected as gen-
eral sales agent, vice-pres. and director with
the Republic Iron and Steel Co. Republican.
Mason, Shriner. Clubs: Calumet, Homewood,
T>i«4*v i .» ,^-i
8'
', . ,
cnlldren: Raymond Macy, Grace Elizabeth,
**r°l* HpHnan, Martha Burns. After leaving
onllpp'f 187f> entrao-Arl in Vmainaoa r\n «•!•,/» r*ht
caeo Board of Trarte ]J?vfte it ^ i«77tn
clfaree as general mer& of
L „ on ftock Yard and? Transit
1»
J.G,
Exchange, and in 1889 organized also The
New Haven Conn., Nov. 8, 1858. Elizabeth M
Warner; children: Wyllys Warner, Lucius
Olmsted, Maximilian, Mrs. Elizabeth (Baird)
Rogers. Removed from New Haven, Conn., to
Chicago, 1857, and entered the real estate,
loan and brokerage business, in which he has
ever since continued; in 1883 Messrs. G. L.
Warner and Wyllys W. Baird became associ-
ated as partners in the business now under
the firm name of Baird & Warner, in which is
senior mem. and consulting partner. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board, and was its pres.
in 1885. Republican. Congregationalism Office:
90 LaSalle St. Residence: 307 N. Clark St.
i«^ . ^ r-v^o
ye0
change Bldg.. Union Stock Yards. Residence:
71f;7 prinoPtnn AV
, BAKEB, Danford Morse, general agent for
Illinois of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co.
of California; b. Stafford, Conn., Aug. 20, 1862;
s. George and Emeline (Morse) Baker; ed.
public schools of Stafford, Conn.; m. Kansas
City, Mo., Jan. 8, 1890, Clara Louise Gabel;
children: Bessie E., Danford M., Jr. Has been
in the insurance business since 1880, begin-
ning as a clerk in the home office of the Trav-
elers Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn.; re-
n2alned,^ltJl th1?t company until 1890; since
then with the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
g?.; was with that Company at its Kansas
2S IS
hofflce o Jol
Wilson froTn 1891-9 having been admitted to
bar of Illinois in 1892; since 1899 has been
engaged as counsel for the Illinois Trust and
Savings Bank. Mem. The Law Club of Chi-
cago and of the Chicago Bar Assn. Was sec.
of the Chicago Orchestra Auxiliary Commit-
tee. Congregationalist. Clubs: University, Yale
Club of Chicago, Psi Upsilon college frater-
nity. Office: Illinois Trust and Savings Bank.
Residence: 305 N Clark St.
BAIRD, Wyllys Warner, real estate; b. New
Haven, Conn.; s. Lyman and Elizabeth M.
(Warner) Baird; ed. Univ. School, Chicago; m.
Chicago, 1883, Olivia, daughter of Oliver B.
Green; children: Warner Green, Katharine
Louisa. Entered employ of Baird & Bradley,
1878; later became mem. of that firm (estab-
lished 1857) until 1893; since then of its sue-
cessor, the firm of Baird & Warner. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board (pres., 1903). Re-
publican. Club: Union League. Office: 90 La-
Salle St. Residence: 1915 Wellington Av.
BAKEB, Alfred Landon, stock and bond
broker; b. Lynn, Mass., Apr. 30, 1859; s. Addi-
son and Maria (Mudge) Baker; grad. Lynn
(Mass.) High School, 1876; studied law in of-
flee of George W. Smith, Boston; m. Chicago,
1894, to Miss Mary Cernith; children: Isa-
-Rf>Qiri<»npA- ?n
BAKEB, Elmer Jerome, publisher; b. Bu-
chanan Co., la., Nov. 3, 1861; s. D. P. and Mary
C. (Smith) Baker; ed. public and high schools,
Sycamore, 111., Wheaton (111.) College and
Univ. of Illinois. Resident of Chicago since
1880, and after leaving college, 1882, engaged
as publisher in Chicago. Now publisher of
Farm Implement News. Clubs: Chicago Press,
Washington Park, Illinois Athletic, Columbia
^acht, Windsor Country. Office: Masonic Tern-
Pie. Residence: 218 E. 60th St.
BAKEB, Francis E., jurist; b. Goshen, Ind.,
Oct. 20, 1860; s. Judge John H. and Harriet
(DeFrees) Baker; ed. Goshen until 1875; In-
diana State Univ., 1876-8; grad. Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1882 (class poet); literary editor Uni-
versity Chronicle, 1879-82; m. Goshen, Ind.,
Feb. 4, 1888, May Irwin. Entered, 1882, law
office of his father and his uncle, Joseph A.
S. Mitchell; latter became supreme Judge
(Indiana), 1885; firm Baker & Baker, until
senior became U. S. judge, 1892; then was
Baker & Miller until 1899; firm were attys.
for L. S. & M. S. Ry., and other prominent
corporations; judge Supreme Court, Indiana,
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1899-1902; judge U. S. Circuit Court, 7th Cir-
cuit, since Feb. 4, 1902. Clubs: Columbia,
Marion (Indianapolis); honorary mem. Union
League (Chicago). Home: Goshen, Ind.
BAKER, Frank, jurist; b. Melmore, O., May
11, 1840; s. Richard and Fanny (Wheeler)
Baker; ed. Ohio Wesleyan Univ., 1857-61,
graduating, A.B., 1861; grad. from Albany Law
School, LL.B., 1863; private in 84th Ohio Vol.
Inft., 1862-5; m. London, O., Nov. 10, 1870,
Eliza Warner; children: Ethel (now Mrs. E.
L. Andrews), Nora (now Mrs. S. M. Kocher-
sperger). Engaged in practice of law in Chi-
cago, 1865-87; since 1887 judge of the Circuit
Court of Cook County, and since June, 1904,
assigned to Appellate Court of First District
of Illinois. Democrat. Mem. U. S. Grant Post,
G A. R., S. A. R., Soc. of Colonial Wars. Of-
fice: Appellate Court, Ashland Blk. Residence:
3543 Lake Av.
BAKER, Frank Collins, zoologist; b. War-
ren, R. I., Dec. 14, 1867; ed. public schools,
Providence, R. I., and Brown Univ., 1888;
Jessup student, Acad. Natural Sciences, Phila-
delphia, 1889-90; m. June 16, 1892, Lillian May
Hall, Rochester, N. Y. On Mexican exploring
expedition sent out by Philadelphia Acad. Sci-
ences, 1890; invertebrate zoologist, Ward's
Natural Science Establishment, and sec. Ro-
chester Acad. Sciences, Rochester, N. Y.,
1891-2; curator zoology, Field Columbian Mu-
seum, Chicago, 1894; life mem., sec. Oct., 1894,
to Dec. 31, 1897, curator since July, 1894, Chi-
cago Acad. Sciences; corr. mem. Rochester
Acad. Sciences; vice-pres. Illinois Audubon
Soc.; member Museums Assn., Western Soc.
of Naturalists. Author: A Naturalist in Mex-
ico, 1895; Mollusca of the Chicago Area, 1898-
1902; Shells of Land and Water, 1903. Con-
tributor to zoological journals, principally on
mollusca. Office: Chicago Acad. of Sciences,
Lincoln Park". Residence: 1738 York PI.
BAKER, Frank Henry. Chicago mgr. Atlas
Engine Works; b. Madison, Ind., Oct. 15, 1865;
s. Charles C. and Mary Engels; ed. public
schools, Indianapolis, Ind.; m. Decatur, 111.,
Aug. 2, 1882, Susie Barbazette; 1 son: Frank
R. After leaving school engaged as clerk in
grocery store at Indianapolis; for 20 years
past with Atlas Engine Works, beginning as
apprentice in the machine shop, and from that
was made supt. of erection of machinery, and
then represented the company abroad; since
Nov. 1, 1903, mgr. Chicago Branch. Mason
(32°). Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 2139 W.
Van Buren St.
BAKER, Fredric Philip, clergyman, Pres-
byterian church; b. Franeker, Netherlands,
Feb. 25, 1848; s. Albert and Delia W. (Zipma)
Baker; ed. Hope College, Holland, Mich., and
Western Seminary of the Reformed Church
in America, graduating, B.D., 1876; D.D., 1896;
m. Holland, Mich., Sept. 14, 1876, Laura M.
Heald; 1 daughter, Grace Lucinda. Licensed
to preach by Classis of Reformed Church,
1876; ordained by Presbytery of Winnebago,
1877; pastor Presbyterian churches at Rural,
Wis., 1876-83; Marshfleld, Wis., 1883-7; Wayne,
Neb., 1887-91; Reformed Church, Constantino,
Mich., 1891-3; Presbyterian Churches at Hot
Springs, S. D., 1893-7; Sheldon, 111., 1897-9;
Reformed Church of Irving Park, Chicago,
since 1899. Republican. Residence: 2490 N. 42d
Av.
BAKER, Frederick Sherman, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 8, 1858; s. Lev! S. (resident of Chi-
cago from 1839) and Lucetta (Smith) Baker;
ed. public schools of Chicago and by private
tutor; studied law in office of J. H. Truman;
m. Chicago, Sept., 1888, to Miss Josephine
Turck; children: Beatrice, Roschen, Frederick,
Jr. Admitted to bar of Illinois, Jan., 1883, and
began practice of law in partnership with
William J. Donlin as firm of Baker & Donlln;
since 1901 in practice alone. Office: Hartford
Bldg. Residence: Evanston.
BAKES, George Reuben, druggist; b. Ra-
cine, Wis., Sept. 27, 1852; s. Robert and Lydia
(Conger) Baker; ed. public schools of Niles,
Mich., and Chicago College of Pharmacy,
graduating, Ph.G., 1884; m., first, at Vicksburg,
Mich., Oct. 20, 1880, Nettie Best (died 1896); m.,
second, Chicago, 1899, Sibyl Austin; children:
William R., Roy E. Began in drug business
30 years ago in Niles, Mich., and since 1879
has conducted business in same line in Chi-
cago; now proprietor Masonic Temple Phar-
macy, and partner in George R. Baker & Co.,
at corner of 18th street and Wabash avenue.
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Life mem. B. P. O. E.
Clubs: Columbia Yacht, Marquette. Office: 53
State St. Residence: 631 E. 43d St.
BAKER, Henry, coal merchant; b. Cornwall,
Eng., Jan. 21, 1843; s. Digory and Rebecca
(Carthew) Baker; came to U. S. with parents,
1853, locating on farm at Hinsdale, 111., which
family still own; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago, 111., and in Bryant & Stratton's Business
College; m. Chicago, 1896, Mrs. Maria (Evans)
Bigelow; has two stepsons: Arnold and Hub-
bard Bigelow. Lived on farm until 1867, when,
with brother, Digory W. Baker, established the
wholesale and retail coal firm of Baker Bros.,
in which has since been actively engaged;
now directs entire business, brother being an
invalid; firm has wholesale coal yards at 9
W. 12th St. Republican. Mason (33°), treas.
of Washington Chapter No. 43, R. A. M., of
Chicago Commandery No. 19, K. T., of Ori-
ental Consistory, of Medinah Temple, Mystic
Shrine. Office: Security Bldg. Residence: La
Grange, 111.
BAKER, John Ezra, lawyer; b. St. Paris, O.,
May 23, 1876; s. Benjamin F. and Elizabeth
(Furrow) Baker; ed. Ohio Wesleyan Univ.,
1891-5; Ohio State Univ., A.B., 1897, LL.B.,
1898. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
State of Illinois, 1898, and has since then been
engaged in general practice. On May 1, 1904,
joined with Frederick W. Winkler in firm of
Winkler & Baker. Republican. Club: Chicago
Yacht. Office: First National Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 3357 Michigan Av.
BAKER, Iiuther Elijah, insurance; b. Mel-
rose, Va., Jan. 1, 1865; s. William Harrington
and Sarah Rebecca (Pulse) Baker; early ed'n
in public schools in Iowa; grad. Western Col-
lege, Toledo, la., 1887; studied law with firms
of Stivers & Louthan and Merritt & Sears; m.
Toledo, la., Feb. 12, 1890, Ida M. Springer. En-
gaged in teaching school as principal at Vin-
ing, la.; took up study of law; engaged in in-
surance business, 1887; sec. Mutual Benefit
Assn., 1890-6, resigned; edited paper at Nora
Springs, la.; engaged with Board of Control,
Chicago, 1896-9; resigned to form firm of
Kingsley & Baker, general investors and in-
surance agents, Waterloo, la.; since Oct. 1,
1903, vice-pres. and director of Macdonell-
Baker-Callender Co., general insurance agents.
Also director of Southern Zinc and Copper
Mining Co.; Sept. 14, 1904, was elected sec.
and director of the Aurora Constructing Co.,
and Sept. 23, same year, elected vice-pres. and
director of the Ross Constructing Co., both
companies having offices in Chicago. Republi-
can; was member of city council, Toledo, la.,
1892-6; pres. 5th District Republican League;
1st asst. sergeant-at-arms of National Repub-
lican Convention, 1896. Major 4th Regt. Iowa
N. G., 1886-98; inspector small arms practice,
1898-1900. Mason (32°), Shriner, Elk. Mem.
K. P.; Grand Chancellor, Iowa, 1896-7; chief
of staff, 1894-9. Presbyterian. Club: Hamilton.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: Metropolitan
Hotel.
BAKER, Samuel, tobacco manufacturer; b.
Wheeling W. Va,, Sept. 3, 1844; a. James R.
and Elizabeth (Forsyth) Baker; ed. in private
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school and at Princeton Univ.; m. Charlottes-
ville. Va.. Jan., 1868, Louisa Mclntire; chil-
dren: James R., Kathrine, Elizabeth, George
M. Served in Chew's Battery in the Civil War,
and afterwards engaged in the tobacco busi-
ness, becoming a member of the firm of Spauld-
ing & Merrick, manufacturers of tobacco. In-
dependent in politics. Presbyterian. Club: Un-
ion League. Office: N. Y. Life Bldg. Residence:
3995 Ellis Av.
BAKES, William Bryan, sec. Federal Stock
and Bond Exchange; b. Racine, Wis., Aug. 7,
1859; s. William H. and Mary E. Baker; ed.
McMyron's Acad., Racine, Wis., to 1878; m.
Racine, Wis., 1882, Mae E. Carpenter; 1 son,
W. B., Jr. From 1879 to 1886 was with the
Upham Manufacturing Co. of Marshfleld, Wis.,
manufacturers of lumber; cashier of National
Bank of Waupaca, Wis., 1886 to 1901; since
1901 resident of Chicago, engaged In stock
and bond business, and since organization,
Apr. 1, 1904, sec. of the Federal Stock and
Bond Exchange. Office: Hartford Bldg. Resi-
dence: 3004 Prairie Av.
BAKES, William Henry, coal merchant; b.
on farm in Township of Lyons, Cook Co., 111.,
Sept. 18, 1865; s. Digory W. and Agnes (Biel-
by) Baker; removed with parents to Chicago,
1868; ed. at Brown School, and afterward at
Souder's Business College, graduating from
latter; m. Chicago, 1890, to Miss Belle Clem-
ent; children: 1 son and 1 daughter. On leav-
ing school entered employ of Baker Bros.,
coal merchants, and has continued with the
firm, of which has for several years been mgr.
Republican; elected, Nov., 1900, for a term of
five years as trustee of the Sanitary District
of Chicago. Clubs: Illinois, Ashland, Menoken,
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, and sev-
eral gun clubs. Office: 188 Madison St. Resi-
dence: 1656 W. Adams.
BAKES, William Vincent, banker and bro-
ker; b. Raneegunge, British India, Nov. 17,
1850; s. Col. William Thurlow Baker (late of
H. B. M. 4th Regt. of Foot), and Elizabeth
(Vincent) Baker; father was 25 years in Brit-
ish East Indian service; ed. India, England,
France and Canada, graduating from McGill
Univ., Montreal, P. Q., as M.A., in class of
1870; m. Chicago, June 24, 1877, Frances E.
Markley; 1 daughter: Ethel Markley Baker.
Came from Canada in 1870 and went into the
life insurance business with the Chicago Life
Insurance Co. as office boy, and left it ten
years later as actuary of the company; from
1880-5 in business as broker in commercial
paper in firm of Baker & Parmele; from 1890-7
mem. of firm of A. O. Slaughter & Co., stocks
and bonds; from 1897-1901 connected with
firm of E. L. Brewster & Co., and from 1901
of firm of Edwin L. Lobdell & Co., until Nov.
1, 1904, when became associate and mgr. with
Chapman, De Golyer & Co., stocks, bonds, etc.
Independent in politics. Mason. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Calumet, Ellerslie. Office: 186 LaSalle St.
Residence: 2125 Calumet Av.
BALATKA, Christian Ferdinand, musician;
b. Chicago, July 21, 1861; s. Hans and Hedwig
(Fessel) Balatka; ed. public and high schools
and Dyrenfurth College, Chicago; began study-
ing music under his father at early age and
afterward studied with other local teachers:
went to Europe; completed studies under best
instructors of Royal Acad. of Music, Berlin,
1889-91; degree of Mus. D. from Grand Con-
servatory of Music (New York State Univ.),
New York, Apr., 1903; m. Crown Point, Ind.,
Oct. 2, 1901, Anna Nordin. On return from
Europe assumed directorship of the piano
dept. of the Balatka Musical College, estab-
lished, 1879, by his father, who was the
pioneer music teacher of the West; after his
father's death, Apr., 1899, became dir. of the
college. Republican. Mason; Pleiades Lodge,
Wylie Eden Chapter, Apollo Commandery, K.
T., and Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine.
Mem. Royal Arcanum and Nat. Union. Office:
40 E. Randolph St. Residence: Park Mansion,
cor. LaSalle Av. and Eugenie St.
BALDWIN, AriBtidei Edwin, physician,
dentist; b. Greenwood, McHenry Co., 111., Feb.
5, 1852; B. Sebrean C. and Lovlna (Stevens)
Baldwin; ed. public schools, and at 16 began
teaching district school and studying privately
in advanced branches; at 20 became school
principal, studying medicine at same time;
attended Rush Med. College, 1876-8, graduat-
ing, M.D., 1878; grad. Chicago College of Den-
tal Surgery, DD.S., 1884; Chicago College of
Law, LL.B., 1894; post-graduate course, same,
1895; m. Walworth Co., Wis., May 8, 1878,
Lois A. Freeman; children: Alice Estelle,
Helen Lovina, Settled as physician, 1878, at
Toulon, Stark Co., 111., practiced there 3 years;
moved to Woodstock, 111.; spent some time in
California; returned and took dental course;
since 1884 in practice as dentist in Chicago.
Mem. American Med. Assn., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Physicians' Club, Med-
ico-Legal Soc., fellow Chicago Acad. of Medi-
cine; mem. Chicago Dental Soc., Odonto-
graphic Soc. of Chicago and Odontological
Soc. of New York. Republican. Baptist. Mem.
and moderator Fourth Baptist Church. Club:
University. Office: 34 Washington St. City res-
idence: 826 W. Adams St.
BALDWIN, Erastus Bostwick, grain com-
mission; b. Hinesburg, Vt., July 19, 1827; s.
F. W. and Sarah (Bostwick) Baldwin; ed.
Hinesburg Acad., Vt.; widower; children: Mrs.
Alice B. Peters, Mrs. Mattie B. Barnes. Was
reared on farm in Vermont and was later dry
goods merchant, Hinesburg, Vt. ; came to Chi-
cago, 1864, and entered the grain commission
business on the Chicago Board of Trade, as a
mem. of the firm of Baldwin & Stone, in which
remained until the dissolution of the firm, May
1, 1904; since then in business alone. Mem.
Board of Trade (dir., 1872-3). Republican. Of-
fice: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 500 W. Con-
gress St.
BALDWIN, George Frederick, retired bank-
er and broker; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 27, 1853;
s. George Dexter and Sarah Maria (Childs)
Baldwin; ed. Boston public schools, graduating
at English High School, Boston, July, 1870;
m. Boston, Mass., Feb. 25, 1879, Mary Scott;
1 son: George Scott Baldwin (died at Harvard
College, Dec. 12, 1903). After graduation went
with father's firm, Baldwin, Botume & Co.,
in which became partner in 1874, and later
alone with father under firm name of George
D. Baldwin & Co., in packing business at Un-
ion Stock Yards, Chicago, coming here from
Boston, Mass., in Oct., 1876; continued that
firm until father's death, then formed firm
of Baldwin, Wrenn & Farnum, in the banking
business and commission business in stocks
and grain, the firm later becoming Baldwin,
Farnum & Co., and finally Baldwin, Gurney &
Co. Latter firm was prominent In putting sev-
eral of the large combinations (notably Ameri-
can Steel and Wire) tosrether; retired from
business June, 1899. Republican. Congregation-
alist. Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Athletic; also
Algonquin (Boston), and New York (New
York). Residence: 2937 Michigan Av.
BALDWIN, Henry B., lawyer; b. on farm
near Greenwood, McHenry Co., 111., May 24,
1858; s. Sebrean C. T. and Lavina (Stevens)
Baldwin; ed. public school at Greenwood, 111.,
and at Northern Indiana Normal School, Val-
paraiso, Ind.; m. Mar. 6, 1883, Nettie C. Bor-
den, of Crystal Lake, 111.; 1 son: Ralph W.
Was for several years a teacher in country
schools, and later in Crystal Lake and He-
bron, McHenry Co., and served a term as co.
supt. of public schools of McHenry Co.
While engaged as teacher, studied law; was
admitted to bar of Illinois; came to Chicago,
.•joined Jesse A. Baldwin, his elder brother, in
law firm of Jesse A. and Henry R. Baldwin.
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Mem. Law Institute of Chicago, Chicago Bar BALL, David Morris, lawyer; b. Norwood
Assn. Mem. Royal League and Order of Co- Park, 111., June 17, 1855; s. Charles R. and
lumblan Knights. Republican. Baptist. Club: Louise M. (Dunham) Ball; ed. Jefferson High
Hamilton. Office: 97 Clark St. Residence: 1124 School, Cook Co.; studied law in Chicago; m.
Washington Boul. 1880, Laura B. Charbonneau, Chicago, 111.; 1
BALDWIN, Jesse A., lawyer; b. Greenwood, son: Arthur L. Admitted to bar, 1880; engaged
111., Aug. 9, 1854; s. Sebrean C. T. and Lavina in general practice since 1887. Mem. Sons of
(Stevens) Baldwin; ed. public schools of the Revolution, Independent Order of Mutual
Greenwood, 111., and Genoa Junction, Wis., un- Aid of Illinois. Mason; K. P. Mem. Chicago
til 1870; attended Univ. of Illinois, 1872; Bar Assn. Republican. Office: 160 Washington
taught school 5 years; studied law under di- St. Residence: 220 Lincoln PI., Norwood Park,
rection of Hon. T. D. Murphy, Woodstock, 111.; 111.
m. Greenwood, 111., Jan. 29, 1879, Fannie M. BALL, Edward Henry, belting manufac-
Benton; children: Louise, Jesse R. (deceased), turer; b. East Troy, Wis., Nov. 12, 1857; s.
Fannie M. (deceased), Theodore W., Norman E. H. and Sarah E. C. (Cobb) Ball; ed. in
\i., William Storrs. Admitted to bar, 1877; was schools and academies of Milwaukee and at
asst. U. S. Atty., 1877-84; resigned and began Princeton Univ.; m. Henderson, Ky., Apr. 4,
private practice; now of firm of Jesse A. and 1888, Sarah Seattle; children: Edward Henry,
Henry R. Baldwin. Republican; received, un- III; Charles Allis Ball. Began his business ca-
sought, nomination by Republican Co. Con- reer with tue wholesale grocery firm of Ball
vention for Circuit Judge of Cook Co., and at & Goodrich, Milwaukee, continuing with that
the election of June 1, 1903, came within 298 nrm until 1885; in 1886 became interested in
votes of election, a total vote of nearly 260,- ranch in Kansas; sec. Kansas City Radiator
000 having been cast. Has been town atty., and Iron Foundry, 1887-8; came to Chicago in
pres. of the Board of Education, and trustee 1889 as sec. of the Chicago Belting Co., contin-
Library Institute, Oak Park. Baptist. Trustee uing in that position to the present time. The
Univ. of Chicago; trustee Rush Med. College, firm are the well-known manufacturers of "Re-
Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., liance" Belting. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Patent Law Assn. Athletic, Glen View, Evanston, Princeton (Chi-
Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, City, Chicago, Cago and New York), Engineers' (New York),
Quadrangle. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: Evanston Country. Office: 67 S. Canal St. Resi-
341 Pleasant St., Oak Park, 111. dence: 1215 Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
BALDWEBT, Lauris Blake, physician; b. BALI,, Tarlin Q., judge; b. Ohio, Mar. 28,
Orange, N. J., June 1, 1870; s. Abraham and 1838; s. James M. Ball and Keturah (Ford)
Annie S. (Winterbotham) Baldwin; grad. Chi- Ball; grad. Univ. of Wisconsin, 1861; studied
cago Med. College, M.D., 1894; m. Chicago, iaw; served in Civil War, enlisting as private
Oct., 1896, Katherine Walsh; children: John jn 3ist Wis. Vol. Infy., Sept., 1862, and serv-
R. Walsh Baldwin and Lauris Baldwin. En- ing to the end of the war, attaining the rank
paged in practice of medicine in Chicago since of maj.; m. June 23, 1868, Elizabeth Hall;
1894; was surgeon in U. S. N. in Spanish- Am. children: Farlin H., Sidney H. Admitted to
War, serving on U. S. S. Alexander; and re- Wisconsin bar, 1865; served 2 terms as State's
ceived thanks of Congress. Is physician-in- atty. of Dane Co., Wisconsin, at Madison; re-
charge and pres. of Samaritan Hosp.; pres. moved to Chicago, 1869. Was especially promi-
Dearborn Med. College; sec. Cook County nent in the suits arising out of the Lake
Hosp.; professor of skin and venereal diseases Front controversy as atty. for several owners
in Post-Graduate Med. School; professor of of riparian rights. Defeated in 1890, when he
clinical dermatology in College of Physicians was Republican candidate for judge of the
and Surgeons; attending dermatologist Cook Superior Court of Cook Co., but in 1895 was
County Hosp. Fellow American Acad. Medi- again the Republican nominee, and elected to
cine, Chicago Dermatological Soc., Chicago that office for the term which expires in 1905,
Med. Soc. Clubs: Physicians,' Calumet, Wash- and was assigned to the Appellate Court, 1st
ington Park, University. Office: 103 State St. district. Republican. Was for years judge ad-
Residence: 4822 Lake Av. vocate of the 1st brigade, I. N. G. Author of
BALDWIN, Hitter Hubbell, pres. Baldwin The Law of Nat. Banks, 1881. Clubs: Hamil-
Equipment and Supply Co.; b. Charlotte, Vt., ton, Oak Park. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence:
July 27, 1869; s. Alonzo M. and Louise C. 207 Clinton Av., Oak Park, 111.
(Hubbell) Baldwin; grad. from Burlington BALL, Godfrey Eowltt, fancy groceries; b.
(Vt.) High School in class of 1888, followed Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 15, 1853; s. George
by 2 years in Univ. of Vermont, at Burling- !f aimer and Isabella Ball; ed. public schools
ton; m. Chicago, June 16, 1896, Lillian M. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Chicago, June 24, 1885,
Saunders. Came to Chicago in 1891; accepted Mary Clement Herriott; children: James Per-
position with Pullman Palace Car Co., till cival, Louise Herriott. Has been actively iden-
1893; with Continental Bank, 1893-1901 (re- tifled with the fancy grocery importing bus-
ceiving teller 2 years). Became interested in iness since 1870; mgr. Chicago house of James
Industrial Co. and the Price Machinery Co., P. Smith & Co., importers, of New York and
until June, 1903; then pres. and treas. of the Chicago. Independent in politics. Episcopalian.
Chicago Car and Locomotive Works until Aug., Mem. Calumet Golf. Office: 57-9 S. Water St.
1904, when organized the Baldwin Equipment Residence: 4028 Lake Av.
and Supply Co., dealers in railway equipment, BALL, William A., lawyer; b. Syracuse, N.
of which he is pres. and general mgr. Inde- Y., Sept. 26, 1863; s. Silas and Elizabeth I.
pendent in politics. Congregationalist. Mason. Ball; ed. schools of Syracuse, N. Y. ; m. Chi-
OfflceT 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 2141 W. cago, Aug. 3, 1886, Sara V. Leggett. Came to
Van Buren St. Chicago from Syracuse in 1884; studied law
BALDWIN, Robert Xtojfers, lawyer; b. Clin- and was admitted to bar and afterward (July,
ton. la., Jan. 14, 1860; s. Isaac and Elizabeth 1889) was grad. Chicago College of Law. Was
(Means) Baldwin; ed. Clinton public schools; asst. atty. in the law dept. of the Louisville,
law course in State Univ. of Iowa, graduating, New Albany & Chicago Ry. for 3 years; atty.
LL.B., 1884; widower. Established practice, in the law dept. of the C. & E. I. R. R. Was
1884; in Chicago since 1892, in general civil one of incorporators and a trustee Chicago
practice. Mem. American, Illinois and Chi- College of Law. Mason. Office: 171 LaSalle St.
cago Bar Assns., and of Chicago Law Insti- BALL, William Dearborn, consulting engi-
tute. Mason, K. T. Mem. Soc. of the Cincin- neer; b. Adrianople, Turkey, Feb. 6, 1868; s.
nati, S. A. R., vice-commander of Military Or- Jasper Newton and Martha A. (Haines) Ball;
der of Foreign Wars. Republican. Clubs: City, ed. public schools of Grand Rapids and Ann
Congregational, Westward Ho. Office: 107 Arbor, Mich., and in Univ. of Michigan, grad-
Dearborn St. Residence: 225 Dearborn Av. uating, 1890, as electrical engineer; m. Niles,
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Mich., 1896, Alice May Edwards (died 1902);
children: Josephine, Dorothy, Donald, Doug-
lass. Came to Chicago from Ann Arbor, Mich.,
in 1890, and established in practice as con-
sulting engineer, in which he has continued
except for one year spent as a graduate stu-
dent at Johns Hopkins Univ. Consulting engi-
neer South Side Suburban Ry. Co., Northern
Illinois Traction Co., Aurora, DeKalb & Rock-
ford Traction Co., A. B. Spinks Shoe Manu-
facturing Co., Chicago, etc. Was engineer of
construction for U. S. Commissioners at Paris
Exposition, 1900. Mem. American Institute of
Electrical Engineers, Western Soc. of Engi-
neers. Republican. Office: First National Bank
Bldg. Residence: 823 Reba PI., Evanston, 111.
BALLARD, Addison, retired lumber mer-
chant; b. Warren Co., O., Nov. 30, 1823; s.
Thomas and Sarah (Lewis) Ballard; brought
up on farm with few chances for education,
and only attended school a few months; m.
Chicago, Mar. 7, 1861, Catherine Miller; chil-
dren: Mary (Mrs. Wm. Darby, Jr.). Worked at
farm work until 1841, when came West, work-
ing way as driver of a covered wagon, arriv-
insr at La Porte, Ind., Aug. 21, 1841; then be-
gan to learn carpenter's trade and started
business as a contractor while yet in "teens;
returned to Ohio for short stay in fall of
1842; started back for Chicago in spring of
1843 just after a winter still famous in the
annals of old settlers as "the winter of the
deep snow"; reached Peru, 111., by way of the
Ohio, Mississippi and Illinois rivers by steam-
boat after warm April thaw; walked and wad-
ed to Chicago, which was all under water; no
work to be had; walked along edge of Lake
Michigan to Michigan City, the only white
man's house on the route being the light-house
at Calumet River; stayed at La Porte, Ind.,
until fall of 1849, when went from New Buf-
falo, the then terminus of the Michigan Cen-
tral R. R., to California; left situation at $16
per day in California, 1853, to come back to
Chicago; went to work in lumber yard for $1
per day to learn the lumber business, in which
continued until retirement in 1888; built first
flat Chicago ever had, at 85 Clark street, and
lived in its fourth story; next home was at
corner of Monroe street and Wabash avenue;
has lived through 3 fires and weathered 3
panics and still has faith in Chicago. Mem.
Soc. of Friends. Elder First Presbyterian
Church. Address: 241 E. Fifty-third St.
BALLARD. Charles Nelson, physician; b.
Carroll Co., Ind., Mar. 21, 1859; s. Anson and
Mary Jane (Hornbeck) Ballard; reared on
farm and attended common schools until 14
years old, then 3 years at college at Battle
Ground, Ind.; taught school and attended col-
lege at Valparaiso, Ind., until graduating, B.S.,
1879; studied pharmacy; studied medicine 1
year with a preceptor and afterward at Rush
Med. College, graduating. M.D., 189Q; m. Lo-
gansport, Ind., 1885, Nellie Grable; children:
Leon J., Marie (died when 2 years old), Esther.
Engaged in practice of medicine in Chicago
from 1890; became connected with College of
Physicians and Surgeons in 1894 as attendant
In Dispensary Dept. of Gynecology; asst. sur-
geon to Marion Sims Sanitarium, 1898-1903;
appointed. 1901, asst. to the chair of gynecol-
ogy at College of Physicians and Surgeons,
and in 1903 advanced to adjunct prof, of gyne-
cology and clinical gynecology in Med. Dept.
of the TTniv. of Illinois. Mem. American Med.
Assn., Chirneo Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Phypfrians' Club of Chicago. Office: 100
State St. Rpslrlonop: 243 S. Leavltt St.
BALLESTGTIR, William Lincoln, physician;
h. Economy, Ind., Apr. 26. 1861; s. William and
Lydia Ann (Starbuck) Ballenger: ed. public
schools and 2 years high school, Economy,
Ind.; attended Earlham College. Richmond,
Tnd., 1881; grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. rollers,
M.D., 1886; m. Richmond, Ind., July 15, 1886,
Ada Porch. Teacher in public schools, Indi-
ana, 1881-3; in general practice of medicine,
Richmond, Ind., 1886-93; at Evanston, 111.,
1893-5; since 1895 practice limited to otology
and laryngology; instructor, 1895; lecturer,
1898; asst. prof., 1901; associate prof., 1902;
since 1903 prof, otology and laryngology, Col-
lege Physicians and Surgeons. Instructor Chi-
cago Polyclinic, 1897; prof, otology, Chicago
Eye and Ear College, 1898-1902. Sec. 1899-1902,
pres. 1902-4, and since then councilor, Ameri-
can Acad. of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn-
gology; councilor since 1903 Chicago Med. Soc.
Mem. International Otological Congress and
many American socs. Congregationalist. Re-
publican. Clubs: Evanston, Chicago Athletic,
Winnetka. Author: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
(textbook), 1900. Pres. Chicago Otological and
Laryngological Soc., 1905. Contributor scien-
tific and clinical articles to med. journals.
Residence: Lakeside, 111. Office: 103 State St.
B ALLOT! , Amos Percy, mining operator; b.
Bradford, O., Oct. 26, 1874; s. H. M. and Anna
(Sowers) Ballou; ed. hieh school Covington,
O. ; West Side Commercial College, Chicago;
Soper School of Oratory; Soper School of Par-
liamentary Law; m. Covington, O., June 10,
1896, Clara May Ruhl; 1 daughter, Thelma
May. Engaged in real estate, building and
loan business in Chicago, 1894; treas. village
of Evergreen Park; agent for the subdivision
ot Evergreen Park and editor Evergreen Park
Review, 1896; general agent Royal Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., 1899-1902; since 1902
exclusively engaged in mining operations in
Montana, Colorado and Mexico, and in financ-
ing railway in Southern Sonora, Mexico. Now
director, sec. and treas. of the Montana Cop-
per and Gold Mining Co., International Copper
and Gold Co., Santa Fe Copper and Gold Min-
ing Co.; director and pres. San Bernardo Min-
ing Co.; director Southern Sonora Development
Co., Southern Sonora Ry. Co., Illinois Peat
Fuel Co. Republican; took active part as
speaker in McKinley campaign of 1896. Mem.
41st Street Presbyterian Church. Mason and
mem. Medinah Temple, Shrine. Club: Colonial.
Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 4642 Indiana
Av.
BALM, Efliunnfl Alexander, pres. Illinois
Roofing and Supply Co.; b. Toledo, O., Apr. 24,
1867; s. Alexander and Mary (Dupont) Balm;
ed. public schools; m. Canton, O., Sept. 28,
1898, Ida Biechele. Began business life as a
traveling salesman for the Diebold Safe and
Lock Co., of Canton, O., for nearly 5 years,
then was bookkeeper for the Berger Manufac-
turing Co., 1893-4; then came to Chicago and
became mgr. of the Illinois Roofing and Sup-
ply Co.; later was taken into the company,
and in 1902 became its pres. and treas. Inde-
pendent in politics. R. C. Office: 23 Lake St.
Residence: 998 Douglas Boul.
BALMER, Thomas, advertising mgr. for The
Butterick Publishing Co.; b. Belfast, Ireland,
Mar. 29, 1848; s. Thomas and Mary (Hull)
Balmer; ed. Kings College School, London,
Eng.; m. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 23, 1880. Helen
Clark Pratt: children: Helen Ruth, Edwin,
Julius Pratt, Catherine Gordon. Began busi-
ness life as mgr. of Hull & Co., linen factory,
Drogheda, Ireland: landed in this country Aug.
16, 1869, and entered employment in linen
dept. of Cochran. McLean & Co., New York.
Since Sept. 15, 1900, in present position as
advertising mgr. for The Butterick Publishing
Co., of New York. Independent Republican.
Clubs: Noonday, Agate; also New York clubs:
Lotos, Athletic, Aldlne Assn., Quoin, Sphinx.
Office: 200 Monroe St. Residence: 1327 Holly-
wood Av.
BANCROFT, Edarar Addlaon, lawyer; gen-
pral counsel Chicago & Western Indiana R. R.
Co. and the Belt Ry. Co. of Chicago; b. Gales-
burg. 111.. Nov. 20, 1857; s. Addison and Cath-
erine (Blair) Bancroft; grad. Knox College,
38
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1878; Columbia Law School, 1880; m. Apr. 18,
1896, Margaret Healy, Brooklyn. In practice
at Galesburg, 1884-92; now of the firm Scott,
Bancroft, Lord & Stephens. Republican pres-
idential elector, 1888; solicitor for Illinois of
Atchlson, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. Co.,
1892-5. Clubs: Union League (ex-pres.). Mer-
chants (ex-pres.), Hamilton, Literary, Caxton.
Author: The Chicago Strike of 1894; The Mor-
al Sentiment of the People, the Foundation of
National Greatness, 1896. Office: 184 LaSalle
St. Residence: 64 Cedar St.
BANFORD, Henry Harris, real estate; b.
Danville, Ky., Nov. 4, 1869; s. William H. and
Laura (Latham) Banford; ed. Central Univ.,
Kentucky; unmarried. Journalist and news-
paper correspondent at Lexington and Dan-
ville, Ky., 1888-90; bookkeeper for wholesale
grocery house, Danville, Ky., 1890-1; came to
Chicago, 1891, and was member of the Regis-
tration Committee of Am. Trotting Register
Assn., 1 year; with J. L. Cochran, real estate,
1892-5; since 1895 In real estate and loan busi-
ness for self. Mem. Real Estate Board. Repub-
lican. Office: 108 Dearborn St. Residence: 713
Fullerton Boul.
BANGS, Frederick Atig"ttstns, lawyer; b. La-
con, Marshall Co., 111., Apr. 3, 1865; s. Hon.
Mark and Harriet Cornelia (Pomeroy) Bangs;
ed. common schools of Lacon until 1875, when
removed to Chicago, and subsequent education
was In public schools of this city; grad. from
Union College of Law, LL.D., 1886; m. Oct. 5,
1893, Ruth Tileston of Evansville, Ind. ; 1
daughter: Ruth. Admitted to the bar In 1886;
joined father in firm of Bangs & Bangs; firm
later changed to Bangs, Wood & Bangs. Pres.
West Chicago Park Commissioners by ap-
pointment of Gov. Richard Yates from 1901;
also col. on staff of Gov. Tates. Republican.
Mem. Masonic order, Royal League, Royal Ar-
canum. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton (ex-
pres.). Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 800
W. Monroe St.
BANKER, Edward Hamilton, first vlce-pres.
and western mgr. M. S. Benedict Manufactur-
ing Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1868; s. George
Leslie and Adele (Hamilton) Banker; lived
at Coxsackle-on-Hudson, N. Y., from age of 8
to 20; ed. private and public schools at Cox-
sackie, graduating from Coxsackle Acad. and
receiving Regent's certificate from Board of
Regents of N. Y. state In 1884; grad. from
Eastman's College. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., with
degree of M.A., 1886; m. Chicago, June 14,
1893, Dorothy Turner; children: Dorothy Ma-
rie, Marian Adele, Edward Hamilton, Jr., Carl-
ton Lloyd. Clerk in office of T. E. F. Randolph
& Co., wholesale flour and feed, New York
city, 1886-8; resigned and traveled 6 months
in California; then In steamboat and trans-
portation business for two year with grand-
father, David Miller Hamilton, at Coxsackle,
N. Y., until Feb. 13, 1890; then traveling sales-
man for Howard Cutlery Co., New York City,
until April 13, 1893, when came to Chicago as
representative of the Union Metal Works of
Syracuse, N. Y. ; on May 4, 1895, incorporated
the Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Chicago, in
silverware business, and was Its pres.; con-
solidated that companv. Jan. 1, 1902, with M.
R. Benedict Manufacturing Co., of East Syra-
cuse, N. Y., of which Is now first vice-ores.,
director and western mgr., the company being
manufacturers of silverware, gold clocks, art
goods, etc. Also member of E. H. Banker Man-
ufacturing Co., 161 S. Canal St. Republican.
Mem. Dutch Reformed Church. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: 185-187 5th Av. Residence: 810
Forest Ave., Evanston, Til.
BANKS. Alexander French, railway official;
b. Crawford Co., Ind.. Jan 31, 1861; s. Henry
Bartlett and Julia C. (French) Banks; ed.
public schools; m. Evansville. Tnd., Nov. 13,
1883, Blanche Nichelson; children: Duke N.,
Elanche, Charles Ackert. Entered railway ser-
vice as office boy for the St. Louis & South-
eastern Ry. Co., 1877, since which he was
consecutively contracting agent for same,
1878-80, at Evansville, Ind.; traveling agent
and general agent Continental Fast Freight
Line, 1880-8; general agent Iowa Central Ry.,
Peoria, 111., Jan. 1 to Sept. 1, 1888; general
freight agent, Sept., 1888, to May, 1889; gen-
eral freight and passenger agent, May, 1889,
to 1890; traffic mgr. 1890-3, Iowa Central Ry. ;
traffic mgr. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Ry., 1893-
1900; since 1900 pres. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Ry. and Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Ry.
Director South Chicago Savings Bank. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Glen View.
Office: Rookery Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
BANKS, Charles Eugene, author; b. Clinton
Co., la., Apr. 3, 1852; s. Seth Lee and Sarah
M. (Hubbell) Banks; ed. public schools Clin-
ton Co. and afterward Lyons, la,, and pri-
vate Instruction; consecutively farmer's boy,
merchant's clerk, newspaper reporter; editor
and proprietor The American Commercial
Traveler, Chicago, 1885-7, later The Weekly
Outlook, literary paper, Davenport, la.; m.
Chicago, Apr. 3, 1892, Mrs. Carrie Wyatt
Lounsberry. Republican. Author of several
books, poems, etc. (see Who's Who In Amer-
ica). Address: Press Club.
BANKS, William Henry, district mgr. for
the Security Warehousing Co. of New York; b.
near Quincy, Adams Co., 111., June 3, 1842;
s. Ell and Harriett (Betts) Banks; ed. public
schools and In Bryant & Stratton Business
College; Chicago; widower; one child: Harry
Pickands. Began business career as clerk for
Larrabee & North, hardware, Chicago. In 1868
became partner with J. Harley Bradley as
Bradley & Banks; about 1871 Bradley & Banks
made the first shipment of modern agricul-
tural implements sent to Japan under orders
from the Japanese government, and In 1872
bought interest of partner, continuing business
as W. H. Banks & Co. In 1889 became mgr. of
a warehousing company, and continued In the
business until that and other similar interests
here were merged in the Security Warehousing
Co., of New York, for which he has since been
district mgr. This company Issues storage war-
rants guaranteed by the National Surety Co.
of New York, and operates a warrant system
of storage applied to manufactured stocks
and raw materials for purposes of collateral
security or transfer of ownership, without re-
moval from premises of original owner. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Office: The Rookery.
BANNARD, Henry Clay, brewer; b. New
York City, Dec. 21, 1844; s. John W. and Eliza
Landon (Stone) Bannard; grad. Yale College,
1869; m. first, Lafayette, Ind., 1879, Florence
Spears (died 1883); 1 daughter: Florence
Spears; m., second, 1894, Alice Yeakel of La-
fayette. Ind. Admitted to Illinois bar at
Springfield, 1869; in law office of Norman C.
Perkins, Chicago, 1869-70; associated with
Franklin MacVeagh In wholesale grocery busi-
ness, Chicago, 1870-81; of Bannard, Lyman &
Co., wholesale grocers, 1882-4; vlce-pres. and
general mgr. The N. K. Fairbank Co., 1885-96;
out of business, 1897-8; since 1899 pres., treas.
and director United Breweries Co. Independent
in politics. Episcopalian; parishioner St. Chrys-
ostom's Church. Mem. Chicago Yale Assn.,
Chicago Art Institute, Chicago Historical Soc.
Clubs: Chicago (pres.. 1896-7). English Lake
(Ind.) Shooting and Fishing, University (New
York). Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence:
410 N. State St.
BANNING, Ephralm, lawyer; b. McDonough
Co., 111., July 21, 1849; s. Ephralm and Louisa
Caroline (Walker) Banning; family moved to
Kansas In 1855 and later to Missouri: worked
on farm and attended country schools; later
attended Brookfleld. Mo., Acad.; began study
of law in office of Hon. Samuel P. Huston, of
Brookfleld; m., first, Oct. 22, 1878, Lucretla
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T. Lindsley (died Feb. 5, 1887), of whom were
born 3 sons: Pierson W., Walker, Ephralm;
m., second, Sept. 5, 1889, Emilie B. Jenne.
Came to Chicago, 1871, becoming student and
clerk in office of Rosenthal & Pence; admitted
to Illinois bar, June, 1872; in general practice
nbout 10 years, since then specialist in patent
law. Republican. Presidential elector, 1896; del-
egate to Republican National Convention, 1900;
was mem. State Board of Charities, 1897-1901;
was chairman committee on organization of
Congress on Patents and Trademarks, Chi-
cago, 1893; was also chairman of the commit-
tee of the Bar Assn., Chicago, which secured
the passage of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law
in 1899; mem. American, State and Chicago
Bar Assns. Presbyterian elder. Club: Union
League. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 685
Washington Boul.
BANNING, Samuel Walker, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 16, 1878; s. Thomas A. and Sarah
J. (Hubbard) Banning; ed. Hyde Park High
School, South Side Acad. and Dartmouth Col-
lege, graduating in class of 1900, A.B. ; grad.
Chicago Kent College of Law, 1903; m.
Wheaton, 111., Aug. 12, 1903, Grace M. Edson.
Entered law office of Banning & Banning
(Ephraim and Thomas A. Banning) in 1900 as
clerk and student and was admitted to part-
nership in the firm July 1, 1903, after admis-
sion to the bar in 1903. Specialties of firm are
patent, trade mark, copyrierht and corporation
law. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem. Delta
Kappa Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi, Dartmouth
Alumni Assn. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1809 Melrose St.
BANNING, Thomas A., lawyer; b. on farm
in McDonough Co., 111., Jan. 16, 1851; s.
Ephraim and Louisa Caroline (Walker) Ban-
ning; ed. public schools; studied law; m. Dec.
21, 1875, Sarah J. Hubbard; children: Samuel
Walker, Edith, Thomas A., Sarah Louise, Dor-
othea Esther. Admitted to Illinois bar Sept. 15,
1875; to bar of Supreme Court of U. S., Jan. 8,
1880; general practice, but principally in Fed-
eral, Circuit and Supreme courts; since 1877
associated with his brother, Ephraim Ban-
ning, in firm of Banning & Banning. Repub-
lican. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Wheaton, 111.
BANNISTER, Henry Martyn, physician; b.
Cazenovia, N. T., July 25, 1844; s. Rev. Henry
(D.D.) and Lucy (Kimball) Bannister; grad.
Northwestern Univ., 1863, A.M., 1869; National
Med. College (med. dept. Columbia Univ.),
1871; m. June 14, 1887, Delia C. Ladd, Chi-
cago. On geological survey of Illinois, 1867-8;
U. S. geological survey of territories, 1872;
practiced medicine since 1874. Founded with
Dr. J. S. Jewel and jointly edited for 7 years
Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases; has
been connected with other med. journals, now
with Journal American Med. Assn. Specialist
in nervous diseases. Mem. American Med.
Assn., American Medical Psychological Assn.;
associate mem. American Neurological Assn.
Author: (with Dr. D. R. Brower) A Practical
Manual of Insanity, 1902. Contributed chap-
ters to Hare's System of Therapeutics, 1901,
and Reference Handbook of Med. Sciences,
1902; also to geological reports. Articles in
med. journals chiefly neurological and psychi-
atrical. Office: 103 Dearborn Av. Residence: 828
Judson Av.. Evanaton. 111.
BARAGWANATH, Henry Dunstan, manu-
facturer; b. Chicago. Feb. 8, 1860; s. William
and Maria (Loveland) Baragwanath; ed. pub-
lic and high schools of Chicago to 1875; m.
St. Louis, Mo., Aug.. 1888, Emily T. Williams:
children: Elsie, Genevieve, Ruth, Cecil, Mabel.
After leaving1 school in 1875 entered the Pa-
cific Boiler Works, established by his father
in 1850, and later was admitted as a partner
under the style of William Baragwanath &
Son, continuing the business after the death
of his father in 1888, and on Jan. 1, 1904, in-
corporating it under the same style, and now
being pres. of the company, sole manufactur-
ers of the Steam Jacket Feed-Water Boiler
and Purifier. Democrat. Mason. Mem. Royal
League. Office: 50 W. Division St. Residence:
oo Humboldt Boul.
BARBER, Albert Harry, produce commis-
sion merchant; b. Chicago Feb. 13, 1882; s.
Albert H. and Mary (Pennell) Barber; ed.
public schools and Cornell Univ. in class of
1905; unmarried. Upon death of father, 1903,
succeeded him as pres. and director of A. H.
Barber & Co. Also vice-pres. and mgr. of the
A. H. Barber Creamery Supply Co. Republican.
Mem. Chicago Cornell Alumni Assn. Office: 229
S. Water St. Residence: 22 Bryant Av.
BARBER, Hiram, lawyer; b. Queensbury,
Warren Co., N. T., Mar. 24, 1835; s. Hiram and
Salome (Seeley) Barber; moved to Wisconsin,
1846; ed. district schools and 3 years in Univ.
of Wisconsin; attended Albany Law School;
m.. 1857, Louisa, daughter of Gen. James Mc-
Ewan, of Chester, Wis.; children: Helen (now
Mrs. H. L. Kadish), Florence (now Mrs. D. C.
Everitt), Sherman, Cameron. Admitted to bar,
1856; practiced at Juneau, Wls., as partner of
Hon. Charles Billinghurst; later at Water-
town, Wis., partner of Col. Charles R. Gill,
former attorney-general of Wisconsin; re-
moved to Chicago, 1866; partner with late Ed-
mund Jussen as Jussen & Barber until 1869;
then with Francis Lackner as Barber & Lack-
ner, 1869-78; mem. of Congress, 1879-81; re-
ceiver of Land Office, Mitchell, Dak., 1881-5;
returned to Chicago and practiced in partner-
ship with Theodore Brentano until latter was
elected to bench of Superior Court; since then
in practice alone; master in chancery Superior
Court of Cook County since 1891. Republican.
Mason, K. T. Office: 112 Clark St. Residence:
4642 Indiana Av.
BARBER, John Child, manufacturer; b. St.
Lawrence Co., N. T., Dec. 12, 1844; s. Alonson
and Emeline (Child) Barber; ed. public schools
of St. Lawrence Co., N. T., and Rock Co., Wis.,
1852-60; served as a soldier in a Wisconsin
regt. in the Civil War, Sept., 1861, to Aug.,
1865; m. Fond du Lac, Wis., Mar. 3, 1869,
Fannie M. Craig; children: Annie C., Franklin
L., Levl W. From Sept., 1865, to Apr.. 1871,
was employed as a car builder by the Chicago
& Northwestern Ry. at Fond du Lac, Wis. ;
car foreman Northern Pacific Ry., St. Paul,
Minn., Apr., 1871, to 1873; master car builder,
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry., 1873-83, Se-
dalla, Mo.; superintendent Rio Grande division,
Texas Pacific Ry., Ft. Worth. Tex., 1883-5;
master car builder. Northern Pacific Ry., St.
Paul, Minn., 1885-97. Afterwards prominent as
an inventor in railroad appliances, and origin-
ator and patentee of the Barber trucks. Pres.
Standard Car Truck Co. Republican. Office: Old
Colony Bldg. Residence: 5628 Washington Av.
BARBER, Lymnn W., sec. and accountant;
b. St. Lawrence Co., N. T., Apr. 12, 1846; s.
Alonson and Emeline (Child) Barber; ed. pub-
lic schools of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., and
Rock Co., Wis., 1852-60; m. Beaver Dam, Wis.,
Mar. 27, 1871, Elizabeth M. Rowell (now de-
ceased); children: Bert S., Belle M. Engaged
In railroading 1862-3; engraver on marble.
1864-73; bookkeeper and cashier for J. S.
Rowell, Sons & Co., Beaver Dam. Wis.. 1873-
1885; head bookkeeper for David Bradley &
Co., Minneapolis. Minn., 1885-8; sec. and mgr.
the J. S. Rowell Manufacturing Co., Beaver
Dam, Wis., 1888-95; since then director same.
Since 1896, sec. and director of the Standard
Tar Truck Co., Chicago. Republican. Office:
Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 4139 Indiana Av.
BARBOTTR, Prank, fire insurance agent; b.
Norwalk, Conn., Feb. 18, 1863; ed. public
schools; unmarried. Entered insurance busi-
ness in 1880 and later became a member of the
firm of Smith, Miller, Whitney & Barbour. fire
insurance agents (established 1874), consoll-
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dated in 1901 with R. S. Critchell & Co. (estab- bar, 1877; practiced law until 1882; appointed
lished 1863), under firm name of Critchell, receiver for an iron concern and abandoned
Miller, Whitney & Barbour (composed of R. the law for iron and steel mfg. ; now pres. of
S. Critchell, B. C. Miller, C. P. Whitney, Frank the Kenwood Bridge Co.; dir. Nat. Storage Co.
Barbour, Kossuth Marks, L. M. Drake), local Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Republican.
flre insurance agents, being sole agents for Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Kenwood, Chicago Ath-
eleven large English and American companies, letic; Dunedin (Fla.) Yacht. Office: 1st Nat.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Bank Bldg. Residence: 4633 Greenwood Av.
Athletic, Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: LaSalle BABKEB, John. Samuel, life underwriter; b.
St., S. W. corner Madison St. Residence: Chi- Toledo, O., Mar. 15, 1858; s. Calvin and Mary
cago Beach Hotel. (White) Barker; ed. Racine (Wis.) College; m.
BABBOTTB. James Josepb, lawyer; b. Hart- Cleveland, O., 1886, Helen Sanford; children:
ford, Conn., Dec. 28, 1869; s. Rev. H. H. and John C., Helen Elise. Entered business life in
Frances E. Barbour; ed. common and high Toledo, O. ; in the grain commission trade
schools of Newark, N. J., up to 1886, Chicago until 1878; after that coal merchant at the
College of Law, 1889-92; m. Chicago, Sept. 1, same place until 1891; removed to Wisconsin
1891, Lillian Clayton; children: Justin F., in 1891 to become state mgr. for the Massa-
Heman H., Elizabeth. Upon admission to the chusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Spring-
bar at age of 21, in 1891, became attorney for field, Mass., and so continued until 1896,
the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, and when came to Chicago to accept present posi-
continued as such until the death of Henry F. tion as manager for the New York Life Insur-
Eames, its pres., in 1897. In 1894 associated ance Co. Clubs: Evanston, Evanston Golf, Ham-
in law partnership with Joseph A. Sleeper, and ilton. Office: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 1423
so continued until the latter retired from Judson Av., Evanston.
practice; since then has practiced alone. Asst. BABKEB, Nelson Earle, banker; b. New
State's Attorney, 1904. Republican. Mem. and Haven, Conn., June 14, 1857; s. Oliver E. and
sec. Sons of Connecticut. Club: Marquette. Martha J. (Potter) Barker; grad. from Rus-
Offlce: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 444 sell School (collegiate and commercial insti-
Greenleaf Av., Rogers Park. tute at New Haven, Conn.) in class of 1874;
BARD, George Morris, pres. Norwall Manu- m. Ansonia, Conn., Oct. 14, 1885, Adela Lin-
facturing Co.; b. Alliance, O., July 22, 1852; coin Terry; children: Terry Earle, Nelson E.,
s. Jesse and Sarah (Ulary) Bard; ed. public Jr., William Cowles. Began business career
schools of Ohio; m. Beverly, Mass., 1881, Helen with the Security Insurance Co. at its home
Norwood; children: Norwood, Ralph A., Roy office at New Haven, Conn., and remained there
Emerson. Was engaged in general hardware several years; pres. Chattanooga Savings
business at Alliance, O., and at Cleveland, Bank, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1889-93; from 1893
1869-83; in iron and steel business at Cleve- to 1902 pres. of the First National Bank of
land, 1883-91; treas. and mgr. of the Indiana Birmingham, Ala., and in July, 1902, came to
Iron Co., Muncie, Ind., 1891-99; general super- Chicago and was appointed to his present posi-
intendent and director Republic Iron and Steel tion as vice-pres. of the Continental National
Co., Chicago, 1899 to Oct. 1, 1901; since 1903 Bank. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Washing-
pres. Norwall Manufacturing Co. Republican, ton Park. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence:
Mason, K. T. Club: Homewood. Office: 138 4932 Lake Av.
Jackson Boul. Residence: 4841 Madison Av. BARLEB, Augustus Condon, pres. A. C. Bar-
BABKEB. Clarence Freeman, physician; b. ler Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of oil
Montville, Waldo Co., Me., Jan. 19, 1852; s. heaters; b. Chester, 111., May 23, 1856; s. Orson
Isaac Truman and Abbie (Dyer) Barker; ed. L. and Emeline A. (Condon) Barler; ed. pri-
Kent's Hill College and Seminary, Readfleld, vate schools and Shurtleff College, Upper
Me., graduating 1876; grad. Hahnemann Med. Alton, 111.; m. Chicago, June. 1878, Cordelia J.
College and Hosp., Chicago, M.D., 1880; m. Higgins; children: Alice L., Harold A. Came to
Chicago, Feb. 24, 1881, Arta Louise Culver. Chicago in 1875, entering employ of McClay &
While obtaining literary education was a Tucker, produce commission merchants, as
teacher in public schools; after graduation clerk, and remaining with that house until
from med. college, settled in Holliston, Mass., Nov., 1877, when entered employ of Sidney
and practiced 2 years; removed to Manistee, Shepherd & Co. as bookkeeper and asst. cash-
Mich., practicing there until 1894; since 1895 ier, later representing them on road until
in practice in Chicago. Prof, of surgery Hahne- 1886; went to Fremont, Neb., 1886, and joined
mann Med. College, Chicago. Mem. Am. Insti- Theo. Huette & Sons, hardware, as partner,
tute of Homeopathy, Illinois Med. Assn., remaining until 1892; then came to Chicago,
Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann Med. College and organizing and incorporating the Huette-Bar-
Hosp. Office and residence: 3914 Ellis Av. ler Manufacturing Co.; in 1893 acauired the
BABKEB, David Kelson, manufacturers' interests of the Messrs. Huette, and changed
mgr. in iron and steel; b. Homer, Cortland Co., the name to A. C. Barler Manufacturing Co.,
N. Y., Mar. 3, 1844; s. David Earle and Naomi manufacturers of oil heaters and hardware
(Hill) Barker; ed. public school and Cortland specialties. Republican. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
County Acad., Homer, N. Y., and in Ames Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 104-6 Lake St.
Commercial College, Syracuse, N. Y.; m. Residence: 1918 Arlington PI.
Waukegan, 111., Sept. 7, 1870, Mary, daughter BARLOW, Henry Clay, mgr. Chicago Ship-
of Alson S. Sherman; children: Earle Sherman ners Assn.; b. Niles, Mich., Aug. 15, 1850; s.
Barker, Mrs. Marion Barker Wing. Came to Lemuel and Hannah (Orcutt) Barlow; at-
Chicago, 1872; since Jan., 1875, with Jones & tended school at Niles until 12 years old: re-
Laughlln, and in Aug., 1894, became mgr. of moved with family to Amboy, 111.: went to
the Chicago house for the great manufactur- school 1 year there; m. Jan. 12, 1883, Mary
ing corporation formerly known as Jones & Cone, of Winona, Minn.; children: Henry Cone,
Laughlins, Limited, but now as Jones & Louise F., Frances F. Began railway service
Laughlin Steel Co., operating large plant at as office boy and clerk Illinois Central R. R.
Pittsburg, Pa., in the manufacture of all kinds at Warren, 111., Feb. 17, 1866; became telegraph
of iron and steel products. Republican. Club: operator Chicago & North-Western Rv. at Bar-
Union League. Office: 28 W. Lake St. Resi- rinerton. 111., June. 1866, to Feb., 1867; clerk
dence: 1236 Judson Av.. Evanston, 111. and operator on various divisions same road,
BABKEB, Frank 'William, manufacturer: b. 1867-71: agent at Norwalk, Wis.. 1871-9; travel-
Chicago, Oct. 15. 1851: s. Joseph N. and ing freight agent, same road, 1879-81; division
Frances M. (Long) Barker; ed. public schools freight agent Winona & St. Peter and Dakota
and old Chicago Univ.; m. Chicago, June 15, Central R. R. at Winona. Minn., 1881-2; asst.
1882, Julia R. Shumway; children: Joseph S., general freight agent, 1882-3, and general
Margery, Ellen Gould. Admitted to Illinois freight agent, 1883-4, Atchison, Topeka &
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 41
Santa Fe R. R. ; traffic mgr. Mexican Central 1891; now lecturer on evnecoloev -
£• R" S4^ trafflc mgr' Wisconsln Central uate' Med. School and *Hotp . Chicgo Mem
lines, 1887-93; vice-pres. and general mgr., Am. Med. Assn , Chicaeo Med Soc • Pprm-Vn
1893-5, and pres., 1895-1901 .Evansville & Te'rre Med. Soc.. Illinois Stat^Meo, Soc Inde?enTen"
Haute R. R.; now mgr. of Chicago Shippers in politics. Formerly asst sureeon I NO
Assn. Mason. Club: Union League. Office: 135 Office: 2600 Wallace St Residence- '4031 Vin-
Adams St. Residence: 611 Fair Oaks Av., Oak cennes Av.
Park. BARNARD, James Henry, lawyer' b Albion
BARLOW, louis Nathan, physician; b. Tis- N. Y., Feb. 4, 1869; s Henry B andHuldah I
kilwa, 111., July 30, 1861; s. Nathan W. and (Comstock) Barnard; ed. Albion High School
Asena S. (Greenman) Barlow; ed. public and Cornell Univ., 1886-7; m Feb 3 1904 Mrs
schools of Illinois and Nebraska and later by Louise Black Clarke, daughter ' of ex-Mivor
private tutor; ed. Northwestern Univ. Med. John Black, Milwaukee, Wis Admitted to bar
School (Chicago Med. College), graduating, 1890; since then engaged in' general practice
M.D., 1885; m. Chicago, Oct. 25, 1893, Addle E. Pres. Benedetto Allegretti Co Republic-m'
Wilcox; children: Roland W., Eleanor S., Ruth Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Exmoor Office- Ash-
Christobel. Was engaged in drug business from land Block. Residence: 71 Astor St
1875 to 1878, Kearney, Neb.; 1879-82, Peoria, BARNARTI Tn«<n. AII™
111.; since med. graduation in 1885 has been in coTtUSS N "'Y Ma" 2^ 1 sV s wfn a m o
continuous practice of medicine in Chicago, and Katif • C CAnvni f RarnaV^ ^ K,?'
Physician (internal medicine) People's Hosp. fchoolCortlanrl N Vv • m^ffi =»' HpUTb!lC
Republican. Reformed Episcopalian. Mem. Chi- ?§g° M?nnie Fountain-' children '• WilHamo"
cago Med. Soc.. Am. Med. Assn. Office: 3035 Lois' E Lewis A K-itle T r-nmZ w^t i
Indiana Av. Residence: 4039 Indiana Av. Mason CitvTa l« 1JM$ tJi »o. f ^ 1°
RARNAB.'n -pmriArioV inw nrlntpr- h «5ninor f«asO" V^y, la., in 1872, and was engaged in
ajmaJLtHf, freaencK, ictw primer, o. comer- thp coal hii<s1npc« thora until ifififi- n
ton, Somersetshire, Eng., Oct. 3, 1836; A Chicago and Pntae-^ in thl «L
Thomas and Amelia (Frimpton) Barnard; ed. en^for h T^
.n M -
Chicago; m. Chicago, 1858, Jennie A. McLean pral <jaip<5 ao-pnt f/->r- tv,<» Tsr «
children: Bertie, Lucy (now Mrs. W. M. Elton), coal Co Ca^fervil?P Minin r«r ase
Alice (Mrs. F. M. Wagner), Edward, Frederick. CoflierV Co Bessemer Walhfd^onl^o OfflrP
Began business career as a newsboy, carrying Railway Ex'chane^ld^ Residence- 44fil
the Chicago Journal in 1847; learned printing Av way J -
Hnf^n001^ iELSLSS Je11 BARNES, Albert Crane, lawyer, jurist; b.
printer in Jan., 1857, In firm of Beach & Bar- Addison Vt Tunp 2S 18^V 4 AtTahPi nmi
nard; changing to Beach Barnard & Co.. 1871 ffig^ (Crane^) Barnes; Ira'd.'un^of1 Ver
and in 1895 to Barnard & Miller, who make a mont AB 1876- Alhanv T nw <?ohnni AI
specialty of law printing. Is oldest "boss" ™™y NY LLB 1877^ m Chicago Mav
printer and oldest "newsboy" in Chicago. Mem. 25, 1895', Jessie ' Welles Gris'wold. Admitted
Typothetae (ex-pres.) Chicago Historical Soc to bar of New York state 1877 and after
n nrw^°a1g2' ' ?T^ A«i n^enn ^1 further study in Keeseville and Plattsburgh.
Council, Royal Arcanum; Lincoln Council, Nat N. Y., went to Washington, D. C., and passed
Union; Old-Time Printers' Soc Manufacturers clvll service examination and was appointed
Arn" >,°fo vhoaSi?- r^em> AStr SfflM?iai*^25I to P°sltion in U. S. general land office, re-
Church Oak Park Office: 44 LaSalle St. Resi- quiring him to write decisions upon con-
dence: 424 South Boul., Oak Park, 111. tested land claims within railroad grants,
BARNARD. Gilbert Wordsworth, merchant; which position held from 1879 to 1883; went
b. Palmyra, Wayne Co., N. Y., June 1, 1834; a. to North Dakota and was appointed by the
George Washington and Sabrina (Deming) governor one of the commissioners to or-
Barnard; father died during his infancy; re- ganize Bottineau Co., of which, in 1884, was
moved with mother to Michigan; ed. public elected district atty.: came to Chicago, 1885;
schools of that state; m. Chicago, May, 1863, practiced in connection with S. M. Millard
Mary Dooling; 4 children, 1 now living, until 1896, when was appointed by Charles
Came to Chicago at 15: was employed in gen- S. Deneen asst. state's atty., and after the
eral store of John C. Williams; afterwards en- resignation of Judge McEwen was first asst.
gaged in book and stationery business, and until elected judge of Superior Court of
later conducted general commercial business. Cook Co. for term expiring 1910. Republican.
Was member of the volunteer fire department Mem. Sons of the Revolution. Clubs: Hamil-
of Chicago, 1850-8. Was made a Mason Oct., ton. Calumet Golf, Union League. Residence:
1864; advanced steadily in Masonry until he 180 F. 51st St.
received the 33rd degree, Scottish Rite, Nov. BARNES, Albert Rice, printer; b. West
13, 1873. Is Past Master Garden City Lodge Brookfield, Mass., Sept. 21, 1851; s. Harrison
No. 141, Past High Priest Corinthian Chapter and Rebecca (Rice) Barnes: ed. public schools
No. 69, R. A. M., Past Eminent Commander St. Brookfleld and academy at West Salem, Mass.:
Bernard Commnndery No. 35. K. T., Past Com- m. Chicago, Dec., 1879, Cora Shedd. Came from
mander-in-Chief Oriental Consistory, Grand Massachusetts to Chicago in 1872, and has
Sec. Grand Chapter; Grand Recorder Grand ever since been engaged in the printing busi-
Council and Grand Commandery, Grand Sec. ness. In 1873 the firm became Barnes & Gritz-
of the Council of Deliberation. S. P. R. S., and ner, and in 1875 changed to Bliss, Barnes &
various other bodies in Illinois; sec. Masonic Co.. so continuing until 1879, when it became
Orphans' Home. Office: Masonic Temple. Resi- A. R. Barnes & Co. In 1902 the business was
dence- 3359 Calumet Av incorporated as A. R. Barnes & Co., printers
BARNARD. Hayden Suffleld, physician and and copying book manufacturers, of wh.lcn
surgeon; b. Monroe, Mich.. Aug. 19, 1866; s. is pres. and director. Independent in politics.
Richard Barnard and Marianna (Barnett) Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Hennepin
Barnard; ed. public and high schools of Chi- Shooting. Mem. National Manufacturers Assn
on go. the Univ. of Chicago. Rush Med. College Office: 521 Wabash Av. Residence: 1314 Forest
(graduating, M.D.. 1889), Univ. of Heidelberg, Av., Evanston.
Germany, and Univ. of Vienna, Austria; m. BARNES, Charles Joseph, managing director
Stuggart. Germany, May 2, 1894, the Baroness of the Am. Book Company; b. Evansville, Ind.;
Sophie von Georgii-Geofgennu: children: Rosa- ed. public schools. In 1860 became connected
lie, Hayden F. E.. Richard Edwin. Sophie Eu- with the house of A. S Barnes & Co.; was with
genin. 'Harold Suffield. Engaged in general the house at New York until 1868, when came
praotirp of medicine and surgery in Chicago to Chicago as manager of the branch house
since 1889. Resident physician the Royal Ba- in this city, so continuing until 1 90, when,
varian Hosp. for Women, Munich, Germany, with other large school book publishers, com-
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bined In formation of the Am. Book Co., of
which has since been managing director at
Chicago. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc. ; gov-
ernor of the Art Institute of Chicago. Clubs:
Calumet, Caxton, Chicago, Chicago Golf, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 521 Wabash Av. Residence:
297 Ontario St.
BARNES, Charles Montgomery, school
books; b. Canton, 111., 1833; s. Rev. Romulus
and Olivia (Denham) Barnes; grad. Knox Col-
lege, Galesburg, 111., 1856; student Andover
(Mass.) Theological Seminary, 2 years; grad.
Chicago Theological Seminary, 1859; m. Men-
dota, 111., Oct. 31, 1863, Ellen Moore; children:
William Robbins, Olivia Lee (Mrs. Dodds),
Samuel Denham, Mary Maud (Mrs. Steele),
Ellen Estelle (Mrs. Fox). Entered Congrega-
tional ministry, 1859, and was pastor at Kan-
kakee, 111., and Neponset, 111.; while pastor at
Neponset was elected and commissioned chap-
lain of the 93d 111. Vols. ; served until close of
war; laid out suburban town of Hinsdale. 17
miles west of Chicago; was pastor at Ply-
mouth. 111., but left ministry on account of
poor health. In 1869 originated a new busi-
ness of jobbing second-hand school books;
later also adding new books and incorporating
business as C. M. Barnes Co., of which he is
pres. Also vice-pres. Pan-Am. Planters' Co. ;
treas. Travelers' Mining Co. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Office: 263 Wabash Av.
BARNES, Charles Held, prof, of plant physi-
ology, Univ. of Chicago, since July, 1898; b.
Madison, Ind., Sept. 7, 1858; grad. Hanover
(Ind.) College, 1877; A. M., 1880; Ph.D., 1886;
graduate study at Harvard, 1877, 1878, 1885-6,
1892; m. Dec. 25, 1882, Mary King Ward, La-
fayette, Ind. Prof, natural history, Purdue
Univ., Lafayette, Ind., 1880-6; prof, botany,
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1886-98; co-editor Botan-
ical Gazette since 1883. Sec. Botanical Soc. of
America, 1893-8 (pres., 1903); general sec. A.
A. A. S., 1896 (vice-pres., 1899). Writer on
botanical subjects (see Who's Who in Amer-
ica). Address: 306 56th St.
BARNES, Clifford Webster, educator; b. Cor-
ry, Pa., 1864; s. Joseph and Anna (Webster)
Barnes; grad. Yale, A.B., 1889; B.D., ibid., 1892;
fellow Univ. of Chicago, 1892-3; M.A., same,
1893; m. Lake Forest. 111., 1898, Alice Reid.
Resident worker, Hull House Social Settle-
ment, Chicago, 1893-4; pastor in Chicago,
1894-7; student at Oxford, Eng., 1898; director
of Student Christian Movement, Paris, France,
1898-9; acting pres. Am. Art Assn., Paris,
France, 1898-9; instructor sociology and di-
rector Univ. Settlement Work, Univ. of Chi-
cago, 1899-1900; pres. and prof, sociology, Illi-
nois College, 1900-5; general sec. of the Re-
ligious Education Assn. of America since 1905.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
University, Onwentsia (Lake Forest, 111.),
Country (Jacksonville). Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
BARNES, Francis Asbnry, real estate; b.
St. Lawrence Co., N. T., July 17, 1845; s. Aaron
H. and Betsey (Camp) Barnes; ed. district
schools of Will Co., 111.; m. Chicago, May 17,
1870, Vilena Holton Cater; children: Bessie E.,
Clara E., Percy C., Winifred, Lewis F., Helen
V. Began business life at age of 13 as a boy in
the employ of William M. Tilden & Co. at the
Union Stock Yards, and later was stock buyer
for Griffin Bros, in the state of Minnesota;
next was in drug business, 1865-72; employed
in real estate business 1872-75; since then in
business for self, and in 1878, with Samuel M.
Parish, established present firm of Barnes &
Parish, real estate, loan and renting agents,
which continued until death of Mr. Parish,
Dec. 30, 1904; present style of firm is Francis
A. Barnes & Co. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Republican. Congregationalist. Office:
145 LaSalle St. Residence: 229 Oakley Boul.
BARNES, Frank John, wholesale chairs; b.
Swanzey, N. H., Sept. 10, 1845; ed. public
schools of Athol, Mass.; removed to Wiscon-
sin (when 4 years of age) with parents, who
located on a farm in Newton, Wis. ; learned
chair-making trade in Boston, 1861-4; came to
Chicago, 1864, and established chair jobbing
business under name of E. F. Pierce & Co.;
bought out Mr. Pierce in 1871, and established
business as Stolle & Barnes, and 1 year later
the firm of Stolle & Barnes was dissolved. He
then formed a partnership with J. S. Ford
Johnson & Co., which continued until 1883;
since then he has been the Chicago mgr. for
the Croker Chair Co. and the Milwaukee Chair
Co. Republican. Office: 190-1 Michigan Av.
Residence: 4337 Grand Boul.
BARNES, Julian, architect; b. Haverstraw,
Rockland Co., N. Y., Apr. 20, 1856; s. Na-
thanael and Mary Elizabeth (Thlel) Barnes;
ed. public and high schools of Joliet, 111., and
at Northwestern Univ., 1878-80; m. New Len-
ox, 111., Aug. 22, 1881, Helen Amanda Lewis;
children: Julian Lewis, Erma Lewis. Lived
with parents on farm near Joliet, 111., until
entered college; after leaving college, taught
1 year in public schools of Joliet, then prac-
ticed as architect there, 1883-94, when moved
to Chicago, and has since practiced here,
while retaining residence at Joliet. Dlr. and
pres. of the Cylinder Oil Co.; dir. the J. H.
Wood Claim and Adjustment Co. Fellow Am.
Institute of Architects. Republican. Office:
Railway Exchange. Residence: 410 Richards
St., Joliet, 111.
BARNES, Nelson I. Tiling-ton, broker; b. Chi-
cago, May 30, 1873; s. Charles J. and Mary
(Ludington) Barnes; grad. Phillips Acad.,
Andover, Mass., 1892; Yale College, B.A.,
1897; unmarried. Engaged in business as a
broker In bonds in 1900 with Tracy & Co., Chi-
cago, continuing In that connection until Jan.,
1904, when took present position as bond man
with the firm of King, Hodenpyl & Co. Also
sec. and treas. of the Beaver Oil Co. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf, Washing-
ton Park, Saddle and Cycle, Union. Office: 217
La.Salle St. Residence: 297 Ontario St.
BARNES, Philip Richard, lawyer; b. on
island in the Hudson River, near Albany, N.
Y., June 5, 1856; s. Samuel and Kate (Veer)
Barnes; early education in public schools;
grad. State Normal School, Oshkosh, Wis.,
1881, and from law dept. of Union College, Al-
bany, N. Y., 1884; became teacher, first as
principal of public school, Oshkosh, Wis.,
then at high school, Mauston, Wis.; lectured
on commercial law at Daggett Business Col-
lege, Oshkosh, Wis.; m. Dec. 31, 1895, Lola
Norman Strong; 1 child: Norman R. Practiced
law at Oshkosh, Wis., 1885-90: since 1890 in
Chicago; specialist in med. jurisprudence cases
and lecturer on that subject in med. colleges.
Has been identified with several murder cases,
in which he has sustained his defense of in-
sanity, and with other important cases In-
volving matters of med. jurisprudence; special
counsel for John Alex. Dowle. Liberal in re-
ligion. Mem. of People's Church, Chicago. Re-
publican in national and non-partisan in local
politics; one of the founders of the Emmellne
Thomas Day Nursery; director National Med.
College. Clubs: Lincoln; pres. of the Dr.
Thomas Literary and Social; pres. 27th Ward
Associated Improvement; Irving Park. Office:
84 LaSalle St. Residence: 1776 W. Catalpa Av.,
Forest Glen.
BARNETT, Joseph H., engraver: b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 23, 1859; s. Alexander and Fannie
(Eccles) Barnett; ed. public schools and pre-
paratory dept. Northwestern Univ., 1874-5; m.
Chicago, Dec. 24, 1879, Henrietta Sigler Wood;
children: Fannie Eccles, Joseph H., Jr., Hen-
rietta Louise, Irving Wood. Began business
career as clerk for Blomgren Bros. & Co., of
which firm he later became sec. and mgr. until
1894; sec. A. Zeese & Co., 1894-9; organized
firm of Brinkerhoff & Barnett Engraving Co.,
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1900, but sold out In 1901 and has since been
in business alone under firm name of Jos. H.
Barnett & Co. Has been connected with I. N.
G. about 26 years and with the First Regt.
about 20 years; now maj. and chief quarter-
master first brigade, I. N. G. Trustee First
Presbyterian Church, Austin, since 1894. Re-
Eublican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 334 Dearborn
t. Residence: 319 S. Franklin Av., Austin.
BARNETT, Otto Raymond, patent lawyer; b.
Washington, D. C., Sept. 21, 1868; s. Theodore
J. and Eugenia M. (Hodge) Barnett; descended
on mother's side from Robert Livingston of
New York; ed. public school, Glencoe, 111.;
grad LL.B., Northwestern Univ. Law School,
1888; m. Chicago, June 18, 1895, Mabel D. Row-
ley; 1 son: Lawrence Theodore. Admitted to
bar of Illinois Supreme Court, 1889; to U. S.
Supreme Court, 1897. Entered office of James
H. Raymond In 1887, and In 1900 formed part-
nership with him as Raymond & Barnett.
Occupied mainly In the law of patents, trade-
marks, copyrights and corporations. Prof, of
patent law, Northwestern Univ., 1902-4. Vlce-
pres., director and general counsel Chicago
Car Heating Co. Republican. Mem. Patent Law
Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar
Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Skokle Country. Office:
Monadnock Block. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
BARNEY1, Bruce Burleiffh, real estate and
loans; b. Flndlay, Hancock Co., O., June 16,
1855; s. Burleigh B. and Elizabeth (Westen-
haver) Barney; ed. public schools and at Phil-
lips Acad., Exeter, N. H.; m. Waukegan, 111.,
Dec., 1903, Ida M. Macfarlane; 1 son: Bruce
B., Jr. On leaving school began business career
in dry goods store of Fred E. Eaton & Co.,
Toledo, O. ; 4 years later engaged on Board of
Trade at Toledo with E. R. Williams & Bros.,
later with Welles Bros.; went to California,
1880, and thence to China and Japan; returned
to Toledo. 1883, and was in employ of Toledo
Linseed Oil Co.; came to Chicago, Oct., 1884,
and engaged in real estate business with E. F.
Getchell as E. F. Getchell & Co., changing in
1887 to Getchell, Barney & Co., and since ex-
piration of the partnership, Dec., 1891, has
continued in real estate business alone. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board. Mason, mem.
Apollo Commandery, K. T., Oriental Consistory
(32°), Park Lodge 843. Stanch Republican.
Office: Borden Blk. Residence: 1723 Cornelia
Av. (Lake View).
BARNHART, Arthur Mlddleton, pres. Barn-
hart Bros. & Spindler, type founders: b. Hart-
fleld, Chautauqua Co., N. Y.. Feb. 17, 1844; s.
Peter and Sarah (Herrick) Barnhart; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. 1st, Muscatlne. la., 1869, An-
gle B. Stein (died, Chicago, 1895); m. 2d, Chi-
cago, 1900, Stella I. La Zelle; children: Ar-
thur M., Jr., Victor Herrick (deceased). Barn-
hart Bros., of which he was a mem., estab-
lished several papers in Iowa, 1865-73, includ-
ing the Towa State Lender, at Des Moines;
came to Chicago, 1868. and established In the
advertising agency business, and In 1869 es-
tablished a type foundry, which is still con-
ducted as a corporation under the name of
Barnhart Bros. & Snindler. of which is tires,
and dlr. ; also pres. Great Western Type Foun-
dry Co., Kansas City. Mo.: Great Western
Bldi?. Co., Kansas City, Mo.: dir. Barnhart
Type Foundry, New York; Minnesota Type
Foundry Co., St. Paul, Minn.: Great Western
Type Foundry Co., Omaha, Neb.; St. Louis
Printers' Stapply Co., St. Louis, Mo.: Southern
Printers' Supply Co., Washington, D. C. : Pa-
cific Printers' Supply Co., Seattle, Wash. Mem.
Board of Governors Chicago Art Institute;
mem. Municipal Art Leaerue of Chicago, ad-
visory board of the Civic Federation: on exec-
utive committee of the Legislative Voters
League; mem. Am. Assn. for the Advancement
of Science. Clubs: Union Leaerue, Chicago Ath-
letic, City, Troquols, Glen View, Homewood.
Sons of New York. Office: 183-187 Monroe St.
Residence; 4455 Drexel Boul.
BARNHART, Kenneth, dry goods; b. Streets-
ville, Ont., Can., Apr. 14, 1858; s. Noah and
Catherine (McMaster) Barnhart; ed. McGill
and Maxon private schools, Toronto, Ont., and
Hellmuth College, London, Ont., graduating
1876; m. Chicago, Sept. 18. 1888, Fanny Coryell
Morse; 1 son: Eugene M. Bookkeeper for A. R.
McMaster & Bro., Toronto, Ont., 1876-80; since
1880 with Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, in
charge of their foreign business. Independent
in politics. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
Midlothian. Office: 200 Adams St. Residence:
5739 Washington Av.
BARNUM, William H., jurist; b. Onondaga
Co., N. Y., Feb. 15. 1840; s. Charles and Harriet
(Rogers) Barnum; parents moved to Belleville,
111., when he was very young; ed. private
schools and at State Normal School, Ypsilanti,
Mich.; student at Univ. of Michigan to Junior
year, and later, by action of the Faculty and
Board of Regents, enrolled among the grad-
uates and presented with an honorary degree
from the Univ.; m. 1860, Clara Hyde, of Belle-
ville, 111.; children: Belle (now Mrs. M. D. L.
Simpson), Gertrude, Edna (now Mrs. Toles),
Harry H. Studied law in office of Hon. George
Trumbull, of Belleville, 111.; admitted to Illi-
nois bar, 1862; practiced at Chester, 111.. 1862-
1867; in Chicago since 1867; partner with Law-
rence J. J. Nlssen, 1867-76; of firm of Harding,
Nissen & Barnum, 1876-8; then with Cornelius
Van Schaack, 1878-9; Judge Circuit Court of
Cook Co. from 1879 until Dec. 1, 1884, when
be resigned; was also Democratic nominee for
Circuit Judge, 1903; was formerly head of firm
of Barnum & Barnum; now practicing alone.
Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Iroquols.
Office: First National Bank Bldg. Residence:
Riverside, 111.
BARNTTM, "William ILewia, insurance; b.
Newark, N. J., Aug. 24, 1829; s. Ammon and
Cathrine King (Erwin) Barnum; ed. private
schools and Knox College; took course in
higher mathematics and civil engineering; m.
Springfield, 111., 1854, Mary Davis Clark. After
leaving manual training school began as clerk
in dry goods store; then went to St. Louis
with wholesale store as collector and sales-
man for the company and acting as their at-
torney; made trips on horseback from St.
Louis to St. Paul, covering territory adjacent
to Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in sum-
mer, and similar trips south, through Red
River and Mississippi valleys to New Orleans
in winter, for seven years; then bought a store
at Decatur, 111. Was appointed agent and at-
torney for swamp lands by Gov. Bissell;
studied law; admitted to bar, 1859, while liv-
ing at Decatur. When war broke out, in 1861,
was called to staff of Gov. Yates, organizing
and drilling recruits, and In July, 1861, at Gov.
Yates' request, took command of company of
sharpshooters at Jacksonville, 111., and took
them to St. Louis Arsenal; mustered In as
capt. Company I, First Regt., U. S. Rifles;
later lieut.-col. and col. Eleventh Missouri
Veteran Volunteers. After war came to Chi-
cago In winter of 1865-6, and a year later
bought Insurance business of Lambert C. Hall,
and has since been engaged in fire insurance
business. Republican. Mason, 32°, K. T. Mem.
Loyal Legion. Club: Union League. Office: 205
LaSalle St. Residence: Lakota Hotel.
BARR, Robert C., pres. Cleveland & Barr
Foundry Co.; public school education. Since
Mar., 1892, pres., treas. and director of the
Cleveland & Barr Foundry Co.: also partner
and asst. superintendent of the Garden City
Foundry Co., and nres. and director of the
Rome Petroleum & Iron Co. Office: 36 Erie St.
Residence: 1163 Perry St.
BARR, Sllaa Miller, Insurance; b. Aurora,
Til.. Apr. 14, 1865; s. James G. and Sarah M.
(Miller) Barr; ed. public schools of Aurora,
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graduating from Aurora High School 1883; m.
Kankakee, 111., June 27, 1895, Helen E. Dan-
forth; children: Ruth E., Marjorle I* Taught
school winter of 1884; clerk in First National
Bank, Aurora, 111., 1884-6; started in life in-
surance business with the Equitable Life As-
surance Soc. in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1887; re-
turned to Aurora, 111., 1888, and has been in
the business ever since, successively connected
with the New York Life 3 years, Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of New York 3 years, Berkshire
Life 2 years. Aetna Life 6 years; from Mar.
15 1903, to May 1, 1905, with W. W. Denney,
composing firm of Denney & Barr, mgrs. of
the Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of the U. S. ;
since then supt. of agents for Aetna Life In-
surance Co. of Hartford, Conn. Republican.
Clubs- Oak Park, River Forest Athletic. Of-
fice: 125 LaSalle St. Residence: 318 N. Forest
Av., River Forest, 111.
BARR, •William Allen, physician; b. Clark
Co., 111., Apr. 4, 1860; s. James and Margaret
A Barr; ed. public schools and at a sectarian
school at Westfield, 111. ; at the Indiana Normal
School at Valparaiso, Ind., and at Rush Med.
College, graduating, M.D., 1892; m. Princeton,
111 , Feb. 17, 1894, Hanna Ohman. Began prac-
tice of medicine in Chicago, 1892, but in fall
of that year went to Michigan and started
practice; returned to Chicago in 1893 and has
since been engaged in practice in Chicago;
practice now restricted to diseases of eye, ear,
nose and throat. Prof, of ophthalmology Chi-
cago Clinical School; asst. surgeon Illinois
Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc. Republican. Club: Lincoln. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 930 W. Adams St.
BARE, William Butler, general freight
agent, Chicago Terminal Transfer R. R. Co.;
b. In Washington Co., Ind., July 16, 1854; s.
Rev. S. E. and Mary Susan (Butler) Barr; ed.
public schools of Washington and Johnson
Cos., Ind., and at Hanover College, Ind.; m.
Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 4, 1905, Luella Barnes
Thatcher, of Chicago. Was for some years
engaged in commercial pursuits in Indiana and
Illinois; has been in the railroad business for
twenty years, successively with Rock Island
& Peoria Ry., Baltimore & Ohio R. R., St.
Louis & Cairo R. R., "Big Four" R. R., New
York Central fast freight lines over Canada
Southern, then asst. general mgr. for Street
Stable Car Line, and since 1900 in present
position as general freight agent of the Chi-
cago Terminal Transfer R. R. Co. Mem. Phi
Delta Theta fraternity. Clubs: Illinois, Hamil-
ton, South Side Riding and Driving. Office:
Grand Central Station. Residence: 546 Jackson
Boul.
BARBELL, J. Pinley, stocks and grain; b.
Chicago, Oct. 28, 1864; s. James and Susan
(Finley) Barrell; ed. public and high schools
and Allen's Acad,. Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 9,
1890, Grace M. Witbeck; 1 son: John Witbeck.
Started in business as clerk for Norton &
Worthington, Board of Trade commission mer-
chants. Chicago, 1883; entered business for
self, 1890, in firm of Russell & Barrell, grain
commission, succeeded, 1892, by J. F. Barrell
& Co., in which he was only partner; admitted
James Barrell, 1894, and name changed to
Finley Barrell & Co.; present firm organized
Apr. 10, 1899, when Stewart E. Barrell was
admitted and the business was extended to
stocks, cotton and coffee; David A. Noyes was
admitted Jan. 1, 1903; firm are members New
York and Chicago Stock Exchanges, New York
Cotton Exchange. New York Coffee Exchange,
Chicago Board of Trade, St. Louis Merchants
Exchange, Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce.
, Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League. Washington Park. Midlothian,
Onwentsia. Office: Monadnock Block. Resi-
dence: Lake Forest, 111.
BARRELL, James, broker; b. London, Eng.,
1835; s. John and Elizabeth (Evans) Barrell;
ed. London; came to the U. S. and has lived
in Chicago since 1847; m. Chicago, 1865, Sue
S. Finley; 3 sons: Finley, Stewart E., Albert
M. Was in grain and elevator business for over
30 years with Armour, Dole & Co. and Dole &
Co., first as clerk and later as partner; re-
tired from that business, and with sons Fin-
ley and Stewart E. Barrell and David A. Noyes,
established firm of Finley Barrell & Co., stock
brokers. Mem. of Chicago Board of Trade.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park. Office:
Monadnock Block. Residence: 4717 Kenwood
Av.
BAKRELL, Stewart Evans, stocks and
grain; b. Chicago, Nov. 3, 1869; s. James and
Susan Stewart (Finley) Barrell; ed. Chicago
public schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 30, 1895,
Laura J. Shepard; 1 daughter: Laura Jane
Began business career as clerk with Fleming
& Boyden, Board of Trade, for 2% years; then
with Dole & Co., C. B. & Q. Elevators; then as
partner with James Jay Smith in real estate
business for about 10 years. Since its organi-
zation, Apr. 10. 1899, mem. of the firm of Fin-
ley Barrell & Co., stock and grain commission
brokers, the other partners being James and
Finley Barrell and David A. Noyes. Repub-
lican. Club: Washington Park. Office: Railway
Exchange Bldg. Residence: 143 Lincoln Park
Boul.
BARRETT, Channlng1 Whitney, physician;
b. Blissfleld, Mich., Dec. 14, 1866; B. David
Fowler and Martha C. (Dewey) Barrett; ed.
public schools, Fayette Normal Univ., Ohio,
Hillsdale College, Michigan, and Detroit Col-
lege of Medicine, graduating M.D., 1895; m.
near Hillsdale, Mich., July 22, 1896, Luella
May, daughter of late Nathan Alvord; children:
Russell Alvord, Florence Louise, Helen Eliza-
beth. Reared on farm, teacher in public
schools, 1886-92; student of medicine in physi-
cian's office 2 years of this time, as well as
years 1892-5; interne at St. Luke's Hosp., De-
troit, 1893-5; house physician to Harper Hosp.,
Detroit, 1895-6; asst. surgeon to Marion Sims
Hosp., Chicago, since 1896. Prof, of gynecology,
Chicago Clinical School; adjunct prof, of
gynecology and clinical gynecology, Univ. of
Illinois Med. School. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Mississippi Valley Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Republican. M. E.
Mem. Chicago Y. M. C. A.. Mem. Ft. Dearborn
Lodge, Royal Arcanum. Office: 100 State St.
Residence: 346 Dearborn Av.
BARRETT, John P., electrician; b. Auburn,
N. Y., 1837; came to Chicago, 1845, with par-
ents; attended public schools; was sailor 11
years; returned to Chicago; obtained position
in fire dept.; 1862-72, asst., and, 1876-94, supt.
fire alarm telegraph dept., Chicago; invented
fire alarm signals; originated the police patrol
system; was first to conceive the idea of lay-
ing electric wires underground; chief electric-
ity dept. World's Columbian Exposition. Resi-
dence: 4400 Michigan Av.
BARRETT. Samuel E., manufacturer; chair-
man Barrett Manufacturing Co., manufacturers
of roofing materials. Mem. Advisory Board
Civic Federation; pres. Taylor's Battery Vet-
eran Assn.: married. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 164 Dearborn
St. Summer residence: New Castle, N. H. Resi-
dence: 109 Lake Shore Drive.
BARRETT, Thomas Edward, sheriff of Cook
Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 30, 1863; s. Anthony and
Rose (Collins) Barrett; ed. public schools of
Chicago; m. Milwaukee, Wis., 1887, Ellfn Mc-
Coy. First went to work as a boy, 1872-3, in
a coal mine, Pennsylvania No. 6, at Tnkerman,
Pa.; returned to Chicago; cash boy for Field,
Leiter & Co., 1873-5; then messenger boy for
Am. District Telegraph Co. and the Atlantic
and Pacific Telegraph Co.; went to work, 1876,
for Board of Trade firm of Brown, Flemming
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& Co., and continued in Board of Trade work,
first for others and then for self until elected,
1902, sheriff of Cook Co., in which office was
installed, Dec. 1, 1902. Democrat. Mem.
Sheriffs' Assn. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade.
R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus, Catholic
Benevolent Legion, Catholic Order of Forest-
ers, K. P. Clubs: Iroquois, Ravenswood. Resi-
dence: 2653 N. Paulina St.
BABBOLL, Henry Caruthers, banker; b.
Farmington, Mo., Nov. 14, 1868; s. Charles E.
and Elizabeth Caruthers Barroll; ed. public
schools; m. Wichita, Kan., 1897, Luella N.
Bone; 1 daughter: Elizabeth. Was for several
years with N. W. Harris & Co., bankers; later
mgr. of Thompson, Tenney & Crawford,
municipal and corporation bonds; then for. 2
years mgr. of the bond dept. of the Royal
Trust Co., prior to Jan. 1, 1905, when, with
Clark L. Poole and Edward C. Cronwall, estab-
lished present firm of Henry C. Barroll & Co.,
bankers. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Mid-day. Office: First National Bank Bldg.
Residence: 6019 Kimbark Av.
BABBON, Jolin Thomas, western mgr. of
Am. Powder Mills; b. Cambridge, N. Y., Oct.
26, 1865; s. Thomas Barren and Mary (Cavan-
augh) Barren; removed with parents to Chi-
cago, 1866; ed. public schools of Chicago; m.
Chicago, 1889, Grace Fitzgerald; children:
Marie, Grace, Geraldine, Thomas, William,
Mildred. In 1882 entered employ of the Am.
Powder Mills, Chicago office, and has continued
In service of the company, steadily advancing
until, 1889, attained his present position as
western mgr.; company was established, 1836,
at Boston, Mass. Independent. Office: Tribune
Bldg. Residence: 754 S. Trumbull Av.
BABBY, Charles Hart, insurance; b. Alton,
111., Nov. 15, 1857; s. Amasa S. and Catherine
R. Barry; grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1877; m.
Alton, 111., 1884, Ida M. Bateman; 1 daughter:
Lucile. Began insurance experience in a local
agency at Alton, 111.; came to Chicago, 1879,
and became connected with Chicago office of
the Niagara Fire Insurance Co.; special agent
for Phoenix of London for Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio and Michigan, 1881-4; state agent and
adjuster, 1884, for the Insurance Co. of North
America and Pennsylvania Fire, for south-
ern Illinois, and later for Michigan; in 1890
mem. of firm of J. F. Downing & Co., western
mgrs. for same two companies until 1894,
when Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. estab-
lished western dept. of its own, with head-
quarters at Chicago, of which has since been
mgr. Clubs: Union League, Evanston Country,
Evanston, Glen View. Office: 184 LaSalle St.
Residence: 1225 Forest Av., Evanston.
BABBT, Edward Patrick, insurance; b. on a
farm near Brockville, Ont., Mar. 17, 1846; s.
Patrick and Mary Barry; ed. common schools
near Brockville, Ont. Left school at age of 12
years, and since 1864 has continuously been
engaged In the life insurance business as rep-
resentative of various companies; now general
mgr. in Chicago of the Bankers' Life Insur-
ance Co. of New York. Republican; active in
the interest of Republican politics in the City
of Chicago. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
4330 Greenwood Av.
BABBT, John, transportation; b. Ireland,
Jan. 1, 1850; s. John and Johanna (Furlong)
Barry; ed. public schools at Kingston, Can.;
m. Muskegon, Mich., Oct. 16, 1873, Rose Blake;
children: Rupert J., Russell T., Charles E.,
Rodney, Emmett, Lucy, Violet. First engaged
in the tug business in Michigan in 1872. Sub-
sequently established the Independent Tug
Line of Chicago, of which he was pres. and
chief engineer. Sold out to the trust in 1899,
and embarked in steamship transportation
business, now being pres. and general mgr.
of the Barry Brothers Transportation Co.,
operating first class passenger and freight
steamers daily between Chicago, Racine and
Milwaukee, Wls. ; also pres. and general mgr.
Barry Bros. Dock Co. Democrat. Catholic.
Office: East end of Michigan St. Residence: 389
Ontario St.
BABBT Patrick T., journalist, publisher; b.
Ireland, Mar. 17, 1847; ed. Ireland; honorary
degree of A.B. from Notre Dame, Ind. ; editor
Council Bluffs (la.) Nonpareil, 1869-71; Iowa
State Register, Des Moines, la., 1872-4; re-
moved to Chicago, 1874; since 1880 mgr. of the
Chicago Newspaper Union; also pres. Indiana
Springs Co., of Kramer, Ind., and director of
the First National Bank of Englewood (Chi-
cago). Republican; elected member of the 31st
Illinois General Assembly; school treas. of
Hyde Park and Lake, 1890-2, until they were
annexed to the city. R. C. Life mem. Illinois
State Historical Soc., vice-pres., for Illinois,
Am. Irish Historical Soc. of the U. S. Clubs:
Press (life member), Union League. Office: 87-
93 S. Jefferson St., Chicago, and 10 Spruce St.,
New York. Residence: 6600 Yale Av.
BABTH, Lewis L-, lumberman; b. South
Bend, Ind., Dec. 31, 1850; s. Henry and Llzette
Barth; ed. Univ. of Notre Dame, South Bend,
Ind.; m. Chicago, 1874, Carrie Halm; children:
Helena L., Hattie. Began business career in
1869, as bookkeeper for father in lumber and
grain. Has been in lumber business in Chicago
since 1879; is vice-pres. and director of the
Edward Hines Lumber Co. since 1892; also
director of the John E. Burns Lumber Co. and
of the North Wisconsin Lumber and Manu-
facturing Co., of Hayward, Wis. Republican.
Clubs: Illinois, Union League, Lincoln. Office:
Lincoln St. and Blue Island Av. Residence: 317
Ashland Boul.
BAHTHOLF, Charles Stephen, manufac-
turer; b. Plainfleld, Will Co., 111., Sept. 25,
1857; s. Gilliam and Mary (McCreery)
Bartholf; grad. Univ. of Michigan, B.S.,
1880; m. Chicago, 1893, Grace C. Bullock;
children: Dorothy, Herbert Bullock, Winifred,
Marjorie, Katharine, Beatrice. After gradua-
tion engaged in teaching and was for several
years principal in the Chicago public schools
prior to 1890, when he engaged in business as
a manufacturer; now pres. and director of the
Standard Diamond Drill Co., manufacturers
of diamond pointed prospecting core drills;
pres. and director of Am. Mutual Plantation
Co. Republican. Mem. S. A. R. Unitarian.
Club: Union League. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
BABTIiETT, Adolphus Clay, hardware mer-
chant; b. Stratford, N. Y., June 22, 1844; s.
Aaron and Delia (Dibell) Bartlett; ed. village
schools and Dansville Aoad., N. Y. ; m. first,
Aue. 27, 1867, Mary H. Pitkin (died Dec. 19,
1890); children: Maie Bartlett Heard, Frederic
Clay, Florence Dibell; m. second, Toledo, O.,
June 13, 1893, Abbey L., daughter of Bailey H.
Hitchcock; 1 child: Eleanor Collamore. Came
to Chicago at 19; entered the employ of the
hardware house of Tuttle, Hibbard & Co.;
years later was given interest in profits of tho
business; 3 years later became a general part-
ner; Jan. 1, 1882, when business was incor-
porated as Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.,
made sec.; later vice-pres.; became pres. Jan.
1, 1904, after death of Mr. Hibbard, which oc-
curred Oct. 10, 1903. (House is one of the
largest in the hardware trade in the U. S.)
Has been mem. of the Chicago Board of Edu-
cation, ex-pres. Commercial Club (charter
mem.); director since 1873 Chicago Relief and
Aid Soc.; trustee Beloit College; is trustee of
the Univ. of Chicago; pres. Home for the
Friendless; has been director Orphan Asylum;
vice-pres. Old People's Home; trustee Art In-
stitute; has been director Chicago Athenaeum;
director First National Bank, Northern Trust
Co ; dir. Elgin Watch Co., Liverpool & London
& Globe Insurance Co.; ex-director Chicago
& Alton R. R. Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago,
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Commercial, Union League, City. Office: State
and S. Water Sts. Residence: 2720 Prairie Av.
BARTLETT, Charles Carroll, lawyer; b.
Manchester, N. H., Feb. 5, 1868; a. Charles H.
and Mary F. (Locke) Bartlett; ed. Dartmouth
College, and 3 years in Boston Univ. Law
School, graduating LL.B., 1892; m. Kendall,
111., Oct. 16, 1901, Ivah A. Simons; 1 daughter:
Helen. Admitted to bar Jan. 1892; since 1901
mem. of law firm of Bartlett & Irving. Pres.
and treas. Bannerman Granite Co.; pres. and
treas. U. S. Peat Fuel Co. Republican. Metho-
dist. Mason, Odd Fellow. Mem. of Chicago and
Illinois State Bar Assns. Office: 100 Washing-
ton St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
BABTLETT, Charles Lefflng-well, pres.
Orangeine Chemical Co. and mgr. Proctor &
Gamble Distributing Co.; b. Fishkill-on-Hud-
son, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1863; s. David Ely and
Fanny Pomeroy (Hinsdale) Bartlett; ed. Hart-
ford public high school, 1868-72; Yale College,
1872-6; m. Utica, N. Y., June 7, 1881, Clara
Grouse; one son: Valentine C. Began business
career after leaving college in actuarial dept.
of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co.;
in brokerage and banking, Utica, N. Y., 1880-7;
in manufacturing, Utica, 1887-90; mgr. Procter
& Gamble Distributing Co., at Utica, N. Y.,
1890-5; at Chicago since 1895, distributing the
soaps of the Procter & Gamble Co. In Dec.,
1898, formed the Orangeine Chemical Co., for
the manufacture of Orangeine Powders, and
has since been its pres. Director Hamilton Na-
tional Bank. Republican. Congregationallst.
Mem. Scroll and Key S_oc. of Yale College.
Clubs: University, Merchants, Onwentsia, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: 15 Michigan Av. Resi-
dence: 29 Bellevue PI.
BARTLETT, Frederic Clay, artist (mural
decorations); b. Chicago, June 1, 1873; a.
Adolphus Clay and Mary (Pitkin) Bartlett;
ed. Harvard School, Chicago, N. H.; Royal
Acad. of Art, Munich, Ger. (entered 1894);
studied art in Paris under Collin, Aman-Jean,
Whistler, and others; m. White Plains, N. Y.,
Oct. 4, 1898, Dora Tripp. Executed mural deco-
rations in Univ. of Chicago, 2d Presbyterian
Church, and now working on five lunettes for
the McKinley High School. Received silver
medal at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition,
St. Louis, 1904. Mem. Chicago Soc. of Artists,
Soc. of Western Artists. Dir. of Hibbard, Spen-
cer, Bartlett & Co. Clubs: Saddle and Cycle,
Onwentsia. Address: 2901 Prairie Av.
BABTLETT, Frederick Henry, real estate;
b. Binghamton, N. Y., Feb. 6, 1875; s. Robert
and Leodicie (Carle) Bartlett; ed. public
schools of Big Springs and Midland, Texas,
until 14 years old, passing eighth grade; m.
Chicago, Nov. 23, 1898, Fannie I. Sweepe; one
daughter, Portia. Began business career as
stock boy with Marshall Field & Co., 1890,
then salesman until 1896; since then in real
estate business, and from Feb., 1899, to Dec.
19, 1904, of firm of Watson & Bartjett, and
since then head of the firm of Fred'k H. Bart-
lett & Co., exclusive sales agents and buyers
of real estate, buying for cash and selling on
terms, handling Chicago real estate exclusive-
ly. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Automobile.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: 4854
Washington Av. (Kenwood).
BARTLETT, William Alfred, clergyman; b.
Chicago, Feb. 17, 1858; s. Pres. Samuel Col-
cord, B., D.D., LL.D., and Mary Bacon Learned
Bartlett; ed. Brown School, Chicago; Lake
Forest (111.) Acad.; grad. Phillips Acad., 1876;
Dartmouth College, 1882; Hartford Theological
Seminary, 1885 (M.A., 1885; D.D., 1899, Dart-
mouth); m. Chicago, Feb. 23, 1892, Esther Ade-
laide Pitkin; children: William Pitkin, Doris
Jeannette, Richard Learned. Organized, 1885,
and became first pastor Evanston Av. Con-
gregational Church, Chicago; became first pas-
tor Second Congregational Church, Oak Park,
1889; pastor Kirk St. Congregational Church,
Lowell, Mass., 1896; pastor First Congrega-
tional Church, Chicago, since 1901. Lecturer
in Chicago Theological Seminary, Ocean Park
Chautauqua, Atlanta Theological Seminary.
Mem. Apollo Club, Gnosis Soc., Chicago Min-
isters' Union, Phillips Alumni Assn., Dart-
mouth Alumni Assn. Residence: 564 Wash-
ington Boul.
BABTLETT, William H., broker; senior
member firm of Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington,
grain, stocks and bonds; pres. and director
Calumet Elevator Co.; married. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Mid-Day, University, Glen View, Evanston,
Evanston Country. Summer residence: Ver-
mejo Park, N. M. Office: 138 Jackson Boul.
Residence: 1331 Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
BARTLEY, Charles Earl, lawyer; b. near
Coldwater, Mich., July 1, 1869; preparatory
education at Denison Univ., Granville, O., 1882-
1885; Harvard Univ., 1885-9; given degree
LL.B. at Lake Forest Univ., 1895; m. July 17,
1892, Virginia Forsythe; children: Virginia,
Gladys. Was engaged in real estate and build-
ing business at Toledo, O., until 1891; came to
Chicago and was admitted to bar of state of
Illinois, 1894; since then engaged in practice
of law, making a specialty of real estate law.
Pres. Anglo-American Copper Mining Co.;
treas. McDonough & Co., and a director in
other corporations. Republican. Baptist. Mason,
K. T. Mem. Delta Chi fraternity; also several
fraternal orders. Clubs: Chicago Athletic; Chi-
cago Automobile (director, 1903), Harvard,
Am. Motor League, Colonial, Kenwood Coun-
try, Illinois Athletic, Automobile Club of Am.;
also Toledo, Toledo Yacht (Toledo, O.). Office:
Unity Bldg. Residence: 4634 Drexel Boul.
BARTLING, Louis Charles, Chicago mgr.
National Enameling & Stamping Co.; b. Olden-
dorf, Prussia, Germany, Oct. 25, 1839; s. Louis
and Aldine (Fisher) Bartling; ed. public
schools in Germany; m. in Germany, 1866,
Minnie Deppmeier; children: Mrs. Minnie Mai,
Henry W., Mrs. Elizabeth Schick, William C.
Learned the manufacture of tin and stamped
ware in Germany and, coming direct from Ger-
many to Chicago in 1868, at once went to work
for the Chicago Stamping Co., and continued
with them until 1884, when became associated
as vice-pres. with Kieckheffer Bros. Co., of
Milwaukee, until that business was consoli-
dated, in 1899, with the Nat. Enameling and
Stamping Co., of New York, manufacturers
of pieced, stamped, japanned, galvanized and
Royal steel and granite enameled wares, of
which has since been a director and mgr. at
Chicago. Company has factories in New York,
Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Milwaukee, Wis. ; St. Louis,
Mo.; Granite City, 111.; New Orleans, La.; Bal-
timore, Md. Republican. Mason. Office: Kinzie
and Kingsberry Sts. Residence: 227 Hampden
Court.
BARTON, Enos M., pres. of the Western
Electric Co.; b. Lorraine, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1842;
s. Sidney William Barton and Fanny Bliss
Barton; ed. public and private schools and
Univ. of Rochester; m. 1st, Rochester, N. Y.,
1869, Katharine S. Richardson; children: Alvin
L., Clara M., Katharine; m. 2d, 1899, Mary C.
Rust, of Chicago; children: Malcolm S., Evan
M. Began business life as telegraph office
messenger; located in Chicago, 1869; became
sec. of the Western Electric Co., 1872; later
became vice-pres. and since 1887 has been
pres. of the company. Also dir. of the Mer-
chants' Loan and Trust Co. Trustee of the
Univ. of Chicago. Associate mem. of the Am.
Institute of Electrical Engineers. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Commercial,
Quadrangle, Hinsdale. Office: 259 S. Clinton
St. Residence: 4920 Greenwood Av. ; summer,
Hinsdale, 111.
BARTON, Jesse Billing's, lawyer; b. De-
morestville, Ont., Can., May 28, 1850; s. Samuel
E. and Philana A. (Billings) Barton; grad.
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Albert College. Belleville. Ont., A.B., 1873;
studied law in offices in Chicago; in., first,
Klla K. Wilcox, Point Peninsula, N. Y., Feb. 6,
1879 (died Dec. 27, 1879); 1 daughter: Ella W.
(died July 18, 1880); m., second, Brooklyn, N.
Y., Feb. 25, 1885, Lucy E. Thomas, widow of
Joseph F. Bonfield; children: Alice M.
(adopted), Jesse B., Jr., Walter I., L<ucy A.
Taught school and attended college, age 16 to
23; came to Chicago, 1873; taught school;
clerked in law offices and Superior Court
Clerk's office; admitted to bar at Springfield,
111., Jan., 1876. Asst. corporation counsel of
Chicago, Oct., 1876, to July, 1879, and again,
Aug., 1894, to July, 1895; asst. attorney South
Park Commission, Feb., 1881, to Nov., 1885;
attorney Chicago & Great Western Ry. Co.,
Nov., 1885, to Jan. 1, 1888; practiced law, Salt
Lake City and Ogden, Utah, Nov., 1889, to
Nov., 1892; returned to Chicago; since Nov. 1,
1899, general attorney and a director Chicago
Terminal Transfer R. R. Co.; also director
Wisconsin & Michigan Ry. Co.; pres. Lake
Michigan Car Ferry Transportation Co. Demo-
crat. Club: Hinsdale. Office: Grand Central
Passenger Station. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
BARTON, William Eleazer, Congregational
clergyman; b. Sublette, 111., June 28, 1861; s.
Dr. Jacob B. and Helen M. Barton; grad. Berea
College, Ky., 1885; grad. Oberlin Theological
Seminary, B.D., 1890; A.M., 1890; D.D., 1895;
m. July 23, 1885, Esther Treat Bushnell, John-
sonville, O. Ordained, Bera, Ky., June ti, 1885;
pastor Robbins, Tenn., 1885-7; Litchfield, O.,
1887-90; Wellington, O., 1890-3; Shawmut Con-
gregational Church, Boston, 1893-9; since Mar.,
1899, First Congregational Church, Oak Park,
111. Associate editor Bibliotheca Sacra; writer
of theology, history and fiction; made tour of
Orient, 1902. Corporate mem. A. B. C. F. M.;
vice-pres. Congregational S. S. and Pub. Soc. ;
vice-pres. Am. Peace Soc.; director Congrega-
tional Education Soc.; director Illinois Home
Missionary Soc.; formerly director of Massa-
chusetts Home Missionary Soc.; director Chi-
cago Theological Seminary; trustee Berea Col-
lege; lecturer on applied practical -theology,
Chicago Theological Seminary, and on the
Bible in its Historical Relations, Am. Dea-
coness' Assn. Delegate to Triennial Congrega-
tional Council, 1895, 1898, 1904, and to Interna-
tional Decennial Council, 1899. Mem. S. A. R.,
Chicago Soc. Biblical Research. Clubs: Congre-
gational (pres., 1897), Monday (Boston); Con-
gregational, Westward Ho (Chicago). Author
of numerous books (see Who's Who in Amer-
ica). Residence: 228 N. Oak Park Av., Oak
Park, 111.
BASCH, Joseph, sec. Siegel, Cooper & Co.;b.
Prussia, Ger., Mar. 22, 1863; s. Adolph and
Dora Basch; ed. Germany, finishing at college
and technical schools at Berlin and Dresden;
m. Chicago, 1888, Ida Reiss; 1 son, Ralph J.
Received commercial training in textile cen-
ters of Berlin and Saxony; came to U. S. at
age of 18; formed firm of Friedlander & Basch,
New York, in 1890; became dept. head of Sie-
gel, Cooper & Co. in 1895, and sec. of the com-
pany In 1902; also a director of the company;
in entire control of the merchandise and ad-
vertising depts. of the entire house. Club:
Standard. Office: State, Van Buren and Con-
gress Sts. Residence: 3363 Calumet Av.
BASS, George, lawyer; b. Williamstown, Vt.,
Dec. 10, 1846; s. Joel, Jr., and Catharine
(Burnham) Bass; attended public schools;
grad. from academic dept. Harvard Univ.,
1871; B.A., law dept. of Harvard Univ., 1872;
m. Manitowoc, Wis., Aug. 8, 1894, Elizabeth
Merrill. Came to Chicago in 1872 and was ad-
mitted to the bar of Illinois; was in office of
Judge Beckwith, 1872-5; since then in prac-
tice for himself, doing a general commercial
and corporation practice. Elected member of
the State Senate in 1892; master in chancery,
1888-1900; presidential elector on the Blaine
and Logan ticket. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Clubs: Union League, Harvard (Chicago).
Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: Chicago.
Summer residence: Manitowoc, Wis.
BASS, John Poster, war correspondent; b.
Chicago, 1866; s. Perkins and Clara (Foster)
Bass; grad. Phillips Exeter Acad., 1886; Har-
vard, 1891; Harvard Law School, 1893; ad-
mitted to New York bar, 1894. Campaigns:
1895, in Egypt with English, and Cretan insur-
rection; 1896, across Armenia at the time of
massacre; 1897, Cretan rebellion and Greek
war; 1898, Spanish-American war; 1899,
Philippine insurrection; 1900, Boxer insurrec-
tion in China and march of allies to the relief
of Pekin; 1903, Bulgarian uprising in Mace-
donia; 1904, Russo-Japanese war, 6 months
in the field with Kuroki's army. Fellow of the
Royal Geographical Society of London. Club:
University. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Residence:
135 Lincoln Park Boul.
BASS, Robert Perkins, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 1, 1873; s. Perkins and Clara (Fos-
ter) Bass; ed. schools of Boston, Mass., and
grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., in class of 1896;
attended Harvard Law School 2 years, 1896-98,
then returned to Chicago; unmarried. Since
1898 has been engaged in looking after the
estate of his father, Perkins Bass (who died In
1899) and also the management of other
estates and trust funds and the transaction
of a general real estate business. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Literary, University, Chicago
Athletic. Chicago Golf. Office: 189 LaSalle St.
Residence: 300 Schiller St.
BASSETT, Orlaiid P.; b. Towanda, Pa., Mar.
31, 1831; s. John W. and Angeline (Crooker)
Bassett; ed. public schools and in printing of-
fice; m. Apr. 5, 1858, Betsey M. Shelton; 1
daughter: Kate B. (wife of Charles L. Wash-
burn, of Hinsdale). Began printing business
for self at Towanda, Pa., 1854; came West in
1857 and located at Sycamore, 111., as publisher
of the Sycamore True Republican for 9 years;
sold out and removed to Chicago, conducting
a job office until 1874, when he bought out rhe
Pictorial Printing Co., of which is still at head
as pres., treas., mgr. and dir. ; also treas. and
dir. of the J. F. Lawrence Printing Co. Since
1887 has resided at Hinsdale, 111., where he
has some of the largest green houses in the
vicinity of Chicago, and is head of the firm
of Bassett & Washburn, florists, on Wabash
Av., Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Hamilton, Hinsdale. Office: 76 Wabash
Av. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
BASTIAN, Charles Leopold, brass founder;
b. Baden-Baden, Germany, Nov. 16, 1861; s.
Frederick and Pauline Bastian; ed. public
schools of Baden-Baden, Germany, and Meyers
Commercial College, Milwaukee, Wis.; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 18, 1888, Meta Schroeder; children:
Pauline, Emily, Emil, Henrietta, Elsa. Came
from Germany to U. S., 1880, settling in Mil-
waukee, where was engaged in electrical busi-
ness until 1886, when came to Chicago, becom-
ing mem. of firm of T. S. Wild & Son, brass
founders and finishers, to whom succeeded,
1888, the C. L. Bastian Manufacturing Co., of
which he is supt. and mgr., the works occupy-
ing 60,000 square feet of floor space and the
company making leading features of the manu-
facture of fire dept. supplies, bottling ma-
chinery, brewers' supplies and carbonic acid
gas specialties. Mason: Blue lodge and chapter.
Mem. North American Union, Harmonie Sing-
ing Soc. Club: Germania. Office: 76-82 Illi-
nois St. Residence: 2624 N. Paulina St.
BASTBUP, Louis, lawyer; b. Kolding, Den-
mark, July 8, 1856; s. N. W. and Adelaide
(Cohn) Bastrup; ed. Real-Gymnasium, Kold-
ing Denmark, 1863-9; entered Johanneum Col-
lege, Hamburg, Ger., 1869; afterward grad.
Univ. of Copenhagen, Denmark, 1875 (degree
of LL. M., honoris causa, conferred by Univ.
of Notre Dame, Ind., 1894); m. Copenhagen,
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Denmark, Sept. 4, 1884, Nancy Gundorph; 1
daughter: Stephanie Adelaide. Was admitted
to the bar In 1878; afterward went Into mer-
cantile business; came to Chicago; was credit
mgr. for a large Chicago house for 6 years;
went into general law practice, 1893, as law
partner of John Gibbons, now judge of the
Circuit Court of Cook Co.; in 1895, with Hugh
O'Neill, established the copartnership of Bas-
trup & O'Neill, lawyers, of which he is still
senior mem. Author of a treatise on marine
insurance, and several works on history, es-
pecially: Life of Gustavus Adolphus. Repub-
lican. Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn., Chicago
Bar Assn., Germania Mannerchor, Notre Dame
Soc., and divers Danish societies. Club: Ger-
mania. Office : Reaper Blk. Residence: 597 La-
Sal le Av.
BATES, Henry Moore, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Mar. 30, 1869; s. George Chapman and Alice
E. Bates; ed. Chicago grammar and high
schools and Park Institute, 1875-86; grad.
Ph.B., Univ. of Michigan, 1890; LL.B., North-
western Univ. Law School, 1892; m. Chicago,
Sept. 4, 1894, Helen Belfleld Bates; 1 daughter:
Helen Belfleld Bates. Admitted to bar, Illi-
nois Supreme Court, June, 1892; since then in
continuous practice in Chicago; partner of
John Maynard Harlan, 1898-1903; for college
year, 1903-4, prof, law of wills, sales and
municipal corporations, Univ. of Michigan.
Mem. Am. Historical Assn., Chicago Law In-
stitute. Republican. Clubs: University, Chicago
Literary, Chicago Law, Homewood. Office:
Marquette Bldg. Residence: Ann Arbor, Mich.
BATES, Morley Da Costa, physician; b. Mil-
lersburg, Iowa Co., la., Sept. 17, 1872; s. Dr.
Homer O. and Dr. Laura (Cowgill) Bates.;
ed. Chicago public schools, graduating West
Division High School, 1893; grad. Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1896; m. Chicago, Aug. 29, 1900,
Edith Gray Brown; 1 daughter: Katherine
Brown. After graduation was interne Presby-
terian Hosp., 1897-8; then appointed surgeon
for Homestake Mining Co., of Lead and Dead-
wood, S. Dak., serving 2 years; since then in
practice in Chicago. Now instructor in Rush
Med. College; now attending physician Grace
Hosp.; lecturer Presbyterian Hosp. School for
Nurses; now district physician and lecturer for
the committee on the Prevention of Tuber-
culosis of The Visiting Nurses' Association,
Chicago; physician Metropolitan Elevated Ry.
Formerly attending physician to the Nat, Tem-
perance Hosp.; ex-med. examiner for the New
York Life, The Equitable Life and the Mutual
Life of New York, insurance companies, at
Lead, S. Dak.; Mem. Physicians' Club, Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Laryngological and Otolog-
ical Soc., Alumni Soc. of Rush Med. College,
Assn. of ex-Presbyterian Hospital Internes.
Republican. Methodist. Club: Illinois. Office:
Cor. Jackson Boul. and Halsted St. Residence:
171 Warren Av.
BATES, Onward, bridge engineer; b. St.
Charles Co., Mo., Feb. 24, 1850. Engineer and
superintendent of building of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co., 1888 ; now
pres. Bates & Rogers Construction Co., con-
tractors for bridges, etc. Mem. Am. Soc. of
Civil Engineers. Office: 355 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 320 Belden Av.
BATES, Eobert Feck, head master Chicago
Latin School; b. Coventry, R. I., Jan. 28, 1872;
s. Mason Arnold and Cornelia (Peck) Bates;
prepared for college at Windham High School,
Willimantic, Conn.; grad. Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn., 1893; unmarried. Head master
Chicago Latin School since 1894. Member
Episcopal Church. Clubs: University, Chicago
Literary. Office: 561-563 E. Division St. Resi-
dence: 7 Scott St.
BATES, Tliomaa, lawyer; b. Grlggsville,
Pike Co., 111., Mar. 4, 1844; s. Thomas and
Elvira (Cleveland) Bates; ed. public schools;
was in government service as a wagon-master
under Gen. Sully in his expedition against the
Indians, 1865-6; assisted father in his lum-
ber office at Lincoln, 111.; was principal of
Oilman (111.) public school 4 years, reading
law during the last 2; came to Chicago, April,
1876, and finished legal studies in office of
Leonard Swett; m. Dec. 24, 1870, Sarah H.,
daughter of Albion Ricker, of Turner, Me.;
children: Rose Cleveland, Alfred Ricker. Ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, Sept., 1876, and was for
2 years mem. of firm of Swett & Bates, then
for 1 year of Higgins, Swett & Bates, later of
Swett, Bates & Haskell and now of Bates,
Harding & Atkins. Democrat. Club: Evanston
Country. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence:
2112 Orrington Av., Evanston, 111.
BATTEN, John Henry, lawyer; b. London,
Eng., July 16, 1850; s. John H. and Mary Ann
Batten; ed. Franklin and Newberry Schools,
Chicago, 1856-66; Racine College, Racine, Wis.,
1866-9; studied law in Chicago in the office of
Dent & Black; m. Naperville, 111., Aug. 26,
1874, Ida Haight; children: Marion (Mrs.
Albert Hayes Wetten), Percy Haight, Ralph
Ellsworth. Admitted to bar, 1871; state's at-
torney DuPage Co., 111., 1888-96; county judge
DuPage Co., first to fill unexpired term and
later for full term, from June, 1897, to Dec.,
1902, and sat in county court of Cook Co., at
Chicago, for 2 years as acting county judge,
assisting Judge Carter; was acting probate
judge of Cook Co. from Mar. 20, 1899, to Dec.
1, 1900, having charge of the probate court
from the resignation of Judge Kohlsaat and
until Judge Cutting was elected and took his
seat. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 145
LaSalle St. Residence: 5216 Madison Av.
BATTM, William Louis, physician; b. Morris,
111., May 11, 1867; s. Henry and Elizabeth
(Zorrman) Baum; ed. public schools of Mor-
ris, 111., Morris Normal School and Jefferson
Med. College, Philadelphia, Pa., graduating,
M.D., 1888; located a short time at Morris, 111.,
but late in 1888 went to Europe, taking special
courses in univs. and hosps. of Vienna and Ber-
lin. Unmarried. Since 1891 engaged in practice
in Chicago as specialist in skin and venereal
diseases. Treas. and prof, of skin and venereal
diseases Chicago Post-Graduate Med. School;
dermatologist to Baptist, German and Chicago
hosps.; attending physician for contagious dis-
eases in Cook Co. Hosp. Mem. Physicians'
Club; sec. Chicago Medico-Legal Soc.; fellow
Chicago Acad. of Medicine; mem. Chicago Der-
matological Soc., Am. Urological Association
(treasurer), American Medical Assn., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago
Pathological Soc., Mississippi Valley Med. Soc.,
Tri-State Med. Soc. Republican; was coroner
of Grundy Co., 1888. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
Athletic, Marquette, Chicago Yacht (fleet sur-
geon). Office: 103 State St. Residence: 807
Pullman Bldg.
BATTMANN, Ferdinand Otto, manufacturer;
b. Watertown, Wis., Jan. 29, 1853; s. Jacob and
Margareth (Meyer) Baumann; ed. public
schools of Watertown, Wis.; m. Chicago, Nov.
5, 1883, Carrie Linsenbarth; children: Nettie
A., Frances, Lucille. Began active business ca-
reer as cabinet maker at A. H. Andrews &
Co.'s, In 1875, and rose to general supt., leav-
ing in 1895; then in mantel manufacturing
business in the Baumann-Simon Co. until 1898;
since Feb. 1, 1898, supt., sec. and director of
the William H. Warren Manufacturing Co.,
manufacturers of interior finish, bank and of-
fice fixtures. Gold Democrat. Protestant. Mem.
North Chicago Bowling Assn. Office: Black-
hawk St. and Smith Av. Residence: 514 Dear-
born Av.
BAUER, John C., publisher; b. La Porte,
Ind., Oct. 25, 1858; s. Anton and Catherine
Bauer; went to Aurora, 111., in early childhood,
living there until 17 years old; ed. Aurora pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, May 25, 1881, Lena M.
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Stevens; children: John W., Harry W. Began
work when 9 years old; learned printers' trade
in Aurora, 111., and in 1873 became a printer on
the Chicago Times; established Union Printing
Co. in 1887 and in 1889 organized the Horse
Review Co., publishers of the Horse Review,
of which is pres. and treas. Republican. Of-
fice: Masonic Temple. Residence: Naperville,
111.
BAUMEB, Norbert Joseph, mgr. and attor-
ney the Will & Baumer Co.; b. Utica, N. Y.,
Oct. 13, 1878; s. George J. and Elizabeth (Mac-
Donald) Baumer; ed. Franklin (public) School
and High School, Syracuse, N. Y., Syracuse
Univ. and Columbia Univ. in the class of 1897;
unmarried. Previous to graduation spent much
time in the candle, stearine and glycerine fac-
tories of the Will & Baumer Co., Syracuse,
N. Y.; entered into permanent employ of that
company July 5, 1897, and worked in all depts. ;
became asst. supt. of the company's Alvord St.
Works in Syracuse, N. Y., early in 1899; was
sent to the New York office in Sept., 1901, to
learn the manufacture of candle shades until
Jan. 8, 1902, when was appointed mgr. and at-
torney at Chicago for the company. Clubs:
Highland Athletic (Syracuse, N. Y.), Syracuse
Yacht, Crescent Athletic (Brooklyn, N. Y.).
Office: 199 E. Madison St. Residence: 5215
Madison Av.
BAUMGARTL, Isidor, chairman of board of
directors of the United Breweries Co.; b.
Pesth, Hungary, Mar. 29, 1860; s. Adolph and
Betty (Stein) Baumgartl; ed. high school and
Dyrenforth Univ., graduating 1878; m. Chicago,
1881, Bertha Wilhartz; children: Clara, Lillie,
Leroy, Olga, Gertrude. Began business life
as bookkeeper in the wholesale liquor house of
Joseph Stein & Co. in 1878; in 1880 was admit-
ted to partnership in firm known as Stein &
Baumgartl, and in 1882 firm consolidated busi-
ness with that of Adolph Stein and became
known as Stein Bros. & Baumgartl. Severed
active connection with that firm in 1887, en-
gaging in the real estate business, and in 1889
built the Calumet Distilling Co.'s distillery;
sold that to the trust and organized Monarch
Brewing Co. ; consolidated that in United Brew-
eries Co., of which is now head as chairman
of the board. Built Art Wall Paper Mills,
1900, and is now pres. and director; also sec.
Stein Bros., vice-pres. Associated Jewish
Charities, of Chicago. Club: Standard. Office:
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 4837 Grand
Boul.
BAUB, Jacob, chemist, pharmacist; b. Louis-
ville, Ky., Sept. 12, 1856; s. J. J. and Marie
(Stuber) Baur; ed. public schools and grad.
from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1881;
unmarried. Was in drug business, Terre Haute,
Ind., 1869-90; also in flour mill business,
1887-8, at Terre Haute; since 1888 pres. and
mgr. of the Liquid Carbonic Co., operating
plants at Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, St.
Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Min-
neapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Tex., and At-
lanta, Ga. ; also pres. and treas. of the Laun-
dry Blue Co., and pres. and treas. of the
Charles L. Bastian Manufacturing Co., brass
founders and finishers. Mem. Soc. of Chemical
Industries of England and America. Am. Phar-
maceutical Assn. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Marquette, Union League, Germania,
Chicago Drug, Westward Ho. Office: 67 Wells
St. Residence: Virginia Hotel.
BAURMANN, Oustav, mgr., Phcenix Car
Spring Co.; b. Louisville, Ky., June 30, 1859;
s. Gustav and Lydia (Picard) Baurmann; ed.
public schools of Louisville, Ky. ; m. Rich-
mond, Va., Sept. 21, 1881, Elizabeth Ryan; one
son: Henry R. Sec. Western Steel and Spring
Co., 1882-92, mgr. collection dept., Deering
Harvester Co., 1893-4, mgr. Chicago Sewing
Machine Co., 1895-1903, mgr. Phoenix Car
Spriner Co. since 1903. Republican. Office: Rook-
ery Bldg. Residence: 494 Belden Av.
BAtTSHEB, Henry, commission merchant in
cotton seed oils, rosin, soap stock, etc.; b. New
York City, Oct. 7, 1847; s. Henry and Elizabeth
Genevieve (Gray) Bausher; ed. New York;
served in Civil War as acting quartermaster;
was afterward collector of internal revenue
for the Second Dist. of Louisiana; m. at Coop-
erstown, N. Y., 1892, Miss May Browning.
Started in business as a member of the firm
of Fogg, Bausher & Co., burned out in the
great fire of 1871; business was resumed after
the fire and developed into the large refining
and packing business of Peck & Bausher.
After Mr. Peck's death started Board of Trade
commission business, and now pres. and direc-
tor of H. Bausher Co., commission merchants
and dealers in cottonseed oils, rosin, Ceylon
and Cochin oils, silicate of soda, purified soap
stock, tallow, grease, turpentine, etc. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 384
LaSalle Av.
BAXTER, Qeorg-e Edwin, physician; b.
Griggsville, 111., Oct. 27, 1874; s. Edwin Walter
and Helen Maria Baxter; grad. Griggsville
(111.) High School, May, 1891; Whipple Acad.,
Jacksonville, 111., June, 1893; Illinois College,
Jacksonville, 111., Ph.B., June, 1896; North-
wesetrn Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1899; m.
June 7, 1905, Cecile Maude Hitchcock. Interne
St. Luke's Hosp., Chicago, 1899-1901; clinical
instructor in medicine since 1902; instructor
in pathology, 1902-3; instructor in haemotol-
ogy, 1902-4, Northwestern Univ. Med. School.
Mem. dispensary staff, St. Luke's Hosp.; sec.
North Shore Branch Med. Soc. since 1902;
mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Physicians' Club. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Club: Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 1916 Evanston Av. Residence:
2317 Kenmore Av.
BAY, George Philip, banker; b. Wiborg, Den-
mark, July 9, 1830; s. Soren and Henriette
Bay; liberal education in Denmark; m. 1855,
Clara T., daughter of R. Buck, of McHenry
Co., 111.; eleven children; of whom those living
are Mrs. Clara H. Miller, Mrs. Alice B. Blish,
Charles P., Hiram H., Effle L., Henry M., Irene
Jeannette, George P., Jr. Learned trade of
wood turner; came from Denmark direct to
Chicago in 1852; was engaged in furniture
business until 1861; in retail grocery trade,
1861-73; established in 1873 the banking house
of Peterson & Bay, which, in 1899, was incor-
porated as the Western State Bank, of which
was pres., 1899-1900. Residence: 6400 Went-
worth Av.
BAYLEY, Edwin Fisher, lawyer; b. Manlius,
N. Y., June 11, 1845; s. Calvin Chapin and Ann
Sophia (Fisher) Bayley; early life on farm
near Waupun, Wis., where he attended school
until 1858; in acad. of Brockway College (af-
terward Ripon College), 1858-64; served enlist-
ment of 100 days as private, Co. B, 41st Wis-
consin Inf'y, summer of 1864; in Ripon College,
1864-6, Amherst College, 1866-8, graduating,
A.B. ; grad. from St. Louis Law School, 1870;
m. Chicago, Nov., 1876, Anna Katharine Ober;
children: Helen (Mrs. Charles T. Mordock,
Terre Haute, Ind.) and Katharine (Mrs. Ed-
win H. Clark, Chicago). Began practice of law
at St. Louis, Mo., in office of Elmer B. Adams
(now U. S. Dist. Judge) in 1871; came to Chi-
cago, Oct. 9, 1872; mem. of firm of Scoville,
Corwin & Bayley until 1877; practiced alone,
1877-85; mem. of firm of Bayley & Waldo, 1885-
95; since then (with Charles R. Webster) of
Bayley & Webster. Republican, with "mug-
wump" tendencies. Mem. Kenwood Evangelical
Church. Clubs: Kenwood, Union League, Wash-
ington Park, Homewood, Chicago, City. Offce:
153 LaSalle St. Residence: 4634 Greenwood AV
BAYLIES, Bipley MT., lawyer; b. St. Helena
Parish, La., Sept. 5, 1845; s. Nicholas and Har-
riet (Cahoon) Baylies; ed. public schools Polk
Co. and in the collegiate and law depts. of
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the Univ. of Iowa; was resident of Iowa from
age of 14 to 1892; m. Osage Mission, Kas., 1873,
Miss Harriett Sinnamon (now deceased) ; chil-
dren: Mrs. Nettie B. Poor, Fred N., Harry L.,
Harriet H. Admitted to bar in Iowa in 1867,
and practiced in Kansas several years; then
at Des Moines, la., until 1890, when was
elected judge of the Circuit Court of Polk Co.,
la., and at expiration of term resumed prac-
tice; since 1892 has been engaged in practice
of law in Chicago. Is also pres. of tne Rock-
ford Construction Co., and pres. of the Rock-
ford and Interurban Ry. Co. Republican. Club:
Kenwood. Office: 1425 Unity Bldg. Residence:
170 Fifty-first St.
BAYNES, James, editor; b. Valley Forge,
near Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 30, 1840; s. Bee-
zon and Lowry (Humphries) Baynes; ed. pub-
lic schools in Pennsylvania and Indiana; m.
Salem, Ind., Nov. 21, 1871, Ella Lyon; children:
Harry L., Clara. Served 3 years in 5th Ind.
Cav., Co. E, in Army of the Ohio, 1862-5; par-
ticipated in Sherman's movements from Chat-
tanooga to Jonesboro. Moved to Indiana when
15 years old and located on farm, remaining
there until 1879; then went to Alexandria, S.
Dak., and engaged in publishing the Alexan-
dria Herald; started the American Swineherd
in 1884 and in 1890 removed it to Chicago,
where has since resided, as its editor and
senior mem. of firm of James Baynes & Son,1
its publishers. Republican; was mem. of the
Territorial Legislature of Dakota, 1880-1.
Mem. George G. Meade Post, G. A. R. Office:
323 Dearborn St. Residence: 522 W. 61st PI.
BEACH, Elli Alonzo, pres. Beach- Wickham
Grain Co.; b. Stratford, N. H., July 9, 1842; s.
Lawrence Clinton and Lucy A. (Brockett)
Beach; came west with parents in 1852; ed.
Beloit, Wis., and Darlington, Wis., finishing
at the Platteville Acad. ; then taught school in
winter of 1863; m. first, Oct. 13, 1868, Abbie D.
Stillwell, of Providence, R. I. (died, Jan.,
1881); children: Annie S., Henry L., Clinton S.;
m. second, Harriett A. Peck, Providence, R. I.
In Jan., 1864, came to Chicago; served an ap-
prenticeship of 3 years in office of David H.
Lincoln, with whom became partner in June,
1867; firm dissolved, 1877, each partner contin-
uing alone; in 1879 became partner in Mead,
Beach & Co., which continued until 1890; from
then until 1902, E. A. Beach & Co.; since 1903,
pres. of the Beach-Wickham Grain Co., which
was incorporated in that year; director Board
of Trade from 1893-6. Mem., deacon and trus-
tee of Memorial Baptist Church. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 57 Bryant Av.
BEACH, Elmer Ellsworth, lawyer; b. Civil
Bend, Fremont Co., la., Dec. 19, 1861; s. Henry
W. and Eva E. (Canfield) Beach; ed. public
school Antrim City, Mich., Grand Rapids gram-
mar school, Grand Rapids High School, 1877-
1881, graduating, 1880 German course, 1881
in classical course; Univ. of Michigan, 1881-4,
graduating, B.A. ; m. Ann Arbor, Mich., July
27, 1889, Jessie E. Taylor; children: Elizabeth
Clara and Mae Vee. Studied law and was ad-
mitted to bar in 1888; now mem. of the law
firm of Beach & Beach. Pres. Northwestern
Development Co. (mining). Republican. Mason,
Park Lodge, Park Chapter, Evanston Comman-
dery, and Medinah Temple (Shrine). Mem.
Royal League, K. P., Chicago Bar Assn., Illi-
nois State Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Marquette, Hamilton, Birchwood. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: 1140 Lunt Av. (Rogers
Park).
BEACH, Myron Hawley, lawyer; b. Seneca
Falls, N. Y., May 22, 1828; s. Elam and Han-
nah (Edwards) Beach; ed. district school; at
Seneca Falls Acad., winters of 1845-6, Ham-
ilton College, 1850-3, graduating A.B., 1853;
m. Seneca Falls, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1857, Helen
Mary Hoskins; children: Lansing H., Harrison
L., Woolsey E. Prof, of mathematics, Brock-
port Collegiate Institute, 1853; principal Sen-
eca Falls Acad., 1853-6; admitted to bar 1856;
served in Union Army in 1864. Engaged in
practice at Dubuque, la., where he was director
of the Board of Education, and a director of
the German Theological Seminary; in practice
in Chicago since 1885. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Mem. G. A. R., Loyal Legion, Alpha Delta
Phi College Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa Col-
lege Fraternity; Am. Historical Assn. Clubs:
Union League, Caxton. Mem. Am. Bar Assn;
also Chicago and Illinois Bar Assns. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 3630 Lake Av.
BEACH, Bayniond Walter, lawyer; b. Perci-
val, la., Nov. 29, 1863; s. Henry Walter and
Eva (Canfleld) Beach; spent most of boyhood
and youth in Grand Rapids and Charlevoix,
Mich.; ed. grammar and high schools, Grand
Rapids, Mich., and in Univ. of Michigan, grad-
uating B.S. and C.E., 1886, and from law dept.,
LL.B., 1889; m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1892, Jennie
Healy; one daughter: Ethel Corinne. Admitted
to bar of Illinois, 1889, and at once joined his
brother, Elmer E. Beach, present firm of Beach
& Beach, in general practice of law, making a
specialty of corporation, real estate and insur-
ance law. Also treas. and director Northwest-
ern Development Co. and other corporations.
Lecturer on common law pleadings in Chicago
Law School and a mem. of the Faculty. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.,
Delta Ypsilon fraternity. Republican. Mason.
Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 59 Clark St. Res-
idence: 857 Pratt Av.
BE ALE, William Gerrish, lawyer; b. Win-
throp, Kennebec Co., Me., Sept. 10, 1854; s.
William and Lucinda (Bacon) Beale; ancestors
early settlers of Massachusetts and Maine; ed.
public schools, Winthrop, Me., Winthrop High
School, Waterville (Me.) Classical Institute,
Hallowell (Me.) Classical and Scientific School
and Bowdoin College, graduating, 1877; unmar-
ried. Studied law in office of Williams &
Thompson, Chicago; admitted to Illinois bar,
1881, and has since then been continuously in
practice in Chicago in connection with the law
firms of Isham & Lincoln, and Isham, Lincoln
& Beale. Served one term as mem. of the
Board of Education of Chicago, declining re-
appointment; corporation counsel of Chicago,
1895-7. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Union (Chicago) ; also Union, Univer-
sity and Lawyers' (New York). Office: 184 La
Salle St. Residence: 10 Astor St.
BEARD, Charles Heady, physician; b. Spen-
cer Co., Ky., Jan. 27, 1855; s. James P. and
Emerin (Heady) Beard; ed. public schools of
Spencer Co., Ky., and Transylvania Univ., Lex-
ington, Ky.; grad. from med. dept. Univ. of
Louisville, Ky., M.D., 1877; m. Cannelton, Ind.,
Sept., 1888, Laura Clark; children: Halard,
Charlotte. In general practice at Cannelton,
Ind., 1877-83; went to New York City, 1883,
and studied at Post-Graduate Med. School,
Polyclinic, Knapp's Institute, and then became
house surgeon, Manhattan Eye and Ear Hosp.
Studied in London, Paris, Zurich and Vienna
about 2 years. In Chicago since 1887, making
specialty of eye and ear practice. Was made
asst. surgeon Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear
Infirmary, 1887, and surgeon in 1890; oculist
to Cook Co. Hosp., 1 year, and attending phy-
sician at Central Free Dispensary a year; ocu-
list to Passavant Memorial Hosp.; ex-pres.
Chicago Ophthalmological and Otological Soc. ;
mem. Mississippi Valley Med. Assn., Am. Med.
Assn., -Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Neurological Soc., Physicians'
Club. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence: 264
E. Sixty-first St.
BEAKD, Thomas Francis (known only as
"Frank Beard"), artist; b. Cincinnati, Feb. 6,
1842; s. James H. and Mary Caroline Beard; ed.
Cincinnati and Painesville, O. Served in Civil
War in 7th Ohio Regt. ; furnished pictures for
all leading periodicals from age of 12 to the
present time; 17 years lecturer at Chautauqua,
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N. Y. ; has lectured for lyceums for 25 years;
first lecture was entitled "Chalk Talk," from
which the word originated; prof aesthetics,
Syracuse Univ., 1881. Author: Black Board in
the Sunday School; and numerous short sto-
ries. Office: 110 LaSalle Av. Residence: 3525
Calumet Av.
BEAKDSLEE, Franklin Siuilie, manufactur-
er; b. on farm in DeKalb Co., 111., Dec. 28, 1861;
s. Smilie Ransom and Ruth (Hebron) Beards-
lee; ed. public schools of Iroquois Co., 111., and
at Grand Prairie Seminary, Onarga, 111., grad-
uating 1884; m. Chicago, Apr. 8, 1891, Char-
lotte Isabel Harland; one son: Harland Frank-
lin. After leaving school, 1884, traveled for
various firms in the gas and electric fixture
line, out of Chicago, until 1889; in 1889 was
one of the corporators of the W. S. Edwards
Manufacturing Co., with which he remained
until August, 1901; withdrew and organized
the Beardslee Chandelier Manufacturing Co.
(wholesale manufacturers of gas, electric and
combination fixtures), of which he is pres.
Republican. Club: Edgewater (Casino). Office:
253-255 S. Canal St. Residence: 1430 Montrose
Boul.
BEATON, David, congregational clergyman;
b. Arbuthnot, Scotland, 1848; ed. Aberdeen and
Univ. of Edinburgh (M.A.); ordained to min-
istry, 1877; pres. Redfield College, S. D., 1889-
91; since 1891 pastor Lincoln Park Congrega-
tional Church, Chicago. Pres. of the Polytech-
nic Soc. of Chicago since 1903. Author: Cyrus
the Magician, 1898, P8; Selfhood and Service,
1898, R3; A Scientific System of Religious
Education. A&dress: 1920 Arlington PI.
BEATTIE, Cliarleg Stuart, lawyer; b. Ot-
tawa, 111., Sept. 20, 1855; s. Charles J. and
Eliza B. (Card) Beattie; removed with parents
in 1857 to Pontiac, 111., and was ed. in public
and high schools there; removed to Chicago,
1872, studied law in office of John Lyle King 1
year and after that in office of Charles J. Beat-
tie, his father; m. New Orleans, La., Dec. 25,
1884, Miss Florence L. Smith; a daughter:
Gladys. Admitted to bar Jan., 1876, by exami-
nation before Supreme Court in Springfield.
Democrat. Odd Fellow, K. P., A. O. U. W. Of-
fice: 131 LaSalle St. Residence: 1081 W. Wash-
ington Boul.
BEATT7, BOBS James, general mgr. Inland
Steel Co.; b. on farm in Beaver Co., Pa., Aug.
12, 1854; s. Jonathan and Perthenia Jane
(Sheets) Beatty; ed. public schools, acad. at
Damascus, O., and Iron City Business College,
Pittsburgh, Pa., graduating, 1873; m. Muncie,
Ind., Sept. 12, 1894, Mildred Veronese, daugh-
ter of Hon. J. W. Ryan; children: John Town-
send, Suzanne Dodge. Employed in mercantile
business, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1873-80; treas. and
bookkeeper, Portsmouth (O.) Iron and Steel
Co., 1880-4; general sales agent Leechburg
Iron Works and Chartiers Iron and Steel Co.,
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1884-8; general sales agent W.
Dewees Wood Co., manufacturers of planished
iron, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1888-92; in 1891-2 organ-
ized Midland Steel Co. and built a steel plant
and rolling mill at Muncie, Ind.; was pres. and
general mgr. of same until works were sold,
Apr. 1, 1900, to Am. Sheet Steel Co., of which
was general western mgr. until Apr. 30, 1901;
since May 1, 1901, general mgr. and director
Inland Steel Co. of Chicago. Director Federal
Life Insurance Co. Republican. Club: Union
League. Office: First National Bank Bldg. Res-
idence: 127 E. Fifty-first St.
BEATTY, "William Trimble, manufacturer; b.
New Brunswick, N. J., Oct. 2, 1864; s. William
T. (D.D.) and Sarah C. (Fulton) Beatty; ed.
private and public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa.;
m. Philadelphia, Pa., Apr., 1901, Valerie Lee
Jones. Since Junet 1885, with Austin Manufac-
turing Co., manufacturers of road building and
railroad machinery, of which is vice-pres. and
general mgr.; also sec. and general mgr. or
the Austin-Western Co., Limited. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht,
Homewood. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Residence:
Flossmore, 111.
BEAUMONT, George, architect; b. Farnley,
near Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Feb. 13, 1854;
s. James and Elizabeth (Gledhill) Beaumont;
common school education obtained in Farnley
Iron Co.'s schools, near Leeds, England; m.
Chicago, Apr. 13, 1882, Harriet Wood, of Leeds,
England (deceased); children: Marie, Francis
Harold, George Stanley, Bessie. Began study
of architecture Nov. 1, 1869; obtained medal of
Leeds and Yorkshire Architectural Assn.,
Leeds, England, 1880; mem. Royal Institute of
British Architects since 1881; traveled exten-
sively in Europe for architectural study; emi-
grated to U. S., locating in Chicago, Sept. 2,
1881; employed as architectural draftsman
and general supt. on buildings to Feb. 4, 1886;
since then in general practice on own account.
Organized Architectural Club, Chicago (pres.,
1886-7); fellow Am. Institute of Architects,
mem. (now pres.) Illinois Chapter of same;
mem. Chicago Architects' Business Assn.
(pres. 1899-1900). Independent in politics.
Protestant Episcopalian. Office: 115 Dearborn
St. Residence: 13 Surrey Ct.
BEAT/MONT, John P., physician; b. Free-
port, 111., Mar. 29, 1855; s. John H. and Alcista
Bedee Beaumont; ed. public schools of Free-
port, 111., acad. at Montrose, N. J., and Hahne-
mann Med. College, Philadelphia, M.D., 1877;
m. Chicago, 1896. Carrie R. Wilder. After grad-
uation located in practice of medicine at Min-
neapolis, Minn., 1877-94; was prof, diseases of
eye at Univ. of Minnesota, 1890-4; since then
in practice of medicine in Chicago, specializ-
ing In diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and
throat. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med.
Soc. Republican. Mason (32°). Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Calumet, Chicago Yacht, Chicago
Press. Office: 103 State St. Residence: High-
land Park, 111.
BEAUNISNE, Albert O., asst. to the publish-
er of the Chicago Daily News; b. Canada; re-
moved to U. S. in infancy. Taught school and
studied law; afterward did newspaper work
in various cities of the United States and
Canada; has been connected with the Chicago
Daily News since 1879. Clubs: Union League,
Quadrangle, Caxton. Office: 123 Fifth Av. Resi-
dence: 6022 Kimbark Av.
BEBB, Edwin, lawyer; b. Salem, 111., Oct. 19,
1858; s. Michael S. and Catherine (Hancock)
Bebb; ed. country dist. schools, Wheaton (111.)
College, Univ. of Illinois, and grad. LL.B.,
Chicago College of Law (Lake Forest Univ.):
m. in Byron Twp., Ogle Co., 111., Feb. 18, 1885,
Minnie A. Jones; children: Herbert, Kenneth,
Edwin Adams. Was appointe state grain in-
spector in 1878, and in 1883 was appointed
agent of the grain receiving commission mer-
chants of the Chicago Board of Trade to take
charge of their business at Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific R. R. receiving depot. Admit-
ted to bar, 1893, and ever since engaged in
general practice of law. Republican. Office:
153 LaSalle St. Residence: 1748 W. 102d St.
BECK, Alexander Richard, retired lumber-
man; b. Madgeburg, Prussia, May 3, 1839; a.
Alexander and Jane (Kirk) Beck; father was
Scotch, and mother was English; came to U. S.,
settling in Milwaukee, Oct., 1846; ed. public
schools of Milwaukee; m. 1st, 1869, Elizabeth
Wall, of Milwaukee, who died the same year,
leaving him 1 child: Edward W. R.; m. 2d,
1871, Annie Walsh, of Chicago; children: Mar-
garet J., Clara B., Alexander E., Mary G., An-
nie L. Began career of sailor on Great Lakes
in 1852, filling all positions from cabin boy to
capt until 1866; lumber inspector in Chicago
market 1866-73; foreman of lumber yard for
Sylvester Wheelock, 1873-4; mgr. of lumber
yard at S. Chicago for Mr. Wheelock, 1874-8;
in business for himself, 1878-84; incorporated,
1884 as A. R. Beck Lumber Co., of which he
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was pres. ; was treas. of the Rudolph Hegener
Co. Was school dir. and pres. Board of Educa-
tion S. Chicago, 1875-9; trustee village of
Hyde Park, 1878-84. Democrat. Prominent Ma-
son; has served as high priest of the Royal
Arch Chapter and Eminent Commander of K.
T. Residence: 6019 Kimbark Av.
BECK, Carl, surgeon; b. Milin, Austria, Mar.
26, 1864; a. Ignatz and Elizabeth (Pollak)
Beck; ed. common school and gymnasium in
Prague, Bohemia, and med. school of the Royal
and Imperial Univ. of Prague, graduating M.D.,
1889; served as asst. in surgical and gynecolog-
ical clinics in Prague, assisting first Prof.
Qussenbauer and later Dr. Schauta, famous
gynecologist of Vienna; m. Chicago, Apr. 10,
1899, Eda Stein; children: Helen Babette,
Frances Eda. Visited most of the univs. of
Germany, Austria and other countries; made
several trips to America as steamer surgeon,
1889-90, and in 1890 settled in Chicago In gen-
eral practice of medicine. Became attending
surgeon to Cook Co. Hosp., St. Joseph Hosp.
and other hosps., devoting time to surgery.
Founded St. Anthony Hosp. with the Sisters
of Juliet, founded German Med. Soc. and Bo-
hemian Med. Soc. of Chicago. Is prof, of sur-
gery in Chicago College of Physicians and
Surgeons (Univ. of Illinois), Post-Graduate
Med. School and Chicago College of Dentistry.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn. and most of the local
med. socs. ; also of the German Soc. of Sur-
geons of Berlin, and Soc. of Physicians of
Prague. Served as volunteer in llth Infy. regt.,
Austrian Army, and later first lieutenant of
75th Infy regt. Contributor to Am. and foreign
med. journals on surgical subjects. Mem. Inde-
pendent Religious Soc. Office: 98 State St. Resi-
dence: 42 Roslyn PI.
BECK, Joseph Carl, physician; b. Bohemia,
Austria, Sept. 26, 1870; s. Ignatz and Louise
(Pollack) Beck; resided in Clinton and Holden,
Mo., 1885-93; since 1893 in Chicago; ed. public
schools of Prague, Austria, and in Catholic
Convent school in Holden, Mo. ; grad. from Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons (med. dept.,
Univ. of Illinois), M.D., 1895; m. Chicago, Mar.
26, 1899, Carrie A. Stein; children: Elsa, Philip.
Since 1895 engaged in practice of medicine and
surgery in Chicago, limiting practice to eye,
ear, nose and throat. Prof, of otology and
laryngology in Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat College; adjunct prof, of otology and
rhino-laryngology, in College of Physicians
and Surgeons; oculist to St. Joseph Hosp.;
now organizing and founding new private hosp.
in conjunction with his brothers, called Beck's
Hosp., for surgical work, to be on Clark St.,
near Wrightwood Av. Fellow Am. Acad. of
Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology ; mem.
Am. Laryngological, Rhinological and Otologi-
cal Soc., German Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Chicago Laryngological Soc., and Nu Sigma
Nu, med. fraternity. Republican. Mem. Chicago
Lodge No. 437, A. F. & A. M. Office: 92 State
Street. Residence: 173 Lake View Av.
BECK, Rudolph, dentist; b. Prague, Austria,
Sept. 18, 1868; s. I. and Elizabeth Beck; grad.
Chicago College of Dental Surgery, 1898; un-
married. Has resided in Chicago since 1888;
adjunct prof, of surgical pathology, Chicago
College of Dental Surgery. Mem. Illinois State
Dental Soc., Chicago Odontographic Soc. Club:
New Illinois Athletic. Office: 98 State St. Resi-
dence: 1260 Rokeby St.
BECKEN, Albert Charles, wholesale jeweler;
b. Buffalo, N. Y., Apr. 19, 1855; s. Ferdinand
Charles and Ulricka (Halz) Becken; ed. dist.
school; father died when was 10 years old
and mother married again; m. Driftwood, Pa.,
Apr. 19, 1883, Grace, daughter of Judge Hunt-
ley; children: Clara Louise, Albert Charles.
After mother's second marriage, stepfather
took him from school to assist in live stock
business, which proved too hard for him; went
into barber shop and learned the trade; estab-
lished for self in barber business at Drift-
wood, Pa., 1874, and by 1883 had saved $9,000;
entered the jewelry business, traveling among
lumber camps selling watches to the men;
went to St. Paul, Minn., in 1886 and estab-
lished in watch-jobbing business, introducing
the Dueber-Hampden watches in that terri-
tory; since 1892 in wholesale watch and Jew-
elry business. Mem. Chicago Jewelers' Assn.
and Am. Horological Soc. Republican. Mem.
First Presbyterian Church. Mason, K. T. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: Powers' Bldg. Resi-
dence: Park Ridge, 111.
BECKER, Abraham O., dealer in commercial
paper; b. Warsaw, O., Sept. 21, 1857; s. Nathan
and Henrietta (Schaffner) Becker; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, Feb. 8, 1887, Kate Fried-
man; children: Helen, Louise, James H., Mar-
garet. Began business career Jan. 1, 1878, in
house of Hermann Schaffner & Co., in which
he became a partner, and after the death of
Mr. Schaffner organized and incorporated,
July 1, 1894, the firm of A. G. Becker & Co.,
dealers in commercial paper, of which has ever
since been pres. and treas. Also director Audit
Co., of Illinois, Live Stock Investment Co.,
Drexel Cafe Co., and Woods Motor Vehicle Co.
Republican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, Standard. Office:
178 LaSalle St. Residence: 5132 East End Av.
BECKER, Anthony William, merchant and
manufacturer; b. Dubuque, la., Apr. 27, 1858;
s. Gerhard and Fannie (Kohaus) Becker; ed.
public schools of Dubuque, la., ,to 1872, then
student in preparatory school at Telgte, Ger-
many, for 3 years; m. Chicago, Apr. 27, 1881,
Clara Elma Hoagland, of Dayton, O. ; one son:
Frederick G. Becker (student at Yale). Began
in 1878 as bookkeeper with his father, a whole-
sale clothing dealer at Dubuque, la,; in 1879
went to Minneapolis, Minn., as mgr. of branch
house, and in 1880 both plants were removed
to Chicago. Was financial mgr. and credit man
of the firm from 1880 to 1890, and upon his
father's retirement from the clothing business,
entered firm of Lange Bros. & Co., but retired
from it Jan. 1, 1893, to organize, with H. L.
and Joseph Mayer and H. B. Hellman, the
present firm of Becker, Mayer & Co., manufac-
turer of clothing for youths and juveniles, in
which is credit man and financial mgr. Repub-
lican. Roman Catholic. Mem. Credit Men's
Assn., Chicago Commercial Assn., Illinois
Manufacturers' Assn. Club: Hamilton. Office:
216-218 Van Buren St. Residence: 4329 Oaken-
wald Av.
BECKER, Benjamin Vogel, lawyer; b. War-
saw, Ind., June 20, 1871; s. Leopold and Caro-
line (Vogel) Becker; ed. public schools at
Warsaw and Fort Wayne, Ind., to 1885; m.
Jackson, Mich., June 20, 1901, Elizabeth Loeb;
one son: John Leonard. Came to Chicago from
Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1887, and began to read
law In the office of Jacob Newman; was ad-
mitted to bar by Supreme Court of State of
Illinois in 1892, and continued in same office;
admitted to partnership in 1898 in present
firm of Newman, Northrup, Levinson & Beck-
er. Director in several corporations. Mem. Am.
Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., and Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton,
Ravisloe Country. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence, 4459 Berkeley Av.
BECKER, John William, tax specialist; b.
Cloppenberg, Germany, Apr. 9, 1864; s. Her-
man J. and Elizabeth (von Ravensburg) Beck-
er; came with parents to Chicago when 3
years old; educated in public and high schools,
Chicago; m. Boston, Mass., Nov. 19, 1900, Es-
ther M. Walker. Established in real estate
business on own account in 1884; sold out and
went into Co. treas's office in 1885 as clerk;
was advanced to asst. chief clerk, and then
was chief clerk for nine years; in Feb., 1904,
with George J. Lawton, established firm of
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John W. Becker & Co., engaging in a general since 1902. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engl-
real estate business, with a specialty in tax neers and of Western Soc. of Engineers and
matters. Republican. Mason (32°), Shriner. honorary mem. Montana Soc Engineers Re-
Offlce: 100 Washington St.. Title and Trust publican. Residence: 1838 Ald'lne Av
Bldg. Residence: 920 Wilson Av. BEERS, Minard I. a Fevre, architect' b
BECKER, Louis Alexander, pres. L. A. Beck- Cleveland, O., Mar. 18, 1847; s. Daniel Beers-
er Co.; b. Winona, Minn., Sept. 11, 1869; a. m. Cleveland, O., 1871, Harriet Page; children-
John S. and Marie Kathryn (Faehr) Becker; Herbert P., Harley M., Leslie M., Katrlna.
ed. public school and business college at Studied architecture in Cleveland; came to
Winona, Minn., and Chicago College of Phar- Chicago in 1871. Fellow Am. Institute of
macy of the Univ. of Illinois, graduating with Architects. Office: Chicago Orchestra Bldg
Ph.G. degree, 1888; m. Chicago, 1892, Elizabeth 168 Michigan Av. Residence: 5464 Jefferson Av
T. Nash; one daughter: Marie Kathryn Beck- BEBTIiES, Nicholas, manufacturer; b. Chl-
er. Apprentice, A. M. Pett & Sons' drug store, cago, Oct. 17, 1876; s. Peter and Barbara
Winona, Minn., 1884-6, then to pharmaceutical (Kuhn) Behles; ed. Chicago public schools
college; drug clerk, N. Gray Bartlett, Chicago, until 1891; m. Chicago, Nov. 4, 1899. Minnie
1888-90; in drug business, Thirty-first St. and Moody. Began business life in 1891 and worked
Indiana Av.. as owner, 1890-1; employed by with different paper box factories until 1902,
Am. Soda Fountain Co., as salesman, 1891-7; when became pres. and mgr. of the Julius
In business as manufacturer under partner- Marquardt Co., manufacturers of paper boxes
ship of L. A. Becker & Co., incorporated, 1898, of all kinds, which was established, 1892, by
as L. A. Becker Co., of which has been pres. Julius Marquardt, who died in 1902. Mem. of
and mgr. from the inception of the business, the Chicago Paper Box Club and of the Royal
Inventor and manufacturer of the 20th Cen- Arcanum. Office: 14-24 Michigan St Residence:
tury Sanitary Soda Water Fountain. Organ- 583 W. 43d St.
Ized, 1902, and has since been pres. of the BEHBENDT, Arthnr J., nhysician and sur-
Dispenser Publishing Co., publisher of The geon; b. Germany, Dec. 18, 1865; s. Joseph
Soda Fountain, a monthly journal. Reorgan- and Cecelia (Spickholz) Behrendt; grad. from
Ized the Neff Laboratory Co., 1902. changing Chicago College of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1886;
name to Kitro Grape Fruit Co., of which is grad. from College of Physicians and Sur-
pres. McKinlev-Roosevelt Democrat. Mason geons, Chicago. M.D., 1891: m. Huntington,
(32°), K. T., Mystic Shriner. Clubs: Chicaeo Ind., Feb. 27. 1894, Anna Plummer; children:
Athletic, Germania, Drug Trade, Cynber. Of- Mildred, Florence. Engaged in general prac-
flce: 900 S. Halsted St. Residence: 3133 S. Park tlce as physician and surgeon, 1891. and has
Avenue. continued ever since. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
BECKER, 8. Max, wool and fur merchant; German Med. Soc. of Chicago, Am. Med. Assn.,
b. Doernbach, Germany, Dec. 14, 1855; s. Isaac Mississippi Vallev Med. Sor . Illinois Rtn»f>
and Henrietta Becker; ed. public school; came Med. Soc., Physicians' Club. Mason (32°); K.
to U. S., 1872; m. Chicago, Apr. 30, 1891, Lilly T., St. Bernard Commandery; med. director of
Hirsh; children: Rober G., Florence E. Medinah Temple. Mystic Shrine. Office and res-
Lived at Pine Bluff, Ark., 1872-81, and idence: 93 Fowler St.
In Jan., 1882, came to Chicago as a dealer in BEIDIiER, Adam Warner, pres. Illinois Ter-
wool and furs. In 1886 established the firm ra Cotta Lumber Co.; b. Reading, Pa., Apr. 27,
of Wolf, Becker & Co.; in 1888 became a mem. 1857; s. Franklin C. and Hannah M. (Warner)
of the firm of Bach, Becker & Co., which In Beidler; ed. public school; m. Detroit, Mich.,
addition to its Chicago house has a New York Oct. 5, 1893, May Donnelly; one daughter:
office in charge of O. G. Becker, who is also a Louise. Began business experience as a tele-
partner. Hebrew religion. Club: Standard. Of- graph operator for the Western Union Tele-
flee: 103-107 Michigan St. Residence: 4237 ffraph Co., at Reading, Pa., and at Philadel-
Michiean Av. nhia, 1873-5; came to Chicago, 1875. worked
BECKETT, James Beach, lawyer; b. Chica- for the same company until 1881; was
go, Aug. 12, 1871; s. James D. and Georgians on the Board of Trade, with C. W. Brega &
(Beach) Beckett; grad. from Yale Univ., 1893, Co., 1881-7; took position with the Illinois
Ph.D.; attended Univ. of Michigan Law Terra Cotta Lumber Co., 1887, and later
School; unmarried. Was admitted to the bar In became stockholder in the company, then sec.
1896. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Mem. Theta and treas., later vlce-pres. and finally pres.
Delta Chi. Club: University. Office: 100 Wash- Also pres. McRoy Clay Works, and of Brazil
ington St. Residence: LaGrange, 111. Brick and Pipe Co. Republican. Clubs: I1H-
BECKIiER, EVbridare Harlow, civil engineer nois. Builders'. Union League, Midlothian. Of-
and railroad contractor; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. flee: The Rookery. Residence: 143 E. Fifty-
16. 1854; s. Amos Otis and Betsey Harlow first St.
(Austin) Beckler; ed. Maine Wesleyan Semi- BEIDIiER, Francis, lumber merchant; b.
nary, 1870-2, Maine State College (now Univ. Chicago, 1864; s. Jacob and Mary Ann (Funk)
of Maine), 1874-6; graduating with C.E. de- Beidler; ed. Chicago public schools and in
gree Aug., 1876; m. Richmond, Me., Feb. 18, Bryant & Stratton Business College; m. Mar.
1880, Mera Page Rogers; children: Grace H., 8. 1893, Elizabeth M. Loose, of Springfield, 111.
Elizabeth Beulah. Land surveyor In Minne- Began in lumber business in the employ of J.
sota, 1877-8, asst. engineer St. Paul, Mlnneap- Beidler & Bro., 1870-3; was see. of the South
oils & Manitoba Ry., 1879; asst. locating and Branch Lumber Co., 1873-93: established, 1894,
resident engineer of Northern Pacific R. R. In lumber firm of Francis Beidler & Co., of Chi-
Rocky Mountains, 1880-3, division engineer, cago, of which is now pres.; pres. of the Beid-
Klcking Horse River division Canadian Pa- ler & Robinson Lumber Co., of Mayville, N.
ciflc R. R., 1884; resident engineer St. Louis D., operating many lumber yards in North
river bridge, Duluth, Minn., 1885: was with Dakota; and of the Junction Mining Co., of
what is now the Great Northern Ry. System, Springfield, 111.; sec. of the Eastern Lumber
1886-92, building Montana Central, Seattle & Co., of Tonawanda, N. Y. ; vice-pres. and treas.
Montana, and the Pacific extension (from of the Santee River Cypress Lumber Co., Fer-
Montana to Puget Sound, 826 miles) Great guson, S. C. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Northern Rv., in charee of location and con- Athletic. Washington Park, Midlothian, Ham-
struction; lived at Helena, Mont., these 6 ilton, Coleman Lake. Office: Twenty-second
years: had local office as consulting engineer and Loomis Sts. Residence: 4736 Drexel Boul.
in Monadnook Blk.. Chicago. 1893-4; began BEIDLER, George, real estate; b. Chicago,
contracting railroad work. 1895; short time Oct. 28, 1864; s. Jacob and Mary Ann (Funk)
with Chicago & North-Western Ry., 1896; civil Beidler; ed. common school and business col-
^nglnoer for Winston Bros., railway contrac- lege; m. Chicago, Feb. 22, 1900, Margaret E.
tors, 1896-1902: director in Winston Bros. Co. Young; children: John Jacob, Virginia. Was
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associated with the Beldler-Roblnson Lumber
Co., Mayville, N. D., 1884-8, and Beidler Bros.
Lumber Co., Chicago, 1888-91; mgr. of his
father's property interests until 1900; now in
real estate business. Republican. Past Grand,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Ashland, Illinois Athletic;
also Macatawa Yacht (Macatawa, Mich.). Of-
fice: 120 W. Washington St. Residence: 1629
W. Adams St.
BEIFELD, Alexander, cloak manufacturer;
b. Hungary, July 7, 1864; s. Ignatz and Rose
(Herzog) Beifeld; ed. Hungary and Vienna,
Austria; m. Chicago, June 27, 1895, Florence
Florsheim; children: Margaret Rose, Robert
Siegmund. Came to the U. S.; became a mem.
of the firm of Joseph Beifeld & Co., 1881, and
is now senior mem. of its successor, Beifeld,
Hirsch & Kline. Republican. Club: Standard.
Office: 230 Adams St.
BEITLER, Henry Clay, lawyer; b. near Ha-
gerstown, Md., July 1, 1866; s. Samuel J. and
Catharine Beitler; ed. public schools of Chews-
ville, Md., and in Washington Co. High School
at Hagerstown; law education in Univ. of
Michigan; grad. with degree, LL.B.; unmar-
ried. Admitted to bar. May, 1888, and practiced
at Hagerstown, Md., 18 months; removed to
Chicago In spring of 1890, and practiced law
here ever since. Republican. Elected to House
of Representatives, 1898, and has served con-
tinuously ever since. Mem. Illinois Commis-
sion to Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1901,
1902-3. Office: 120 Randolph St. Residence: 16
Lincoln Av.
BEIiASCO, Daniel, lawyer; b. Philadelphia,
Pa., Apr. 23, 1878; s. Isaac D. and Annie (Ja-
cobs) Belasco; ed. public schools of London,
Eng., Boston, Mass., Providence, R. I., and
Chicago, and at Chicago College of Law, LL.B.,
1899; resident of Chicago since 1892; unmar-
ried. Worked for a number of law firms until
admitted to bar of Supreme Court of Illinois,
Oct. 14, 1899; since then engaged in general
practice of law on own account. Also pres.
Federal Coal, Coke and Mining Co. Republican.
Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: 172 Washington
St. Residence: 4543 St. Lawrence Av.
BEliDEN", John Secord, Insurance; b. War-
saw, N. T., Sept. 8, 1839; s. Dr. Charles W. and
Frances Cummlngs Belden; ed. schools of Al-
exander and Warsaw, N. T. ; m. New London,
Conn., Dec. 18, 1868, Amanda W. Pool; chil-
dren: Charles P., John S., Jr., Joseph C., Eliza-
beth. Has been actively engaged in the fire
Insurance business In Chicago since Mar. 1.
1865, as representative of leading Am. and
British companies. Is also director and treas.
of the Rialto Co., and a director of the Belden
Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of insu-
lated wire. Republican. Club: Union League.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 2514 Prairie
Avenue.
BEIiriEIiD, Andrew Miller, patent lawyer;
b. Chicago, Sept. 6, 1873; s. Henry Holmes and
Anne W. (Miller) Belfleld; ed. Chicago public
schools to 1887, Chicago Manual Training
School, 1887-90; took engineering course, Pur-
due Univ., Lafayette, Ind., and law course in
Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1894;
unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1894, and was
with Judge Lysander Hill, 1894-6; mem. firm
Page & Belfleld, 1897-9; of Brown, Cragg &
Belfleld, 1901-2; in Independent practice with
specialty in patent law since 1902. Is sec. and
director, respectively, of the Rolfe Electric
Co., the Autoplanlst Co., the O. Adams Co.
Mem. Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Re-
publican. Presbyterian; deacon In Hyde Park
Presbyterian Church. Clubs: University, Chi-
cago Law, Homewood. Office: Monadnock Blk.
Residence: 5738 Washington Av.
BEI.FIEI.D. Henry Holmes, educator; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 17, 1837; s. William
and Selener (Marshall) Belfleld; grad. Iowa
College, Grlnnell, la., A.B., 1858, A.M., 1868,
Ph.D., 1878. Griswold College, A.M., 1861; Sar-
gent gold medals for scholarship in Iowa Col-
lege, 1857-8; valedictorian of class; m. Chi-
cago, July 27, 1869, Anne Wallace Miller; chil-
dren: Andrew Miller, Henry William, Mrs.
Clara Belfleld Bates, Ada Marshall, Margaret
Wallace. Served In Civil War with Army of
the Cumberland, etc., second lieutenant and
first lieutenant and adjutant, 8th Iowa Cav.;
on staff of Brlg.-Gen. J. T. Croxton and of
Maj.-Gen. E. M. McCook; prisoner of war in
1864; mustered out, Aug. 27, 1865. Tutor In
Greek, Iowa College, 1858; principal in, and
then supt. of, public schools, Dubuque, la.,
1859-60, 1861-3, 1865-6; tutor in Latin, Gris-
wold College, Iowa, 1860-1; principal of gram-
mar school, Chicago, 1866-76; principal North
Division High School, Chicago, 1876-83; direc-
tor Chicago Manual Training School, 1883-
1903; dean Univ. High School since 1903. One
of the earliest advocates (1872) of manual
training. Author of many educational essays;
lecturer on education. Special commissioner
from Dept. of Labor of U. S. to inspect and
report on technical schools In Europe and
U. -S., 1891-2. Mem. Board of Education, Du-
buque, la., 1865-6; mem. Board of Education,
Hyde Park Dlst. No. 1, 1891-3. Republican.
Presbyterian; elder Hyde Park Presbyterian
Church, trustee Presbyterian Home for the
Aged. Mem. Am. Historical Assn., G. A. R.,
Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Chicago
Literary Club. Office: Univ. High School, Mon-
roe Av. and Fifty-eighth St. Residence: 5738
Washington Av.
BELPIELD, William Thomas, physician; b.
St. Louis, Mo., 1856; s. William and Selener
(Marshall) Belfleld; ed. Chicago public schools,
Univ. of Michigan, Rush Med. College, gradu-
ating, M.D., 1878; post-graduate work In Univ.
of Vienna; unmarried. Lecturer of Cartwright
Fund, New York, 1883; associate prof, of sur-
gery Rush Med. Coll.; prof, of genito-urinary
and venereal diseases Chicago Polyclinlc.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Assn. of Genito-
urinary Surgeons, pres. Chicago Urological
Soc., and vlce-pres. Am. Urological Soc. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Literary. Office: Reliance Bldg. Residence:
Hotel Brevoort.
BEXA, Edgar Solyman, physician; b. Chi-
cago, June 15, 1868; s. Robert B. and Ellen
(De Wolf) Bell; grad. from Ottawa (111.)
High School, 1888, Rush Med. College, M.D.,
1896; unmarried. Engaged In med. practice
since 1896; practice limited to eye, ear, nose
and throat, In which has specialized ever since
graduation. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Illinois Med. Assn. Clubs: Chicago Phy-
sicians, Marquette, Colonial. Office: 103 State
St. Residence: 4714 Klmbark Av.
BEIiI,, James Hamilton, Importer teas, cof-
fees, and spices; b. New Hudson, Allegany Co.,
N. Y., Jan. 7, 1839; s. Nathaniel Davidson and
Rebecca (Anderson) Bell; ed. public schools
of Allegany Co. and In Rushford (N. Y.) Acad.
to 1859; m. Lexington, Ky., Sept., 1877, Mary
Elizabeth Stone; children: Mrs. Elsie David-
son, Daisy Bell. Worked on father's farm,
until 1861; went to war In Oct., 1861, entering
service of 6th N. Y. Cav. as second lieutenant,
Co. I, serving until close of war; mustered out
In Aug., 1865, as captain; was in all campaigns
of the Army of the Potomac, and was with
Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley campaign.
Began business career, Nov., 1865, at Sparta,
Wls., as wholesale grocer; came to Chicago in
Mar., 1872, and engaged in a specialty line of
teas, etc., as a mem. of the firm of Bell, Con-
rad & Co.; purchased Mr. Conrad's interest in
1897, and changed the firm name to J. H. Bell
& Co., now a corporation, of which he is pres.
Republican. Mem. Loyal Legion, George H.
Thomas Post G. A. R. Club: Union League.
Office: 62-4 Michigan Av. Residence: 4037
Drexel Boul.
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i, William Edward, dist. supt. Am. Tel- the agency force of the company. Became
ephone and Telegraph Co.; b. Montreal, P. Q., stockholder and was elected director of the
Can., Mar. 6, 1856; s. William and Sarah (Wil- Baird National Bank of Kirksville, Mo., In
liamson) Bell; ed. common and high schools Sept., 1904. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem.
at London, Ont. ; married, Evanston, 111., May Central Y. M. C. A. of Chicago. Clubs: Chi-
ll, 1892, Henrietta Pettit; one daughter: Helen cago Athletic, Washington Park, Hamilton,
Victoria. Began career as messenger for Mon- Calumet. Office: 118 W. Jackson Boul. Resi-
treal Telegraph Co., at London, Ont., Aug. 9, dence: 68 Madison Park.
1870; promoted to joint position as bookkeep- BEIT, William Ostoorn, lawyer; b. Wash-
er, receiving and delivery clerk same place lngton. D. C., May 16, 1870; s. Robert V. and
Mar. 1, 1871; resigned Dec. 31, 1872, to take joanna W. (Kirkwood) Belt; ed. public
position of asst bookkeeper Western Union schools and Columbian Univ., Washington,
Telegraph Co., at Chicago Jan. 1, 1873. later D. C-f graduating in the class of 1892; m. Mor-
promoted to asst. chief bookkeeper, and on risoll( m., June 6, 1890, Cora L. Wood; one
Oct. 1, 1882, became audit clerk, first dist., son: Robert Kirkwood. Admitted to bar in
central division of same company; appointed 1892; practiced in New York from fall of 1892
S^YiS6-1*68- ?nd General Supt. Clowry, Aug. to fall of 1895 when came to Chlcago and
9, 1886, as supt. and sec. of the Western Auto- established in practice here, since which time
matic Weighing Machine Co., which resigned has Devoted himself almost exclusively to
Oct. 31, 1888, to become chief clerk and audi- practice in the U. S. Courts, with a specialty
tor first dist. central division. Western Union ln the law of patents, trade marks, and copy-
Telegraph Co., which held until Oct. 31, 1890, rlghts. Republican. Protestant. Mem. of Pat-
when resigned to become supt. Am Dist. Tele- ent Land Assn. Mem. Home Lodge No. 508 A.
graph Co., on staff of Charles H Wilson, gen- F & A M Mem. Maryland Soc. Club: Union
eral supt. of the Chicago Telephone Co.; re- league. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
signed Sept. 1, 1893, to become business mgr. wilmette 111
sfe^red^NewYo^offlce 2s mg^Apr^T BEMAN, Solon Spencer, architect; b. Brook-
- resfened De^ 31 1899 Ind j^n 1 1900 lvn- Oct- *• 1853: studied architecture with
'annofnted general supt Illinois' District Richard M. Upjohn, New York; m. Apr. 30.
TrfrSSn Co • fesiened Julv 1 1901 and be- 1888> Marv H- Miller, W. New Brighton, S. I.,
camf sec and treks of the Jackson-Corbett N- Y- Designed all buildings in town of Pull-
fV> and epneral sunt' of the Illinois Construe- man <now a Part of Chicago); also the town
Son Co- resigned T Dec j 1901 and Dec 16 of Ivorydale, with the extensive works, near
i<Poi T.?cented^?osltion of dist sun Am Tele- Cincinnati, for the Procter & Gamble Co.;
nhone and Teleeranh Co on staff of Charles Pullman Bldg., Studebaker Bldg., Fine Arts
H Wilson ^enfral suet" of "the *comoan\ ^ for BldS- «rand Central Ry. Station, also T. B.
H. Wilson, general supt ot ^he^ company ror Blackgtone Memorial Library, First and Sec-
'o of Tlllnolq Renubfican Metho- ond Christian Science churches, St. Paul's
In 1st Cav I NO 1877' serving Episcopal Church, etc., Chicago; Pioneer Press
lieutenant Troon A and act in* ad* Bld^' St Paul; Bee Bldg" Omaha; Mining
t Me™ , o?d Time TeleCTaDhers' Assn Bld^- and Merchant Tailors' Bldg., World's
' Unf^n' League Marouetfe Office"' Plln' Columbian Exposition; Mines Bldg., Omaha
^ ma* RP^YrtPnoP r& "•Dearborn Av Exposition, 1898; Pabst Bldg. and North West-
lenee. 375 Dearborn Av. ern Mutual L}fe Bldg.t Milwaukee; Michigan
BELL, William White, banker; b. Sparta, Trust Co. Bldg., Grand Rapids; T. B. Black-
Tenn., Apr. 16, 1842; s. Brig.-Gen. Joseph War- stone Memorial Library, Branford, Conn.;
ren Bell, U. S. V., and Rose Ann (Smith) Bell; union Station, Peoria, 111.; Chicago & Alton
ed. private schools, also grammar and high station, Springfield, 111., etc. Office: Merchants'
school, Chicago, 1855-60; served in Civil War Loan & Trust Bldg. Residence: 317 Forty-
as captain 13th Illinois Cav. and breveted ninth St
major U. S. V. for gallant and meritorious •R-rTurrwp Ailmrto mining pntrln^r- h An-
services in battle of Cache River, Ark., July -,5™^?,*' fsfi?- SoV of r F a^d Martha A
7. 1862; m. Chicago, Apr. 16, 1863, Nannie C. ^SS^ftmS^- S°$ common schools En-
I;T-/-.T,-TI • /»v,ii/^r.on • T <iian Tjaii f a n tVmT^ • n n\a \\jiiosoii ) uemenL, ea. common fecnoois. jiin-
hsrown, cnliaren. a_<inan aen (autnor; , now l__«,a a<nr>f> issc; <n pnp-inpprlne- anrl now in
Mrs. Arthur H. Bogue; Clara Bell, now Mrs. fa^<3 s™ce If 8^ „" tice af min'inc enei^eer
Lessig, James Edward Bell, first lieutenant a^"v® _f ®?e,rn roXption witn^tTroducfion and
1 7tVi TT <3 Tnfv \Va « r>rivit(» hankpr iS'iT-S 3-nd expert in connection witn proauction ana
d\ \l «f iKvy'««^ fir™ ^ of T • M T'voTiV Xr use of coal in boilers, gas producers, etc. Mem.
rn a5nnvorl ^ l «fil™' n« vTn^ M^' N^fonnl Am. Institute of Mining Engineers, Am. Soc.
Co., bankers, 1865; paying teller National , -««-__i.__j_0i TTnixinoors <?nr- of Phpmipni
Bank of Commerce, Chicago, 1870-1; vice-pres. ?^,^te^anA^1 rhem?oal Soc Am Assn for
Nebraska City National Bank, 1871-2; cashier ^S^AnaSS^^^&S^mSimS^at
of the Bank of the State of Georgia, Atlanta, 'he Advancement o f S. 3lence western Soc of
1873-7-; in dry goods commission business, f ?*!nt?flfce. ffs Dearborn St Residence if 4 2
Chicago, 1878-80; mem. Board of Trade and Jj^son Boul
ness!"3" 1885-91? easier and 'direcf^r National BENDER, Pred, manufacturer; b Hatzen-
Bank of the Republic, which he organized port _ on Moselle, Germany, Feb. 7, 1! 66, s - Ben-
with $1.000,000 capital, 1891; since 1892 bank- jamln and Sara (Adler) Bender; ed. public and
er and dealer in commercial paper. Republican, private schools of Hatzenport, Germany; also
Baptist; was first treas. of Immanuel Baptist in high school In Kreuznach Germany, m.
Church and mem. finance committee, now and Hamburg, Germany, June 8 1899, Lotta Si!
for last 16 vears a trustee. Office: 226-8 La verberg; one daughter: Beatrice Maud Since
Salle St. Residence: 3930 Lake Av. 1883 jobber and manufacturer of store i and c
BEI.SHE, Edwin luther, sec. and mgr. of flee fixtures, and also dealer in general mer-
agency force of Chicago Portrait Co.; b. La chandise; from 1883 to 1889 located In New
Plata, Mo.. Mar. 10, 1872: s. Thomas M. and York, from 1889 to 1 1 in Milwaukee Wis
Lina (Elgin) Belshe: grad. from high school Jobber and manufacturer of store i and office
of La Plata/Mo.. 1892; m. Kirksville, Mo.. Oct. fixtures since 1891 at various locations on Wa-
12. 1899. Alta Baird; children: Edwin Baird. bash Av Chicago, now having stores at 552-
Albert Thomas. Entered employ of Chicago 556 Wabash Av.. and 12«-53 Wabash Av • .
Portrait Co. as traveling salesman. Jan. 1. also partner in the house of Bender Bros of-
1895; was made dist. mgr. Feb. 1. 1896. and flee and store fixtures 300-302 1 W ^nadl"°"'
road mgr.. Jan. 1, 1897; on Jan. 1, 1899, be- and Am Store and Office Co , Monroe a nd Hal-
came a stockholder and took position as corre- sted Sts^ Major 1st Regt Chicago Rough
spondent In the house; elected director, Apr.. Riders. Offices: 552 to 556 Wabash Av. Resi
1902, and sec., 1903, and has management of dence: <
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BENEDICT, Charles Dumba, lumber; b. Vi-
enna, Austria, Feb. 11, 1859; s. Ignatius L.
and Amelia (De Figuerado) Benedict; ed. pub-
lic schools of Austria; m. Milwaukee, Wis.,
Jan. 2, 1882, Augusta C. Mann; 1 daughter:
Adele Francesca. Began business career in
1875 as an employe of the Brookhaven Lum-
ber and Mfg. Co., at Brookhaven, Miss., until
1885, and was promoted to position of sec.
and supt. ; came to Chicago and was asso-
ciated with lumber firm of John A. Gauger
& Co. until 1897; then was mem. of the lumber
firm of May & Benedict at Peoria, 111., until
1902, when joined the present firm of Schultz
Bros. & Benedict, wholesale lumber. Mem. of
the Lumbermen's Assn. Office: Old Colony
Bldg. Residence: Del Prado Hotel.
BENEDICT, George H., engraver; b. War-
saw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1857; s.
Edward R. and Levira Benedict; ed. public
schools and at commercial college; m. Mar. 24,
1880, Miss Caroline L. Randolph; came to Chi-
cago, 1864; worked for a time at printing, and
then was an apprentice in the map dept. of
Rand, McNally & Co. ; later worked as foreman
in same line for George F. Cram. Studied
photo-engraving, in leisure hours, with J. A.
Drummond; then for a time in business for
himself, later becoming mgr. of the wax en-
graving dept. of Blomgren Bros. & Co., and
later mgr. of the advertising dept. of A. G.
Spalding & Bros.; again established general
engraving and electrotyping business under
the style of George H. Benedict & Co., and in
1903 this firm was consolidated with the Globe
Engraving and Electrotype Co., of which he is
now treas. From early boyhood has been an
enthusiastic athlete and became an authority
on general athletic and gymnastic sports;
wrote a widely circulated book on the subject
which was published by A. G. Spalding &
Bro. in 1880. For 9 years pres. of the Electro-
typers' Assn. of Chicago, and for 2 years pres.
of the National Assn. of Electrotypers and
Photo Engravers. Was the inventor of the
measuring scale used by all photo-engravers
and electrotypers; also the inventor of Bene-
dict's Tables of Wages for calculating pay
rolls. Club: Chicago Athletic. Mason, K. T.,
Shriner. Office: 415 Dearborn St. Residence:
875 Warren Av.
BENEDICT, Harry, live stock; b. Bureau
Co., 111., 1856; s. Julius and Henrietta Cleve-
land Benedict; ed. public and high schools; m.
Princeton, 111., 1880, Belle Kyle; 2 children.
Engaged in live stock commission business at
Union Stock Yards, 1890, in firm of Lee &
Benedict; since 1894 firm has been Benedict,
Murraj' & McDowell. Club: Chicago Athletic.
Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 3967 Drexel Boul.
BENHAM, John; b. Western Star, O., May 3,
1846; s. John and Melissa (Brown) Benham;
academic education; m. Bloomington, 111., 1869,
Adaline H. Richardson. Began business career,
1867, as a mem. of the firm of Keith, Benham
& Aiken; mem. of firm of Benham & Brown,
wholesale cotton goods, 1868-70; C. H. Fargo
& Co.. wholesale shoes, 1871-82; Keith, Ben-
ham & Dezendorf, wholesale hardware, 1883-8;
supt. public service, Cook Co., 1888-90; vice-
pres. and treas., St. Lawrence Marble Co.,
1891-6; vice-pres. and general mgr. the Con-
sumers' Co., 1896-1903; since Aug., 1903, vice-
pres. the International Register Co.; treas.
the Kennicott Water Softener Co. Republican.
R. E. Church. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood
Country, Automobile. Office: 124 W. Jackson
Boul. Residence: 2415 Michigan Av.
BENJAMIN, Frederic, attorney In patent
law; b. Cincinnati, O., Mar. 16, 1860; s. Orson
A. and Abia A. (Hartwell) Benjamin; moved
to Washington, D. C., in childhood and there
educated in public and private schools; grad.
National Univ. (Washington, D. C.), LL.B.,
1881; m. Washington, D. C., Nov. 17, 1886,
Lena M. Bouton; children: Hartwell, Charles
Bouton, John Allen, Martha Marion, Frederic
H. Has been engaged in practice of patent law
before U. S. Patent Office and U. S. Courts
since 1881, residing and doing business in
Washington, D. C., until 1889; since then in
Chicago. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem.
Kensington Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
BENJAMIN, Louis, iron merchant and man-
ufacturer; b. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 13, 1850; s.
Jacob and Jennette (Lehman) Benjamin; ed.
New Orleans public school; m. New Orleans,
La., Oct. 18, 1882, Julia Kottwitz; children:
Sadie L., Blanche J., Jack A. Left school at
15 (but took course of studies nights at Dol-
ber's College) ; worked in iron business in
New Orleans from age of 15 until 1880, when
opened an office there, representing Block &
Pollak, of Cincinnati, in iron and steel; in 1884
removed to Chicago and became mem. of firm
of Block & Pollak, of Cincinnati and Chicago,
and became sec. of the Block-Pollak Iron Co.,
upon its incorporation, 1891, which position
still holds, the company having a large plant at
Carthage, O., near Cincinnati, as manufactur-
ers of car axles and all kinds of forgings; also
wholesale dealers in iron and steel; have
yards and warehouse on Wallace St., Chicago.
Jewish in religion. Republican. Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Standard. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4111 Grand Boul.
BENN, Alonzo Newton, general mgr. Omaha
Packing Co.; b. Washington, la., Nov. 25,
1866; s. John Robert and Nancy Ann (Looney)
Benn; ed. public schools of Woodburn, la.;
unmarried. Began business career as telegra-
pher with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
R. R., Burlington & Missouri River R. R.,
and Western Union Telegraph Co., 1882-6;
telegrapher, stenographer and general office
work with Nebraska City Packing Co., 1886-
1890; went with Omaha Packing Co., South
Omaha, Neb., as telegrapher and stenographer,
1890, and rapidly advanced to chief clerk, pur-
chasing agent and asst. mgr., assuming man-
agement of the company's plant at St. Joseph,
Mo., in 1893; supt. of the Chicago plant, 1897,
mgr. of the South Omaha plant in 1901, and
general mgr. of their several plants in 1902;
also director of the company, director and
general mgr. Hutchinson Packing Co., vice-
pres. and director German-Am. Provision Co.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. K. T., Shriner.
Clubs: Calumet, Colonial ( Chicago) ; also Oma-
ha Club (Omaha), and Benton Club, St. Jo-
sept, Mo. Office: Hammond Packing Co., Union
Stock Yards. Residence: Calumet Club.
BENNETT, Frank Ira, lawyer, alderman; b.
Galva, Henry Co., 111., Oct. 17, 1858; s. John
I. and Maria (Reynolds) Bennett; ed. public
schools of Chicago; attended Union College of
Law, 1879; m. Chicago, June, 1884, Anna H.
Cortright; two sons: Lewis C., Ira F. Admit-
ted to bar, 1880; in 1884 became mem. of law
firm of Bennett & Higgins; became actively
engaged in real estate business, with a spe-
cialty in subdividing and building operations.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. since 1887. Republi-
can. Elected assessor of Town of Hyde Park,
1888; now alderman from Seventh Ward; re-
elected, 1905, for fifth term. Presbyterian. Of-
fice: Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 5807
Washington Av.
BENNETT, Horace Corbett, lawyer; b. Che-
shire Co., N. H., Oct. 24, 1841; s. Lyman and
Lucinda (Wellington) Bennett; ed. public
school and 2 years at Appleton Acad., New
Ipswich, N. H.; enlisted Sept., 1861, in First
New Hampshire Battery, serving 3 years and
taking part in the battles of Gettysburg, sec-
ond battle of Bull Run, Rappahannock Sta-
tion, Antietam, South Mountain, Fredericks-
burg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness (where
he was wounded) and all the battles of the
Army of the Potomac except Gen. McClellan's
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Peninsular campaign; studied law In office of
Hon. Amasa Norcross, of Fitchburg, Mass.,
and later represented Ivlson, Blakeman, Taylor
& Co., of New York, publishers of school and
college text books, in the New England States
until 1870; meanwhile being admitted to the
Massachusetts bar in 1869; m. 1870, Charlotte
E., daughter of Dr. Freeland, of Fitchburg,
Mass. Removed to Chicago, 1870; was burned
out in fire of 1871; has been since then engaged
in a general law business, making a specialty
of commercial law. Republican. Office: 134
Clark St. Residence: 339 Warren Av.
BENNETT, James Ewlngr, grain commis-
sion; b. St. Louis, Mo., Apr. 3, 1871; s. Thomas
and Jennie (Ewing) Bennett; attended public
schools; grad. Chicago Manual Training
School in class of 1890; m. Chicago, Apr. 8,
1902, Bertha Bogue. First business experience
was with the W. Seattle St. Ry., of Seattle,
Wash., 1891-3; after that was employed in the
offices of Bennett & Johnson, brass foundry,
and in 1894 became associated with Thomas
Bennett & Co., grain and provisions, of which
he is now the sole proprietor. Mem. of the
Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Kenwood, Chicago Yacht,
Chicago Automobile. Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 105 E. 47th St.
BENNETT, James O'Donnell, dramatic
critic; b. Jackson, Mich., May 1. 1870; s.
Charles Henry and Mary (O'Donnell) Bennett;
ed. Univ. of Michigan; m. Erie, Pa., June 5,
1901, Susan North Hayward. Has been en-
gaged as a newspaper writer since 1892, chiefly
on the press of Chicago; served as correspond-
ent for the Chicago Journal during the Span-
ish-Am. War, and was afterward editorially
connected with that paper; joined the staff
of the Chicago Record-Herald, of which he is
now the dramatic editor. Protestant Episco-
palian. Republican. Office: Chicago Record-
Herald. Residence: 308 N. State St.
BENNETT, Baweon, journalist; b. Franklin,
Ind., Dec. 5, 1863; s. James Clinton and Flora
(Rawson) Bennett; ed. public schools of Louis-
iana and Kansas; grad. from Emporia (Kan.)
High School; studied languages under Dr.
Lewis DeLew, Wichita, Kan.; student Univ.
of Kansas, 1881-4; Univ. of Michigan, 1885 (no
degree) ; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June 29, 1903,
Cora Anita Jones, Riverside, Calif. Beginning
as reporter Chicago Daily News, in May, 1886,
served on various papers in Chicago, Kansas
City and Milwaukee until Jan., 1896, when be-
came telegraph copy-reader and foreign news
editor Chicago Inter Ocean to Nov., 1899; since
then editorial writer Chicago Inter Ocean;
also director and sec. The Inter Ocean News-
paper Co. Republican. Was private and ser-
geant Co. G, 5th Regt, Michigan N. G., 1890-5.
Mason (Myrtle Lodge, Irving Park Chapter,
Siloam Council, Oriental Consistory) ; also
mem. Modern Maccabees, National Union,
Modern Woodmen, Royal League. Unitarian.
Life mem. Shakespeare Soc. of New York. Of-
fice: The Inter Ocean. Residence: 1389 W.
Montrose Av.
BENNETT, Bobert John, wholesale grocer;
b. Pulaski, Oswego Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1839; a.
Reuben J. and Alta (Haskins) Bennett; ed.
Lake Co. schools, finishing at Waukegan, 111.,
and Racine, Wis.. 1856-7; m. Chicago, Apr. 9,
1862, Electa M. Hoyt; children: Arthur Grant,
Maud B. (now Mrs. Vail), William Hoyt.
School teacher in Lake Co., 111., 1856-63; mem.
firm since 1865 and now vlce-pres. and director
of the W. M. Hoyt Co.. wholesale grocers. Was
director of the Atlas National Bank, and later
vice-pres. and director of the Western State
Bank: mem. firm of Glenn R. Powers & Co.,
general merchants, Belgrade. Mont. Was alder-
man and for a time mayor of Lake Forest,
111., 1872-4. Republican. Congregationalist;
connected with City Missionary Soc.: trustee
AVTienton College. Club: Congregational. Office:
1-11 Michigan Av. Residence: 2449 N. Paulina
Street
BENNETT, 'Willis Henry, merchant; b. Erie,
Pa., Aug. 24, 1851; s. Henry D. and Sarah Ann
(Bryant) Bennett; ed. Erie ward school and
Erie High School up to 1867; m. Davenport,
la., Dec. 24, 1883, Estella P. Johnston; chil-
dren: Willis Henry Johnston, Allie Johnston,
June Johnston, Bryant Johnston, Dorothea
Johnston. Clerk in grocery store, Belvidere,
111., 1868-71; early in 1872 became clerk for
H. B. Cragin & Co., Chicago, and, 1873-5, was
commercial traveler for same firm; with Chi-
cago Stamping Co., 1875-83; then with L. C.
Dessanet Sons, hardware jobbers, Davenport,
la., as commercial traveler; in 1886 became
salesman and subsequently Western mgr. for
the Reading Hardware Co. (a position he still
occupies) ; the company have at Reading, Pa.,
one of the most complete plants in the country
for manufacturing fine builders' hardware.
Also sec.-treas. Lawson Manufacturing Co.,
of Racine, Wis., pres. Cotton Belt Lumber
Co., of Webb, Miss.; a State director of First
State Fawners' Co. Republican. Mason; Belvi-
dere Lodge, Kiswaukee Chapter (Belvidere,
111.), Siloam Commandery, K. T., Oak Park, 111.,
Kaaba Temple (Shrine), Davenport, la. Dele-
gate to National Republican Convention, 1896;
alternate, 1904. Club: Hamilton. Office: 105
Lake St. Residence: 309 S. Fifty-third Av.
(Austin).
BENSINGEB, Benjamin Edward, president
of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company; b.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 4, 1868; son of Moses and
Eleanor (Brunswick) Bensinger; ed. Moseley
(public) School, South Division High School,
and Bryant & Stratton Business College; m.
Chicago, Jan. 20, 1896. Rose Frank; one son:
Robert Frank. From 1885 to 1888 was connect-
ed with the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.:
from 1888 to 1890 sec. of the Bensinger Self
Adding Cash Register Co., which concern has
retired from business; since 1890 with the
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., of which, in
1903, he became first vice-pres.; on the death
of his father succeeded to the presidency;
company are manufacturers of billiard and
pool tables and supplies, bank, office and bar
fixtures, refrigerators, bowling alleys, etc. Re-
publican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Hamilton,
Standard (dir.). Office: 263-265 Wabash Av.
Residence: Lakota Hotel.
BENSON, Christian Iiudwig, wholesale fish
merchant; b. Hadersley. Denmark. Apr. 22,
1856; s. J. and Anna M. (Paulsen) Benson; ed.
Denmark; came to United States, 1870; m. Chi-
cago, Aug., 1879, Chatrine Lund; children:
Alfred J., Anna. Since 1876 importer of Nor-
wegian, Swedish and Holland products, main-
ly fish and cheese. Republican. Lutheran.
Mason. Park Commissioner, North Shore Park
District, 1900-4. Office: 274-6 S. Water St.
Residence: 1023 Pratt Av.
BENT, George Payne, piano and organ
manufacturer; b. Dundee, 111., June 16, 1854:
s. Rev. George (Congregational minister) and
Mary P. (Payne) Bent: early education in
public schools of Iowa, finishing at Wheaton
(111.) College; m. Burr Oak, la., Apr. 26, 1876,
Clara A. Wingate; children: Clara Wingate,
George Henry, Charity Mary, Muriel, Dorothy
Amelia, Charles Matchett. Barbara. Came to
Chicago, 1870; worked for David C. Cook (now
publisher of Elgin, 111., but then a jobber of
sewing machines and sewing machine sup-
plies); bought out Mr. Cook's business, 1878,
conducted it until 1880, when he began the
manufacture of the "Crown" pianos and
organs' his extensive manufacturing plant IP
located at 245 Washington Boul. Independent
in politics. Club: Union League. Office: 211-13
Wahash Av. Residence: 5139 Washington Av.
BENTT.EY, Charles B., commission mer-
chant soldier: b. Schoharie, N. Y.; s. E. E.
and N M. Bentley; ed. Charlotteville (N. Y.)
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Conf. Seminary; m. Vicksburg, Miss., 1864, & Co. Mason. Clubs: Jewelers, Standard. Of-
M. E. Duncan; 3 children. Entered and served flee: State and Washington Sts. Residence: La-
in Second Wisconsin Cavalry through the kota Hotel.
Civil War and was mustered out at its close. BERLIN, Robert Carl, architect; b. Gran-
Holds rank of brig.-gen. After war settled ville, Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 11, 1853; s. Au-
in Iowa; came to Chicago in 1885; in 1894 gustus and Helene (Brennemann) Berlin; ed.
established in the grain commission business, Granville public school; grad., receiving
senior mem. of the Bentley- Jones Commission diploma as architect, from Eidgencessisches
Co., until 1904; since then in same business Polytechnikum, Zurich, Switzerland, 1877; m.
alone. Mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago, May 10, 1883, Agnes Augusta Dodge;
Was chief marshal of the Memorial Day children: Lillian Agnes, Marie Valentine, Har-
parade in Chicago in 1901, 1902 and 1904, and old Robert. In practice of architecture in Chi-
of the Dewey parade in 1900. Mem. of the cago since 1877; designer and has superin-
Military Order of the Loyal Legion and of tended erection of many fine residences, apart-
Hiram McClintock Post, G. A. R. (command- ment buildings, factories, business buildings,
er). Presbyterian. Trustee Presbyterian churches, schools, etc., in Chicago, and also
Church of La Grange. Office: Board of Trade, at other points in Illinois and other states.
Residence: 211 S. Fifth Av., La Grange. Fellow of Am. Institute of Architects, and of
BENTLEY, Cyrus, lawyer; senior mem. law Illinois Chapter of same. Republican. Clubs:
firm of Bentley & Burling; dir. International Marquette, Ravenswood. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Harvester Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., etc. Residence: 2589 N. Ashland Av., Ravenswood.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago Golf, On- BIRMINGHAM, Thomas C., wholesale pa-
wentsia. Office: 215 Dearborn St. Residence: per merchant; b. on farm in Washington Co.,
157 Rush St.; summer, Elmhurst, 111. Wisconsin, May 21, 1850; s. Thomas and Ann
EENTLEY, Frank Tag-g-art, traffic mgr. Illi- (Costello) Bermingham; ed. common schools,
nois Steel Co.; b. Charlestown, Ind., May 2, Beloit, Wis., 1857-65; m. Des Moines, la., Oct.
1864; s. Francis W. and Catherine (Taylor) 6, 1880, Belle Daugherty. Began business life
Bentley; ed. Charlestown (Ind.) public schools, in 1868 as office boy with Davis, Lawrence &
Charlestown Acad. (private), Davenport (la.) Davis, paper manufacturers, Beloit, Wis.;
Business College; m. Chautauqua Lake, N. Y., traveling salesman for same firm, 1870-2; for
Aug. 11, 1889, Catherine L. Brownell. After J. W. Butler Paper Co., 1872-82; in range cat-
several years spent in roughing it in the west, tie business in Arapahoe Co., Colo., 1882-92;
entered accounting dept. of Monon Route, Feb., lost all his money in the business and re-
1885; changed to operating dept., Chicago & turned to Chicago, 1892, and worked for sev-
Northwestern Ry., July, 1886, and to traffic eral firms in wholesale paper business, 1892-9;
dept. of Chicago Great Western Ry., Apr., secured interest in wholesale paper business
1889; local freight agent of same, Chicago, of F. K. Moody & Co., 1899; reorganized as
1892-3; general freight agent for Consolidated Moody & Bermingham Co., 1902, becoming its
Steel & Wire Co., June, 1894; for Am. Steel pres., Mr. Moody retiring from firm same
& Wire Co. from its formation until Mar., year; changed name of company, 1904, to Ber-
1899; since then traffic mgr. of the Illinois mingham & Seaman Co., of which is pres.
Steel Co. Chairman traffic committee of the Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 1013 Demp-
Illinois Manufacturers Assn. since 1900. Inde- ster St., Evanston.
pendent Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Ex- BERRY, Franklin James, commission mer-
moor, Ouilmette, Chicago Yacht. Office: The chant in horses; b. Limington, Me., Sept. 26,
Rookery. Residence: Hotel Lakota. 1837; s. William and Catherine (Berry) Berry;
BENTLEY, Wiltoer Gorton, retired lawyer ed. public schools of Limington, Me.; m. Lim-
and underwriter; b. Watertown, N. Y., Dec. ington, Me., Oct. 25, 1858, Sarah W. Weeman;
13, 1835; s. Gorton and Alancy (Clark) Bent- 1 daughter: Ella May (Mrs. B. P. Riding, of
ley; ed. common school and Wyoming Acad., New York). Was reared on farm in Maine,
Wyoming, N. Y. ; studied law with Hon. Har- and was engaged in the horse business at
low L. Comstock, Warsaw, N. Y., 1858-61; Portland, Me., 1856 to 1873; since then in
m. Lena, 111., June 25, 1860, Mary A. Bailey; business in Chicago as sale and commission
children, Marshall G., Mrs. Alice Bentley Gar- dealer in all kinds of horses, as head of firm
diner, William J. (died, aged 4), Cora M. of F. J. Berry & Co. Republican; active in poll-
Served as capt., maj. and lieut.-col. Ninth N. tics, and stumped Illinois for McKinley in
Y. Volunteer Cavalry from Oct. 14, 1861, par- 1896 and 1900, and for Roosevelt in 1904.
ticipating in nearly 100 engagements; severe- Clubs: Hamilton, Waubansia. Office: 3 Dexter
ly wounded at White House Landing, Va., Park Av. Residence: 145 Oakwood Boul.
June 21, 1864, resulting in loss of left leg; BERRY, Joseph John, dealer in molasses,
mustered out of service Oct., 1864; admitted syrup, sugar, etc.; b. on farm near St. Louis,
to bar at Buffalo, N. Y., Dec., 1864; moved to Mo., May 23, 1862; s. Jacob and Frances
Des Moines, la., and, in 1865, elected probate (Franel) Berry; ed. common schools of St.
and county judge; resigned because of ill Louis and later in Christian Brothers College,
health, 1867; moved to St. Louis, Mo., and St. Louis; m. Galena, 111., May 18, 1886, Julia
worked life and fire insurance for ten years; M. Maybrun; children: Heribert J., Loretta,
attorney and superintendent of agencies Con- Eleanore. Began business career at 21 in St.
tinental Fire Ins. Co. of New York, 1877-85; Louis, June, 1883, as dealer in groceries and
general northwestern mgr. for same, 1885-91; feed, and continued at that business until
in banking business, 1891-3; since then re- 1889, when sold it out, came to Chicago, and
tired. Mem. Loyal Legion, Western Soc. Army entered the business now conducted by the
of the Potomac. Former mem. Bankers, Mar- Berry-Maybrun Co., dealers in molasses,
quette and Union League Clubs. Baptist, syrup, sugar, etc., of which he is pres. Office:
Office: New Federal Bldg. Residence: 474 Elm 59-65 Larrabee St. Residence: 521 Ridge Av.,
St. Evanston.
BERG, Morris Henry, jeweler; b. New York BERSBACH, Alfred, treas. and general mgr.
City, Feb. 2, 1853; s. Henry and Henrietta The J. Manz Engraving Co.; b. Chicago, Nov.
(Hyman) Berg; removed with parents to Chi- 5, 1856; s. John and Magdaline (Zanner) Bers-
cago in infancy; ed. public schools and in bach; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Dec. 25,
Dyrenforth's School of Trade. Chicago; m. 1878, Helena Malcolm; children: Lillian, Clara,
Chicago, Mar. 4, 1877, Rose Weil; children: Amy A. F., Frank John. Began as boy, in 1872.
Mrs. Agnes Berg Landauer, Herbert Morris, his connection with the engraving house of
In 1868 entered the jewelry house of Wendell J. Manz & Co. Was admitted to partnership in
& Hyman as an errand boy, and continued 1880, and upon incorporation of the business
with the house until he advanced to a partner- in 1890 he became sec. and treas., and is now
ship In the firm now known as Hyman, Berg treas. and general mgr. 33° Mason; K. T. ;
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Shrlner. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 197 S.
Canal St. Residence: 2568 N. Hermitage Av.
BERSBACH, EMU, sec. the Tablet & Ticket
Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 2, 1861; s. John and
Magdaline Bersbach; ed. Chicago public
school; m. Chicago, Oct. 6, 1889, Nora Jean-
ette Abbott; 1 son, Emil. First business expe-
rience was as errand boy for Vergo, Ruhling
& Co., 1872; then with Boston Store (firm of
C. W. & E. Pardridge); with Wade Abbott,
lawyer; then 6 years with A. T. Stewart &
Co., 2 years with John V. Farwell & Co., 1%
years at Evanston, Wyo., with Blythe &
Fargo; since 1886 with the Tablet & Ticket
Co.; mgr. of the company's branch at New
York, 1889-99; since 1899 sec. of the company
and located at Chicago. Republican. Office: 87-9
Franklin St. Residence: 2495 N. Ashland Av.
BESLEY, Frederick Atwood, physician; b.
Waukegan, 111., Apr. 19, 1868; s. William and
Sylvia (Jocelyn) Besley; ed. public and high
schools of Waukegan, Chicago Manual Train-
ing School and Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, M.D., 1894; unmarried. Since 1894 has
been engaged in the practice of medicine in
Chicago, and since 1900 has been a mem. of
the Chicago Board of Health. Prof, of surgery
in the Post-Graduate Med. School. Attending
surgeon Cook Co. Hosp.; attending surgeon
Woman's Hosp. and Chicago Charity Hosp.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Surgical Soc.,
Chicago Med. Soc., Mississippi Valley Med.
Soc. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: Columbus
Memorial Bldg. Residence: 6027 Prairie Av.
BEST, William, manufacturer; b. Canter-
bury, Eng., 1841; s. William and Mary Ann
(Whitehead) Best; family came to U. S. 1852;
ed. Canterbury and Chicago public schools;
m. Aug., 1865, Louise C., daughter of Isaac B.
Sterling, of Chicago; children: William, Flor-
ence G., Grace L. (died, aged 13). First em-
ployment on leaving school in 1857 was as
office boy in wholesale tobacco house of John
C. Partridge & Co., in which, after a few
years, he became partner, and on death of Mr.
Partridge, 1876, became head of the house
and organized the firm of Best, Russell & Co.,
wholesale tobacconists and cigar manufac-
turers; on Incorporation as Best & Russell
Co., 1891, became pres. South Town collector,
1883; South Park Commissioner since 1886
(pres. of Board, 1887-91; auditor of Board,
1905). Mason (32°), K. T. Trustee Sixth Pres-
byterian Church. Clubs: Mid-Day, Washington
Park, Calumet, Iroquois, Illinois Athletic.
Office: 42 Randolph St. Residence: 4331 Drexel
Boul.
BETHEA, Solomon Hicks, lawyer; b. Lee
Co., 111.; s. William T. and Emilv (Green)
Bethea; ed. public schools, Dixon, 111.; high
school, Ann Arhor, Mich.; literary dept., Univ.
of Michigan; studied law in offices of Eustace,
Barge & Dixon. Dixon, 111.; admitted to bar
and became partner of Hon. John V. Eustace.
Mem. of Illinois Legislature, 1882-3; mayor of
Dixon 1 term: U. S. district atty., Northern
district of Illinois, 1899-1905; U. S. district
judge, Illinois, since Mar., 1905. Office: Fed-
eral Bide.
BETSCHE, Charles William, furniture manu-
facturer; b. Bnden, Germany, Aug. 11, 1848;
s. Jacob and Christina (Branch) Betsche; ed.
schools in Germany; m. Chicago, 1872, Kate
Fischer; children: Emma, Lydia, Oscar, Wil-
liam, Arthur, Clara. Came from Germany in
1865 to Chicago; learned the trade of uphol-
sterer here, and worked at trade until 1879,
when established business for self. Later
Joined by Henry Ricke and organized the
Betsche & Ricke Manufacturing Co., of which
was sec. and mgr. In 1886 organized present
firm of Charles W. Betsche & Co., of which is
still at head. Office: 69 North Av. Residence:
388 Dayton St.
BETTMAW, Boerne, physician, oculist and
aurist; b. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 6, 1.856; s. Abra-
ham and Sarah Bettman; grad. Cincinnati
High School, 1874; Miami Med. College, M.D.,
1877; served as asst. to Dr. Williams, oculist,
Cincinnati, and later for 1% years with Prof.
Knapp, oculist, of New York, and also asst. to
Dr. Frank Bosworth, Bellevue Med. Hosp.;
went abroad, 1879; studied 6 months at Univ.
of Vienna; then, after a period of travel in
Europe, became first asst. to Prof. Becker in
eye dept. of Univ. of Heidelberg, until May,
1881; visited hosps. and attended clinics in
Paris for about 6 months, attended the Inter-
national Med. Congress in London; returned to
New York, Sept., 1881, and in Nov., 1881, came
to Chicago; m. Chicago, 1888, Clara Snydacker;
children: Ralph, Louise. Engaged contin-
uously in practice in Chicago as specialist in
eye and ear diseases; was prof, of the eye and
ear dept. and treas. College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Chicago,; one of surgeons of Illi-
nois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, and
physician in charge of indoor eye and ear
dept. of Michael Reese Hosp., and German and
Cook Co. Hosps. Oculist and aurist, and treas.
of Post-Graduate Med. School. Founder of Jew-
ish Dispensary. Mem. and ex-sec. Chicago
Soc. of Ophthalmology and Otology; mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois Microscopical Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Pres.
of State Board of Charities; asst. surgeon of
2d Regt. I. N. G. Mem. of the German Escula-
pia Soc.; also editor of Eye dept. of Post-
Graduate Med. Journal. Clubs: Union League,
Quadrangle, German Press. Residence: 4753
Lake Av.
BE VAN, Arthur Dean, physician; b. Chicago,
1861; s. Thomas and Sarah Ramsey Bevan;
ed. Sheffield Scientific School, Yale, 1878-9;
M.D., Rush Med. College, 1883; m. Akron, O.,
Feb., 1896, Anna L. Barber. U. S. Marine
Hosp. Service, 1883-7; prof, anatomy, Oregon
State Univ., 1886-7; Rush Med. College, 1887-9:
prof, surgical anatomy and associate prof,
surgery same since 1899; 1902, prof, of sur-
gery in same; professorial lecturer on sur-
gery, Univ. of Chicago; surgeon of Presby-
terian Hosp.; pres. Presbyterian Hosp.; pres.
Chicago Medical Society, 1899; fellow Ameri-
can Surgical Society, 1900. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, University, Washington Park, Glen
View, Chicago Golf. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 2917 Michigan Av.
BICKFORD, Luther Henry, editor; b.
Menlo, la., Apr. 18, 1872; s. Frederick B. and
Lucy (Whipple) Bickford; ed. St. George's
and Leadville (Colo.) high school and Univ.
of Denver; unmarried. Formerly managing
editor Colorado Sun and Denver Times; now
associate editor Chicago Inter Ocean. Mem.
Military Order Loyal Legion. Office: The Inter
Ocean. Residence: 618 E. 50th St.
BICKFORD, Bussel Kittridg-e, lumber; b.
Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vt., Dec. 28, 1826;
spent early life on farm; ed. Peacham, Vt.
Associated with lumber business almost from
boyhood; in 1857 became mem. of firm of Bick-
ford, Brewster & Tildesley, which dissolved
at the end of 3 years, the failure of William
Brewster, of the firm, who was also a large
manufacturer, so involving the firm that they
sold their assets and yard. Worked principally
as inspector during the dull years from 1858
to 1861; then resumed regular commission
business; had William Ruger, a former em-
ploye, as partner, 1870-3; joined by Reuben
Knox, firm becoming Bickford, Knox & Co.;
incorporated as Bickford <fe Knox Co.. of which
he has since been pres. Was mem. of the com-
mittee which, in 1858, formulated the rules
for lumber inspection which have ever since
governed the Chicago market. Office: 242 S.
Wflter St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
BICKTTEI.I., Ernest Fercy, general super-
intendent of the Chicago Bureau of Charities:
b near Vincennes, Ind., Feb. 23. 1862; B. Eli
and Charlotte (Ford) Bicknell; grad. Univ.
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of Indiana, 1887; m. Indianapolis, Ind., 1891,
Grace Vawter; children: Scott, Constance, Al-
berta. After leaving college entered newspaper
work as a reporter on the Indianapolis News,
and afterward was a traveling correspondent
of the same paper, later filling editorial posi-
tions; was made sec. of the Board of State
Charities of Indiana in 1893 and held that
position until Jan. 1, 1898, when came to Chi-
cago to accept present position. Club: City.
Office: 79 Dearborn St. Residence: 5 Woodland
Park.
BICKNELL, Orlando Lane, sec. and mgr.
Illinois Screw Co.; b. Underbill, Vt., Aug. 31,
1841; s. Alfred and Theresa Bicknell; ed. pub-
lic and high schools of Underbill, Vt. ; m. Ju-
neau, Wis., Oct. 13, 1865, Susan M. Bingham;
children: Josephine, Jennie B., Lucy B., Or-
lando M., Harold L. Served in Army of the
Potomac in Twelfth Vt. Infantry; in general
store, Northfield, Minn., 1865-71; came to Chi-
cago, 1871; identified with various enterprises;
treas. Chicago Screw Co., 1888-91; mgr. Illi-
nois Screw Co. until Apr. 1, 1904, at which
time the Illinois Screw Co. was merged with
the Chicago Screw Co. and he became sec. and
mgr. Mem. Sheridan Post G. A. R., Oak Park.
Office: 2 N. Canal St. Residence: 320 Linden
Av., Oak Park.
BIDDLE, William Baxter, third vice-pres.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co.; b. Be-
loit, Wis., Nov. 12, 1856; s. Charles H. and
Alice (Coffman) Biddle; ed. Beloit public
schools; m. Nov. 23, 1880, Ella Frost, of Be-
loit; children: Robert C., Wheldon F., Walter
C. Began railway career In 1887 as brakeman
for Santa Fe Co.; later station agent and,
1882-6, chief clerk general freight office At-
lanta & Pacific R. R. (part of Santa Fe sys-
tem); promoted to asst. freight agent, 1886,
then division freight and passenger agent,
and, In 1888, asst. general freight agent Santa
Fe system; asst. traffic mgr., 1890-4, and
freight traffic mgr. from 1894 to Mar. 1, 1905;
elected third vice-pres. Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific Ry. Co., Mar. 1, 1905. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: LaSalle
St. Station. Residence: 4531 Greenwood Av.
BIDWIIiIi, Joseph E.; b. Chicago, Feb. 21,
1857; s. Richard and Mary (English) Bidwill;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Sept.
14, 1882, Mary A. O'Sullivan; children: Joseph
E., Genevleve, Loretto, Earl, Charles, Richard,
Arthur. In grain business since 1878, in which
year was appointed mem. of the State Grain
Inspection; promoted from position of helper
through intervening duties until became first
asst.; was railroad and warehouse commis-
sioner of Illinois under appointment of Gov.
John R. Tanner, 1897-1901; from 1901 until
June 9, 1904, chief grain inspector of Illinois,
under appointment by Gov. Richard Tates,
being the only person who has ever served
from lowest to highest positions in that ser-
vice. Republican. Mem. Chicago Central Com-
mittee for 12 years; mem. Cook Co. Republi-
can Committee. Delegate to National Repub-
lican Convention of 1896. R. C. Club: Lincoln.
Residence: 608 Ashland Boul.
BIEDENWEG, William C., stained glass,
etc.; b. near Berlin, Ger., 1853: s. Charles and
Mary Biedenweg; came to Chicago with par-
ents in 1857; ed. public schools of Chicago;
m. Chicago, 1884, Matilda Kugler. After leav-
ing school, engaged in various pursuits until
1874, when engaged in the stained glass busi-
ness, which he learned thoroughly, and in 1885
established for self, with J. E. Flanagan, the
business being incorporated in 1893; is now
treas. and dir. of the Flanagan & Biedenweg
Co.: also senior mem. of firm of Biedenweg &
Seifert. Office: 57 Illinois St. Residence: 2840
N. Hermitage Av.
BIERBOWEB, Austin, nuthor: b. Shelley's
Island. Pa.; s. Casper and Lydia Bierbower;
grad. Dickinson College; studied Univ. of Ber-
lin, 1872 (A.M., Dickinson; LL.D., Iowa Wes-
leyan Univ., 1902); unmarried. For several
years after graduating was prof. Latin and
Greek, Iowa Wesleyan Univ.; admitted to bar,
1874; has practiced for over 20 years in Chi-
cago. Has been European correspondent Chi-
cago Tribune and Cincinnati Times-Star; edi-
torial writer Chicago Daily News. Author:
Principles of a System of Philosophy; The
Morals of Christ; The Socialism of Christ,
1890; The Virtues and their Reasons, 1896;
From Monkey to Man, 1894; How to Succeed,
1900; On the Training of Lovers, 1900; Ethics
for Schools, 1903. Clubs: French, Italian.
Office: 87 Washington St. Residence: 1836
Michigan Av.
BIEBINGEB, William Augustus, physician;
b. Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany, May 7,
1872; s. Willhelm A. and Marie (Hauphoff)
Bieringer; ed. in gymnasium, Bielefeld, Ger-
many, to 1889; student Gross Med. College,
Denver, Colo, 1896-8; Rush Med. College, Chi-
cago, 1898-1900, graduating M.D., 1900; m.
Leadville, Colo., Feb. 20, 1895, Emily Bowden.
Was druggist, Rathsapotheke, Hanover, Ger-
many, 1889-91; came to U. S., Apr., 1891; drug-
gist in Cheyenne, Wyo., Leadville, Colo., Den-
ver, Colo., until fall of 1896. In practice of
medicine in Chicago since June, 1900. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Soc. Republican.
Lutheran. Office and residence: 346 E. North
Avenue.
BIGEIiOW, Edward Alpheus, insurance; b.
Zanesville, O., Aug. 18, 1849; s. Loyal H. and
Wealthy M. (Pier) Bigelow; ed. Zanesville
public schools; entered army at age of 14
years and 4 months, private Company F, six-
ty-eighth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry In
Civil War; participated in Sherman's cam-
paigns from Vicksburg to close of war; m.
first, 1871, Margaret R., daughter of W. H.
Bush, of Chicago (died 1879); m. second, Chi-
cago, Aug. 23, 1887, Susan Springer; 1 son:
Loyal Arthur. After war became grain and
provision commission merchant; for many
years at head of E. A. Bigelow & Co.; retired
from grain business, 1897; organized, May,
1903, and is now pres. Continental Life Ins.
Co.; also sec. and director Bush Temple Con-
servatory. Served in Spanish-American War
as maj. and paymaster; mem. Loyal Legion,
G. A. R. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Union
League, Marquette. Office: Security Bldg. Resi-
dence: 553 Dearborn Av.
BIGELOW, James Loyal, treas. Am. Guar-
antee Co.; b. Zanesville, O., Nov. 24, 1846; s.
Loyal H. and Wealthy Maria (Pier) Bigelow;
ed. Zanesville public schools; m., first, 1872,
Lydia M. Gould (died July, 1889); 1 daughter
(died, aged 18 months); m. second, Chicago,
Apr. 12, 1893, Anna C. Hardy. Enlisted as
private at age of 17, in Jan., 1864, in Company
F, 68th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Second Brigade, Third Division, Seventeenth
Army Corps; served in Army of the Tennessee
(under Gen. Frank P. Blair, dept. commander,
Gen. M. D. Leggett, division commander. Gen.
R. C. Scott, brigade commander, and Col. W.
B. Wells, commanding regiment) with Sher-
man until close of war; discharged at Cleve-
land, O., July, 1865. Employed by father.
Loyal H. Bigelow, in wholesale drug busi-
ness, 1865-75; engaged in business on Chicago
Board of Trade. 1876-99; since 1899 treas. Am.
Guaranty Co. Republican. Liberal in religion;
attends Stewart Av. Universalist Church.
Office: 171 LaSalle St.
BIQEIiOW, Nelson P., lumber; b. Racine,
Wis., July 19, 1862; s. Anson A. and Emma
W. (Ullmann) Bisrelow: brought to Chicago
by parents, Sept., 1862; early education in
Chicago public schools; errad. Tale, 1884; m.
Nov. 23, 1893. Sophia Dallas Borda; children:
Matilda, Anson A. After leaving college en-
tered the business of Bigelow Brothers. In
1887 he became a partner in the firm, and
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when it was succeeded in 1902 by the corpora-
tion of Bigelow Brother & Walker Co., he be-
came its pres. and later pres. of the Fourche
River Lumber Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago,
University, City, Onwentsia, Merchants. Office:
131 LaSalle St. Residence, Lake Forest, 111.
BILLIG, Qeorg-e Washington, physician and
surgeon; b. Harper, Forreston Township, Ogle
Co., 111., Jan. 18, 1877; s. Cyrus and Kathrine
(Klock) Billig; grad. Forreston high school,
1894; Bennett College of Medicine and Sur-
gery, M.D., 1898; College of Physicians and
Surgeons (med. dept. Univ. of Illinois), 1901;
m. Streator, 111., May 27, 1902, Glencora,
daughter Rev. Joseph Bell; 1 daughter: Kath-
ryn Louise. Began to read medicine under
direction of Dr. E. D. Cowen, 1894; taught
rural school, Forreston, 111., winters of 1894-5;
after graduation from Bennett Med. College
served as interne Chicago Baptist Hosp., Sept.
1, 1898, to Sept. 1, 1899; interne Cook Co. Hosp.,
Dec. 1, 1899, to June 1, 1901. Took charge of
Dr. J. P. Webster's practice during his sojourn
in Europe following June 1, 1901; in practice
for self since Nov., 1901. Attending surgeon
Cook Co. Hosp.; sec. attending staff Chicago
Union Hosp.; prof, of medicine in Am. Med.
College (med. dept. Univ. of Valparaiso, Ind.).
Mem. Chicago Eclectic Med. Soc. Republican.
Methodist. Office: 1665 Lincoln Av. Residence:
2175 N. Seeley Av.
BILLINGS, Charles Lewis, lawyer; b. High-
land, Wis., Oct. 27, 1858; s. Henry M. and Ann
(Bray) Billings; ed. common school, Iowa
Co., Wis.; Normal School, Platteville, Wis.,
1875-6; taught school, 1876-8; special student
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1878-82; unmarried. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1883. Chief clerk and assistant
in office of attorney general of Wisconsin,
1882-3; located in Chicago, Sept., 1883; during
1883-4 wrote articles and notes upon legal
subjects for the Law Register and the Central
Law Journal, and assisted in the preparation
of new editions" of the U. S. Supreme Court
Reports and New York Chancery Reports;
asst. librarian Chicago Law Institute, 1885;
attorney in credit dept. of J. V. Farwell &
Co., 1886; in general practice of law at Kan-
sas City, Mo., 1887-90; since 1890 in general
practice in Chicago, mainly devoted to real
estate law and titles, and insurance law; was
a mem. of the firm of Paddock, Wright & Bil-
lings, 1894-1901, who established the law in
the appellate and supreme courts of Illinois
upon many union labor questions. Mem. Am.
Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Chicago
Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute, The Law
Club. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Midlothian,
Hamilton. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 35 E. 22nd St.
BILLINGS. Frank M. S., M. D., dean and
prof, medicine, Rush Med. College; b. High-
land, Iowa Co., Wis., 1854; s. Henry M. and
Ann Bray Billings; grad. Northwestern Univ.
Med. School, 1881 (M.S., Northwestern Univ.,
1890); consulting physician at Cook Co., Chil-
dren's Memorial and Michael Reese Hosps. ;
attending physician at Presbyterian and St.
Luke's Hosps.; m. Washington, D. C., May 26,
1887, Dane Ford Brawley; 1 daughter: Mar-
garet, b. Chicago, Aug. 8, 1888. Mem. and ex-
pres. Chicago Med. Soc.; mem. Chicago Patho-
logical Soc., Chicago Neurological Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. (pres.,
1902-3). Assn. Am. Physicians. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Chicago Athletic, University, Washing-
ton Park, Chicago Literary, Quadrangle. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 35 22nd St.
BILLOW. Elmer Ellsworth, pres. Nat. Sup-
ply Co., contracting engineers; b. Shelby, O..
May 11, 1862; s. David and Susan (Tressler)
Billow; grad. Wittenberg College, Springfield,
O., 1883; m. Harrisburg, Pa., 1891, Jessie Mc-
Kee; children: Vera, Susan, Marjorie, Elmer
E., Jr. After leaving college engaged in the oil
business at Springfield, O., for 6 years, coming
to Chicago in 1888, and becoming pres. of the
Nat. Supply Co., in which position has ever
since continued. Is also pres. of the Cosmopoli-
tan Light Co., manufacturers of incandescent
gas mantles, sec. of the Bi-Metallic Mining
Co., sec. of the Ft. Erie Ferry Ry. and Inter-
national Ferry Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Mem. Beta
Theta Pi. Republican. Clubs: Technical, Evans'-
ton Boat. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Residence:
823 Washington St., Evanston, 111.
BI1TES, Robert, grain; b. Bloomfleld, O.,
July 15, 1842; s. Alexander and Elizabeth
Bines; ed. Ohio public schools; m. Detroit,
Mich., 1886, Mrs. Aurie L. Farnham. Came to
Chicago, June 1, 1866, and has since been ac-
tively identified with the business life of the
city, and has been operating on the Chicago
Board of Trade since 1899; a dir. of the Board
of Trade since 1900. Is also vice-pres. North-
western Development Co. Office: Postal Tele-
graph Bldg. Residence: 4326 Greenwood Av.
BINOHAM, Charles Lyman, dental supplies;
b. Jericho Centre, Vt., June 13, 1852; s. Still-
man Rockwell and Mary (Lyman) Bingham;
ed. Chicago public schools; also under private
tutor, followed by business education; studied
music with D. N. Hood; m. Chicago, Oct. 15,
1874, Jennie Elizabeth Leonard; children: Jes-
sie May (Mrs. Mark R. Kimball), Carrie Anna,
Mabel (Mrs. Harry B. Hess), Eleanor Eliza-
beth. On July 5, 1870, entered employ of the
Chicago branch of the S. S. White Dental
Manufacturing Co. as mailing clerk, and after
regular promotion, became, 1896, Chicago mgr.
for the company. Republican. Presbyterian
(elder in First Church, Chicago). Was sec.
Apollo Club 6 years. Clubs: Kenwood, Home-
wood. Office: 43 Randolph St. Residence: Chi-
cago_Beach Hotel.
BINKLEY, John Thomas, Jr.; b. Cave-in-
Rock, Hardin Co., 111., Oct. 10, 1859; s. John
T. (M.D.) and Rachel E. (Ryan) Binkley; lived
in Shawneetown, 111., from 12 to 20 years of
age; attended public school until 18 years old;
taught school 2 years; read medicine 1 year;
attended lectures St. Louis Med. College, 1880-
1882; grad. Ohio Med. College, M.D., 1883; m.
June, 1891, Alice E. Leffingwell (died 1894); 1
daughter: Madeleine; m. second, 1897, Flor-
ence E. Vail. Began practice of medicine, 1883,
at Cave-in-Rock. 111.; at Pawnee Rock, Bar-
ton Co., Kan., 1884-5; then at Tacoma, Wash.,
practicing medicine 4 years; during 2 years
was City Health Commissioner of Tacoma;
during last year there chief surgeon of Fannie
Paddock Hosp.; took post-graduate courses in
surgery and special work in New York med.
schools; came to Chicago, 1891; assisted Dr.
H. T. Byford 2 years, then organized a com-
pany and built the Chicago Hosp., which man-
aged several years; finally became sole pro-
prietor and was for several years chief sur-
geon; sold Chicago Hosp., 1899. Was for 3
successive years sec. Chicago Gynecological
Soc. Director Chicago Hosp. Office: 92 State
St. Residence: 5011 Madison Av.
BIRD, Curtis D., railway official; b. Wa-
pello, Louisa Co., la., Jan. 26, 1850; s. John
and Rebecca (Mintun) Bird; ed. Burlington
(la.) Univ.; m. Burlington, la,, Dec. 15, 1875,
Minnie Long; children: Claude D., June, Gil-
bert M. (now deceased), Rachel M., Helen.
Entered service of Burlington & Missouri
River R. R. as bookkeeper in auditor's office
in 1872; appointed traveling auditor of Chi-
cago, Burlington & Quincy R. R., Aug. 1, 1883;
asst. auditor of freight accounts, Mar. 1, 1886;
auditor of freight accounts since Dec. 1, 1887.
Democrat. Four years trustee of the village
of Hinsdale. Du Page Co., 111. Office: 209
Adams St. Residence: 200 4th St., Hinsdale,
BIRD, Harry Lewi«, lawyer; b. Marlnette,
Wis., Oct. 8, 1870; s. Hon. H. P. and Sarah J.
(Fairchlld) Bird; ed. Menominee (Mich.) high
school, Lake Forest (111.) Acad., Lake Forest
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College, B.A., 1894; Chicago-Kent College of
Law, LL.B.; m. Chicago, 1897, Grace Wilson;
children: Harlan Wilson, Harry Lewis, Jr.,
Elizabeth. Came to Chicago, 1894; was on edi-
torial staff Chicago Chronicle 3 years, Chicago
Daily News 3 years, city editor Chicago Daily
News, 1899-1901; city paymaster, City of Chi-
cago, 1901-4. Engaged in law practice with
Graham H. Harris;, Oct. 1, 1904, John Vennema
was admitted, and style of firm now Harris,
Vennema & Bird. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mason. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Press. Office:
First National Bank Bldg. Residence: 460
Bowen Av.
BIRD s ALL, Richard Maurice, secretary
Western Cold Storage Co.; b. Greene, Che-
nango Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1843; s. Maurice and
Irene Juliand Birdsall; ed. Chenango Co. pub-
lic schools and at Oxford Acad., Oxford, N.
Y.; m. Chicago, 111., Mar. 29, 1882, Carrie M.
Andrews; children: Jennie Irene, Carrie Lil-
lian, Elsie Louise. Began business career in
retail grocery store at Greene, N. Y. ; came to
Chicago, 1877, and was a pioneer in the cold
storage business in this city, beginning, 1878,
in the firm of Birdsall & Baker, which later
became the Western Refrigerator Co., and
changing, 1894, to the Western Cold Storage
Co., of which he is sec. and director. Served
in Civil War as orderly sergeant, Co. E,
Regiment N. Y. National Guard. Republican.
Mason, Eastern Light Lodge No. 126, Greene
Chapter No. 106, R. A. M.; Greene, N. Y., and
St. John's Commandery No. 24, K. T., Olean,
N. Y. Office: 39 N. State St. Residence: 390
Warren Av.
BISK, Edward John, sec. and treas. of Blrk
Bros. Brewing Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 2, 1867;
s. Jacob and Magdalena (Wheelflin) Birk; ed.
Scanlan (public) School to 1882; m. Chicago,
Oct. 5, 1892, Amanda Markus: 1 son: William
Jacob. Began business life in 1882 as clerk
for a commission firm on the Chicago Board
of Trade until 1889; went to the Pacific Coast;
after 8 months returned to Chicago; learned
the brewer's trade with the Wacker & Birk
Brewing Co., and in Aug., 1891, with elder
brother, William A. Birk, organized the Birk
Bros. Brewing Co., of which is now sec. and
treas. Democrat. Mem. Germania Mannerchor
(director). Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 101
Webster Av. Residence: 268 Seminary Av.
BIRK, William Andrew, pres. Birk Bros.
Brewing Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 11, 1861; s.
Jacob and Magdalena Birk; ed. public schools
of Chicago; m. Russells, O., Sept., 1903, Rosa-
lind Britton. Was engaged in grain commis-
sion business on the Chicago Board of Trade
until 1882; then from 1882 to Aug., 1891, con-
nected with the Wacker & Birk Brewing Co.,
of Chicago. In 1891, with brother Edward J.,
organized the Birk Bros. Brewing Co., brewers
and bottlers, of which is now pres. Democrat.
Mem. Lincoln Park Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; also
Germania Mannerchor (director). Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Iroquois. Office: 101-109 Web-
ster Av. Residence: 688 Fullerton Av.
BIRKENSTEIN, Albert, merchant; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 8, 1879; s. Sigmund and Mary (Fel-
senthal) Birkenstein; ed. Chicago public
school and Chicago Business College. On leav-
ing school entered house of S. Birkenstein &
Sons, metals, in which he has been a partner
since 1898. Mason, mem. Chicago Lodge, and of
Corinthian Chapter, R. A. M. Mem. Chicago
Turngemeinde. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office:
24 Ontario St. Residence: 12 Lane Ct.
BIRKENSTEIN, Louis, merchant; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 6, 1866; s. Sigmund and Mary (Fel-
senthal) Birkenstein; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, June, 1897, Bertha G.
Ulman; 1 son: George U. Since 1881 engaged
in business established by his father in 1865,
and now partner in S. Birkenstein & Sons,
dealers in new and old metals, ingot copper,
pig lead, spelter, block tin, etc. Also treas.
of Bryant Manufacturing Co., and of Globe
Metal Co. Office: 24 Ontario St. Residence: 12
Lane Ct.
BIRKHOIT, George, Jr., real estate; b. Rot-
terdam, Holland, May 15, 1852; s. George and
Agatha (Van Butten) Birkhoff; ed. in Holland;
m. Chicago, June 22, 1875, Elizabeth Van Win-
den; children, Genevieve M., Agatha L.,
George III. Came to U. S. and on July 21,
1871, became connected with the real estate
firm of W. D. Kerfoot & Co. (established
1862), of which firm he is now a mem. Has
been consul of the Netherlands in Chicago
since 1886; was commissioner general of the
Netherlands at the World's Columbian Expo-
sition in 1893. Officer of the order of Orange
Nassau, conferred by the Queen of Holland;
Chevalier of the Eiken Kroon, conferred by
the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. Director Chi-
cago Title & Trust Co., Chicago Opera House
Co., Chicago Relief & Aid Soc. Mem. and ex-
pres. Chicago Real Estate Board. Republican.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood,
Midlothian. Office: 85 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 4833 Woodlawn. Av.
BIHKLAND, Norman Sven, coal; b. Chicago,
Dec. 3, 1861; s. Jacob S. and Serena (Maurit-
zon) Birkland; grad. Lake View High School;
m. Chicago, 1885, Anna McDonald; children:
Norman Donald, Evelyn Isabel, Walter Bogle.
Since 1883 has been associated with Walter S.
Bogle in the coal business and is now sec.
and treas. of the Crescent Coal & Mining Co.
Republican. Lutheran. Mason, Apollo Com-
mandery No. 1, and Medinah Temple, Mystic
Shrine. Club: Chicago Yacht. Office: 303 Dear-
born St. Residence: 393 Oakley Boul.
BISHOP, Charles Nelson, insurance; b.
Kenosha, Wis., May 28, 1855; s. Rev. Hiram
Nelson Bishop (rector St. John's P. E. Church,
Chicago) ; ed. Chicago public and high school.
In 1872 entered fire insurance agency of
Thomas and W. A. Goodman, as clerk, until
1875; then in service of The Spectator, insur-
ance journal, 1875-80 (and also in 1883-5),
part of time as traveling agent and part of
time as mgr. western office in Chicago; lived in
Colorado, 1880-3, where was engaged in min-
ing, and as editor and proprietor Summit Co.
Leader; partner in local fire insurance agency
of H. H. Brown & Co., Chicago, 1885-9; since
1889 Chicago city mgr. for Northern Assur-
ance Co. of London. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: Oak Park, 111.
BISHOP, Henry W., lawyer; b. Lenox, Mass.;
s. Henry W. and Sarah (Tainter) Bishop;
grad. Amherst College and Harvard Law
School; m. 1863, Mrs. Anne Mauger, of Port-
land, Me. (died 1884); m., 2d, 1886, Jes-
sica Ayrault, daughter of Robert Pomery, of
Pittsfleld, Mass.; came to Chicago and en-
gaged in general practice; appointed, 1865,
Master in Chancery for the Circuit Court of
the U. S., northern district of Illinois, which
position he has ever since held. Clubs: Union,
University, Chicago, Chicago Literary. Office:
Post Office Bldg. Residence: Chicago Club.
BISHOP, Louis Brackett, Chicago mgr. of
the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.;
b. Boston, Mass., Feb. 2, 1854; s. Paul J.
and Frances A. (Bacon) Bishop; ed. public
and high schools at Boston, Mass., to 1869; m.
Chicago, Apr. 2, 1890, Minnie Ridgway; 1 son:
Ridgway P. Began business life in a whole-
sale dry goods house in Boston, 1869, continu-
ing in business in that city until 1886, when
came to Chicago. In 1888 became a solicitor
for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co., of Springfield, Mass., at its Chicago
branch, and in 1897 became Chicago mgr. of
the company. Mem. and ex-pres. of the Life
Underwriters' Assn. of Chicago. Republican.
Presbyterian. Mem. Board of Managers of the
Y. M. C. A. of Chicago. Mem. of the Soc. of
Mayflower Descendants. Club: Hamilton.
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Office: 136 Adams St. Residence: Hotel Del BLACK, Elmer Ellsworth, banker; b. Daven-
Prado. port, la., Sept. 24, 1863; s. William and Mary
BISHOP, Bufu» W., physician; grad. Univ. J. (Henley ) Black; ed. public schools of Clin-
of Vermont, A.B., 1877; Univ. of Berlin, M.D., ton, la.; m. Glenwood, la., Apr. 26, 1893, Ida
1882. Fellow Am. Acad. of Medicine; mem. M. Powell; 1 daughter: Dorothy Powell After
Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc. Club: Calu- leaving school, in 1877, became identified with
met. Med. director of the National Life Insur- the bank at Clinton, la., and from there came
ance Co. of the U. S. of A. Office: 70 State St. to Chicago in 1886 and entered the employ of
BISHOP, Seth Scott, physician; b. Fond du N. W. Harris & Co., bankers, of which firm
Lac, Wis., Feb. 7, 1852; s. Lyman and Maria he became a mem. in 1896. Clubs: Union
(Probart) Bishop; grad. Pooler Institute, Fond League, Kenwood, Washington Park. Office:
du Lac, Wis.; studied at Beloit College, Wis., 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 368 E. 49th St.
Univ. of New York, and grad. Northwestern BLACK Frederick •William r>nal- h Tr,
Univ., 1876 (B.S.. M.D., LL.D.); learned print- dianaDOlis' Ind l AUK 17 18??-' s William F
'
n.slendflhi«Pr h
dren: Jessie and Mable. Prof, otology, rhi- and hieh schools- m \vir\ttPft Pnrm Tnn«
nology and laryngology, Chicago Post-Gradu- 20, IsKM^yAn'na^ooke1; ffa'ughterV Ell™
fh2 J£e»' n££££5PJ&*Ri\ PF TU^SeoSie,S °f beth L- Black- Entered employ of Greer, Mills
the nose, throat and ear, Illinois Med. College & Co TTnlon stnnk Ynrris r-hinne-n fan i
surgeon to Illinois Hosp. and the Post-Grad- fsoV O<aa messenger and later w£ ^nokk£rW
uate Hosp.; consulting surgeon to Mary Untii "D™ 1 ?898 ' when beesS seUine coal
Thompson Hosp.. Illinois Masonic Orphans' organized' Harman-Black Co"al Co , Aly° 2!
?«Tf. °™<£ T&?' an« Si,lve£r Cr°3^ HOSP" 1899= dissolved Aug. 1, 1903; organized pf W
Joliet; mem. International Med. Congress, Black Coal Co of which he is pres • also
MS~A£b.J1<& Sm? s^SS'w1m>«Me1d' Assn-« State treas. and mg£ Imnois & Eastern Coal Co.
S& !£^&Jv5^m*n*SH&~&j££££ Republican. Mem. Church of Christ. Clubs:
E^<^1j^J!^rv^^T^2r%r^£!f Hamilton, Colonial. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Rpojripnr'p- 4Q1R Vinr>»nnf»<j AV
Beta Theta Pi. Author: Diseases of the Ear. BLACK Greene V dSftist- b Scott Co 111
Nose and Throat, and Their Accessory Cav- A~ T^ i'sfl erad Missouri bfnta College'
Ities; The Ear and its Diseases; also numerous st Louis 1877 (DD S )• (M D Chfcaeo > Med'
monographs; editor of the Illinois Med. Bui- College; Sc J",7 iffiSiS^Coll^?:' LL^No^
letin. one of the editors of The Laryngo- western Univ.); dean and prof, operative den-
scope; has written extensively for Journals tistry, pathology and bacteriology, Northwest-
and books. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 719 ern Univ. Dental School, Chicago. Author:
iiijSSSi8^ . _«. „ Formation of Poisons by Micro-Organisms;
BISSELL, Arthur 0., sec. Clayton F. Sum- Periosteum and Peridental Membrane; Anat-
my Co., music publishers and piano dealers; omy Of the Human Teeth; many soc. papers
b. Chicago, Jan 1, 1870; s. George Francis and journal articles. Office: 87 Lake St. Resi-
and Jerusha (Woodbridge) Bissell; ed. Chi- dence: 4465 Oakenwald Av
cago public schools, Chicago Manual Training BLACK, John Charles, lawyer, soldier; b.
School, Lake Forest Acad., Lake Forest Univ.; Lexington, Miss., Jan. 27, 1839; s. Rev. John
m. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 1, 1897, Emily Greeley Black, D.D., and Josephine (Culbertson)
Tredway; children: Emily Greeley Tredway, Black; ed. Wabash College; served in U. S.
Arthur Dwight. Was 5 years with Weber Pi- Volunteer Army, Apr. 14, 1861, to Aug. 15,
ano Co.; then 5 years with Lyon, Potter & Co., i865> enlisting as private in Montgomery
former agents of Steinway & Sons pianos; Guards, for 3 months (mustered into service
since Apr., 1898, sec. of Clayton F. Summy aa Co. I, llth Ind. Zouaves) ; at expiration of
Co., publishers and importers of music and term of service went to Danville and recruited
dfaMlrf,in,muSc-ICo,and Chicago representative company for 37th 111. Vols., became maj. of
of Chickering & Sons, pianofortes. Pres. Chi- regt. and with it took part in 13 battles and
cago Bureau Agency of Music. Republican. 2 great sieges; promoted lieut.-col., June 9,
Club: Onwentsia. Office: 220 Wabash Av. Resi- 1862; col., Feb. 1, 1863; brevetted brig -gen.,
*^JS£;J£££eJE8J!?st' I11' , U. S. A., Apr. 9, 1865, "for gallantry in action
BITHEB, William A., lawyer; b. Sherbourn at the 'storming of Blakely batteries"; m.
Co., Minn., June 16, 1867; s. Hiram Hall and Sept> 28, 1867, Adaline L. Griggs, of Urbana,
.afrona(Felch) Either; grad. Northern Indi- I1L studied law; admitted to bar. 1867, and
T^B00]1^6' B'SoV 188?,:, Univ' T°^ 1?lfhill2> engaged in practice at Danville, gaining
f^B"T18i2: m> StyyvlS?i H- J,^ly A^' }??*A Prominence at Illinois bar. Democrat; candi-
Lydia L Penny; 1 daughter: Luella. Admitted date for Congress, 1866, 1880, 1884; for lieut.
to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois 1892 ROV 1872; Democratic nominee for U. S.
Pres. and dir. Masonic Temple Safety Deposit senator in Legislature of 1879; U. S. Commis-
Co.; dir. and mem. executive board Security sioner of Pensions, 1885-9; elected Congress-
Trust and Deposit Co ; dir. Savage Construe- man-at-Large from Illinois, 1892; resigned
tion Co International Register Co., Namood seat In Congress, Dec. 12, 1894. to become U.
Pft/BMV'^fi^^^MSt1^,?,?0*6; New York S- Atty. for Northern District of Illinois,
HT-Sr-f' ASfi— ^JJ£«J? "il^Xt. * TO.V 5895-9; since Dec., 1903, U. S. Civil Service
BLACK, Arthur Davenport, dentist, b Jack- commissioner. Declined nomination for gover-
sonville 111. Nov. 15, 1870; s Dr. G. V. and nor of imnois by Nat. Democracy, 1896. Past
xh B,?ack; erad. Illinois College, B.S., commander Military Order of the Loyal Le-
Northwestern Univ. Dental School, eion; dept. commander G. A. R. of Illinois,
," A9«0,0' Northwestern Univ.^ Med. School, ^902-8; commander-in-chief G. A. R.. 1903-4.
M.D., 1901; m. Virden, 111., Oct. 19, 1897, Pres. u. S. Civil Service Commission since
Lenore Bronaugh; 1 son: Gilmer Vardiman. jan 1904. Address: 1825 19th St., N. W.,
Came to Chicago from Jacksonville, 111., 1895; Washington, D. C.
was engaged in manufacturing business in In- BLACK, John Clarke, banker, capitalist; b.
dianapolis and Chicago; since 1900 practicing Middlebury, Addison Co., Vt., July 3, 1837; s.
dentistry in this city. Assistant professor of Daniel and Jean (Lawrence) Black; ed. public
operative dentistry, and assistant oral sur- schools In Vermont; m. New York City, Sept.
geon, Northwestern Univ. Dental School. Mem. 25, 1875, Elenor Clarke. Arrived in Chicago
Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi- Mar. 6, 1856; was first employed as book-
cago Med. Soc., Nat. Dental Assn., Illinois keeper and cashier for Ross & Ramber, dry
State Dental Soc., Northern Illinois Dental goods, at 41 Lake St., and later with Armour
Soc., Chicago Odontographic Soc. Republican. & Co. until 1881. Was one of the organizers
Club: Kenwood Country. Office: 31 Washing- and incorporators, Mar., 1883, of the Continen-
ton St. Residence: 4465 Oakenwald Av. tal National Bank, of which has been for many
64
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years pres. Also pres. and director of the
Northwestern Safe and Trust Co.; mem. of
Western Board of Control of the Audit Co.
of New York; trustee of the Prussian Na-
tional Insurance Co., of Stettin, Germany;
trustee Art Institute of Chicago; trustee Ar-
mour Mission. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Bankers, Sad-
dle and Cycle, Union. Office: 218 LaSalle St.
Residence: 9 Walton PI.
BLACK, John Donald, lawyer; b. Champaign,
111., Sept. 11, 1872; a. Gen. John C. and Adaline
L. (Griggs) Black; ed. public schools of Dan-
ville, 111., and Washington, D. C., Columbian
Univ. Law School, Washington, D. C. ; Har-
vard Law School; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1902,
Margaret Horton Potter. Admitted to bar by
Supreme Court of Illinois, 1896; now being
mem. of the law firm of Winston, Payne &
Strawn. Club: Mid-Day. Office: First National
Bank Bldg. Residence: 442 Chestnut St.
BLACK, William Perkins, lawyer; b. Wood-
ford Co., Ky., Nov. 11, 1842; s. Rev. John
(D.D.) and Josephine (Culbertson) Black;
father died when he was 5 years old, and
with mother he removed to Danville, 111.; ed.
schools of Danville, 111., and in 1860 entered
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind.; re-
mained there until April 15, 1861; enlisted, on
Pres. Lincoln's 90-day call, in Company I of
the llth Indiana Zouaves; was mustered out
as corporal at end of enlistment and assisted
in recruiting a company in Vermillion Co., 111.,
of which was elected Capt. (at age of 19), and
it was mustered in for 3 years' service as
Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry, at the head
of which he remained until the expiration of
his enlistment, Sept. 30, 1864, participating in
all the engagements of his regiment; m. 1869,
Hortensia M. MacGreal, of Galveston, Tex.;
1 son: William P. E. After returning was
1 year in office of the provost marshal of 7th
congressional district of Illinois, at Danville;
studied law in office of Arrington & Dent, Chi-
cago; admitted to bar 1867; practiced at Dan-
ville 1 year; returned to Chicago and became
partner of his former preceptor, Thomas Dent,
in flrm of Dent & Black, until 1886, when the
partnership was dissolved, following his de-
fense of the famous anarchist case, in which
he was leading counsel, conducting the de-
fense and the subsequent appeals to the Su-
preme Court of Illinois and the Supreme Court
of the U. S. After the close of the trial re-
sumed practice, becoming later senior partner
of Black & Fitzgerald and now of Black &
Black. Was Republican until 1872, when es-
poused the cause of Horace Greeley; since
then has been identified with the Democratic
party. Was candidate for Congress on Demo-
cratic ticket in 1882; identified with various
reform movements. Pres. Hot. Blast Smokeless
Stoker Co. Chairman executive committee Chi-
cago Tropical Planters Co. and other corpora-
tions. Mem. of Geo. H. Thomas Post No. 6, G.
A. R. Office: 69 Clark St. Residence: 1377
Franklin Boul.
BLACKBtrB2T, Charles, sec. Cincinnati,
Bluffton & Chicago R. R. Co.; b. Leighton Buz-
zard, England, July 13, 1874; s. Robert and
Sarah (Crowley) Blackburn; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Dec. 6, 1899, Gertrude S. Bracey;
children: Ethel Maude, Charles Bracey. Sec.,
treas. and director Indestructible Post Co.;
director Junction Oil & Gas Co. Republican.
Episcopalian. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
9351 Pleasant Av.
BLACKMAN, Chester Sidney, grain com-
mission; b. Jericho Center, Vt., Aug. 15, 1848;
s. Henry C. and Minerva (Lane) Blackman;
parents came to Illinois, settling in McHenry
Co.; ed. public schools of Harvard, 111.; m.
Harvard, 111., 1871, Jennie Diggins. Began in
the grain commission business with his broth-
er, Willis L. Blackman, 1862, and a few years
later the present style of Blackman Bros, was
adopted. Mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Illinois,
Hinsdale Golf. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence: Plaza Hotel.
BLACKMAN, Franklin Fierce, lawyer; b.
Warsaw, Coshocton Co., O., Mar. 25, 1855; s.
Dr. Holder and Elizabeth (Spencer) Blackman;
early education in public schools; taught in
schools of Ohio and afterward, for 2 years,
near Henry and Sparta, Marshall Co., 111.; then
after some time at Ann Arbor (Mich.) High
School, entered the Univ. of Michigan, 1881,
graduating, A.B., 1885, and LL.B., 1887; m.
1877, Harriet, daughter of William Lytle, of
Clermont Co., O. Located in practice of law at
Des Moines, la., 1887-8; then came to Chicago,
where he has since been in successful prac-
tice, and recently elected sec. and gen. counsel
St. Louis & Fenton R. R. Co. Democrat. At-
tended Central Church, founded by late Prof.
Swing. Club: Iroquois. Offices: Frisco Bldg.,
St. Louis, Mo.; 145 LaSalle St., Chicago, 111.
BLACKMAN, Willis Lemuel, grain commis-
sion; b. Jericho Center, Vt., May 2, 1845; s.
Henry C. and Minerva (Lane) Blackman; re-
moved with parents in boyhood to Harvard,
111.; ed. public schools of Harvard, 111.; m.
Fenton, Mich., 1669, Carrie Linsley; children:
Winifred, Willis L., Bonnibel, Marjorie. Came
to Chicago in 1862 and established in the grain
commission business in a small way, later
being joined by brotner, -Chester S. Blackman,
in forming present firm of Blackman Bros.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Republican.
Alderman of the City of Hinsdale. Congrega-
tionalist. Clubs: Hinsdale, Hinsdale Golf. Of-
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
BLACK WELDEB, X. 8., underwriter; b.
Montgomery Co., 111., Mar. 8, 1840; s. Peter
and Nelly Blackwelder; ed. common schools,
Litchfleld, 111., and academy at Hillsboro, 111.;
m. Lawrence, Kan., Apr. 5, 1877, Alice Ger-
trude Boughton; children; Paul, Eliot. County
clerk of Montgomery Co., 111., 1861-4; in drug
business, 1864-6; local flre insurance agent at
Hillsboro, 111., 1864; in field as representative
of various prominent flre insurance companies,
1868-74 and 1877-81; traveled as supervising
agent National Board of Fire Underwriters,
1874-6; since Apr., 1881, western mgr. Niagara
Flre Insurance Co., of New York. Pres. West-
ern Adjustment and Inspection Co. Repub-
lican. Mem. S. A. R., Mason, K. T. Club: Union
League. Residence: Morgan Park, 111. Office:
159 LaSalle St.
BLACK WOOD, Alexander Leslie, physician;
b. Huntingdon Co., Quebec, Can., July 28, 1862;
s. John and Ann (Steell) Blackwood; ed. Hunt-
ingdon Acad., Huntingdon, Quebec, and McGill
Univ., Montreal, Can.; grad. from Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1888; New York
Post-Graduate Med. School, 1889; Johns Hop-
kins Med. School, Baltimore, Md., 1902; m.
Hammond, Ind., Aug. 16, 1891, Helen A. Wins-
low (died, Feb. 11, 1903); children: Leslie
Winslow, Howard C. Since 1888 engaged in
the practice of medicine and surgery in Chi-
cago. Senior prof, of materia medica, and prof,
clinical medicine in Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege and Hosp., Chicago. Author: Diseases of
Heart and Lungs; also Materia Medica Prepa-
rations and Pharmacology. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Office: 31 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 9128 Erie Av.
BLAIB, Channcey J., banker; b. Michigan
City, Ind., Apr. 6, 1845; eldest s. Chauncey B.
and Caroline O. (De Graff) Blair; ed. private
schools in Chicago; m. Chicago. Oct. 26. 1882,
Mary A. I. Mitchell; children: Italia Mitchell,
Chauncey B., Mildred M., William M. Was for
15 years pres. of the Merchants' National
Bank, which was founded by his father; be-
gan with that bank in 1879, and served in
various capacities until 1888, when succeeded
his father as pres.; bank was consolidated in
spring of 1903 with the Corn Exchange Na-
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65
tlonal Bank, of which is vice-pres. Also pres.
the Kennicott Water Softener Co., and a direc-
tor of the South Side Elevated R. R. Co. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade; vice-pres. Chicago
Home for the Friendless. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic, Bankers, Casino (Edge-
water), Caxton, Homewood, Onwentsia, Quad-
rangle, Saddle and Cycle. Bank: The Rookery.
Residence: 4830 Drexel Boul.
BLAIR, Frank Preston, lawyer; b. St. Louis,
Mo., 1860; s. Maj.-Gen. Francis Preston Blair,
U. S. A. (who was also U. S. Senator from
Missouri and Democratic nominee for vice-
pres. in 1868) and Apolline (Alexander) Blair;
ed. State Univ. of Missouri, at Columbia, and
U. S. Military Acad., West Point, graduating
from latter in class of 1886; m. Columbia, Mo.,
Florence Price; 1 daughter, Emily. Served in
U. S. Army in W. and S., becoming cap-
tain in U. S. Cav. Service; resigned, studied
law and was admitted to bar at St. Louis,
Mo.; came to Chicago, 1891, and has since
been engaged in practice of law. Was for some
time an asst. state's atty. under Charles
S. Deneen. Is also graduate of College of Phy-
sicians and Surgeons, and is now a lecturer
on med. jurisprudence in that institution.
Mem. Am. Bar Assn. Club: University. Office:
99 Randolph St. Residence: 36 Cedar St.
BLAIR, Henry Augustus, financier; b. Mich-
igan City, Ind., July, 1852; s. Chauncey Buck-
ley and Caroline O. (De Graff) Blair; ed. Wil-
llston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass.; m.
Chicago, Feb. 19, 1878, Grace E. Pearce; chil-
dren: Natalie, Anita. After leaving school in
1871 entered the Merchants' National Bank of
Chicago, of which his father was founder and
with which he continued, becoming vice-pres.,
until 1902 the bank, on the expiration of its
second 20-year charter, consolidated with the
Corn Exchange National Bank. Is receiver
and director of the North Chicago Street Ry.
Co., and of the West Chicago Street Ry. Co.,
and a director of the Calumet and Chicago
Canal and Dock Co., the Elgin National Watch
Co., the West Division Ry. Co., and the Chi-
cago Edison Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League (director), Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic, Caxton, Chicago Golf, Mid-
lothian, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 2735 Prairie Av.;
summer, Jefferson, N. H.
BLAIR, Sidney O., merchant; b. on a farm,
Blandford, Hampden Co., Mass., Sept. 11, 1846;
s. Samuel O. and Eliza (Osborn) Blair; m. Anna
Louise Petty, Detroit, Mich., May 8, 1872.
Went to Chicago in 1868; employed as clerk
in wholesale grocery; in 1871 engaged in coffee
and spice business; founded present company
in 1878; incorporated in 1882. Pres. E. B. Mil-
lar Coffee and Spice Co.; 2 children: Mary L.,
Robert Osborn. Clubs: Kenwood Social, Home-
wood. Republican. Office: Michigan Av. and
S. Water St. Residence: 4319 Drexel Boul.
BLAIR, Watson Franklin, capitalist; b.
Michigan City, Ind., Jan. 29, 1854; s. Chauncey
Buckley and Caroline O. (De Graff) Blair; ed.
Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass.; m.
Chicago, 1881, Alice Keep; children: Watson,
Wilcott. After leaving school entered the pork
and beef packing firm of Culbertson, Blair &
Co., and remained in that business until 1877;
then engaged in the grain commission busi-
ness on the Chicago Board of Trade as Blair
& Co. until 1890, when retired from active
commercial business; was for several years a
director in the Merchants* National Bank
(founded by his father) prior to 1902, at
which time that bank, after an honorable
career of 40 years, consolidated with the Corn
Exchange National Bank, and it donated to
its employes $100,000: now director Corn
Exchange National Bank. Clubs: Chicago, Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago Golf, Saddle and Cycle.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 164 Rush St.
BLAKE, Edward Everett, field sec. Cook Co.
Prohibition Committee; b. Burr Oak, Kan.,
May 14, 1875; s. Edward Everett and. Sarah
Elizabeth (Kenyon) Blake; grad. from Skin-
ner (public) School, Chicago, June, 1890; un-
married. Entered employ of Price Baking
Powder Co. as bill clerk, July, 1890; trans-
ferred, Feb., 1891, to advertising dept. as asst.
to the mgr. ; asst. auditor Price Baking Pow-
der Co., Aug., 1891, to July, 1894; auditor
same, 1894-9; auditor of advertising accounts.
Royal Baking Powder Co., July, 1899, to Nov.
1, 1902, when became business mgr. of The
New Voice, national organ of the Prohibition
party, located in Chicago; Nov. 1, 1903, was
assigned to present position as field sec. of
the Prohibition party of Cook Co.; Jan. 1, 1905,
became managing editor of The People's Com-
panion, Chicago. Was pres. Young People's
Prohibition Leagues of New York, New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania (an Inter-State organi-
zation) 1901-3; sec. New York State Prohibi-
tion Committee, 1902. Baptist. Pres. West Side
Baptist Young People's Union, 1898-9. Office:
40 Dearborn St. Residence: 886 W. Adams St.
BLAKE, James Vila, clergyman; b. Brook-
lyn, Jan. 21, 1842; s. Hamlin and Elizabeth
(Dexter) Blake; preparatory education Brook-
lyn Polytechnic Institute; grad. Harvard,
1862; m. Haverhill, Mass., 1869, Abbie Frances
Hovey. Ordained to Unitarian ministry, Haver-
hill, Mass., Jan., 1867; for 1 year was asst.
sec. to Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts.
Churches: 1st Parish, Haverhill, Mass., 28th
Congregational Soc., Boston, 2d Congregation-
al Church, Quincy, 111.; 3d Unitarian Church,
Chicago; the Church of All Souls, Evanston,
111., since 1892. Author of several books (see
Who's Who in America). Address: 21 Laflin St.
BLAKEIiY, Addison, lawyer; b. Washington,
D. C., Apr. 6, 1866; s. Hon. Theron Melville
and Ernestine Louisa Rose (Simpson) Blake-
ly; ed. Omaha (Neb.) High School, 1877-81;
Healdsburg College, Healdsburg, Calif., 1883-
1887; Univ. of Michigan, 1888-90 (LL.B.).
Learned printers' trade; moved west and with
father and brother edited and published The
Portfolio, of Omaha; studied law in office of
Hon. William M. Robertson; m. Chicago, 111.,
Feb. 12, 1902, Miss Mabelle Rogers Touhy;
Went to California where was successively
prof. English Literature in Healdsburg Col-
lege; then an attache of the executive dept.
of the State at Sacramento, and later editor-
in-chief of the Fresno Enquirer. While there
published an essay on alphabetical develop-
ment which elicited the approval of great
philologists in America and Europe; also com-
piled Blakely's Parliamentary Rules, which
have met with extended use; prepared a vol-
ume of Am. State Papers with extensive anno~
tations; returned east and was lecturer in
political science and history, Univ. of Chicago,
1893-6; asst. corporation counsel, 1901-2. Dem-
ocrat; took active part in the Bryan cam-
paigns of 1896 and 1900. Active in movements
for the initiative and referendum (being the
first pres. of the Direct Legislation Union of
Illinois) and also in movement for municipal
ownership of public utilities. Now gen. sec.
Municipal Ownership League. Clubs: North
Shore Union (pres. 3 years), Jefferson. Office:
Unity Bldg. Residence: 230 Belden Av.
BX.AKELY, Charles Franklin, printer; b.
Danielsville, Conn., July 8, 1845; adopted s.
David and Addle P. (Low) Blakely; name
changed to Blakely by act of the legislature
of Minnesota; ed. public schools; unmarried.
Began in printing business as a boy in the
printing office of the Rochester Post, owned
by David Blakely, from whom received a half
interest on becoming of age, after having thor-
oughly learned the business; in 1865, with
father/ sold interests in Rochester and bought
the old Chicago Post; after the Chicago fire
founded, in 1871, house of C. F. Blakely,
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which in 1874 became Blakely & Brown, ville, 1845 (LL.D.); in. Oct. 7, 1858, Mary
printers, and after, by addition of Hon. C. W. Emily Williams, Chicago. Engaged in business
Marsh, of Sycamore, 111., became Blakely, at St. Louis, 1850; came to Chicago, 1854;
Brown & Marsh; in 1885 business was incor- mem. and treas. Northwestern branch U. S.
poarted as the Blakely Printing Co., of which sanitary commission, 1861-5; long director
is vice-pres. Episcopalian. Club: Chicago Press, and over 30 years pres. board of trustees, Chi-
Offlce: 132 Market St. Residence: 2340 Prairie cago Theological Seminary; one of the two
Av. original executors and trustees of Walter L.
BLAKEY, Alvin Jay, real estate; b. Racine Newberry's estate, charged with duty of creat-
Co., near Union Grove, Wis., Feb. 28, 1855; s. ing the Newberry Library, of which he Is
Thomas and Mary (Stott) Blakey; ed. com- pres.; a trustee of the John Crerar Library;
mon school, Yorkville, Racine Co., Wis. ; began pres. board of trustees, Chicago Manual
teaching at age of 19; entered State Normal Training School, from its foundation till its
School at Whitewater, Wis., graduating 1877; absorption by the Univ. of Chicago, and con-
m. March 4, 1885, Carrie A. Turner, native of nected with many other educational and re-
New York City; children: Harold A. (died ligious organizations; corporate mem. (vice-
Apr. 21, 1894, aged 14 months). After gradua- pres., 1885-98) Am. Board of Commissioners
tion from Normal School resumed teaching for Foreign Missions (Congregational) ; pres.
for 4 years, then was a commercial traveler E. W. Blatchford & Co. Clubs: University, Lit-
in watches, diamonds and jewelry for 10 erary. Office: 70 N. Clinton St. Residence: 375
years, traveling from Chicago; since 1889 has LaSalle Av.
been an investor in Chicago, and was a mem. BLATCHFOBD, Nathaniel Hopkins, manu-
for some years of firm of Bobb & Blakey, facturer; b. Quincy, 111., Sept. 25, 1849; s. Rev.
real estate brokers; ; now engaged in same busi- John and Frances (Wickes) Blatchford; ed.
ness alone. Republican. Office: 132 LaSalle St. Chicago High School and at Norwich, Conn.;
Wr ««rr>TTAT»T> TI/»« f*,-*na ~ TVT^V,O^^OI m- lst> Ella Marion Philbrick, Concord, N. H.
T>^£ % ^ <R i? Curtis, mgr. Mechanical (died 1899). m 2d, Helen D. Wheeler, Ripon,
Rubber Co.; b. Rochester, Pa., Feb. 16 1864; wis 1901. children: Francis Wickes Blatch-
~i Ira>, B^nc^ard and Dorcas Eloise (Riley) ford M-D Nathaniel H. Blatchford, Jr. En-
Blain«C7hfiard: ?dfoP££!lG ^^V ^°Cih8e8S/eQUrP,a" tered the offlce of E- W. Blatchford & Co..
£? 1B™.',m-Al}e&enZ- Ftf" ^--R2' l884AS7P"t manufacturers of lead pipe, etc., as clerk in
Mayer; 1 son: Don Curtis, Jr. Began business 1869i and has been connected with that firm
career as messenger m°,y m T^il^ay °mce ^nd and company ever since, now being vice-pres.;
with Western Union Telegraph Co Rochester, was ^ao t/eas of Chi'cago shot Tower Co.
Pa,; telegraph operator and mgr. of telegraph untn lt was merged in the Am. Shot and Lead
office in general offices of the Pennsylvania Co of which is%ice-pres. ; also mgr. branch
Lines West of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh Pa.; of ^nlted Lead Co. Republ can. Congregation-
came to Chicago, 1887, and entered employ of allst club- Union Leaeue Office- 70 N Plln
Chicago Rubber Works, which changed, 1892, ton St Residence" 41 ^Bank<? St
to the Mechanical Rubber Co., of New York, to" j "'_ "ffl^"^' 1 , 7,
manufacturers of rubber goods for mechanical . BtA^CH^i9B ' PTaT? ' ^'o C6114™1 Supply
purposes, belting, hose, etc.; was offlce clerk £ssn- : J3- /cJ?A9agr°' /Hi?^ l?Z9'*a- E- w- and
at first, becoming supt. in 1895 and mgr. Jan. Ma.ry E. (Williams) Blatchford; ed. Amherst
1, 1904. Still mgr. for this company, of old College, Mass., gi;aduating £;B" in class of
Chicago Rubber Works plant at Grand Av. 1882; m. Bangor, Me., 1887, Frances V. Lord;
and W. Ohio St., employing 300 hands. Repub- Children: John, Dorothy L., Barbara, Charles L.
llcan. Offlce: 230 E. Randolph St. Residence: From 1882 until 1900 was actively engaged .at
872 Washington Boul. Blatchford & Co.'s lead works, West Side,
BLANCH ABD, Wallace, orthopedic surgeon; withdrawing in 1900 to become sec. and direc-
b. Fredonia, N. Y., Dec. 15, 1849; s. Dr. Joseph tor of the Central Supply Assn.. plumbing,
and Jane Agnes (Mills) Blanchard; resident |,tea™ a"d £ &s supplies. Also sec. and director
Chicago from 1858; grad. Hathaway's Acad., g. W. Blatchford & Co., pres. and director
1865; Med. Dept. Northwestern Univ., 1869; un- publIcT-,Say*Pes, Loan and Bldg. Assn.; vice-
married. Engaged in practice since 1869; spe- ?Je?-, E?hi])lt and Trading,£°v; sec- Chicago
cialist in orthopedic surgery; for 12 years past Metal Trades Assn. since 1903; sec. Employ-
has been orthopedic surgeon to the Home for ers Assn. of Hotel Men of Chicago. Republi-
Destitute Crippled Children. Mem. Am. Med. can- Mem. Soc of Mayflower Descendants. Ma-
Assn., Congress of Am. Physicians and Sur- gO"- J** Park Lodge, Cicero Chapter, R. A.
geons, Am. Orthopedic Assn., Illinois Med. M., Siloam Commandery, K T., Medinah Tem-
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Republican. Methodist. ple- JM^stl^Jhrinf-n 9,1,ubf: £Hnl-Xer?lty> We?^
Past Commander St. Bernard Commandery No. ward Ho 9mcex 59 Clark St. Residence: 433
35, K. T., Illinois; Past Thrice Illustrious Mas- N- Euclid Av., Oak Park.
ter of Chicago Council No. 4, Royal and Select BLAYNEY, Frederick Hamilton, physician
Master Masons. Office: 34 E. Washington St. and surgeon; b. Summerton, Morrow Co., O.,
Residence: 241 Hampden Court. Jan. 3, 1869; s. Henry Giles and Mary Caro-
BLANDEN, Charles Granger, sec. Rialto Co., line (Todd) Blayney; ed. public schools until
and author; b. Marengo, McHenry Co., 111., 1885, in preparatory dept., 1885-7, and in col-
Jan. 19, 1857; s. Granger and Anna Louise legiate dept., 1887-91, Washington and Jeffer-
(Tiffany) Blanden; ed. public schools, Park son College, Washington, Pa., graduating A.B.
Av. Institute, Bridgeport, Conn.; m. Ottumwa, (honor class), June, 1891 (later A.M.); grad.
la., Sept. 17, 1884, Elizabeth Mills. For 15 College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
years was with the First National Bank of M.D., 1898; m. Corning, la., June 29, 1904,
Fort Dodge, la., as teller, asst. cashier and Grace Beymer. Taught Latin and Greek in
cashier; came to Chicago, 1890; since 1891 Corning Academy, Corning, la., Sept., 1891,
with the Rialto Co. (incorporated, 1886), own- to June, 1895; after graduation in medicine
ing the Postal Telegraph Bldg.; is sec. and was interne of West Side Hosp., Chicago, from
director of company, and agent of the bldg. June, 1898, to June, 1900; engaged in active
Was mayor of Fort Dodge, la., 1887-8; is pres. general practice of medicine since June, 1900.
of school trustees, town of Cicero. Republican. Instructor in surgery, College of Physicians
Author several novels. Club: Press. Offlce: and Surgeons; asst. in gynecology, Chicago
Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: Riverside, Clinical School: 1st It. and asst. surgeon, 2d
111. I. N. G. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., mem. Phi
BLATCHPORD, Eliphalet Wickes, retired Gamma Delta (literary fraternity), Nu Sigma
manufacturer; b. Stillwater, N. Y., May 31, Nu (med. fraternity). Mem. K. P. Republican.
1826; s. Dr. John and Frances (Wickes) Presbyterian. Club: Illinois. Office: 576 W.
Blatchford; grad. Illinois College, Jackson- Madison St. Residence: 1556 W. Adams St.
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BLECH, Oustavua Maximilian, surgeon; b. pointed to carry out plan of erecting Masonic
Riga, Livonia, Nov. 28, 1870; s. Johann Temple In Chicago. Republican. Mem. State
(orthopedic physician) and Jphanna (Wohl- Bar Assn. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
farth) Blech; collegiate ed'n, Riga City Lycee; letic, Hyde Park, Hamilton, Washington Park,
studied medicine in Germany, Prance and Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 5801 Washing-
U. S. ; received degree of M.D. from Barnes ton Av.
Univ., 1894; honorary degrees from other pro- BLISS, Samuel Eugene, manufacturer; b.
fessional schools; unmarried. Engaged in Jericho, Vt., Jan. 31, 1846; s. Samuel Butler
practice of medicine since 1892. Mem. Am. and Sally Clarisa (Cadwell) Bliss; ed. Un-
Med. Assn., Mississippi Valley Med. Assn., derhill (Vt.) Acad. ; m. Saginaw, Mich., Sept.
West Chicago Med. Assn. (founder). Consult- 29, 1869, Mary Frances Hlckok. Worked in
ing surgeon People's Hosp. Late prof, of sur- shop of father, blacksmith and carriage build-
gery, Jenner Med. College. Served as asst. er 1862-4; clerk in hardware store, Burllng-
surgeon of volunteers during Spanish-Am, ton, Vt., 1864-8; arrived in Chicago Mar. 23,
War. Liberal in politics. Mem. Soc. for Ethi- 1868; clerk and traveling salesman until 1885;
cal Culture. Author of several med. books in business for self as dealer, 1885-91; sold
and contributions to med. literature. Office: out Feb., 1891, and started in business as a
New Era Bldg. manufacturer of shafting; organized Bliss &
BIiEE, JoEeph McHard, coal mining com- Laughlln, Harvey, 111., incorporated, of which
pany official; b. Jerseytown, Pa., Dec. 5, 1869; he is pres., treas. and director. Also director,
ed. public schools, Eastern Pennsylvania, and mem. Finance Committee, Metropolitan
1876-87, Greenwood Seminary, Millville, Pa., Trust and Savings Bank; director Parkhurst
1887-8, Wllliamsport (Pa.) Commercial Col- & Wilkinson Co., and the Illinois Manufactur-
lege, 1889-90, graduating June, 1890; m. St. ers' Assn. Republican. Mem. Masonic orders,
Louis, Mo., June 9, 1897, Charlotte Martha and of S. A. R. Club: Chicago Athletic (life
McKittrick; children: Jane, Mary. Teacher mem.). Office: 10 S. Canal St. Residence: 3636
public schools, Montour Co., Pa., part of Lake Av.
1889-90; with father in lumber business in BLOCK, Isaac, vice-pres. Block-Pollak Iron
western Maryland, 1891; with engineering Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 1840; s. Leo-
corps on construction of the La Salle & Bu- pold and Rebecca (Weil) Block; ed. public
reau Co. R. R., La Salle, 111., Apr. to Oct., schools of Cincinnati, O. ; was engaged as
1892; pay roll clerk Western Clock Manufac- scout in an independent company at the time
turing Co., La Salle, 111., Nov., 1892, to Oct., of the Morgan raid through Ohio, during the
1894; since Oct. 24, 1894, with Whitebreast Civil War; m. Cincinnati, O., Nov. 2G, 1879,
Fuel Co., Chicago, sales bookkeeper, 1894-7; Rosa Liebenstein; children: Alma, Grace,
general bookkeeper, 1897-1900, auditor and Went to Cincinnati in early childhood, and
asst. treas., 1900-4, auditor and treas. since resided there almost continuously until 1884;
Mar., 1904; also director since 1900. Also since then in Chicago. Learned the tanner's
treas. and asst. sec. Cardiff Coal Co. Democrat, trade as a boy but never followed it, but en-
Presbyterian. Office: The Rookery. Residence: gaged in the iron and steel business; since
117 S. Pine Av., Austin. 1884, of the Block-Pollak Iron Co. (of which
BLEYEB, Charles Edwin, pres. of the Haw- he Is vlce-pres.), manufacturers of forgings,
ley Down Draft Furnace Co.; b. Davenport, having factory at Cincinnati; also director In
la., Aug. 1, 1856; s. Maurice H. and Antoinette the Parkhurst & Wilkinson Co., iron, Chicago,
S. Bleyer; ed. public schools of Iowa and of and In the La Porte Carriage Co., of Indiana.
St. Louis, Mo.; widower; 1 son; Clifford Mem. of Cincinnati Lodge No. 133, A. F. &
Melville. Began business life In St. Louis, but A. M., of Cincinnati. O. Republican. Clubs:
since 1890 has been a resident of Chicago, ex- Hamilton, Standard, Ravisloe Country. Office:
cept for 3 years, 1901-4, when lived in New 1st Nat. Bank Bide:. Residence: 4521 Ellis Av.
York; since 1889 has been interested in the BLOCK, Leopold E., treas. Inland Coal and
Hawley Down Draft Furnace Co.; is now pres. Washing Co.; b. Cincinnati, O., Jan. 13, 1869;
and treas. of the company. Republican. Col. on s. Joseph and Rose (Kahn) Block; ed. public
staff of Gov. Tanner, 1897-1901, on staff of schools of Cincinnati; m. Chicago, June 20,
Gov. Yates, 1901-5. Clubs: Union League, Chi- 1900, Cora B. Bloom; 1 son: Joseph. Entire
cago Athletic, Washington Park. Office: 59 business life has been In the coal and iron
Townsend St. Residence: Auditorium Annex trade, first In Cincinnati, and since 1897 in
Hotel. Chicago; now treas. and director of the Inland
BLINN, Edmund B., lumber merchant; b. Coal and Washing Co.; also vice-pres. the In-
Keeseville, N. Y., July 30, 1861; s. Samuel and land Steel Co. Republican. Club: Standard. Of-
Mary L. Blinn; removed with parents to Chi- flee: First National Bank Bldg. Residence:
casro, 1868; ed. Chicago public schools; m. De 4119 Grand Boul.
Soto, la., 1885, Kate M. Hoch; children: Nina BLOCK, Philip Dee, steel manufacturer; b.
K., Lelia D., Mildred, Warren E., Robert L. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 16, 1871; s. Joseph and
Since 1893 in lumber business for self as E. Rose (Kahn) Block; grad. Hughes High
B. Blinn & Co.; also vice-pres. and dir. of the School, Cincinnati, June, 1888; m. Chicago,
Foley Mfg. Co., of Chicago; vice-pres. Holland June 1, 1899, Celia F. Leopold; 1 daughter,
Brick Co., Holland. Mich.; vlce-pres. the Vogue Madeline Babette. With Block-Pollak Iron Co.,
Shirt Co.; and trustee of the Chicago Life In- Chicago and Cincinnati, 1888-1903; since
surance Co. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, West- 1903 with Inland Steel Co. as vlce-pres. and
ward Ho. Office: 471 W. 22d St. Residence: 200 treas. Also vice-pres. Chicago. Illinois and
Home Av., Oak Park. 111. Indiana Ry. Co., vice-pres. Buffalo Steel Co..
BLISS, Eliakim Raymond, lawyer; b. New director Indestructible Post Co. Office: First
Brunswick, N. J., Sept. 3, 1846; s. Rev. George National Bank Bldg. Residence: 3333 Michl-
Ripley (D.D.) and Mary A. (Raymond) Bliss; gan Av.
ed. Univ. of Lewisburg, Pa., and old Univ. of BLOCK, Williard T., capitalist: b. Columbia,
Chicago; grad. law dept., Columbian Univ., Pa., Jan. 6, 1853; s. A. B. and Barbara A.
1873; m. Chicago, 1882, Margaret Holmes; 1 (Brobst) Block; ed. public and high schools
son: E. Raymond. Has lived in Chicago since of Columbia, Pa.; m. 1880, Anna E., daughter
1863; admitted to bar, 1873, but did not begin of William P. Scott, of Iowa, and niece of Col.
practice until 1876; county atty., Cook Co., Thomas A. Scott, formerly pres. Pennsylvania
111., 1882-4 and 1880-9; has been identified with Rv. Began business career at 14 (1867) with
much important litigation; in 1889, as co. atty. Philadelphia & Reading R. R., serving in
established validity of law permitting annexa- various capacities and advancing steadily un-
tion of Hyde Park, Lake View and other sub- til 1878 when came to Hannibal & St. Joseph
urbs. Mem. law firm of Bliss & McKittrick. R. R. at solicitation of John B. Carson, to
3 Mason; was one of the 3 Masons ap- reorganize the accounts of the mechanical
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dept of that road, 1878-82; In 1882 entered
employ of R. T. Wilson & Co., of New York,
In charge of construction of the Wisconsin,
Iowa & Nebraska R. R., in Iowa, having been
consecutively auditor, treas., traffic mgr. and
supt., 1882-7; rested 1 year; bought Fort Mad-
ison & Northwestern R. R., under foreclosure;
organized new company, of which was pres.
until under his personal supervision 75 miles
of the road had been built, promoted numer-
ous enterprises, including the organization of
the Grant Locomotive Works, Siemens &
Halske Electric Co., Grant Land Assn., being
sec. and treas. same; the United Telephone,
Telegraph and Electric Co., of which was
pres. until sold out to eastern syndicate in
1902. Pres. Chicago & Southwestern Ry., part
of the Chicago Terminal Co., negotiated pur-
chase of several large acre deals; the Sturges
farm of 380 acres for $570,000, the Hetty
Green tract, 651 acres, for $1,020,000, and
many other smaller tracts. Col. on staff of
Gov. Larrabee of Iowa, as aide-de-camp, 1885-
1889. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem. of Chi-
cago Real Estate Board, Illinois Soc. S. A. R.
Clubs: Union League, Washington Park. Of-
fice: 100 Washington St. Residence: 3211 Mich-
igan Av.
BLOCKI, Frederick William, city treas.; b.
Chicago, Nov. 2, 1868; s. John and Emma
(Leadbeater) Blocki; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago and at Lewis Institute; m.
Chicago, 1899, Louis Woltersdorf ; 1 son: Fred-
erick A. L. Engaged in business as druggist
and manufacturer of perfumes; treas. firm of
John Blocki & Son. Has been active in politics
in Chicago. Appointed by Mayor Carter H.
Harrison, Jr., as supt. of Bureau of Maps,
City of Chicago; 6 months later promoted to
deputy commissioner of public works, and,
after 18 months, commissioner of public
works; reappointed after 2 years, and held
that position until Apr., 1905, when was elect-
ed treas. of the City of Chicago. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Illinois Athletic, Germania
Maennerchor, Iroquois, Illinois, Chicago Rid-
ing and Driving. Residence: 360 Ashland Boul.
BLOCKI, Gale, lawyer; b. Chicago, Dec. 22,
1870; s. William F. and Emily L. (Hallock)
Blocki; grad. River Forest public school,
1886; Oak Park High School, 1890; Chicago
College of Law, 1895; m. Chicago, Oct. 28,
1895; 1 son: Gale Blocki, Jr. Began practice of
law, 1895; went to California to take charge of
western litigation for Chicago clients in 1896,
and practiced law in Los Angeles for 1 year;
opened an office in Chicago, 1897, and has been
in active practice here since that time. Pre-
pared material and edited manuscript for
Shinn's Attachment and Garnishment, Shinn's
Pleading and Practice, and revised edition of
Gould's Pleadings. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Republican. Clubs: Woodlawn, Hamilton. Of-
fice: Ashland Blk. Residence: 6043 Kimbark
Av.
BLOCKI, William P., druggist; b. E. Prus-
sia, Germany, Dec. 8, 1841; s. Frederick Wil-
liam and Emma (Doehling) Blocki; ed. by pri-
vate tutor in Germany and in grammar and
high school in Sheboygan, Wis. ; served in
Civil War as 1st sergeant, Co. B, 12th Illinois
Volunteers; m. Chicago, Mar. 11, 1868, Emily
L. Hallock (now deceased); 1 son: Gale (now
practicing law in Chicago), and 1 daughter:
Mrs. G. E. Grossbeck, living in California, In
1858 entered drug and stationery business of
A. F. Wheeler, Sheboygan, Wis.; came to Chi-
cago and took position with Gale Bros., whole-
sale and retail drugs, Dec. 5, 1859; became
mem. of firm, 1864, when name of firm was
changed to Gale & Blocki, as at present, and
later became a corporation under same name,
of which is vice-pres. and director. Also direc-
tor White Rock Mineral Spring Co. Republi-
can. Unitarian. Mason (Supreme Council,
33°); also K. T. and Scottish Rite. Mem. Am.
Pharmaceutical Assn., Chicago Veteran Drug-
gists' Assn. Club: Woodlawn Park. Office: 44
Monroe St. Residence: 6118 Woodlawn Av.
BLODGETT, Edward A.; b. DuPage Co., 111.,
Sept. 1, 1835; s. Israel P. and Avis (Dodge)
Blodgett; ed. common school; enlisted Sept.,
1861, 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry as 1st
It. and adjutant; mustered out, June, 1865; m.
July 20, 1865, Julia E. Wygant; children: Avis
H., Caroline, Mary E., Amy T. In autumn of
1865 went to Warrensburg, Johnson Co., Mo.;
sold agricultural implements, 4 years; sold
drugs, 5 years; returned to Chicago, 1875; pur-
chasing agent Chicago W. Division R. R. and
W. Chicago Street R. R., 1875-99; since 1899
in charge real estate dept. Union Traction Co.
Republican. Mason; mem. Washington Chap-
ter and of Chicago Commandery K. T. Club:
Illinois. Office: 444 N. Clark St. Residence: 510
W. Monroe St.
BLOMTELDT, Peter Axel, manufacturer; b.
Koping, Sweden, Apr. 10, 1858; s. Peter Eric
and Anna (Bernwell) Blomfeldt; ed. public
schools in Sweden; came to Chicago direct
from old country in 1880; m. Chicago, Oct.,
1896, Emily Samuelson; 1 son: Axel Allen.
Learned the machinist trade in Sweden, be-
ginning in 1873; after coming to Chicago
worked at the trade until 1896 when he estab-
lished for himself; now senior mem. of the
firm of Blomfeldt & Rapp, manufacturers of
special machinery, dies, jigs, models, etc. Re-
publican. Club: Swedish Singing, Mem. Inde-
pendent Order of Swithiod. Office: 39-45 W.
Randolph St. Residence: 3990 Perry St.
ELOMQSEN, Oscar Nathaniel, engraving
and electrotyping; b. near Gothenburg, Swe-
den, Sept. 11, 1848; s. Carl and Hanna (Benett)
Blomgren; came to Chicago with parents in
1854; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
Dec. 31, 1876, Emma Peterson; children: Edna
Olivia, Natalie Amanda, Ray Augustus. After
learning the trade engaged on his own ac-
count, in 1875, in the business of engraving
and electrotyping, and is now pres. of Blom-
gren Bros. & Co., engravers and electrotypers.
Was mem. School Board, Lake View. Mem.
Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. Office: 76 Sher-
man St. Residence: 987 Winthrop Av. (Edge-
water).
BLOOMINQSTON, Herbert W., insurance
publisher; b. Chicago, Aug. 30, 1876; s Dr.
John S. and Bertha (Whittier) Bloomingston;
grad. Hyde Park High School, 1894; Penn-
sylvania Military College, Chester, Pa., 1898,
with degree of B.S. ; Illinois College of Law,
LL.B., 1901. Was admitted to Illinois bar,
1901; became associated with The Investi-
gator, insurance journal, founded and owned
by his father, and upon the latter's death,
Oct. 3, 1901, became publisher of the paper;
in 1903 became sole owner and publish-
er of the Western Firemen. Has been sec. of
the Western Alumni Assn. of the Pennsyl-
vania Military College; mem. Lambda Epsilon
(legal fraternity) ; mem. of the board of trus-
tees of the Illinois College of Law. K. T.,
Shriner, Elk. Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Press. Of-
fice: 134 Monroe St. Residence: 295 Huron St.
BLOSSOM, George W., insurance; b. Du-
buque, la., Oct. 1, 1854; s. Alonzo and Frances
E. (Williams) Blossom; ed. public schools of
Dubuque; m. Chicago, 1888, Miss Carrie R.
Boardman; children: George B., Francis R.,
Katherine May. Began business life in a local
fire insurance agency at Dubuque, la., and
afterward served in the office of the Western
dept. of the German-Am. Insurance Co., 8
years, and in the Western dept. of the Con-
necticut Fire Insurance Co., 3 years; then be-
came a partner in Fred S. James & Co., Chi-
cago; is also asst. general agent of the Na-
tional Fire Insurance Co. Pres. of the Western
Factory Insurance Assn. Clubs: Union League,
Kenwood, Midlothian, Kenwood Country. Of-
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flee: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 4858 Kenwood
Av.
BIiOTTKE, Milton Baker, physician; b.
Stoyestown, Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 19, 1862;
s. Henry and Susan (Kimmel) Blouke; attend-
ed public school in Somerset Co., Pa., until 14
years old; then a private school at Stoyes-
town, Pa.; taught country school in Somerset
Co., Pa., 1876-81; med. ed'n at Chicago Homoe.
Med. Colleere, 1883-85, M.D., Apr., 1885; m.
Chicago, Feb. 19, 1891, Ola Louise Matthews;
children: Louise, Pierre, Dorothy, Elizabeth.
Since Apr., 1885, in practice in Chicago. Prof,
gvnecology . Hahnemann Med. College and
Hosp. and a'ttending surgeon Chicago Homre.
Hosp. Mem. Am. Institute of Homoeopathy,
Homce. Med. Assn. of Illinois, Homoe. Med.
Soc. of Chicago. Independent in politics. Con-
gregationalist. Club: Menoken. Office and resi-
dence: 1222 Washington Boul.
BJiOUNT, Fred Meacham, banker; b. White-
hall, N. T., Jan. 24, 1853; s. John Darwin and
Sarah (Meacham) Blount; came to Chicago in
childhood; ed. Skinner School, Chicago High
School and old Chicago Univ.; m. Chicago,
Mar. 25, 1874, Kittle B. Deane; children: Harry
D. and Mrs. Kittle B. Weinland. Began in
banking business as messenger with Mer-
chants' Loan & Trust Co., and thence to asst.
treas. TT. S., Chicago, and at the starting of
the Chicago National Bank went with them
as receiving teller, been with them since, ad-
vancing step by step until he became cashier
and later (and now) vice-pres. and director;
also director Equitable Trust Co., and of the
Peoria Gas and Electric Co. Republican. Prot-
estant. Mem. Wheaton Lodge No. 239, A. F. &
A. M. Has been mem. Board of W. Chicago
Park Commissioners and of the Chicago Board
of Education; now treas. of the Sanitary Dis-
trict of Chicago; treas. of the Board of W.
Chicago Park Commissioners; mem. of the Illi-
nois Commission to the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition. Clubs: Union League, Menoken,
Lincoln, Hamilton. Illinois. Office: 152 Monroe
St. Residence: 194 S. Robey St.; in summer,
Wheaton, 111.
EIiTJM, Simon S., merchant, furnishing
goods; b. Burgpreppach, Bavaria, Sent. 6, 1856;
ed. Bavaria. Began business in Chicago in
1880. as mem. of the firm of Blum Bros.,
wholesalers of men's furnishing goods. Mem.
Germania Mannerchor, Chicago Turn gem einde,
German-Am. Historical Soc. of Illinois, Illinois
Commercial Men's Assn. (director"). Mem. Jew-
ish Congregation. Office: 155 Market St. Resi-
dence: 4951 Washington Park PI.
BLTTMENATJER. Charles Henry, mgr. Chi-
cago branch Macbeth-Evans Glass Co.; b.
Cumberland, Md.. Jan. 6, 1867; s. Henry and
Annie M. (Smith) Blumenauer; ed. public
schools; came to Chicago, 1888; m. Chicago,
Mar. 4. 1889, La Rue E. Martin; children: Ger-
trude La Rue. Bertha. Edna B^rnice. Engaged
in lamn and glass business as buyer and merr.,
1889-93. Since 1893 Chicago mgr. for Macbeth-
Evans Glass Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa., mfrs. of
lamp chimneys and glasses, with factories at
Pittsburgh and Charleroi. Pa., Elwood and
Marion, Tnd.. and Toledo, O. Sec. and treas. of
May wood Fraternal Assn. (incorporated),
fres. Mnywood Golf Club; mem. Normal Park
Lodere No. 797. A. F. & A. M.. and Normal
Park Chapter No. 210. R. A. M. Methodist. Of-
fice: 163 Randolph St. Residence: 401 Seven-
teenth Av., Maywood, 111.
BLUNT, John Ellsworth, consulting engi-
neer, Chicago & North-Western Ry. : b. Brain-
ard. Tenn.. Dec. 25, 1833: ed. Phillips Acad.,
Andover. Mass.; m. 1856, Miss Augusta E.
Wood. Began railway service in the Southern
States and was connected with several rail-
ways in Georgia and Alabama as engineer,
prior to 1862. Entered the service of the Chi-
cago & Galena Union R. R. as constructing
engineer, July 1, 1862, and when that railroad
was consolidated with the Chicago & North-
Western Ry. in June, 1864, entered the service
of the latter; became division engineer, then
chief engineer from Nov. 1, 1888, to Dec. 3,
1899; since then consulting engineer. Office: 22
Fifth Av. Residence: 1560 Asbury Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
BLUNT, John Ellsworth, Jr., mgr. bond
dept. Merchants' Loan and Trust Co.; b.
Wheaton, 111., Aug. 12, 1870; s. John E. and
Augusta (Wood) Blunt; ed. public schools of
Wheaton, 111., and Winona. Minn., and grad.
M^inona High School, 1886; m. St. Paul.
Minn., June 4, 1898. Carlene Curtis; children:
Curtis E., John E. III. Entered employ of Chi-
cago & North-Western Ry. In 1886 as messen-
ger; remained with that company and the Chi-
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co. in various
capacities of telegraph operator, ticket agent
and traveling passenger agent of the Chicago
& North-Western until 1893; with Second Na-
tional Bank of Winona, Minn., Jan. to Mar.,
1893; came to Chicago, and in Dec., 1893, en-
tered office of Farson, Leach & Co., remaining
until Jan., 1899, when entered service of the
Merchants' Loan and Trust Co., organizing
its bond dept., of which has since been mgr.
Clubs: Mid-Day, Union League, Evanston,
Bankers. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
BOAK, Robert Burns, merchant; b. Halifax,
N. S., Dec. 29, 1849; s. Sir Robert and Matilda
S. (Anderson) Burns; ed. private schools,
Nova Scotia: m. Bathurst, N. B., Dec. 19, 1871.
Jennie DeBlois; children: Robert, Mary M.
(Mrs. V. M. Harding), Jean (Mrs. D. F. Bad-
ger), Louise DeBlois. Entered father's office
1864; became partner in firm of Robert Boak
& Son, 1871; came to Chicago, 1881, and Is now
sec. and treas. Boak Fish Co.. of St. Paul,
Minn., and senior mem. firm R. B. Boak &
Co., importers of salt fish. Clubs: Kenwood,
Homewood. Office: 33 S. Water St. Residence:
4744 Kimbark Av.
BO At. Charles Thomas, real estate dealer;
b. Reading, O., Apr. 16, 1832: s. Dr. Robert
and Christiana Walker (Sinclair) Boal; re-
moved with parents to Lacon, 111., and was ed.
in public schools there: m. Chicago, Hen-
rietta Ayres; children: Horton S. (deceased),
Edna M. (now Mrs. D. S. Flood). Anna C.
(now Mrs. P. L. Wickes, Jr.), Ayres. Came
to Chicago, 1854, and later became con-
nected with firm of Hall, Kimbark & Co., in
wholesale iron business, in which afterward
became a partner. Recruited a company of
infantry, 1862. and became an officer in the
88th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving with
regt. until end of the war. After war engaged
in hardware business in firm of Austin & Boal,
afterward chansring to Charles T. Boal & Co.:
burned out in Chicago fire. Oct. 9, 1871: built
the Chicago Stove Works, but sold out and en-
gaered in wholesale stove and hollow-ware
business, from which retired in 1894; since
then engaged in real estate business. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board. Republican. Mem.
Military Order of the Loyal Leerion. Clubs:
Chicaeo. Calumet. Washington Park. Onwent-
sia. Twentieth Century. Office: 97 Clark. Resi-
dence: 1732 Michisran Av.
BOARD, Ellsworth Maltby, manufacturer: b.
Morristown, N. ,T., Apr. 24, 1855; s. David .T.
and Susan P. (Lewis) Board; came west to
Illinois in childhood; ed. country school: m.
Evanston. 111., 1883, Madelaine Randall (now
deceased): children: Harold E., Edward P..
Dorothy R. Lived on farm 40 miles south of
Chicago: came to city when 19 years old; en-
tered employ of Chicago & North-Western
Ry. as check clerk loading freight cars; ad-
vanced to other positions during 9% years'
service, being chief clerk of freight auditor's
office for last 3% years with railway, leaving
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In 1884 to connect himself with the Cross dren: Doretta Eisen, Frances Eisen. Has been
Press and Sign Co. (established 1879), of engaged In general practice of medicine In
which Is now pres. and treas. Also pres. and Chicago from 1872; was asst. to prof, of chem-
treas Rotary Press Sign Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., Istry in med. dept. of Northwestern Univ.,
and pres of the Board-Crosby Co., Chicago. 1872; physician, 1872-8, and after that con-
Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Evans- suiting physician to North Side Dispensary;
ton Office- 63-67 Dayton St. Residence: 1602 as a diversion (while continuing med. prac-
Hln'man Av , Evanston. tice> took course at Union College of Law,
BOAND, Jules Augustus, white lead manu- 1874-6, graduating, LL.B., and third in his
facturer; b. Merges, Canton of Vaud, Swltzer- class, 1886; also studied homoeopathy in North-
land, Mar. 15, 1860; s. Frangois Louis and western Homoe. College, 1878-80; prof, of
Henrietta (Chevaux) Boand; ed. public schools forensic medicine, College of Physicians and
of native place and by private instruction In Surgeons, 1881-91. Contributor to med. and
chemistry at Golden, Colo.; m. St. Joseph, Mo., literary periodicals Office: 1225 Milwaukee Av.
Sept. 3, 1890, Lena Josephine Acker; children: Residence: 1512 W. Wilson Av.
Jennie Elizabeth, Jules Francis. Came to U. BODDIE, John Thomas, real estate, loans
S., Jan., 1875; settled in Idaho Springs, Colo., and renting agent; b. Jackson, Miss., Feb. 28,
and as soon as became familiar with English 1864; s. Willie Perry and Martha (McNeill)
language took instruction in chemistry and Boddle; reared in Christian Co., Ky.; ed. Van-
assaying and followed business of mining and derbilt Univ., Nashville, Tenn.; m. New York
smelting until 1884; became identified, 1884, City, Dec 26, 1894, Judith Reynolds Lott.
with Omaha White Lead Co., and in Jan., Came to Chicago from Kentucky In 1890, and
1886, with its successor, the Carter White has since been engaged in general real estate
Lead Co.; was first shipping clerk, then fore- business, of which he Is a large holder in
man, In one of the depts., and in 1886 became Chicago. He Is also engaged in negotiating
pupt.; in 1893 became stockholder in the com- first mortgage loans, managing estates, rent-
pany, and in May, 1895, when company opened Ing, and collecting rents (business established
new plant at W, Pullman, 111., was placed in 1878, by late Malcolm M. Boddle). Mem. Chi-
charge of the mfg. operations there. Stock- cago Real Estate Board. Democrat. Clubs:
holder and dir., since 1897, of State Bank of University, Iroquois, Wausaukee. Mem. Phi
W. Pullman. Gold Democrat. Protestant. Club: Delta Theta Fraternity. Office: 140 Dearborn
Windsor Country. Office: 121st and Peoria Sts. St. Residence: 47 Delaware PI.
Residence: 11955 Egerleston Av. BODE, Frederick, pres. Gage Bros. & Co.,
BOABDMAH, Horace Frentisa, civil engi- wholesale millinery; b. Eckwarden, Germany,
neer; b. Menasha, Wls., Jan. 21, 1869; s. Hor- Aug. 20, 1856; s. Frederick and Sophia (Kim-
ace E. and Susan (Locke) Boardman; grad. mann) Bode; ed. Hanover Realschule; also
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1894; m. Chicago, 1896, studied music in Hanover; m. Chicago, June
Miss Elsa Leonard; 3 children. Began rail- 19, 1880, Augusta Ebeling: daughter: Ida
way service in 1886 as flagman with locat- Francis. Came to Chicago from Germany,
Ing party of the Chicago, Madison & Northern 1870; In 1871 entered employ of D. B. Flsk &
R. R. ; afterward rodman on surveys and con- Co., wholesale millinery, as errand boy; be-
struction at Fort Sheridan, 111., 1888-9; rod- came city buyer and left that firm, 1874; with
man on Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.; Gage Bros. & Co. (established 1856), 1874-6;
with field engineer corps, World's Columbian with Edson Keith & Co., as buyer and mgr.
Exposition, Chicago; instrument-man of Mem- of the hat dept., 1876-92; in 1892, with others,
phis Artesian Water Works, on tunnel con- purchased the business of Gage Bros. & Co.,
struction, and on topographic surveys at Fort incorporated it, and has been pres. ever since.
Logan H. Roots, Little Rock, Ark., vacations, Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
1890-3; from June 26, 1894, to Dec. 22, 1896, Athletic. Office: 129-31 Michigan Av. Resi-
wlth engineer corps Sanitary District of Chi- dence: 5827 Washington Av.
cago; Dec. 22, 1896, to Aug., 1897, miscella- BODINE, William Lester, superintendent of
neous engineering work In Chicago; Aug. 10, compulsory education, Chicago Board of Edu-
1897, to July 31, 1901, asst. engineer Chicago cation; b. Marion Co., Mo., Sept. 10, 1862; s.
& Alton Ry. : Aug., 1901, to Mar.. 1904, asst. Joseph and Eliza (Lewis) Bodine; ed. public
engineer, bridge and bldg. dept., C., M. & St. schools; m. Clinton, la., Feb. 10, 1890, Mae
P. Ry.; Mar., 1904, became supt. for Savage Richardson; children: Helen, Robert. Came to
Construction Co., of Chicago. Residence: 6600 Chicago In 1881 and then went west; was
Ellis Av. newspaper man originally; State Labor Com-
BOBO, John Iionls, tailors' trimmings; b. missioner of Colorado, 1890-3; elected vice-
Dayton, O., Feb. 5, 1851; s. John and Margaret pres. National Assn. of Statisticians at Den-
( Waltz) Bobo; ed. public schools of Ohio; m. ver convention, 1892; appointed special master
Lima, O., Aug. 7, 1877, Ella F. Mowen. Retail commissioner of U. S. Court (8th Judicial
clothing business at Lima, O., 1868-80; in 1880 District) with headauarters at Omaha, 1893;
came to Chicago and became mem. of firm of came to Chicago, 1895, with Times-Herald as
J. H. Lesher & Co., tailors' trimmings, until political reporter until 1899; elected superln-
Dec., 1902, when that firm was succeeded by tendent of compulsory education, July 13,
present one of John L. Bobo & Co., of which 1899, by Chicago Board of Education (holds
Is senior mem. Democrat. Clubs: Union under Civil Service Law). Chairman of Chl-
League, Homewood. Office: 319 Franklin St. cago Child-Saving League legislative commlt-
Resldence: 4246 Drexel Boul. tee, which carried the child-labor and compul-
BOCKIUS, Franklin B. Eisen, physician; b. sory education bills through the Legislature
Galena, 111., Mar. 9, 1850; s. Joseph Rex and In 1902-3; now on executive committee of
Marie (von Eisen) Bockius; finished course in Cook Co. child-saving conference. Democrat.
Galena High School, 1864; was sent to Chi- Mem. Ancient Order United Workmen. Club:
cago to enter the Univ. of Chicago, but in- Ravenswood. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
stead enlisted as private in Co. C, 140th 111. 827 Wilson Av.
Vol. Infy., his parents knowing nothing of his BODMA3T, Luther W., commission merchant
enlistment until he wrote to them from the and stock broker; b. Charlemont. Mass., Feb.
seat of war; served to end of war, then entered 4, 1845; s. Luther and Philena (Hawks) Bod-
Unlv. of Chicago, graduating, B.S., 1868; grad. man; ed. Williston Seminary, Easthampton,
med. dept. Northwestern Univ., 1872, receiving Mass.; m. Northampton, Mass., 1870, Miss
the prize offered by the faculty for the best Grace H. Smith; children: Marjorie, Edward,
thesis on a med. subject: was appointed med. Luther. Began business life at Bement. 111.,
dir. of the Chicago Relief and Aid Soc. in 1867, as grain dealer and banker. Came to
charge of the Chicago Fire Sufferers, 1872-82; Chicago, 1884, as resident partner in Milmine,
m. Racine, Wis., 1891, Doretta Brenzel; chil- Bodman & Co., grain, provisions, etc., adding
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stocks, bonds, etc., In 1900. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade and Chicago Stock Exchange.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: 589 N. State St.
BOGEBT, William Benezet, broker, etc.; b.
Providence, R. 1. ; grad. Brown Univ., 1882.
Engaged in the cotton mfg. business at Taft-
ville, Conn., 1882-4; came to Chicago and be-
came a mem. Wright, Bogert & Co., brokers in
grain, provisions, stocks and cotton, of which
is now pres. Mem. of the Chicago Board of
Trade. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic,
Glen View. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg.
Residence: 1818 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, 111.
BOOLE, Walter Scott, coal merchant; b.
Dover, N. H., Apr. 3, 1852; s. Daniel and
Mary (Boyd) Bogle; removed to Chicago with
Barents when 9 years old; grad. Chicago High
chool, 1868; m. Chicago, Mar., 1872, Delia E.
Stearns; children, Walter S., Jr., Mrs. C. W.
Gilmore, Mrs. H. Edward Sauer. After gradu-
ation entered his father's coal business; was
mgr. for years of the Delaware & Hudson
Canal Co.; pres. Crescent Coal & Mining Co.;
pres. W. S. Bogle Coal & Mining Co.; dir.
Port Dearborn National Bank. Democrat; was
mem. West Park Board 3 years. Mason: mem.
Apollo Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Union
League, Iroquois (pres. 1 year, vice-pres. 5
years), Illinois, Chicago Yacht; also Manhat-
tan (New York). Office: 303 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 1449 Sheridan Road.
BOQTJE, Hamilton B., Jr., lawyer and pro-
moter; b. Chicago, Dec. 26, 1868; s. Hamilton
B. and Emily Augusta (Hoyt) Bogue; grad.
Phillips Exeter Acad., N. H., 1889; Prince-
ton Univ., A.B., 1893; Northwestern Univ. Law
School, LL.B., 1895; unmarried. Admitted to
bar by Supreme Court of Illinois in June,
1895, and was enga'ged in practice of law for
6 years with the firm of Peck, Miller & Starr;
for over a year past In legal and general
business on own account, attending principally
to real estate and corporate matters. Office:
Tribune Bldg. Residence: 200 E. 50th St.
BOHN, Henry John, journalist, publisher;
b. Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1855; s. Henry
C. and Henrietta Bohn; ed. public school and
Baldwin Univ.; m. Chicago, 1891, Bertha Ro-
selle Bowlby; children: Harold Jay, Olive Ra-
mona, Louise Mildred, Beryl Bowlby. Worked
on farm until 18, in sawmill at 19, printing
office at 20, telegraph office at 22; came to
Chicago in Dec., 1876; became foreman in
newspaper office at 23, and since Apr., 1879,
has been a publisher; now mem. firm of H. J.
Bohn & Bro. ; editor and publisher of The
Hotel World from Apr., 1879; was chairman
and has for 22 years been a mem. of board
of directors Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Assn.
of the U. S. and Canada; organizer and sec.
and treas. Illinois Hotelkeepers' Assn. Organ-
ized the Chicago Trade Press Assn., and long
an officer; 4 years trustee village of Morgan
Park; now pres. of board of commissioners of
Calumet Park district; organized Hotel Assn.
of Chicago, 1897, and still sec. and treas. of
same. Publisher of technical books and class
papers, and with John J. Bohn proprietor
Bohn Mfg. Co. Republican. Agnostic. Mem.
Ohio Soc. of Chicago (6 years sec.). Clubs:
Press (life mem.), Hamilton (charter mem.),
Ridge Country. Office: 324 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: Morgan Park, 111.
BOH1TEB, George, manufacturer; b. Buffalo,
N. Y., Nov. 20, 1846; s. Alois and Adeline
(Brooker) Bohner; ed. public schools of Buf-
falo. N. Y. ; widower; 1 son: George H. Came
to Chicago, 1863; was employed in a lamp
store and in 1870 became a partner; was
burned out in the great fire of Oct. 9, 1871,
but resumed business on the lake front and
removed to permanent quarters, 1872; con-
tinued in that business until 1898; now pro-
prietor of the Bohner Manufacturing Co., and
also of the Brilliant Gas Lamp Co., manu-
facturers of the Brilliant, Head Light and
other gasoline lamps; also the Chicago Light-
ing System. Was formerly an officer of Co
H, 1st Infantry, I. N. G. Mem. Garden City
Lodge, A. P. & A. M.; was mem. Chicago Ath-
io "Sv Washington Park, Iroquois Clubs. Office:
42 State St. Residence: 2944 Vernon Av
BOZ8OT, Emile Xelloggr, banking; b. Du-
buque, la., Feb. 26, 1859; s. Louis and Alber-
tina (Bush) Boisot; ed. public and high
schools of Dubuque; m. 1891. Employed in
German Bank of Dubuque, la., 1875-8; with
First National Bank, Chicago, since 1878; in
bond and foreign exchange dept., of which he
bo«?m* mgr<> 1897- uP°n the opening, Jan.,
1904, of the First Trust & Savings Bank of Chi-
cago, was appointed its vice-pres. and mgr
Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Republican.
Office: First National Bank. Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
BOXSOT, Ionia, trust officer, First Trust &
Savings Bank; b. Dubuque, la., May 23, 1856;
B. Louis and Albertina Boisot; grad. Hamil-
ton College, 1877; Columbia College, LL B.,
1879; admitted to bar, 1880; m. Adrian, Mich..
May 13, 1887, Mary Spencer; 1 child: Pauline.
Now trust officer First Trust & Savings Bank
£S££°fJi By-Laws of Private Corporations.
1892, 1902; Treatise on the Law of Mechanics'
Liens, 1897. Contributor to legal periodicals.
Club: LaG range Country. Office: First Na-
tional Bank Bldg. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
BOKUM, Richard Drummond, state agent of
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.; b. Cin-
cinnati, O., Jan. 30, 1854; s. Rev. Herman and
Ann R. S. (Drummond) Bokum; ed. public
schools; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 13, 1881,
Anna L. Harkness; children: Norris H.,
Richard D., Jr., Marjory. Began business
career in 1872 as clerk for the S. S. White D.
Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Entered
life insurance business, 1887, as agent of New
York Life (1 year); then manager in northern
Ohio 10 years. Since Nov., 1897, state agent for
Illinois of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Co. of Newark, N. J. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Residence, Golf, 111.
BOLDENWECK, Carl George, manufacturer;
b. Chicago, Apr. 2, 1866; s. Louis H. and
Louise H. (Kober) Boldenweck; ed. German
Acad. and Imperial Textile Acad., Crefeld, Ger-
many; m. Chicago, Dec. 11, 1893, Irma Lichten-
berger; children: Louis C. W., Adelheid A. L.
From 1885 to 1890 was superintendent of silk
mills in New York; returned to Chicago, 1890,
and established, and has ever since been pres.
of the Phoenix Trimming Co., manufacturers
of drapery, furniture trimmings and rope por-
tieres, valences, etc. Republican. Office: 572
Clybourn Av. Residence: 1729 Waveland Av.
BOIiDENWECX, William, manufacturer; b.
Jettingen, Germany, Aug., 1851; s. Karl H. and
Charlotte Boldenweck; came to Chicago with
parents, June, 1854; ed. Dearborn School and
Dyrenfurth College; m. Chicago, Mar. 25, 1873,
Gusina A. Samme. Learned tinsmith trade,
then became bookkeeper for a stove and hard-
ware house, cut stone contractor, 1875-79;
mayor of Lake View, 1887-9, until its annexa-
tion to the City of Chicago; in real estate
business and mem. of the Chicago Board of
Education, 1889-90; mem. Board of Trustees
of the Sanitary District of Chicago, 1890-
1900; out of business 1901 until 1903; then
became sec. and treas. of the Brookman Manu-
facturing Co. (established 1879). Is also pres.
of the Germania Safe Deposit Co.; dir. Carter-
ville Coal Co. Republican. Lutheran. Mason
(32°); Shriner. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Mar-
quette, Germania. Office: 79-81 LaSalle Av.
Residence: Lessing Annex, Surf and Evanston
Avs.
BOIiEN, John Lincoln, lawyer; b. Knox Co.,
Tenn., Sept. 1, 1863; s. Pleasant and Nancy
(Trent) Bolen; grad. high school, Irving-
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ton, Ind., 1883, business college, Oberlln, O.,
1884; Chicago College of Law, 1894; post-
graduate course of same, 1895, with degree
of LL.B. From 1881 to 1899 engaged in busi-
ness of making abstracts of title to real
estate, the last 9% years being with Security
Title & Trust Co. of Chicago; since 1899 in
active law practice and since Apr. 1, 190£,
with Eugene Stewart, of firm of Bolen &
Stewart. Dir. and treas. Northwestern Mort-
gage & Trust Co.; dir. Howard Copper Co. and
Hamilton Mercantile Agency. Republican.
Methodist adherent, but not mem. Office: 140
Dearborn St. Residence: 1684 Barry Av.
BOLLES, Charles Edwin, merchant, banker;
b. Cambridge, Vt., Oct. 14, 1844; s. Lemuel
and Mary Ann (Weaver) Bolles; ed. Pulton
Military School, Fulton, 111., and at Wheaton
College, Wheaton. 111.; m. Turner, 111., Sept.
19, 1867, Mattie Butterfleld; 1 daughter: Mrs.
Abram Gale. Served in Civil War as private
Co. K, 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Began
business career in buying and selling hides;
was with H. C. Tillinghast & Co. for 10 years
as traveling agent; since Jan. 1, 1880, senior
partner of firm of Bolles & Rogers, dealers in
hides, wool, pelts and tallow. Pres. of the
Av. State Bank, Oak Park. 111.; interested in
the Yaryan Heating & Electric Light Plant in
Oak Park. Resided in Turner, now West Chi-
cago, from 1857 until he entered the war; is
largely interested in real estate in West Chi-
cago. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Oak
Park, Phoenix (Oak Park). Office: 142 Kinzie
St. Residence: 358 Lake St., Oak Park, 111.
BOIiZA, Oflkar, mathematician, educator.
Residence: 5810 Woodlawn Av. (See Who's
Who in America for sketch.)
BOMAN, Charles H., sec. Scandia Mutual
Life Insurance Co.; b. Calmar Co., Sweden,
July 9, 1848; s. Charles M. and Caroline (An-
derson) Boman; ed. public school in Sweden;
m. Rock Island, 111., June 9, 1880, Margaret,
Cervin; children: Ella, Rudolph, Anton, Anna,
Berndt, Herbert. At age of 22 came with par-
ents to U. S., locating at Galesburg, 111., where
was clerk in general store for about a year;
went to Rock Island, 111., and was a dealer
in stoves and hardware until Sept., 1902, when
came to Chicago as sec. of the Scandia Mutual
Life Insurance Co. Republican. Lutheran.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 952 Win-
throp Av.
BONBBIGHT, Daniel, educator; b. Youngs-
town, Pa., 1831; s. Daniel Bonbright; prepara-
tory education Blairsville Acad.. Dickinson Col-
lege, 1846-8; grad. Yale, A.B., 1850 (A.M., same,
1853; LL.D., Lawrence Univ., 1873); m. Evans-
ton, 111., 1890, Alice D. Cummings. Tutor Yale
College, 1854-6; studied Univs. of Berlin, Bonn,
Gottingen, 1856-8; studied and traveled in Eu-
rope, 1869-70; prof, of Latin language and
literature Northwestern Univ. since 1858; dean
of faculty of liberal arts, same, 1899-1902;
acting pres. of univ., 1900-2. Address: Evans-
ton, 111.
BONGGREN, Olof Jakob, journalist; b. Ber-
gane, parish of Habol, Dalsland, Sweden, Oct.
7, 1854; s. Olof O. and Maria B. Bonggren;
grad. College of Venersborg, 1874 (L.H.D.,
Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kan., 1900); m.
Stora Tuna, Dalecarlia, Sweden, Sept. 24, 1877,
Johanna Sporre, who died Oct. 8, 1903. Came
to U. S. July 4, 1882; has been connected
with the leading newspapers in Sweden; since
May 3, 1883, editor-in-chief Svenska Ameri-
kanaren, Swedish newspaper in Chicago.
Author: Bibeln mot Bibeln, 1879; Lasarelif,
1879; Forstlingar (poems), 1882; Det hem-
lighetsfullas verld (theosophical), 1892;
Sanger och Sagor (poems), 1902. Translator:
Helvetet och Spoken (from Robert Ingersoll),
1878; Caesar's Kolonn (from Ignatius Don-
nelly). 1891. Office: 35 Clark St. Residence: 192
Johnston Av.
BONNELL, Charles Edwin, varnish; b. on
farm in Wood Co., O., Dec. 25, 1852; s. Isaac
R. and Mary Eve (Simon) Bonnell; ed. coun-
try school and academy at Findlay, O. ; m.
Chicago, July 20, 1882, Rosalyn E. Hall; 1
son: Charles Edwin, Jr. (died in infancy).
Mem. of Hammell & Bonnell to 1885; Nubian
Paint & Varnish Co. was organized Apr. 1,
1885, and has been mgr. and vice-pres. ever
since. Past Supreme Archon (life mem.), and
since 1894 mem. of supreme body of Royal
League; helped organize the North American
Union (fraternal order) in 1895, and was its
first vice-pres.; past pres. and life mem. Na-
tional Fraternal Congress. Mason — Garden City
Lodge, Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple,
Mystic Shrine. Mem. North American Union,
Independent Order of Foresters, Bankers'
Fraternal Union. Republican. Methodist.
Office: Cragin Station. Residence: 1295 Adams
St.
BONNET, lawton Corl, investments; b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 2, 1862; s. Charles Carroll and Lydia
A. (Pratt) Bonney; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. Milwaukee, Aug. 14, 1895, Olive Baker.
Began as messenger in the Merchants Loan &
Trust Co. Bank in 1881 and was promoted
steadily until became chief clerk, resigning
in 1888 to become sec. of the Douglass Park
Building Assn., which had a very success-
ful career, and from 1892 sec.-treas. and dir.
of the Chicago General Ry. Co.; now of firm
of Bonney Bros., investments. Christian scien-
tist. Mem. Co. H, 1st Regt., I. N. G. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Residence: 836 W. Adams St.
BOON, Clement tavern, banker; b. Hamil-
ton, Madison Co., N. Y.; s. William H. and
Sarah C. (Staples) Boon; ed. Hamilton public
schools. After graduation was 2 years prin-
cipal of Lowell's Commercial College, at Bing-
hamton, N. Y. ; devoted spare time to study of
law under Hon. Neri Pine of Binghamton;
later entered law office of Hon. Alexander
Cummings; admitted to New York bar May
3, 1877; engaged in practice; later private sec.
and afterward general agent for Hon. Sher-
man D. Phelps, of Binghamton, becoming
familiar with his large banking and other in-
terests; after Mr. Phelps died, went west and
was for some years engaged in investing
money for large English and Scotch com-
panies, and the handling of securities; since
1893 engaged in the municipal bond business
in Chicago; has also capitalized several gas,
electric light and traction companies. Now en-
gaged exclusively in financing traction and
steam railroads and handling securities.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 2 E. 47th PI.
BOORE, Harry, pork packer; b. Shrewsbury,
Eng., Nov. 28, 1852; s. John and Sarah Ann
(Davies) Boore; ed. public schools in Eng-
land; came from England to Chicago in 1869;
m. Chicago, Oct. 1, 1877, Lydia M. Forrest;
children: Harriet E., Sarah. After arrival in
Chicago worked for various firms in the pork-
packing business until 1888; went to Nebraska
City, 1888, for Chicago Packing & Provision
Co., remaining 1 year; went to St. Louis as
a partner in the East St. Louis Packing & Pro-
vision Co., 2 years. Returned to Chicago, 1891.
becoming connected with the International
Packing Co.; continued in that company until
they sold out in 1894; assisted in organizing
the Continental Packing Co.; on Nov. 12, 1903,
established business for self under name of H.
Boore & Co., pork packers. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Calumet. Office: 169 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 4804 Vincennes Av.
BOORN, William Charles, fire underwriter;
b. Kenosha, Wis., Aug. 30, 1863; s. Charles P.
and Huldah Maria (Stevison) Boorn; ed. pub-
lic and high schools, Peoria, 111.; m. Peoria,
Oct. 14, 1897, May C. Giles; 1 son: Philip
Henry. In service of Orient Insurance Co.,
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of Hartford, Conn., and Lancashire, of Liver-
pool, 1888, becoming agency superintendent of
the western department of that company,
1897; since Jan. 1, 1902, with Hartford Fire
Insurance Co.; asst. general agent of western
dept. of same since Nov. 1, 1903. Clubs: Union
League, Kenwood, Mendelssohn. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: 4584 Oakenwald Av.
BOOTH, Albert Vernon, grain commission;
b. Dubuque, la., May 25, 1865; s. Sidney and
Anna (Porch) Booth; ed. public schools of
San Francisco, Calif.; m. Milwaukee, Wis.,
Oct. 12, 1892, Ada Bercry; 1 son: Alfred Ber-
cry. Began business life as purser on Califor-
nia Transportation C9.'s steamers, 1882; came
to Chicago, 1883. beginning as messenger boy
for Brosseau, Booth & Co.; then with W. S.
Booth & Co.; later with John W. Hepburn &
Co., H. G. Gaylord & Co., and C. A. Wyland &
Co.: mem. of Board of Trade in 1889, and In
1893 started In business alone as a broker, and
was a specialist in long time privilege busi-
ness; since May, 1901, of firm of Al V. Booth
& Co., Chicago and Milwaukee, principal bro-
ker in Board of Trade memberships. Republi-
can. Episcopalian. Club: Ashland. Office: Board
of Trade Bldg. Residence: Chicago Beach Ho-
tel.
BOOTH, Edwin Lincoln, coal shipper; b.
Suspension Bridge, Can., June 1, 1860; a.
Joseph and Frances (Button) Booth; ed. pub-
lic schools of Toronto and Hamilton, Ont., to
1875; m. Erie, Pa., Feb. 4, 1886, Sarah Edith
Vincent; children: Blanche, Dorothy, Edwin
Lincoln, Jr., Donald. Was clerk for his father
in railroad business in Hamilton, Ont., 1875-9;
stenographer for general freight agent Michi-
gan Central Ry. Co., 1879-81; moved to St.
Paul and became stenographer with the North-
western Fuel Co.; advanced In company's ser-
vice and became, 1890, 2d vlce-pres. ; removed
to Chicago In same capacity In 1899, and Is
mgr. the Chicago office. Republican. Episco-
palian. Club: Union League. Office: Fisher
Bldg. Residence: 5717 Washington Av.
BOOTH, John, manufacturer of wire and
iron goods; b. Radcliff, Lancashire, England.
Dec. 30, 1833; s. James and Maria (Walker)
Booth; ed. common schools, Lancashire, Eng-
land, to 1847; came to U. S., Sept., 1851; to Chi-
cago, 1856; m. 1st, Chicago, Jan. 1, 1857, Julia
Heffernan (died Feb., 1891); 2d, Chicago, Nov.,
1892, Louise Ford; children: James, Isabella,
John, Julia, Florence, Stella, Charlotte, George.
Learned trade as wrought Iron and wire
worker In England, 1847-51; worked in New
York for Stevens & Co., and in New Jersey,
1851-56; came to Chicago, 1856; worked con-
secutively here for Snow & Co., Markley, All-
ing & Co., Jones & Price. Began business for
himself as a member of the firm of Booth &
Conway, 1866-8; then alone until the big fire
of 1871; established again In Feb., 1872, In
firm of Jones & Booth until 1883; since then
alone, as a manufacturer of wrought iron and
wire goods and wire cloth. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: 14-16 N. Canal St. Residence:
545 Cleveland Av.
BOOTH, William Vernon, pres. A. Booth Co.;
b. Chicago, Dec. 22, 1856; s. A. Booth; m. 1886,
Helen, daughter of John T. and Mary (Sher-
gold) Lester, of Chicago. After leaving col-
lege, entered the business established half a
century ago by his father, now largest enter-
prise of its kind In the world, with great
packing houses at Baltimore, salmon can-
neries at Astoria, Ore., steamship lines, great
can factories, cold storage warehouses, fishing
fleets, etc., employing 5,000 men. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Golf, Chicago
Taoht, Ontwentsia, Union, Washington Park,
Saddle and Cycle. Office: 143 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 31 Bellevue PI.
BOOZ, John Taylor, lawyer: b. Staunton,
Va., Aug. 21. 1868; s. John Wesley and Emma
(McGhee) Booz; ed. public schools and at
Fishburne Military Acad. Was engaged with
Norfolk & Western R. R., in Virginia, as re-
lief agent and operator for 5 years, from 16 to
21 years of age; published the Waynesboro
Times, Waynesboro, Va., 1889-91; sec. Vir-
ginia Press Assn., 1890-1, studying law during
this period; was admitted to the Virginia bar;
came to Chicago, 1892, and has since been en-
gaged in general practice of law in this city.
Democrat. Mason, lodge and chapter. Clubs:
Lincoln Park (pres.), Lincoln Cycling (was
pres. 1 year), Illinois Athletic. Office: Ashland
Blk. Residence: 25 Walton PI.
BOBDEN, Hamilton, merchant; b. on farm
in Burlington Co., N. J., June 21, 1835; s.
John Allen and Sarah Armstron (Davlson)
Borden; ed. private schools in Burlington Co.,
N. J., and In private academy at Mt. Holly,
N. J. ; m. Vlcksburg, Miss., June 26, 1868,
Charlotte M. Page; children: Sara A., Francis
C.. John Hamilton. Learned trade of coach-
maker in Philadelphia and worked for a time
at same; clerk for Adams Express Co., Phila-
delphia, 1856-8; went to Memphis, Tenn., as
agent Adams Express Co., 1858; agent Adams
Express Co. and Southern Express Co., 1858-
1862; merchant and lumberman, Vicksburg,
Miss., 1863-67; connected with railroad busi-
ness in Iowa and on Pacific Coast, 1867-72;
manufacturer of machinery, Philadelphia,
1872-6; In Chicago since 1876; general agent
for Howe Standard Scales, and Howe Gas &
Gasoline Engines; in 1879 firm of Borden,
Selleck & Co. was formed; since 1890 pres.
Borden & Selleck Co. Came In personal rela-
tions with Gen. Leonidas Polk, of Confederate
army, in Memphis, 1861-2; with Gen. W. T.
Sherman, in Memphis, 1862-3; frequently met
Gen. U. S. Grant at his headquarters in Vlcks-
burg, Miss., 1863; also Gens. McPherson,
Logan, Strong, N. J. T. Dana and others. Re-
publican. Club: Union League. Office: 48-50
Lake St. Residence: 12 Groveland Park.
BORDERS, Michael Washington, lawyer; b.
Randolph Co., 111., May 9, 1867; s. James John-
son and Mary A. (Ritchie) Borders; grad.
Monmouth (111.) College A.B., 1888; Columbia
Law School, New York, 1891; m. Kirkwood,
111., Feb. 9, 1892, Alice E. Abbey; children:
James, Edward, Melville, Horatio. Admitted
to bar, 1891; practiced at Belleville, 111., for 11
years, and was mem. of the law firm of
Hamill & Borders, and was Master In Chan-
cery of the Circuit Court of St. Clair Co., 111.,
1900-2; came to Chicago, Apr. 1, 1903, and has
since practiced here; general counsel for Nel-
son Morris & Co., packers. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. and Illinois State Bar Assn. Democrat.
Mem. B. P. O. E. Clubs: Iroquols, Colonial,
Mid-Day. Chicago Athletic, Illinois Athletic.
Office: 234 LaSalle St. Residence: 4050 Grand
Boul.
BORLAND, Leonard Clifford, physician; b.
Cook Co., 111., May 25. 1863; s. Dr. Matthew
W. and Emily Ladd (Robinson) Borland; ed.
public schools of Chicago and Rush Med. Col-
lege, M.D., 1887; m. Chicago. 1897, Louisa
Marie Ulscht; 1 daughter: Viola Louisa. En-
gaged in general practice of medicine and sur-
gery in Chicago since 1887. Demonstrator of
anatomy in Chicago College of Dental Sur-
gery; proprietor of Home Hosp.. 1091 W. 12th
St. Dir. Ochaleta Oil and Mineral Co. Inde-
pendent Republican. Mem. Turner Soc. Clubs:
Illinois, Germania. Office: 1091 W. 12th St.
Residence: 960 Doiifrlas Boul.
BORN, Moses, wholesale tailor to the trade;
b. Wollenberg, Germany, May 6, 1851; s. Aaron
and Rosa (Reis) Born; ed. common school; m.
New York, Feb. 2, 1881, Isabella Rose: chil-
dren: Alfred, Edgar. Addle, Florence. Emigrat-
ed to America in 1869. at age of 18, and kept a
small general store In Port Jefferson, L. I.,
1871-6, under the firm name of Werthelmer &
Born; came to Chicago, 1876, and engaged In
retail clothing business at 167 S. Clark St.;
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originated the "tailoring to the trade" busi-
ness In 1877 at 45 S. Clark St., and M. Born &
Co do today the largest business of this kind
In the world; Is pres. of the company. Repub-
lican. Club: Standard (pres., 1896-7). Office.
337 Franklin St. Residence: 4801 Drexel Boul.
BOROWSKX, Felix, dir. dept. of composition
and lecturer upon musical history, Chicago
Musical College. Address: 202 Michigan Boul.,
Chicago. (See Who's Who in America for
BOSCH, Henry, merchant; b. Amsterdam,
Holland, Jan. 25, 1845; s. Peter Vanden and
Fenna Geziena (Breeman) Bosch; ed. Amster-
dam, Holland; m. Chicago, May 30, 1869 Reina
Mulder (died Oct. 16, 1883); m. 2d, Mar. 3, 1884,
Frederica Mulder; children: Peter, Frederica,
Henry, Jr., Charles, Fanny Geziena, Rema
Marie. Arrived in Chicago Apr. 1, 1867, from
Grand Rapids, Mich.; went to work as journey-
man painter; was contracting painter June 1,
1869, to Oct., 1880; bought retail wall paper
and paint business at 120 Blue Island Av.,
Oct 1880, and conducted it until Oct., 1895;
incorporated, Jan. 1, 1892, as Henry Bosch Co.,
and moved to Wabash Av.; acquired Alfred
Peats' business, New York, Chicago, and Bos-
ton May 1, 1903; president Henry Bosch
Co., of Chicago; Henry Bosch Co., of New
York, and Alfred Peats Co., of New York,
conducting large business as jobbers and
wholesalers of wall paper, paint, oils, etc.
Republican. Protestant. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Colonial. Office: 338-44 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 5405 Ridgewood Ct., Hyde Park.
EOSLEY, Edward Franklin, manufacturer;
b Chicago, May 29, 1869; s. Daniel Webster
and Mary E. Wiser; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago to 1887; m. Chicag9, Apr.,
1899, Harriet L. Benham; 1 son: Maurice Ed-
ward Upon leaving school in 1887 entered the
business established by his father in 1869 as a
manufacturer of weather strips, and was sec.
of the D. W. Bosley Co. until, upon the death
of Mr. D. W. Bosley, in 1899, he succeeded him
as pres. and treas. ; also interested in other
manufacturing enterprises. Republican. Mem.
by inheritance of Military Order of Loyal
Legion, first class. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Illinois, Chicago Yacht,
Glen View. Office: 299-311 Fulton St. Resi-
dence: 191 Ashland Boul.
BOSTEDO, Louis Gardner, stocks, bonds,
grain, etc.; b. Weyauwega, Wis., Aug. 7, 1861;
s. Alfred Lee and Emma (Gardner) Bostedo;
ed. Weyauwega, Wis., public school prior to
1877; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1877-9; Bryant &
Stratton Business College, Chicago, 1879; m.
Weyauwega, Wis., Sept. 19, 1882, Elnora For-
dyce; children: Alfred Gardner, Helen Kath-
eflne, Josephine. First employment was in re-
tail hardware store of Andrew Gardner,
Weyauwega, Wis., about 1 year, 1876; next,
in latter half of 1879, in office of the Wilson
Packing Co., of Chicago; surveyor for Denver
& Rio Grande Railway Co. in Colorado, 1880-1;
in fall of 1881 joined A. L. Bostedo (father) in
retail dry goods and carpets at Atlantic, la.,
firm being A. L. Bostedo & Son; retained in-
terest in that business until 1893, but in 1884
came to Chicago and started the Bostedo
Package & Cash Carrier Co., afterward the
Bostedo Pneumatic Tube Co.; was mgr. of that
company until sold interest in 1898. After
that, maintained only a small office in Chi-
cago, not settling permanently in any busi-
ness until joined firm of L. D. Miller & Co.,
brokers; bought out L. D. Miller, Mar. 31,
1904, and on July 1, 1904, changed business to
own name, as broker in stocks, bonds and
grain. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade and Chi-
cago Stock Exchange. Dir. Street's Western
Stable Car Line. Henry George Democrat.
Club: Oak Park. Office: Chicago Stock Ex-
change Bldg. Residence: River Forest, 111.
BOSWORTH, Harry John, mgr. Ritter
Dental Supply House; b. Cannon Falls, Minn.,
Sept., 1873; s. Charles H. and Amelia C.
(Richards) Bosworth; ed. Elizabeth Street
School, Chicago; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 25,
1894, Anna Florence Roddich. Began business
career in 1889 with the Illinois Dental Manu-
facturing Co., remaining with them until Jan.
1, 1891, when entered the employ of the Keller
Dental Co.; a year later became connected
with Gideon Sibley, in the same line, for
whom was mgr. 9 years, and at the beginning
of 1902 assumed his present position as mgr.
of the Ritter Dental Supply House (R. C.
Shumway, proprietor) making a specialty of
dental office furnishings, including the Favor-
ite Columbia dental chairs and the Columbia
electric dental engines. Republican. Mem. B.
P. O. Elks and K. P. Office: S. E. corner of
Lake and Dearborn Sts. Residence: 4757 Lake
Av.
BOTSFORD, Henry, commission merchant;
dir. Continental Nat. Bank, Nat. Warehouse
and Transfer Co. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Clubs: Chicaero, Union League. Office:
218 LaSalle St.
BOTTLTON, George D'Arcy, vice-pres. First
National Bank; b. Cobourg, Ont., June 13,
1844; s. D'Arcy Edward and Emily (Heath)
Boulton; ed. Canadian public schools and
Upper Canada College; m. 1868, Emily A.
Street, of Hamilton, Ont.; children: Ethel
D'Arcy, Alice Marjorie, Kenneth Percival,
Elsie Beatrice, Helen Wray, Muriel Heath. At
age of 17 went to British Guiana as overseer
on a sugar plantation, but 2 years later re-
turned to Canada; came to Chicago soon after
and connected himself with the First National
Bank, with which he has ever since remained;
long mgr. of the foreign exchange dept.; be-
came 2d vice-pres. in 1897, and vlce-pres. 1900.
Formerly Democrat, but in 1896 aligned him-
self with Republican party, as an active advo-
cate of the gold standard. Episcopalian. Office:
First National Bank. Residence: Highland
Park, 111.
BOURNIQUE, Augustus Eugene, prof, of
dancing; b. Cirey, France, Oct. 27, 1842; s.
Augustus and Pauline Bournique; came to
New York with parents, 1845; ed. public
schools, at Acad. of the Holy Infants, Man-
hattanville and Bourseaux Acad., Brooklyn,
N. Y.; m. Chicago, June 14, 1862, Elizabeth
Ann Corning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram
V. Corning (nee Chase), adopted daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Branigan; children: Eugene
A., Alvar L., Hugh L. (now deceased), May E.,
Lyman G. Removed with parents to Chicago,
1857; was bookkeeper in father's plate glass
business until 1858; then in dry goods house of
Ross & Foster, as salesman, 1858-61; after that
salesman in clothing house of George T. Beld-
ing & Co. Studied and practiced dancing from
boyhood; after coming to Chicago attended
the dancing school of Prof. J. P. Lasairre, in
which Miss Corning was a teacher until he
married her. In 1865, with wife, established
Bournique's Dancing Acad., at State and Ran-
dolph Sts., and soon after a branch at Adams
and Halsted Sts. Fire destroyed the down-
town premises in the great conflagration of
1871; rebuilt on 24th St., between Michigan
and Indiana Avs., and in 1883 built the present
large academy on 23d St., between Prairie and
Calumet Avs.; also conducting branches on
North and West Sides. Clubs: Calumet, Wash-
ington Park. Office and residence: 51 23d St.
BOTJRNIQTTE, Eugene Augustus, real estate;
b. Chicago, June 13, 1864; s. Augustus Eugene
and Elizabeth Ann (Branigan) Bournique; ed.
public schools; m. Chicago. 1894, Stella Grace
Curtis; children: Joy, Ellen, Ruth. Was for IB
years associated with father, Prof. A. E.
Bournique, teacher of dancing. Since 1890,
real estate business, Eugene A. Bournique &
Co. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Repub-
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lican. Office: First National Bank Bldg. Resi- house of Rand, McNally & Co.; became dir.
dence: Highland Park, 111. in 1877, and, after the death of Andrew Mc-
BOUTELli, Henry Sherman, congressman, Nally, 1904, was elected vice-pres. Started
lawyer; b. Boston, Mass., Mar. 14, 1856; s. map dept. of the house; originated the index
Louis Henry and Anna (Greene) Boutell; map system, and has had charge of map dept.
grad. Northwestern Univ., 1874; Harvard, 1876 since 1876. By suggestion to the Pennsylvania
(A.M., 1877); LL.D., Northwestern Univ., 1904. R. R. officials received credit for originating
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1879, and Supreme the Limited Train system, which was first
Court of U. S., 1885; trustee Northwestern put in operation on the Pennsylvania R. R.;
Univ.; dir. Am. Institute Germanics; m. Dec. (the Pennsylvania Co. gave him full credit for
29, 1880, Euphemia Lucia Gates, of Providence, originating this fast passenger service on its
R. I.; 3 children. Mem. Illinois Legislature, lines). Republican. Mem. Waubansia Lodge,
1884; elected to Congress, Nov., 1897, to fill No. 160, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: Union League,
unexpired term of Edward Deane Cooke, de- Mid-Day, Marquette. Office: 168 Adams St.
ceased; re-elected, 1898-1903, 6th Illinois dis- Residence: Virginia Hotel.
trict, and 1903-7, 9th district. Republican. Now BOWEBS, Lloyd Wheaton lawver- b
a mem of Boutell, Currier & Freeman Office: SpTinS™ Mats., Mar 9, m9; s ^SamuS!
205 LaSalle St. Residence: Virginia Hotel. Dwight and Martha Wheaton (Dowd) Bowers;
EOUTOK, Nathaniel Sherman, retired; b. grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1879; Columbia Law
Concord, N. H., May 14, 1828; s. Rev. Nathan- School, New York, LL.B., 1882; m. Winona,
iel and Harriet (Sherman) Bouton; ed. New Minn., Sept. 7, 1887, Louise Bennett Wilson
Hampshire schools; farmed and taught school (died Dec. 17, 1897); children: Thomas Wil-
until 1846; came west as traveling representa- son, Martha Wheaton. Admitted to bar, June,
tive of the Fairbank Scale Co. until 1852; be- 1882; since June 1, 1893, general counsel of
came employe of a foundry firm in which he the Chicago & North-Western Ry. Co. Repub-
soon after became partner; later became asso- lican. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago
ciated with Am. Bridge Co., which sold to Illi- Law (pres. 1900-01), Chicago, University, Ath-
nois Central R. R. Co. in 1857: then bought letic, Onwentsia, Skokie Country. Office: Frank-
Union Car Works, which operated until 1863; Hn St. and Jackson Boul. Residence: 20 Ritchie
served as asst. q. m. in 88th Illinois Infantry Place.
(2d Board of Trade Regt.) from 1862 until BOWEBSOCX, Clement Cory, lawyer; b.
after battle of Chickamauga; became head of St. Paris, O. ; s. Samuel and Sarah (Cory)
Union Foundry Works until its consolidation Bowersock; took special literary course in
with Pullman Car Works in 1886; then organ- Univ. of Michigan and law course in Union
ized Bouton Foundry Co.; now pres. and dir. College of Law, Chicago, graduating, LL.B.,
of the S. Wilks Manufacturing Co.; dir. of 1887. Admitted to bar in 1887, and has since
the Kenwood Bridge Co.; oldest car wheel been engaged in practice of law in Chicago,
manufacturer in the U. S. and one of pioneers Club: Illinois. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Resi-
in manufacture of structural iron work. Fel- dence: 118 Ashland Boul.
low of Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers. Repub- BOWLES, Charles Edward, clergyman; b.
lican. Mem. Loyal Legion. Club: Kenwood. Chicago, July 27, 1869; s. Thomas Goodwin
Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 191 47th St. and Katherine (Baker) Bowles; ed. McGill
BOWEN, Ira Fardee, asst. cashier Conti- Model School, Montreal, Can., and Western
nental National Bank; b. Little Falls, N. Y., Theological Seminary, Chicago, graduating
Aug. 30, 1845; s. James H. and Caroline A. B.D., 1892. Ordained deacon, 1892; ordained
(Smith) Bowen; ed. public schools and Racine priest, 1893, by Bishop McLaren; was priest
College; m. Chicago, 1867, Mary Butler Reed in charge of St. Luke's Church, Chicago,
(now deceased); children: Jane Terry (de- 1893-8; since Jan. 16, 1898, rector All Saints'
ceased), John Reed (deceased), Ira Reed. Episcopal Church. Church: Hermitage and
First work was as general utility man with Wilson Avs.
the Third National Bank of Chicago, of which BOWLES, John P., pres. Bowles Live Stock
his father was pres.; then was employed in Commission Co.; b. Quincy, 111., May 26, 1859;
the office of the asst. treas. of the U. S. at s. John and Mary (Cass) Bowles; ed. public
Chicago; after that cashier of Bowen Bros, in schools of Quincy, 111., and Gem City Busi-
the crockery and glassware business until ness College; m. Quincy, 111., Oct. 18, 1893,
1871; after the great fire was employed with Ella Bertha Hense; children: Dolores Joan,
the Merchants Loan & Trust Co. Bank until John Hense, Helen Edith. Reared on a farm
1883, when, upon its organization, he entered and from boyhood identified with live stock
the Continental National Bank, of which is business, in which was engaged at Edina, Mo.,
now asst. cashier. Republican. Episcopalian, before coming to Chicago, 1881; was with
Mem. Bankers Club. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Keenan & Hancock for 9 vears; mem. of firm
Residence: 369 Chicago Av. of Tomlinson, Bowles & Co., 7 years; after
BOWEN, Joseph Tilton, surety bonds; b. that for 3 years of Strahorn, Hutton, Evans
Providence, R. I., April 1. 1854; s. William H. Commission Co., until present company of
and Ednah B. (Goodhue) Bowen; ed. public Bowles Live Stock Commission Co. was or-
and high schools of Providence; m. Chicago, ganized, of which he is pres. Democrat. Clubs:
June 1, 1886, Louise Hadduck de Koven; chil- Sheridan, Saddle and Sirloin. Office: Exchange
dren: John de Koven, Joseph T., Jr., Helen Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4340 Vin-
Hadduck, Louise de Koven. Until Jan. 1, 1890, cennes Av.
was with Cheney & Bro., silk manufacturers BOWMAN, William Charles, mgr. Linen
of South Manchester, Conn., doing business Thread Co.; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1861;
in New York City and Chicago; since Jan. 1, s. Theodore H. and Angeline (Major) Bow-
1890, resident vice-pres. and mgr. of the City man; ed. Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic
Trust, Safe Deposit & Surety Co. of Phila- Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., and at Noelle's
delphia, surety bonds. Republican. Episco- School of Language, Hanover, Ger. ; m. Chi-
palian. Clubs: Chicago, University, City, Mer- cago, Apr., 1891, Carrie M. Warden Began
chants, Saddle and Cycle, Church, Onwentsia. business career as salesman; since 1887 con-
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 136 Astor St. nected with the Linen Thread Co., beginning
BOWER, Bobert Allan, vice-pres. Rand, Me- in a subordinate capacity and advancing step
Nally & Co.; b. Brown Co., O., 1841; s. William by step until 1900, when became mgr.. in
Smith and Margaret McArthur (Sutherland) which position has since continued. Also sec.
Bower; ed. State Normal Univ., Bloomington, of the Art Marble Co. Republican. Protestant.
111.; m. Chicago, 1876, Charlotte E. Cuyler. Office: 120-122 Franklin St. Residence: 371 E.
Bookkeeper 4 years after leaving normal Superior St.
school; taught school; came to Chicago, 1869, BOWMAN, William Henry, real estate; b.
and identified with printing and publishing Zanesville, O., June 9, 1841; s. John and Su-
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sannah (Border) Bowman; ed. public schools
of Zanesville, O.; served as private in 159th
Ohio Infy. Regt. (a 100-days regt.) during its
term of service; m. Springfield, O., Nov. 9,
1876, Anna S. Moore. Assisted father, who was
in pork-packing business at Zanesville, O.,
until 1866; in Colorado, in range cattle busi-
ness, 9 years; came to Chicago, 1878; entered
employ of Chicago Packing and Provision Co.,
and later, with Charles Counselman & Co.
Engaged in real estate business in Chicago
since 1884, making a specialty of building
homes for working people in the Brighton
Park district; has built 500 cottages there,
and is still in the business. Mem. Chicago Real
Estate Board, Presbyterian Church, and the
Ohio Soc. Republican. Office: 3560 Archer Av.
Residence: Lexington Hotel.
BOYCE, Simeon Leonard, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 14, 1850; a. Le Roy Merrick and
Helen Maria (Williams) Boyce; grad. Yale
Univ., 1873; studied law in offices in Chicago;
m. Chicago, Jan. 7, 1876, Helen Isabel; chil-
dren: Helen, James Leonard, Le Roy (de-
ceased), Leonard (deceased), Elizabeth. Ad-
mitted to bar of Illinois and began practice
Jan. 1, 1876. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Chicago, University, Homewood. Office: 135
Adams St. Residence: 3335 Grand Boul.
BOYCE, William D., publisher; b. Allegheny
Co., Pa,, June 16, 1858; 8. David and Mar-
garet J. Boyce; reared on farm; ed. common
schools and Univ. of Wooster, O. ; m. Pitts-
burgh, Pa., 1883, Mary Jane Beacon; children:
Ben, Happy, Sydney. Came to Chicago in 1881
and for 6 months was advertising solicitor
for a monthly magazine; went to St. Paul and
worked for a month as canvasser for an In-
dustrial history; went to Dakota, published a
newspaper and took part in politics, and In
1884, having organized a bureau of corre-
spondence representing 1,200 newspapers, went
to New Orleans Cotton Exposition of 1884;
came to Chicago and established a "patent
inside" house, securing a good patronage for
his Chicago office, and also for another which
he established in Winfleld, Kan.; at solicita-
tion of two eastern newspaper men invested
as a partner in establishing the Saturday
Blade, but took no active part in its manage-
ment until a few months afterward, when it
was losing $400 per week; his partners offered
their interests to him at $100 each, which he
paid; then went to work to make the paper
pay and soon succeeded; sold out "ready-
print" business and devoted entire attention
to Saturday Blade; then bought the Chicago
Ledger, which had been running 19 years, and
built up for it a great circulation. Later also
established Boyce's Monthly, now Woman's
World, and other papers which are still pub-
lished by W. D. Boyce Co., of which he is
pres. and dir. ; also pres. and dir. of the W.
D. Boyce Paper Mills Co. and of the Marseilles
Land & Water Power Co. (Marseilles, 111.).
Owns the Boyce office bldg., 112-114 Dearborn
St. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic. Office: 112 Dearborn St. Residence:
Ottawa, 111., summer time; Chicago, 111., win-
ter time.
BOYDEN. William Cowper; b. Sheffield, 111.,
Apr. 6, 1864; s. Albert W. and Ellen R. (Webb)
Boyden; ed. public schools. Sheffield, 111, Phil-
lips Exeter Acad., graduating. 1882; Harvard
College, A.B., 1886; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., 1889; m. Chicago. Apr. 13, 1893, Mabel
G. Burlingham: children: William C., Preston
B., Margaret. Admitted to bar, 1889; practiced
law, 1890-7, as mem. of firm of Hamlin, Hol-
land & Boyden; since 1897 of firm of Matz.
Fisher & Boyden. Republican. Mem. Illinois
State and Chicago Bar Assns., Chicago Law
Club. Dir. Western Trust and Savings Bank.
Clubs: University, Skokie. City. Office: 107
Dearborn St. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
BOYESEN, Xngfolf Krontr, lawyer; b. Kongs-
berg, Norway, Jan. 5, 1855; s. S. F. and Helen
(Trocton) Boyesen; ed. schools of Norway
and by private tutor; grad. Chicago Law
School, LL.B., in class of 1875; m. Chicago,
Dec. 14, 1878, Janie S. Stewart (now de-
ceased); children: Ralph S., Norman F. En-
gaged in practice of law, alone, in Chicago,
1875-90, and in latter year became mem. of
law firm of Herrick, Allen, Boyesen & Martin.
Democrat. Clubs: Chicago, Quadrangle, Wash-
ington Park, Law. Office: 107 Dearborn St.
Residence: 5125 Kimbark Av.
BOYLE, John Patrick, wholesale grocer; b.
Chicago, July 6, 1870; s. Thomas and Mary
(Maginnis) Boyle; ed. public schools, Chica-
go Manual Training School, Chicago College
of Law, LL.B., 1888; m. Chicago, Mar. 28,
1894, Grace O'Brien; children: Marion, Thom-
as. Engaged in practice of law, and during
Mayor Washburn's administration was asst.
prosecuting atty. of the City of Chicago; en-
gaged in commercial business since 1892; mgr.
Lincoln Ice Co., 1892-5; asst. gen. mgr. Knick-
erbocker Ice Co., 1895-6; in 1897 bought inter-
est in wholesale grocery firm of Walsh, Lange
& Co., which changed to the present corpora-
tion of Walsh, Boyle & Co.. of which is vice-
pres. and dir. Democrat. Club: Illinois Ath-
letic. Office: 3-13 State St. Residence: 271 Bel-
den Av.
BOYLE, Loren Laughlin, western mgr. "The
Keystone"; b. New Bethlehem, Clarion Co.,
Pa., Feb. 1, 1853; s. Rev. John T. and Sarah
Ann (Laughlin) Boyle; academic education at
St. Joseph, Mo.; m. Warren, O., June 30, 1885,
Mary Field; 1 daughter: Allys. Learned print-
ers' trade at St. Joseph, Mo., and later took to
journalism. Worked on various papers; be-
fore was 25 years old was half owner in St.
Joseph Daily Evening Chronicle; later was
traveling salesman for a wholesale and retail
Jewelry house of St. Joseph; came to Chicago,
Jan. 1, 1903, to take the western office of "The
Keystone," organ of the retail jewelry and
optical trades (published in Philadelphia),
which position has since held. Vice-pres. and
treas. Illinois Optical Soc. Republican. Metho-
dist. Clubs: Jewelers, Homewood. Office: 42
Madison St. Residence: 5470 Washington Av
BOYLES, Charles Dickinson, sec. Albert
Dickinson Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 1, 1865; s.
Charles C. and Hannah (Dickinson) Boyles;
ed. public schools of Chicago until he was 16
years old; on leaving school, entered employ-
ment of the Albert Dickinson Co. as an office
boy and has remained continuously in the
service of the company in various capacities;
has been sec. of the company since 1889. Re-
publican. Clubs: Union League, Ashland.
Office: Albert Dickinson Seed Co. Residence:
Riverside. 111.
BOYNTON, Charles Theodore, iron mer-
chant; b. West Stockbridge, Mass., Dec. 5,
1858; s. Charles Sumner and Elizabeth Thomp-
son Boynton; parents removed to farm in New
York; ed. public schools of Catskill, N. Y.
Began business career as grocer's clerk, and
later in other ocupations, until he entered
service of Washburn & Moen Manufacturing
Co., of Chicago, for which he became western
mgr.; also general sales agent of Am. Steel &
Wire Co. and pres. of the Shelby Steel Tube
Co.; later became and is now mem. of the firm
of Pickands, Brown & Co., one of the largest
in the U. S. iron and iron ore trade; dir.
Bankers' National Bank, Central Trust Co.,
North Shore Gas Co. of Waukegan, Dearborn
Co. of Chicago; trustee of Northwestern Univ.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Evans-
ton, Evanston Country, Glen View. Onwent-
sia, Mid-Day. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
Evanston.
BOYNTON', Melbourne Parker, clergyman;
b. Lynn, Mass., Nov. 6, 1867; s. Benjamin
Skinner and Mary Elizabeth (Croscup) Boyn-
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ton; ed. common schools In Massachusetts
and New Jersey; California College, Oakland,
Calif.; Divinity School, Univ. of Chicago (not
graduate of any school; special course in
each); m. San Jose, Calif., Sept. 8. 1892, Hattie
Wells. Ordained to ministry of Baptist Church,
Sept. 8, 1892, at San Jose, Calif.; called to
First Baptist Church of San Francisco, Calif.,
June, 1894, and was consecutively asst., act-
ing and full pastor of same until Aug., 1897;
since Aug., 1897, pastor of Lexington Av. Bap-
tist Church, Chicago; erected new edifice and
dedicated it Oct. 26, 1902. Dir. Baptist Hosp.;
State sec. Illinois Anti-Saloon League; mem.
Baptist City Mission Board, Illinois Baptist
General Assn.'s Board of Managers; pres.
Beulah Homes Assn. Office: 6209 Lexington
Av. Residence: 6201 Greenwood Av.
BOYNTON, Stuart Dunlevy, storage ware-
houseman; b. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1869; s.
Charles W. and Mary (Morris) Boynton; ed.
public and manual training schools in Chicago
until 1886; in real estate business, managing
father's property, 1886-9; then to Cornell
Univ., from which graduated in class of 1893
as mechanical and electrical engineer. In
U. S. Revenue Service as 2nd Asst. En-
5ineer, 1893-4; resigned 1894 to come to
hicago, and since then mgr. and principal of
the storage business of C. W. Boynton. Office:
106 Clybourn PI. Residence: 390 Ontario St.
BRACE, William, lawyer, b. Westernport,
Md., Nov. 23, 1850; s. William and Susan
(Stafford) Brace; ed. by private tutorship; m.
Frostburg, Md., June 17, 1879, Margaret
Thomas; 1 son: William, Jr. Admitted to bar,
1871, and has ever since been actively engaged
in the general practice of law, but making a
specialty of corporation and real estate law;
now of law firm of Defrees, Brace & Ritter.
Mem. Chicago and 111. State Bar Assn's, Law
Institute (pres., 1901). Republican. Clubs:
Marquette, Highland Park, Exmoor. Office:
Home Insurance Bldg. Residence: Highland
Park, 111.
BBACEY, Smith Herbert, railroad contrac-
tor; b. Clinton Co., N. Y., Aug. 14, 1859; s. A.
S. and Arm (Roberts) Bracey; came west with
parents when 6 years old and located in Gales-
burg, 111.; ed. public schools of Galesburg; m.
Crown Point, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1880, Nellie A.
Speyer; 1 daughter: Mrs. Charles Blackburn.
Began railroad work as water boy and suc-
cessively became section hand, roadmaster
and gen. mgr. ; worked on Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
and the St. Louis & Grand Tower railroads
until 1879, when became a railroad con-
tractor; now pres. of the Bracey-Howard Con-
struction Co., which has built many steam and
electric railroads (constructed over 3,000 miles
of railroad in U. S. and 400 miles in Canada).
Also pres., since 1902, of the Cincinnati, Bluff-
ton & Chicago R. R., extending. from Hunting-
ton to Union City, Ind., 75 miles. Republican.
Mason, Odd Fellow. Mem. Independent Order
of Red Men. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
177 E. 47th St.
BRADBURY, George Lewis, retired railway
official; b. Yarmouth, N. S., Mar. 10, 1843; a.
Lewis Robbins and Frances (Hilton) Brad-
bury; ed. private school until 14 years of age;
enlisted in 1st Massachusetts Cavalry Oct.,
1861; served through war and returned with
regiment in June, 1865; promoted through sev-
eral grades of corporal, sergeant, sergeant
major, 2nd and 1st It. and capt. ; m. Chicago,
Oct., 1896, Nellie Ismon; 1 son: George Lewis,
Jr. Clerk in Boston Post Office, 1865-7; agent
and conductor Housatonic R. R., 1867-9; gen.
western agent Kansas City, St. Joseph &
Council Bluffs R. R., located at Council Bluffs,
la., 1869-78; gen. freight agent, 1878-80; gen.
mgr., 1880-6, Peoria, Decatur & Evansville
R. R. : vice-pres. and gen. mgr., 1882-6; receiv-
er, 18SR-7, Michigan & Ohio R. R. ; vlce-pres.
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City R. R., 1886-7;
vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Lake Erie & Western
R. R. and of Fort Wayne, Cincinnati & Louis-
ville R. R., 1887-1900; pres. Peoria & Pekin
Union R. R.; retired May, 1900. Dir. Commer-
cial National Bank of Peoria. Republican.
Mem. Chicago Commandery Loyal Legion.
Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, Washington Park
(Chicago); Columbia (Indianapolis). Resi-
dence: 3214 Washington Boul.
BE ADEN, Joseph Coll, insurance broker; b.
Joliet, 111., Jan. 29, 1858; s. Joseph L. and
Jane (Coll) Braden (father was 14 years
editor and publisher Joliet Republican, and a
Lincoln elector) ; ed. Joliet public schools and
Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind.; later read law in
Joliet; m. Agnes I. Stringfield, Dec. 16, 1884,
Chicago, 111. Since 1877 has been engaged in
the insurance business; established agency of
Park & Braden in Joliet, 1879; sold it out,
1881; since then with Moore, Janes, Lyman &
Herrick, fire insurance agents; also since 1889
agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. of Milwaukee, Wis. Has resided in
Hyde Park since 1884 and has ever since been
active in politics there. Republican. County
central committeeman from 32d Ward, 1894;
sec. Cook Co. Campaign Committee, 1894; sec.
Republican City Campaign Committee, 1895,
when George B. Swift was elected mayor.
Elected, 1895, and ever since serving as mem.
board of trustees Sanitary District of Chicago,
and has acted as chairman of engineering
committee for 7 years. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: 3931 Prairie Av.
BRADFORD, William B., lawyer; b. Aber-
deen, O., Oct. 27, 1851; s. Rev. David G. Brad-
ford (Presbyterian clergyman) and Margaret
(Boone) Bradford (lineal descendant of Daniel
Boone, the Kentucky pioneer) ; ed. academy
and college at Monmouth, 111., and Chicago
High School; studied law at Knoxville, 111., in
office of A. M. Craig (later justice of Supreme
Court of Illinois); m. 1st, Apr. 5, 1877, Carrie
E. (now deceased), daughter of Judge Craig,
of Galesburg, 111.; children: Dorothy Boone,
Helen Ewing; m. 2d, Mary E. Keightley, Mar.
11, 1886. Admitted to bar in Jan., 1874, and in
Nov., 1874, removed to Chicago, becoming con-
nected with the law firm of Bennett, Kretzin-
ger & Veeder until Apr., 1876, when formed a
law partnership with George W. Plummer.
which continued 2 years; since then engaged
in practice alone, covering all branches of
civil practice. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
149 Madison St. Residence: 1243 Michigan Av.
BRADLEY, Herbert Edwin, lawyer; b.
Brooklin, Ont., Can., Dec. 20, 1874; s. Thomas
and Margaret (Bradshaw) Bradley; ed. public
schools of Ontario, high school work at Whit-
by (Ont.), Collegiate Institute and Port Perry
(Ont.) High School; grad. Chicago Law School,
LL.B., 1899; post graduate work at Univ. of
Michigan, 1900, and special student North-
western Univ., 1901. Taught in Canadian
schools, 1893-5; afterward associated with law
office of F. J. Roach, Toronto; came to Chi-
cago, 1896, and was with the firm of
Morgan & Wright, manufacturers of rubber
tires, until 1898; afterward associated with
Cratty, Jarvis & Latimer, lawyers, until July
1, 1903, when with Nathan William MacChes-
ney established present law firm of MacChes-
ney & Bradley; sec. and dir. A. B. MacChesney
& Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs:
Ashland, Hamilton. Office: 153 LaSalle St.
Summer residence: South Shore, 111. Resi-
dence: 742 W. Harrison St.
BRADLEY, John Dorr, real estate agent; b.
Boston, Mass., Feb. 9, 1864; s. Richards and
Sarah A. W. (Merry) Bradley; grad. Harvard
College, A.B., 1886; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., 1890; m. Chicago, 1896, Frances E.
Kales. Practiced law in Boston, Mass., 1890-3;
came to Chicago in 1894 and was associated
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with the real estate office of Bryan Lathrop
until 1897, when became connected with firm
of Aldis, Aldis, Northcote & Co., and later
mem of present firm of Aldis & Co. Club:
University. Office: Monadnock Bldg. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
BKADLEY, Joseph Harley, pres. David
Bradley Manufacturing Co.; b. Racine, Wis.,
Sept 30 1844; s David and Cynthia (Abbott)
Bradley; removed with parents to Chicago,
1845; ed. Chicago public schools; m. 1872,
Martha Peugeot, of Brooklyn, N. Y. (died
1896); has 4 daughters. Partner in firm of
Jones, Ellinwood & Bradley, implements and
seeds, 1865-8; Bradley & Banks, jobbers of
farm implements, 1868-72; sec., 1872-82, Furst
& Bradley Manufacturing Co. (plows and agri-
cultural implements), in which his father was
partner; vice-pres. David Bradley Manufac-
turing Co., 1882-99; pres. same since 1899, sue-
ceeding his father; company has large works
at Bradley, Kankakee Co., 111.; also pres. of
Bradley, Clark & Co., Minneapolis; pres. David
Bradley & Co., Council Bluffs, la,; pres. Brad-
ley, Alderson & Co., Kansas City; dir. North-
ern Trust Co.; active in affairs of Chicago
Relief and Aid Soc. (dir. 1883-4); one of or-
ganizers Chicago Freight Bureau; pres. Citi-
zen's Assn., 1891. Clubs: University, Chicago,
Commercial (pres., j.904^ Union League, Illi-
nois (pres., 1883-5). Office: 63 N. Desplaines
St. Residence: 24 Ritchie Ct
BRADLEY, Kenneth McFherson, dir, Bush
Temple Conservatory of Music; b. Lexington,
Ky., Sept. 27 1873; s. Dr J and Anna (Me-
Pherson) Bradley; edrorivate tutors until 13
years old, then in Add Ran College, Texas,
Univ. of Wooster and Univ. of Kentucky, to
1892; Cincinnati College of Music and Cincin-
rioti fnncornrotnr^r r\f TV/Tiia1/» 1SQ9 f; anrl T>a Ti a
nati conservatory or MUSIC, ioy^-o, ana .fans,
France. Dir. of Music School, Waxahachie,
Tex., 1896-8; Ft. Worth (Tex.) Acad. of Mu-
«io 1SQR 1Q09- <5inr*P Am? 1902 rtir nf th*»
Bush18TlmpL2'ConnsCeervttUo&ry of^sic, £hl£-
go. Republican. B. P. O. E, 722, Ft. Worth,
Tex. Clubs: Marquette, Illinois Athletic. Of-
flee: Bush Temple Conservatory. Residence:
415 LaSalle Av
BBADLEY, i,uther Daniels, cartoonist; b.
New Haven, Conn., Sept 29, 1853; s Francis
and Sarah Beaman (Ruggles) Bradley; ed.
Evanston public school, 1865-6; Northwestern
Preparatory Acad., 1867-70; Northwestern
Univ., 1870-3; Yale College, 1873-5; m. Evans-
ton, 111., Oct. 31, 1901, Agnes Floyd Smith;
children: Francis, John Freeman. Upon leav-
ing Yale, 1875, entered business in employ of
Baird & Bradley, real estate, Chicago; went
to Australia, 1882; cartoonist for Australian
Tit Bits, 1884; later cartoonist and editor Mel-
bourne Life; cartoonist Melbourne Punch,
1888-93; returned to Chicago, 1893; cartoonist
Chicago Journal, 1894; Inter Ocean, 1894-8;
Chicago Daily News and head of art dept.
since 1899. Independent Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: The Daily News. Residence:
1616 Hinman Av., Evanston.
BKADLEY, Ralph Kobinson, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 17, 1870; s. John and Sophia (Rob-
inson) Bradley; ed. public schools and Univ.
of Michigan, 1892, and Northwestern Univ.
Law School, LL.B., class of 1893; m. Ft. Madi-
son, la., Jan. 10, 1900, Maude Louise Morrison,
Admitted to bar, 1893, and became associated
in 1894, as a junior partner in the firm of
Collins, Goodrich, Darrow & Vincent; in 1895
the present law firm of Goodrich, Vincent &
Bradley. Also vice-pres. Joyce & Avers; resi-
dent vice-pres. Nat. Surety Co. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Washington Park, Chi-
cago Yacht, Union League, Chicago Automo-
bile. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 5201
Washington Av.
BRADLEY, Thomas E. D., lawyer; b. on
father's farm near Waynesville, DeWitt Co.,
111., Dec. 13, 1861; s. John Enoch and Sarah
(Spry) Bradley; grad. Illinois State Normal
Univ., 1883; Union College of Law, Chicago,
LL.B., June, 1888; m. Chicago, June 26, 1890,
Lizzie Russell; children: Eleanor, Paul Rus-
sell. Admitted to Illinois bar, June 14, 1888,
and engaged in practice. Was prof, of law,
Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1891-2; prof.
law of contracts, evidence and equity juris-
prudence and pleading, Kent College of Law,
1892-9; now prof, of the law of contracts and
evidence in Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Republican. Club: Menoken. Office: Fort Dear-
born Bldg. Residence: 799 W. Monroe St.
BRADSHAW, John Herman, merchant; b.
Mechanicville, Saratoga Co., N. Y., May 4,
1336; s. William and Lucy (Boynton) Brad-
Bhaw; ed. district school of Mechanicville; m.
Charlotte, Vt., June 16, 1875, Frances A. Stone
(died 1902); children: Antoinette (died in in-
fancy), Grace, Louise, Eugenie Fulton, Agnes
Boynton. In mercantile life from boyhood;
established in business in Chicago, 1865, as a
manufacturer of and wholesale dealer in glu-
cose an(j syrups; firm became Bradshaw &
wait, 1872, but since retirement of Mr. Wait,
1897 has continued the business alone. Pres.
of The Advance Publishing Co. since 1902.
Republican. Senior Warden St. Paul's R. E.
church for past 18 years. Office: 188-94 Cus-
tom House PI. Residence: 333 Ashland Boul.
BRADWEI.I., James B., jurist; b. Lough-
borough, England, Apr. 16, 1828; s. Thomas
d ^^eth (Gutteridge) Bradwell; came
ith parents tov n. s.( ssettling in Utica, N.
y £ 16 months old; removed to Jackson-
fa m 1833 and j t t Wheeling, Cook
r 'T11 . ' rpjir.ji „„ farrn- <*ri in intr «*rhool
^,'SPS at wllson^s Sd Chicaeo and at
£ous' Bs^0#*J:"s0Or£fd A£ fw'av through s"choo!s
JtvnOX COliegC, WOrKed niS W«ty llirUUgn &CI1OU1S
^ onii/ur/S,- m IRKO Tvrvrn Pnihv nft*»rwnrri
Jnd colleges, m. 1S5A Myra Colby, arterwarrt
famous as Myra Bradwell, editor of the Chi-
cago Legal News (died Feb., 1894) 4 children:
James and Myra (deceased), Thomas (justice
of the peace), Bessie (wife of Frank A. Hel-
»«?)• Admitted to bar, . 1852i ®Ject®d- , 18J°1'
and re-elected, 1865 judge of the Cook Co.
Court; elected to Illinois Legislature, 1873-5.
Has been pres. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois
State Bar Assn. Prominently identified with
the movement for equal rights to women; in-
troduced and secured passage of the bill mak-
ing women eligible to all school offices. Has
been close student of photography. Invented a
process for making half-tones and produced
the first half-tone cut ever made in Chicago.
Was for 4 years regarded as best shot in Chi-
cago and was pres. Chicago Rifle Club. Pres.
and dir. the Soldiers' Home in Chicago; sec.
and dir. The Chicago Legal News Co. Was
chairman committee World's Congress Auxil-
iary on Congress of Photographers. Republi-
can. Mason (33°). Clubs: Union League (char-
ter mem. and chairman first board of direc-
tors), Press (ex-pres.). Office: 112 Clark St.
Residence: 1428 Michigan Av.
BEADWELL, Thomas, justice of the peace;
b. Chicago, Dec. 26, 1856; s. James B. and
Myra (Colby) Bradwell; ed. Chicago public
schools and Union College of La_w; m. Chi-
cago, 1878, Hattie Barton; 1 son: James B.,
Jr. Learned machinist trade and worked at it
until entered law school. Admitted to bar in
1886 and practiced 1 year; elected justice of
the peace, 1887, and has since held the office
by successive re-elections. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. Democrat. Mason. Club: Chicago Yacht.
Office: 128 Clark St. Residence: 3209 South
Park Av.
BRADY, John Franklin, pres. John F. Brady
Turbine Co.; b. Grand Rapids, Mich., Apr. 15,
1862; s. Patrick and Mary A. Brady; ed. pub-
lie schools of Cleveland, O.; m. El Dorado,
Kan., Sept., 1894, Emma Pierce; children:
John F., Edison P. After leaving school was
engaged In lumbering at La Pere, Mich., with
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his father; was with the Brush Electric Light
Co., in Cleveland, O. ; afterwards mining in
Leadville and in Cripple Creek, Colo., and
thence to Kansas City, where he engaged in
real estate, etc., for several years, coming to
Chicago in 1897. Invented the Brady steam
turbine, sixty-two of which have been con-
structed, all experimental in order to work out
the details of this principle; perfected at last
a steam turbine that uses 50 per cent, less fuel
than any other form of steam turbine in use;
the engine is devoid of friction, requires no
packing, and the bearings are the only parts
lubricated; the utility and excellence of the
Brady steam turbine is shown by the fact that
it is a great conservator of energy, which will
result in the displacement of the old time en-
gines that have been so desirable in the past.
He is also inventor of many other inventions
pertaining to electricity, steam and liquid air,
and in 1902 organized and established the
John F. Brady Turbine Co., of which he is
president. Office: 43-7 Fulton St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
BBAINARD, Edward Chauncey, treas. and
trustee of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
Illinois; b. Cleveland, O., Jan. 12, 1856; s.
Chauncey and Malinda (Parks) Brainard; ed.
public schools of Cleveland, O. ; m. Chicago,
Nov., 1881, Eleanor Millar; 1 son: Millar.
Since its organization, 1902, treas. and trustee
of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Illinois.
Republican. Pres. of the Republican Club of
LaGrange, 111. Delegate to Republican State
Convention of Illinois, held at Springfield, 111.,
in 1904. Office: Merchants' Loan & Trust Bldg.
Residence: 95 Seventh Av., LaGrange, 111.
BE AND, Charles Herbert, insurance; b. Mill-
edgeville. 111., Nov. 16, 1864; s. Isaac and
Emma Viola (Seville) Brand; grad. North-
western Lniv. in class of 1887; m. Chicago,
Nov. 15, 1892, Franc Warner; 1 son: Warner
Holmes. After leaving college was employed in
the banking house of Preston, Kean & Co., and
later with the Illinois Trust & Savings Bank;
in 1889 went with the New England Mutual
Life Insurance Co. as cashier of the Illinois
agency until 1902, when became associated
with A. D. Morrison, under firm name of Mor-
rison & Brand, as general agents for the Cen-
tral Accident Insurance Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Also mem. of firm of A. N. Warner & Co.,
Hyde Park, dealers in dry goods. Republican.
Methodist. Club: Hamilton. Office: Merchants
Loan & Trust Bldg. Residence: 320 Oakwood
Boul.
BRAND, Horace !•., pres. Brand Bros. Co.,
distillers, wine growers and wholesalers; b.
Chicago, Oct. 6, 1868; s. Michael and Philip-
pine Brand; ed. public schools and University
School, Chicago, and Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, graduating with the class of
1891; m. Chicago, July 27, 1897, Louise M.
Keller; children: Erna, Alma. Was sec. to his
father in real estate and loan business, 1891-
1895; furniture manufacturer in Chicago, 1895-
1897; in fruit farm business in Missouri, 1897-
1900; since 1900 pres., treas., mgr. and dir. of
Brand Bros. Co., with vineyards and winery
at Brandsvllle, Mo. Also vice-pres. and
dlr. of Brand Brewing Co.; pres. and dir.
of the Brandsville Fruit Farm Co., and dir.
of the Chicago and Litka Mining & Milling
Co. Democrat. German Lutheran. Mem. Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology Alumni
Assn., Germania Mannerchor. Clubs: Exmoor,
Tuscarora. Office: 206 Illinois St. Residence:
32 Cedar St.
BBAND, Rudolph, pres. United States Brew-
Ing Co.; b. Odernheim, near Mainz-on-the-
Rhine, Germany. Apr. 10, 1851; ed. schools of
Darmstadt, Germany: m. Chicago, 1875. Clara,
daughter of Ernest Uhlich; children: Hedwlg,
Philip Rudolph, Alfred. Learned brewing trade
in Darmstadt, Germany, whence came direct
to Chicago in 1868; became connected with
the brewery of his uncle, Michael Brand, until
1874; then conducted a brewery of his own at
Blue Island, 111., 1874-8; sold out and became
partner with his uncle, organizing corpora-
tion of Michael Brand & Co., which, in 1891,
became part of the U. S. Brewing Co., of
which is now pres., treas. and dir. Also pres.,
treas. and dir. of U. S. Security Co., and dir.
of the Independent Filter Co.; mem. of Board
of Education, 1884-7. Democrat. Was city
treas. of Chicago, 1881-3. Mem. Germania
Mannerchor. Mason. Office: First National
Bank Bldg. Residence: 53 Cedar St.
BRAND, Virgil Michael, pres. Brand Brew-
ing Co.; b. Blue Island, 111., Jan. 16, 1862; s.
Michael and Philippine Brand; ed. public
schools of Chicago. From 1878 to 1889 was
connected with Michael Brand Brewing Co.,
which then became a part of the U. S. Brew-
ing Co., with which remained until 1891. Was
out of business from 1891 to 1899, but in the
latter year established the Brand Brewing Co.,
of which has since been at the head as pres.
and mgr. Is also pres. of the Globe Brewing
Co., vice-pres. Brand Bros. Co., and vice-pres.
and dir. of the Brandsville Fruit Farm Co.
Office and residence: 1251 Elston Av.
BRANDT, George Washington, lawyer; b.
Hampshire Co., Va., 1848; son of Daniel Reese
and Eliza (Wilson) Brandt; ed. public and
private schools and attended Iowa State Univ.
3 years; m. Chicago, 1870, Helen Augusta
Leavitt; children: Berkeley, Gahfea. Admitted
to bar In 1868, and has been in same office
since building was erected 32 years ago; now
senior of firm of Brandt & Hoffmann. Author
of the law book: Brandt on Suretyship and
Guaranty, 2 volumes. Democrat. Freethinker.
Club: Iroquois. Office: 125 S. Clark St. Resi-
dence: 1316 Michigan Av.
BBANEN, Frank, physician; b. Fayette Co.,
O., Aug. 5, 1865; s. William and Margaret
(Briggs) Branen; ed. public and high schools
of Fayette Co., O., followed by literary course
in Ohio Wesleyan Univ.; grad. Hahnemann
Med. College, Philadelphia, Pa., M.D., 1891;
m. Charles City, la., Sept. 10, 1894, Lillian
Sanford. Taught school in Fayette Co., O.,
1887-9; after graduation in medicine came to
Chicago, and has since been engaged in prac-
tice. Gynecologist to Garfield Sanitarium; prof,
of gynecology Hering Med. College. Mem. Illi-
nois State Homoe. Med. Soc., Cook Co. Homce.
Med. Soc. Republican. Mason; K. P. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 961 W. Monroe St.
BRAUN, David Johann, pres. the David J.
Braun Manufacturing Co., electric fixtures; b.
Esslingen, Kingdom of Wiirtemberg, Germany,
Dec. 30, 1842; s. Johann N. and Rosine (Hamm)
Braun; attended public school from 6th to
14th year, and attended several courses of
evening schools later on; m. Buffalo, N. T.,
Apr. 2, 1868, Laura U. Haussler; children:
Rosa Clara (now Mrs. C. E. Browne), Freida
Laura (now Mrs. James C. Downs), Sidney D.
R. Served 4 years' apprenticeship as metal-
spinner in Germany; came to U. S. Feb., 1867;
worked at trade in Buffalo, 1867-70; came to
Chicago, Aug., 1870; worked at trade for Taft,
Schwamb & Co. until Nov., 1874; mem. firm
Braun & Geiss, 1874-7; changed to Braun &
Abbott, 1877-80; bought out Mr. Abbott, 1880,
and conducted under own name until incor-
porating the David J. Braun Manufacturing
Co., 1889. Republican; was one of trustees of
Rogers Park when it was a village; now treas.
of North Shore Park District. Mem. Herder
Lodge No. 609, A. F. & A. M. Office: Washing-
ton and Union Sts. Residence: 4165 N. Ash-
land Av. (Rogers Park).
BRAY, Prank Chapin, editor. Residence: 356
E. 57th St. Office: 5711 Kimbark Av. See
Who's Who in America for sketch.)
BREAKSTONE, Benjamin Henry, physician
and surgeon: b. Suwolk, Poland, Russia, Mar.
27, 1877; s. Judah Reuben and Esther (Semia-
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tlsky) Breakstone; ed. primary school and in
Grammar School No. 2, New York City, to
1889; grad. Scranton (Pa.) High School, 1893;
Illinois College of Psychology and Suggestive
Therapeutics, Aug., 1897; passed examination,
Illinois State Board of Health, Apr., 1898;
Rush Med. College, M.D., 1899; attended Cook
Co. Hosp., 1897-9. Asst. in gynecological clinic
Central Free Dispensary, Chicago, 1897-9;
asst. attending neurologist same, 1899-1900;
attending surgeon same, 1900-1; house physi-
cian same, 1901-2; adjunct prof, of chemis-
try, Jenner Med. College, 1899-1900; physician
to (and honorary mem.) Friends of Poor since
1898; physician to (and honorary mem.) Mu-
tual Friends 2nd Regt. Illinois Volunteers
since 1898; attending surgeon, 1899-1901, sur-
geon-in-chief since 1901 Red Shield Sanita-
rium; surgeon-in-chief dept. of skin, venereal
and genito-urinary diseases, Meimonides Poly-
clinic Hosp.; adjunct prof, diseases of wo-
men, Illinois Med. College, 1900-2; attending
dermatologist and genito-urinary surgeon, Illi-
nois Med. College Dispensary, 1899-1901; at-
tending gynecologist, 1904, and since 1901 as-
sociate attending surgeon, United Hebrew
Charities Dispensary; prof, of genito-urinary
surgery and venereal diseases, Jenner Med.
College, since 1903; attending surgeon, Olivet
Mission Dispensary, since 1903; surgeon to
Cook Co. Hosp., 1904. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.; 1st
vice-pres. West Chicago Med. Soc. since 1902;
honorary alumnus Illinois Med. College. Mem.
and examiner E. R. K. P., I. W. S. O., O. B. A.,
A. O. S., K. & L. S., I. O. B. C. U.; mem. I. O.
O. F. Clubs: Self Educational, McKinley
League, Eldorado. Republican. Office: 100 State
St. Residence: 472 Ashland Boul.
BREASTED, James Henry, asso. prof, of
Egyptology and Semitic languages, Univ. of
Chicago, since 1902; director of Haskell Orien-
tal Museum since 1902; associate editor Am.
Journal of Semitic Languages, and of the
Biblical World. Address: 5711 Kimbark Av.
(See Who's Who in America for sketch.)
BRECKON, Charles Landon, newspaper pub-
lisher; b. Jacksonville, 111., Sept. 16, 1858; s.
William Jordan and Frances (Willis) Breckon;
ed. Muscatine, la., public schools and in news-
paper offices; m. Muscatine, la., May 5, 1880,
Mary E. Cunningham; children: Anna May,
Mabel Landon, Jessie Mary, Genevieve Mar-
guerite. Learned printing trade and worked
at it, and is mem. International Typographical
Union; owned and published weekly paper in
Muscatine, la., 1880-2, sold out; printer on
Chicago newspapers, 1884-8; in Methodist
ministry, 1888-94; owned and published daily
and weekly paper at Grand Haven, Mich., 1894-
1897; traveling salesman Claybourn Burner
Co., 1897-9; managing editor Muscatine (la.)
Journal-Republican, 1899-1900; special writer
on Chicago papers from 1884; editor and pub-
lisher the Chicago Socialist, 1903. Was Re-
publican until 1900, since then Socialist;
nominee for mayor of Muscatine, la., by Re-
publicans, 1900, but withdrew; candidate for
Congress, 2d District of Iowa, 1900; candi-
date for mayor of Chicago on Socialist ticket,
1903; candidate for mem. Board of Review
of Cook Co., 1904; Cook Co. sec. Socialist
party, 1904. M. E.; probationary mem. of Rock
River Annual Conference. Office: 163 Randolph
St. Residence: 1246 Oakdale Av.
BREED, Boswell Allen, pres. Norwich Belt
Manufacturing Co.; b. Norwich, Conn., Feb.
2, 1852; s. Edward and Harriet L. (Hebard)
Breed; ed. public school and Norwich Free
Acad. Came to Chicago in 1878; was on Board
of Trade 10 years, 5 years with J. T. Lester
& Co. and 5 years in business for self until
1888, when began with Norwich Belt Manufac-
turing Co. (established 1845) as western mgr.,
and in 1900, when the company was incorpo-
rated, became its pres. and a dlr. Republican.
Protestant. Was mem. Chicago Board of Trade
15 years. Office: 33 N. Canal St. Residence:
Majestic Hotel.
BREGA, Charles W., capitalist; b. Hamil-
ton, Ont. ; came to Chicago, 1863. Dir. N. Wau-
kegan Harbor and Dock Co.; vice-pres. St.
Luke's Hosp. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade;
associate mem. Chicago Real Estate Board.
Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, Caxton, Onwentsia.
Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 2816 Michi-
gan Av.
BREMNER, David Francis, dept. mgr. of
the National Biscuit Co.; b. Ottawa, Can.,
June 30, 1839; s. Robert and Rachel (Brooks)
Bremner; removed to Chicago, with parents,
1848; ed. parochial schools and Univ. of St.
Mary's of the Lake; m. 1865, Katherine,
daughter of James Michie, of Lyons, 111. In
1861 was 2d It. of the Highland Guard, a com-
pany of the State National Guard, under
the first call for 90 days, which, at the expira-
tion of that term, enlisted as a body for 3
years, becoming Co. B, 19th Illinois Volun-
teers, of which was 1st It. Regt. was one of
the most active in the Western Army; won a
captaincy at battle of Murfreesboro; at Mis-
sionary Ridge, carried the regimental flag
over the last entrenchment, after three of its
bearers had been shot down in quick succes-
sion and his own army overcoat had been rid-
dled with bullets. After war engaged as crack-
er manufacturer at Cairo, 111., in 1865; sold
out and established in same business in Chi-
cago; business was merged in Am. Biscuit
and Manufacturing Co., of which was pres.
Later it became part of the National Biscuit
Co., and is mgr. of the manufacturing dept.
and a mem. of the board of dirs. Was 3 years
mem. of the Chicago Board of Education. Res-
idence: 5001 Greenwood Av.
BREMNER, George Hampton, civil engi-
neer; b. Marshalltown, la,, Dec. 17, 1861; s.
William and Catherine C. (Hampton) Brem-
ner; grad. civil engineer State Univ. of Iowa,
1883; m. Red Oak, la., Sept. 5, 1888, Louie A.
Stephenson; children: Charles W., Annabel F.,
George H., Jr. Since graduation engaged in
engineering work in railway service, beginning
with the Chicago Great Western Ry., 1883,
and Chicago & North- Western Ry., 1884; since
1884, with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ry. in various positions, now being engineer
of maintenance of way for the Illinois district
for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry. Co.
Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engineers, Western Soc.
Engineers, Am. Ry. Engineering and Mainte-
nance of Way Assn., Engineers' Club; Western
Ry. Club. Office: 209 Adams St. Residence: 334
N. Catherine Av., La Grange, 111.
BREMNER, Robert Joseph, manufacturer;
b. Chicago, Sept. 20, 1864; s. Robert John and
Annie (Connelly) Bremner; ed. public school,
Orland, 111., 2 years at St. Ignatius College, fol-
lowed by 6 months at Bryant & Stratton Busi-
ness College in 1881; m. Chicago, Oct. 20, 1886,
Susan Riordan; children: Robert Joseph, Jr.,
Frank M., Susan L., Joseph Edward, Paul A.,
Walter J., Aloysius. Since leaving school in
1881 has been continuously engaged in the
baking business, beginning with the D. F.
Bremner Baking Co., and later with the Am.
Biscuit Co.; then for 6 years with the National
Biscuit Co., from whom, on Jan. 1, 1904, ac-
quired the plant formerly known as the Wil-
liam Schmidt Bakery, now employing 70 hands
in the manufacture of bread and cakes. R. C.
Mem. Catholic Order of Foresters. Office: 75-81
Clybourn Av. Residence 2839 N. Ashland Av.
BRENT ANO, Theodore, jurist; b. Kala ma-
zoo, Mich., Mar. 29, 1854; s. Lorenzo and Caro-
line Brentano; ed. public schools, and in Ger-
many and Switzerland; erad. Law School of
Nat. Univ. (LL.M.); m. Chicago. May 17, 1887,
Minnie Claussenius; children: Johanna von
Tilly, Carola, Dorothy. Home has been in Chi-
cago since 1859; admitted to bar by Supreme
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Court, D. C., 1882; atty. in office of corporation
counsel, 1887; asst. city atty., Chicago, 1888;
in private practice, 1889-90; elected, 1890,
judge Superior Court, Cook Co., to fill unex-
pired term; re-elected, 1891 1897, 1903. pres-
ent term expires 1909. Republican. Mem. Ger-
mania Maennerchor. Club: Marquette. Ad-
1878; A.M., Lake Forest Univ 1889)- s
James Madison and Nancy Ann (Baelev)
Bridge; m. 1874, Mae Manford Teacher in
various chairs since 1873, now emeritus prof
medicine Rush Med. College (med dept Univ
of Chicago); mem., 1881-4 and twice ores'
Chicago Board of Education'; Republican mem'
, manufacturer; b.
Franklin Co, Me., Nov. 26, 1852; s Cyrus H.
and Mary (Hunter) Brett; went to Minnesota
inf*f}y ,bo?rho^-: ed' Public schools of Dover
and Mankato, Minn ; m. at Dover, Minn, on
Mar. 18, 1875, Martha A. Carpenter; children:
George, Lucy, Nellie. Was engaged in agricul-
tu«K?I?ck ??flnf ^nd mercan,tile business
"""L1,89*4' and llved 15 year? ln South Dakota,
In 1894 became connected with Douglas & Co.,
of Minneapolis, and in 1901 with the Midland
Linseed Co of which is mgr. Republican,
Office: 56-60 W. Division St. Residence: 2725
N'^iliSrli,e-™ Av:,
BSEWSTEB, Edward Beater, banker bro-
ker; b. Brockport, N. Y., 1842; s. Frederick W.
and Jeannette (Downs) Brewster; ed. Brock-
port Collegiate Institute; m. Mary, daughter
of Hiram Niles, Buffalo, N. Y.; children; Wai-
ter S. Brewster, Mrs. J. Condit Smith, Pauline
Brewster. Left school at 15; became clerk in
dry goods store, Brockport, 1 year; then in
Insurance office, Buffalo, attending night
course of commercial college; located in Chi-
cago, 1860; employe banking house, 1860-8;
wholesale grocer, 1868-72; banker and broker.
1872, Wrenn & Brewster; since 1876 head of
firm of Edward L. Brewster & Co. Dir. Chicago
Edieon Co., Commonwealth Electric Co., W.
137
BBEWSTEB, Walter Stanton, banker and
broker; b. Evanston, 111., Sept. 4, 1872; s. Ed-
ward Lester and Mary (Niles) Brewster; ed.
St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., until June,
1891, Yale Univ. (A.B.), 1895; m. Chicago, Jan.
24, 1903, Kate Lancaster. In 1896 entered the
•ervlce of Edward L. Brewster & Co., bank-
ere and brokers, and in Jan., 1899, was admit-
ted to the firm, and July 1, 1904, Edward L.
Brewster & Co. were succeeded by the firm
of Russell, Brewster & Co. Mem. and governor
Chicago Stock Exchange and mem. New York
Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia,
Saddle and Cycle, Mid-Day; also University
and Yale of New York. Office: 137 Adams St.
Residence: 53 Twentieth St.
BRIDGE, George Smith, commission mer-
chant, grain and hay; b. on farm, Jefferson Co.,
Wis., June 28, 1860; s. Robert and Isabella
(Kelley) Bridge; ed. public schools and State
Normal School, Whitewater, Wis. ; m. Chicago,
Jan. 19, 1887, Betsy A. Randall; children: Isa-
bella, George Randall. Engaged in milling busi-
ness at Whitewater, Wis., 1881-4; special
partner in firm of T. D. Randall & Co., com-
mission merchants, Chicago, 1885-95; gen.
partner same firm, owning half interest in
business, 1895-1902; withdrew from T. D. Ran-
dall & Co., 1902, establishing in own name as
commission merchant in grain and hay, and in
1903 admitted John R. Leonard as partner,
firm becoming Bridge & Leonard. Mem. and
dir. Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Mason: Home Lodge 508, A. F.
& A. M., Chicago Chapter, Chevalier Bayard
Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Hamilton, Colonial,
Saddle and Sirloin. Office: Board of Trade,
Residence: Evanston, 111.
BEIDGE. Norman, M.D.; b. Windsor, Vt.,
Dec. 30, 1844; ed. public schools of Illinois
and High School, Sycamore, 111.; grad. Chicago
Med. College (now med. dept. Northwestern
Univ.), 1868; (also M.D., Rush Med. College,
Acad. of Sciences, A£. Acad of
corresponding mem. Acad. Sciences, Arts and
Letters of Wis. Dir. Mexican Petroleum Co
Page Woven Wire Fence Co., Union Savings
Bank (Pasadena). Author: The Penalties of
Taste, and Other Essays, 1898- The Rewards
of Taste and Other Essays. 1902; Book of Lec-
tures on Tuberculosis, 1903; also 40 papers on
medicine and cognate subjects in med iour-
nals and books. Clubs: Union League Hamil-
ton (Chicago); California Club (Los Angeles
Calif.). Office: 34 Washington St Chica-
K°> 217 s- Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif. Resi-
dence: Pasadena, Calif., most of the year.
BBIGGS, David C., mgr. and 2d vice-pres
United Shirt and Collar Co.; b Easton N Y'
Nov. 20, 1849; s. David C and Cordelia (Beck'-'
er) Briggs; ed. public schools New York State-
m. Auburn, N. Y., 1888, Miss Franc Cottrell'
Manufacturer of shirts, collars and cuffs since
1881; came to Chicago as mgr. of the Chicago
branch of the United Shirt and Collar Co of
Troy, N. Y., 1893, of which is now 2d vice-
pres. Independent in politics. Master Mason
Clubs: Chicago, Union, Onwentsia Office- °2(j-
228 Adams St. Residence: 10 Astor St
furnace offices, Harvey and Ishpeming Wis
Sept. 17, to Dec. 19, 1873; night telegraph
operator C., M. & St. P. Ry., Western Junc-
tion, Wis., Dec. 19, 1873, to May 29, 1874, and
at Racine, Wis., for same road to Nov 2 1874-
cashier C. & N.-W. Ry., Ishpeming, Nov. 2,
1874, to Mar. 21, 1879; entire service since
then with same road; agent at Peshtigo, Wis.,
1879-80; Ishpeming, Mich., 1880-82; traveling
freight agent, Fond du Lac., Wis., 1882-5;
chief clerk general freight dept., Chicago,
1885-8; division freight agent Wisconsin, Ga-
lena & Madison and Madison & Peninsular di-
visions, 1888, until Jan. 1, 1893; asst general
freight agent, 1893-1900; since Feb. 1, 1900,
general freight agent, C. & N.-W. Ry. Clubs:
Union League, Mid-Day, Chicago Athletic,
Hamilton, Skokie Country, Church. Office: 22
5th Av. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
BBIGHT, Matthew M., pres. International
Gas and Fuel Co.; b. Fayetteville, Tenn. ; s.
John M. and Zurilda (Buckner) Bright; ed.
private schools in Tennessee, Franklin (pub-
lie) School, Washington. D. C., Fayette Mili-
tary Acad., Tennessee, E. Texas Univ., grad-
uatlng, 1880; studied civil engineering and
law under private tutors. After leaving col-
lege practiced civil engineering, principally
mining and land surveying; was chief engi-
neer of Rugby (English) Colony, Rugby,
Tenn.; chief engineer, successively, of Helen-
wood Coal Co., Tenn., Roan Mountain Steel
and Iron Co., N. C., and Virginia, Ten-
nessee & Carolina Steel and Iron Co.; then
financial agent in London, Eng., of Nashville
& Tellico R. R. Co. (Tenn.). Tellico Manufac-
turing Co., etc.; dir. and asst. gen. mgr. Ger-
man-Am. Oil Co., of Texas (U. S. A.) and Ber-
lin (Germany); gen. mgr. N. Galveston Land
Co., Texas. Located permanently in Chicago,
1902, now being pres. International Gas and
Fuel Co., making a specialty of equipping
manufacturing and other plants with fuel oil
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burners complete. Also partner in firm of
Bright. Williams, Perron & Co.; asst. sec. and
dlr. U. S. Engineering and Contracting Co.;
dlr. Mexican Salt Corporation; dir. and treas.
Southern Development and Realty Co. Was
commissioner for State of Tennessee to Uni-
versal Exposition at Paris, 1889. Presbyterian.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
3535 Ellis Av.
BRILL, Qeorge Mackensie, civil and mechan-
ical engineer; b. Poughquag, Dutchess Co., N.
Y., Mar. 24, 1866; s. Thomas and Mary (Kurd)
Brill; attended public schools; preparatory ed-
ucation Wilbraham (Mass.) Acad.; grad. elec-
trical and mechanical engineering, Cornell
Univ., 1891; m. 1892, Achsah A. Quick, of New
York; children: Elliot, Meredith, Roland. After
graduation, became technical expert for Sol-
vay Process Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 1891-5; chief
engineer for same company, Detroit, Mich.; en-
gaged in constructing new plant for same
company, 1895-7; supervising engineer and late
general engineer Swift & Co., packers, Chica-
go, 1897-1900; constructing for them during
Spanish-Am. War and subsequent Am. occu-
pation, eight refrigerator plants in Cuba and
the West Indies; also two electric power sta-
tions, one in Chicago and one at St. Joseph,
Mo.; since 1900 in general practice as consult-
ing engineer and special expert in chemical
engineering, electric railways and mechanical
plants. Mem. Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engi-
neers, Am. Soc. of C. E., Western Soc. of En-
gineers, Soc. for Promotion of Engineering
Education and the Franklin Institute of Phila-
delphia, Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence:
6613 Harvard Av.
BBXNCKEBHOFF, Henry Morton, electrical
engineer; b. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Apr.
20. 1868; s. Peter Remsen and Helen (Morton)
Brinckerhoft* ; grad. Stevens Institute of Tech-
nology, 1890; m. Chicago, Jan. 20, 1903, Flor-
ence L. Fay. Began electrical work in employ
Thomson-Houston Co. on construction work
W. End St. Ry. Co., Boston; asst. engineer in
power house Utica Belt Line St. Ry., 1891-2;
foreman in charge car equipment, Gen. Elec-
tric Co., In Boston and on Coney Island and
Brooklyn Ry. ; asst. electrical engineer In-
tramural Ry., World's Columbian Exposition,
Chicago, 1893, first 3d-rail elevated road of
U. S. ; became, Aug. 1, 1894, electrical engineer
Metropolitan W. Side Elevated Ry., Chicago,
for which he equipped first elevated road for
city transportation with electricity; later asst.
gen. mgr. and now gen. mgr. same company.
Mem. Am. Soc. Electrical Engineers, Western
Soc. Engineers. Club: Illinois. Office: 169 E.
Jackson Boul. Residence: 349 Ashland Boul.
BBINK, Arthur Perry, express; b. Stock-
bridge, Vt., Nov. 11, 1855; s. Washington Per-
ry and Fidelia S. (Holland) Brink; ed. public
and high schools of Chicago, graduating 1874,
followed by course in Bryant & Stratton Busi-
ness College; m. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1876, Nina
M. Meader; children: Percival Arthur, Cora
Fidelia, Olive. In 1873 entered the express
business founded by his father in 1859, and
Incorporated in 1879; now gen. mgr. and treas.
Brink's Chicago City Express Co. Pres. Ra-
venswood Historical Soc. Mason (32°); St.
Bernard Commandery, K. T. ; Medinah Temple,
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; mem. Royal
League and Royal Arcanum. Republican. Club:
Ravens wood. Office: 134 W. Monroe St Resi-
dence: 1582 Sheridan Rd.
BBINTNALL, William Henry, banker; b.
Attica, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Nov. 17, 1847; s.
Solva and Janet (Hurd) Brintnall; ed. New
York State and Chicago public and high
schools; m. Warsaw, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1876, Ger-
trude Shattuck; children: Charles S., Henry
S., Leslie C., Gertrude. Came to Chicago from
Suspension Bridge, N. Y., May, 1863; in 1866
became clerk in his father's hardware store
firm of Brintnall, Terry & Belden, later Brint-
nall, Lamb & Co., until latter firm went out
of business, 1883; with father started the
Drovers Nat. Bank, of which was cashier until
Jan., 1900, and pres., 1900-2. In Dec., 1902, the
Drovers' Deposit Nat. Bank was organized and
succeeded to the business of the Drovers'
Nat.; since then pres. Drovers Deposit Nat.
Bank; also pres. Drovers Trust and Savings
Bank since its organization, Feb., 1902, and
pres. Drovers Safe Deposit Co. Republican.
Mem. Evangelical Church. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton, Bankers, Kenwood. Office.
4201 S. Halsted St. Residence: 4621 Ellis Av.
BHISTOL, Edward Samuel, agricultural im-
plements; b. London, Eng., 1842; s. Joseph and
Mary A. (Gunn) Bristol; came to U. S., with
parents, 1848, locating in the East, but in 1854
removed to a farm in Livingston Co., 111.;
attended district school winters until 1861,
when enlisted as private in Co. D, 52d Illinois
Infy. Volunteers; served in Army of the West,
under Gens. Grant and Sherman, first in the
16th and later in 15th Army Corps; re-enlisted
when first term expired and served through
the war until mustered out in July, 1865, tak-
ing part in battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh,
Corinth, the Atlanta Campaign and the March
to the Sea; m. 1865, Elsie S., daughter of
Thomas Brooker, of Livingston Co., 111. After
war resumed farming in Livingston Co. until
1868, when came to Chicago and entered in
and was employed by agricultural implement
dealers until 1877, when, with F. M. Gale,
established the firm of E. S. Bristol & Co.,
agricultural implements; firm changed in 1882
to E. S. Bristol & Gale, and later was incor-
porated under present style of Bristol & Gale
Co., of which Is pres. Office: 112 W. Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1690 W. Monroe St.
BBXTTAXH, Joseph Xing, real estate; b.
Greenville, Mercer Co., Pa., Dec. 27, 1867; s.
Jeremiah R. and Nancv Davidson (King) Brit-
tain; ed. Greenville (Pa.) High School, Thiel
College, Greenville, Pa.; m. Chicago, June 15,
1896, Harriet D. Borland; one son: Ashleigh
Woodruff. Started in a LaSalle St. real estate
office in 1888 as rent collector on small salary,
and after a few months was put in sales dept. ;
in 1891 opened office under name of J. K. Brit-
tain & Co.; in 1901 consolidated with Wm. H.
Brown & Co., as Wm. H. Brown & Co., dealing
largely in North Dakota lands, and in Nov.,
1903, the firm name was changed to Wm. H.
Brown Co. & Brittain, dealing extensively in
Chicago real estate and first mortgages and
carrying on a large business in North Dakota
lands. Vice-pres. North Dakota corporation,
known as Wm. H. Brown & Co. Mem. Chicago
Real Estate Board. Sec. St. Ry. Committee.
Republican. Elder in Normal Park Presbyte-
rian Church. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence:
6749 Wentworth Av.
BBOBEBG, Oustaf, newspaper publisher; b.
Nykoping, Sweden, Oct. 20, 1858; s. Anders
Gustaf and Elizabeth Mathilda (Gylling) Bro-
berg; ed. public school, Nykoping, Sweden,
1864-70; m. Chicago, Mar. 1, 1884, Bertha
Helena Gloor; 1 daughter: Elizabeth. After
leaving school went to sea as cabin-boy and
sailor, off and on, until 1874; came to U. S.,
1877, and served at Life Saving Station No.
5, Buffalo, N. Y., until 1880; came to Chicago,
and was employed by A. Mortensen & Co.,
steamship agents, 1880-3; since 1883 has been
in steamship agency business for himself, and
was western passenger agent, 1894-9, of the
Dominion Line Steamship Co. Now also pres.
of the Gus. Broberg Publishing Co. (incor-
porated, 1905), publishers of the Svenska
Nyheter newspaper. Republican. Lutheran.
Mason: King Oscar Lodge, Lincoln Park Chap-
ter, St. Bernard Commandery, Mystic Shrine.
Mem. Independent Order of Svithiod. Office: 69
E. Kinzie St. Residence: 1152 Sheridan Rd.
EBOCKLEBANK. John Charle* Fremont,
2d vice-pres. Manufacturers' Paper Co. of New
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York; b. St. Catherines, Can., June 1, 1854; s.
John W. and Catherine (Waugh) Brocklebank;
ed. St. Stephen's College, Annandale, N. Y., and
law dept. of New York Univ. ; m. Chicago, July
8, 1890, Anna Woodward Durell; 1 daughter:
Caroline Rae. Admitted to New York bar, 1876;
was connected with the Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. of New York, in New York City, un-
til 1885, when came to Chicago as representa-
tive of the Manufacturers' Paper Co. of New
York, of which is now 2d vice-pres. and West-
ern mgr. Republican. Episcopalian. Was mem.
of 71st Regt., N. Y. N. G. Mem. S. A. R., Soc.
of Foreign Wars, Colonial Soc. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Glen View, Edgewater Golf (pres.).
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 3009 Kenmore
Avenue.
BRODE, Willard Demetrius, physician and
surgeon; b. on farm at Prosper, Fillmore Co.,
Minn., Sept. 21, 1870; s. Peter and Lucy (El-
liot) Erode; early education in country
schools; attended Decorah Institute, Decorah,
la., 1889-90, Valparaiso Normal School, Val-
paraiso, Ind., 1891-2, pursuing scientific and
preparatory med. courses; attended Rush Med.
College, Chicago, 1893-6, graduating M.D.,
1896; m. Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. 30, 1900, Clara
Bell Heogle; one daughter: Geraldine Burnetta
(b. Feb. 13, 1903). Began practice of medicine,
1896, at Union Mills, Ind.; removed from
there, June 15, 1899, to Chicago, where has
since practiced medicine and surgery. Attend-
ing physician to Queen Victoria Memorial
Hosp., and attending physician and surgeon
to Western Sanitarium; prof, of physical di-
agnosis and the principles and practice of
medicine at Queen Victoria College for
Nurses. Mem. Advisory Board of Cook Co.
Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc. Dir. Tilden and Red Cloud Mining
Co. Republican. Baptist. Mem. I. O. O. F., K. P.
Office: 571 W. Madison St. and Chicago Sav-
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 207 S. Leavitt St.
BBODHEAD, Lucas, farmer, pres. Ashland
Blk. Assn.; b. Frankfort, Ky., Apr. 12, 1844;
s. Lucas and Mary Cordelia (Price) Brodhead;
ed. private school of B. B. Sayre, a cele-
brated educator of Frankfort, Ky. ; m. Rich-
mond, Ky., June 29, 1880, Sallie W., daughter
of Rev. Robert L. Breck, D.D. On Jan. 1, 1866,
had flour and feed store at 144 Franklin St.,
Chicago; from Sept. 1, 1866, to Nov. 1, 1869,
managing partner in Montgomery Mills and
later in the Black Hawk Mills at Aurora, 111.;
from Nov., 1869, to May, 1903, agent for the
Woodburn Farm at Spring Station, Ky. ; part-
ner in mill and milling firm of Hord, Brod-
head & Co., Aurora, 111., 1872-97; in 1884 built
the Lexington (Ky.) Roller Mills, and organ-
ized the Lexington Roller Mills Co., of which
is vice-pres.; in 1900 organized the J. E. M.
Milling Co., at Frankfort, Ky., of which is
vice-pres.; In 1892, together with late R. A.
Waller, leased the ground and built the Ash-
land Blk. at Chicago, and, on death of Mr.
Waller, became pres. of the Ashland Blk.
Assn. Is executor of the estate of A. J. Alex-
ander, and trustee under will of R. S. C. A.
Alexander. Mem. New York Genealogical and
Biographical Soc., the Virginia Historical Soc.,
Soc. Sons of the Revolution of Kentucky. Gold
Standard Democrat. Presbyterian. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: Versailles, Ky.
BRODIE, Andrew M., clergyman; b. Aurora,
Can., 1858; s. Alexander and Martha (Heapy)
Brodie; grad. Guelph Collegiate Institute,
Canada, 1881, Chicago Theological Seminary,
1888; S.T.D., Olivet College, 1898; D.D., Berea
College, 1901; m. Chicago, 1888, Charlotte
Moore Colby; children: Bessie, Grace, Donald,
Charlotte, Clarence. Pastor Columbia Congre-
gational Church, Cincinnati, O., 1888-91; First
Congregational Church, Manistee, Mich., 1891-
1900; Hinsdale (111.) Congregational Church,
1900-3; supt. Illinois Home Missionary Soc.
since Oct., 1903. Dir. Olivet College, Michigan,
and Chicago Theological Seminary. Republi-
can. Office: 153 LaSalle St. Residence: 4318
Lake Av.
BROEI,Ii, Albert Charles, physician; b Du-
buque, la., Mar. 4, 1864; s. John and Rosa
(binniger) Broell; grad. grammar and high
schools, Dubuque, la., Chicago Med. College,
M.D., 1886; m. Chicago, Oct. 1, 1896, Agnes
Happel; children: Frederick Gaudenz, Rose
Helen, Albert Frank. Engaged in practice of
medicine in Chicago since graduation in 1886;
asst. attending physician St. Joseph's Hosp.,
1890; attending physician, same, 1895; several
years attending physician of the Home for
the Aged; attending obstetrician LaSalle Av.
Hosp. Mem. German Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.
Catholic. Office and residence: 131 Fremont St.
BROMBEBCJ, Isidore, merchant; b. Frank-
fort-on-Main, Germany, Feb. 15, 1876; s. Mo-
ritz and Rose (Gordon) Bromberg; ed. public
schools, Frankfort-on-Main, until 1888. Came
to Chicago, 1889, and entered the business
established by his father as a fur-skin dresser
and dyer, in which business he later became
a partner; firm has built up a very large busi-
ness in that line. Democrat. Office: 566-8 N.
Halsted St. Residence: 256 Racine Av.
BROMBERG, Moritz, merchant; b. Breslau,
Silesia, Germany, Nov. 23, 1847; s. Jacob and
Eva Salzberg Bromberg; ed. public school in
Germany; m. Breslau, Germany, 1873, Rose
Gordon; children: Louis, George, Helen, Han-
nah, Isidore. Came to U. S., 1886; resided in
New York 1 year and became resident of Chi-
cago, 1887, establishing the business which
he now (with his son, Isidore) conducts as
M. Bromberg & Son, fur-skin dressers and
dyers. Has been in the business from boyhood,
In Germany and the U. S. ; and is known as an
expert in the line. Democrat. Mem. National
Union. Office: 566-8 N. Halsted St. Residence:
256 Racine Av.
BRONSON, Edward Pitkin; born at Water-
bury, Conn., Apr. 27, 1847; s. Pitkin and Sarah
Scovllle (Merriam) Bronson; ed. public
schools at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Conn.;
m. Detroit, Mich., Mar. 22, 1876, Ida E. Robin-
eon; children: John Stanard, Ethel Robinson,
Mildred Merriam. Was sec. and treas. of the
Waterbury Button Co., Waterbury, Conn.,
1866-70; with Stanard, Bronson & Co., flour
merchants, New Orleans, La., 1870-3; vice-
pres. E. O. Stanard Milling Co., St. Louis, Mo.,
1873-87; of firm of Ripley & Bronson, St.
Louis, 1887-93; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Cum-
berland Mills, Nashville, Tenn., 1893-1903;
vice-pres., sec. and dir. Star and Crescent
Milling Co., Chicago, Jan. 1, 1904, to May,
1905; since then with H. C. Cole Milling Co.,
Chester, 111. Republican. Congregationalist.
Mem. S. A. R. Address: Chester, 111.
BROOKE, Preeborn D., clergyman; b. Ore-
gon, Ogle Co., 111., Dec. 27, 1858; s. William
and Paulina Roena (Healy) Brooke; ed. public
school of Eagle Point, 111.; m. Ridott. 111.,
June 28, 1882, Lizzie B. Bardell; children:
Clarke Harding, William Sullivan, Lena Har-
riet, Mae Evangel. United with the Illinois
Annual Conference of the Free Methodist
Church and traveled in the itinerancy for 10
years; elected to the District (Presiding) El-
dership, 1891, and served the church in that
capacity for 11 years; elected for twelfth
term, 1901, but resigned and was appointed
pastor of Englewood Free Methodist Church,
to which he has been reappointed each suc-
ceeding year. Sec. Old People's Rest Home;
treas. Chicago Industrial Home for Children;
sec. board of dirs. Evansville Seminary; pres.
Free Methodist Ministers Mutual Aid Soc.
Prohibitionist. Address: 5253 Dearborn St.
BROOKE, Thomas Preston, conductor, com-
poser; b. Leavenworth, Kan., June 7, 1856; B.
Thomas Preston and Ann (Ketner) Brooke;
ed. public schools of Dubuque, la,; musical
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education, Boston. Has composed the music of
two comic operas, numerous concert pieces,
and over 100 two-steps and military marches;
m. La Orosse, Wis., Oct. 1, 1880, Miss Minnie
C. Fox; children: Ada Lou, Thomas Preston.
Conductor Chicago Marine Band since 1893.
Vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of Brooke's Casino
and Exposition Co. Clubs: B. P. O. E. No. 4,
K. P., Columbian Knights, Illinois Athletic.
Office: 260 Wabash Av. Residence: 460 Sixtieth
St.
BROOKS, Everett "Wellington, lumber mer-
chant; b. Cambridge, Mass., Dec., 1840. Estab-
lished lumber firm of E. W. Brooks & Co.,
later the Brooks & Ross Lumber Co., of which
he is pres., with mills at Schofieid, Wis., and
main office In Chicago; also became yice-pres.
of the Prairie River Lumber Co., Parish, Wis.,
and the Wisconsin Valley Lumber Co., Harri-
son, Wis.; vice-pres. Union Wire Mattress Co.
Office: 171 LaSalle St.
BROOKS, James Carter, lumber; b. Salem,
Mass., Aug. 25, 1837; s. William H. and Sarah
(Carter) Brooks; ed. public schools of Cam-
bridge, Mass., and private schools in Boston;
m. 1867, Rose, daughter of Samuel T. Hamble-
ton, of Cincinnati, O. ; children: Alice H., Edith
G., James H. Came to Chicago, 1856, and
worked at measuring lumber and in other
capacities for Artemas Carter, 1856-9; em-
ployed with C. Mears & Co., 1859-60, and then,
Mr. C. Mears retiring, became a partner in
Mears, Bates & Co., until 1879, when he retired
and spent a year in Europe. He became, in
1866, a stockholder in the Oconto Co., and soon
after became interested in the Bay Noquet
Lumber Co.; later he became a dir. in these
companies, and in 1880, George Farnsworth
retiring, he succeeded as pres. of both com-
panies. Republican. Unitarian; mem. Unity
Church. Club: Union. Office: Masonic Temple.
Residence: 87 Cass St.
BROOKS, Jonathan Williams, Jr., merchant;
b. Norwich, Conn., Sept. 6, 1847; s. Jonathan
Williams and Delia A. (Cary) Brooks; ed.
Farmers' College, College Hill, O. ; m. Chicago,
Aug. 12, 1876, Mary L. Raymond; children:
Paul R., Raymond, Gary, Ruth, Caryce, Hugh,
Esther, Cyril. Began business life May 8, 1864,
in the china and glassware business and on
Feb. 1, 1872, became a mem. of the firm of
Pitkin & Brooks, later incorporated; was pres.
of company, 1891-1901; now vice-pres. Repub-
lican. Presbyterian; mem. Kenwood Evangeli-
cal Church. Clubs: Union League, Athletic,
Kenwood, Tolleston, Kenwood Country, Home-
wood. Office: Corner Lake & State Sts. Resi-
dence: 4912 Woodlawn Av.
BROOMELL, Chester Chapin, real estate
and loans; b. Chicago, Feb. 19, 1862; s. George
D. and Ellen (Chapin) Broomell; ed. Chicago
public schools, graduating from Hayes School,
1875; Central High School, 1879; m. Chicago,
July 2, 1888, Lena F. Johnson; children: Ellyn
C., Francis J., Mary. Was mem. of night force
of Chicago Public Library, 1877-80; with A.
W. Wheeler, wholesale hardware, 1879-82;
with Lapp & Flershem, wholesale jewelers,
1882-4. In 1884 became associated with Je-
rome J. Danforth in the preparation of a set
of abstract indexes, and early in the year
1885, with him, organized and incorporated
the Cook Co. Abstract Co., of which was treas.
until 1890, and upon its enlargement and re-
organization as Chicago Title and Trust Co.,
became mgr. of the Guarantee Dept., and was
a prominent factor in introducing and popu-
larizing the system of guaranteeing titles now
In general use in Cook Co.; became sec. of the
company about the year 1900, and so remained
until consolidation of the three leading ab-
stract companies of Chicago; then became one
of the organizers and incorporators of First-
Mortgage Bond and Trust Co., of which was
sec. and dir. until it was absorbed by the
Royal Trust Co., after which (Oct. 1, 1904)
associated with brother, Francis E. Broomell,
in real estate and loan business, under style
of Broomell Bros., succeeding to the business
of C. J. Hambleton & Co. (established 1856,).
Republican. Clubs: Chicago Whist, Hamilton.
Office: 226 Reaper Blk. Residence: 337 N. Cen-
tral Av. (Austin).
BROOMjBiiii, George Dare, retired; b. Ches-
ter Co., Pa., July 27, 1832; s. John and Letitia
(Parry) Broomell; worked on farm and at-
tended school until 18 years old; then taught
and attended school for 3 years; attended 2
terms at Whitesboro, N. Y. ; was principal of
a Friends' Select School in Chester, Co., Pa., 2
terms, and had charge of a boarding school
in New Jersey; m. Chicago, 1861, Ellen B.
Chapin; children: Chester C., George D., Fran-
cis E. Was engaged in business in Philadel-
phia, 1854-6; made several trips to Chicago
and came to the city permanently, in 1856;
principal of Dearborn School, 1857-63; in busi-
ness 1863-5; resumed position as principal of
Dearborn School, 1865-6; principal of Haven
School, 1866-9; first incumbent of office of
Asst. Supt. of Schools of Chicago, 1869-70; du-
ties proved too onerous for his state of health,
and at his own request was relieved and ap-
pointed teacher of mathematics in Chicago
High School, which place held until 1882,
when resigned to become mem. of firm of
Wanzer & Co., commission merchants on Chi-
cago Board of Trade, which continued until
1893; since then retired. Widely known as ad-
vocate of phonetic reform in English spelling.
Unitarian. Office: 95 Clark St. Residence: 496
W. Monroe St.
BBOPHY, Truman William, dentist; b. Cook
Co., 111., Apr. 12, 1848; ed. public schools,
Kane Co., 111., and Elgin (111.) Acad. ; grad.
Pennsylvania College Dental Surgery, D.D.S. ;
grad. Rush Med. College, M.D. (honorary
LL.D., Lake Forest Univ.); m. 1873, Emma
Jean (died, 1899). Clubs: Union League, Illi-
nois, Chicago Athletic, Glen View. Office: 31
Washington St. Residence: 176 Ashland Boul.
Summer Home: Fox Lake, 111.
BEOUSSEAU, Zenophile P., grain commis-
sion; b. LaPrairie, P. Q., Can., Oct., 1840; s.
Louis and Marguerite Brousseau; ed. schools
of his native place. At 15 moved to Malone, N.
Y., and was employed in a store; came to Chi-
cago, 1860, and the following year became a
mem. of the Board of Trade; after the fire of
1871 resumed business and established present
Board of Trade commission firm of Brousseau
& Co. Democrat. Former mem. Public Library
Board; pres. Franco-Am. Publishing Co., pub-
lishers of Courrier de 1'Ouest, leading western
journal in the French language. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Columbus. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence: 1950 Barry Av.
BHOWER, Daniel Roberts, M.D.; b. Phila-
delphia, 1839; grad. Polytechnic College, Phil-
adelphia (M.S.), 1860; M.D., Univ. of George-
town, 1864; (A.M., Wabash College; LL.D.,
Georgetown, Kenyon College and St. Ignatius
College, 111.); asst. surgeon U. S. V., 1864; now
prof, nervous and mental diseases Rush Med.
college; also prof, nervous diseases Post-
Graduate School, Chicago; author of numerous
monographs and a text book on insanity. Club:
Illinois. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence:
597 Jackson Boul.
BROWN, Archibald L., manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Oct. 17, 1867; s. Edwin Lee and Mary
Lapham (Babcock) Brown; ed. private tutors;
m., 1st., Washington, D. C., Mar. 30, 1891,
Grace, daughter of Chief Justice Melville W.
Fuller; she died in spring of 1893, and the son
by this marriage, Melville Fuller Brown, died
when 3 months old; m., 2d., Buzzard's Bay,
Mass., July 14, 1894, Hester Vail Wentworth;
one son: Warren Wentworth. Now pres. West-
ern Sand Blast Manufacturing Co. Republican.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
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Washington Park, Glen View. Office: Twenty-
first St. and Marshall Boul. Residence: 46
Pine Grove Av.
BROWN, Charles Albert, lawyer; b. Man-
chester, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1858; s. Thomas A.
and Emily A. Brown; ed. public schools of
Penfield and Falrport, N. Y., until 1875, grad.
Univ. of Rochester, A.B., 1879 (A.M., 1889);
grad. law dept., Lake Forest Univ., LL.B.,
1890 (Master of Law, 1891); m. Chicago, July
27, 1892, Carolyn Cotton; children: Kenneth,
Malcolm, Meredith, Winifred, Barbara. On
graduation from college, 1879, entered service
of Western Electric Manufacturing Co.; be-
came mgr. of Its successor, the Western Elec-
tric Co. In Chicago, and continued in that posi-
tion until 1891, when he began the practice of
law; makes a specialty of patent business,
both In the securing of patents and attending
to patent litigation. Is dir. of the Stromberg-
Carlson Telephone Manufacturing Co., Am.
Spiral Pipe "Works, the Milwaukee Sanitarium
Assn. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa. Republican.
Clubs: Law, Union League, Hinsdale, Hinsdale
Golf. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Hins-
dale.
BROWN, Charles Edward, sec. Central Elec-
tric Co.; b. Philadelphia, July, 1866; s. George
F. and Catherine (Wagner) Brown; ed. public
schools. Was employed for 5 years In the
wholesale dry goods house of Marshall Field
& Co., prior to 1890, when became connected
with the Central Electric Co., electrical sup-
plies, of which he has been sec. since 1892.
Clubs: Union League, Calumet, Mid-Day, On-
wentsia. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
BROWNE, Charles Francis, artist; b. Na-
tlck, Mass., May 21, 1859; s. George Warren
and Emellne (Wetherbee) Browne, of old New
England stock; studied at Boston Art Mu-
seum, 1882-4; Pennsylvania Acad. of Fine
Arts, 1885-7, and at ficole des Beaux Arts
under G£rome and other masters, 1887-90. In-
structor and lecturer on history of art, Chi-
cago Art Institute. Edited Brush and Pencil,
Feb., 1897, to Sept.. 1900. Exhibited at Paris
Exposition, 1889 and 1900; World's Columbian
Exposition, 1893, and the important current
exhibitions. Mem. Soc. Western Artists. Chi-
cago Soc. of Artists. Office: Fine Arts Bldg.
BBOWN, Charles LeRoy, lawyer; b. Mey-
ersdale, Pa., Dec. 14, 1874; s. George W. Ira
and Magdalene (Miller) Brown; parents
moved, 1878. to Dixon, 111., where still re-
side; ed. Dixon (111.) public schools, 1880-9:
grad. Dixon College, A.B., 1892; special
courses in Univ. of Michigan, 1893-5; grad.
Northern Illinois College of Law, LL.B., 1897.
After leaving college worked for Chicago In-
ter Ocean and for country newspapers as re-
porter and correspondent. Studied law with
William Barge, of Dixon. and after admission
to bar in 1897 was associated In practice with
him for few months; in fall of 1897 entered
practice with James W. Duncan and Marcus
Kavanagh (now Judge of Superior Court) in
Chicago; in law dept. of N. Chicago St. R. R.
Co., 1898-9, atty. for Chicago Union Traction
Co., 1899-1901; since 1901 In general practice
of law in association with James W. Duncan.
Mem. Chicago Law Institute, General Alumni
Assn. of Univ. of Michigan. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago. Washington Park. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: Chicago Club.
BBOWN, Charles Turner, patent atty.; b.
Royalton, Vt., May 3, 1849; s. Jonathan Mar-
ston and Susan Stone (Turner) Brown; ed.
public schools and Gaskell's Business College,
Manchester, N. H., and In Philadelphia (Pa.)
Polytechnic Institute; widower; children: Mrs.
Alice Brown Ross, Maud Brown. Practiced civil
engineering, 1872-9; read law and was admit-
ted to practice by Supreme Court of Illinois,
Nov., 1881. Pres. Automatic Car Seal Co. Dem-
ocrat Pres. Chicago Soc. of Anthropology. Of-
fice: Unity Bldg. Residence: 307 Park Av.
BROWN, Edward Osgood, jurist, lawyer; b.
Salem, Mass., Aug. 5, 1847; s. Edward and
Eliza (Dalton) Brown; grad. Brown Univ.,
1867; law studies In office of Ives & Lincoln,
Salem, Mass., and at Dane Law School, Har-
vard; m. Chicago, June 25, 1884, Helen Ger-
trude Brown. Admitted to bar, 1870; associate
clerk Supreme Court, Rhode Island, 1870-1;
began practice In firm of Peckham & Brown,
Chicago, 1872; candidate for judge Superior
Court, 1893; counsel for Lincoln Park Com-
missioners, 1894-7. Radical Democrat; nation-
ally active in Single Tax movement; elected,,
June, 1903. judge Circuit Court for term 1903-
1909, and Is also one of the judges of the Ap-
pellate Court. Clubs: Iroquois. Chicago Liter-
ary (Chicago); Reform (New York). Has writ-
ten several legal papers and pamphlets relat-
ing to littoral rights on Lake Michigan; many
papers and pamphlets on the Single Tax and
other economic, political and historical sub-
jects. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 400 N.
State St.
BBOWN, Edwin Franklin, banker, manufac-
turer; b. Auburn, Me., Jan. 26, 1862; s. Edwin
Lee and Mary Lapham (Babcock) Brown; ed.
Evanston, 111. High School and Univ. of Illi-
nois; m. Chicago, Sept. 10, 1885, Sarah B.
Vowell; 1 daughter: Lucile Vowell Brown.
Was pres. Brown Bros. Manufacturing Co. 12
years, now its vice-pres. ; pres. the Manufac-
turers' Bank since Oct. 12, 1903; pres. Brown
Specialty Machinery Co.; sec. Union Gas and
Electric Co. Republican; sub-treas. National
Republican Committee in 1896 and 1900.
Clubs: Evanston Country (charter mem.), Chl-
caero Automobile (charter mem.), Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Yacht. Was also charter mem.
Chicago Bicycle. Office: Cor. Jackson Boul.
and Clinton St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
BROWNE, Francis Fisher, editor The Dial
since 1880; pres. The Dial Co.; b. S. Halifax,
Vt.. Dec. 1, 1843. Learned the printers' trade
and attended high school at Chicopee, Masjs.,
leaving school for service in 46th Massachu-
setts Volunteers. 1862-3; studied law Roches-
ter. N. Y., and Univ. of Michigan, 1866-7; m.
1867, Susan Seaman Brooks, Rochester, N. Y.
Editor Lakeside Monthly, Chicago, 1869-74;
literary editor of The Alliance. 1878-9. Author
and editor of numerous books and papers.
(See Who's Who in America.) Chairman Com-
mittee on Congress of Authors at World's
Congress Auxiliary of Columbian Exposition,
1893. One of founders (1874), and now honor-
ary mem. Chicago Literary Club: honorary
mem. Caxton Club. Chicago; Twilight Club,
Pasadena, Calif. Office: Fine Arts Bldg. Resi-
dence: 6116 Lexington Av.
BBOWN, Frank Arnold, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Oct. 14, 1872; s. D. Paul and Ellen M.
(Francis) Brown; ed. Ravenswood public
school. Michigan Milltarv Acad. and Lake
View High School; m. Chicago. Ausr. 14, 1895.
Ella Grace Bryan. In Mar., 1894, went to work
for Squire Dlngee Co., manufacturers of pick-
les, vinegar, etc.; later took charge of sales
and Chicago office; became vlce-pres., later
treas., and Is now pres. of the company. Re-
publican. Methodist. Mason. Mem. Royal
League and Nat. Union. Club: Ravenswood.
Office: 171-177 Clybourn PI. Residence: 822
Wilson Av., Ravenswood, 111.
BBOWN, Frank Edward, banker; b. Peru,
Ind., Feb. 13, 1850; s. Francis Carter and
Eliza (Hilton) Brown; removed to Chicago,
1857; ed. Brown School and W. Division High
School, Chicago; m. Chicago. July 12, 1882,
Corinne Stubbs; children: Edward Fred, Co-
rinne, Philip Sydney. When 18 years old en-
tered employ of Smith Bros., wholesale gro-
cers; later became chief clerk of construction
for the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Ry.,
and subsequently was in charge of one of the
grain elevators of Chicago. In 1875 entered
service of Third National Bank as a book-
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keeper and upon its failure, In 1877, was em-
ployed by First National Bank as bookkeeper,
later becoming chief clerk, and finally, In 1900,
asst. cashier. Office: First National Bank. Ad-
dress: La Grange, 111.
BROWN, Frederick Anson, lawyer; b. Deca-
tur, 111., Aug. 9, 1867; s. Josiah and Sarah
Elvira Brown; grad. Univ. of Michigan, LL/.B.,
1889; m. Tacoma, Wash.. Jan, 7, 1891, Mary
Lois Roby; children: Kilburn Roby, Mary
Lois Admitted to Illinois bar, 1889, practiced
at Decatur, 111., 1889-90; at Tacoma, Wash.,
1890-8; In Chicago since 1898, becoming, 1902,
senior mem. of the firm of Brown & Ailing
(with Charles Ailing, Jr.). Dir • •-if,' Ho-
ard Assn., and Kenilworth Sanitarium. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Mason; K. T., Shriner.
Clubs: Union League, Homewood. Office: Ta-
coma Bldg. Residence: 5115 Greenwood Av.
BROWN, George Francis, gen. mgr. the
Pullman Co. since 1885; b. Chicago, Oct. 1,
1843; a. S. B. and Minerva Townsend Brown;
ed. Bloomington, 111., public and private
schools; m. Franklin, Ky., 1865, Miss Catherine
Wager. Chief clerk U. S. q: m. dept., Oct., 1861,
to Feb., 1866; entered railroad service, 1867,
as sec. and treas. for receiver Memphis, Clarks-
ville & Louisville R. R.; agent in charge of
war claims and agent freight dept. Illinois
Central R. R., 1868-9; sec. Bloomington Fire
Insurance Co., 1869-71; with the Pullman Co.
since 1871, successively as clerk, asst. to gen.
supt., for 7 years acting gen. supt., gen. supt.
1880-5, and gen. mgr. since 1885. Clubs: Union
League, Onwentsia, Pullman. Office: Pullman
Bldg.
BROWN, Georjre W., lawyer; b. Du Page
Co., 111., May 17, 1859; s. James and Rosanna
Brown; ed. public schools of Wheaton, 111.,
and at Northwestern College, Naperville, 111.;
began study of law in office of Hoyne, Horton
& Hoyne, and grad. Union College of Law,
Chicago, in class of 1883; engaged in prac-
tice at Wheaton, 111.; elected co. judge of Du
Page Co., 1890, and again in 1894, resigning,
1897, on being nominated as Circuit judge; re-
elected, 1903; was appointed by the Supreme
Court as justice of the Appellate Court at
Ottawa, in the 2d district, and later in the
Appellate bench of the 3d district at Spring-
field; served as chief justice of both courts;
was chief justice of the latter court when he
resigned to resume the practice of law; now
a mem. of the law firm of Knight & Brown.
Has large real estate interests in Du Page
Co., and is vice-pres. of the Gary-Wheaton
Bank, of Wheaton, 111. Republican. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: Wheaton, 111.
BROWN, Harry Adams, sec. and treas.
Squire Dingee Co.: b. Providence. R. I., Jan.
17, 1876; s. David Paul and Ellen M. (Francis)
Brown; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 14, 1898, Maud Billings; 1 daugh-
ter: Nellie Francis. Began business career in
real estate office, and afterward with Sweet,
Dempster & Co. In 1898 became connected
with Squire Dingee Co., manufacturers of
pickles, as office man; in 1902 became sec. and
treas. of the company. Republican. Office: 173
Clybourn PI. Residence: 2541 N. Paulina St.
BROWN, Barry Forbes, Western mgr. of
Neptune Meter Co.; b. Red Oak, la., Dec. 10,
1872; s. G. B. and Mary (Forbes) Brown; ed.
public schools of Red Oak, la,, and Iowa State
College, Ames, la., graduating 1892; m. Ames,
la., June 18, 1895, Blanche Granger. Was en-
gaged in various mercantile and banking en-
terprises at Red Oak, la., from 1892 until
1900; came to Chicago in Mar., 1900, to take
present position as Western mgr. for the Nep-
tune Meter Co., of New York City, in which
position has since continued. Republican. K. P.,
mem. of Laramie Lodge, No. 152, of Iowa. Of-
fice: 54-60 S. Canal St. Residence: 667 Pine
Grove Av.
BROWN, Hemau Hampton, physician, ocu-
list; b. Jersey Shore, Pa., July 8, 1863; s.
George R. and Elizabeth G. Brown; ed. both
literary and med. depts. of Univ. of Michigan
(M.D., 1886); m. Adrian, Mich., 1886, Myrtle
L. Poucher; children: Myrtie, Belle. After
graduation established in practice in Ohio, and
for 4 years was U. S. Pension examining
surgeon under the Harrison administra-
tion; came to Chicago, 1892, and has since
practiced as a specialist in ophthalmology,
otology, rhinology and laryngology. Was for-
merly associated in dept. of ophthalmology In
the Chicago Policlinic, and in same dept. of
the Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirm-
ary; now pres. and prof, of ophthalmology in
the Illinois Med. College. Mem. of Chicago
Ophthalmological Soc., Ohio State Med. Soc.,
Western Ophthalmological Soc.; Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Mississippi Valley and Tri-State Med.
Socs., etc. Mem. the advisory and consulting
staff of Cook Co. and Columbus Hosps. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Union League, Mid-Day. Office.
103 State St. Residence: 838 N. Park Av.
BROWN, Henry Temple, mem. of firm Chase
& Sanborn, importers of teas and coffees; b.
Yarmouth, N. S., Jan. 21, 1866; s. George S.
(mem. of the Provincial Parliament) and Eliz-
abeth (Bond) Brown; attended Boston public
schools; grad. Boston English High School,
1885; m. Chicago, Nov., 1893, Anna F. Lenz;
children: Elizabeth Anna, Ronald Norman. On
graduation obtained a position in the coffee
importing business in Boston, and a year later
entered the employ of Chase & Sanborn. For 2
years traveled for them through Nebraska and
Colorado, and in 1888 became asst. mgr. of
the Chicago dept. of the firm, devoting partic-
ular attention to the development of the tea
business. Became a partner in the firm, Jan. 1,
1900. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Skokie Country.
Office: 10-18 Lake St. Residence: 1905 Barry
Av.
BBOWN, James Korean, physician; b. Gal-
veston, Tex., Aug. 10, 1877; s. Moreau R.
(M.D.) and Alice (Dougherty) Brown; ed.
grammar schools of Galveston, Tex., Univ.
School, Chicago, Med. Dept. of the Univ. of
Illinois, graduating, M.D., Apr. 17, 1899. Now
prof, of laryngology and speech defects at
Dearborn Med. College; asst. prof, of laryngol-
ogy Chicago Policlinic; laryngologist Cook Co.
Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Clubs: Calumet,
Washington Park. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: Winnetka, 111.
BROWN, John A., lawyer; b. Tannersville,
Greene Co., N. Y., June 21, 1876; s. James and
Catherine (Goggin) Brown; ed. private tutors
and, later, in N. Division High School (Chi-
cago), Kent College of Law, LL.B., 1898; Illi-
nois College of Law, post-graduate course,
LL.B. and LL.M., 1899. Started in study of law
by occupying position as clerk of Circuit
Court of Cook Co. under Frank J. Gaulter, be-
coming familiar with all clerk's duties; later
clerk in law office of Lackner & Butz. When
Jacob J. Kern retired from State's Atty's of-
fice, 1896, and formed a partnership with
Elisha S. Bottum, started in with them; Mr.
Bottum died in 1898 and Charles D. Fullen be-
came partner, as Kern & Fullen; became silent
partner in that firm, and upon retirement of
Mr. Fullen, 1900, firm assumed present style
of Kern & Brown; general practice, civil and
criminal, and formation of large industrial
corporations; firm has been opponent In all of
the Board of Trade litigation over quotations.
Sec., treas. and dir. Barry Dock Co.; pres. and
dir. Cleveland-Schaefer Co.; trustee Illinois
College of Law. Democrat. Catholic. Mem. Phi
Alpha Delta (legal fraternity), Chicago Bar
Assn., Central Y. M. C. A., regent Illinois
Council, Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Press, Lincoln
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Park. Office: 79 Clark St. Residence: 403 On- BROWN, Paul, lawyer- b McHenry Mc-
tarlo St. Henry Co., 111., Dec. 1. 1864;' s. Dr. Henry T.
BROWN, John Haven, rubber goods; b. and Almlra M. Brown; ed. common and high
Stoneham, Mass., Aug. 21, 1842; s. John K. schools of McHenry Co.; studied law in office
and Mary D. (Hartley) Brown; ed. public 9.f Hoyne, Horton & Hoyne; m. 1888. Grace A.,
schools of Stoneham, Mass.; served in Union daughter of O. W. Owen, of McHenry Co.;
Army, 1861-4, 1st private in 1st Co. of An- children: Paul Donald, Grace Dorothy, Clar-
drews Massachusetts Sharpshooters, for 14 ence Raymond. Admitted to bar, 1885, and a
months, and after that 22 months in the bat- J,ew months later was appointed Master In
talion of U. S. Engineers, 1861-4, receiving Chancery of tne Circuit Court of Cook Co.
discharge as artificer of engineers; m. Chicago, (resigned 1893). In 1889 joined Clarence A.
Apr. 12, 1876, Martha J. Mooar; 1 daughter: Knight in firm of Knight & Brown; dissolved
Mary L. After the war settled in St. Louis, £al1 1903; since Dec. 1, 1903, a mem. of the
Mo., where he was engaged in the rubber ""n of Horton & Brown. Republican. Mason,
goods business; later went east in same line Clubs: Union League, Hamilton. Office: First
and in Jan., 1884, came from Brooklyn, N. Y., National Bank Bldg. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
to Chicago, as mgr. for the Gutta Percha and BROWN, Richard Hunt, physician; b New
Rubber Manufacturing Co. (established in York City, Dec. 2, 1862; s. Richard and Thalia
New York, 1855), in which position he has (Newton) Brown; grad. high school, Canfleld,
since continued; Francis E. Miller has been O., 1879; 3 years at Franklin College Frank-
joint mgr. since 1897. Republican. Mem. George lin, Ind. ; grad. College of Physicians and
G. Meade Post, G. A. R. Club: Chicago Athletic. Surgeons, Chicago, 1891, as M.D., with second
Office: 96-8 Lake St. Residence: 547 W. Sixty- honors; m. Fremont, O., Apr. 6, 1893, Elva L
second St. Powers; children: Ralph Powers, Eben New-
BROWN, Lincoln, investments; b. Gales- ton- .Since 1891 in med. practice in Chicago;
burg, 111., Sept. 23, 1861; s. Luke S. and El- specialist in diseases of the ear, nose and
mina (Wright) Brown; resident of Chicago throat. Since 1892 has conducted clinic at
since 1868; ed. public and high schools of West Side Dispensary in this specialty. Asso-
Chicago to 1876. In 1876 entered law offices of ciate clinical prof, of diseases of ear, nose and
Walker, Dexter & Smith, in which read law throat at Med. School of Univ. of Illinois,
and remained until 1884; sec. of the Metcalf Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Stationery Co. until 1891; retired 1891-5; since Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Independent in politics.
1895 in real estate business in Chicago, hand- Congregationalist. Office: 70 State St. Resi-
ling property for Boston parties. Pres. Elk de"c®J.J?J.7 Jackson Boul.
Rapids Iron Co. Mason (32s). Clubs: Caxton, BROWN, Sanger, physician; b. Bloomfleld,
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, City; also Ont- Can., Feb. 16, 1852; s. Stewart and
Rowfant (Cleveland). Office: 160 Washington Catherine (Comer) Brown; ed. Ontario public
St. Residence: 1453 Maple Av., Evanston. schools; Albert College Univ., Belleville, Ont.
BROWN, lot, railway official; b. Rockford, ^dl£so11i" 0arJ£ and, In£ln1?erln8k 187J-3l;
111., Dec. 25, 1855; s. William A. and Abigail fjad: ?,el^v,"eQ IJOBP-1Mtd- iS?lle|,e>,,Ne^, T°*rkl
Brown; ed. Talbot Hall, Nebraska City, Neb., }88°' m" ££&* °' K »• 1885, Bella Christy;
and in public schools of Omaha, Neb.; m. Ne- L**"1 SJL'SSj- Trff5* S?ys4-cia?8R?0i8p<r»for
braska City, Neb., Sept. 24, 1889. Annie Wilcox y"^ Ma^ State ST> for Tn^ no ^ 8^2-
Payne; children: Robert Allen, Lucy Ellen. if™. Mas,s-,' sAtat(? Hos,P- fo£ I5B%%B i881'?'
Was editor and part owner of the Nebraska BJ°omln/dale (As>:1cU8m' New, York> 1882-6; act-
City Press, 1875-84. Entered service of Chi- }"* ,med- *£&•• J8*6;. pr™- neurology, Post-
cago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co., Oct. 15, Graduate Med. School, Chicago s nee 1890;
1884, as bill clerk at Chicago. Became travel- K°*- medical jurisprudence and hygiene, Rush
ing freight agent, 1885-6; local freight agent Med- College, 1892- <; now associate prof, med -
at Chicago, 1886, to Mar., 1901; since latter c?ne and clinical medicine, College of Physi-
date commercial agent of same company. Re- ™an* and Surgeons, Chicago. Conducted (with
publican; former mem. of Town Board of Cic- Pro.f- Ev A- Schafer) series of vivisection ex-
ero; was mem. of Cook Co. Republican Central Perlm?"t? °n monkeys at Univ. College, Lon-
Committee; now mem. at large from Cook Co., don> . 1°°6:7' whlch afforded first conclusive
in Republican State Central Committee. Elect- Pfoof that in these animals the center for
ed Nov., 1904, elector at large from State of vision is in the occipital lobe. Results were
Illinois on Republican presidential ticket, published as: An Investigation into the Func-
Clubs: Twentieth Century, Morton Park. Of- tions of the Occipital and Temporal Lobes of
fice: 211 Clark St. Residence: Morton Park, the Monkey's Brain, Philosophical Transac-
111 tions, Royal Soc. of London, 1888. Wrote: Hered-
BROWN, Moreau Roberts, physician; b. Gal- itary Ataxia, with Clinical Report of 25 cases,
veston, Tex., July 26, 1853; s. James Moreau Brain, 1892; Responsibility in Crime from the
and Rebecca Ashton (Rhodes) Brown; ed. pri- Medical Standpoint, Popular Science Monthly,
vate schools, Chester (Pa.) Acad., Jefferson December, 1894. Physician in charge Kenil-
Med. College, Philadelphia, and in med. dept. worth Sanitarium, Kenilworth, 111. Clubs: Chi-
of Univ. of Louisville, from which was grad- cago Athletic, University, Glen View. Mem.
uated in 1876; took post-graduate courses in Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago
Germany and Austria; twice m.; 1 son: James Neurological Soc., London (England) Neuro-
Moreau Brown, by first wife; m., 2d., Jeaner- logical Soc., Fellow New York Acad. of Medi-
ette. La., July 18. 1887, Louise Grevemberg; cine. Office: 100 State St. Residence: Kenil-
1 daughter: Rebecca Alice Brown. After worth, 111.
graduation began practice in Galveston, Tex., BROWN, Taylor Everett, lawyer; b. St
where was house physician Galveston City Louis. Mo., Jan. 22, 1860; s. Capt. Henry
Hosp., county physician of Galveston Co., Stuart and Emma Jane (Taylor) Brown; ed.
quarantine physician of Galveston and city public and high schools, St. Louis, until 17
physician of Galveston. Came to Chicago 1886; years old; learned trade of pattern-maker at
specialist in diseases of throat, ear and nose. Vulcan Iron Works. St. Louis; worked at trade
Prof, of laryngology, rhinology and otology in until 1882; took partial law course at Union
Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons; College of Law, Chicago, 1883; was patent
prof, of laryngology and rhinology, Chicago office draftsman, 1883-4; m., 1st, Chicago, Jan.
Policlinic. Fellow of the Am. Laryngological 30, 1888, Fannie Garrison Dayton (died Dec.
Soc. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., State Med. Soc., 28, 1901); children: Melville S., Taylor G. (de-
Medico-Legal Soc. Med. dir. of National Union, ceased), Charles Everett, Jessie Imogen, Day-
Club: Physicians. Office: 34 Washington St. ton Reginald E., Fannie Susan; m.. 2d, Nov. 3,
Residence: Winnetka, 111. 1904, Jessie May Catlin, Ripon, Wis. Admitted
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to bar, Mar., 1884; since 1887 mem. Poole &
Brown, solicitors of U. S. and foreign letters
patent for inventors, securing copyrights, reg-
istering trade-marks and labels, and attending
to litigation in Supreme Court of U. S., U. S.
Circuit Courts of Appeals, and other Federal
courts. Served in Missouri N. G., 1877-80;
then in I. N. G., as private, corporal, color-
sergeant, lieut., capt. and major, until retired
as maj. (at his own request), Nov., 1899;
served in 1st 111. Vol. Infy. and Provisional
Battalion of Engineers in U. S., Cuba, and
Porto Rico in Spanish-Am. War, 1898. Mem.
Military Order Foreign Wars of U. S.; com-
mander Illinois Commandery and treas.-in-
chief Nat. Commandery Naval and Military
Order Spanish-Am. War; mem. Veteran Corps,
1st Infy. I. N. G. Was first officer of U. S. A.
to land in Porto Rico (Guanica) and was rec-
ommended for brevet maj. U. S. V., "for gal-
lantry in action" by Gen. Miles, and name was
sent to Senate by Pres. McKinley, etc. Episco-
palian; St. Paul's Church, Hyde Park; mem.
Men's Club of Christ Church, Brotherhood of
St. Andrew, sec. and treas. Church Home for
Aged Persons, incorporator and trustee Chi-
cago Home for Convalescent Women and Chil-
dren; pres. Nat. Conference of Church Clubs.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Church; also mem.
Missouri Athletic Assn. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 5136 Hibbard Av.
BBOWK, Walter Zolvah, treas. Illinois Life
Insurance Co.; b. Coventry, Conn., Oct. 26,
1855; s. Walter C. and Sarah A. (Clark)
Brown; ed. public schools and Natchaug
(Conn.) High School at Willimantic, Conn.;
m. South Paris, Me., 1880, Mabel Phelps; chil-
dren: Walter G., Edith, Burton, Edwin, Mil-
dred. Taught school in Connecticut, 1872-3;
cashier and bookkeeper for B. F. Spinney &
Co., shoe manufacturers, Lynn, Mass., to 1880;
then went to New York, where was treas. to
the receiver of the Lackawanna & Pittsburgh
Ry. (subsequently reorganized as the Lacka-
wanna & Southwestern Ry.) and was identi-
fied with other railroad projects; next was in
banking and brokerage business on Wall St.;
came to Chicago, 1892, and was with the Rock-
wood Bros., wholesale grocers, and in 1894
became identified with the Illinois Life Insur-
ance Co., of which has ever since been an offi-
cial and treas. for past 3 years. Republican.
Presbyterian. Club: Hamilton. Office: 134 Mon-
roe St. Residence: 427 Orchard St.
BROWN, William, Jr., lawyer; b. Jackson-
ville, 111., Oct. 24, 1870; s. William and Clara
(Robb) Brown: ed. public schools, Jackson-
ville, 111., 1878-86, Whipple Acad., Jacksonville,
111., 1886-7, Illinois College, Jacksonville, 111.,
1887-9, U. S. Military Acad., West Point, N.
Y., 1889-92; law dept. Washington Univ., St.
Louis, Mo., 1894-6, graduating LL.B.; m. Chi-
cago, Dec. 30, 1903, Marguerite, daughter of
William R. Manierre. Admitted to bar, June,
1896. and entered law dept. of Chicago & Alton
R. R. Co., remaining until 1900; formed part-
nership with T. J. Scofleld as Scofleld &
Brown, representing Chicago & Alton Ry. Co.
as district attys., and the Missouri, Kansas
& Texas Ry. Co., as local attys. In Apr., 1903
(with Eugene E. Trussing and Hoyt King),
formed firm of Prussing, Brown & King,
which succeeds to the railroad connections of
Scofield & Brown, and also engaged in a gen-
eral law practice. Democrat. Episcopalian.
Mem. Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity (on exec-
utive council, 1897-9, and its vice-pres., 1898-
1899). Clubs: City, Law, Glen View, Kenwood
Country. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 397
Superior St.
BBOWK, William Henry, real estate dealer;
b. Warren, 111., May 14, 1860; s. Thomas and
Mizabeth (Campbell) Brown; ed Lena 111
public schools, Cedar Falls, la., Normal
Schools and Valparaiso, Ind., Business College-
m. South Dakota, 1885, Hattie Aunger; chil-
dren: Paul E., Ethel F., Cecil A., Raymond P.
Was engaged in real estate business for many
years before coming to Chicago, in 1901. Now
senior mem. of Wm. H. Brown Co. & Brittaln,
real estate; also pres. William H. Brown Co.,
North Dakota lands. Mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board. Republican; was mayor of Devil's
Lake, N. Dak., 1900-1. Mason. Office: Tacoma
Bldg. Residence: 10101 S. Wood St.
BROWN, William Listen, merchant in pig
iron and iron ores; b. St. Joseph, Mich., Aug.
23, 1842; s. Hiram and Jane Reese Tilton (Lls-
ton) Brown; came to Chicago, 1848; ed. public
and private schools, Chicago; m. Sept. 27,
1871, Mrs. Catherine Seymour Bigelow, daugh-
ter of Dr. Stephen Seymour, a pioneer homce.
physician of Chicago. Began business career,
1859, as clerk for a Board of Trade commis-
sion house; served in Chicago Mercantile Bat-
tery of Light Artillery, 1862-5, in" Vicksburg
campaign and Red River Expedition, etc.; re-
turned to Chicago; became interested in iron
business; one of organizers, 1883, and sirtce
then member firm of Pickands, Brown & Co.,
one of largest in U. S. in iron and iron ore
trade. One of organizers, 1890, of Chicago
Shipbuilding Co.; since 1899, pres. Am. Ship-
building Co. (Consolidated Lake Ship Yards) ;
pres. S. Chicago Furnace Co.; dir. First Na-
tional Bank. Republican. Trustee Chicago New
Church (Swedenborgian) Soc. ; trustee Chicago
Orchestral Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial,
Caxton, Tolleston, Glen View, Evanston,
Evanston Country, Castalia, Fishing, Mid-
Day. Office: The Rookery. Residence: Evanston,
111.
BROWNING, Oranville Williams, lawyer; b.
Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 14, 1856; s. George T.
and Elizabeth (McClung) Browning; grad.
Univ. of Michigan, B.S., 1877; m. Lake Geneva,
Wis., Sept. 13, 1903, Carrie Woolfolk. Admitted
to bar, June, 1880; partner of Samuel M.
Moore, Chancellor of the Superior Court, until
1886; of firm of Woolfolk & Browning, 1890-5;
of firm of Browning & Shepard since 1898.
Master of Chancery of Superior Court since
1897. Democrat. Att'y of West Town of Chi-
cago, 1886-7; candidate for Circuit Court
Judge, 1893, 1897; special counsel for City of
Chicago since 1897. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, University, On-
wentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Law. Office: Hart-
ford Bldg. Residence: 604 E. Division St.
BROWNING, Thomas Walter, broker in
stocks, grain and provisions: b. Philadelphia,
Jan. 4, 1866; s. William H. and Elizabeth
(Bolton) Browning; ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, Apr. 5, 1904, Esther St. John. Came
to Chicago in 1879 and worked as office boy
for the old firm of William Young Co.; mem.
of the Board of Trade since 1890; mem. of
the firm of Pringle, Fitch & Rankin, formed
Mar. 1, 1904. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Union League, Colonial. Office: Board of
Trade. Residence: 81 E. 48th St.
BRTJMBACK, Arthur Henry, physician; b.
Hancock Co., 111., Mar. 31, 1862; s. Thomas
Benton and Abbie D. (Southwick) Brumback;
ed. public schools of Hancock Co., 111., Car-
thage College, Carthage, 111.; grad. College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, M.D.. 1884;
m., 1st., Augusta, 111., Dec. 12, 1884, Rose G.
Steed; m., 2d., Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 1889,
Sophia J. Wiborg; children: Benton Lee, Ma-
rion. After graduation, 1884, located in prac-
tice of medicine at Mound Station, Brown Co.,
111., two years; after that practiced 4% years
at Kansas City, Mo.; since Oct. 1, 1890, prac-
ticing at Chicago; staff physician at West
Side Hosp. and Cook Co. Hosp. Prof, of physi-
cal diagnosis at College of Physicians and
Surgeons. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. Republican.
Mason (32°). Mem. Royal League, Royal Ar-
canum, K. P., North American Union. Clubs:
Illinois, Physicians. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 530 Jackson Boul.
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EHUNDAGE, Edward Jackson, pres. Board
of Co. Commissioners of Cook Co.; b. Camp-
bell, N. Y.( May 13, 1869; s. Victor and Maria
L. (Armstrong) Brundage; removed with par-
ents to Detroit, Mich., in 18SO; ed. public
schools of Campbell, N. Y., and Detroit, Mich.,
until 1S83. Employed in railroad office in De-
troit and Chicago; studied law in leisure hours;
admitted to Illinois bar, 1892; grad. Chicago
College of Law, LL.B., 1893. Republican; mem.
House of Representatives in 41st and 43d Gen-
eral Assemblies, from 6th Senatorial District;
elected, Nov., 1904, pres. of the Board of Co.
Commissioners of Cook Co. Was vice-pres. for
Illinois of Pan-Am. Exposition at Buffalo,
N. Y. Mason, K. T., K. P., Royal League,
Columbian Knights. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Marquette. Office: 153 LaSalle St. Residence:
225 Osgood St.
BRTJNSOH, Randolph, physician; b. Pine
Bluff, Ark., Jan. 12, 1865; s. Dr. Randolph and
Frances (White) Brunson; early education in
grammar school of Univ. of The South, Sewa-
nee, Tenn. ; collegiate course in Univ. of The
South; med. education in med. college of the
Univ. of the City of New. York and med. dept.
of Tulane Univ., graduating M.D., 1888; m.
Chicago, May, 1897, Helen A. Brewer; 1
daughter: Frances Atherton. Took up special
study of eye, ear, nose and throat in New
York City, London and Vienna, and located in
practice as specialist in Chicago. Prof, of ear,
nose and throat disease at Chicago Post-
Graduate Med. School. Mem. Am. Med. Assn..
Mississippi Valley Med. Assn., Am. Acad. of
Ophthalmology., Otology and Laryngology,
Chicago Med. Soc. and other med. socs. Dem-
ocrat. Episcopalian. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 1852 Surf St.
BRUSH, EmerBoii Howard, real estate deal-
er; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1852; s. Joseph B. and
Sarah (Atwater) Brush; ed. private schools
and at the Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.
Y.; m. Geneva Lake, Wis., 1881, Rena S.
Sturges. Came to Chicago from New York City
In 1888, and was connected with mercantile
pursuits until 1894; since then handling real
estate and Investments. Also vlce-pres. of the
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co. Republi-
can. Clubs: Union League. Twentieth Century.
Office: 90 LaSalle St. Residence: Elmhurst, 111.
BRTJSHINGHAM, John Patrick, clergyman;
b. Hornellsvllle, N. Y. ; s. Thomas and Mary
Brushingham; preparatory education, Olean,
N. Y.; grad. Northwestern Univ., 1881; theo-
logical education, Garrett Biblical Institute
(A.M., D.D., Northwestern); m. Olean, N. Y.,
Oct. 5, 1882, Lillie Norton. Ordained to minis-
try, Oct. 1, 1880; has since filled pastorates In
Rock River Conference; now pastor first M. E.
Church, Chicago. Was delegate Ecumenical
Methodist Conference, London, 1901; pres. Chi-
cago Methodist Social Union; pres. Chicago
Methodist Preachers' Meeting; organizer Mu-
nicipal Voters' League, Chicago. Club: TJnion
League. Address: 108 E. Washington St. Resi-
dence: 831 Millard Av.
BRYAN, Alfred Cochrane, real estate and
loan agent; b. Chicago, July 22, 1852; s. Fred-
erick A. and Ann (Hodgson) Bryan; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1889, Helen A.
Thompson; children: James A., Beatrice H.,
John F. After leaving school learned printing
trade; in 1874 engaged In the real estate busi-
ness and was a partner of George Newberry
for 3 years; In 1888 was joined by brothers,
F. W. and J. C., and organized firm of Bryan
Bros., the firm doing a general business In
local real estate and loans. Independent in
politics. Club: Hlnsdale. Office: Lafayette
Bldg. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
BRYAN, Benjamin Butters, commission
merchant; mem. firm Logan & Bryan; married.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock
Exchange. Clubs: Union League, Washington
Park, Chicago Athletic, Glen View. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: 5124 Cornell Av.
B3YAXST, Edward Arthur, pres. E. A. Bryan
Co., manufacturers of steel tanks and struc-
tural iron work; b. Peoria, 111., July 16, 1856;
B. William F. and Jane Evans Bryan; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. Peoria, 111., Nov. 4, 1886, Miss
Lucy Gibson; 1 son: William F. Began busi-
ness life as clerk in grain business, Peoria.
Since 1884 has been engaged in iron business
and builder of all kinds of steel storage tanks,
etc.; in Feb., 1902, organized the E. A. Bryan
Co., with plant at Harvey, 111., engaged In the
manufacture of steel storage tanks, steel grain
elevators, tank cars, and all kinds of struc-
tural Iron work, of which company is pres. and
mgr. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Club: Illinois
Athletic. Office: First National Bank Bldg.
Residence: 4642 Drexel Boul.
BRYAN, Frederick William, real estate; b.
(on site of new Federal Bldg.) Chicago, May
13, 1848; s. Frederick A. and Ann (Hodgson)
Bryan; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
Nov. 13, 1873, Nellie Wheeler; one daughter:
Mrs. H. G. Steinson. After leaving school was
engaged in the drug business and was for
years with the firm of Burnhams & Van
Schaack, and in 1886 became identified with
real estate business with brothers, A. C. and
J. C. Bryan, organizing firm of Bryan Bros.,
which has since been engaged in an extensive
real estate and loan business. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Menoken. Office: Lafayette Bldg.
Residence: 1033 Touhy Av.
BRYAN, John Charles, physician; b. Chica-
go, Oct. 31, 1850; s. Frederick A. and Ann
(Hodgson) Bryan; ed. public and high schools
of Chicago; grad. Rush Med. College, M.D.,
1877; m. England, 1888, Mary E. Lynch; 1
daughter: Marie E. Also since 1866, with
brothers. A. C. and F. W. Bryan, mem. of
Bryan Bros., real estate and loans. Mem. Chi-
cago Pathological Soc. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Menoken (ex-pres.). Office: Lafayette
Elder. Residence: 1079 Washington Boul.
BRYAN, W. 3. Flumer, clergyman; b. Alle-
gheny City, Pa., Aug. 30, 1856; s. Samuel S.
and Kate (Plumer) Bryan; grad. Davidson
College, North Carolina, A.B., 1875, A.M., 1878,
Columbia Theological Seminary, B.D., 1878
(D.D. Centre College, Kentucky, 1892); m.
Dec. 1, 1887, Alice C. Reid, Staunton, Va.; chil-
dren: William Plumer (deceased), Alison
Reid, Helen Reid, George Plumer. From grad-
uation from theological seminary, 1878, took
charge of churches in Randolph Co., W. Va.,
until 1887; pastor Presbyterian Church, Ashe-
ville, N. C., 1887-92; pastor Second Presbyte-
rian Church, Cincinnati, O., 1892-5; since Feb.
1, 1895, pastor of Church of the Covenant,
Chicago. Residence: 3 Chalmers PI.
BRYANT, Arthur W., pres. White Lake
Lumber Co.; b. Lexington, Mass., Jan. 20, 1847;
s. Albert W. and Nancy (Wellington) Bryant;
ed. grammar and high schools, Lexington,
Mass.; m. Chicago, 1883, Ella Swartley; chil-
dren: Marion Elizabeth, Elsie Harriet. Came to
Chicago from Lexington, Mass., in 1865; en-
gaged in various business lines, first in whole-
sale drug house and later clerk in bank until
1872, when with Park & Soper Lumber Co.
until 1879; since then in wholesale lumber
business for self and now pres. of the White
Lake Lumber Co.; also dir. Oak Park Trust
and Savings Bank. Independent Republican.
Mason; mem. lodge, chapter and Siloam Com-
mandery, K. T. Club: Oak Park. Office: 163
Randolph St. Residence: 234 Maple Av., Oak
Park
BRYANT, Henry Willis, pres. Bryant &
Stratton Business College; b. Cleveland, O.,
July 22, 1855; s. Henry B. and Lucy Stratton
Bryant (father was pioneer in field of business
education and with brother-in-law, Henry D.
Stratton, founded the Bryant & Stratton Busi-
ness College in Chicago in 1856); came to Chi-
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cago with parents, 1860; grad. Harvard Univ.
in class of 1879; m. Chicago, 1887, Miss An-
toinette Kellogg Re Qua; children: Catherine
Re Qua and Willis Re Qua. In 1879 became
associated wflh father in the management of
the Bryant & Stratton Business College, and
m 1892 succeeded his father as pres. Also has
large real estate interests in Chicago and Its
vicinity. Republican. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 315 Wabash Av. Residence: 2973 Prairie
Avenue.
BRYANT, John J., grain commission; b.
Elizabeth, N. J.; ed. public schools, Elizabeth,
N J. Went to New York, 1863, and was in em-
ploy of H. B. Claflin & Co., wholesale dry
goods, until 1864; enlisted, 1864, in 9th New
Jersey Volunteer Infantry, serving to end of
war; came to Chicago, May, 1871, and was gen-
eral agent Elliptic Sewing Machine Co. 2
years; in employ of C. P. Comstock & Co.,
grain commission merchants, 1873-5; since
1875 in business for self as senior mem. of
Bryant & Co. Mem. of Chicago Board of Trade
from Jan., 1872 (dir. 1883). Office: 145 Van
Buren St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
BRYANT, Stowell Lyman, clergyman; b.
Windham (on the Western Reserve), O., Jan.
17, 1870; s. Clark L. and Clara (Lyman) Bry-
ant; grad. Windham (O.) High School, 1887;
Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Delaware, O., A.B., 1891;
Boston Univ. School of Theology, B.D., 1893.
Since 1893 minister of the M. E. Church;
served churches in Baltimore and Lutherville,
Md., and for 6 years before coming to Chicago
was pastor of the St. Paul's M. E. Church of
Washington, D. C.; since Jan. 1, 1902, pastor
of Hyde Park M. E. Church, Chicago. Republi-
can. Residence: 5510 Washington Av.
BRYSON, William John, retired civil engi-
neer; b. New Rochelle, N. Y., July 16, 1845;
B. William and Julia Goodwin Bryson; ed. pri-
vate schools, followed by special courses in
civil engineering; m. Emma Edna Horton. Be-
gan practice of civil engineering in 1865 in
employ of the U. S. Government on fortifica-
tion work at Washington, D. C., and in 1867
was employed on work for the City of Chica-
go; later returned to Government work In Chi-
cago, Appleton, Wis., and Oshkosh, Wis., until
1874, when became asst. engineer of the Chi-
cago & Alton R. R. until 1900, when retired
from practice. Dir. James B. Clow & Sons, and
of Joliet & Chicago Ry. Co. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Hamilton, Washington Park,
Mid-Day, Edgewater Golf, Saddle and Cycle.
Office: 203 Michigan Av. Residence: 169 Buena
Avenue.
BUCHANAN, Milford De Witt, pres. of Wil-
mington Star Mining Co., etc.; b. Newport,
Herkimer Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1835; s. Thomas
and Mary (Churchill) Buchanan; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 10, 1861, Mary S.
Wheeler; children; Gordon, Mary C., Mar-
guerite, De Witt W. Began business life at
Utica, N. Y., at age of 14, in office of his
brother, then general freight agent Syracuse
& Utica Ry. Co.: 2 years later became ticket
agent at Rome, N. Y., for same road, and later,
upon consolidation, also ticket agent for Wa-
tertown & Rome Ry. for both roads, and after-
ward also for 5 other roads, including the
New York Central; then became teller Oneida
Central Bank, Rome, N. Y., until 1857; teller
Merchants' Savings, Loan & Trust Co., Chi-
cago, 1857-8; pres. Central Bank, Peoria, 111.,
1858-9; then in 1859 returned to Merchants'
Savings, Loan and Trust Co., from which
went, as cashier, to bank of Chapin, Wheeler
& Co., until 1863, when became mem. of tan-
ning firm of Buchanan, Richards & Co.; be-
came paying teller of Merchants' National
Bank, 1866. and later, with others, purchased
Commercial National Bnnk, of which was cash-
ier 7 years; later organized the Prairie Loan
and Trust Company and was its vice-pres.
until 1875, when purchased the Wilmington
Star Mining Co., operating coal mines at Coal
City, Grundy Co., of which has ever since
been pres. Also pres. of the Coalfield Co., of
Coal City. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
Oconomowoc, Wis.
BUCK, Carl Darling1, prof. Sanskrit and com-
parative philology, Univ. of Chicago, since
1892. (See Who's Who in America for sketch.)
Address: 5733 Lexington Av.
BUCK, James P., physician; b. Cambria Co.,
Pa., Feb. 19, 1856; s. John and Rachel (Sherry)
Buck; ed. district schools and at St. Vincent
College of Latrobe, Pa., from which graduated
A.M., 1876; taught school 2 seasons, but in
1877 entered Jefferson Med. College, Philadel-
phia, from which was graduated M.D., 1879;
practiced in Western Pennsylvania, 1879-84;
post graduate work in med. schools of Vienna
and Heidelberg, and in universities and hos-
pitals of Berlin and Prague, 1884-5; m. Chi-
cago, June 30, 1877, Catherine M. Grass; chil-
dren: Marie G., Harold F. J., Cecil C. Served
in Servian army, then at war with Bulgarian
Roumania, as surgeon, with rank and title of
capt., 1885-6, and with Dr. Bridges had charge
of a military hospital; when resigned com-
mission became asst. to Prof. Hock, lecturer
on diseases of the eye at Vienna Policlinic;
returned to U. S., 1887, locating in Chicago,
where has since been engaged in general
practice of medicine, but making a specialty
of surgery. Inventor of various instruments
and appliances for operative surgery. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Office and
residence: 413 LaSalle Av.
BUCK, Niels, architect, contractor; b.
Morso, Denmark, Mar. 24, 1866; s. Christ and
Cecil Buck; ed. public schools in Denmark; m.
Chicago, Mar. 1, 1892, Emma Rubart; chil-
dren: Fred, Downell, Adelaide. Learned trade
of cabinet-maker in Denmark, near Copen-
hagen; at age of 17 came to Chicago, and
started in with A. H. Andrews & Co. as a
cabinet-maker; was later with Jenson & Dryer
as superintendent of carpenters and builders;
studied architecture and became mem. of firm
and general superintendent of Wheatley, Buck
& Co. and then from 1893 was In business for
self as architect and in 1903 was joined by
Fred Schroeder, forming present firm of Niels
Buck & Co., contractors and builders. Repub-
lican. Lutheran. Clubs: Chicago Automobile,
Oconto, Ravenswood. Office: 125 LaSalle St.
Residence: 2401 Kenmore Av.
BUCKINGHAM, Ebenezer, capitalist; b.
Zanesville, O., Jan. 16, 1829; s. Ebenezer and
Eunice (Hale) Buckingham; grad. Yale, 1848;
m. Lucy Sturges. Removed to Chicago, Nov.,
1859, and engaged in the grain and storage
business from Oct., 1866, to Dec., 1891; pres.
of the Traders Insurance Co., 1883-1902, and
pres. of the Northwestern Nat. Bank from
Aug., 1890, until it was consolidated with the
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank and the Am. Nat.
Bank, Sept. 15, 1900. Has been dir. of the
South Side Elevated R. R. and other large
corporations. Club: Union League. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 2036 Prairie Av.
BUCKLEN, Herbert E.; b. W. Winfleld, Her-
kimer Co., N. Y., July 9, 1848; ed. public
schools of Herkimer Co., N. Y., New York
State Acad., and finished at a business college
in Chicago; m. 1879, Bertha E.. daughter of
Hon. George Redfield. Removed, 1860, with
parents, to Elkhart, Ind. ; was druggist there,
1863-79; came to Chicago, 1879, and has since
been engaged in the manufacture of proprie-
tary medicines; now pres. and treas. of H. E.
Bucklen & Co.; also publisher of The Druggist.
Office: 275 Michigan Av. Residence: 265 Michi-
gan Av.
BUCKLEY, Charles Wilbur, grain commis-
sion; b. Peoria, 111., Aug. 20, 1857; s. Robert C.
and Elizabeth M. Buckley; ed. public schools
of Peoria, 111.; m. Peoria, 1882. Nannie B.
Johnston; children: Robert, Saidee, Warren,
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Elizabeth. Removed to St. Louis, Mo., 1880, affected by confinement, severed connection
where was engaged in the grain business until with bank and went to Chillicothe, Mo., where
1884, when came to Chicago, and has since engaged in buying and handling live stock;
been continuously engaged in commission became mem. of live stock commission firm of
business; now vice-pres. Pratt & Buckley. Hunter, Evans & Co., at St. Louis, Mo., May
commission merchants in grain, provisions. 1, 1876; moved to Chicago, Apr. 15, 1885, and
etc. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade (dir., 1898- began business under same firm name; in-
1901). Clubs: Evanston Country, Exmoor. Of- corporated, 1887, as Evans-Snider-Buel Co., of
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: Highland which was vice-pres. until 1894; since then
Park. pres. Also of firm of Buel & Pryor, owners
BTTCKIiEY, Bdmnnd, writer and lecturer; b. of cattle. Pres. Chicago Live Stock Exchange.
Birmingham, England, Mar. 31, 1855; grad. Republican. Mem. Evangelical Church, Green-
Univ. of Michigan, 1884; student in Germany, wood and 46th St. Club: Saddle and Sirloin
1884-5; London, 1885-6; Ph.D., Univ. of Chica- (ex-pres.). Office: Union Stock Yards Resi-
go, 1894; m. 1885, Sarah S. Craig, M.D. ; prof, of dence: 4444 Greenwood Av.
philosophy, Doshisha College, Kyoto, Japan, BUELL, Charles Clinton, lawyer; b. Ster-
1886-92; traveled in China, India, Egypt, Pales- ling, 111., Feb. 14, 1867; s. Clinton C. and Mary
tine, Europe, 1892-3; fellow in hierology, 1892- A. (Niles) Buell; grad. Sterling High School,
1893; docent in hierology since 1894, Univ. of and afterward attended Univ. of Illinois, leav-
Chicngo. Contributor to magazines numerous ing in sophomore year; m. Chicago, Oct. 26,
articles on religion and art. Editor: Universal 1892, Maude Hoyne; children: Temple Hoyne,
Religion, 1897; University Lessons in Art, Charles Clinton, Jr., Frances Vedder. Came to
1901; The World To-Day, 1902-4. Address: 301 Chicago, 1886, and read law in office of uncle,
E. Fifty-sixth St. Ira W. Buell; admitted to bar in Mar., 1888,
BTJCKMEB, John Lee, lumber; b. Sweet afterward forming partnership with uncle
Springs, Mo., Dec. 19, 1863; s. W. G. and Sarah under firm name of Ira W. & C. C. Buell,
(Brown) Buckner; ed. Westminster College, and since Apr. 1, 1905, a mem. of Dolph, Buell
Fulton, Mo.; m. Slater, Mo., Apr. 23, 1885, & Abbey. Has paid special attention to cor-
Alice P. Smith; children: Madeline, Frances, poration, real estate, chancery and probate
J. L., Jr. Started at age 16 in lumber business law. Democrat. Attends Second Presbyterian
with G. W. Smith at Sweet Springs, Mo.; Church. Past-master Blaney Lodge No. 271.
thence to Kansas City, 1886; mgr. 2 years for A. F. & A. M. ; member of Oriental Consist-
C. P. Deatherage Lumber Co.; then in retail ory and Medinah Temple (Shrine). Clubs:
lumber business for himself up to 1895; In Law, Chicago Athletic. Office: 100 Washington
wholesale lumber brokerage to 1896; lumber St. Residence: 1833 Indiana Av.
traffic mgr. Kansas City, Pittsburgh & Gulf BTJEIiL, Ira Warner, lawyer; b. Lebanon,
Ry. till July, 1898; came to Chicago in 1898; Madison Co., N. T., Dec. 9, 1830; s. Elijah and
founded the firm of Buckner, Saunders & Co. Elizabeth Buell; brought up on farm; attended
(J. L. Buckner, D. G. Saunders, A. P. Buckner), country schools; was school teacher at 16; at
manufacturers and wholesale dealers in yel- 19 entered Madison Univ., and after leaving
low pine lumber, with specialties in long leaf there studied law; m. 1st, 1858, Lydia A. Gil-
yellow pine and railroad timbers. Club: Mar- lette; 2d, 1867, Anna M. Averell; 1 daughter:
quette. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: Lakota Elizabeth Averell Buell (Mrs. Harry C. Pat-
Hotel, terson); 3d, 1890, Olive W. Wright. Admitted
nuECKINQ, Edward Frederick, physician; to bar, Rochester, N. Y., Sept., 1855; came to
b. Washington, Franklin Co., Mo., Sept. 18, Chicago and engaged in practice, 1856; espe-
1857; s. Dr. John Henry and Minnie (Grieve) cially successful in chancery, insurance and
Buecking; ed. public schools and at St. Francis commercial cases. Supervisor of North Chi-
Solanus College, Quincy; grad. Bennett Med. cago, 1860; city atty. of Chicago, 1861. Repub-
College, Chicago, M.D., 1876, and Louisville lican; nominee for judge of Circuit Court,
Eclectic Medical College, M.D., ad eundem 1879, but defeated with rest of Republican
fjradum, 1877; m. Apr. 13, 1879, Alona R. Wat- ticket that year. Mem. Law Institute; one of
kins; children, Henry Watklns, Vera Clark, founders of the Union League Club of Chicago
Engaged in practice in Chicago since 1877, and dir. for first 3 years. Mason; K. T. Club:
in which year became lecturer on anatomy Union League. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
and orthopaedic surgery In Bennett Med. Col- 2832 Indiana Av.
lege. of which has since been, successively, BUFFINOTON1, Eugene Jackson, business
prof, of principles and practice of surgery, man, capitalist; b. Guyandotte. W. Va.. Mar.
and of clinical surgery. Served as surgeon at 14, 1863; s. James H. and Columbia (Nicho-
Cook Co. Hosp., surgeon-in-chief at Chicago las) Buffington; ed. Covington, Ky., 1870-9;
Polyclinic and Post-Graduate Polyclinic Chickering Institute, Cincinnati, 1879-80; Van-
Schools. Mem. Illinois State Eclectic Med. derbilt Univ., 1881-3; m. Catlettsburg, Ky.,
Soc. (ex-pres.). Chicago Eclectic Med. Soc. Nov. 27, 1888, Drucilla Nichols Moore. Treas.
(ex-pres.), National Eclectic Med. Assn., Chi- Am. Wire and Nail Co., Anderson, Ind., 1! 84-8;
cago Med. Soc. Republican. Office: 100 State sec. and treas. Am. Steel and Wire Co., 1888-9;
St. Residence: 3627 Grand Boul. pres. Illinois Steel Co. since Jan. 1, 1899.
•RTTT-WT T--R Toii« w r,rp« anrtrHr T pit^nw Clubs: Chicago, Union League. Merchants.
BUEHIiEK, jonn W., pres. ana air. JjeitZOW /->«„«»• rrv,0 -Rnnlrprv 'Rptsirlpnrp- Tf\"in«stnn Til
& Simon Mfg. Co., planing mill; s. John and offlc on> 11'"
Christina (Schwartz) Buehler; was formerly BTTPFTTM, Joseph Howard, physician; b.
cashier and later vice-pres. and dir. Garden Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 24, 1849; s. Joseph C and
City Banking and Trust Co., which was out- Maria Buffum; entered Cornell Univ., 1869, in
growth of private banking business of his sophomore class, graduating A B; student
father, established, 1873. Clubs: Union Hahnemann Med. College. Philadelphia, 1
League, Chicago Athletic, Bankers. Address: year, then in New York Homoeopathic Med.
505 W Kinzie St. College, graduating 1873; m. 1876, Evelyn Bar-
BUEIi, Monson Parker, live stock commis- rett Sprague, of Jamestown, N. Y. ; children:
sion; b. Croton, Licking Co., O., Oct. 14, 1845; Howard E., Natalie S. Practiced in Pittsburgh,
s. Joshua H. and Lucy (Gear) Buel; ed. pub- Pa., and was attending physician to Pitts-
lic schools, followed ijy short term at Gran- burgh Homoeopathic Hosp., 1873-6; practiced
ville college, Granville, O.; m. Chillicothe, Mo., in New York City, 1876-80. with special study
Mar. 13, 1873, Evaline Wlgley; children: and practice in diseases of the eye and ear;
Forest Lee, Daisy (Mrs. McNeill). Reared on called to Chicago, 1880, as prof diseases of
farm in Ohio until 17 years old; 4 years in the eye and ear in the Chicago Homoeopathic
general merchandise store at Croton, O.; Med. College, and has since practiced here as
moved to Austin, Nev.. and was asst. cashier a specialist in diseases of the eye and ear.
of National Bank there 2% years; health being Was pres. of Indianapolis meeting of Am.
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Soc. of Homoeopathic Oculists, 1882. Mem. Am.
Institute of Homoeopathy. Author of a work
on Ophthalmology. Mason (32°). Cleveland
Lodge, Washington Chapter, Apollo Com-
mandery, Oriental Consistory and Medinah
Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Office:
34 Washington St. Residence: 17 Bellevue PI.
BUFOBD, Coleman Graves, physician and
surgeon; b. Lafayette Co., Mo., Jan. 25, 1872;
s. L. G. and Orra (Chinn) Buford; ed. Went-
worth Military Acad., Lexington, Mo., and
Northwestern Univ. Med. School, Chicago,
graduating M.D., 1894; m. Iroquois Co., Ill-
Sept. 6, 1899, Ada M. Abildgaard; children:
Morgan, Shelby, Mary. After graduating was
physician at Illinois Eastern Hosp. for the
Insane, at Kankakee, 111., 1894-6; personal
assistant to late Dr. Christian Fenger, 1896-
1900; since 1900, specialist in surgery. Since
1897 has been instructor in clinical surgery In
Northwestern Univ. Med. School, and, 1900-01,
was Instructor in dept. of operative surgery
In same school. Now junior surgeon at Mercy
Hosp., and lecturer on surgery at Mercy Hosp.
Training School for Nurses. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., North Side Med. Soc., Illinois
State Med. Soc. Independent in politics. Mem.
Royal League; mem. and past supreme med.
examiner, Independent Order of Red Men.
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 429 B. Huron
Street.
BULKLEY, Almon Wheeler, lawyer; b. Gro-
ton, Tompkins Co., N. Y., Apr. 13, 1852; s.
Lorenzo and Juliette Ann (Coonley) Bulkley;
ed. district school, West Groton, N. Y., until
age 15; private school 1 winter, at Skanea-
teles, N. Y., 1869; Cornell Univ., 1871-5; de-
gree of B.Arch.; m. Joliet. 111., June 17, 1882,
Ella Jay Stafford (died Jan. 4, 1896); chil-
dren: Helen, Josephine. Admitted to Illinois
bar, 1879; deputy clerk Appellate Court of
Illinois, 2d District, 1879-80; located in Chi-
cago, Aug. 1, 1880; since May 1, 1895, of firm
of Bulkley, Gray & More. Mem. Illinois State
Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Mason, mem.
Garden City Lodge, Falrview Chapter; Cheva-
lier Bayard Commandery, K. T. Republican.
Club: Hamilton. Office: Home Insurance Bldg.
Residence: 7154 Euclid Av.
BULL, Pollett Wilkison, pres. of The Photo-
graph Co. of America; b. LaSalle, 111., June
30, 1870; s. Pollett and Helen (Perrin) Bull;
ed. public schools and in the Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1888-89; m. Ottawa, 111., Oct. 26. 1893,
Jennie Perkins; children: Helen P., E. Follett,
Lothrop Perkins. Was admitted to the bar by
the Supreme Court of Illinois, and engaged In
active practice, 1893-1903; was sec. the Chi-
cago Bar. Assn., 1903; vice-pres. Chicago
Envelope Co. since June, 1901; also, since
Oct. 1, 1903, pres. of The Photograph Co. of
America. Republican. Sec. of the Civil Service
Reform Assn., 1897-1904. Clubs: City. Ken-
wood, Press, Union League. Office: 61 Market
St. Residence: 225 Elmwood Av.. Oak Park, 111.
BULLABD, Charles William, hardware mer-
chant; b. Alsted, Cheshire Co., N. H., May,
1844; s. Joel and Augusta F. (Richardson)
Bullard; ed. public school, Brattleboro, Vt.,
until 14 years old; m. Chicago, Mar., 1867,
Emily A. Watts; children: Joel, Albert,
Charles H., Kenneth. Came to Chicago from
Vermont in 1865; entered employ of Larrabee
& North, dealers in hardware and cutlery, re-
maining with them until May, 1883, when,
with James H. Gormley and C. O. Blackburn,
founded present business, under style of Bul-
lard, Gormley & Blackburn, which was Incor-
porated, 1887, as Bullard & Gormley Co., of
which is vice-pres. Also pres. of the Prescott
Hardware Manufacturing Co. Republican.
Office: 78 Randolph St. Residence: Maywood,
111. i *M
BULLEN, Fred Fitzherbert, maltster; b.
Delaware, Ontario Co., Can., Nov. 25, 1853; s.
W. F. and Anna (Mullen) Bullen; ed. common
schools In Canada; m. 1883, Cora Belle, daugh-
ter of Thomas Landers, of New York; 1
daughter: Mabel La Clare Bullen. When 14
years old came to Illinois; soon after went to
Kenosha, Wis., and was employed in malt
house of his brother, George Bullen; became
stockholder 3 years later, in Lill & Bullen
Malting Co., Chicago, later known as George
Bullen & Co.; in 1889 built malt house of his
own at 52d and Moffett Sts., organizing and
becoming pres. and treas. of Fred F. Bullen
Malting Co.; sold business in Sept., 1897, to
Am. Malting, Co., of which he has since been
asst. gen. mgr. Interested in Merchants' Dis-
tilling Co., of Terre Haute, Ind., and owns 2
large plantations of 5,000 acres each on the
isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Menoken,, Chicago Automobile. Office: 169
Jackson Boul. Residence: 1015 Warren Av.
BULLOCK, George Stunner, retired mer-
chant; b. Berlin, Vt.. Jan. 4, 1836; s. Christo-
pher C. and Orlena (Nye) Bullock; ed. schools
of Vermont; widower. First came to Chicago
in July, 1855, but went to Cleveland, O., and
remained 2 years, returning to Chicago in
1857. First employment was with Potter Pal-
mer, dry goods; afterward was employed in
the Chicago postofflce under Isaac Cook, until
1860, when, with his brother, engaged in the
retail boot and shoe business until 1890; sold
out and retired, except the management of
his property interests. Office: Reaper Blk.
Residence: 2933 Michigan Av.
BULLOCK, Henry Edwin, manufacturer; b.
Otterville, Ont., Mar. 29, 1852; s. Edward Bul-
lock, of Essex, England, and Matilda Catherine,
daughter of Maj. Rivers, 91st Regt, British
Army; ed. public school, Otterville, Ont.; com-
mercial College, London, Ont.; Chicago Athe-
naeum; m. Chicago, May 27, 1885, Harriet,
daughter of Elijah Samuel Mark, of Pekin,
111. Upon leaving school entered employ of
brother, James E. Bullock; later entered com-
mercial school and after graduation returned
to brother's employ. Came to U. S. Sept., 1870;
first position in Chicago was bookkeeper for
Huyck & Knox, and next in freight office of
the Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. at Milwaukee;
returned to Chicago, Apr., 1871, in employ of
Crane Bros, (then known as Northwestern
Manufacturing Co.); became superintendent
of malleable dept. for them June, 1874, and a
dir. of the company, 1875, until Mar., 1880,
when started in malleable iron business for
himself at Rochelle, 111.; moved it to Chicago,
1884, and with brother incorporated Illinois
Malleable Iron Co., of which is pres.; also
in 1892 bought wholesale supply business of
Fieldhouse & Dutcher Manufacturing Co.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Glen View.
Office: 30-32 W. Monroe St. Residence: 1769
Deming PI.
BULLOCK, James Edward, manufacturer;
b. Middlesex Co., Ont., Can., Jan. 31, 1844; s.
Edward Bullock, of Essex, Eng., and Matilda
Catherine, daughter of Maj. Rivers of the 91st
Regt., British Army; ed. public schools in
Canada; m. 1st, Bay City, Mich., May 17, 1877,
Mrs. Mary A. Burger (widow), who died May
26, 1888; m. 2d, Nov. 4, 1891, Ida Mary Blood,
of Leaven worth, Kan.; 1 daughter: Mary
Kathrine. Began business life at Otterville,
Ont., Can., in lumber business for self, 1860-
1872; 1872-7 in the contracting line on
the Port Dover & Lake Huron R. R. in the
construction of that road, which was absorbed
by the Grand Trunk R. R. Co. in 1880. In 1881
removed to Rochelle, 111., and in conjunction
with his brother, H. E. Bullock, established
the Illinois Malleable Iron Co.; removed to Chi-
cago, and since July, 1884, has been sec. and
treas. of the Illinois Malleable Iron Co., manu-
facturers of malleable iron and cast iron
steam and gas fittings and other foundry
work. Independent in politics. Episcopalian.
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Club: Glen View. Office: 30-32 W. Monroe St.
Residence: 1740 Diversey Boul.
BULLOCK, Milo Sanderson, clothing; b.
Prince William Co., Va., Dec. 26, 1853; a.
Abraham and Fannie W. (Sanderson) Bullock;
ea. public schools; m. Sioux City, la., July 25,
1895, Caroline Sprague; 1 daughter: Blanche.
Began business life as clerk in general mer-
chandise store at Dunlop, la.; later started
retail store for self at Sioux City, la., re-
maining there 6 years; came to Chicago, 1866,
and took position as traveling salesman for
Strauss, Ulman & Guthmann until 1894, when
united with John B. Whitney and August
Christenson in forming present firm of Whit-
ney, Christenson & Bullock, manufacturers of
men's clothing. Republican. Office: 200 Market
St. Residence: 4947 Vincennes Av.
BUM ANN, Charles Fredrick, banker; b. on
farm in Marathon Co., Wis., Oct. 6, 1876; s.
Edward and Elizabeth Bumann; began educa-
tion in a Catholic Sisters' school and later
attended the Univ. of Wisconsin and Chicago
Law School; m. Chicago, Apr. 7, 1901, Eliza-
beth Casey; 1 son: Charles Lloyd. Has had
wide business and traveling experience. In
early life became interested in the cotton
business in Arkansas, and later was elected
pres. of the New Orleans Cereal Co.; came to
Chicago and in 1900 established and managed
the Garfleld Bank, of which he is still owner,
and in 1901 was elected pres. and treas. of the
Consumers' Coal Co. Office: 1050 E. Garfleld
Boul. Residence: Fifty-sixth St. and Indiana
Av.
BUNCH, Francis Marion, grain commission;
b. Peoria, 111., Oct. 25, 1871; s. James Frank-
lin and Hannah (McFall) Bunch; ed. Peoria
grammar and high schools; m. Peoria, 111.,
Apr. 30, 1899, Evangeline Gould. Beeran busi-
ness life as office boy with the Advance Ele-
vator Co., Peoria, 111., 1885-6; with Smith-
Hippen Co., grain, Peoria, 111., 1886-94; with
Rumsey, Lightner & Co., grain, Chicago, 1894-
1902, and since 1902 mem. of firm of Rumsey
& Co. (established 1867) commission mer-
chants in grain, seeds and provisions. Also,
since 1904, vice-pres. and mem. of board of
trustees of Keystone Mutual Co., Chicago,
controlling large tracts of Georgia and other
Southern lands. Mem. Peoria Board of Trade
since 1890, and of Chicago Board of Trade
since. 1894. Republican. Mem. Am. Reformed
Church. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
Norwood Park.
BUNKER, Charles Henry, insurance; b. on
farm at East Troy, Wis., Sept. 22, 1850; s.
George and Fannie (Hulbert) Bunker; ed.
public schools and Univ. of Wisconsin; m.
Oregon, Wis., Oct. 15, 1873, Helen A. Abbott;
children: Genevieve Estelle, Gerald DeForest,
Arthur Stuart. Engaged in railroad building
and development of coal lands in Kansas,
1873-6; organized, 1877, and managed until
1889 the Abbott Buggy Co. of Chicago. En-
tered insurance business, 1889, as sec. and
mgr. of Metropolitan Accident Assn.; organ-
ized, 1900, and was pres. of the Metropolitan
Accident Co., which was later, with the North-
western Benevolent Soc., the Continental As-
surance Co. of Detroit, the Railway Officials
and Employes Accident Assn. of Indianapolis,
and others, consolidated as the Continental
Casualty Co., of which he is pres. One of or-
ganizers, pres. 2 years and now chairman of
executive committee, International Assn. of
Accident Insurance Underwriters. Republican.
Clubs: Colonial, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton,
Kenwood. Office: 1208 Michigan Av. Residence:
484 E. Forty-second St.
BUNNELL, John Alexander, grain commis-
sion; b. Brantford, Ont., Apr. 21, 1864; s. Enos
and Cornelia (Kennedy) Bunnell; ed. public
schools; m. Paris, Ont., Apr. 11, 1896, Kate
Capron Baird; 1 daughter: Margaret. Came
to Chicago in 1882 and held various positions
until 1891, when became a mem. of the Chi-
cago Board of Trade and a mem. of the firm
of Hately Bros., commission merchants in
gram and provisions. Republican. Episco-
palian. Was dir. of the Chicago Board of
Trade, 1897-9. Club: Homewood. Office: Board
of Trade Bldg. Residence: 5140 Cornell Av.
BUNTE, Ferdinand, manufacturing confec-
tioner; b. Germany, July 16, 1846; s. Charles
and Florence (Schamhard) Bunte; ed. private
school in Germany; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug.
16. 1868, Maria Fauss; children: Theodore W.,
Charles F., Martha, Laura, Florence. Lived
In Philadelphia, 1865-76; served in U. S.
Marine Corps, 1865-7; in the candy business
in Philadelphia, 1867-76; came to Chicago,
1876, establishing, with associates, the firm
of Bunte Bros. & Spoehr, which was
incorporated Mar. 1, 1903, as Bunte, Spoehr &
Co., of which he is pres. Republican; was 3
years mem. Board of Education of Rogers
Park prior to annexation. Mason; mem. Park
Lodge No. 843. Office: 139-41 W. Monroe St.
Residence: 803 Greenland Av., Rogers Park.
BUNTE, Qustav Adolph, manufacturing con-
fectioner; b. Lemgo, Germany, Aug. 31, 1852;
s. Charles and Florence (Schamhard) Bunte;
ed. private schools in Germany; m. Chicago,
June 1, 1879, Philippina Week; children: Oscar
C. A., Elsa Florentine, Charlotta. In candy
business in Philadelphia, 1866-69; came to
Chicago, 1869, continuing in same line, and in
1876 with his brother Ferdinand and C. A.
Spoehr established firm of Bunte Bros. &
Spoehr, manufacturers of high grade choco-
lates and candies; on incorporation of the
business, Mar. 1, 1903, as Bunte, Spoehr &
Co., became vice-pres. Independent in politics.
Mem. Schwaben Verein, Harmonie Miinnerchor
of Lake View. Office: 139-41 W. Monroe St.
Residence: 652 Fullerton Av.
BUBCH, Julian Alvaro, lawyer; b. on farm
in Winnebago Co., 111., Sept. 9, 1860; a. Levl
B. and Irena (Briggs) Burch; ed. public
schools of Winnebago, 111., Mt. Morris (111.)
College, and Northwestern Univ.; m. Genoa,
111., Sept. 5, 1893, Elizabeth J. Burzell; chil-
dren: Albert Randolph, Clarence Everett,
Irene M. Taught school at Genoa, 111., 1880-6;
then attended to lands belonging to father and
friends in Nebraska and Kansas; later read
law in Genoa, 111., and Cambridge, 111., and in
1896 came to Chicago; was admitted to bar;
since 1901 mem. of law firm of Burch & Lee.
Was formerly for 4 years supreme sec. of the
Patrons of Industry for State of Illinois,
while residing at Genoa, 111. Republican. Mem.
Genoa Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Knights of the
Maccabees. Office: 160 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 1035 E. Fifty-third St.
BUBCHABD, Edg-ar Warne, public apprais-
er; b. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 7, 1862; s. Mortimer
N. and Jennie (Warne) Burchard; ed. public
schools of St. Louis, Mo.: m. Chicago, July
18, 1894, Ella Elliott; 1 daughter: Marjorie.
Was first engaged in business for himself in
firm of E. W. Burchard & Co., wholesale
jewelry, and in 1891 became chief accountant
for the Am. Radiator Co. ; later became au-
ditor and financial man for the Ames & Frost
Co. until 1900, when, with Mr. Wm. E. Coats,
established the Coats & Burchard Co., public
appraisers and accountants, of which is treas.
Republican. Veteran of the 1st Regt., I. N. G.
Episcopalian. Mason. Club: Hamilton. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: 3214 Molden St.
BUBCH ARD, John Charles, lawyer; b. Ft.
Atkinson, Wis., Sept. 26, 1867; s. George W.
and Lucinda E. (Charles) Burchard; grad.
Beloit College, B.S., 1892; m. Chicago, Oct. 18,
1899, Daisy F. Plummer; 1 son: Donald Ed-
ward. Learned printers' trade at Ft. Atkin-
son after leaving high school; after gradua-
tion from college came to Chicago and studied
law; since 1894 in active practice of law in
Chicago. Sec. Wyoming Hotel Co. and the
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Clinton Co.; dlr. Fox Lake Transportation &
Trading Co. Republican. Congregationalist.
Mem. Beta Theta Pi, college fraternity. Office:
59 Clark St. Residence: 34 Elaine PL
BUBCHAKD, Mortimer Nelson, with R. Wal-
lace & Sons' Manufacturing Co.; b. Moscow.
Livingston Co., N. Y., June 1, 1837; s. Morti-
mer Nelson and Louisa Jefferson (Gregg)
Burchard; ed. public schools of St. Louis, Mo.;
m. June 1, 1859, Jane G. Warne, of St. Louis,
Mo (died, 1868); 2d, Oct. 20, 1870, Harriet L.
Greene, St. Louis, Mo.; children (living): Ed-
gar Warne, Alice Webb. Began business career
in 1851 with Warne, Cheever & Co., flrm be-
coming Cheever, Burchard & Co., 1859, and
so continuing until 1881, when sold out to new
corporation, The Semple, Valle & Burchard
Co., which was succeeded, 1883, by the St.
Louis Hardware Co., of which he was vice-
pres. ; resigned same year, came to Chicago
and took management of Chicago office of
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., silversmiths, and
when that company was merged into Interna-
tional Silver Co., became mgr. Factory L, Chi-
cago, until 1903, when formed partnership
with Frank H. Challen, under flrm name of
Burchard & Challen, until 1904; then became
connected with the Chicago office of R. Wal-
lace & Sons' Manufacturing Co., manufac-
turers of silver-plated hollow ware. Mem.
Chicago Jewelers' Assn. (has been vice-pres.
and pres.). Republican; was pres. Kenil worth
School Board. Episcopalian; 10 years vestry-
man and trustee of Christ Church, St. Louis;
afterward vestryman and trustee of Trinity
Church, Chicago, and now of Kenilworth Mis-
sion. Mem. S. A. R., Royal Arcanum, National
Union, Legion of Honor. Charter mem. Tuscan
Lodge 360, A. F. & A. M.; also of St. Louis
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 8. Was a mem. Union
League Club, 1895-1905. Was one of the found-
ers of St. Luke's Hosp., St. Louis. Office: 131
Wabash Av. Residence: Kenilworth, 111.
BTJRDETT, John Burrus, pres. Burdett-
Rowntree Mfg. Co.; b. Nashville, Tenn., Jan.
20, 1861, s. Dr. William M. and Sallie E. (Pot-
ter) Burdett; ed. public schools of Nashville,
Tenn.; m. Independence, Mo., 1893, Jessie
Henley; 1 daughter: Esther Lucile. Began in
business at age of 20 in the commission
business as representative of coffee and sugar
plantations, in firm of Burdett & Hayes, and
in 1885 was in the wool-carding business at
Nashville, Tenn., under style of J. B. Burdett
& Co. In same year went to Kansas City and
leased the plant of the Electric Clock Co.,
operating It for 3 years. Came to Chicago,
1890, becoming mem. of firm of Burdett &
Rowntree, incorporated in 1893 as the Burdett-
Rowntree Mfg. Co., manufacturers of auto-
matic door opening and closing devices and
other elevator supplies. Democrat. Was mem.
of the Porter Rifles of Nashville, Tenn. Metho-
dist. Clubs: Chicago Automobile, Colonial.
Office: 85 W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 7746 S.
Peoria St.
BTJRDICK, Gordon Granger, physician; b.
Janesville, Wis., Sept. 15, 1862; s. Edward F.
and Mary Electa (Newell) Burdick; ed. pub-
lic schools of Janesville, Wis.; Mitchell Univ.,
Mitchell, S. Dak.; Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, Chicago, graduating M.D., 1890; m.
Chicago, 1889, Alvina L. Seltz; 1 son: Edward
Franklin. Was engaged in ranching in South
Dakota, 1880-4; since then resident of
Chicago; engaged in practice of medicine in
Chicago in 1890; was surgeon at the Columbia
Dispensary and at the Charity Hosp.; is asso-
ciate prof, of surgery of Post-Graduate Med.
School; chief surgeon People's Hosp.; prof,
of radio-therapy and photo-chemistry in Illi-
nois School of Electro-Therapeutics. Now
conducts X-ray laboratory. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Am. Rontgen Rays Soc. ; pres. Chicago
Electro-Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Independ-
ent In politics. Office: 126 State St.
BUBaETT, John M. H., lawyer; b. Hart-
land, Vt., Apr. 28, 1850; s. Daniel A. and Ade-
line (Myron) Burgett; removed with parents
to Fulton Co., 111., 1854; grad. Univ. of Michi-
gan, Ph.B., 1872; taught school 1 year; read
law in office of R. B. Stevenson, Lewistown,
111.; m. Chicago, 1892, Jane Clarke. Admitted to
bar June, 1875, and in September following
settled in general practice in Chicago; partner
with Abner Smith as Smith & Burgett, 1877-
1887; now alone. Republican. Office: 159 La-
Salle St. Residence: Oak Park.
BURHANS, Frank Dennis, clergyman; b.
Burlington, la., July 7, 1866; s. Denslow and
Clara (Cornick) Burhans; grad. Burlington
(la.) High School, 1883; took freshman and
sophomore years at Iowa Wesleyan Univ., Mt.
Pleasant, la. (took both Latin and Greek
prizes) ; junior and senior years at Univ. of
Denver, graduating A.B., 1894; grad. Chicago
Theological Seminary, 1898, with degree of
B.D., and took first prize ($100 cash) In He-
brew, and first prize ($200 cash) for all-around
scholarship; m. Burlington, la., Aug. 21, 1894,
Cornelia F. Kriechbaum; children: Ivan Dens-
low, Lucile Marie. Was for 3 years in retail
grocery business, and then 4 years, 1886-90,
in wholesale grocery business with John Blane
& Sons, Burlington, la,; pres. Colorado Ora-
torical Assn., 1893-4; financial agent Univ. of
Denver, 1894; pastor of Congregational Church,
Park Ridge, 111., 1895-8; pastor Plymouth Con-
pregational Church of Salina, Kan., 1899;
since 1900 pastor Washington Park Congre-
gational Church, Chicago. Address: 5413 Calu-
met Av.
BtTBHANS, James Andubon, lawyer; b. La-
Porte Co., Ind., Oct. 28, 1852; s. Peter and
Martha Hunt (Andrews) Burhans; grad. De-
Pauw Univ., A.B., 1875; A.M., 1878; LL.B.,
Northwestern Univ. Law School, Chicago, 1877;
m. Valparaiso, Ind., Oct. 7, 1879, Jessie Pier-
pont Smith. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1877.
Also mem. of firm of Cooper & Burhans, real
estate. Author of "Law of Municipal Bonds,"
and of "A Digest of the Statutory Laws Gov-
erning the Investment of Corporate and Trust
Funds." Mem. M. E. Church, and active in
church and Sunday-school organizations. Pres.
Cook Co. Sunday School Assn., 1899-1901; sec.
World's First Sunday School Convention, Lon-
don, 1889; delegate to World's Fourth Sunday
School Convention, Jerusalem, 1904. Pres. M.
E. Old People's Home, Chicago, since 1898;
pres. Epworth Children's Home, 1893-1900;
pres. Methodist Deaconess Orphanage, 1900-3;
Wesley Hosp. Training School for Nurses,
Agard Deaconess Sanitarium; trustee and
officer in Chicago Deaconess Home, Wesley
Hosp., Chicago Training School for Missions,
Jennings Seminary, etc. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: 115 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 1108 Church St., Evanston, 111.
BURKE, Edmund "Whitney, lawyer; b. By-
ron, 111., Sept. 22, 1850; s. Patrick and Nancy
(Whitney) Burke; grad. Rockford (111.) High
School, 1863; Mount Morris (111.) Acad., 1864;
Northwestern Univ., A.M., 1869; Univ. of
Michigan, law dept., LL.B., 1871; m. Rockford,
111., Dec. 5, 1878, Myra Webster; children: Har-
old Webster, Ralph Haney. Born and reared
on his father's farm, and spent all vacations
from school and college in the harvest field
or at other work on the farm until final grad-
uation from the univ. Began practice of law
in Chicago in 1876, and has continued in prac-
tice ever since, except while on the bench for
9 years as judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
Co., and 1 year as judge of the Appellate
Court for the 1st District, 1893-1904. Now en-
gaged in general practice of law as head of
flrm of Burke, Jackson & Burke. Lecturer on
Equity Jurisprudence and Procedure in Chi-
cago-Kent College of Law, and in 1904 suc-
ceeded the late Judge Moran as dean of that
college. Dir. of the Nat. Earth Co., the Samuel
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Gans Co., and other corporations. Mem. Chi- ward and Lucy (Burnham) Burling; ed. pub-
cago Bar Assn., and of the Illinois State Bar He schools; studied law In offices; m. Chicago,
Assn. Republican. Methodist; has been pres. Nov. 9, 1902. Louisa Peasley. Was admitted to
of the Methodist Social Union of Chicago, bar of Illinois by examination before the Su-
Clubs: Union League, Illinois, Lincoln. Office: preme Court In 1895; since 1898 with Cyrus
Hartford Bldg. Residence: 759 W. Adams St. Bentley in firm of Bentley & Burling, engaged
BURKE, Robert Emmett, politician; b. Chi- In general practice of law. Republican Club-
cago, Sept., 1858; s. Richard M. and Catherine University. Office: 215 Dearborn St. Residence-
Burke; ed. public schools of Chicago; m. Chi- Lakeside, 111.
cago, 1890, Louise J. Spangenberg; one son. BURLING, William Slocunib, pres. Martin
Began business life by learning the print- Grate Co.; b. Canandaigua, N. Y., Nov. 24,
ing trade and working at it fifteen years, 1859; s. Joseph and Lydla (Allen) Burling;
and after that was a news dealer; gained ed. public schools of Waukegan, 111.; m. Brook-
prominence In politics of the 22d Ward, and field, Mo., June 6, 1887, Dolle G. Niles;. 1 son:
became sec. of the Democratic County Central Harold Dodge. Entered employ of old whole-
Committee and sec. of the County Democracy; sale hardware firm of Pratt & Co., Buffalo,
now mem. of the Democratic State Commit- N. Y., in 1882, as traveling salesman, continu-
tee; managed the campaign of Carter H. Har- Ing there until 1885, when went to Middle-
risen, Sr., for mayor in 1893, and those of town, N. Y., In charge of sales for Wheeler,
Carter H. Harrison, Jr., In 1897, 1899 and 1901; Madden & Clemson, manufacturers of saws:
oil inspector of City of Chicago, 1897-1901. remained until 1890, when entered Into manu-
Head of firm of Robert E. Burke & Co., facture of gray iron castings In Chicago;
granite contractors. Club: County Democracy, sold out In 1901 and engaged in present busl-
Offlce: 163 Randolph St. Residence: 558 La- ness of manufacturing grates and iron spe-
Salle Av. claltles for steam boilers as pres., dir. and
BURKHARDT, Henry Styer, manufacturer; mgr. of the Martin Grate Co. Republican,
b. Philadelphia, Pa., July 10, 1842; s. Henry Episcopalian. Club: Hamilton. Office: Fisher
and Elizabeth C. (Styer) Burkhardt; ed. pub- Bldg. Residence: Riverside, 111.
He school of Louisville, Ky., and private BURLING AME, George Elston, clergyman;
"Quaker" school in Philadelphia; m. Cincin- b. Shelbyville, Mo., Dec. 1, 1870; s. Edward P.
nati, O., Mar. 30, 1863, Elizabeth B. Montgom- and Settle (Elston) Burlingame; ed. in public
ery; children: Alice Cary (Mrs. David C. Walk- schools of Atchison, Kan., 1877-81, of Belmont,
er), Ella V. (Mrs. George E. Ambuhl), Henry, Mo., 1882-89; grad. Clinton College, Ky., A.B.,
Robert M., William, Abby T. Was in grocery 1894; student Louisville Baptist Theological
business, firm of Dow & Burkhardt, Louisville, Seminary, 1895-7; B.D., Univ. of Chicago, 1899;
Ky., 1861-7; manufacturer of agricultural im- fellow Univ. of Chicago, 1900; D.D., Clinton
plements in firm of Hall, Moore & Burkhardt, College, Ky., 1903; m. Fulton, Ky., Aug 19,
Louisville, Ky., 1867-72; manufacturer of mal- 1897, Laura Jim Pewitt; children: Paul, Ruth,
leable Iron castings, in Chicago, from 1873; George. Was weighmaster Belmont Elevator,
now asst. mgr. National Malleable Castings Belmont, Mo., 1888; sec. Galveston Wharf
Co. Also pres. and dlr. Chicago Railway Equip- Co.'s elevator, Galveston, Tex., 1892-3; or-
ment Co. Republican; West Park Commission- dained to Baptist ministry at Galveston, Tex.,
er. 1884-91. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Aug. 18, 1893; pastor Oakton, Ky., 1894-5; pas-
Illinois, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, tor Clinton, Ky., 1897-8; pastor Windsor Park
Office: Twenty-sixth St., near Western Av. Church, Chicago, 1901-3; since Apr. 1, 1903,
Residence: 677 W. Adams St. pastor Covenant Baptist Church of Englewood,
BURKHOLDER, Jacob P., physician; b. Ont., Chicago. Independent Republican. Sec. Baptist
Can., Sept. 10, 1861; s. Samuel and Mareda City Mission Soc. Residence: 555 W. 60th PI.
(Fockler) Burkholder; ed. public schools of BTTBNHAM, Daniel Hudson, architect; b.
Stoufforth and Markham, Can., and in western Henderson, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1846. Removed to
Univ., London, Can., graduating M.D., 1892; Chicago in 1856; ed. there and in Massachu-
m. Chicago. Dec., 1884, Millie Barkey; chll- setts (A.M., Harvard, Yale; Sc.D., Northwest-
dren: Charles Augustus, Ferol (daughter), ern Univ.). Studied architecture in Chicago,
Otto Frederick. Began practice In London, and became head of firm of Burnham & Root,
Can., and since 1893 a resident and practi- now D. H. Burnham & Co.; architect of The
tioner in Chicago. Is prof, of ophthalmology Rookery, The Temple, Masonic Temple, Illi-
in the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat nois Trust Bank, Great Northern Hotel, and
College; prof, of physiology Dearborn Med. many other buildings in Chicago and else-
College, prof, of physiology in dental dept. of where; chief architect and director of works
the Univ. of Illinois. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., World's Columbian Exposition, 1890-3; chair-
Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Anatomical Soc., man National Commission for Beautifying
Chicago Laryngological, Rhlnological and Washington and of commission for beautify-
Climatological Soc., British Med. Soc. Repub- Ing Cleveland, O. Dir. Bankers' National Bank,
lican. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 5344 Standard Office Co. Office: Railway Exchange
Madison Av. Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
BURLEY, Clarence Augustus, lawyer; b. BURNHAM, Edward, hair goods; b. Hook-
Chicago, Oct. 10, 1849; a. Augustus H. (pioneer set, N. H., Nov. 11, 1848; s. James and Lucy
merchant) and Anna Maria (Force) Burley; A. (Taylor) Burnham; parents removed to
ed. at private and public schools in Chicago, Windham, N. H., when was quite youne:: lived
Miles Military School, Brattleboro, Vt., 1865-8; there until coming to Chicago, Jan., 1867; ed.
Amherst College, 1868 (did not graduate), district school, Windham, N. H., followed by
Union College of Law, 1874-6, graduating course In Bryant & Stratton's Commercial
LL.B,. 1876; m. Waukegan, 111., Nov. 11, 1880, College, Manchester, N. H.; m. Chicago, Jan.
Avis H. Blodgett (now deceased); children: 23, 1879, Mary McGee: children: Edward, Jr.,
Ruth Monell, Avis. Admitted to bar, 1876, and Frederic, Raymond, Mary Genevieve, Clar-
engaged in general practice ever since: in 1897 ence, Norbert, Gerald, Harold, Isabel, Julian,
with William H. McSurely established firm of Donald. Began business in November, 1871.
Burley & McSurely, which continues. Dir. Mer- Just after the Chicago fire, at 134 W. Madison
chants' Loan & Trust Co., dir. Burley & Co. St. Republican. Office: 70-72 State St. Resl-
(china, glassware, etc.). Republican. Unitar- dence: 389 E. Fiftieth St.
ian. Clubs: Chicago, University, Union League, BURNHAM, Hugh Lascelle, lawyer; b. Chl-
Union, Chicago Literary, City; also of Reform cago, Mar. 14, 1857; s. Edwin R. and Mary D.
Club, New York. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Resl- (Lascelle) Burnham; ed. public schools, Chl-
dence: 254 Dearborn Av. cago Acad. and Union College of Law, grad-
BURLING. Edward Burnham, lawyer; b. uating, LL.B., 1882; m. Chicago, Dec. 29, 1885,
Eldora, Hardin Co., la., Feb. 1, 1870; a. Ed- Mary L. Burt; children: Dorothy, Constance,
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Lawrence B E Crebert, Katharine P., Phyllis Pauw Univ., Greencastle, Ind., and was grad..
E Edwin Ernest J. Began business expe- LL.B., 1885, from Wesleyan Law School,
rience as clerk in wholesale drug house of E. Bloomington, 111. The same year was admitted
Burnham & Son; afterward worked in offices to bar of Illinois. Before and after his grad-
of Chicago Terra Gotta Works; afterward uation was a teacher in the public schools of
worked on farm in summer and taught dis- Illinois, and served four years as County
trict school during winter months in Van- Superintendent of Schools of Douglas Co.,
Buren Co, Mich.; returned to Chicago to take 111. Located in Tacoma, Wash., to practice law,
law course, and incidentally worked for Had- but returned to native state in 1892, coming
dock Coxe & Co., abstractors, until admission to Chicago, where he has since been engaged
to bar, 1882; since then engaged in general in the general practice of law. In politics,
practice of law in Chicago. Pres. of village of Republican. Is a K. P., Odd Fellow; m. Al-
Glen View (3 terms). Independent in politics, meda May Wamsley, at Tuscola, 111., May 28,
Swedenborgian. Clubs: University, Glen View, 1885; 1 son: Joseph Bland. Clubs: Press,
Law. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: Glen Hamilton. Office: Ashland Blk.
View, 111. BURROUGHS, George Tyler, pres. of the
BURNS, John E., lumberman; b. Natick, Am. Battery Co.: b. Warren, Mass., Oct. 13,
Mass., Mar. 20, 1867; s. Lawrence and Ellen 1833; s. Abner Tyler and Mary (Rice) Bur-
Agnes (Dalton) Burns; grad. public schools roughs; ed. public schools of Massachusetts,
of Natick, Mass.; m. Chicago, 1894, Agnes Munson Acad. at Munson, Mass., and Quaboag
May Hines; children: Dalton Francis, Dorothy Acad. at Warren, Mass.; m. Columbus City,
Loretto, Ruth Edna. Started in lumber bust- ia., Feb. 23, 1863, Mary E. Zieger; children:
ness at Lowell, Ind., in 1893; sold out to Wil- George T., Jr., Henry S., F. Coleman, Edgar
bur Lumber Co.. and began business in same R. Served through Civil War, beginning as
line in Chicago in 1898, as the John E. Burns private in the 43d Regt., N. Y. Vol.; promoted
Lumber Co., of which is pres. Democrat. R. C. to capt., asst. commissary of subsistence,
Mem. Columbian Knights, Kniehts of Colurn- then on staff duty as capt., and near the close
bus. Clubs: Illinois, Builders, Edgewater Golf. Of the war as maj. by brevet. Came to Chicago
Office: 40 W. Chicago Av. Residence: 1676 in 1868, and engaged in business as a distiller
Kenmore Av. . of alcohol and spirits, distilling and rectify-
BURNS, William Henry, auditor freight ing under name of Phoenix Distilling Co. and
traffic Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry.; D. Abel Ames & Co., 1871-95. In 1893 became
Chicago, Apr. 23, 1865; s. Patrick and Mar- identified with the Storage Battery Co., and
garet (Casey) Burns; grad. public school, is now pres. of the Am. Battery Co. Repub-
1881; attended Bryant & Stratton's Business ncan. Mason, K. T. ; Loyal Legion. Club: Illi-
College 6 months during 1882; m. Jan. 17, 1893, nois. Office: 172-174 S. Clinton St. Residence:
Mary E. Ryan, of Albany, N. Y.; children: 493 Jackson Boul.
Warren H., Esther, Frances, Howard. Busl- BURROUGHS, Wallace McMurray, physi-
ness life has all been in the service of the cian; b Norman Twp., Grundy Co., 111., Jan.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry., beginning £8, 1871; s. Charles W. and Mary E. (McMur-
as clerk in the store dept., July, 1881, to iSS^s; ray) Burroughs; early education in country
roadmaster's office, 1882-3; chief clerk in SChool in Grundy Co., and at Morris, 111.; 3
office of freight auditor, 1883-98; and on June years in Univ. of Michigan, 1888-90; Chicago
1, 1898, was promoted to his present position Med. College, 1890-3, graduating, M.D., 1893.
as auditor of freight traffic. Office: 144 Van- Engaged in general practice of medicine in
Buren St. Residence: 7317 Princeton Av. Chicago since 1893. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
BURR, Albert Henry, physician; b. Hancock cago Med. Soc. Formerly interne at Mercy
Co 111, Aug. 19, 1850; s. Andrew and Harriet Hosp. and at West Side Hosp.; now instructor
E (Dickinson) Burr; prepared for college at In Chicago Clinical School and at the College
Hedding Seminary to 1871; grad. Northwest- of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago. Treas.
ern Univ Ph B , 1877; Chicago Med. College, and dir. Wicker Park Hosp. Assn. Dir. Elmore
1881; m 1st, 1879, Lizzie L. Westlake (died, County Farm Irrigation Co. of Idaho. Mem. and
Mar 18 1881); 2d, Chicago, Nov. 5, 1885, med. examiner Empire Lodge, No. 336, K. P.,
Johanna Hess; children: Marguerite H., Wai- Royal League and Columbian Knights. Repub-
ter Andrew. Engaged in general practice of lican. Protestant. Clubs: Ashland, Neighborly,
medicine from 1881. Adjunct prof, of medicine, Office and residence: 807 N. Fairfield Av.
College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1897- BURROWS, Daniel Webster, insurance; b.
1900; attendant physician to Provident Hosp. Plymouth, N. H., Apr. 20, 1855; s. Joseph and
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.; Elizabeth (Dearborn) Burrows; ed. St. Johns-
former mem. Chicago Acad. of Sciences. Re- bury, Vt., and Kimball Union Acad., Meriden,
publican. Methodist. Office: 100 State St. Resl- N. H.; fitted for Dartmouth College, but did
dence: 950 Pratt Av. not enter. Read law with his father, but in
BURRELL, Ernest Lincoln, leather belting; 1874 entered service of Insurance Co. of North
b. Stone Church, Pa., Mar. 21, 1865; s. Rev. America; worked through all depts., and was
John Ilgen and Susan Elizabeth (Schwartz) appointed general agent of the company for
Burrell; ed. public schools until 12 years old; Chicago and Cook Co., 1891; started local
m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1888, Alice Bridge agency in connection with general agency,
Willetts; 1 daughter: Florence Willetts. En- 1895, and has since added other companies,
tered, May 12, 1880, service of Charles A. General agent The Title. Guaranty & Trust
Schieren & Co., of New York, tanners and Co., surety bond dept.; also liability dept. of
manufacturers of oak leather belting and lace The JEtna. Life Insurance Co. and the Phila-
leather, and served in various capacities in delphia Underwriters. Mem. D. W. Burrows
New York, coming to the Chicago house of the & Co.; also, since Jan. 1, 1905, of Burrows,
same firm in 1889 and now being mgr. of its Marsh & McLennan. Dir. Federal Trust &
western dept. Firm has large tanneries at Savings Bank. Independent in politics. Episco-
Bristol, Tenn., works in Brooklyn, N. Y., main palian. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Washington
office in New York, and branches in Boston, Park, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf, Saddle and
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Denver and Ham- Cycle. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: Union
burg, Ger., as well as in Chicago. Also pres. Club.
Charles Munson Belting Co. Office: 84 Frank- BURRY, James, physician; b. Montreal,
lin St. Residence: 1049 Winthrop Av. (Edge- Can., Jan. 3, 1853; s. William and Mary (Bry-
water). son) Burry; early education in public schools;
BURRES, Joseph Reuben, lawyer; b. Coles grad. Chicago Med. College, M.D., 1875; m.
Co., 111., Oct. 5, 1858; a. George W. and Amanda Lisbon, 111., Sept 2, 1879, Caroline J. Sherrill;
(Woods) Burres; reared on farm. ed. public children: Caroline J., James, Mary S., Emily
schools of Coles and Douglas Cos., 111.; De S. Began practice in 1875 at Raub, Benton
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Co., 111.; came to Chicago in 1883 and has editor Toledo Blade, 1871-3; came to Chicago
since been engaged in general practice of and was western editor and mgr. of the Am.
medicine and surgery. Is chief surgeon Illi- Agriculturalist and Hearth and Home; later
nois Steel Co., and surgeon for the Elgin, with Chicago Tribune; and since 1876 has been
Joliet & Eastern R. R. Mem. Chicago Surgical editorial writer on the Inter Ocean; managing
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. editor, 1883-98. Office: The Inter Ocean. Resi-
Soc. Mem. U. S. Examining Board for Pen- dence: 843 W. Adams St.
sions. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. BUSBY, Leonard Allen, lawyer; b Jewett,
Clubs: University, Chicago Athletic, Washing- Harrison Co., O., May 22, 1869; s. Sheridan
ton Park. Office: The Rookery. Residence: and Margaret (Quigley) Busby; ed. public
4862 Washington Av. school, Jewett, O., until 16, then taught in
BURRY, William, lawyer; b. Montreal, Can., public schools of Harrison Co, O, 4 years;
Jan. 10, 1851; s. William and Mary (Bryson) student Ohio Wesleyan Univ., 1890-4, grad-
Burry; grad. academic course at Harvard uating A.B.; Northwestern Univ. Law School,
Univ., 1874; m. Chicago, June 3, 1896, Jane R. 1894-5, graduating LL.B. Admitted to Illinois
King; 1 son: William. Studied law and ad- bar, June, 1895; clerk with law firm of Lyman
mitted to bar 1875; since 1887 of Runnells & & Jackson; admitted to the firm, Dec., 1898
Burry (John S. Runnells, William Burry, E1. (David B. Lyman leaving the firm to become
B. Johnstone), and engaged in general prac- pres. Chicago Title & Trust Co., and his son,
tice. Director in several corporations. Demo- David B. Lyman, Jr., becoming junior mem.),
crat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, University, under the style of Jackson, Busby & Lyman;
Union, Onwentsia, Law, Saddle and Cycle. Of- after the death of Col. Jackson, Jan. 3, 1901,
flee: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: Winnetka, 111. Mr. David B. Lyman resigned the presidency
BURSON, William Worth, inventor and of the Chicago Title & Trust Co. and became
manufacturer; b. Venango Co., Pa., Sept. 22, a mem. of the present firm of Lyman, Busby
1832; s. Samuel and Mary (Henry) Burson; & Lyman. Sole executor and trustee of the
came to Illinois 1842; lived on farm until Huntington W. Jackson estate; trustee John
1858; ed. common school and Lombard College, Crerar Library, succeeding Huntington W.
graduating from latter A.B., 1856 (later A.M.); Jackson in the Board; mem. Phi Delta Theta
married; children: Wilson Worth, Florence fraternity; treas. and mem. Board of Man-
Adele, Ernest Emerson. Since 1858 engaged agers, Chicago Bar Assn. Democrat (Cleve-
in mechanical study and manufacturing; has land). Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Literary, La-
worked mainly on grain binders, harvesters Grange. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence:
and automatic knitting machines; 1st patent 6042 Woodlawn Av.
was dated Nov. 2 1858; about 50 have fol- BUSENBARK, William B., stock broker; b.
lowed. Made the 1st grain binder to tie the Ann Arbor, Mich., Apr. 25, 1855;- s. John H.
present binder knot, 1860; the 1st 1,000 grain and Lucy Amey (Wooster) Busenbark; ed.
binders, 1863; several important features of public schools of Ann Arbor, Mich.; m. Mason,
grain harvesters; a universal automatic knit- Mich., Oct. 10, 1876, Marie E., daughter of
ting machine in which every stitch of the Judge Amos E. Steele; 1 daughter: Grace
fabric is controlled by a pattern, removable, Marie. Entered service of the Michigan Cen-
1878; also numerous other improvements, tral R. R. Apr., 1873, in telegraph dept; occu-
Pres. Burson Manufacturing Co.; vice-pres. pied various positions in traffic dept., 1876-81;
Burson Knitting Co. Mem. Franklin Institute, appointed general western passenger agent,
Philadelphia. Republican. Unitarian. Club: Chicago, 1881; general eastern agent, Buffalo,
Hamilton. Office: Rockford, 111. Residence: 1883; asst. general passenger agent, Chicago,
3424 Sheridan Drive, Rogers Park. 1887; general passenger agent Chicago Great
BURTON, Ernest De Witt, head prof. New Western Ry., 1889-91; general traffic mgr.
Testament interpretation, Univ. of Chicago, same, 1891-4; retired from railroad business,
since 1892. (See Who's Who in America for 1894, to banking and brokerage business, and
sketch.) Residence: 5717 Monroe Av. since 1895 associated with Counselman & Co.
BUBWASH, Henry John, physician; b. St. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Chicago Board
Andrews, province of Quebec, Can., Nov. 17, of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
1854; s. Albert and Jane (Jefferson) Burwash; Washington Park, Midlothian. Office: 137
ed. public school of St. Andrews, P. Q., Can., Adams St. Residence: 3122 Michigan Av.
La Chute Acad., 1874; graduate med. dept. Me- BUSH, David !•., railway supt. ; b. Sharon,
Gill Univ., Montreal, P. Q., Can., 1879; also wis., July 31, 1855; s. Jacob H. and Martha
licentiate of Royal College of Physicians, Bush; public school education; m. Racine,
London, Eng., 1879; post-graduate St. Thomas wis., 1879, Nellie M. Smith; children: 1 son
Hosp. Med. School, London, 1879; m. Minne- and 2 daughters. Began railway service as
apolis, Minn., May 3, 1883, Margarita A. night operator on the Western Union Rail-
Meyer, of Hanover. Germany; children: Elvira way, 1872; chief operator at Racine, Wis.,
T. J., Florence M. H. (died at age of 5 years). 1875-7; train dispatcher, Jan. 18, 1877, to Sept.
Has practiced medicine in Chicago since 1884; 26, 1880; supt. telegraph. Western Union and
for several years surgeon Cook Co. Hosp. ; mem. Sabula, Ackley & Dakota Rys., May 1, 1877,
and ex-pres. McGill Alumni Assn., Chicago, to Jan. 1, 1882; supt. Racine & Southwestern
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Chi- division of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
casro Pathological Soc. Has written numerous Ry., Sept. 26. 1880, to July 1, 1887; supt.
monographs on medical subjects. Republican. James River division, July 1, 1887, to Jan. 31,
Mason, D. C. Cregier Lodge, Washington Chap- 1888; southern Minnesota division, Feb. 1,
ter; Chicago Commandery, K. T.; Royal 1888, to Feb. 1, 1890; Aug. 15, 1894, to Apr. 1,
League. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office and resl- 1898; supt. River division at St. Paul, Aug.
dence: 721 N. Hoyne Av. 15. 1894. to April 1, 1898; asst. gen. supt. at
BUSBEY, William Harrison, journalist; b. Milwaukee, Apr. 1, 1898, to May 1. 1903; since
Vienna, Clark Co., O., Feb. 24, 1839; s. Thomas last date gen. supt. of the entire Chicago, Mil-
C. and Anna Botkin Busbey; m. Oak Grove, waukee & St. Paul Ry. system. Office: Railway
111., May 21, 1868, Mary M. Harvey; children: Exchange. Residence: Evanston.
Winifred Grace, Mabel Harvey. Left school BUSH, Henry W., fire underwriter; b. Kala-
Apr., 1861, to enlist in Union Army, serving mazoo, Mich., Nov. 29, 1847; s. Harvey and
until June 19, 1864, Co. C, 1st Kentucky Volun- Laura M. (Burdick) Bush; ed. public schools
teer Infantry. While in the army served as of Jackson, Mich.; m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1869,
newspaper correspondent; at close of war Hannah P. Frishie; children: Laura M., Hattie
was city editor of Ohio State Journal until F., Harvey A., George A. Entered insurance
1867; was private sec. to Governors J. D. Cox office of Bush & McGee, Jackson, Mich., 1869,
and R. B. Hayes, of Ohio, 1867-8; again city and later became mem. of firm of Harvey,
editor Ohio State Journal, 1868-71; associate Bush & Son, then Bush, Brown & Bush, and
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afterward Bush & Ernst; traveled, 1874-82, as
special agent of the Fire Assn. of Philadelphia
and Am. Fire Insurance Co. of Philadelphia;
asst. mgr. western dept. Fire Assn. of Phila-
delphia, 1892-1900; appointed mgr. Nov., 1900,
and since Jan. 1, 1902, associated with John
S. Belden under firm name of Belden & Bush
as mgrs. western dept. Fire Assn. of Philadel-
phia. Republican. Club: Union League. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: 316 E. Forty-first
St.
BUSH, William Henry, merchant; b. Mar-
tinsburg, Lewis Co., N. Y., Oct. 22, 1849; s.
James and Caroline L. (Hills) Bush; ed. pub-
lic schools of Martinsburg and in Lowville
(N. Y.) Acad.; m. DeKalb, 111., Feb. 1. 1877,
Elva Glldden. First employment was in 1863
as clerk for Smith & Pitcher, Martinsburg, N.
Y., for 1 year; then was in school 2 years,
and after Sept. 10, 1866, was 2 years clerk
for Seth Miller & Son, Constableville, N. Y.;
came to Chicago Feb. 22, 1869; established in
business as a wholesale dealer in hats, caps
and gloves; now pres. and treas. of William
H. Bush & Co.; also pres. of Francis T. Sim-
mons & Co. (women's kid gloves). Presby-
terian. Clubs: Chicago, City, Merchants.
Office: 188-90 Market St. Residence: 606 N.
State St.
BUSH, William Lincoln, pres. Bush & Gerts
Piano Co.; b. Chicago, Mar. 3, 1861; s. W. H.
and Mary J. (Brunt) Bush; ed. public schools
of Chicago; m. Chicago, Feb. 26, 1887, Pearl E.
Barrow. Began business career in 1877 with
George Woods & Co., manufacturers of pianos
at Cambridgeport, Mass., first In the factory
and later as traveling salesman; represented
W. W. Kimball Piano Co. as traveling sales-
man, 1879-81; 1881-5 was road mgr. for a
Board of Trade firm; in 1885, with his father,
W. H. Bush, and John Gerts, formed firm of
W. H. Bush & Co., of which he was mgr.,
and when business was incorporated, 1889,
as the Bush & Gerts Piano Co., became sec.
and mgr., and upon death of his father, be-
came pres.; also pres. of the Bush & Gerts
Piano Co. of Texas, and the Bush & Gerts
Piano Co. of Memphis, Tenn. Dir. of the North
Side State Savings Bank. Treas. and founder
of Bush Temple Conservatory of Music and
Dramatic Art; pres. of the Bush Temple of
Music of Dallas, Tex.; pres. of the Chicago
Harmonic Assn. Republican. Mason. Clubs:
Marquette (pres. 1901-3), Germania, Chicago
Yacht, Mendelssohn. Office: Cor Clark St. and
Chicago Av. Residence: Plaza Hotel.
BUSHNELL, Charles Henry, physician; b.
Chicago, Apr. 30, 1860; s. Lewis and Harriet
Augusta (Hitchcock) Bushnell; ed. public
schools of Chicago; grad. Bennett Med. Col-
lege, Chicago, M.D., 1896, and post-graduate
and honorary M.D., Am. College of Medicine
and Surgery of Chicago; was assistant to a
Chicago physician for 15 years prior to grad-
uation in 1896; m. Chicago, Nov. 24, 1881, Ella
Clark Dole; children: Lewis Edward, Anson
Charles, Elmer Dole. In general practice of
medicine since 1896. Attending gynecologist
St. Anthony's Hosp. and Orphanage, 4 years;
attending gynecologist Frances E. Willard Na-
tional Temperance Hosp., 6 years; mem. of
faculty Bennett Med. College, 6 years; sec.
Eclectic Med. and Surgical Soc., 4 years; now
prof, of obstetrics Am. College of Medicine and
Surgery; prof, of obstetrics, Chicago College
for Nurses; attending surgeon Chicago Union
Hosp.; med. examiner several fraternal insur-
ance associations; attending obstetrician Am.
Hosp. of Chicago; attending obstetrician Cook
Co. Hosp.; prof, gynecology, Bennett Med. Col-
lege. Mem. National, Illinois State and Chicago
Eclectic Med. and Surgical Soc. Republican.
Undenominational in religion. Office and resi-
dence: 1680 N. Clark St.
BUSHNELL, Lemuel Moffett, hardware
manufacturer; b. Ashtabula Co., O., Jan. 8,
1844; s. Sidney S. and Laura (Moffett) Bush-
nell; ed. public schools of Ohio; m. Chicago,
Annie Creswell; 1 son: Charles E. Early life
spent on a farm; came to Chicago in 1862 in
the employ of J. W. Bushnell & Bro., commis-
sion merchants, with whom did accounting
and general work until 1867; was exchange
clerk in Union National Bank, 1867-8; then
in retail hardware business with E. H. Wells
& Co., as a partner; later engaged in hard-
ware manufacturing, Vaughan & Bushnell, in-
corporated in 1882 as the Vaughan & Bush-
nell Manufacturing Co. Presbyterian. Club:
Illinois. Office: 877 Carroll Av.
BUSSE, Fred A., state treasurer; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 3, 1866; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago. Was engaged in hardware business with
his father for years, then went into the coal
business and was sec. and treas. of the North-
western Coal Co., later pres. of the Busse-
Reynolds Coal Co., and is now pres. of the
Busse Coal Co. Always a Republican and
active in politics; was town clerk of North
Chicago 1 term, then 4 years in the sheriff's
office, and after that chief clerk in the North
Town Collector's office. Elected to House of
Representatives in the 39th and 40th General
Assemblies (1894 and 1896); elected State
Senator from the 21st Senatorial District in
1898, and in 1902 elected State Treasurer of
Illinois for term expiring 1906. Mem. of the
Republican State Committee from the 9th Dis-
trict; mem. Cook Co. Central Republican Com-
mittee. Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Mason
(32°). Clubs: Hamilton, Marquette, Chicago
Athletic. Office: 391 Sedgwick St. Residence:
504 N. Clark St.
BUSSE, Gustavo Adolph, retired merchant;
b. Prussia, Ger., Sept. 24, 1837; s. John H. and
Magdalena Busse; ed. public schools at Halle,
Ger., and at Franke's Stiftung; came from Ger-
many to Chicago, 1855; m. 1865, Carrie Gross;
children: Fred A. (now State Treas. of Illi-
nois.), Carrie M., George A. Engaged in mer-
cantile business in Chicago until 1861, when
he joined and became lieut. in the 24th III.
Vol. Infy., later becoming capt. in the 57th
111. Veteran Infy.; served in the 16th and 15th
Army Corps (Gen. Sherman's) until the close
of the war; then again engaged in mercantile
business, but is now retired. Republican.
Lutheran. Mem. A. F. and A. M. Mem. G. A. R.,
and Loyal Legion; iiat. vice-pres. of the Army
of the Tennessee. Residence: 504 N. Clark St.
BUSSEY, George Newton, physician and
surgeon; b. Albion, Wis., Dec. 18, 1864; s.
Benjamin and Jane (North) Bussey; prepared
for college at Albion (Wis.) Acad., 1883-8;
at Univ. of Wisconsin, 1888-90, graduating
Ph.B., 1890; Rush Medical College, 1890-3,
graduating M.D., 1893; house physician Au-
gustana Hosp., 1893-9; m. Chicago, May, 1899,
Flora M. Squires: Children: Frederick Newton,
Kenneth George. Engaged in gen. med. prac-
tice since 1893. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Univ.
of Wisconsin Club. Republican. Methodist.
Office: 550 Wilson Av. Residence: 2640 N. Her-
mitage Av.
BUSSEY, William Thompson, pres. Chicago
Stove Works; b. Troy, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1854; ed.
public schools and Rensselaer Polytechnic In-
stitute, Troy, N. Y.; m. Millersburg, O., Oct.
12, 1877, Ella Lusk; children: Irene, Cornelia.
Entire business career has been in the stove
industry, beginning in 1873 in the repair dept.
of the Bussey, McLeod Stove Works; in 1876
started in the Chicago office of the same com-
pany, and has continued in that business ever
since; now pres. the Chicago Stove Works.
Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Illinois. Of-
fice: Blue Island Av. and Twenty-second St.
Residence: 521 Jackson Boul.
BUSWELt, Henry Grant, insurance; b. Jer-
sey City, N. J., Mar. 4, 1865; s. Henry L. and
Isabella (Smith) Buswell; ed. public schools;
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m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1890, Josephine del
Risco; children: Josephine, Walter, Marian,
Florence. Began business career in the office
of Provident Savings Life Assurance Soc. in
New York City; clerk in the home office of
the Home Insurance Co. of New York, 1885,
and has remained in the service of that com-
pany continuously ever since, coming to Chi-
cago in June, 1903, as local mgr. Served 10
years as a mem. of the 23d (Brooklyn) Regt.
of the N. Y. State N. G. Mem. Chicago Under-
writers' Assn. Congregationalist. Office: 201
LaSalle St. Residence: 1334 Hinman Av.,
Evanston.
BUTLER, Edward Burgess, merchant; b.
Lewiston, Me., Dec. 16, 1853; s. Manly Orville
and Elizabeth (Howe) Butler; ed. Boston pub-
lic schools; employed In wholesale dry goods
house. Boston, 1870-6. With brother, George
H., founded, 1877, house of. Butler Bros., at
Boston; -now at New York, Chicago and St.
Louis (general merchandise) ; m. Norwalk,
Conn., 1880, Jane, daughter of William Henry
and Esther (Pratt) Holly. Was chairman
ways and means committee and chairman
dept. of admissions and collections, World's
Columbian Exposition. Pres. for years Illinois
Manual Training School Farm, Glenwood,
111.; trustee Hull House Social Settlement;
Chicago Orphan Asylum, Erring Woman's
Refuge, 1st State Fawners' Soc., Rockford
College, Bureau of Associated Charities; dir.
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank. Clubs: Commer-
cial, Merchants, Chicago, Union League,
Washington Park, Midlothian. Office: 7 W.
Randolph St. Residence: 3408 Michigan Av.
BUTLEK, Eugene Klncaid, manufacturer; b.
on farm near Rome, N. Y., June 8, 1843; s.
Ezekiel and Eunice (Shaw) Butler; parents
removed to Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., 111.;
ed. country schools except 1 term at Kenosha
(Wis.) High School; m. Geneseo, 111., Mar. 4,
1867, Sarah R. Olmsted; children: Hulbert W.,
Frank (died in infancy), Robert S., Edward
Earl. Worked on farm, 1859-61, for $12 per
month; continued farming until 1866; entered
employ of C. H. & L. J. McCormick, as can-
vassing salesman to farmers, continuing with
that firm and their successors until 1898, in
various depts. of field work and as supt. of
factory and up to sec. and gen. mgr., which
position he held for years; out of active busi-
ness, 1898-1902. In 1902 bought controlling in-
terest in The Keystone Co., Sterling, 111.,
manufacturers of farm implements for sale
at wholesale to dealers only; since then pres.
of that company. In 1901 assisted in organiz-
ing and is now dir. in the Brownsville (Texas)
Land and Irrigation Co., owning 27,000 acres
of rice land (7,000 under cultivation), 40 miles
of canals and a pumping plant with capacity
of 100,000 gallons per minute; dir. Iowa Na-
tional Bank, Des Moines. Republican. Clubs:
Union League, Kenwood. Office: 52 State St.
Residence: 4850 Greenwood Av.
BUTLEB, Frank Osgood, vice-pres. J. W.
Butler Paper Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 22, 1861; s.
Julius Wales and Julia (Osgood) Butler; ed.
Brown School and Central High School; m.
Louisville, Ky., June 10, 1886, Fannie M. Bre-
maker; children: Paul, Julius Wales, Jr. After
leaving school entered employ of J. W. Butler
Paper Co. as clerk, salesman, etc., and since
1890 has been vice-pres. of the company. He
is also vice-pres. of the Standard Paper Co.
of Milwaukee, and of the Butler-Jarboe Paper
Co., Oklahoma City. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Hinsdale Golf. Office: 212 to 220 Mon-
roe St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
BUTLEB, Hurbert Wilson, real estate deal-
er; b. Freeport, 111., Jan. 10, 1868; s. Eugene
K. and Sarah (Olmstead) Butler; ed. Chicago
public schools; grad. Yale Univ. Law School,
LL.B., 1888; m. 1st, Viola Douglas; 1 son:
Douglas; m. 2d, Chicago, Sept. 17, 1901. Alice
Carter. Engaged in business as real estate
dealer since 1890. Alderman from 27th Ward,
now serving 5th term in the City Council.
Republican; chairman board of trustees of
the First Congregational Church of Jefferson
Park. Mem. Royal League, Odd Fellows, K. P.
Mason, Providence Lodge, Irving Park Chap-
ter, St. Elmo Commandery, K. T. Office: Butler
Bldg. Residence: 1991 Roberts Av.
BUTLER, John Sinnott, lawyer; b. Quebec,
Can., June 4, 1863; s. Michael and Mary (Sin-
nott) Butler; grad. law dept. Lake Forest
Univ., 1896; attended no other schools or col-
leges except a short term of night school in
Chicago; m. Milwaukee, Wis., July 26, 1893,
Matilda E. Tschirch. Lived on farm near
Chester, S. C., until 17 years old; from 17 to
28 employed in manufacturing business with
Adams & Westlake Co., Chicago; in same
business on own account, in Chicago, 1891-6;
admitted to Illinois bar, 1896; since then
practicing law in Chicago; especially devoted
to corporation law and laws of mines and
mining and successful in organizing gold
dredging properties. Sec. and treas. Oro Dredg-
ing Co., and sec. Pacific Dredging Co. Demo-
crat (independent) ; was nominated in 1899,
by petition, for General Assembly, 21st dis-
trict, on "Anti-Allen Bill" ticket, to oppose J.
H. Farrell, democrat, and was supported by
press unanimously, but Farrell was elected.
Mem. Fullerton Av. Presbyterian Church.
Mason: Ashlar Lodge, York Chapter, St. Ber-
nard Commandery, K. T., and Medinah Tem-
ple (Shrine). Mem. Chicago Chapter Delta
Chi (law fraternity), Chicago Bar Assn., Illi-
nois State Bar Assn. Mem. Royal League,
Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Ger-
mania, Chicago Yacht, Iroquois, Edgewater
Golf, Illinois Athletic. Office: Stock Exchange
Bldg. Residence: The Lessing, 1810 Surf St.
BUTLEB, Julius Pred, sec. J. W. Butler
Paper Co.; b. Chicago, 111., July 20, 1866; s.
Julius Wales and Julia A. (Osgood) Butler;
ed. public schools, graduating West Division
High School, class of 1884; m. Lillie J. Tag-
gart, Louisville, Ky. ; 1 daughter: Florence
Elizabeth. After leaving school entered his
father's wholesale paper business, beginning
as clerk in the stationery dept. and later be-
coming city buyer, then city salesman, and in
1891 was made gen. supt. of the manufactur-
ing depts.; since 1892, sec. of the company;
pres. Butler-Jarboe Paper Co.; dir. Standard
Paper Co. of Milwaukee, Wis.; dir. Royal
Trust Co. Bank. Mem. Paper Trade Club of
Chicago. 1st It. Co. G, 2d Regt., I. N. G. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union
League, Westward Ho. Oak Park. Office: 218
Monroe St. Residence: 3 Elizabeth Ct, Oak
Park.
BUTLEB, Julius Wales, paper merchant; b.
Essex, Chittenden Co., Vt., May 7, 1828; a.
Zebediah (paper manufacturer) and Ester
(Morris) Butler; ed. elementary and academic
schools of Vermont; m. May, 1858, Julia A.
Osgood, of Bellows Falls, Vt.; children: Frank
Osgood, Julius Fred, and also 2 daughters,
both now deceased. At age of 13 was appren-
ticed to a harness and trunk maker at Hines-
burg, Vt., to remain until his majority, at a
remuneration of $30.00 per year, and 3 months'
schooling each year. At 18 he had become ex-
pert at his trade and made a set of carriage
harness and a trunk, both of which took first
prize at the State Fair. At 20, in cpnsideration
of exceptional services, he was given a year
off his time, and came west to Illinois,
in 1848, the journey taking 4 weeks, which
was then considered a quick trip from New
England to Chicago. Went to St. Charles, 111.,
where his brother, Oliver M. Butler, had a
paper mill and general store; clerked in his
brother's store about 6 years; then became
partner in a paper warehouse in Chicago
(Butler & Hunt), which handled the products
of the St. Charles mill; firm became Laflin,
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Butler & Co., 1862, and J. W. Butler & Co.,
1869; incorporated as J. W. Butler Paper Co.,
1872, of which he is pres.; also pres. of the
Standard Paper Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ; dir.
Royal Trust Co. Bank. Mem. and officer Union
Park Congregational Church. Club: Union
League. Office: 218 Monroe St. Residence: Hins-
dale, 111.
BUTLER, Nathaniel Butler, prof. Univ. of
Chicago since 1901. (See Who's Who in Amer-
ica for sketch.) Address: 5601 Madison Av.,
Chicago.
BUTLEB, Rush Clark, lawyer; b. North-
wood, la., Aug. 27, 1871; s. Lindley S. and
Julia (Pickering) Butler; ed. public schools
of Northwood, la.; Cedar Valley Seminary,
Osage, la.; Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, la.;
Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, graduating Ph.B.,
1893; m. Chicago, June 6, 1901, Isabelle Crilly;
1 son: Rush Clark, Jr. After leaving college
studied law; admitted to bar, 1894; since July
1, 1899, with Eldor J. Cassoday, in law firm
of Cassoday & Butler. Pres. and dir. Illinois
Collieries Co., Sorento Coal Co., United Securi-
ties Co.; dir. Chicago Virden Coal Co., Glrard
Coal Co., Chester N. Mathews Co., Jones &
Adams Co. Republican; nominee for legisla-
ture, 1904. Mem. Plymouth Congregational
Church. Pres. 3d Ward Improvement Assn.
Formerly capt. and inspector of rifle practice,
1st Infantry I. N. G. Trustee Chicago Homce.
Med. College. Clubs: Hamilton, Washington
Park, Tuscumbia Golf (Green Lake, Wis.).
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 3826 Michi-
gan Av.
BUTLZB, Wallace Edward, pres. Tehuante-
pec Mutual Planters' Co.; b. Farmington, Me.,
May 26, 1854; s. Edward S. Butler and Au-
gusta (Baker) Butler; ed. high school in Bos-
ton; m. Dakota City, Neb., Feb. 4, 1873, Ida
Wilbur; children: Clarence Edward, Lloyd,
Elizabeth A., Louie, Lottie. Went to Nebraska
as the representative of eastern investors,
loaning money on Nebraska land; studied law
and was admitted to the Nebraska bar in
1874; practiced 5 years in the 6th Judicial
District of Nebraska and was deputy clerk
of the District Court and ex-offlcio clerk of
Dixon Co., Neb. Came to Chicago in 1895 and
began the organization of the Tehuantepec
Mutual Planters' Co:, incorporated in 1899,
and has from organization been pres. and
gen. mgr. of the companv, which owns exten-
sive plantations in Eastern Mexico. Repub-
lican. Mem. of Moody's Church. Office: 134
Monroe St. Residence: Morgan Park.
BUTLEB, Walter, lawyer; b. Kinderhook,
Columbia Co., N. Y., Jan. 7, 1841; s. Walter
and Maria (Van Alen) Butler; resident of
Chicago since Oct. 16, 1844; ed. public schools
of Chicago and of Massachusetts, and at
Princeton Univ., graduating A.B. in class of
1862; M.A., 1866; m. Waukegan, 111., Feb. 10,
1881, Bertha H. Heinrichs. Taught school in
New Jersey, 1862-3; read law in offices of
Woodbridge & Grant, Chicago, Aug., 1863-5,
wnen was admitted to bar of Illinois; since
then continuously engaged in general prac-
tice of law. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago
Law Institute. Independent in politics. Mas-
ter in Chancery of Circuit Court of Cook Co.
for 17 years; alderman from the 25th Ward
of Chicago from April, 1899, to April, 1901.
Dir. Illinois Humane Soc. since 1901, and since
death of Mr. Culver, 1902, has been sec. of the
soc. Office: 131 LaSalle St. Residence: 624
Fullerton Av.
BUTTEBFIELD, William Louis, retired
real estate dealer; b. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1849;
a. William and Sarah (Brown) Butterfleld;
ed. Racine College, Wis., and Lake Forest
Univ.; m. New York, 1878, Agnes Wheel-
wright; children: Carrie Elliott, Florence,
Lawrence (now deceased). Was for two years
an official stenographer in Congress, at Wash-
ington; then served in the same capacity
in the Court of Alabama Claims, Washing-
ton; correspondent for several newspapers,
including The Capital, The Republican, etc.,
of Washington, D. C., and later in newspaper
work in Chicago, traveling extensively as
correspondent; since 1871 engaged in real es-
tate business in Chicago, with specialties in
railroad timber lands and acre property. Re-
publican.
BUTTOLPH, Albert Charles, wholesale
grocer; b. Charlotte, Vt, Sept. 8, 1852; s.
Albert A. and Laura A. (Burnham) Buttolph;
ed. public schools and at Morris (111.) Classic-
al Institute; m. Keokuk, la., Dec. 27, 1877,
Louise E. Fuller; children: Grace T., Roy B.,
Ruth, Esther, Albert C., Jr. First business ex-
perience was in a retail grocery house at Mor-
ris, 111., 1873; came to Chicago and entered
the employ of W. M. Hoyt Co., wholesale
grocers, importers and manufacturers; was
admitted to partnership Jan. 1, 1879; now
managing dir. of the company. Republican.
Clubs: Kenwood (pres. 1903-4), Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian. Office: 1 Michigan Av. Resi-
dence: 4822 Ellis Av.
BUTTON, William Jesse, president Werner
School Book Co.; b. Covington, Ind., Dec. 6,
1846; s. J. P. and Sarah R. (Hock) Button; ed.
Indianapolis public schools and in Butler Col-
lege, Indianapolis, Ind.; m. Indianapolis, Ind.,
1873, Martha C. Commons; children: Elsie,
Rosemary. Came to Chicago in 1873 as Chi-
cago mgr. for Harper & Brother, publishers,
until 1893; in 1893 organized the Werner
School Book Co., of which is pres. Republican.
Office: 521 Wabash Av. Residence: 5648 Madi-
son Av.
BUTZ, Otto Charles, lawyer; b. Chicago, May
2, 1857; s. Caspar and Julia (Magnus) Butz;
ed. Kinzie School and Wiedingers German
School, Chicago; thence to Schau's German
School, New York, thence to law dept. of Univ.
of Michigan, graduating LL.B., 1877; m. Le
Roy, N. Y., Mar. 3, 1880, Alice Rogers; chil-
dren: Robert Otto, Theodore Caspar, Herbert.
Admitted to Illinois bar Apr. 1, 1877; since
then practicing in Chicago, 1st in firm of Butz,
Eschenburg & Prussing, then • sucessively
of Butz & Eschenburg, Otto C. Butz, Lackner
& Butz, and now in firm of Lackner, Butz &
Miller, formed Nov. 1, 1889. Republican. Of-
fice: 100 Washington St. Residence: Winnetka.
BUXBAUM, Emanuel, wholesale clothing;
b. Eibechheim, Baden, Germany, Feb. 2, 1855;
s. Moses and Malka (Schlesinger) Buxbaum;
ed. New York; m. 1st, Chicago, Nov. 12, 1889,
Julia Kuh (died July 10, 1899); 2d, Apr. 22,
1903, Carrie L. Hart; children: Myra C., Louise
R. Came to U. S. In 1860; engaged in clothing
business, and in 1889 became connected with
the wholesale house of Kuh, Nathan & Fischer
Co., of which he has been pres. since 1901.
Hebrew religion. Club: Standard. Office: 276-8
Franklin St. Residence: 4418 Michigan Av.
BUZZELL, Edgar Augustus, lawyer; b.
Lowell, Mass., Oct. 10, 1860; s. Rev. Oliver
Augustus and Mary Adelaide (Merrill) Buz-
zell; ed. district school, Gibbon (Neb.) Acad.,
1875-8; Univ. of Chicago, 1882-6, graduating
A. B.; m. Chicago, Apr. 4, 1888, Jennie Isetta
Gibson; children: Edgar Gibson, Althea May,
Harold Winfleld, Merrill Elliott. Student in
law office of Holden & Farson, 1886-8; admitted
to bar, Oct., 1888, and became clerk in office
of same firm until Dec., 1889; mem. of law
firm of Holden & Buzzell (William H. Holden,
senior partner) since Jan. 1, 1890. Republican.
Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 6136 Ellis
Av.
BY,ftM, John W., lawyer; b. Warsaw,
Wyoming Co., "N. Y., Sept. 10, 1837; s. Israel
and Eudoxia (Smith) Byam; ed. Geneseo Col-
lege, Lima, N. Y. ; studied law with George
Davis, Geneseo, N. Y., and at Albany Law
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School, graduating 1865; m. Nov. 26, 1862,
Maria, daughter of Hon. Jedldfah Horsford,
of Moscow, N. Y. ; 1 son: Norton H. Admitted
to New York bar, 1865; practiced in Livonia,
N. Y., 1865-82; since 1882 in Chicago. Made
considerable reputation by his defense of
Frank Mulkowski, indicted, 1885, for murder
of Mrs. Agnes Kledzich, and in 1888 by his
prosecution of Sumner C. Welsh for jury
bribing. Republican. Methodist. Office: 59
Clark St. Residence: Evanston.
BYEKS, John Wesley, live stock; b. York
Co., Pa., Dec. 12, 1844; s. Jacob and Sarah
(Myers) Byers; ed. public schools of Penn-
sylvania; m. Harrisburg, Pa., 1868, Frances
M. Mohler; children: Nellie A., Pina B., Daisy
M., Ralph M. Born and reared on a farm; at
the age of 19 came to Illinois and engaged
with his brother in the live stock commission
business for several years. Returned for a
brief period to his native home in Pa.; came
to Chicago and accented a position as sales-
man at the Union Stock Yards with Denney
& Redman, live stock commission merchants;
remained with them till 1876 when, on ac-
count of death, he went east to settle a
family estate; returned to Chicago in spring
of 1882 and became associated with his
brother and others in the live stock commis-
sion business, first under firm name of Pat-
terson, Byers & Co., later under the name of
Byers, Moon & Byers, and since 1890 under
the style of Byers Bros. & Co., with branches
at South Omaha, Neb., So. St. Joseph, Mo.,
and Kansas City, Mo. Mem. Chicago Live
Stock Exchange. Renublican. Office: Exchange
Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Residence: 377 Oak-
wood Boul.
BYFORD, Henry Turman, surgeon; b.
Evansville, Ind., Nov. 12, 1853; s. Dr. William
H. and Mary Anne Holland Byford; grad.
Berlin (Germany) High School, 1868, and Wil-
liston Seminary, 1870; Chicago Med. College
(Northwestern Univ.), 1873; m. 1892, Lucy
Richard Lamed; children: Genevieve, Mary,
Heath Turman, William Holland. Engaged in
practice in Chicago; specialist in gynecology;
prof, gynecology, and dir., College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons, Chicago (med. dept. Univ.
of Illinois) ; surgeon to Woman's Hosp., Chi-
cago; was pres. of Chicago Gynecological Soc.
and honorary pres. International Congress
Gynecology. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Kenwood
Country. Author: Manual of Gynecology;
Diseases of Women (with late Dr. Wil-
liam H. Byford). Joint Author: Am.
Text Book of Gynecology; Keating and Coe's
Clinical Gynecology; also over a hundred pa-
pers on gynecological subjects. Dir. Royal
Automobile Co. Mem. British Gynecological
Soc.; Am. Gynecological; Chicago Gynecologi-
cal; Chicago Med.; Am. Med.; Illinois State
Med.; Western Surgical and Gynecological;
Southern Surgical and Gynecological; Missis-
sippi Valley Med.; Chicago Medico-Legal Soc.,
etc. Office: 100 State. Residence: 4636 Drexel
Boul.
BYLLESBY, Henry Manson, electrical engi-
neer; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 16, 1859; s. De
Witt Clinton and Sarah (Mathews) Byllesby;
ed. Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.; m. Roselle,
N. J., 1882, Margaret Stearns Baldwin. Was
associated with Thomas A. Edison in the early
days of electric lighting in New Jersey, and
has been identified with many movements and
advances in electrical enterprises. Now pres.
of the Mansfield (O.) Ry.. Light and Power
Co., Mansfield and Shirley R. R. Co. and Gran-
ite City Electric Co.; vice-pres. of Zanesville
(O.) Ry., Light and Power Co., Fort Smith
(Ark.) Traction and Light Co., Oklahoma Gas
and Electric Co. Pres. H. M. Byllesby & Co.,
electrical engineerincr. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil
Engineers, Am. Institute of Mechanical Engi-
neers, Western Soo. of Engineers. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Midlothian; also Law-
yers of New York. Office: New York Life
Bldg. Residence: 4642 Lake Av.
BYBHE, John Henry, physician; b. Liver-
pool, Eng., Feb. 4, 1841; s. Foster and Jane
Maria (McKenny) Byrne; grad. Rush Med.
College, Chicago, M.D., 1874; m. Chicago, Apr.
22, 1870, Catherine Scott Whlteford; children:
John Gerald, Edith, Grace Digby, Crawford
James. Came to America, 1864; was employed
In wholesale drug houses for 3 years; went
into retail drug business and continued until
grad. medicine, 1874. Was surgeon for the In-
surance Patrol, 1892-5; was on staff of Baptist
Hosp. on Rhodes Av. for some years. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Medico-Legal Soc., Thera-
peutic Club. Prohibitionist. Baptist. Address:
690 W. Monroe St.
CABLE, Benjamin Stickney, lawyer; b. Rock
Island, 111., Sept. 24, 1872; s. R. R. and Joseph-
ine (Stickney) Cable; ed. public schools Rock
Island, 111.; private schools, Chicago; Phillips
Exeter Acad., Exeter, N. H. ; Yale Univ., grad-
uating, A.B., 1895; Columbia Law School,
LL.B., 1898. Was engaged in office of Lowden,
Estabrook & Davis, 1898-9, when entered the
law dept. of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa-
cific Ry., and since Jan. 1, 1904, is atty. for
Illinois for same company. Independent in
politics. Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago
Golf, Saddle and Cycle; also University Club
(New York). Office: 144 VanBuren St. Resi-
dence: 1495 Sheridan Rd.
CABLE, Fayette Shepherd, piano manufac-
turer; b. Cannonsville, N. Y., Mar. 18, 1855; s.
Silas and Mary (Goodrich) Cable; ed. public
school and at Delaware Literary Institute,
Franklin, N. Y.; m. Ellenville, N. Y., Oct. 16.
1879, Kate Elting; children: Anne S., Rachel
Eltlng, Gladys, Dorothy Roselle. Was in the
school book business with A. S. Barnes & Co.,
New York City, from 1876 to 1880; then came
to Chicago and represented Porter & Coates in
the same line of business until 1890, when he
connected himself with the Cable Co., and was
sec. of the same until 1903. Then established
the Fayette S. Cable Piano Co., manufacturers
of pianos, and in July, 1904, the business was
reorganized as the Cable-Nelson Piano Co.,
manufacturers of the Cable-Nelson pianos, etc.
of which company is pres. and treas. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League,
Atlas. Office: 200-2 Wabash Av., Chicago; fac-
tory, South Haven, Mich. Residence: Hinsdale,
111.
CABLE, Hobart M., pres. the Hobart M. Ca-
ble Co., manufacturers of pianos and organs;
b. Walton, Delaware Co., N. Y., Mar. 3, 1841;
B. Silas and Mary (Goodrich) Cable; ed. pub-
lic schools Delaware Co., N. Y., Franklin Lit-
erary Institute, Franklin, N. Y. ; m. Walton,
N. Y., 1869, Estella R. Ells; children: Mrs.
Martha Augusta Morenus, Hobart TV1., Jr., Mrs.
Marie Ells Manning. Began teaching district
school in Delaware Co., N. Y., when 16 years
of age; elected school commissioner of Dela-
ware Co., when in 22d year, and held position
until was 25 years old; was in employ of A. S.
Barnes & Co., school book publishers, of New
York, for 15 years. Lived In Hyde Park, Mass,
(suburb of Boston), for 20 years and was iden-
tified with Its public affairs for 12 years as
mem. of its school board, mem. of its public
library board, and mem. of its town board as
1 of 3 selectmen; 4 years mem. Massachusetts
legislature, and was chairman of Committee
on Bills on Third Reading, and 1 year chair-
man of Committee on Railroads. Came to Chi-
cago, 1889, and began the manufacture of pi-
anos and organs, becoming one of the foun-
ders of the Cable Co., In association with his
brother, Herman D. Cable, who died In 1900.
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Organized, 1900, and ever since pres. of the
Hobart M. Cable Co., manufacturing 15,000
Hobart M. Cable pianos and Burdett reed or-
gans yearly, at La Porte, Ind., and Freeport,
111., employing in all 600 people. Mason (32°).
Office: Steinway Hall. Residence: 4947 Lake
A^CABl,E, Hotoart M., Jr., vice-pres Hobart
M. Cable Co.; b. Boston, Mass., Dec 15, 18
a Hobart M. and Estella R. fElls) Cable;
ed. public schools of Walton, N. Y., and In
the law dept. of Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N. Y.
After leaving college entered the factory of
the Hobart M. Cable Co., remaining 3 years,
where he acquired practical experience in
piano building; since incorporation of the
company in 1900 has been its vice-pres. Com-
pany has factory at Freeport, where are
manufactured Burdett organs, and a factory
at LaPorte, Ind., where are manufactured
Hobart M. Cable pianos. Republican. Office:
Steinway Hall. Residence: 4947 Lake Ay
CABLE, Bansom B., chairman of board Chi-
cago. Rock Island & Pacific Ry., since 1898;
b Athens Co., O., 1834. Moved in early life to
Rock Island, 111., where for many years he
was engaged In coal mining; became interested
in railway business, becoming pres. Rockford,
Rock Island & St. Louis R. R., 1870; elected
dir. C., R. I. & St. P. Ry. Co., 1877; asst to
pres., 1879; vice-pres. and gen. mgr., J su,
pres., 1883. Was also for several years pres.
of M & St. L.; now also chairman of board of
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry. Co.,
and pres. Rock Island & Peoria Ry. Co.; dir.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co., Kan-
kakee & Seneca R. R. Co., Manitou & Pike s
Peak Ry , Corn Exchange Bank (New York).
Rock Island Co. Office: 144 VanBuren St. Resi-
dence: Rock Island, 111.
CADY, Jeremiah. Klersted, architect; b. In-
dianapolis, Ind., June 29, 1855; s. Charles War-
ner and Abigail Aikman (Kiersted) Cady;
grad Cornell Univ., 1876, with degree B. Arch.;
m. Madison, Wis., Oct. 8, 1891, Paget Daniels;
2 children: Jessica, Kiersted Paget. Came to
Chicago, Apr. 1, 1883, to enter employ of Burn-
ham & Root as draftsman; served with them
until Dec., 1885; went to Europe and on return
re-entered the employ of Burnham & Root, as
head of drafting room, May 1, 1886, to May 1,
1887; then went into practice with Frank W.
Handy (Handy & Cady); in general practice
ever since. Episcopalian. Club: University. Of-
fice: 172 Washington St. Residence: 17 Astor
Street.
CAEZIiIi, Edward T., lawyer; b. Chicago,
s. James and Mary (McCormick) Cahill, both
natives of Ireland; when infant, father was
killed in railroad accident; ed. public schools,
followed by self-study in Latin, French and
other branches. Began life as cash boy and
later clerk in retail store; studied law; admit-
ted to bar, 1880; was for some years connected
with Wilson, Montgomery & Waterman, and
later with Hawes & Lawrence; now practicing
alone with general civil practice, but more
especially occupied with real estate law and
chancery practice. Occasional contributor to
newspapers, magazines, etc., on subjects of
current interest. Mem. and was sec. Chicago
Philosophical Soc., mem. Western Psychical
Soc., Art Institute of Chicago, etc. Republican,
and has taken active part as speaker in several
campaigns. Office: 97 Clark St. Residence: 667
Sedgwick St.
CAHN, Benjamin Robert, stock and bond
broker; b. Chicago, Aug. 26, 1862; s. Aaron
and Ida (Lorie) Cahn; ed. Allen Acad., Chica-
go, and Cornell Univ.; m. Chicago, Dec. 8,
1891, Belle Austrian; 1 son: Alvin Robert.
Since 1887 actively and successfully engaged
in present business. Mem. New York Stock
Exchange, Chicnsro Stock Exchange (dir.), Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Republican. Treas. Chi-
cago Lying-in Hosp. and Dispensary. Clubs:
Standard (ex-pres.), Ravisloe Country. Office:
104 LaSalle St. Residence: 4125 Drexel Boul.
CAHN, Edgar Bernard, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, May 15, 1877; s. Bernard and Fannie
(Laurie) Cahn; ed. Chicago public schools and
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, graduating
B.S. (in architecture), 1899; m. Chicago, June
1, 1903, Mata Elson. Was employed in archi-
tect's office in Chicago, 1899 to 1901; joined
1901, in organization and incorporation, and
has since been sec. and treas. of the Strauss-
Cahn Knitting Co. Club: Standard. Office: 267
E. Division St. Residence: 3804 Grand Boul.
CAHN, Morton David, broker; b. Chicago
Sept. 28, 1880; s. Joseph and Miriam (Schwab)
Cahn; ed. Chicago public schools, Armour In-
stitute, South Side Acad. and Yale Univ., grad-
uating, A.B., in class of 1901. After leaving
college in 1901, embarked on own account as
broker in stocks, bonds and investment securi-
ties. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Republi-
can. Office: 104 LaSalle St. Residence: 4809
Grand Boul.
CAIRNS, Charles Andrew, general passen-
ger and ticket agent Chicago & North-Western
Ry.; b. Cleveland, O.; s. Peter and Ann M.
Cairns; ed. Cleveland public schools Began
railway service as messenger in the offices of
pres. and treas. of the Cleveland, Cojumbus,
Cincinnati & Indianapolis Ry. in 1878, and be-
came stock clerk in passenger dept. Mar 1
1879, promoted through various positions in
general passenger dept. of combined Cleveland
Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis, Indian-
apolis & St. Louis and Dayton and Union Rys
to chief clerk, which position resigned, Apr.
15, 1889, to become chief clerk Chicago, St.
Paul & Kansas City Ry.; was asst. general
passenger and ticket agent, same road, 1890-2;
in general passenger dept. Chicago & North-
Western Ry., Aug. 15, 1892, to Jan., 1895; asst
general passenger agent, same road, Jan 1
1895, to Mar. 1, 1903; since Mar. 1, 1903, gen-
eral passenger and ticket agent Chicago &
North-Western System. Club: Union League.
Office: 22 Fifth Av. Residence: 5405 Madison
Av.
CALDWELL, Henry Wallace, pres. H. W.
Caldwell & Son Co., manufacturers of power-
transmitting machinery; b. Sharpsburg, Bath
Co., Ky., July 20, 1843; s. Rev. Robt. F. and
Rachel (Coming) Caldwell; ed. Sharnsburg
Acad. and Center College, Danville, Ky.; served
in Union Army as 1st lieut. Co. B, 10th Ky.
Vol. Cav.; m. Indianapolis, Ind., July 20, 1865,
Hannah North (now deceased); children:
Frank C., Oliver N., Julia C., Louise S.
Learned machinist trade. Patented the Cald-
well Screw Conveyor, 1875, from which has
been built up a large business; incorporated
as the H. W. Caldwell & Son Co., of which
he is pres. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
Western Av., 17th to 18th Sts. Residence:
5201 Kimbark Av.
CAIiHOUN, George, pres. and gen. mgr. of
the National Oil Refining and Manufacturing
Co.; b. Pictou, N. S., Sept. 7, 1850; s. David
and Isabella (McKay) Calhoun; ed. public
schools Nova Scotia; m. Con way Centre, N. H.,
July 4, 1870, Nellie Bachelder; 1 son: George
Weston. First employment was at age of 12,
as errand boy on a railway in course of con-
struction through Pictou, and continued with
the company until, at age of 17, he had charge
of construction trains in the New England
States; apprenticed himself to stone cutter at
Dick's Island, Me., and at 20 was supt. of con-
struction in building the Boston Water-works
and reservoirs; after completion of that work,
became advertising agent for Norman L. Mun-
ro, publisher. New York; later for 7 years
with Street & Smith, publishers of the New
York Weekly; then advertising mgr. for Mun-
sey's Magazine and organizing field workers
for Frank A. Munsey's publications; supt. for
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Robert Bonner, publisher New York Ledger, 3
years; subsequently with George Munro's
Sons, publishers, of New York, and since Dec.
27, 1895, mgr. Chicago branch, having charge
of all that firm's business west of the Alle-
ghenies. From its organization has been pres.
and gen. mgr. of the National Oil Refining
and Manufacturing Co. Office: 79 Dearborn St.
Residence: 1873 Magnolia Av.
CALHOUN, James Iiawrence, general agent
of the Adams Express Co.; b. Beaufort, S. C.,
Jan. 25, 1853; s. James Lawrence and Jane
(Verdier) Calhoun; ed. public schools Newman,
Ga., Tuskegee, Ala., Montgomery, Ala.; m.
Opelika, Ala., June, 1876, Effle C. Moore; chil-
dren: Lawrence V., Sallie E., William H., Lucy
M., James R. Clerk in country store at New-
man, Ga., at 14, in grocery at Tuskegee, Ala.,
at 15, in clothing store at Montgomery, Ala.,
at 18; entered service of Southern Express Co.
in 1876, Adams Express Co., 1881; route agent
1881-4; agent at St. Louis, Mo., 1884-92; supt
at St. Louis, 1892-4; since Nov. 14, 1894, in
present position as general agent for the com-
pany with headquarters at Chicago. Episco-
palian. Office: 63-65 Washington St. Residence:
5729 Monroe Av.
CALHOUN, •William James, lawyer; b. Pitts-
burgh, Pa., Oct. 5, 1848; s. Robert and Sarah
(Knox) Calhoun; academic education, Union
Seminary, Poland, O.; m. Dec. 26, 1875, Alice
D. Harmon, Danville, 111. (died Aug. 17, 1898) ;
children: Marian Calhoun, Corinne Calhoun
Gray. Admitted to bar, Jan., 1875; practiced
at Danville until Mar. 8, 1898; was mem. of
Interstate Commerce Commission, Mar. 8,
1898, to Oct. 1, 1900; removed to Chicago and
became a mem. of the law firm of Pam, Cal-
houn & Glennon, and later, Calhoun, Lyford &
Sheehan; dir. and general counsel of the Corn
Products Co., Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.,
Western counsel for B. & O. R. R. Co.; dir. of
the Indiana, Illinois & Iowa R. R. Co. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Mar-
quette, Exmoor. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 397 E. Erie St.
CALKINS, Lucius Allen, broker; b. Chicago,
Aug. 14, 1860; s. Allen C. and S. J. Calkins;
ed. public grammar and high schools of Chica-
go to 1876; m. Chicago, 1898, Henrietta Har-
land; 1 daughter: Henrietta Mary. On leaving
school in 1876 entered employ of the firm of
D. W. Irwin & Co., stocks and bonds; after-
ward was with various firms until 1899 when
established business for self; now mem. of
the firm of Wrenn, Calkins & Egan, stock and
grain brokers. Clubs: Edge water Golf, Casino
(Edgewater). Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 1803 Sheridan Rd.
CALLAGHAN, James Edward, law pub-
lisher: b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 26, 1857; s.
Bernard and Mary (King) Callaghan; ed.
public schools of Chicago and West Division
High School; grad. Georgetown Univ. in class
Of 1880; m. Ann Arbor, Mich., 1886, Mary Don-
nelly; children: Bernard, Edward, James
(all now deceased), Mary S.. Emma Mar-
garet. On graduation from college 1880, en-
tered the law publishing house of Callaghan
& Co., of which his father was the founder,
In 1864, and since 1881 has been a partner in
the firm. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago
Yacht, Chicago Athletic. Caxton. Lake Geneva
Country. Office: 114 Monroe St. Residence:
2962 Indiana Av. ; summer. Williams Bay, Wis.
CALLAHAN, Charles H., justice of the
peace, police magistrate; b. Boston, Mass.,
Sept. 20, 1862; s. Andrew and Anna (King)
Callahan; ed. public schools in Chicago; m.
Ann Arbor. Mich., June 1, 1887, Anna T. Don-
nelly; children: Andrew J., May De Chantel,
Anna, Bernard J., James E. Grad. Kent Col-
lege of Law, LL.B., 1897. Was engaged at
various occupations until about 22 years of
age, when became supt. of Prussing Vinegar
Co.'s various plants till 1893; deputy clerk of
Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1893-7; since 1897
justice of the peace and police magistrate at
b. Chicago; was senatorial committeeman 2
years; pres. Democratic Club of 7th Ward.
Mem. S. Chicago Irish Historical Soc., Royal
League N. Am. Union, Nat. Union. R. C. Was
mem. of St. Elizabeth Church quartette for 16
years. Club: Iroquois. Office: 9206 Commercial
Av. Residence: 6448 Greenwood Av
CALLENDER, Joseph Eliot, insurance; b.
FSorlaV £L{,Nov- 19' 1866 = s- E11°t and Mary
(£rye) Callender; ed. public schools Peoria,
111.; m. Peoria, 111., 1888, Florence G. Hewitt;
1 son: Hewitt. Learned the business of manu-
facturing chemist at Peoria, 111., and was en-
gaged in the business for 3 years; then asst.
cashier Dime Savings Bank, Peoria, until 1898-
came to Chicago and engaged in the insurance
business. Since 1901 of the Macdonell, Baker,
Callender Co., insurance agency, and now sec.
Republican. Baptist. Mem. Loyal Legion, Na-
val Order of the U. S. Office: 122 Monroe St
Residence: 345 LaSalle Av.
CALM, Charles E., manufacturing chemist;
b. St. Louis, Mo., July 16, 1858; s. Emil C. and
Elizabeth (Arnold) Calm; ed. gymnasia in
Stuttgart, Germany, and Univ. of Gottingen
graduating Ph.D.; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June 16
1895, Elize Schaefer. After leaving college en-
gaged in chemical practice; came to Chicago
from California in 1894 to establish here a
branch house of the firm of M. Calm & Bro
manufacturing chemists, importers and ex-
porters, whose head office is at 41-43 Warren
St., New York, with laboratory at Brooklyn
and works at Passaic River, N. J., and New-
ark, N. J. Also pres. of the Preservaline Manu-
facturing Co., food preservatives; managing
dir. of the Hygeian Research Laboratory, and
pres. of the Columbus Borax Co. Mem. Am.
Chemical Soc., Soc. of Chemical Industry of
London. Clubs: California (Los Angeles),
Chemists (New York). Office: 190 Michigan St
Residence: The Lessing Annex, summer; Los
Angeles, winter.
CAMERON, Anson Mayers, physician; b.
Millersburg, O., Mar. 19, 1874; a. Robert Mat-
thews and Rachel (Mayers) Cameron; grad.
Millersburg (O.) High School, 1892; Bethany
College, West Virginia, A.M., 1895; Hahne-
mann Med. College, Philadelphia, M.D., 1900.
Resident physician Hahnemann Hosp., Phila-
delphia, 1900-1; since 1901 in practice of medi-
cine in Chicago. Adjunct prof, materia medica,
and clinical asst. in pediatrics, Hahnemann
College and Hosp., Chicago; attending physi-
cian Chicago Nursery and Half-Orphan Asy-
lum. Medical examiner Royal Neighbors and
Modern Woodmen; U. S. Health and Accident
Co., the General Accident Assurance Corpora-
tion. Sec. Chicago Homce. Med. Soc. Mem.
Christian Church. Club: University. Residence:
N. State, cor. Chestnut St. Office: Reliance
Bldg.
CAMERON, Daniel Boss, stationer, printer,
and blank book manufacturer; b. Summers-
town, Ont., Aug. 19, 1836; s. Daniel and Isa-
bella (Ross) Cameron; ed. common school,
Summertown, and high school, Williamstown,
Ont. Went to Ft. Covington, N. Y.; clerked
for Manning & Tuthill, general merchants, for
5 years; then formed partnership with Mr.
Ware, under the name of Ware & Cameron,
general merchants; sold out and came to Chi-
cago, 1863. In employ of Culver, Page &
Hoyne, stationers and printers, 1865-9; in
1870, with partners, established in business as
Cameron, Amberg & Co. Was for 6 years mem.
of Cook Co. Board of Education, and for 16
years on Chicago Board of Education, of which
has been twice pres., and he is now chairman
of school management. Democrat. Episcopa-
lian. Office: 71-73 Lake St.
CAMERON, D wight Foster, pres. South Chi-
cago City Ry. Co.; b. Stockbridge, Madison
Co., N. Y., July 28, 1834; s. John and Isabella
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(Minzie) Cameron (both natives of Perth-
shire Scot.); removed with parents to Ottawa,
111 ; ed. district schools, and at Peterborough
Acad New York; m. June 28, 1856, late Fan-
nie E., daughter of George H. Norris, Ottawa,
Til ; children: Capt. George H. Cameron (4th
Cavalry. U. S. A.), Mary Gertrude (wife of
Wilson Fish), Dwight F., Jr. Studied law at
Ottawa, 111., with the law firm of Glover &
Cook; admitted to Illinois bar in 1856; prac-
ticed at Ottawa, 111., from 1856 to 1870; came
to Chicago in 1870 and was engaged in various
enterprises until 1891, when assumed present
position as pres. and dir. of the South Chicago
City Ry. Co. and of the Hammond. Whiting
and East Chicago Electric Ry. Co. Republican.
Mem St. Andrews Soc. Club: Washington
Park. Office: First National Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 5014 Madison Av.
CAMERON, Edgar Spier, artist painter; b.
Ottawa, 111., May 26, 1862; s. John Rush and
Emily (Spier) Cameron; ed. public schools,
Chicago Acad. Design, Art Students League
(New York), Acad. Julien and ficole des Beaux
Arts (Paris); m. Chicago, 1890, Marie Gelon,
Art critic Chicago Tribune, 1891-1900; exhibi-
tor Paris Salon; hon. mention Yerkes Prize
Competition, 1892; worked on decoration for
World's Columbian Exposition; mem. Interna-
tional Jury, Paris Exposition, 1900; silver
medal, Paris, 1900. One of founders Municipal
Art League, Chicago; mem. Soc. Amateur Pho-
tographers; hon. mem. Palette and Chisel
Club, Chicago; associate Chicago Architectural
Club; mem. Arts Club. Most important work
is Youth of Christ. Works, including figure,
landscape and decorative paintings, are owned
by Chicago Historical Soc., Union League,
Arche and Woman's Aid clubs, Chicago. Ad-
dress: Studio Bid*.
CAMERON, John Hillyard, vice-pres. Ham-
ilton National Bank; b. Kirkfield. Ont.. Can.,
Feb. 8, 1857; s. Ewen and Harriet (Taylor)
Cameron; ed. public schools, Ontario; m. Dela-
van, Wis., 1884, May Phoenix; 1 daughter,
Mary Eden. Began business career as a mes-
senger in the Mechanics Bank at Montreal,
Can., 1877-80; then at London, Ont., with the
Federal Bank; came to Chicago, 1881, and was
with the Merchants National Bank 10 years,
becoming paying teller; thence went, in 1891,
to National Bank of the Republic as asst. cash-
ier, and was made cashier in 1898, remaining
until 1903, when assumed present position as
vice-pres. of the Hamilton National Bank.
Clubs: Bankers, Chicago Yacht. Columbia
Yacht. Office: 80 LaSalle St. Residence: 5135
Hibbard Av.
CAMERON, John McKae. lawyer; b. Ottawa,
Can., Sept. 18, 1867; s. Neil and Mary (McRae)
Cameron; ed. grammar and high schools, Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1895, Anna M. Iver-
son; children: Alan C., Juliette A. (deceased),
Anita C. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1889; asso-
ciated, 1889, with law firm of Campbell &
Custer, and, 1896, with Custer, Goddard &
Griffin until formation of present firm of Cus-
ter, Griffin & Cameron in 1903. Mem. Illinois
State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Republi-
can. Episcopalian. Resident of Chicago from
1869 to 1896, since that time of Riverside, 111.;
trustee of the village of Riverside since 1901.
Ofllce: The Rookery. Residence: Addison Rd.,
Riverside.
CAMERON, Ossian, lawyer; b. Montreal,
Can., Mar. 22, 18f>8; s. Colin and Annie (Mun-
ro) Cameron; ed. St. Louis public schools,
1876-84; grad. Chicago College of Law (Lake
Forest Univ.), 1893. Admitted to Illinois bar,
June, 1893. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Au-
thor: Illinois Criminal Law and Practice, 1898;
City and Village Laws, 1904; Revised and en-
larged Jones' and Binmore's General Legal
Forms and Precedents, 1902; also author on
Work of Corporation Law, 1905. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn. Office: Oxford Bldg. Residence:
5610 Indiana Av.
CAMERON, Peter Ferguson, insurance; b.
Glasgow, Scotland, Feb. 7, 1859; s. John and
Mary (Ferguson) Cameron; ed. public schools,
Chicago, Hyde Park High School; m. Cincin-
nati, O., Apr. 11, 1889, Mary A. Wynne; chil-
dren: Mary A., Florence W. Business life be-
gan in Chicago branch office of the Northwest-
ern National Fire Insurance Co. of Milwaukee
in 1876, continuing until 1888, then with Fred
S. James & Co. from 1888 to 1892, when estab-
lished the firm of P. F. Cameron & Co., agents
for the Niagara Fire Insurance Co. of New
York. Democrat. Presbyterian. Mem. St. An-
drews Soc., Royal Arcanum, National Union.
Club: Homewood. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 5748 Washington Av.
CAMERON, William Allan, manufacturer; b.
Detroit, Mich., Aug. 9, 1876; s. Alexander and
Sarah Kathleen (Saunders) Cameron; ed. pub-
lic school, and St. Paul's School, Detroit. On
leaving school, in 1894, became connected with
the Kellogg-Mackay-Cameron Co., manufactur-
ers of boilers and radiators and jobbers of
heating and steam-fitters' supplies, of which
he is now treas. (company has branches in
New York, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Seattle,
Wash.). Dir. Kellogg-Mackay-Cameron Co.;
dir. Federal Boiler and Supply Co.; dir. Union-
town Acme Radiator Co. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Exmoor.
Washington Park. Fox Lake Yacht, Midlo-
thian. Office: Lake and Franklin Sts. Resi-
dence: 2928 Kenmore Av.
CAMP, Walter Mason, chief editor of Rail-
way and Engineering Review; b. Camptown.
Pa., Apr. 21, 1867; s. Treat B. (Capt. Co. F, 52d
Pa. Vols., War of Rebellion) and Hannah A.
(Brown) Camp; attended common schools in
Wyalusingr, Pa., irregularly. 1874-81: attended
Pennsylvania State College. 1887-91, gradu-
ating as C.E. ; m. Blue Island, 111., May
2, 1898, Emeline Sayles. After leaving
college was -surveyor and draftsman with
Southern Pacific Co. in California: chief engi-
neer and supt. Rainier Av. Electric Ry., Seat-
tle, Wash.; work train foreman and section
foreman, Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern R. R. ;
post-graduate student in electricity and steam.
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1895-6; with Englewood
& Chicago Electric (storage battery) Ry., as
inspector of materials in 1896 and as supt. of
construction, 1897; since 1897 chief editor
of Railway and Engineering Review. Author
and publisher of Notes on Track. Mem. Am.
Soc. of Civil Engineers; Am. Ry. Engineering
and Maintenance of Way Assn.; Soc. for Pro-
motion of Engineering Education; Am. Soc. for
Testing Materials. Was cadet at Pennsylvania
State College 4 years, and brevetted 2d It.
Pennsylvania State Militia in 1891. Office:
Manhattan Bldg. Residence: Auburn Park, 111.
CAMPBELL, Alexander Fergus, commission-
er for Chicago Underwriters' Assn.; b. West-
moreland Co., Pa., May 20, 1852; s. Mungo D.
and Mary Ann (Mabon) Campbell; ed. public
schools of Monmoiith, 111.; m. Oquawka, 111.,
Mar. 25, 1885, Carrie S. Graham. Learned the
moulders' trade in a foundry at Monmputh,
111., beginning at the age of 13 and remaining
2 years; then was for 5 years clerk in the
post-office at Monmouth, 111., and after that in
railway mail service on the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy R. R. for 13 years: came to
Chicago in 1888, and was in charge of the cir-
culating dept. on the Chicago Times until
1893, when entered Police Dept. of Chicago
and served as sec. and capt. until 1899: in-
spector of police in charsre of North Side,
1899-1904; since Feb. 1, 1904, commissioner
for Chicago Underwriters' Assn. Republican.
Mem. St. Andrews' Soc. Club: Illinois. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: 81 Warren Av.
CAMPBELL. Archibald Matthew, building
contractor; b. Chicago, Feb. 4, 1868; s. Mur-
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doch and Jeanette Barr (Caldwell) Campbell;
ed Clarke and Marquette (public) Schools; m.
Chicago, Feb. 14, 1894, Fannie Mary Holmes;
children: Frances Adelaide, Jeannette, Holmes.
Was cash boy for C. W. & E. Pardridge, dry
goods, 1878-80; office boy, asst. bookkeeper,
bookkeeper and cashier, A. S. Gage & Co.,
wholesale millinery. 1880-5; private sec. to Al-
bert S. Gage, 1885-6. Carpenter apprentice,
Nov., 1886, to May, 1888, with Campbell Bros.
Mfg. Co. (father's company); from May, 1888,
to May, 1898; junior partner of Murdoch
Campbell Co., which built 30 buildings on Chi-
cago World's Fair grounds at aggregate cost
of $750,000; also built at New Orleans, La.,
the Hennen Building. Liverpool and London
and Globe Insurance Building. Tulane College
Building, and tv>e New Orleans Telephone and
Telegraph Co. Building. Tn May, 1898, alone
In business, as Arch. M. Campbell Co., now a
corporation, of which is pres., and has built a
total of $3,000,000 in buildings for Marshall
Field & Co., Bradner Smith & Co., Jacob Birk,
Jacob L. Kesner, Otto Young, Washington
Porter, Hanley, Casey Co., Goss Printing Press
Co., B. & O. R. R. Co., Pa. R. R. Co., Lalance &
Grosjean, etc. Republican. Mason (Pleiades
Lodge, Wiley M. Egan Chapter, Chicago Com-
mandery, Medinah Temple) ; mem. Royal Ar-
canum. Clubs: Chicago Athletic. Illinois, Co-
lumbia Yacht, Chicago Automobile. Office: 197
E. Madison St. Residence: 281 Ashland Boul.
CAMPBELL, Daniel Alexander, lawyer; b.
Elgin, 111., June 23, 1863; ed. public and high
schools in Winnebago Co., 111., and in law at
Union College of Law, Chicago. Admitted to
bar, Mar. 6, 1886. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Republican. Mem. 38th General Assembly of
Illinois. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: 1209 Washington Boul.
CAMPBELL, David C.. Investment banker;
b. Wheeling, W. Va., 1834; ed. public schools
of West Virginia; m. Iowa. 1862, Mary A.
Shonts; children: John A., Charles P., David
S. Was In banking In Centerville, la., 1871-93,
when removed to Chicago; now mem. Campbell
Investment Co. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 9204 S. Robey St.
CAMPBELL, Donald A., broker: b. Mariposa
Twp., Can., Apr. 27, 1855; s. John and Effie
(Sinclair) Campbell; ed. public school; m. New
Orleans, July 22, 1886, Mary Hamilton Strob-
hart. At age of 12 years became clerk in gen-
eral store at Port Parry, 3 years; with whole-
sale dry goods firm of Hughes Bros., Toronto,
1 year, and with a Toronto wholesale grocery
firm 3 years; came to Chicago, 1876, and was
for 15 years with Ingraham, Corbin & May as
cashier and office mgr.; then with Locke,
Huleath & Co. as mgr. of their credit dept. ;
became a broker in stocks and bonds, estab-
lishing firm of Donald A. Campbell & Co., in
1901. Independent in politics. Episcopalian.
Mem. St. Andrews Soc., Royal Arcanum. Of-
fice: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 616 W. 57th
PI.. Englewood.
CAMPBELL, James M., Congregational cler-
gyman. (See Who's Who in America for
sketch.) Residence: Lombard. 111.
CAMPBELL, James Tweedie, physician; b.
Whitby, Ont., Can.. Nov. 9, 1865; s. James and
Rebecca (Tweedie) Campbell: ed. public and
high schools, Whitby, Can.; Univ. of Toronto,
Med. Faculty, graduating, M.B., 1889; Belle-
vue Hosp. Med. College, New York, M.D., 1889;
Royal College of Surgeons of England as
M.R.C.S., 1890. Since 1890 continuously en-
gaged in practice of medicine and surgery in
Chicago, now specializing in diseases of the
ear, nose and throat. Formerly instructor of
anatomy at Northwestern Univ. Med. School:
now prof, of laryngology and rhinology at
Post-Graduate Med. School. Mem. College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Laryngological Soc.; mem.
Wanderers Athletic Assn. Office: 34 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 460 Bowen Av
CABEPBEI,!,, John Gladstone,' lawyer; b.
\Vhitby Ont, Jan. 28, 1869; s. James and Re-
a (Tweedie) Campbell; grad. Toronto Univ.,
. .,
?: i°8°okn Sourse in law at Osgood Hall. To-
S?fc2! icoo1; came, to Chicago, 1891. Admitted
4? £a£ 1892> associated with the firm of Aid-
rich, Payne & Defrees, and when that firm was
R^Sfi^i&I ^e Present firm of Defrees.
Brace & Ritter, became a partner in the latter
Presbyterian. Club: Union League. Office
Home Insurance Bldg. Residence: 466 Bowen
T CAMPBEM, Balpn Bankin, physician; b.
J°^n?£own' Pa" July 6- 186?: s- Gen. Jacob M
and Mary R. Campbell; ed. Johnstown public
schools, Eldersridge Acad., Pa., the Hill School,
Pottstpwn, Pa., Eastman's Business College
Poughkeepsle, N. Y., Jefferson Med. College'
graduating, M D.. Apr. 2, 1890; post-graduate
studies in Heidelberg, Germany; m. Chicago,
Feb. 10, 1892, Ida Belle M. Macarthur; chil-
dren: Robert Macarthur, Katharine Rankin
Was mechanical and civil engineer previous to
taking up study of medicine and surgery; en-
gaged in practice since 1890. Prof, of skin
venereal and genito-urinary diseases, Chicago
Policlinic; associate dermatologist on staff of
Cook Co. Hosp.; dermatologist to Passavant
Memorial and Policlinic hosps. Pres. Chicago
Urological Soc.; sec. for Section of Cutaneous
Medicine and Surgery, Am. Med. Assn. Has
written numerous monographs on subjects per-
taining to skin and genito-urinary diseases
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc
Chicago Urological Soc., Chicago Dermatologi-
cal Soc. Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 414 Dear-
born Av.
CAMPBELL, Robert Willis, lawyer; b
Frankfort, Clinton Co., Ind., July 30, 1874; s.
Joseph C. and Lena (Nicoll) Campbell; re-
moved in childhood to California, where father
is mem. of the San Francisco bar; ed. public
schools of Stockton and San Francisco, Calif,
San Francisco Boy's High School (now Lowell
High School), Leland Stanford, Jr., Univ., B.A..
1896, Hastings College of Law, San Francisco,
1897-8; m. Wheaton, 111., Sept. 10, 1901, Ber-
tha, daughter of Hon. Elbert H. and Julia E.
(Graves) Gary; 1 daughter: Julia Elizabeth.
Read law and was clerk in the office of Reddy,
Campbell & Matson, San Francisco, until Apr.,
1899, when was admitted to the California bar
and became managing clerk for that firm until
1900, when, on death of Mr. Reddy, was ad-
mitted to that firm under style of Campbell,
Matson & Campbell; in May, 1904, came to
Chicago, and, resigning from the San Fran-
cisco firm, joined Kemper K. Knapp and Wil-
liam Duff Haynie in forming present firm of
Knapp, Haynie & Campbell, in general prac-
tice of law and who are general counsel for
the Illinois Steel Co., and other corporations.
Republican. Methodist. K. T. Mason, mem.
Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Wheaton Golf, Hamil-
ton, Illinois Athletic. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 416 Ellis Av., Wheaton, 111.
CAMPBELL, William Lorn, vice-pres. Eco-
nomical Drug Co.; b. Toronto, Ont., Can., Dec.
23, 1871; s. John and Caroline Matilda Camp-
bell; ed. public schools, Toronto, and attended
Wellesley High School. 1885; grad. Ontario
College of Pharmacy, 1890; m. Chicago, 1891.
Laura Augusta George. Began experience as
druggist in Toronto. 1885, and continued there
until after graduation in pharmacy, when came
to Chicago and in 1892 joined in the organiza-
tion of the Economical Drug Co., operating a
retail cut-price drug store, of which he is now
vice-pres.; copartner in the Ramages Phar-
macy, Fifty-fifth St. and Lake Av., and the
Portland Pharmacy, 6001 Washington Av. In-
dependent in politics. Presbyterian. Mem. Co-
lumbian Knights, K. P., Knights of Khoras-
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ean Mem. A. F. and A. M.; vice-pres. Calumet
Athletic Assn. Office: 84 State St. Residence:
55CAMPBELIi,V' William Patterson, business
manT b. Bath, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1846; s. Charles
W and Harriet (Hoyt) Campbell; ed. public
school Bath, N. Y., and Acad. of Canandaigua,
NY; m Chicago, Feb. 13, 1871. Alice Ten
Eyck. Was clerk in Pay Dept., U. S. A., during
last 2 years of Civil War; clerk in wholesale
drug house of Smith, Cutler & Co., Chicago,
1866-8; entered Government service as railway
postal clerk, Feb., 1868, promoted through
grades and became asst. gen. supt. in Wash-
ington, 1890; resigned, Feb. 28, 1893, and be-
came connected with Am. Surety Co., in Chi-
cago; connected with that and other surety
companies until July, 1901; since Jan. 1, 1902,
mgr Chicago Safe Deposit Co. Republican Of-
fice: 152 Monroe St. Residence: 5704 Madison
Ay
CAMPION, John, fire marshal; b. Co. Kil-
kenny, Ireland, 1849; s. Michael and Julia
(Hughes) Campion; came to Chicago in early
childhood; ed. St. Mary's of the Lake School,
1857; St. Patrick's School, 1858-60; Jones-
School, Clark and Harrison Sts., 1 year, and
Condon's High School a year or more; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 10, 1872, Margaret Mulroy; chil-
dren: Frank J., Ida, John W., Corinne M. Was
appointed on Chicago Fire Dept. as a regular
mem., Apr. 1, 1870, as pipeman on steam en-
gine Little Giant; promoted asst. foreman,
1871, capt. Nov. 11, 1873; appointed asst. mar-
shal and chief of battalion, Apr. 8, 1882; 3d
asst. fire marshal, July 1, 1893; 2d asst. fire
marshal, Apr. 30, 1895; 1st asst. fire marshal,
July 1, 1901; appointed fire marshal and chief
of brigade, Oct. 17, 1904, by Carter H. Harri-
son, mayor. Catholic. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
Office: City Hall. Residence: 600 Jackson Boul.
C ANA VAN, Austin A., lawyer; b. Philadel-
phia, Pa., Nov. 5, 1852; s. Anthony and Ann
(Hughes) Canavan; removed with parents to
Illinois, 1857; ed. St. Viator's College, Kanka-
kee Co., 111., graduating, June, 1874; grad.
Yale Law School, 1876, LL.B.; m. Chicago,
Dec., 1881, Emma Valliquette. Admitted to bar
of Connecticut upon graduation from Yale,
1876, and to bar of Illinois same year. Catho-
lic. Office: 80 Dearborn St. Residence: 4512
Indiana Av.
CANBY, Caleb Harlan, broker; senior mem.
firm C. H. Canby & Co.; m. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Kenwood,
Midlothian. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
4821 Ellis Av.
CANDLISH, William James, lawyer; b. For-
est City, Neb., Aug. 4, 1870; s. James and
Mary A. (Clair) Candlish; ed. Rawlins (Wyo.)
High School, 1887; Adrian (Mich.) College,
1887-91; Chicago College of Law, 1892; Kent
College of Law, 1893; m. Chicago, Feb. 22,
1894, L. May Poucher, of Adrian, Mich.; 1
daughter: Hazel L. Admitted to bar Mar., 1893;
was clerk for Osborne Bros. & Burgett, law-
yers, 3 years; engaged in practice on own ac-
count, Jan. 1, 1895; associated with Hon.
George Edmund Foss in law practice, 1895-8;
since 1902 partner with Harvey T. Fletcher
and Samuel G. Hamblen, in firm of Candlish,
Fletcher & Hamblen. Is vice-pres. Capron
Creamery Co., Farnam Dental Laboratory Co.,
E. B. Fairfleld & Co.; sec. Pasture Stock Food
Co. Prof, of med. jurisprudence, Illinois Med.
College, 1897-1903. Author of Candlish on Vol-
untary Assignments, a treatise on the Illinois
law of failures. Republican. Office: Royal In-
surance Bldg. Residence: 529 Garfield Av.
CANNON, John Cornelius, mgr. Consoli-
dated Fire Alarm Co.; b. Chicago, Sept. 11,
1863; s. Cornelius and Ellen (Dooner) Cannon;
ed. Franklin and Jones' schools, Chicago,
graduating at 14; m. Chicago, Nov. 18, 1890,
Anna Redell; children: Irene, Clara. Upon
leaving school, 1877, went to work for the
Western Electric Co. and went from one posi-
tion to another until, at time of leaving that
company, May 18, 1903, was in city trade; in
employ Western Electric Co., altogether, 26
years; since May, 1903, mgr. of the Consoli-
dated Fire Alarm Co., manufacturers of auto-
matic and manual electric fire alarm systems.
Republican; represented 26th Ward in Chicago
City Council from April, 1897, to April, 1899.
Club: Oconto (social). Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: 541 Larchmont Av.
CANNON, Thomas Henry, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Jan. 23, 1864; s. Thomas and Mary (Walsh)
Cannon; ed. public schools; grad. Chicago
High School, 1881; Chicago College of Law,
1892. Began the practice of law, 1892; in May,
1897, associated with James H. Poage in law
practice, forming the present firm of Cannon &
Poage. Republican. R. C. Mem. Catholic Order
of Foresters; was elected sec. in 1892 and
High Chief Ranger in 1894, which office still
holds. Clubs: Hamilton, Marquette, Sheridan
Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 421
Oak St.
CANTY, Prancls James, gen. atty. London
Guarantee and Accident Co. ; b. Erie, Pa , July
3, 1862; s. Jeremiah H. and Mary (Hendricks)
Canty; ed. Erie (Pa.) public schools up to
1877; Stratford (Ont.) High School, 1878;
Lawrence Univ., Appleton, Wis., 1879; Milwau-
kee (Wis.) High School, 1880-1; Chicago Col-
lege of Law, 1893-6; m. Washington, D. C.,
Nov. 23, 1897, Mary H. Coulson; children:
Francis Coulson, Mary Loyola. Worked for
Wisconsin Central Ry. and Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Ry., in general freight and
claim offices, and on the road as agent, from
1881 to 1892; last position, 1891-2, in charge
of freight for latter railway in Chicago; with
Am. Casualty Co., as adjuster, 1893; had
charge of claim dept., London Guarantee and
Accident Co., 1893-6; since then, gen. atty.
for same company. Democrat. Catholic. Club:
Chicago Yacht. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 4949 Washington Park PI.
CAPPER, John Sheville, merchant; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., Nov. 19, 1867; s. Henry and Sa-
rah Jane (Sheville) Capper; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Apr. 25, 1888, Nellie Ebersole;
children: Howard Chislett, Emma Bessie, Mar-
ion Nell, Marguerite Gertrude, John Sheville,
Jr. Began business life as cash boy with C.
W. and E. Partridge; then 5 years with C. R.
Harshberger, and 3 years with W. B. Black-
man & Bro.; since June, 1893, retailer and
manufacturer men's furnishing goods, being
pres. and treas. of Capper & Capper. Democrat.
Universalist. Mem. Normal Park Lodge, A. F.
and A. M. Office: 45-47 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 7116 Yale Av.
CAPPS, Joseph Almarln, physician; b. Jack-
sonville, 111., Feb. 28, 1872; s. Stephen R. and
Rhoda S. (Tomlin) Capps; grad. Illinois Col-
lege, A.B., 1891; Harvard Univ. Med. School,
M.D., 1895; A.M., Harvard Univ., 1897; m. Chi-
cago, 111., 1904, E. Christy Brooks. Fellow in
pathology, 1895-6; house physician 1 year
(1895), McLean Insane Hosp., Waverley,
Mass.; house physician, 1897, in Boston Lying-
in Hosp. Was 2 years house physician, Massa-
chusetts General Hosp., Boston; since 1897 in
general practice of medicine in Chicago; since
1898 instructor in medicine, Rush Med. Col-
lege; asst. visiting physician Presbyterian
Hosp. Independent Republican. Club: Univer-
sity. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 2216 Prai-
rie Av.
CARET, William P., vice-pres. and mgr.
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co.; b. Bloomington,
111., Aug. 25, 1861; s. John B. and Sarah (Ben-
nett) Carey; ed. public schools; m. Vermilion,
Erie Co., O., Apr. 23, 1885, Mary E. Young;
children, John William, Charles Daniel, Mary
J., Clarence J., Francis E., Katharine S. Began
business life as asst. in lumber yard at Wich-
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107
ita, Kan.; has been engaged in the lumber
trade since 1876, and since 1889 has held pres-
ent position as vice-pres., dir. and mgr. of the
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co. Democrat. Club:
Union League. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 3933 Grand Boul.
CARHAKT, George Tappen, pres. Montague
& Co., commission merchants; b. Chicago, Oct.
17, 1871; s. Richard L. and Lucinda A.
(Smith) Carhart; ed. public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 19, 1894, Susie P. Page; 1 daugh-
ter: Dorothy Murray. After leaving school in
1888, entered employ of Montague & Co., com-
mission flour, grain, millstuffs, etc., as office
boy, and has continued in the same house ever
since; incorporated, 1896, and has since been
pres. Mem. Board of Trade. Republican.
Mason. Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence:
Waukegan, 111.
CARLETON, Stanley, manufacturer; b.
Thomaston, Me., July 15, 1871; s. Edward B.
and Sarah (Pales) Carleton; ed. public schools
of Thomaston, Me.; m. Windsor, Vt., June,
1895, Mary I. Davis; 1 son: Gilbert Davis.
Worked on farm in Maine until 1888, when he
came to Chicago, and became connected with
the George E. Watson Co. (established that
year), manufacturers of the "Monogram"
brands of paints and varnishes, and dealers
in complete lines of painters' supplies; sec.
of the company since 1891, and now also mgr.
of the factory. Mem. Paint, Oil and Drug Club,
Chicago Drug Trade Club. Republican. Club:
Oak Park. Office: 79 E. Ohio St. Residence: 231
N. Kenilworth Av., Oak Park, 111.
CARHLE, William B., insurance; in the
service of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
New York many years; was appointed inspec-
tor of agencies for the U. S. and Canada, and
later was sent west to organize the Western
Special Dept.; then was appointed mgr. of the
Chicago General Agency, following its merger
with the Western Special Dept. Clubs: Chicago,
Union, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Chicago Golf. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
35 E. Pearson St.
CARLSON, Gustaf Henry, civil engineer and
surveyor; b. Malmo, Sweden, Apr. 16, 1848; s.
Carl Axel Carlson; ed. public schools of Mal-
mo until 10 years old; then at a school at
Christiansfeld, Ger., where studied classics and
engineering, graduating in 1867; returned to
Sweden, and was variously employed until
1870, when emigrated to the U. S.: m. Hyde
Park (Chicago), 1878, Julia Vodoz; children:
Gustaf Henry, Jr., Julie Vodoz. On arrival in
this country first essayed stock raising in
Kansas; came to Chicago, 1872, and entered
employ of S. S. Greeley, engineer and sur-
veyor, as asst. engineer, so serving until 1874,
when became asst. engineer of Hyde Park and
was engaged in getting out an atlas of that
village; returned to Mr. Greeley in 1877, be-
came his partner, 1882, under firm name of
Greeley & Co., changing, 2 years later, to
Greeley, Carlson & Co.; in 1887 incorporated
as Greeley, Carlson Co., continued under that
name until Feb., 1898, then engaged in busi-
ness alone. Compiled the last atlas of Chicago
from plats and abstracts of title, showing all
land within city limits; in 1901-2 he made a
complete survey and atlas of the Town of Pull-
man for the Pullman Co. Democrat. Office: 115
Dearborn St. Residence: 4300 Ellis Av.
CARMACX, Edgar H., life underwriter; b.
Monongahela, Washington Co., Pa., July 10,
1852; s. Josiah W. and Margaret Carmack; ed.
Pittsburgh (Pa.) public schools, Western
Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1865; m. Chicago, June
29, 1887, Clara Vrooman. Bookkeeper in life
insurance office, Mar., 1870; sec. Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of Chicago, 1873-6; western mgr.
Continental Life Insurance Co. of Hartford,
1876. to Jan., 1888; with Mutual Life of New
York to 1896; with State Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. of Worcester, Mass., from Feb., 1896;
general agent since June 1, 1898. Pres. Ab-
stract Vault Co.; dir. Congress Hotel Co., Ophir
Copper Mining Co., Pineforest Lumber Co. Was
Democrat until 1896; since then Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Germania Mannerchor, Exmoor,
Hamilton, Chicago Yacht. Office: 85 Dearborn
St. Residence: The Garrard, 383 Superior St.
CARMAN, Charlea Whitney, consulting en-
gineer; b. Rochester, N. Y.. Dec. 16, 1858; s.
John and Electa (Camburn) Carman; grad
Univ. of Michigan, 1884; m. Grand Rapids,
Mich., June 27, 1899, Gertrude Gay; 1 son-
George Gay. Was principal Owasso (Mich.)
High School, 1884-5, and Lansing (Mich.)
High School, 1885-6; prof, of science, Grand
Rapids (Mich.) High School, 1886-91; city elec-
trician, Grand Rapids, 1891-5, and pres. and
gen. mgr. Grand Rapids Electric Co.; came to
Chicago, 1895, and was asst. prof, of physics,
Lewis Institute, 1895-9; since July 1, 1900,
treas. of the Carman Projector and Specialty
Co. Also with M. C. Hartman, composing firm
of Charles Whitney Carman & Co., consulting
engineers. Republican. Mem. Architectural
Club. Mason, mem. Grand Rapids Lodge No.
34. Office: Ry. Exchange. Residence: 1664
Graceland Av.
CARMAN, George Noble, dir. Lewis Insti-
tute since 1895; b. Walworth, N. Y., July 18,
1856; s. John and Electa (Camburn) Carman;
grad. Univ. of Michigan, 1881; m. Toronto,
Can., July 25, 1883, Ada J. MacVicar. Princi-
pal Ypsilanti (Mich.) High School, 1880-2;
supt. schools, Union City, Mich., 1882-5; prin-
cipal Brooklyn Grammar School No. 15, 1885-9;
St. Paul (Minn.) High School, 1889-93; dean
Morgan Park Acad. of Univ. of Chicago, 1893-
1895; sec. of Commission on Accredited
Schools of the North Central Assn. of Colleges
and Secondary Schools. Clubs: Chicago Liter-
ary, Union League, Illinois. Residence: 147
Ashland Boul.
CARNAHAN, Charles Calvin, lawyer; b.
Cochran's Mills, Armstrong Co., Pa., Apr. 3,
1868; s. William H. and Maria L. (McKee)
Carnahan; ed. public schools of Armstrong
Co., Pa., Hillsdale College, Michigan, and Chi-
cago College of Law; m. Chicago, June 15, 1894,
Katherine A. Hawkes; 1 daughter: Madeleine
R. Came to Chicago in 1891; admitted to bar
of Supreme Court of the State, 1892, and ever
since engaged in general practice of law; now
senior of firm of Carnahan, Slusser, Hawkes
& Cox. Treas. and dir. Am. Land and Live
Stock Co.; dir. Standard Playing Card Co., G.
P. Paint Manufacturing Co., and identified
with other corporations. Republican. Was can-
didate for Congress, 5th Congressional Dis-
trict of Illinois, 1900, but defeated. Mason
(32°); mem. Oriental Consistory S. R., and of
Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine; K. P.; Nation-
al Union, Chicago Bar Assn. and Law Insti-
tute. Clubs: Illinois, Lincoln, Chicago Athletic.
Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: 388 Ashland
Boul.
CARNEY, William James, lumber; b. in Co.
Mayo, Ireland, Sept. 20, 1855; s. John and
Bridget (Fahey) Carney; family came to Chi-
cago from Ireland, 1866; ed. old Kinzie School;
m. Chicago, 1883, Teresa E. Cunningham; chil-
dren: Otis (died 1899), Roy William. Began
business life in employ of W. J. Frawley & Co.,
lumber, as a tally boy at $4 a week; remained,
in advancing positions, with firm until 1874;
bookkeeper for Eggleston, Hazelton & Co.,
lumber, 1874-7: then with the Mackinaw Lum-
ber Co., 1877-85; while still with that firm.
Joined his brother, B. J. Carney, in the firm of
Carney Bros., establishing yards at Grinnell,
Marshalltown, Des Moines, and other points
in Iowa, from which was developed the pres-
ent Carney Bros. Co., of which is pres.; became
partner in firm of McElwee & Carney, and
McElwee & Co., Marinette, Wis., 1885. Helped
to organize the Edward Hines Lumber Co.,
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1892, and has ever since been a dir. in that
company; organized, at Whatcom, Wash., 1902
the Whatcom Timber Co., of which is pres.,
organized, 1903, at Sheridan, Wyo., the Carney
Coal Co., of which is pres.; also pres. of the
Savior Coal Co., Des Moines, la. Democrat.
Catholic. Clubs: Colonial, Washington Park.
Sheridan. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: 4218 Grand Boul. ,
CAROL AN, Joseph, County Comm r; b. Os-
wego, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1852; s. George Henry
and Katherine (Hoey) Carolan; ed. public
schools; learned printer's trade; worked on
Inter Ocean, 1872-80; m., 1st, Chicago, Oct 9.
l.v.M Kaiinie M. Drake; in., 2<1. Kenosha, Wis.,
June 5, 1894, Lida J. Robinson; children: Jo-
sephine Lucille, Ethel Fannie, Penn Nixon,
George Francis. Florence Mary. Was deputy
sheriff of Cook Co., 1880-6; chief deputy, crim-
inal dept., sheriff's office, 1896-8; Co. commis-
sioner of Cook Co. since 1898, having been
elected, Nov. 8, 1904, for fourth term. Agent
of fire and marine insurance companies. Ker
publican. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 28o
Forest Av., River Forest.
CARPENTER, Augustus Alvord, lumber
merchant and capitalist; b. Franklin Co., N.
Y June 8, 1825; s. Alanson and Gulia Elma
(Nichols) Carpenter; ed. common schools of
western New York, but left school at early
age and set out in search of fortune; went to
California by way of Isthmus of Panama and
engaged in mining and trading with his broth-
er- returned in 1855 with considerable capital;
engaged in dry goods and lumber business in
Monroe Co., Wis.; in 1860 with Abner Kirby,
of Milwaukee, Wis.. S. M. Stephenson. of Me-
nominee, Mich., and W. O. Carpenter, of Chi-
cago, organized the lumber firm of Kirby,
Carpenter & Co., now the Kirby-Carpenter Co.,
of which is pres. Resident of Chicago since
1864; m. 1863, Elizabeth Kempton, New Bed-
ford, Mass; 1 son: Augustus A. Carpenter, Jr.,
1 daughter: Anne, wife of John E. Newell. Dir.
First National Bank; was a dir. Metropolitan
National Bank. Pres. Lumberman's National
Bank of Menominee, Mich., for several years;
also pres. the Lumberman's Mining Co. of
Iron Mountain, Mich. Has been pres. Citizens
Assn and identified with various municipal
reforms. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, Union
(pres.). Office: Ry. Exchange Bldg. Residence:
83 Cass St.
CARPENTER, Augustus Alvord, Jr., vice-
pres. Texas Tie and Lumber Preserving Co.,
etc.; b. Chicago, Feb. 9, 1868; s. Augustus Al-
vord and Elizabeth (Kempton) Carpenter; ed.
private schools, Chicago, and preparatory
schools; m. Chicago, Nov. 17, 1897, Alice
Keith; children: Keith, Alice Elizabeth. Began
business career, 1889, with the Kirby-Carpen-
ter Co., lumber, of which is now gen. mgr. ;
with Texas Tie and Lumber Preserving Co.,
1896, and now vice-pres. ; also vice-pres. and
dir. of the Tonty Lumber Co., and, since 1903,
vice-pres. and dir. of the Ayer & Lord Tie Co.,
manufacturers and contractors for railroad
ties. Clubs: Chicago, University, Washington
Park, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: Ry.
Exchange Bldg. Residence: 1708 Prairie Av. ;
summer, Rye Beach, N. H.
CARPENTER, Benjamin, merchant; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 16. 18C5; s. George B. and Eliza-
beth Curtis (Greene) Carpenter; ed. Chicago
public schools, Univ. School, Chicago; Harvard
Univ., graduating, S.B., 1888; m. Chicago, Sept.
18, 1893, Helen Graham Fairbank; children:
Benjamin, Jr., Cordelia Fairbank, Elizabeth
Webster, Fairbank. Immediately after gradu-
ation, 1888, entered house of George B. Car-
penter & Co., of which his father was head
(founded originally in 1840) and has ever
since been a mem. of the firm, who are manu-
facturers and jobbers of railroad, mill, contrac-
tors' and vessel supplies, with branch houses
at Seattle, Wash., and at South Chicago. Is dir.
in Elk Rapids Iron Co., pres. Anniston Cord-
age Co., treas. Chicago Net and Twine Co.,
treas. South Chicago Ship Chandlery Co.; dir.
Sunde & Erland Co. (Seattle). Independent Re-
publican. Unitarian. Dir. Chicago Relief and
Aid Soc. Clubs: Chicago, University, Harvard,
Skokie, Chicago Yacht, Columbia Yacht, Mer-
chants, Commercial; also Harvard (New
York). Office: 206 S. Water St. Residence:
Wlnnetka, 111.
CARPENTER, Edward Farrington, whole-
sale boots and shoes; b. Barre, Vt., Sept. 23,
1853; s. Dr. Augustus B. and Martha (Farring-
ton) Carpenter; ed. Northwestern Univ.; m.
Evanston, 111., 1870, Belle Reed; children: Ruth,
Farrington, Kenneth, Willis V. (deceased),
Marion Eunice. Entire business life in shoe
trade, first with Wiswall & Thompson, in
minor position, in 1872; then with Greenf elder,
Rosenthal & Co., as traveling salesman in
Iowa; since 1882 in business for self; now
pres. Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic. Office: 226
Franklin St. Residence: 1314 Hinman Av.,
Evanston.
CARPENTER, Elliott Rathbone, dentist; b.
Chicago, Apr. 24, 1865; s. Edgar Rodney Eu-
gene and Emma Sanford (Rathbone) Carpen-
ter; ed. Holbrook's Military Acad., Ossinning,
N. Y.; grad. dental dept. Univ. of Pennsyl-
vania, D.D.S., May 1, 1891; m. Grand Rapids,
Mich., June 25, 1904, Mae Ethel Sattley. En-
gaged in practice of dentistry in Chicago since
May, 1891. Vice-pres. Odontographic Soc.;
treas. Chicago Dental Soc.; pres. Odontological
Soc. of Chicago. Ex-mem. Co. E, 2d Regt.,
I. N. G. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Yacht,
Hinsdale. Office: Cable Bldg. Residence: Hins-
dale, 111.
CABPENTEB, Frederic Ives, educator; b.
Monroe, Wis., Nov. 29, 1861; s. W. O. and Lu-
cetta (Spencer) Carpenter; ed. Chicago public
and high schools; grad. Harvard, 1885, Univ.
of Chicago, Ph.D., 1895; m. Chicago, 1888,
Emma, daughter C. W. Cook. Since 1895 has
taught in Univ. of Chicago. Mem. Modern
Language Assn. of America, Am. Historical
Assn., Bibliographical Soc. of America. Clubs:
University, Quadrangle, Literary, Harvard,
Homewood, Lake Zurich Golf. Author and edi-
tor of books, poems, etc. (See Who's Who in
America for list.) Residence: 5533 Woodlawn
Av.
CABPENTEB, George Albert, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Oct. 20, 1867; s. George B. and Eliza-
beth Curtis (Greene) Carpenter; grad. Har-
vard Univ., A.B., 1888; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., 1891; m. Chicago, May 10, 1894, Harriet
Isham; children: Katherine Snow, George Ben-
jamin. Admitted to bar, Oct., 1890; entered
law office of Abram M. Pence, Chicago, 1891:
admitted to partnership, 1892, under firm
name of Pence & Carpenter, which continues.
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago,
University, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Lake
Geneva Country, Fellowship, Law. Office: Port-
land Blk. Residence: 57 Bellevue PI.
CABPENTEB, George B., merchant and ship
chandler; b. Conneaut, O., Mar. 12, 1834; s.
Benjamin and Abagail Hayes Carpenter;
came to Chicago with father's family, 1850;
grad. St. Mary's College, 1852; m. 1861, Eliza-
beth Curtis Greene; children: Benjamin,
George Albert, Hubbard F., John A. Connected
1852-7, with packing house of Marsh & Car-
penter, in which his father was partner; pur-
chased, 1857, one-third interest in ship chan-
dlery house of Gilbert Hubbard & Co., acquir-
ing sole proprietorship on death of Mr. Gil-
bert Hubbard, and since continuing as George
B. Carpenter & Co., in which his sons are now
associated with him; dir. South Chicago Ship
Chandlery Co., the Anniston Cordage Co., of
Anniston. Ala., the Sunde & Erland Co., of
Seattle, Wash. Clubs: Union League, Chicago.
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109
Office: 200-8 S. Water St. Residence: 107 Lin-
coln Park Boul.
CARPENTER, George Thomas, physician;
b. Chicago, Oct. 18, 184S; s. Job and Ellen
(Bishop) Carpenter; ed. public school, Chi-
cago, Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery,
Philadelphia, graduating D.D.S., 1870; Rush
Med. College, Chicago, graduating M.D., 1880;
m. Girard, Kan., .Dec., 1887, Flora Colton.
Practiced dentistry, 1870-80; since then prac-
ticing medicine as specialist in diseases of
nose, mouth and throat, including dentistry.
Formerly instructor in nose and throat dept.,
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
and prof, of oral surgery, Univ. of Illinois.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Laryngo-
logical and Otological Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Odontographic
Soc., Illinois State Dental Assn. Congregation-
alist. Office: 67 Wabash Av. Residence: 2341
Lakewood Av., Edgewater, 111.
CARPENTER, Henry Clay, vice-pres. N. Z.
Graves & Co., manufacturers of varnish,
japans and colors, Fulton and May Sts. ; b.
Philadelphia, Mar. 2, 1865; s. Henry C. and
Frances (Barlow) Carpenter; grad. public
school of Philadelphia; engaged in business
in 1882; m. Feb. 17, 1886, Louise Love Gill;
1 daughter: Beatrice Gill. Came to Chicago
in 1901. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Calumet, Washington Park.
Office: Fulton and May Sts. Residence: 4747
Woodlawn Av.
CARPENTER, Hubbard, merchant; b. Park
Ridge, 111., Sept. 29, 1874; s. George B. and
Elizabeth Curtis (Greene) Carpenter; ed.
Univ. School, Chicago, Harvard Univ., gradu-
ating, 1897; m. Lake Geneva, Wis., June 9,
1898, Rosalie Sturges; children: Mary Dela-
fleld, George Sturges. Since 1898 mem. of flrm
of George B. Carpenter & Co., manufacturers
and jobbers of railroad, mill, and contractors'
supplies (founded 1840). Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, University, Onwentsia, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: 208 S. Water St. Residence: 105
Lincoln Park Boul.
CARPENTER, John Aldan, merchant; b.
Park Ridge, 111., Feb. 28, 1876; s. George B.
and Elizabeth Curtis (Greene) Carpenter; ed.
Park Ridge public school, 1884-8; Univ. School,
Chicago, 1888-93; Harvard Univ., 1893-7, grad-
uating, A.B.; m. Chicago, Nov. 20, 1900, Rue
Winterbotham; 1 daughter: Genevieve. After
graduation from Harvard entered, Sept., 1897,
the business of George B. Carpenter & Co.
(founded 1840, and of which his father has
for years been head), jobbers of mill, railway,
and vessel supplies, and after serving the
house in various depts. was admitted to part-
nership in the firm in Jan., 1901. Also treas.
of the Sunde & Erland Co., Seattle, Wash. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: University,
Saddle and Cycle. Office: 200-8 S. Water St.
Residence: 181 Rush St.
CARPENTER, Myron Jay, railway official;
b. Caledonia, 111., Apr. 12, 1850. Entered rail-
way service, 1869, as operator C., M. & St. P.
Ry. ; has been agent, . traveling auditor, store-
keeper, cashier on various railways; division
supt., Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Ry. ;
gen. mgr., and later pres. Duluth & Iron Range
R. R. Was pres. Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Ry. ; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Pere Marquette
R. R. Co. until Sept., 1904; not now officially
connected with any railway. Office: Tribune
Bldg. Residence: La Grange, 111.
CARPENTER, Newton Henry, sec. of the
Art Institute of Chicago; b. Olmsted Falls,
O., May 17, 1853; s. William S. and Lucina
(Horr) Carpenter; ed. public schools, followed
by studies at West Point Military Acad.; m.
Sandwich, 111., Dec. 25, 1879, Hattie Lewis;
children: Lewis, Gladys. Came to Chicago in
Sept., 1886, and entered employ of the Chicago
Acad. of Design, with which continued until
the Art Institute of Chicago was organ-
ized in 1879; after that was connected with
latter institution and in Dec., 1881, was elected
sec. of the Art Institute, in which position
still remains. Republican. Served 5 years in
1st Regt., I. N. G., Chicago, 1877-82. Congrega-
tionalist. Club: Congregational. Office: Art In-
stitute. Residence: 121 8th Av., LaGrange, 111.
GARB, Clyde Mitchell, merchant; b. Chica-
go, July 7, 1869; s. Richard Baxter and Marga-
ret (Mitchell) Carr; family natives of Virginia
for many generations; prepared for Princeton
at Lake Forest Acad., entered class 1889;
later was student for 2 years at Northwestern
Univ.; m. Evanston, 111., 1894, Lilian Van Al-
styne. After leaving college filled a position
with Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.; sales-
man for W. S. Mallory & Co., of Chicago, iron
jobbers, 1890-1; since 1891 connected with
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, heavy iron and
steel trade, of which he is now a dir., vice-
pres. and sec. Pres. and dir. of several other
companies allied with the iron trade. Dir. of
Evanston Hosp. Mem. Princeton Soc.; mem.
First Presbyterian Church, of Evanston.
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, University,
Mid-Day, Onwentsia, Glen View, Evanston,
Evanston Country, Evanston Golf; also Du-
quesne and Union Clubs of Pittsburgh, Pa. Of-
fice: 18 Milwaukee Av. Residence: 1309 Davis
St., Evanston.
CARR, Henry H., grain commission; b.
Northville, LaSalle Co., 111., June 20, 1844; s.
Joseph Henry and Eve Eliza M. M. Carr; ed.
public schools, Sandwich, 111., and at business
college in Chicago; m., 1st, Mar. 1, 1867, Mary
Jane Hobbs; 2d, Feb. 5, 1892, Miss E. L. Subel.
During spare time while at school and after-
ward was engaged in his father's grain and
general merchandise business at Sandwich,
111., until 1862, when he enlisted in the 105th
Illinois Volunteers, serving in the Army of
the Cumberland and with Sherman's March
to the Sea, and took part in the Grand Review
at Washington at close of war. After war
went to Leavenworth, Kan., then with whole-
sale house of W. H. Johnson & Co., Quincy,
111.; afterward wjth Field, Leiter & Co., Chi-
cago; then for 6 years mem. Board of Trade
firm of E. F. Pulsifer & Co.; with N. B. Ream
& Co., 1879-84; since then in firm of H. H.
Carr & Co. Originator of direct shipping plan
by which farmer's load direct with grain cars.
Was several years sec. of the Grain Receiver's
Assn. Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 3343
Forest Av.
CARR, Homer J., newspaper man; b. Mid-
dlebury, Ind., Nov. 15, 1858; s. Julius and
Celestia (Skinner) Carr; grad. Univ. of Chi-
cago, 1879; editor Journal, White Pigeon,
Mich., until 1883; m. 1st, Feb. 9, 1888, Allie
Whitlar; 1 son: Frederick W. ; m. 2d, June
15, 1902. Celestia Skinner; 1 son: Homer.
Since 1884 engaged in newspaper work in Chi-
cago and since 1893 has been mgr. of the
Lake Marine News. Republican. Mem. and
pres. of the Chicago Press Club. Office: 138
Jackson Boul. Residence: 6432 Minerva Av.
CARR, Robert Franklin, manufacturing
chemist; b. Argenta, 111., Nov. 21, 1871; s.
Robert F. and Emily A. (Smick) Carr; ed.
Argenta public school and Univ. of Illinois,
graduating as chemist with degree of B.S.,
1893. Came to Chicago after graduation in
1893, and worked in retail drug business until
Nov., 1894, when he entered the service of the
Dearborn Drug and Chemical Works; elected
sec., 1897, and vice-pres. and gen. mgr. in Jan.,
1898, in which position he continues. Also
vice-pres. of the Winthrop Drug and Chemical
Works; chairman board of dirs., Illinois Com-
mercial Men's Assn. (accident insurance).
Mem. Am. Chemical Soc. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Oak Park, River Forest. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 416 Home Av., Oak
Park, 111.
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CARROLL, John Charles, carpets; b. Colum- Forest Univ., LL.B., 1896. Admitted to practice
biana, O., Mar. 4, 18G2; s. William and Marian by Supreme Court of Illinois, 1895, and has
(Meagher) Carroll; removed to Chicago, 1859; since been engaged in practice in Chicago, now
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 25, being in partnership with Senator Francis W.
1882, Marian N. Milligan; children: John Parker, in law firm of Parker & Carter, mak-
Charles, Jr., James Milligan, Ethel A.nna, Les- ing a specialty of patent law. Republican. In-
lie Warrington. Began business life in employ terested in Assn. House, a philanthropic move-
of Potter Palmer, dry goods, 1868-9; with Al- ment for the betterment of boys and girls.
len Mackey, who succeeded Palmer, 1870-6; Clubs: Union League, Quadrangle, Hamilton.
firm was reorganized, 1876, as the Chicago Car- Office: 1410 Marquette Bldg. Residence: 122
pet Co., of which became pres. until 1899, 50th St.
when the firm of Carroll & Lancaster, Incor- CARTER, Edward Carlos, chief engineer
porated (wholesale and retail), succeeded to Chicago & North- Western Ry. ; b. Waverly,
the business; pres. of same from origin. Of- 111., Jan. 11, 1854; s. George and Louisa J.
tice: 162-4 Wabash Av. Residence: 170 51st St. (Smith) Carter; grad. Rensselaer Polytechnic
CARROLL, John Joseph, R. C. priest; b. Institute, Troy, N. Y., 1876; m. Jacksonville,
Eniscrone, Co. Sligo, Ire., June 24, 1856; s. 111., 1880, Fannie G. Fairbank; children: Ed-
Francis J. and Mary (Howley) Carroll; came ward F., Paul E., Gertrude. Began as rodman
to U. S. in infancy; took 6 years' course in St. on the Jacksonville & Southeastern Ry., 1870-
Michael's College, Toronto, Ont.; studied at 1871, and on Cairo & St. Louis Ry., 1871.
St. Joseph's Provincial Theological Seminary, Draftsman and mechanical engineer Spring-
Troy, N. Y., grad. 1879; asst. Cathedral field Iron and Steel Co., 1876-7; asst. engineer
of Holy Name, Chicago, 1880; soon after rec- on Kansas City extension, Chicago & Alton
tor St. Thomas Church, Chicago; distinguished R. R., 1877-8; in employ of U. S. on Mississip-
as a Gaelic writer and scholar. Elected at pi River observations, 1878; asst. engineer of
convention (1898) chairman Gaelic History, at construction, Indianapolis, Decatur & Spring-
convention (1901) National Librarian Gaelic field Ry., 1879-80; resident engineer, 1880-4,
League of America. (For list of books, see asst. to chief engineer, 1884-5, Wabash, St.
Who's Who in America.) Address; 5478 Kim- Louis & Pacific Ry. ; asst. and contracting en-
bark Av. gineer, Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, 1885-7;
CARRY, Edward Francis, manufacturer; b. principal asst. engineer, 1887-99, and, since Dec.,
Fort Wayne, Ind., May 16, 1867; s. Joseph J. 1899, chief engineer, Chicago & North-Western
and Margaret (Stoops) Carry; high school ed- Ry. Dir. North Waukegan Harbor and Dock
ucation; m. Chicago, Nov. 28, 1893, Mabel D. Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Western
Underwood; children: Mary Ermina, Margaret. Soc. of Engineers. Clubs: Union League,
Went to work in 1886 for O. W. Meysenburg Evanston. Office: Franklin St. and Jackson
& Co., St. Louis, as stenographer; and Feb. Boul. Residence: 412 Greenwood Boul.
16, 1888, went with Mr. Meysenburg to Chi- CARTER, Henry Wallace, patent atty. and
cago; was with the Wells & French Co. in van- expert; b. Chicago, June 5, 1866; s. Consider B.
ous capacities, finally becoming sec, and and Emma (Marsh) Carter; ed. Skinner (pub-
when that company was purchased by the lic) School, West Division High School, Wor-
Am Car and Foundry Co., Mar. 1 1899, became cester (Mass.) Polytechnic Institute, and Na-
district mgr. for that company; later became tlonal college of Law, Washington, D. C.; m.
3d vice-pres and dir., and since June, 1903, 2d Washington, D. C., June 1, 1898, Anna Ma-
yice-pres., dir. and mem. executive committee cauiey; children: Macauley, Henry Wallace,
Am. Car and Foundry Co. Republican in Na- Jn> Warren Gillette. Was asst. examiner of
n0na\0n.°™p.artlsanV-n munA1?^a,1- P°4tlC^- R' Patents in the U. S. Patent Office at Washing-
C. Clubs: Chicago Chicago Athletic Washing- ton 1889-92; since 1892 engaged in practice
ton Park Kenwood Exmoor Midlothian Of- as expert and counselor in patent causes.
fice Ry Exchange Bldg. Residence: Highland Mem. Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers since
«i'*T»TOc -D T> 1892« Western Soc. of Engineers since 1898.
~J ? * ' 7r°rn ' ,consultlnS mecham- office: Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 2573 Lake-
cal engineer; b. Lancaster, Grant Co., Wis., WOod Av
Will/am R and Ellen E. CARTER, Howard Marshall, lawyer; b. Chl-
t ed> •$rl?Uil% and trades). cago, May 31, 1869; s. Consider B. and Emma
• °^' ?la"evil e, Wis.; grad. (Marsh) Carter; ed. Chicago public schools.,
1 «f am£al Engineering, Univ. grad. 1890, Northwestern Univ. Law School;
' w«8& M' Bar#E°' W1£" AugW3' m- Newark. N. J., Oct. 10, 1893, Louise John-
W a rld.ge; children: Fanny W., SOn. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1890. Dir. of the
pt' ^ason Car and Foun- Rockford, Beloit and Janesville R. R. Co., and
Tenn" ,1885; ^hief de' of the Chicago Rys. Co. Office: Marquette
B 11 man,' also acting asst. Bldg. Residence: 726 Forest Av., Evanston,
Bullock Manufacturing Co., Chi- m
H?D«ii^2f engineer on altera- CARTER, James Benajah, merchant; b. Jef-
Ti^1 Bfio^ge' Ch!caS.°. Milwaukee ferson Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1849; s. Benajah
rirtW ,,7,'ri "^hanical engineer Carter, Jr., and Isabel (Cole) Carter; ed. pub-
A,d£ 'i«o« U' s- Government, lie schools, New York and Illinois; m. Chl-
g'' ^^-V111!,"1/ Board of Con- ca&°. Dec- 29. 1873, Emma Chambers; chil-
y brldses 1900; de- drln: Edith, Anna, Nettie. Coming to Chicago
Lo£e guPerlor Power was driver of an ice wagon for 1 year, for W.
' ^ checked up T. B. Reed; then engaged in the grocery busi-
V5EK, clty brid^e built ness and afterward, in 1877, in the grain busi-
*riA.s* operating ma- ness with his brother Zina and with E. W.
° special, and automatic Fisher, to which the present business under
>^U5lt5il1111- the style of z- R- Carter & Bro- are the suc-
i Club: Hins- cessors, the firm being large wholesale deal-
k- Residence: ers in hay, grain and mill feed. Baptist. Of-
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aidMarium smlhc^ ^n wM, James Swift, pres. Chapin &
public tndTi eh ^School ^ JrnS' T^' C£ "j18^1"6 Gore- licluor merchants; b. Allegany Co., N. Y.,
lege, course of mechanical * Pnl^Jtate ^t Oct' 17' 1834; s- Benjamin and Sarah (Swift)
special course ir? eleVtHo tv ? JSi f * < S' Witl2 Carter: ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 6.
BPM.E.; compfeted course hi Chica^o^Cone^ 1873 Francis Buell; 1 daughter: Kathryn. Be-
of Law, graduating from lawdPnf «f T P pan business "fe as clerk in country store at
law dept. of Lake Woodstock, McHenry Co., 111.; was chief dep-
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uty clerk of the Circuit Court and recorder Office: County Bldg. Residence: 1331 W. Mon-
of deeds, 1854-8; came to Chicago, 1862, and roe St.
was bookkeeper for Phillip Wadsworth & Co., CARTER, zina B., nres. Sanitary District of
wholesale clothing, 1862-70; in 1872 became Chicago; b. in lot? cabin. Jefferson Co, N. Y.,
connected with house of Chapin & Gore, first Oct. 23, 1846; s. Benajah and Isabel (Cole)
as bookkeeper, then as partner, and upon in- Carter: worked on farm and attended school
corporation was made sec.-treas. of the com- for a brief period; removed to DuPage Co.,
pany; on death of Mr. Chapin became pres. 111., when 18 years old and worked on farm
Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Club: several years; came to Chicago and opened a
Chicago Athletic. Office: 12-18 Adams St. Resi- store on the west side, firm now being Zina
dence: 5112 Cornell Av. R. Carter & Bro. Has been alderman; candi-
CARTSR, Leslie, lawyer; b. Galena, 111., date for mayor of Chicago, 1899; mem. board
Aug. 28, 1851; s. James and Helen (Leslie) of trustees, Sanitary District of Chicago,
Carter; ed. various private schools, Yale Col- since 1895, and pres. since 1903; mem. Chicago
lege, graduating, 1873, Columbia Law School Board of Trade since 1872, and was its pres.,
and Northwestern Univ. Law School. After 1898. Republican. Offices: 225 W. 16th St. and
leaving law school, studied in the office of E. Security Bldg. Residence: 1441 Ogden Av.
B. McCagg; then formed a partnership with CARTON, Laurence A., treas. and dir. Swift
Edwin Walker which lasted until 1885; since & Co., Swift Fertilizer Works, Franklin Salt
then practicing alone. Was dir., 1881, vice- Co.; dir. Libby, McNeill & Libby, National
pres., 1882, pres., 1883-7, Chicago Chamber of Packing Co., Illinois Cattle Co. Clubs: Chicago,
Commerce; elected dir., 1884, pres., 1887-95, Kenwood, Twentieth Century, Homewood. Of-
Chicago Dock Co.; elected dir. and vice-pres., fice: Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4923
1893, pres., 1895, and annually since of Calu- Greenwood Av. ; summer, Lake Geneva, Wis.
met and Chicago Canal and Dock Co.; elected CART WRIGHT, Charles Merritt, insurance
sec. of bondholders' protective committee, journalist; b. Waynesville, O., Nov. 2, 1869;
1895, pres., 1897, and annually since, of South s. Seth Levering and Emma F. Cartwright;
Side Elevated R. R. Co.; is also pres. Ro- began education in country schools; grad.
chelle & Southern R. R. Co. Mem. of Psi Up- Waynesville High School, 1886; attended Na-
silon, and of Wolf's Head (Yale College soc.). tional Normal University at Lebanon, O., and
Pres. St. Luke's Hosp. Republican. Clubs: Chi- grad. B.A., magna cum laurte, Princeton Univ..
cago, Onwentsia, Union, Commercial, Mer- 1894, receiving the Boudinot fellowship in
chants. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 108 history; m. Oak Park, Aug. 28, 1902, Kathryn
Cass St. B. Abbott; 1 son: Stanley Levering. Began
CARTER, Oliver Clinton, general freight newspaper work as reporter on staff of Chi-
agent Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. ; cago Inter Ocean, 1894, becoming insurance
b. Bloomington, Ind., Mar. 27, 1864; s. John editor in 1895; resigned, 1898, to become
Clinton and Theresa Lucretia (Cron) Carter; editor of the Western Underwriter, then pub-
ed. public schools, Bloomington, Ind. Since lished in Cincinnati. A Chicago office was
Apr. 1, 1885, in service of Louisville, New Al- opened in 1899. Since 1900 has been mgr. of
bany & Chicago Ry. and its successor, the the Western Underwriter CQ., and its vice-
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. (Mo- pres. Also, since Jan., 1904, insurance editor
non Route), as messenger, clerk and baggage- of the Chicago Tribune. Republican. Episco-
man at Bloomington, Ind., 1885-6; asst. agent, palian. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 305
same place, 1886-7; clerk local freight office, N. Grove Av., Oak Park, 111.
Chicago, 1887-9; asst. traveling auditor, 1889- CARUS, Paul, editor of The Open Court and
1890; asst. traveling auditor and local agent The Monist (Chicago); b. Ilsenburg, Ger.,
Southern Ry. (L., N. A. & C. Ry. Co., Lessee), July 18, 1852; ed. in Gymnasium at Stettin,
Lawrenceburg, Ky., 1890-2; traveling auditor Univ. of Strassburg, and grad. Univ. of Tiibin-
L., N. A. & C. Ry. Co., and its successor, C., gen (Ph.D.), 1876; m. Mar. 29, 1888, Mary
I. & L. Ry. Co., 1892-1900; general store agent, Hegeler. Author. (For list of books, etc., see
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. Co., Who's Who in America.) Home: LaSalle,
1900-2; since Aug. 15, 1902, general freight 111. Business address: 1322 Wabash Av.
agent, same road. Republican. Mason (32°), CABY, Frank, physician, b. Calumet, Wis.,
Scottish Rite, Indianapolis; mem. Medinah Oct. 21, 1857; s. Amzi B. Gary, M.D. (surgeon
Temple, Mystic Shrine, Chicago. Office: 198 U. S. A.), and Ellen E. Gary; student at Cor-
Custom House PI. Residence: 5217 Hibbard nell Univ. in class of 1881, also doing special
Av. work there u'nder direction of Dr. Bert G.
CARTER, Orrln N., lawyer, jurist; b. Jef- Wilder: grad. Rush Med. College, Chicago,
ferson Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1854; s. Benajah M.D., 1882; m. Aug. 13, 1885, Harriet Heyl
and Isabel (Cole) Carter; when he was 10 (A.B., Cornell; M.D., Blackwell Med. College,
years old parents removed to DuPage Co., New York); children: Eugene, Louis, Clara.
111.; early education district schools of New Soon after graduation entered Wisconsin State
York and Illinois; worked his way through Asylum as asst. to Dr. Walter Kempster for
Wheaton College, graduating, 1877 (LL.D., 6 months; then was interne at St. Luke's
1899); studied law in Chicago under Judge Hosp., Chicago, for 18 months, at end of
M. F. Tuley and Gen. I. N. Stiles.; taught which time went to New York to take special
school; county supt. of schools of Grundy studies in pathology under Dr. Welch; ap-
Co., 111., 1880-2; resigned to practice law; pointed pathologist to St. Luke's Hosp.; after-
m. Morris, 111., Aug. 1. 1881, Nettie J. Steven; ward lecturer and subsequently prof, of
children: Allan J., Ruth G. Admitted to bar, pathology and still later prof, of internal
1880; practiced at Morris, 111.; prosecuting medicine at the Woman's Med. College: obstet-
atty. of Grundy Co., 111., 1882-8, and had rician to St. Luke's Hosp. since 1891; also
charge of some important criminal trials, obstetrician at Michael Reese Hosp.. Mem. Chi-
notably the prosecution of Henry Schwartz cago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.. Medico-Legal
and Newton Wott for the murder of Kellogg Soc. Also mem. Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago,
Nichols, an express messenger on the C., R. Chicago Athletic, Quadrangle. Office and resi-
I. & P. R. R., convicting both men and secur- dence: 2935 Indiana Av.
ing a verdict of imprisonment for life; came CABY, Bobert John, lawyer; b. Milwaukee,
to Chicago, 1888, and engaged in practice; Wis., Feb. 6, 1868; s. Alfred L. and Harriet
atty. for Sanitary District of Chicago (Drain- Maria (Van Slyke) Cary; grad. Harvard Univ.,
age Board), 1892-4: since 1894 county judge A.B., 1890; Harvard Law School, A.M., 1892.
of Cook Co., having been re-elected in 1898 Came from Milwaukee in 1892 and entered
and 1902. Republican. Mem. Warren Av. Con- office of Johnson & Morrill; in 1894 entered
gregational Church. Clubs: Union League, office of Charles H. Aldrich; formed partner-
Mencken, Congregational, Hamilton, Lincoln, fhip witli Bertrand Walker, 1895, as Cary &
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Walker, and on Feb. 1, 1904, firm name was
changed to GJennon, Oary & Walker. Firm
are general solicitors of Indiana, Illinois &
Iowa R. R. Co., and local attys. for Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Co., New
York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Co., and Cleve-
land, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Co.;
general counsel for the Indiana Harbor R. R.
Co. Presbyterian. Clubs: University, Saddle
and Cycle. Office: 144 Van Buren St. Resi-
dence: 103 Lincoln Park Boul.
CASE, Alfred Ernest, lawyer; b. Momence,
111., Sept. 15, 1859; s. Spencer S. and Hannah
M. Case; ed. public schools; m. 1894, Ella L.
Cady; children: Homer W., Leonard. Began
business career as a clerk in a retail dry
goods store, with S. M. Rothschild, at Twenty-
eighth and State Sts., in 1877; then became in-
terested in merchandising on own account,
traveling through states of Illinois and In-
diana. In 1880 engaged in real estate business
with Isaac Drake, and began the study of law;
admitted to the bar, on examination, Mar. 24,
1883, and grad. Union College of Law same
year, and has ever since been engaged in
the general practice of law. Also pres. Farm-
ers' Loan & Trust Co. Republican. Office: 218
LaSalle St. Residence: Chicago; summer resi-
dence: Channel Lake, 111.
CASE, Charles Hosmer, retired underwriter;
born Coventry, Vt., Sept. 8, 1829; s. Rev.
Lyman and Phebe (Hollister) Case; ed. pub-
lic schools of Vermont and Bakersfield Acad.,
graduating 1851 (degree of LL.D. conferred
by Wheaton College, 1901); m. Mar. 25, 1852,
Laura P., daughter of Andrew Farnsworth, of
Bakersfleld, Vt. Came west from Vermont in
the spring of 1852; taught private academy
at Warsaw, 111., several years, and was for 5
years supt. of public schools at Warsaw;
entered on work of insurance adjuster and
special agent in 1862 (for the Home Insur-
ance Co. of New York, and the Insurance Co.
of North America, Philadelphia) ; removed to
Chicago, 1867, and became head of a local
fire insurance agency also; in 1871 became
mgr. for the Royal Insurance Co. of England,
for the Northwestern States, and continued
until he retired from business with a com-
petency; superintended erection of the Royal
Insurance Bldg., Chicago, at cost of over one
million dollars, 1883-5. Student of electricity,
bacteriology, psychology and archaeology. Re-
publican (alderman, Chicago, 1875-6). Congre-
gationalist; mem. 1st Congregational Church
(deacon and trustee) ; was supt. of the Sun-
day School 13 years; corporate mem. Am.
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
since 1875; trustee Wheaton College since
1890. Was formerly pres. board of directors
Washingtonian Home Assn. 25 years and sev-
eral years pres. of the Newsboy's Home, and
dir. Chicago Relief Soc. ; charter mem. Irving
Literary Soc. for 30 years, and of The
Gnosis (literary soc.) 7 years. Club: Union
League (from its organization). Residence:
201 Ashland Boul.
CASE, Edward Beecher, insurance; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Feb. 2, 1853; s. Lyman G. and
Mary (Gushing) Case; early education public
schools of Cambridgeport, Mass.; grad. Phil-
lips' Acad., Andover, Mass., 1873; entered
Yale, 1873, in class 9f 1877, but left in 1875,
to enter business life, coming to Chicago;
m. Aurora, 111., Sept. 1, 1880, Lilly Prentiss;
children: Prentiss Hovey, Emma Louise, Lilly
Winifred, Edith. Was with the Royal Insur-
ance Co., 1875-97; now senior of the fire in-
surance firm of Case, Nye, Shepherd & Bow-
den. Mem. New England Soc. Republican.
Club: Union League. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: 859 Park Av.
CASE, Elisha W., president Case & Mar-
tin Co., pie bakers; b. Norwich, Conn., Jan. 3,
1833; s. John and Diana (Congdon) Case; ed.
public schools of Norwich; m. June 1, 1851,
Eliza Jane, daughter of William Baldwin, of
Branford, Conn.; children: John Morton,
Charles E., Elmer G., Edna J. In 1849 entered
employ of his brother, Charles A. Case, who
had been a manufacturer of pies at Norwich,
Conn., and moved in 1849 to New York; in
1854 they removed to Chicago and established
the Connecticut Pie Bakery at 72 Milwaukee
Av., then on the outskirts; conducted it until
1858, when they closed it out, taking charge
of the pie dept. of the newly established Me-
chanical Bakery; in 1863 went to a farm in
Clinton Co., la., while his brother joined
the army and died in 1864; returned to Chi-
cago, 1866, re-established the Connecticut Pie
Bakery, with S. F. W. Martin, on Apr. 26,
1869, the firm being Case & Martin until 1891,
when it was incorporated as Case & Martin
Co., of which is pres. Baptist; deacon of West-
ern Av. Baptist Church for 25 years; for 5
years deacon of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Office: 105 Walnut St. Residence: 1497 Wash-
ington Boul.
CASE, Munson T., lawyer; b. Castleton,
Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Apr. 8, 1857; s. Timothy
and Angeline (Cornell) Case; removed at 8
years of age, with parents, to Newton, N. J. ;
grad. from high school; read law in offices
in New Jersey and New York; m. Chicago,
Oct. 3, 1893, Pauline Deutsch. While studying
law in New York, health failed; discontinued
studies for a time; came west with father
in 1877 and assisted in various depts. of
work on the Green Bay & Minnesota R. R., of
which afterward became general passenger
agent and auditor, until 1884. From Green
bay came to Chicago as city passenger agent
for the Union Pacific; shortly afterwards went
to St. Louis to assume the general agency of
the Hannibal Short Line, until 1886; from
1886 to 1890 occupied various positions with
the freight dept. of the Union Pacific at Den-
ver, Colo.; then came to Chicago and resumed
the study of law, and was admitted to bar,
1891; junior mem. of firm of Case, Hogan &
Case, 1891-5; then practiced alone until 1903,
and now a mem. of the firm of Coburn & Case.
Office: 92 LaSalle St. Residence: 533 E. Sixty-
second St.
CASE, William Warren, lawyer; b. Worth'-
ington, O., Mar. 5, 1857; s. William Phelps
and Fredonia Whiting (Burr) Case; ed. Co-
lumbus, O., public schools and high school;
Harvard College, A.B., 1879; Harvard Law
School, 2 years, 1881-3; m. St. Paul, Minn.,
June 15, 1892, Marian Ward Ingersoll; chil-
dren: Elizabeth, Isabel, Winthrop Warren,
Emily. Admitted to bar at St. Paul, Minn.,
Oct., 1883; removed to Chicago, Dec. 24, 1884,
and since then engaged in general practice of
law; mem. of firm of Willits, Robbins & Case,
Sept., 1891; Green, Willits & Robbins, May 1,
1893; Willits, Case & Odell, June 1, 1894, to
Tune 1, 1896. Mem. Law Club and Chicago
Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Chicago City,
Chicago Literary, Skokie Country. Office: 172
Washington St. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
CASEY, John Dominick, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Aug. 4, 1864; s. Thomas P. and Katherine
(Bern) Casey; ed. Holy Family Bros.' School,
and at Dore public school and West Division
High School, Chicago; law course at Union
College of Law, LL.B., 1888; m. Chicago, Jan.
5, 1898, Margaret E. Canavan; 1 daughter:
Mary Katherine E. After leaving high school
was employed in operating dept. of the C.,
B. & Q. R. R., during which employment took
up study of law; engaged in law practice
since 1888; master in chancery of Circuit
Court of Cook Co., 1896-8; since 1898 asst.
to probate judge of Cook Co. Republican. R.
C. Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn., Cook Co.
Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute. Mem.
Knights of Columbus. Office: Probate Court of
Cook Co. Residence: 52 Lytle St.
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CAS3ELBEEKY, William Evang, physician;
b. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 6, 1858; s. Jacob
Rush and Ellen Lane (Evans) Casselberry;
ed. Fremont Seminary, Norristown, Pa., 1870-
1872; Lincoln public school, grad. 1875; Univ.
of Pennsylvania, Auxiliary Dept. of Medicine,
1875-6; med. dept., 1876-9, graduating, M.D.,
1879; interne at Germantown Hosp., Phila-
delphia, 1879-81; post-graduate courses at
Univ. of Vienna, 1881-2; London Throat Hosp.,
1882; m. Chicago, June 23, 1891, Lilian Hib-
bard; children: Hibbard, Catherine, William
Evans, Jr. Since 1883 engaged in practice in
Chicago; specialist in diseases of the throat.
Prof, therapeutics, 1883-94, and of laryngology
since 1894, Northwestern Univ. Med. School;
laryngologist to St. Luke's and Wesley Hosps.
Mem. Chicago Acad. of Science; ex-pres. Am.
Laryngological Assn.; ex-president Chicago
Laryngological Assn.; mem. Am. Climatologl-
cal Assn., Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Republican. Mem.
P. E. Church. Clubs. University, Onwentsia,
Physicians. Office: 34 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 1830 Calumet Av.
CASTLE, Charles Suinuer, banker; b. Har-
rington, Cook Co., 111., May 13, 1859; s. Lester
D. and Lucy A. (Taylor) Castle; high school
education; m. Austin, 111., Apr. 16, 1893, Bessie
Kay wood; children: Ward C., Sidney L. Taught
district school, Palatine, 111., 1877-8; clerk
treasurer's office, Chicago, Rock Island & Pa-
cific Ry. Co., 1878-80; clerk freight auditor's
office, Chicago & North-Western Ry. Co., 1880-
1881; bookkeeper John V. Farwell Co., 1881-9;
postmaster, Austin, 111., 1889-94; treas. Town
of Cicero, 1894-97; elected president Austin
State Bank, Jan. 1, 1895 (still serving); vice-
pres. Federal Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago,
since June 2, 1902. Dir. Austin Safe Deposit
Co. and Kee & Chappell Dairy Co. Republican.
Mem. Royal League, National Union. Clubs:
Union League, Bankers, The Oaks (Austin).
Office: N. Y. Life Bldg. Residence: 322 N.
Central Av., Austin.
CASTLE, Egbert Hosford, mgr. Comstock-
Castle Stove Co.; b. Quincy, 111., Apr. 8, 1876;
s. James Seymour and Carrie (Hosford) Cas-
tle; ed. public schools of Quincy, 111.; m.
Quincy, 111., Oct. 29, 1902, Florence Newcomb.
After leaving school was in the stove business
with the Comstock-Castle Stove Co., conduct-
ing stove foundries at Quincy, 111.; came to
Chicago in 1897, as mgr. of the company's
branch in this city. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mem. of Ashlar Lodge No. 308, A. F. & A. M.,
Chicago. Office: 10 N. Canal St. Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
CASTLE, Percy V., lawyer; b. Barrington,
Cook Co., 111., Feb. 15, 1857; s. Lester D. and
Lucy A. (Taylor) Castle; ed. Palatine (111.)
High School; Northern Indiana Normal School,
Valparaiso, Ind., and Union College of Law,
Chicago; m. Chicago, Jan. 3, 1888, Jessie Dun-
lap; children: Ina, Dunlap. Principal of school
at Arlington Heights, 111., 2 years; became
resident of Chicago, 1882; taught school 5
years; was admitted to bar; was mem. firm of
Manning & Castle, 1884-91; after that of Cut-
ting & Castle, and now senior mem. of Castle,
Williams & Smith. Dir. Austin State Bank
and Arlington Heights Bank; has been mem.
Austin Board of Education. Clubs: Oaks (Aus-
tin). Westward Ho. Office: 138 Washington St.
Residence: 121 S. Waller Av., Austin.
CASTLE, William, vocal dir. Chicago Musi-
cal College since 1891; b. England, Dec. 22,
1836; ed. Philadelphia; m. 1863, Hetty M.
Warren. Studied music in New York, London
and Milan, Italy; leading tenor of English
opera for 30 years; made debut as singer in
New York in concert, 1861; in opera, New
York, 1864; sang in Europe, 1872-4; retired
from stage, 1891; original in America of
Paul, in Victor Masse's opera of "Paul and
Virginia"; Romeo in Gounod's "Romeo and
Juliet"; and many other well known works
Club: Illinois. Office: 202 Michigan Av. Resi-
dence: 61 Laflin St.
CAS WELL, Charles Lee, Jr., lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Dec. 10, 1874; s. Charles Lee and Edith
(Alison) Caswell; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago and in Northwestern Univ. Law School,
grad. LL.B. in class of 1896. Admitted to
bar by Supreme Court of State of Illinois in
1896, and since then engaged in general prac-
tice of law; now of law firm of Smith & Cas-
well. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. and Illinois
State Bar Assn. Republican. Served for 4
years as mem. of Co. H, 1st Infantry, I. N. G.,
including service in the Pana strike, 1893, and
the Pullman strike, 1894. Mason; mem. Cheva-
lier Bayard Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Kenwood, Colonial of Chicago,
Kenwood Country. Office: Chicago Opera House
Blk. Residence: 4 Aldine Sq.
CATHEBWOOD, Robert, patent lawyer; b
Hoopeston, 111., Aug. 7, 1874; s. Allen Thomp-
son and Cornelia (Hartwell) Catherwood; ed.
Hoopeston public and high schools; Rossvllle,
111., High School, 1890-2; Northwestern Univ.,
1892-6, and Law School of same, 1896-9; m.
Chicago, June 4, 1902, Lucy Cotton Morris.
Admitted to bar, 1896; mem. of law firm of
Parkinson & Catherwood, counsellors in
patent, trade-mark and copyright causes. Mem.
Patent Law Assn., Am. Economic Assn., Alli-
ance Frangaise (ex-director), Chicago Bar
Assn., Delta Upsilon, Delta Chi. Republican.
Episcopalian. On legislation committee Illi-
nois Civil Service Assn.; sec. International
Arbitration Soc. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Chi-
cago Athletic, Hamilton, Twentieth Century.
Office: 77 Jackson Boul. Residence: 4442 Grand
Boul.
CATLIN, George, druggists' sundries; b.
Chicago, Jan. 11, 1843; s. Seth and Helen Mar
(Griswold) Catlin; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. July 10, 1867, Imogen Blanch; children;
Elsie Abigail, Seth, Blanch Helen. Began busi-
ness career in the office of his father, a mer-
chant on the Board of Trade; served 6 months
in the Civil War, as volunteer in 134th Illi-
nois Infantry; employed after war as clerk
in office of Goodrich Transportation Co., and
later with Buckingham Elevator Co.; after-
ward in fire insurance business until 1883,
when he established in his present business
as .a manufacturer of druggists' sundries.
Mason, mem. Waubansia Lodge and Apollo
Commandry, K. T. Clubs: Hyde Park, Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 118 Lake St. Residence:
5111 Hibbard Av.
CATTELL, Archibald, lawyer; b. Davenport,
la., July 14, 1870; s. Archibald and Elizabeth
Stuart (Mills) Cattell; ed. public schools of
Davenport, la.; Iowa College, Grinnell, la.,
A.B., 1891; law dept., Univ. of Michigan, 1893;
m. Fort Dodge, la., Nov. 15, 1893, Rose Has-
kell; children: Jean Haskell, Judith Haskell.
Was city editor Davenport (la.) Daily Leader,
1891-2; admitted to bar of Illinois, at Chicago,
1893, and has since been in continuous prac-
tice without a partner. Vice-pres. and sec.
Quaker Manufacturing Co., treas. Coahuila
Mining & Smelting Co., pres. and dir. Chicago
Cattle Co., etc. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Law Institute. Republican. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: 134 E. Monroe St. Residence: 5635
Washington Av.
CAVEBLY, John Richard, lawyer and police
magistrate; b. London, Eng., Dec. 6, 1861; s.
James and Mary (Boulter) Caverly; ed. An-
nunciation Parish School; grad. St. Patrick's
Acad. and from Chicago College of Law (law
dept. Lake Forest Univ.). degree LL.B., 1897:
m Chicago, Sept. 15, 1898, Charlotte J. Coch-
ran Asst. city atty. of Chicago, 1897, to May,
1903' justice of the peace and police magis-
trate from May 18, 1903. Democrat. R. C.
Mem. Chicago Democratic Club, Cook Co.
Democratic Club, Knights of Columbus, Chi-
114
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CO.KO Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.
Clubs: Iroquois, Illinois Athletic. Office: 128
S. Clark St. Residence: McCoy's Hotel.
CAYLOH, Worth Ernest, lawyer; b. Farnum,
Hamilton Co., Ind., Aug. 25, 1867; s. Simeon T.
and Susannah Caylor; grad. DePauw Univ.,
Greencastle, Ind., A.B., 1890; LL.B., 1891; m.
Katherine Mary Vaughan; 1 daughter: Miriam.
Was chief clerk for the law firm of Ham-
line, Scott & Lord, 1891-5; asst city atty.,
1895-7; practiced alone, 1897-1904; in 1904
formed partnership with John J. Healy, in
firm of Healy & Caylor. Office: Schiller Bldg.
Residence: 5728 Rosalie Ct.
CELLA, John Prank, wholesale fruits and
nuts; b. near Genoa, Italy, Sept. 16, 1868; s.
John G. and Mary (Arado) Cella; came to
America when 1 year old; ed. public schools
of Chicago and Bryant & Stratton Business
College Was employed by Garibaldi &
Cuneo, wholesale fruit merchants, and after-
ward established business for self under style
of J P Cella & Co.; incorporated, 1903, as
J. F.' Cella Co., of which is pres. Office: 91 S.
Water St. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
CHACE, Charles C., auditor; b. Pt. Jervis,
N. Y., Aug. 30, 1858; s. Ephraim D. and Sophia
C. (Hogeboone) Chase; common school educa-
tion; m. Indianapolis, Jessie M. Tinney; 1
daughter: Margaret. In 1876 became cashier
of the Lake Erie & Western R. R. at Lafay-
ette, Ind., and in 1886 became agent of the
same road at Findlay, O. In 1891 became
traffic mgr. for the G. H. Hammond Co., pack-
ers, at South Omaha, Neb., and from 1892 to
1896 was auditor of the Chicago, Hammond &
Western Ry.; since 1896 has been auditor of
the Chicago Junction Ry., and since 1899 also
auditor of the Union Stock Yards & Transit
Co. Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 4214 Prairie Av.
CHAFFIN, Howard Albert, miner and ship-
per of coal; b. Cheyenne, Wyo., Apr. 10, 1876;
s. John Thomas and Mary Jennings ( Jeff r ess)
Chaffln; ed. public schools; served in q. m.
dept., U. S. A., 1898-9; m. Cleveland, O., Feb.
4, 1903, Florence Gertrude Tidd; 1 son: Ed-
ward Jeffress. Since July, 1899, vice-pres. and
dir. of Hunter W. Finch & Co., miners and
shippers of coal, Chicago. Also sec. and dir.
Powhatan Coal Co., Toledo and Cincinnati, O.
Episcopalian. Office: Fisher Bldg.
CHAFIN, Eugene W., temperance advocate.
(See Who's Who in America.) Residence: Edi-
son Park, 111.
CHALLEN, Charles Henry, Chicago mgr. of
The Northwestern Miller; b. Waverly, Mor-
gan Co., 111., Feb. 2, 1869; s. Joseph and Cor-
nelia (Peet) Challen; ed. public school; m.
Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 10, 1894, Eva Frances
Parke. Began business career Sept. 2, 1886,
as an assistant in the publishing office of The
Northwestern Miller, at Minneapolis, Minn.,
and has continued with that business, ad-
vancing steadily to more responsible posi-
tions with the firm, and in 1894 was made
mgr. of the Chicago office of The Northwest-
ern Miller. Republican. Congregationalist.
Club: Chicago Press. Office: Royal Insurance
Bldg. Residence: 1178 Perry St., Ravenswood.
CHALMEBS, William James, manufacturer;
b. Chicago, July 10, 1852; s. Thomas and Janet
(Telfer) Chalmers; ed. public and high schools
of Chicago; m. Oct., 1878, Joan, daughter of
late Allan Pinkerton; children: Joan, Thomas
Stuart. After leaving school was apprenticed
to the Eagle Works Manufacturing Co., of
which his father was then gen. supt. ; in 1872,
became associated with his father in the new
firm of Fraser & Chalmers, which, beginning
with 50 men, increased its working force to
more than a thousand, becoming the largest
manufacturers of mining machinery in the
world, and with a trade wherever mines are
opened; a branch was established at Erith,
near London, Eng., in 1891. Business was in-
corporated in 1889, when he became vice-pres.
and treas., and in Jan., 1891, its pres. In 1900,
united with the great Allis Engine Works at
Milwaukee, and other plants, as the Allis-
Chalmers Co., of which he is vice-pres. Re-
publican. Has been mem. Board of Education,
dir. World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago
Athenaeum, 'Commercial National Bank. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Chicago Athletic, Illi-
nois (ex-pres.), Washington Park; also En-
gineers' Club (New York). Office: First Na-
tional Bank Bldg. Residence: 188 Lincoln Park
Boul.
CHAMBERLAIN, Charles Joseph, educator;
b. Sullivan, O., Feb. 23, 1863; s. Edsell W.
and Mary (Spencer) Chamberlain; grad. Ober-
lin, 1888, A.M., 1894; Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago,
1897; m. Oberlin, O., 1888, Mary E. Life. Teach-
ing since 1888; now dept. botany, Univ. of
Chicago. Mem. Bot. Soc. of America, Assn.
Internationale des Botanistes, A. A. A. S.
(For list of books and writings see Who's
Who in America.) Residence: 6149 Greenwood
Av.
CHAMBERLIN, George M., physician; grad.
Rush. Med. College, 1865. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., 111. State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc.
Clubs: Union League, Washington Park, Chi-
cago Athletic. Address: 3031 Indiana Av.
CHAMBERLIN, Henry Barrett, editor The
Voter, a magazine of politics; sec. State Legis-
lation Committee City Council of Chicago; writ-
er of the Stories of the Streets and of the Town
in Chicago Record -Herald; b. Washington, Mar.
10, 1867; ed. common schools of Mansfield, O.,
and Chicago; studied at Union College of
Law, Northwestern Univ.; was not grad.; m.
Aug. 17, 1903, Irene Celene Byrne. Editor and
publisher The Guardsman, military newspa-
per, 1886-92; reportorial work on Herald, Tri-
bune, Inter Ocean, Times, Record, all of Chi-
cago; night mgr. City Press Assn., 1891; with
Laffan Bureau and New York Sun, 1894; in
charge various depts. Omaha World-Herald,
1895-6. In charge dispatch-boat Hercules of
the Chicago Record during Spanish-American
War, 1898; was between the fire of the fleets
off Santiago, July 3, 1898, only newspaper
boat there during battle; cruised 35,000 miles,
covering news and stories throughout Cuba,
Puerto Rico and West Indies; city editor,
Chicago Record, 1898-1901; asst. sec. Munici-
pal Voters' League, 1901-4. Officer 1st Infan-
try, I. N. G. ; resigned, 1904. Clubs: Press,
Iroquois, City. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 5227 Calumet Av.
CHAMBERLIN, Joseph Henry, insurance; b.
Schenectady, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1850; s. George
Anson and Mary Caroline (Brown) Chamber-
lin; ed. Lutheran College at Mendota, 1868;
Union College, Chicago, 1878; Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1881-2, LL.B., 1882; m. Round Grove,
111., 1878, Kate Winnie Simonson; children:
Mabel May, James Percy, Jessie Lavinia,
Joseph Frederick. Removed with parents to
Illinois in Apr., 1856, settling on a farm near
Sterling, on which was reared; taught school
before taking law course; entered real estate
and insurance business at Sterling, 111., 1882;
removed to Chicago, 1887, and since then en-
gaged in insurance business here; now part-
ner in firm of Letterman & Chamberlin. Re-
publican. Methodist. Mem. A. F. & A. M.,
Royal Arcanum. Club: Ashland. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: 214 N. Central Av.
CHAMBERLIN, Thomas Chrowder, geolo-
gist; b. Mattoon, 111., Sept. 25, 1843; grad.
Beloit College, 1866 (A.M., 1869); grad.,
science, Univ. of Michigan, 1868-9 (Ph.D.,
Univs. of Michigan and Wisconsin, 1882; LL.D.,
Univ. of Michigan, Beloit College and Colum-
bian, 1887; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1904); m. 1867,
Alma Isabel Wilson. Prof, natural science,
State Normal School, Whitewater, Wis., 1869-
1873; prof, geology, Beloit, 1873-82; pres.
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1887-92; since 1892 head
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dept. of geology and dir. Walker Mus., Univ. Real Estate Board. Clubs: University, Har-
of Chicago. Asst. state geologist, Wis., 1873-6; vard. Office: 110 Dearborn St. Residence: 182
chief geologist, Wis., 1876-82; studied glaciers Rush St.
of Switzerland, 1878; U. S. geologist in charge CHANDLER, Charles T., fire insurance; b.
of glacial div. since 1882; geologist Peary Galena, 111.; at age of 8 came to Chicago with
Relief Expedition, 1894. Mem. National Acad. parents; ed. Chicago public schools; m Min-
Sciences, 1902. Author: Geology of Wiscon- eral Point, Wis., 1893. Entered fire insurance
sin. Editor of The Journal of Geology. Ad- business, 1877, and was for 4 years in Chicago
dress: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago. office of North British and Mercantile Insur-
CHAMBEBLIN, Walter Howard, lawyer; b. ance Co., and 2 years in general agency of
Detroit, Feb. 9, 1866; s. Lewis H. and Char- Phenix of Brooklyn; 1 year with general
lotte A. (LeSeur) Chamberlin; ed. Detroit; agency of Niagara Insurance Co.; then went
learned mechanics practically in machine shop to Minneapolis as asst. of inspection and rat-
of Detroit Stove Works, Detroit; m. Detroit, ings, 1884-5; inspector Chicago Fire Under-
June 4, 1889, Ida May Church; children: Edith writers' Assn., 1885, and later supt. of the
May, Lewis Church, Frederic Walter, Helen Cook Co. Compact; returned to agency field,
Alice. Began study of law in offices of Wells 1889, as special agent for Cook Co. for Nat.
W. Leggett; became his partner, 1889; ad- Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford; since then
mitted to bar at Detroit, Jan., 1890; removed continuously in fire insurance agency busi-
to Chicago, Jan., 1891; asst. Commissioner of ness, and since May 1, 1905, of firm of Waller,
Patents of U. S., Mar. 22, 1900, to Mar. 31, Chandler & Grey. Clubs: Illinois, Ashland,
1901; now a mem. law firm of Chamberlin & Riverside Golf. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
Wilkinson; sec. B-O. K. Tire Co., Cadillac dence: 877 W. Adams St.
Automobile Co. of Illinois. Republican. Mem. CHANDLEB, Prank Bandolph, retired; b
Loyal Legion; K. T. Mem. Law and Chicago Putney, Windham Co., Vt., Oct 2, 1840- s'
Bar Assn. Clubs: Cosmos (Washington), peyton Randolph and Levinah (Knight) Chan-
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Chicago dler; ed Saxon's River Acad., Vt., 1853-
Yacht, Edgewater, Chicago Automobile. Office: ward Seminary, Westminster, Vt., 1855; Ft
Marquette Bldg. Residence: 1127 Sherwin Av. Edward (N. Y.) Institute, 1856; Claverack
CHAMPION, Theron John, editor; b. Jack- Institute (N. Y.), 1857; Williston Seminary,
son Co., Mich., June 30, 1866; s. Augustus C. East Hampton, Mass., 1858; m. Chicago, Feb.
and Helen M. (Perine) Champion; ed. Mich- 4, 1868, Anna Sophia Buckingham; children:
igan State Normal School; m. Chicago. Sept. Buckingham, Isabel Buckingham. Clerk in
5, 1896, Pauline Bartlett (died June 6, 1901); Bank of Bellows Falls, Vt., 1858; clerk in in-
children: Helen Lucile, Donald Bartlett. surance office of S. H. Price, Chicago, 1860;
Taught school 5 years, beginning at age of clerk in J. Y. Scammon's Marine Banking Co.,
17; engaged in editorial work on Chicago Chicago, 1861; asst. mgr. E. I. Tinkham's
Daily News, 1890-1902; since then editor on Clearing House for Illinois Bank Currency,
Drovers' Journal. Democrat. Clubs: Chicago 1862; paying teller Solomon Sturges & Sons
Press, Ridge Country (dir.). Office: The Bank, 1863; treas. Chicago Dock Co., 1865;
Drovers' Journal. Residence: 10164 Longwood asst. cashier Third National Bank, 1866; agent
Av. Red River Iron Manufacturing Co., 1867; mem.
CHAMPLIN, Daniel H., type, printing, sup- firm of Chandler, Pomeroy & Noyes, grain
plies; b. Westerly, R. I., Aug. 7, 1861; s. commission merchants, 1869, changing to
Charles and Eliza A. (Cottreil) Champlin; Chandler, Pomeroy & Co., on retirement of E.
ed public schools of Westerly and Hopkinton, H. Noyes, 1871; mem. firm of Chandler & Co.
R 1., and at Alfred Univ., 1877-9; m. Wes- (with Peyton R. Chandler), first mortgages on
terly, R. I., Aug. 25, 1886, Anna Lewis Stan- real estate and loan agents of Hetty H. R.
ton; 1 daughter: Marjorie Stanton (now de- Green, 1873; pres. of Chandler Mortgage Co.,
ceased). Began business life in employ of C. 1897, until May 1, 1902, when sold out to
B. Cottreil & Sons Co., printing press manu- Knott, Chandler & Co., and retired from active
facturers, Westerly, R. I., as shipping clerk, business. Pres. Cottage Grove Manufacturing
1880-1; time-keeper and asst. bookkeeper, Co. Mem., at various times, of Chicago Board
1882-4; cashier, 1885-8; mgr. Western office, of Trade, Chicago Real Estate Board, Chicago
with headquarters in Chicago, 1889-97; vice- stock Exchange. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc.,
pres. and mgr. D. H. Champlin & Co., manu- Chicago Art Institute, Field Columbian Mu-
facturers and dealers in printing and book- seum, Citizens' Assn. Republican. Episcopa-
binding machinery, 1898-9; mem. firm of lian. Clubs: Union, Union League. Residence:
Champlin & Smith, in same business, since 182 Rush St.
1900, firm being Western agents of the Key- CHANDLEB, Hannibal Harlow, publisher;
stone Type Foundry, of Philadelphia; Gold- b. Freleighsburg, Que., Can., July 22, 1844; s.
ing & Co., of Boston; Brown Folding Machine Harlow and Olive Porter (Hibbard) Chandler;
Co , of Erie, Pa., also owners and manufac- ed. public schools of Quebec; m. Chicago,
turers of McGreal Patent Combination Chase, July 1, 1869, Mary Jane Jenning Wilce; chil-
and dealers in materials and supplies of all dren: Edwin Wilce, Mary Olive, Jessie Jane,
kinds for printers. Republican. Was mem. of Hannibal Harlow, Jennie Hibbard (Mrs. John-
Co E Westerly Rifles, of the Rhode Island son). Employed on Chicago Times under Wil-
State Militia, 1880-9. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, bur F. Storey as bookkeeper, 1865, and later
Exmoor. Office: 121 Plymouth Ct. Residence: as asst. mgr. until 1870, when established a
Highland Park, 111. newspaper advertising agency under firm
CHANDLEB, Bucking-ham, real estate; b. name of H. H. Chandler & Co. In 1878 estab-
Florence, Italy, Feb. 22, 1878; s. Frank R. lished The Chicago Grocer, and in 1879 The
and Anna Sophia (Buckingham) Chandler; ed. Western Druggist; also established the Chi-
Ogden public school, Chicago, 1889-90; Univer- cago Medical Review; disposed of these pa-
sity School, Chicago, 1890-6; Harvard Univ., pers in 1883, and bought The Farmers' Re-
1896-99, completing 4-year course in 3 years view, of which has ever since been editor,
and taking leave of absence for last year, pres. and treas. of H. H. Chandler & Co., its
receiving A B degree with class of 1900. On publishers. Mem. Kenwood Evangelical
leaving Harvard in 1899 became a clerk in the Church, Agricultural Press League. Clubs:
real estate office of Chandler & Co.; became Kenwood, Exmoor. Office: 355 Dearborn St.
mgr. of sales dept., Jan. 1, 1901, and bought Residence: 4415 Lake Ay.
the business from Frank R. Chandler, Jan. 1, CHANDLEB, Homer Weed, lumber dealer;
1902, conducting it as Chandler & Co., until b. Oshkosh, Wis., Jan. 1, 1865; s. Homer S.
May 1, 1902, when combined with Henry A. and Caroline (Weed) Chandler; came to Chi-
Knott & Co. in new firm of Knott, Chandler cago, 1872; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Jan.
& Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Chicago 5, 1893, Mary Stryker; 1 daughter: Gloria.
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After leaving school began business career
with the lumber firm of Waldo, Schillo &
Chandler, and later became sec. and treas.
of the Home Lumber Co.; since 1901 sec. and
treas of the Chandler Lumber Co., which was
originally the Central Lumber Co., organized
in 1891, changing to its present name in 1902.
Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Glen
View. Office: 100 Elston Av. Residence: 161
CHANDLER^ Joseph Harvey, lawyer; b.
Niles, Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 30 1842; a.
Samuel and Eliza Chandler; ed. public schools,
Moravia, N. Y.; removed to Ann Arbor, Mich.,
1857, and taught school until 1861; private 6th
Michigan Cav., 1862-4; capt. 115th U. S. C.
Troops Volunteer Infantry, 1864-6, serving
through Civil War; studied in law dept.,
Univ. of Michigan, and in law office at Hough-
ton, Mich.; m. Oct. 9, 1870, Edmonia M. Hol-
land of Indianapolis; 2 daughters: Mary M.
(married), Sarah F. Admitted to Michigan bar,
1869; was atty. for some of the leading cop-
per companies; for 4 years atty. for Houghton
Co , Mich., and 1 term State Senator; removed
to Chicago, 1887, as general solicitor for a
mining and railroad syndicate which had pur-
chased the Minnesota iron mines and the
Duluth & Iron Range R. R.; from Dec. 1, 1901,
to Jan. 1, 1904, special counsel for all cor-
porations in Minnesota and Michigan in which
the United States Steel Corporation is inter-
ested. Mem. Loyal Legion, G. A. R. Club: Chi-
cago. Office: Railway Exchange: Residence:
666 LaSalle Av.
CHANDLER, St. Lawrence, asst. mgr. U. S.
Stove Co.; b. Bic, P. Q., Can., Oct. 24, 1871;
s Libert Chandler (civil engineer, D. L. S.)
and Marion (Holmes) Chandler; early educa-
tion by private tutor, followed by academic
course at Bishop's College School, Lennoxville,
P Q , graduating with class of 1889. Began
business career, 1889, with the Molson Bank
of Montreal; later consecutively with Am. Ex-
change National Bank, Chicago; America Na-
tional Bank, Corn Exchange National Bank,
and Hibernian Banking Assn. until Jan. 1,
1901, when entered the stove business as asst.
mgr. of the western branch of the Germer
Stove Co. of Erie, Pa., and mgr. of the U. S.
Stove Co.; also dir. Zinn Mining Co., of Baker
City, Ore., and Chicago. Democrat. Episco-
palian. Office: 235 Newberry Av. Residence:
684 S. Sawyer Av.
CHANDLER, "Walter Temple, wholesale
grocer; b. Rockbridge Co., Va., Mar. 5, 1855;
s. Norborne E. and Lucy (Grigsby) Chandler;
ed. private schools of Rockbridge Co., Va.,
and Washington and Lee Univ., Lexington, Va.
Came to Chicago, Mar., 1872; was first em-
ployed as office boy with E. H. Noyes & Co.,
grain commission merchants; entered house
of Franklin MacVeagh & Co., July, 1872,
with which he has since been connected, first
as office boy, then in receiving and shipping
dept. as clerk, from that to salesman and
dept. mgr., and, in 1882, was admitted to part-
nership in the firm. Democrat. Club: Exmoor.
Office: Wabash Av. and Lake St. Residence:
Highland Park, 111.
CHANNON, Henry, ship and railway sup-
plies; b. Bridgewater, Eng., Feb. 24, 1834; s.
H«nry and Elizabeth (Dyer) Channon; ed.
schools in England; m. Chicago, Dec. 24, 1860,
Elizabeth Smith; children: James H., Harry,
Henry, Grace. After leaving school became a
sailor and sailed all over the world; came to
Chicago, 1858, and sailed the Great Lakes, in
command of vessels, for 8 years; then came
ashore and was engaged in business con-
nected with lake-carrying traffic until 1876,
when began to deal in ship and railroad sup-
plies, and in 1881 incorporated H. Channon &
Co., of which he is pres. ; also established re-
lated mfg. industries, and is a dir., respective-
ly, in the Jackson Shovel Co., the Union Eleva-
tor and Machine Co., and the Modern Machin-
ery Publishing Co. Republican. Mason. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: Market and Randolph
St. .Residence: 587 Dearborn Av.
CHANNON, James Harrison; b. Chicago,
July 24, 1866; s. Henry and Elizabeth (Smith)
Channon; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 7, 1891, Leigh Ashton Aery; chil-
dren: Katharine, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Ruth. In
1882 entered service of H. Channon Co. (of
which his father is founder and head), tools
and machinery; now vice-pres. of the com-
pany. Also pres. Union Elevator & Machine
Co., Jackson Shovel & Tool Co. and Modern
Machinery Publication Co. Republican. Episco-
palian. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Glen
View, Washington Park, Chicago Yacht, Co-
lumbia Yacht, Germania, Forty, Press, Union
League. Office: Market and Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 579 Dearborn Av.
CHANUTE, Octave, consulting engineer; b.
France, 1832; ed. common schools, New York.
Engaged in construction of railroads, 1848-88;
pres. Western Soc. of Engineers, 1901; ex-
pres. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers; hon. mem.
Institution Civil Engineers, Great Britain; fel-
low sections Mech. Science and Eng'ring, and
Social Science, A. A. A. S. ; mem. Century
Assn., New York. Pres. Chicago Tie Preserving
Co. Author: Kansas City Bridges; Progress in
Flying Machines, and numerous papers and
articles of engineering subjects. Address: 413
E. Huron St.
CHAPIN, Edward Fisher, commission mer-
chant; b. Brookline, Mass., June 21, 1846; s.
Nathaniel G. and Harriet Louisa (Fisher)
Chapin; ed. Brookline (Mass.) High School
and Harvard College; m. Chicago, Sept. 25,
1879, Mary C. Whitney; children: Louise,
Elizabeth, Edward F., Jr., Mary W. In Boston
was of firm of Fisher & Chapin; came to Chi-
cago, 1876, and established the firm of Chapin
& Edmonds, Board of Trade commission mer-
chants, in which has ever since continued.
Republican. Until recently was for 18 years
mem. of Apollo Musical Club as pres. and in
other offices. Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
CHAPIN, Simeon Brooks, banker and brok*
er; b. Milwaukee, Wis., May 31, 1865; s.
Emory D. and Marietta (Armour) Chapin; ed.
Eighteen St. public school, Milwaukee, and
Harvard School, Chicago; m. Chicago, Oct. 5,
1892, Elizabeth E. Mattocks; children: Mar-
ietta L., Elizabeth M., Simeon Brooks, Jr.
Started with Armour Bros. Banking Co., Kan-
sas City, Mo., in 1881, as messenger; went
with Armour & Co., Chicago, 1882, and re-
mained with that firm in various depts. until
1891; since 1892 in business as banker and
broker in stocks, bonds and grain under style
of S. B. Chapin & Co. Republican. Mem. Plym-
outh Congregational Church. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Calumet, Chicago Athletic; also
of Metropolitan and Mid-Day Clubs of New
York. Offices: The Rookery, Chicago, and 10
Wall St., New York.
CHAPMAN, Charles Augustus, vice-pres. of
the Western Bank Note & Engraving Co.; b.
Picton, Ont., Can., Nov. 4, 1838; s. R. J. and
Phebe (Striker) Chapman; ed. Picton Grammar
School; m. Chicago, Sept. 6, 1870, Sylvia
Cheney; children: Clarence C., Walter A.,
Bertha S., Grace L. Entered service of Bank
of Montreal at Picton, Sept. 1, 1856; resigned
in Mar., 1866, and went into the drug busi-
ness; sold out in 1873 and came to Chicago
in October of that year; appointed treas. of
the Western Bank Note & Engraving Co. in
May, 1874, and vice-pres. in May, 1890; also
a dir. of the company, which is largely en-
gaged in steel plate engraving and printing
and lithographic work. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: 84 Market St. Residence: 85
Rush St.
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CHAPMAN, Chauncey Franklin, physician;
b. LaFayette Co., Wis., July 7, 1862; s. Jere-
miah and Elizabeth (Gribble) Chapman; ed.
district school, high school, Univ. of Nebraska,
Chicago College of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1887; Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
M.D., 1892; m. Chicago, 1890, Clotilde Benson
(now deceased). Was engaged in drug business
until began med. practice; since 1892, in gen-
eral practice of medicine and surgery in Chi-
cago. Was med. inspector of the Health Dept.
of the City of Chicago, 1893-4; asst. supt. Dun-
ning Insane Hosp., 1890. Mem. Illinois Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Pathological
Soc. Democrat. Episcopalian; mem. St. An-
drew's Men's Club. Mason; K. T. (Columbia
No. 63), and Shriner. Club: Ashland. Office:
940 W. Madison St. Residence: 433 Warren
Av.
CHAPMAN, Clarence Cheney, stock broker;
b. Picton, Ont., Can., July 5, 1871; s. Charles
A. and Sylvia (Cheney) Chapman; ed. private
schools; m. Bar Harbor, Me., Sept. 12, 1903,
Evelyn Scott. Began business life as an office
boy in the Chicago National Bank, in which
advanced steadily through the various depts.
and in 1895 became associated in the stock
brokerage business with A. O. Slaughter &
Co., continuing for 2 years, and later with
Edward L. Brewster & Co. for 7 years, and
in 1904 joined in establishing present flrm
of Chapman, De Golyer & Co., brokers in
stocks, bonds and investment securities, who
are members of New York and Chicago Stock
Exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Clubs: Chicago, Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia.
Office: 186 LaSalle St. Residence: 289 Dear-
born Av.
CHAPMAN, James Rounseville, banker; b.
Westfield, Mass., July 31, 1855; s. James L.
and Louise J. Rounseville Chapman; ed. public
schools of Hartford, Conn.; m. Chicago. 1885,
Helen Farwell. Began business life, 1875, as
messenger in National Exchange Bank, Hart-
ford, Conn.; came to Chicago, 1882, asst. teller
First National Bank, and was promoted, 1886,
to note teller; became asst. cashier of the
Am. Trust & Savings Bank, 1889; then newly
organized; cashier, 1891-1902; since 1902 vice-
pres. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
» Union League, Midlothian. Bankers. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: 2705 Indiana Av.
CHAPMAN, John Henry, manufacturer and
merchant; b. Deptford, Eng., Jan. 11, 1853: s.
John and Emma (Mills) Chapman; ed. public
schools of Lake Zurich, Waukegan and Lee
'Center, 111.; m. Chicago, Feb. 23, 1881, Nellie
O'Connor; children: Harry Russell, George
Mills, Paul Perren, Edith May. Spent early
life on farm, then. was clerk in country gen-
eral store; sold notions and tinware as a boy
from peddler's wagons; was with Price Bak-
ing Powder Co., 1871-8, as salesman; later
traveling salesman with Royal Baking Pow-
der Co. Established, 1878, flrm of Chapman &
Smith upon small scale, incorporated, 1887,
as Chapman & Smith Co., of which he is
pres., dir. and gen. mgr. Company are whole-
sale dealers in supplies for bakers, confec-
tioners and ice cream makers, and of grocers'
specialties, etc.; now occupying own large new
building at Washington Boul. and Carpenter
St., with $750,000 annual sales. Prohibition
Republican. Baptist: for 13 years past and
still pres. Baptist Young People's Union of
America, and identified with several lines of
service for the betterment of men. Office:
Washington Boul. and Carpenter St. Residence:
1475 W. Monroe St.
CHAPMAN, Walter A., broker; b. Chicago,
Dec. 14, 1873; s. Charles A. and Sylvia
(Cheney) Chapman; ed. private schools and
by private tutors. Began business life in the
service of the Western Bank Note Co., and
advanced through various grades until becom-
ing treas. of the company, which resigned in
1903, in order to engage as a broker in stocks,
bonds and investment securities, and early in
1904, organized and is now partner in the flrm
of Chapman, De Golyer & Co., mem. of the
New York Stock Exchange, the Chicago Stock
Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Union, Saddle and Cycle,
Onwentsia. Office: 186 LaSalle St. Residence:
85 Rush St.
CHARD, Thomas Septimus; b. Buffalo, N.
Y., Aug. 15, 1844; s. William and Mary Chard;
orphaned at 10. Engaged in commercial,
banking and transportation employment at
Buffalo, N. Y., until 1864; came to Chicago and
entered insurance office of F. A. Howe, Jr., in
which filled clerical positions until 1867, when
entered office of Lumbermen's Insurance Co.
until 1870, when became special agent for
Western States of Firemen's Fund Insurance
Co. and Union Insurance Co; in 1872 the Fire-
men's Fund established an independent West-
ern dept., of which was made mgr., and subse-
quently was also mgr. for Union Insurance
Co. Club: Union League. Residence: 534 N.
State St.
CHARLES, John Joseph, 3d vice-pres. Hib-
bard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.; b. Williams-
port, Md., Feb. 5, 1856; s. John Joseph and
Martha (Cowton) Charles; ed. Racine College,
Racine, Wis.; m. Evanston, 111., Apr. 8, 1885,
Ida E. Sherman; children: Sherman A., Martha,
Frances, John Joseph, Jr. Began business
career with J. V. Farwell's retail store, and
in 1873, was employed for a time with Pull-
man Palace Car Co., until July 15, 1873, when
entered the service of Hibbard & Spencer, as
a boy; later became buyer and salesman, and
a dir. in the corporation of Hibbard, Spencer,
Bartlett & Co.; on Jan. 1, 1904, was elected 3d
vice-pres. of the company. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Evanston Golf.
Office: State St. Bridge. Residence: 1310 Hin-
man Av., Evanston, 111.
CHARLTON, Francis M., lawyer and jus-
tice of the peace; b. Switzerland Co., Ind.,
Nov. 25, 1852; s. Henry and Leah Charlton;
reared on farm; ed. at Vevay (Ind.) High
School, Moore's Hill College and Indiana State
Univ.; m. Oct. 5, 1877, Josie Rushton; 1 son:
Rush. Admitted to Indiana bar; was deputy
prosecuting atty. under Hon. Charles L.
Jewett. Madison, Ind., later elected prosecut-
ing atty., 20th Judicial District of Indiana,
1881-5; since 1885 engaged in practice in Chi-
cago until appointed. 1903, justice of the
peace in town of Hyde Park. Republican.
Presbyterian. Office: 130 53d St. Residence:
106 55th St.
CHARLTON, George James, general passen-
ger and ticket agent Chicago & Alton Ry.:
b. Hamilton, Ont., Sept. 9, 1860; s. James and
Mary Charlton; ed. public and private schools
of Hamilton, Ont.; m. Oak Park, 111., 1883,
Elizabeth Hilton; children: Katherine, Doro-
thy, Elvira, James, Jr. Since 1875 continuous-
ly in the service of the Chicago & Alton R. R.
a'nd its successor, the Chicago & Alton Ry.,
beginning as messenger boy in the general
passenger dept. and advanced successively
until becoming asst. general passenger agent.
Mar. 14, 1885, to Jan. 1, 1900, and since Jan. 1,
1900, general passenger and ticket agent.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic. Washington Park,
Union League, Chicago Yacht, Colonial; also
Kansas City of Kansas City, Missouri Athletic
of St Louis. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg.
Residence: 229 N. Scoville Av., Oak Park, 111.
CHARLTON, James, chairman of the Trans-
Continental Passenger Assn.; b. Botnal Co.,
Northumberland, Eng., May 15, 1832. Entered
railway service in Apr., 1847, with the New-
castle and Carlisle Ry., at Newcastle-on-Tyne;
came to America, 1857. and was chief clerk
and afterwards auditor and general agent of
the Great Western Ry. of Canada, Apr. 9, 1857-
1870; general passenger and ticket agent,
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North Missouri R. R., Mar. 22, 1870, to July
13, 1871; general passenger and ticket agent
Chicago & Alton R. R., July 13, 1871, to Jan.
1, 1900; chairman of the Trans-Continental
Passenger Assn. at Denver, Colo., Oct., 1900,
to Oct., 1901; since 1901 at Chicago. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 1705 Dem-
iner PL
CHARTER, James Adams, mechanical en-
gineer of Fairbanks, Morse & Co.; b. Ster-
ling. 111., July 24, 1865; s. John and Rachel
(Adams) Charter; ed. public school and pri-
vate tutor. Took up engineering with Sterling
Gas Co., 1885; engaged with Charter Gas En-
gine Co., 1887; became connected with H. W.
Caldwell & Co., of Chicago, 1892-4; with Fair-
banks, Morse & Co. since 1894, as mechanical
engineer; has taken out many patents and is
the designer and inventor of the "Fairbanks-
Morse" gas and gasoline engines. Also con-
sulting engineer. Mem. Am. Soc. of Mechanical
Engineers. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Automobile. Office: 167 Franklin St. Residence:
Chicago Beach Hotel.
CHASE, Horace (3 air; b. Hopkinton, Merri-
mack Co., N. H., July 9, 1827; s. Hon. Horace
("judge of probate) and Betsy (Blanchard)
Chase; ed. Hopkinton Acad. until 16 years old;
m. Chicago, June 14, 1860, Ellen Marian Sher-
win; children: Samuel M., Bessie L. B., Lucy
B., Horace Stanley. At age of 16 became ap-
prentice in the mathematical and nautical In-
strument store of Samuel S. Th.axter & Son,
Boston, remaining there until his health
failed; returned home; came to Chicago, fol-
lowing two brothers, in 1852. Entered office of
James H. Rees, real estate dealer, who, with
Edward Rucker. originated the present ab-
stract system. His brother, Samuel B. Chase,
had charge of the abstract dept. in Mr. Rees'
office, and in 1855 Mr. Rees, with Messrs. S. B.
and H. G. Chase, established firm of Rees,
Chase & Co.; bought out Mr. Rees, and the
firm became Chase Bros. & Co. After the flre
it was found that this firm and the two other
abstract firms (Shortall & Hoard and Jones &
Sellers) had each lost part of their abstract
indices, but that together they had a complete
set, with some duplicates: while the county
records were destroyed. The three firms there-
fore consolidated and resumed the abstract
business, which later was merered in the Chi-
cago Title and Trust Co. Mr. Chase continued
in the real estate business, but has now re-
tired from active work. Republican. Reformed
Episcopalian. Mason. Residence: Chicago;
summer. Hopkinton, N. H.
CHATPIEItD, Eli S»erry, manufacturer: b.
Prattsville, Greene Co., N. Y., Aug. 14, 1846;
s. Ira D. and Eliza (Case) Chatfield; ed. dis-
trict school and acad., Prattsville. N. Y. ; pub-
lic schools at Boston. Mass., and Albany. N.
Y.: m. Chicago, Feb. 13, 1873. Ida M. Parker;
children: Anna "W., Max P. Came to Chicago,
1868, and was first employed by Gurdon S.
Hubbard as bookkeener. and later as supt.
until the great fire of 1871; after fire business
mgr. with C. & A. Price, building contractors,
and later mgr. of branch house and western
business for C. S. Maltbv, of Baltimore. Md..
until 1889; since then sec. of the J. E. Tilt
Shoe Co., manufacturers of men's shoes by the
Goodyear process. Renublican. Mem. Lake
View Board of Education. 1878: trustee arid
assessor Lake View. 1879-85. Presidential elec-
tor, for Illinois, McKinlev and Roosevelt tick-
et. 1900. Mason; Wrieht's Grove Lodge. Lin-
coln Park Chapter. Clubs: Marcmette, Casino
(Edgewater). Edgewater Golf. Office: 17 Hu-
ron St. Residence: 2242 Kenmore Av.
CHATFIEI.I>-TAYI,OR, Hobart Cliatfleld,
author; b. Chicago, Mar. 24, 1865; s. Henry
Hobart and Adelaide (Chatfleld) Taylor; early
education at Trinity School, Tivoli, N Y ,
and in Europe; grad. Cornell Univ., 1886; m.
June 19, 1890, Rose, daughter of ex-U. S. Sen-
ator Charles B. Farwell. Established and con-
ducted, 1888-90, America, a weekly political
review; spent 2 years abroad and was special
correspondent of the Chicago Daily News. Was
Spanish consul in Chicago during the World's
Fair period and a mem. of the Spanish Com-
mission to the World's Columbian Exposition,
and received decoration of Isabella the Catho-
lic for services to Spain in connection with
the Exposition. Mem. of the New Hampshire
Soc. of the Cincinnati, Illinois Soc. of Colonial
Wars. (Author: For list of books and writ-
ings see Who's Who in America.) Clubs: Chi-
cago, University, Union, Onwentsia (ex-pres.).
Office: 100 Washingotn St. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
CHATTElili, Bertram Mathews, cashier of
the Illinois Trust & Savings Bank; b. Treves,
Prussia, Nov. 12, 1856; s. John and Margaret
(Oik) Chattell; ed. public schools in Chicago,
aided by private tuition from his father (who
was a college prof.), and at the old Chicago
Univ.; m. Chicago, 1884, Laura Condee; 1 son:
Clarence. First business experience was with a
stationery and book house; then was employed
with Franklin P. Elliott & Co., paper manu-
facturers, as credit man and bookkeeper until
June 8, 1882, when entered the Illinois Trust
& Savings Bank as a general utility man, and
after a short service was made asst. cashier,
so serving until Feb., 1902, when was elected
to present position as cashier of the bank.
Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Union League, Washington Park, Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian. Office: LaSalle St. and Jack-
son Boul. Residence: 5127 Madison Av.
CHEEVER, Dwip-ht Bissell, patent atty.; b.
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb, 23, 1868; s. Henry Syl-
vester and Laura Edna (Bissell) Cheever;
grad. Ann Arbor High School, 1887; grad. en-
gineering dept., Univ. of Michigan, B.S. (M.E.),
1891, from School of Law, same, LL.B., 1896;
m. Pasadena, Calif., Sept. 1, 1904, Arline H.
Vallette. Practiced engineering work, exclu-
sively, for 3 years, then in general practice of
law, 1896-7; Jan. 1, 1897, became chief clerk
in patent law office of Robert H. Parkinson,
Chicago; continued as his first asst. until May
1, 1901 ; then engaged in patent law practice
alone until Nov. 15, 1904, when was joined by
Howard M. Cox, forming present firm Cheever
& Cox, with practice in patent law, trade
marks and copyright exclusively. Lecturer on
patent law at Chicago Law School. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Chicago Patent Law Assn.
Congregationalist. Republican. Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Kenwood, Calumet Country, Homewood
Country. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
Homewood Country Club, Flossmoor, 111.
CHENEY, Charles Edward, R. E. bishop; b.
Canandaigua, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1836; s. Dr. E.
Warren and Altie W. Cheney; grad. Hobart,
1857; studied theology; ordained P. E. min-
ister; D.D., Grinnell College, la., 1871; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 25, 1860, Clara Emma Griswold.
Was P. E. rector Christ Church, Chicago;
leader in organizing R. E. Church; consecrated
missionary bishop of the Northwest, Dec. 14,
1873, still being rector of Christ Church; in
1878 was made bishop of Synod of Chicago,
Bishop Fallows becoming missionary bishop
of the Northwest in his place. Mem. S. A. R.,
Soc. Mayflower Descendants, Art Institute,
Chicago, Citizens' League. Chicago Historical
Society. Am. Historical Assn. Clubs: Univer-
sity, Chicago Literary. Author: Twenty-Eight
Sermons. 1880; What Do Reformed Episco-
palians Believe?, 1888; The Enlistment of the
Christian Soldier, 1893; A King of France Un-
named in History, 1902. Address: 2409 Michi-
gan Av., Chicago.
CHENEY. Edwin Henry, vice-pres. and mgr.
Illinois Maintenance Co.; b. Shelbyville, 111.,
June 13, 1869; s. James Wilson and Armilla
(Perkins) Cheney: ed. Detroit grammar and
high schools, and Univ. of Michigan, grad-
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uating B.S. and E.E., 1892; m. June 15, 1899,
Mamah Bouton Borthwick; 1 son: Edwin
Borthwick. With Chicago EMison Co. as elec-
trical engineer, 1892-7; mgr. Mutual Electric
Co., electrical construction, 1897-1900; since
then with Illinois Maintenance Co. as vice-
pres. and mgr. Also, since 1900, pres. of Sta-
tion Equipment Co., boilers, engines and
dynamos, and partner in firm of Holt, Mac-
Chesney & Cheney, real estate and manage-
ment of properties. Republican. Congregation-
alist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht,
Westward Ho Golf. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 624 N. East Av., Oak Park, 111.
CHENEY, Henry William, physician; b
Fond du Lac, Wis., Sept. 17, 1869; s. Seymour
H. and Adelaide Grenell Cheney; grad. Fond
du Lac High School, 1887; Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, 1892; post-graduate work
at Chicago Univ., 1903; m. Fond du Lac, Wis.,
1896, Flora Sylvester; children: Kathryn
Winifred, Harold Sylvester. Engaged in gen-
eral practice of medicine at Chicago since
1892; surgeon to St. Luke's Hosp. Dispensary;
local surgeon, Illinois Central R. R. Co. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Physicians' Club, Nu Sigma
Nu fraternity. Republican. Baptist. Mason.
Office: 369 E. 63d St. Residence: 6041 Monroe
Av.
CHENEY, John Vance, librarian Newberry
Library since 1894; b. Groveland, N. Y., Dec.
29, 1848; grad. Temple Hill Acad., Geneseo,
N. Y., at 17; asst. principal there 2 years
later; m. 1st, 1876, Abbey Perkins; 2d, Mani-
tou, Colo., July 11, 1903, Mrs. Sara Barker
Chamberlin, of Chicago. Studied law, 1871-4,
at Woodstock, Vt, and 1874-5, at Haverhill,
Mass.; admitted to bar in Massachusetts;
practiced law a year in New York; went to
California, 1876; librarian Free Public Li-
brary, San Francisco, 1887-94. Author: The
Old Doctor, 1881; Thistle-Drift, poems, 1887;
Wood Blooms, poems, 1888; The Golden Guess,
essays, 1892; That Dome in Air, essays, 1895;
Queen Helen, poem, 1895; Out of the Silence,
poems, 1897; Lyrics, 1901. Editor: Wood Notes
Wild, by Simon Pease Cheney, 1892; Caxton
Club's edition of Derby's Phoenixiana, 1897.
Address: Newberry Library. Residence: 425
LaSalle Av.
CHENEY, Maynard Asa, merchant; b.
Franklin Co., Mass., Jan. 8, 1854; s. Damon E.
and Elizabeth (Maynard) Cheney; ed. public
schools in Massachusetts; m. Chicago, Jan. 8,
1878, Helen Tyrrell; children: Clara Maynard,
John Tyrrell, Maynard Asa, Jr., James Bur-
leigh, Zylpha Maynard. Began business life as
a bookkeeper in a bank, 1872-7; then in lumber
business with his father until 1880', when he
engaged in lumber business on his own ac-
count in West Virginia, which he continued
till 1892; in 1893 joined the leading and
pioneer importing and jobbing crockery and
glassware house of Burley & Tyrrell, of which
he is now pres. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton,
Union League. Office: 238-40 Adams St. Resi-
dence: Union League Club.
CHESBROUOtH, Samuel Kennedy Jennings,
publishing agent: b. Baltimore, Md., Mar. 9,
1826; s. Isaac Marks and Phrania (Jones)
Chesbrough; ed. common and private schools.
Providence, R. I.; m. Forestville, N. Y., Feb.
6, 1848, Ann Eliza Morrison; children: John
Morrison, Isaac Marks, Mary. Emma, George
Roberts, Lewis (deceased). Since Mar., 1888,
publishing agent and treas. Free Methodist
Publishing House, publishers of religious
books and papers for the Free Methodist de-
nomination. Is also pres. Chicago Industrial
Home for Children; dir. Old People's Rest
Home; treas. General Missionary Board of the
Free Methodist Church. Prohibitionist. Office:
14 N. May St. Residence: 111 Flournoy St.
CHE SHOWN, Mervin Milton, real estate;
b. Ashland Co., O., 1866; s. Wesley and Lu-
cetta (Finlay) Chesrown; brought up on farm
in Ashland Co., Ohio, and attended country
school there; later attended school at Olney,
111.; m. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1892, Maude Powers
Babbitt. Came to Chicago in 1889 from Olney,
111.; in 1890-4 was private sec. to Ernest R.
Graham, gen. mgr. of the World's Colum-
bian Exposition Co.; later in partnership with
Thomas Kelly, as Thomas Kelly & Co., en-
gaged in the sale of iron pipe, valves, fittings,
etc., and in the building of water-works. Was
also in the electrical manufacturing business.
Since 1898 chiefly devoted to real estate opera-
tions. Is interested in California and Cuba,
and has, in latter country, 5,000 acres in
Northeast Santa Clara, near Cardenas; vice-
pres. Kenwood Heights Co.. San Bernardino,
Calif; pres. Chesrown-Faifer Co., Chicago,
manufacturers loose leaf devices, flies and
blank books. Office: Great Northern Bldg.
Residence: 5802 S. Park Av.
CHETLAIN, Arthur Henry, jurist; b.
Galena, 111., Apr. 12, 1849; s. Gen. Augustus
L. and Emily (Tenney) Chetlain; early edu-
cation in public schools near Galena; grad.
A.B., Univ. of Wisconsin, 1870; took course
in natural sciences at Universite Libre, Brus-
sels, Belgium, and grad. B.S., 1871; studied
law under William Lathrop, Rockford, 111.; m.
1892, Lottie Lillieberg, of Chicago, 111.
(formerly Stockholm, Sweden); children:
Edith M., Arthur L., Frederick H., John
Francis, Kent G. Admitted to bar at Rock-
ford, 111., 1873, but continued studies in Chi-
cago in law office of Edward A. Small, 1873-4;
partner in practice with Stephen S. Gregory.
1874-9; firm was consolidated with Tenney £•
Flower, 1879; withdrew on account of ill-
health, 1881, and traveled a year and a half;
resumed practice, 1883-91; first asst. corpora-
tion counsel. City of Chicago, 1891-3: defeated
for judge Superior Court of Cook Co., 1893:
elected, 1894, and still serving. Republican.
Clubs: Marquette (ex-pres.), Hamilton, Birc'^-
wood Country, Illinois Athletic. Office: County
Bldg. Residence: 1137 Birchwood Av.
CHETLAIN, Augustus Louis, soldier, bank-
er, author; b. St. Louis, Dec. 26, 1824; ed. com-
mon schools. Became merchant at Galena, 111.;
entered war, 1861, as capt. ; served with dis-
tinction in Army of Tennessee, becoming brig.-
gen. and brevet maj.-gen. ; mustered out Feb.
5, 1866; assessor internal revenue, Utah, 1867-
1869; U. S. consul-general, Brussels. 1869-72:
mem. Board of Education, Chicago, 1876-7: or-
ganized Home National Bank, Chicago. 1872.
and was its pres.; organized Industrial Bank
of Chicago, 1891. and elected its pres. Now
retired. Author: The Red River (Selkirk) Col-
ony in 1821 (pamphlet); Recollections of 70
Years, 1898. Address: 1137 Birchwood Av.,
Chicago.
CHILD, Samuel Fenny, mgr. The Spool Cot-
ton Co.; b. Springfield, Mass., Dec. 7, 1854; s.
Rev. William S. and Georgiana C. (Jones)
Child; ed. St. Paul School, Concord. N. H. ; m.
Raleigh, N. C.t June 29, 1887, Lena Stith. From
1876 to 1884 was civil engineer on the Morris
& Essex R. R. ; government engineer on river
and harbor survey, port of New York, 1884-9:
1889-95, traveling representative for the Coats
Thread Co.; since 1895 mgr. Chicago depot of
The Spool Cotton Co., successors of the Coats
Thread Co., having thread factories at Paw-
tucket, R. I.; Newark, N. J., and Paisley, Soot-
land. Republican. Club: Union. Office: 186 Mar-
ket St. Residence: 10 Astor St.
CHILDS, Albert Henry, vice-pres. S. D.
Childs & Co., stationers, engravers, etc.; b.
Chicago, Dec. 19, 1862; s. S. D. Childs, Jr., and
Mary A. (Wright) Childs; ed. public schools
of Evanston; m. Philadelphia, Pa., May 29,
1884, Florence H. Johnson; 1 daughter: Helen.
Began business life in 1878 with S. D. Childs
6. Co., as errand boy. In 1880 represented the
firm as traveling salesman, and from 1882-6
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was house salesman. From the death of his Hosp., 1893-1900; to Hahnemann Hosp., from
father in 1886, represented the interests of 1893; to Chicago Baptist Hosp., 1897-98; to
latter in the business until 1902, when the Streeter's Hosp. from 1900. Mem. Am. Insti-
business was incorporated as S. D. Childs & tute of Homoeopathy, Illinois Homoeopathic
Co of which he has since been vice-pres. Soc., Wisconsin Homoeopathic Soc. (honorary),
Business was established by his grandfather Central Illinois Homoeopathic Soc. (honorary),
in 1837, and the present company does a sta- Chicago Homoeopathic Med. Soc. (pres., 1901),
tionery, engraving and printing business, the Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann Hosp. Republican,
factory employing 250 hands. Republican. Office and residence: 3130 Prairie Av.
Mem. National Union. Office: 200 Clark St. CHRISTENSON, August Neilt, wholesale
Residence: 1563 Oak Av., Evanston, 111. clothing; b. Sweden, Apr. 5, 1864; s. W. and
CHILDS, Bobert A., lawyer; b. Malone, Elsa (Anderson) Christenson; received pre-
Franklin Co., N. Y., Mar. 22, 1845; s. Rev. paratory college education in Sweden; m. Chi-
George and Calista (Cochran) Childs; parents cago, Feb. 22, 1893, Sara M. Olson; 1 son:
removed to Boone Co., 111., in 1852; mother Klmer. Was a book agent, 1882-5; in subscrip-
died in 1854 and father in 1870; enlisted in tion book business in Denver, Colo., firm of
Co B, 15th Illinois Infantry, serving in Fre- Winans & Christenson, 1885-7; merchant tailor
mont's Missouri campaign, at Ft. Henry, Ft. in Chicago, 1887-9; on Nov. 1, 1889, started in
Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, under Grant in wholesale business with J. B. Whitney and
siege of Vicksburg, in Meridian raid and the Charles Brook Jones under firm name of Whit-
march to the sea under Sherman and at grand ney, Christenson & Co.; Mr. Jones withdrew,
review at Washington; mustered out at Ft. 1892, and M. S. Bullock joining firm in 1895,
Leavenworth, Kan., Sept., 1865; after war stu- style changing to Whitney, Christenson &
dent at Belvidere, 111., High School and 1111- Bullock. Also partner In firm of N. J. Olsen &
nols State Normal School, graduating 1870; Co. in mail order clothing business. Office:
m Chicago, 1873, Mary E. Coffeen; 6 sons: 196-200 Market St. Residence: 5931 Ontario St.
Lester C., Robert W., George W., John S., CHRISTOFH, Eugene Otto, physician; b.
Kent. Was principal of schools at Amboy, Lee Worms-on-Rhine, Germany, Oct. 12, 1861; s.
Co., 1870-3, studying law while in that posi- Henry and Christine (Kaege) Christoph; at-
tlon. Admitted to bar, 1873; law partner with tended public school, Wiesbaden, Germany,
Gen. George W. Smith, 1873-84; after that 1867-73; college of Wiesbaden, 1873-6; high
practiced alone until 1893; now in firm of school, Berne, Switzerland, 1876-9; Univ. of
Childs & Hudson. Republican; presidential Geneva, Switzerland, 1879-84; med. school of
elector, 1884; mem. of Congress from 8th Con- Munich, Germany, 1884-6; Univ. of Freiburg,
pressional District, 1893-5. Club: Hlnsdale. Germany, 1886-7, graduating M.D., 1887; m.
Office: 99 Randolph St. Residence: Hinsdale, Wiesbaden, Germany, Oct. 12, 1887, Lilly
DuPage Co., 111. Schram; children: Carl H., Lilly C. Came to
CHILDS, Robert William, asst. U. S. atty. Chicago, 1887, and since then engaged in gen-
for Northern District of Illinois; b. Hinsdale, eral practice of medicine here. Gynecologist to
DuPaee Co., 111., Sent. 27, 1876; s. Robert A. Provident Hospital and Continental Hospital,
and Mary E. (Coffeen) Childs; early education Member Chicago Medical Society, German
in public schools of Hinsdale, 111.; grad. Be- Med. Soc. Democrat. R. C. Mem. Germania
loit College, A.B.. 1899, and from Harvard Miinnerchor, German Colonial Soc. Office: 5100
Law School, LL.B., 1902. Was appointed asst. Ashland Ay. Residence: 3662 Michigan Av.
IT. S. atty. for Northern District of Illinois CHRISTY, Robert Curtis, hats and furs; b.
immediately after graduation from Harvard Brownsville, Pa., Feb. 22, 1848; s. Robert and
Law School, and continues to hold position. Hannah (Buckions) Christy; removed to Des
Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Illinois Athletic. Moines, la., 1857; ed. public schools of Des
Office: Feredal Bldg. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. Moines, la.; m., Milwaukee, Wis., 1878, Mar-
CHIPMAN, George Ernest, lawyer; b. Tup- garet Deming; 1 daughter: Lillian. Came to
perville, N. S., July 14, 1868; s. David Scott Chicago from Des Moines, la., in 1871; in 1878"
and Helen (Brooks) Chipman; ed. public became an employe of A. Bishop & Co., fur-
schools of Nova Scotia and Acadia College, riers and hatters, of Boston and Chicago;
graduating, A.B.. in class of 1892; Harvard vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Chicago branch since
Univ., A.M., 1895; law dept. Washington 1889. Office: 156 State St. Residence: 1393
Univ., St. Louis, Mo., 1898, and prof, of Sheridan Rd.
political science in Shurtleff College, 1895-9. CHURCH, Archibald, M. D.; b. Fond du Lac,
Began practice of law at Joplin, Mo., 1899- Wis., 1861; s. George W. and Susan (Pearse)
1900; came to Chicago in 1900 and began prac- Church; m. Mar. 28, 1904, Margaret Finch,
tice here in the offices of Holt, Wheeler & Maysville, Ky. ; grad. College of Physicians
Sidley. Sec. and treas. of the Manufacturers and Surgeons, Chicago, 1884; prof, nervous
Junction Ry. Co. Republican. Baptist. Office: and mental diseases and med. jurisprudence,
Tacoma Bide:. Residence: 6026 Monroe Av. Northwestern Univ. Med. School; neurologist
CHISLETT. Howard Roy, surgeon; b. Salt to St. Luke's, Wesley, Mercy and Chicago
Lake City, TTtaV>, Apr. 6, 1862; s. John and hosps. Editor Chicago Med. Recorder. Club:
Mary Ann (Stockdale) Chislett; entered com- Homewood Country. Author: Text-Book on
mon schools of Salt Lake City, 1869; com- Nervous and Mental Diseases; also numerous
pleted 4 years' course in St. Mark's Acad., contributions to med. literature. Office: Pull-
1878; entered Hahnemann Med. College and man Bldg. Residence: 4858 Madison Av.
Hosp., of Chicago, 1886. graduating 1888; post- CHURCH, Jared Charles, live stock: b. Bar-
graduate work in London. Berlin and Vienna, rington, 111., Feb. 17, 1857; s. Samuel B. and
1892. 1895, and at Johns Hopkins Hosp., 1895, Caroline J. (Comstock) Church; ed. district
1902, 1904; m. Chicago, 1896, Maude A. Cod- schools of Cook Co. and at Cook Co. Normal
ington. Employed ns clerk by Chislett Bros., School; m. Clinton, Wis., Oct. 20, 1880. Lida
Salt Lake City, 1878-9; by Godbe, Pitts & Co., A. Voorhees; children: E. Verne, Velma A.
in drug store, 1879-80; moved to Minnesota Located in Clinton, Wis., 1876, and engaged
and entered firm of Chislett & Sons. St. Paul, in live stock, grain, lumber, coal, etc., there
1880-6; began study of medicine. 1884, with until 1890, when moved to Chicago and en-
Dr. C. G. Highee, of St. Paul, Minn.; after gaged in live stock commission business; or-
praduation, was interne in Hahnemann Hosp., ganized the Drovers' Commission Co., 1895,
1888-9: lecturer on minor surgery, Hahnemann and has been pres. and gen. mgr. since organi-
Med. College, 1889-91; adjunct prof, of sur- zation; owns dairy farm of 470 acres in Kane
gery, 1892; associate prof, of surgery, 1895; Co., 111.; also handles real estate in Chicago,
prof, of surgery and clinical surgery since Dir. Chicago Live Stock Exchange and pres.
1»»7 and since 1903 also dean of Hahnemann of National Live Stock Exchange. Republican.
Med. College. Attending surgeon to Cook Co. Mem. Royal League. Club: Englewood Men's.
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Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 6636 Harvard Av.
CHURCH, Myron Henry, architect; b. De-
troit, Mich., Oct. 18, 1852; s. B. M. and Mary
A. (Wilson) Church; ed. public schools of
Detroit, Mich.; m. Detroit, Mich., Jan., 1873,
Julia A. Robinson; children: Frank Wilson,
Walter S. Began business life in the ship-
yards of the Wyandotte Iron & Ship Building
Works; from there went into the offices of
architects in Detroit and Chicago, coming to
this city in 1876, and establishing in practice
as architect, 1889. Mem. Chicago Architec-
tural Club and of the Chicago Architects'
Business Association. Republican. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 2679 Kenmore Av.
CHURCH, Robert Freeman, steamboat com-
pany official; b. Elk Rapids, Mich., Dec. 27,
1870; s. J. P. Curran and Laura Barker
Church; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Apr.
26, 1900, Anna L. Ludwig. Was engaged in
various occupations until 1893, when engaged
In clothing business for himself; sold out
within a year and accepted position of purser
with Northern Michigan Transportation Co.;
in spring of 1898 was appointed to his pres-
ent position of general freight and passenger
agent of same, owning 3 large steamers, with
daily sailings June to September, and 4 sail-
ings weekly during remaining months of navi-
gation season, and carrying passengers and
freight between Chicago and Lower Peninsula
points in Northern Michigan. Mason. Clubs:
Illinois Athletic, Casino (Eclgewater). Office:
East end of Michigan St. Residence: 2391
Lakewood Av.
CHURCH, Townsend Vail, civil and mining
engineer; b. Troy, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1858; s.
Charles R. and Mary E. (Vail) Church; early
education in private schools; grad. Renssalaer
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., as C.E.,
1881. Began practice of profession as engineer,
1881, with North Chicago Rolling Mill Co. for
3 years, then with R. D. Wood & Co., Phila-
delphia, 5 years; sec. and treas., Troy (N. Y.)
Gas Co., until 1890; then returned to Chicago
and was with the Illinois Steel Co. until 1897;
became partner in firm of Julian L. Yale &
Co. until Its dissolution in 1901; since then
has practiced alone as engineering expert. Re-
publican. Was mem. of the National Guard of
New York. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf, Sad-
dle and Cycle; also Engineers' of New York.
Address: Chicago Club.
CHURCH, William E., lawyer; b. Brooklyn,
N. Y., Dec. 7, 1841; s. John R. and Anstiss
(Howard) Church; ed. New Jersey schools
and Williams College, graduating, A.B., 1861;
studied law at Morristown, N. J., 1861-2. and
New York City, 1865-6; enlisted in llth N.
Y. Cav., Aug., 1862; served in Maryland, Vir-
ginia and Louisiana; appointed asst. adjutant
general of volunteers, with rank of capt..
Mar. 29, 1865, and assigned to 1st brigade, 1st
division, 13th Army Corps; went with his com-
mand, in May, 1865, to occupy Shreveport, La.,
and to receive the surrender of Kirby Smith's
army; was post adjutant of Shreveport until
August and afterward on staff of Gen. Sheri-
dan until mustered out Oct. 23, 1865; m. Long
Island, Nov. 2, 1870, Mary Jones; children:
Helen, Anstiss, Rollin, Lloyd, Edward. After
war resumed law study; admitted to New
York bar, Dec. 7, 1866; practiced there until
1872; at Morristown, N. J., 1872-83; associate
justice Supreme Court of Dakota Territory,
1883-7; came to Chicago, June, 1890, and has
since been in practice here; now of Church,
McMurdy & Sherman. Republican. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 1040 Judson Av.,
Evanston.
CHURCH, William T., lawyer; b. Wabash,
Ind., Oct. 4, 1866; s. Freeman S. and Adrienna
(Thome) Church; early education in public
schools; grad. Grand Prairie Seminary, Onarga,
111., B.S., 1888; Chicago College of Law, B.L..
1890; m. Masillon, O., Dec. 4, 1903, Helen O.
Shoemaker. Admitted to bar, 1890, and since
1892 has been a mem. of the law firm of
Barker, Church & Shepard, which firm name
is retained, although Joseph N. Barker, the
senior mem., died May 13, 1902. Makes spe-
cialty of real estate law, and partner, Frank
L. Shepard, who Is atty. for the pres. of the
County Board, Board of Assessors and Board
of Review, makes a specialty of revenue law.
Republican. Mem. Camp 100, Sons of Vet-
erans; was commander of Illinois division,
Sons of Veterans, 1898-9, during which term
two regiments, fully oganized and equipped,
were tendered by this division to the govern-
ment, one of which was mustered into state
service; vice-chairman of Board of Regents
Memorial Univ. of Mason City, la. Mason.
Clubs: Marquette, Hamilton. Office: 79 Dear-
born St. Residence: 7138 Harvard Av.
CHURCHILL, Frank Spooner, physician; b.
Milton, Mass., Aug. 28, 1864; s. Charles Mar-
shall Spring and Susan Elizabeth (Spooner)
Churchill; early education in public school,
Milton, Mass.; grad. Harvard College, A.B.,
1886; Harvard Med. School, M.D., 1890; grad-
uate Massachusetts Gen. Hosp., Boston, 1891;
m. West Bedford, Mass., Dec. 31, 1894, Lu-
cretia Mott Hallowell; children: Lucretia
Mott, Winthrop. Was surgeon of the Calumet
& Hecla Co., 1891-2; came to Chicago, 1892,
and since engaged in practice of medicine
here; specialist in diseases of children. Med.
Inspector Board of Health, Chicago; instruct-
or in pediatrics Rush Med. College; visiting
physician (pediatrics), Cook Co. Hosp.; asst.
physician (pediatrics), Presbyterian Hosp.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pediatric
Soc., Am. Pediatric Soc. Independent in poli-
tics. Unitarian. Clubs: University, Skokie Golf,
Harvard. Office: 394 E. Chicago Av. Residence:
460 Dearborn Av.
CHVATAI., James Ferdinand, physician; b.
Voderad, Co. of Tabor, Bohemia, Sept. 23,
1865; s. John and Marie (Krames) Chvatal;
ed. parochial schools and public schools, fol-
lowed by special course in St. Prokopius
Benedictine College; grad. Rush Med. College,
M.D., Mar. 28, 1893; m. Chicago, Oct. 25,
1893, Mary Silhanek; children: Raymond W.,
Elleonore M. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Cook Co. Med. Soc.,
Bohemian Med. Socs. Has been physician-in-
chief St. Agnes Hosp.; is med. examiner for
Bohemian district Catholic Order of Foresters,
Bohemian Central Catholic Union, Order of
Mutual Protection, Slavonic Catholic Union,
and is a mem. of those orders. Was nres. of
the Bohemian Med. Soc.; now vice-pres. Lawn-
dale branch of Cook Co. Med. Soc. Democrat.
Mem. of the Board of Education for term end-
ing 1907; mem. Special Park Commission. R.
C. Is vice-pres. of the Star and Crescent
Lumber Co.: dir. Los Cochas Mining Co. Club:
Troquois. Office and residence: 903 S. Millard
St.
CHYTHAUS, Axel, jurist; b. Province of
Wermland, Sweden, Sept. 15, 1859; s. Gustaf
E. and Maria (Johnson) Chytraus; came to
Chicago, 1869; ed. schools in Sweden and in
Chicago public schools; m. June 22, 1892,
Laura, daughter of H. A. Haugan, pres. of the
State Bank of Chicago. Entered law office of
Howe & Russell at 13 as office boy; studied
law and was admitted to bar Nov. 7, 1881;
was for 2 years in office of Francis Lackner;
pnrtner, 1885, with George F. Blanke, as
Blanke & Chytraus; Charles S. Deneen, for-
merly state's atty., now gov. of the state,
later became a partner, firm name being
Blanke, Chytraus & Deneen, and on election
of Mr. Blanke as judge of the Superior Court,
1893, firm became Chytraus & Deneen; since
Dec., 1898, judge Superior Court of Cook Co.
Republican. Mason. Odd Fellow. Clubs: Union
122
League, Marquette. Office: Court House. Resi-
dence: 1932 Arlington PI.
CIGRAND, Bernard John, dentist; b. Fre-
donia, Wis., Oct. 1, 1866; s. Nicholas and Su-
san Cigrand; grad. Fredonia High School, and
Normal and Science courses in Northern Indi-
ana Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind., with de-
gree B.S., 1886 (M.S., 1898); grad. dental dept.
Lake Forest Univ., D.D.S., 1888, being valedic-
torian of his class; grad. Chicago School of
Sciences, 1891; Haskell School of Prosthetics,
1892; took non-resident course in industrial,
educational and political economy, Univ. of
Chicago, 1892-3; m. Chicago, 1889, Allie Need-
ham Crispe; children: Bernie, Joice, Elroy,
Elaine, Virginia, Clyde. Engaged in practice
of dentistry in Chicago from 1888. Prof, pros-
thetic dentistry, 1892-6, and several years pres.
Am. College of Dental Surgery; prof, dental
prosthesis, Northwestern Univ. Dental School,
1896-9; then prof, of dental prosthesis and
history, Illinois School of Dentistry; since
1901, prof, of dental prosthesis, technics and
history, and since 1902 dean dental dept.,
Univ. of Illinois. Mem. Illinois State Dental
Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Odontographic Soc.,
Hayden Dental Soc., Dental Protective Assn.,
Columbia Dental Club. Delegate to Interna-
tional Congress of Educators, 1900, and to
Paris International Dental Congress. Dir. Chi-
cago Public Library since 1903. Lecturer in
Chicago Daily News Public School Lecture
Course. One of organizers and first pres. Alum-
ni Assn. of Northern Indiana Normal School.
Mem. Masons, Odd Fellows, National Union,
Knights of the Maccabees. Has contributed to
many dental and literary periodicals; associ-
ate editor Am. Dental Journal. Author: Com-
pendium of Dentistry; History of Dentistry;
The Lower Third of the Face; The Story of
the Great Seal of the United States; Histori-
cal Queries and Answers. Joint author, with
Prof. Edward S. Ellis, of Life of Alexander
Hamilton. Contributor to Encyclopedia Ameri-
cana. Office: Robey St. and North Av. Resi-
dence: 1493 Humboldt Boul.
CLANCY, 'William, pres. and treas. Lumber-
man's Credit Assn.; b. Sincoe, Can., Apr. 5,
1859; s. Cornelius B. and Elizabeth Clancy;
m. Chicago, Nov. 11, 1885, Amelia C. Schoeh-
thaler; children: Minnie E., William C., Ber-
nice E. In 1875 accepted a position as clerk
with M. D. Talcott, sec. and treas. of Furni-
ture Manufacturers' Exchange, which pub-
lished a rating book for furniture business.
At the suggestion of Mr. Talcott compiled a
rating book for lumber dealers, which was a
success and the means of establishing the
Lumberman's Mercantile Assn. In 1884,
bought Mr. Talcott's interest in that company.
The association was incorporated Mar. 24,
1893, under name of Lumberman's Credit
Assn., of which he is pres. and treas. Also
treas. Bankers' Encyclopaedia Co. Office:
Great Northern Bldg. Residence: 4530 Wood-
lawn Av.
CLAPP, Clement Longs pres. and treas. of
Sewell-Clapp Mfg. Co.; b. Monroeville, O.,
May 12, 1852: s. Rev. Prof. Charles Welles
and Jane Pray (Bassett) Clapp; grad. Iowa
College, Grinnell, la., 1871; graduate student
in history and economics 1 year at Tale Univ •
honorary A.M. of Iowa College, and also of
Illinois College; m. New Haven, Conn., Mar.
21, 1876, Emma Elizabeth Allan; 1 son: Allan
Charles. Immediately after graduation was
principal of schools and college tutor; mem
of editorial staff of daily paper; editor and
publisher of country weekly, 1875-88; sec.,
1888-94, and since 1894, pres., and in control
)f the Sewell-Clapp Mfg. Co.. makors and
printers of envelopes. From 1883 to 1888 was
owner of the Carroll ton (111.) Telephone Ex-
change, which operated lines over a large
part of Greene Co., 111. Independent Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Office: 521-31 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 3941 Ellis Av.
CLAPP, Ozro Wrig-ht, grain broker; b. Lee
Co., 111., Dec. 31, 1836; s. Lewis and Elizabeth
H. (Wright) Clapp; ed. public schools of Lee
Centre, 111.; m. Lee Centre, 111., Dec. 29, 1859,
M. Celestia Cochran; children: Ella E., Dwight
O., Allace (died 1872). Has been a mem. of
the Chicago Board of Trade since 1858. Head
of firm of O. W. Clapp & Co., which started
at 215 S. Water St. in 1859. Lincoln Repub-
lican. Clubs: Union League (since 1882),
Washington Park (one of organizers). Calu-
met. Office: Board of Trade.
CLARE, John Francis, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Sept. 19, 1865; s. James and Winifred (Cough-
lln) Clare; ed. public and high schools of
Chicago, St. John's College, Fordham, N. Y.,
and Union College of Law, Chicago, graduat-
ing, LL.B., 1891; m. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1895,
Nellie G., daughter of James and Kate Sten-
son; children: Katherine. James, Joseph. Ad-
mitted to bar of state of Illinois in 1891; 1st
asst. prosecuting atty. for the City of Chi-
cago under the administration of Mayor John
P. Hopkins, 1894-5; since then engaged in gen-
eral private practice. Democrat. R. C. Clubs:
Sheridan, Ellerslie Golf. Office: 112 Clark St.
Residence: 3123 Michigan Av.
CLARK, Albert Charles, manufacturer; b.
Mattoon, 111., Feb. 7, 1868; s. E. M. and Nancy
Jane Clark; ed. Mattoon public schools and
Loxa's Teachers Institute to 1884; m. Chicago.
1887, Providence May Smith; children: Beth,
Prudence, Albert. Came to Chicago, 1884; first
work was as day laborer, sorting scrap iron
in the North Chicago Rolling Mills at $1.50
per day; in insurance, 1885-90; salesman for a
dental supply house, 1890-2; started in a
small way in 1892 and is still sole owner of
the business of A. C. Clark & Co., manufac-
turing and dealing in office furnishings for
dentists. Republican; elected, 1902, Senator
from the 13th Senatorial district, in the Illi-
nois legislature, for term expiring 1906; chair-
man Republican caucus 43d Assembly; had
charge of drainage bill, which connected the
Calumet district with the Sanitary District of
Chicago; instrumental in passing Park bills
for the Park Board and had charge of much
other important legislation. Club: Hamilton
(life member). Office: Cor. Randolph St. and
Michigan Av. Residence: Bryn Mawr, 111.
CLARK, Alsou Ellis, manufacturer; b.
Barre, Vt., Dec. 27, 1838; s. Charles L. and
Emily A. Clark; enlisted 1862, in 45th Mass.
Vols., a 9-months" regt. ; m. Chicago, Oct. 25,
1869, Sarah M. Skinner; children: Mary Emily
(deceased), Mancel Talcott, Alson Skinner,
Edwin Hill. Came to Chicago, 1863, and was
in a store until becoming a mem. of the Board
of Trade: was of the commission firm of Hoag-
land & Clark, operating on the Board of Trade
for 25 years; since 1901, pres. of the Wads-
worth-Howland Co., manufacturers of paints
and coTors. Dir. Illinois Humane Soc.; trustee
Mary Thompson Hosp. Republican. Universal-
ist. Mem. George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R.
Clubs: Chicago, Illinois. Mason, Oriental
Lodge, Apollo Commandery K. T. Office:
Indiana Av. and 13th St. Residence: 2229 Calu-
met Av.
CLARK, Bruce, broker in stocks, bonds, etc.;
b. Chicago, Jan. 5, 1875; s. John M. and
Louise (Qua) Clark: ed. St. Mark's School,
Southboro, Mass.; Yale Univ., graduating,
A.B., in class of 1898: m. Providence, R. I.,
1899. Nancy De Wolf Pegram. Was in employ
of Woods Motor Vehicle Co., 1898-1901, when
became connected as employe with the house
of King, Hodenpyl & Co., brokers, who are
mems. of the New York and Chicago Stock
Exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade,
and has since continued in ser\-ice of that
house. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
Golf, Mid-Day, Saddle and Cycle. Office: First
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123
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 139 Lincoln Park
Boul.
CLARK, Edward Qavion, treas. Hibbard,
Spencer, Bartlett <fe Co.; b. Monroe, Mich., Aug.
2, 1839; s. Thomas and Lavonia H. Clark; ed.
public schools and Univ. of Michigan to 1863;
m. Chicago, July 7, 1870, Mary J. Creswell; 1
daughter: Helen Annie. Left college in 1863
and enlisted as private in 18th Mich. Infy.,
serving 3 years in the Army of the Cumber-
land. Entered the house of Hibbard & Spencer,
1865 (founded by Tuttle, Hibbard & Co., 1855,
changed to Hibbard & Spencer, Jan. 1, 1865,
became Hibbard, Spencer & Co., Jan. 1, 1872,
incorporated as Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett &
Co., 1882); became successively bookkeeper
and cashier, and on Jan. 1, 1904, treas. of the
company, which is the largest wholesale hard-
ware enterprise in the U. S. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Westward Ho. Office:
1 State St. Residence: 330 Ashland Boul.
CLARK, Frederick William, pres. of the
Clark Construction Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 12,
1857; s. Jonathan and Alice (Sardeson) Clark;
ed. Chicago public schools, Massachusetts In-
stitute of Technology, graduating as mining
engineer, 1880; m. Chicago, 1885, Phebe P.
Dyer; children: Dorothy, Kathryn, Kenneth.
Was in practice as mining engineer for 1 0
years and for 6 years was asst. prof, of min-
ing engineering and metallurgy at the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology. Since 1889
in the building and contracting business, be-
ing associated in business with his father
until his death in 1902; since 1903 pres. of the
Clark Construction Co. Also dir. of the Sibley
Warehouse and Storage Co. Mem. of the Mas-
ter Masons' Assn. and of the Master Carpen-
ters' Assn. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Midlothian. Office: 2 Sherman St. Residence:
5208 Jefferson Av.
CLARK, George Mark, stove manufacturer;
b. Westminster, Vt., June 10, 1841; a. Mark
and Sarah (Hall) Clark; ed. public schools,
Westminster, Vt. ; m. Oberlin, O., June 18,
1872, Elizabeth M. Keep; children: Alice Keep,
Robert Keep. Began business life in a general
merchandise store in Brattleboro, Vt., 1858-64;
came to Chicago, 1864, and entered employ of
Jessup, Kennedy & Co., afterward Crerar, Ad-
ams & Co., manufacturers of railway supplies,
and the Adams-Westlake Mfg. Co., for 21
years as supt. of factory, etc. In 1881 estab-
lished business of George M. Clark & Co.,
mfg. Jewel gasolene and gas stoves, ranges
and appliances, 1897 removing the factory to
Harvey, 111.; in 1902 the business was merged
with others in the Am. Stove Co., of which is
vice-pres., and mgr. of the George M. Clark
& Co. division, in which 400 hands are em-
ployed. Republican. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 72 E. Lake. Residence: 460 Dearborn Av.
CLARKE, Henry B., vice-pres. and dir. Hfl-
bernian Banking Assn. Club: Exmoor. Offlc«:
Clark and Monroe Sts. Residence: Highland
Park.
CLARK, James Henry, hardware merchant;
b. Burlington, Vt., Aug. 28, 1861; s. Michael
and Alice (Gorman) Clark; ed. public schools,
Burlington, Vt., 1878; m. Chicago, 1884, Addie
L. Good; 1 daughter: Grace M. Since he was
17 years old has always worked in a hardware
store; was in stores in New York and at Chat-
tanooga, Tenn., before coming to Chicago,
1886, when he established as a wholesale and
retail dealer in builders' hardware and shelf
goods. Independent in politics. K. P. Office :
155 Lake St. Residence: 1439 Jackson Boul.
CLARK, James Lawrence, general western
freight agent L. S. & M. S. R. R.; s. Henry and
Maria (Robblns) Clark; ed. public schools,
Michigan; m. Chicago, Ida Tomblin; 1 child:
Beulah. Began business life as clerk in the
local office at Jonesville, Mich., of the Li. S. &
M. S. Ry., 1874, and from that time has worked
continuously for the same company, and wan
appointed, In 1899, to present position as gen-
eral western freight agent. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum. Clubs: Union League, Illinois. Office:
144 Van Buren St. Residence: 491 Jackson
Boul.
CLARK, John Macdlll, seedman; b. Kirk-
cudbright, Scotland, May 8, 1860; s. Hugh
Fraser and Mary Stuart (Macdill) Clark; pri-
mary education at Dumfries, Scotland; gram-
mar school, New Brighton, S. I., N. Y.; m.
Steuben, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1886, Elenor Thomas;
children: James Ronald, Leonard Dudley, Mar-
garet. Has been in seed business since Sept.,
1879; for years connected with business now
known as Leonard Seed Co. (founded by Simeon
F. Leonard, 1884; incorporated, 1901), of which
he is sec. Democrat. Presbyterian. Dir. 8th
Congressional District, Illinois Farmers In-
stitute. Office: 79-81 E. Kinzie St. Residence:
538 Eddy St.
CLARK, John Marshall, merchant, capital-
ist; b. White Pigeon, St. Joseph Co., Mich.,
Aug. 1, 1836; s. Robert, Jr., and Mary E.
(Fitch) Clark; grad. C.E., Rensselaer Poly-
technic Institute, Troy, N. Y., 1856; m. 1873,
Mary Louisa Qua, New York City. Lived in
Chicago, 1847-52, returned upon graduation,
1856; civil engineer on I. C. R. R., 1856-9;
practiced as civil engineer, 1859-62, at Den-
ver, where he was part proprietor of the origi-
nal townsite; in 1862 went to Santa Fe in em-
ploy of Government to survey public land in
New Mexico, and while so engaged secured
records and documents of the dept., saving
them from the raid made into New Mexico by
the Confederate general, Sibley, by taking
them, under escort, to Ft. Union; was aide on
staff of Gen. Donaldson of Union Army and
also served, with same rank, under Brig.-Gen.
Stough, at Battle of Apache Canon. Returned
to Chicago and bought interest in leather firm
of Gray, Marshall & Co., which later became
Gray, Clark & Co., and now Gray, Clark &
Engle; dir. and ex-pres. Chicago Telephone
Co. Republican; mem. Common Council, 1869-
1871; Republican candidate for mayor against
Carter H. Harrison, Sr., 1881; later mem. Chi-
cago Board of Education; collector port of
Chicago, 1890-4; pres. first Board of Civil Ser-
vice Commissioners, 1895-7. Clubs: Chicago
(pres., 1904), Union League, University, Lit-
erary, Calumet, Commercial. Office: 201 Lake
St. Residence: 2000 Prairie Av.
CLARKE, John Vanghan, pres. Hibernian
Banking Assn.; b. Chicago, Oct. 15, 1863; s.
John V. and Elizabeth (Bertrand) Clarke
(father was founder, 1867, of Merchants'
Assn., which became Hibernian Banking Assn.,
1869); ed. Chicago public schools, St. Ignatius
College and Barnes' Acad.; m. Columbus, O.,
1889, Miss Bertha English. Entered Hibernian
Bank, 1880, as messenger; promoted step by
step, and on death of his father, in 1892, suc-
ceeded him as pres., successfully piloting the
bank through the panic period which came
soon after, and since then greatly increasing
the bank's business. Office: Corner Monroe and
Clark Sts. Residence: 47 Astor St.
CLARKE, LoniB Bertrand, banker; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 18. 1869; s. John V. and Elizabeth
(Bertrand) Clarke; ed. Fessedden's private
school; m. Chicago, 1899. Pamilla Allerton
Sheldon; 1 daughter: Pamilla Allerton. In 1886
entered employ of the Hibernian Banking
Assn., Chicago, as messenger; gradually ad-
vanced from one position to another, until
finally attaining present position of vice-pres.
Democrat. R. C. Clubs: Exmoor, Saddle and
Cycle, Germania, Tolleston Shooting. Office:
Clark and Monroe Sts. Residence: 32 Banks St
CLARK, Michael Johnson, sec. and auditor
C & W. I. R. R., and Belt Ry. Co., Chicago; b.
Hamilton, Ont., Sept. 20, 1841; s. Hutchinson
and Elizabeth Johnson Clark; ed. public
schools. Hamilton, Ont.; m. Detroit, Mich.,
1867, Miss Margaret Heaslip. Was in service
124 THE BOOK OF OHICAGOANS
of G. W. Ry. of Canada, 1863-80, 1 year as vant Mem. Hosp. Office and residence: 9 St
clerk in general freight office at Hamilton, James PL
Ont.; 6 years as billing clerk in freight office CLARK, Will Halstead, lawyer; b. Homer,
at Windsor, Ont., 1 year billing clerk in freight Cortland Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1863; s. Chester
office at Hamilton, 4 years as clerk in audit- M. and Rachel Katherine (Haynes) Clark; ed.
or's office, 1 year chief clerk same office, and private schools, Chicago, 1870-1; Mosley pub-
3^ years stationer; was auditor D., G. H. & lie school, Chicago, 1872-6; Homer (N Y )
M. R. R., 1880-5; since Mar. 17, 1885, sec. and Acad., 1876-8; Prof. Taylor's private school
auditor of the C. & W. I. R. R. and of the Belt Syracuse, N. Y., 1878-9; Union College of Law
Ry. Co. of Chicago. Republican. Methodist. Chicago (LL.B.), 1883-5; Chicago and North-
Office: 9 Dearborn Station. Residence: 522 W. western Univs. ; m. Cleveland, O., June 19
67th St. 1889, Cora Belle Turney; children: Margaret
CLARK, Richard H. O., salt fish; b. Alpha, Louise Asenath. Entered law office of
Gloucester, Mass., Aug. 8, 1857; s. John J. and Hiscock, Gifford & Doheny (ex-Senator His-
Elizabeth (Curtis) Clark; ed. Gloucester cock, N. Y.), Syracuse, N. Y., as student, fall
(Mass.) High School; m. Chicago, Mar. 10, of 1879; returned to Chicago, fall of 1882,
1884, Evelyn F. Norwood. Came to Chicago, and entered office of Cooper, Packard & Gur-
May 1, 1872, and was employe in the fish busi- ley; associated with W. W. Gurley continuously
ness until 1884, when established on own ac- since, except 2 years (1889-90) when was pres
count under present firm name of R. H. Clark of C. & S. S. R. T. R. R. Co. (Alley L) Has
& Co., importers and wholesale salt fish deal- served as dir. on the board of the Met
ers. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Whist, Mar- Elevated R. R. Co., the Rockford, Beloit &
quette, Hamilton. Office: 2 N. Union St. Resi- Janesville R. R. Co., and other corporations-
dence: 374 E. Ontario St. now dir. Chicago Union Traction Co. Republi-
CLABK, Solomon Henry, prof, public speak- can. Served in I. N. G. in Cadet Corps, 1st
ing, Univ. of Chicago, reader and lecturer; Infy., color Serg. 1st Cav., lieut. and judge
ed. College City of New York, Queen's Col- advocate Chicago Hussars during World's
lege, Kingston, Can.; Univ. of Chicago; m. To- Fair. Clubs: Union League (sec., 1898), Calu-
ronto. Can., Aug. 18, 1889, Anna Maude Fra- met, Forty, Chicago Riding and Driving, char-
lick. (For list of books and writings see ter mem. Hamilton. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Who's Who in America.) Residence: 5761 Residence: 34 Groveland Park.
Washington Av. CIiABKE, William Eddy, western mgr. Lam-
CLARK, Thomas Collier, lawyer; b. Flint, son Consolidated Store Service Co.; b. near
Mich., Oct. 27, 1860; s. George T. and Mary E. Richmond, Va., 1852; s. William Eddy and
(Duxbury) Clark; ed. Univ. of Michigan, class Eliza Green Frisbe Clarke; attended public
of 1881; m. Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 29, 1896, schools; married. At ap-e of 14 the western
Edith M. Smith; children: Hobart, Thomas Col- fever led him from home; spent 15 years on the
Her, Jr., Margaret Smith, Hovey Charles. Was Plains and in Texas; organized a company of
connected with C. & W. M. Ry. and D., L. & N. prospectors and hunters at age of 19, and was
R. R. Co. in various capacities, 1879-91; elected its capt.; distinguished in battle with
practiced law at Muskegon, Mich., 1891-3; re- a band of renegade Cheyenne Indians who
moved to Chicago, 1893, and has since been were making frontier life unbearable in south-
engaged in practice here; since 1895 of law western Nebraska; was connected with Texas
firm of Smiley & Clark. Democrat. Episcopa- Rangers for a year under Capt. Hall; later
lian. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Law, Un- asst. paymaster on U. P. R. R. under Gen.
ion League, City. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi- Hammond, and still later connected with Wa-
dence: 1424 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. bash R. R., which he represented on Mer-
C1ABK, Wallace Grant, real estate dealer ^^B'^c^an/e/,fioor V^L Li?ulsU°,? retlre"
and builder; b. Iroquois Co., 111., Apr. 2, 1863; ffi^t?.<2L^2*2iW?J8?l; r£llr?ad busln,ess-
s. Daniel G. and Mary A. (Potter) Clark; resi- £?S8,™l2f ^ociated, 1886, with Lamson Con-
dent of Chicago since 3 years old; ed. public ^ dated Store Service Co of Boston, Mass.,
schools, Chicago; m. Chicago, Nov. 21, 1893, S°«* "• •SlJSKSSu ln various capacities ever
Maude H. Loverin; children: Ruth, Loverin. ffi&Mt"L*Sfrf1?ol4gf and w?ster?, m&- 7!*h
Began business life at 16 years of age in the |^dSuf£?I2L£ ^Icasra AXl°< dir' £??tedo
gentlemen's furnishing goods business, in BKS8'4jSJ5jS? S« £ U£™ Chicago Ath'etlc-
which remained for 3 years; and then became E'™ %£ ^1* ?mce: 2°° Monroe st- Res1'
city buyer for Cragin Bros. & Co., hardware; ^J^i^t1 wmf.£ iir.ii
since 1882 in real estate business and has been *a £„£—*>, ^JS^f WallaJ°e' paP^r b°x0 "V^'
extensively engaged in subdividing and build- *"*,£!?£,, hrMiddJet?w^', CoS?" ^OV^IS' 18J^:
ing; was the original subdivider of Clarkdale, LhJSS. *fj?5«25S ^y£ia Clark: , *&• pub"c
Brookdale, and Jackson Park Subdivision! ^°°1A1^lddl?Q7^n'1 C^'; r.m'i lf£" TE11,a C'
Mem. firm of Clark & Trainer, real estate £rr« nV,^ T ' A ^ ^ ld: o^er^r,ude K ^«w
and builders of high grade residences; also of M,Fsi w«L«r r^£d£?«J2£ 'i So1^ g°' I??*'
A. R. Clark & Co., builders; pres. and dir. SSKjWftJSf^iS Chl,ca^°- 1872- *«»m Mid-
of Loverin & Brown, wholesale grocers. Re- HS*"?*,., £, T T°4S£?fira connected with
publican. Methodist. Clubs: Colonial, Chicago K^V^'i^W^, J" V2n J,ailds' ,untj1 18,81'
Automobile. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi- JKSSL/flES? «5™?S F rS fifter in formln*
denre- 4520 Forp<*tv111p Av present firm of Clark & Pfister, manufactur-
«•*»*« ™ , « * * ers of paper boxes- Republican. Mason; mem.
f«S F^ f'» n ^revneV phyoS1C-,la?o: b" ST^af" Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, St. Bernard
52.™; Genesee Co., N. Y., Jan 2 1859; s Rev. Commandery, K. T., Medinah Temple, Mystic
Ethan Ray and Elizabeth (Millerd) Clarke; Shrine Office- 53 S Mav St Rpsidpncp- S<?fi
removed to Clarence N. Y., 1861, and to Buf- Wa"h?nKt™ Boul *
T., 1868: beRanmed. study under CI.ABKSON, Ralph, portrait painter; b.
fl n nJ ° JeirfiScenyoClty> ^' ?••'• Stli?e1nt Amesbury, Mass., Aug. 3, 1861; s. Joseph T.
S,. Re' 188?-2- graduating M.D., Clarkson; ed. Amesbury (Mass.) High School;
-m Be?Ro«? practlc,e of medicine studied art Boston Art Museum until 1884;
S^TCetl1882; ^fr7®d. al vlsltlnS Julien Acad. under Lefebvre and Boulanger,
o^'^est District of Chicago, 1884-7; m. Fanny Rose Calhoun, Hartford
nnr«PVn?n ?yneC,olOi^, in Central Conn., Jan. 15. 1890. Exhibited in Salon, 1887.
-nPrt hnth ^n«iV,Pnnl J^ 1( -1883', ^en Tf~ Returned to New York, where he painted por-
Oook ro wLn ^tn k bec1°m,in^ lnterne in traits. In 1892 again went abroad, spending
LnPrn^«tPff /LAp,r- ^ f1864T:Tafterv/ard part of tlme in Italv: returned to America
Chifa£o M*5 Sn2f ^ilffi6^?11* H^sp^ Mem' 1895' and settled ln Chicago, 1896. Mem. New
\m M^rl A^n Att H" S S^^ -Me^ Soc" York Water Color Soc. Pres. Municipal Art
Am. Med. Assn. Attending physician Passa- Commission, Chicago; Chicago Soc. of Artists;
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 125
Municipal Art League (pres.); mem. Am. Art Falls, N. Y.; and of Davenoort & Youri* rc
Jury, Paris Exposition, 1900; Art Jury St. field Springs. N. Y • -came P west in 1872
Louis Exposition, and of International Jury entered office of Currier & Bolton Sioux'(
of,£w,ii£L^li1,<il~: 2~£ Michigan Av. la.; admitted to Iowa state bar, 1873 and m-ac-
CLAUSSENIUS, Edward, foreign exchange ticed at Sioux City until 1898 w««' r>u-£
banker; b. New York City, May 29, 1857; s. of Sioux City 4 terms "(8 1 vears) and *
Henrv anri .Tohnnna (vnn Tillv^ Plnnoconliio- nf (H~,,~ ««Ii " s \°~ years.) ana
Frank, Frances Marie, Elsa Valentine. In July, surance Co., and the Nat Life ,,
1873. entered banking and steamship agency U. S. A., until Feb 1 1901 when becan
business founded by his father as H. Claus- elated with the Cable Co mlnuflct^rers of
senius & Co., 1864; became partner and now. pianos and organs, of which Ts now v"ctures
with his brother, G. W. Claussenius, conducts While in Iowa was a mem of the staff of Onv
the business under the original name. The Larrabee, later Judge Advocate 2d Brie Iowa
specialties of the firm are foreign exchange N. G., and during the Spanish-Am War was
and European collections, and they are general major and paymaster U S V RermhHran
western agents for the North German Lloyd Club: Washington Park 'office •'wabnVh T A v
Steamship Co. Republican. Club: Germania. and Jackson Boul. Residence- 2is E 60th Bt
Office: 95 Dearborn St. Residence: 147 Cass St. CLELAND, McXenzie, lawyer b ' Delhi N
CLAUSSENIUS, George W., banker and Y.. Oct. 8. 1860; s. William J and Judith /WH
steamship agent; b. New York City. Nov. 19. son) Cleland; grad. Monmouth College, Mon-
186?,; ?o-,?enry, Claussenius (German consul mouth, 111., A.M.. June, 1882; Washington
until 1877 and consul of Austro-Hungarian Univ. Law Dept, St. Louis Mo LL R TTinP
Empire from 1882 until 1894 in Chicago) and 1884; m. Lemont, 111., June' 16 11887 Marv L*
Johanna (von Tilly) Claussenius; ed. public Norton; children: Ruth. Jessica be Witt
schools, New York and Chicago, and three Esther. Admitted to bar June 15*1884- sin™
years study in Germany. After leaving school Oct., 1897, of firm of Phelps & Cleland Also
engaged m the business of H. Claussenius dir. Great Western Mfg. Co. and of Am Air
& Co. (founded by his father), In banking, Goods Co. Republican. United Presbvte'rian
foreign exchange and agents for the North Dir. of adult Bible classes in Cook Co S 8
German Lloyd Steamship Co., in which busi- Assn.; vice-pres. United Presbyterian Mutual
ness has ever since continued; his brother, Benefit Assn.; mem board of dirs of Rlhlp
Edward, and himself now constituting the Teachers' Training School of New York Citv-
firm. Mem. Chicago Board of Education. Mem. was pres. Englewood Y. M C A for 6 vears'
Germania Miinnerchor. Office: 95 Dearborn St. Club: Hamilton. Office: 108 LaSalle St Resi-
Residence: 585 LaSalle Av. dence: 6439 Normal Av
CLAY, John, live stock commission mer- CLEMENT, Allan Montgomery broker- h
chant; b. Winfield, Berwick-on-Tweed, Scotland, Chicago, Oct. 31, 1869; s Austin and Sarah
Apr. 24, 1851; s. John and Patricia (Thomp- (Montgomery) Clement; 'ed Chicago nubile
son) Clay; ed. Wellfield Acad., Duns, Scotland; schools and Chicago Manual' Training- School
St. Andrews, Scotland, and Edinburgh Univ., graduating 1886; m. Chicago 1894 Grace
Edinburgh, Scotland; m. Highland Park, 111., Groves; children: Austin Arthur Franklin
Jan. 5, 1881, Euphemia Forrest; 1 son: John Groves. Began business life in 1886 and was
Clay, III. Commenced working on Scotch farm, in the house of Clement, Bane & Co for 15
1867; came to America, 1879; settled in Canada., years; partner Raymond, Pynchon & Co stock
becoming mgr. of Canada West Farm Stock brokers, 3 years; then partner in Lester
Assn., Bow Park, Brantford, Ont.; left there. Kneeland & Co. 1 year, which firm after the
1882, and came to Chicago; organized the firm death of Mr. Lester, was succeeded by pres-
of Clay & Forrest, May 1, 1883, which was ent firm of Kneeland, Clement & Curtis mem
succeeded Jan. 1, 1900, by firm of John Clay New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges New
& Co., bankers, Chicago. In Sept., 1886, organ- York Coffee Exchange, Chicago Board of
ized the live stock commission firm of Clay, Trade, St. Louis Merchants' Exchange Re-
Robinson & Co., now one of the largest in the publican. Trustee of the Illinois Western
country, having offices in Chicago, Kansas Hosp. for the Insane. Clubs: Union League
City, Mo., South Omaha, Neb., Sioux City, la., Chicago Athletic, Exmoor, Glen View, Wash-
South St. Joseph, Mo., Denver, Colo., Salt ington Park. Office: 219 LaSalle St (The
Lake City, Utah. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Rookery). Residence: 4009 Lake Av.
Park, Midlothian. Office: The Rookery. Resl- CLEMENT, Arthur Austin, sec.-treas. and
dence: 4030 Lake Av. dir. of the Am. Wire Fence Co.; b Chicago
CLAY, 'William Wilson, architect; b. New Mar. 7, 1873; s. Austin and Sarah (Montgom-
York City, May 2, 1849; s. George and Mary ery) Clement; grad. Massachusetts Institute
Elenor (Martine) Clay; ed. Taylor's Primary of Technology, Boston, 1894, with degree of
School and 13th St. Grammar School, New B.S., from the course in chemical en-
York; grad. College of the City of New York, gineering. For 7 years was connected
1869; m. New York, Dec. 17, 1876, Alice Gray; with the Am. Cotton Oil Co. of New Jersey
1 son: William Wharton. Mem. firm of Wheel- as chemist and chemical engineer at. their
ock & Clay, 1876-86; Clay & Dutton, 1886-8; different plants, leaving that connection to
Beers, Clay & Dutton, 1888-94; since then assume, Jan. 1, 1902, present position. Repub-
alone. Fellow of the Am. Institute of Archi- lican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Ex-
tects and mem. Illinois Chapter of same; mem. moor. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Residence: 4009
Chicago Architects' Business Assn. Independ- Lake Av.
ent in politics, with Socialistic tendencies. Of- CLENNY, James Edson, manufacturer; b.
flee: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: 3145 Rhodes Lynn, Ind., June 18, 1854; s. John W. and
Av. Deborah (Banks) Clenny; ed. public schools
CLELAND, Jonas Marshall, vice-pres. the and Winchester High School, Indiana, and
Cable Co., piano and organ manufacturers; b. Dayton (O.) Commercial School; m. Winches-
Jordanville, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Mar. 4, 1852; ter, Ind., July 13, 1881, Emma O. Henderson;
s. George M. and Amelia (Treadway) Cleland; children: Russell H., Helen M. Was with
ed. public and private schools, New York Crume & Sefton Mfg. Co. as bookkeeper, May
State; Acads., Fairfield and Clinton, N. Y.; m. 13, 1878, to Jan. 1, 1888; elected sec. and treas.,
Sioux City, la., Nov. 29, 1877, Louise D. Pea- resigned, Oct. 1. 1888, to organize the J. W.
vey; children: George Albert, James Fulton, Sefton Mfg. Co., Anderson, Ind., incorporated
Mary. Studied law in offices of Judge George Nov. 8, 1888; elected vice-pres. and treas. and
A. Hardin, of the firm of Hardin & Burrows, served until July, 1889, then elected treas.
of the Supreme Court of New York, at Little and gen. mgr., in which position has since
126 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
then continued, the company being large man- Machine Co.. 1872-80, handling large line of
ufacturers of paper specialties, folding boxes, country collections; since Apr., 18SO, with C. &
etc Also dir. Manufacturers' Bank of Chicago N.-W. Ry. Co.; right of way agent to Apr.,
since Nov., 1903; also dir. O. L. Schwencke 1882; asst. land commissioner, 1882-97; land
Lithographic Co., New York, since Oct., 1904. commissioner since July 1, 1897. Also dir. St.
Republican. Office: 241-51 S. Jefferson St. Resi- Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Ry. Co., Chicago;
deuce: 949 Jackson Boul. Iowa & Minnesota Ry. Co., Forest Co. Ry. Co.,
CLEVELAND, Charles Benson, insurance; Western Town Lot Co., Pioneer Town Lot Co.
b. Masonville, N. Y., Feb. 4, 1845; s. Festus Mem. Board of Education, Oak Park, 1891-97.
P. and Mary (Lyon) Cleveland; removed with Free Trade Republican. Congregationalist.
parents to Illinois, 1855; grad. Rockford High Clubs: Congregational, Westward Ho. Office:
School; served in 153d 111. Vols. in the Army Jackson Boul. and Franklin St. Residence: 709
of the Cumberland in Civil War; m. Rockford, Superior St., Oak Park, 111.
111., Oct. 15, 1867, Theodosia Garrison; 1 CLIFFORD, James Orra, freight auditor C.
daughter: Edith Grace. After leaving army & N.-W. Ry. ; b. Salem, Kenosha Co., Wis., Dec.
was cashier in a wholesale dry goods store 8, 1856; s. Emery and Mary Jane (Osgood)
in Rockford until 1868, when became cashier Clifford; ed. country schools from age of 8,
in the office of the general agent at Rockford and from age of 11 assisted father in farm
of the New England Mutual Life Insurance work summers and attended school winters
Co., with which company has ever since been until 1873; m. Clinton, la., Nov. 7, 1883, Mary
connected; came to Chicago, 1869, and served Elizabeth Dannatt; children: Grace Edith,
in same capacity until 1885; since then gen- Lewis Dannatt, Olive, Marshall Emery, Alice,
eral agent. Republican. Methodist. Mem. John John Osgood (deceased). In summer of 1873
A. Logan Post, G. A. R., Evanston, 111. Mason; . went to Delmar, Clinton Co., la., and became
mem. Evanston Commandery K. T. Clubs: messenger boy and apprentice under his uncle.
Union League, Glen View, Evanston. Of- who was agent for the C. & N.-W. Ry. Co.
flee: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1508 there; learned telegraphy and the duties of a
Hinmann Av., Evanston. station agent; from Oct., 1874, to Aug., 1880,
CLEVELAND, Chester Emery, lawyer; b. was telegraph operator and agent at va-
Watsonville, Calif., Oct. 30, 1865; s. Chester rlous stations on the Iowa Division of the
E. and Harriet M. (Crenshaw) Cleveland; ed. c. & N.-W. Ry.; was traveling auditor, 1880-7,
district schools of Warren Co., 111.; Hedding and since Nov. 7, 1887, has been freight audi-
College, Abingdon, 111., until 1883; m. Abing- tor of the C. & N.-W. Ry. Mem., and is now
don, 111., July 26, 1893, Frances E. Merricks; 1st vice-pres., Assn. of Am. Ry. 'Accounting
children: Theo. Frances, Chester Emery, Jr. Officers. Served 2 terms in the City Council,
Worked on farm and attended school until Wheaton, 111; also 2 terms on the Board of
1883, when entered law office at Galesburg, Education. Republican. Attends Episcopal
111., as office boy; studied law in office of Church. Mem. various Masonic bodies, K. P.,
Williams, Lawrence & Bancroft, Galesburg, Modern Woodmen, Nat. Union, Royal League,
111., and of Grier & Dryden, Monmouth, 111.; Modern Aztecs, Yeoman of America. Clubs: II-
admitted to bar of Supreme Court of Illinois, linois Athletic, Wheaton Golf. Office: Jackson
1886; practiced at Abingdon, 111., until 1891, Boul. and Franklin St. Residence: Wheaton 111.
when came to Chicago; became mem. of firm CLIFTON, Theodore, Western sec. of the
of Cratty, Jarvis & Cleveland, and later prac- Congregational Education Soc.; b. Platteville,
ticed alone until Mar., 1904, when became part- Wis.; s. William and Frances Ann (Basye) Clif-
ner in the law firm of Newman, Northrop, ton; ed. State Normal School, Platteville, Wis.;
Levinson & Becker. Democrat. Mem. Ravens- irOn City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Pa,;
wood Lodge A. F. and A. M., Columbia Chap- Beloit College, Beloit, Wis.; Chicago Theologi-
ter, R. A. M., Abingdon Lodge, I. O. O. F. Cal Seminary; D.D. degree conferred by Drury
Clubs: Iroquois, Ravenswood. Office: Chamber College, 1898; m. Peoria, 111., Oct. 6, 1874,
of Commerce. Residence: 412 Wilson Av. Louva Thompson; children: Fred W., Edna,
CLEVELAND, George Henry, physician, ed- Philip G., Mildred. Ordained to Congregational
itor, publisher; b. Adrian, Mich., Feb. 13, 1862; ministry, 1870, and was a Congregational pas-
s. Charles Monroe and Susan Amanda (Jen- tor for 22 years — 9 years in St. Louis, 4 years
nings) Cleveland; ed. public schools; grad. at Rockford, 111., 7 years in Milwaukee, 2 years
med. dept. Univ. of Michigan, class 1882; m. in Chicago; since 1897, Western sec. of the
Ann Arbor, Mich., May 18, 1880, Jane Ann Congregational Education Soc. Lecturer on
Jolly; children: Charles William, Carlton Ed- sociological and patriotic subjects. Club: Chi-
ward. Practiced medicine at Coleman, Mich., cago Congregational. Office: 151 Washington
until about 1885, then at Pentwater, Mich., st. Residence: 9612 Longwood Av.
until Oct., 1890, when came to Chicago. Prac- CMNCH, Duncan L., real estate dealer and
ticed here till 1892, when established the Clin- agent; b. Augusta, Ga., June 27, 1860; s Col.
ical Review, of which he is editor and pub- Henry A. and Ella (Ford) Clinch; ed. entirely
lisher; under the present name of the Cleve- by private tutors. From 1874-7 was traveling
land Press, is exclusively engaged in the pub- salesman for George M. Taylor & Co., manu-
lication of med. books. Mem. Chicago Patho- facturers of tobacco, Danville, Va. ; came to
logical Soc., Therapeutic Club of Chicago. Chicago, 1877, and was bookkeeper for Goulds
Episcopalian; mem. Church of the Epiphany. & Austin, belting, 1877-90; salesman for Cre-
Democrat. Office: 346 Ogden Av. Residence: rar, Clinch & Co., coal, 1890-3; for Hoyne
951 W. Harrison St. Bros., real estate, 1893-5; for Frank G. Hoyne,
CLEVELAND, Josiah Francis, land commis- real estate, 1895, to Jan. 1, 1904, when was ad-
sioner, C. & N.-W. Ry. Co.; b. Masonville, N. mitted to partnership in firm of Frank G.
Y., June 19, 1847; s. Rev. F. P. and Mary Hoyne & Co., real estate. Democrat. Office: 88
(Lyon) Cleveland; high school education; LaSalle St. Residence: 3958 Drexel Boul.
sergeant Co. H, 153d 111. Infy., Jan., to Sept., CLINCH, Richard Ployd, coal and iron; ed.
1865; m., 1st, Newark, N. J., Nov. 2, 1869, private schools in Georgia and Cheltenham
Electa G. Price; 2d, Chicago, Sept. 25, 1873, Acad., Pa. Connected with the Joliet Steel
Mary E. Frisbie; 3d, New Haven, Conn., Aug. Co., 1883-9, when, with John Crerar, estab-
13, 1902, Kate Bradley; children: Augustus lished the firm of Crerar, Clinch & Co.,
Frisbie, Eva May, Josiah Judson. Clerk in dry coal and iron, in which firm has ever since
goods store, Rockford, 111., 1866-8; bookkeeper continued. Is dir. De Soto Iron Co., the New
for planing mill, New York City, 1868 to spring Pittsburgh Coal and Coke Co., and the North
of 1870; then with Jones & Sellers, abstractors, Am. Accident Insurance Co. Democrat. Episco-
Chicago, until the great Chicago fire, Oct. 9, palian. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Yacht,
1871; then with Baird & Bradley, convey- Exmoor, Calumet. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
ancers, to Oct., 1872; chief clerk Howe Sewing dence: 2201 Calumet Av.
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CLINGMAW, George Franklin, gen. mgr. the
Touey Furniture Co.; b. Chicago. Aug. 27,
185 <; s. William and Harriet E. (Hoffman)
Clingman; ed. public schools, Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, July 3, 1880, Stuarta K. Watson; chil-
dren: .Elizabeth, Stuart, Louise, George, Lucy,
Kuth, William. Began business career as book-
keeper for William M. Murfin & Co., produce
commission tirm, 1876-7; in 1878 was employed
by John A. Coloy as a designer in furniture,
remaining in that connection until 1888; be-
came connected with Tobey Furniture Co., Jan.
1, 1888, as designer of furniture, remaining in
tnat position until 1894, when became gen.
mgr. of the company, in which position still
continues; also dir. the Tobey & Christian
Cabinet Co. Republican. Clubs: Homewood,
Bryn Mawr Social. Office: Wabash Av. and
Washington St. Residence: 7210 Euclid Av.
CLITHEHO, Delbert Anthony, lawyer; b. on
farm in Grundy Co., 111., Nov. 11, 1870; s. Ed-
ward S. and Eliza M. (Scott) Clithero; re-
moved with parents to Iroquois Co., 111., when
2 years old, and to Chicago in 1885; ed. public
schools, Iroquois Co., and Chicago; grad. Chi-
cago Kent Law School (Lake Forest Univ.),
1894; m. Wheaton, 111., June 29, 1889, Harriet
A. Johnson; 1 daughter: Helen Elizabeth. Ad-
mitted to bar of Supreme Court of Illinois,
1894, and later to Federal Courts; now mem.
of law firm of Warvelle & Clithero. Dir. In-
ternational Telephone Mfg. Co., Nat. Portrait
Co.; counsel for Schaet'er-Martin Cnemical
Co.; Laird & Lee (publishers), Wilmington
Mining & Mfg. Coal Co. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. Republican. Office: 115 Dearborn St.
Residence: 2143 W. Adams St.
CLOUGH, Harry Stunner, real estate; b.
Evanston, 111., July 12, 1856; s. William War-
ren and Hannah J. (Boyce) dough; ed. public
schools and Northwestern Business College;
m. Chicago, Nov. 18, 1896, Amelia B. Blauer.
With Coon & Co., wholesale dry goods (now
known as Cluett, Peabody & Co.), 1878-83;
then in same line of business as mgr. for Fel-
lows & Co., 1883-9; since 1889 in real estate
business as a mem. of the firm of Rounds &
Clough. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 145
LaSalle St. Residence: 2667 N. Lincoln Av.
CLOU OH, Richard William, manufacturer;
b. Newark, N. J., Aug. 7, 1860; s. Richard and
Martha (Collins) Clough; came to Chicago in
childhood; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, May
10, 1880, Carrie Peters; children: Julia, Rich-
ard, William. Began business career with
Grace & Co., varnish manufacturers, and re-
mained with that firm until 1890, as supt. of
the mfg. dept. ; held similar position with the
Am. Varnish Co. from 1890 until July 1, 1904,
when, with W. H. Noake and E. S. Wheeler,
purchased the business of the Watts De Gol-
yer Co. and reincorporated it as the Noake-
Wheeler-Clough Co., of which is vice-pres. Re-
publican. Office: 377-91 Illinois St. Residence:
3270 Maiden St.
CLOW, Charles Bhoades, merchant, manu-
facturer; b. Pitsburgh, Pa., Mar. 22, 1864; s.
James B. and Matilda (Ross) Clow; ed. public
schools, Pittsburgh and Chicago until 1884;
m. Chicago, Nov. 16, 1900, Hattie B. Earth.
After leaving school in 1884 entered the busi-
ness of James B. Clow & Sons, manufacturers
of water-works and plumbers' supplies, and
after serving the firm in subordinate capacities
until he became familiar with the business
was admitted to partnership, and upon the
incorporation of the company became 2d vice-
pres., which position still holds. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic. Office: 342 Franklin
St. Residence: 1092 Sheridan Rd.
CLOW, Harry Beach, sec. James B. Clow &
Sons, plumbers' supplies; b. Allegheny, Pa.,
Feb. 11, 1868; s. James B. and Matilda (Ross)
Clow; ed. public schools; grad. North Division
High School, Chicago, 1885; m. Chicago, Jan.
6, 1892, Elizabeth F. McNally; children: Helen,
Marion, Harry B., Jr. On leaving school, 1885.
took a minor position with James B. Clow &
bons, and lias since been continuously with that
house; since 1904 has been sec. of James B
Clow & Sons. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Union League, Glen View. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum Office: 350 Franklin St. Residence: 834
N. Park Av.
CLOW, James Beach, pres. James B. Clow
Jfe toons, plumbers' supplies; b. North Sewiok-
ley, Pa., Mar. 17, 1832; s Samuel C and
Sophia Hull (Lusk) Clow; ed public schools
of Pennsylvania. Served in Civil War; was
commissioned as capt., and served in the
commissary dept. under Gen. McCaull- m
wniif C£" n£" ,1859i ^tilda Ross; childre™!
iTSJ^S E" Charles R., Harry B., James C. In
1865 began in manufacture of iron pipe at
Pittsburgh, Pa.; in 1875, removed to Chicago
and continued in the same business as rep-
resentative of the National Tube Works until
18 1 8, when established firm of James B Clow
& Son; incorporated, 1894, as James B. Clow
& Sons, manufacturers of cast iron water
pipe, heating materials and plumbers' sup-
plies, of which is pres.; manufacturing plant
f L ^eWCPmer^ow>n' .°- Mason (32°). Office:
3 i/«^?kiln St Residence: 1092 Sheridan Rd.
CLOW, William E., vice-pres. James B. Clow
& Sons; b. Industry, Pa., Sept. 23, 1860; B
James B. and Matilda (Ross) Clow; ed. public
schools, Pittsburgh, Pa.; m. Pittsburgh. Pa
Smtfi *' y82V MaTr&aret A. Sarver; children:'
William E., Jr., Kent S., Martha M. Began
jH^&fS8 llff ,at Pittsburgh with his father
in 1877, and in 1880, when the business of
James B. Clow & Sons was established in Chi-
cago, became a mem. of the firm, a leader
among manufacturers plumbing and sanitary
supplies, and upon the subsequent incorpora-
tion of the company was elected vice-pres.
Clubs: Merchants, Union Leasrne, Onwentsia
Edgewater. Office: 342 Franklin St. Residence:
50 Buena Av.
COATS, William Edwin, public appraiser-
b. Woodstock, 111., Aug. 24, 1851; s. Henry C
and Susan (St. Clair) Coats; ed. public schools
and Northwestern Univ.; completed course in
engineering; m. Grand Rapids, Wis., Apr 14
1876, Sophie Fontaine; children: Susan, Ger-
trude, Marie. On leaving school in 1873 began
practice as civil engineer on the River division
of the C., M. & St. P. R. R., was largely en-
gaged in railroad construction work; resided
in Sparta, Wis., and was elected mayor of that
city in 1891; since 1893 in Chicago, engaged
in business as public appraiser and now pres.
of Coats & Burchard Co. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
1519 Wilson Av.
COBB, Albert Wheelwright, manufacturer;
b. Brookline, Mass., May 31, 1852; s. Albert A.
and Mary (Candler) Cobb; ed. public schools,
Brookline, Mass., and Harvard College, gradu-
ating, A.B., 1872: m. Vergennes, Vt., 1877, Car-
oline Pierpont; Children: Albert A., Jr., John
Pierpont, Annie Lawrence, Evelyn Pierpont.
Charles Lawrence, Malcolm, Elizabeth Dai-
lam. After graduation from college, In 1872,
established in East India importing business
at Boston, Mass.; removed to Chicago, 1875,
and continued in same line until 1892, when he
entered the Cobb Chocolate Co., which was
originally established in Dedham, Mass., In
1875, and was moved to Chicago in 1891. The
company was incorporated in Illinois, 1893,
pnrj tip i=s now Us prps. TndPDfmflp.nt In poli-
tics. Club: Union. Office: 374-86 Illinois St.
Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
COBB, Benjamin Franklin, editor of the
Lumber Review; b. Boston, Mass., Jan. 24,
1844; s. Calvin Percival and Eliza (Gilchrist)
Cobb; ed. public schools of Massachusetts; m.,
1st, Manchester, N. H., 1865, Miss Fannie
Hook; children: George F., Gertrude E.; m.,
2d, Milwaukee, Wis., 1895, Miss Gallic Lyon.
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Was in merchant marine service as seaman
and mate, 1856-61; yeoman in U. S. N. from
1861 to 1864. Engaged in lumber business,
after leaving navy, operating in Mexico and
the Southern States, then was in the news-
paper and publishing business, now being
pres. of the Lumber Review Co. and editor
of the Lumber Review, and pres. of the Sco-
fleld Publishing Co. Author: Yankee Mother
Goose; Tom Clingstone's Letters; Richard
Vaughn; Realm of the Retail Lumberman. Re-
publican. Clubs: Hamilton, Press. Office: 356
Dearborn St.
COBB, Eminons Bradley, soap manufactur-
er; b. Oct. 21, 1849; s. Lemi Bradley and Mary
Ann (Emmons) Cobb; ed. public schools; m.
Mendota, 111., Elizabeth Scott. Since 1878 has
been associated with the soap mfg. business
of Graham Bros. & Co.; in 1884 purchased an
interest and formed partnership with Charles
L. Adams, Mr. Henry J. Heister also becom-
ing a partner, 1902. On death of Mr. Adams
became senior partner (with Mr. Heister as
only other mem.) in firm of Graham Bros. &
Co., manufacturers of toilet soaps. Republi-
can. Formerly mem. 1st Regt. I. N. G. Clubs:
Illinois, Westward Ho. Office: 421 W. Lake St.
Residence: 147 Ashland Boul.
COBB, George WadBworth, real estate; b.
Brookline, Mass., Apr. 2, 1865; s. Albert Ad-
ams and Mary Russell (Candler) Cobb; pre-
pared for college at Noble's Preparatory
School, Boston; grad. Harvard College, A.B.,
1886; m. Henderson, Ky., Oct. 25, 1893, Eliza-
beth S. Dallam; children: George Wadsworth,
Jr., Richard Henderson. After graduation
spent 2 years in his father's office in Boston,
in the Calcutta business; came to Chicago,
1888, and after a year spent in study in the
different real estate and mortgage offices,
opened his own office in 1889, under style of
George W. Cobb & Co. Clubs: Chicago, Har-
vard, Onwentsia. Office: 107 Dearborn St.
COBB, Henry Ives, architect; b. Brookline,
Mass., Aug. 19, 1859; ed. private and public
schools and at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; grad. Harvard, 1880; m. 1882,
Emma M. Smith, New York. He entered an
architect's office in Boston, and in 1881 came
to Chicago; established practice, and was
architect for Chicago Opera House, Newberry
Library, Univ. of Chicago, Church of the
Atonement, and many prominent residence,
business and public buildings in Chicago and
other cities; one of the Nat. Board of Archi-
tects of World's Columbian Exposition, 1893;
now retained as special architect for U. S.
Government; also large general practice
throughout the country — including the Penn-
sylvania State Capitol, U. S. Government
buildings at Chicago, League Island, Annapo-
lis, etc., and the Am. Univ. at Washington,
and many other prominent buildings. Office:
115 Broadway, N. Y. Residence: 5 E. 9th St.,
New York.
COBB, Joseph Pettee, physician; b. Massa-
chusetts, June 12, 1857; grad. Harvard, 1879;
M.D., Hahnemann, Chicago, 1883; m. Sept. 18,
1882, Edith H. Perseus, Milwaukee. Senior
prof, pediatrics, Hahnemann College; clinical
prof, diseases of children, Hahnemann Hosp.;
ex-pres. Am. Institute of Homoeopathy, 1903.
Residence: 254 E. 47th St. Office: Heyworth
Bldg.
COBB, "Walter Franklin, merchant and
manufacturer, retired; b. Montpelier, Vt., Jan.
18, 1844; s. George W. and Mary E. (Day)
Cobb; family came west in 1846, and located
in Chicago; ed. public schools, followed by
business education; m. May 31, 1877, Carrie
J., daughter of Gardner C. Fisk, of Oaklawn,
Cal. Began business life as messenger and
clerk in banking house of J. M. Adsit; later
4 years bookkeeper with C. S. Hutchins & Co.,
commission merchants; later became partner,
successively, in firms of C. A. Knight & Co.,
Knight, Baker & Co., and William T. Baker &
Co. In 1887 he retired from the grain busi-
ness, but served as a dir. of the South Chi-
cago Furnace Co., and the Indiana Coal R R
Co., and was several years a dir. and vice-
pres. of the Chicago Shipbuilding Co.; resign-
ing 1899. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf, On-
wentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: 138 Rusli St
COBE, Ira Maurice, investment banker and
promoter; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 1866- s
Mark H. and Eva (Morris) Cobe; ed. public
schools, Lawrence, Mass.; Boston Univ • m
Belfast, Me., Mar. 19, 1892, Annie E. Watts'
Admitted to Suffolk Co., Mass., bar, Boston
1888, and practiced law in Boston 4 years; in
1892 joined in organizing the firm of Cobe &
McKinnon, investments, in which continues
Also, since 1898, 1st vice-pres. of the Assets
Realization Co.; and is, in addition, a dir of
the Chicago Title and Trust Co., and treas
and dir. of the Illinois Straw Products Co. Re-
publican. Clubs: Hamilton (life mem.), Chica-
go Athletic, Chicago Automobile (dir.), Mid-
Day. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence:
Kenwood Hotel.
COBE UN, Camden M., M. E. clergyman; b
Uniontown, Pa., Apr. 19, 1855; s. S. P and
Mary Ellen Cobern; grad. Allegheny College,
1876, A.M., 1878; grad. Theological School
Boston Univ., S.T.B., 1883 (Ph.D., Grant
Univ., D.D., Allegheny College); m. Erie, Pa
Sept. 4, 1883, Ernestine Craft. Studied in Eng-
land and Germany, 1889-90. In M. E. ministry
since 1876. Mem. Biblical Archaeological Soc ,
Victoria Inst., Am. Oriental Soc., hon. sec.
Egyptian Exploration Soc. (For book and writ-
ings, see Who's Who in America.) Now pastor
St. James M. E. Church, Chicago. Address:
4611 Ellis Av.
COBURN, Lewis £., patent lawyer; b. East
Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 2, 1834; s. Lamed and
Lovisa (Allen) Coburn; ed. district school and
local acad. ; taught district school at 16; en-
tered Univ. of Vermont, graduating, A B
1859; grad. Harvard Law School, 1861; m.
Brooklyn, N. Y., 1881, Miss Anna Swan. Ad-
mitted to bar at Boston, 1861; came to Chi-
cago, and with William E. Marrs began prac-
tice, making a specialty in patent law, firm
name being Coburn & Marrs. While in Ver-
mont on a visit in 1863, entered army, in re-
sponse to call of the President for more troops,
as capt. in a Vermont regt., and fought at
Gettysburg, rejoining his partner when term
expired and resumed business in Chicago, and
after Mr. Marrs died, 1868, conducted the busi-
ness alone until 1875, when Hon. John M
Thatcher resigned the office of U. S. Commis-
sioner of Patents to join him in business; firm
now Coburn & McRoberts. Was one of found-
ers of the Chicago Athenaeum. Governing
mem. Art Institute; mem. Chicago Historical
Soc. Clubs: Union League (was its first pres ),
Onwentsia, Calumet, Washington Park. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1819 Michigan Av.
COCHBAN, Aaron •William, real estate; b
Springfield, O., Jan. 9, 1855; s. Samuel and
Elizabeth (Neer) Cochran; grad. Wittenberg
College, Springfield, 1876; m. Park Ridge, 111.,
Aug. 9, 1885, Augusta Becker; children: George
S., Clarence A. Began in real estate business
with John S. Ranney, Apr. 3, 1877; next with
Ranney & Cole; next with father; then with
Eldridge & Tourtelotte, and Mar. 1, 1885, went
with Griffin & Dwight, as mgr. ; firm built
Haymarket Theatre and moved office there in
1890; on death of Mr. Griffin, 1899, became
partner in Walter Dwight & Co. Now in busi-
ness alone. Republican. Trustee of Village
Board of Park Ridge, 4 years. Mem. K. P. Of-
fice: 171 Washington St. Residence: Park
Ridge, 111.
COCHRAN, John Lewis, real estate dealer;
b. Sacramento, Calif., Mar. 23, 1857; s. John
Lewis and Martha F. (Austin) Cochran; ed.
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Philadelphia High School and Louderback Col- in the old Central Music Hall Bldg Business
lege; m. Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1892, Alice became a corporation, 1899, under the style of
Vanuxem; children: Elizabeth Vanuxem (died Aimer Coc, Optician, Inc., of which Is pres.
at 5^ years), John Lewis, Jr., Louis Vanuxem. and treas., manufacturers and retailers of
Engaged in real estate business in Chicago optical goods. Republican. Mason Presbyte-
since 1884; designer and builder of Edge- rian. Clubs: Kenwood, Chicago Athletic, Home-
water, an attractive residence district on the wood. Office: 74 State St. Residence- 4830 Ken-
shore of Lake Michigan, 7 miles north from wood Av.
Madison St., and is still engaged in handling COE, George Albert, John Evans prof phi-
Edgewater property, principally under firm losophy, Northwestern Univ., since 1893 (See
style Cochran & McCluer, since Jan. 1, 1904. Who's Who in America for sketch.) Address:
Pres. Edgewater Coal Co.; dir. Chicago Title 620 University PI., Evanston, 111
and Trust Co. Republican. Episcopalian. COFFEEN, Milo Lester, lawyer; b Antwerp
Clubs: Saddle and Cycle (pres.), University, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 20, 1850; s William
Onwentsia, Chicago, Edgewater Golf, Mid- L. G. and Helen E. (Lester) Coffeen; ed pub-
Day (sec. and treas.). Office: 107 Dearborn St. lie school, Libertyville, 111.; Waukegan (111.)
Residence: 591 N. State St. Acad., 1867-8; Illinois Normal School, Normal,
CODY, Arthur Buck, lawyer; b. Naperville, 111., 1868-9; Union College of Law (law dept
Du Page Co., 111., Sept. 26, 1860; s. Judge old Chicago Univ.), 1869-71, graduating, LL.B.,
Hiram Hitchcock and Philomela E. (Sedgwick) June, 1871; m. Chicago, Dec. 13, 1877, Martha
Cody; grad. Northwestern College, Naperville, Martin; children: Mae, Henry Martin (grad.
111., A.M., 1879; m., 1st, Grace Goodrich; chil- Yale, 1902), Lester. Was employed in law of-
dren: Hiram Sedgwick, Helen Harriet, Caryl; flee of Van Arman & Vallette while pursuing
m., 2d, Toronto, Ont., June 1, 1898, Clara law studies in college; appointed to clerkship
Cochrane; 1 son: Arthur Cochrane; read law in Superior Court of Cook Co. by Col. Augustus
In father's office, 1881-3; admitted to bar, 1883; Jacobson, then clerk of the Court, just before
in 1886 became associated with his father in the great fire of 1871; assisted in restoring
law firm of Hiram H. Cody & Son, which be- the Court records after fire and acted as chief
came, on admission of younger brother, Hope deputy clerk until 1879; partner with Emery
Reed Cody, Hiram H. Cody & Sons. Hiram H. A. Storrs, 1879-80, then practiced alone until
Cody retired, 1893, but firm name continued entering firm of Tenney, Bashford & Tenny,
until death of Hope Reed Cody, 1899, when in 1887; soon after George Driggs came into
business was taken over by Cody & Woodle, the firm and after his election as judge of the
and 2 years later by present firm of Cody, Superior Court, firm changed to Tenney, Church
Eaton & McConahey. Sec. and dlr. Page Woven & Coffeen. In 1895 Judge Samuel P. McConnell
Wire Fence Co. Republican. Congregationalist. resigned from Circuit bench and firm became
Mason, Mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal League, Tenney, McConnell, Coffeen & Harding until
Nat. Union, North Am. Union. Clubs: Hamil- Judce McConnell removed to New York, 1898;
ton, Union League, Chicago Athletic. Office: since then of Tenney, Coffeen, Harding & Wil-
135 Adams St. Residence: 6030 Jefferson Av. kerson. Dir. Kellogg Switchboard and Supply
CODY, Hiram Hitchcock, retired jurist; b. Co., and other corporations. Republican. Mem.
Vernon Center, Oneida Co., N. Y., June 11, Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.,
1824; s. Hiram and Huldah (Hitchcock) Cody; Chicago Historical Soc., Am. Historical Soc.
was prepared for Hamilton College, N. Y., Clubs: Chicago, City, Midlothian. Office: 205
but business reverses of father prevented the LaSalle St. Residence: 3133 Calumet Av.
completion of college course; removed with COFFIN, Charles Henry, investment securl-
father's family, 1843, to Illinois; lived 1 year ties; b. Richmond, Ind., Sept. 1, 1851; s.
at Lisbon, Kendall Co., and in 1844 settled at Charles F. and Rhoda (Johnson) Coffin; ed.
Bloomingdale, DuPage Co.; m. Bloomingdale, private schools and by tutors; m. Richmond,
Dec. 31, 1846, Philomela E., daughter of Park- Ind., Dec. 10, 1873, Flora Howells (now de-
er Sedgwick, M.D. ; children: Charles Caroll ceased); children: Rhoda Howells, Ruth (Mrs.
(deceased), Minnie P. (deceased), Rosalie Collins), Charles Howells, Flora Howells,
May, Hiram Sedgwick (deceased), Sherman Francis J. H. Entered State Bank of Indiana
Parker, Herbert George (deceased). Arthur in 1863, vice-pres. of same, 1873-84, and officer
Buck, Huldah Caroline, Frances Adeline (now in many incorporated companies. Began deal-
Mrs. Sattley), Grace Ethelwyn. Hope Reed (de- ing in municipal securities and U. S. bonds in
ceased). Resided at Bloomingdale until 1847, 1867; established business in Chicago, 1884;
when was elected County Commissioners' was vice-pres. Municipal Investment Co., 1886-
clerk of DuPage Co., 111., when he removed to 1899. Independent in politics. Episcopalian.
Naperville. Elected first county clerk of Du- Has winter home, Roseheart, at Pass Chris-
Page Co., 1849; admitted to bar, June, 1851, tian, Miss. Clubs: Union League, Church, Ex-
while so serving; county judare of DuPage moor. Office: Mailers Bldg. Residence: High-
Co., 1860: elected, 1869. mem. Illinois Consti- land Park, 111.
tutional Convention of 1870, in which was COFFIN1, Charles Forter, credit man Illinois
chairman of the Committee on Revision and Steel Co.; b. Batavia, 111., Apr. 23, 1858; a.
Adjustment: elected, 1874, judge 4th Judicial William and Mary Elizabeth (Lockwood) Cof-
Circuit, afterward merged in 12th Circuit; fin; ed. public school, Batavia, 111., until 1873;
upon expiration of term, 1879. formed co- preparatory dept. Ripon (Wis.) College, 1873-
partnership in Chicago with Elbert H. and 1876; Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H., 1876-7;
Noah E. Gary, as law firm of Gary, Cody & Ripon College, 1877-8; Yale College, 1878-81,
Gary, until 1886; then with his son, 'Arthur B. A.B., 1881; m. Escanaba, Mich., Jan. 26, 1886,
Cody, and afterward also his youngest son. Adeline Chadwick Selden; children: Sarah Lay,
Hope Reed Cody, as' Hiram H. Cody & Sons; William King (died in infancy). After leaving
removed residence from Naperville to Chi- college was with C. McCulloch Beecher & Co.,
cago, 1890; retired from active practice. 1893, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1881-4; since 1884 in
and removed to Pasadena, Calif., but returned Chicago, most of time as sec. and treas. of
to Chicago, 1897. Democrat; but voted twice the Minnesota Iron Co., until Sept., 1902. when
for McKinley on financial Issue. Congrega- became dir. and credit man of the Illinois
tlonalist; was 25 years supt. Naperville Con- Steel Co. Occasional contributor to periodicals,
gregational Sunday School. Mason: Euclid Clubs: University, Chicago. Office: The Rook-
Lodge, Naperville. Residence: 213 E. 61st St. ery. Residence: 1130 Michigan Av., Evanston.
COE, Aimer, optician; b. Marysville, O. ; 8. COFFIN, Gorham Bartlett, paints; b. New-
Moses and Martha (Boal) Coe; ed. public buryport, Mass., Dec. 18, 1846; s. Ca.pt. George
schools; m. Elizabeth Scott; 1 daughter: Helen, and Sophronia (Richards) Coffin; ed. common
Came to Chicago, 1880; began in optical busl- school and 2 years in Newburyport High
ness, 1882; established business for self, 1886, School; m. Chicago, Feb. 8, 1875, Helen Green;
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children: Percy B., Graf ton W., Helen R.,
Ralph T., Ruth A. Beginning as a boy, 14
years old, was trained in the paint business in
store of Banker & Carpenter, Boston, and their
successors, Carpenter, Morton & Co., for 7
years; came to Chicago and was with Heath
& Milligan, 1870-82; resigned to become vice-
pres. of Coffin, Devoe & Co., introducing the
Devoe products (P. W. Devoe & Co., New
York) in the West, but upon the consolida-
tion of Devoe & Raynolds resigned and re-
turned to the Heath & Milligan Mfg. Co., Jan.,
1893; since then general salesman for that
company, now managing Ry. dept. Republican.
Universalist. Served as lieut. 1st Mass. Regt.,
1863-9, lieut. 1st 111. Infy., 1879-82. Mason:
Past Master Covenant Lodge, 1877; Past High
Priest York Chapter, 1880; Past Commander
St. Bernard Commandery, K. T. Chicago, 1887;
Columbia Commandery K. T., 1902. Clubs:
Mencken, The Oaks, The Pullman, The Rail-
way, Westward Ho. Office: 170-2 Randolph St.
Residence: 124 S. Park Av., Austin.
COFBAN, John William Gunnison, lire un-
derwriter; b. Goshen, N. H., June 13, 1855; s.
Stephen B. and Alma J. (Gunnison) Cpfran;
ed. district school, Goshen, N. H. ; Kim ball
Union Acad., Meriden, N. H. ; m. San Fran-
cisco, Calif., 1889, Mary C. Cpnroy. Began in
insurance business as clerk with the Commer-
cial Insurance Co. of California, at San Fran-
cisco, 1874, becoming its special agent, 1879;
special agent Hartford Fire Insurance Co. at
Portland, Ore., 1881; mgr. Pacific dept. at San
Francisco, 1885; asst. general agent, 1895-6,
and general agent since 1896, Western dept.,
Hartford Fire Insurance Co., comprising 23
States and Territories. Republican. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Glen View; also Pacific Union and
Olympic Clubs, San Francisco. Office: 171 La
Salle St. Residence: Auditorium Hotel.
COHEN, Seymour Norton, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, June 27, 1878; s. Samuel and Minerva Co-
hen; ed. Princeton- Yale Preparatory School,
Univ. of Chicago, Chicago-Kent College of
Law, graduating in class of 1898. Admitted to
bar by Supreme Court of Illinois in 1897, and
has from that time been engaged in general
practice as an atty. and counselor at law, but
devoting m;ich time to the promoting of com-
mercial and financial enterprises. Republican.
Club: Lakeside. Office: Tribune Bldg.
COHN, Moses Louis, inspector of agencies,
Northwestern Branch Royal Union Mutual
Life Insurance Co.; b. Fond du Lac, Wis., Aug.
6, 1857; s. Louis and Babette (Kahnlein) Cohn;
ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 16, 1895,
Minnie Smith; 1 son: Lyman Gage Cohn. Be-
gan business career at the age of 18, as cigar
manufacturer and salesman with his father,
under the style of Louis Cohn & Son; and con-
tinued in that connection for 13 years; after
that for 9 years with the New York Life In-
surance Co., first as solicitor and later as
general agent, with headquarters at New Or-
leans; moved to Chicago in 1898, and took
present position as inspector of agencies, cov-
ering 6 states, for Royal Union Mutual Lifa
Ins. Co. Also sec. and treas. of the Union De-
velopment Co., and sec. and treas. of the Fed-
erated Mines and Milling Co. Independent in
politics. Jewish religion. Office: Continental
Bank Bldg. Residence: 3532 Calumet Av.
COLBORNE, Oliver, manufacturer; b. near
London, Eng., Mar. 24, 1852; s. Charles and
Elizabeth Colborne; came with parents to Wis-
consin and ed. public schools of that State;
m. Neenah, Wis., 1874, Mary K. Deal; chil-
dren: Ida E., Olive E. Began work as machin-
ist when 16 years old, in Wisconsin; came
from Decatur, 111., to Chicago in 1878, and in
1879 established the Colborne Mfg. Co., manu-
facturers of machinery, of which he is pres.
Republican. Office: 31-41 Indiana St. Residence:
693 Evanston Av.
COLBUBN, Joseph Elliott, oculist and aur-
ist; b. Massena, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Sept.
22, 1853; s. Alfred Reaves and Maria P. (El-
liott) Colburn; ed. public school of New York
State and grad. Albany Med. College, M.D.,
1877; m., 1st, Letltia M. Ellis (now deceased);
m., 2d, Eleanor R. Gump; children: George Al-
fred, Avery Reaves, Joseph Elliott, Ruth. En-
gaged in practice of medicine since 1877; spe-
cialist in diseases of the eye and ear. Has oc-
cupied positions of ophthalmic surgeon in
Cook Co. Hosp. and asst. ophthalmic surgeon
in Illinois State Eye and Ear Infirmary; prof,
of ophthalmology in Chicago Policlinic, and
in Chicago Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose Hosp.
and College; asst. to dept. of ophthalmology,
Central Free Dispensary. Author of a book
of Clinical Lectures on Diseases of the Eye,
and of monographs on diseases of the eye and
allied subjects. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. and
other local med. socs., and of Am. Acad. of
Ophthalmology. Ex-pres. of Western Soc. of
Ophthalmology; ex-vice-pres. of the Chicago
Soc. of Artists. Office: 57 Washington St. Res-
idence: Highland Park, 111.
COLBY, Francis T., lawyer; b. Chicago,
Sept. 27, 1860; s. Andrew J. and Mary (Whe-
lan) Colby; ed. Chicago public schools and old
Chicago Univ., graduating 1880 with class
honors; studied law concurrently with Univer-
sity course, under Judge James Goggin; m.
Nov. 27, 1882, Rose L. Sullivan; children:
Francis Everett (deceased), Francesca Bea-
trice, Rosita Marie (deceased), Evelyn Flor-
ence Cecelia, Genevieve Lucile, Imogene Hel-
en. Admitted to bar, 1881. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn., Chicago Law Institute, Am. Bar Assn.
Democrat; was nominated in 1888 by the
Workingmen's Party for State's Atty., and al-
though he declined the nomination his name
was retained on the ticket and received over
12,000 votes. Appointed inspector of rifle prac-
tice Hibernian Rifles, with rank of capt., 1889,
later elected colonel, and re-elected 1893; com-
manded the 7th Regt, I. N. G., in the riots of
1894. Club: City. Office: 163 Randolph St.
Residence: 284 S. Campbell Av.
COLBY, John Augustus, furniture; b. Frye-
burg, Me., Apr. 1, 1833; reared on farm; ed.
public schools, Fryeburg, Me.; m. Boston,
Mass., Abigail F. Cady; 1 son: Henry Cady.
Established in Boston, under his individual
name, as dealer in books and stationery until
1857; in same business in Chicago, 1857-64;
in furniture business, firm of Colby & Wirts,
1864-79; since 1879, head of firm of John A.
Colby & Sons, manufacturers and retailers of
furniture. Office: 148-54 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: winter, Los Angeles, Calif.; summer,
Delavan, Wis.
COLE, Aaron Hodgman, biologist; b. Green-
wich, N. Y., Oct. 21, 1856; s. Morgan C. (M.D.)
and Lydia Ann (Hodgman) Cole; grad. Col-
gate Univ., 1884; A.M., 1887; studied in Johns
Hopkins Univ., 1889; Univ. of Chicago, 1893,
1896 and 1898; m. Greenwich, N. Y., Dec. 29,
1885, Emma Sarah Mason. (For details of
career see Who's Who in America.) Address:
5715 Monroe Av.
COLE, Delavan Burdette, lawyer; b. Fond
du Lac, Wis., Feb. 17, 1867; s. Walter D. and
Alice (Stoddard) Cole; «d. Second Normal
School of Minnesota, Mankato, and high
school, Crystal Lake, Minn.; was principal of
schools, Slayton, Minn., 1888-9; grad. law dept.
Lake Forest Univ., 1891; m. Slayton, Minn.,
1889, Olivia A. Reeve; 1 son: John R. Admitted
to Illinois bar, 1892, and has since practiced
in Chicago; atty. for West Chicago Park Com-
missioners, 1900-4. Republican. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: 328 Marsh-
field Av.
COLE, Ernest Chapin, manufacturer; b.
Mount Pleasant, la., Jan. 18, 1858; s. William
Raemy and Cordelia (Throop) Cole; ed. public
schools, Mount Pleasant; spent 2 years at
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, grad.
Iowa Wesleyan Univ., B.A., 1881; read law
and was admitted to Iowa bar; m. Mount
Pleasant, la., Mar. 9, 1881, Jennie Brown Corn-
stock; children: Clifford Comstock, Genevieve,
Margaret, Ernest Raemy. Was in real estate
business, 1881-4; retailer of hardware at Coun-
cil Bluffs, la. With 2 brothers, organized in
1893 the Cole Mfg. Co., of which he is pres.
Republican. Unitarian. Club: Colonial. Office:
3218 S. Western Av. Residence: 4730 Green-
wood Av.
COLE, Francis Bicliard, lawyer; b. Chicago,
June 19, 1871; s. Richard and Elizabeth
(Byrne) Cole; ed. public and high schools
of Chicago, Lake Forest Univ., College of
Higher Sciences, and Soper's School of Ora-
tory; has degrees of LL.B., Ph.D. and LL.D. ;
m. Chicago, July, 1895, Sadie Clucas; children:
Sylvia Elizabeth, Anna Bernice. Admitted to
bar, 1892; nominated for judge by Labor Re-
form League, and also candidate for judge
of Superior Court on People's ticket, '1898;
was chairman county committee, Populist
party, 1897-9, and mem. of Populist Nat. Com-
mittee; pres. of the Citizens' Sovereignty
Assn., 1896-1900; pres. Chicago branch of Co-
lumbian College of Citizenship; vice-pres. of
the national organization and chairman of
faculty in economic dept. Writer of pam-
phlets on the Initiative and Referendum, Pro-
portional Representation, Civil Service Reform,
Public Ownership of National Monopolies, etc.,
and of widely circulated campaign pamphlet
"Civilization, Bryan and the Times." Inde-
pendent Democrat. Office and residence: 3958
S. Western Av.
COLE, George £., stationer and printer; b.
Jackson, Mich., Mar. 2, 1845; s. Ichabod and
Sarah H. Cole; ed. public schools, Jackson; m.
Chicago, June 20, 1878, Lois T. Milnes; chil-
dren: Theodore B., Henry Munroe. Served 2
years as private, 10th Mich. Vol. Inf. during
Civil War. In business as stationer and print-
er, Chicago, since Mar., 1878. Independent Re-
publican. Organized, 1896, pres., 1896-9, Mu-
nicipal Voters' League; pres. Citizens' Assn.,
2 years; now pres. Legislative Voters' League.
Pres. George E. Cole Co., stationers and print-
ers. Clubs: Union League, City. Office: 86
Dearborn St. Residence: 3539 Grand Boul.
COLE, Henry A., wholesale commission
merchant in window glass; b. Cheshire, Berk-
shire Co., Mass., Feb. 19, 1850; s. Dr. Lansing
J. and Caroline A. (Mason) Cole; attended
public and private schools in Cheshire and
Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Mass., 1 year at
Whitesboro, N. Y., Acad., and 1 year at Mon-
roe Collegiate Institute, Elbridge, N. Y. ; m.
Ottawa, 111., June 1, 1881, Kate S. Eldredge;
children: Marie Eldredge, Emma Caroline,
Henry Eldredge, Gordon Earle, Robert Mason.
Was connected with Ottawa Glass Co., Ot-
tawa, 111., manufacturers of window glass, as
shipping clerk, bookkeeper, traveling sales-
man, dir. and gen. mgr., 1871-87, when the
Ottawa Glass Co. was absorbed by the United
Glass Co.; was office mgr. for the United
Glass Co., Ottawa, 111., plant, 1887-92, and sec.
of the United Glass Co., Chicago, 1892-6; re-
signed from the United Glass Co., 1896, and
established in present business. Republican.
Congregationalist. Club: Oak Park. Office: 324
Dearborn St. Residence: 234 N. Kenilworth
Av.. Oak Park, 111.
COLE, Howard Grant, pres. Mississippi Val-
ley Realty Co.; b. Parkersburg, W. Va., May
1, 1868; s. J. H. and Bettie (Dudley) Cole; ed.
public schools, Parkersburg, W. Va., to 1887;
M., 1st, 1892, Ruth Atwood; m., 2d, Atlanta,
Ga., Jan. 1, 1900, Hattie Dunwoodie; children:
Atwood Dunwoodie, Harriet, James Howard.
After leaving school became cashier of the
State Savings Bank of Roanoke, Va., 1887-9;
in 1889 went south and was engaged in land
business in Louisiana and Mississippi; was
resident in Vicksburg, Miss., 5 years before
coming to Chicago, Apr. 1, 1904. Pres. Missis-
sippi Realty Co., incorporated in 1899 and
operating in timber lands in the states of Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana. Republican. Office: Ry.
Exchange. Residence: 4932 Lake Av.
COLE, Bossetter Qleasou, composer, music
teacher; b. Michigan, Feb. 5, 1866; grad. Univ.
of Michigan, Ph.B., 1888; m. 1896, Fannie
Louise Gwinner (pianist, teacher). Studied
music In Berlin, 1890-2; won, by competitive
examination, scholarship in the Royal Meister-
schule for composition, with free tuition, un-
der Max Bruch; dir. school of music and prof,
music Ripon (Wis.) College, 1892-4; prof, mu-
sic, Iowa College, 1894-1901. Mem. New York
Manuscript Soc. ; also Manuscript Soc. of Chi-
cago; vice-pres. for Iowa, 1897-1900, pres.,
1902-3, Music Teachers' Nat. Assn. Editor of
Good Music. Composer of a lyrical cantata.
The Passing of Summer, 1902; Hiawatha's
Wooing, 1904, and 45 other published composi-
tions for the voice, piano, organ, chorus and
orchestra. Office: Fine Arts Bldg. Residence:
5808 Prairie Av.
COLEMAN, Julius Archer, lawyer; b. Mo-
bile, Ala., May 1, 1849; s. James Archer and
Sarah Ann (Kennedy) Coleman; grad. Wabash
College, Crawfordsville, Ind., A.B. and M.A.
(valedictorian), 1870; m. Apr. 29, 1873, Nannie
D. McCormick; children: Martha Sherman (now
Mrs. S. S. Sherman), Julia (now Mrs. C. M.
Dunning), Leila (now Mrs. Arthur Fox), Ann.
On leaving college began study of law and
was admitted to bar at Henderson, Ky., 1871;
practiced law there until 1876; came to Chi-
cago in 1886; was engaged in real estate busi-
ness for some years, resuming practice of law
in 1894; since then making a specialty of me-
chanics' liens and building contracts. Author
of text book on Law of Mechanics' Liens for
the State of Illinois. Subsequently drafted the
law which is substantially the present law of
Illinois. His work and his part In the legisla-
tion of the state have given him the name of
the father of the Illinois Mechanics' Lien Law
and a high place among the law authors of
the U. S. Office: Ashland Blk.
COLEMAN, W. Franklin, M.D.; b. Brock-
ville, Can., 1838; ed. public schools, 3 years at
Brockville Grammar School, 3 years Potsdam
(N. Y.) Acad.; 3 years in med. dept. McGill
College, Montreal; discontinued course because
of attack of typhoid fever, but resumed stud-
ies 2 years later at Queen's College, Kingston,
Can., from which was grad. with honors in
1863; m. St. John, N. B., 1882, Mary Winnicutt
Hartt. Practiced medicine at Lyn, Can., 1863-9,
then went to London and took special courses
in diseases of the eye and ear at Moorflelds
Eye Hosp. and London Hosp., at end of which
took degree of M. R. C. S., England; returned
to Canada, 1870, and formed partnership with
Dr. Rosebrugh, in Toronto, where practiced 7
years, during which was surgeon of Toronto
Eye and Ear Infirmary. Went abroad in 1877
and studied a year in the clinics of Vienna
and Heidelberg; practiced in St. John, N. B.,
1877-84, during which time was oculist and
aurist to the Provincial Hosp.; removed to
Chicago, 1885, and has since practiced as a
specialist in this city. On arriving here, find-
ing there had not been a school for grad-
uates in medicine, organized the Chicago Poly-
clinic, but in 1889, the management of that
institution proving unsatisfactory to several
of his colleagues and himself, was active in
organizing the Post-Graduate Med. School of
Chicago, of which is pres. and prof, of oph-
thalmology. Mem. Chicago Ophthalmological
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Medico-Legal Soc.; ex-examiner
for pension claims for eye and ear applica-
tions. Extensive contributor to med. literature,
especially as regards diseases of the eye. Club:
Physicians. Office: Venetian Bldg. Residence:
5235 Cornell Av.
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COLEMAN, William Offden, merchant; b.
Dixon, 111., Jan. 1, 1S64; s. John and Julia
(Cammann) Coleman; ed. public school, Dix-
on, 111.; m. Versailles, Ky., Nov., 1892, Annie
Crenshaw; 1 son: William Ogden, Jr. At 18
years of age entered employment of Burley &
Co., china and glassware, being traveling
salesman for the house until 25 years old;
then in various capacities in the house In Chi-
cago until 1898, when he became a partner in
the firm; elected vice-pres. of the company in
1900. Democrat. Clubs: Iroquois, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 118-20 Wabash Av. Residence:
334 Park Av., River Forest.
COLLINS, James Hartnett, pres. Collins
Construction Co.; b. Hiram, Portage Co., O.,
Dec. 17, 1859; s. James and Mary (Hartnett)
Collins; ed. public schools, Hiram, O., and
Hiram College (class of 1878); m. Chicago,
1889, Nellie F. Collins; 1 daughter: Olive Ma-
rie. Began business career in train service on
the Atlantic & Great Western (now the Erie)
R. R., as brakeman during the year 1879, and
becoming conductor in 1880; was injured in
an accident and was given position as telegraph
operator on same road in 1881; in 1883 became
asst. train despatcher; resigned from the ser-
vice, came to Chicago and went to work for
the Western News Co. as collector; from 1884
to 1889 was in lake transportation business In
the accounting dept. ; in 1889 started In real
estate business with S. E. Gross, and In 1891
went in the same business for self; was in the
bond brokerage business, 1894-1900, then start-
ed in the business of contracting for railroad
construction, becoming pres. of the Collins
Construction Co. Dir. of the Cheboygan, Elk-
hart & Lake Ry. Co. Republican. Catholic. Of-
fice: 92 LaSalle St. Residence: 398 Webster Av.
COLLINS, Lorin Cone, lawyer; b. Windsor,
Conn., Aug. 1, 1848; s. Lorin Cone and Mary
(Bemis) Collins; ed. public schools, St. Paul,
Minn., Bryant & Stratton's Business College;
2 years at Ohio Wesleyan Univ., and 4 years
at Northwestern Univ., Evanston, B.A. and
M.A.; m. Evanston, 111., Sept. 17, 1873, Nellie
Robb; children: Lorin Cone III, Grace, George
Robb. Admitted to bar, 1874, and since then
engaged in practice in Chicago. Republican.
Served for 3 sessions in General Assembly of
Illinois, and was Speaker of the House in
1883; Circuit Judge of Cook Co., 1884-93; re-
signed in order to resume practice. Presbyte-
rian. Clubs: Chicago, Hamilton, Washington
Park, Chicago Golf. Office: 100 Washington St.
Residence: Virginia Hotel, and Wheaton, 111.
COLLYER, William Davis, U. S. inspector
of dairy exports; b. Andersontown, N. J., June
8, 1856; s. Joseph M. and Elizabeth Collyer;
ed. public school; m. Earlville, la., Sept. 23,
1881, Margaret A. Kennedy; children: Joseph-
ine, Frank, Agnes, Alfred, Herbert. Since leav-
ing school has been continuously identified
with the trade in butter and eggs, first with
A. H. Blake, Manchester, la.; then of Collyer
& Parrott, Lincoln, Neb.; afterward mgr. for
A. H. Barber & Co., Chicago, then mgr. of
produce dept. of C. F. Love & Co., Chicago;
since 1899 broker in butter and eggs under
firm name of Collyer & Co. Since July 1, 1901,
U. S. inspector of dairy exports. Republican.
Presbyterian. Mason, Modern Woodman. Of-
fice: 210 S. Water St. Residence: 2446 N.
Paulina St.
COLVIN, John Henry, retired; b. Little
Falls, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1839; s.
Harvey D. Colvin (mayor of Chicago, 1873-6)
and Nancy Colvin; ed. public schools and acad.
of Little Falls, N. Y.; came to Chicago, 1854,
and was in employ of U. S. Express Co. until
1862, when was elected 1st lieut. of Battery M,
1st Regt., 111. Light Artillery.; promoted to
capt., Oct., 1863, of Colvin's Battery (which
was afterward assigned as Battery K, 1st
Regt. 111. Light Artillery), and served to end
of war; m. Chicago, Mar. 7, 1872, Anna Wick-
liffe. After war identified with numerous busi-
ness enterprises and property interests; pres
of the Chicago Opera House Restaurant iron,
its inception, and treas. of the Sunnyside
Park Co. Democrat; was nominee for coroner
of Cook Co. against Canute R. Matson, 1880;
alderman from the old 16th Ward, 1882-8;
mem. and vice-pres. Cook Co. Democratic Cen-
tral Committee, 18S4-8. Past Commander Han-
cock Post, G. A. R. Mason; K. T. ; Shriner.
Mem. Independent Order of Foresters, Royal
Arcanum, Knights of Honor. Extensive trav-
eler in Europe and British Isles. Address: 481
Dearborn Av.
COLVIN, William Gordon, wholesale shoes-
b. York, Livingston Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1865;
s. John and Martha (Trimble) Colvin; ed. pub-
lic schools, Castile, N. Y.; m. Kimball, S. Dak.,
Oct. 3, 1888, May E. Morris; 2 children: Ber-
tram Morris, Marion. Retail shoe clerk at
Castile, N. Y., 1881-3; bank clerk and asst.
cashier at Kimball, S. Dak., 1884-8; in in-
surance business, 1889-90; in wholesale shoe
trade since 1891; since 1897 treas. the Con-
tinent Shoe Co. Also treas. of the Union Bldg.
Material Co. Mem. Royal League. Republican.
Presbyterian. Office: 229-31 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: 6642 Yale Av.
COLVIN, William Henry, broker; b. Chicago,
Sept. 22, 1871; s. William Henry and Susanna
(Burt) Colvin; ed. Chicago public schools and
at Pennsylvania Military College; m. Chicago,
June, 1894, Bessie Small; children: Jessica,
William Henry, Jr., Donald, Laura J. Began
business life in 1889, as a clerk in the employ
of the Merchants' National Bank; has been
identified almost continuously with the bank-
ing business ever since. In 1899 established
for self the present firm of William H. Col-
vin & Co., stock brokers, of which is now
sole principal. Mem. New York Stock Ex-
change, New York Coffee Exchange, Chicago
Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Tolleston. Of-
fice: 182 LaSalle St. Residence: 162S Hinman
Av., Evanston.
COLWELL, Nathan Porter, physician; b.
Osceola, la., May 25, 1870; s. Fernando N. and
Mary Ellen (Shields) Colwell; early educa-
tion public schools, Kearney, Neb., until 1887;
business college, Grand Island,' Neb., 1888-9;
Morgan Park (111.) Acad., 1893-6, graduating
1896; Rush Med. College, 1896-1900, M.D., 1900;
m. Chicago, May 5, 1903, Agnes Louise Peter-
son. Was clerk in store at Kearney, Neb., 1878-
88; taught in business college, Grand Island,
Neb., 1889-90; bookkeeper Farmers' Union In-
surance Co., Grand Island, Neb., 1891; Con-
tinental Insurance Co., Chicago, 1892-3; re-
vised and kept records at Morgan Park Acad.,
1894-6; revised and kept records, Rush Med.
College, 1897-1900, and has been in general
charge of students' records, Rush Med. Col-
lege, since 1900; while at Rush was special
asst. to Prof. Walter S. Haines in chemistry,
1896-7; assisted Dr. Christian Fenger in his
surgery clinic, 1889-1900. In practice in Chi-
cago since 1900; specialist in diseases of
chest, nose and throat; associated with Dr.
E. Fletcher Ingals since 1901. Fellow, 1900-01,
and asst. from 1901, in diseases of chest,
nose and throat, Rush Med. College; asst.
to the deans Rush Med. College since 1901.
Resident physician Chicago Commons, 1901-03.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Physicians Club, Chicago
Laryngological and Climatological Soc. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Office: 34 Washington
St. Residence: 982 W. Congress St.
CO MAN, Seymour, banker; b. Newark, O.,
May 21, 1852; s. Levi Parsons and Martha
(Seymour) Coman; was 2 years at Dartmouth
College and took law course at Univ. of Michi-
gan. Came to Chicago, 1876, and entered law
office of William C. Goudy. In 1878 went to
Colorado as financial representative for Chi-
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C.3.KQ Interests, and later was in business in Republican. Methodist; trustee of St. James
Texas In 1891 returned to Chicago and started M. E. Church. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood.
business under firm name of Seymour, Coman Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: 4552 Wood-
& Co commercial paper and collateral loans, lawn Av., Kenwood.
Companion Military Order of the Loyal Legion CONDEE, Ralph Waterhnry, lawyer; b.
fbv inheritance). Clubs: Chicago, Union Cleveland, O., Oct. 4, 1877; s. Leander D. and
I eatrue Glen View. Office: 234 LaSalle St. Martha (Johnson) Condee; early education
Residence- Union League Club. public schools; grad. Northwestern Univ. Law
COMERFOBD, Prank Desalles, lawyer; b. School, LL.B., 1900. Admitted to bar by Su-
rhicaeo Sept 25, 1875; s. Isaac and Jane preme Court of Illinois in 1900, and ever
rr inane) Comerford; ed. West Division High since engaged in practice of law in partner-
«?rhool Northwestern Univ. Law School and ship with father, firm of Condee & Condee.
Illinois College of Law (LL.D.). Prominent in Republican. Club: Kenwood. Office: 107 Dear-
nractice of law; miscellaneous contributor to born St. Residence: 4552 Woodlawn Av.
newspapers and magazines, and well known CONDRON, Theodore Lincoln, civil engineer;
as lecturer Independent Democrat. Nominated b. Washington, D. C., Apr. 16, 1866; s. Rev.
for Senator from 2d District by Democratic George M. and Abby (Smith) Condron; ed.
nartv 19001 defeated. Nominated and elected, private and public schools of Washington, D.
as Democrat, for Representative from 2d Dis- C., to 1879; grad., 1890, from course of civil
trict 1904- expelled by Illinois Legislature, engineering Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre
Feb ' 8 1905 for attacking alleged corrupt Haute, Ind. ; received Master's degree, 1894;
method's notorious at Springfleld; special elec- m. Terre Haute, Ind., June 9, 1896, Grace E.
tion was called bv Gov. Deneen; re-elected as Layman; children: Tolman, Helen, Arnold.
indeoendent Apr. 4, 1905. and returned to Was asst. engineer on reconstruction of the
ouse Has been active on platform as advo- Burlington bridge over Mississippi River for
cate of political reform measures for past 8 c., B. & Q. R. R., 1890-91; instructor engineer-
vears Mem. Chicago Democratic Club, Press ing dept. Washington Univ., St. Louis, Mo.,
rinh 'of Chicago, Referendum League, Muni- and with Mr. Robert
n , . Moore, consulting en-
cit>al Ownership League. Office: Tribune Bldg. gineer, St. Louis, 1892-4; since 1894 in Chi-
Residence- 904 W. 12th St. Boul. cago as resident engineer of the Pittsburgh
COMFTON, Alfred McDonald, supt. of John Testing Laboratory, Ltd., in charge of bridge
V Farwell Co.; b. Decatur, Ala., Dec. 15, 1847; and building inspection. In 1900 began prae-
s Reuben and Mary (Dollar) Compton; ed. tice as a designing and consulting engineer,
niiblic schools of Florence, Ala.; m. Chicago, designing bridges and steel buildings for the
Jan 1 1872, Ella C. Miles (now deceased); 1 c. & E. I. R. R., M. & O. R. R., M. K. & T.
son- M Alfred. At early age started in to Ry-> etc. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers,
earn a living for himself, and was for 2 or 3 Western Soc. of Engineers, Am. Railway En-
vears a newsboy on Mississippi River steamers gineering and Maintenance of Way Assn., Am.
rdvine between New Orleans and St. Louis; goc. of Testing Materials, Western Railway
soon after war came North, locating in Iowa, club and Engineers Club of Chicago. Repub-
and was for about 2 years clerk in a general iican. Office: Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 233
merchandise store in Montezuma, la., until g. Elmwood Av., Oak Park.
1868- in latter year came to Chicago and CONODON, Charles Bowen, grain commis-
pntered the employ of John V. Farwell & Co., sjon merchant; b. Worcester Co., Mass., Mar.
hpcrlnninsr in the packing room, and advancing nt 1853; ed. public schools of Massachusetts.
throueh various depts. until 1872; then on the Came to Chicago in 1873; mem. of the Chi-
road for the house for 14 years, and after cago Board of Trade since 1874; now senior
that a eeneral salesman; given supervision or mem. of the grain commission firm of Cong-
rnarimpn in 1893 and in 1896 took present <jon & Steever. Trustee of Northwestern Univ.
^sHion as een supt. Chairman of the Ways Clubs: Union League, Evanston Countrv, Glen
and M pans Committee of Chicago Commercial View. Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 1427
Assn- active mem and officer of the Nat. judson Av., Evanston, 111.
A ssn" of Merchants and Travelers, which he CONGER. Romaine Marvin, real estate; b.
has several times represented before Con- Palmyra, Wis., June 11, 1851; s. Marvin E.
l committees. Office: 148 Market St. and Mary (Barnes) Conger; ed. public schools;
- Downer's Grove, 111. m. Chicago, Addle Fennimore. Came to Chi-
f>nic Charles Q., vice-pres. Otis cago, 1880, and was a commercial salesman
Co • pres R. S. Bacon Veneer Co. for Cleveland, Cummings & Shelly until 1889;
,i • Phlraeo Union League, Chicago Ath- since then in real estate business. Mem. Chi-
iPtic Quadrangle, Midlothian. Office: Railway cago Real Estate Board. Episcopalian. Club:
.
C^OMSTbCK William Charles, grain mer- Residence: 494 Monroe St.
ohnnt and capitalist; b. Oswego Co.. N Y.. CONKET, Walter BlakeBley, pres. W B.
^ot 9ft 1R47-S Charles and Julia J. Com- Conkey Co., printers and publishers: b. Ster-
s\ock- ed NoVthwesttrn Univ.; m. 1868; wid- ]ing, Ont. (Canada West), July 13, 1858; s. Wil-
ower since 1902 Has been resident of Evanston iard and Emma (Blakesley) Conkey; ed public
and Chicago since 1861. and always identified schools; m. Kate Phillips; children: Walter,
wtth Board of Trade operations. Mem. of -the Henry, Jane P. Learned trade of printer n
Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Clubs: Chicago and as a very young man started in
Ch oa-o Glen View, Chicago Golf. Washing- business on his own account on a small scale;
ion Park Office- Board of Trade Bldg. pushed the business, adding new depts^ until
CONDEE Zander D., lawyer; b. Athens he had built up the W. B. Conkey Co., of
COHDti., jjeauu. , He M anfl Jane whlch he has been pres. from the start, now
rondpe.- ed 'public schools and St. having one of the largest publishing, printing
cad Kankakee, 111.: grad. LL.B., ,,n(j book binding plants In the country at
Mlr'hijran 1868: m. Martha Johnson. Hammond, Ind., and general offices in Chicago
uttpn to the bar 1868: practiced law at Has printed some of the largest books and
PT- Bates Co Mo 1869-73; since then in most extensive editions ever turned out in
rhTraL'o- principal features of practice are this country. Has been a prominent and active
"'»' "^^^,<^^^^^^^^^^^^
• nf sunenor uoun. io»<s, ington j-ai«», ^m^cie,^. * . ~«~, -^ . — -. ,
', but defeated with ticket. Shriner, St. Bernard Commandery; life mem.
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New York chapter. Office: 345 Dearborn St.
Residence: 5518 Bast End Av.
CONKLING, Allen, manufacturer, inventor;
b. Fort Plain, N. Y., Dec. 21, 1852; s. of Daniel
Rose Howe and Ann Maria (Lovejoy) Conk-
ling; ed. public school, acad. and commercial
college, at Port Plain, N. Y.; clerk, 1871-3;
chief accountant, 1873-82, Merchants Nat.
Bank, Albany, N. Y. ; was one of directors, and
was elected gen. mgr., 1882, Troy Laundry
Machinery Co.; began to manufacture laundry
machinery in Chicago, 1885. Sold out interest
in Troy Laundry Machinery Co., 1901, and
established the Conkling Chemical Co. and the
Conkling Machinery Co., for the manufacture
of soaps, chemicals and laundry machinery,
of which he is inventor and patentee. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park. Office: 96th St. and Erie Av. Residence:
Auditorium Hotel.
CONKlilNG, Benjamin Hlxon, insurance
agent; b. Newburgh, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1855; s.
Hixon and Angelina (Walsh) Conkling; ed.
public schools of Newburgh, N. Y. ; m. Louis-
ville, Ky., Jan. 26, 1886, L. J. Murphey. Came
to Chicago in 1884; went into business with
George F. Kimball at 45-7 Jackson Street, on
Apr. 1, 1886; remained with him until Jan. 1,
1890, when went with James W. Nye, repre-
senting the Am. Casualty Co., and remained
with him until November, 1893. On Dec. 1,
1893, took the general agency (which still
holds) of the London Guarantee and Acci-
dent Co., for Illinois, Indiana and Missouri,
and at same date formed the firm of Conk-
ling, Price & Webb, general Insurance agents.
Served with the New York State militia for
7 years. Republican. Clubs: Washington Park,
Kenwood, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht.
Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 168 E.
45th St.
CONLEY, John W., broker; mem. firm John
H. Wrenn & Co.; dir. Knickerbocker Ice Co.;
married. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs:
Chicago, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Colonial. Office: 225 LaSalle St. Residence:
4527 Grand Boul.
CONNELIi, Charles John, contractor for
public works; b. Hatley, Stanstead Co., Que.,
Mar. 31, 1839; s. David and Margaret Graham
(Macfarlane) Connell; ed. public schools of
Hatley and academy at East Hatley, Can.;
m. Montrose, Pa., Sept. 20, 1877, Fanny A.
Mulford; children: Charles Mulford, Philip
Graham. Came to Chicago, 1861, as cashier
for W. F. Coolbaugh & Co., bankers; cashier
of the Union Nat. Bank, 1863-71; since 1872
engaged in business as contractor for public
works, and now nres. of The Fitz Simons &
Connell Co., identified with many of the largest
works in connection with dredging, docking,
pile driving, canals, railroads, etc. Sec.-treas.
of the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Owners'
Protective Assn., and of the Illinois Dredging
Co. Renublican. Clubs: Chicago, Evanston,
Glen View. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
CO1TOEEY, John Tobin, coal merchant; b.
Bristol, R. I., Jan. 10, 1861; s. William M.
and Mary E. (Tobin) Connery; ed. Chicago
public and private schools and Chicago Athe-
naeum; m. Chicago, June 9, 1886. Mary E.
Daly; children: Mae E., Marguerite, Lillian,
Edwin F. Began business career in 1878 as
yard clerk for E. L. Hedstrom & Co.. coal;
cashier and bookkeeper for Silver Creek &
Morris Coal Co.. 1881-4: sec., same company.
1884-94: merr. Youghiogheny & Lehigh Coal
Co., 1894-1904; since June 1, 1904, pres. Miami
Coal Co., miners. Democrat. R. C. Mem. Royal
Arcanum. Knights of Columbus, Catholic
Order of Foresters. Clnh: Chicago Athletic.
Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 2159 Sheri-
dan Road.
CONNOR, Prank Hnsrhes, live stock com-
mission; b. Warsaw, 111., May 27, 1865; s. B
F. and Elizabeth (Lamb) Connor; ed. public
schools of Warsaw, 111.; m. Warsaw, 111
June 20, 1894, Evalyn Hill; 1 son: Ronnoc
Hill Connor. Was engaged in wholesale auction
and commission business as employe of O J
Lewis & Co., St. Louis, Mo., 1882-4; from 1884
to 1890 was engaged in Kansas, Colorado and
Wyoming in banking and ranching, in employ
of various banks and live stock companies,
including the live stock commission firm of
Clay, Robinson & Co., and the live stock loan
firm of John Clay & Co., both of Chicago;
was mgr. of banks in Nebraska, 1890-6; came
to Chicago, 1897, and became mem. of firms
of John Clay & Co., and of Clay, Robinson &
Co. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Midlo-
thian. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 449 E
66th St.
CONOVER, Charles H., vice-pres. Hibbard
Spencer, Bartlett & Co., hardware merchants;
b. Easton, Pa., July 12, 1847; removed, with
parents, to Buffalo, N. Y., at age of 12; ed.
public and high schools. Began business career
in 1865 in employ of Pratt & Co., hardware
merchants, at Buffalo, N. Y.; in 1871 came to
Chicago and entered in the employ of Hib-
bard & Spencer as buyer; upon incorporation
of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in 1881
became dir. and sec. of the company, later
adding the duties of gen. mgr., until 1904,
when became vice-pres. of the company Was
a dir. of the 1st Nat. Bank, 1900-02; also now
a dir. of the Nat. Bank of the Republic.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Merchants, On-
wentsia, Glen View, Saddle and Cycle, Caxton,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 1 State St. Residence:
500 N. State St.
CONOVER, aeorjre Walker, purchasing agent
of electrical construction material; b. Warren
Co., O., July 25, 1857; s. Joseph and Catharine
(Barkalow) Conover; ed. public nchools and
at Northern Indiana Normal School, Valpar-
aiso, Ind. ; m. Valparaiso, Ind., Apr. 20, 1881,
Kate N. Sayles; children: Harry S., G. Ray-
mond. Taught in district schools of Butler
Co., O., 1876-80; engaged in retail hardware
business at Valparaiso, Ind., 1880-5; sold out
and came to Chicago and became associated
with the Chicago Telephone Co. in the con-
tract dept. ; soon resigned and took position
as mgr. of the Home Telegraph Co. of Kan-
sas; returned to Chicago and became purchas-
ing agent for the Electrical Supply Co., of
Chicago, and afterward engaged in independ-
ent business as a general purchasing and for-
warding agent for telephone, electric railway
and other electrical material. Dir. of the Gen-
eral Engineering Co. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Office: Merchants' Loan and Trust
Bldg. Residence: 921 Chase Av. (Rogers Park).
CONOVER, Lawrence Peterson, lawyer; b.
Dayton, O., Mar. 18, 1863; s. Harvey and Ellen
M. (Pease) Conover; grad. Univ. of Wiscon-
sin, A.B., 1885, LL.B., 1887; m. Madison, Wis.,
Sept. 13, 1886, Isabel C. Storer; children: Mary
S., Harvey, George S. Admitted to bar of
state of Illinois in June, 1887; since then
engaged in general practice of law in Chicago.
Atty. for village of Hinsdale, 111. Republican.
Unitarian. Club: Hinsdale. Office: Tacoma
Bldg-Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
CONRAD, Charles Henry, tun arid coffee
merchant; b. Janesviile, Wis., May 28, 1874:
s. John Henry and Eugenia (Barker) Conrad;
ed. Chicago public school, Chicago Manual
Training School, and grad., 1895, Univ. of
Michigan; m. Duluth, Minn., Aug. 23, 1900,
Betty Brearley. After leaving college became
a salesman and asst. credit man for Bell,
Conrad & Co.; mem. of firm of J. H. Conrad
& Co., importers and jobbers of teas, coffees
and spices, and sole owner of that business
since the death of his father in 1898. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Chicago Ath-
letic, Kenwood, Flosmoor Country. Office: 3
Lake St. Residence: 3940 Lake Av."
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CONVERSE, Clarence Myron, pres. Chicago
Heater & Supply Co.; b. Rindge, N. H., Nov.
19, 1856; s. Ebenezer and Sarah (Darling)
Converse; ed. public schools of New Hamp-
shire and in Appleton Acad., New Ipswich,
N. H. After leaving school engaged in sale of
heaters, radiators, etc., at Fitchburg, Mass.,
until 1885, when came to Chicago; was west-
ern mgr. Magee Furnace Co., of Boston, from
1885, and mgr. of heating dept. of the J. L.
Mott Iron Works for 5 years; then manu-
factured radiators until 1900, when the Chi-
cago Heater & Supply Co. was organized
and he became its pres.; also dir. in two other
companies. Republican. Mem. Plymouth Con-
gregational Church, and was for many years
one of supts. of Armour Mission. Mason (32°).
Clubs: Congregational, Hamilton. Office: 56-8
Dearborn St. Residence: 2954 Prairie Av.
CONWAY, Edwin Stapleton, sec. W. W.
Kimball & Co.; b. Province of Ontario, Can.,
30 miles from Detroit, Mich., 1850; moved to
Wisconsin at age of 7, and from there to
Lake City, Minn., where he remained until
1868; ed. common schools, and in the Wes-
leyan Seminary at West Eau Claire, Wis.
Became connected, in 1871, with W. W. Kim-
ball & Co., pianos. Sold pianos and organs
on commission, through Wisconsin and Minne-
sota, 1871-3; general agent in full charge of
Kimball business in Wisconsin and Minne-
sota, 1873-6; in charge of wholesale business
of firm in Chicago, 1876-82, and since 1882,
when the firm was incorporated as The W. W.
Kimball Co., has been sec. and gen. supt. Re-
publican. Baptist. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago Athletic, Oak Park, Marquette. Office:
243 Wabash Av. Residence: 226 Maple Av.,
Oak Park.
CONWAY, Richard Francis, contractor; b.
Kilkenny. Ireland, Nov. 1, 1839; s. Richard
and Mary (Power) Conway; came with par-
ents to U. S., locating at Fall River, Mass.,
1852, and in Chicago, 1855; common school
education; m. 1st, Chicago, 1862, Sarah E.
Young: children: Richard (deceased), Kate.
Marian Isabella (Mrs. I. J. McCarthy), Helen;
m. 2d, Chicago, 1886, Mary E. Fisher; children:
Rose, Alice, Florence, Agnes, Blanche, Mar-
gareth, Ruth, Richard F. Began business life
in Chicago in the grain business in 1859; since
1871, engaged as contractor, and since 1894,
pres. and dir. of R. F. Conway & Co., and also
of the International Asphalt Co. Mem. Royal
Arcanum. Club: Mencken. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1234 Washington
Boul.
COOK, Arthur B., wall-paper merchant; b.
Salem, Mich., Dec. 11, 1858; s. L. D. and Lucy
Cook; ed. public schools of Flint, Mich.,
graduating Flint High School, 1877, and 2
years in Univ. of Michigan; widower; chil-
dren: FrMerick A., Madeline A., Allan L.,
Florence H., James A. Began business career
as commercial traveler, 1880-99; in business
in Louisville. Ky., 1899-1901; since July 1,
1901, mgr. Chicago dept. of M. H. Birge &
Sons Co., Buffalo, N. Y., wall paper. Office: 27
R Lake St. Residence: 234 S. Prairie Av., Aus-
tin.
COOKE, Charles P., brewer: b. Chicago, Aug.
27, 1865; s. John S. and Charlotte Harmon
(Rowland) Cooke; ed. St. Patrick's Acad.,
Skinner (public) School. St. Ignatius College,
Souder's Business College: m. Chicago, Nov.
15, 1888, Elizabeth A. Downey; children: John
V., Charles F.. Jr., Reginald, James T., Char-
lotte, Esther M., Elizabeth, Mary. Started to
work for firm of Monheimer & Cooke, 1880, at
age of 14; entered the Cooke Brewing Co., as
sec., 1884; became vice-pres., 1899, and early
in 1904 purchased all interests in the com-
pany outside of the Cooke holdings and be-
came pres. In 1899 succeeded father, John S.
Cooke, as pres. and treas. of the Ora Glen
Co., and so continues; also dir. and officer in
other corporations. Democrat. R. C. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Washington
Park, Friday Fish. Office: 27th St. and Brew-
ery Av. Residence: 4035 Lake Av.
COOK, Ezra Asher, stationer, publisher, etc.;
b. Windsor, Conn., Nov. 5, 1841; s. Ezra
Sprague and Parmilia (Meilks) Cook; ed pub-
lic schools and Wheaton College; served near-
ly 3 years in Union Army; was wounded and
discharged; m. Wheaton, 111., Maria Elizabeth
Blanchard; children: Mary Amelia, Julia
Elizabeth, Ezra Albert, Hannah Williston,
Grace Eloise, Jonathan Blanchard, David
Maurice, Lyman Joseph, Ethel Marguerite,
Helen Geraldine. Since 1867 has been engaged
in business in Chicago as manufacturing sta-
tioner, publisher and blank book manufacturer
and printer. Prohibitionist. Congregationalist.
Mem. Am. Bible Soc., Chicago City Mission
Soc. Trustee of Wheaton College. Office: 17-19
River St. Residence: 316 Washington Boul.
COOK, George Washington, dentist; b. Ful-
ton, Ky., Jan. 19, 1866; s. Thomas W. and
Elizabeth Bush Cook; ed. public schools and
State Normal School; spent 2 years in med.
college preparatory to study of dentistry, tak-
ing scientific and professional study in State
Univ. of Iowa and graduating, D.D.S., 1890;
since graduation has followed special study
and research in bacteriology and pathology
under various teachers in Chicago. In practice
of dentistry since 1890: orof. of oral surgery,
Northwestern College of Dental Surgery, 1898;
prof, of histology, 1899; prof, of bacteriology
and pathology, 1900, Illinois Dental College;
now bacteriologist, pathologist and prof, of
therapeutics, Dental Dept., Univ. of Illinois,
and prof, of oral surgery in Dearborn Med.
College. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc. (pres.,
1900), Odontographic Soc. of Chicago, Odonto-
logical Soc., Chicago, Illinois State Dental Soc.,
Nat. Dental Assn. Was mem. 2d, 3d and 4th
International Dental Congresses. Regular
contributor to dental literature several vears;
editor Am. Dental Journal; mem. editorial
committee The Plexus, monthly organ of the
Med. and Dental depts., Univ. of Illinois. Of-
fice: 47th St. and Kenwood Av. Residence:
5221 Jefferson Av.
COOK, John C., physician; b. Union Co.,
Ky., Feb. 3, 1850; s. John C. and Barnes (Good-
man) Cook; ed. public schools in Union Co.,
and in Chicago Med. College (Northwestern
Univ. Med. School). M.D., 1880; m. Chicago,
1883, Jean Beman; 1 son: Max H. In practice
of medicine in Chicago since 1880; surgeon
I. C. and M. C. Rys., 1880-3; attending physi-
cian to South Side Dispensary to 1895; in-
structor in diseases of children, Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, 1883-94; prof, of diseases
of childhood, Post-Graduate Med. College, Chi-
cago; supt. Jackson Park Sanitarium for Sick
Children. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. (ex-chairman
section of diseases of children) ; ex-pres. Chi-
cago Pediatric Soc.; mem. Tri-State Med. Soc.
Has written monographs on diphtheria, child
labor and its results, sarcoma of childhood,
and many others. Democrat. Office and resi-
dence: 5708 Rosalie Ct.
COOKE, Marcus liber, grain commission; b.
Ulster Co., N. Y., Apr. 6, 1858; s. Chester W.
and Mary (Merwin) Cooke: came to Illinois
from Kingston. N. Y., in 1860; ed. public and
high schools of Manteno, 111.; m. 1st. Sheldon,
111., 1878, Winifred Barry; 2d, New York, Feb.
22, 1890, Edith Flynn; 1 daughter: Gold Cooke.
Resided and was engaged in mercantile busi-
ness at Sheldon. 111., 1877-87; came to Chicago,
1887, and was for 2 years buyer with Charles
Counselman & Co., being the first grain buyer
that went out on the road for that firm; es-
tablished business for self, 1889. Also estab-
lished, 1900, an automobile business at 394-6
Wabash Av. Brought the first gasoline auto-
mobile into Chicago. Mem. Chicago Board of
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Trade, Chicago Automobile Club, K. P. Demo-
crat. Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 5818
Pr3.iriG Av
COOK, Theodore Philander, gen. supt. of
the Western Union Telegraph Co.; b. near
Nashville, Tenn.; s. Philander and Mary A.
Cook; ed public schools of Iowa; m. Bowling
Green, Mo., Elizabeth Sanderson. Began as an
operator for the Western Union Telegraph
Co 40 years ago, and has since served it all
over the western country; supt. for the com-
pany at St. Louis, Mo., until 1902, when came
to Chicago to take present position as gen.
supt. Club: Union League. Office: 138 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 452 Dearborn Av.
COOK, William Champion, cashier Western
Trust & Savings Bank; b. Jefferson Mills, N.
Y Aug 18, 1869; s. Charles and Louisa
(Champion) Cook; ed. Hiram College, Hiram,
O, and Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, O.;
m. Tiffin, O., June 28, 1894, Matilda Elizabeth
Miller; children: Margaret Ruth, Lois Clara
Marie, Florence Matilda. First experience in
banking was in 1893, during panic times, at
Tiffin, O., in the accounting dept., advancing
through various positions to cashier; came to
Chicago in 1898, and was made cashier of the
Produce Exchange Bank, which was consoli-
dated with the Western State Bank, in which
became asst. cashier, and when that bank
was merged in the Western Trust & Savings
Bank, was made cashier of the latter. Re-
publican. Mem. of the Church of Christ. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 157 LaSalle St. Residence:
7232 Euclid Av.
COOLEY, Edwin Gilbert, supt. schools, Chi-
cago, since 1900; b. Strawberry Point, la.,
Mar. 12, 1857; s. Gilbert and Martha Cooley;
ed Strawberry Point public school, State Univ.
of' Iowa, Chicago Univ., Ph.B., 1895; life
diploma as teacher in Iowa, 1889; m. Jan. 1,
1878, Lydia A. Stanley; children: Bertha,
Susie, Dean, Bessie, Gilbert, Edwin. Began
teaching in Iowa in 1879; supt. schools, Cresco,
la. 1885-91; principal high school, Aurora, 111.,
1891-3; principal high school, LaGrange, 111.,
1893-1900; elected principal Chicago Normal
School, 1899, but before taking position was
elected supt. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic, University, Chicago Literary, Quad-
rangle, Iroquois. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
dence: LaGrange. 111.
COOLEY, Harlan Ward, lawyer; b. Wash-
ington, D. C., Jan. 29, 1866; s. D. N. and Clara
(Aldrich) Cooley; grad. Phillips Acad., An-
dover, Mass., 1884; Yale Univ., B.A., 1888;
studied in Yale Law School and Chicago Col-
lege of Law: m. Seymour, Conn., Sept. 22,
1892, Nellie Wooster; children: Julia, Harlan
Wooster. Engaged in eeneral practice of law
in Chicago since 1890. Vice-pres. 1st Nat.
Bank of Dell Rapids, S. Dak.; pres. Dell
Rapids Elevator Co. Republican. Methodist.
Mem. Phillips Andover Alumni Assn. Clubs:
Yale Club of Chicago, Hamilton, Twentieth
Century. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence:
5318 Greenwood Av.
COOLEY, Lyman Edgar, civil engineer; b.
Canandaigua, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1850; s. Albert B.
and Acksah Griswold Cooley: grad. Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute. C.E., 1874; m. Dec. 31,
1874, Lucena McMillan; children: William
Lyman. Charles Albert. Rebecca. Taught in
Canandaigua Acad., 1871-2; prof. Northwest-
ern Univ., 1874-7; associate editor Engineer-
ing News, 1876-8; asst. engineer railway
bridge over Missouri River, Glasgow, Mo.,
1878; asst. U. S. engineer on Missouri and
Mississippi River improvements, 1878-84;
editor Am. Engineer, 1884; pres. Western Soc.
of Engineers, 1890-1; promoter and consecu-
tively asst. and chief engineer and trustee,
consulting engineer Chicago sanitary district
(drainage canal). 1885-97; consulting engineer
State Board of Health, 1888-91; mem. Interna-
tional Deep Waterways Commission, 1895-6;
consulting engineer on contractors' and en-
gineers' trip to Nicaragua, 1897-8; advisory
engineer investigation of $9,000,000 expendi-
ture Erie Canal, state of New York, 1898;
made economic investigation on deep water-
ways, lakes to Atlantic, 1899; consulting en-
gineer Union Water Co., Denver, Colo. ; en-
gineer water power project by damming Mis-
sissippi River at Keokuk, and several other
projects. Author: The Lakes and Gulf Water-
way; also other waterway literature. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of
Engineers, Nat. Geographical Soc., Chicago
Acad. of Sciences. Lecturer on technical sub-
jects, Michigan Univ., Illinois Univ., Wiscon-
sin Univ. Office: 21 Quincy St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
COOLEY, William Henry, manufacturer of
parquet and hardwood floors; b. Chicago, Sept.
15, 1866; s. William T. and Mary (Smith1)
Cooley; ed. public schools of Chicago; m.
Evanston, May 14, 1891, Annie Butler; chil-
dren: Alice N., Edward H., Arthur W., Maude
E. After leaving school in 1882 entered his
father's shop, where he learned the business
of the manufacture of parquet and hardwood
floors, and, upon the death of his father, in
1901, succeeded as sole proprietor, with branch
office in New York. Republican. Methodist.
Office: 1160 Clybourn Av. Residence: 1030
Maple Av., Evanston.
COOLIDQE, Walter Qilgga, pres. Chicago
Copper Refining Co.; b. Brookline, Mass., Feb.
23, 1844; s. David S. and Caroline (Griggs)
Coolidge; ed. public schools and in Lawrence
Scientific School of Harvard Univ. in the
class of 1863; m. Spring Valley, N. J., Nov. 26,
1872, Georgettee Robinson; children: Win-
throp, Constance, Helen, Louisa, Hazel. After
graduation, became asst. engineer on the
Hoosac Tunnel, 1864-6; asst. engineer for the
C., R. I. & P R. R., with headquarters ih
Chicago, 1869; and later engineer for the Am.
Bridge Co. until 1879; contractor for various
bridge structures through the country; then
of firm of Rust & Coolidge, 1879-84, and of
W. G. Coolidge & Co., 1884-88, as engineers
and bridge builders; since 1888, pres. and
treas. of the Chicago Copper Refining Co.
Mem. Am. Institute of Mining Engineers. Re-
publican. Club: Union League. Office: Western
Union Bldg. Residence: 4752 Kimbark Av.
COON, Albert Edson, manufacturer of col-
lars and cuffs; b. Troy, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1869; s.
John H. and Abbie (Edson) Coon; ed. public
schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Brooklyn, N.
Y., Apr. 12, 1893, Luella May Mather; chil-
dren: Albert Edson, Jr., John Mather. Has
from boyhood been identified with the collar
business, his father having been founder of
Coon & Co., originated at Troy, N. Y., in 1851:
in 1895 bought interest in the collar and cuff
manufacturing business of Corliss Bros, (es-
tablished at Troy, N. Y., 1838) the firm be-
coming, July 1. 1895, Corliss, Coon & Co.; in
1897 came to Chicago and has ever since re-
mained here in charge of the western busi-
ness of the company. Independent Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Homewood, Chicago
Automobile, Cumberland Lodge Gun. Office:
319-27 Franklin St. Residence: 4830 Greenwood
Av.
COONES, George Duncan, mgr. for Hart &
Grouse Co., manufacturers of heating anpa-
ratus: b. Toronto, Ont., Can., Sept. 18, 1852; s.
Nicholas and Margaret (Macdonald) Coones:
ed. public schools and business college; m.
Chicago, Nov. 29, 1888, Mary D. Carr; chil-
dren: Margaret, Florence. Began in the heat-
ing and ventilating business as a boy with
Albert Willey, with whom remained until
1876; then was mgr. for Murray Bros, in same
line for 15 years, 1876-91; since 1891 with the
Hart & Grouse Co., manufacturers of heating
apparatus, Utica, N. Y., and for past 6 years
has been mgr. of their Chicago branch. Demo-
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crat. Mason, Kenwood Lodge No. 800, A. P. &
A. M. Office: 79 Lake St. Residence: 4201 Lake
Av.
COOPER, Charles Brlgg-s, general agent
Northern Pacific and National Express Cos.;
b. Polo, Ogle Co., 111.. June 13, 1856; s. George
W. and Mary M. (Briggs) Cooper; ed. public
schools at Polo, 111.; m. Portland, Ore., July
8, 1885, Mary M. Mall; 1 daughter: Grace L.
While attending school began as an asst. In
the local office of the Am. Express Co. at
Polo, 111.; remained in employ of the Am.
Express Co. for 10 years at various points,
and in 1883 became identified with the North-
ern Pacific Express; opened the Portland
(Ore.) office in 1883; agent at St. Paul, Minn..
1888-90; since 1890 in Chicago as general
agent of the Northern Pacific Express Co. and
of the National Express Co. Dir. Brooks Spring
Seat Post Co., and of Royal Guarantee & In-
vestment Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem.
Englewood Men's Club. Office: 138 Adams St.
Residence: 440 N. Normal Parkway.
COOPEK, Henry Noble, real estate dealer;
•b. Salem, 111., May 2, 1861; s. John E. and
Helen E. (Noble) Cooper; ed. common and
high schools and later taught school for
some years; m. Apr. 24, 1888, Julia L. Pardee;
children: Theron Pardee, Kenneth Lupton,
Elizabeth, Henry N., Jr. Was for a time em-
ployed at Elk Rapids, Mich., as clerk in office
of Elk Rapids Iron Co.; came to Chicago and
studied in Union College of Law, 1883-5, grad-
uating LL.B., 1885; practiced law, 1885-7;
since then has been engaged in real estate
business and has been identified with a large
number of important deals, operating for per^-
sonal account and for others. Democrat. Epis-
copalian. Clubs: LaGrange Golf, Phi Delta Phi.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
COOPER, John Sidney, commission mer-
chant in horses and mules; b. Chicago, Mar.,
1842; s. John Wellington and Mary (Murphy)
Cooper; ed. Wilder School, Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, Nov. 19, 1868, Mary Walsh (died Feb. 3,
1880); children: Robert Walsh, Mary Grace
(deceased). Began biisiness career as railroad
man, working as brakeman on the I. C. R. R.,
and afterward passenger conductor on the
C. & A. R. R. for 14 years. After that was en-
gaged as a contractor for street cleaning for
14 years and then established barns at 450
Indiana St. from which conducts general
teaming business, working 150 horses. Since
1885 has been engaged in a strictly commis-
sion business for the sale of horses and mules
at the Chicago Union Stock Yards, and has
also branch sales stables at Union Stock
Yards, South Omaha, Neb., where does a large
business in the sale of range horses. Demo-
crat. Clubs: Washington Park, Iroquois, Sad-
dle and Sirloin. Office: 1 Dexter Park Av.,
Union Stock Yards. Residence: 376 Oak St.
COOPEB, John Snider, lawyer; b. Mt. Gilead,
Morrow Co., O., July 23, 1841; s. Isaac and
Elma (Talmage) Cooper; ed. private school at
Mt. Gilead until age of 16, then in Oberlin
College until 1861, when enlisted in the 7th
O. Vol.; later in Co. A, U. S. Engineer Corps;
was made capt. in 8th U. S. Colored Troops;
was wounded in front of Richmond, 1864;
promoted to lieut.-col., commanding 107th O.
Vol. until regiment was mustered out In 1865;
then came to Chicago to study law; m. De-
troit, Mich., July 23, 1873, Minnie A. Curtis.
Admitted to bar, 1867; was instrumental in
organizing Minnesota Park & Forest Assn..
which has resulted in the establishment of
the Minnesota National Park by act of Con-
gress. Mem. George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R.,
and of Military Order of Loyal Legion, Com-
mandery of Illinois. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Residence: 2926 Indiana Av.
COOPER, William Dayton, real estate; b.
Morristown, N. J., 1846; s. David T. and Sarah
(Dayton) Cooper; ed. public schools. Since 1S84
engaged in a general real estate and loan busi-
ness in Chicago, in which line is a mem. of
the firm of Cooper & Burnhaus. Is also pres.
of the Little Rock Cooperage Co., of Little
Rock, Ark.; also owns extensive family in-
terests. Club: Union League. Office: 115 Dear-
born St. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
COOPER, William Penimore, lawyer and
master in chancery; b. Petersburg, Va., Aug.
4, 1860; s. John W. and Fanny Agnes (Bass)
Cooper; ed. schools at Richmond, Va., and
Washington, D. C.; St. Matthews Institute,
Washington; Sadler's Southern College, Balti-
more, and Columbian Univ. Law School, Wash-
ington, graduating LL.B., 1880, and LL M
1881; m. Chicago, 111., Feb. 25, 1895, Kate M
Adams. As boy was page in the U. S. House
of Representatives, and later to the Supreme
Court of the U. S. under Chief Justice Waite,
and 1876-7 to the electoral commission ap-
pointed to decide the Hayes-Tilden presiden-
tial controversy. Admitted to bar, 1881; came
to Chicago and engaged in general practice;
since 1892 master in chancery of the Circuit
Court of Cook Co. Office: 92 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 225 Dearborn Av.
COFELAND, William lowry, physician; b.
St. Catharines, Ont., Jan. 7, 1851; s. William
Lowry and Dency Prudence (Moore) Cope-
land; ed. public schools of St. Catharines;
prepared for med. college in offices of Drs
Cross and Downey at St. Catharines; grad.
McGill College, Montreal, Can., M.D., 1872,
and passed examination of Ontario College
of Physicians and Surgeons in same year;
spent a year in London hosps. and obtained
degree of Mem. of the Royal College of Sur-
geons, London; afterward was for several
months house surgeon in Reading (Berkshire)
Hosp. and visited others hosps. in Great Brit-
ain and Ireland before returning to home at
St. Catharines; m. St. Catharines, Ont., 1875,
Mary St. John; children: Maud, Belle. Began
practice of medicine at St. Catharines, Ont..
1874, and was for 5 years physician and sur-
geon to the St. Catharines General & Marine
Hosp.; removed to Chicago, 1879, and has since
then been engaged in practice here; when the
College of Physicians and Surgeons was es-
tablished, was a mem. of the dispensary staff
for about 5 years; appointed, 1892, one of the
attending physicians to Cook Co. Hosp., and in
1884, prof, of anatomy in the College of
Dental Surgery. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
cago Pathological Society. Chicago Med. Soc.
Democrat. Presbyterian. Mem. Royal League,
North Am. Union. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 999 Warren Av.
CORBETT, John Joseph, vice-pres. and
treas. Jackson & Corbett Co., contractors; b.
Chicago, Oct. 13, 1863; s. Michael and Mary
(Downes) Corbett; ed. in Chicago public
schools. After leaving school was engaged In
coal business for self 10 years; then became
a mem. of the firm of Wilson, Jackson & Co.,
general contractors, changing later to the
present style of Jackson & Corbett Co., of
which is vice-pres. and treas.; also treas. and
dir. of the Jackson & Corbett Bridge & Steel
Works, and vice-pres. and dir. of the inter-
locking Steel Sheeting Co. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 656 S. California Av.
CORBIN, Calvin Rich, wholesale grocer; b.
Dudley, Worcester Co.. Mass., Feb. 12, 1832:
ed. Massachusetts public schools; came west
in 1855 and to Chicago, 1857: m. 1861, Caro-
line Elizabeth Fairfleld; children: Franklin
N.. Calvin Dana, John, Lawrence Paul. In
1857 became clerk and later partner of J. W.
Doane, teas and coffees, until 1865: mem. of
firm of Swormsted, Corbin & Co., 1865-8; In-
graham, Corbin & May, 1868-83; Corbin, May
& Co., 1883-98: since then senior mem. of Cor-
bin, Sons & Co., wholesale grocers. Has been
active In reform politics as a mem. of the
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Citizens' Assn., Civic Federation, Municipal
League, etc Unitarian; mem. of Unity Church.
Club: Union League. Office: 87 Michigan Av.
Residence: 697 Dearborn Av.
COBLIES, Edgrar Luyster, fire underwriter;
b Chicago, Feb. 25, 1867; s. John W. and Jean-
ette (Luyster) Corlies; ed. public schools, Chi-
cago Began business life in the fire insurance
office of S. M. Moore & Co., 1883, in which has
since continued. In 1901 he became a mem. of
the firm of Wiley, Jennings, Corlies & Magill.
Republican. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: 723 Washington Boul.
COBNEATT, Addison, banker; b. Toledo, O.,
Feb. 3, 1877; s. William B. and Susan (Addi-
son) Corneau; ed. public schools of Spring-
field, 111. Entered employ of the Ridgeley
Nat Bank of Springfield, 111., July 6, 1892, and
remained with that bank until May, 1902, fill-
ing nearly all clerical positions; since May,
1902, cashier and dir. North Side State Sav-
ings Bank. Democrat. Office: 245 N. Clark St.
Residence: 1682 Sheridan Road.
CORNELL, John Evans, mgr. Hyde Park
Hotel; b. Chicago, Aug. 1, 1862; s. Paul and
Helen (Gray) Cornell; ed. Chicago public
schools, Univ. of Chicago and Univ. of Mich-
igan (B.A., 1884); grad. Union College of Law,
Chicago, LL.B., 1886; m. Chicago, 111., June
22, 1892, Katharine Spear; children: Katharine,
John Evans, Jr. Engaged in practice of law,
1886-90; then became associated with his
father in the management of his large prop-
erty interests, of which latter the Hyde Park
Hotel is a part; assumed full management of
the estate of his father upon the death of the
latter in 1904; has also been mgr. 9f the Hyde
Park Hotel since 1894. Republican. Club:
Homewood Golf. Office: Hyde Park Hotel.
Residence: 210 51st St.
COBWIN, Arthur M., physician; b. Hono-
lulu, H. I., 1864; s. Eli (D.D.) and Henrietta
S. (Howell) Corwin; grad. Princeton Univ.,
1887, A.M.; Rush Med. College, 1890, followed
by 3 months' post-graduate study in Berlin;
m. Chicago, 1893, Fannie L. Hastings; chil-
dren: Mary W. Hastings, Sylvia. Was 10
years demonstrator physical diagnosis Rush
Med. College: attending physician Central Free
Dispensary, dept. chest, nose and throat; since
1902 prof, diseases throat and nose Chicago
Clinical School, and prof, diagnosis College
Physicians and Surgeons; attending physician
Cook Co. Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Climatological and Laryn-
gological Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc.,
Physicians' Club. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: 1670 W. Monroe St.
CORWITH, Charles Rogers, real estate; b.
Galena, 111., Feb. 13, 1860; s. Henry and Isa-
belle (Soulard) Corwith; removed to Chicago,
1873; grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1883. After leav-
ing college engaged in the real estate busi-
ness in Chicago, in which has ever since con-
tinued, his operations covering the various
depts. of a general real estate and loan busi-
ness. Associate mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board; mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Clubs:
Chicago, Calumet, University, Chicago Golf,
Onwentsia, Merchants, City. Office: Railway
Exchange. Residence: 1945 Prairie Av.
COBWITH, Nathan, real estate; b. Galena,
111., Sept. 26, 1861; s. Nathan and Mary E.
Corwith; grad. Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass.,
1880; m. Chicago. Dec. 19, 1893, Marcia Hemp-
stead; 1 son: Nathan, Jr. Began with his
father in lead business, under firm name of
N. Corwith & Co.; later became identified with
the American Smelting & Refining Co. as
sales agent, and in 1892, became associated
with Russell D. Hill as a mem. of the firm
of R. D. Hill & Co., real estate and loans,
successors to Henry L. Hill, who established
the business in 1865. Also vice-pres. of the
Chase & Baker Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., and a
dir. of the Haymarket Theater Co., Chicago.
Republican. Episcopalian. Office: 185 Adams
St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
COBY, John Darby, insurance; b. St. Paris,
O., Mar. 30, 1863; s. Joel Cory; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, Mar. 15, 1898, Elizabeth
Cunningham. Began as an office boy in the
insurance office of J. M. Rogers, 1881; re-
mained until his retirement in 1894, when
was mgr. of the agency; went into insurance
business for self with Bertrand F. Rogers as
half owner in the firm of B. F. Rogers & Co.,
and 1902, Nathan Klee was admitted, the firm
becoming Klee, Rogers & Cory. Democrat.
Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: Hotel Metropole.
COSTA, Peter, fruits; b. Genoa, Italy. Au<r.
23, 1866; s. John B. and L. (Lanato) Costa;
ed. public schools in Genoa, Italy, and Barce-
lona, Spain; m. Italy. Nov., 1895, Miss E.
Costa. Was in the fruit business in Italy,
1879-89; came direct to Chicago; in 1896, with
Louis Ginnocchio and A. M. Meyer, estab-
lished firm of Ginnocchio, Costa & Co., whole-
sale dealers in foreign, domestic and tropical
fruits; also the United Fig & Date Co. Office:
109 S. Water St. Residence: 1419 W. Congress
St.
COTTON, Alfred Cleveland, physician; b.
Griggsville, Pike Co., 111., May 18, 1847; s.
Porter and Elvira (Cleveland) Cotton; ed.
Griggsville High School and by private tutor,
normal high school and graduate of Illinois
State Normal Univ., Normal, 111., 1869; grad.
Rush Med. College, Chicago, 1878 (A.M., Illi-
nois College, 1887); m. Chicago, May 2, 1893,
Nettie U. McDonald; children: Mildred Cleve-
land, John Rowell. Was drummer in private
Co. F, 137th 111. Vol. Infy. in Civil War.
Since 1878 engaged in practice of medicine
in Chicago; practice limited to diseases of
children and consultations. Prof, of diseases
of children, Rush Med. College; attending
physician to children, Presbyterian Hosp.;
consultant to Central Free Dispensary and
Jackson Park Sanitarium; formerly city physi-
cian in charge of isolation hospitals and
bridewell; formerly physician in charge of
infectious disease wards of Cook Co. Hosp.;
for several years mem. Cook Co. Hosp. staff.
Lecturer for Illinois Training School and
Presbyterian Hosp. Training School for
Nurses. Ex-pres. Chicago Pediatric Soc., Chi-
cago Examiners' Assn., board of dir. Chicago
Physicians' Club; honorary mem. Societe
d'Hygiene of Paris, France; mem. Am. Pediat-
ric Soc.; fellow Chicago Acad. of Medicine;
mem. 12th International Med. Congress, etc.
Med. referee for The Prudential Insurance
Co. of America. Author of text books: Dis-
eases of Children, Anatomy, Physiology and
Hygiene of the Developing Period, Care of the
Infant; also numerous monographs relating to
pediatrics and allied subjects. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Surgeon to artillery battalion,
I. N. G. Commander American Post 708, Grand
Army of the Republic; twice elected coroner
of DuPage Co., 111. Mason: Garfield Lodge, Chi-
cago; Doric Chapter, West Chicago: K. T.,
Bethel Commandery, No. 36, Elgin, 111. Clubs:
Mencken, Physicians. Office and residence:
1485 Jackson Boul.
COTTON, Arthur Baxter, pres., treas. and
dir. Brydon Trimmed Hat Co.; b. Clinton,
Mich., Jan. 23, 1845; s. Thomas and Eliza
(Young) Cotton; ed. public schools in Clin-
ton, Mich.; m. Clinton, Mich., Aug. 7, 1867,
Alice A. Snow; children: Clarence A., Mrs.
Charles A. Brown, Florence M., Martha A.
Began business career ns retail merchant in
Clinton. Tecumseh and West Bay Citv. Mich.;
was alderman in West Bay City. 1887; came
to Chicago from West Bay City, Mar. 1, 1888;
engaged in electric lighting business with
Thomson-Houston and General Electric com-
panies; incorporator of Stromberg-Carlson
Telephone Mfg. Co.; organized Brydon Hat
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Co., manufacturers and importers of trimmed
hats exclusively, of which is now pres., treas.
and dlr. Also pres., treas. and dir. of the Home
Telephone Co., of Bloomington, 111. Independ-
ent in politics. Club: Illinois. Office: 138 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 958 W. Monroe St.
COUCH, Ira Johnson, capitalist; b. Chicago,
June 21, 1871; s. George B. Johnson and Caro-
line E. Couch; grandson of Ira Couch; ed.
Chicago public schools, Beloit College, Wis.,
and Chicago College of Law, LL.B., 1896; m.
Chicago, 1901, Genevra Laing; 1 son: Ira
Laing Couch. Was admitted to bar of Illinois
in 1896, and was in the offices of Arnd & Arnd
until 1900, when gave up practice and went
into the stock investment business with S. B.
Chapin & Co. Mason (32°). Clubs: Washington
Park, Calumet (director). Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 3801 Grand Boul.
COULTER, John Hamphill, lawyer; b. Mar-
issa, 111., Jan. 17, 1873; s. Dr. A. P. and Phoebe
(Jackson) Coulter; grad. Marissa (111.) Acad.,
June, 1889; Shurtleff College, A.B., June, 1893
(A.M., June, 1896); grad. Chicago College of
Law, LL.B., June, 1895; m. Chicago, Feb. 11,
1902, Marie Caywood Hoyt. Admitted to Illi-
nois bar, June, 1895; since then engaged in
practice in Chicago, making a specialty of
corporation law. Was asst. to general counsel
of C. & B. R. R. Co., 1897-9; is pres.. of Wis-
consin Power Co. Republican. Mem. Chicago
Bar. Assn. Clubs: Kenwood Country, Hamil-
ton, Union League. Office: Railway Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 177 E. 47th St.
COULTER, John Merle, head prof, botany,
Univ. of Chicago since 1896; b. Ningpo, China,
Nov. 20, 1851; grad. Hanover College, Ind.,
1870 (Ph.D., Univ. of Indiana). Botanist U.
S. Geol. Survey in Rocky Mountains, 1872-3;
prof, natural sciences, Hanover College, 1874-
1879; prof, biology, Wabash College, 1879-91;
pres. Univ. of Indiana, 1891-3; pres. Lake
Forest Univ., 1893-6. Author: Manual of
Rocky Mountain Botany; Manual of Texas
Botany; Plant Relations; Plant Structures;
Plant Studies; Morphology of Gymnosperms;
Morphology of Angiosperms, etc. Address:
5340 Ellis Av.
COUNSELMAN, Charles, vice-pres. Chicago
Grain & Elevator Co.; b. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1881;
s. Charles and Jennie Elizabeth (Otis) Coun-
selman; ed. Harvard School, Chicago, and Hill
School, Pottstown, Pa. Began business career
with Counselman & Co., brokers, in 1900, and
continued with that business until Apr. 1, 1904,
when became vice-pres. of the Chicago Grain
S- Elevator Co., incorporated, 1902, with a
capital of $200,000. Republican. Clubs: Ken-
wood, Kenwood Country, Chicago Athletic,
Midlothian. Office: Merchants Loan & Trust
Bldg. Residence: 5035 Greenwood Av.
COUNSELMAN, Willis, broker; b. Baltimore,
Md., Oct. 8, 1868; s. Col. Jacob H. and Mary F.
(Willis) Counselman; ed. public school, Balti-
more, Md.; St. George's Hall, Riesterstown,
Md.; Riverview Military Acad., Poiighkeepsie,
N. T.; Vireun Acad., Sing Sing, N. Y. First
employment was in wholesale house of Mar-
shall Field & Co., then in Merchants Loan &
Trust Co. Bank, Bankers' Nat. Bank, Willis
Counselman & Co.. Charles Counselman & Co.;
now secretary Chicago Grain & Elevator Co.,
and mem. of firm of Counselman & Stream.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock
Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Re-
publican. Was 1st lieut. Co. K, 1st Infy.,
I. N. G., 3 years; 1st lieut. Co. D about 4
years; lieut. aide-de-camp to Gen. H. A.
Wheeler; capt. and ordnance officer 1st Cav.,
capt. and regimental adjutant 1st Cav. since
July 29, 1899. Mem. Loyal Lesion of the U. S.
Clubs: Washington Park, Hamilton. Office:
226 LaSalle St. Residence: 335 Rush St.
COUNTZSS, Fred Downer, stock broker; b.
Chicago, June 26, 1872; s. Robert and Louise
(Eakin) Countiss; ed. public schools, Chicago.
Began business career as messenger in the
Merchants Nat. Bank of Chicago, and in 1892
became bookkeeper with the Nat. Bank of the
the Republic, and later became teller. In
May, 1896, entered employ of S. B. Chapin
& Co., bankers and brokers in stocks, grain,
provisions, cotton and coffee, and in July, 1898,
was admitted to partnership in the firm. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Stock
Exchange. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Union League, Washington Park, Calumet,
Bankers. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 3647
Grand Boul.
COVEY, James Francis, coal; b. Penfleld,
Monroe Co., N. Y., Sept. 8, 1851; s. Isaac Bird
and Catherine Ann (McCrea) Covey; attended
public schools Monroe Co., N. Y., until 1864,
then Penfield Acad. 2 years, and later public
schools at Sterling, 111., 2 years; m. Sterling,
111., Oct. 18, 1881, Florence Amanda Dinsmoor.
From 1868 to 1871, employed in grain and
lumber business at Sterling, Morrison and
Malta, 111., and at Wheatland, la.; in employ
of Sterling Mercantile Co., of Sterling, 111.,
1872-83, as collector, credit man, etc.; book-
keeper in office of S. H. McCrea & Co., grain
commission, Chicago, 1883-6; supt. of coal
mines in Gardner and Clark's City, 111., 1886-
1903; resigned and organized, Feb. 1, 1903,
the Covey-Durham Coal Co., of which he is
pres. Mem. Rock River Lodge, A. F. & A. M.,
of Sterling, 111., Wilmington Royal Arch Chap-
ter, of Wilmington, 111., Blaney Commandery,
of Morris, 111., Sycamore Camp, Modern Wood-
men of America, of Gardner, 111. Office: 303
Dearborn St. Residence: 4213 Ellis Av.
COWAN, William Kennett, furniture; b.
Chicago, Oct. 24, 1869; s. Charles H. and Mary
S. (Kennett) Cowan; ed. Ogden (public) School
and Chicago Manual Training School, grad-
uating 1889; m. Chicago, June 27, 1895, Carrie
Jaeger; 1 daughter: Ruth Louise. Studied
architecture in office of Henry Ives Cobb; left
there to become supt. of construction of sani-
tary work at World's Columbian Exposition;
designed and installed all plumbing and ap-
purtenances on World's Fair Grounds; in 1894
engaged in special furniture business under
firm name of W. K. Cowan & Co.; incorporated,
1901, and he became pres. and gen. mgr. of
the company; the factory, employing 100
hands, is at corner Peoria and Kinzie Sts.
Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Art Institute
of Chicago. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office:
203-7 Michigan Av. Residence: 430 Elm St.
COWAN, William P., vice-pres. of the Stand-
ard Oil Co. of Indiana; b. Cleveland, O., July
8, 1846; s. William C. and Caroline (Stillwell)
Cowan; ed. public schools of Cleveland, O. ;
m. June 3, 1880, Anna Clark Mackenzie. Be-
gan business life in the employ of the freight
dept. of the old C. C. C. & I. R. R. until 1875,
when became connected with the Standard
Oil Co. at Cleveland, coming thence to Chicago
in 1889, and becoming vice-pres. of the Stand-
ard Oil Co. of Indiana. -Club: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park. Office: 5 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 3218 Michigan Av.
COWEN, Willis Michael, mgr. auxiliary
branch of International Harvester Co.; b. Mil-
ford. O., Feb. 17, 1854; s. Michael and Mary
Roudebush Cowen; ed. public and high schools
of Hamilton and Clermont Cos., Ohio; m.
Batavia, O., Jan. 5, 1877, Kate Kerr; 1 son:
Henry K. After leaving school worked in
newspaper and job printing in Cincinnati;
then was joint owner, with brother, of coun-
try newspaper. The Clermont Sun, Batavia,
O., 1873-85; sold paper and went to Toledo, O.,
where operated City & Suburban Express Co.
until the fore part of 1886, after which went
to Wellington, Kan., where operated in real
estate and loans until 1889. From 1889 to the
fall of 1893 was traveling supt. for the Sun
Vapor Street Light Co. of Canton, O. ; returned
to Wellington, Kan., and resumed the real
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estate business, and on Jan. 1, 1896, made a
contract with the Deering Harvester Co., as
chief clerk of collections, until Mar. 1, 1904;
since then mgr. of auxiliary branch of the
International Harvester Co. Office: 95 W.
Adams St. Residence: 353 Fullerton Av.
COWLES, Alfred, lawyer; b. Chicago, Jan.
5, 1865; s. Alfred and Sarah Frances (Hut-
chinson) Cowles; prepared for Yale at Har-
vard School, Chicago; grad. Yale, A.B., 1886;
took post-graduate course Yale, 1886-7; studied
law, Yale Law School, 1887-8; Northwestern
College of Law, Chicago, 1888-9; m. South
Manchester, Conn., Nov. 28, 1890, Elizabeth
Cheney (now deceased); children: Alfred III,
Knight Cheney, John Cheney, Thomas Hooker.
Admitted to bar of Supreme Court of Illinois
in 1889 and has since practiced law, except
during the period from the fall of 1898 to
Jan., 1901, during which was actively engaged
in the management of The Chicago Tribune,
most of the time being sec. and treas. Dir.
Tribune Co.; pres. Rialto Co.; dir. Electric
Smelting & Aluminum Co. and other corpora-
tions. Republican. Unitarian. Clubs: Univer-
sity, Chicago, Calumet, Saddle and Cycle, On-
wentsia. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1805 Michigan Av.
COWLES, "Walter Iilnsley, engineer; b. Wal-
lingford, Conn., Jan. 7, 1859; s. Robert H. and
Hattie M. (Beadle) Cowles; ed. public schools
of Wallingford, Conn., and in Yale Univ.,
graduating Ph.B. in class of 1878; m. Beaver
Falls, Pa., Feb. 11, 1891, Hattie J. Alford; 1
daughter: Marjorie B. Since leaving college
has been engaged in engineering work all over
the U. S., making a specialty of bridge and
building construction; at Cleveland, O., 1899-
1901; since 1901 in Chicago, practicing with
James N. Hatch in firm of W. L. Cowles &
Co. Also partner in Acme Sheet Piling Co.,
and sec. of the D. F. Holman Railway Track-
layer Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers,
Western Soc. of Engineers, S. A. R., and of
the Engineers Club, Cleveland, O. Office: Rail-
way Exchange. Residence: 485 N. Grove Av.,
Oak Park.
COWFERTHWAITE, Allen Corson, physi-
cian; b. Cape May, N. J., May 3, 1848; s.
Joseph C. and Deborah Cowperthwaite; ed.
Toulon, 111., Seminary; grad. Hahnemann Med.
College, Philadelphia, 1869; Ph.D., Central
Univ. of Iowa, 1876; LL.D., Shurtleff College,
1888; m. Oskaloosa, la., June 2, 1870, Ida E.
Erving; children: Joseph E., Elfleda Florence
(Mrs. F. S. Thomas). Practiced Galva, 111.,
1869-73; Nebraska City, Neb., 1873-7; dean
and prof, materia medica, Homoe. Med. Dept.,
State Univ. of Iowa, 1877-92; also 1884-5, dean
Homoe. Med. College, Univ. of Michigan;
since 1892 practicing in Chicago; prof, materia
medica and therapeutics, 1892-1901, pres. since
1901, Chicago Homoe. Med. College; consulting
physician to Cook Co., Chicago Union, Chicago
Homoeopathic and Hahnemann Hosps. ; ex-
pres. State Homoe. Med. Socs. of Iowa, Illi-
nois and Nebraska; ex-pres. Am. Institute
Homoeopathy; fellow Society Science, Letters
and Arts, London, Eng. Republican. Baptist.
Author: Insanity and its Medico-Legal Rela-
tions, 1876; Materia Medica and Therapeutics,
1881; Text-book of Gynecology, 1888; Text-
book of the Practice of Medicine, 1901. Office:
31 Washington St. Residence: 698 Washington
Boul.
COX, Alfred John, bookbinder; b. Isleworth-
on-the-Thames, Middlesex, Eng., Jan. 22,
1835; s. of Alfred and Ann (Lee) Cox; father
died when* he was 4 years old, and at 13
came with his mother to the U. S. ; attended
school in England and U. S. ; learned book-
binder's trade in Ohio State Journal office,
Columbus, O. ; m. Milwaukee, Oct. 20, 1856,
Jane E. French (died Jan. 2, 1901); children:
Alexis J., Wilkie A., Charlotte E. (Mrs. W. H.
Diffenbacher), Alfred W., Aimer C. After
nhLnlnft Kade kept books for a time for
unio btatesman newspaper, of Columbus-
came to Chicago, 1855, and worked as jour^
neyman bookbinder in Chicago and Milwau-
kee until 1861; in business for himself; burned
out, 1871; resumed as A. J. Cox & Co., and s<
16?4tmDUievSer?effiCeB:oulW- M°nr°e St* &B«3
M C°X> xT^**"11? Oeorg-e, manufacturer; b
££&•£* Y" July, 10' 1849: s- William G. and
Sarah C. Cox; ed. public and high schools
of Nunda, N. Y.; m. Nashville Tenn isqfi
Angle W. Williams; children Mrl Blanche
Atwater, Olive P. Cox. After leaving school
engaged in teaching until 1868; waf in tug
and wrecking business at Cleveland, O , 1868-
i?r!4' ain£/e,c- Of ,the Cleveland Tow ng Assn •
since 1874 in paint manufacturing business1
Pa7ntSeCo aend' t3^ gen" ^sr- of ^he Rubblr
£amt Co., and treas. and gen. mgr
Eureka Paint Co. Is also extensively 'ens
JS t£e gnewlng-sum industry, being gen.
of the Zeno Mfg. Co., one of the largest chew-
ing gum concerns. Mem. Paint Grinders ASM
(ex-pres.); mem. Paint, Oil & Varnish
ex-pres. Annexation Club. Republican
Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Auburn
KHTrft^vH4-* W' VanBuren St
5206 S. Park Av.
COX, Arthur Malcolm, lawyer; b
June 1«. 1873; s. Jesse and Annie U
»nrt:wl*n1?id-Birow5r.and Marquette scnoois
S&raSlS^.n^'S'SUF^'Sa
nassed examination in Apellate Court in 1894
Began practice of law in father's office 1894'
and continued with him up to the time of his
death in Sept, 1902; practiced alone with of-
fice in Stock Exchange Bldg. until May 1 1903
when became a mem. of the present law firm
of Carnahan Slusser, Hawkes & Cox. Repub-
lican. Baptist Master Mason. Mem. S. A R
Cubs: Illinois, Chicago Yacht Office: Unity
Bldg. Residence: 4524 Lake Av
C!OXI;V CharleB Albert, merchant; b. Wor-
cester, Mass., Oct. 15, 1847; s. Albert W and
Sf,rfP°;,1ne1MWVSykeS:T5ed- PUW1C School's O?
Buffalo, N. Y.; m. Buffalo, N. Y., Lillie E
Nichols; children: Albert W., Calvin S., Mary
A., Grace Louise, Florence Adele, Claudia
Luella. Began business career as an asst
bookkeeper in a grocery store in Buffalo, N
J™ K • years= then learned the sash and
door business, starting as an apprentice in
the shop of Eaton & Co., of Buffalo under
his father, who was supt for that company
came to Chicago after the great fire and was
the head man for the John A. Gauger Co
for 9 years; in 1892 became mgr. in Chicago
for the Schroth & Ahrens Co* operating a
large plant at Winona, Minn., in the manu-
facture of sash, doors, blinds and mill-work
Republican; trustee to Chicago State Fawners1
Soc. under appointment from Gov. Yates Con-
gregationalist; pres. Men's Club of Millard
Av. Congregational Church. Mason (32°)
Shrmer Vice-pres. 34th Ward Republican
Club; dir. of Millard Av. Church choir; ex-
K\^SSS^3Sff^&Sf^fn s- Halsted
COX, Henry Joseph, meteorologist; b New-
ton, Mass., Apr. 5, 1863; s. Thomas and Han-
? Ah™MVr <pefk,ins> Cox; grad. Harvard, 1884
(A.M., Norwich Univ.); m. Sept 8, 1888, Mary,
daughter of C. C. Cavanagh, Somerville, Mass
Prof. Norwich Univ., 1886-8; in weather ser-
vice since Aug. 1, 1884; promoted steadily
until became. Mar. 1, 1899, prof, meteorology
m charge North Central Forecast District.
Mem. Nat. Geological Soc., Chicago Acad
Sciences. Clubs: University, Chicago Athletic,
Union League, Press, Chicago Yacht, Colum-
bia Yacht. Address: Auditorium Tower, Chi-
cago. Residence: 506 53d St., Chicago
COX, Hyatt, broker in commercial paper;
b. Chicago, Sept. 12. 1876; s. William T. and
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Mary (Hyatt) Cox; ed. Douglas (public)
School, Chicago. 1884-91; Chicago Manual
Training School, 1891-3; Armour Institute,
1893-4. After 2 years with father In live
stock commission business at Union Stock
Yards, 1894-6, started in Northwestern Nat.
Bank as messenger, 1896; after Its consolida-
tion with Corn Exchange Nat. Bank, worked
with latter until 1901, when became associated
with the stock and bond house of Otis Wilson
& Co., remaining with that firm until It be-
came a part of the Western Trust & Savings
bank in 1903; after a year as asst. to Edward
Tilden, pres. of Libby, McNelll & Llbby,
started in the commercial paper business with
Fred G. Merrill under the title of Merrill, Cox
& Co., a corporation, organized Apr. 1, 1904,
of which is pres., doing: a commercial paper
and collateral loans brokerage business. Mem.
Chicago Stock Exchange. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Calumet, Chicago Yacht. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 3141 Forest Av.
COX, James Brady, railway engineer; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 30, 1857; s. John and
Louisa (Fahnestock) Cox; ed. public schools,
and in Pennsylvania College, 1875-8; m. Chi-
cago, 1889, Tillie Smith. Began professional
life as rodman on the Pennsylvania R. R.,
1880-2; was asst. supervisor and supervisor
of same road, 1882-9; engaged In private prac-
tice as civil engineer, 1889-95; asst. engineer
C., H & W. R. R., 1895-8; since June 1, 1898,
chief engineer of the Chicago Junction Ry.
Co. Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers, Am. Ry_.
Engineering and Maintenance of Way Assn.
Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 659 48th St.
COX, Kensselaer William, cooperage; b. Cin-
cinnati, O., Alay 14, 1855; s.William and Electra
Robinson (Stanford) Cox; ed. Chicago public
abd high schools; m. Columbus, O., Feb. 11,
1904, Miss Deshler. Was 2 years, 1875-7, In
financial dept. of Pullman Co.; then in grain
business. In 1882 went into the manufacture of
cooperage in firm of Seaman, Cox & Brown,
which was later merged into the Seaman, Cox
& Brown Cooperage Co., which, after the death
of Mr. Brown, and retirement of Mr. Seaman,
was consolidated with original S_t. Louis plant
of that name and became the Pioneer Cooper-
age Co., of which he is pres. The company
operates in all 12 plants in Chicago and St.
Louis, and different timber sections of Mis-
souri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
Republican. Mem. Central Church. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union League, Onwentsia, Merchants,
Mid-Day. Office: 137 N. Hoyne Av. Residence:
131 Astor St.
COX, Stephen William, physician; b. Balti-
more, Md., Jan. 11, 1859; s. John and Mary
(iSldridge) Cox; ed. public schools of Menard
Co., 111.; Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. ;
Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal School; Rush Med.
College, Chicago, M.D., 1889; Illinois College
of Electro-Therapeutics; m. Chicago, Dec. 24,
1890, Nellie J. Sullivan; 1 son: Donald Stephen
Linne. Was a school teacher in Menard
and Mason Cos., 111., 1873-80; also taught
music while a school teacher; student, literary
and medical, 1880-9; trained nurse for 2 years,
1886-7, in Cook Co. Hosp. ; was mem. Cook Co.
Hosp. med. staff for the years 1900-01. Attend-
ing surgeon Kedzie Hosp. and physician and
examiner for Montgomery Ward & Co. since
1904. Was supt. Kirkland Free Dispensary,
1889-95; is med. examiner Sons and Daughters
of St. George and mem. Grand Med. Board of
Sons of St. George for Illinois, Wisconsin,
Michigan and Missouri; surgeon in chief St.
Stephen's Sanitarium. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Illinois State Med. Soc.. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Assn. for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis. Republican. Mem. 3d Presbyte-
rian Church, but mem. of choir of Monroe St.
Church of Christ. Mason: Siloam Lodge, No.
780. Ottice: 100 State St. and 247 W. Madison
St. Residence: 1315 Jackson Boul.
COYNE, Frederick E., business man, post-
master; b. E. Orange, N. J., 1860; ed. public
schools, E. Orange; has lived in Chicago since
1883; m. 1886, Pauline Nlehaus, of Chicago.
Was a clerk for a short time in Chicago, then
started bakery, and later bought restaurants
and added wholesale bakery dept., which he
still conducts. Active In politics as a Re-
publican; collector internal revenue, Chicago,
1897-1901; postmaster of Chicago since 1901.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Forty,
Hamilton, Lincoln, Marquette, Mencken, Press
Residence: 795 Warren Av.
CRAFT, John Corson, banker; b. Morris-
town, N. J., Oct. 2, 1863; s. Joseph V. and
Martha Parker (Garretson) Craft; ed. public
schools, Rochelle, 111.; m. Sycamore, 111., Oct.
3, 1888, Zada B. Dustin; children: Daniel Dus-
tln, Catharine Garretson. Cashier and dir
Rochelle Nat. Bank, Rochelle, 111., 1884-90;
acting asst. treas. of U. S. at Chicago, 1890-2;
since 1892 in Bankers' Nat. Bank as asst.
cashier, 1892-3; cashier, 1893-1903; vice-pres.
since 1903. Clubs: Union League, Bankers.
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 5206 Hib-
bard Av.
CBAFTS, Clayton Edward, lawyer; b. Au-
burn, O., July 8, 1848; s. Edward and Helen
B. (Johnson) Crafts; ed. public schools and
Eclectic Institute of Hiram, O. (later known
as Hiram College) ; graduated with honors
from Union College of Law, Cleveland, O.,
1868; m. Sept. 15, 1869, Cordelia E., daughter
of Oscar M. and Charity Kent, of Aurora, 111.;
children: William C. (deceased), Fred A. (now
deceased), Helen (Mrs. F. W. Job), Harry K.
Admitted to Ohio bar, 1868; entered into
practice at Watkins, N. Y., with Judge John
J. Van Allen, but in 1869 came to Chicago
and practiced with Henry Lincoln (Lincoln &
Crafts) until 1873; alone 1873-85; since 1885
with George M. Stevens in firm of Crafts &
Stevens. Democrat. Was chairman of the
Democratic Committee of Cook Co., 1888;
mem. House of Representatives of Illinois,
1882-96 and 1901; speaker of House, 1891-3.
Presbyterian. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal
League. Mason. Clubs: Oaks (Austin), Iro-
quois. Pres. Board of Trustees of 1st Presby-
terian Church (Austin, 111.) since 1873. Office:
Chicago Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 5433
Washington Boul., Austin, 111.
CRAFTS, Miles Benjamin, grain; b. Auburn,
Geauga Co., O., Apr. 14, 1842; s. Benjamin and
Elsie (Whitcomb) Crafts; ed. public schools
of Ohio; m. Newberry, O., Feb. 25, 1864, Julia
F. Gilbert; children: Arthur A., Zina B. At age
of 17 in partnershin with brother in operating
a farm; came to Chicago, 1868; engaged in
real estate business until 1871; moved his
family west and established in the grain com-
mission business, and also in retail merchan-
dise business at Austin. Was a charter mem.
of the Open Board of Trade of Chicago, and
at one time its pres. Pres. and dir. Flexible
Pipe Joint Co. Republican. Clubs: West Chi-
cago Driving, Marquette, Oaks (Austin), Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 255 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 5615 W. Madison St.
CBAQIN, Henry Benjamin, broker; b. East
Douglas, Mass., Sept. 6, 1838; s. Benjamin, Jr.,
and Frances Maria (Pratt) Cragin; ed. public
schools in Providence, R. I., to 1854; m. St.
Louis, Mo., Apr. 10, 1862, Laura Fales Strong;
children: George Albert, Laura Ella, Mrs.
Helen Loveland Brodhead, Dr. H. B. Was with
Merchants' Bank, Providence, R. I., 1854-6;
removed to Muscatine, la., 1856, and was with
a banking house, 1856-8; removed to St. Louis,
Mo., where was head paying teller State Sav-
ings Institution; came to Chicago, 1862, and
was paying teller Solomon Sturges* Sons 2
years; then became confidential clerk with
Vandervoort, Dickerson & Co. (afterward
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changed to Dickerson, Sturges & Co.), 2 years.
After that senior mem. of Cragin Bros.,
metals, until 1869, then of H. B. Cragin & Co.
to 1872; established branch house for Wash-
burn & Moen Mfg. Co., of Worcester, Mass.,
in 1877, remaining their western agent for
nearly 18 years. Since Jan. 1, 1897, broker in
commercial paper. Vice-pres. Bureau of Jus-
tice. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 1414 Hinman Av.,
Evanston.
CRAIO-, Dickey Willard; b. Arcadia, Morgan
Co., 111., Aug. 21, 1869; s. John W. and Sarah
A. (Titus) Craig; ed. country school at Ar-
cadia, 111., 1874-87; Whipple Acad., Jackson-
ville, 111., 1887-8; Illinois College, 1888-92,
graduating B.S., 1892; Northwestern Univ.
Med. School, 1892-6, graduating M.D., 1896;
m. Chicago, Feb. 14, 1900, Antonia Roessler;
children: Frederick Willard, Allan. In prac-
tice in Chicago since June, 1896; interne at
German JHosp. of Chicago, 1896-7; mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., 111. State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn.; 1898-1902, asst. in oral surgery and
lecturer on anesthesia at Northwestern Univ.
Dental School; associate surgeon at Chicago
Policlinic Hosp. Republican. Mem. Belden Av.
Baptist Church. Office: 506 Wells St. Resi-
dence: 93 Sigel St.
CRAIG, Edward Marshall, sec. and gen. mgr.
Master Steam Fitters' Assn.; b. Philadelphia,
Pa., Feb. 1, 1860; ed. public schools of Phila-
delphia; m. Dec. 9, 1878, Tillie M. Stengel, of
Philadelphia; children: William H., B. Clar-
ence. Began business career as office boy for
Philadelphia atty. ; when 19 years old began
to learn the trade of a steam fitter; came to
Chicago, Mar., 1890, as agent for Pierce, But-
ler & Pierce Mfg. Co., and when that firm
was consolidated with Am. Boiler Co., became
mgr. of latter until 1897; resigned to estab-
lish a business of his own. Elected, 1897,
gen. mgr. of the Master Steam Fitters' Assn.
and also became sec. of the Western League
of Steam Fitters. Sec. and mgr. of the Build-
ing Construction of Chicago and Nat. Build-
ing Trades Employers' Assn. Was mem. of
the "Madden Committee" during the building
strike of 1900. Republican; was pres. of West
End Republican Club of 18th Ward of Phila-
delphia, 1886; elected, 1888, mem. of Penn-
sylvania Legislature from 16th district of
Philadelphia. One of organizers of Cook Co.
Republican Marching Club and served 6 terms
as its pres. Mason and K. P., Royal Arcanum,
Yeomen of America, Knights of Golden Eagle,
Knights of Friendship. Office: 138 Washington
St. Residence: 922 S. Spaulding Av.
CRAIG, Robert, manufacturer; b. Port Glas-
gow, Scot., May 9, 1840; s. James and Chris-
tina (Houston) Craig; ed. Scottish schools;
m. Peotone, 111., 1872, Jane Duffy. Left Green-
ock, Scot., 1854; settled in Proyidence, R. I.,
until 1869; served apprenticeship 4 years at
trade of plumbing, steam and gas fitting, with
J. W. Bishop, New Haven, Conn.; worked at
the trade for a year in Albany and Troy, N.
Y. ; came to Chicago, June, 1865, and continued
in the trade until 1867, when joined Robert
Weir in firm of Weir & Craig, plumbers; in-
corporated, 1889, Weir & Craig Mfg. Co., manu-
facturers plumbers' and steam fitters' sup-
plies, of which he is vice-pres. Presbyterian.
Mason. Office: 2421-39 Wallace St. Resi-
dence: 6615 Wentworth Av.
GRAIN, Charles Hicks, physician; b. Lafay-
ette, Tippecanoe Co., Ind., Dec. 7, 1854; s. Wil-
liam S. and Marietta (Taylor) Grain; attended
private schools and Collegiate Institute, La-
fayette, Ind., 1863-70; Wabash College, 1871-4;
Miami Med. College, 1874-6; New York Poly-
clinic, 1887-8; Illinois Med. College, 1889-91;
m. Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 1, 1879, Jennie W.
Vernon, of Lykenstown, Pa. Practiced medi-
cine at Lafayette, Ind., 1876-87; Salt Lake
City, Utah, 1888-91; removed to Chicago and
continued in general practice of medicine,
1S91-4; since 1894 has limited practice to
ophthalmology. Asst. in opthalmology, Chicago
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College. Also mem.
of firm of Grain Bros., wholesale and retail
drugs, chemicals, paints and oils. Pres. East-
ern Oil Co., Salt Lake City; sec. Southwestern
Coal & Iron Co., of Salt Lake City. Repub-
lican. Presbyterian. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 6143 Monroe Av.
CRAMER, Ambrose, mining machinery and
investments; b. Martinsburg, Va., Mar. 5, 1857;
s. Augustus F. and Page (Morrison) Cramer;
ed. private schools and at U. S. Naval Acad.,
graduating in class of 1880, and serving as
midshipman in U. S. Navy in the Asiatic
Squadron for 3 years; m. 1st, 1886, Susan
Skinner, of Chicago; 2d, 1901, Isabel Corwith,
of Chicago, 111.; children: Elizabeth, Ambrose,
Corwith. Business supt. of the pipe mill of
the Crane Co., 1883-92; then joined Charles
S. Burt in firm of Cramer & Burt, manufac-
turers' agents in copper and mining machin-
ery and supplies, etc. Republican. Alderman,
City of Lake Forest. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chi-
cago, University, Onwentsia. Office: Monad-
nock Blk. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
CRAMFTON, Richard Leicester, asst.
cashier Nat. Bank of the Republic; b. Rock
Island, 111., May 12, 1870; s. Richard and
Martha (Beatty) Crampton; ed. public and
private schools in Rock Island, 111., and the
Chicago Law School; m. Toronto, Ont., June
21, 1898, Gertrude H. Thomas; children:
Richard Sydney, Philip Thomas. Began in
banking business June 1, 1891, as a messen-
ger in the Northern Trust Co., and worked
in all the depts., including the commercial,
savings and estates dents. ; during same period
had exclusive charge of the advertising of
the institution. In Mar., 1902, accepted present
position of asst. cashier of the Nat. Bank
of the Republic. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Riverside Golf, Bankers. Office: Nat.
Bank of the Republic. Residence: Riverside,
111.
GRAND ALL, Noble, banker and broker; b.
Moncton, N. B., Mar. 28, 1880; s. Noble and
Laura (Rand) Crandall; ed. public schools of
Windsor, N. S. Came from Nova Scotia to
Boston, Mass., Apr., 1900, and was with Paine
Furniture Co., Boston, until Dec., 1901; then
employed as clerk by Steere & Burr, bankers
and brokers, in their Boston office; came to
Chicago office of same firm, as asst. mgr.,
Feb. 1, 1903; appointed mgr., Mar., 1904, and
now serving as such; m. Miss C. C. Eldridge,
Somerville, Mass., June 22, 1904. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 445 56th St.
CRANDALL, Roland Asel, investment bro-
ker; b. Caledonia, 111., May 5, 1864; s. James B.
and Victorene (Rigby) Crandall; ed. public
schools and St. Vincent College, Cape Girar-
deau, Mo.; m. Chicago, Sept., 1884, Minnie B.
Ballard; children: Mary, Catherine. Was en-
gaged in contracting business in Chicago from
1884 until 1896, when established his present
brokerage business in investments, operating
in electric lighting and traction propositions,
etc. Republican; was 2d lieut. Chicago Hus-
sars, in active service in the strike riots of
1894. Club: Chicago Fortnightly. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 6516 Minerva Av.
CRANDON, Franklin P., railway official; s.
Consider Howland and Ann (Corbin) Crandon;
ed. public schools; m. Davenport, la., Oct. 3,
1857, Sarah Elizabeth Washburn; children: An-
na L., Leila M-, Ruth W. Learned and worked
at trade of house carpenter and then taught
schools until the Civil War, when he entered
in the U. S. Vols. as 1st lieut. of cav.; was
promoted to capt. and asst. quartermaster
and afterward to brevet major; after war was
connected with a paper manufactory and was
clerk of the county court of Kane Co.. 111.
Entered railway service in 1873 as a clerk in
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the land dept. of the C. & N.-W. Ry., and was
placed in charge of assessment and tax mat-
ters, and since 1878, when the tax dept. was
made a separate dept. of the company's busi-
ness, has been in charge as tax commissioner;
was also made tax commissioner of the Fre-
mont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley and the
Sioux City and Pacific railroads, when these
roads came under the control of the C. & N.-W.
Republican. Mem. M. E. Church. Mem. Soc. of
Mayflower Descendants, S. A. R., Loyal Le-
gion. Club: Union League. Office: C. & N.-W.
Ry. Co. Residence: 1414 1st Av., Evanston.
CRANE; see also Crain.
CBANE, Charles Richard, 1st vice-pres.
Crane Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 7, 1858; s. R. T.,
Sr., and Mary (Prentiss) Crane; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Paterson, N. J., 1881,
Cornelia W. Smith. After school life entered
the Crane Co., manufacturers of iron pipe, fit-
tings, etc., and after serving in various capaci-
ties became 1st vice-pres., 1894. Also dir. Nat.
Bank of the Republic. Independent in politics.
Pres. Municipal Voters' League; mem. of the
Am. Economic Assn. Clubs: Chicago Literary,
Chicago, Calumet, University, Chicago Ath-
letic, Iroquois, Washington Park. Office: 10 N.
Jefferson St. Residence: 2559 Michigan Av.'
CBANE, Edward Coinpson, real estate and
investments; b. Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., N.
Y., Nov. 1, 1843; s. Charles and Caroline
Amelia (Compson) Crane; ed. public schools.
Entered Union Army, Dec. 8, 1862, as private,
honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va., Oct.
28, 1864; was engaged in foundry business at
Newark, N. J., 1866-75; came to Chicago, 1876,
engaging in real estate business, in which has
continued ever since as E. C. Crane & Co.
Democrat. Presbyterian. Mem. Columbia Post,
706, G. A. R. "Formerly a mem. Washington
Park Club and Union Club. Office: 59 Dearborn
St. Residence: 942 W. VanBuren St.
CBANE, Harold Osband, treas. Sprague Can-
ning Machinery Co.; b. Litchfield, Mich., May
26, 1863; s. Benjamin P. and Sara (Walter)
Crane; ed. Univ. of Michigan, class 1884; m.
Chicago, Apr. 6, 1893, Elizabeth Clarkson; 1
son: Clarkson. Began business career, 1884, as
division engineer of Chicago & West Michigan
R. R. at Grand Rapids, Mich.; treas. and gen.
mgr. Irondale Steel and Iron Co., of Anderson,
Ind., 1891-6; managing partner of B. P. Crane
& Co., metal and tin merchants, 1895-1900;
since 1900 treas. and dir. of the Sprague Can-
ning Machinery Co.; factory at Hoopeston, 111.
Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Saddle
and Cycle. Office: 42 River St. Residence: 200
Goethe St.
CRANE, Louis Burton, clergyman, theolo-
gian; b. Mt. Sterling, 111., 1869; s. Frederic D.
and Adelaide (Wells) Crane; grad. Princeton,
1891, A.M. 1894; Princeton Theological Semi-
nary, 1894; 1 year post-graduate, Princeton
Theological Seminary; student Univs. of Ber-
lin, Erlangen, Giessen; m. Baltimore; 1899,
Josephine Hopkinson Smith. In Presbyterian
ministry, 1896-1902 (1st Church, Princeton, N.
J., and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Buffalo) ;
since 1902 Congregational clergyman and prof.
New Testament literature and interpretation,
Chicago Theological Seminary. Mem. Am. Soc.
Biblical Research, Chicago Soc. Biblical Re-
search. Contributor to theological reviews.
Residence: 81 Ashland Boul.
CRANE, Richard Teller, manufacturer; b.
Paterson, N. J., 1832; spent early life chiefly
in labor, having little time for study; learned
and worked at machinist's trade in Paterson,
N. J., Brooklyn and New York until 1855,
when he removed to Chicago; Martin Ryerspn
helped him to start in business by giving him
a small piece of land on which to build a brass
foundry; later joined by brother, Charles S.
Crane, in firm of R. T. Crane & Bro. ; began
making steam heaters, 1858; added iron foun-
dry, 1860; built large factory, 1865; later in-
corporated business as Northwestern Mfg. Co.,
subsequently organized as Crane Bros. Mfg.
Co., and again later as the Crane Co., manu-
facturers pipe and fittings. In 1874 started
manufacture of elevators (freight and passen-
ger) which, as the Crane Elevator Co., has
grown to very large proportions. Has con-
tributed largely to philanthropic, benevolent
and humanitarian work. Club: Illinois (ex-
pres.). Office: 10 N. Jefferson St. Residence:
2541 Michigan Av.
CRANE, Richard Teller, Jr., 2d vice-pres. of
the Crane Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 7, 1873; s.
Richard Teller and Mary (Prentice) Crane; ed.
Chicago public schools, Chicago Manual Train-
ing School, Sheffield Scientific School, Yale
Univ., graduating, Ph.B., 1895; m. June 4,
1904, Florence, daughter of Harlow N. Higin-
botham. In 1896, entered works of Crane Co.
(established 1855, incorporated 1865) in the
foundries, entering the office in the city sales
dept. in 1897, and in 1898 becoming 2d vice-
pres. and dir. of the company. Clubs: Chicago,
Chicago Golf, Chicago Athletic, University,
Onwentsia. Office: 10 N. Jefferson St. Resi-
dence: 114 Walton PI.
CRANE, Simeon Henry, sec. and treas.
Moffett Bearing Co.; b. Madison, Ind., Feb. 11,
1840; s. Simeon Harrison and Jane (Robinson)
Crane; ed. public schools of Indiana; m. Madi-
son, Ind., 1866, Mary Potter; 1 daughter, Ma-
rie. Served in Civil War as capt. of Co. C, 67th
Ind. Vols. ; came to Chicago, 1865, and engaged
in wholesale hardware business until 1897,
when assisted in organizing the Moffett Bear-
ing Co., of which is sec. and treas. Republican.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Illinois.
Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 3963 Ellis Av.
CRANE, William Bantin, lumberman; b.
Eaton, Preble Co., 9., June 18, 1846; s. William
and Maria (Harbinson) Crane; ed. country
school 3 miles from Eaton, O. ; m., 1st, Emily
D. Fisher; 2d, Emma Mack; children: Omer F.,
William B., Jr., Violet Louise (an adopted
daughter). Began career in 1861 in the timber
business at Peru, Ind.; was there for 18 years;
went into lumber business in Chicago, 1881,
since then conducting business as W. B. Crane
& Co.; has plant and saw mills at Falcon,
Miss., surrounded by 8,000 acres of hardwood
lands. Democrat. Office: 226 W. 22d St. Resi-
dence: 3636 Grand Boul.
CRAR7, Roscoe, western mgr. leather dept.,
IT. S. Leather Co.; b. Parksville, Sullivan Co.,
N. Y., 1867; s. Thomas and Frances M. (Brad-
ley) Crary; ed. Delaware Acad., Delhi, N. Y.,
and Liberty Normal Institute, Liberty, N. Y.
Began in the leather business in 1884 with
father, tanner and lumberman, Delaware Co.,
N. Y. ; since its formation in 1893 has been
with the U. S. Leather Co., and since 1894 has
resided in Chicago, being western mgr. of
the leather dept. of the company. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park;
also Minnesota (St. Paul, Minn.), Mercantile
(St. Louis, Mo.). Office: Canal and Fulton Sts.
Residence: Auditorium Annex.
CRATTY, Josiah, lawyer; b. Delaware Co.,
O., Aug. 16, 1846; s. William and Candis (Ben-
nett) Cratty; ed. public and high schools;
farmed in Illinois until 1864; then enlisted
as private in Co. L, 5th N. Y. Cav., Custer's
Corps; discharged at Winchester, Va., July,
1865; was in battles of Fisher's Hill, Cedar
Creek, and the battles through the Shenandoah
Valley in 1864-5; had 2 horses shot under him;
m. 1875, Miss Libbie M. Earing; children:
Paul Jones, Theo Candis. After war taught
school until beginning study of law with
brother, Thomas Cratty, at Peoria, 111., Mar.,
1869; admitted to bar bv examination by Su-
preme Court at Springfield, Jan. 6, 1872; prac-
ticed in Peoria, 111., with brother until Mar.,
1884. when moved to Chicago; since then has
devoted himself to corporation law, having
organized and been the atty. for many larjge
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companies and so-called trusts; mem. law firm
of Cratty Bros., Jarvis & Latimer (Thomas
Cratty. Josiah Cratty, Wm. B. Jarvis, W. D.
Latimer). Vice-pres. and dir. of the Illinois-
Kansas Oil Co., and of the Akers Steering
Gear Co.; dir. and sec. Illinois River Ry.,
Light, Heat and Power Co. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Press, Oak
Park. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois Bar
Assn., Phil Sheridan Post, G. A. R., Royal Ar-
canum, Commercial Law League of America.
Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence: 201 Maple
Av., Oak Park, 111.
CBAVATH, James Baley, technical editor;
b. Grinnell, la., July 11, 1872; s. Samuel Aus-
tin and Mary (Raley) Cravath; ed. public
schools, graduating from Grinnell High
School, 1887, and in Iowa College, graduating,
B.S., 1892; m. Grinnell, la., Apr. 19, 1899, Ruth
Myra Rew; children: Austin Melville, Ruth.
Began technical career as general helper in
small electric light plant during summer vaca-
tion of 1891; after graduation, 1892, spent a
short time in electrical contracting business
at Grinnell, la.; later in 1892 came to Chicago
to become electrical editor of Street Ry. Re-
view (father having been owner of the Grin-
nell Herald many years, had to some extent
grown up in newspaper business) ; resigned
Jan. 1, 1896, to engage in engineering and ex-
pert work for self; served short term on edi-
torial staff of Western Electrician, Chicago,
1900, and Aug. 27, 1900, became Western ecji-
tor for the 3 papers then owned by the Mc-
Graw Publishing Co. of New York, viz.: The
Street Ry. Journal, the Electrical World and
Engineer, and the Am. Electrician, In which
position continues. Was sec. Chicago Electrical
Assn. (now Electrical Section of the Western
Soc. of Engineers), 1895-8. Associate Am. In-
stitute of Electrical Engineers. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers. Independent In politics,
with Republican .tendency. Mem. Union
Church. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
9340 S. Winchester Av. (Beverley Hills).
CRAWFORD. Benjamin P., capitalist. Pres.
and dir. Nat. Biscuit Co.; married. Office: 205
LaSalle St. Residence: 1218 Sheridan Rd.,
Evanston.
CRAWFORD, Henry, lawyer; b. New Al-
bany, Ind. Studied law in his father's office.
Admitted to bar In New Albany, Ind., went
Into partnership with his father and became
especially prominent as a corporation lawyer;
came to Chicago in 1869, and until 1880 was
identified with much important railroad litiga-
tion in the Federal Courts; retired in 1880 to
engage in railroad business In connection with
various properties in which he was interested,
but finally returned to practice in Chicago. Of-
fice: 135 Adams St. Residence: 2000 Calumet
Av.
CRAYCHOFT, Ben, manufacturer; b. Mont-
gomery Co., Md., Dec. 11, 1847; s. Aaron and
Harriet G. (Harris) Craycroft; ed. Univ. of
Missouri, but was not grad.; m. Chillicothe,
Mo., May 29, 1877, Mary Browning. Began
business life as a traveling salesman for C.
H. & L. J. McCormlck (which later became the
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co.), and af-
terward became general agent for them, re-
maining in that service 15 years and 3 months;
after that was engaged in lumber business at
Oklahoma City, Okla., for 4 years, and in 1893
came to Chicago and with Silas Wright en-
gaged, under firm name of Wright & Cray-
croft, as manufacturers of hard and soft wood
mouldings, plain and polished, in which busi-
ness has ever since continued. K. T. Democrat.
Religion liberal. Office: 576 W. 21st St. Resi-
dence: 173 Ashland Boul.
CREELMAN, Frank Macbeth, lumber; b. In-
dianapolis, Ind., Dec. 7, 1878; s. Frank E. and
Mary J. (Macbeth) Creelman; ed. common
school of Cairo, 111., and at Wabash College,
Crawfordsville, Ind.; m. Jackson, Tenn., 1901,
Sarah Pearle Goode. In 1896 began as Inspec-
tor and in 1898 became buyer for the F. E.
Creelman Lumber Co., and In 1899 gen. mgr.,
same company; in 1900 organized the McMul-
len Lumber Co.; sold out to McMuIlen, 1901,
and took sales management of the F. E. Creel-
man Lumber Co. and the Florida Lumber Co.;
purchased stock in both companies, 1902, and
in 1903 bought, under contract, the entire out-
put of both concerns and started jobbing
southern hardwoods. Dir. of the F. E. Creel-
man Lumber Co. and the Florida Lumber Co.,
of Cairo, 111., and Montgomery, Ala., the W.
R. Tucker Lumber Co,, Chicago, and the
George E. Ohara Cypress Co., of Stamboul,
La.; also sec. of the Riverside Lumber Co.
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago
Yacht, Colonial. Office: 1529 Ry. Exchange.
Residence: 4557 Oakenwald Av.
CREIGHTON, Thomas Stockstill, real estate
and investments; b. Monticello, Minn., May 1,
1857; s. Samuel F. and Catherine (Stockstill)
Creighton; removed to Chicago, 1858, to Evans-
ton, 1868; ed. public schools of Chicago and
Evanston, 111., and at Northwestern Univ.; m.
Evanston, 111., Oct. 7, 1891, Virginia M. Ham-
line; 1 daughter: Catherine. In 1875 was em-
ployed on Chicago Board of Trade, remaining
3 years; was with D. K. Pearsons, 1878-90;
since 1890 mem. of firm of Rice & Creighton,
real estate and Investments. Also dir. High-
land Park (111.) State Bank. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Evanston Country, Glen View.
Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 1722 Judson
Av., Evanston.
CBENSHAW, William Percy, life under-
writer; b. Amelia Springs, Va., Mar. 25, 1866;
s. Thomas Allen and Gillie (Bramham) Cren-
shaw; ed. by tutor and at Rose Hill Acad.,
Versailles, Ky.; m. Versailles, Ky., Dec. 12,
1893, Ada Nuckols; children: Virginia, William
Percy, Jr. Deputy county clerk, Woodford Co.,
Ky., 1882-3; accountant for McCormick Har-
vesting Machinery Co., Fargo, N. Dak., 1883-4;
traveling salesman and district mgr. for
Standard Oil Co. in North Dakota, 1884-9;
traveling salesman for S. Brainard Sons Co.,
music publishers, Chicago, 1889-91; for Lyon
& Healy, musical instruments, 1891-4; life in-
surance agent, company organizer, dir. and
executive officer, 1894-1904; appointed Apr.
11, 1904, general agent Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Co. Served 5 years in Dakota
N. G., 1 year as 2d lieut. Independent in -poli-
tics and religion. Club: Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 245 N. Forest
Av., River Forest.
CRERAR, John, coal and coke; b. Pictou. N
S., Jan. 7, 1857; s. John Crerar and Jane Hat-
ton Crerar; ed. public schools of England and
Scotland; m. Chicago, 1900, Marie G. Owens;
1 daughter: Marie Owens. As a boy was en-
gaged In a ship owner's office in Glasgow un-
til 1879; came to U. S., and direct to Chicago,
taking a position with the Joliet Steel Co.,
in which continued until 1884; then started in
business for self, and in 1888 formed partner-
ship with R. Floyd Clinch, as Crerar, Clinch
& Co., miners and shippers of coal, In which
continues. Also vice-pres. and dir. of the Denl-
son & Sherman Ry. Co., of Denison, Tex.; dir.
Republic Iron and Steel Co., of New Jersey,
and of the Equitable Coal and Coke Co. Was
a mem. of First Lanark Rifle Volunteers, of
Scotland; now 2d vice-pres. of St. Luke's Hosp.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Calumet,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: 1827 Michigan Av.
CRESSLER, Joseph Alexander, sec. Burks
Medicine Co.; b. Shippensburg, Pa., Jung 6,
1864; s. G. A. and Kate Cressler; ed. public
schools of Shippensburg, Pa., and Hagerstown,
Md., to 1886; m. Chicago, Aug. 25, 1896, Sara
Shirley; children: David, Joseph, Shirley.
Worked on farm near Hagerstown, Md., until
22 years old; came to Chicago in winter of
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1886, and up to 1889 was engaged in groceries,
etc. In Oct., 1889, became connected with
Burks Medicine Co., manufacturers, manufac-
turers' agents, and wholesalers of patent med-
icines, drugs, etc.; now sec. of the company.
Office: 135-37 Lake St. Residence: 5132 Indiana
Av.
CREW, Henry, prof, physics, Northwestern
Univ., since 1892. (For details of career, see
Who's Who in America.) Address: Evanston,
111.
CRIBBEN, Henry, pres. Cribben & Sexton
Co. since 1898; b. Isle of Man, Sept. 19, 1833;
s. Thomas and Jane (Carran) Cribben, who
came to Rochester, N. Y., when he was 4 years
old, and both died when he was a small boy;
m. Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 19, 1854, Miss Maria
Robinson; children: William H., Mrs. R.
J. Caldwell, E. W. Death of parents left
him at 12 years of age with the necessity of
supporting himself; was first employed on
farm in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; later in brush fac-
tory at Rochester, N. Y. ; then in woodwork-
ing dept. of Joseph Hall Threshing Machine
Works until 1851, when he began to learn the
trade of iron-molder, at which he worked until
1862; enlisted as sergeant Co. F, 140th N. Y.
Vols., Aug., 1862; promoted 2d lieut., 1st lieut.
and capt., serving in all battles of Army of
Potomac until captured at battle of Cold Har-
bor, June 3, 1864; spent 8 months in 7 prisons
and 3 jails of the Confederacy, escaping Feb.
11, 1865, from prison near Charlotte, N. C.,
and after 35 days and nights of exposure and
travel reached Union lines at Knoxville, Mar.
17, 1865; rejoined regt. after short visit to
Rochester and served to close of war. After
war worked as iron molder in stove foundry
of E. E. Sill, 1865-7; organized Rochester Co-
operative Foundry Co., 1867, and was its pres.,
1867-73; with James A. Sexton organized firm
of Cribben & Sexton, dealers in stoves, 1873;
began mfsr. stoves and hollowware, 1878; firm
became Cribben, Sexton & Co., 1879, and was
Incorporated 1898. Republican; mem. N. Y.
Legislature, 1867; pres. Stove Manufacturers'
Defense Assn., 1886-97; pres. Nat. Assn. of
Stove Manufacturers, 1903. Mem. Loyal Legion,
Oriental Lodge No. 33, A. F. & A. M., Phil
Sheridan Post, G. A. R. Office: 54 Eire St. Resi-
dence. Oak Park, 111.
CRIBBEN, William Henry, sec. Cribben &
Sexton Co., manufacturers of stoves and
ranges; b. Rochester, N. Y., June 7, 1855; B.
Henry and Maria (Robinson) Cribben; ed.
public school, Rochester, N. Y. ; m. Chicago,
July 22, 1885, Annie Finley; children: Mabel,
Florence. Started in 1870 with the Coopera-
tive Foundry Co., of Rochester, N. Y. ; came
to Chicago, 1872, and started to work with
Cribben & Sexton; in 1880 was admitted to
partnership and firm changed to Cribben, Sex-
ton & Co.; in Jan., 1898, with partner, bought
out Mr. Sexton's interest and incorporated un-
ner name of Cribben & Sexton Co., of which
is sec. and treas. ; company engaged in manu-
facture of complete line of cooking and heat-
ing stoves and ranges. Clubs: Oak Park, Lin-
coln. Office: 52-96 Erie St. Residence: 330 S.
Euclid Av., Oak Park.
CRIGHTON, James, grain commission; b.
Longforgan. Perthshire, Scot., Mar., 1851; s.
William and Elizabeth (Duncan) Crighton; ed.
public schools in Scotland; m. Chicago, Aug.,
1882, Mary Wade Hanna; children: Charles
Hanna, James Millar. Came from Scotland to
Chicago, 1867, and was an employe in the
grain commission house of Low Bros. & Co.
(established 1856); in 1880 firm became Crigh-
ton & Scribner, with which continued, as an
employe, until death of his uncle, John Crigh-
ton, in 1887, when took a junior partner's
interest with S. A. Scribner, the firm becoming
Scribner, Crighton & Co. Mr. Scribner died,
1901, but the firm name was retained until
Dec., 1903, when the firm of Crighton & Co.
was organized, with Fred 1). Austin, who had
been with the firm for some years, as junior
partner; commission and consignment busi-
ness m grain, seeds and provisions. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade, Milwaukee Chamber of
< ommerce. Office: Royal Insurance Bldg. Resi-
dence: 309 Clinton Av., Oak Park.
• ClB13;ilT» Danlel Francis, real estate dealer;
b. Mercersburg, Pa., Oct. 14, 1838; s. John D
a'ld Rebecca (Shafer) Crilly; ed. public schools
of Mercersburg; m. 1865, Elizabeth, daughter
of Jacob Snyder, of Fort London, Pa.; chil-
dren: Erminie, George, Franklin Edgar, Isa-
bel, Oliver Daniel. At age of 17 entered employ
Of John Wilson, contractor, of Mercersburg
with whom removed in 1856 to Iowa City la
where remained until 1858; engaged in con-
tracting business on own account at St Louis
Mo., 1859-61; came to Chicago, 1861, and for a
time engaged in business as a packer, but
later returned to contracting work, built the
Methodist Church Blk. and numerous business
blks. after the fire and continued in the con-
tracting business until 1880; his last contract
being the Windsor Hotel, Denver, Colo.; since
then has been engaged in real estate business,
handling many important transactions. Dir.
Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League
(one of the old guard), Hamilton, Sheridan.
Mason: Home Lodge, A. F. and A. M. (charter
mem.), Chicago Chapter Apollo Commandery
(of which he was treas. for many years) ;
Oriental Consistory. Mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board; South Park Commissioner Office:
167 Dearborn. Residence: 3820 Michigan Av.
CBITCHELL, Robert 8., fire insurance; b.
England, 1844; came to U. S. in boyhood; ed
public schools at Rochester, N. Y. While a boy
entered Cincinnati office of Home Insurance
Co., of New York, and when that company's
western office was removed to St. Louis, 1860,
followed it there; entered service of Cincin-
nati office of the ./Etna Insurance Co., 1862;
served In U. S. Navy as junior officer in clos-
ing years of the Civil War; after war special
agent of Home Insurance Co. for Southern
States; special western agent of Phenix In-
surance Co., of Brooklyn, 1868-74; resigning,
when the Phenix opened a western dept., to
devote himself to the local agency of R. S.
Critchell & Co., which he had established in
1870; In 1901 the agency assumed present
firm name of Critchell, Miller, Whitney & Bar-
bour. Club: Union League. Office: LaSalle, s. w.
cor. Madison St. Residence: Hotel Metropole.
CROCKER, Hubert Davis, lawyer, justice
of the peace; b. Burlington, la., Nov. 30, 1859;
s. Davis J. and Frances (Rorer) Crocker; fam-
ily removed to Chicago, 1863, and lived first
in Evanston and later in Hinsdale; ed. Hins-
dale public schools; prepared for college at
Chicago Athenaeum; went to Trinity College.
Hartford, Conn., 1880, but did not finish
course; returned to Chicago, and took position
with Pullman's Palace Car Co.; then read law
in his father's office and Union College of Law,
graduating, LL.B., 1885; m. Milwaukee, Wis.,
June 16, 1897, Mamie Wheaton: 1 child:
Frances R. Admitted to bar, 1885; practiced
with father as D. J. & H. D. Crocker until
father's death in 1892, then with Henry R.
Pebbles, as Crocker & Pebbles, which later
dissolved; then with his brother, Ralph R.,
as Crocker & Crocker, until 1895; after that
alone. Appointed justice of the peace, 1903.
Republican. Served in I. N. G. 4 years, with
commissions as 1st and 2d lieut. and capt. of
the line, and capt, and inspector of rifle prac-
tice of his regt. Lieut. Naval Militia, Illinois.
Organized 2 companies for the Spanish-Am.
War (Hartipan's Regt.). Mem. Loyal Legion
by inheritance. Mem. Odd Fellows, K. P.,
Alpha Delta Phi. Office: Ft. Dearborn Bldg.
Residence: 1036 W. Irving Park Boul.
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CROSBY, Qeorge Hainan, railway official; b.
Lawrence, Mass., Mar. 27, 1849; s. Heman and
Eveline Crosby; ed. public schools, Ft. Ed-
ward (N. Y.) Institute and Cornell Univ.; m.
Trumansburgh. N. Y., Jan. 24, 1871, Jennie M.
Ball; children: Herbert B., Fred K., Hermione,
Edith E. Entered railway service Aug., 1870,
as rodman and asst. engineer, Pennsylvania
& Sodus Bay R. R., to Jan., 1871; asst. engi-
neer Chicago & Southwestern R. R., 1871-2;
from Jan., 1872, to Sept., 1880, clerk, traveling
agent and traveling auditor; 1880-98, freight
auditor; since June, 1898, sec. and since Apr.,
1903, sec. and treas. C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co.
Club: Union League. Office: 144 VanBuren St.
Residence: 7220 Yale Av.
CBOSS, Albert Eugene, grain commission,
etc.; b. Aurora, 111., Mar. 6, 1870; s. Jesse G.
and Harriet E. (Perry) Cross; ed. public
schools and at Leipzig and Berlin; m. Aurora,
111., Oct. 7, 1896, Fannie Ferre. Began business
career as proprietor (with his brother, George
R.) of a business college; later in employ of
Underwood & Co. and the International Pack-
ing Co.; then joined firm of Henry Ellsworth
& Co., which was later incorporated as the
Ellsworth & Cross Co., provisions and grain,
of which is vice-pres. Republican. Methodist.
Mem. Republican Club of Lyons Twp. Clubs:
Hamilton, La Grange Country. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 300 5th Av., La-
Grange, 111.
CBOSS, Clarence Louine, lumberman; b.
Binghamton, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1854; s. Alfred J.
and Francelia R. (Harvey) Cross; came to
Chicago, 1857; ed. public schools and old Chi-
cago Univ.; m. Apr. 21, 1880, Grace, daughter
of Ezra L. Sherman, of Chicago; children:
Bessie, Alfred, Phylis. Began business career
at 17 as office boy for T. W. Harvey, lumber-
man; promoted asst. bookkeeper and traveling
salesman, and, 1880-2, mgr. of buying, selling
and correspondence; sec. T. W. Harvey Lum-
ber Co., 1882-9; then of firm of Cross, Badger
& Co., 1889-95; since then has been handling
cypress lumber exclusively. Was also identi-
fied with an extensive yard business in Ne-
braska. Was trustee of village of Riverside
several years, also pres. of village. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Union League, Riverside Golf.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Riverside,
111.
CROSSETTE, Charles Henry, manufacturer
and jobber of men's furnishing goods; b. Al-'
sted, N. H., Nov. 6, 1848; s. Rev. Robert and
Dorothea (Fisher) Crossette; ed. public
schools and in Suffleld Univ., Suffleld, Conn.,
graduating from latter in class of 1866; m.
Beemerville, N. J., Sept. 13, 1873, Mary A,
Dunning; children: Charles D., Robert G., Mur-
ray F., Aurelia M. Came to Chicago in 1866,
and entered employ of Kimball, Stevens & Co.,
wholesale woolens; remained with them for 2
years, and afterward with the old firm of
Damon, Temple & Co., neckwear manufactur-
ers, for 6 vears; on Jan. 1, 1874, with Henry
W. K. Cutter, established firm of Cutter &
Crossette, manufacturers of shirts and neck-
wear and jobbers of men's furnishing goods.
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union
League, Hinsdale, Hinsdale Golf. Office: 176
Market St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
CROSSLEY, Frederic Beer«, lawyer and sec.
Northwestern Univ. Law School; b. Glen Eyre,
Pa., Dec. 2, 1872; s. Thomas and Mary (Mc-
Roy) Crossley; ed. Honesdale (Pa.) High
School, Harvard Univ., 1897; Northwestern
Univ. Law School, graduating LL.B., 1899; m.
Honesdale, Pa., 1903, Susan E. Jenkins; 1 son:
Frederic McRoy. Admitted to bar of State of
Illinois in 1899, and since then engaged in
practice, principally in consultation work
rather than in trial work; has been sec. of the
Northwestern Univ. Law School since 1901.
Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. Club:
University. Office: 87 E. Lake St. Residence:
2332 N. Paulina St. (Ravenswood).
CROSSM-&.N, Augustus Brown, pres. and
mgr. Chicago Biscuit Co.; b. Ellenville, Ulster
Co., N. Y., Nov. 25, 1855; s. Thomas Jefferson
and Henrietta (Brown) Grossman; ed. public
schools of Ellenville, N. Y., and Newburgh,
N. Y.; m. Fowler, Ind., Nov. 25, 1878, Emma S.
Ladd; children: T. Leroy, Laura Irene. Fol-
lowed farming until was 29 years old; in Jan.,
1886, became associated with the D. F. Brem-
ner Baking Co., which in 1890 merged in the
Am. Biscuit and Mfg. Co., which in turn was
merged in 1898 into the Nat. Biscuit Co.; re-
mained with latter company until July, 1902,
when organized the Chicago Biscuit Co., and
assumed present position as pres. and gen.
mgr. Democrat. Baptist. Mason; K. T., Engle-
wood Commandery. Office: 64-72 N. Desplaines
St. Residence: 7100 Yale Av.
GROUSE, Daniel Howard, mgr. Dental Pro-
tective Supply Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 13, 1873;
s. John Nathan and Ruma Arvilla (Hull)
Crouse; ed. Chicago public schools, 1881-4;
Harvard School, Chicago, 1884-6; was tutored
2 years, 1886-8; in Northwestern Acad.
(Evanston), 1888-90; Lawrenceville (N. J.)
School, 1890-3, graduating, 1893, followed by 1
year at the Univ. of Chicago, ending 1894; m.
Barrington, 111., June 24, 1899, Clara Dorothea
Sodt. Took charge of Dental Digest, as editor,
when it was started in January, 1895, and
has conducted it ever since; took charge of
the Dental Protective Supply Co., Oct. 1, 1897,
and has since been vice-pres. and gen. mgr.
of the company, which is engaged in the man-
ufacture and wholesale and retail trade in
dental supplies. Republican. Mem. Chicago
Trade Press Assn. Clubs: Chicago Press, Chi-
cago Automobile. Office: Hey worth Bldg. Resi-
dence: 841 E. 51st St.
CROUSE, John Nathan, dentist; b. near
Downington, Chester Co., Pa., Sept. 15, 1842;
s. Daniel and Mary (Mowrer) Crouse; early
education in village schools of Pennsylvania
and Illinois; then in Mt. Carroll (111.) Semi-
nary, 1859-62; grad. D.D.S., Pennsylvania Den-
tal College, Philadelphia, 1867; m. Clinton, N.
Y., 1870, Ruma Arvilla Hull; children: Daniel
Howard, Dean. Began practice of dentistry at
Mount Carroll, 111., 1864, and since 1868 has
practiced in Chicago. Founder and pres. Den-
tal Protective Assn.; pres., treas. and dir.
Dental Protective Supply Co.; publisher Den-
tal Digest. Mem. Nat. Dental Assn.; ex-pres.
Illinois State Dental Soc. (charter mem.),
Chicago Dental Soc., Odontographic Soc., Am.
Dental Assn. Baptist. Republican. Clubs: Tol-
leston Shooting, Calumet. Address: 2231 Prai-
rie Av.
GROW, Louis W., lumberman; b. Crystal
Lake, 111., Sept. 24, 1864; s. James and Sarah
A. Crow; grad. Beloit College, Ph.B., 1886; m.
Crystal Lake, 111., Dec. 22, 1896, Nettie C.
Cannon; children: Walter Dana, Rollin Salis-
bury, Frances Louise. With W. L. Scott Coal
Co. in various capacities, 1886-92; commenced
as bookkeeper and cashier for Charles H.
Mears & Co., 1892-6, manager of one of their
yards, 1896-9; admitted to partnership, 1899.
Republican. Clubs: Builders, Chicago Athletic.
Office: 1113 Belmont Av. Residence: 91 Hazel
Av.
CROWELIi, Henry Parsons, manufacturer;
b. Cleveland, O., Jan. 27, 1855; s. Henry L. and
Anna (Parsons) Crowell; ed. public school,
Cleveland, and Greylock Institute, South Wil-
liamstown, Mass.; m. Cleveland, O., July 10,
1888, Susan Coleman; children: Henry Cole-
man, Annie Bayard. Became pres. of the Qua-
ker Mill Co. at Ravenna, O., 1881; in June,
1891, when this company was sold to the Am.
Cereal Co., of Akron, O., became vice-pres.
and gen. mgr. of latter until Feb., 1898, when
was made pres. Also pres. the Quaker Oats
Co., and vice-pres. the Cleveland Foundry Co.
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Republican. Presbyterian. Trustee McCormick
Theological Seminary; trustee Illinois College;
pres. of Board of Trustees of Moody Bible
Institute. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Skokie.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
Winnetka. 111.
CBOZIEB, Frank, lawyer; b. Madison, Ind.,
May 18, 1872; s. James H. and Anna Crozier;
ed. public schools, Madison, Ind.; Hanover Col-
lege, Indiana, in classical course, graduating,
A.M., and Univ. of Michigan in law course,
graduating, B.L., in class of 1894; m. Roches-
ter, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1899, Clara A. Pope; 3
daughters: Marion, Frances, Mildred. Since
1894 has resided in Chicago and has been en-
gaged in law practice. Mem. A. P. and A. M.
Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 5456 Green-
wood Av.
CRUICE, Daniel £., lawyer; b. Buffalo, N.
Y., June 30, 1868; s. Martin and Maria (Can-
non) Cruice; ed. parochial and public schools,
grad. high school, 1888, Chicago College of
Law (law dept. of Lake Forest Univ.), LL.B.,
1894. While attending schools sailed on the
Great Lakes in various capacities during vaca-
tions; entered postoffice at Buffalo, N. Y., 1888,
was transferred to the Ry. Mail Service and
continued in that service until 1900; admitted
to bar, Nov. 1, 1894; since 1900 engaged in
general practice of law. Democrat. In politics
was associated with late Gov. John P. Altgeld,
candidate for alderman on his ticket, 1899;
nominated by labor men for mayor, 1903; has
been affiliated with the progressive move-
ments of the city; organized the Referendum
League in 1901, and participated in the various
campaigns for the public policy questions sub-
mitted by virtue of the public policy law.
Pres. Referendum League; mem. Municipal
Ownership League. R. C. Office: Unity Bldg.
Residence: Eastwood Av. and Robey St.
CRUIKSHANK, Charles £11, lawyer; b.
Utica, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1857; s. Levi and Ann
(Crosby) Cruikshank; ed. public and high
schools at Utica, prepared for college at
Whitestown Seminary, and grad. A.B., with
honors, from Hamilton College, 1879; studied
law in office of Congressman J. Thomas
Spriggs, of Utica, and was admitted to New
York bar; m. Utica, N. Y., Aug. 17, 1887,
Delia Beckwith. Practiced at Utica until 1882;
removed to Chicago, where has ever since
been actively engaged in general law practice.
Club: Menoken. Office: 92 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1394 Jackson Boul.
CRUISE, Robert Joseph Stanislaus, dentist;
b. Dublin, Ireland, June 2, 1868; s. Sir Francis
Richard, M.D., D. L., and Mary Frances (Power)
Cruise; ed. Beaumont College, Berkshire,
Eng., 1879-81; Tullabeg College, Tullamore,
King's Co., Ireland, 1881-6; Royal Univ., Ire-
land, 1886-90; Chicago College of Dental Sur-
gery, 1895-8, D.D.S., 1898. Engaged in prac-
tice of dentistry in Chicago from 1895. Mem.
Illinois State Dental Soc., Odontographic Soc.,
Chicago Dental Soc., Delta Sigma Delta Soc.
R C. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Club: Ash-
land. Office and residence: 1550 Jackson Boul.
CRUMP, lawrence Mortimer, leaf tobacco;
b. Richmond, Va., Sept. 17, 1866; s. Lawrence
M. and Lucy A. H. (Hawkins) Crump; ed. pub-
lic schools of Baltimore, Md. ; m. Philadelphia,
Pa., 1890, Nora Welsh. Came to Chicago in
1884 from Baltimore, and established leaf to-
bacco business, admitting his brother, W. R.
H., in 1894, present firm of Crump Bros.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Belmont Golf. Office: 207 Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 4613 Woodlawn Av.
CRTJNELIiE, Leonard, sculptor; b. Lens,
Pas-de-Calais, France, July 8, 1872; s. Alberic
and Marie (Strady) Crunelle; pupil of Lorado
Taft and the Art Institute of Chicago; m.
Washington Heights, Chicago, Sept., 1893, Au-
gusta Waughop. Professionally engaged as
sculptor in Chicago since 1891. Received medal
and diploma from Atlanta Cotton States Ex-
position; special prize from fall exhibit at
Art Institute, 1904; bronze medal and diploma
from St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion, 1904. Mem. Soc. of Western Artists,
Chicago Soc. of Artists. Republican. Studio:
Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: Edison Park, Cook
Co., 111.
CRUTTENDEN, Thomas Spencer, dry goods
commission; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1847;
B. Thomas and Hannah (Patten) Cruttenden;
ed. public schools and Free Acad., New York
City; m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1871, Susie
Rebecca Smith; children: Mrs. John Stuart
Frasher, Edmund Spencer, Walter Wemple,
Susie, Arthur Thomas. In Sept., 1866, entered
employ of Garner & Co., large manufacturers
of cotton piece goods; on Apr. 15, 1874, started
business in Chicago, in firm of Thorn & Crut-
tenden, as agents for Garner & Co.; since
death of Mr. Thorn, July, 1876, sole agent,
under style of Thos. S. Cruttenden, selling
Garner & Co.'s goods exclusively in the terri-
tory commencing with Cleveland on the east
and ending with Denver on the west, and from
Duluth in the north to Louisville in the south;
was first person to establish an agency in
Chicago for a large mfg. concern in the dry
goods line. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem.
Chicago branch Sons of New York. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Kenwood, Midlothian (Blue Isl-
and), Missouri Athletic (St. Louis), Manhat-
tan (New York). Office: 242 Franklin St. Resi-
dence: 605_9 Washington Av.
CUDAHY, John, packer; b. Callan, Co. Kil-
kenny, Ireland, Nov. 2, 1843; s. Patrick and
Elizabeth (Shaw) Cudahy; came to U. S., 1849,
parents settling in Milwaukee; attended public
schools until 14 years old; m., 1st, 1873, Mary
Nolan, of Bridgeport, Conn.; 2d, Margaret F.
O'Neil, Chicago. At 14 to 17 worked in packing
house of Ed. Roddis, Milwaukee, later 4 years
with John Plankinton and Plankinton & Ar-
mour; then in fruit and ornamental tree busi-
ness until 1870; afterward in employ of Mil-
waukee packing firms; became partner Chapin
& Co., Chicago, 1875, firm becoming Chapin &
Cudahy, 1877, and later Cudahy Packing Co.;
is also partner with his brother Michael In
Cudahy Bros. Co., packers, of Milwaukee.
Clubs: Washington Park, Union League, Chi-
cago. Office: 145 VanBuren St. Residence: 3254
Michigan Av.
CUDAHY, Michael, packer; b. Callan, Co.
Kilkenny, Ireland, Dec. 7, 1841; s. Patrick and
Elizabeth (Shaw) Cudahy: came to U. S., 1849,
with parents, who settled in Milwaukee; ed.
public schools of Milwaukee. Learned butch-
er's trade with his father in Milwaukee, and
at 14 entered employment of John Plankin-
ton, whose Milwaukee packing house was es-
tablished in 1844; in 1866, became connected
with packing house of Edward Roddis, Mil-
waukee, and later accepted position of mgr.
in Plankinton & Armour's packing house, Mil-
waukee; admitted, 1875, as partner of P. D.
Armour in firm of Armour & Co., Chicago,
removing to this city, and in 1881, with his
brothers, John and Patrick, established firm
of Cudahy Bros., of which is head; pres. of
the Cudahy Packing Co., conducting large
packing and provision enterprises in Milwau-
kee and Omaha; dir. Bankers' Nat. Bank; pres.
North Am. Transportation and Trading Co.
Clubs: Union League, Washington Park, Chi-
cago Yacht, Exmoor, Glen View, Sheridan. Of-
fice: The Rookery, Residence: 3138 Michigan
Av
CULLEN, Oeorg-e Appleton, railway official;
b St. Louis, Mo., Apr. 18, 1867; B. Mathew
Robinson and Winona (Barbour) Cullen; ed.
St Louis public schools. Entered the service
of Pullman's Palace Car Co., 1884, at St.
Louis; Mo. P. Ry., 1887; chief clerk Southern
Passenger Assn., Atlanta, Ga., 1895; chief
clerk Plant System of Rys., Savannah, Ga.,
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1895; chief clerk Western Passenger Assn..
Chicago, 1896; general agent Western Passen-
ger Assn. at New York City, 1898; since 1899,
general western passenger agent of the D.t L.
& W. R. R., Chicago. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Clubs: Hamilton, Oak Park, City.
Office: 103 Adams St. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
CULVEB, Alvin Howard, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Mar. 9, 1873; s. Morton and Eugenia M.
(Taylor) Culver; grad. collegiate course North-
western Univ., A.B., 1893; Northwestern Law
School, LL.B., 1895. Taught night school,
1894-5; in law office of Paden & Gridley, 1895-
1902; since 1902 mem. law firm of Gridley,
Culver & King. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illi-
nois State Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Win-
netka, Ashland. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence:
Glencoe, 111.
CULVEB, Morton Taylor, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Dec. 2, 1870; s. Morton and Eugenia M.
(Taylor) Culver; ed. public school, Glencoe,
111., and in preparatory dept., Northwestern
Univ.; grad. Union College of Law, B.L., 1890;
m Geneva, 111., June 17, 1899, Florence M.
Hawkes. Admitted to bar in Jan., 1892; en-
gaged in practice and also entered real estate
business with father, Morton Culver, and
brother, Harry N. Culver; in 1894 entered into
law practice exclusively with Harry N. Culver
and so continued until 1898; since then has
practiced alone. Republican; mem. Glencoe Re-
publican Club. Mem. 1st Infy., I. N. G., 1887-
1896; served at Pana and Pullman strikes,
1894; discharged as sergeant; qualified as Dis-
tinguished Sharpshooter and as "Candidate."'
Pres. Village of Glencoe, Apr., 1900, to Apr.,
1902; atty. for village. Pres. Law Publishing
Co. Mem. A. O. Fay Lodge, No. 676, A. F. &
A. M.; Unity Council, Nat. Union (Evanston),
Progressive Council (Chicago) Royal Arca-
num. Office: 78 LaSalle St. Residence: Glen-
coe, 111.
CUMMINGS; see also Cummins.
CUMMINGS, David Mark, capitalist; b. 1'e-
kin, 111., Feb. 18, 1866; s. late Columbus R.
and Sarah M. Cummings; ed. Racine (Wis.)
College, and Phillips Andover (Mass.) Acad. ;
grad. Yale, 1887; m. Chicago, 1893, Miss Ruth
Dexter; children: Edith, Dexter. Began busi-
ness life as a banker and broker in Watriss,
Breese & Cummings, 1887, which subsequently
became Breese & Cummings; on the death of
his father, 1897, he succeeded him in the man-
agement of many of his large financial enter-
prises. Dir. Union Nat. Bank, 1897, until it
consolidated with the First Nat. Bank, of
which he has since been a dir. Pres. and dir.
New Pittsburg Coal & Coke Co.; vice-pres. and
dir. Hammond, Whiting & East Chicago Elec-
tric Ry. Co., South Chicago City Ry. Co.,
South Chicago Furnace Co.; dir. First Trust
and Savings Bank, Morden Frog and Crossing
Works. Clubs: Chicago, University, Calumet,
Washington Park, Chicago Athletic. Office:
First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 185 Lincoln
Park Boul.
CUMMINGS, Edmund A., real estate; b.
Lowell, Mass., Nov. 29, 1842; s. Edmund and
Clarissa Cummings; ed. public schools; mar-
ried. Came to Chicago, 1864; established real
estate business, 1867, and has ever since been
at the head of the firm of E. A. Cummings &
Co. Also pres. and dir. Oak Park Construction
Co., and dir. Avenue State Bank, Oak Park,
Chicago Title and Trust Co., Harlem State
Savings Bank. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board (pres., 1886). Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 108 Dearborn St. Residence: 241 N. Lom-
bard Av., Oak Park.
CUMMINGS, Edmund Stephen, lawyer: b.
Aurora, 111., July 1, 1863; s. William and Cath-
erine (Kavanagh) Cummings; ed. public
schools, and grad. Niagara Univ., A.B., 1883;
m. Negaunee, Mich., 1894, Delia Winter; chil-
dren: Gertrude, Joseph. Admitted to Illinois
bar, 1885, and has since been engaged in prac-
tice of law in Chicago; was master in chan-
cery of the Superior Court of Cook Co., 1893-
1896. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Democrat.
Clubs: Mencken (pres.), Chicago Athletic, Iro-
quois. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 767
Warren Av.
CUMMINGS, Edward M., city gas inspector;
b. Montreal, Quebec, Can., Mar. 17, 1856; B.
Thomas A. and Emily J. (Milward) Cum-
mings; ed. at Montreal in French Normal
School, 1865-70, and Jesuit College, 1870-3; m.
Chicago, Dec. 31, 1884, Emma Maud Lewis;
children: Aleen, Adeline, Bernice, Thomas,
Edna, Clarisse, Valerie, Bonita. Came to Chi-
cago, 1879, and held various positions under
the city government; was mem. of Illinois
House of Representatives in 42d and 43d Gen-
eral Assemblies and active in support of the
Mueller bill for municipal ownership; city
oil inspector, 1903-5; since May 25, 1905, city
gas inspector. Democrat and active in politics
of 30th ward, in which has resided since 1879.
R. C. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union Club'
Watita. Office: City Hall. Residence: 4439
Lowe Av.
CUMMINGS, John James, manufacturer; b.
Christian Co., 111., July 25, 1875; s. Walter J.
and Mary (Doyle) Cummings; ed. Auburn
(111.) grammar schools and in the engineering
dept. of Armour Institute. After leaving school
became connected with the McGuire Cum-
mings Mfg. Co., manufacturers of street and
interurban cars, trucks, etc.; became pres. of
the company, Jan. 1. 1904; also pres. of the
Globe Iron & Wire Works. R. C. Office: 122
N. Sangamon St. Residence: 416 Belden Av.
CUMMINGS, Robert Powler, grain mer-
chant; b. North Oxford, near Worcester, Mass.,
June 17, 1848; s. A. B. and Emily (Fowler)
Cummings; came to Illinois with parents,
from Massachusetts, in 1853; ed. public
schools, Wenona, 111., 1856-64; Lake Forest
Acad., Lake Forest, 111., 1865-7; m. Onarga,
111., July 6, 1874, Minnie A. Marston; children:
Lenore, Marion (Mrs. Ralph C. Stevens, of
Chicago), Florence, Irene (perished in Iroquois
Theatre fire), Benjamin (died in infancy),
Marston. Until 1868 was asst. in his father's
grain, lumber and general merchandise busi-
ness at Clifton, 111.; clerk for B. Fowler & Co.,
grain (Chicago Board of Trade), 1868-9; ac-
quired a one-third interest, 1870, in E. S. Fow-
ler & Co., dry goods merchants at Wenona,
111., which sold out in 1877; removed to Clif-
ton, Iroquois Co., Aug., 1877, and engaged in
the grain and coal business upon a small
scale; has gradually enlarged the business in
Clifton and several adjoining towns, and now
owns and operates 15 grain elevators, and
does a retail coal business at each grain of-
fice; also handles farm implements in connec-
tion; business conducted since Aug. 1, 1903,
as R. F. Cummings Grain Co., of which he is
pres. Also dir. Grain Dealers' Nat. Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Also does grain business on
Chicago Board of Trade, of which is a mem.,
and does a private banking business at Clif-
ton, 111. Owns 2,500 acres of corn land in
Illinois and 400 acres in Iowa. Also owns and
operates a large cotton plantation in Missis-
sippi. Republican; was mayor of Clifton, 111.,
10 years. Attends Hyde Park Presbyterian
Church. Mem. Art Institute of Chicago. Clubs:
Hamilton (life mem.), Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: Chicago Board of Trade, and Clifton, 111.
Residence: 5135 Madison Av.
CUMMINS, Benjamin Franklin, manufactur-
er; b. Greene Co., Pa., Sept. 4, 1856; s. Thomas
Layton and Sarah (Baird) Cummins; ed. pub-
lic schools of Greene Co., Pa., to 1874; studied
law in offices of McClellan & Cummins; m.
Chicago, Jan. 17, 1882, Helen McClellan; chil-
dren: Julie, Edward McClellan. Studied and
practiced law in Chicago, 1878-93; pres. the
B. F. Cummins Co. (incorporated in 1887), en-
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gaged in manufacture of hand perforating CUNEO. Lawrence whni<«5iip fnHt« inrt
machines. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic! nut^b Genoa Ita^v Mar 4 1854- s John B
J±^iaLear^n' ^'W"1 PaT> SXm£°r,;,0n; and KatherPne '(Logom^rCrino) Cuneo3;' S ClS
PO^ win^Ir rll. ^?i ta?PfflGolfo ^glilai?d cago public schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1877,
Park, Winter, Lake Forest. Office: 42 W. Jack- Carrie Cuneo- children- Tohn p T imp ivrnmio
son Boul. Residence: Highland Park. 111. Kathlrine ? Carrie AmeHa, Lawrence, R^st
CUMMINS, James Sheldon, lawyer; b. Up- Frances, Vera. After leaving school learned
per Province Twp., Delaware Co., Pa., Mar. 22, trade of candymaker, and was employed In
1857; s. James R. and Sarah (Bishop) Cum- father's grocery store. In 1883, with brother,
mins; ed. public schools of Pennsylvania and Andrew, and Louis Boitano, formed firm of
in Swarthmore College, graduating from class Cuneo & Boitano; 1893, assumed present style
of 1874; m. Media, Pa., Feb., 1889, Alice Bylles- of Cuneo Bros. Mem. Catholic Order of
by; children: Henry Clinton, Albert, Gwendo- Foresters. Office: 113-115 S. Water St. Resi-
lyn. Admitted to bar of Pennsylvania In 1882; dence : 61 4 LaSalle Av.
practiced at Media, Pa., until 1891, when came CUNNINGHAM, Theodore Ellis, grain mer-
to Chicago; was atty. for the Thomson-Hous- chant; b. Lima, O., Aug. 7, 1868; s. Theodore
ton Electric Co. until that company was con- E. and Elizabeth (Hyatt) Cunningham; ed.
solidated with the General Electric Co. in public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1894, Har-
1893; then became counsel for the latter com- riet Whiteman. Began business career at Lln-
pany; still represents that company and the coin, Neb., with J. F. Harris & Co., as an em-
H. M. Byllesby Co. (electrical engineers), and ploye for 2 years; came to Chicago for same
is counsel in Chicago for the Ft. Wayne firm in 1891, continuing until 1898, when be-
Electrlc Co. Republican. Was capt. Co. H, 6th came a mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade
Pa. N. G., serving in quelling riots of 1877 at and assisted in forming the corporation of
Pittsburgh, Pa. Episcopalian. Office: New York Harris, Scotten Co., of which is sec. and treas.
Life Bldg. Residence: 5473 Cornell Av. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Clubs:
CUMMINS, Joseph, lawyer; b. Superior Chicago Athletic, Glen View. Office: Board of
Twp., Williams Co., O., Sept. 13, 1862; s. Jo- Trade. Residence: 5016 Washington Av.
seph and Mary Jane (Van Fossen) Cummins; CURLETT, Allen Slmms, 1st vlce-pres
attended country school near Montpelier, O., United Cigar Stores Co.; b. Baltimore, Md.!
until : 2 years old; private school at Pioneer, Sept. 17, 1860; s. Lewis G. and Mary A (Ann)
O., 1 term; public school Of Montpelier until Curlett; ed. public school No. 4, Baltimore,
17; grad. Hillsdale (Mich.) College, 1885, B.A.; Md.; left In 1873; m. Baltimore, Md., Aug.,
1 year in Law School and School of Political 1892, Georgia M. Wadlow. Was employed by
Economy, Columbia Univ., 1889-90; m. Chica- Henry H. Taylor, Baltimore, about 2 years,
go, June 9, 1896, Hattle Carr-Fleming. After G. A. Schleus & Co., Baltimore, 6 years, and
graduation from Hillsdale College, 1885, trav- G. W. Gall & Ax, tobacco manufacturers, 12
eled for educational dept. of Harper & Bros., years; mem. of Ruhstrat & Curlett, cigars,
New York, and for Ginn & Co., Boston, and Chicago, about 10 years, until organization of
then farmed for 2 years in Ohio before enter- the United Cigar Stores Co. In July, 1902,
ing law school; entered law office of McClel- when became identified with that company aa
Ian & Cummins as student In fall of 1890; ad- pres.; since July, 1904, has been 1st vlce-pres.
mitted to Illinois bar, 1891, and since then Republican. Mem. Art Institute of Chicago,
continuously engaged in practice of law in club: Maryland. Office: 55-7 S. Water St.
Chicago; was special counsel for Committee Residence: '897 Monroe St.
of Ways and Means of the World's Colum- CURRIER. Albert Dean, lawyer; b. Osceola,
blan Exposition, 1892-3, and atty. for the Ex- Stark Co., 111., July 29, 1861; s. Jonathan T.
position Corporation, 1893; now sec., treas. and Martha J. (Hoblit) Currier; ed. public
and counsel for the Rio Colorado Land and and high schools, Neponset, Bureau Co., 111.;
Irrigation Co.; treas. and counsel for Acayucan preparatory and collegiate depts. Northwest-
Planters' Co., Mexican Mutual Planters' Co., ern Univ., graduating B.S., with special hon-
and Algooton Land Co., etc. Democrat. Trustee ors In mathematics, 1884; special work In
of Hillsdale College. Clubs: City, Delta Tau Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
Delta (college fraternity). Office: 160 Wash- years, and at same time attending Boston
ington St. Residence: 930 Lunt Av. Univ. Law School; studied law in offices of
CUNEO, Andrew, wholesale fruits and nuts; John H. Hamline and Elbridge Hanecy, and
b. Genoa, Italy, Apr. 6, 1856; s. John B. and finished law studies with law firm of Gard-
Katherine (Logomarcino) Cuneo; ed. Chicago ner, McFadon & Gardner, Chicago. Wrote for
public schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 8, 1878, Mary Chicago Times and Chicago Evening Journal,
Arado; children: Carrie, Minnie, Jennie, Lora, 1884-5 and 1886-7. Associated with firm of
Jessie, Marie. After leaving school entered Gardner, McFadon & Gardner, 1888-90; admit-
father's grocery store, remaining 3 years; ted to bar, Mar., 1889; practiced alone, 1891-6;
then was in restaurant business 1 year; after was with Runnels & Burry, lawyers, 1897;
that shipping clerk with Armour & Co., 4 since then associated with Hon. Henry S.
years; in 1879 became connected with Gari- Boutell (M.C.), and in 1903, Henry Warren
baldl & Arata, becoming partner, 1882, and in Freeman also became a partner, firm now be-
1883, with brother Lawrence and Louis Ing Boutell, Currier & Freeman. Organized
Boitano, formed firm of Cuneo & Boitano, and Is dir. and atty. for Keeley Institute of
which on withdrawal of Mr. Boitano, 1893, as- Great Britain, Incorporated, doing business In
sumed present style of Cuneo Bros. Repub- England; was receiver of John Alexander
lican. Mem. Catholic Order of Foresters and Dowle under appointment by U. S. District
Societa Cristoforo Colombo. Office: 113-115 S. Court, Northern District of Illinois, Dec., 1903.
Water St. Residence: 20 Astor St. Independent In politics: was on executive com-
CUNEO, Prank, merchant; b. Chicago, Jan. mittee of Illinois Tariff Reform League, 1889-
6, 1862; s. John B. and Catherine Cuneo; ed. 1890. Mem. Sigma Chi Fraternity, Chicago
public schools of Chicago; widower; children: Alumni Chapter; Northwestern Assn. of Mas-
John F., Lawrence F., Columbus F., Americo sachusetts Institute of Technology. Clubs:
F. Since 1880 has been engaged as a mem. of Evanston Country, Evanston, Chicago. Office:
the firm of Garibaldi & Cuneo, Importers and 205 LaSalle St. Residence: 936 Sheridan Rd.,
wholesale dealers In fruits and nuts, with spe- Evanston. 111.
cialties in bananas and all tropical and Call- CURTIS, Augustus Darwin; b. Hawley, Pa.,
fornia fruits, in which the operations of the Oct. 14, 1865; s. George Boardman (M.D.) and
firm are very large. Pres. the Lion Fig and Augusta (Cook) Curtis: ed. public schools.
Date Co. Dir. Hamilton Nat. Bank. Republican. Hawley, Pa.. Academic dept. Honesdale (Pa.)
Office: 81 S. Water St. Residence: 397 N. State College; removed to Chicago. 1882: m. Chica-
St. go, Dec. 22, 1890, Mnrette Hotchkin Curtis;
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children: Kenneth, Darwin. Engaged in lumber
and box business until 1890; removed to Marl-
nette, Wis., 1890, and established the M. & M.
Box Co., acting as sec. and mgr. until 1900;
established Curtis Cattle Co. of South Dakota,
1896; removed to Chicago, 1900, and estab-
lished the Curtis-Leger Fixture Co., of which
is pres. ; also vice-pres. of Popular Mechanics
Co. Republican. Was mem. 1st Regt. I. N. G.,
Chicago, 6 years. Clubs: Hamilton, Colonial.
Office: 126 Franklin St. Residence: 876 E. 50th
St.
CURTIS, De Witt H., maltster; b. Oxford,
Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb. 25, 1839; s. Charles
H. and Frances (Holmes) Curtis: came with
parents to Chicago, Oct. 6, 1842; ed. public
school? and academies in Chicago; m. Oris-
kany Falls, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1860, Almira
Holmes; children: Frances H., Charles H.,
George P., Leonard D. After leaving school
became identified with distilling and malting
interests in Chicago; was for years sec. of
the Bemis & Curtis Malting Co., and engaged
in numerous commercial and manufacturing
enterprises; now dir. Northwestern Malt &
Grain Co. Was mem. and foreman of Engine
Co. No. 9 in the old volunteer fire dept. of
Chicago from 1857 until its disbandment in
1865. Republican. Unitarian. Trustee Volun-
teer Firemen's Benevolent Assn. Office: 182
State St. Residence: 409 Washington Boul.
CURTIS, Edward Harvey, clergyman; b.
Madison, Ind., May 4, 1843; s. Rev. Harvey
(D.D.) and Julia Ann (Roberts) Curtis; ed.
Chicago High School. Knox College, A.B., 1863;
A.M., 1866; D.D., 1887; grad. Union Theologi-
cal Seminary, New York, 1867; m. Waukegan,
111., Sept. 18, 1877; children: Richard Harvey,
Elizabeth. Was pastor first at Waukegan, 111.,
then at Lincoln, Neb.i and since June, 1895,
pastor of Washington Park Presbyterian
Church. Republican. Church: 64th St. and Kim-
bark Av. Residence: 6229 Kimbark Av.
CURTIS, Fred Amasa, manufacturer and
dealer in vehicle wood material; b. Warren,
111., Mar. 21, 1870; s. Amasa and Mary Ann
(Jones) Curtis; ed. common schools at Lena
and Freeport, 111., and at Chicago Athenaeum;
m. Chicago, July 20, 1892; children: Mildred
Irene, Linsley Warren. Began business career
1886, as office boy with Henney Buggy Co.,
Freeport, 111.; was with Kelley, Maus & Co.,
1887-1900, order clerk, 1889; in general office
work, 1890-3; asst. mgr. wood dept., 1894-6;
mgr. wood dept., 1897-1900; also dir. of the
company, 1899-1900. Since Jan. 1, 1901, partner
in firm of Houston & Curtis, manufacturers
and jobbers in vehicle wood material; sec.
and treas. the Vehicle Woodstock Co., Chicago;
vice-pres. Union Bow Co., Cleveland, O. ; part-
ner Memphis Rim and Bow Co., of Memphis,
Tenn.; dir. Am. Vehicle Woodstock Assn., of
Louisville, Ky. Promoted and organized, 1903,
the Vehicle Woodstock Co., which has 26
plants. Republican. Mem. Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). Club: Oaks (Austin).
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 5817 Frink
St. (Austin).
CURTIS, John Fitch Lincoln, stock and
grain broker; b. Chicago, Dec. 20, 1865; s. John
F. and Harriet S: (Wilson) Curtis; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, June, 1897, Frances E.
Witbeck; children: John Wltbeck Guernsey,
Dorothy Frances. Began business career as of-
fice boy for Franklin MacVeagh & Co.; worked
up to cashier; left to accept position as dried
fruit salesman and later took charge of dried
fruit dept. in firm of N. S. Knight & Co.; left
them to accept position as mgr. of branch of-
fice on Wabash Av., in grocery district* for
Raymond, Pynchon & Co., stock brokers, who
are now in New York; they gave up their Chi-
cago business to firm of Kneeland, Clement
and Curtis, of which he became mem., 1901.
Firm are mem. of New York and Chicago
Stock Exchanges, New York Coffee Exchange,
Chicago Board of Trade, St. Louis Merchants'
Exchange. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Glen View,
Exmoor. Office: The Rookery. Residence: High-
land Park, 111.
CURTISS, Charles Chatmcey, vice-pres.,
treas. and managing dir. the Corporation of the
Fine Arts Bldg.; b. Chicago, July 31, 1847; s.
Hon. James (twice mayor of Chicago) and
Mary (Kimball) Curtiss; ed. privately and In
public schools of Champaign Co., 111.; m. Chi-
cago, May 24, 1877, Addie Louise Miller; chil-
dren: Marjorie Kimball, James, Marion. Be-
gan business career as messenger in telegraph
office at Champaign, 111., 1862-3; clerk in dry
goods store, Champaign, 1863-4; served in
Civil War as mem. of Co. B. 135th Vol. Infy.,
May to Oct., 1864; clerk ordnance depot,
Nashville, Tenn., Nov., 1864, to Apr., 1866;
salesman Field, Palmer & Leiter, Chicago,
1866-7; employed as clerk at Pittsburgh, Pa.,
1867-8; in Recorder's office, Chicago, 1868;
bookkeeper, Lyon & Healy, Chicago, 1869-72;
partner In music publishing house of F. S.
Chandler & Co. and Chandler & Curtiss, 1872-
1875; mgr., treas. and dir. of Root & Sons
Music Co., 1875-81; of Curtiss & Mayer,
agents for Weber pianos, 1881-9; pres. Manu-
facturers' Piano Co., 1890-5; projector of Fine
Arts Bldg., completed May 1, 1898, and since
then vice-pres., treas. and mgr. of that office
and studio bldg. Independent In politics; one
of organizers of Illinois Civil Service Reform
League; mem. Citizens' Assn., Municipal Vo-
ters' League, Legislative Voters' League, Civ-
ic Federation and other public organizations.
Mem. Archffiological Institute of America, Am.
Historical Assn., Chicago Historical Soc.,
Loyal Legion, etc. Clubs: Chicago Literary,
Caxton, Chicago, City, Glen View, Edge-
water Golf; also The Players, New York. Of-
fice: 203-7 Michigan Boul. Residence: 110 As-
tor St.
CUSACK, Thomas, manufacturer of signs;
b. Ireland, Oct. 5, 1858; s. John and Dehlia
(McMahon) Cusack; came to New York with
parents when 3 years old; lost parents 2 years
later; came to Chicago; attended public and
private schools here and St. Xavler's College,
New York; m. Yonkers. N. Y., July 10, 1895,
Mary E. Greene; children: Anna, Thomas,
Charles, Francis. Learned sign painting trade
and in Dec., 1875, started in the advertising
sign business as Thomas Cusack & Co. Was
mem. Board of Education of Chicago, 1891-8,
and vice-pres. of board in years 1896, 1897
and 1898; served on staff of Gov. Altgeld,
with rank of col., 1893-7; elected in Nov., 1898,
as representative in Congress from 4th Con-
gressional District of Illinois, and served in
56th Congress. Has served as mem. of the
State Central Democratic Committee and
mem. and vice-chairman of the Cook Co.
Democratic Committee. Office: Cor. Throop St.
and 15th PI. Residence: 393 Ashland Boul.
CUSTER, Jacob R., lawyer; b. Valley Forge,
Chester Co.. Pa., May 27, 1845; s. David Y.
and Esther F. (Rambo) Custer; prepared for
college at Washington Hall, Trappe, Pa.; grad.
A.B., Pennsylvania College. Gettysburg, 1867;
read law In Philadelphia, 1867-8; grad. Albany
(N. Y.) Law School, 1869; m. Dec. 1, 1879,
Ella, daughter of C. B. White, of Chicago; 1
daughter: Esther R., who died Oct. 6, 1900.
Came to Chicago and engaged in practice
alone, 1869-79; partner with William J. Camp-
bell from 1879 until latter' s death, 1896; now
mem. firm of Custer, Griffin & Cameron. Mas-
ter in chancery, 1880-92, Superior Court of
Cook Co.; was counsel to sheriff of Cook Co.,
8 years. Republican. Mem. Phi Kappa Psi (col-
lege fraternity). Clubs: Union League, Calu-
met (pres.). Office: The Rookery. Residence:
S928 Grand Boul.
CUTHBERTSON, •William, physician; b.
Winterbourn, Ont., Can., Mar. 15, 1860; s.
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George and Mary A. (De Cou) Cuthbertson; Copenhagen to extend education. During sum-
ed. St. Thomas (Ont.) High School; grad. mer of 1889 was interne at the German Hosp.,
M.B., Univ. of Toronto, M.D.C.M., Univ. of Chicago; began general practice, 1890; attend-
Victorla College, and mem. College of Physi- ing physician Tabitha Hosp., 1891-5; attending
clans and Surgeons of Ontario; m. Dubuque, surgeon Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess
la., Mar. 7, 1897, Marie L. Davis. Asst. physi- Home and Hosp. since 1897 Instructor In sur-
cian in Toronto Asylum for the Insane, 1883-4; gery, 1899-1901, and since 1901 associate prof.
In private practice in Whitby and Brooklyn, of surgery (extramural) at College of Physi-
Ont., 1884-7; asst. physician Northern Hosp. clans and Surgeons. Member Am. Med Assn ,
for the Insane, Elgin, 111., 1887-9; since 1889 Chicago Med. Soc., and others. Republican,
practicing in Chicago. Prof, of surgery Chi- Lutheran. Office and residence: 622 N. Hoyne
cago Clinical School, 1896-9; attending gyne- Av.
cologlst, St. Luke's Hosp. from 1900; pres. DAL, John Wesley, physician; b. Poughkeep-
Chicago Acad. of Medicine, 1896-9; pres. sle, N. T., Sept. 17, 1854; s. Jacob and Chris-
Southern District Med. Soc., 1903; pres. 1st tine Elizabeth (Lauer) Dal, both natives of
Civil Service Med. Board of Chicago, 1896; Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany; education
capt. and surgeon 1st 111. Cav., N. G., 1896-8, very desultory, as during youth father was an
and major and surgeon 1st. 111. Vol. Cav. In itinerant Methodist clergyman; attended va-
Spanlsh-Am. War. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi- rious public schools, German Normal School,
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Acad. of Medicine and Galena, 111., spring of 1868; fall of same year
Mississippi Valley Med. Assn. Chief examiner went to Wallace College of Baldwin Univ.,
of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Berea, O., then was obliged to earn own liv-
and of the Provident Life and Trust Co. Re- Ing; took short special course at old Chicago
publican. Presbyterian. Club: Union League. Univ., 1875, and took up med. studies, gradu-
Offlce: 103 State St. ating from Chicago Med. College, M.D., 1878;
CUTTEB, George, pres. George Cutter Co., m- CAicag°f. Jun^ 1'^1189', Ida *M; ptout*'> 1
electric light specialties; b. Medford, Mass.. daughter: Dorothy Catherine After gradua-
Oct. 13, 1853; s. George T. and Abbie E. Cut- Won, being in poor health took up practice of
ter; ed. Boston public and other schools, spe- Si6^0*??,?*"! Ss7uarf ^y a •„ Le, 8sfiufte r.< Minn., near-
&"». &4^v«^A?grav,s ^|^48cfe!rN|lhVL^>£
school began work for James W. Queen & Co., «ulti£* B«J'r£.la5 iS6™"1? Hos&" 189A2-6; "ow
Philadelphia, making scientific apparatus for dir. Wicker Park Hosa Assn. Mem Am. Med.
*>nllf>p-<» 1H3P- Int^r rrmnAotprl -with siirv*»vine Assn., Illinois State Med. SOC., Chicago Med.
deptgof Toston? "then engaged "in Vacticfaf Soc Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago Med-
an electrical engineer, and his operations ex- Ico-Legal Soc Mem Field Columbian Museum
tended to Europe as well as this country; was Ass"- Republican. Club. Ashland Mason, D.
mem. of the Electrical Committee of the £. Cregier Lodge and Wa shington Chapter.
World's Columbian Auxiliary; since 1889 as Office and residence. 499 N. Robey St
head of the George Cutter Co., manufacturers ?-^Il35' Hervey Smith, Insurance; b. Stevens
of electrical specialties. Mem. Am. Institute g°*nt? Wte., July 4, 1857; s. Hervey S. and
of Electrical Engineers. Address: South Bend, Emelme (Hollabert) Dale; removed with par-
yn<j ents to Chicago, 1864; grad. Chicago High
___ _ —,—... t «-^. School. After graduation was associated with
CUTTEB, Henry W. K., senior mem. firm father a government contractor, until 1878,
of Cutter & Crossette, manufacturers men s -h wag *ffered by Gen Sheridan, a position
furnishings; married Office: 178 Market St. ln the m>s dept of the army at Cnlcago.
Residence. 6516 Harvard Av. ln whlch continued for 11 years as chief of
CUTTING, Charles S., jurist; b. Hlghgate that office; since 1890 mgr. at Chicago for
Springs, Vt., Mar., 1854; s. Charles A. and Union Mutual Insurance Co., of Portland, Me.
Laura E. Cutting; ed. high school and Willa- Treas. Life Underwriters' Assn. of Chicago,
mette Univ., Salem, Ore.; m. Chicago, 1876, 1902. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Co-
Annie E. Lytle; 1 son: Robert M. After leav- lonial. Office: 84 Adams St. Residence: 4813
Ing college was asst. editor Cedar Rapids st. Lawrence Av.
(Iowa) Times; principal high school, Pala- DA1E, John Thomas, lawyer, capitalist; b.
tine, Cook Co., 1874-80; admitted to bar by Su- Sandbach, Eng., Apr. 25, 1841; s. Thomas and
preme Court of Illinois, 1880; master in chan- jane (Burgess) Dale; came to U. S. with par-
eery Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1887-90; judge ents when 8 years old, locating, 1849, on a
of Probate Court of Cook Co. since 1899. Was farm at Salem, Kenosha Co., Wis. ; ed. public
for 5 years mem. Board of Education of Cook schools and at an acad. in Liberty, Wis.; took
Co., and has been pres. of the Board of Edu- course In real estate law at Union College of
cation of Palatine, where he formerly resided. Law, Chicago, 1866; m. Steele City. Neb., Sept.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Mason. 30, 1880, Leila W. Graves (died, Sept. 14,
Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, The Oaks 1901); children: Ruth Geraldlne, Jane Con-
(Austin), Twentieth Century, Westward Ho. stance, Arthur Graves, John Theodore. Taught
Office: 138 Washington St. Residence: 132 S. schools 2 terms in Wisconsin; came to Chi-
Waller Av., Austin. cago, 1863; law student in office of D. C. and
I. J. Nichols, 1863-5; admitted to Illinois bar.
Tl 1865; partner with Edmund S. Holbrook, 1867-
1871, with Sidney Thomas, 1872-3; since 1873
DAHL, Svenning, physician and surgeon; b. has practiced alone, devoting time to real ea-
st. Aistrup, Denmark, Mar. 11, 1857; s. Soren tate law and chancery practice and the care
and Kristine (Jonathansen) Dahl; ed. public of private Interests and investments. In 1891
schools until 14 years of age; then at Latin organized a syndicate and founded Chicago
High School in Copenhagen, from 1875, grad- Ridge, a mfg. suburb near city Hmits; has
uating 1886 from Univ. of Copenhagen as A.B., done much bldg. in the city; was the Pioneer
and in 1887 as Ph.B.; student of medicine at in building up S. Dearborn St. Republican.
Univ. of Copenhagen, 1886-8; emigrated to Pres. and trustee of the Village of Winnetka
U. S., 1888, grad. College of Physicians and about 10 years; 2d vice-pres. and dir. Illinois
Surgeons, Chicago, M.D., 1890; post-graduate Humane Soc., vice-pres. Am Humane Assn.
studies at Post-Graduate Med. School, Chicago. Congregationalist; trustee of Wheaton Col-
1892; in Berlin, 1897; in Freiburg, Germany, lege. Treas. and dir. Chicago Cemetery Assn.;
1898; m. Hutchinson, Minn., May 2, 1894, Anna owner of Oak Hill Cemetery, near city. Au-
Jensen, of Copenhagen, Denmark. At age of 14, thor: What Ben Beverly Saw at the Great Ex-
leaving public school, entered upon a mercan- position (Centennial at Philadelphia); The
tile career, but felt dissatisfied and went to Way to Win (book designed for young people).
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Club: Union League. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
DALE, Samuel Emmet, lawyer; b. Dublin,
Ireland, Sept. 16, 1841; s. Samuel and Jane
Dale; grandfather was a cousin of the patriot
Robert Emmet; removed with parents from Ire-
land to Milwaukee, Wis., when he was 6 years
old; ed. public schools of Milwaukee; m. Sep_t.
13, 1871, H. Harriett Beckwith, of Exeter,
Eng.; children: Gertrude (now Mrs. Wm. Jen-
kins), Walter B., Frederick S., Harriett. At
age of 17 entered law offices of Finches,
Lynde & Miller, of Milwaukee, with whom re-
mained 6 years; admitted to Wisconsin bar,
1862, and in 1863 located in Chicago and be-
gan practice; was mem. of firm of Carter,
Becker & Dale, 1869-74, of Becker & Dale,
1874-80, then practiced alone for some years;
since 1889, mem. of firm of Dale & Francis.
Mem. of Chicago Bar Assn. Office: 108 Dear-
born St. Residence: 1832 Belmont Av.
D ALTON, John Edmund, lawyer; b. Detroit,
Mich., 1847; s. Michael and Margaret (Good-
body) Dalton; worked on farm and attended
school at Lake Forest, 111.; later returned to
Detroit; attended Detroit College and Chris-
tian Brothers' Acad. ; studied law in office of
Runyan, Avery, Loomis & Comstock, Chicago,
and grad. Law Univ. of Chicago, LL.B., 1871.
Admitted to Illinois bar, June, 1871; began
practice immediately after the great fire.
Democrat. Served as alderman from the old
13th Ward, 1882-6. Club: Illinois. Office: 97
Clark St. Residence: 435 Washington Boul.
DALZELL, Samuel M., coal operator; b.
Crawford Co., Pa., Dec. 3, 1850; s. William
and E. C. Dalzell; ed. public schools of East-
ern Ohio. Began business life at 18, taking
charge of a country store, 1869-71; in the iron
business about 4 years, the last time as gen.
supt. Mt. Hickory Iron Co., Erie and Sharps-
ville, Pa.; since then engaged in coal mining;
since 1889 gen. mgr. Spring Valley Coal Co.,
operating extensive coal mines in Bureau Co.,
111.; also, since 1901, pres. Illinois Third Vein
Coal Co., operating mines at Ladd, 111. Was 3
years pres. Illinois Coal Operators' Assn., de-
clining further re-election. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Yacht, Colonial. Office: Old
Colony Bids. Residence: 4030 Grand Boul.
DALZELL, Walter, manufacturer; b. Colum-
bus, O., Mar. 15, 1863; s. James and Eliza
(Drury) Dalzell; ed. Chicago public schools;
married. Has been resident of Chicago since
1871; after leaving school in 1880 entered ser-
vice of Mr. George D. Whitcomb, manufactur-
er of mining machinery, continuing in that
business ever since, and becoming sec. and
treas. of the George D. Whitcomb Co. on Its
incorporation in 1896; company are agents for
Norwalk air compressors and manufacturers
of Harrison mining machines and other ma-
chines. Also sec. and treas. of Western Water
and Power Co. Office: 86 E. Ohio St. Resi-
dence: 5624 Monroe Av.
DAMSEL, William Hudson, vice-pres. Ad-
ams Express Co.; b. West Chester, Chester Co.,
Pa.; s. Uriah and Catherine (Phipps) Damsel;
ed. common schools of West Chester, Pa., and
Barnesville, O.; enlisted in 3d Ohio Regt.,
Apr. 1, 1861, for 3 months, and was discharged
at Columbus, O., Aug. 17, 1861; m. Columbus,
O., Sept. 15, 1870, Mrs. Susan R. Vance; chil-
dren: William Wynkoop, Edna Murray, Jessa-
mine Phipps, Ethel Birch, Percy. Entered ser-
vice of Adams Express Co. as messenger May
1, 1864; promoted to route agent Mar. 1, 1869,
to agent at St. Louis, Mo., May 1, 1881, to
supt. Aug. 1, 1884; elected mem. Board of
Managers May 14, 1890, 2d vice-pres. May 8,
1901; vice-pres. since Nov. 10, 1903. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago. Office: 84 VanBuren
St. Residence: 1632 Sheridan Rd., Evanston,
111.
DANFORTH, Isaac Newton, M. D. ; b. Bar-
nard, Vt., Nov. 5, 1835; s. A. H. and Elvira
Bosworth Danforth; grad. Dartmouth, Med.
Dept., 1862 (A.M., Dartmouth); m., 1st, 1869,
Elizabeth Skelton; 2d, 1898, Mary McPherson
Barnes; children: Dr. Wm. C., Sarah E. Has
practiced many years in Chicago; dean and
prof, theory and practice of medicine, North-
western Univ., Woman's Med. School, until
1899. Honorary physician to St. Luke's Hosp. ;
consulting physician to Mary Thompson
Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Assn. of Am.
Physicians, 111. State Med. Assn., S. A. R.
Office: 70 State St. Residence: 905 W. Mon-
roe St.
DANFORTH, Jerome Joseph, pres. Abstract
Construction Co.; b. Boston, Mass., Nov. 1,
1849; s. Martin G. and Louisa M. (Roberts)
Danforth; ed. public schools of Boston and in
Chicago Law School, graduating 1896; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 6, 1881, Frances W. McKinney;
children: Winifred L., Alice L. Came to Chi-
cago from Boston in Mar., 1866, and was with
S. C. Griggs & Co., booksellers, until 1868;
then was deputy clerk of the Superior Court
of Cook Co. from 1868 to 1873; then pres. of
the Cook Co. Abstract Co. until the business
was absorbed by the Chicago Title and Trust
Co., of which was for several years 3d vice-
pres. In Feb., 1904, organized the Abstract
Construction Co., of which is pres. and dir.
Republican. Mason; Oriental Lodge. Club:
Hinsdale. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence:
122 Chicago Av., Hinsdale.
DANIELS, Ward Seymour, asst. sec. Nat.
Bond and Stock Security Co.; b. Detroit, Mich.,
Dec. 3, 1876; s. Taylor E. and Agnes (Barry)
Daniels; resident of Chicago from 1877; ed.
Chicago public schools and in business college;
m. Chicago, June 18, 1901, Regina Howitt; 1
daughter: Eva Leah. Began business career
with J. V. Farwell & Co., in the cashier's
dept. for 4 years; then in business for self as
a manufacturer of iron beds for 1% years, un-
til Jan., 1902, when assumed his present posi-
tion with the Nat. Bond and Stock Security
Co., engravers of steel plate and lithographed
work in bonds and stock securities and other
high grade work. Also asst. sec. of Standard
Oil Drilling Machine Co.; dir. of Consumers'
Penny Pouch Express Co. Republican. Mem.
Chicago Zouaves, and was appointed by Gov.
Tanner 2d lieut. Ford's Rifles during Spanish-
Am. War. Mem. K. P., Royal Arcanum. Office:
First Nat. Bank Bldg.
DANSER, Alfred Cookman, vice-pres. R. L.
Polk & Co., publishers; b. Trenton, N. J., Nov.
25, 1848; s. Wesley and Sarah (Hooper) Dan-
ser; ed. Pennington Seminary, Pennington,
N. J. Began business career in 1882, at De-
troit, Mich.; soon became connected with the
firm of R. L. Polk & Co., directory publishers;
has continued with the firm ever since, and
upon its incorporation was elected vice-pres.
Republican. Office: 122 LaSalle St.
DANZ, Charles A., wholesale dealer In
meats; b. Chicago, Aug. 29, 1860; s. Jacob
and Margaret (Busser) Danz; ed. Chicago
public schools, Dyrenfurth College and Bry-
ant & Stratton Business College; m. Chicago,
Apr., 1896, Ida M. Gunderson. Began business
career in 1883 with his father, a commis-
sion merchant and wholesale dealer in beef,
etc. Dir. of the Fulton St. Wholesale Market
Co. Club: Ashland. Office: 6 Fulton Market.
Residence: 1286 Washington Boul.
DARBY, Samuel Edprar, patent lawyer; b.
Falcon, Ark., Feb. 4, 1867; s. James T. and
Ellen Dora (Dunman) Darby; in Sept., 1882,
entered U. S. Naval Acad. as a naval cadet;
resigned, July, 1886, and in 1888 entered
Georgetown (D. C.) Law School, graduating,
1891, LL.B. and LL.M.; m. Washington, D. C.,
Dec. 21, 1887, Estelle Lee Rawlings; children:
Walter Ayers, Samuel Edgar, Jr. In Jan., 1894.
joined Frank T. Brown in present firm of
Brown & Darby, patent lawyers. Has been
admitted to bar of Supreme Court in the Dis-
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tric-t of Columbia, the U. S. District and Cir-
cuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court
of the U. S. Democrat. Appointed to command
of First Ship's Crew, Illinois Naval Militia,
at Chicago, July, 1901, and elected, July, 1903,
to fill present position in command of Illinois
Naval Reserve. K. P., B. P. O. E. Club: Press.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 536 Dear-
born Av.
DARLING, William Lafayette, chief engi-
neer Rock Island System; b. Oxford, Mass.,
Mar. 24, 1856; s. William E. and Cynthia (Ma-
rani) Darling; ed. Amesbury (Mass.) High
School, Nicholas Acad., Dudley, Mass., grad.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1877; m. St.
Paul, Minn., 1879, Alice E. Bevans; 1 son: Fayr
ette Bevans. Was asst. engineer N. P. R. R.,
Mar., 1879, to Mar., 1884; asst. engineer C., B.
& Q. R. R., Mar., 1884, to Oct., 1884; asst. en-
gineer in Florida, Oct., 1884. to July, 1885;
asst. engineer C., B. & N. R. R., July, 1885, to
July, 1887: asst. engineer G. N. Ry., July, 1887,
to Dec., 1888; from Dec., 1888, to Aug., 1903,
with the N. P. Ry. in various capacities of asst.
engineer, and principal asst. engineer, asst.
chief engineer and chief engineer respectively;
since Aug. 15, 1903, chief engineer Rock Island
System. Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E. ; hon. mem.
Pacific Northwest Soc. of Engineers, Mem.
St. Paul Soc. of Engineers, associate mem.
Montana Soc. of Engineers, mem. Am. Ry.
Engineering and Maintenance of Way Assn.
Office: LaSalle St. Station. Residence: 1731
Wesley Av., Evanston.
DARLINGTON, Henry Powell, Board of
Trade commission merchant; b. Philadelphia,
1849; s. Samuel P. and Caroline (Weston)
Darlington; ed. private and public schools of
Philadelphia; served in Military Telegraph
Corps, Army of the Potomac, during Civil
War; came to Chicago first in 1866; perman-
ently in 1873; m. Chicago, Josephine C., daugh-
ter of William H. Cunningham. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Dir. Armour & Co., Ham-
mond Glue Co. Mem. U. S. Military Telegraph
Corps; Oriental Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Apollo
Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Chicago Golf,
Washington Park. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 2335 Michigan Av.
DARLINGTON. Herbert, insurance; b. West
Chester, Pa., Feb. 25, 1851; s. Howard and
Anna Maria (Haines) Darlington; of Quaker
ancestry (settled in Chester Co., Pa., in 1711);
ed. private schools and at Griswold College,
Davenport, la., but left during junior year to
go to work; m. Chicago, Feb. 15, 1876, Cather-
ine Augusta Flynn; children: Genevieve, Her-
bert S., Grace Howard, Harley Chester, Flor-
ence. Began business life Nov. 6, 1866, as office
boy for I. F. Dobson & Co., insurance, Cham-
ber of Commerce, Chicago; after great fire of
Oct. 9, 1871, went to Doylestown, Pa., and for
6 months was bookkeeper for the Bucks Co.
Intelligencer; June 1, 1872, returned to Chi-
cago and resumed work with Geo. C. Clarke &
Co. (successors to I. F. Dobson & Co.), insur-
ance. On death of George C. Clarke, Apr. 5,
1887, succeeded to business, with S. A. Har-
vey, name changed later to Darlington. Har-
vey & Co.; bought out Mr. Harvey, 1896, and
became sole proprietor, conducting agency as
H. Darlington & Co., until Mar., 1897, when
he consolidated the business with Fred S.
James & Co. (now incorporated), of which Is
director and asst. sec. Independent in politics,
with Democratic leanings; mem. Board of
Trustees. LaGrange, 4 years; Board of Educa-
tion, LaGrange, 3 years. Clubs: Iroquois, Chi-
cago Athletic, Calumet Golf, Suburban, La-
Grange. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 329
S. Stone Av., LaGrange, 111.
D ARROW, Clarence S., lawyer; b. Kinsman.
O., Apr. 18, 1857; ed. Ohio public schools; a.
Amlrus and Emily (Eddy) Darrow. Studied
law; admitted to bar, 1875. Formerly atty. for
Northwestern Ry. Has been identified with
many prominent cases; of recent years notably
in cases against monopolies, including litiga-
tion against gas trust in Chicago; chief coun-
sel for anthracite miners in the anthracite
coal strike arbitration at Scranton and Phila-
delphia, 1902-3, commission appointed by
Pres. Roosevelt. Elected to the Illinois
Legislature, 1902. Active in political cam-
paigns as Independent Democrat. Author:
Persian Pearl (essays); Resist not Evil; Tol-
stoi (essays); Farmington (novel); various
pamphlets on social and economic questions.
Clubs: Iroquois, Athletic, Press. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: 1397 Sheridan Road.
DARROW, Edward Norman, lawyer; b.
Clarendon Tp., Calhoun Co., Mich., Aug. 21,
1860; s. Charles Edwin and Ellen (Barker)
Darrow; ed. public schools of Calhoun Co ,
Mich., and Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School;
m. Ann Arbor, Mich., 1884, Jane Grace Corn-
well; children: Leo Harvey, Wirt Edward
Raymond Cornwell, Esther Ellen. Alice Marie
Marguerite. Admitted to Iowa bar, 1883; prac-
ticed for a year in Jamestown, N. Dak., and
at Minneapolis, Minn., from 1884 to 1893,
when came to Chicago, and has since been
engaged in practice here. Also, since 1900,
pres. of the Baker & Smith Co., manufactur-
ers of heating and ventilating apparatus. Re-
publican. Mason; K. P. Office: 171 Washing-
ton St. Residence: Park Ridge. 111.
DART, Carlton Bollln, civil engineer; b.
Lansing, Mich., Feb. 1. 1862; s. Rollin Charles
and Sarah Elizabeth (Darling) Dart; ed. Lans-
ing public schools to 1878; grad. Michigan
Agricultural College, B.S., 1881; took partial
post-graduate course in engineering, 1882-3.
Assistant to City Engineer, Lansing, Mich.,
1881-2; darftsman Marquette & Western R.
R., Marquette, Mich., 1883-4; G. R. & I. Ry.,
Grand Rapids, 1885-6; asst. engineer, IT. P.
System, on construction of terminals, 1886-91;
in general engineering work. 1891-7; since
1897 in bridge engineering. Since Feb., 1901,
bridge engineer of the Sanitary District of
Chicago. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers,
Western Soc. of Civil Engineers. Office: 188
Madison St. Residence: 555 Monroe St.
DARVHilE, Frederick, law publisher; b.
Woodford, Co. of Essex, Eng., July 18, 1861;
s. of Thomas and Emma (Taylor) Darville;
ed. public schools in England. Began business
life in 1880 In employ of Robert Clarke & Co.,
publishers, of Cincinnati, O., remaining with
that firm until 1883, when came to Chicago
and entered the law publishing house of Cal-
laghan & Co., as employee, afterward becom-
ing a partner. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Caxton, Congregational. Office:
114 Monroe St. Residence: Hotel Metropole.
DAT/, J. J., merchant; b. Denmark, Dec. 31,
1845; ed. Denmark; came to Chicago in 1868
and entered the grocery house of .James
Forsyth & Co. as office clerk: m. Oct. 21, 1874,
Harriet Hughes, Oshkosh, Wis. Severed his
connection with James Forsyth & Co. in 1875
and became traveling salesman for Reid, Mur-
doch & Fischer; the firm was changed to
Reid, Murdoch & Co. in 1891, becoming a cor-
poration, with Mr. Dau as vice-ores., a posi-
tion he still holds. Republican. Clubs: Chicaero,
Washington Park, Merchants. Kenwood. Of-
fice: Reid. Murdoch & Co. Residence: 4807
Greenwood Av.
DATJCHY, George Kelloar?, pres. Dauchy
Iron Works; b. Fulton Co., N. Y., Jan. 3, 1829;
s. Samuel and Clarissa (Kellogg) Dauchy;
ed. Union College, Schenectady, N. Y. ; m. Jor-
dan, N. Y., Dec. 8, 1864. Levinia Otis; chil-
dren: Samuel, Otis B., George V., Elinor B.
Was In California, 1849-53, in San Francisco,
at mines and on ranch; returned to New York
in 1853, and was in wholesale grocery busi-
ness with father; came to Chicago before the
war; served in Civil War as 1st lieut. and
capt. in 12th N. Y. battery, serving in and
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participating in all battles of the 2d and 3d
Army Corps in Army of the Potomac, 1863-4,
after Gettysburg; after the war, was in grocery
business, 1867-73; established the Dauchy Iron
Works, 1873, and is now at its head as pres.
Mem. of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R.;
Loyal Legion. Office: 84 Illinois St. Residence:
359 LaSalle Av.
DAtrCBTT, Walter Edward, civil engineer;
b. Troy, N. T., Mar. 5, 1855; s. Edward Nathan
and Marion (Pardee) Dauchy; ed. public
schools of Troy, N. Y. ; at Troy Acad., and,
1871-5, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, graduating C.E., 1875; m. Troy, Apr. 8,
1878, Florence Elder; children: Grace Elder,
Edward Harold, Frederick Burr. In service of
Panama R. R. at Aspinwall, 1875-8; employed
for U. S. Government on improvement of west-
ern rivers, 1878-9; on location and construc-
tion of B. & M. R. R. R., 1879-81; with Mexi-
can Nat. R. R., 1881; in charge of construc-
tion of 40 miles of Genesee Valley Canal R.
R., In New York state, 1881-3; with L. & P.
R. R., in charge of construction, 1883-4; road-
master and trainmaster, B. & M. R. R. R. in
Nebraska, 1884-90; superintendent of construc-
tion and gen. supt. P., T. & A, R. R., 1890-92;
asst. supt. of maintenance and construction
of lines west of the Missouri River, Rock
Island Ry., 1892-4; supt. same, 1894-9; chief
engineer C., R. I. & P. Ry., 1899-1903; since
1904 division engineer Culebra division Pan-
ama Canal. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers,
Rensselaer Soc. of Engineers, Am. Ry. En-
gineering and Maintenance of Way Assn. Re-
publican. Residence: 7304 Yale Av.
DAVEWFOKT, Herbert Joseph, educator; b.
Wilmington, Vt., Aug. 10, 1861; a. Charles N.
and Louise (Haynes) Davenport.; ed. public
schools, Brattleboro, Vt., 1870-6; Vermont
Acad., Saxton's River, 1877-80; grad. Univ. of
South Dakota; studied Harvard Law School,
1881-4 (Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago, 1897). For-
merly principal Lincoln (Neb.) High School;
now asst. prof, economics, Univ. of Chicago.
Gold Democrat. (See Who's Who in America
for books and writings.) Address: Univ. of
Chicago, Chicago.
DAVID, Joseph Bradley, lawyer; b. Louis-
ville, Ky., Oct. 27, 1863; s. Theobald and Ade-
laide David; ed. public schools of native
state; m. Aug. 14, 1888, Emma, daughter of
Salmon Siesel, of Chicago; children: Sigmund
Walker, Louisa Siesel, Adelaide Caroline,
Cecil Theobald. Came to Chicago, 1881, and
has since resided here; was first a clerk in
the banking house of Felsenthal & Kozminski
until 1883; then began legal studies in office
of Judge Stein, and later was connected with
the offices of Forrester & Felsenthal and of
B. M. Shaffner; admitted to bar, 1885, and
since then continuously engaged in general
practice of law; now head of the law firm of
David, Smulski & McGaffey. Democrat. Jewish
religion. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal League,
Nat. Union. Clubs: Iroquois, Illinois Athletic.
Mem. of the Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Office: 163 Randolph St. Residence:
4463 Ellis Av.
DAVIDSON, Georgre Mathiot, chemist and
engineer; b. Newark, O., Dec. 8, 1858; s.
George M. and Cornelia Curtis Davidson; grad.
scientific dept. of Dartmouth College, 1880;
m. Oak Park, 111., 1888. Began professional
life as asst. chemist Cambria Steel Co., Johns-
town, Pa.; in 1886 became chemist of the C.
& N.-W. Ry., and in 1888 other duties were
added and he assumed present position as
chemist and engineer of tests, for same com-
pany. Mem. Am. Chemical Soc., Soc. of Chem-
ical Industry of England, Franklin Institute,
Philadelphia, Am, Institute of Mining Engi-
neers, Am. Soc. for Testing Materials, Western
Railway Club, Am. Railway Engineering and
Maintenance of Way Assn. Office: Chicago
shops C. & N.-W. Ry. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
DAVIDSON, James Hamilton, lawyer; b.
Burlington, Lawrence Co., O., Jan. 25, 1839;
s. James and Mary Frances (Combs) David-
son; grad. Ohio Wesleyan Univ., A.B., 1861
(later A.M.); m. Delaware, O., July 1, 1861,
Abigail Ashley Lamb; children: Earnest H.
(of St. Paul, Minn.), Margareta W. (now Mrs.
Fred W. Chickering). Enlisted private Co. B,
14th Regt. Ky. Vol. Infy., Oct. 10, 1861; pro-
moted 1st lieut. and capt. of same; maj. 49th
Ky. Vol. Infy., Dec., 1863; col. 122d U. S. Col-
ored Troops, Dec., 1864; honorably discharged,
Jan. 15, 186~6. In fall of 1864 was pres. of mili-
tary board to examine applicants for commis-
sions in U. S. Colored Troops, and was asst.
supt. of the organization of colored troops in
Kentucky, with headquarters at Lexington,
Ky. Removed to St. Paul, Minn., 1866; became
city editor of the St. Paul Daily Press (now
Pioneer Press) until 1870; admitted to bar,
1870; since 1895 in general practice of law in
Chicago. Specially known as advocate and
trial lawyer. Republican. Mason. Methodist.
Mem. U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R.; companion
Military Order Loyal Legion, Illinois. Office:
Oxford Bldg. Residence: The Graystone, 5338
Washington Av.
DAVIES, Charles Francis, lawyer; b. Ur-
bana, 111., Feb. 20, 1865; s. Benjamin M. and
Elizabeth (Cook) Davies; early education in
public schools; grad. Washburn College, 1884;
Yale Law School, 1886; m. 1886, Lena Tipton,
of Jacksonville, 111.; children: Nallah Frances,
Lubeth Margurite. Admitted to bar, 1886;
settled in practice in Chicago same year, and
by degrees built up a very large practice, in-
cluding among his clients many leading cor-
porations and citizens of Chicago: Club: Union
League. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 3757
Prairie Av.
DAVIES, Edgar Thomas, chief of the dept.
of factory and workshop inspectors of the
State of Illinois; b. New York City, Sept. 12,
1873; s. Rev. P. L. and Sarah (Thomas) Da-
vies; ed. public schools of Philadelphia. First
employed in the Chas. M. Davies Printing and
Publishing establishment, Philadelphia; was
employe of the Wm. Ayers Advertising Agency
of Philadelphia; came to Chicago, 1893, and
was local salesman for Marshall Field & Co.
for 8 years; in 1901 was made asst. chief fac-
tory inspector of the State of Illinois, and
Aug. 1, 1902, promoted to chief factory inspec-
tor by Gov. Richard Yates. Republican. Bap-
tist. Formerly mem. of Co. K, 1st Regt., I. N.
G. Pres. of International Assn. of State Fac-
tory Inspectors. Chairman of Child Labor
Committee Cook Co. Child Saving Conference:
chairman Committee of Factory Legislation of
the Illinois State Conference of Charities;
mem. of Children's Committee Nat. Conference
of Charities and Corrections; honorary vice-
pres. of the Illinois State Assn. for the pre-
vention of tuberculosis. Chairman of the Con-
ference Committee which drafted the Illinois
Child Labor Law. Mem. of Educational Coun-
sel Committee, Central Y. M. C. A. Clubs:
Hamilton, Sheridan, Chicago Riding and Driv-
ing. Office: Security Bldg. Residence: 465
Bowen Av.
DAVIES, Thomas, broker in stocks and
bonds; b. Prospect, N. Y., Apr. 18, 1852; s.
Thomas and Anne (Jones) Davies; ed. public
schools of New York to 1866; m. Utica, N.
Y., 1878, Mary Williams; 1 son: Thomas, Jr.
Began business life as bookkeeper in dry
goods store in Utica, N. Y., 1866; came to Chi-
cago, 1869, and engaged as bookkeeper with
Field, Leiter & Co. until 1875; then of firm
of Clapp & Davies, jewelers, until 1887, when
became a mem. of L. C. Wachsmuth & Co.,
wholesale clothing, until 1898; since then in
business as Thomas Davies & Co., brokers in
stocks, bonds and investment securities. Also
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pres. of the Davies-Chlttenden Co. Republican.
Mem. Lakeside Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Clubs:
Hamilton, Chicago Athletic. Office: The Rook-
ery.
DAVIS, Albert Job, pres. Industrial Con-
struction Co.; b. Barneveld, Wis., Mar. 7, 1866;
s. Benjamin Job and Sarah (Thomas) Davis;
ed. in public schools and at Northern Indiana
Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind. ; m. Chicago,
111., 1891, Dora Gogen; children: Sarah, Flor-
ence, Lyman, Albert. Began business career in
hardware stores at Montfort and Barneveld,
Wis., 1884; since then continuously engaged In
the building and contracting business In Chi-
cago, first as W. J. Davis & Co., later as the
Elgin Factory Building Co.; after that as
president of the Hastings Industrial Co., and
later as the Industrial Construction Company,
of which is president, the company being
specially prominent as builders of sanitary
milk plants, electric light plants, Ice plants,
cold storage plants, canning factories, etc.
Republican. Office: 54 N. Clinton. Residence:
457 Evanston Av.
DAVIS, Erode Bedford, lawyer; b. Lewis,
la., Jan. 15, 1868; s. Mahlon J. and Priscilla
K. (Shuman) Davis; ed. at Univ. of Iowa, and
in law dept. of Univ. of Mich., grad., LL.B., in
class of 1890; m. Chicago, Feb. 6, 1901, Bertha
Peacock. Admitted to bar in Michigan and
Illinois in 1890; mem. of law firm of Walker
& Davis from 1892 to 1900; since then in gen-
eral practice of law alone, and Is office asso-
ciate of Col. Frank O. Lowden and Frederick
R. Babcock. Dir. Mahin Advertising Co. Pres.
of Beta Theta Pi. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Illinois State Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs:
Union League. Calumet, Hamilton, Clfy, Chi-
cago Law. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence:
2008 Indiana Av.
DAVIS, Charles Edwin, pres. Rothschild &
Co., department store; b. Cambridge, Mass.,
Jan. 27, 1861; s. Charles and Sarah (Moulton)
Davis; grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1883; m.
Chicago, Mar., 1888, Sarah Gordon; 1 son:
Gordon. Came to Chicago in 1883, and was
with John A. Tolman & Co., wholesale
grocers, until 1887; In 1887 went with Nelson
Morris & Co. as private sec.; gen. mgr. Roth-
schild & Co.. 1895-1901; since then pres. Re-
publican. Mason; mem. Chevalier Bayard
Commandery, K. T., and Medinah Temple,
Mystic Shrine. Club: Midlothian. Office: 279
State St. Residence: 321 49th St.
DAVIS, Elsy Amos, life insurance agent; b.
Macomb, 111., Jan. 10, 1866; s. S. B. and Arti-
misa (Stambaugh) Davis: ed. Macomb Normal
School, Macomb, 111., to 1885; business college,
Galesburg, 111., to 1889; m. Galesburg, 111.,
Aug. 22, 1889, Mabel Johnson; 1 daughter:
Ethel Bernadine. Began teaching school In
1896 at Scloto, 111.: taught 5 terms; was
traveling salesman for 7 years; entered life
Insurance business as an agent and in 2 years
was made general agent at Galesburg, 111.; 2
years later western mgr. at Kansas City, Mo.,
and on Jan. 1, 1904, state mgr. for Illinois for
the Washington Life Insurance Co., which
position still holds. Republican. Methodist.
Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 5485 Ellis
Av.
DAVIS, James Henry, heating and ventilat-
ing engineer: b. Oswego, N. T.. Oct. 12, 1853;
s. Richard A. and Susan A. (Sinclair) Davis;
ed. public grammar and high school, Oswego,
N. Y.; m. Chicaeo, Oct. 18, 1882, Emily E.
Simmons; children: Richard J., Edith O. Came
to Chicago, 1873, and shortly after engaged in
the heating and ventilating business with
Barker & Smith Co., of which was sec.; after-
ward with F. W. Lamb & Co., Standard Radia-
tor Co. and Warren Webster Co., who were
succeeded in business, Mar., 1901, by the Am.
Engineering Specialty Co., of which is now
vice-pres. and mgr.; company do a general
contracting business in steam heating, feed
water heaters and steam specialties. Repub-
lican. Christian Scientist. Mem. Am. Soc. of
Heating and Ventilating Engineers. Mason;
life mem. lodge, chapter and commandery.
Office: Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 4916 Wash-
ington Av.
DAVIS, Lewis H., lawyer and underwriter;
b. near Amsterdam. N. Y., Aug., 1833; s. Clark
and Effle (Fancher) Davis; ed. Madison Univ.
(now Colgate) ; studied law with Senator
Kernan and later with Senator Roscoe Conk-
ling, Utica, N. Y., and was admitted to bar,
1855, while student in office of latter; m. Chi-
cago, July, 1860, Harriet Whitney Farlin.
Came to Chicago, 1856, and began practice In
office of Buell & Davis, later of Peck, Buell
& Davis, Davis & Adams (now Judge Adams),
and Davis & Schuyler, until 1866. In 1866 pur-
chased a one-half interest in a fire insurance
agency, which was conducted until 1899 under
the style of Davis & ReQua: firm of Davis &
Shepherd, 1899-1901; in 1901 organized firm
of Case, Shepherd & Co., and turned his inter-
ests over to them. Republican; was magis-
trate and judge of police court, 1858-62; U. S.
Pension Agent, 1864-6; police commissioner,
1874-5. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
1458 Michigan Av.
DAVIS, Lyndall Llewellyn, dentist; b.
Yeovil, Eng., Sept. 7, 1858: s. Albert and Anna
(Foan) Davis; grad. Univ. of Michigan,
D.D.S., 1884; m. 1st. Macon, Ga., 1894, Annie
Laurie Harris: m. 2d, Chicago, Dec. 4, 1904,
Miss A. Johnson. Since 1884 engaged in prac-
tice of dentistry in Chicago. Demonstrator of
histology, Chicago Dental College, 1S84-8; prof,
histology and embryolosry Am. Dental Col-
lege, 1892-3; sec. State Bonrd of Dental Ex-
aminers, 1893-7; Dean Northwestern College
of Dental Surgery, 1807-9; mem. Chicago
Dental Soc. (ex-sec.). Chicago Odontographic
Soc., Chicago Odontological Soc. (ex-pres.),
Illinois State Dental Soc., Nat. Dental Assn.
Associate editor Dental Review. 1885-91.
Editor Delta Sigma Delta Desmos, 1892-4. Mem.
Chicago Hussars, 1892-4. and City Troop,
afterward mustered into Nat. Guard as Troop
C, 1st 111. Cav. Clubs: Jewelers', Calumet
Heights, Rogers Park Yacht and Boat. Office:
103 State St. Residence: 1143 Pratt Av.
DAVIS, Nathan Smith, Jr., M.D., b. Chicago,
Sept. 5, 1858; s. Dr. Nathan Smith and Anna
Maria (Parker) Davis: grad. Northwestern
Univ., 1880 (A.M., 1883); grad. Chicaeo Med.
College, 1883; has since practiced in Chicago:
post-graduate course in Heidelberg. Ger., and
Vienna, Austria, 1885; m. 1884, Jessie B. Hop-
kins, Madison. Wis.; children: Nathan Smith
III, Ruth, William Deering. Associate prof,
pathology, 1S84-6; since then nrof. principles
and practice of medicine and of clinical medi-
cine, and dean of Northwestern Univ. Med.
School; physician to Mercy Hosp. since 1884;
Wesley Hosp. since 1899; formerly sec., sec-
tion of practice, Am. Med. Assn.; mem. 9th
International Med. Congress. Pan-Am. Med.
Congress, Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc., etc.. Am. Cllmatological Soc.. Am.
Therapeutic Assn., Am. Congress of Physi-
cians and Surgeons, Am. Assn. for Advance-
ment of Sciences, etc. Clubs: University, On-
wentsia. Author: Consumption. How to Pre-
vent it and How to Live with It.; Diseases of
the Lungs. Heart and Kidneys: Dietetics, or
Alimento-Therapy, and numerous contribu-
tions to med. periodical literature. Office: S.
W. cor. State and Madison St. Residence: 291
DAVIS, Reginald John, pres. The Reginald
J. Davis Co., manufacturers cabinet work, and
building contractors; b. near Cardiff, South
Wales, Aug. 19, 1848; s. W. B. and Emma A.
Davis; ed. public schools in Wales; m. South
Wales, 1878, Amy Carlett. Learned trade In
Wales and in 1879 came to the United States,
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settling in St. Paul until 1882, when came to
Chicago and engaged in the manufacture of
fine cabinet work, afterward adding building
contracting business; organized, 1900, and is
pres. and dir. of The Reginald J. Davis Co.,
who operate 3 factories for high class cab-
inet work and are building contractors, having
built the Railway Exchange, new 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg., Marshall Field Annex to retail
store, Heyworth Bldg. and other structures.
Independent in politics. Royal Arch Mason.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 945
S. Sawyer Av.
DAVIS, Robert Latham, renting mgr. of
office bldgs. ; b. on farm in Mercer Co., Ky.,
Oct. 9, 1862; s. Henry H. and Anna (Latham)
Davis; ed. private schools at Harrodsburg,
Ky., up to age of 14, then 2 years in Danville,
Ky., Military Acad., and sophomore and junior
years in Lake View High School, Chicago;
also term at Metropolitan Business College,
Chicago; m. "Lynnwood," near Danville, Ky.,
Apr. 29, 1891, Belle RoBards; children: Au-
gusta Burton (deceased), Dorothy Belle,
Robert Latham, Jr. (deceased), Louisiana
Marguerite, Virginia RoBards. Moved with
parents to Chicago, 1879; went to school 2
years; then in real estate office of Baird &
Bradley 11 years, resigning, Dec. 14, 1891, to
take position with Dibblee & Manierre, with
whom is still connected, as renting mgr. of
office buildings and central business property.
Democrat. Episcopalian; vestryman and war-
den during past 12 years at Church of Our
Savior. Clubs: Mid-Day, Church, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 1040
Winthrop Av.
DAVIS, Thomas Archibald, physician; b.
Ingersoll, Ont., Dec. 22, 1858; s. Thomas and
Catherine (Kennedy) Davis; moved in early
life to Wisconsin: ed. public schools, followed
bv partial collegiate training; taught school;
employed by a milling and elevator company
of New Richland, Minn.: grad. College of
Physicians and Surgeons, M.D.. 1885; m. 1893,
O., M.D., 1865; honorary M.D. from Rush Med.
College, 1895; m. Dec. 6, 1882, Hattie L. George,
of Waukegan, 111. After graduation served 2
years in med., surgical and gynecological
wards of City Hosp., Cincinnati; since 1867
in practice in Chicago. One of founders of
Bennett Med. College, 1869, and for 4 years
lecturer upon diseases of respiratory and cir-
culatory organs; became prof, materia medica
and therapeutics, same college, 1873, and since
1897 senior prof, of therapeutics in Illinois
Med. College of Chicago. Was editor and mgr.
Chicago Medical Times, 1875-99; visited hosps.
and laboratories of Europe, 1892, studying out
a new line of treatment for diseases of the
kidneys; has since made a specialty of treat-
ment of those diseases. Mason (32°) and Odd
Fellow, and mem. of other orders. Office: Co-
lumbus Memorial Bldg.
DAVISON, Charles, physician and surgeon;
b. on farm in Lake Co., 111., Jan. 13, 1858; a.
Peter and Martha Maria (Whedon) Davison;
ed. public schools and Wauconda Acad., 1877;
grad. Northwestern Med. School (Chicago
Med. College), 1883; m. Chicago, Oct. 20, 1887,
Mary Lavinia Kidd; 1 son: Charles Marshall.
In practice of profession from graduation to
present in special work and general surgery.
Was interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1883-4; attending
surgeon Cook Co. Hosp. since 1894; West Side
Hosp. since 1890; Samaritan Hosp. since 1902
Prof, of surgical anatomy, 1899-1900, and ad-
junct prof, of clinical surgery since 1900
College of Physicians (Univ. of Illinois) ; prof
of surgery, Chicago Clinical School, since
1897; prof, clinical surgery Dearborn Med.
/"1-" -•---» 1903; treas. and dir. West Side
1896, and of Chicago Clinical
1897. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Mis-
sissippi Valley Med. Soc., Chicago Surgical
Soc. Republican; Republican nominee for trus-
tee of /University of Illinois, 1904. M E.
Mason, K. T. and Shriner. Clubs: I""
Westward Ho, Lincoln (charter mem.),
. su^r-
to Dr. Christian Fenger, and since 1874 has
been surgeon at Cook Co Hosp^; also surgeon
West Side Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Pathological Soc., Chicago Surgical Soc.
Master Mason. K. T.. Shriner. Clubs: Illinois,
Physicians. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 981
JaiAVIsf°willlani J., theatrical mgr; b. on
farm, Washtenaw Co. Mich., Feb. 8, 1847; s.
Thomas Gleason and Ann Isabella (McWhor-
ter) Davis; ed. public schools at Elkhart,
Ind.; served in US. Navy, 1861-5; in busi-
ness offices Chicago, 1866-9; in internal rev-
enue service in Mississippi, 1869-73; San
Francisco, 1875-6; later in railway service,
Chicago: m. 1880. Jessie Bartlett, famous ot>er-
ntic contralto (died May, 1905); 1 son: Wil-
., Jr. Became advance mgr. and agent
and after fiml
ineer Sfa* rSS? n ncororaen
Toledo & Ohio Centrnl "R ft • nrn^ti^ori la™
Lincoln Neb 1887-94- sincethen
in gas business at Evanston 111
™-jJ F and 1 various no^nts Wp<T
gjfctafg* moveTent^n1 Illi^ofs, uWn n
oamnan
(urrencv ?M7 iq
T™!? Co nf
Suff
tfce U *
oien View Fvnn<,to
BvMaton Tiolf ^ Marn^ttP
central Trust Co of ?11?nn% Wnm- \-
gfj" linois. Home. Evanston,
cago Athletic, Green Room. Office: Illinois
Theater, Chicago. Residence: 4740 Grand Boul.
DAVIS, Wilson H., physician; b. Richmond,
Tncl., Nov. 25, 1843; s. Jacob Osborn and Ann
(Bond) Davis; when 13 years old removed
with family to Marion. Ind.; ed. Marion (Ind.)
Acad. (2 years), and Earlham College, Rich-
mond, Ind.; grad. Med. Institute, Cincinnati,
tor Illinois 18 i Mem Cho Ronrd of
ffication? 1899-1902 P^es. FeK 1 Thom-
son R. R. Co.; dir. Toledo, Peoria & Western
Ry. Co. Clubs: University, Union, Chicago.
Chicago Golf. Office: 209 Adams St. Residence:
204 Goethe St.
DAWES, Rufus Cutler, official in gas and
electric companies; b. Marietta, O., July 30,
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1867' s Gen. Rufus R. and Mary Beman DAWSON, George £1118, lawyer; b. Loami,
(Gates) Dawes; grad. Marietta College, 1886, Sangamon Co., 111., June 23, 1847; s. Charles
BA and MA.; m. June 3, 1893, Helen V. Pal- 11. and Julia (Meacham) Dawson; grad.
m'er; children: William Mills, Charles Cutler, Springfield (111.) High School, 1864; Univ. of
Jean Palmer. Business life has been spent in Michigan, A.B., 1870 (later A.M.); taught
organizing and managing gas and electric school 10 years, and studied law . at same
light companies; pres. and dir. Union Gas & time; m, Chicago, Sept. 29, 1885, Eva Manierre;
Electric Co , North Shore Gas Co.. Ottumwa children: Manierre, Mitchell, Lovell. Admitted
Gas Light, Heat & Power Co.; vice-pres., to Illinois bar, 1881; mem. law firm of Pedrick
treas and dir East St. Louis Gas Light Co., & Dawson, 1882-1904; since then alone. Was
South Shore Gas & Electric Co., Shreveport for 3% years asst. atty and atty. for Sanitary
Gas & Electric Co., Granite City-Venice Elec- District of Chicago. Mem. Illinois State Bar
trie Co • vice-pres. and dir. Michigan City- Assn., Cook Co. Bar Assn., Chicago Law In-
Northern Indiana Gas Co.; sec. and dir. Ben- stitute. Democrat. Mem. Chicago Literary
ton Harbor-St. Joe Gas Co. Republican. Clubs: Club, Cercle d'Alliance Frangaise. Club: City.
Union League, Glen View, Evanston Country, Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 100 E.
°592 Ingleside, Evanston. DAWSOW, Thomas Jefferson, lawyer; b. Chi-
William Kua-irles banker- b Ripon, cago, July 31, 1868; s. John and Mary (Carney)
>W 1 1 si if™ ? H?otor and Jane ( Rug- Dawson; grad. North Division High School,
w^- ed RiDO r High School and 1886, and from law dept. of Lake Forest
%»TltSi craduatine 1884- m White- Univ., LL.B., 1894; m. Chicago, 1898, Mary E.
College, graduating IB 54, ,m. ™^e«. Moran. Engaged in general practice of law In
wv^r> Wi&,ii f-T&nkp; Fleanor IrtaHan wfth Chicago since 1894. Democrat; has served as
children: Neil Booker Eleano^ Marian witn ^ CentTal Commltteeman from tn 26t,
S?i°S™ ^h? bfwes Business^ Blk Co Lin- Ward; appointed chief asst. prosecuting atty.
a«!dr, Hfah" 1890 Pa- sic and treas the , L ncoln by Mayor Harrison in 1897; is pres. of the
coin, Neb., 18 '-»• sec. ana ^eas ine c^'.ll^» Police & Firemen's Mexican Plantation Co.;
£°a} S?ffl^ ^SQq iSfii! oashier Central TrlSt counsel for Police Defense Assn.; elected sen^
?OBt«?^?nnnit Phiciec ? since 1902 Repub- ator from 6th Senatorial district, 1900. and
Co. of Illin°1fv1^oi^f Hnlfs- Hamliton Con- declined renomination, 1904. Mem. Kniglits of
hcan. Congregationalist. On untr v Banker" Of- Columbus, Ravenswood Mannerchor, Cook Co.
gregational, Evanston Country. Bankers, ur Democracy and ex.pres. of the Lake View
fice: Dearborn and Monroe Sts. R Irish-American Club Club: Illinois Athletic.
Ingleside Park, Evanston 111. Qffl Hartford Bldg. Residence: 816 Wilson
DAWI.EY, William Sanborn, civil engineer, Ay
railway official; b. Stockton Wis., Nov. £b, DAY, Albert K., grain commission; formerly
1856; s. John T. and Lamoile W. (faanbornj mem. firm of Counselman & Day; dir. West-
Dawley; ed. public schools, Lake City, Minn.. ern stove Co clubs: Chicago, Chicago Ath-
Univ. of Minnesota, 1875-9, graduating Js-^-f1" letic, Caxton, Onwentsia. Residence: Lake For-
June, 1879; m. Oct., 1890, Angle L Havens, 1 est
daughter: Helen Louise. Since 1879 in employ DAY, Prancls Thomas, investment banker;
of railway companies, in their engineering b Mountain Home, Colo., Oct. 14, 1868; s. Wil-
depts., including the M. & St. L., *•* '*'**: s- liam J. and Anna Patterson (Stewart) Day;
N., 1883; C. & E. I., 1885-6; C., St. P. & K. C. ed Colorado public schools until 1879; Ala-
for year 1887; since beginning of 1888 con- mosa (Colo.) High School, 1883; Colorado
tinuously with C. & E. I. R. R., of which, Military institute, Canon City, Colo., 1883-5,
since May, 1894, he has been chiel -er. gra(juating as B.S. and rank of 2d lleut. In
Treas. Am. Engineering and Maintenance . the Grand Army State Guard, 1885; m. Salt
Way Assn.; mem. Western Soc. of Engineers ^^ city> utah> Aug 12( 18gi, Rebecca
and Engineers Club. Republican, omce. L,a- Brown Lawrence; 1 daughter: Luella El via.
Salle Station. Residence: 6440 Minerva Av. Clerk in ereneral store, Walsenburg, Colo.,
DAWSON Andrew Leslie, manufacturer; b. 1885-90; asst. postmaster, postmaster, city
Sm-inefield 'ill Nov. 3, 1861; s. Charles H. clerk and city treas., Walsenburg, Colo., 1890-
and Julia *A (Meacham) Dawson; ed. public 1893; in real estate loans and Insurance busi-
schools of Springfield and Peoria, 111., grad- ness, and served as clerk in the District
naHn<? Peoria High School, 1879; m. Chicago, Court and in other minor offices in Walsen-
iRQfi Hplen Murphy; children: Robert L., burg, Colo., 1893-1900; came to Chicago, 1900.
RptHnald J Charlotte, Genevieve. Began busi- and in 1901, with William Everett, the pres-
ness life with O. R. Keith & Co., wholesale 6nt pres., organized the Western Trust &
miliinerv 1 year' then with wholesale paper Guaranty Co., stocks, bonds and investments,
house of ' William H Rogers & Co., 3 years; of which he is sec.-treas. Republican. Episco-
thpn in oaoer business for self for 3 years, palian. Mason, Kenwood Lodge, Fairview
iintil 1886 when he established in his present Chapter, Apollo Commandery, K. T., Oriental
Insiness i as A L Dawson & Co., engines, Consistory (32°), Medinah Temple, Nobles of
hnfiprs and machinery, contractors' machinery, the Mystic Shrine. Office: New York Life
steam pumps laundry machinery, etc. Repub- Bldg. Residence: 1430 Montrose Boul.
iican Office: Canal, N. E. Cor. Washington St. DAY. leonidas A. L., oculist and aurist; b.
Residence: 6523 Woodlawn Av. Belmont Co., O.; s. Israel H. and Catherine
DAWSON, Edwin Alexander, railway official, (Wlse) Day; g^a. pulte Med. College, Cincin-
b Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 22, 1845; B. William natl Q> MD> 1885; New York Horace. Med.
and Susannah (Scott) Dawson; ed. public and Collegei M.D-> i89o; College of New York
private schools at Pittsburgh; m. ColumDus, ophthalmic Hosp., with degree of Ocular and
O Oct 16, 1884, Mary Osborn; children: J • ^.ural Surgeon, 1891. Located in Martinsburg,
ace Lathrop, Edwin Scott, Mary Osborn. En- w Va., in 1885; Chicago since 1892. Prof, of
tered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad ophthalmology, otology and laryngology in
System in Dec., 1863, and has since held va- Hering Med. College and Hosp., Chicago. Mem.
rious positions in the traffic dept. at Pitts- ^.m. Institute of Homoeopathy, and of Inter-
burgh Pa Columbus, O., and Chicago; has national Hahnemannian Assn. Office: Masonic
lived in Chicago since 1888, as western supt. Temple. Residence: Wychmere Hotel,
until 1896, and since July 15, 1896, as mgr. DEAH, Marvin Angel, treas. Sprague, War-
of the Union Line Bureau of the Pennsylvania ner & Co.; b. Canaan, Conn., Nov. 13, 1852; s.
Lines Is a dir. of the South Chicago & South- Henry and Almira (Munson) Dean; ed. schools
ern Ry Co Republican. Served as private in of Canaan, Conn., and law office of Peet &
Co B, 'l93d Pa. Vol., 1864. Office: 4 Sherman Dean; m. Falls Village, Conn., Dec. 31, 1876,
St' Residence: 1225 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Carrie A. Canfleld; children: William Dwight,
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Frances Caroline. Was clerk of Nat. Iron
Bank at Falls Village from 14 to 18 years of
age; asst. treas. and treas. Falls Village Sav-
ings Bank from 18 to 26 years of age; sec.
State Ass'n. of Savings Banks of Connecticut,
1877; came west, 1878; resided Sparta, Wis., 2
years; with Sprague, Warner & Co., wholesale
grocers, since 1881; now dir. and treas. Inde-
pendent Republican. Office: Sprague, Warner
& Co. Residence: Evanston, 111.
DEANE, Kutliven; b. Cambridge, Mass., Aug.
20, 1851; s. Charles Deane, the historian, and
Helen Waterston Deane, of Cambridge, Mass. ;
m. Chicago, Dec. 16, 1885, Martha R. Towner;
children: Charles, Henry Towner. Fellow Am.
Ornithologists' Union since 1883; pres. 111.
Audubon Soc. since 1898. Address: 504 N.
State St., Chicago.
DEARBOBN, Initiier M., lawyer; b. Geneva,
111., Aug. 5, 1858; s. Luther and Elizabeth
(Walker) Dearborn; ed. Racine College and
Harvard Law School in class of 1883. Began
practice of law in 1884 in Chicago; then prac-
ticed 10 years in Aurora; since then in prac-
tice In Chicago. Democrat. Served 3 terms in
the Illinois State Legislature, in 37th, 38th
and 39th General Assembles. Mem. Chicago
Historical Soc. and Illinois State Historical
Soc. Club: Press. Office: 100 Washington St.
Residence: 295 Huron St.
DE BIiOIS, Austin Kennedy, clergyman; b.
Wolfville, N. S., Dec. 17, 1866; s. Stephen W.
and Mary S. (Fitch) de Blois; grad. Horton
Acad., 1881; in Europe, 1885; grad. Acadia Col-
lege, Nova Scotia, 1886; Brown Univ., A.M.,
1888; Ph.D., 1889; student Newton (Mass.)
Theological Institution, 1889; Univ. of Berlin,
1890; Univ. of Leipzig, 1891; LL.D., Franklin
College, Ind., 1897; m. Sheffield, N. B., June
25, 1890, Erminie A. Day; children: Stephen
G., Cedrlc, Mary Ailsa, Charles H., Laurier
St. J. Vice-principal Union Baptist Seminary,
St. Martins, N. B., 1892; principal, 1892-4;
pres. Shurtleff College, Alton, 111., 1894-9;
pastor 1st Baptist Church of Chicago. Trus-
tee Shurtleft College; vice-pres. Chicago Bap-
tist Orphanage; mem. executive committee
Illinois State Y. M. C. A. Mem. Delta Upsilon
and Phi Beta Kappa (special election) ; char-
ter mem. Brown Univ. Alumni Club of Berlin.
Democrat. Author: Bible Study in Am. Col-
leges, 1899; The Pioneer School, 1900; Impe-
rialism and Democracy. Address: 3319 Calu-
met Av.
DECKER, David, vice-pres. Jackson Trust
& Savings Bank; b. Kewaunee, Wis., Feb. 22,
1864; s. Edward and Susan E. Brown; ed. pub-
lic schools and Univ. of Michigan, graduating,
LL.B., 1888; m. New York, 1893, Ora Royce.
Began practice of law in Kewaunee Co., Wis.,
for 4 years; then engaged in real estate and
banking business in Northeastern Wisconsin,
and various commercial enterprises; came to
Chicago, 1904, and became associated with
Jackson Trust & Savings Bank in present ca-
pacity of vice-pres. Also pres. Bank of Stur-
geon Bay, Wis., and Bank of Green Bay., Wis.,
and vice-pres. Bank of Two Rivers, Wis. Re-
publican. Club: Union League. Office: Railway
Exchange Bldg.
DEE, William Edward, manufacturer of
vitrified clay products; b. Chicago, July 16,
1859; s. William M. and Julia (Holly) Dee;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Danville, 111.,
Feb. 15, 1904, Grace Muir. Began business
career as asst. to his father in the manufac-
ture of sewer pipe and other vitrified clay
products, as a workman in the yard; now
pres. of the William E. Dee Co., operating
large works at Mecca, Park Co., Ind. Catholic.
Modern Woodman. Office: Royal Insurance
Bldg. Residence: 4047 Calumet Av.
DEEBING, Charles, manufacturer; b. Paris,
Me., 1852; s. William and Abby (Barbour)
Deering; preparatory education at Portland,
Me.; grad. U. S. Naval Acad. at Annapolis,
1873; m. 1st, 1875, Anna Case, of Newport
R. I., who died in 1876, leaving him 1 child;
m. 2d, 1883, Marion Whipple, daughter of Gen.
William D. Whipple, U. S. A.; children: Roger,
Marion, Barbara. Served as officer in the navy
until 1881, when he resigned and became sec.
of the Deering Harvester Co., manufacturers
of the peering harvesting machinery, until
that business was merged, with the other
leading harvester interests, in the Interna-
tional Harvester Co., with which he has since
been connected as chairman of the board of
directors. Independent in politics. Clubs: Chi-
cago, University and Union (New York City),
Army and Navy (Washington, D. C.). Office: 7
Monroe St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
PEEKING, James, manufacturer; b. Maine,
1859; s. William and Clara (Hamilton) Deer-
ing; ed. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ills.,
and at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology; married. Officer of Deering Harvester
Co. until 1902; vice-pres. the International
Harvester Co. since 1902. Clubs: Chicago,
Washington Park, Saddle and Cycle, Univer-
sity, Union. Office: 7 Monroe St. Residence: 67
Cedar St.
DEERING, William, manufacturer; b. Paris,
Me., April 25, 1826; s. James and Eliza
(Moore) Deering; ed. Readfield Seminary; m.
1st, Oct. 31, 1849, Abby Barbour; 2d, Dec 15,
1857, Clara Hamilton; children: Charles,
James, Abby. Engaged in a woolen mill and
later in the dry goods business; became mem.
of wholesale and commission dry goods house
of Deering, Milliken & Co., of Portland and
New York. Established in the harvester busi-
ness at Piano, 111., 1873; removed to Chicago,
1880; pres. Deering Harvester Co., manufac-
turers of harvesting machines; William Deer-
ing & Co. Dir. International Harvester Co.
Office: 16 Fullerton Av. Residence: 408 Church
St., Evanston, 111.
BEEVES, Grlffen Hampton, lumber mer-
chant; b. Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1866; s. T. S.
and Rebecca G. (Hampton) Deeves; ed. Chi-
cago public schools and Bryant & Stratton
Business College; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Mar. 8,
1904, Jean Pollock. Since June 15, 1885, has
been continuously engaged in the lumber busi-
ness in Chicago; was with Perley Lowe & Co.
for 17 years as stenographer, shipping clerk,
salesman and mgr., and on their giving up
yard business in Chicago, in 1901, started in
business for self, organizing, Apr. 1, 1901,
the Deeves & Taylor Lumber Co., succeeded,
Apr. 1, 1904, by C. H. Deeves Lumber Co., of
which is pres., wholesale lumber and shingles,
with specialties in yellow pine, mahogany,
hardwoods, ties and car stock. A dir. of the
Mississippi Lumber Co.; 32° Mason; Oriental
Consistory; Chicago Commandery, K. T., and
Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. B. P.
O. Elks. Club: Calumet Cross Country. Office:
Railway Exchange. Residence: 375 36th PL
DEFEBATTGH, James Elliott, lumber jour-
nalist; b. Williamsburg, Blair Co., Pa., Mar.
28, 1854; s. James Elliott and Elizabeth Ann
(Kinney) Defebaugh; ed. public schools; m.
1883, Annie E. Carhart, of Chicago; children:
Carl W., Jay Carhart, Harold Elliott (latter
two now deceased). At 14 became a "printers'
devil," and remained 3 years learning to be a
compositor; held a "case" on the Pittsburgh
Gazette, 1869-75; was in office of Daily Patriot,
Harrisburg, Pa., 1875-6; asst. cashier Phila-
delphia Times, 1876; printer in offices of R.
R. Donnelley and The Inter Ocean, Chicago,
1877-81; sec. Burlington (Iowa) branch Y. M.
C. A., 1881-2; returned to Chicago. For 3 years
represented the Shoe and Leather Reporter of
New York, and other eastern papers here. In
1885 became acting sec. of the Lumberman's
Exchange and Lumber Manufacturers' Assn.
of the Northwest during absence abroad of
George W. Hotchkiss, the sec., and was corre-
spondent of several eastern trade journals;
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established, 1886, The Tlmberman; also for 3 Soc. of Illinois, Chicago Homeopathic Soc ;
years from 1893, assumed editorial business honorary mem. Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan,
management of The Young Men's Era, inter- Ohio and Indiana Homoeopathic Socs One of
national official organ of the Y. M. C. A. The the charter mem. Union League Club Wrote
Timberman and Northwestern Lumberman Neurological sections on Children and Cow-
were consolidated Jan. 1, 1899 (with W. B. perthwaite on Practice. Mason (32°). Office:
Judson and J. E. Defebaugh equal owners), Marshall Field Annex. Residence: 55 E 63d
and he has since been its editor. Clubs: Midlo- St., Chicago
thian, Press, Union League, Hamilton, Illi- DELAMATEB, Samuel, retired real estate
nois Athletic, and mem. advisory committee dealer; b. Troy, N ^ Aue 12 1829- s John
Chicago Commercial Assn. Elder and trustee S. and Mary (Wagar) De'lamater- 'attended
41st St. Presbyterian Church. Office: 315 Dear- local schools; m Dec 20 1857 Marv E
born S Residence: 5344 Ellis Av. daughter of O. B. Clark,' Cold'water/Mlch. (now
DEPREES, Joseph Holton, lawyer; b. deceased); children: Frank C., Ettie M. Came
Goshen, Elkhart Co., Ind., Apr. 10, 1858; s. to Chicago and had grocery store at southeast
James McKmney and Victoria (Holton) De- corner of State and Madison Sts until 1864-
frees; ed. public schools of Indiana, Earlham sold out and engaged in real estate business1
College, Richmond, Ind., and Northwestern fall of 1864, in old Reynolds building south-
Univ., Evanston, 111.; m. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. west corner Madison and Dearborn Sts • firm
4, 1882, Harriet McNaughton; 1 son: Donald, became Delamater & Randall, and later Dela-
After leaving college studied law, was ad- mater & Jackson, and continued in active busi-
mitted and practiced at Indiana bar until 1888", ness until a year or so ago, when retired be-
when came to Chicago and became a mem. of cause of ill health. Was offered property on
the law firm of Shuman & Defrees; later of State St., 50 feet south of Monroe St (on
Aldrich, Payne & Defrees, and now of Defrees, Palmer House site), 1865, for $500 per 'foot,
Brace & Ritter; largely engaged in corpora- and same year purchased property on 5th Av
tion practice. Dir. Kelley, Maus & Co., A. H. then Wells St., at $125 per foot. Was mem.
Pierce Mfg. Co., Chicago Car Seal Co.; pres. Real Estate Board many years; mem Apollo
Windermere Co.; vice-pres. Western Consoli- Commandery, K. T. Address: 7124 Coles Av.
dated Granite Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. DEJVAKEY. Daniel, nres Delanpv *•
and of the Chicago .Law Club. Republican. wh°oiesal^ Uq"ore; '£
H«!| SJS?rf anrence NelBon, stock brok- ^StVio^n f^rm^i w
er; b. Chicago, June 2. 1874; a. Nelson and came to the n s 1851; Jul 21 185g' K t
Laura De Golyer; ed Northwestern Univ. Pre- Qulnn( a native of New York state; children:
paratory School and Yale University grad- Kate (Mrs M j shinners), Mary (Mrs. H. G.
uating in class of 1895; m. Evanston, 111., Sept. ciark), Denis, Joseph, Annie (Mrs. E J
27, 1900, Anabel Ward. Began business career Hayes), William, Vesta, Henry. Was a clerk
in 1896 with Royal Insurance Co. in their local for wholesale liquor firm in Cincinnati until
office in Chicago for 1 year; then in clerical 1864i when came to Chicago; employed several
position in his fathers Board of Trade com- whoiesale liquor houses till 1879; in business
mission business until Mar., 1898; then with for self> 1879-88; since that with M. W. Mur-
Edward L. Brewster & Co. until 1904, when pny ln flrm of Delaney & Murphy. Democrat.
joined Clarence C, Chapman in organizing R C-. one of the oldest mem fn 'this country
firm of Chapman, De Golyer & Co.; mem. New of the sodaiity of the Jesuit church. Office: 10
York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Ex- wabash Av. Residence: East Grove, 111.
change and Chicago Board of Trade. Repub- DE nANG, Frederic* Cornelius, pres. and
lican. Congregationalist. Office: 186 LaSalle mgr Keen & De Lang Co f blank book makers,
St. Residence: 1513 Forest Av., Evanston. stationers, etc.; b. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1854;
DE GOLYEB, Watts, manufacturer; b. Ful- s. A. c. and Marie Charlotte De Lang; came
ton Co., N. Y., Sept. 18, 1834; s. James and to Chicago in 1857; father served in U. S.
Catherine (Banta) De Golyer; ed. public Navy 3 years in Mexican War, and in army
schools of Fulton Co., N. Y.; m. Cincinnati, O., under Grant and Logan, 1861-5 (died at age
1857, Marguerite Louise Boyle; 1 daughter: Of go in 1903); ed. Chicago public schools
Mrs. Lillian Perry. Began in 1851, at Troy, and Rush Med. College; m. Chicago, 1882,
N. Y., his connection with the manufacture of serene Lawson; children: Jessie Charlotte,
fine varnishes and japans; was later in busi- Blanchard, Ethel Serene. After leaving school
ness for himself at Troy, N. Y., until his re- became connected with flrm of Keen & De
moval to Chicago in 1862, and was also at Lang, and has since continued that house,
the same time interested in the same line at now Keen & De Lang Co., of which he is pres.
Cincinnati, O.; in 1862 engaged in the business an(j mgr. Original house was founded by
in Chicago with his brother as De Golyer & Joseph Keen, Sr., in 1842, as a publishing
Bro., later incorporated as the De Golyer Var- house and book business at 140 Lake St.;
nish Co., and after the decease of Jos. De the manufacturing dept., blank book making.
Golyer in 1889 The Watts DeGolyer Co. was printing, and manufacturers of stationery, De
incorporated, of which was pres. Repub- Lang's writing inks, etc., was organized by
Hcan. Served for several years on Board of p. c. De Lang, 1873, and has been in con-
Education, and several years as town trustee tinuous operation ever since; for over 20
of Riverside, 111. In July, 1904, disposed of years retail dent, was on LaSalle St. near
his interest in the varnish business and re- Board of Trade. Republican; elected State
tired. Is a dir. of E. C. Cook & Bro., manufac- senator from Chicago and served in the two
turers of sporting goods, etc. Residence: sessions of the Legislature, 1881, 1882; re-
Riverside, 111. fused appointment in consular service for
DELAMATER, Nicholas B., physician; b. Germany, 1882. Mem. Congregational Church
Albany Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 18*7; a. Ira M. an<j trustee of church at Glencoe, 111. Was
and Elizabeth (Beebe) Delamater; grad. Har- an early mem. of the Marquette Club. Mason,
vard Univ., 1868; studied law 1 year; grad. Kilwinning Lodge, Corinthian Chapter, St.
Chicago Homoeopathic Med. College, 1873; m. Bernard Commandery, Oriental Consistory;
Woodstock, 111., Nov. 3, 1870, Ella J. Link, also mem. Medinah Temple Shrine. Office: 184-
In practice of medicine since 1873; specialist 186 Jackson Boul. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
in mental and nervous diseases; prof, mental DELANO, Frederic A., railway official; b.
and nervous diseases, Hahnemann Med. Col- Hong Kong, China, Sept. 10, 1863; s. Warren
lege. Mem. Chicago Acad. of Sciences, Am. In- and Catherine Robbins (Lyman) Delano; grad.
stitute of Homoeopathy, State Homoeopathic Harvard Univ., 1885; m. Chicago, Nov. 22,
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1S88, Matilda A. Peabody; children: Catherine. Valley Med. Soc. Independent in politics. Jew-
Louise, Laura, Matilda. In service of C., B. & ish religion. Office: 34 Washington St. Resi-
Q. R. R. since 1885, as apprentice machinist dence: 3632 Prairie Av.
in locomotive repair shop at Aurora, 111., DKLFOSSE, Charles J., real estate; b. Chi-
1885-7; in charge of Bureau of Steel Rail In- cago, Apr. 11, 1872; s. Antoine and Marie
spection, Tests and Records, July, 1887, to (Vandercam) Delfosse; grad. West Division
Apr., 1889; asst. to 2d vice-pres., Apr., 1889, High School, Chicago, and in business col-
to July, 1890; supt. terminals at Chicago, 1890- lege; m. Chicago, 1896, Lala N. Carney; 1
1899; supt. of motive power, 1899-1901; gen. daughter: Charlotte H. In 1892 began in real
mgr. C., B. & Q. R. R., July 1, 1901, to Jan. 1, estate business with Peter Van Vlissingen,
1905; 1st vice-pres. Wabash R. R. Co. since for whom became mgr. and was later junior
May 1, 1905. Dir. Metropolitan West Side R. partner in the firm of Haberer & Delfosse;
R., Hamilton Nat. Bank. Mem. Am. Soc. of now head of the firm of Charles J. Delfosse
Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of Engineers. & Co., real estate and loans. Republican.
Democrat. Unitarian. Clubs: Union .League, Catholic. Office: 134 Clark St. Residence: 676
University, Mid-Day, Chicago Literary. Office: N. California Av.
Western Union Bldg. Residence: 1844 Wei- DELIHAWT, William Thomas, coal mer-
lington Av. chant; b. Florisant, Mo., Mar. 1, 1862; s. Wil-
r>E LANY, Martin Andrew, lawyer; b. on Ham and Mary (Quan) Delihant; ed. St.
farm at Newport, Lake Co., 111., Oct. 4, 1844; Ignatius College, Chicago; m. Chicago, July 1,
s. John and Bridgett (Maher) De Lany; ed. 1889, May M. Reardon; children: William, Jr.,
public school, Waukegan Acad., 1860-2, and Robert, Leslie, James, Harold. Began mercan-
law dept. of Univ. of Michigan, 1865-8, grad- tile career, 1880-1, with uncle, W. J. Quan
uating LL.B., 1868; m. Waukegan, 111., Dec. (wholesale grocer); sales agent with W. P.
29, 1870, Katharine Wetzel; children: Emma Rend & Co., 1881-6; with Peabody Coal Co.,
T. (now wife of Merle B. Waltz), Mary E., 1886-1901; founded, 1901, the Standard Washed
Eleanor A. (all graduates of Vassar College), Coal Co., of which has been pres. and dir.;
Clarence Martin (now student in Univ. of also since Apr., 1904, pres. Commercial Coal
Illinois), Russell Wetzel. Began practice in & Coke Co. Democrat. Catholic. Office: 303
Apr., 1868, at Elgin, 111., but moved from Dearborn St. Residence: 3006 S. 41st Av.
that city to Chicago in Sept., 1868, and has DE LONG, David Denman clergyman- b
been in practice here ever since; special fea- Newville Ind., ^v 11, me^'s SofoTon and
tures of practice are land titles, real estate Marin ri anrni'v n^T <-mf- er •
law, chancery and probate work; now senior J^ta ou^rbein E^v^lVa
mem. Of law tirm OI De Lany & WaltZ. Wp«t<»rn Thpnloe-1r>al Sptninarv
Elected to Illinois Senate 1876, as Democrat, ^DS,te[£74?hm ^oluLbuT O ^un .
and served m 30th and 31st General Assem- Emma L/ Knepper; 1 daughter: Ruth V
blies, taking part m contest which resulted m Teacher in Roanoke Seminary, 1871-3; pres.
election o^f Judge David Davis to US. Sen- of Lebanon Valley College, 1876-87; since
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fice: 95 Clark St. Residence: 537 Cleveland Av. boyhood; ed. Chicago public schools and old
DE LEE, Joseph Bolivar, physician; b. Cold West Division High School; Bennett Med. Col-
Springs, Putnam Co., N. Y., Oct. 28, 1869; s. lege, 1894, and Northwestern Univ. Med.
Morris and Dora (Tobias) De Lee; ed. gram- School, M.D., 1903. Was interne at Cook Co.
mar school in New York City and 1 year at Hosp., and is now attending surgeon at Cook
the College of the City of New York; grad. Co. and Chicago Baptist Hosps. Prof, of prin-
Chicago High School, 1888; grad. Chicago Med. ciples of surgery at Bennett Hosp. Mem. Chi-
College (now Northwestern Univ. Med. cago Eclectic Med Soc., Illinois State Eclectic
School), 1891; interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1891-2; Med. Soc. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence:
studied in med. depts. of Univs. of Vienna 5034 Cottage Grove Av.
and Berlin, 1893-4; studied in Paris, 1894. On DEMING, Everett Brainard, grocery corn-
return from Europe in Nov., 1894, established mission merchant; b. St. Louis, Mo., Sept.
in general practice of medicine and surgery in 13, 1860; s. Charles and Harriet (Baker) Dem-
Chicago. Demonstrator of anatomy Chicago ing; ed. St. Louis public schools; m. Galena,
Med. College, 1892-3; demonstrator of physi- 111.. Nov. 11, 1884, Caroline Y. Spratt; 1 child:
ology at the Dental School, 1892-3; surgeon Stuart Arthur. Began business life in St.
to Michael Reese Dispensary, 1892-3; in Dec., Louis in 1875; learned the trade of horse col-
1894, became demonstrator of obstetrics at lar maker; worked at the bench for 4 years-;
Chicago Med. College; in 1895, lecturer on ob- became bill clerk for the Goddard-Peck Groc-
stetrics in same; took chair of obstetrics in ery Co.; established business for himself as
fall of 1896, and given title of "prof, of ob- F. L. Doming & Co. In 1888 the present firm
stetrics," 1897, and still continues in that of Deming & Gould Co. (of which he is now
connection with the same college, now known pres.) was formed, with offices in St. Louis
as the Northwestern Univ. Med. School. Now and Chicago. Also pres. Douglas Co. Fruit
practices obstetrics as a specialty with Packing Co., of Roseburg, Ore., and of the
gynecic surgery. Founded, 1895, the Chicago Northern Fisheries Co., Anacortes, Wash. Re-
Lying-in Hospital and Dispensary, and in publican. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Athletic
1899 opened hospital in connection with same; (Chicago), Cougar (Whatcom, Wash.). Office:
and is now med. dir. and sec. of the med. 42 River St. Residence: Billingham, Wash.
board of the institution. Leader in the im- DEMINO, Prank liUcius, grocery commls-
provement in the standards of obstetric teach- sion merchant; b. St. Louis, Mo., May 2, 185.8;
ing in Chicago; has written 40 monographs s. Charles and Harriet (Baker) Deming; ed.
on obstetric and allied subjects, and the public schools of St. Louis; m. St. Louis, May
books: "Obstetrics for Nurses," 1904; "Notes 29, 1879, Pauline E. Gray; children: Everett
on Obstetrics," 1904; "Yearbook of Obstet- Gray, Helen Edna and Margaret Wilton. Be-
rics," 1904. Attending obstetrician to Mercy, gan business life with the grocery commls-
Wesley, Provident, and Cook Co. Hosps. and sion firm of John S. Gibbs & Co., of St. Louis,
to the Central Lyin-in Hosp. and Dispensary. 1878-80; since 1880, of Deming & Gould Co.,
Mem. American Medical Association, Chicago of St. Louis and Chicago, of which he is sec.,
Medical Soc. (councilor, 1902), Illinois State and mgr. of the Chicago house. Also vice-pres.
Med. Soc. (sec., 1899), Chicago Gynecological of the Gardner-Barada Chemical Co. of Chi-
Soc. (sec., 1901-2; vice-pres., 1903), Mississippi cago, and dir. of the Central California Can-
THE BOOK OF CHICAGO ANS 161
neries of San Francisco, and of the Douglas years. Club: City Office- The Dailv News
Co. Fruit Packing Co., of Roseburg, Ore. In- Residence: 1893 Roscoe St
dependent in politics. Mason and K. T. Office: DENNIS, Frederick J., pres. Chicago Fold-
42 River St. Residence: 1628 Kenmore Av. ing Box Co.; b. Lowell, Mass., Oct. 31. 1853;
DEMME, Euiil, mgr. of the Bismarck Hotel; s- Joseph S. and Faustina (Munroe) Dennis;
b. Berlin, Ger., Sept. 24, 1857; s. Edward and came to Chicago In 1863; ed. Chicago grammar
Erneslina (Bibbe) Demme; ed. schools in Ger- and hl&h schools; m. Chicago, June 5, 1877,
many; came to Chicago direct from Berlin, in Ida M- Walker. Began work in father's fac-
1885; m. Chicago, 1898, Marie Ressier. Was \^y> tne Chicago Manufacturing Co., in Mar.,
engaged in the express business in Berlin, In *87l; saw factory destroyed in Chicago fire
employ of the Berliner Sperteurverein, be- and helped to rebuild it; that company was
fore coming to America; since coming to succeeded by Dennis & Wheeler (manufac-
Chicago has been continuously identified with turers of tubular lanterns), in which had in-
restaurants and hotels. Now mgr. of the Bis- ***••*• sold out Jn early 80s; founded, 1889.
marck Hotel and Restaurant, dir. and mgr. Chicago Folding Box Co., manufacturers of
of the Bismarck Garden and pres. of the In- 85r.$ boxes, of which has since been pres.
ternational Hotel Co. Democrat. Mason (32°). Republican. Clubs: Illinois, Union League,
Mem. Orpheus Mannerchor. Club: Germania. £xmoor- om£e: Washington and Union Sts.
Office: 180-6 Randolph St. Residence: 1055 Residence: 1229 Washington Boul.
Sheridan Rd. DENT, Thomas, lawyer; b. Putnam Co., 111..
DE MUTH, Benjamin Franklin, pres. De £*ov- 14« 1831; s. George and Comfort (Ijams)
Muth & Co., retail shoe merchants; b. Uhrichs- D®nt: rear.ed°" fai*m; ed country and village
ville, Tuscarawas Co., O., 1852; s. John and schools, studied law; m 1857, Susan Strawn; 1
Katharine (Cherryholmes) De Muth; ed. pub- da"fhter: Mary (died 1882). Admitted to bar,
lie schools of Tuscarawas Co., O.; m. Detroit, 185f: practiced at Hennepin, 111., 1854-6; first
Mich., 1877, Mary Whitmore; children: John partner was Martin R M. Wallace (afterward
H., Elizabeth G. Has been connected with £en. andjudge) ; junior mem of Arrington &
retail shoe trade from time of leaving school gfnt- I8.60'7' associated with Capt. William P.
in 1868; beginning in store at Millersburg, BJ.ack 18 years; now senior of firm of Dent,
O.; mem. of firm of Renfrew & De Muth, Mt. Whitman & Eaton Was nominee of friends
Vernon, O., 1872-3; in business at Cleveland, for county judge of Putnam Co., at 21, to fill
O., 1873-80; traveled for Hanan & Reddish, of a vacancy; Republican nominee for judge Su-
New York, 1880-2; opened shoe dept. for R^me 0C°ur4' 7th district of Illinois, 1879.
Mabley & Carew, Cincinnati, O., 1882-4; came Elder 2nd Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
to Chicago, 1886, and established retail shoe Mem and ex-pres. Chicago Law Institute, Illi-
flrm of De Muth & Co., of which still con- £°is State Bar Assn., and Chicago Bar Assn.
tinues at head as pres. and mgr. Also sec. S1 "£8 : Union Lealue' Chicago Literary, Twen-
and treas. of the Hanan-De Muth Shoe Co., of "eth Century. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Resi-
Milwaukee, Wis., and vice-pres. and dir. of dence: 1823 Prairie Av^
Jackson Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago. nJ?EBBY! ^71}liam1 *"n.er' Jr^T real- ^^e
Republican. Clubs: Union League. Washing- own«r and dealer; b. Chicago Nov2o 1863;
ton Park, Riding and Driving, Chicago Ath- s-, William M. and Frances (Wood) Derby;
letic. Office: 237-9 State St. Residence: 4500 ed. Chicago grammar and high schools grad-
Av uating, A.B., Yale College, 1885; m. Chicago,
r Charlea Samuel Governor of Illi- Mar- 7- 1892> Marv Ballard; children: Dorothy,
i Fflw-frdsvmp ^H Mav 4 1863' s William Ballard. Since 1885 engaged in buy-
H and Marv F ( Ashley) Deneen-'ed ln^- selling, trading and renting real estate
d JSbZA m a^d McKendree »^™ng^Eft*°^CM^*to<* Ex'
188!M- tniiB-ht <5r>hool nhont 3 change. Presbyterian. Mem. Delta Kappa
studied law- admtted to bar" m Ma Epsilon. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
1891 Binl olv Malonev of Mt' Carmef Yacht- Quadrangle, Sanganois, English Lake,
Til- children- Chartei Ashlev Dorothy Les Cheneaux, Homewood. Office: 184 LaSalle
ill, cnnaren. i^nanes Asniey, uoroiny, „. -Rpcirlpnop' 48^7 TTimhaT-v AT/
Frances. Was mem. successively of several bt«v»Tw% %'T,»^J«, rl^» r~T'
law firms, last of which was Deneen & N^ES?fJf' ^^t8 Q^isi ^1 mer£hai?t: ^
Hamill; elected to Illinois House of Repre- ^IL^^fJ^f'^^ ^ept. 4, W61; a P. R and
sentatives, 1892, serving 1 term; atty. for gllen E (True) Dering.ed Darlington (Wis )
<?nnitarv Di^tript of Ohloaeo Dec 1895-6' tilSn bchool, m. Chicago, Sept. J5, 1888, Alice
tatl-t nttv rook To Tl I nf c 1896"tol904: H- Weeks; 1 son: Roger. Was clerk in drug
Irfvornn^ of ?n?noH for term 1905 9 ReDub- store in Wisconsin, 1876-82; clerk with Mc-
governor of ^ llinois for term, 191 c FJt h & Converse paper house Chicago,
lican. Address. Springfield, 111. 1882-4; since 1884 in coal business; now mgr.
DENNEY, WiUiam Wallace, insurance; b. Chicago office of S. C. Schenck, agent of the
Aurora, 111., Nov. 3, 1861; s. Joseph and Erne- coai dept. of the D., L. & W. R. R. Co. Republi-
line (Elliot) Denney; ed. public schools of can. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League. Ken-
Aurora; m. Aurora, 111., Nov. 28, 1884, Lillian WOod, Midlothian, Chicago Yacht. Office: Old
A. Rice; children: Harry Grant, Paul E., Colony Bldg. Residence: 173 K. 47th St.
Helen. Began business experience as cashier DERNBTJBQ, Carl, pres. Dernburg Mfg.
of the Aurora Watch Co. until 1890, when he Co. ; b. Zeilhard, Hessen Darmstadt, Ger., May
engaged in the retail jewelry business at Au- 27, 1857; attended public schools until 9 year's
rora for 14 years. In 1896 he took up the life oid, then for 3 years al the Institute at
insurance business, which he conducted while Oberamstadt and 3 years in the gymnasium,
still continuing his jewelry store, but in 1904 then apprenticed for 3 years to Nathan Rosen-
sold the latter to devote his entire time to thai, a dry goods merchant at Frankfort-on-
insurance business; mem. of the firm of the-Main, and at the age of 17 came direct to
Denney & Barr, general agents at Chicago Chicago in 1874; m. Oct., 1881, Emma Loewen-
for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of berg, of Chicago; children: Sylvan M., Lester
the U. S. Republican. Congregationalist. Of- j. On arrival in Chicago first worked as clerk
flee: First National Bank Bldg. Residence: Au- in a retail dry goods store, and after a few
rora, 111. months was employed as clerk by Joseph
DENNIS, Charles Henry, chief editorial Homer in a North Side dry goods store; 3
writer Chicago Daily News; b. Decatur, 111., years later, with Mr. Morper, a fellow clerk,
Feb. 8, 1860; s. Andrew and Lavina Dennis; bought out the business, which then took the
grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1881 (B.L.). 'Engaged name of Morper & Dernburg, and added a
in newspaper work with the Chicago Record business in the manufacture of cloaks under
and Chicago Daily News since graduation; the name of Morper, Dernburg & Co. Later,
was managing editor Chicago Record for 10 with partners, established a large retail dry
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goods House at the northeast corner of State
and Adams St., under the style of The Leader,
of which was at the head for several years;
since then pres. of Dernburg Mfg. Co., manu-
facturers of skirts, etc. Past regent of the
Royal Arcanum; past archon Royal League.
Club: Standard. Office: 220 Adams St. Resi-
dence: 3648 Grand Boul.
DE ROODE, Holder, insurance; b. Rotter-
dam, Holland, Oct. 22, 1853; s. Holger J. C.
and Caroline M. (van Houtum) de Roode;
early education at Nashville, Tenn., and Louis-
ville, Ky., and St. Francis Xavier's College,
Cincinnati, O., 1865-9; m. Chicago, Mar. 20,
1879, Cornelia M. Volwider; children: Albert
V., Roger, Clifford H., Cornelia Louise. En-
gaged in insurance business, 1869; mem. firm
E. E. Ryan & Co., Chicago, 1873; general
western mgr., 1879-93, Clinton Fire Ins. Co.,
New York, Providence- Washington Insurance
Co. of Rhode Island, and Southern California
Insurance Co.; since 1893, insurance business;
mem. firm of de Roode, Faulkner & Ettelson.
Mem.: Soc. for Ethical Culture, Holland Soc.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: Evanston,
111.
DETWEILEB, Edwin 8., physician; b. Lan-
dlsville, Bucks Co., Pa., May 9, 1856; s. Samuel
A. and Magdalena (Shadinger) Detweiler;
reared on a farm in Whiteside Co., 111.; at-
tended country school, Whiteside Co., 111., and
after normal training became teacher in pub-
lic schools there; later was principal of a
grammar school, Fairfield, Neb.; while teach-
ing school studied medicine under a preceptor
and entered the drug business preparatory to
a medical course; grad. Rush Med. College,
Chicago, M.D., 1888; m. Freeport, 111., June
19, 1890, Ella May Fox. Served as interne in
Presbyterian Hosp., Chicago, 2 years; engaged
in practice at Highland Park, 111., 1 year, and
since Apr., 1890, at LaGrange, 111.; examiner
for several insurance companies and fraternal
orders. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Served 3 years
in Neb. N. G. Congregationalist. Clubs: Subur-
ban, Country (LaGrange). Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
DEUEL, Harry Wasson, mgr. E. R. Haw-
kins & Co., wholesale woolens; b. Urbana, O.,
Feb. 25, 1860; s. Jeremiah and Sallie (Mc-
Donald) Deuel; ed. public schools; m. Urbana,
O., Mar. 12, 1884, Hattie Shaul; children:
Sarah Marguerite, Dorothy A., Christine W.
Began in wholesale woolen business as a boy
in a Philadelphia house, and in 1883 became
a traveling salesman in the same line; came
to Chicago in 1892 as mgr. for E. R. Hawkins
& Co., woolens, of Philadelphia, in which ca-
pacity has ever since continued. Also pres.
Federal Shirt & Collar Co. Republican. Pres-
byterian, office: Security Bldg. Residence:
1133 Pratt Av. (Rogers Park).
DEUTSCH, Joseph, lithographer; b. Balti-
more, Md., July 10, 1866; s. Solomon and Au-
gusta (Levy) Deutsch; ed. public schools of
Hartford, Conn., and Cooper Institute, New
York City; m. Baltimore, Md., Aug. 3, 1901,
Anna Christiana Gressinger. Began business
career in printing and lithographing establish-
ment of Friedenwald & Co., Baltimore, 1878;
then traveling salesman of perfumes; later
returned to Baltimore and was traveling
salesman for Friedenwald & Co.; came to Chi-
cago, 1891, and was with the Shober & Car-
queville Lithographing Co. for 4 years; then
with the Orcutt Lithographing Co., later
known as the Clinton Co., for 2 years; in
1897 the corporation of Edwards, Deutsch &
Heitmann, lithographers, of which he is pres.,
was organized. Mem. Advertisers' Assn. of
Chicago. Israelite in religion. Republican.
Mason (32°); Shriner. Office: 194 S. Clinton
St. Residence: 1640 W. Monroe St.
DEUTSCH, Samuel, iron merchant; b. Louis-
ville, Ky.. June 1, 1865; s. Isadore and Harriet
(Jacobs) Deutsch; ed. public schools of In-
dianapolis, Ind. ; m. Indianapolis, 1889, Leila
Gundelfinger; children: Armand, Florence,
Dorothy, Ruth. Removed to Cleveland, O.,
1880, and became connected with the Ohio
Iron & Metal Co., of which he is now sec.
and dir., removing to Chicago, 1898. Also vice-
pres. and dir. of the Kindl Car Truck Co. Jew-
ish religion. Club: Standard. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 4936 Ellis Av.
DEVER, William Emmett, lawyer; b. Wo-
burn, Mass., Mar. 13, 1862; s. P. J. and Mary
A. (Lynch) Dever; ed. Woburn (Mass.) public
schools; grad. Chicago College of Law, LL.B.,
1890; m. Clean, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1885, Katherine
E. Conway. Employed at leather mfg. business
for father at Woburn, Mass., 1881-4; at same
work for White Co., 1884-6, and for Grey,
Clark & Engle, Chicago, 1884-9; since 1890 en-
gaged in practice of law. Alderman 17th
Ward, elected Apr., 1902, and re-elected Apr.,
1904. Democrat; mem. executive committee
and chairman judiciary committee of Demo-
cratic Co. Central Committee. R. C. Mem. Nat.
Union, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of
Maccabees, Knights of Columbus. Office: 70
LaSalle St. Residence: 225 W. Chicago Av.
DEVINE, Miles J., lawyer; b. Chicago, Nov.
11, 1866; s. Patrick and Elizabeth Devine;
ed. public schools, St. Francis Seminary, Bay
View, Wis., the Seminary of Our Lady of
Angels, Niagara, N. Y., and Lake Forest (111.)
Univ.; grad. from Chicago College of Law,
1890; m. Mar. 17, 1884, Emma (Gamash) De-
vine, Waukegan, 111.; children: Miles J., Paul
P., Leo Jerome, Mabel Ruth, Raymond, Carter
Harrison (deceased). Admitted to bar, 1890;
since then engaged in general practice in firm
of Devine & O'Connell. City prosecuting atty.
under Mayors Harrison (senior), Hopkins and
Swift;- resigned. Nominated by Populists of
15th Senatorial District for State Senate,
1893, but declined; nominated for Congress
4th District, Aug., 1896, declined; elected City
Atty. of Chicago, 1897, serving until 1899.
Democrat. Clubs: Cook Co. Democracy, Chi-
cago Democratic. Treasurer of Garfield Park
Driving Assn. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence:
57 Macalister PI.
DEVITT, Martin. Allen, banker; b. West
Day, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Apr. 7, 1863; a.
Martin and Mary (Allen) Devitt; ed. public
school. Was formerly engaged in the banking
business in Cleveland, O. ; came to Chicago in
1892, and has since been engaged in the same
business here; now head of the firm of Devitt,
Tremble & Co., bankers and bond brokers
(M. A. Devitt, Sidney B. Tremble, G. T. Trem-
ble, A. W. Howard, F. A. Stuart). Is vice-
pres. and dir. of the Alliance Gas & Electric
Co., and is also dir. in each of the following
'corporations: Bahia & Honda Land & Improve-
ment Co. of Cuba; C., I. & E. Ry. Co.; Es-
canaba Woodenware Co. of Escanaba, Mich.,
Kenosha Gas & Electric Co. of Kenosha, Wls. ;
LaCrosse Gas & Electric Co. of LaCrosse,
Wis., and Pueblo Gas & Fuel Co., of Pueblo,
Colo. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League, Mid-Day, Lake Zurich Golf, Chicago
Automobile. Office. 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 815 The Plaza.
DEVORE, John Abraham, tailor; b. Cali-
fornia, Washington Co., Pa., Oct. 7, 1858; s.
Abraham Allfree and Rachel (Long) Devore;
ed. public schools: m. Chicago, Oct. 18, 1878,
Anna Evans; 1 daughter: Miriam. At age of
14 began to learn the tailoring business with
father in Pittsburgh, Pa.; came from Pitts-
burgh to Chicago, 1878, and with father en-
gaged in tailoring business under style of
A, A. Devore & Son, in which has continued
ever since, and since incorporation of the
business in 1902 has been pres. of the com-
pany. Republican. Christian Scientist. Clubs:
Union League, Kenwood, Midlothian. Office:
Pullman Bldg. Residence: The Kenwood.
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DEWAR, Alexander L., banker and broker;
b. Glasgow, Scotland, 1852; s. Plummer and
Eliza (Pew) Dewar; moved to Canada, 1856;
ed. Canadian schools; m. 1875, Grace Mac-
Kenzie, Hamilton, Ont. ; children: Fred Har-
old, Elsie, Maude, John, Helen, Arthur. At 19
went to New York, becoming paying teller In
a Wall St. banking house; later in a bank in
Canada; came to Chicago, 1881, in charge of
Chicago agency of Canadian Bank of Com-
merce; assisted in organizing Am. Exchange
Nat. Bank, 1886, becoming its cashier; estab-
lished, 1895, firm of A. L. Dewar & Co., now
Dewar & Yerkes, of which he is senior mem.
Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board
of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Bankers. Office: 234 LaSalle St. Residence:
942 Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
DEWES, Francis Joseph, pres. Standard
Brewery; b. Losheim, Rhenish Prussia, Apr.
8, 1845; s. Peter and Margaretha (Zengele)
Dewes; (father, a brewer, was mem. of the
1st German Parliament, held at Frankfort, in
1848); grad. Realschule, Cologne, 1861. In
Feb., 1868, came from Germany direct to Chi-
cago; m. 1876, Hattie Busch, of Detroit, Mich.;
children: Irma, Edwin, Pierre, Arthur, Meta
Margaret. On arriving in Chicago, 1868, be-
came bookkeeper for Rehm & Bartholomae,
brewers, until 1870, then for Busch & Brand
until 1873, when, the business being incor-
porated as Busch & Brand's Brewery Co., he
became a stockholder in the corporation and
sec. of the company until May 1, 1881, when
sold his stock and went to Germany; returned
in 1882, and established the F. J. Dewes
Brewery Co., of which he was sole proprietor;
sold out later and organized the Standard
Brewery, of which is pres. In 1892 presented
statue of Alexander von Humboldt to Hum-
boldt Park. Mason. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago Athletic, Germania, Germania Manner-
chor. Office: 571 S. Campbell Av. Residence:
1849 Wrightwood Av.
BEWEY, Frank Jones, physician; b. La-
Salle Co., 111., Nov. 2, 1851; s. L. N. and Nancy
(Jones) Dewey; ed. public schools of Illinois;
grad. Rush Med. College, M.D., 1885; m. Whea-
ton, 111., Feb., 1904, Lue E. Austin. Was in
live stock business in Kansas 10 years before
entering med. college; located in Chicago in
practice of medicine in 1885; was house physi-
cian Central Free Dispensary 3% years;
demonstrator in anatomy Dental Dept. of Lake
Forest Univ. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Assn., Chicago Pathological
Soc. Republican. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 302 Oakley Boul.
DEWEY, Richard, physician; b. Forestville,
N. Y., Dec. 6, 1845; ed. common and high
school and literary dept., Univ. of Michigan
(2 years); M.D., Univ. of Michigan, 1869
(A.M.); m. 1st, 1873, Lillian Dwight, Clinton,
N. Y. (died, 1880); m. 2d, 1886, Mary E.
Brown, Brighton, N. Y. Interne Brooklyn City
Hosp., 1870; volunteer asst. surgeon, Franco-
Prussian War, with 7th Corps, field hosp.,
Pont a Mousson, France, and Reserve Hosp.,
Hesse-Cassel, Ger. ; student under Virchow,
Berlin, 1871; asst. physician, State Hosp. for
Insane, Elgin, 111., 1872-9; med. supt. State
Hosp. for Insane, Kankakee, 111., 1879-93; prof,
mental and nervous diseases, Chicago Post-
Graduate Med. School; pres. Am. Medico-
Psychol. Soc., 1896; pres. Chicago Neurol. Soc.,
1899; chairman Sect. Nervous and Mental Dis-
eases, Am. Med. Assn., 1902; mem. various
med. socs. ; expert and writer on mental dis-
eases; in charge Milwaukee Sanitarium, Chi-
cago. Office: 34 Washington St. Address: Wau-
watosa, Wis.
DEWEY, William W., clergyman; b. Way-
land, Pa., Nov. 15, 1841; s. Justin and Esther
(Wright) Dewey, (both of Puritan stock); ed.
academy and Allegheny College, Meadville.
Pa.; m. Wayland, Pa., Mar. 24, 1864, Mary,
daughter of Rev. John Hicks; was pastor of
Baptist churches at Wayland, Springboro and
Linesville, Pa., and for short time in Kan-
sas and at Pueblo, Colo.; district missionary
in Michigan, Jan. 1, 1893, to April 30, 1896;
pastor Bethany Baptist Church, Chicago, Mar.
1, 1896, to Dec. 30, 1901; chapel car evangelist,
Nov. 1, 1901, to May 30, 1902; pastor Messiah
Baptist Church, Chicago, since June 1, 1902.
Address: 617 Flournoy St.
DEWHURST, Frederic Eli, pastor Univer-
sity Congregational Church, Chicago, since
Jan., 1900; b. Bradford, Me., Apr. 20, 1855; s.
Eli and Diantha (Richards) Dewhurst; grad.
Colby Univ., Me., 1878 (A.M., 1881); m. Oct. 9.
1883, May Taylor. Instructor history and
Latin, Connecticut Literary Institute, Suffield,
Conn.; pastor of churches in Quincy, Mass.,
and Burlington, Vt., 1882-92; lecturer on eco-
nomics and sociology, Univ. of Vermont, 1889-
1892; pastor Plymouth Congregational Church,
Indianapolis, 1892-9. Author: Dwellers in
Tents, 1897; Fundamental and other Sermons,
1903; The Magi in the West, 1904. Address:
5746 Madison Av.
DE WINDT, Heyliger Adams, pres. and
treas. Sidwell-De Windt Shoe Co.; b. Fishkill-
on-the-Hudson, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1857; s. Arthur
and Georgiana (Rich) De Windt; prepared for
college at Adams Acad., Quincy, Mass., 1873-
1877; at Harvard Univ., 1877-81, graduating
A.B.; m. New Bedford, Mass., Sept. 10, 1889,
Bertha W. Mandell; children: Heyliger, Delano,
Caroline, Alice. Came to Chicago, July, 1881,
and began work with C. H. Fargo & Co.;
worked in stock for 6 months; then sent out
as traveling salesman in Minnesota and Dakota
for a year (1882); returned to house in charge
of rubber dept.; remained in their employ 10
years; in 1894 took interest in the Sidwell-
De Windt Shoe Co., wholesale, of which is
now pres. and treas.; director of the Pair-
pont Corporation. Dir. Chicago Lying-in Hosp.
Commissioner of the Winnetka Park District.
Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Cax-
ton, Skokie. Office: 202 Monroe St. Residence:
Winnetka, 111.
DE WITT, William Converse, clergyman; b.
Tiskilwa, 111., Oct. 31, 1860; s. E. D. and
Fannie (Perkins) DeWitt; ed. grammar
schools at Princeton, 111., Elyria, O., and Ra-
cine, Wis.; grad. Racine College, B.A., 1884;
M.A., 1886; attended General Theological
Seminary, New York, and Western Theolog-
ical Seminary, Chicago; m. LaGrange, 111.,
1886, Martha Louise Cossitt; children: Helen
C., Evelyn I. Ordained deacon 1886, ordained
priest 1887, by Bishop McLaren; rector Grace
Church, Freeport, 111., 1886-9; since 1889
rector of St. Andrews' Church, Chicago. Mem.
Board of Missions, Diocese of Chicago; Board
of Trustees, Waterman Hall; Board of Trus-
tees, Western Theological Seminary. Church:
Washington Boul. and Robey St. Residence:
733 Washington Boul.
DE WOLF, De Witt Clinton, coal merchant;
b Chester, Mass., Feb. 10, 1864; s. Dr. Thad-
deus K. and Mary (Phelps) De Wolf; ed. pub-
lic schools at Chester, Mass.; m. Chicago, Nov.
27, 1889, Harriet Woodcock; children: Elsie
Helen, Louise. Came to Chicago in 1880, and
was employed by Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Co.
for 15 years, during the last 5 years a dir.
In 1889, organized the Chicago Coal Co. at
Seymour, la., and in 1893, the Numa Coal Co.
of Iowa, and was pres. of both; the two cor-
porations were succeeded by the Numa Block
Coal Co., of which he is pres.; company owns
and operates four bituminous coal mines and
two general stores. Also pres. of the De Wolf
Stock Farm Co., of Massachusetts; dir. of the
Leslie E. Keeley Co., of England. Cleveland
Democrat. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Democratic. Office: Old Colony
Bldg. Residence: 3629 Prairie Av.
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DE WOLF, Wallace Ijeroy, real estate and until 1886; since 1886, with George Mannierre,
loans; b. Chicago; s. Calvin and Frances engaged as Dibbiee & Mannierre in general
(Kimball) De Wolf; grad. high school, Chi- real estate business; also dir. of the Calumet
cago, and Union College of Law, LL.B. ; m. & Chicago Canal and Dock Co., and pres. and
Germany, 1890, Mary R. Rea. Admitted to dir. of the Chicago Auditorium Assn. Clubs:
practice by Supreme Court of State of Illi- Chicago, Chicago Golf, Saddle and Cycle. Of-
nois; since 1894 engaged in a general real flee: First National Bank Bldg. Residence:
estate, loan, insurance and renting business, 1922 Calumet Av.
with a specialty in manufacturing and ware- DICK, Albert Blake, pres. the A. B. Dick
house property, as senior mem. of W. L. De Co.; b. Bureau Co., 111., Apr. 16, 1856; s. Adam
Wolf & Co. (partners: E. A. White, L. W. and Rebecca (Wible) Dick; removed with par-
Epps and John Gould). Also since 1901 pres. ents to Galesburg, 111., 1863; ed. public schools,
and dir. of the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Galesburg, until 1872; m. 1st, Jan. 25, 1881,
Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Ken- Alice S. Mathews, Galesburg, 111.; 1 daughter:
wood, Midlothian, Onwentsia, Exmoor. Office: Mabel E. ; m. 2d, Geneva, Switzerland, June,
234 LaSalle St. Residence: Chicago Beach 1902, Mary Henrietta Mathews, of Galesburg,
Hotel and Lake Forest, 111. 111.; children: Albert Blake, Charles Mathew.s,
DEXTER, Albert Ferdinand, real estate; b. Edison. Was employed with George W. Brown
Palmer, Mass., Aug. 15, 1848; s. Ferdinand & Co., agricultural implement manufacturers,
and Rosetta (Kendall) Dexter; moved to Fond Galesburg, 111., 1872-9; with the Deere & Man-
du Lac, Wis., 1854; ed. public schools of Madi- sur Co., Moline, 111., in same line, 1879-83, and
son and Univ. of Wisconsin; m. Chicago, 1883, was also a partner In the Moline Lumber Co.;
Helen, daughter of John Forsythe; children: established the lumber firm of A. B. Dick &
Elise, John Forsythe, Bessie Hoard, Dorothy Co., 1883, and incorporated it Apr., 1884, as
D., Albert Kendall, Edwina M. Began business the A. B. Dick Co., of which has ever since
life as traveling salesman for Beloit Reaper been pres., treas. and dir.; in 1887 the lumber
Works, 1869-76; special agent Travelers In- interest was sold and attention has since been
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn., 1876-80; given entirely to mfg. of Thomas A. Edison's
representative of Northwestern Life Insurance mimeographs and supplies. Dir. Royal Trust
Co., of Milwaukee, 1880; one of the organizers, Co. Trustee and treas. Lake Forest Univ.
1888, and became vice-pres. Beldig Motor & Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Union
Mfg. Co. until a fire destroyed the plant on League, City, Onwentsia (Chicago) ; also Play-
Jan. 16, 1891, which caused the failure of the ers and City (New York). Office: 163 W. Jack-
company. Soon after that engaged in real son Boul. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
estate business with much success. Clubs: DICKASON, Livingston T., pres. Westville
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht. Office: 84 Coal Co. Clubs: Upion League, Washington
Adams St. Park, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Midlothian.
DE YOUNG, Benjamin Reynolds, real estate; Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 4945 Ellis
b. New York City, Aug. 18, 1843; s. Benjamin Av.
and Emily (Warwick) De Young; family DICKEB, Edward Alfred, lawyer; b. Stough-
moved to Philadelphia, 1844; ed. public schools ton, Norfolk Co., Mass., June 18, 1855; s. Os-
of Philadelphia; learned printing business and mond and Mary A. (Cotton) Dicker; ed. public
worked at it until 1862, when enlisted in the schools, Chicago; m. Chicago, May 3, 1882, Jen-
114th Pa. Vol.; was soon promoted to capt.; nie E. Woodard; children: Nellie Ellery, Wil-
took part in battles at Chancellorsville, Fred- lard Woodard, Alfred Osmond, Edward Hoad-
ericksburg, Gettysburg and many others, and ley. Admitted to bar June, 1878; mem. firm of
served until the close of the war; m. Eliza- Matthews & Dicker, 1882-94, Dicker & Carpen-
beth Farnon, of Philadelphia; 1 daughter: ter, 1895-1901; since then alone; appointed
Sadie (now Mrs. Arthur Wellington Brint- Master in Chancery, Circuit Court of Cook
nail). Came to Chicago after the war; was Co., Dec. 1, 1887, and has held the office con-
appointed q. m., U. S. A., in 1870, and was tinuously ever since. Republican. Universal-
located for a year at Pembina, Dak., but re- ist. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Law Club, Law
signed and returned to Chicago; was con- Institute, New England Soc. of Chicago,
nected with various insurance companies, 1871- Clubs: Hamilton, Menoken, Westward Ho. Of-
1879; since 1879 in the real estate business, nee: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 908 Warren Av.
firm being B. R. De Young & Co.; was se- DICKEBSON, James Spencer, managing ed-
lected by English syndicate of London, Eng., itor The Standard since 1895; b. Brooklyn,
to appraise the properties of breweries and Apr. 9, 1853; s. Rev. James Stokes and Julia
elevators purchased by them in 1888. Was A. (Spencer) Dickerson; ed. public schools
assessor South Town of Chicago, 1886, and 4 and Western Univ. of Pa.; m. Feb. 21, 1882,
times re-elected; now serving 2d term on Fanny R. Richardson. Editorial Staff The
Valuation Committee of Real Estate Board. Standard, 1875-92; managing editor The
Republican. One of organizers, 1877, and caj>t. Graphic, Chicago, 1892-4; writer, Youth's
and maj. 6th Regt., I. N. G. Was mem. of the Companion, managing editor The Baptist Un-
finance committee, World's Columbian Expo- ion, 1894-5. Mem. of numerous Baptist denom-
sition. Mem. of Columbia Post, G. A. R. Club: inational boards; mem. executive board Re-
Union League. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Resi- ligous Education Assn.; dir. Municipal Art
dence: 2975 Prairie Av. League. Pres. Goodman & Dickerson Co. Club:
DIBBLEE, Kenry, real estate; b. New York Union League. Office: 324 Dearborn St. Resi-
City, Aug. 20, 1840; s. E. R. Dlbblee (dry dence, 1116 Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
goods importer) ; ed. private and boarding DICKINSON, Albert, pres. of the Albert
schools of New York until 18 years old; m. Dickinson Co., seedsmen; b. Stockbridge, Mass.,
Nov. 26, 1873, Laura, daughter of John Field, Oct. 28, 1841; s. Albert F. and Ann Eliza (An-
of Conway, Mass.; children: Bertha, Frances thony) Dickinson; came to Chicago with pa-
F. Began at 18 as clerk in his father's store rents, 1855; ed. public schools and was mem.
and later became partner in the business until of first class to be grad. from Chicago Higli
1872, when came to Chicago; in Jan., 1873, School. After graduation entered office of his
with William R. and John S. Gould estab- father who was engaged in grain and pro-
lished in business as mem. of firm of Gould duce business until Apr., 1861, when enlisted
& Dibbiee until 1878, when firm was dissolved in Taylor's Battery (Co. B, 1st Regt., Chicago
and he continued in business as a dealer in Light Arty.), serving until mustered out,
ornamental iron work and later enlarged the July, 1864, and participating in many battles,
business in the line of mantels and tiles, being including the first fight at Frederickton, Mo.,
an importer of many of the finest English en- engagements at Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth,
caustic tiles and western agent for leading Vicksburg, Mission Ridge, relief of Burnsides
Am. manufacturers; continued the business at Knoxville, and the Atlanta campaign in
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DICKINSON, Ang-ustus Edwin, pres. the
Ohio Quarries Co.; b. Park Ridge, 111., Mar. 8,
1869; s. Frederick and Emma (Elliott) Dickin-
son; ed. pMblic schools of Chicago; m. West
Superior, Wis., Aug. 10, 1894, Anna Dunn. Was
clerk in Chicago Post Office, 1882-5; salesman
Babcock & Smith Stone Co., 1885-90; supt.
Ashland Brown Stone Co., 1890-8; sales agent
the Bedford Quarries Co., 1898-1902; vice-pres.
the Bedford Quarries Co. since 1902. Pres. the
Ohio Quarries Co. since July 1, 1903; also
vice-pres. the Indiana Quarries Co. and the
Lorain & Southern R. R. Co.; dir. Litchfleld
& Madison R. R. Co. Episcopalian. Clubs: Mid-
Day; also Transportation (New York), Cen-
tury (Cleveland, O.). Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 4418 Oakenwald Av.
DICKINSON, Charles, seed merchant; b.
Chicago, May 28, 1858; s. Albert F. and Ann
Eliza (Anthony) Dickinson; ed. public school,
Chicago High School. Chicago Med. College,
Harvey Med. College; m. Chicago, Sept. 29,
1897, Marie I. Boyd (widow with 5 children:
William T. Boyd, Margaret F. Boyd, Henry J.
Boyd, Louise M. Boyd, Gordon W. Boyd).
Dickinson family lost all in the great fire of
1871; worked for Charles Gossage & Co., dry
goods, at $1.50 per week for afternoon work,
and attended high school mornings; in 1872
went with brother, Albert Dickinson, who took
father's business; business Incorporated, 1887,
as Albert Dickinson Co., wholesale grass and
field seeds, of which has ever since been vice-
pres. Dir. since 1889, vice-pres. since 1895, of
Chicago Dock Co. Had 2 first phonographs in
Chicago, 1889-90, and has had an interest in
talking machines ever since: now r>res. the
Polyphone Co. Had one of first automobiles,
1896, and used them every year, interested in
manufacture since 1898, as pres. the Chicago
Moto-Cycle Co.; pres. the Chicago Caloric En-
gine Co. Pres. Merchants' Terminal Ry. Co.,
owning railway used In connection with the
Albert Dickinson Co., and the Chicago Dock
Co.; vice-pres. the Twin City Trading Co. of
Minneapolis. Extensive traveler in America,
Europe, Asia and Africa. Independent in poll-
tics. Trustee Chicago Acad. of Science: vice-
pres., dir. and trustee Iroquois Memorial Hosp.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, New York Pro-
duce Exchange, Minneapolis Chamber of Com-
merce, Duluth Board of Trade, St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce. Mem. Soc. of Friends
(Quakers). Clubs: Union League, Illinois, Ger-
mania, Chicago Athletic, Menoken. Office: W.
Taylor St. and The Rookery. Residence: 603
Dearborn Av.
DICKINSON, Clarence, musician; b. Lafay-
ette, Ind., May 7, 1873; s. Rev. William C.
(D.D.) and Annis (Dougherty) Dickinson; ed.
Northwestern Univ., 1890-4; musical education
under Wild & Weidig (Chicago), Singer and
Dr. H. Reimann (Berlin). Guilmant, Vlerne,
Moszkowski (Paris); m. June 15, 1904, Helen
Aden S. Snyder, Carlton Place, Ont., Can. Was
organist and choirmaster St. James Episcopal
Church, organist Kehilath Anshe Mayraabh
Synagogue; dir. Organ Dept. Bush Temple
Conservatory; dir. Theoretical Dept. Columbia
School of Music. Produced comic opera, The
Medicine Man, Chicago, 1895, Boston, 1900.
, a.
became asst. cashier; resigned 1904 and
formed the firm of Edward Dickinson & Co
dealers in commercial paper. Pres La Grange
(HI.) State Bank since 1899; treas board of
Lincoln Park Commissioners, 1901 Clubs-
Bankers', Union League, Mid-Day, Marquette'
Evanston Golf, Hamilton. Office: 202 LaSalle
St. Residence: 26 Junior Terrace.
DICKINSON, Henry Clarence, mgr for D H
Baldwin & Co., pianos; b. Troy, O., June 8
1865; s. Philemon and Olivia (LeFevre) Dick-
inson; ed. public schools of Richmond and In-
dianapolis, Ind. ; m. Indianapolis, Ind , Apr 17
1889, Clara Bruce; children: Laura Emma,
Mary Bruce. Began business with D H Bald-
win & Co., Indianapolis, Ind., as clerk, in 1884-
came to Chicago in 1892, as sec. and treas.
of the Hamilton Organ Co. (controlled by the
Baldwin Co.), and still continues in that posi-
tion; also sec. and treas. of the Hamilton Pi-
ano Co., also a corporation subsidiary to the
Baldwin Co. In 1898 opened piano business of
the D. H. Baldwin Co. in Chicago, controlling
the company's trade in the Northwest, and
still continues as Illinois mgr. and dir. for
that company. Republican. Mason. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 267 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 6941 Yale Av.
DICKINSON, Jacob McGavock, lawyer; b.
Columbus, Miss., Jan. 30, 1851; s. Henry and
Anna (McGavock) Dickinson; grad. Univ. of
Nashville, 1871, A.M., 1872; studied law at Go-
lumbia College, New York, Univ. of Leipzig,
and in Paris; m. 1876, Martha Overton, Nash-
ville, Tenn.; children: J. O., Henry, J. M., Jr.
Admitted to bar, 1874; served several times
by special commission on Supreme bench of
Tennessee; asst. atty.-gen. U. S., 1895-7. Demo-
crat. Now general counsel I. C. Ry. Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Onwentsia, Office: 1 Park Row. Resi-
dence: 389 Erie St.
DICKINSON, Nathan, treas. Albert Dickin-
son Co.; b. Curtisville. Mass., Feb. 6, 1848; s.
Albert F. and Ann Eliza (Anthony) Dickin-
son; came to Chicago with parents in 1855;
ed. public schools of Chicago, graduating from
Dearborn School, 1865: m. Lake Geneva. Wis.,
July, 1889, Louise H. Boyd; children: Ruth B.,
Albert B. After leaving school in 1865, became
connected with his father, dealer in erain,
produce and seeds. The fire of 1871 wiped out
the assets of the firm but he united with
brother in shouldering the losses and build-
ing up the business, which, since 1874, has
been confined to grass and field seeds: busi-
ness incorporated, 1888, as the Albert Dickin-
son Co., of which he is treas. Dir. of Chicago
Dock Co. Club: Union League. Office: W. Tay-
lor St. and the River. Residence: 307 N. Clark
Street.
DICKINSON, William, retired grain mer-
chant; b. Hinsdale, N. H., Mar. 31. 1837; s.
Erastus and Sophia (Sargent) Dickinson; ed.
Hinsdale (N. H.) public school until 16 years
of age. followed by 2 years at acad., Spring-
field, Vt., and 1 year, 1855-6, of technical study
at Amherst College, Mass.; m. Chicago, Nov.
10, 1874, Eliza Reynolds (now deceased); chil-
dren: William Reynolds, Francis Reynolds. In
1861 entered employ of Hugh McLennan in
grain business in Chicago, becoming partner,
1867, in Hugh McLennan & Co., doing grain
JG6
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exporting business, which continued until 1886;
in grain business, alone, 1886, until 1898, then
retired. Was dir. Fifth Nat. Bank, and vice-
pres. and dir. of the Nat. Bank of America
and America Nat. Bank, all of Chicago; dir.
in Chicago Sugar Refining Co. from organi-
zation in 1883 to 1897, and part of time its
vice-pres. ; afterward dir. and vice-pres. Glu-
cose Sugar Refining Co.; now dir. Traders'
Insurance Co., of Chicago. Was dir. and vice-
pres. Chicago Board of Trade and one of the
committee appointed, 1883, to erect its present
bldg. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Un-
ion League. Residence: 610 N. State St.
DICKSON, Cyrus Rig-g-8, life insurance un-
derwriter; b. Clarksville, Pa., Aug. 27, 1880; a.
Thomas P. and Mary C. (Rigg) Dickson; ed.
public schools and grad. Placer Co. (Califor-
nia) High School; took business course in
Detroit Business Univ. Began insurance ex-
perience as cashier for the Nat. Life Insur-
ance Co. of Montpelier, Vt., at its office at De-
troit, Mich., 1901-2; came to Chicago in 1902,
becoming associated with William S. Pond in
firm of William S. Pond & Co., agents for the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., of
Milwaukee, Wis. Republican. Congregational-
ist. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence:
1761 Magnolia Av.
DICKSON, James Taylor, confectioners' and
bakers' supplies; b. Williamsport, Ind., Jan.
22, 1848; s. John Wesley and Sarah (Barnes)
Dickson; ed. public schools, Kankakee, 111.
Was engaged in retail grocery business, Dick-
son Bros., Kankakee, 111., 1865-76; in commis-
sion business on S. Water St., Chicago, as
Dickson & Co., 1876-80; cashier and bookkeep-
er for Frank Field & Co., confectioners, 1880-5;
in 1885 joined Thomas G. McCulloch and J. B.
Blair in organizing the Confectioners' and
Bakers' Supply Co., of which is treas. and
mgr. Republican. Mem. Hyde Park Presbyte-
rian Church. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Nat. Un-
ion, North Am. Union. Clubs: Illinois, West-
ward Ho. Office: 218 E. Washington St. Resi-
dence: 5130 Hibbard Av.
DIEHL, Charles Sanford, asst. mgr. Asso-
ciated Press; b. Flintstone, Md., Aug. 8, 1854;
s. Carl F. and Amanda F. Diehl; removed to
Ottawa, 111., 1856; ed. public schools; m. 1879,
Miss Ellen Watson Chandler; children: Grace
Chandler, Chandler. Removed to Chicago, 1871;
published Our Boys for 2 years; on staff Chi-
cago Times, 1873-83; reported Sioux Indian
campaigns of 1876 and 1877 and winter cam-
paign against Sioux, 1881; organized 1st Regt.,
I. N. G., in 1874, filling all grades from 2d
lieut. to lieut.-col. ; entered Associated Press
service as day mgr. Chicago office in 1883; ap-
pointed supt. Pacific Coast division, 1887, with
headquarters at San Francisco. Promoted to
asst. gen. mgr., 1893, with headquarters at
New York. Prepared plans to report Spanish-
Am. War for Associated Press, 1898, taking
personal charge staff war corespondence in
field during war. Clubs: Chicago, Exmoor, City,
Highland Park, St. Andrews Golf; also City
Club of New York. Address: Western Union
Bldg.
DIERSSEN, Frederick, manufacturer; b.
Hanover, Germany, Nov. 21, 1842; s. Heinrich
and Elizabeth (Blanck) Dierssen; ed. district
schools in Germany; came to U. S., 1866; m.,
1st, Chicago, 1873, Augusta Tanneberger;
m., 2d, 1876, Emma Tanneberger; children:
Bertha (now Mrs. Charles Weiland). Ferdi-
nand, Ewald, Clara, Emma, Arthur, Herbert,
Ella, Alfred. Worked on a farm until he was
24 years of age; in 1872 began selling oysters,
fish and canned goods at wholesale; sold out
that business, 1898; also for years identified
with the Chicago Sash, Door and Blind Mfg.
Co., of which he is now pres. Also has other
business interests. Lutheran. Office: 48 W.
North Av. Residence: 41 Ewing PI.
DIESEL, Lambert, manufacturer; b. Chica-
go, Dec. 18, 1874; s. Frank and Barbara (Roos)
Diesel; ed. parochial schools in Chicago. Since
1889 has been engaged in the tin can mfg.
business, being associated with his father and
brother Louis in the Frank Diesel Can Co.
until sold to the Am. Can Co. in Mar., 1901.
In following year joined in the organization
and incorporation of the Union Stock Yards
Can Co., of which he is treas. Club: Germania.
Office: 2620-2626 Shields Av. Residence: 349
Hampden Ct.
DIESEL, Louis, manufacturer; b. Chicago,
May 8, 1866; s. Frank and Barbara (Roos)
Diesel: ed. parochial schools of Chicago until
1880; twice married; 1 daughter: Clara R., by
1st wife; m. 2, Chicago, Feb. 18, 1903, Kathryh
Zangerle. First employment after leaving
school was as clerk with David Oliver, oat
meal mills, 1880-3; in 1883 went with his father
as Diesel & Folz, manufacturer of tin cans,
the business later changing to Frank Diesel,
and afterward to the Frank Diesel Can Co.,
of which was vice-pres. and sec. until the com-
pany sold out to the Am. Can Co., in Mar.,
1901. In 1902, upon the organization of the
Union Stock Yards Can Co. became gen. mgr.
of the business, and is now pres. Renublican.
Club: Germania. Office: 2620-2626 Shields Av.
Residence: 337 Hampden Ct.
DIESTEL, Hermann, violoncellist. (See
Who's Who in America for sketch.) Office:
202 Michigan Av. Residence: 207 Belden Av.
DIETRICH, Henry S., dealer and agent in
real estate; b. Detroit, Mich., Mar. 4, 1844;
ed. public schools; came to Chicago, 1858; en-
listed Apr. 17, 1861, in Co. A, Chicago Zouaves
(State service) for 3 months' enlistment, at
end of which came to Chicago and became a
mem. of Co. A, 19th 111. Vol. Infy., participat-
ing in all the battles of the regt. during his 3
years of service in the Civil War, being mus-
tered out in July, 1864; then went into service
as a civilian in the q. m.'s dept. of the army,
continuing until 1866; m. Chicago, May, 1868,
Sarah Jane Clark; children: Harry W., Grace
B. Since Nov., 1868, has been continuously en-
gaged in real estate business in Chicago. Has
been prominently identified with the G. A. R.
since its organization. Mason (32°). Mem. Chi-
cago Real Estate Board since Jan., 1897: has
been general inspector rifle practice I. N. G.
Office: 90 LaSalle St. Residence: 4454 Oaken-
wald Av.
DILLON, William, lawyer; b. Brooklyn, N.
Y., July 10, 1850; s. John B. and Adelaide Dil-
lon; at time of birth his father was an exile
because of participation in the operations of
the Young Ireland party; returned to Ireland,
1856, and father was mem. of Parliament for
Co. Tipperary at the time of his death; ed.
Ireland, finishing at the Catholic Univ., Dub-
lin; called to the Irish bar in 1874 and prac-
ticed there until ill health forced relinquish-
ment of practice in 1880; came to IT. S., Jan.,
1880, went to Colorado in following summer
and remained there until 1893: part of time on
a cattle ranch and the remaining period in
practice of law; m. Colorado, May, 1885, Kliz-
abeth Ratcliff. Came to Chicago, June, 1893,
and in Mar., 1894, became editor of The New
World, a Catholic weekly, in which connection
continued until 1902; engaged in practice of
law in Chicago. Democrat. R. C. Mem. Knights
of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, A.
O. U. W. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 59
Clark St. Residence: 1125 Lunt Av.
DTMERY, Joseph Henry, gas fixtures; b.
Gloucester, Eng., July 18, 1859; s. George and
Mary (Organ) Dimery; ed. public schools in
England; served 2 years in Enerlish navy;
learned gas fixture business in Bristol, Eng.;
m. Chicago. 1888, Sarah Emily Austin; 2 chil-
dren, both deceased. Came to Chicago, 1879.
and in employ of T. W. Wilmarth as clerk
and salesman, later becominer partner; in 1900
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167
cago Yacht. Iroquois. Forty, Illinois Athletic,
181 Wabash Av- Residence:
abeth (Pearson) Dinsley; ed. public schools
Ontario; began business life as clerk in gro-
eery store at Clinton, Ont.; from there went
to Minneapolis, Minn., where he was clerk
in a boot and shoe store; then took a position
as bookkeeper for W. P. Ankeny & Bro., of
Minneapolis, remaining with them until 1877;
then associated with the Western Manufac-
turers' Insurance Co., and from that became
field inspector for the Millers' Nat. Insurance
Co., covering the Northwestern States; in
July, 1901, opened an agency for the company
at St. Paul, Minn., and in Dec., 1901, was pro-
moted to his present position as general agent
for the company, with headquarters at Chi-
cago. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Residence: 155 N.
Troy St.
DIXON, Arthur, pres. Arthur Dixon Trans-
fer Co.; b. Fermanagh Co., in the north of Ire-
land, Mar. 27, 1837; s. Arthur and Jane (Al-
len) Dixon; ed. district and national schools;
came to U. S., 1855; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan.,
1862, Annie Carson; children. Arthur, Jr., Eliz-
abeth J. (deceased), Clara L., George W.,
Thomas J., Mrs. Kate Dixon-Martin, L. Grace,
Mrs. Annabel Dixon-Woodworth, William W.,
Homer L., Elsie M., Edna F., Alan C. Lived in
Philadelphia, 1855-8; Pittsburgh, 1858-61; clerk
in grocery house of G. G. Cook, Chicago, 1861,
but soon opened retail grocery on his own ac-
count, which he conducted, 1861-3; established
general teaming business, 1863, which he de-
veloped until it became the largest enterprise
of its kind in the city; incorporated, 1888, as
A'rthur Dixon Transfer Co., of which he is
pres. Was active in enlisting and equipping
men for service in Civil War; mem. Common
Council from 2d Ward, 1867-91, declining fur-
ther election; pres. of Council, 1874-80, earn-
ing popular title of "Watch-dog of the City
Treasury;" mem. 27th General Assembly of
Illinois; pres. Irish-Republican Club of Chica-
go, 1868, pres. Nat. Irish-Republican Conven-
tion, 1869; delegate Nat. Republican Conven-
tion, 1880; for over 20 years mem. city and
county Republican committees. Was a dir.
World's Columbian Exposition. Now dir. in the
following companies: Arthur Dixon Transfer
Co. (pres.); B. & O. R. R. Co., Chicago &
Grand Rapids R. R. Co.; Dixon Land Assn.;
West Pullman Land Assn., Central Trust Co.;
F. Parmelee Co. For many years dir. in the
Metropolitan Nat. Bank. Prominent Methodist
layman. Bible-class teacher and trustee First
Methodist Church. Trustee Wesleyan Hosp.
Mason (32°); K. T., Medinah Temple. Clubs:
Union League, Hamilton, Calumet, Sheridan.
Office: 299 5th Av. Residence: 3131 Michigan
Av.
DIXON, George William, sec. and treas. of
the Arthur Dixon Transfer Co.; b. Chicago;
H. Arthur and Annie (Carson) Dixon; ed. Chi-
cago public schools, West Division High
School and Northwestern Univ., graduating
A.B., 1889; grad. Northwestern Univ. Law
School, LL.B., 1892; m. Chicago, Mar. 2, 1903,
Marion E. Martin. After leaving college prac-
ticed law lor 5 years, during which time he
was largely occupied as receiver for large
corporations; acted in latter capacity during
the financial depression of 1893; abandoned
practice of law and became connected with the
extensive transferring and forwarding busi-
noss of the Arthur Dixon Transfer Co., of
which he is sec. and treas. Republican; now
mem. Illinois Senate from 1st Senatorial Dls-
trict for term 1902-6; mem. on staff of Gov.
Anna Dixon; ed. public' school fn B^Tton, Ind
9 1862 S£n^yn«C<VZlbrI,2?e' Mass': m- Sept
\n.f ' E-lla B- Smlth (died Apr. 14, 1901);
children: Lawrence B., Ashley C. Served under
U. S. Government, 1854-64. at Washington in
«!fn °rga,niza£°? £f the Bureau of Construc-
tion, under Maj. Bowman; was mem. of Nat.
Rifles in Washington, who offered their ser-
vices on first call for volunteers for Cival
War; mustered in, Apr. 15. 1861. for 3 months'
service, thus filling at the time both a civil
and a military position. Was at 2d battle of
Bull Run, as temporary volunteer with ambu-
lance corps attached to Gen. McDowell's divi-
sion. Came to Chicago Dec., 1864, and prac-
ticed architecture until 1896, when retired on
account of ill health; since then has given his
attention to management of his real estate
Mem. Real Estate Board. Mason: charter mem
Home Lodge; also mem. Chicago Chapter.
Apollo Commandery, Oriental Consistory.
Residence: 3212 Calumet Av.
DIXON, Thomas John, gen. mgr. of the Ar-
thur Dixon Transfer Co.; b. Chicago, Sept. 9,
1869; s. Arthur and Carrie (Carson) Dixon;
ed. Chicago public schools. Now alderman
from 2d Ward. Clubs: Union League, Hamil-
ton. Chicago Athletic. Office: 299 5th Av. Resi-
dence: 3132 Calumet Av.
DOANE. Philip P. Schnylor, physician and
surgeon; b. Oak Park, 111., Aug. 16, 1862; a.
Thomas H. and Mary Warren (Kellogg)
Doane; ed. Oak Park High School, Phillips
Exeter Acad., graduating 1892; grad. Rush
Med. College, M.D., 1895; m. Chicago, Jan. 1,
1903, Helen Pullman Stewart, daughter of
Graeme Stewart; 1 daughter: Helen Stewart
Served as interne in the Presbyterian Hosp.
of Chicago 2 years, 1895-7; then for 3 months
on yellow fever quarantine service of State
Board of Health, stationed at Cairo, 111.; be-
gan practice on the North Side, Chicago, in
fall of 1897, and shortly afterward became as-
sociated with Dr. Fernand Henrotin; remained
with him for 5 years, doing surgical and gyne-
cological work in the various hosps. of the
city. Attending surgeon Cook Co. Hosp., at-
tending surgeon Central Free Dispensary,
asst. in surgery, Rush Med. College. Has con-
tributed monographs on surgical subjects to
various med. journals. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Physicians' Club. Republican. Presbyterian.
Clubs: Saddle and Cycle, University. Office: 34
Washington St. Residence: 10 Astor St.
DODD, Oscar, physician; b. Rosendale, Wis.,
Aug. 20, 1864; s. Bushnell and Margaret (Mur-
ray) Dodd; ed. public schools of Wisconsin,
Ripon College, Wis., and College of Physicians
and Surgeons, Chicago, M.D., 1890; m. Topeka,
Kan., May 1, 1898, Agnes Sheldon; children:
Dorothy, Charles Ward. After graduation was
interne at Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear In-
firmary, then went to Europe, taking special
courses in ophthalmology and otology in Vi-
enna, Heidelberg. Returned to Chicago, 1893,
and has since been engaged in practice as ocu-
list and aurist. Surgeon to eye dept., Illinois
Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary; oculist and
aurist to Augustana Hosp. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.; ex-pres. Chicago
Ophthalmological Soc. Republican. Office: 103
State St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
DODGE, Edmond Pairfleld, lumberman; b.
New Lyme, O.. Nov. 30, 1866; s. Philo G. and
Louisa (Jones) Dodge; ed. Chicago Univ., also
preparatory and musical courses at Oberlln
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College, Ohio; grad. Lake Forest Univ., 1891, cock's private school, public schools and Chi-
and began to study law but abandoned it on cago Univ.; m. Chicago, Mar. 16, 1882, Grace
father's death for the lumber business; m. M. Muelheim; children: Margaret Burnet,
June 26, 1894. Louise Bell Baker, Chicago; Courtright, Ruth Allen. Left school and Chi-
children: Edmond Fairfleld, Jr., Dorothy. His cago in latter part of 1876; in Mar., 1877, ac-
father engaged in lumber business and in cepted position in St. Louis, Mo., in branch
Apr., 1891, he was admitted into partnership factory of N. K. Fairbank & Co., at a salary
in the firm of P. G. Dodge & Co.; his father of $8 per week; remained continuously with
died Feb. 11, 1892, and he succeeded to the St. Louis branch until Feb., 1900, advancing
business which he has since conducted; the to position of supt. and mgr. ; in Feb., 1900,
business was incorporated Sept. 5, 1903, as was made gen. supt. of the mfg. dept. with
the P. G. Dodge Lumber Co., of which is pres. headquarters at Chicago; is a dir. of the com-
and gen. mgr. Clubs: Union League, Colonial, pany. Republican. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
Kenwood Country. Office: 2116 Lumber St. dence: Del Prado Hotel.
Residence: 4827 Forrestville Av. DOSERTY, David Joseph, physician; b. St
DODGE, William Curtis, district supt. of Louis, Mo., Apr. 28, 1850; s. Dennis and Helen
Chicago public schools; b. on a farm near Doherty; grad. St. Joseph's College, St. Louis,
Pulaski, Oswego Co., N. Y., July 28, 1848; s. A.B., 1868, A.M., 1870; -Univ. of Minnesota,
Marcus W. and Julia A. (Hendrickson) Dodge; med. dept., 1887. Engaged in practice of medi-
ed. common schools of Illinois, Cook Co. Nor- cine from graduation; student in ethnoloey
mal School, 1869-71; Cornell Univ., 1872; Co- and philology. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago
lumbia School of Mines, 1873; special student Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Med. Ex-
Univ. of Illinois, 1878; m. Garden Prairie, 111., aminers' Assn., Am. Anthropological Assn.,
June 30, 1879, Olive E. Saunders; children: Modern Language Assn. Has written mono-
William Alexander (died 1882), Clarence Boyd. graphs on med., ethnological and philological
Lived on a farm near Barrington, 111., until subjects, especially in relation to the Philip-
1869; taught in Englewood, 1871-2; teacher at pines. Republican. Clubs: Marquette, Physi-
LaGrange, Cook Co., and Braidwood, Will Co., cians. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 582 La-
Ill., 1875-8; taught In Cook Co. Normal School, Salle Av.
1879-85; principal of Wicker Park School, DOHEBTY, Michael J., supt. of streets of
1885-6; Brainard School, 1886-7-; Franklin Chicago; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1866; s.
School, 1887-1900; elected, 1900, to present po- Michael and Mary (Jones) Doherty; ed. public
sitlon as district supt. of Chicago Public schools of Boston. Mass.; m., 1st, Chicago,
Schools. Mem. Chicago Principals' Club, July 18, 1888, Kittle Mullaney; 2d, Boston,
George Rowland Club; mem. Nat. Educational Mass., Sept. 20, 1899, Theresa Dowling. Came
Assn., Kilwinning (Masonic) Lodge, S. A. R. to Chicago from Boston, Mass., 1878; em-
Independent Democrat. Office: Tribune Bldg. ployed with the Anglo- Am. Provision Co., 1880-
Residence: 2268 Kenmore Av. 1882; Armour & Co., 1882-6; Swift & Co., 1886-
DODCtSHUN, Charles James, mgr.; b. Ham- 1888. Elected town clerk of Lake, 1888, and
burg, Germany, Jan. 31, 1848; s. Charles and again in 1889; with city, 1889-94; engaged in
Betsy Field (Williams) Dodgshun; ed. public business for self as undertaker from 1894 to
schools of Hamburg, Germany, and London, 1897; since May 28, 1897, supt. of streets of
Eng.; left school Aug., 1863; came to New the City of Chicago. Democrat; mem. Demo-
York; m. Jersey City, N. J., Oct. 25, 1881, cratic State Committee. Knight of Columbus.
Annie Duryea Van Cleef; children: Arthur Club: Illinois, Athletic. Office: City Hall. Resi-
Sydney, Pauline Van Cleef. Was in employ of dence: 946 W. Garfleld Boul.
an importing and exporting commission house DOIiAlT, Aloysius N. J., physician; b. Mor-
in New York, 1864-74; with New York house of ris, Grundy Co., 111.. Dec. 6, 1871; s. James
Waterbury Clock Co., 1874-91; since Apr. 1, and Julia (Fitzsimmons) Dolan; ed. public
1891, mgr. Chicago house for same company, school, Morris, 111., until 1888, St. Viateur's
Republican. Mem. Chicago Jewelers' Assn. College, Kankakee, 111., 1888-9; St. Mary's Col-
Club: Kenwood Country. Office: 45-49 Randolph lege, Kansas, 1889-93, graduating, A.B.; St.
St. Residence: 4441 Berkeley Av. Ignatius College, Chicago, with degree of A.M..
DODSON, John Milton, physician; b. Berlin. 1895; College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chi-
Wis., Feb. 17. 1859; s. Nathan Monroe and cago, M.D., 1898; m. Chicago, Oct. 10, 1900,
Elizabeth Osborn (Abbott) Dodson; grad. Ber- Georgiana Sexton; 1 daughter: Marie Julia,
lin (Wis.) High School, 1876; Univ. of Wiscon- Since May 1. 1898, in practice of medicine in
sin, A.B., 1880, A.M., in course, 1888; Rush Chicago; asst. surgeon I. N. G., commissioned
Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1882; Jefferson Mar. 22, 1899; asst. supt. Chicago Parental
Med. College. Philadelphia, M.D., 1883; post- School for 2 years. Attending physician St.
graduate med. study at Berlin, Ger. ; m. Mil- Vincent's Infant Asylum, and at St. Francis
waukee, Wis., Nov. 12, 1890, Jessie Palmer Hosp., Evanston, 111. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Kasson. Has practiced medicine in Chicago Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc.
since Mar., 1882. Lecturer on and demonstrator Mem. Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Tri-
of anatomy, 1889-92; prof, of physiology and bunes. Democrat. R. C. Office and residence:
demonstrator of anatomy, 1892-8; prof, of 853 Wilson Av.
medicine since 1899, junior dean, 1899-1901, DOLE, George Sidney, grain commission; b.
and dean of students since 1901, Rush Med. Chicago, July 12, 1858; s. J. H. and Sarah F.
College; also, since 1901, dean of med. courses, (Beers) Dole; ed. Chicago public schools and
Univ. of Chicago. Prof, of pediatrics, North- Racine College. Aftf»r leaving college became
western Univ. Women's Med. College, 1894-7; connected with J. H. Dole & Co., established
mem. and distributor Illinois Demonstrators' by his father in 1882. and since incorporation,
Assn., since 1889; trustee Chicago Med. Soc., 1902, has been pres. of the company. Also, in-
1898-1902; dir., 1896-1903, and pres. board of dividually, in grain business at Galesburg,
dirs., 1902-3. Physicians' Club. Mem. of Assn. 111., since 1899. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade,
of Am. Anatomists, Am. Med. Assn., Assn. of Galesburg Business Men's Assn. Republican.
Am. Naturalists (Central States), Illinois Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 226 LaSalle St.
State Med. Soc., Wisconsin State Med. Soc., Residence: 337 Dearborn Av.
Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., DOMMEBQTJE, Franz Joseph, sec. Kellogg
Chicago Pediatric Soc., Am. Assn. for the Ad- Switchboard and Supply Co.: b. Duisburg. Ger..
vancement of Science. Republican. Clubs: Illi- Nov. 26, 1861; s. Charles and Christine (Wehr-
nois, Westward Ho. Office: Venetian Bldg. fritz) Dommerque; ed. schools in Germany
Residence: 568 Washington Boul. and univs. of Zurich. Switzerland, and Munich,
DOOGETT, Lewis Chittenden, manufactur- Bavaria, graduating M.E. from latter, 1886; m.
er; b. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1858; s. Joseph Barker Liverpool, Eng., Oct. 5, 1888, Mary J. Young,
and Lydia Anna (Burton) Doggett; ed. Bab- Engaged in steam engineering, Germany, 1886-
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
1887, and electrical engineering in Bradford,
Eng., 1888; came to Chicago with Western
Electric Co. in engineering dept. ; was ejn-
ployed in engineering dept. by Thompson Elec-
tric Welding Co., Lynn, Mass., 1889; United
Electric Traction Co., of Jersey City, N. J.,
1890; Singer Mfg. Co., Elizabethport, N. J.,
1891-2; represented Allweiler & Co., of Ger-
many, at World's Columbian Exposition, 1893;
In engineering dept. of Chicago Telephone Co.,
1893-9; with Kellogg Switchboard and Supply
Co., from 1899 to May, 1904, when was made
sec. of the company. Mem. Am. Institute Elec-
trical Engineers, International Assn. for Study
of Quaternions and allied subjects of Mathe-
matics. Republican. Office: Congress and Green
Sts. Residence: 1395 N. Spaulding Av.
DONAHOE, Daniel, lawyer; b. Huntley, 111.,
Apr. 10, 1855; s. John and Johanna (Long)
Donahoe; spent boyhood on his father's farm,
McHenry Co., 111.; ed. Elgin Acad. and Notre
Dame Univ., graduating with highest honors,
and also grad. law dept., LL.B., 1881; m. Chi-
cago, 111., 1884, Miss Teresa Boyle; children:
Henry, Leo. Admitted to bar of Supreme Court
of Illinois, 1882; engaged in general practice,
making a specialty of Criminal Law; now
senior of Donahoe & Hartnett. Has been es-
pecially prominent in the defense of many
noted criminal trials, notably that of Daniel
Coughlin and others, indicted for the murder
of Dr. Cronin. Democrat. R. C. Knights of Co-
lumbus. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 1040
Jackson Boul.
DONAHOE, John Thomas, lawyer; b. Ben-
nington, Vt., Apr. 14, 1853; s. Patrick and
Ellen (Gilnaugh) Donahoe; moved with pa-
rents to Grundy Co., 111., 1857, locating on a
farm; ed. public schools, followed by a course
of self study, and engaged as teacher in pub-
lic schools for 13 years: m. Miss Dora E. Wei-
don, Jan. 25, 1902. Admitted to bar, 1887; came
to Chicago and has since continued in success-
ful practice here. An ardent advocate owner-
ship of all public utilities by the people. Was a
mem. Peoples Party until 1896, and nominee
of that party for Circuit Judge in 1893; since
1896 a Democrat. R. C. Office: 92 LaSalle St.
Residence: 7112 Rhodes Av.
DONALD, Francis C., commissioner of the
Central Passenger Assn. Began railway career
as northwestern passeneer and freight agent
of the Chicago & Atlantic Ry. at St. Paul,
1883-6; city passenger and ticket agent at Chi-
cago, 1886-7; general passenger and ticket
agent, 1887-90, same road; general passenger
and ticket agent Chicago & Erie Ry. Co., Sept.
1, to Oct. 1, 1890; vice chairman Central Traf-
fic Assn. in charge of passenger business, Oct.
8, 1890, to Dec. 1. 1892; commissioner passen-
ger dept. same, 1892-6; chairman Chicago East
Bound Passenger Committee since Oct. 8, 1890;
commissioner Central Passenger Committee,
1896-7; commissioner Central Passenger Assn.
since Feb., 1897. Vice-pres. International For-
est, Fish and Game Assn. Pres. and dir. Cen-
tral Ry. and Hotel Distributing Co.; dir. R. R.
and Steamship Advertising Co. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Yacht, Midlothian, Lake Zu-
rich, Chicago Automobile. Office: Tribune Bldg.
Residence: Virginia Hotel.
DONALDSON. Henry Herbert, prof, and
head of dept. of neurologv, Univ. of Chicago,
since 1892. (See Who's Who in America for
details of career.) Residence: 5740 Woodlawn
Av.
DONELSON, Charles P., physician; b. Flint.
Mich., Apr. 11, 1848; s. Abel S. and Maria
Donelson; ed. public schools, Flint, and colle-
giate course in Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Dela-
ware, O. ; returned to Flint and was engaged
2 years in public schools, giving spare time
to study of medicine, then entered med. dept.
Univ. of Michigan, graduating M.D., 1872, fol-
lowed by post-graduate course in Long Island
rollege Hosp., Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. 1873, Mary
A., daughter of Tobias Johnson (leading archi-
tect of Michigan, later of Denver, Colo.); 1
daughter: Ethel M. Settled in practice at Mus-
kegon, Mich., and was engaged in general
practice; in 1887, 1888 and 1891, visited lead-
ing hosps. of New York, taking courses in
New York Polyclinic and Throat Hosp. Settled
in practice in Chicago, 1897, and now devotes
attention chiefly to treatment of nose, throat
and chest; also devotes much time to hosp.
work and surgery; was for years on Board
of U. S. Pension Surgeons. Mem. Am. Med
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Soc. for Pre-
vention of Tuberculosis. Republican. Clubs:
Menoken. Lincoln. Office: 126 State St.
DONELSON, Dexter Park, manufacturer; b.
Delaware, O., Mar. 27, 1857; s. Park S. and
Katharine H. Donelson; ed. public schools and
Northwestern Univ.; m. Chicago, 1891, Har-
riet B. Kitchens; 1 daughter: Katharine. After
leaving college entered employ of Deering
Harvester Co. and served with that company
as traffic mgr. until organization, in 1892, of
the Continental Bolt and Iron Works, of which
he is pres. Republican. Clubs: Glen View,
Evanston Country. Office: Union and Lumber
Sts. Residence: 1318 Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
DONLIN, William J., lawyer; b. Chicago,
Mar. 11, 1859; s. John H. and Bridget M. (Con-
sidine) Donlin; grad. St. Ignatius College, Chi-
cago, 1877; studied law in office of Monroe,
Bisbee & Ball; m. Chicago, Oct. 19, 1885, Miss
Kathryn Shafer; 1 daughter: Phyllis. Admitted
to bar of Illinois in June, 1880, and continued
studies in office of Rae & Smith until Dec.,
1881; went to New Mexico and engaged in
practice at Raton for about 6 months; then
returned to Chicago, practicing for some years
in partnership with Frederick S. Baker; sub-
sequently alone, covering a general practice,
making a specialty of condemnation and spe-
cial assessment cases. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: 1669 Kenmore Av.
DONNELL, James W., pres. Hall's Safe and
Lock Co.; b. Oxford, O., Dec. 27, 1848; s. Hugh
and Laura (Pitcher) Donnell; ed. public and
high schools of Cincinnati, O., until 1864; m.
St. Louis, Mo., 1875, Lorrine Follett; children:
Charles, Willard. In 1869, entered employ of
Hall's Safe and Lock Co., at Cincinnati, O. ;
became foreman, supt. and gen. mgr. in Cincin-
nati; In 1898 the Chicago company, of which Is
pres., was Incorporated. Also pres. Bankers'
Electric Protective Co. of Chicago. Republican.
Was alderman of Evanston, 1896-7. Episcopa-
lian. Mason and K. T. (Evanston Comman-
dery). Clubs: Evanston, Evanston Country,
Evanston Golf, Glen View. Office: 53-54 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: Evanston, 111.
DONNELLEY, Reuben Hamilton, bond and
stock broker; b. Brantford, Brant Co., Ont.,
Aug. 20, 1864; s. Richard R. and Naomie A.
Donnelley; came with parents to Chicago when
1 year old; ed. public schools (grad. Hyde
Park High School) and in old Chicago Univ.
to end of Junior year; m. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1891,
Laura, daughter of George R. Thome; chil-
dren: Thorne, Eleanor. Entered Chicago Direc-
tory Co. in 1884 in a minor capacity, later be-
coming a stockholder and subsequently sec.,
which office he still holds; was also business
mgr. of the directory company from 1887 to
1895 when he went into the stock brokerage
business with Newell Clark Knight, under the
firm name of Knight. Donnelley <Sr Co., now
one of the leading firms of its line. Mem.
Chicago Stock Exchange (vlce-pres., 1899-1900;
pres, 1901-3); Chicago Board of Trade; New
York Stock Exchange; New York Coffee Ex-
change. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago, Washington Park, Kenwood. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 90 47th St.
DONNELLEY, Thomas Eliot, printer; b.
Chicago, Aug. 18, 1867; s. Richard Robert and
Naomi Anne (Shenstone) Donnelley; grad.
Yale Univ., B.A., 1889; m. Chicago, May 24,
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1899, Laura Leonora Gaylord; children: Claris-
sa, Eliot. Upon graduation from college, 1889,
entered the business established by his father,
1861. Served as a workman In all depts.; since
death of his father In 1899, pres. and treas.
R. R. Donnelley Sons Co., printers. Also pres.
and treas. Lakeside Press Bldg. Co., dlr. Chi-
cago Directory Co. Republican. Mem. First
Baptist Church. Clubs: Merchants, Chicago
Athletic, Union League, University, Quadran-
fle, Caxton, Midlothian; also Grolier, New
ork. Office: 149 Plymouth PI. Residence: 2016
Calumet Av.
DONNEBSBEBGEB, Joseph, real estate
dealer; b. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 28, 1843; s. An-
thony and Mary Eva (Zoller) Donnersberger;
ed. Xavier's College, Cincinnati, to age of 16;
m. Cincinnati, Jan. 27, 1863, Wilhelmina Hon-
komp; children: Eva, Emma, Mary, Anthony,
George, Agnes, Frank, Gertrude. Began busi-
ness life as office boy and clerk in real estate
office in Cincinnati from 1869 until 1868; came
to Chicago and established In real estate busi-
ness In 1868. Served as trustee In town of
Cicero from 1873 to 1881; county commis-
sioner In Cook Co. from 1881 to 1884; South
Park Commissioner from 1889 to 1902; pres.
of South Park Board 10 years. Democrat. Cath-
olic. Office: 172 Washington St. Residence:
3608 Michigan Av.
DOKOOHTTE, Francis E., lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Nov. 27, 1873; s. M. F. and Elizabeth
(Shields) Donoghue; ed. St. Ignatius College,
Chicago, and In law dept. of Lake Forest
Univ. Began as clerk and law student In Nov.,
1890, and after attaining majority was admit-
ted to bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois,
and has since been actively engaged In the
general practice of law. Democrat; mem. of
the Chicago Democracy. Was mem. of the
House of Representatives of Illinois In the
42d and 43d General Assemblies. Clubs: Sheri-
dan, Tecumseh, Iroquois. Office: Unity Bldg.
Residence: 398 W. Adams St.
DONOHUE, Michael Ambrose, printer; b.
Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland, Sept. 25, 1841; s.
John and Bridget COonnelly) Donohue; ed. Ire-
land; m. Chicago, 1863, Jane Furey; 7 children.
Came to U. S., 1852. Learned the trade of a
bookbinder, beginning in 1856 and working for
Charles Scott for 5 years; then in business for
self, and later with a partner, and was for
years at the head of the house of Donohue &
Henneberry until 1901, when the partnership
was dissolved and the present firm of M. A.
Donohue & Co., printers and oublishers, was
organized, of which is pres. Also dir. Federal
Life Insurance Co. Club: Colonial. Office: 415
Dearborn St. Residence: 4547 Grand Boul.
DOOLEY, James C., justice of the peace; b.
Ireland, 1850; s. Michael and Mary (O'Connor)
Dooley; ed. Nat. schools in Ireland until 16
years of age, when he was permitted to come
to America with a neighbor family; m. Chica-
go. Oct. 10, 1876, Bridget McCarthy: children:
Richard, Lottie, Nellie, James, Charles. Anna,
Genevieve. On arrival at Chicago, 1867, se-
cured employment with the Western Union
Telegraph Co.; clerk and deputy in office of
sheriff of Cook Co., 1872-91; appointed by Gov.
Fifer to be justice of the peace of the Town
of W. Chicago, 1891, and has been quadren-
nially reappointed ever since; studied law and
was admitted to the bar, 1895. Democrat; was
6 years mem. of the Democratic Co. Central
Committee; delegate to Nat. Democratic Con-
vention of 1892. R. C. Office: 161 W. Madison
St. Residence: 1132 Douglas Boul.
DOBAXT, George Henry, vice-pres. Fleming
H. Revell Co., publishers; b. Toronto. Can.,
Dec. 19, 1869; s. James and Annie (Oliver)
Doran; ed. public schools Toronto; m. Evans-
ton, 111., Apr. 10, 1895, Mary Noble McConnell;
1 daughter: Mary Noble. Began business life
In a publishing house In Toronto in 1884, and
In 1891, came to Chicago and became identified
with the Fleming H. Revell Co., of which Is
now vlce-pres. Republican. Presbyterian.
Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Evanston
Country. Office: 63 Washington St. Residence:
1119 Lake St., Evanston, 111.
DOBE, Edward Eugene, vice-pres., Chicago,
Peoria & Western Ry.; b. Limerick, Ire., Oct.
31, 1866; s. Maurice and Marie (Lyttleton)
Dore; ed. Christian Brothers' Seminary, Limer-
ick, Ire.; m. Chicago, Mar. 17, 1887, Mary
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick; children: Helen M., Lo-
retto Agnes, Frank D., Marie A., Edward J.,
Josephine Esther, Marcellus. Came to America
and completed education with a business train-
Ing; entered railway service with C. & N.-W.
Ry. in 1882, passing through various depts. in
service of company. In 1897 entered the traf-
fic dept. of Chicago, Peoria & Western Ry.,
and was chief rate clerk in the traffic dept.
for 2 years; then in Dec., 1900, was appointed
auditor of the road, and in 1901 vice-pres. of
Chicago, Peoria & Western Ry., Illinois Val-
ley Belt R. R., and of Crystal Car Line. Re-
publican. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus,
Catholic Order of Foresters, Independent
Order of Heptasophs. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 513 Byron St.
DOBBANCE, Charles Johnson, manufactur-
er of fuel economizing devices; b. Attica, Wy-
oming Co., N. Y., July 27, 1846; s. Dr. Gardi-
ner and Juliet (Lee) Dorrance; ed. Central
High School, Buffalo, N. T. Began business ex-
perience as a clerk in his father's drug store
at Attica, N. Y., and later taught school;
bookkeeper for a grain commission merchant,
Buffalo, N. Y., 1867-70; returned to Attica, N.
Y., and was for 4 years cashier of the Thomp-
son & Loomis Bank; in fall of 1876, came to
Chicago and took position as gen. man in the
Northwestern Nat. Bank; left the banking
business and finally in 1885 established as a
manufacturer under his own patents of the
Dorrance grate bars for boiler furnaces, and
later also of the Dorrance Smokeless Fur-
nace, which business he now conducts as the
Dorrance Co. (not incorporated). Republican.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Marquette.
Office: Western Union Bldg. Residence: Mar-
quette Club.
DOBSEY, George Amos, anthropologist; b.
Hebron, O., Feb. 6, 1868; a. E. J. Dorsey; ed.
Granvllle Acad., 1882-4; grad. Denison Univ.,
1888; Harvard, 1890 (Ph.D., 1894); m. Dec. 8,
1892, Ida Chadsey, Kansas City, Mo. Asst.,
1894-5, and instructor, 1895-6, in anthropology,
Harvard; traveled and conducted anthrop. In-
vestigations in S. Am., for World's Columbian
Exposition, 1891-2; supt. archeology, dept. of
Anthropology, same, 1892-3; appointed cura-
tor of anthropology, 1898, Field Columbian
Museum; prof, comparative anatomy North-
western Univ. Dental School since 1898. Asst.
prof, anthropology Univ. of Chicago, 1905.
Fellow A. A. A. S. ; mem. Boston Soc. Natural
History, Am. Folk-Lore Soc., Am. Soc. Natur-
alists, Anat. Soc. of America, Am. Geog. Soc.,
Am. Anthropological Soc. (vice-pres.). Author
of numerous papers relating to anthropology
and anatomy. Address: Field Columbian Mu-
seum, Chicago.
DOB WIN, William E., contractor; b. Mara-
thon, N. Y., Mar. 18, 1837; s. Asa F. and Mary
A (French) Dorwin; ed. public schools; m.
Qulncy, 111., Oct. 20, 1867, Sarah A. Longley;
children: Cora Allice, William E., Jr., Harry.
Served in Civil War as lieut. in 3d Regt. Illi-
nois Cav. Prior to 1880 was in operating depts.
of several railroads as brakeman. conductor,
train despatcher, roadmaster, and was supt.
several years of Toledo, Peoria & Western
Ry., Mt. Clair & Greenwood Lake R. R., and
of Brighton Beach R. R. Since 1880 in busi-
ness as general contractor, In the construc-
tion of railroads, under firm name of W. E.
Dorwin & Co. Also vlce-pres. and gen. mgr.
of the U. S. Engineering and Contracting Co.
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Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Loyal Legion, League (since 188n WPdtwarrt wv. r\m**
and of George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. Of- New York Life Bldg ReTidencl • 4i?Si K?iSl
fice: Railway Exchange. Residence: 3805 worth Av , Oak Park 111
PDOUDtl,evi Barnes, live stock commission; «Jl°Bh5? "cES^ES 8*8$?^ g££
b. Berlin, Mahoning Co., O. Apr. 7, 1840; s. Frederick ^Christoph 'and ^Margaret' (Brandt)
James and Mary (Barnes) Doud; ed. public Dovenmuehle- ed Northwestern TTniv • tf ntiV
schools and Salem (O.) Acad.; m. Dec. 24, 1875, eran), Watertown W^s • m ChioYSo T,,n* i
Elizabeth R. Dunham; 1 daughter: Marion. 1890. ' Louise K Hottma™- children- FVlna
Remained on farm until his 20th year; then Anna, George Henry After leaving school
established as a cattle dealer at Allegheny, was a clerk and lite?" sallsman in the wbSS-
Pa.; removed to Chicago 1864, and continued sale boot and shoe house of H F C Doven-
the cattle business, still being senior mem. of muehle; became partner in the bnrinaM
the livestock commission firm of Doud & 1883. the firm becoming H.F C Dovenmuehle
Keefer. Was many years stockholder In the & Son. Since the death of Mr H F r nnv£
?ft fro^flv3 lB889k:toS19Coe2 ^ros N^' TTs ™uehle'Vs continued ttoiSlS^ $&%&
and from July, 1889, to 1902, pres Nat. Live change of firm name, his partner being Mr
Stock Bank. Republican. Clubs: Union League, A. G. Meier since 1895 Reoublioan Piiih- Phi
Bankers Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock cago Athletic Office: 248^250 MonrbeSt Res -"
Yards. Residence: 3257 Michigan Av. dence: 1744 Arlington PI
DOUGHERTY, Thomas E., pres. Schaeffer DOW, Tred Henry, vice-ores Sutherland *•
Piano Mfg. Co.; b. Port Byron, N. Y., Aug. 25, Dow Mfg Co manufacturer! of chepsp
1856; ed. Port Byron High School and Acad.; ters^ and specialties" b on firm atfforniSh"
m. Chicago, June 12, 1894, Grace Holden. Sullivan i Co ? N H Sept 26 1859 • s I ™
Started in business 1880, at Port Byron N. Y H. and Martha (Smith) Dow? ed country
as manufacturer of New England Condensed schools and Kimball Union Acad.. Meriden N
Mince Meat; established branch factory at H ; m Chicago June 5 1884 Martha i R Pnm'
Chicago, 1890; sold out that business, 1896; we; 1 son' -Ames *H Lived I 'on farm Tint 11^1
bought, 1897, business of Schaeffer Piano Co., years old; came tc TChicaeo 1880 and P went
which had factory at Riverview; factory fnTo "the ^ wholesale chVese^sinLs, in w^fch
burned Jan., 1903 and later same year built remained until Apr. 1, 1904, when joined In
new factory at Kankakee 111; sells exclu- the organization of the Sutherland & Dow Mfg
sively at wholesale, to dealers In nearly every Co , manufacturers comnutine phpp<?P r>ntt*r*
State. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, ^ grocers' specialSo?gwhich is vice-
Casino (Edgewater), Exmoor, Edgewater Golf. pres and dir Reoublican Cliih- Pajrinn
Office: 215 Wabash Av. Residence: 2915 Ken- FEdgewater) Offic" P88 Lake St Residence
more Av. 1117 Wlnthroo Av
DOUGLAS, Stephen Arnold, lawyer; b. Rock- DOW lorenzo Everett lawver- h r-rnv MP
ingham Co N. C Nov 3 1850; s Stephen A. 18?9°*' ^^ M^Ind 'Meh&e^T^TLibbvV
(U. S Senator from Illinois) and Martha Den- Dow; ed Normal Schooi, Gorham, Me.; Hills-
ny (Martin) Douglas; grad. Georgetown Col- dale (Mich.) College, A.B.; Univ. of New York;
Pse> P- ^Lf^S«^rthnptrrn^ifa-m^niq^ Unlon College of Law; widower; 1 daughter:
Pearson, chief justice North Carolina, m 1902, Dorothy. After leaving school was teacher in
Agnes McDowell Adj.-gen. North Carolina, private boys' school, Montclair, N. J., and
1870 master in chancery County Court Chica- taught ln Boys' Hi h School( Brooklyn, N. Y.,
go, 1880; prosecuting atty., Chicago, 1891. Dem- teaching from 1884 to 1886, and from 1887 to
°cra0t;°fflce: 115 Dearborn St. Residence: 11% 1889; c|me to Chlcago fro'm Brooklyn. 1889.
E. ood fe t. i*63,cl Is, TV undGr "\Vfil 1 3. c 6 H6ckrn3.n until 1R91
DOUGLASS, Thomas James, contractor for when was admltted to minois bar; since then
steam plants; b. near Hamilton, Ont., Can., engaged In general practice of law in Chica-
Aug. 31, 1855; s. James and R E. Douglass, RO Vice-pres. and dir. of the Merchants' Bldg.
ed private schools London, Ont Can. ;m. Co.; sec. and treas. Wabash Vault Co.. and in-
WM0dSu?,c]c' 0ntX ^Ug^804,18li ^lleTn ^ Piur« terested In other corporations. Independent
cell; children: Gertrude E Frank J., Evelyn Republican. Trustee Hillsdale College Mem.
L Clotilda Thomas C., Norman J., Theresa, Clt£ Ciub> Deita Tau Delta (collegl frater-
Marjorie After leaving school Aug 15 1870, nlty)( Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar
learned steam fitting work and in 1890 came Assn. office: 160 Washington St.
to Chicago, and established under style of DOWNEY, Joseph, contractor and builder;
Thomas J. Douglass & Co., in steam engineer- b Kings Co., Ireland, Apr. 23, 1849. Came to
ing work; contracts for steam fitting, hot Chicago 1856; m. 1885, Lena Kleine, Chicago,
water heating and power plant construction. On leaving school entered employ of James
Democrat. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus, McGraw, builder and contractor, to learn
Royal Arcanum, Am. Soc. of Heating and Ven- trade; became his partner, 1874; afterward
tilating Engineers. Office: 52 Dearborn St. ldentified with many of the largest bldg. con-
Residence. 4107 Southport Av. (Rogers Park), tracts of the city; retired from active business
DOUGLASS, William Ansrns, mgr. Merran- and time now devoted to managing his own
tile agency; b. New York City, Aug. 16, 1852; property. Was commissioner of bldgs. and
s. Benjamin and Elizabeth (Dun) Douglas; ed. commissioner of public works during Mayor
Columbia College Grammar School in New swift's administration; later mem. Board of
York, high school at Easton, Pa., and Lafay- Education under Mayor Harrison. Republican,
ette College, 1868-72, graduating as B.A.. and clubs: Union Leaerue, Illinois, Menoken, Build-
later receiving degree of M.A. : attended Union erSi Hamilton. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg.
Theological Seminary, New York, 1872-3: m., Residence: 1680 Jackson Boul.
1st, Auburndale, Mass., June, 1889, Eliza King- DOWNS, Ebenezer Allen, 1st vice-pre's. H.
man (died Feb., 1898); children: Elizabeth \v~. Dudley Coffee Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 2, 1843;
Dun, Caro Anderson (died 1893). William An- s. Myson Day and Lydia Elizabeth (Allen)
gus, Jr., Abner Kingman; m., 2d, Oak Park, Downs: ed. Chicago public schools; served in
111.. Oct., 1900, Eva B. Markoe. In commls- Civil War in 67th Illinois Vols.; m. Chicago,
sion dry goods business, New York City, 1873- Dec. 24, 1867, Emma Adelaide Allen; children:
1876; in 1876 entered employ of R. G. Dun & Louis Cleveland, Myron Lafayette, Blanche
Co. (the Mercantile Agency) in Chicago; asst. Valeria. Began business life as a clerk in
mgr. Chicago office, 1880-9; mgr. Chicago of- wholesale grocery house of Bliss, Moore & Co.,
flee, 1889-1903, and in 1903 was made mgr. of and has continued in grocery line since 1866;
the Chicago District. Presbyterian; one of later was with W. F. McLaughlin & Co. 6
original mems. and still serving on Board of years, with Thomson & Taylor Spice Co. for
Mgrs., Presbyterian Hosp. Clubs: Union 23 years, and In Jan., 1902, took his present
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position as 1st vice-pres. of H. W. Dudley Cof-
fee Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 9
Lake St. Residence: 739 Forest Av., Evanston.
DOX, Charles Edward, underwriter; b. Terre
Haute, Ind., Dec. 11, 1861; s. William A. and
Ophelia A. (Smith) Dox; ed. common and high
schools of Terre Haute; m. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Nov., 1900, Mary E. Bell; 1 daughter: Dorothy.
Engaged in fire insurance business since 1881;
now mgr. of London & Lancashire Fire Insur-
ance Co. and Orient Insurance Co. Independ-
ent in politics. Mem. Southern Soc., New York.
Clubs: Union League, Calumet, Glen View,
Washington Park; also Capital City Club, At-
lanta, Ga. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence:
Metropole Hotel.
DOYLE, James M., justice of the peace; b.
Co. Wexford, Ireland, Aug. 1, 1839; s. Peter
and Ellen (McDonnell) Doyle; came with par-
ents to America in 1848, locating in Chicago;
ed. Nat. schools of Ireland, old Scammon
School, Chicago, and in the Univ. of St. Mary's
of the Lake; m. Chicago, May 15, 1878, Rose
Donnelly; children: Leo J., Eleanor M., Julia
M., James J., Charles I. Enlisted in the 23d
111. Vol. Infy. (Mulligan's Brigade), Sept.,
1862, and went to the front; promoted from
time to time and commissioned capt. Mar. 25,
1865; after war in produce business until
1869; in office of M. W. Kerwin, S. Town Col-
lector, 1869-70; clerk and later asst. cashier
in office of City Collector Onahan, 1860-71;
chief deputy clerk of Criminal Court, 1873-87;
justice of the peace since 1887 by quadrennial
reappointments; was police magistrate, 1889-
1891. Democrat. R. C.; mem. of Soc. of St. Vin-
cent de Paul since its first organization in
Chicago. Past Commander Col. Mulligan Post,
G. A. R. Mem. Catholic Benevolent Legion.
Office: 186 W. Madison St. Residence: 364 Ash-
land Boul.
DRAKE, Chester Tuttle, manufacturer; b.
Sturgis, St. Joseph Co.. Mich., Feb. 22, 1851;
s. Wear L. and Amelia Lydia (Gurney) Drake;
grad. Northwestern Univ., 1874; m. Coldwater,
Mich., Oct. 5, 1876, Albertine E. Hudson (died
Apr. 19, 1898); children: Harriet A., Florence
H. In 1880 established and in 1899 incorpo-
rated the Drake Standard Machine Works, of
which he is pres. and treas. Republican. 33°
Mason: Master Golden Rule Lodge, 1885; M.
E. High Priest Wiley M. Egan Chapter, 1890;
Eminent Commander Chicago Commandery,
1893; M.E.S.P.G. Master Chicago Council
Princes of Jerusalem Oriental Consistory,
1894-5; Illustrious Potentate Medinah Temple,
1895-6; Puissant Sovereign of Red Cross of
Constantine, No. 1, 1898; now 2d Lieut. Com-
mander Oriental Consistory. Office: 298-302 W.
Jackson Boul. Residence: 6541 Harvard Av.,
Englewood.
DRAKE, John B., Jr., capitalist. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Glen View. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
2106 Calumet Av.
DRAKE, Lyman Manley. fire insurance
agent; b. Beloit, Wis., 1867; s. Manley and
Mary E. Tucker Drake; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, June 7, 1894, Jennie M.
Keith; children: Lyman M., Jr., Keith. Started
in fire Insurance business in 1883, with R. S.
Critchell & Co., as office boy; became mem. of
that firm, 1899; afterward consolidated with
Smith, Miller, Whitney & Barbour, in 1901,
into firm of Critchell, Miller, Whitney & Bar-
bour, of which he is a mem. Republican. Mem.
Board of Education of Wilmette, 111. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Union League, Hamilton",
Wilmette Country. Office: 140 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: Wilmette, 111.
DRAKE, Tracy C., capitalist; dir. Nat. Bank
of the Republic. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Mer-
chants, University, Chicago Athletic. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: Lake Geneva.
DRAPER, Arthur William, real estate; b
London, Eng., July 31, 1869; s. Thomas Winter
and Sarah Jane (Venner) Draper; ed. common
school, grad. King School and Metropolitan
Business College; m. Chicago, June 28, 1893
Henrietta E. Olson; children: Arthur W., Jr.,
Laura Albertina. In real estate business since
Oct., 1886, beginning as a boy, and since Nov.
1, 1893, of firm of Draper & Kramer. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board. Republican. Meth-
odist. Office: 125 Dearborn St. Residence: 4955
Washington Park PI.
DRAPER, Herbert Lyman, manufacturer; b.
Hastings, Minn., July 19, 1864; s. Nelson C.
and Asenath M. (Ballard) Draper; has lived in
Chicago since age of 3 years; grad. Chicago
High School, 1882, Williams College, 1886; m
Oak Park, 111., Aug. 6, 1897, Mary E. Caldwell;
1 son: Nelson C. Began business career on the
Chicago Board of Trade; later went into stone
business and became sec. of the Western
Stone Co., from which he resigned to go into
the piano business, becoming, Feb. 1, 1895,
sec. and treas. of the Cable Co. (organized,
Feb. 8, 1881), manufacturers and dealers in
pianos, organs and piano players. Republican.
Congregationalist. Mem. Zeta Psi fraternity,
Royal Arcanum, Chicago Automobile Club. Of-
fice: 240 Wabash Av. Residence: 219 S. Grove
Av., Oak Park, 111.
DREYFUS, Jacob, furs, skins and wool; b.
Altkirch, Alsace, France, Feb. 14, 1852; s. Leo-
pold and Hannah (Ullmann) Dreyfus; ed. com-
mon public school in Alsace; m. Chicago, Apr.
21, 1885, Bella Goodkind; children: Milton H.,
Helen G., Alfred J., Maurice M. Came from Al-
sace to Chicago, 1872, and has since been in the
fur skins and wool business; began with Jo-
seph Ullmann, Chicago, 1872, and left him in
1882 to go into business for self as a whole-
saler in same line. Republican. Clubs: Stand-
ard, Mem. United Hebrew Charities Assn. Of-
fice: 212-14 Michigan St. Residence: 4454 Ellis
Av.
DBEYPUS, Moise, pres. Ohio Iron and Metal
Co.; b. Alsace, France, Oct. 20, 1861; s. Simeon
and Sarah (Levy) Dreyfus; early education in
France and later at Gymnase Protestant Col-
lege, Strasburg; m. Chicago, Feb. 12, 1901,
Carolyn Stern; 1 daughter: Emily Clara. Came
to U. S., 1880, and settled in Cleveland, O.,
from which place removed to Chicago in 1898.
Established as iron and steel merchant in 1881
and has so continued ever since, and is now
pres. and dir. of the Ohio Iron and Metal Co.,
with headquarters in Chicago and branches at
Cleveland, O.. and in New York City. Also
pres. of the Tennis Coal Co. Honorary mem.
1st Regt., I. N. G. Republican. Club: Standard.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2914
Prairie Av.
DRILL, Thomas Taylor, musician; b. Bir-
mingham, Eng., June 30, 1865; s. William Drill
(many years organist of St. Patrick's Cathe-
dral, Dublin) and Anna (Taylor) Drill; re-
moved to New York in childhood and received
general education in schools of that city; was
boy soprano in leading Episcopal churches of
New York and Brooklyn; student in voice, as
boy, of Dr. A. H. Messiter and George F. Le
Jeune, of New York, and after attaining bass
voice studied under Ivan Morowski, WiH
Courtney and M. Jacques Bouhy; m. Brooklyn,
N. Y., 1888, Miss Sarah L. Davis; children:
Ethel, Anna. Soloist, voice being a basso can-
tate of large range and power; was chosen by
Dudley Buck, the composer, to create the role
of Christopher Columbus in his dramatic can-
tata of that name; came to Chicago from New-
York, 1897, and has since been engaged here as
teacher of voice culture, as well as a soloist
in many musical events. Was one of the or-
ganizers of the Irish Choral Soc. of Chicago,
organized in accord with the recent movement
in Ireland for the resuscitation of its native
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music and literature. Office: 243 Wabash Av.
Residence: 5207 Calumet Av.
DKISCOLL, Frederick, commissioner Am.
Newspaper Publishers' Assn, since Apr. 2, 1900;
b. Boston, July 31, 1834; academic education;
m., 1st, May 31, 1858, Anna L. Brown (died
Mar. 31, 1880); 2d, Nov. 8, 1882, Mrs. Lucy N.
Styles; children: Frederick, Jr., Arthur
Brown, Walter John. Went to Minnesota, 1858;
mem. State legislature, 1860; sec. Republican
State Central Committee, 1867-8; chairman
same, 1869-70; pres. St. Paul Chamber of
Commerce, 1890; dir. in Associated Press, 1892-
1899; dir. Am. Newspaper Publishers' Assri.,
1894-9; gen. mgr. Pioneer Press Co. for 36
years. Mason. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1632 Graceland Av.
DRIVER, John Merritte, clergyman; b.
Mt. Vernon, 111., 1858; s. James Ransom and
Matilda Caroline Driver; grad. Boston Univ.,
1885; A.M., Baldwin; D.D., Rust Univ.; Ph.D.,
Am. Univ.; m. 1899, Elsie Wiley, Casey, 111.
Ordained elder M. E. Church, 1887; pastor in
Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Massachusetts,
until 1902; traveled abroad, 1900; pastor Peo-
ple's Church, Chicago, since 1902. Mem. Am.
and Asiatic Archseol. Soc. Writer and lecturer.
Author: Samson and Shylock, 1892; Nepenthe,
1896; Purple Peaks Remote, a Romance of
Italy and America, 1905. Residence: 6059 Jef-
ferson Av.
DRURY, Edwin, abstract-maker; b. Gage's
Lake, Lake Co., 111., Nov. 12, 1842; s. George
Albert and Mary Elizabeth (Heald) Drury; ed.
public schools ~at Gage's Lake; enlisted, Aug.
9, 1862, in Co. G, 96th Illinois Vol. Infy. and
served with his regt. in Dept. of the Cumber-
land until mustered out at Camp Harker,
Tenn., June 10, 1865; m. Apr. 19, 1871, Hannah
Augusta Howard; children: Fred Howard (de-
ceased), Gertrude (deceased), who left him a
grandchild, Mildred Gertrude. Entered office
of his uncle, A. H. Heald, city collector of
Chicago, 1865, serving during his term of 4
years, and continuing 1 year with his succes-
sor, W. J. Onahan; was in office of Henry
Spear, south town collector, 1870-1, 1 year In
county treas. office under Heber S. Rexford,
then clerk In office of John G. Glndele, county
clerk, and chief clerk in same office during
succeeding administrations of George W.
Wheeler, Joseph Pollock and Hermann Lleb.
In June, 1875, resigned to establish business
with John Carne, Jr., of making tax abstracts,
under firm name of Carne & Drury, until 1886;
afterward in business of making abstracts of
taxes and conducting a real estate office with
his brother, Horace G. Drury, as firm of
Drury Bros., in Chicago, 111.; also dir. of the
Spear & Hansen Co., locating engineers and
contractors. Since Nov. 1, 1902, asst. postmas-
ter at Wilmette, 111. Mem. George H. Thomas
Post, G. A. R., Chicago, 111., and of Ouilmette
Council of Royal Arcanum, of which he was
the first Regent. Has been village trustee,
school dir. and subsequently sec. of the board
of ed, and village collector. Residence: Wil-
mette, 111.
DRURY, Horace Greeley, real estate agent
and tax abstractor; b. Gage's Lake, Lake Co.,
111., Nov. 22, 1847; s. George Albert and Mary
Elizabeth (Heald) Drury; ed. country school,
Gage's Lake, and in 1865-6 at Bryant & Strat-
ton Business College, Chicago; m. Nov. 22,
1870, Jeannette, daughter of George Stlckney,
of Nunda, McHenry Co., 111.; children: Lillian
May, George Edward, Clarence Howard, Ma-
rion Adella, Florence Evangeline. Farmer un-
til 17 years of age, on father's farm; in 1865
went to Chicago to learn trade of carpenter
and builder with Edward Ballard, for 4 years;
in contracting and building business, 1869-73.
except about 12 months in 1870-71 at McHen-
ry, 111., .assisting father in starting a furniture
and undertaking business; began work for
Carne & Drury in tax abstract business in lat-
ter part of 1873; acquired interest In the busi-
ness in 1875; in Nov., 1886, with Edwin Drury,
withdrew from that partnership and formed
firm of Drury Bros, in real estate and tax ab-
stract business, and began handling North
Shore real estate principally; brother, Edwin
Drury, withdrew from firm in Oct., 1902, to
assume duties of postmaster of Wilmette un-
der S. S. Dingee; has since conducted business
alone, retaining firm name of Drury Bros.
Pres. Elevated Suspension Electric Ry. Co.
Republican (9 years mem. School Board at
Wilmette, 2 years village trustee and 2 terms
pres. Village of Wilmette). Christian Scientist.
Mem. S. A. R. Regent Ouilmette Council, No.
1107, Royal Arcanum, and 5 times Representa-
tive of Grand Council of Order. Office: Tacoma
Bldg. Residence: 622 Central Av., Wilmette,
i>UBXA, Harry Amos, banker; b. Chicago,
Sept. 2, 1868; s. Henry Franklin and Harriet
B. (Kennedy) Dubia; ed. Chicago public
schools to 1879; St. Ignatius College, 1879-84,
graduating 1884; m. Chicago, Oct. 2, 1899.
Katherine E. White; children: Avis, Frank,
Harry, Arline. On leaving college in 1884 went
with the Chicago West Division Ry. Co. as
receiving teller, and so continued until 1891,
when went to work In the Industrial Savings
Bank as bookkeeper; became cashier of the
bank In 1896 and pres. in 1902, and still occu-
pies the position. Democrat. Catholic. Clubs:
Iroquois, Sheridan, Ellerslie Cross Country.
Office: 652 Blue Island Av. Residence: 1649
W. Adams St.
DUBIA, Walter Joseph, sec. and treas. Bar-
num & Richardson Mfg. Co.; b. Chicago, Feb.
17, 1868; s. Henry Franklin and Harriet B.
(Kennedy) Dubia; ed. public schools and St.
Ignatius College, Chicago, to 1885; m. Chicago,
Apr. 23, 1890, Mary V. McCaffrey; children:
Marie A., Harry C. In auditor's office of
the C. & A. Ry., 1885-90, and in 1890 entered
the service of Barnum & Richardson Mfg. Co.,
first as bookkeeper, but in 1899 became sec.,
treas., dir. and resident mgr. Republican.
Catholic. Knight of Columbus. Club: Sheridan.
Office: 64 S. Jefferson Av. Residence: 4440 El-
lis Av.
DUBOIS, Charles Gilbert, manufacturer; b.
New York City, Mar. 22, 1870; s. William H.
and Anne (Gilbert) DuBois; ed. public schools
of Randolph, Vt. ; grad. A.B., Dartmouth Col-
lege, 1891; m. Randolph, Vt., June 6, 1901, Sue
Sanford; 1 son: William Sanford. Sec. of the
Western Electric Co. since 1898; with that
company since 1891 except for a year and a
half, 1895-6, when he was cashier of the Ran-
dolph Nat. Bank, Randolph, Vt. Mem. Delta
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Union League; also
University Club, of New York. Office: 259 S.
Clinton St. Residence: 1209 Hinman Av.,
Evanston.
DUDDLESTON", George, merchant; b. Wls-
bech, Eng., July 30, 1851; s. Hugh and Eliza-
beth (Etherington) Duddleston; ed. public
schools of England; came to U. S. In 1870 and
to Chicago In 1872; m. Chicago. 1872, Miss
Ellen T. Doherty; children: Elizabeth, Robert,
George, Edmund. Since 1872 has been engaged
In the wholesale and retail meat business.
Democrat. Mem. City Council from the llth
Ward, 1897-1901; later was appointed Bride-
well Commissioner, and since July, 1904, mem.
Chicago Board of Education. Mason, Dearborn
Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Washington Chapter,
Chicago Commandery, Oriental Consistory,
Medinah Temple. K. P. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Iroquois. Office: 27 Market St. Residence:
44 Throop St.
DUDLEY, Henry Walbridgre, wholesale tea
and coffee merchant; b. Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Mar. 28, 1840 (one of first white children born
in Grand Rapids, and was born in log house
occupied by Father Slater, missionary to the
Indians); s. Lewis and Eunice (Walbridge)
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Dudley; ed. private school and high school,
Grand Rapids, and in Rugby Acad., Washing-
ton, D. C.; m. Chicago, Sept. 14, 1865, Mary
Eliza Darrow; children: Lewis Walton, Arthur
Hinsdale (deceased), Isabel Walbridge, Ray-
mond Carleton, Grace Elliott, Lawrence How-
ard, Henry Stewart. Was in mercantile busi-
ness (wholesale groceries) until Civil War;
enlisted Taylor's Chicago Battery of 1st Regt.,
Illinois Light Artillery; served 3 years and
resumed mercantile life; mem. of firm of Sib-
ley, Dudley & Co., wholesale grocers, up to
1882; afterward for some years vice-pres. of
E. B. Millar & Co.; now pres. of H. W. Dudley
Coffee Co. (incorporated 1901). Republican.
Now dir., and formerly vice-pres. of the Chi-
cago Bible Soc. Office: 7-9 E. Lake St. Resi-
dence: 38 E. 29th PI.
DUDLEY, Walter Webb, insurance; b. Gull-
ford, Conn.; s. William L. and Phoebe A.
(Ives) Dudley; removed to Wisconsin in child-
hood; ed. Wisconsin public schools; m. Potts-
town, Pa., 1880, Mary E. Beecher; 1 daughter:
Grace Margaret. Began insurance experience
as a local agent at La Crosse, Wis., in 1867;
later special agent for the St. Paul Fire Insur-
ance Co. and for the German-Am. Insurance
Co. (with latter company for 8 years); went
to Dakota and was 3 years in banking busi-
ness there; came to Chicago, becoming asst.
mgr. of the Western dept. of the North British
and Mercantile Insurance Co., and afterward
mgr. until 1890; became U. S. Mgr. Manches-
ter Assurance Co., of Manchester, Eng., 1890-7;
since Mar., 1897, sec. of the governing commit-
tee of the Western Union Insurance Co., of
Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Of-
fice: 240 LaSalle St. Residence: 4427 Lake Av.
DUGAN, Alphonso Gray, general agent of
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; b. Louisville,
Ky., Mar. 14, 1861; s. James W. and Mary J.
(Gray) Dugan; ed. public schools of Louis-
ville and at Forrest Acad., Anchorage, Ky. ;
m. Louisville, Ky., Apr. 25, 1899, Mary Helen
Gates; children: Forrest, A. G., Jr., Hugh, Jo-
seph. Began in the insurance business in gen-
eral office of the Southern Dept. of the Queen
Insurance Co., Louisville, Ky., for 4 years;
then became special agent and adjuster for
the Springfield Insurance Co. for Kentucky
and Tennessee, and after that general agent
for same company, with headquarters at San
Francisco, Calif., until 1894; then returned to
Louisville, engaging with the Hartford Fire
Insurance Co. as special agent and adjuster,
and in Oct., 1903, was made general agent, re-
moving to Chicago as mem. of Cofran & Du-
gan, general agents for the Western Dept. of
the company. Republican. Office: 171 LaSalle
St. Residence: 5222 Hibbard Av.
DUGGEB, Jarrot Frator, mechanical engi-
neer; b. Carlinville, 111., Sept. 11, 1854; a. Sam-
uel B. and Catherine Miller (Odell) Dugger;
ed. public schools and Blackburn Univ. at Car-
linville; m. Kankakee, 111., May 15, 1878, Ida
O. Townsend (died 1897); children: Robert
Prator, Duane Davis (both deceased). On leav-
ing school became bookkeeper in St. Louis,
Mo., 1874-7; mgr. for gas company at Kan-
kakee, 111., 1877-80; mechanical engineer with
the John Davis Co., 1880-9; Chicago mgr. for
Henry R. Worthington Steam Pump Works,
1889; with Western Tube Co., Kewanee, 111.,
1890-1; since 1891 sec. and dir. Kewanee Boil-
er Co., manufacturers of boilers and of power
and heating appliances, having works and gen-
eral offices at Kewanee, 111., and a branch at
Chicago, of which he has charge; also dir.
Federal Boiler and Supply Co. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Columbia Yacht, Wash-
ington Park, Midlothian. Office: 167-69 E. Lake
St. Residence: Del Prado Hotel.
DUMBIiE, William Henry, Chicago mgr. for
Dunlap & Co., hatters; b. Devonshire, Eng.,
Feb. 2, 1862; ed. public schools in Devonshire,
Eng., and 6 months in Wayne Co., Pa.; m. New
York City, Oct., 1890, Adda Williams. Was in
hat business for 20 years in New York; has
been with Dunlap & Co. since 1890, having
been at their New York house until 1902, in
which year was transferred to this city as
mgr. of the Chicago store. Independent in poli-
tics. Mem. O. S. C., Medinah Temple. Office:
171 State St. Residence: 1452 Grace St.
DU MOULIN, Frank, clergyman; b. Mon-
treal, Can.; s. Rt. Rev. J. P. Du Moulin, Bishop
of Niagara, and Frances M. (Brough) Du Mou-
lin; ed. Trinity College School, Port Hope,
Can.; Toronto Univ., B.A., 1892; M.A., 1894;
Trinity Theological College, Toronto; m. Chi-
cago, June 18, 1902, Ethel Rockwell King; 1
daughter: Frances King. Ordained deacon,
1893; ordained priest 1894 by Bishop of To-
ronto. Asst. Holy Trinity Church, Toronto,
1893-5; asst. Trinity Church, Chicago, 1895-7;
rector Emmanuel Church, Cleveland, O., 1897-
1899; rector St. Peter's Church, Chicago, since
1899. Club: University. Residence: 1835 Roscoe
St.
DUN, James, chief engineer of the A., T. &
S. F. Ry. System; b. Chillicothe, O., Sept. 8,
1844; s. James and Virginia Walke Dun; ed.
Miami Univ.; m., 1st, Springfield, Mo., 1885,
Mrs. Belle R. Otterson; 2d, 1899, Mrs. Lucy J.
Rucker; 1 daughter: Mary E. Began railway
service as chainman with the engineering
corps of the Indianapolis & Cincinnati R. R.,
1866; asst. engineer of the A. & P. Ry., 1867-
1871; asst. engineer, Mo. P. Ry., 1871-4; engi-
neer Union Depot Co., St. Louis, Mo., 1874-7;
supt. of Bridges and Bldgs., St. L. & S. F. R.
R., 1877-8; chief engineer, same road, 1878-90;
chief engineer of the A., T. & S. F. R. R. Co.,
and its successor, tne A., T. & S. F. Ry. Co.,
1890-1900; since Aug. 1, 1900, chief engineer of
entire A., T. & S. F. Ry System. Mem. Am.
Soc. of C. E., Western Soc. of Engineers, St.
Louis Soc. of Engineers, Am. Ry. Engineering
and Maintenance of Way Assn. (vice-pres.).
Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia. Office: Railway Ex-
change Bldg. Residence: 503 N. State St.
DUNBAB, Arthur J., merchant; b. Cleve-
land, O., Apr. 8, 1860; s. George E. and Eliza
(Reid) Dunbar; ed. grammar school, Cleveland,
and Western Reserve Univ., Hudson, O. ; m.
Chicago, Dec. 15, 1882, Carrie Zacher; 1
daughter: Cora Irene. Came to Chicago, Dec.,
1880; worked at trade as wire-drawer until
1887, when he established in his present busi-
ness as a retail dealer in hardware, furniture
and general housefurnishing supplies. Repub-
lican; appointed, 1901, by Gov. Yates, a com-
missioner from the State of Illinois to the
South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian
Exposition. Office: 3004-6 Archer Av. Resi-
dence: 1115 Garfleld Boul.
DUNCAN, James W., lawyer; b. LaSalle, 111.,
Jan. 18, 1849; s. Nicholas and Isabella (Mc-
Boyle) Duncan; ed. common schools of La
Salle, and at Univ. of Niagara, N. Y. ; studied
law in office of E. F. Bull, LaSalle, 111.; m.
LaSalle, 111., 1872, Bridget Cody (died Oct.
11, 1898); children: Edgar V., Isabella (now
Mrs. Ralph Cupler). Admitted to Illinois bar,
1871; practiced at LaSalle, 111., 1871-82; Ot-
tawa, 111., 1882-8; since then in Chicago; mem.
of firm of Duncan & O'Conor, 1876-88; Duncan
& Gilbert, 1888-97; since then alone. Was mem.
of the State Senate from LaSalle Co., 111.,
1882-6; mayor of LaSalle, 1875-9; trial law-
yer, Chicago Union Traction Co., 1899-1901;
now counsel for South Chicago City Ry. Co.
Democrat. Clubs: Washington Park, Iroquois,
Sheridan, Columbus. Office: 59 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 3364 Prairie Av.
DUNCAN, John Alexander, wholesale paper;
b. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 22, 1852; s. P. and Isa-
bella Duncan; attended country school until
16 years old, and went to St. John's College,
Annapolis, Md., for 2 years; m. Baltimore, Md.,
June 19, 1884, Mrs. Emma Brashers. After
leaving school worked in Baltimore for Na-
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vassa Phosphate Co., and William Taylor Holl
In the foreign commission business; came to
Chicago in 1879 and worked for 2 years with
Godfrey & Clark, paper manufacturers. In
1881, with W. D. Hollis, established the pres-
ent firm of Hollis & Duncan. Club: Ravens-
wood. Office: 10-18 Market St. Residence: 3178
Maiden St.
BUNCOMBE, Herbert Sydney, lawyer; b.
Simcoe, Ont., Aug. 16, 1870; s. D. T. and Em-
ily (Powell) Duncombe: ed. public schools and
law dept. of Lake Forest Univ., graduating,
LL.B., 1891; m. Chicago, Apr., 1892, Alice
Price; children: Herbert S., Jr., Mary V. Be-
gan practice of law alone in Chicago, 1891,
and so continued until 1901, when became
mem. firm of Duncombe & Evans. Republican.
Ex-lieut. I. N. G. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Marquette, Mid-Day. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 401 Superior St.
DUNHAM, Robert James, pres. Shipown-
ers' Dry Dock Co.; b. Chicago, Mar. 12, 1876;
s. James Sears and Mary E. (Brown) Dun-
ham; ed. public and private schools of Chi-
cago and Harvard Univ., grad. 1897; m. Chi-
cago, Dec 5, 1899, Ethel L. Richardson; chil-
dren: Robert James, Jr., Caryl. Was in tow-
ing business with his father, as sec. of the
Dunham Towing and Wrecking Co., 1897-1901;
then, from 1901 to fall of 1903, was in vessel
brokerage and marine insurance business; on
Nov. 1, 1903, became pres. of the Shipowners'
Dry Dock Co., this company, organized in 1901,
being successors of Miller Bros. Dry Dock
Co., established 30 years previously. Also
large stockholder in the Great Lakes Towing
Co., and gen. mgr. of the Chicago Steamship
Co., Indiana Steamship Co., and Ravenscraig
Transit Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Marquette, Chicago Yacht, Exmoor, Harvard.
Office: 381 N. Halsted St. Residence: Lakeside.
DUNIiAF, De Clermont, civil engineer; b.
Cook Co., 111., 1851; ed. public and high schools
and in Univ. of Illinois, graduating 1873; m.
Chicago, Dec. 25, 1878, Stella Smith; children:
Myrtle, Hazel, Gladys. After graduation was 6
years asst. engineer with the C. & N.-W. Ry.,
then 4 years with C., M. & St. P. Ry., 3 years
city engineer of Rockford, 111., and 1 year in
Dept. of Public Works, Chicago. Appointed
asst. chief engineer of the Sanitary District of
Chicago, Apr. 13, 1892, and asst. supt. of con-
struction, June, 1893, and resigned, Jan., 1895.
Engineer South Side Elevated R. R., Chicago,
4 months; resigned and went back to C. &
N.-W. Ry., surveys and construction work for
a year and a half; then went to the U. P. Ry.
in charge of change of line over Rocky Moun-
tains called "Sherman Hill." Now chief engi-
neer and vice-pres. of the New Mexico North-
ern Ry.; vice-pres. Alamo Reduction Co., New
Mexico. Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E. Residence:
5722 Monroe Av.
DUNN, Jesse Austin, dentist; b. Hinkley,
Medina Co., O., June 29, 1851; s. George W.
and Fanny (Damon) Dunn; ed. public schools,
Medina and Columbus, O. ; came to Chicago,
1884; grad. Chicago College of Dental Surgery;
m. Columbus, O., Sept. 4, 1871, Miss Alice L.
Cooke. Began in dentistry in Ohio in 1868;
since 1884 in practice in Chicago. Pres. Odon-
tographic Soc.; mem. Nat. Dental Assn., Illi-
nois State Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc.
and Supreme Chapter Delta Sigma Delta fra-
ternity. Inventor of the Dunn syringes for
dental and surgical use, and pres. and treas.
of the J. Austin Dunn Specialty Co., manufac-
turers of dental and surgical specialties. Re-
publican; took active part in Grant and Wil-
son campaign, 1872, and Hayes and Wheeler
campaign, 1876. Presbyterian. Mem. Ohio Soc.
of Chicago. Club: Hamilton. Office: Marshall
Field & Co. Bldg. Residence: 238 E. 45th St.
DUNN, Winneld Porter, printer; b. Mt. Mor-
ris, N. Y., Aug. 30, 1845; s. Benjamin and
Mary (Thorp) Dunn; ed. public schools of
New York and at Hillsdale (Mich.) College;
m. Jackson, Mich., 1868, Augusta Holmes;
children: Robert, Florence (Mrs. A. J. Simp-
son), Burton. Was resident of Michigan,
1856-66; came to Chicago from Hudson, Mich.,
1866, and learned printing trade here, begin-
ning with D. & C. H. Blakeley on the old Chi-
cago Evening Post; then 1 year with the
Inter Ocean, and in 1874 established in the
printing business on own account in which
has ever since continued; now pres. of W. P.
Dunn Co. (incorporated, 1893). printers and
publishers. Republican. Alderman from 25th
Ward, 1901-5. Mem. Chicago Typothetse, Chi-
cago Commercial Assn.; Covenant Lodge, A.
F. & A. M., Royal League. Clubs: Marquette,
Hamilton. Office: 167 Adams St. Residence,
640 Fullerton Av.
DUNNE, Edward P., lawyer, jurist, mayor;
b. Waterville, Conn., Oct. 12, 1853; s. P. W. and
Delia M. (Lawler) Dunne; grad. Peoria (111.)
High School, 1870; took 3-year course in Trin-
ity College, Dublin Univ., leaving univ. before
completion of course because of father's fail-
ure in business; grad. Union College of Law,
1877; LL.D., St. Ignatius College; m. Chicago,
Aug. 16, 1881, Elizabeth J. Kelley; children:
Edward P., Gerald, Charles S., Edward F., Jr.,
Richard, Eileen, Mona, Maurice, Dorothy, Je-
rome, Geraldine, Jeanette, Eugene. Admitted
to bar, 1877, and engaged in practice; from
Dec., 1892. judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
Co.; first elected Nov.. 1892, and twice re-
elected; resigned to become mayor of Chicago,
May 4, 1905 (elected at Apr. election, 1905,
defeating John M. Harlan, the Republican can-
didate). Democrat; presidential elector on
Democratic ticket, 1900. Twice pres. Iroquois
Club; twice pres. Monticello Club. R. C. Vice-
pres. Nat. Civic Federation. Clubs: Iroquois,
Oaks. Office: Court House. Residence: 3127
Beacon St.
DUNNE, Michael J., lawyer; b. Co. Kildare,
Ire., Oct. 2, 1839; s. William and Ann (Mur-
phy) Dunne; ed. in the (then) Univ. of St.
Mary's of the Lake, Chicago; m. Montreal, P.
Q., June 3, 1872, Ellen McShane, of Montreal;
children: Evelyn M., Mabel J., Alice Muriel.
In Civil War served in 69th Regt., Illinois
Vol. Infy. ; then raised a company and served
as 1st lieut. in 141st Illinois Vols., and later
in 153d Illinois Vols. During last year of the
war served as acting asst. inspector general.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1862. Democrat; was
mem. Illinois Legislature 1874 and 1876; ap-
pointed in 1880 by Mayor Harrison mem. of
the Chicago Board of Education and served 3
years. R. C. Royal Arcanum. Office: Ashland
Blk. Residence: 4901 Madison Av.
DUNTIiEY, John Wheeler, pres. Chicago
Pneumatic Tool Co.; b. Wyandotte, Mich., Aug.
16, 1863; ed. public schools. Began business
career as foundryman in 1878; engaged in the
railway supply business, 1884-95; in 1895
launched the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., of
which has ever since been pres. Organized
and was dir. Taite-Howard Pneumatic Tool
Co., of London, Eng., in 1898, to exploit prod-
uct of the Chicago company, under its for-
eign patents. In 1899 organized New York
Air Compressor Co., with works at Arlington,
N. J., serving as nres. and dir., and in 1900
merged it with Franklin Air Compressor Co.,
which erected a modern factory at Franklin,
Pa., of which became vice-pres. and dir. In
1901 merged the Franklin Air Compressor Co.,
Franklin, Pa., Chisholm & Moore Mfg. Co.,
Cleveland, O., and the Boyer Machine Co., De-
troit. Mich., with the Chicago Pneumatic Tool
Co. In 1902 absorbed the Standard Pneumatic
Tool Co., with works at Aurora, 111., and con-
solidated the Taite-Howard Pneumatic Tool
Co. with the International Pneumatic Tool Co.
of London, Eng., into the Consolidated Pneu-
matic Tool Co., with offices at London and
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works at Fraserburgh, Scotland. In 1905 ab-
sorbed the Philadelphia Pneumatic Tool Co.,
with works at Philadelphia, Pa., making it part
of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Since the
first amalgamation of interest with the Chica-
go company has been a mem. of the executive
board and a dir. Decorated with cross of Le-
gion of Honor by Pres. of France in 1900, in
recognition of services in introducing pneu-
matic tools into general and practical use.
Pres. of the Coy Printing Press Co., Chicago,
111.; Duntley & Odell Oil Co., and Duntley-
Odell-Duntley Oil Co., Coffeyville, Kan.; also
pres. of the Libertad Mining and Smelting
Co., with mines at San Antonio de la Huerta,
Sonora, Mex. Clubs: Union League, Washing-
ton Park, Chicago Automobile, Chicago Ath-
letic, Illinois Athletic (Chicago) ; Manhattan
and Lawyers (New York City); also Art Club
of Philadelphia and Athletic of St. Louis. Of-
fice: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 583 45th PI.
DUNTLEY, William Obed, vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.; b.
Wyandotte, Mich., July 21, 1867; s. J. F. and
B. C. Duntley; ed. high school, Detroit, Mich.;
m. Chicago, 1898, Lizzie Arnold. Began busi-
ness life in an electrical establishment at
Detroit, Mich., 1884; came to Chicago, 1887,
and was engaged in electrical work with
Baggot & Co., 1887-95; traveling salesman
for Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., 1895-9; in
1899 was elected vice-pres., and in 1902 vice-
pres., dir. and gen. mgr. of same company.
Mason (32°). Clubs: Union League, Washing-
ton Park, Colonial, Automobile. Office: 279
Dearborn St. Residence: 688 48th PI.
DUN"WEIjIi. William Cliauncey, merchant-
engraver; b. Hartland, O., Apr. 28, 1848; lived
at "Rockford. 111., 1855-66; s. William C. and
Mary Ann (Fitch) Dun well; ed. public schools
of Rockford, 111.; m. Chicago, Aug. 22, 1892,
Harriet P. Peck; 1 daughter from previous
marriage: Minnie M. Served in Union Army
in the llth Cav., 111. Vols.. from Feb. to Oct.,
1865. Came to Chicago, Dec., 1866, learned en-
graving trade and in 1871 engaged in business;
since 1S76, partner in firm of Dunwell & Ford,
society stationers and engravers. Also pres.
Phoenix Engraving Co. Republican. Mem. Geo.
H. Thomas Post, No. 5, G. A. R. Club: Ash-
land. Office: 171 Wabash and 150 Michigan
Avs. Residence: 720 W. Monroe St.
DUPEE. Cyrus, commission merchant; b.
Boston, Mass., June 27, 1827; s. Cyrus and
Elizabeth Odell (English) Dupee; ed. academic
schools of Brighton, Mass., and after his
father's death, when he was 14 years old, at-
tended Boston night schools; m. Boston, June
22, 1854, Mary E., daughter of John and Mary
E. (Copeland) Worcester. Began mercantile
life in Boston, and in 1854 joined Mr. John
Worcester in establishing the provision firm
of Worcester & Dupee, in which remained
until 1869, when came to Chicago, continuing
in the provision business, and in 1871 became
a mem. of the Board of Trade; still retains
his membership in the Board, but for a few
years past has devoted his attention to look-
ing after his private interests and invest-
ments. Residence: 2539 Indiana Av.
DUFEE, Horace Moore, retired; b. Brighton,
Mass., Dec. 13, 1831; s. Cyrus and Elizabeth
Odell (English) Dupee; ed. Boston grammar
schools; m. 1st, Cornelia Church (died, 1872);
1 son: Leroy C.; m. 2d, Oak Park, 111., Oct. 1.
1874, Elizabeth Robinson Buchanan; children:
Cherrie Mabel, William Harold, Margaret
Buchanan, Horace Fawcett. Father died when
he was 10 years old and he was compelled to
leave school at an early age; in 1848, entered
employ of Carter & Treadwell, wholesale
clothing dealers, Boston, remaining nearly 5
years; worked for Edward A. Locke & Co.
until 1854, when came to Chicago and joined
his brother, Charles, in the provision trade
for about 7 years; then formed a partnership
with Asa Worcester, under style of H. M.
Dupee & Co., conducting a provision business
until 1871; burned out. After fire established
provision business for self, and in 1S92 prac-
tically retired from active participation in
the business; since then devoting attention
principally to the care of his own real estate
interests. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade since
1871. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Ken-
wood. Office: 108 Dearborn St. Residence: 4824
Woodlawn Av.
DUPEE, John; b. Bangor, Me.; s. John and
Eleanor Winslow (Pratt) Dupee; grad. Park
Latin High School, Boston; m. Evelyn M.
Walker at Chicago; children: Eleanor W.,
Walter H. (both born in Chicago). Was em-
ployed, after leaving school, in wholesale
grocery business in Boston up to time of com-
ing to Chicago. In 1883 formed a co-partner-
ship with Charles Schwartz under firm name
of Schwartz, Dupee & Co., as grain and stock
brokers; was senior mem. of firm after death
of Mr. Schwartz in 1893, until dissolution of
the firm Jan. 1, 1901. Was a mem. of New
York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Ex-
change, Chicago Board of Trade. Has for 15
years had a summer home at Oconomowoc,
Wis. Since the dissolution of the firm of
Schwartz, Dupee & Co., his time has been de-
voted to attention to his private affairs.
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Washing-
ton Park (of which he was one of the organ-
izers and for many years a dir.); also New
York Yacht Club (New York). Office: The
Rookery. Residence: Auditorium Annex.
DUFUY, George Alexander, lawyer, jurist;
b. of French Huguenot stock, near Mascoutah,
St. Clair Co., 111., Mar. 4, 1858; s. William Mc-
Kendree and Elizabeth (Ford) Dupuy; resided
in St. Clair and Washington counties until
1865; afterward in Montgomery Co., 111., until
1875; then lived for a time in Kaufman Co.,
Tex.; ed. common schools of Illinois, and en-
tered Illinois Wesleyan Univ. in autumn of
1875; later taught school and studied law,
both in Illinois, and In Texas; admitted to
Texas bar, 1880; Illinois bar, 1881; came to
Chicago, Sept., 1881, entered senior class in
Union College of Law, graduating, 1882; m.
July 19, 1883, to a college classmate of Illinois
Wesleyan Univ., Mary Lenore, daughter of
Rev. John F. and Mary E. (Wight) Van Pelt,
of Normal, 111.; children: Helen Agnes, Marga-
ret, Genevieve Elsie, Mary Elizabeth. Entered
upon practice of law in Chicago, 1882; served
4 years as asst. corporation counsel of the
City of Chicago; became law partner of Judge
Elbert H. Gary; later was mem. of law firm
of Rubens, Dupuy & Fischer until elected
judge of the Superior Court of Cook Co. for
term expiring 1910. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Marquette, Congregational, Ravens-
wood. Office: Court House. Residence: 2625
N. Paulina St.
DUHAND, Arthur Franklin, patent lawyer;
b. St. Joseph, Mich., Aug. 14, 1871; s. George
Franklin and Alice (Donaldson) Durand; ed.
public schools and in law dept. of Lake Forest
Univ., graduating as LL.B., 1899; m. Chicago,
Aug. 5, 1902, Edna Amelia Morehouse. Ad-
mitted to bar of Illinois, 1899, and engaged
in practice alone, making a specialty of patent
law and patent soliciting, until 1902, when
was joined by C. C. Bulkley in forming the
present firm of Bulkley & Durand. Mem.
Patent Bar Assn. Mem. University Club, of
Washington, D. C. ; mem. of the legal frater-
nity of Phi Delta Phi. Office: Monadnock Blk.
Residence: 5103 Kimbark Av.
DURAND, Calvin, pres. Durand & Kasper
Co., wholesale grocers; dir. Nat. Bank of North
America, State Bank of Chicago, Lake Forest
Water Co. Clubs: Union League, Onwentsia.
Office: 22 N. Union St. Residence: Lake Forest.
DURAND, Elliott, vice-pres. Heath & Milli-
gan Mfg. Co.; b. Colchester, Chittenden Co.,
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Vt., Jan. 10, 1847; s. Moses and Charlotte
Hamilton (Bartlett) Durand; parents died in
his infancy; was brought up by an uncle, A.
W. Bartlett, an Illinois farmer; ed. public
schools and a short time in Aurora (111.) High
School, and in a business college; ran away
fro'm the farm in early part of 1864, to enlist
in Union Army, serving as drummer boy and
private in 132d and later in 156th Regts., 111.
Vol. Infy., until Sept. 8, 1865, when returned
to school; m. Chicago, June 10, 1880, Helen,
daughter of ex-Mayor Monroe Heath, of Chi-
cago; children: Myrtle, Elliott, Eugene,
Clerked in grocery and crockery store and
later learned printer's trade in office of Aurora
(111.) Herald; came to Chicago, 1869, and
worked as compositor, proofreader and re-
porter on the Chicago Times and Chicago Tri-
bune until forming a connection with the
Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Co., manu-
facturers of paints and colors, in which he
advanced to vice-pres. Also pres. Cas-cajal
Plantation Co., vice-pres. Trinidad River Agri-
cultural Co.; treas. Marlboro Portland Cement
Co. ; dir. Two Republics Development Co. Was
charter Mem. 1st Regt. Infy., I. N. G., and
after 5 years as non-commissioned officer
served as capt., maj. and lieut. col., and was
commissioned by Gov. Tanner col. of Durand's
Provisional Cav. in the Spanish-American
War. Republican. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic (life mem.), Chicago Yacht, Washington
Park, Kenwood, Midlothian, Press, American
(Mexico). Office: 172 Randolph St. Residence:
5712 Rosalie Ct.
DTTBAND, Henry Calvin, wholesale grocer;
b. Chicago, Apr. 23, 1869; s. Calvin and Sarah
Gould (Downs) Durand; grad. Lake Forest
Acad., 1885; Amherst College, 1890; m. Lake
Forest, 111., June 20, 1895, Mary Alice Platt.
On leaving college in 1890, entered the whole-
sale grocery house of Durand & Kasper Co.
Established 1856), with which has ever since
continued, now being 2d vice-pres. and a dir.
of the company. Also a dir. of the State Bank
of Lake Forest, 111. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago, Onwentsia, Lake Forest
Winter Office: Lake and Union Sts. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
DTTBAND, Joseph Barnes, retired merchant;
b Clintonville, N. Y., May, 1838; s. Calvin and
Lois (Barnes) Durand; ed. public school and
at Keeseville (N. Y.) Acad.; m. Beaver Dam,
Wis., 1866, Florence Sloan; children: Lois,
Scott S., Kathryn, Florence, Charles E.; m.
2d, Gardiner, Me., 1903, May L. Burt. Lived
at Clintonville, N. Y., until 1857; came to Chi-
cago, 1857, but in 1858 went to Milwaukee and
remained there until 1878, in wholesale
grocery firm of J. B. Durand & Co.; returned
to Chicago, 1878, and continued under same
firm name, in wholesale grocery and sugar
business until 1903, when he retired from
business. Republican. Mayor of Lake Forest,
111 Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
DUBAND, Scott Sloane, sugars, rice and
coffee; b. Milwaukee, Wis., May 29, 1869; a.
Joseph B. and Florence (Sloane) Durand;
preparatory education at Lake Forest Acad.
to 1885; grad. Williams College, 1890; m. Bur-
Univ. of Indiana, graduating. 1877; came west
when 4 years old with parents, who located at
Williamsport, Ind. Lived in Indianapolis 2
years; resident of Chicago since 1879; became
active in politics. Was mem. of Congress 2
terms from the 3d Congressional District cf
Illinois, 1891-5; while mem. of Congress was
chairman of Committee on World's Columbian
Exposition, and had charge of all legislation
affecting the Exposition. Candidate for Con-
gress, 6th Congressional District of Illinois,
1903, receiving 15,555 votes against 16,540 cast
for William Lorimer, Republican. Democrat.
Mem. of various Masonic bodies. Clubs: Illi-
nois, Chicago Athletic. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Residence: 543 W. Adams St.
DUX, Joseph, architectural sculptor; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 9, 1856; s. Charles and
Katherine (Houseman) Dux; ed. New York
public schools, 1863-74, and Cooper Institute,
1871-4; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 22, 1880,
Mathilde Best; children: Ethel H., Arline C.,
Waldo J. Was with Marcotte & Co., of New
York and Paris, mural decorators, as appren-
tice, 1873-7; came to Chicago, 1877, and worked
for various architects until 1881, when estab-
lished for himself as architectural sculptor,
doing all kinds of architectural work in stone
sculpture, modeling and wood carving. Repub-
lican; mem. 20th Ward Republican Club. Mem.
Royal Arcanum. Club: Metropolitan. Office:
132 W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 4 Campbell
Park. 1
D WIGHT, Austin H., pres. Dwlght Bros.
Paper Co.; b. Martin, Allegan Co., Mich., Jan.
19, 1855; s. Corydon G. and Sarah E. (North-
rop) Dwight; ed. public schools of Allegan Co.,
Mich.; m. Plainwell, Mich., 1875, Frankie S.
Alcott. Began experience in the paper trade at
Yorkville, 111., in 1877, later traveled for
several years for the Mead Paper Co., of Day-
ton, O. ; came to Chicago in 1892, and was con-
nected with other houses until Apr., 1895,
when organized the Dwight Bros. Paper Co.,
of which has since been at the head as pres.
Republican. Royal Arch Mason. Club: Chicago
Athletic. Office: 61 Plymouth Ct. Residence:
6416 Kimbark Av.
DWIGHT, John Henry, banker; b. Jackson,
Mich., Apr. 7, 1835; s. John N. Dwight (of
Thompson, Conn.) and Elizabeth F. (Bartow)
Dwight (of New Rochelle, N. Y.); ed. com-
mon schools and academies in Michigan and
commercial college in Detroit; m. June 1, 1871,
Frances D. Metcalf, of Erie, Pa.; children:
Mary (now wife of T. W. Harvey, Jr.), Flor-
ence R., Francis Bartow. Came to Chicago,
Jan. 2, 1856; entered Chicago Bank of I. H.
Burch; in 1858 joined Board of Trade, and
became a mem. of the grain commission firm
of D. L. Quirk & Co., afterward changing,
successively, to Dow, Quirk & Co., Cooley &
Dwight, Dwight & Gillette and Linn & Dwight;
retired from business on Board of Trade in
1898. Was pres. of the Board of Trade, 1880,
and had previously served as vice-pres., 2d
vice-pres. and a dir. 6 years; also on board
of arbitration and on committee of appeal.
Now vice-pres. of the State Bank of Chicago,
and dir. o Corn Exchange Nat Bank. Repub-
.. n
continuing the business as S. S. Durand & Allegan Co., Mich., came to Chicago from
Co. Also pres. Durand-Childs Co., importers Michigan in 18.91 and in
aficnsla ssjrssr- o-
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Univ Dir State Bank of Evanston; vice-pres.
Illinois State Board of Pharmacy; trustee
Northwestern Univ.; associate mem. Chicago
Real Estate Board; mem. Phi Beta Kappa
fraternity. Clubs: University, Evanston.
Evanston Country. Office: 87 Lake St. Resi-
dence: 1882 Sheridan Rd., Evanston.
DYEB, Robert Malcolm, manufacturing and
mechanical engineer; b. Maquoketa, la., Dec.
12, 1867; s. Hugh and Rebecca (Taggert)
Dyer; early education at Belmont School, near
Davenport, la.; prepared for college under
private teachers; entered Iowa State College,
Ames, la., 1887, graduating as B.M.E., Nov.
20, 1891; m. Woodbine, la., May 20, 1894, Mary
yeisley; children: James Eugene, Robert Law-
ton. Was school teacher beginning 1886, while
preparing for college and during college vaca-
tions until 1891; since Apr. 16, 1892, with Aer-
motor Co., successively as mechanical
draftsman, mgr. branch at Sioux City, la.,
1894-5; asst. supt. of factory, 1895-6; supt.,
1896-9; gen. supt., Jan. 1, 1899, to Jan. 1, 1905;
also chief engineer, Jan. 1, 1902, to Jan. 1,
1905. Specialist in manufacturing processes
connected with the Aermotor and on subjects
of irrigation and country, suburban and village
water supply systems. Republican. Liberal
Presbyterian. Mem. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity,
Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers. Club:
Union League. Office: Puget Sound Bridge and
Dredging Co., Seattle, Wash.
DYKES, John Lucian G-rigiby, manufac-
turer; b. on farm in Clay Co., Mo., Jan. 24,
1869; s. William S. and Mary Maria (Porter)
Dykes; ed. public schools of Plattsburg, Cam-
eron and Kearney, Mo., and a country school
in DeKalb Co., Mo.; m. Chicago, June 24, 1901,
Evelyn Ewing Corns. In 1884 worked in gen-
eral store after school and during vacation
time at Cameron, Mo.; in 1889 worked in dry
poods store in Carthage, Mo.; in 1890, worked
in shoe store in St. Joseph, Mo.; worked in
shoe store in Chicago, 1892; returned to St.
Joseph, 1893, remaining 1 year; saved a little
money; invented the rubber shoe sole; in 1894
returned to Chicago; began sale of same under
name of John L. G. Dykes Co., Incorporated;
the business venture was successful and has
been manufacturing ever since. In 1901 be-
came pres. Chicago Tire and Rubber Co., en-
gaged in ereneral rubber manufacturing busi-
ness, with a specialty in mechanical moulded
goods. Democrat. Mem. Christian Church.
While in St. Joseph was mem. of the Wickham
Rifles, 1898. Office: 329-31 W. Kinzie St. Resi-
dence: 1442 Addison Av.
DYRENFORTH, Arthur, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Sept. 25, 1872; s. Philip C. Dyrenforth; ed.
Chicago public schools, Univ. School, Chicago,
Harvard Univ., graduating in class of 1896,
B.A., followed by graduate study in Univs. of
Berlin, Ger., and Oxford, Eng. ; also Sorbonne,
Paris; grad. Chicago-Kent Law School, Chi-
r-ago, LL.B., 1899. Began practice in father's
office in 1899, and later with the firm of Gur-
ley, Stone & Wood. Republican. Club: Exmoor.
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 425 La-
Salle Av.
DYRENPOBTH, Douglas, patent lawyer; b.
Waukegan, 111., 1861; s. Julius and Caroline
(Thomas) Dyrenforth; ed. Carlsruhe, Ger.,
and at his father's Dyrenforth's Institute; m.
Chicago, 1888, Louise Best. At 15 entered a law
office, where remained 2 years; then held 2 or
3 situations as clerk and bookkeeper, and
finally entered the Union College of Law, from
which was graduated in 1883. Took charge of
the Washington office of his brothers' firm ff
Dyrenforth & Dyrenforth; returned to Chica-
go, 1891, and became a mem. of the firm, and
is now of the succeeding firm of Dyrenforth,
Dyrenforth & Lee. Office: Monadnock Blk.
Residence: Evanston, 111.
DYRENFOHTH, Julius Wilson, patent law-
yer; b. Waukegan, 111., Dec. 17, 1858; s. Julius
and Caroline (Thomson) Dyrenforth; ed.
Carlsruhe, Ger., and at his father's (Dyren-
forth's) academy, Chicago; grad. Union Col-
lege of Law, LL.B., 1887; m. Chicago, May 31,
1890, Clara L. Manning. After leaving school
was first a bookkeeper and then engaged in
mining in Colorado, but eventually took up the
study of law; was admitted to Illinois bar,
1887; now a mem. of the firm of Dyrenforth,
Dyrenforth & Lee. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Waupansen. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
3821 Lake Av.
DYRENPORTH, Philip Charles, patent law-
yer; b. Chicago, 1848; s. Julius and Caroline
(Thomson) Dyrenforth; ed. in Dyrenforth's In-
stitute (conducted by his father) and was
afterward a teacher there; spent the year
1876 in the patent office at Washington to
prepare himself for his profession; returned
to Chicago and established as a solicitor of
patents while student in Union College of
Law; grad., 1879. After a few years' general
practice became exclusively a patent lawyer;
joined by his brother, William H., in 1882; by
Julius W., another brother, in 1890, and by
youngest brother, Douglas, in 1891; John H.
Lee later became a partner in the firm, which
is now known as Dyrenforth, Dyrenforth &
Lee. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Patent Bar
Assn. (was pres., 1893-4). Club: Edgewater
Golf. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 425
LaSalle Av.
DYRENFORTH, William H., patent lawyer;
b. Waukegan, 111., 1855; s. Julius and Caroline
(Thomson) Dyrenforth; ed. Carlsruhe, Ger.,
and at his father's (Dyrenforth) institute, in
Chicago, in which he was later one of the
teachers; grad. Union College of Law, 1882;
m. Chicago, 1885, Dora Ketcham; children:
Ernest, Donald, Dorothy, Lucien Young. Be-
gan practice in partnership with brother,
Philip C., firm becoming Dyrenforth & Dyren-
forth; now Dyrenforth, Dyrenforth & Lee.
Was one of the founders and pres. of the
Personal Rights League. Was lecturer on
patent law in Kent Law School, Chicago. Pres.
Flora Burner and Lamp Co. and the Fortin-
molite Metal Co. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi-
dence: Evanston, 111.
E
BADS, Benjamin Brindley, physician; b.
Paris, Ky., Jan. 23, 1870; s. Darwin D. and
Anna (Adair) Eads; ed. private schools in
Paris, Ky., Carthage Collegiate Institute,
Carthage, Mo., Jefferson Med. College, Phila-
delphia, Pa., M.D., 1891; m. Mauch Chunk, Pa.,
1898, Elizabeth Stedman. Was resident sur-
geon Jefferson Hosp., Philadelphia, 1891-2;
came io Chicago, 1892. Was instructor of anat-
omy and physiology Rush Med. College, 1893-
1894; prof, of anatomy. Illinois Med. College,
1894-7; prof, of applied anatomy, operative
and orthopedic surgery, Illinois Med. College,
1897-9; prof, of surgery and clinical surgery
and dean Illinois Med. College, since 1899. Sur-
geon to Illinois Hosp. and Free Dispensary.
Surgeon Cook Co. Hosp., appointed Jan., 1905.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc. Mason: Union Park
Lodge, York Chapter; mem. St. Bernard Com-
mandery, K. T., and of Medinah Temple, Mys-
tic Shrine. Club: Illinois. Office: 103 State "St.
Residence: 683 Washington Boul.
EAQAN, William Howard, pres. Jackson
Trust & Savings Bank; b. Mahone Bay, N. S.,
July 4, 1865; s. S. L. and Margaret A. (Spear-
water) Eagan; ed. public schools of Spring-
field, Mass., and Hutchinson, Kan.; m. Hutch-
inson, Kan., 1896, Alberta Stedman. Began
business career with the First Nat. Bank of
Hutchinson, Kan., as a messenger, in 1884,
and worked up to the position of cashier;
came to Chicago, 1903, and organized the
Jackson Trust & Savings Bank, of which he
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Is pr™ ReP1ubllTcan- Protestant. Club: Hamil- consecutively 5 years telegraph operator 5
oaeo *£rt Wnt^°kSOn B°Ul' Residence: Chi- years train dispatcher, 4 yflrs asst supt , 2
^iMnv*»fi years division supt 4 years asst gen mer -
^^^^"jrasg^ott^'kA S; J^ice-p-S^d £?£&•?&
Clarissa (Lathrop) Eager; ed. public schools ceeded Roswell Miller as pr^sSept S
and at New Haven (Conn.) High School and Dir. Central Trust Co. of Illinois Continental
Gen. Russell's Military Acad., preparing for Nat. Bank, St. Paul Coal Co Standard Office
Yale, but was prevented by ill-health from Co. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg Residence!
taking a college course and decided on a musi- 514 N. State St
cal career; studied at the Royal Conservatory EARLY, Patrick Henry, pres Early's Mer-
of Music at Leipzig, where for 4 years was cantile Agency; b. Northumberland N H
under instruction in piano, of Prof. Dr. Carl Feb. 1, 1852; s. Michael and Elizabeth (Cor-
Reinecke and Bruno Zwintcher, and in theory mack) Early; ed. public school at Wells River
under Dr. Jadassohn and Gustav Schreck, and Vt.; m. Blairstown. la., Jan 11 1873 Maria
received the Helbig prize for excellence. Kirby; children: John Edward, JerreF Paul
Upon return to America taught for a year A., Olive L., William A. (deceased) Entered
at Steinway Hall, New York, and was pianist railway service with the C & N -W Rv Co
of the Mozart Club of New York, playing in in 1867 as telegraph operator and ' later as
many concerts; came to Chicago, 1892, in station agent, until Nov 1, 1882- appointed
order to take charge of the music dept. of general agent W., I. & N. Ry at Marshall-
Lake Forest Univ. in Ferry Hall Seminary, town, la., Nov. 1, 1882; left railway service in
Lake Forest, JJL,; also instructs private pupils Sept., 1886; since then in mercantile agency
in Chicago. Office: 203 Michigan Av. Resi- business, and now pres. of Early's Mercantile
dence: Lake Forest. Agency. Republican. R. C. Office: 100 Wash-
EAQLE, William Henry, wholesale broker ington St. Residence: 2200 Kenmore Av
and commission merchant; b. Detroit, Mich, EASTMAN, Albert Nathen, lawyer- b
Feb. 29, 1860; s. Joseph A. and Margaret Kingsville, O, Oct. 17, 1864; s. Henry A* and
Eagle; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Milwau- Sarah F. (Parrish) Eastman; grad high
kee, June, 1898, Nancy Belle Parker. Began school of Ashtabula, O. ; complete collegiate
business life, 1875, as a boy in the employ of course under Rev. Joseph N McGiffert
W. S. Knight & Co. (established 1874), whole- Presbyterian clergyman, Ashtabula, O • m'
sale brokers in dried and canned goods and Ashtabula, O., July, 1889, Myrta E. Hopkins-
other California products, and eastern canned children: Walker P., Frances E. Came to Chi-
goods. Has continued with the house ever cago and studied law in office of Smith &
since and is now at its head as pres. Demo- Helmer; admitted to Illinois bar. May, 1887;
crat. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Exmoor. Office: entered office of Weigley, Bulkley & Gray
2-4 Wabash AV. Residence: 214 33d St. Sept, 1887; became a partner in 1894; firm
EARLE, Frank B., physician; b. Illinois, became Weigley & Eastman, 1895, and dis-
Oct. 22, 1860; s. Moses L. and Maria E. solved in June, 1896; then practiced alone;
(Breckenridge) Earle; grad. Waukegan (111.) now with Edward P. Eastman and Frank
High School, 1881; College of Physicians and White and Harold F. White, in firm of Albert
Surgeons, Chicago, M.D, 1885; m. 1885, Eliza,- N. and Edward P. Eastman. Presbyterian;
beth H. Biddlecom. Engaged in general prac- trustee and pres. board of trustees of Edge-
tice of medicine since 1885. Prof, of obstet- water Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Hamilton
rics, 1894-1902; prof, of pediatrics since 1903, (life mem.), Lincoln (formerly pres.), Casino
and sec. since 1901, College Physicians and (Edgewater), Edgewater Golf. Office: 184 La-
Surgeons. Obstetrician Cook Co. Hosp. since Salle St. Residence: 724 Winthrop Av.
1895; attending physician, 1895-1903, and con- EASTMAN, Barrett, journalist and dramatic
suiting physician since 1903, Home for Crip- critic; b. Chicago, Jan. 25, 1869; s. Francis
pled Children; attending physician (children's Ambrose and Gertrude (Barrett) Eastman;
dept.) St. Mary's Hosp. since 1903. Editor ed. The Gunnery, Washington, Conn, Acad,
Filatov's (Russian) Diseases of Children, 1904. Utlca, N. Y, Racine College (Wis.). In news-
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc, paper work since 1889, beginning as reporter
Chicago Med. Soc, Chicago Gynecological on the Chicago Herald; later editorial writer
Soc, Chicago Pathological Soc, Chicago Med- Los Angeles Tribune, Chicago Evening Post,
ico-Legal Soc.; fellow Soc. of Am. Obstetri- New York Am. and Journal, Chicago Daily
clans and Gynecologists. Republican. Congre- Journal; special writer Chicago Inter Ocean,
gationalist. Clubs: Illinois (ex-pres. ), West- Sunday editor Chicago Tribune; dramatic
ward Ho. Office and residence: 903 W. Monroe critic Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily
St. Journal. Author of many contributions, in
EARLE, John Estcourt, steamship agent; b. prose and verse, to magazines, and of book,
on Island of Jersey, Great Britain, Feb. 28, Paris in 1900; also (with Wallace Rice) Un-
1838; s. Thomas and Harriette (Estcourt) der the Stars, and other Songs of the Sea. Ad-
Earle; ed. Gloucester and Bristol Colleges, dress: Chicago Daily Journal.
Eng. ; an officer in the British army for 8 EASTMAN, John Coates, publisher Chicago
years; m. Oconomowoc, Wis, 1879, Mary E. Journal; b. Eaton, O, Dec. 19, 1862; s. John
Ballard; children: Kittle H, Myra, Thomas E. and Harriet Ardella (Davis) Eastman; ed.
B, Bessie, Florence, Estcourt, Enid. Went to public schools, and in Ohio State Univ., 1878-
New York in 1865; was mgr. of the New York 1882; ed. as civil engineer; m. Marion, Ind.,
office of Austin, Baldwin & Co, express and July 20, 1886, Eva Harter.- Reporter on Chi-
steamship agents and brokers, and In 1873 cago Herald, 1890-5; business mgr. Chicago
was transferred to Chicago as their western Chronicle, 1895-8; advertising mgr. New York
gen. mgr.; in 1876 was made western gen. Journal, 1898-1900; treas. and business mgr.
mgr. for the Anchor Line Steamship Co, and Chicago American, 1900-4; became owner of
in 1891 became associated with the firm of Chicago Daily Journal, Apr. 2, 1904, and pres.
Earle & Massey, so continuing until the dis- and treas. Chicago Journal Co. Presbyterian,
solution of that firm, May 1, 1898, when pres- Mem. Y. M. C. A, Loyal Legion. Clubs: Mid-
ent firm of John E. Earle & Co. was formed, lothian, Glen View. Office: 160 Washington St.
Republican. Episcopalian. Office: 12 Sherman Residence: 220 E. 60th St.
St. Residence: Cor. Elm and Walnut Sts, Hins- EASTMAN, Oagrood Tilton, treas. The Searle
dale. & Hereth Co.; b. South Braintree, Mass, Jan.
EARLINO, Albert J., pres. C, M. & St. P. 18, 1865; s. Rev. Dr. L. R. and Octavia (Smith)
Ry. ; b. Richfield, Wis, Jan. 19, 1849; common Eastman; grad. Amherst College, Mass, 1886;
school education; left school at 18; entered m. Omaha, Neb, Sept. 30, 1891, Nellie McKell
employ C, M. & St. P. Ry, 1866. Has been Burns; children: Helen, Margaret. Was in
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traffic dept. of the U. P. Ry. at Omaha and
Kansas City, 1886-90; since 1890 treas. of the
Searle & Hereth Co., pharmaceutical chem-
ists. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
Skokie Country, Chicago Drug Trade. Office:
73 Wells St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
EASTMAN, Royal Adalbert, last manufac-
turer; b. VanBuren Co., Mich., July 12, 1855;
s. William Wallace and Nancy Jane (Tousey)
Eastman; ed. common schools of VanBuren
Co, Mich.; m. VanBuren Co., Mich., Oct. 20,
1877, Elma Josephine Field; children: Le Roy
Adelbert, Mabel Verne, Gladys, Grace Lucille.
Spent boyhood and early youth on farm in
VanBuren Co., Mich.; came to Chicago, 1877,
and was traveling salesman in the last busi-
ness until 1884, since which time he has been
pres. of the Chicago Last & Die Co. Repub-
lican. Mem. Nat. Union. Club: Lincoln. Office:
194-200 S. Clinton St. Residence: 5029 Calumet
Av
EASTMAN, Sidney Corning, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 26, 1850; s. Zabina and Mary Jane
(Corning) Eastman; early education Chicago
public schools; under private tutors in Eng-
land, 1861-9, during which period his father
was U. S. Consul in Bristol, Eng.; grad. Univ.
of Michigan, A.B., 1873; studied French in
Geneva, Switzerland, 1866-7; m. Ann Arbor,
Mich., June 9, 1886, Charlotte Hall. Studied
law after leaving college; admitted to bar
July 4, 1876; since then in active practice, and
referee in bankruptcy since Dec., 1898. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Illi-
nois State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Historical Soc. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton, Glen View, City, Law. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: Melrose Av., cor.
Essig St., Kenilworth.
EATON, Charles Scribner, lawyer; b. Pal-
myra, Mo., Aug. 24, 1878; s. J. W. and Emma
Louise (Scribner) Eaton; came to Chicago
yith parents in childhood; early education in
Chicago public schools, West Division High
School and Lewis Institute, Chicago; grad.
Univ. of Chicago In class of 1900, A.B., and
Harvard Law School in class of 1903, LL.B..;
m. Oct. 6, 1904, Helen Davida Harper, daugh-
ter of Dr. Wm. R. Harper, pres. Univ. of Chi-
cago. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
the state of Illinois in 1903. and entered into
partnership with Messrs. Thomas Dent and
Russell Whitman in the law firm of Dent,
Whitman & Eaton. Republican. Mem. Alpha
Delta Phi. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence:
6126 Jackson Park Av.
EATON, Martinis, lawyer; b. VanBuren Co.,
Michigan, Apr. 5, 1875; s. Charles L. and Nellie
(Joiner) Eaton; grad. Univ. of Michigan, A.B.,
in class of 1895; m. Flint, Mich., June 8. 1904,
Jacquette Hunter. From 1895 to 1897 was
chief of the tax division of the auditor gen-
eral's office at Lansing, Mich., and from 1897
to 1900 was associate reporter of the Supreme
Court of Michigan. Admitted to bar in Mich-
igan in 1897 and in Illinois in 1900, and since
1900 has been engaged in general practice
of law in Chicago; since 1903 mem. of law
firm of Cody, Eaton & McConahey. Mem. of
Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Mason. Clubs:
Hamilton, Quadrangle. Office: 135 Adams St.
Residence: 5623 Washington Av.
EATON, Thomas Wood, elevator manufac-
turer; b. Morristown, Vt., June 16, 1839; s.
Lathrop and Sabrina (Wood) Eaton; ed. pub-
lic schools of Morristown, Vt., and of Crete,
Will Co., 111., followed by private studies in
natural philosophy, mechanical drawing and
the higher mathematics; went to Hyde Park,
Vt., 1854, to learn furniture trade; father
died, 1855; mother moved to Crete, 111., 1856;
m. 1st, Ann Jane Winslow, of Crete, 111.; 2d,
North Craftsbury, Vt., Dec. 25, 1888, Olive M.
Litch; children: Marion Augusta, Edward
Winslow, Jessie Maud, Ethel Bell, Charlotte
Grace. In 1857 started little shop at Crete,
111., for manufacture of furniture, working in
it when not attending school, and mornings
and evenings for relaxation from study; con-
ducted it there until 1864; removed business
to Kankakee, where secured room with water
power; older brother, Augustus, who returned
from California, became partner in 1859;
bought out brother's interest soon after re-
moving to Kankakee; later, through death of
a party with whom had large contract, was
left with large amount of unsalable material;
gave up assets to creditors and went through
bankruptcy; embarked in pattern making, and
later contracting and constructing engineer-
ing work; came to Chicago immediately after
fire; worked in elevator shops of Crane Bros.
Mfg. Co. 16 months; went into business for
self, 1873, as manufacturer of freight and
passenger elevators; Midas Brooks became
partner, 1875, but in 1876 sold interest to
Frederick H. Prince; firm was T. W. Eaton &
Co. several years, then Eaton & Prince; incor-
porated, 1890, as Eaton & Prince Co., of which
is pres. and gen. mgr. Also pres. and dir. Nota-
way Mining Co. Republican; candidate for
alderman, 1904-5. Mem. and chairman board of
trustees Church of the Redeemer (Univer-
salist). Mem. Undercliff Sportsmen's Assn.
of Chicago and Putnam, 111. Clubs: Menoken,
Garfield Gun (pres.), Valley Gun (vice-pres.),
Chicago Fly-Casting. Office: 70-6 Michigan St.
Residence: 1447 Fulton St.
EATON, William Thomas, warehouseman; b.
Rochester, N. Y., June 8, 1851; s. Thomas
Wright and Amanda (Noble) Eaton; ed. pub-
lic schools, and at Prof. Miller's Acad. at
Friendship, Allegany Co., N. Y.; m. Friend-
ship, N. Y., Mary Wheeler. Came to Chicago,
1876, at age of 18, as the western representa-
tive of the Stoddard Mfg. Co., of Dayton, O.,
remaining in that position for 14 years; since
1890 in warehouse business, now being treas.,
dir. and mgr. of the Belt Line Transfer &
Storage Co., with warehouse at 76th and
Wallace Sts. ; is also, on his own account, a
jobber of binder twine, and is pres. of the
Lake Co. Gravel Co. Republican. Methodist.
Clubs: Union League. Englewood Men's. Of-
fice: 4 Sherman St. Residence: 6620 Harvard
Av. ; summer, "Sunnyside," Wirt Centre, N. Y.
EBELINO, George, wholesale millinery; b.
Chicago, July 26, 1852; s. George Philip and
Anna (Dittewig) Ebeling; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, Sept. 6, 1876, Louise
Affeld. Began business career as bill clerk
with P. H. Willard & Co., wholesale grocers,
1868-71; bookkeeper and cashier for J. H.
Dunham & Co., wholesale grocers, 1871-4; with
Reid, Murdoch & Fisher as cashier and later
in charge of credits, 1874-82; in Peoria, as
sec. and treas. of Peoria Stone & Marble Co.,
1882-92; sec. and treas. Gage Bros. & Co.,
wholesale millinery, since 1892. Republican.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 129-131 Mich-
igan Av. Residence: 1144 Michigan Av., Evans-
ton.
EBERHART, John Frederick, LL.D., edu-
cator and real estate dealer; b. Hickory Twp.,
Mercer Co., Pa., Jan. 21, 1829; s. Abraham and
Esther (Amand) Eberhart; reared on farm; re-
moved to Big Bend, "on Allegheny River, when
8 years old; ed. district schools; began teach-
ing at 16; attended Cottage Hill Acad., Ells-
worth, O., 2 terms; at Allegheny College, 1849-
1853, earning money for college course by
teaching and working in harvest field; grad.,
1853; m. Chicago, Dec. 25, 1864, Matilda Char-
ity Miller; children: John J., Frank N., Mary
E., Grace. Was principal of Albright Semin-
ary, Berlin, Pa,, 1853-5; but resigned because
of impaired health, and came to Chicago, Apr.
15, 1855, becoming lecturer, editor of the
Northwestern Home and School Journal, and
also traveled for a New York publishing
house; county school supt. of Cook Co., 1859-
1869; organized the Cook Co. Normal School,
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now the Chicago Teachers' College; was one 22, 1858; s. James Starr and Margaret David-
of the organizers of the Illinois State Teach- son Eckels; ed. city public schools and high
ers' Assn.; one of founders of State Normal school, graduating from the latter In 1876;
Univ. at Normal, 111.; principal mover in grad. Albany, N. Y., Law School, 1880; m. Dec.
formation of State Assn. of County Superin- 15, 1887, Fannie Lissette Reed; 1 daughter:
tendents and its first pres.; one of early Phoebe. Practiced law at Ottawa, 111., 1881-
members of Am. Institute of Instruction; 1893; appointed Apr. 3, 1893, comptroller of
one of first life members Nat. Teachers' Assn. currency. Democrat. Made speeches on the
Began to deal in Chicago real estate and since currency question, and became prominent as
leaving the superintendency of schools has gold-standard advocate; In 1896 affiliated with
been engaged largely and continuously in real Nat. (gold-standard) Democrats. Remained in
estate transactions. Reared a Methodist, but office until Dec. 31, 1897, when he resigned to
became one of the early members of the Peo- become, Jan. 1, 1898, pres. Commercial Nat.
pie's Church under Dr. H. W. Thomas, who Bank, Chicago. Vice-pres. Hewitt Mfg. Co.;
was his former pupil and induced him to come treas. Chicago Union Traction Co., Feather-
to Chicago; now pres. People's Church, of stone Foundry & Machine Co.; trustee Chicago
America. Office: 3655 W. 63d St. Residence: Real Estate Trustees, Y. M. C. A. of Chicago;
3515 W. 64th St. dir. Allis-Chalmers Co., Am. & British Securl-
EBERHART, Noble Murray, physician and ties Co., Ltd., Am. Surety Co. of New York,
surgeon; b. Benton Harbor, Mich., Apr. 21, Bankers' Trust of New York, Oakland Nat.
1870; s Dr. Isa A. and Melissa (Jacobs) Eber- Bank, State Savings Bank, Detroit; 1st Nat.
harf grad Racine College, B.S., 1888; M.S., Bank, Baltimore. Mem. western board of con-
Hedding College, 1891; M.D., Bennett Med. trol Audit Co. of New York. Clubs: Chicago,
College Chicago, 1894; M.D., med. dept. of the Union League, Commercial, Merchants. Office:
Univ of Illinois, 1901; also did graduate work Commercial Nat. Bank. Residence: 18 Ritchie
in Univ. of Chicago, Lake Forest Univ., etc. PI.
Engaged in practice of medicine since 1894. ECXHART, Bernard Albert, flour miller and
Formerly interne and for 5 years attending merchant; b. Alsace, France, 1852; s. Jacob
physician of Cook Co. Hosp.; formerly sur- an(j Eva (Root) Eckhart; came with parents
geon Chicago Baptist and St. Gerard's Hosps.; to U. S. in infancy; ed. public schools and
now prof, of electrophysics, Post-Graduate pi-fid. college in Milwaukee, 1868; m. 1874,
Med. School. Honorary life fellow Soc. of Katie L. Johnston; children: Carlos K., Percy
Science, Letters and Art, London, Eng.; mem. p _ Hazel. Dorothy M. Was clerk, 1868-9, for
Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., the Eagle Milling Co., Milwaukee, for which
Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Electro-Therapeutic ^e was appointed eastern agent, 1869, and
Soc., Am. Assn. of Life Insurance Examining Chicago mgr., 1870; in 1874, with James Swan,
Surgeons. Author of series of text-books on bought out Chicago business of the company
entomology and one on zoology; formerly con- ar!(j founded the wholesale flour business of
nected in editorial capacity with various pub- Eckhart & Swan. Republican. Senator in Illi-
lications. Republican. Brevetted capt. by gov. nojs Assembly 4 years; was dir. of Board of
for services with Reed's Provisional Regt., Trade 1888-91. Mem. Republican State Com-
Spanish-Am. War. Mason (32°), (Garden City mjttee from 3rd Congressional District, 1888:
Lodge, Oriental Consistory) ; also Medinah mem board of trustees Sanitary District of
Temple, Mvstic Shrine. Club: Calumet. Office: Chicago 1891-1900. Clubs: Commercial, Mer-
Chicago Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 341 c]iants Chicago, Illinois, Glen View, Union
Oak St. League. Office: 373 Carroll Av. Residence: 187
EBINGER, Frederick Christian, merchant; Ashland Av.
b. Canfield (now Edison Park), Cook Co., 111., T-CKHAKT John William, flour merchant
July 2, 1872; s. Christian and Elizabeth (Stry- « nfmer- b West Bend, Wis., Nov. 20, 1855;
ker) Ebinger; ed. Niles township and Park ^j^oband Eva Eckhart; ed. high school.
Ridge public schools and In Metropolitan s; £acoD ^na ^vach, A 12 1884 Mary
Business College, Chicago; m Aurora, 111 , T 'Buchanan- children Eunice, Paul, John.
Apr. 17, 1902, Nellie Boessenecker. Boyhood J- ^mes Mary Established in flour busi-
up to 20 was divided between hard work on „£' gince Apr 3 1873, and has since been
his father's large farm In the town of "ff|nlfjvely engaged in wholesale and milling
Maine and attending school; early in 1892 £™f,1VnSy the business being incorporated as
entered employ of Thayer & Jackson Sta- ^™^ Eckhart & Co., of which he Is pres.
tionery Co., but following July became a bill ifp™ Chicago Cavalrv. Democrat. Pres. Chi-
clerk with S. Peterson & Co., wholesale ^tS' public Library Clubs: Illinois, Troquois,
-81N- Cnrpenter
aw JUST jssr: ft
1903, moved to present premises; exclusively cagp, 1891; Chicago M^r a TTniv of
hair goods business. Republican. Mem. M. E. 1894; Chicago Acad., 1895. Univ of
Church. Office: 182 State St. Residence: 224 Ph.B., with honorable mention 1^99^
S. Klmwood Av, Oak Park. lJnlVT,,La^,^C^iqnV Charlotte RrigRS
ECKELS, George Morris, lawyer; b. Prince- ton 111., June 6, _1S &s.vJp"Ta'i?S" Estab
ton, 111.. Apr. 3, 1863; s. James S. and Mar- 1 child: Eleanor ^ With ' Lowden
garet Davidson (Herron) Eckels: ed. public Davis, attys., 1899. ™rme«i law
schools and graduated in law at Columbian with Roy O. West fl™ °f ^e_* of We
Univ., Washington, D. C., 1887: m. Washing- 1902 C*a2gl,?*-i*9r T l?t««r Sn law of 'public
ton. D. C.. Apr. 18. 1892, Edith M. Oberly; Eckhart & Ta^°r. Lecturer °n law or pii • ^
children: George Morris, Jr., Virginia. Was service corporations in Law School or umv
engaged in railway service, 1881-3; in insur- of Chicago, 1903-4 and 1904-5 Chicago att
a nee business, 1883-5; In supervising archl- Western Union 23l£^&i2^V
t erf's office at Washington, D. C., 1885-7; since of North America CChl^W).
1887 engaged in general practice of law in Presbyterian. : Mem. Delta Kappa
Chicago Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chi- ternlty, "»n°ls Bar Assn. Cl
cago. Quadrangle, Homewood. Office: Commer- league. Quadrangle Office 1st Nat.
cial Bank Bldg., 175 Dearborn St. Residence: Bldg. Residence: 1302 Berwyn Av.
5537 Woodlawn Av. ECKSTEIN, Henry Gottlieb, treas. of Rueck-
ECKEIiS. James Herron, ex-comptroller of heim Bros. & Eckstein; b. Chicago, Jan. 15,
currency, U. S., 1893-7; b. Princeton, 111., Nov. 1860; s. Charles and Julia Eckstein; ed. pri-
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vate schools and 1 year in public school; m. panded Metal Co. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
ist, Apr. 19, 188.3, Emily L. Wegner, who died change. Clubs: Chicago, Caxton, Saddle and
July 25, 1885, leaving 1 daughter; m. 2d, July Cycle, Chicago Golf; also of the Essex Coun-
9, 1887, Louisa M. Rau, by whom has 2 chil- ty (Boston, Mass.), Reform and New York
dren: boy and girl. Began business career at Clubs (New York\ Office: Monadnock Blk.
age of 12, in employ of N. K. Fairbank & Co. Residence: 1601 Michigan Av.
Beginning at bottom of ladder, advanced until EDDY, George Day, manufacturer; b. Buf-
in 1885 was placed in charge of soap mfg. falo, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1849; s. Robert M. and
dept.; in 1888 became supt. of all manufac- Sarah (Quackenbush) Eddy; ed. public
tured products in Chicago factory, and in 1S03 schools of Buffalo, and in Bryant & Stratton's
was made supt. of the various mfg. depts. ; Business College, Buffalo; came to Chicago
retired Oct., 1898, because of ill health. In 1899 with parents, 1865; m., 1st, 1871, Adalirfe
bought an active interest in firm of F. W. Charbonneau, of Chicago (died Dec. 31, 1881);
Rueckheim & Bro., makers of Cracker Jack 1 child: George Albert; m., 2d, Nov. 26, 1884,
and cantlier,, shortly afterward incorporated Mary V. Riley, of Lake Geneva, Wis. ; chil-
as Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein, of which has dren: Alice Hazel, Harriet Ellen. Coming to
since been treas. Office: 239 S. Peoria St. Resi- Chicago went to work in the Eddy Foundry,
dence: 4421 Vincennes Av. established by his father, 1865, and developed
ECKSTEIN, Louis, merchant; b. Milwaukee, such expert knowledge and executive ability
Wis., Feb. 10, 1865; s. S. E. and Anna (Bloch) that he was entrusted with the management
Eckstein; ed. public schools, Milwaukee, Wis.; for some time before his father's death, Feb.
m. Chicago, 1900, Elsie Snydacker. Was in 23, 1884; became pres. upon incorporation,
railway service with Wisconsin Central R. R. 1885, of the R. M. Eddy Foundry Co. Is 32°
for 10 years, until entering firm of Stumer, Mason, Templar, Shriner, and has held high
Rosenthal & Eckstein, millinery; also inter- offices in lodge, commandery, consistory and
ested in the North Am. Bldg., Mercantile temple. Club: Casino (Edgewater). Office: 61
Bldg., Am. Restaurant Co. (of which he Is Indiana St. Residence: 2583 Sheridan Rd.
pres. and treas.), and Red Book Corporation EDDY, Oeorg-e Spencer, real estate; b.
(pres. and treas.). Also sec. and dir. Emporium- Brighton, Washington Co., la., June 16, 1844;
World Millinery Co., and sec. and treas. of the s. Ebenezer Cheney and Margaret Ann (Gale)
Public Drug Co. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Eddy; ed. public school No. 20, Buffalo, N. Y.,
Country. Office: 150 State. Residence: Hotel from 6 to 12 years old; public school, Brighton,
Metropole. la., and Washington College (private school)
EDDY, Albert Marshall, manufacturer; b. from 12 to 18; m. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1869, Har-
Buffalo, N. Y., July 4, 1851; s. Robert M. and riet Lester Rigdon; 1 son: Henry Cheney.
Sarah M. (Quackenbush) Eddy; family came Worked on farm until Aug. 15, 1862, when en-
to Chicago, 1865; ed. public schools of Buffalo listed in Co. E., 30th Iowa Vol. Infy., of which
and Chicago; grad. Washington School, 1866; regt. was q. m. sergeant; mustered out June-
m. Jan. 2, 1873, Sarah A. Emery, of Rochester, 16, 1865, and became clerk in express office
N. Y.; children: Blanch E., Charles Mortimer, and store June 25, 1865, and bookkeeper until
In 1869 became connected with the Robert N. May 1, 1868; after that hat and cap salesman
Eddy Foundry, a large enterprise originally until Aug. 1, 1869; bank clerk (Franklin Bank)
founded by his father, and James Gardner, In until Sept., 1872; bank teller Mar. 18, 1873, to
1865, his father, Robert Mortimer Eddy, be- Aug. 1, 1882 (Fidelity Savings Bank, Chicago,
coming sole proprietor in 1869, and dying, and First Nat. Bank, Independence, la.); real
1884; sec. and treas., since its incorporation, estate broker in Chicago since Nov. 1, 1882,
1885, of the R. M. Eddy Foundry Co. Mason composing, with H. G. Young, firm of H. G.
(Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Con- Young & Co. Also sec., treas. and dir. Home
sistory), and mem. Medinah Temple, Nobles Club Amusement Co.; treas. and dir. Soldiers'
of the Mystic Shrine. Club: Illinois. Office: 61 Memorial Assn. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Indiana St. Residence: 478 W. Congress St. Board. G. A. R. Republican. Universalist. Of-
EDDY. Alfred Delavan, lawyer; b. Bellona, flee: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 6811
N. Y., June 3, 1846; s. Rev. Alfred (Presbyte- Wentworth Av.
rian clergyman) and Catherine H. (Wilcox) EDDY, Henry Clay, insurance; b. Provi-
Eddy; removed to Illinois, 1856; ed. Illinois dence, R. I., May 9, 1848; ed. Highland Mill-
public schools and Chicago Univ.; grad. Union tary Acad., Worcester, Mass. When 16 years
College of Law, LL.B., 1879; admitted to bar; old entered the employ of an insurance agency
enlisted in May, 1863, in Co. D., 134th Illinois at Providence, R. I., and from there, 1867,
Infy. for 100 days and served for 6 months; went into the service of the Home Insurance
m. Oct. 7, 1869, Caroline H. Silvey, of Chicago. Co., of New York, as a clerk, until 1871; spe-
Engaged in practice of law in Chicago since cial agent for the German-Am. Insurance Co.
1878. Has for many years been counsel in the and for the Phenix Insurance Co., of New
N. W. for the Standard Oil Co. Mem. Chi- York, until 1S83, when he became resident sec.
cago Bar Assn. Republican. Mem. Central at Chicago of the Commercial Union Assur-
Church. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, ance Co.. of London. Mem. Fire Underwriters'
Office: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 3836 Ellis Assn. of the Northwest, and was its pres.,
Av. 1890-1. Clubs: Union League, Washington
EDDY, Arthur Jerome, lawyer; b. Flint, Park. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Residence: 1498
Mich., Nov. 5, 1859; s. Jerome and Ellen M. Sheridan Rd.
Eddy; studied law at Harvard; m. Flint, EDENS, William Grant, railway trainman
Mich., June 3, 1890. Lucy G. Orrell. Admitted and postal official; b. Richmond, Wayne Co.,
to Illinois bar, 1880; has since practiced in Ind., Nov. 27, 1863; s. Hervey D. Washington
Chicago; principally corporation practice. Au- and Elsie Jane (Fought) Edens; attended pub-
thor: The Law of Corporations, 1901. Office: lie and district schools of Lebanon, Ind., and
The Temple. Residence: 1455 Sheridan Rd. Boone Co., Ind.; beyond this self-taught: m.
EDDY, Aug-nstus Newland, manufacturer, Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 9. 1896, Lillian Maud
merchant; b. Rising Sun, Ind., June 3, 1848; s. Bruner; 1 son: William McKinley. Began busi-
Rev. Thomas Means and Anna (White) Eddy; ness life at 14 as messenger boy for Western
came to Chicago with parents in 1856; at- Union Telegraph Co., mail carrier and asst. to
tended the Chicago High School and Douglas station master of I. C. & L. R. R., at Lebanon,
Univ.; m. Chicago, 1872, Abby Louise Spen- Ind., remaining 3 years; in service as railway
cer; children: Spencer Eddy (1st sec. Am. Em- trainman. 1880-7; beginning as brakeman for
bassy, St. Petersburg), Catherine. Began busi- Ohio Central R. R. at Bucyrus, O., and serving
ness life in the employ of Farwell, Field & consecutively as freight and passenger brake-
Co., dry goods, and later entered into mfg. man, train baggage man, express messenger,
interests; pres. and dir. of the Imperial Ex- freight and passenger conductor. Elected, Oct.,
183
1887, vice-grand master of national organiza-
tion, Brotherhood of R. R. Trainmen, holding
this office until Jan., 1890; then chief clerk
and cashier at national headquarters, Gales-
burg, 111., until 1896, when resigned to become
State organizer of the Illinois Republican
League, and later, in fall of same year, on
staff of national committee under Chairman
Marcus A. Hanna, with supervision of import-
ant railroad problems, and particularly of or-
ganization of railroad voters; appointed, 1897,
asst. gen. supt. of the free delivery system,
Post Office Dept. ; resigned June 30, 1904, in
order to serve in same capacity as in 1896, in
the national campaign. K. P. (Grand Chancel-
lor of Illinois for year 1903-4); honorary mem.
Nat. Assn. of Letter Carriers. Republican:
mem. 7th Ward Republican Club. Mem. Wood-
lawn Park M. E. Church. Clubs: Hamilton, In-
diana of Chicago, Illinois Athletic. Residence:
6156 Greenwood Av.
EDEBHEIMEB. Max, clothing; b. Esslingen,
Ger , Sept. 28, 1847; s. Jacob and Ernstine
Levi Ederheimer; ed. Stuttgart; m. Chicago,
Nov., 1877, Cora Kohn; children: Guy, Edna,
Gertrude, Edwin. Was in dry goods business
for 4 years in Stuttgart, Ger.; came to Chica-
go in 1867; entered firm of H. A. Kohn & Bros.,
clothing, 1867, as clerk, remaining with them
as employe and mem. of the firm until 1889,
when with partners organized the present firm
of Ederheimer, Stein & Co., makers of clothes
for boys and children. Republican. Club:
Standard. Office: 202-6 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 3926 Grand Boul.
EDGAR, William H., pres. and dir. Dearborn
Drug and Chemical Works, since its estab-
lishment, 1888; also pres. and dir. Winthrop
Drug and Chemical Works. Mem. Am. Chemi-
cal Soc. Office: 145 VanBuren St. Residence:
4642 Drexel Boul.
EDGCOMB, Robert Franklin, flour mer-
chant; b. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1864; s. Mor-
gan and Harriet (Lenore) Edgcomb; ed. pub-
lic schools and St. Joseph's College, Buffalo,
N Y., to 1879. Began business life in 1879, as
a traveling man; established business for self
as Edgcomb & Co., wholesale flour and corn
products; business now located in the Edg-
comb Bldg., owned and built by him. Has
spent much time for several years past in
California. Democrat; was nominee for Con-
gress in 1894 in California; was mem. of Board
of Arbitration Committee in California in
1894, in connection with the .troubles growing
out of the Am. Ry. Union strike. Office: 50 to
62 W. Washington St. Residence: Pullman
Bldg.
EDMINSOXT, John Wilton, banker; b. Mon-
treal, Can., May 20, 1861; s. Robert and Emma
(Lee) Edminson; ed. schools of Toronto and
Gait, Can.; m. Toronto. Ont., Mar., 1886. Hen-
rietta Ross; children: Ross Wilton, Edith Isa-
bel. Frances Emma. After leaving school went
into mercantile life in dry goods house in To-
ronto, Ont., until 1885; came to Chicago in
1885 and entered the banking house of N. W.
Harris & Co., and has since continued with
that firm; becoming a partner In 1901: the
house being especially prominent in the hand-
ling of entire issues of municipal and corpo-
ration bonds. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic. Chicago Yacht. Offlre: 204
Dearborn St. Residence: 563 Dearborn Av.
EDMONDS, Howard Owen, asst. sec. the
Northern Trust Co.; b. Pottsville, Pa., Jan.
27, 1867; s. Howard and Elizabeth (Owen) Ed-
monds; ed. public schools; grad. law dept. of
Lake Forest Univ., Chicago, LL.B., 1892; m.
Moline, 111., Oct. 3, 1896, Mary Addison Sech-
ler; 1 son: Thomas S. Began business experi-
ence as a reporter on the Evening Star, Wash-
ington. D. C., 1886-8; came to Chicago; was
sec. of the World's Columbian Exposition,
succeeding Hon. Benjamin Butterfield, of Cin-
cinnati; admitted to bar, 1892; at close of ex-
position became connected with the estate of
Cyrus H. McCormick until 1896; since 1896,
asst. sec. of the Northern Trust Co. Also dir.
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co., of Moline, 111.
Republican. Episcopalian. Companion of Mili-
tary Order of the Loval Legion. Associate
mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Bankers. Residence: Kenil worth,
EDWARDS, Arthur Robin, physician; b
Chicago, June 26, 1867; s. Arthur (D.D.) and
Caroline M. Edwards; grad. Northwestern
Univ., 1888, A.M., 1891, Northwestern Univ.
Med. School (Chicago Med. College), 1891; m.
Rome, Italy, Feb. 15, 1900, Susannah Taylor
Harrison. In med. practice since 1891; prof,
principles and practice of medicine and clini-
cal medicine and sec. Northwestern Univ. Med.
School. Attending physician Cook Co., Mercy,
Wesley and St. Luke's Hosps., Chicago. Mem.
Assn. Am. Physicians. Am. Med. Assn. Club:
University. Contributor to medical Journals
and proceedings. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 3801 Grand Boul.
EDWARDS, Charles; b. Springfield, 111., July
6, 1846; s. Ninian Wirt Edwards (atty.-gen.
of Illinois) and Elizabeth P. (Todd) Edwards
(sister of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln); grandson
of Ninian Edwards (first gov. of Illinois Ter-
ritory and one of the first two senators from
Illinois); ed. public schools of Springfield and
at Phillips' Acad., Andover, Mass.; m. Spring-
field, 111., Feb. 18, 1868, Mary Hlckox; 1
daughter: Edith. Was in the newspaper busi-
ness at Springfield, 111., 1866-80; since 1880
engaged In lithographing business In Chicago:
now sec. and treas. of Edwards, Deutsch &
Heitmann, lithographers. Democrat. Office:
202 S. Clinton St. Residence: 743 E. 51st St.
EDWARDS, Eugene Phelps, wholesale shoes ;
b. Stonington, Conn., Nov. 28, 1862; s. Eugene
and Ellen (Phelps) Edwards; ed. public schools
of Connecticut; widower. Was engaged in
shoe business in Boston until 1892, when came
to Chicago, entering the Phelps, Dodge & Pal-
mer Co., and upon dissolution of that flrrh,
in 1898, joined in organization of the Edwards-
Stanwood Shoe Co., of which company is pres.
Independent in politics. Clubs: Chicago, Chi-
cago Athletic, Washington Park, Glen View.
Office: 171 Franklin St. Residence: 150 Lin-
coln Park Boul.
EDWARDS, James Ang-nstus, pres. J. A.
Edwards & Co., commission merchants; b. Bal-
timore, Md., Nov. 11, 1854; s. Dr. E. W. and
Catherine R. (Diffenderffer) Kd wards; re-
moved with parents to Chicago. 1860; ed. pub-
lic schools, 1860-8, and in Univ. of Chicago.
1868-70; m. Apr. 12, 1882, Minnie E., daughter
of J. E. Paine, of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; children:
Kenneth P.. Donald, Marjorie. Dorothy. Began
business life in employ of Culver & Co., on
Board of Trade. 1870-2: with Dennis &
Ingham, In same line, 1872-6; since May. 1877,
in business for self under firm name of J. A.
Edwards & Co., which later assumed its pres-
ent corporate form, with himself as pres.
Member Ashlar Lodge, A. F. and A. M.. La
Fayette Chapter, R. A. M., and Chevalier Bay-
ard Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Washington
Park. Chicago Athletic. Kenwood, Midlothian.
Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 5244 Lex-
ington Av.
EDWARDS, John Herbert, clergyman: b.
New London, Oneida Co., N. Y., July 24, 1854;
s Gershom and Emeline White (Ingalls) Fd-
wards: grad. Dixon (Til.) High School, June
13, 1873; Univ. of Michigan, Ph.B.. 1878; Gen-
eral Theological Seminary, B.D.. 1882; m. Ot-
tawa, 111., Jan. 7, 1870, Susan Bushnell; chil-
dren: William Bushnell, Herbert Bushnell.
Ordered deacon June 4, 1882; ordained priest
Sept. 25, 1883; in charge of missions at Ro-
chelle and DeKalb. 111., 1882-4; at Maywood
and Elmhurst, 111., 1884-7; rector Christ
Church, Ottawa, 111., 1887-95; rector Church
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of Our Savior, Chicago, since 1896. Sec. flee: 138-40 Wabash Av. Residence: 261 N.
of the Standing Committee of the Diocese Humphrey Av., Oak Park.
of Chicago. Address: 700 Fullerton Av. EGGLESTON, Charles Brier, commission
EDWABDS, Morg-an Frederick, western mgr. merchant; b. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 23, 1849; B.
Rapid Addressing Machine Co.; b. Hall's Cor- D. and Lydia (Teachout) Eggleston; ed. pub-
ners, Ontario Co., N. Y., May 6, 1864; s. Thorn- lie schools of Cincinnati; m. Cincinnati, May
as and Rachel (Morgan) Edwards; ed. public 8, 1871, Maggie B., daughter of Dr. D. E.
and high schools of Elyria, O. ; m. Elyrla, O., Wade; 1 son: Charles Evarts (deceased).
June 9, 1891, Stella C. Cobb; 1 son: Morgan After leaving school was in grain, flour and
Frederick, Jr. After leaving school embarked provision trade In Cincinnati until 1871; then
in bicycle business at Oberlin, O., until 1897, in Chicago, partner with his father in firm of
when came to Chicago and continued in same D. Eggleston & Son, 1871-7; after that alone
business for a few months; then entered em- under same firm name, later changing to pres-
ploy of Rapid Addressing Machine Co., of New ent style of C. B. Eggleston & Co., stocks,
York, 1898, and has continued with them ever grain and provisions. Upon organization of
since, becoming mgr. of their Chicago office Nat. Elevator and Dock Co., in 1883, was elect-
in Feb., 1903. Also sec. and dir. Hacienda De ed its vice-pres. Mem. Chicago Board of
Corrales Co. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: Trade; dir. Chicago Stock Exchange. Mem.
1513 Dakin St. M. E. Church. Mason. Office: 234 LaSalle St.
EDWABDS, Sherman Thayer, grain commis- Residence: 3336 Indiana Av.
sion merchant; b. N. Fairfleld, Huron Co., O., EHLE, Louis Carl, lawyer; b. Fort Plain, N.
Aug. 27, 1865; s. Sherman Wright and Julia Y., Sept. 18, 1868; s. Peter and Anna (Dock-
H. (Thayer) Edwards; ed. Chicago public stader) Ehle; grad. Cornell Univ., B.L., 1890;
schools; m. Chicago, May 24, 1892, Lucy Shaw; Northwestern Law School, LL.B., 1893; m.
children: Daphne M., Sherman Walden. Became Chicago, Oct. 17, 1894, Mabel Robbins; 1
interested with father in grain business Jan. daughter: Katharine. Admitted to bar by Su-
1, 1884, and continued with him until his preme Court of Illinois, 1893; began practice
death, Jan. 2, 1893; beginning Jan. 1, 1894, in 1894 in firm of Strong, Struckmann & Ehle,
took into the firm Edward J. Loomis and Fred and later firm became Strong, Struckmann,
W. Edwards, who still continue partners un- Ehle & Milsted until 1901, when the firm was
der old firm name of S. W. Edwards & Son dissolved; has since practiced alone, covering
(established 1871), doing a general wholesale a general practice but making a specialty of
and retail grain, hay and feed commission corporation and real estate law. Mem. Chica-
business, and manufacturers of special feeds, go Bar Assn. Clubs: Law, Midlothian, Ken-
Became mem. Chicago Board of Trade Jan., wood. Office: 240 LaSalle St. Residence: 111
1894. Mem. Nat. Hay Assn., Grain Dealers E. 49th St.
Nat. Assn., Chicago Feed Dealers Assn. Re- VTTT,TH.«I Albert s ipathpr merchant- h
publican. Mem. Oak Park Presbyterian Church. CWc™BDecA 12*1 8*9; '^AdolX ™Hd ke£
Mason; K T and Shriner Club: Oak Park rletta (Wallitz) Ehlers; ed. public schools of
Office: 110-120 N Elizabeth St. Residence: 1 Cary station, 111., Hartonville, Wis., and Chica-
Elizabeth Ct., Oak Park, 111. go; night school of Bryant & Stratton Business
EDWABDS, William Spragne, manufactur- College; m. Kankakee, 111.. June 11, 1901, Clara
er; b. Chicago. Mar. 11, 1861; B. William J. and Schur; children: Arthur Clarence, Eunice Dor-
Honora (Johnson) Edwards; ed. public school othea. Left school at 14; worked as bundle
and Notre Dame Univ.; m. 1887, Ida Seiv; and stock boy for a large State St. store, 3%
children: Shenandoah, Louisa. Now pres. of years; in fall of 1886, went to work for Jo-
the W. S. Edwards Mfg. Co., gas fixtures, eeph B. Lapham, leather, who had succeeded
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park. Of- the firm of Lapham & Waterbury; in fall of
flee: 21 Lake St. Residence: 4925 Washington igg? started to travel for Mr. Lapham; contin-
Park Ct. ued 10 years; in 1897 joined in organization
EGAN, Charles Wiley, grain commission and became mem. of the Thompson, Ehlers Co.,
merchant; b. Chicago, Mar. 20, 1863; s. Wiley leather and findings and shoe store supplies
M. and Mary Phillips (Helm) Egan; ed. Chica- and took active management of the business
go public schools; m. Chicago, Leonora Hor- of the company, of which is pres. Lutheran.
ton; children: Charles Wiley, Barbara E., Mason. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: 227-29
George Horton, Phillip Sidney. Was in lake E. Lake St. Residence: 1634 Humboldt Boul.
sion merchant and stock broker; ir ,1904 Joined ^^ Dec.
in organizing firm of Wrenn, Calkin & Egan gchools and at the German Evangelical Col-
gram, provision and stocks of which is still , t Elmhurst> nl.; afterward for 3 years
a mem Mem Chicago Board of Trade. Repub- eifgaged In teaching in Chicago; m. Hebron,
Mean Club: Chicago Yacht Office The Rook- N BD|k 1887> Emma M. Schlll. children Her-
ery. Residence: 39 Junior Terrace. bert w|( Esther R Resided In Dakota and
EGAN, James J., architect; b. Cork, Ireland, was a county commissioner of Morton Co. in
Oct. 15, 1841; s. William and Mary (Fitzger- that State; removed to Chicago, 1888, and has
aid) Egan; ed. private acad., the Government since been actively engaged in the real estate
School of Design, Queen's College, Cork, Ire- and loan business; mem. Madlung, Eidmann &
land. Went to New York. On arriving in New McCortney. Republican. Alderman from 31st
York resumed work as architectural draftsman Ward of Chicago from 1899, now of 32d Ward.
and student; came to Chicago, 1871; m. 1876. clubs: Hamilton, Englewood Men's. Office:
Margaret O'Shea. Office: 85 Dearborn St. Resi- chamber of Commerce. Residence: 6735 Union
dence: 2915 Groveland Av. Av.
EGGEET, Archibald Eastman, Chicago mgr. EIGEB, Emil, hat manufacturer; b. Posen,
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.; b. Metuchen, N. J., Ger., Oct. 27, 1866; s. Leon and Sarah Eiger:
Aug. 29, 1864; s. John G. and Annie (Hoag) ed. high school in Germany; m. New York
Eggert; ed. public schools of New York City; City, June 21, 1896, Tonie Robbins. Came to
m Lincoln, Neb., June 28. 1892. Annie Aldrlch; this country, 1891. and to Chicago. 1893. and
children: George W., Archibald Eastman. Was started in the following year as a manufac-
with New York Stereopticon Co., in New York turer of straw and felt hats, novelties in fancy
City, 1881-2; in employ of L. Z. Leiter. Chica- hats and bonnet frames, and 2 years later
go, 1883-4; entered employ of Yawman & was joined by his brothers, Joseph and Oscar
Erbe Mfg. Co., manufacturers of card-index S. Eiger, forming the present firm of E Eiger
and filing systems. 1884, and in 1897 became & Bros. Also treas. of the Central Hat Works.
Chicago mgr. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Of- Mem. Royal Arcanum. Club: Illinois Athletic.
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Office: 1243-53 Wabash Av. Residence: 4822
Grand Boul.
EIGEB, Joseph, hat manufacturer; b. Posen,
Ger., Dec., 1872; s. Leon and Sarah Eiger; ed.
schools of Germany. Came direct from Ger-
many to Chicago in 1892, and secured employ-
ment with E. Pardridge & Co., dry goods, for
4 years, then joined brothers Emil and Oscar
S. Eiger in the business established 2 years
previously by Emil Eiger, and formed the
present firm of E. Eiger & Bros., manufactur-
ers of felt and straw hats, bonnet frames,
etc. Also vice-pres. of the Central Hat Works.
Office: 1243-53 Wabash Av. Residence: 4500
Vincennes Av.
EIGER, Oscar S., hat manufacturer; b. Po-
sen, Ger., May 11, 1874; s. Leon and Sarah
Eiger; ed. public schools in Germany. Came to
Chicago direct from Germany in 1893, and was
employed for 3 years by E. Pardridge & Co.,
dry goods, leaving that connection in 1896,
with his brother Joseph, who had also been
employed there, joining their elder brother,
Emil, who had established business In 1894
as a manufacturer of felt and straw hats,
bonnet frames, etc.; since 1896 the business
has been conducted as E. Eiger & Bros. Also
sec. Central Hat Works. Clubs: Illinois Ath-
letic, Lakeside. Office: 1243-53 Wabash Ay.
Residence: 4500 Vincennes Av.
EIKEB, Charles P., flreprooftng contractor;
b. Knoxville, 111., Nov. 16. 1860; s. Leander and
Eliza (Lelghtner) Eiker; ed. Knoxville public
schools, Knox College, Galesburg, 111., and
Bryant & Stratton Business College, Chica-
go; m. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1892, Katharine,
daughter of Byron A. Baldwin. Started in the
flreprooflng business at the beginning of that
industry, and has continued in the business
ever since June 19, 1882; inventor of many of
the flreprooflng methods now in use; now pres.
and gen. mgr. of the Pioneer Fire Proofing
Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League. Kenwood, Washington Park, Architec-
tural Sketch. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4559 Greenwood Av.
EISENDRATH, Daniel Nathan, physician;
b. Chicago, Nov. 8, 1867; s. Nathan and Helen
(Fellhelmer) Eisendrath; graduate Chicago
public schools, Johns Hopkins Univ., A.B.,
1889; Northwestern Univ. Med. School, 1891;
served 1% years on Cook Co. hosp. staff;
studied abroad. 2% years, serving 1 year as
asst. surgeon in Hamburg General Hosp.; m.
Chicago, Feb. 15, 1898, Maude Rosenbaum; 1
son: Richard Rosenbaum Eisendrath. After
return from abroad established in practice In
Chicago; specialty is surgery. Adjunct prof,
of surgery College of Physicians and Sur-
geons (med. dept. of the Univ. of Illinois) :
attending surgeon Cook Co. Hosp.; prof, of
surgery Post-Graduate Med. School. Author of
a book on Clinical Anatomy, and numerous
monographs on surgical subjects. Fellow Chi-
cago Surgical Soc. ; mem. Chicago Med. and
Illinois State Med. Socs., and the Am. Med.
Assn. Republican. Club: Standard. Office: 103
State St. Residence: 3125 Michigan Av.
EISENDRATH, Iiouis. manufacturer: b.
Laer, Germany. Oct. 16, 1853: s. Lev! and Helen
(Felsenthal) Eisendrath; ed. college In Ger-
many; m. Chicago, June 2, 1874, Hannah
Strouss; children: Mrs. Blanche E. Spiesber-
ger, Joseph L., Leon L. Began business career
as traveling salesman in the early '70s; later
a mem. of the firm of Kahn, Nusbaum & Co.,
until 1885, when organized the firm of Strouss.
Eisendrath & Co., manufacturers of ladies' and
children's clothing. Republican. Jewish reli-
gion. Club: Standard. Office: Jackson Boul. and
Franklin St. Residence: 4344 Grand Boul.
EISENDRATH, Samson JnlitiB, leather; b.
Homewood, 111., June 25, 1869; s. Julius and
Regina (Marks) Eisendrath; ed. public and
high schools at Blue Island, 111.; m. Chicago,
1899, Minna, daughter of Judge Philip Stein,
of the Appellate Court; 1 daughter: Edna. Be-
gan in the manufacture of leather with W N
Eisendrath & Co., and was supt. for that firm
from 1889 until firm was merged into Am.
Hide and Leather Co., 1899, with which con-
tinued until Sept. 1, 1903. On Dec. 1, 1903
formed partnership with brother, Henry J.,
in firm of S. J. Eisendrath & Bro. Sept. 1, 1904,
rm was incorporated under the name of Eis-
endrath, Schwab & Co., of which he Is pres.
Republican. Mem. of Nat. Union. Clubs: Lake-
EISENDRATH, Sigrmund Ii., manufacturer
of clothing: b. Munster, Ger., Aug. 22, 1859-
s Levl and Helena (Felsenthal) Eisendrath;
ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 3, 1900.
Selma Rosenwald; children: Helen, Florence
Began business career as a bookkeeper for
Leopold Bros. & Co., 1876-81; after that was a
traveling salesman for 16 years; since 1898,
mem. of firm of Leopold, Solomon & Eisen-
drath, manufacturers of clothing. Mem. Sinai
Congregation. Club: Standard. Office: 236 Mar-
ket St. Residence: 103 34th St.
EISENDRATH, Sijrmund Moses, tannery; b.
Dorston, Ger., Aug., 1860; s. Moses and Bertha
(Rosenheim) Eisendrath; brought to Chicago
by parents in 1868; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. Chicago, June 9, 1891, Ettle Davis; 1
daughter: Natalie (both wife and daughter
perished in Iroquois Theatre fire, Dec. 30,
1903). Began business career in 1875 as a boy
with the wholesale clothing house of Leopold
Kuh & Co.. until 1880; then was cashier for
Cahn, Wampold & Co., wholesale clothing, for
20 years. In 1898 became associated with E.
R. and Samuel Weil in establishing Weil &
Eisendrath, tanners. Mem. Royal Arcanum Of-
fice: 403-421 N. Halsted St. Residence: 449 La-
Salle Av.
EISENSTAEDT, Isidore, neckwear manufac-
turer; b. Llssa, R. B. Posen, Prussia, Nov. 24.
1842; s. Joseph and Hannah (Oppenheim) Eis-
enstaedt; ed. public schools in native town;
came to U. S., 1859: served in Civil War in
Co. F, 146th Ohio Vol. Infy.; m. Indianapolis,
Ind., Feb. 13, 1866, Sarah Salomon. Estab-
lished the first neckwear factory in Chicago,
1867; burned out in big fire, 1871; lost heavily,
but paid all losses in full; resumed at once
after fire and continued as I. Eisenstaedt un-
til 1877; since then with brothers, Rudolph
and Solomon, under style of Eisenstaedt Bros.
Democrat. Mem. Anshe Maarlv (Jewish) Con-
gregation. Mem. and past junior vice-comman-
der U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R. ; aide-de-camp to
Nat. Commander-in-Chief G. A. R.. 1901-3;
aide-de-camp to Dept. 'Commander of Illinois.
1904. Office: 230 Market St. Residence: 3330 S.
Park Av. ^
EISENSTAEDT, Solomon, physician; b. Wat-
seka, Iroquois Co., 111., Jan. 17, 1867; s/Isldore
and Sarah (Solomon) Eisenstaedt; grad. Chi-
cago public schools, 1880; Ann Arbor (Mich.)
High School, 1884; Univ. of Michigan, B.S.,
1888; Rush Med. College, M.D., 1890; post-
graduate work in hosps. and Univ. of Berlin,
1890-1, General Hosp. and Univ. of Vienna.
1891-2: m. Chicago, Dec. 21, 1893, Bertha Gat-
zert; 1 son: Norman Horace. In active prac-
tice in Chicago since 1892. Adjunct prof, of
medicine in Med. Dept. of the Univ. of Illinois
(formerly College of Physicians and Sur-
geons) ; pres. of Prudential Med. Examiners'
Assn., of Chicago, 1903. Mem. Chicago Med.
Roc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Med. Examiners' Assn. Independent
in politics. Jewish religion. Office: Heyworth
Bldg., 42 Madison St. Residence: 4619 Vin-
cennes Av.
EISZNEB, Ang-nst William, cooperage; b.
Chicago, Dec. 17, 1861; s. John and Christine
(Schoeneck) Eiszner; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago to 1879; m. Chicago, Feb.,
1884, Elise Scheuerman; children: Adeline,
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Elizabeth, John, Louise, William, Theophile.
After leaving school became identified with
the cooperage business, founded by S. H. Mc-
Lean in 1848, which was acquired by his fath-
er, John Eiszner, In 1861; continued under his
father until the latter died in Jan., 1903. In
Mar., 1903, the business was incorporated as
the John Eiszner Co., of which Is pres. ; also
partner in firm of Eiszner & Wolson, Moor-
house, Mo., and sec. of the J. H. Kohl Co., of
Greenville, Ky. Office: 295 W. Kinzle St. Resi-
dence: 135 S. Kenilworth Av., Oak Park.
EITEL, Emil, merchant; b. Stuttgart, Ger-
many, Feb. 27, 1865; s. Emil and Charlotte
(Trpst) Eitel; ed. high school and commercial
business college at Stuttgart; m. Chicago, Sept.
27, 1894, Emma Boldenweck. Served in German
Army as volunteer 1 year; after leaving school
engaged with father in manufacture of photo-
graph albums in Germany, 1885-90, when came
to Chicago; was clerk for Bond's Commercial
agency, 1890-1; then went abroad and estab-
lished agencies for World's Fair for German
manufacturers. During World's Fair, with
brother, engaged in conducting a hotel, and
after the fair built the Hotel Bismarck on
Randolph St., then Bismarck Gardens. Since
1892, with brother Carl, as Eitel Bros., whole-
salers and importers of wines and liquors.
Pres. of Hotel Bismarck Co., and of Bismarck
Garden; vice-pres. Phoenix Trimming Co.
Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Club: Chicago
Athletic. Office: 186 Randolph St. Residence:
1664 Irvine Park Boul.
ELDBEDGE, Charles Howe, resident mgr.
of the U. S. Casualty Co., of New York; b.
Fond du Lac, Wis., June 13, 1861; s. Charles
A. and Maria A. (Upham) Eldredge; ed. public
schools and Episcopal parish school, Fond du
Lac., Wis., and Dartmouth College, Hanover,
N. H., graduating in class of 1884; m. Chicago,
Apr. 30, 1887, Kate Withington. Began busi-
ness life, after leaving college in 1884, as an
accountant in the office of Bacon & Co., grain
commission merchants on the Chicago Board
of Trade, and later was grain Inspector for
same firm until 1886; then was head man in
office of Hamill, Congdon & Co., commission
merchants, 1886-8; in 1888 went to Milwaukee
as general agent of the U. S. Mutual Accident
Assn., and in 1895-6 was in New York City
with U. S. Casualty Co. of New York as spe-
cial traveling agent: since 1896 resident mgr.
of the U. S. Casualty Co. Democrat. Episco-
palian. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 5003
Madison Av.
ELDREDGE. Charles John, produce commis-
sion; b. Chicago. June 29, 1871; s. Elnathan S.
and Eliza C. (McKnight) Eldredge; ed. Chica-
go public schools; m. Chicago, 1896, Cecilia
Pearson; 3 children. In 1891 entered the pro-
duce commission house of Merrill & Eldredge
(established 1866) and has remained with it
ever since, becoming, 1897, a mem. of the firm,
and now sole proprietor. Dir. Hamilton Nat.
Bank. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 110 S.
Water St. Residence: 2974 Kenmore Av.
EliEY, Ningr, lawyer; b. Bisr Foot, Ind., May
13. 1868; s. Samson and Hannah (Kemmer)
Eley; grad. Northern Indiana Normal School,
Valparaiso. Tnd., 1892; m. Spring Grove. Minn.,
Mav 28. 1903. Sarah Lommen. Admitted to bar,
1896; attorney of Village of DesPlaines, 111.,
since 1898. Sec. DesPlaines Telephone Co., and
of Kellogg Harvester Co. Congregationalist.
Democrat. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: Des
Plaines. 111.
EIiKAN, Henry, hide merchant; b. Wiirtem-
berg, Ger., Mar. 19, 1847; s. Loeb and Babette
(Feldenheim) Elkan; common school educa-
tion in Germany; came to U. S. in 1866: m.
Berlin. Wis., Mar. 18, 1875, Emma Gutmann;
children: Mrs. Bella Elkan Friedman, Leo H.
In 1867 established in the hide business at
Madison, Wis., under the firm name of H.
Elkan & Co.; removed to Chicago, 1871, and
has continued in the same business, now being
pres. of H. Elkan & Co. Is a dir. Michael
Reese Hosp. Club: Standard. Office: 205 Michi-
gan St. Residence: 594 Dearborn Av.
ELLBOGEN, Max, wholesale jeweler; b. Ap-
pony, Austria, Sept. 18, 1846; s. Joachim and
Esther Fischer Kllbogen; ed. public schools
in Austria; m. Chicago. Aug. 8, 1882, Leah
Eisendrath; children: Harriet, David, Celia,
Albert, Marguerite, Charles, Ellse. Came to
Chicago from Austria, 1863; was with John
Kahn & Bro., wholesale jewelers, 1868-71;
Wendell & Hyman, same line, 1871-4; M. Kron-
berg, same line, 1874-7; since 1877 of Stein &
Ellbogen (incorporated 1893), wholesale jew-
elers, of which is now pres. Mem. of the Jew-
elers' Assn. and the Jewelers' Club. Republi-
can. Mason. Club: Lakeside. Office: 103 State
St. Residence: 3700 Forest Av.
ELLEB.T, Peter J., lawyer; b. Flensburg,
Ger., Aug. 3, 1853; s. Charles P. and Maria
Ellert; came with parents in 1868 to U. S. and
in 1869 to Chicago; ed. public schools in Ger-
many; m. Chicago, 1890, Anna Hansen; chil-
dren: Anna, Meta. Studied law in office of Wil-
liam M. Stanley, 1879-81; admitted to bar, 1881.
Democrat. Was nominee for city atty., 1885;
alderman for 16th Ward, 1892-4; sec. Make-
Man Tablet Co.; sec. and dir. Dr. George
Leiniger Chemical Co. Mem. Odd Fellows,
K. P., Aurora Turner Soc., Royal League, Roy-
al Arcanum, Plattdeutsche Vereln. Address:
377 W. Lake St.
ELLICOTT, Edward Beach, electrician; b.
Lockport, N. Y., March 28, 1866; son of George
M. and Maria (Sears) Ellicott; is a great
grandson of Andrew Ellicott, first surveyor-
general of the U. S. ; ed. public schools Bata-
via, N. Y.; m. Apr. 26, 1898, Minerva Ells-
worth, of Milwaukee, Wis.; 1 son: Chester C.
Has been engaged in electrical business since
1885; was for some time electrician for the Sa-
lina (Kansas) Gas and Electric Co.; later
supt. for the Concordia (Kansas) Electric
Light Co., and afterward 9 years expert in
construction and supt. of construction for the
Western Electric Co., of Chicago; appointed
supt. of the City Telegraph, by Mayor Harri-
son, and when the Dept. of Electricity was or-
ganized was appointed city electrician, and
served until 1905, when he became principal
asst. engineer in charge of water nower de-
velopment for the Drainage board. Furnished
the only acceptable plan for the lisrhting of
the Ferris Wheel when it was first erected,
and carried out the work. The number of
lights furnished by the municipal street light-
ing plant of Chicago has been more than
quadrupled under his administration. Dir. and
vice-pres. El Portzuelo Light and Power Co.
Also chief engineer Mechanical and Electrical
Dept. Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and as
such designed the power plant and installed
the lighting and power service. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers, Am. Soc. Mechanical Engi-
neers, the Nat. Assn. of Stationary Engineers,
Chicago Acad. of Sciences. Democrat. Mason,
K. T., K. P. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic. Office: 1003 Security Bldg. Residence:
1206 Winthrop Av.
ELLIOT. Daniel Oirand, curator of zoology.
Field Columbian Museum; b. New York, Mar.
7, 1835; s. George Thompson and Rebecca Gi-
raud (Foster) Elliot; academic education; m.
1858, A. E. Henderson. From youth studied zo-
ology; traveled in Europe, Africa, Palestine,
Asia Minor, 1856-78; later in greater part of
U. S., Canada, Alaska, S. America. Led expe-
dition into interior of E. Africa in interest of
Field Columbian Museum, 1896, and Into the
recesses of the Olympic Mountains, 1898, be-
ing first naturalist to penetrate that little-
known range. Fellow Royal Soc., Edinburgh;
honorary, corresponding and active mem.
many other learned socs. ; decorated 10 times
by European governments for labors in nat-
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ural science. (See "Who's Who in America for
list of books and writings.) Address: Field
Columbian Museum, Chicago.
ELLIOT. Frank Micajah, real estate; b Co-
rlnna, Me., Mar. 27, 1853; s. Jacob Smith and
Sarah (Moore) Elliot; attended public school
at Minneapolis, Minn., 10 years; preparatory
school, Evanston, 1 year; grad. Northwestern
Univ., B.L., 1877; m. Evanston, Nov. 13, 1878,
Anna Shuman. Was 2 years In the Recorder's
Office of Cook Co., abstract dept.; then formed
partnership with George Watson Smith, under
the style of Smith & Elliot, real estate and
loans. In 1881, Mr. Smith retired from busi-
ness; since then has carried on the business
alone. Dir. State Bank of Evanston; treas. El-
liot Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dir. since 1893,
pres. since 1895, Evanston Hosp. Assn. Repub-
lican; trustee of Village of Evanston, 1885.
Mem. First Congregational Church of Evans-
ton. Grand Consul Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1887.
Author: History of Omega, A Reminiscence of
Northwestern; Life of Gov. William H. Bis-
sell, of Illinois. Clubs: University, Evanston,
Glen View. Office: 123 LaSalle St. Residence:
225 Lake St., Evanston.
ELLIOTT, Arthur Richard, physician; b.
Belleville, Ontario, Can., June 2, 1869; s. Rob-
ert and Merebith (Lazier) Elliott; ed. high
school, Belleville, Ont., and Queen's Univ.,
Can., grad. M.D. and C.M., Queen's Univ. Med.
School, 1889; licentiate College of Physicians
and Surgeons, Ontario, 1889; m. Milwaukee,
Wis., 1901, Hannah S. McNeish. Engaged in
practice since 1889; in Chicago since 1891.
Prof, of medicine, Post Graduate Med. School
of Chicago since 1898; attending physician
Post Graduate Hosp. and Chicago Charity
Hosp.; consulting physician Provident Hosp.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Acad. of Medi-
cine, Urological Soc., Mississippi Valley Med.
Soc., Soc. of Internal Medicine. Has written
many monographs on med. subjects, especially
on diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs.
Clubs: Chicago, Calumet Golf. Office: 103 State
St. Residence: 138 Lincoln Park Boul.
ELLIOTT, Hngfh Stuart, publisher; b.
Bloomingburg, O., Apr., 1858; s. William Wal-
lace and Sarah Wilson (King) Elliott; ed. pub-
lic schools of Bloomlngbury, O., 1866-75; sub-
sequent education by personal application af-
ter business hours; m. Delaware, O.. Oct., 1883,
Elizabeth Drake; children: Bruce Wadsworth,
Wilbur Dean, Wallace Fordham. Entered book
store- of Davis & Clingan, Delaware, O., 1880,
without salary; remained with them 2 years;
then went to T. C. O'Kane, bookseller, Dela-
ware, 4 years; with E. O. Randall & Co., Co-
lumbus, O., 1 year; then head of retail dept,
the Burrows Bros. Co., Cleveland, O., until
1894; mgr. of Chicago Depository, Presbyte-
rian Board of Publication, 1894-1903; resigned.
May, 1903, to become sec. and mgr. of the
Winona Publishing Co. (incorporated, 1903),
publishers and wholesale and retail booksellers.
Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 195 State St.
Residence: 1115 Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
ELLIOTT, John Qregg, patent lawyer: b.
on farm near Evansville, Ind., June 13, 1851;
s. Dr. William M. and Hannah (Ellison) El-
liott; grad. Columbian Law School, Washing-
ton, D. C., LL.B., LL.M., 1875; m. Oct. 16, 1879,
Alice Young, of Washington, D. C. ; 1 daugh-
ter, Virginia Marie. Appointed clerk In the ap-
pointment division of the Treasury Dept. at
Washington, July 17, 1873; pursued his law
studies; was appointed an examiner In the
Patent Office, Jan. 1, 1876; resigned In July,
1879, to enter practice of patent law in Chi-
cago; now of firm of Elliott & Hopkins. Mem.
Patent Bar Assn., of Chicago (pres., 1896).
Mason; K. T. (Apollo Commandery). Club:
Kenwood. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
44 50th St.
x., "William Sidney, Jr., lawyer; b.
Niles, Mich., May 1, 1849; s. William Sidney
and Caroline (Morse) Elliott; parents moved
to Qulncy, 111., 1857; ed. public schools and
acad. at Quincy; m. Chicago, Oct. 14, 1871,
Alinda Caroline, daughter of James and Sa-
lome Harris, of Janesville, Wis.; children: Lo-
renzo B., Daniel Morse, Emery S., Jessie Flor-
ence, Birdie Leon, Charles s'umner (now de-
ceased). In law office of Emery A. Storrs as
?&« and student, 1879-82; admitted to bar,
1882; partner with Mr. Storrs as Storrs & El-
liott, until death of Mr. Storrs; asst. State's
atty. under Joel M. Longenecker, 1887-92 Re-
publican. Mason, Templar, Shriner; mem. and
past regent Garden City Council, Royal Ar-
canum; mem. and ex-pres. Stephen A. Douglas
Council, Nat. Union, past Archon Alpha Coun-
cil, Royal League; was first chief ranger An-
cient Order of Foresters of America. Clubs:
Illinois, Menoken, Marquette, Hamilton, Lin-
coln. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 763 W
Adams St.
ELLIS, John Col«, publishers' mgr.; b Dan-
ville, Mo., Jan. 2, 1843; s. William Crawford
and Eliza Jane (Diggs) Ellis; ed. public and
private schools and Danville Acad.; enlisted
1861 as musician in 1st Missouri Light Artil-
lery; served through war and mustered out as
sergeant-major, 1865; m. Danville, Mo., Dec.
25, 1865, Nannie A. Winter; children: Orlando
D., William S., Mrs. Kate W. Reed. After leav-
ing army taught school in Missouri 2 years
and was county supt. of schools 2 years. En-
tered employ of Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor Co.,
school book publishers, as agent, Jan. 2, 1870;
remained with them until they sold out in
1890, to the Am. Book Co., for which has since
been supt. of the sales dept. in the Chicago
office. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Oak-
land Culture. Office: 521-31 Wabash Av.
ELLSWORTH, Henry, commission; b. Mc-
Henry Co., 111., Apr. 8, 1846; s. Philander and
Eliza (Scofield) Ellsworth; ed. public schools
of McHenry Co.. 111.; m. Rockford, 111., Mav 11,
1871, Ada F. Hurd; children: Alfred Chester,
Huber Hurd, Frances Margaret. Began busi-
ness career with the Underwood Packing Co.
and had charge of the sales dept. of that com-
pany on Board of Trade until 1891, when filled
like position with the International Packing
Co. until 1898. Since then pres. of the Ells-
worth & Cross Co., commission merchants in
provisions, grain, etc. Has been mem. of Chi-
cago Board of Trade for 25 years. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Auburn Park Golf, Ham-
ilton. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence:
7614 Union Av.
ELMENDORF, William Alexander, varnish
manufacturer; b. Oswego, N. Y., Mar. 29, 1829;
s. John S. and Elizabeth Whaly Elmen-
dorf; attended Boys' Acad., Albany, N. Y. ; m.
Hudson, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1859. Sarah B. Allen:
children: Willard, Cora Elizabeth, Edmund
(died in Infancy). Began business experience
in grocery store in Hudson, N. Y. ; went to
California, 1852, and returned, 1854; removed
to New York City and engaged In produce
business there, 1855-9; in connection with two
other New York parties placed the first sleep-
ing cars on the I. C. R. R.. in 1859, in connec-
tion with line on the Mississippi Central &.
New Orleans R. R., which cars on latter road
were destroyed during the Civil War; removed
to Chicago, 1859; continued the sleeping car
service on I. C. until 1868. when sold out to
the railroad company; in 1872 went Into var-
nish business, and in 1899, with his son Wil-
lard, established the Elmendorf Varnish Co.
Republican. Mem. M. E. Church since 1856.
Mem. Chicago Paint, Oil and Varnish Club.
Office: 38 Larrabee St. Residence: 322 LaSalle
Av.
ELMES, Carleton Lewis, sec. and treas. of
Charles F. Elmes Engineering Works; b. Chi-
cago, June 14, 1871; s. Charles F. and Clara
188
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M. (Clark) Elmes; ed. Chicago public and high
schools, and Chicago Manual Training School;
m. Chicago, Apr., 1904, Maude Faithorn. As
a boy began work in the shops of the Charles
F. Elmes Engineering Works and was given
an interest In 1891. The business was estab-
lished by his grandfather, Carleton D. Elmes,
in 1861, his father succeeding and remaining
at its head until latter's death in Jan., 1904;
business was incorporated In 1896 as Charles
F. Elmes Engineering Works, of which is sec.
and treas. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Engineers. Office: Morgan and Fulton Sts.
Residence: 92 E. 21st St.
ELMES, Charles Warren, pres. Charles F.
Elmes Engineering Works; b. Buffalo, la.,
Aug. 28, 1872; s. Charles F. and Clara M.
(Clark) Elmes; ed. Chicago public schools,
Chicago Manual Training School and Cornell
Univ., graduating in the class of 1892. During
intervals of school and college work was in
shops of the Charles F. Elmes Engineering
Works, of which his father was head until his
death in Jan., 1904; after leaving college be-
came permanently connected with the busi-
ness, and soon after a partner in the firm,
which was incorporated in 1895, and upon the
death of his father succeeded as pres. of the
company. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Engineers. Mem. of the Am. Soc. of Mechani-
cal Engineers. Office: Morgan and Fulton Sts.
Residence: Hotel Metropole.
ELMORE, William Edwin, grain; b. Matta-
wan, Mich., Aug. 7. 1868; s. William O. and
Emily (Oilman) Elmore; ed. private schools;
m. Troy, N. Y., Oct. 24, 1894, Florence Cadby;
children: Earl P., Mabel. Began business life
at Albany, N. Y., in a minor position with
Durant & Elmore Co.. grain merchants. Came
to Chicago, Jan. 1, 1904, as vice-pres. of the
company, and succeeded to the active business
management. Also vice-pres. of the Oneonta
Milling Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 2106 Or-
rington Av., Evanston, 111.
EIiFHICKE. Charles Walter, marine under-
writer; b. Tenterden. Kent, Eng., Jan., 1847;
s. John and Elizabeth Elphicke: ed. village
schools in England and in a business college
in Chicago; m. Chicago, 1874, Miss Annie E.
Hair; 1 daughter: Mary C. Followed the
water several years, his home being in Chi-
cago since 1865. Has conducted general ma-
rine insurance and vessel agency under name
of C. W. Elphicke & Co.; has had general ma-
rine agency for the Great Lakes of the Lon-
don Assurance Corporation since 1891; also
local agent for several other companies. Is
large owner of lake vessels. Clubs: Evanston
Country. Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
ETiSDOlT, James Q., lawyer; b. St. John, N.
B., July 31, 1861; s. Rev. William P. (Baptist)
and Annie M. (Wiswell) Eldson; removed to
Boston, Mass., 1866; attended public schools;
then entered on course in the Univ. of Chi-
cago, which, however, was terminated in 1884,
1n sophomore year, by severe attack of typhoid
fever; m. Chicago, 1888, Jennie A. Olney; 1
child: Cythera. Entered law office of Wallace
Heokman as a student in autumn of 1884; ad-
mitted to bar of Illinois. 1886; became partner
with Mr. Heckman, 1S90, firm now Heckman,
Elsdon & Shaw. Mem. Chicago Law Institute,
Law Club, Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Bap-
tist. Club: Hamilton. Office: 92 LaSalle St.
Residence: 6401 Normal Av.
ELSON, Nathan, cigar manufacturer; b. in
Province of Kiev, Russia, Aug. 24, 1875; e.
Adam and Hattie Elson; ed. public schools of
Kiev and Chicago. Came to Chicago from Kiev,
Russia, 1889; learned cigarmakers' trade;
since 1900 partner with Grommes & Kennedy
Co., cigar manufacturers, with factories in
New York and Chicago. Socialist. Club: Bea-
consfleld. Office: 230-232 Kinzie St. Residence:
629 Haddoo Av.
ELTING, Victor, lawyer; b. Yonkers, N. Y.,
Oct. 13, 1871; s. Ezekiel Jan and Katharine
Revier (Hulbert) Elting; grad. Columbia Univ.,
A.B., 1891; Univ. of Michigan Law School,
LL.B.. 1892; m. Chicago, Aug. 1, 1904, Mrs.
Wirt Dexter Walker (b. Marie Winston). Ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, 1892; is also master in
chancery of the Superior Court of Cook Co.
Dir. in the Fayette S. Cable Piano Co., and In
the Adams & Elting Co., paints and wood fill-
ers. Republican. Mem. Law Club of Chicago,
State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs:
University, City, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
ELTONHEAD, Edward Yard, pres. Lincoln
Warehouse and Van Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Feb. 2, 1851; s. William B. and Katharine Er-
mina (Owens) Eltonhead: ed. Friends' Central
School, Philadelphia; left school from the
highest class In 1867; m. Philadelphia, Aug.
10, 1880, Marion Copeland Trultt. Was asst.
supt. Eagle Iron Works, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1868-
1873; engaged in mining of gold and silver
ores, erecting and operating plants and open-
ing up mines in various parts of the U. S.,
1873-80: in firm of George W. Smith & Co., art
goods, bric-a-brac and art furniture, Philadel-
phia, 1882-6; pres. Fidelity Storage and Ware-
house Co., Philadelphia, 1886-91; since 1891,
pres. Lincoln Warehouse and Van Co., storage
warehouses (incorporated 1892). Republican.
Residence: 482 N. State St. Office: 21st and
Wabash Av.
ELVIG, Albert J., lawyer; b. Bergen, Nor-
way, Apr. 13, 1842; s. Arne and Sophia Elvig;
grad. Bergen schools, 1856; came to U. S.,
alone, 1857; became seaman and warrant offi-
cer on the "Massachusetts," at anchor in Bos-
ton harbor, and then used as a Reform School
for boys, and on breaking out of the Civil War
enlisted, 1861, in U. S. N., serving on the frig-
ate Mississippi and gunboat South Carolina
until 1863, when he was honorably mustered
out for disability from wounds received in the
service; studied law intermittently in office of
Kinney, Peck & Kinney until 1869; m. Chica-
go, 1866, Charlotte Smith (died 1879); several
children were born to this marriage, but died
in childhood. Admitted to bar, 1869, and has
since been continuously engaged in general
practice, although largely specializing in chan-
cery practice. Republican. Mason. Mem. G. A.
R.. K. P., and various Norwegian singing socs.
Office: 69 Dearborn St. Residence: Western
Springs, 111.
EIiWEI.Ii. Edward Harmon, life underwrit-
er; b. Buxton, Me.. Nov. 9, 1845; s. Na-
thaniel H. and Martha P. (Harmon) Elwell:
ed. public schools and acads. in State of
Maine; m. Portland, Me., Feb. 1. 1882. Nettie
L. Tuttle; children: Russell Tuttle, Grace Ed-
na. Taught school 3 years and then entered
Brown's Commercial School, Portland, Me.;
after graduation, in 1867, entered life insur-
ance as a solicitor; soon after became general
agent in the State of Maine; in 1872 removed
to Detroit, Mich., as general agent of the Mas-
sachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.; in 1882
became connected with the Michigan Mutual
Life Insurance Co.: soon after was elected
one of its dirs., and in 1884 came to Chicago
as mgr. of Northwestern dept. of same com-
pany, and so continues. Republican. Presby-
terian. Mem. Masonic orders. Sons of the Rev-
olution, S. A. R. Clubs: Union League, Colo-
nial, Hamilton. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 4056 Grand Boul.
EIiWELIi, William Reeves, representative
J. L,. Mott Iron Works; b. Orwell, O., July
12, 1862; s. Joseph S. and Mary T. (Smith)
Elwell; ed. public schools of Kenosha, Wis.,
and Chicago; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June
24, 1884, Nellie M. Elliott; 1 son: Maxse. Was
treas. of the Cottage Grove Building & Loan
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Assn., 1886-91; with J. L. Mott Iron Works
In Denver and the west, 1890-4; sec. of Thomas
Conlin Plumbing & Heating Co., Chicago, Jan.,
1894, to Jan., 1899; asst. mgr. of. Claybourn
Burner Co. during 1899 and 1900; mgr. Auto-
matic Heating Co., May 1, 1902, to Aug 1,
1904; since Aug. 15, 1904, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana representative of the J. L. Mott
Iron Works (New York), manufacturers of
plumbing and heating goods, fountains, vases,
etc. Republican. Served 5 years in Battery D, I.
N. G. Episcopalian. Mason, K. T., Mystic
Snriner. Mem. Royal League, Engineers' Club
of Chicago. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence:
Kenilworth, 111.
ELY, Charles Franklin, physician; b. New
York City, Sept. 14. 1855; s. William L. and
Clara Ann (Denike) Ely; ed. public schools
and then attended College of City of New
York until 1872, when began med. education;
attended Bellevue Hosp. Med. College and the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, New
York, until 1874, then attended New York
Homce. Med. College until graduation as M.D.,
1877; m. twice. Was one of the visiting physi-
cians and sanitary inspectors of the Board
of Health of New York City, 1877-8; came
to Chicago, 1878, and has since been continu-
ously engaged in practice as physician and
surgeon. Was lecturer on pathological anat-
omy, demonstrator of morbid anatomy and
asst. to chair of surgery at Chicago Homce.
Med. College, 1878-81. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc. Office: 34 Washington
St. Residence: 584 Dearborn Av.
ELY, Frank Griffln, grain; b. Ripley, N. Y.,
Oct. 29, 1863; s. John S. and Sarah J. (Mc-
Henry) Ely; ed. public school at Ashburn,
Va. ; Sixth Ward public school, Allegheny, Pa.;
state normal school at Indiana, Pa.; m. Alle-
gheny, Pa., June 12, 1893, Lillian J. Hood;
children: Francis H., Robert G. Spent boyhood
days on farm in Virginia; went to Freeport,
111., 1885, and came to Chicago, 1890, and has
been connected with the Board of Trade
ever since. On Feb. 27, 1897, established busi-
ness as a manufacturer of fancy clipped oats,
shipping to New York and Boston, doing an
exclusively carload business. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Republican. Congregationalist.
Mason. Office: 253 LaSalle St. Residence: 1959
Kenmore Av.
ELY, Jameg Owen, dentist; b. W. Alexander,
Pa., Sept. 1, 1863; s. James and Anne Dona-
hey (Pollock) Ely; ed. W. Alexander public
school, California Normal School. 1882; Penn-
sylvania College of Dental Surgery, D.D.S.,
1884-7; m. Buffalo, Pa., Sept. 1, 1891, Emma
Rebecca Dinsmore; children: Dinsmore, Max-
well Pollock, Robert Pollock. Taught school,
1880-4; practiced in Philadelphia, 1887-92;
practiced in Chicago since 1903. Mem. Chicago
Dental Soc., Illinois Dental Soc., Chicago
Odontographic Soc. Presbyterian. Republican.
Office: Marshall Field & Co.'s Bldg. Residence:
Winnetka, 111.
EMERICH, Martin, congressman, manufac-
turer; b. Baltimore, Apr. 27, 1847; public
school education; m. Sept. 27, 1871, Lena
Strauss. After leaviner school engaged in im-
porting business; appointed ward commis-
sioner of the poor of Baltimore, 1870; mem.
Maryland legislature, 1879; mem. Maryland
5th Nat. Guard and of staffs of Govs. Hamil-
ton and Jackson, with the rank of col. Re-
moved to Chicago, 1887, and is interested in
manufacturing; county commissioner. Cook
Co., 1892; South Town Assessor, Chicago, 1901-
1902; mem. Congress, 1st Illinois district, 1903-
1905. Democrat. Has been grand pres. district
grand lodges in Independent Order B'nal
B'rith, and of Order Kesher, Shel Barsil, and
grand master Improved Order Free Sons of
Israel of U. S. Dir. Chicago Home for Jewish
Orphans and Chicago Orthodox Home for the
Aged. Pres. and mgr. Union Pressed Brick Co.
Club: Standard. Office: Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: 2421 Michigan Av.
EMERSON, Herbert Arthur, produce; b.
Caledonia, Boone Co., 111., Feb. 6, 1867; a H.
H. and Mary (Tibbitts) Emerson; ed. public
schools, Rockford, 111.. Beloit (Wis.) High
School, and Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal School,
1883; m. Maquoketa, la., Nov. 23, 1890, Emma
J. Marlow; children: Ethel M., Mildred, Her-
bert. Came to Chicago from Caledonia, 111.,
1884; was with O. P. Emerson & Co. for 3
years; spent a year in Mexico in the con-
tracting business. In Aug., 1890, returned to
Chicago, and in Feb., 1891, established present
business of Emerson, Marlow & Co. The firm
in 1897 took over the business of George W
Linn & Co. and O. P. Emerson & Co. Pres
Chicago Butter and Egg Board. Republican;
has been pres. town of Cicero, 1899-1900.
Mason (32°). Office: 87 S. Water St. Residence:
425 N. Pine Av. (Austin).
EMERY, William Harrison, manufacturer;
b-Pak,Park'.IU- Feb- 4- 1876: s- William H!
and Mary A. (Tobey) Emery; ed. public
schools of Oak Park and Univ. of Michigan,
class of 1898; m. Elmhurst, 111., Dec 31 1902
Marjprie Wilder; 1 daughter: Anna Adelia.
J1?^18,9^ entered office of The Chicago Raw-
hide Mfg. Co. and in 1900 became pres. of the
company. Mem. Psi Upsilon fraternity. Office:
75-9 Ohio St. Residence: Elmhurst, 111.
EMMERICH, Edward Siting, pres. and
treas. Charles Emmerich & Co.; b. Chicago,
Apr. 24, 1868; s. Charles and Mary (Elting)
Emmerich; ed. Chicago public schools, and
grad. as a civil engineer Rensselaer Poly-
technic Institute, Troy, N. Y., 1892; m. Troy.
N. Y., June 24, 1894, to Harriet E. Mallery; 2
children: Carl Mallery and Marjorie Marie
In 1893 entered house established by his
father (now deceased), one of the largest in
the wholesale feather trade in the U. S., known
as Charles Emmerich & Co., incorporated,
1888, of which he is pres. and treas. Is a dir.
of the German Hosp. Mem. Rensselaer Soc.
of Engineers, and Germania Mannerchor.
Independent in politics. Office: Kingsbury and
Huron Sts. Residence: Park Ridge.
ENANDER, John Alfred, journalist, author;
b. Westgothia, Sweden, May 22, 1842; s.
Johannes Johnson and Gustava (Glad) Enan-
der; grad. Venersborg College, 1868; came to
U. S., 1869; LL.D., Aupustana College, Rock
Island, 111.; m. Paxton, 111., 1872, Malinda
Lawson. Editor of Swedish-American papers
since Dec.. 1869; now editor Hemlandet, Chi-
cago. Prof. Swedish language and literature,
Augustana College, 1890-3. Mem. Illinois
State Board of Education, 1879-83; appointed
U. S. minister to Denmark, 1889, but resigned
before entering upon duties because of sick-
ness; speaker for Republican Nat. Committee
(in Swedish language) in campaign's of 1884,
1888, 1892, 1896, 1900 and 1904. Mem. numerous
Swedish clubs and societies; vice-pres. Swed-
ish dept., Germanic Congress, 1904, 1905; hon-
orary mem. Polish Nat. Alliance. Author of
several books. Office: 36 N. Clark St. Resi-
dence: 55 Oak PI.
ENGELHARD, Benjamin Max, diamond
merchant; b. Westerly, R. I., Apr. 22, 1868;
B. Abraham and Nannie (Ullman) Engelhard;
ed. public schools of New York and at College
of City of New York; m. Chicago, Feb. 15, 1893,
Minnie Silverstein; 1 son: Alfred Benjamin.
Since 1886 in diamond business, beginning as
a salesman, in which specialty is an acknowl-
edged expert; mem. of the E. Karelson Co.,
1890-1904; now representing the Joseph Frank-
el's Sons Co., diamond and pearl merchants,
of New York. Republican. Director of Jew-
ish Manual Training School, and of Home
for Jewish Friendless and Working Girls;
sec. North Chicago Hebrew Congregation.
Clubs: Hampden (dir.). Jewelers (dir.), Qer-
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mania. Mem. of B'nai B'rith. Oflice: 92 State
St. Residence: 177 Lake View Av.
ENGELHAKD, George P., publisher; b.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1854; s. George M.
and Sophia L. Engelhard; moved with parents
to Wisconsin, 1857; ed. public schools; m. Lex-
ington, 111., 1883, Caroline S. Scrogin; children:
Dorothy L., George, Margaret. Learned print-
ing business; came to Chicago, 1875, and be-
came a printer in the office of the Mercantile
Daily, later doing reporting and editorial work
on that paper; later becoming mgr. of the
Mercantile Review; took course in sociology
in the old Chicago University; in 1879 estab-
lished firm of G. P. Engelhard & Co., publish-
ers of med. periodicals and books. Resident of
Evanston since 1893; was a delegate to the
Nat. Republican Convention at St. Louis in
1898; chairman of the Citizens Campaign Com-
mittee, which led to the final defeat of the
Humphrey street railway bills in the legis-
lature of 1897; was nominated as an inde-
pendent Republican candidate against John
Humphrey for the Senate in 1898. Clubs:
Union League, Trade Press, Drug Trade. Of-
fice: 353 Dearborn St. Residence: 1521 Hlnman
Av., Evanston.
ENGELMANN, Franz, sculptor, manufac-
turer; b. New York, N. Y.. May 5, 1858; s.
Franz and Katrina (Drach) Engelmann; ed.
in gymnasiums in Kreuznach-on-the-Nahe; m.
Evansville, Ind., Jan. 7, 1899, Louisa Benning-
hof; 2 daughters. Learned sculpture In art
schools of Carlsruhe, Berlin, Dresden and
Munich; went to New York In 1886, and
worked there for 3 years; came to Chicago,
1889, and continued at work as sculptor until
1899, when started the Plastic Relief Mfg.
Co., of which is pres. Was sculptor of the
Fritz Reuter monument in Humboldt Park,
unveiled in 1893; did a considerable amount of
sculptural work for the Omaha Exposition of
1899, the Nashville, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga.,
Expositions, all figure work. Mem. Lessing
Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Evansville, Ind. Office:
298-300 N. Halsted St. Residence: 608 Evans-
ton Av.
ENGLE, Augustus, leather manufacturer; b.
province of Alsace, France, Aug. 1, 1841; s.
Daniel and Caroline (Krieger) Engle; ed. local
schools of birthplace; served apprenticeship
in tanning trade; came to U. S., 1859; m. Dec.
18, 1869, Charlotte, daughter of John D. Vette,
of Ottawa, 111.; 1 son: Walter. Worked in
leather trade in Boston, 1859-60; came west
in 1860, settling at Ottawa, 111., where was
employed by his brother, Edward Engle, and
William Quirin, who were in leather business
there as William Quirin & Co.; when that
firm dissolved, 1872, went with Mr. Quirin
to Boston, where he was supt. of his leather
mfg. business until 1866; came to Chicago and
was supt. for the firm of Bristol & Engle (in
which his brother was partner) until 1868;
then partner with his brother until 1880; after
that retired for a time, later becoming inter-
ested in leather mfg. corporation of Grey,
Clark & Engle, of which is now vice-pres.
Club: Germania. Office: 201 Lake St. Resi-
dence: 556 N. State St.
ENGLE, Edward, leather; b. Alsace, France,
Oct. 14, 1836; s. Daniel and Caroline S. Krieger
Engle: ed. schools of Alsace; learned leather
trade; came to IT. S., 1854; m. 1871, Julia H.
Vette, of Ottawa, 111.; children: Cora A., Ed-
ward V. Lived in Berks Co., Pa., 1854-6; went
to Boston and engaged in leather business
with William Quirin as William Quirin & Co.,
1856; firm removed to Ottawa, 111., 1860, and
dissolved, 1862; came to Chicago, and was
mem. of leather mfg. firm of Bristol & Engle,
1862-8: then with brother, Augustus, as Ed-
ward Engle & Bro., until 1880, when August
Engle retired, and Edward Engle consolidated
his business with that of Grey & Clark, under
present corporation name of Grey, Clark &
Engle, in which he is a stockholder. Office:
201 Lake St. Residence: 460 N. State St.
ENGIilSCH. Otto Bismarck, 2d vice-pres.
and traffic mgr. U. S. Gypsum Co.; b. Calumet,
Mich., Apr. 29, 1872: s. August and Henrietta
(Deisseroth) Englisch; ed. Fremont, (Neb.)
Business College; m. Omaha, Neb., Apr. 19,
1893, Alice Knode; children: Lucile Knode,
Wilhelmona. Began business life as a clerk
in a general store at Scribner, Neb., 1886-90;
then in mining of gypsum, taking part in the
organization of the Blue Valley Plaster Co.;
in 1895 became identified with the Midland
Plaster Co., of which was asst. gen. mgr. In
1896 organized the Otto B. Englisch Co. and
the Englisch Plaster WTorks, at Oakfield, Gen-
essee Co., N. Y., and, in 1898, the Big Four
Plaster Works, at the same place. In 1901
these companies, with numerous others, were
consolidated as the U. S. Gypsum Co., of Chi-
cago, of which then became asst. to the pres.;
later promoted to present position of 2d vice-
pres. and traffic mgr.; vice-pres. and gen. mgr.
Erie & Michigan Ry. & Navigation Co., of
Michigan; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of Culver
& Pt. Clinton R. R., of Ohio; dir. of Englisch
Oil & Gas Co., Omaha. Mem. I. O. O. F. Office:
218 LaSalle St. Residence: Chicago Beach
Hotel.
ENNIS, Alfred, lawyer; b. Morgan Co., Ind.,
June 24, 1837; s. Mitchell and Nancy (Trent)
Ennis; of Scotch-Irish and French descent;
attended Franklin College, Ind., finishing 1857;
with largest mercantile house, Martinsville,
Ind., 1858-9; graduated from Northwestern
Christian Univ. Law School, Indianapolis, Ind.,
1860; m. Manchester, Ind., 1860, Almarinda,
daughter of Rev. Daniel Baldridge, of the
Christian Church; children: Walter B. (de-
ceased), Lillie Alice (writer), Luna May
(author of "Music in Art"), Alma Viola (wife
of George Horace Lorimer, editor of The
Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia). Prac-
ticed law at Martinsville, Ind., 1860-71; prac-
ticed at Topeka, Kan., 1871-82, and at Boston,
Mass., 1882-4; in Chicago since 1884; was
feneral counsel of Pullman's Palace Car Co.,
884-9; since then in private practice, largely
corporation and constitutional law, in the
higher courts, state and federal; was head
of the late Chicago law firm of Ennis, Mor-
row & McMillan; has attended the higher
courts in England and France; has traveled
extensively; mem. of Chicago, Illinois State,
Am. and U. S. Bar Assns. ; writer upon legal
topics of current importance. Business ad-
dress: The Rookery. Residence: 6404 Green-
wood Av.
ENNIS, Callistus Sexton, real estate; b.
Chicago, Oct. 14, 1863; s. James and Mary A.
(Sexton) Ennis; ed. public and high schools
of Chicago to Dec., 1879; m. Chicago, Mar. 11,
1890, Clara F. Ceperly; children: Callistus
James, Esther Frances, Paul. Studied law, en-
paged In commercial pursuits until 1890; In
1890 became associated with Dunlap Smith in
the real estate business, and continued in
that business and firm until the death of
Dunlap Smith, when, in 1902, he became a
partner in the firm of George W. Cobb & Co.,
and later head of Callistus S. Ennis & Co., real
estate investments and mortgages. Mem. Chi-
cago Real Estate Board (sec. 1901, dir. 1902-4,
chairman of board 1904). Democrat. Server1.
5 years In 1st Regt., I. N. G. ; afterward mem.
for several years. Veteran Corps, 1st Regt.
Club: Iroquois. Office: Rector Bldg., 122 Mon-
roe St. Residence: 4197 Wayne Av., Rogers
Park.
ENNIS. Lawrence Murtangrh, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Nov. 3, 1859; s. James and Mary A.
(Sexton) Ennis; ed. Chicago public schools,
graduating from North Division High School,
1877; took special .courses in St. Patrick's
Acad. and at private schools; m. Oct. 2, 1884,
Lizzie Q. Quinlan, of Woodstock, 111. (died,
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Jan. 19. 1902); children: Mary B.( Gertrude M.,
Lawrence I., James P. After leaving school
studied law in his father's office; admitted to
bar, Dec. 16, 1880, and engaged in practice;
became partner with Francis W. Walker as
Ennis & Walker, later with Hon. William B.
Mason as Mason & Ennis, until Mr. Mason's
election to U. S. Senate, then with John J.
Coburn as Ennis & Coburn, until breaking out
of Spanish- Am. War; now practicing alone.
Became mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G., in 1879, and
afterward maj. 7th Regt. and served during
Spanish-Am. War as maj. of the 7th 111. Vol.
Infy., commanding 2d Battalion, 2d Brigade,
2d Division, 2d Army Corps. Contributor to
newspapers and magazines. Was one of or-
ganizers of the Iroquois Club, Douglas Park
Club (was its pres.). Cook Co. Democratic
Club, Andrew Jackson League, the Young
Democracy (pres., 1886), and other political
organizations. Democrat until 1904, when
stumped country for Roosevelt and was espe-
cially active in carrying Missouri for the Re-
publicans. R. C. Served 3 terms as pres. of
the Veteran Corps (1901-5), 1st Infy., I. N. G.
Elected commander, Illinois Commandery,
Naval and Military Order Spanish-Am. War,
June, 1904. Served 2 years as commander,
Spanish War Veterans, dept. of Illinois; past
commander Bucky O'Neill Camp, Service Men
Spanish War. Office: 122 Monroe St. Residence:
954 Turner Av.
EPSTEIN, Max, freight transportation offi-
cial; b. Germany, Feb. 6, 1875; s. Morris and
Caecilia (Wertheimer) Epstein; ed. New York
City public schools and College of City of New
York. Was formerly a mem. of the Chicago
Board of Trade and treas. German-Am. Pro-
vision Co., of Chicago; since 1901, pres. of the
German-Am. Car Lines, owning and operating
refrigerator and tank car lines. Clubs: Stand-
ard, Ravisloe; also Suburban, of Baltimore,
Md. Office: Home Insurance Bldg. Residence:
4651 Drexel Boul.
ERBY, William, ores. Erby Carriage &
Wagon Co.; b. Alsace, Ger., Apr. 26, 1838; s.
F. W. and Margaret (Rheinwald) Erby; came
to Chicago, 1853; ed. schools in Alsace and
Chicago; m. Chicago, 1874, Phillipina Nieder-
hofer; children: Herman, Arthur, Elizabeth.
Learned carriage and wagon trade in Spier-
ing & Furst's shop; remained with them 4
years, and then with various other shops until
1866, when established in business for self;
continued alone until 1896, when incorporated
the business as the Erby Carriage & Wagon
Co., of which is pres., with sons Herman,
sec., and Arthur, vice-pres. Republican. Was
mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G. Mason. Office: 323 La-
Salle St. Residence: 98 Hammond St.
ERICSON, John Ernst, city engineer of the
City of Chicago; b. Stockholm Co., Sweden,
Oct. 21, 1858; s. Andrew and Sophia (Lind)
Ericson; ed. common schools and high schools
of Norrtelje and Upsala, and Royal Poly-
technic Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 1876-80,
graduating, C.E., 1880; m. 1st, Chicago, July
11, 1888, Inez Malmgren (died, 1893); 1 daugh-
ter: Mildred Inez: m. 2d, Chicago, June 30,
1896, Esther Malmgren. Was engaged as
bridge constructor in Stockholm, 1880-1; came
to U. S., 1881; resident engineer T., C. & St.
L. (Clover Leaf) R. R. until Apr., 1882; de-
signer Hopkins & Co., bridge builders, St.
Louis, summer of 1882; on U. S. Government
Canal Surveys (Illinois and Mississippi Canal)
until summer of 1883; draftsman. City Hall,
Chicago, Apr., 1884, to spring, 1886; asst. en-
rineer, 1886-9; asst. chief engineer, designing
2,000.000 water-works for Seattle, Wash.,
1889-90;- asst. engineer of the Sanitary District
of Chicago, 1890-2; asst. engineer, tunnel
work, etc., City of Chicago, 1892-3; first asst.
city engineer, 1893-7; city engineer since July
6, 1897. Has been called by various cities as
consulting engineer for water works plants,
etc.; as citv engineer has charge of construc-
tion and operation of water-works, bridges,
harbor work, etc. Mem. Board of Local Im-
provements, July 1, 1903, to Apr. 12, 1904, hav-
ing leave of absence as city engineer. Inde-
pendent Democrat; mem. Chicago Democratic
Club. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, West-
ern Soc. of Engineers, Chicago Acad. of
Sciences, Scandinavian Technical Soc. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Swedish Glee. Office: City
Hall. Residence: 1914 Arlington PI.
ERICSCN, Otto Christian, merchant; b.
Faaberg, Norway, Aug. 29, 1852; s. Christen
and Olea (Olsdatter) Ericksen; grad. gram-
mar school at Hamar, Norway, at age of 12;
attended about 4 years a higher school, grad-
uating in 1867; served as teacher some months
and in 1868 came to Chicago; m. Chicago, May
25, 1876, Eda Louise Johnson; children: Grace
Olivia, Elmer Otto, Norman Winfred. Chester
Franklin, Willard Everett, Melvin Burton,
Ruth Dorothy, Edith Marguerite. Was em-
ployed by C. Jevne in 1868 as cashier and
bookkeeper in his grocery house in Chicago
(established 1865); became mgr. of the same,
1880-7; partner in the firm of C. Jevne & Co.,
1887-1904; bought it out April 30, 1904, and
incorporated the business May 1, 1904, as C.
Jevne & Co., importing, wholesale and retail
grocers, of which he is pres. and treas. Re-
publican. Mem. 1st Congregational Church of
Evanston, 111. Club: Union League. Office: 110-
112 Madison St. Residence: 1210 Michigan Av..
Evanston, 111.
ERNST, Charles Emil, brewer; b. Baden,
Ger., Oct. 10, 1843; s. Matthew and Victoria
Huck Ernst; ed. Baden, Ger.; came to Chica-
go, Oct., 1864; m. Chicago, Oct. 24, 1872, Lina
Gebel; children: Clara K., Julia E., Leo E.,
Amanda S., Blanche C. After arrival in Chicago
worked in grocery store for several years;
later in cloak and dress trimmings business
as partner in firm of C. F. Baum & Co.; in
brewery business since 1884; formerly of
Ernst Bros.; now vice-pres. and treas. Inde-
pendent Brewing Assn. Democrat. R. C. Mem.
Catholic Order of Foresters, McMillan Coun-
cil and of Germania Mannerchor, Lincoln
Turngemeinde. Office: 586 N. Halsted St. Resi-
dence: 1754 Deming PI.
ERNST, Ijeo, pres. Independent Brewing
Assn.; b. Baden, Germany, Nov. 6, 1853; s. Mat-
thias and Victoria (Huck) Ernst: ed. public
schools in Germany, then came to Chicago and
finished education in Dyrenforth's Business
College; m. Chicago, July 12, 1893, Louise C.
Furst; children: Norman, Hilmar, Wainwright,
Matthew. On leaving school became clerk in
bank of Henry Greenebaum for about 3 years;
then bookkeeper in brewery of Bartholomae &
Leicht, remaining 8 years and learning the
brewing business; went to Philadelphia and
was foreman in a brewery there, 1882-4; re-
turned to Chicago, 1884. and joined brothers,
Charles E. and Otto Ernst, in organizing the
Ernst Bros. Brewing Co., of which was pres.
until 1890; since 1896 pres. of the Independent
Brewing Assn. Clubs: Union League. Ger-
mania. Office: 586 N. Halsted St. Residence:
106 Astor St.
ERNST, William Edward, publisher of The
World To-Day; b. Mendon, Mich., Dec. 28,
1863; s. George and Eva (Faulstich) Ernst:
ed public schools of Mendon, Mich.: m. Chi-
cago Nov 19, 1900, Nellie J. White. After
leaving school engaged with The Werner Co.,
publishers, of Chicago, and afterward became
sec and treas. of The University Assn., pub-
lishers In 1901 founded the magazine The
World To-Day. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office:
Trude Bldg. Residence: 4600 Calumet Av.
ERRANT, Joseph Washington, lawyer; b.
Lumberton, N. C., Apr. 3. 1860; s. Sigismund
W and Amalia Pohl Errant: family came
north in 1862, lived in New York a number
of years, then over 2 years in Berlin, Ger.,
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and in 1874 came to Chicago; attended public
school; grad. Central High School, 1879, as
valedictorian of class; attended Univ. of
Michigan 1 year; employed in Chicago Public
Library until 1884; then studied law, at same
time taught in evening schools; grad. Union
College of Law, 1886; admitted to bar, 1886;
m. Chicago, 1888, Derexa Morey, M.D.; chil-
dren: Robert S., Florence M., James W. En-
gaged in general practice of law since 1886.
Author: Law Relating to Mercantile Agencies,
1886, and various pamphlets. Has been deeply
interested in reform movements, such as the
Protective Agency for Women and Children,
and founded and developed the Bureau of
Justice. Was leading spirit In the organization
of the Sunset Club, and for a long time its
sec.; has been active in the work of the Illi-
nois Conference of Charities and Corrections,
and was for 3 years a mem. of the Chicago
Board of Education. Active in political, social,
economic and educational reform movements.
Dir. Law Institute; mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Illinois State Bar Assn., Nat. Educational
Assn. Since 1903 a mem. of the Civil Service
Commission of the City of Chicago; dir. Engel
& Fagersten Chemical Co. Clubs: Iroquois,
City, Chicago Literary, Law. Office: 69 Clark
St. Residence: 346 E. 54th St.
ERSKINE, David McMlchan, real estate,
banker; b. Antigua, West Indies, Oct. 5, 1855; s.
David M. and Harriet Grace (Favey) Erskine;
ed. public schools of Waukegan, 111.; m. Bur-
lington, la., Jan. 20, 1897, Maud Cheverton.
In real estate and insurance business in Chi-
cago since 1877; also, since 1899, in the bank-
ing business, being the proprietor of Erskine's
Bank at Highland Park, 111. At age of 22
served as justice of the peace, at 34 as alder-
man and at 36 as mayor of Highland Park.
Republican. Baptist. Mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board. Mason. Club: Highland Park. Of-
fice: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence:
Sheridan Road and Park Av., Highland Park,
111.
EBSKINE, James Dmmmond, mgr. ; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 30, 1874; s. Albert and Cecelia (De
Wolf) Erskine; ed. public schools of Chicago.
In operating dept. of the Calumet Electric
St. Ry., 1891-4; with General Electric Co. at
St. Louis, 1894-6; then took charge of busi-
ness of the Am. Radiator Co. at Buffalo, N.
Y., afterward becoming asst. mgr. of the Chi-
cago branch until 1902; since then mgr. Dir.
1st Nat. Bank of East Chicago, Ind., and In-
diana Harbor State Bank. Republican. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Saddle and Cycle, Chicago
Yacht. Office: 284 Michigan Av. Residence:
135 Lincoln Park Boul.
ERWXN, Charles Konwell, vlce-pres. of Lord
& Thomas, advertising agents; b. Ottawa, 111.,
1858; a. Lieut. Col. William Erwin (of 20th
111. Vol., killed at battle of Ft. Donelson)
and Althea L. (Goodell) Erwin; ed. Chicago
public schools; m. Oak Park, 111., 1884, Rachel
M. Ingalls. Began business life in 1876, as a
messenger in the employ of the Commercial
Nat. Bank of Chicago, and in 1884, resigned as
receiving teller and entered the employ of
Lord & Thomas, now being vice-pres. of the
company. Mem. Illinois Division, S. A. R.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Westward Ho; also
the Glen Echo Country, of St. Louis, Mo., and
the St. Louis Automobile Club. Office: 67 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
ESPERT, Frederick, sec. and treas. of Mon-
arch Refrigerating Co.; b. Chicago, Jan. 10,
1862; s. Michael Frederick and Fredericka
(Linsenbarth) Espert; ed. Chicago public
schools and in business college, Chicago. Be-
gan business life in 1877, with the firm of
Parliament & Espert, South Water St., cheese
merchants, as bookkeeper, later becoming a
mem. of the firm; since 1894 sec. and treas.
of the Monarch Refrigerating Co., cold stor-
age. German Lutheran. Republican. Office: 245
Michigan St. Residence: 2419 Calumet Av.
ESPEKT, Michael, pres. Monarch Refriger-
ating Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 25, 1858; s. Michael
Frederick and Fredericka (Linsenbarth) Es-
pert; attended public schools in Chicago; m.
Chicago, 1880, Barbara Cure; 1 daughter: May.
On leaving school entered employ of Chase &
Pond, commission merchants; later with J. N.
Adams, and afterward with Charles Baltz,
then a cheese and butter merchant; formed
partnership with Samuel Parliament as Par-
liament & Espert (of which Frederick Espert
was also a mem.), and on Apr. 4, 1894, inau-
gurated the corporation, Monarch Refrigerat-
ing Co., cold storage, of which has since been
pres. German Lutheran. Clubs: Sheridan, Hen-
nepin Shooting. Office: 245 Michigan St. Resi-
dence: 3128 Indiana Av.
ESTABKOOK, Torrie 8., lumber; b. Sack-
ville, N. B., Can., Jan. 24, 1871; s. Willard and
Ruth (Tingley) Estabrook; ed. Acadia College,
Wolfville, N. S., Can.; m. St. Cloud, Minn.,
Sept. 20, 1896, Louise Dolan; 1 daughter:
Dorothy Louise. Began business career in
1889, as clerk, electrical business at Lynn,
Mass.; purchasing agent Winona (Minn.)
Wagon Co., 1889-1903. Since Feb. 1, 1903, en-
gaged in wholesale lumber business in Chi-
cago under own name; also pres. and treas.
Fisher-Estabrook Lumber Co. Republican.
Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: Fisher Bldg.
Residence: 6010 South Park Av.
ETTELSON, David Ii., under witer; b. Rus-
sia, Mar. 1, 1862; s. N. B. and Dora Ettelson;
ed. in Chicago public schools; LL.B., Chi-
cago Law School (Lake Forest Univ.), 1897;
m. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1884; 1 son, Geoffrey C.
In insurance business since 1888; now of firm
of de Roode, Faulkner & Ettelson. Republican.
Mem. Tracy Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Friendship
Council, Modern Aztecs; Montefiore Council,
Royal Arcanum. Club: Hamilton. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
EUSTIS, Percy Spragne, passenger traffic
mgr., C., B. & Q. R. R., since Apr. 8, 1903;
b. Milton, Mass., Feb. 16, 1857; s. Alexander
B. and Aurora G. Eustis; common school edu-
cation at Philadelphia; m. Philadelphia, Apr. 3,
1883, Eliza R. Griffiths; 1 daughter: Norah.
Entered employ of Burlington road at Omaha,
in passenger dept., Nov., 1876; became chief
clerk, Jan., 1881; gen. passenger agent, Omaha,
July, 1881-8; Chicago, 1888-1903. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 209 Adams St. Residence:
LaGrange, 111.
EtlSTON, Edwin, linseed oil; b. St. Louis,
Mo, Aug. 2, 1877; s. Alexander Euston; grad.
Harvard College, A.B., 1900; m. St. Louis, Mo.,
July 2, 1901, Elizabeth Semple. Managing part-
ner of Euston & Co. (of which his father, a
resident of St. Louis, is senior partner), manu-
facturers of linseed oil; plant established in
1899; vice-pres. and treas. the Chicago Lino-
leum Co., manufacturers of linoleums and
cork carpets. Republican. Office: Blackhawk
St. and Hawthorne Av. Residence: 1632 Grace-
land Av.
EVANS, Clinton B., editor and publisher;
b. Fryeburg, Me., Apr. 18, 1848; s. John and
Mary A. (Adams) Evans; grad. Dartmouth
College, A.B., 1873; m. Chicago, June 3, 1886,
Emma R. Townsend; children: Marion R.,
Clinton T. After leaving college engaged in
newspaper work, as reporter and night editor
of the Springfield (Mass.) Republican, 1873-
83; financial editor of the Chicago Tribune,
1883-8; established The Economist, a weekly
journal devoted to finance, commerce and real
estate, Oct. 20, 1888, and is now pres. of the
Economist Publishing Co. Dir. Spring River
Power Co., and of Riverside State Bank.
Clubs: Union League, City. Office: 189 LaSalle
St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
EVANS, Evan Albert, pres. Chicago Portrait
Co.; b. Jackson Co., O., Feb. 6, 1871; s. Grif-
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fith and Jane (Evans) Evans; removed with
parents to Missouri in 1877; ed. country
schools until 1890; attended Kirksville, Mo.,
Normal School, 1890-2; after leaving normal
school, taught until mid-summer, 1893; m.
Chicago, 1901, Pauline Hart. In 1893 entered
the employ of Chicago Portrait Co. as travel-
ing agent. Represented company on road for
5 years; became a stockholder and director in
1895, and later filled positions of asst. gen.
mgr., sec., and since Apr., 1902, has been pres.
of the company. Also dir. of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of Illinois, Manufacturers' Bank
of Chicago and the John Webber Co. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°) and Shriner. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, Hamilton, Calumet,
Chicago Athletic (dir.). Office: S. E. cor. Wa-
bash Av. and Congress St. Residence: 3716
Lake Av.
EVANS, John Thomas, lawyer; b. Macon
Co., Mo., Aug. 8, 1878; s. Griffith E. and Jane
M. (Evans) Evans; attended country and vil-
lage schools and KirVsville Normal School
until 1899; came to Chicago; grad. Chicago
College of Law, 1902; admitted to the bar soon
after. He entered the law office of H. S. Dun-
combe, Nov., 1902, as a clerk and became part-
ner in Feb., 1904. Mason. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office: Chamber
of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 6030 Jackson
Pflrk A.V
'EVANS, Lynden, lawyer; b. LaSalle, 111.,
June 28, 1858; s. Daniel Evans and Emma
(Lynden) Evans; ed. public schools of La-
Salle and Knox College, Galesburg, 111., grad-
uating 1882; taught school at LaSalle and
Evanston. 1882-5, while studying law; m. Lake
Geneva, Wis., 1896, Bonnie Withrow, daugh-
ter of Judge Thomas F. Withrow. Admitted
to bar of Illinois in 1884; was mem. of the
firm of Barnum, Evans & Barnum from 1888
until 1891. later of Evans & Arnd, but of re-
cent years has practiced alone, specializing
chiefly in corporation and real estate law. Au-
thor of Illinois Overruled Cases, and Cases
Distinguished, Limited and Expanded. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Club: University. Office:
107 Dearborn St. Residence: 24 Junior Ter-
race; also Indian Point, Pelican Lake, Wls.
EVANS, 'William Angfustu*, physician; b.
Marion, Ala., Aug. 5, 1865; s. William Augus-
tus and Julia Josephine (Wyatt) Evans; ed.
public schools Aberdeen, Miss., Agricultural
College of Mississippi, graduating B.S., 1883
(M.S., 1900); grad. med. dept. Tulane Univ.
of Louisiana, M.D., 1885; med. dept. of Univ.
of Illinois, M.D., ad eundem, 1899. In practice
of medicine since 1885; demonstrator of
pathology College of Physicians and Sur-
geons (now med. dept. Univ. of Illinois), 1891-
1895; prof, pathology med. dept., Univ. of Illi-
nois since 1895. Pathologist Cook Co Hosp.;
pres. attending staff, Dunning Institutions;
consulting pathologist Alexlan Bros. Hosp.;
sec Soc. for Prevention of Tuberculosis; sec.
Columbus Med. Laboratory. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Am. Assn. of Pathologists and Bacteri-
ologists, Chicago Acad. of Sciences, Chicago
Acad of Medicine, Chicago Med. Soc. (pres.,
1892-3 and now chairman Medico-Legal com-
mittee), Chicago Pathologic Soc. Baptist.
Club: Illinois. Office: 103 State St. Residence:
453 Washington Boul.
EVANS, 'William Webster, lawyer; b. Keno-
sha Wis Nov. 16, 1849; s. Enoch Webster
and' Caroline (Hyde) Evans; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools and Dartmouth College, graduating,
A.B 1872; m. Joliet, 111., May 6, 1880, Julia
Hyde; children: Marion, Alice, Edith, Ruth.
Read law, beginning, 1872, in office of his
father, E W. Evans, and in 1874, was ad-
mitted to Illinois bar; was partner with
father, 1874-9, as E. W. & W. W. Evans; then
alone until 1888, when became associated with
Gardner G. Willard, in law firm of Willard &
Evans. Dir. of the Ajax Forge Co. and of Grif-
fin Wheel Co. Republican. Club: Illinois. Office:
87 Washington St. Residence: 562 Washington
Boul. . < „
EVERETT, Frederick, physician; b. Ogden
City, Utah, Oct. 16, 1860; s. John Godlieb and
Helen Everett; ed. public schools and at Salt
Lake Academy, graduating from latter, and
then taking special course in Oberlln College;
grad., at head of class, Chicago Homce. Med.
College, M.D., 1888. Became, upon graduation,
professional partner of Dr. H. M. Hobart,
prof, of materia medica in Chicago Homce.
Med. College, until death of latter in 1893,
when succeeded to a large share of Dr. Ho-
bart's business; engaged in general practice
as homoeopathic physician and surgeon. Mem.
Illinois Homce. Med. Assn., Cook Co. Horace.
Med. Assn., Homce. Med. Soc. of Chicago, and
Am. Institute of Homceopathy; attending phy-
sician of Chicago Nursery and Half-Orphan
Asylum and of Chicago Baptist Hosp. Mem.
Church of Covenant (Presbyterian). Repub-
lican. Office and residence: 402 Center St.
EVERETT, John Cree, justice of the peace;
b. Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 6, 1862; s. Wil-
liam Smiley and Jane (Cree) Everett; removed
to St. Joseph, Mo., 1869, and to Chicago, Dec.,
1875; ed. public schools of St. Joseph, Mo.;
m. Chicago, 1901, Laura Griffiths; 1 son: Walk-
er. On coming to Chicago was for 3 years in
employ of wholesale dept. of Field, Letter &
Co., dry goods; left in 1879, and entered Univ.
of Chicago; helping to pay his way for 2
years by carrying morning papers; in 1882
reported "police" for the Associated Press; in
same year entered Union College of Law,
from which graduated, LL.B., with honors, in
1884; admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois; engaged in general practice of law;
was appointed justice of the peace for unex-
pired term to succeed his father on latter's
death in 1894; reappointed for full term in
1895 and quadrennially since. Republican. Mem.
2d Presbyterian Church. Mem. Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity, Chicago Bar Assn., Law
Institute. Sec. and dir. Scottish Nat. Insurance
Co. of America. Clubs: Union League, Hamil-
ton (life mem.). Office: 125 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 2955 Indiana Av.
EVERETT, 'William Reed, banker and bro-
ker; b. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 21, 1868; s. Wil-
liam Smiley and Charlotte Stickney (Reed)
Everett; ed. Chicago public schools, Lake
Forest Univ. and Chicago-Kent Law School;
m Chicago, Apr. 5, 1893, Jennie Stringham;
children: Dorothy, Leroy Edward. Began busi-
ness life, 1881, as cash boy Marshall Field
& Co.; later traveling salesman; was employed
by several financial institutions and practiced
law for several years. Broker and banking
business since 1900, and since 1902 pres. of
the Western Trust & Guaranty Co.; also dir.
in several corporations. Republican. Christian
Scientist. Served in state militia, and was
col on the staff of Gov. Hunt of Idaho.
Mason, all degrees; mem. S. A. R. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: 56 Bryant Av.
EVERINQHAM, Jiyman, grain commission;
b Geneva, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1831; s. Rev. John
S (Baptist clergyman) and Jane Maria Ever-
ingham; ed. public and high schools; m. Al-
bion N Y., Dec. 23, 1857, Mary Dickinson;
children: Edward L.. Henry Dickinson, Belle,
Mae Louise. At 20 left school to take clerkship
in general office of Buffalo, Corning and New
York R. R., of which he later became auditor
of accounts and paymaster, resigning in 1856,
and assuming position of freight agent at
Milwaukee with La Crosse & Milwaukee R. . R.,
and its successor, C., M. & St. P. Ry. In 1865
resigned to inaugurate firm of Bacon & Ever-
inglfam, Milwaukee. 1865-74; since 1874 head
of firm of L. Everingham & Co., removing to
Chicago, 1880; was pres. Columbia Nat. Bank,
1891-2 resigning 7 months before its failure.
Mem Chicago Board of Trade, Milwaukee
194
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Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Merchants'
Exchange. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
143 Oakwood Boul.
EVEKSZ, Ernest Hammond, banker; b. Ober-
lin, O., Aug. 3, 1872; s. Moritz E. and Harriet
L. (Hammond) Eversz; came to Chicago, 1888;
grad. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, 111., 1895;
rn. Chicago, Nov. 2, 1902, Ruth May Swift.
Has been in banking and investment business
since 1895; with the banking firm of N. W.
Harris & Co. until 1901; then local represen-
tative of the New York banking firm of Red-
mond, Kerr & Co., 1901-3; in 1903 established
firm of Eversz & Co., bankers and brokers, of
which is senior mem. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Mem. Illinois Soc. Sons of the Revo-
lution. Clubs: Washington Park, Bankers,
Union League, Chicago Yacht. Office: 220 La-
Salle St. Residence: 3334 Michigan Av.
EVERSZ, Moritz Ernst, clergyman; b. Biid-
erich, Wesel, Rhenish-Prussia, Ger., July 10,
1843; s. Capt. Louis and Louise (Dames)
Eversz; came to United States in boyhood;
attended country school a little and "Brock-
way College" 3 terms; enlisted at Ripon, Wis.,
July 28, 1862, and was mustered in as cor-
poral Co. H, 20th Wis. Infy., Aug. 14, 1862;
promoted 5th and then 1st sergeant, and 8
months later to 2d lieut.; took part in Vicks-
burg campaign; also in Louisiana, Texas, Ala-
bama and Mississippi; commissioned 1st lieut.
at close of war and mustered out at Madison,
Wis., July 30, 1865; worked way through pre-
paratory school, college and seminary, in 9
years after war, graduating Ripon College,
A.B., June, 1871 (A.M., 1894; D.D., 1888), and
from theological school at Oberlin, O., June,
1874; m. Ripon, Wis., Aug. 9, 1871, Hattie L.,
daughter of Hon. Charles H. Hammond; chil-
dren: Ernest Hammond, Mrs. Jessie Eliza
Manchester, Mrs. Edna Louise McKinnie, Hat-
tie Marie, and Winifred. Ordained to Congre-
gational ministry at Pittsfield, O., 1874; pas-
tor there 3% years; pastor Columbus, Wis.,
July, 1876, to Nov., 1881; pastor Hanover St.
Church, Milwaukee, Wis., 1881-7; appointed
Aug. 16, 1887, as supt. of Home Missions for
Germans, by the Congregational Home Mission
Soc. of New York; went to Germany to study
church problems, and began duties as supt.
Jan. 1, 1888; has given courses of lectures
to German students at Chicago Theological
Seminary, and acted as pres. of Wilton Ger-
man-English College, Wilton, la., about 5
years, refusing re-election in June, 1902. Was
present at organization of Republican party
and has generally voted that ticket. Office:
153 LaSalle St. Residence: 628 University PL,
Evanston, 111.
EWELL, Marshall Davis, educator, lawyer;
b. Oxford, Mich., Aug. 18, 1844; grad. Michi-
gan State Normal School, 1864; Univ. of Michi-
gan, LL.B., 1868 (LL.D., 1879; A.M., North-
western Univ., 1879; M.D., Chicago Med. Col-
lege, 1884); m. 1870, Abbie L. Walker. Was
prof, common law, Union College of Law, Chi-
cago, from 1877 until founding of the Kent
College of Law, of which he became prof,
common law, and later pres. and dean; now
prof, elementary common law and med. juris-
prudence Chicago-Kent College of Law. Also
known as microscopist and handwriting ex-
pert. Pres. Am. Microscopic Soc., 1893; elected,
1886, Fellow Royal Microscopic Soc., London.
Author: Leading Cases on Disabilities, 1876;
Treatise on the Law of Fixtures, 1876; Essen-
tials of the Law, 1882; Manual of Med. Juris-
prudence, 1887. Editor: Blackwell on Tax Ti-
tles; Evans on Agency; Lindley on Partner-
ship; and other works. Has contributed nearlv
200 papers to law journals. Office: 59 Clark St.
Residence: 747 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
EWEN, John Meig-g-s, engineer and builder;
b. Newtown, N. Y., Sept. 3, 1859; s. Warren and
Sarah (Faulkner) Ewen; ed. Russell's Mili-
tary Acad., New Haven, Conn., and Stevens
Institute of Technology, graduating 1880; m.
Evanston, 111., Mar. 29, 1889, Grace Patter-
son; children: John Meiggs, Jr., Marjorie Pat-
terson. Was with J. B. and J. M. Cornell Iron
Works, New York, 3 years as asst. engineer;
with W. L. B. Jenny, architect, Chicago, 1
year as architectural engineer; 4 years en-
gineer and gen. mgr. with Burnham & Root,
architects, Chicago; 10 years with Geo. A.
Fuller Co., Chicago, on building construction,
as vice-pres., gen. mgr. (4 years in London
representing that firm) and afterward as west-
ern contracting agent for same firm; since
1903 vice-pres. and western representative
Thompson-Starrett Co., of New York, building
contractors. Has been actively identified with
the erection of many of the high office build-
ings in the U. S. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Am. Soc.
of Mechanical Engineers, Western Soc. of En-
gineers. Clubs: Union League, University,
Athletic, Chicago Historical, Onwentsia,
Evanston Country. Office: Railway Exchange
Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest.
SWING, Adlai Thomas, lawyer; b. McLean
Co., 111., Feb. 5, 1846; s. John Wallis and
Maria McClellan (Stevenson) Ewing; ed. Illi-
nois State Normal Univ.; studied law under his
brother, Hon. James S. Ewing; m. Buffalo,
N. Y., 1879, Kate Hyde. Admitted to Illinois
bar, 1868. Was appointed by Pres. Harrison
one of the Illinois mem. of the U. S. commis-
sion for the World's Columbian Exposition,
and served on the committees on Permanent
Organization and on Fine Arts, and was also
a mem. of the Executive Committee. Was one
of the earliest and most active workers in the
sanitary drainage canal project and the orig-
inal promoter of the boulevard now connect-
ing Union Park with Douglas Park, in Chi-
cago. Now pres. Marine Iron Works, etc.
Democrat. Clubs: Union (one of organizers),
Iroquois (charter mem., ex-pres). Office: 108
LaSalle St. Residence: 3745 Ellis Av.
EWING, Charles Hull, real estate operator;
b. Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., July 11,
1868; s. Robert Finley and Aurelia (Culver)
Ewing; ed. public schools in Randolph, Buffalo
and South Dayton, N. Y., Cleveland and Ober-
lin, O. ; grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1893; student
Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1893-4. Mgr.
Moorhead Stave Co., Moorhead, Miss., 1895-6;
since May 1, 1896, mgr. of the Helen Culver
Fund of the Univ. of Chicago, and since May
1, 1903, also transacting a general real estate
and investment business. Mem. Phi Beta
Kappa; also Phi Delta Phi (legal fraternity).
Clubs: University, Onwentsia, City, Quad-
rangle, Illinois. Office: 614 W. Lake St. Resi-
dence: Winter, 31 Ashland Boul; summer,
Lake Forest, 111.
EWING, William Bion, civil engineer; b.
Williamsburg, Pa., June 21, 1858; s. William
and Anna (Rule) Ewing; ed. public schools of
Huntington, Ind., and Cornell Univ., graduat-
ing, C.E., in class of 1883; m. Chicago, 1893,
Mary E. Crandall; 1 daughter: Anna Lorette.
In practice in New York City until 1886, when
came to Chicago; since then practicing here,
making hydraulic, sanitary and municipal
works a specialty. Mem. Western Soc. of Civil
Engineers, Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers. Re-
publican. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: LaG range. 111.
EXCELL, Edwin Othello, publisher, singer;
b. Uniontown, Stark Co., O., Dec. 31, 1851; a.
Rev. J. J. and Emily (Hess) Excell; ed. public
schools of Wadsworth, O., Kent, O., and Brady's
Bend, Pa.; studied music; m. Brady's Bend,
Pa., June 6, 1871, Eliza Jane Bell; 1 son: Wil-
liam Alonzo. Was for 10 years associated with
the Georgia evangelist, Rev. Sam P. Jones,
as gospel singer. Publisher of church and
Sunday School music book since 1881; com-
poser of many gospel songs. Methodist. Pro-
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™B~ Residence: orPA,1BM*N; Franklin, retired railway audit-
or; b. Newtown, Conn., June 22, 1833; a
¥, Charles and Eliza J. (Morehouse) Fairman;
J< 1. common and private schools in Connec-
ticut; m. Newtown, Conn., Nov. 3, 1871, Mary
FABYAN, Qeorgre, dry goods commission; J-. Sherman: children: Louise, Marian Begin-
b. Boston, Mass., Mar. 15, 1867; ed. public mng in 1855 as a clerk, was continuously in
schools in Boston; m. Minneapolis, 1891, Miss the service of the I. C. R R Co until 1903
Wright. Came to Chicago, 1883; was 5 years becoming chief clerk, freight dept.' 1858" asst'
with Kirby-Carpenter Co., lumber; spent 5 general freight agent, 1860; freight auditor'
years in the west. In 1893 became identified 1876; auditor freight receipts, 1885- auditor'
with Bliss, Fabyan & Co., dry goods commis- 1900-3, when retired. Republican. Episcopalian'
eion merchants, in which is now resident part- Long prominent in affairs of the Nat Union'
ner. Dir. of the Federal Life Insurance Co. lias been oresident of the order- mem (now
Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Republican; sec.) Cook Co. Cabinet, and a mem 'of the
served on staff of Gov. Richard Yates with Senate (supreme body) of that order Dir
rank of col. Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Nat. Union Building Assn. Club: Kenwood'
Calumet, Washington Park. Office: 237 5th Av Residence: 4744 Kenwood Av.
Residence: 3251 Michigan Av. FAITH, Thomas E. P., M.D., oculist and
FAIR, Charles Maltland, asst. general sales aurist; b. Hancock, Md., Nov. 25 1871- s
mgr., Marshall Field & Co.; b. Chicago, Sept. Joseph and Katharine (Hessen) Faith: ed.
26, 1877; s. Robert Maitland and Emma (Dean) public schools and high school, Decatur, 111 •
Fair; ed. Harvard School, Chicago, and at #rad. College of Physicians and Surgeons Chi-
Yale, graduating, B.A., in class of 1899. En- cago, Apr., 1893; m. Milwaukee, Wis., July 6
tered the office of the. wholesale house of 1895, Amelia A. Fettig; 1 son: Edgar M Be-
Marshall Field & Co. upon leaving college in came interne, 1893, Illinois Charitable Eye &
1899, and has continued with the firm ever Ear Infirmary; by competitive examination,
since, becoming asst. mgr. of linen dept. in July, 1894, appointed asst. surgeon, same, and
1902, and asst. general sales mgr. in 1905. served until Sept., 1896; engaged in private
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf, Mid-Day, Uni- practice as specialist in diseases of the eye
versity, Saddle and Cycle, Midlothian, Tolles- and ear. Appointed instructor in ophthal-
ton; also Yale, of New York. Office: 200 Adams mology and asst. in Chicago Polyclinic May,
St. Residence: 2222 Calumet Av. 1895, and served until Jan., 1897; prof, of
FAIR, Robert Maitland, retired merchant; ophthalmology in Chicago Eye, Ear & Throat
b. New York City, Apr. 17, 1846; s. Robert and College since 1897; ophthalmic and aural sur-
Ann (Maitland) Fair; ed. public schools of K?on to Hosp. of St. Anthony of Padua since
New York City; m. Chicago, 1870, Emma Dean; 1898, and to South Chicago Hosp. since 1900;
children: Charles Maitland, Helen Wheeler, prof, of ophthalmology in Dearborn Med. Col-
Joseph Brooks. Came to Chicago from New lege since 1903; prof, of physiology in Illinois
York in 1861, and was employed in a banking Med. College. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago
and brokerage business until 1865, and later in Opthalmological and Otological Soc., Am. Med.
other pursuits until May, 1871, when entered Assn., Am. Acad. of Ophthalmology and Otol-
employ of the house of Marshall Field & Co.. ogy. Republican. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
in which became a partner in 1890. continued denoe: 1375 Washington Boul.
with the house until Jan. 1, 1905; retired. FAITHORN, John Nicholson, railway offl-
Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Midlothian Tol- cial; b. London, Eng., Mar. 21, 1852; m. Jan.
leston. Address: 2222 Calumet Av. 1. 1873; children: Edith Maude, Walter Ernest.
FAIRCHIIiD, Arthur Ebon, manufacturer of Entered railway service, 1873; clerk C. & A.
soaps; b. College Point, L. I., N. Y.. Jan. 1, Ry-. 1872-82; auditor Southwestern Ry. Assn.,
1877; s. Rev. E. S. and L. E. (Leavitt) Fair- 1882-5; commissioner Western Ry. and North-
child; ed. Flushing Institute, Flushing, L. I., western Freight Assn., 1885-7; commissioner
to 1891; m. Chicago, 1900, Cora Swartchild; 1 same and chairman Western Freight Assn.,
daughter: Dorothy. After leaving school came 1887-90; chairman Southwestern Ry. & Steam-
to Chicago and became associated with the ship Assn. and commissioner Western Freight
business established by his brother, M. H. Assn., 1890-2; vice-pros, and gen. mgr. Street's
Fairchild, as a manufacturer of soaps and Western Stable Car Co., 1893-8; gen. mgr. W.
special cleansing preparations, and in 1898 & M. Ry., 1895-6; pres. St. L., P. & N. Ry.,
he was admitted to partnership under the 1898-9; now vice-pres. C. & A. Ry. ; pres. and
firm name of M. H. Fairchild & Bro Mason Ken. mgr. C. T. T. R. R. since Aug. 1, 1899;
(32°), Shriner. Office: 199 Michigan St. dir. W. & M. Ry. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Ath-
FAIRCHILD, Meredith Howland. manufac- letic; also Kansas City and Missouri Athletic,
turer of soaps; b. Flushing, L,. I., N. Y., Nov. Office: Grand Central Station, Chicago. Resi-
27, 1872; s. E. S. and L. E. (Leavitt) Fair- dence: Metropole Hotel.
child; ed. public school of Flushing, L I, and FAITHORN, Walter Ernest, treas. Faithorn
in Flushing Institute to 1890. Came to Chicago, Printing Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 6, 1879; s. J.
1890, and established in business as a manu- N. and Sarah (Levett) Faithorn; ed. Norwood
facturer of laundry soaps and special cleans- Park public school; small private school at
ing preparations, and in 1898 was joined by St. Louis, Mo., Princeton-Yale School and Ken-
his brother, A. E. Fairchild. forming the pres- wood Preparatory School, Chicago, and Shef-
ent firm of M. H. Fairchild & Bro. Office: 199 field Scientific School of Yale Univ., gradual-
Michigan St. Residence: 51 St. Clair St. Ing Ph.B.. 1901. Was civil engineer on C. T.
FAIRCI.OUGH. Richard, treas. A. C. Me- T. R. R. from Sept.. 1901. to Feb.. 1903; since
Clurtr & Co.; b. Cheshire, Eng., Jan. 25, 1865; then treas. of the Faithorn Printin<* Co. Re-
s. Richard and Mary (Jackson) Fairclough publican. Protestant. Mem. Berzelius Soc.. New
(both now deceased): ed. England: m. Chicago, Haven, Conn. Clubs: Calumet, Hamilton, Yale.
Oct. 23, 1889, Lavinia Hartley; children: Stan- Office-: 66-74 Sherman St. Residence: Metropole
ley D., Richard H., Lavinia Marie. Chester R. Hotel.
Began in billing dept. of A. C. McClurg & Co. FAIiES, David, lawyer; b. Boston, Mass.,
in Mar., 1887; served through bookkeeping Jan. 6, 1843: s. Elisha F. and Mary Thurston
dept. and was promoted to cashier. July, 1892; (Hammett) Fales; ed. at Day's Acad., .Wren-
in Mar., 1897, was given charge of firm's tham, Mass., and Brown Univ., Providence,
finances; store burned out, Feb. 11, 1899, and R. I.; served in Civil War in 45th Mass. Regt.;
firm reorganized as a corporation, Apr., 1899, after war studied law; m. Newport, R. L,
since which time has officiated as a dir. and Aug. 17, 1869, Mary Engs Lawton; children:
treas. Clubs: Union League, Menoken. Office: David Fales, Jr., Catherine R., Mary Lawton
215-21 Wabash Av. Residence: 843 Warren Av. (now Mrs. Mary Lawton Comfort), John C.,
196
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James Turner, Elisha N. Held sundry civic
positions in Newport, R. I.; admitted to bar
at Newport, R. I., and practiced there, 1866-8;
came to Chicago 1868, and has since been en-
gaged here in general practice of law. Re-
publican. Clubs: University, Literary, Onwent-
sia, Winter. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago
Law Institute. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
FALK, Louis, organist, musical theorist.
(See Who's Who in America for details.) Of-
fice: 202 Michigan Boul. Residence: 116 S.
Waller Av., Austin.
FALK, Max Leander, hops and malt; b. Ger-
many, Feb. 26, 1850; a. Lazarus and Jo-
hanna Falk; ed. public and high schools in
Germany; m. Chicago, 1884, Bertha Leopold;
children: Lester L., Amy. Came to U. S. in
1865 and lived in New York until 1868; since
then in Chicago; was engaged in dry goods
trade until 1872, when established business as
a dealer in hops, malt, etc., the firm being
Falk, Wormser & Co. Club: Standard. Office:
231 Kinzie St. Residence: 4346 Grand Boul.
FALKENAU, Victor, builder; b. Bergen, N.
J., May 10, 1859; s. Morris and Therese
(Bruckman) Falkenau; ed. New York City
College and Cooper Institute; m. Chicago, Aug.
8, 1893, Marie Stanchfield; children: Therese,
Arline, Florence. Came to Chicago Oct. 9, 1882;
engaged in building business and is now pres.
of the Falkenau Construction Co. Republican.
Unitarian. Clubs: Union League, Standard,
Chicago Architectural, Builders' (pres.). Of-
fice: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 5200 S. Park
Av.
FALKER, Henry, wholesale crockery and
glassware; b. Muslach, Germany, June 11, 1846;
s. Theodore and Caroline (Mayer) Falker; at-
tended Lehman School In Germany until 17
years old; m. Chicago, May 9, 1871, Gertrude
Baum; children: Mrs. Herman Apple, Ft.
Smith, Ark.: Dr. William H., Jacob B., Isabel,
Amanda, Lester, Julian, Florence. Was clerk
in a dry goods store in Germany at age of
17; came to America in 1866, and was clerk
in a dry goods store in New York until 1869,
when came to Chicago and entered the crock-
ery business; in 1872 organized the Falker &
Stern Co., wholesale crockery and glassware,
of which has since been at the head and now
president of the corporation. Republican. Jew-
ish religion. Mason. Mem. and one of organ-
izers, Ben Hur Council, Royal Arcanum; also
mem. Royal League; has heiu all the honors
in the Royal Arcanum and Royal League.
Office: 144-50 Lake St. Residence: 4433 Drexel
Boul.
FALLOWS, Samuel, R. E. bishop; b. Pendle-
ton, Lancashire, Eng., Dec. 13, 1835; s. Thomas
and Anne (Ash worth) Fallows; removed to
Wisconsin, 1848; grad. Univ. of Wisconsin,
1859 (A.M., LL.D.; also D.D., Lawrence Univ.,
Wisconsin); m. Apr. 9, 1860, Lucy B. Hunting-
ton. Vice-pres. Galesville Univ., 1859-61; min-
ister M. E. Church, 1859-75; since then of R. E.
Church. Was col. and bvt. brig.-gen. in Civil
War; later Methodist pastor in Milwaukee;
state supt. public instruction, Wisconsin, 1871-
4; regent Univ. of Wisconsin, 1866-74; pres.,
Illinois Wesleyan Univ., 1874-5; rector St.
Paul's R. E. Church, Chicago, since 1875; also
bishop since July, 1876; 5 times elected pre-
siding bishop; pres. board of managers Illinois
State Reformatory since 1891; chairman gen-
eral educational commission, World's Con-
gresses; chancellor University Assn. (See
Who's Who in America for books and writ-
ings.) Address: 967 W. Monroe St.
FALTER, David B., clothing; b. Bielitz,
Silesia, Austria, Mar. 31, 1845; s. Bernhard
and Johanna (Salz) Falter; ed. Oberrealschule
of Bielitz; twice m., 1st to Bettie Sincere, and
2d to Sarah Cardozo; children: Emma, Maurice
Ulysses, Gizella, Benjamin Franklin, Blanche
Constance, Clara Elizabeth. Came to the U. S.
in 1866; learned the fur trade in New York
City; removed to Cleveland, O., 1867, and
was peddler 1 year, and after various other
business ventures in different parts of the
country, removed to Chicago, Jan. 1, 1874.
Was connected with L. Loewenstein in whole-
sale clothing business until July 1, 1891;
since them mem. of Ederheimer, Stein & Co.,
manufacturers of boys' clothing. Also pres.
International Waterproofing Co. Pres. Cloth-
ing Assn. Republican. Mem. Chicago Lodge,
A. F. & A. M.; Oriental Consistory, A. A. S. R.,
Medinah Temple. Club: Standard. Office: 202-6
Jackson Boul. Residence: 4014 Grand Boul.
FANCHER, Eugene M., manufacturer; b.
Cherry Valley, 111., Nov. 27, 1867; s. George
W. and Mirah R. (Edson) Fancher; ed. high
school of Cherry Valley; m. Pecatonica, 111.,
Apr. 17, 1890, Florence L. Shinmin. Engaged
in heating business, 1889; became mgr. of
Wilcox Heating Co., 1893; heating contractor
on his own account, 1894; western mgr. heat-
ing dept. J. L. Mott Iron Works,' 1895-9; re-
tired from that connection, 1899, and organized
the Columbia Heating Co., to manufacture and
handle a new boiler of his own invention and
patent which he has named the "Florence"
boiler; also several other styles of boilers
which he has invented for steam and hot
water heating purposes, as well as radiators.
Is gen. merr. of the company. Independent in
politics. Office: 40 Dearborn St. Residence:
6124 Jackson Park Av.
FANNING, John Thomas, vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Jackson & Corbett Bridge and Steel
Works; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 7, 1863; s.
Francis J. and Anna (Linehan) Fanning; ed.
public schools; m. Chicago, Nov. 15, 1898,
Elizabeth (Palmer) White. Employed by Isham
Randolph, chief engineer of C. & W. I. R. R.,
in 1881, as surveyor's asst. for 1 year; went
to New Mexico and was in employ of A. &
P. R. R. for 1 year; then for a year in en-
gineering corps of the Arizona Canal; went
to California and worked for the Bear Valley
Dam; later in train service S. P. R. R., and,
1884-91, construction service Pacific Improve-
ment Co.; came to Chicago, 1891, and was
with A. G. Spalding & Bro. until 1895, when
engaged in manufacture of bicycles for self;
sold out 1899. In 1902 joined in organization
of the Jackson & Corbett Bridge & Steel
Works; also dir. of the Interlocking Steel
Sheeting Co., and of the Jackson & Corbett
Co. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 500 Ogden Av.
FARGO, Livingston 'Wells, asst. gen. mgr.
of the western dept., Am. Express Co.; b. De-
troit, Mich.; s. Charles and Mary J. (Bradford)
Fargo; ed. Williams College, Mass. Became
asst. gen. mgr. of western dept. of the Am.
Express Co. in 1890, which position has since
retained (his father, Charles Fargo, was gen-
eral agent of the company at Detroit, 1851-65;
gen. mgr. at Chicago, 1865-83, and then pres.
of the company until his death in 1896). Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Caxton,
Washington Park. Office: 76 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: 2247 Michigan Av.
FARGO, Samuel Meeker, wholesale shoes;
b. Tyringham, Berkshire Co., Mass., Aug. 7,
1841; s. Samuel and Eliza (Buel) Fargo; ed.
Great Barrington, Mass., to 1885, and at Col-
legiate Institute, Dixon, 111., 1856-7; m. Dixon,
111., June 9, 1868, Mary E. Clarke; children:
Eleanor Louise (now Mrs. Earl Hambleton),
Adaline Benham (now Mrs. W. B. Greenlee).
In wholesale shoe business since 1858, contin-
uously in Chicago, with the exception of the
years 1872 and 1873, when he was in St. Louis;
now pres. of Fargo, Keith & Co. Republican.
Office: 147 5th Av. Residence: 883 Evanston
Avenue.
FARLEY, Andrew J., sec. Chicago Railway
Equipment Co.; b. Schuylerville, Saratoga Co.,
N. Y. ; s. Charles and Anna (Rooney) Farley;
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ed. St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, N. Y. ; m.
Syracuse, N. Y., Prances V. Everett; 1 daugh-
ter: Anna M. Began business life In the con-
fectionery manufacturing business at Troy,
N. Y., and was afterward cashier of the
Franklin Iron Works, of the same place; came
to Chicago in 1889 as western sales agent of
the Dunham Mfg. Co., of Boston, Mass.; after-
wards Q. & C. Co., Chicago, railway equip-
ment; in 1891 became sec. of the Nat. Hollpw
Brake-Beam Co., which in 1892 was merged
in the Chicago Railway Equipment Co., of
which has since been sec. In 1897, organized
the Nat. Railway Specialty Co. as pres. ; In
1904 the name of this company was changed
to the Camel Co., of which is pres. Democrat.
Mem. Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Iroquois, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 77 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 3213 Groveland Av.
PARLEY, John William, contractor; b.
Haverstraw, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1861; s. Charles
and Jane (Bartley) Farley; removed with
parents to Chicago in 1862; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Dec. 18, 1889, Mary Ross, daugh-
ter of Justice Henry E. Willmott; children:
Charles W., Katherine, John W., Jr. Began in
the contracting business in 1887; head of firm
of Farley & Green, contractors, since 1894.
Democrat; mem. State Legislature for many
years. R. C. Office: Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
FARNHAM, Harry James, real estate and
renting agent; b. Milwaukee, Wis., May 14,
1875; s. E. W. and Emma J. (Dykins) Farn-
ham; ed. Chicago grammar and high schools,
followed by business college course; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 3, 1897, Alice S. Dickinson; 1
daughter: Ursula Mae Farnham. Employed In
the wholesale house of Marshall Field & Co.
for 1 year, until Nov., 1892; then was with
Aldis, Aldis & Northcote from Nov., 1892, to
Jan., 1899; mgr. renting dept. Henry A. Knott
& Co., Jan. 1, 1899, to Dec. 1, 1899; since Dec.,
1899, in real estate business as mem. of the
firm of Farnham, Willoughby & Co., who con-
fine their efforts to real estate transactions
In the central business district and the man-
agement of office buildings and other business
property. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board
and Building Managers' Assn. Republican.
Mason (32°); Shriner. Mem. National Union.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Casino of
Edgewater. Office: Chicago Savings Bank
Bldg. Residence: 2400 Kenmore Av.
FARNTJM, Edward James, physician; b.
Sauk Co., Wis., Oct., 1861; s. Henry James and
Elizabeth (Shell) Farnum; brought up on
farm; grad. Baraboo (Wis.) High School, 1879;
taught school and pursued studies in botany,
geology and physics: m. 1882. Anna S. Lanlch
(died, 1885). In 1884 entered scientific dept.
of State Univ. at Madison. Wis.: grad. Ben-
nett Med. College, M.D., 1889. Prof, of surgery
In Bennett Med. College: attending surgeon
Cook Co. Hosp. (since 1892) and Bennett Hosp.
Mem. Illinois State Eclectic Med. Soc., Nat.
Eclectic Med. Assn., Chicago Eclectic Med.
Soc.; also Wisconsin. Minnesota, Michieran,
Towa and Nebraska Eclectic Med. Assns. Past
master Ashlar Lodge. A. F. & A. M., and mem.
Oriental Consistory (32°). A. A. S. R. Office:
103 State St. Residence: 1632 Graceland Av.
FABOTTM, Ithiel Farkhurst, jobber of shoes;
h. Farnumsvllle, Crafton, Worcester Co.,
Mass., Feb. 20, 1825; s. David and Elizabeth
(Parkhurst) Farnum; ed. public schools of
Worcester Co., Mass.; m. Worcester Co., Mass.,
1849, Harriet Whitney; children: George C.,
Grace L. Began business life on father's farm
In Massachusetts. At age of 22 learned the
manufacturing details of the boot and shoe
business, and went into the business at Mil-
ford, Mass.; after 12 years came to Chicago
and established jobbing shoe trade, the firm
being Farnum, Flagg & Co., and later Walker
& Farnum; now in business alone. Republican.
Methodist. Office: 254 Monroe St. Residence:
937 W. Monroe St.
FARR, Albert George, banker; b. Brandon,
Vt., Dec. 3, 1851; s. Flavlus Josephus and
Chastina Eliza Buck (Parkhurst) Farr; ed.
Brandon (Vt.) Seminary, 1861-8, and Colum-
bus (O.) High School, 1868-70, graduating with
first honors; m. 1st, Berlin, Wis., July 23,
1873, Alice Parkhurst, of Berlin, Wis.; 1
daughter: Shirley; m. 2d, Chicago, Apr. 30,
1890, Lottie Snow. Teacher, 1871-9; principal,
1879-81; studied law, admitted to Illinois bar,
1882; attorney for N. W. Harris & Co., bank-
ers, 1882-91; since 1891, partner in N. W. Har-
ris & Co., bankers and dealers In government,
municipal and railway bonds and other in-
vestment securities. Dir. and mem. executive
committee Michigan State Telephone Co.; dir.
Terre Haute (Ind.) Water Works Co.; trustee
Ripon College. Ripon, Wis. Independent Re-
publican. Clubs: Union League, Quadrangle,
Chicago Literary. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 5103 Hibbard Av.
FARR, Charles Warren, electrical supplies;
b. Port Huron, Mich., Sept. 2, 1849; s. Harri-
son and Samantha (Turner) Farr; ed. Port
Huron public and high schools to 1870; m.
Cheboygan, Mich., Apr. 9, 1871, Nellie (Bowen)
Farr. After leaving school became telegraph
mgr. at Cheboygan, and in 1878, became mgr.
at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., for Western Union
Telegraph Co.; afterward In Detroit for 1
year, and in 1892, came to Chicago from De-
troit as clerk for the Am. Express Co. In
1895 organized the Farr Telephone & Con-
struction Supply Co., of which he Is pres.;
also pres. of the Empire Electric Supply Co.
Republican. Royal Arch Mason. Office: 118-20
W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 549 Dearborn Av.
FARR, Marvin A., real estate; b. Essex Co.,
N. Y., 1853; a. George W. and Esther (Day)
Farr; moved to Michigan in childhood; ed.
common schools and (graduated) at Carroll
College, Waukesha, Wis.; afterward studying
under private Instructors and traveling In U.
S. and Europe; m. 1886, Charlotte, daughter
late Isaac N. Camp; 1 child: Newton
Camp. Located in Chicago, 1873, entering em-
ploy of Messrs. H. H. Porter and James B.
Goodman, in the lumber and real estate busi-
ness; also was mgr. West Chicago Land Co.,
later entering business on his own account.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board (pres.. 1897).
Republican: Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Literary. Midlothian, Kenwood (was pres. 2
years). Illinois (ex-sec.), Hamilton. City. Of-
fice: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 4737 Wood-
lawn Av.
FARREl.Ii. Charles IieRoy, vice-pres. Ft.
Dearborn Nat. Bank: b. Bristol. Ind., Nov. 14,
1874; s. John W. and Mary' Josephine (Maffltt)
Farrell; ed. public schools and at Transylvania
College. Lexinerton, Ky., but did not eraduate;
m. Indianapolis. Ind., Oct. 12, 1898, Nellie
May Richards. Began business career in 1894
as bookkeeper In the State Bank of Indiana,
at Indianapolis; In 1898 became asst. cashier
of the Canitol Bank of Indianapolis, and on
Feb. 1, 1903, was elected vioe-pres. of the
Ft. Dearborn Nat. Bank of Chicago, which
position still holds. Secretary of Indiana Bank-
ers' Assn., 1898-1903: elected, 1902, mem. of
the Executive Council of the Am. Bankers'
Assn. Republican. Methodist. Office: Ft. Dear-
born Bldg. Residence: Hyde Park Hotel.
FARREI.I., Patricinne Joseph Hoshle, phy-
sician: b. Calcutta, India, Mar. 18, 1864; s.
Gen. Thomas and Louise Helen Gormanston
Farrell; ed. private schools, Calcutta, India,
and Sandhurst College, England; post-grad-
uate studies in Heidelberg, Ger., and Ft.
Leaven worth, Kan.; grad. Kentucky School of
Medicine, Louisville, Ky., M.D., 1892; m. Du-
luth, Minn., Sept. 2, 1896, Edna Clare Great-
singer; children: Walter Greatslnger, Helen
Greatslnger, J. Greatsinger, Louise Great-
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singer. Served as lieut. and capt. of cavalry Sunday School Assn., 1898; Chicago Methodist
in British service; col., commanding 1st Regt. Social Union, 1900; vice-pres. Nat. Good Roads
of cavalry, Chile, 1890; surgeon Spanish-Am. Assn.; trustee Am. Univ., Washington. Clubs:
and Philippine wars; maj. and surgeon, I. N. Chicago Automobile (pres.), Chicago, Chicago
G. Commanded first detachment of U. S. sol- Athletic, Union Leaeue. Office: 140 Dearborn
diers that landed in the Philippines, June 30, St., Chicago; 35 Nassau St., New York. Resi-
1898. Now surgeon eye and ear dept., Cook dence: "Pleasant-Home," Oak Park, 111.
Co. Hosp.; prof, of diseases of the ear, nose FARWELL, Francis Cooley, merchant; b.
and throat in Chicago Eye and Ear College Chicago, Dec. 28, 1860; s. John V. and Emeret
and Hosp. Fellow Royal Geographical Soc. (Cooley) Farwell; preparatory education in
Mem. of Assn. of Military Surgeons of the Lake Forest, 111.; graduated Yale College,
U. S.; mem. Chicago Med. Soc. Club: Chicago 1882; m. Chicago, May 19, 1887, Fannie N.
Athletic. Office: 92 State St. Residence: 443 Day; children: Albert Day, Marian, Elizabeth
Elm St. Cooley. In 1883, started in the house of J. V.
FARRELLY, James J., live stock commis- Farwell & Co. as bookkeeper, and cashier, and
sion; b. Co. Cavan, Ire., Mar. 31, 1859; s. later placed in charge of the credits. Upon
James and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Farrelly; ed. incorporation of J. V. Farwell Co., 1900, was
public schools of Ireland and came to U. S. elected sec. and still holds that office. Republi-
at age of 16, continuing education at Prairie can. Clubs: Chicago, University, Merchants,
du Chien, Wis., graduating from high school Onwentsia, Lake Forest. Office: 148 Market St.
In 1880; m. Chicago, Minnie, daughter of Residence: Lake Forest.
Joseph Cahill. Began live stock commission FARWELL, Frederick Marcus, pres. Oak-
business with Holmes & Patterson, and in woods Cemetery Assn.; b. Chicago, Sept. 2,
1883 started business for self; continued 1866; s. Marcus A. and Lucia Day (Cross)
alone until 1887, when became a partner in Farwell; ed. Haven (public) school to 1879;
firm of Bensley, Beach & Co., and later estab- Bryant & Stratton's Business College, 1880,
lished the present firm of J. J. Farrelly & and Michigan Military Acad. at Orchard Lake,
Co. R. C. Mem. Catholic Benevolent Legion 1881-3; twice married; 1 son: Arthur Frederick,
and Royal Arcanum. Office: Exchange Bldg., by first wife: m. 2d, Mt. Clemens, Mich., Oct. 5,
Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4826 Vincennes 1903, Anna Davis. Packed goods for the whole-
Av. sale grocery firm of Farwell, Miller & Co.
FARRINQTON, Oliver Cummingrs, curator from July, 1883 to Sept., 1884; in Oct., 1884,
geology, Field Columbian Museum, since 1894; went to work for the Oakwoods Cemetery
b. Brewer, Me., Oct. 9, 1864; s. Joseph Rider Assn., with which has continued; elected pres.
and Ellen (Holyoke) Farrington; grad. Univ. June 26, 1894, and still holds that position;
of Maine, 1881 (M.S.. 1888; Ph.D., Yale, 1891); also director and chairman of executive com-
m. Aug. 3, 1896, Clara A. Bradley, New Haven, mittee. Republican. Clubs: Columbia Yacht,
Conn. Teacher of science in Maine academies, Woodlawn Park. Office: 135 Adams St. Resi-
1882-7; tutor, Yale, 1890-1; asst. U. S. Nat. dence: Vendome Hotel.
Museum, 1893; 1894-1904, lecturer in miner- FABWELL, Granger, banker and broker; b.
alogy, Univ. of Chicago. Collaborator, mines Chicago, May 25, 1857; s. Judge William W.
and metallurgy, Paris Exposition, 1900. Mem. and Mary E. Granger Farwell; ed. Chicago
International Jury of Awards, St. Louis Expo- public and high schools, and grad. Yale, 1878;
sition, 1904. Residence: 338 57th St. m. Dec. 23, 1880, Sarah C. Goodrich. After
PARSON, Charles Thaxter, lawyer; b. Low- graduation studied law 2 years, but In 1880
ell. Mass., Feb. 1, 1856; s. James and Louisa entered employ of James H. Pearson & Co.,
(Boyd) Farson: ed. Chicago public schools; lumber, in which firm he became a partner,
grad. Union College of Law, 1875, at age of 1882-90; mem. of brokerage firm of Lobdell,
19; obtained license to practice same year; Farwell & Co., from 1890 to 1898. Es-
partner with William H. Holden, in firm of tablished, 1898, firm of Granger Farwell &
Holden & Farson, 1880-90' then alone; m. Chi- Co., of which he is head. Clubs: Chicago,
cago, Feb. 15, 1881, Effle Cpcke, of Marion, University, Merchants (mem. executive com-
Ala.; children: Mary Louise, Marguerite, mittee), Onwentsia; also University, New
Served as master in chancery of the Circuit York. Office: 226 LaSalle St. Residence: Lake
Court of Cook Co., from Dec. 1, 1893, to Dec. Forest, 111.
1. 1900. Became partner, 1893, C. W. Green- FARWELL, John Albro, retired merchant;
field, in firm of Farson & Greenfield. In 1902, b. Fitchburg, Mass., Sept. 3. 1833; s. John
desiring to become a candidate for judge of Thurston and Mersylvia (Todd) Farwell; ed.
the Circuit Court of Cook Co., offered himself common and high schools of Fitchburg, Mass.;
as a candidate before bar primary, conducted m. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1869, Ava Wilhemina
by the Chicago Bar Assn., and stood 3d in the Chambers; children: John Arthur; also Win-
list of those endorsed by the bar at this pri- throp Chambers, who died in infancy. Came to
mary. In 1904 formed present partnership Chicago, Nov., 1855; engaged in retail hard-
with Sigmund Zeisler and H. J. Friedman, ware store as cashier and bookkeeper; em-
composing law firm of Zeisler, Farson & ployed In private bank of James M. Adsit,
Friedman. Author of Farson on Mechanics' 1858-69, In various capacities; chief clerk,
Liens, a legal treatise. Mem. Chicago Bar city comptroller's office, Chicago, Jan., 1870,
Assn.. Chicago Law Institute, Y. M. C. A., and to 'June, 1876, when the mayor appointed him
6th Ward Republican Club. Office: 1st Nat. city comptroller; reappointed, 1877, serving
Bank Bldg. Residence: 162 42d PI. until May, 1879; entered firm of J. B. Cham-
FARSON. John, banker, lawyer; b. Union bers & Co., retail jewelers (established isr>7),
City, Ind., Oct. 8, 1855; s. Rev. John T. Farson in 1881, and from its incorporation in 1886
(M. E. clergyman) and Harriet C. (Page) Far- to 1899, was vice-pres. and treas; now retired
son; ed public schools Champaign, 111., and from active business. Club: Union League.
Univ. of Illinois, 1874-6; studied law, Chicago, Office: 115 Dearborn St. Residence: 2506 Mich-
in office of J. R. Doolittle, U. S. Senator from igan Boul.
Wisconsin: admitted to bar, 1880; m. Chicago, FARWELL, John Villiers, senior mem. J. V.
Sept. 1, 1881. Mamie A. Ashworth : children: Farwell Co., wholesale dry goods merchants;
John, Jr., William. Banker since 1881; organ- b. Painted Post, N. Y., July 29, 1825; s. Henry
ized firm of Farson, Leach & Co., 1889; pres. and Nancy (Jackson) Farwell; removed to
Calumet Electric Street Ry. Co., Chicago; dir. Ogle Co., ill., 1838; ed. Mt. Morris (111.) Semi-
Rockford & Inter-Urban Ry. Co., Rockford & nary, 1841-5; m., 1st, Apr. 16, 1849, Abigail G.
Freeport Ry. Co., Rockford Construction Co., Taylor; 2d, Mar. 8, 1854, Emeret C. Cooley.
Pueblo (Colo.) Gas & Fuel Co., Evansville Was early connected with dry goods houses
(Ind.) Gas & Electric Light Co.; vice-pres. in Chicago and in 1862 established, with his
Knoxville (Tenn.) Gas Co.; pres. Illinois State brother, Charles B. Farwell, what has become
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the great dry goods house of the John V. Par-
well Co. Presidential elector on Lincoln tick-
et, 1860; one of the U. S. Christian Commis-
sion during Civil War; Indian Commissioner
during Pres. Grant's first term; donated to
Y. M. C. A. his first residence lot in Chicago
upon which the Assn. Bldg. now stands. Large-
ly interested in all Mr. Moody's enterprises.
Club: Union League. Office: Monroe and Mar-
ket Sts. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
FAR WELL, John Villiers, Jr., merchant; b.
Chicago, Oct. 16, 1858; s. John Villiers and
Emeret (Cooley) Far well; grad. Yale Univ.,
1879; m. Wheaton, 111., May 20, 1884, Ellen S.,
daughter late Judge Thomas Drummond; 1
daughter: Katharine D. Treas. and gen. mgr.
John V. Farwell Co. since 1891. Dir. Nat. Bank
of the Republic; pres. First State Fawners'
Soc.; pres. board of trustees Y. M. C. A.; sec.
board of trustees Lake Forest Univ. Was
pres. Y. M. C. A. when new LaSalle St. bldg.
was erected; one of organizers and first pres.
Merchants' Club of Chicago; chairman of com-
mittee which secured passage of new revenue
law of 1897; mem. executive committee Mu-
nicipal Voters' League. Clubs: Commercial,
Chicago, University, Onwentsia, Merchants;
also University Club of New York. Republican.
Office: John V. Farwell Co., Monroe and Mar-
ket Sts. Residence: Lake Forest 111.
FARWELL, Simeon, pres. and dir. John V.
Farwell Co. Clubs: Evanston, Glen View. Of-
fice: 148 Market St. Residence: 1433 Hinman
Av., Evanston.
FABWELL, Walter, capitalist; b. Chicago,
June 23, 1863; s. Charles Benjamin (Congress-
man, U. S. Senator) and Mary Evelyn (Smith)
Farwell; ed. Lake Forest Acad., Lake Forest,
111., and Yale Univ., graduating B.A., 1885; m.
Washington, D. C., July 10, 1902, Mildred
Williams. In 1887 entered wholesale dry goods
house of John V. Farwell Co., in which served
in various capacities up to his present posi-
tion as vice-oresident. Also dir. of the Capital
Freehold Land and Investment Co., of London,
Eng., and Chicago, having large properties
in Texas. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
Athletic, Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia; also
Metropolitan, Washington, D. C. Office: 148
Market St. Residence: 66 Bellevue PI.
FASSETT, Eugene Gerald, lawyer; b. Delta,
O., Jan. 1, 1870; s. Eugene K. and Mary A.
(Fraker) Fassett; grad. Univ. of Michigan,
B.S. (in general science), 1892; Northwestern
Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1895; post-graduate
course in Lake Forest Univ. Law School, 1896.
Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois
in June, 1895. Mem. of law firm of Fassett &
Andrews since May 1, 1898. Also sec.-treas.
Station Equipment Co. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 29 37th St.
FAULKNER, Robert Wesley, insurance; b.
Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 21, 1852; s. Samuel and
Elizabeth (Mitchell) Faulkner; ed. public
schools of Milwaukee; m. Chicago, Nov. 21,
1881, Gertrude Edgerton; children: Howard
Edgerton, Albert Wesley, Roy Mitchell. En-
tered fire insurance as bookkeeper for Straight
& Lyman, 1876-8; with Board of Trade firm,
1878-84; re-entered insurance business for 15
years with H. J. Straight & Co., and 1 % years
with local office of Northern Assurance Co.;
since 1901 mem. firm of deRoode, Faulkner &
Ettelson. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
6947 Perry Av.
FATJROT, Henry, manufacturer; b. Albany,
N. Y., Nov. 30, 1864; s. Henry and Theresa
(Hadcock) Faurot; grad. Friends' Seminary,
New York City, 1882; m. Chicago, Nov. 29,
1891, Catherine Silverthorne; children: Henry,
Frances, Julia Belle, William, George. Began
business life in New York City, just after
leaving school, as a clerk in a grain elevator,
in 1885 came West, and was with Armour &
Co., of Chicago until Jan., 1902, when became
vice-pres. and treas. of the Western Felt
Works. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: River-
side Golf. Office: W. 41st Av., cor. Ogden Av
Residence: Riverside, 111.
*A33F^ Henry Baird, physician; b. Madi-
son Wis., Aug. 14, 1860; s. John and Louise
?^d -favi11 : srad. Univ. of Wisconsin, A.B.,
1880; Rush Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1883;
m. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1885, Miss Susan Cleve-
land Pratt: 1 son: John Favill. Engaged in
practice of medicine in Chicago since 1893.
Prof, of therapeutics, Rush Med. College; prof,
of medicine, Chicago Policlinic. Physician to
St. Luke s and Passavant and Augustana
hosps.; specialty internal medicine. Mem. Am.
Acad. of Medicine, Am. Med. Assn., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago
Pathological Soc. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Chi-
cago Golf, University. Office: 100 State St.
Residence: 412 Ontario St.
FAVOR, Otis Skinner, commission mer-
chant; b. Amoskeag, N. H., July 24, 1840; s.
Zebulon Carr and Harriet (Hichborn) Favor;
ed. public schools of New York City to 1855;
came to Chicago, 1855; served in Civil War as
1st lieut. Co. K, in 104th Illinois Infy., in
Army of the Cumberland: m. Chicago, Nov. 6,
1866, Allie Miles; children: Mary Harriet,
George Warren, Adelaide Miles, Frederick
Zebulon. Ever since Civil War identified with
mercantile pursuits; Chicago agent for Enoch
Morgan's Sons, New York, and for the O. & W.
Thum Co. Democrat. Commander-in-chief Uni-
form Rank R. A.; mem. George H. Thomas
Post, G. A. R. Pres. Herbert Spencer Club:
mem. Chicago Philosophical Soc. Office: 6-8
Wabash Av. Residence: 1 Madison Park.
FAVORITE, Calvin M., retired; b. near La-
fayette, Ind., Jan. 22, 1834; s. Samuel and
Elizabeth (Kellenberger) Favorite; ed. schools
of Indiana; m. Miamisburg, O., Sept. 4, 1855,
Miss Eliza C. Cassidy; children: William Fos-
ter, Ward C. Came to Chicago, 1861, and work-
ed for the firm of John G. Law & Co., pork
packers, in which his father was a partner,
the firm later becoming Favorite & Son. After
that was for a short time partner in B. F.
Murphy & Co., until 1877, when he entered the
employ of the firm of Armour & Co. Was
placed in charge of the Board of Trade dept.,
became mgr. for the firm and finally a dir. in
the corporation of Armour & Co.; retired from
active business, 1904. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Residence: La-
kota Hotel.
PAY, Charles Norman, manufacturer; b.
Burlington, Vt., Aug. 13, 1848; s. Rev. Dr.
Charles and Emily (Hopkins) Fay; ed. Cam-
bridge (Mass.) High School and Harvard
Univ., graduating, A.B., 1869. Employed in
First Nat. Bank in Marquette, Mich., and by
Peter White, banker, becoming dir. and cash-
ier, 1869-77; engaged, 1877-79, in winding up
A. B. Meeker & Co., bankruptcy, Chicago; gen.
mgr. and vice-pres. Chicago Telephone Co.,
1879-87; pres., 1887-9, Chicago Gas Trust Co.,
owning all gas companies of Chicago; financed
and built the natural gas line from Indiana
gas field; founder and pres. Chicago Arc Light
and Power Co., 1887 until 1893, when it consol-
idated with the Chicago Edison Co.; since 1897
pres. the Remington-Sholes Co., and its suc-
cessor, the Fay-Sholes Co., manufacturers of
the typewriters. Organized, 1904, the Arith-
mograph Co., of which is pres. Organizer a,nd
trustee of Orchestral Assn., supporting the
Thomas Orchestra, from 1891 to present time.
Mem. Am. Historical Soc.: trustee St. Luke's
Hospital and Children's Memorial Hosp. Mem.
Field Columbian Museum, Art Institute, vice-
pres. for Illinois of Nat. Assn. of Manufac-
turers. Republican. P. E. Clubs: Chicago, Chi-
cago Golf, Saddle and Cycle, City; also Uni-
versity, New York. Office: 127 Rees St. Resi-
dence: Chicago Club.
PAY, John B.; b. Dublin, Ireland, 1851; s.
Stephen and Julia Fay; ed. public schools of
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Michigan and at Olivet College, Michigan; m. Woodard; children: Marguerite Way, Wood-
Delia Fielding, of Dansville, Mich., 1874. ard. After graduation practiced in New Or-
Taught school near Chelsea, Mich., and clerked leans, La., until spring of 1888; pursued spe-
there in general store. Traveled for E. B. cial studies in eye, ear, nose and throat work
Smith & Co., booksellers and publishers, De- in New York City until July, 1888, then spent
troit, Mich., 1877-82; came to Chicago, 1882, a year in studies An Vienna, Paris and Len-
to enter the employ of Jansen, McClurg & don; located in Chicago In fall of 1889. Was
Co.; is now vice-pres. of A. C. McClurg & Co. asst. to chair of eye and ear In Hahnemann
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union Med. College, later prof, of diseases of nose
League, Homewood Country. Office: 219 Wa- and throat, and for past 6 years has been
bash Av. senior prof, of Ophthalmology and Otology
PATE, Charles M., managing editor The Chi- in same college. Publisher of Clinique, a med.
cago Dally News. Pres. Chicago Red Cross journal. Mem. Am. Inst. of Homoeopathy, 1889,
Soc. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Press. Office: 123 Illinois State Horace. Med. Soc., Clinical Soc.;
5th Av. Residence: 4922 Washington Park Ct.; mem. Am. Horace. Ophthalmological, Otologi-
summer. Lake Geneva, Wis. cal and Laryngologlcal Soc. (pres., 1892); at-
FECHHEIMER, Edwin Stanton, sec. and tending physician to Hahnemann Hosp. Repub-
treas. of the Winslow Bros. Co., ornamental llcan. R. E. Mem. Chicago Art Institute. Clubs:
Iron and bronze works on very extensive scale; Kenwood, Midlothian, Chicago Athletic, Hlns-
b. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 23, 1871; s. Leopold S. dale Golf. Office: 70 State St. Residence: 4820
and Mary (Hollstein) Fechheimer; ed. Kenwood Av.
schools at Cincinnati and Harvard Univ.; m. FELLOWS, William Kinne, architect; b.
Chicago, Feb. 22, 1905, Margaret, daughter of Winona, Minn., Sept. 3, 1870; s. J. B. and An-
late John W. Root. Began business career In tolnette (Klnne) Fellows; ed. public schools,
1890 in the drafting room of the Winslow Wlnona, Minn., and Columbia Univ., gradu-
Bros. Co., and afterward was employed in atlng from School of Mines and Architecture
other depts. of the business until Feb. 1, 1896, In latter, 1894; m. Chicago, 1898, Elizabeth
when he became sec. In 1899 became treas., Steele. Began practice as architect In 1892 and
and Is now sec. and treas. of the company. In 1898 joined George C. Nimmons in firm of
Mem. and trustee Soc. for Ethical Culture. In- Nimmons & Fellows. Republican. Clubs: Unl-
dependent In politics. Clubs: Union League, versity, Chicago Architectural, Homewood,
City, Skokie Country. Office: Harrison St. and Chicago Athletic. Office: Marquette Bldg.
46th Av. Residence: Winnetka, 111. Residence: 4565 Lake Av.
FELLERS, John Elmer, book publisher; b. FELSE1TTHAL, Eli Benjamin, lawyer; b.
Washington, Ind., Feb. 24, 1857; s. John and Chicago, July 14, 1858; s. Herman and Ger-
Elizabeth (Greenwood) Fellers; ed. public trude (Hyman) Felsenthal: grad. old Univ.
schools of Knox Co., Mo.; worked on farm un- of Chicago, A.B., 1878. A.M., 1880; m. Jan.
til was 21; grad. State Normal, Kirksville, 11, 1883, Nettie Goldsmith, of New York City;
Mo., 1883, and Kirksville Mercantile College, children: Agatha, Edward G.. Gertrude, Her-
1884; principal public schools, La Belle, Mo., man, Robert. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1880:
1883-5; elected supt. public schools, Knox Co., since 1898 with Milton J. Foreman In firm of
Mo., 1885; m. La Belle, Mo., June 4, 1889, Anna Felsenthal & Foreman. Republican. Mem. of
Allen. Engaged In book business In 1886, on Slnal Congregation (Jewish). Mem. Chicago
small scale, with the Riverside Publishing Co., Bar Assn. One of charter trustees of Univ. of
St. Louis, Mo., of which from 1889-94 was, Chicago, and continuously a mem. of its board,
consecutively, supt. of agencies, vice-pres. and Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Standard,
pres. Mgr. Encyclopedia Britannica dept. the Lakeside, Ravlsloe Country. Office: 100 Wash-
Werner Co., of Chicago, 1895-9; since 1900 Ington St. Residence: 4108 Grand Boul.
sales mgr. the Home Study Circle Library FELTON", Charles Emory, retired prison
Assn. (owned by Victor F. Lawson of the supt.; b. Barre, Worcester Co., Mass., Sept. 18,
Dally News); also, since Apr., 1904, pres. and 1831; s. Benjamin and Ruth Meranda (John-
treas. J. E. Fellers & Co., publishers of refer- son) Felton; ed. public school, Barre, Mass.,
ence books. Stockholder in the Werner Co., and private academic school at Oakham,
Akron, O.; the Coin Counting Machine Co., and Mass.; m., 1st, Buffalo, N. Y., Apr. 2, 1853,
the International Gold Mining Co., of Chicago. Ellen Jane Gale (died, Chicago, June 13,
Republican; was nominee for State Senate 1872); children (now living): George Gale, El-
from 12th Senatorial District of Missouri, 1890. len Jane (Mrs. Charles E. Willard), Mary
Christian Scientist; trustee First Church of Louise (Mrs. Grey); m., 2d, Buffalo, Jan. 26,
Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Club: Chicago Press. 1874, Ellen M. Compton. Engaged as printer
Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence: 4959 Pral- 19 years; mem. City Council of Buffalo, N. Y.,
rle Av. 1861-2; gen. supt. of Penitentiary, Buffalo,
FELLOWS, Allen Reynolds, mfg. chemist; 1863-72; gen. supt. House of Correction, Chi-
ta. Cook Co.. 111., Apr. 21, 1866; ed. public cago, Feb., 1872, to May 1, 1890; mem. Board
schools; m. Chicago, 1887, Hattie E. La Faver; of Mgrs., Illinois State Reformatory, 1894-8.
children: Lula A., Hattie L., Aernes E. Has Also mem. Board of Trustees St. Luke's Hosp.,
been in drug trade in Chicago 26 years, be- Chicago, nearly 10 years. Was a mem. of the
ginning 1878 with Morrlsson, Plummer & Co., Federal Defence Committee, Buffalo, 1861-2,
later with Humiston, Keeling & Co., and with a joint committee of citizens and aldermen
Ross, Flowers & Co., of which Is pres. In 1902, to care for volunteers and their families dur-
assumed present position as vice-president ing the war. Democrat in nat., Independent In
and mgr. of the Searle & Hereth Co., mfg. local politics. Mem., since 1871, Nat. Prison
pharmacists and chemists. Also pres. Fellows Assn. (several years vice-pres.). P. E. Mason.
Pharmical Co. Mem. Chicago Drug Trade Club. K. T., mem. Oriental Consistory and of Medlnah
Republican. Methodist. Mem. Garden City Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; mem.
Lodge, A. F. and A. M.; York Chapter, Masonic Veteran Assn. Dir. Willard Sons &
R. A. M., Tyrian Council, R. & S. M., Bell Co., manufacturers of car axles, and of
Columbia Commandery K. T. ;- Medinah various smaller corporations. Clubs: Washing-
Temple (A. A. O. N. M. S.) Shrine. Clubs: Men- ton Park, Chicago Athletic. Residence: 4306
oken, N. Y. Drug. Office: 73 Wells St. Resi- Ellis Av.
dence: 1606 Adams St. FELTON. Samuel Morse, pres. C. & A. Ry.
FELLOWS, Charles Onrnee, physician; b. Co. since Sept. 7, 1899; b. Philadelphia, Feb.
Milwaukee, Wis., Apr. 27, 1863; s. George and 3, 1853; ed. Massachusetts Institute Technol-
Emeline Electa (Gurnee) Fellows; grad. Law- ogy; m. 1880, Dora Hamilton. Began railway
rence Univ., Appleton, Wis., A.B., 1883, A.M., service, 1868, rodman, Chester Creek R. R.;
1886; Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, M.D., leveler and asst. engineer Lancaster R. R.,
1885; m. Appleton, Wis., Apr. 27, 1886, Angle 1870-1; chief engineer Chester & Delaware
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River R. R., 1873-4; gen. supt., P., C. & St. L.,
1874-82; gen. supt. Little Miami and C. & M.
rys., 1881-2; gen. mgr. N. Y. & N. E. R. R.,
1882-4; asst. to pres. Erie R. R., 1884; gen.
mgr. N. Y., P. & O. R. R., 1884-5; vice-pres.
Erie R. R., 1885-90; pres. E. Tenn., Va. & Ga,
Ry.,- 1890-2; pres: Louisville Southern R. R.,
1891-3; pres. Alabama Great Southern R. R.,
1891-3; vice-pres. Memphis & Charleston R. R.,
1891-3; vice-pres. Mobile & Birmingham Ry.,
1891-3; vice-pres. Knoxville & Ohio R. R..
1891-2; pres. and receiver Cincinnati, New Or-
leans & Texas Pacific Ry., 1890-9; receiver Co-
lumbus, Sandusky & Hocking Ry., 1897-9; re-
ceiver Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Co., 1893-
1900. Pres. C. & A. R. R. Co., Alton & St. Louis
R. R., Joliet & Chicago R. R. Co., Kansas City,
St Louis & Chicago R. R. Co., St. Louis, Jack-
sonville & Chicago R. R., Mississippi River
Bridge Co.; dir. Alabama Great Southern R.
R. Co., Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pa-
cific Ry. Co.. Louisiana & Missouri River R.
R Co., Panama R. R. Co., Terminal R. R.
Assn. of St. Louis, Farmers' & Shippers' To-
bacco Warehouse Co., Investors' Audit Co.
Mem. Am. Soc. C. E., Ohio Soc. Colonial Wars,
Ohio Soc. Sons of Revolution. Clubs: New
England, City, Mid-Day; Racquet and Tennis,
University (New York); New England, Com-
mercial, Queen City (Cincinnati) ; St. Louis
(St Louis): Chicago, Union, Chicago Athletic,
Chicafo Golf, Saddle and Cycle (Chicago). Of-
flce: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 528
Dearborn Av.
PENTON, William Taylor, banker; b. on
farm near Madison, Ind., June 2, 1848; s. Wil-
Ham Logan and Cynthia Fenton; ed. public
qchools of Madison, Tnd., sharing In labor of
farm- m 1871, Mary Innskeep; children: Mary
Alice Howard Withrow. Entered banking
house of Fletcher & Sliarpe, Indianapolis, as
a boy, serving for 10 years; then went to
Merchants' Nat. Bank, Chlcaeo, as discount
clerk: and afterward cashier for 6 years of
the First Nat. Bank of Ottumwa, la.; returned
to Chicago, 1891, assisting in organization of
Nat Bank of the Republic, of which he be-
came cashier; since 1897 vice-pres. and cash-
ler Has served as pres. Illinois Bankers' Assn.,
Chicago Clearing House and Chicago Bank-
ers' Club Club: Chicago. Republican. Union
League Kenwood. Midlothian, East Fnd. Of-
flce- 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 4749 Ellis Av.
and Marv T
Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers, mem. Am.
Institute Electrical Engineers. Mason (32°);
mem. Covenant Lodge and Oriental Consistory.
Club: Union League. Office: Fisher Bldg. Resi-
dence: 3229 Sheridan Rd.
FERGUSON, Alexander Hugh, M.D.; b. On-
tario Co., province of Ontario, Can., Feb. 27,
1853; s. Alexander and Annie (McFadyen) Fer-
guson (both natives of Argyleshire, Scotland);
ed. Rockwood Acad. and Manitoba College;
taught school for a time and later was In-
structor In Manitoba College; began to read
medicine under Dr. John H. O'Donnell, at
Winnipeg, Man., 1877, then studied In med.
College of Trinity Univ., Toronto, becoming
honor graduate, M.B., 1881, and later In same
year an honor graduate, M.D.. C.M., of Trinity
Univ.; visited Am. hosps., 1881, and those of
London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Berlin, 1889,
taking a course at Koch's laboratory in Ber-
lin; m. 1882, Sarah Jane Thomas, of Nassaga-
weya, Ont.. Can.; 2 sons: Ivan Havelock, Al-
exander Donald. Began practice at Buffalo. N.
Y., 1881. but after 7 months returned to Win-
nipeg, Can., and practiced there until July,
1894; there took active part in founding the
Manitoba Med. College, in which was 3 years
prof, of physiology and histology, and prof.
of surgery from 1886 to 1894; was mem. of
general staff of Winnipeg General Hosp., sur-
geon-in-chief St. Boniface Hosp. and chief op-
erator at Brandon and Mordon hosps., Mani-
toba; 1st pres. Manitoba branch, British Med.
Assn. and mem. Provincial Board of Health;
is now prof, clinical surgery in the College of
Physicians and Surgeons (the Med. College
of Illinois State Univ.): elected prof, of sur-
gery in Chicago Post-Graduate Med. School
and Hosp., Dec. 18, 1893, and assumed his du-
ties in June, 1894; is surgeon to Post-Grad-
uate Hosp., surgeon-in-chief to the Chicago
Hosp., surgeon to Cook Co. Hosp. for the In-
sane. Has successfully performed partial hep-
atectomy, splenectomy, pylorectomy for can-
cer, nephrectomy, craniotomies, throidectomies,
hip-joint amputations, excisions, thorocoplas-
ty, cholecyst-duodenostomies, appendicecto-
mies, and a large number of other major oper-
ations, including many original operations.
Author of important med. papers on Hyatids
of the Liver: Operative Treatment of Diseases
of the Gall Bladder and others concerning dif-
flcult operations in surgery. Mem. British Med.
#3" ^^^MeT^. .^lino^ S^aTe
. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Gyne-
Offlce: 10°
np
Office: 141-143 Laflin St. Residence: Winnetka,
g^,f ^^ ^Jenosha.JJls. Apr »^»»£
OfflcefTribune'Bldg. Residence: Riverside, 111.
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FERGUSON, James Larnard, insurance; b.
Norwood, Charlevoix Co., Mich., Nov. 5, 1874;
s. Charles H. and Sarah L. (Miller) Ferguson;
ed. public schools, Harvard school, Chicago,
and Univ. of Michigan; m. May 6, 1895, Kath-
erine Chase, of Chicago; children: Charles H.,
Jas. L., Jr. Entered service of Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of New York, 1893, as asst.
bookkeeper, from which he advanced to cash-
ier. In 1890, became general agent for north-
ern Illinois of the Prudential Insurance Co.
of America, of Newark, N. J. Republican.
Episcopalian. Mem. Sigma Phi fraternity.
Clubs: Hamilton, Skokie Country. Office: 135
Adams St. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
FERGUSON, Louis Aloysius, electrical en-
gineer; b. Dorchester, Mass., Aug. 19, 1867;
s. Dennis and Louisa Ferguson; grad. Dorches-
ter High School, 1884; grad. Massachusetts
Institute of Technologv, 1888 (B.S., electrical
engineering); m. Dorchester, Mass., June 21,
1892, Martha Sargent Jenkins; children: Louis,
John, Arthur. Joined staff Chicago Edison Co.,
Aug., 1888, as engineer underground dept. ;
promoted to asst. electrical engineer construc-
tion dept., 1889; electrical engineer of co., 1890;
gen. supt. Chicago Edison Co., June, 1897, to
July, 1902, and of Commonwealth Electric Co.,
Apr., 1898, to July, 1902; 2d vice-pres. Chicago
Edison Co. and Commonwealth Electric Co.,
July, 1902; dir. Chicago Sectional Electric Un-
derground Co. and N. Shore Electric Co.; mem.
board of managers of Am. Institute of Elec-
tric Engineers. Has done much notable work
in central station practice. Appointed, 1895, on
staff lecturers Univ. of Wisconsin; pres.
Northwestern Alumni Assn. of Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 1898-9; pres. Nat.
Electric Light Assn., 1902-3; pres. of Assn.
of Edison Illuminating Cos., 1901-3. Clubs:
Merchants, Union League, Chicago Athletic,
Onwentsia, Glen View, Evanston Country,
Edgewater Golf. Office: 139 Adams St. Resi-
dence: Evanston, 111.
FERGUSON, William, pres. Ferguson &
Lange Foundry Co.; b. Glasgow, Scotland, May
31, 1853; s. Daniel and Sarah (Pollock) Fergu-
son; ed. public schools, Canada; m. Muskegon,
Mich., Nov. 25, 1875, Mary Cleghorn; children:
Hugh Daniel, William, Margaret, May, Bessie.
Learned foundry trade in Chatham, Kent Co.,
Can., then came to U. S. ; was in Denver 3
years, in Nebraska 3 years, and later in Ot-
tumwa, la., whence came to Chicago in 1888;
in 1898 established the William Ferguson
Foundry Co., which changed in 1903 to pres-
ent style of Ferguson & Lange Foundry Co.,
manufacturers of light and heavy castings,
of which is pres. and dir. Independent in poli-
tics. Mem. St. Andrews' Soc., Royal Arcanum,
I. O. O. F. Office: Clybourn Av. and Willow St.
Residence: 4120 Ashland Av.
FERNALD, James William, hay and grain
merchant; b. Wolfboro, N. H., July 24, 1839; s.
Jonathan P. and Mary Cotton (Pike) Fernald;
ed. public schools; m. Nov. 21, 1866, Sarah R.
Higgins (died Apr. 20, 1902); children: Paul,
Lyn, Raymond. In business for 40 years and
every year, except that of "big fire", 1871, has
increased assets; established present business
October, 1871, and now pres., treas. and owner
of practically the entire stock of the J. W.
Fernald Co., hay and grain; still active in
business, with frequent vacations for travel
and pleasure. Republican; was mem. of the
Board of Education of Chicago, 1890-1-2, and
made the fight, lasting about 4 months, in
the Board of Education for the Am. flag to
be placed on our school bldgs. ; finally adopted
unanimously, establishing a precedent which
has since been followed by nearly every school
bldg. in this country. Many years prominent
in secret societies; mem. and Past Grand Re-
gent of Illinois Royal Arcanum, 7 years mem.
of Supreme Council, 5 years of which chair-
man of Supreme Trustees (6 years mem. of
Supreme Council, chmn. of Committee of In-
vestments for past 5 years, in charge of the in-
vestments amounting to about $750,000); mem.
Royal League, Nat. Union, Loyal Additional
Home Circle. Instituted the Board of Trade
Mutual Benefit Assn., the most successful ben-
efit assn. of commercial nature, and has been at
its head ever since. Christian Scientist; treas. of
First Church. Office: Morgan and 15th Sts.
Residence: 4434 Greenwood Av.
FERKIO, Emial, lawyer; b. Custilmazano,
southern Italy, Feb. 1, 1860; son of poor par-
ents; left orphan at 7; brought to U. S., 1867;
played violin on streets of Paris and New York
City; placed on farm in southern 111. at age of
10; ed. country schools with academic instruc-
tion at Hillsboro, 111., 1876-81; taught countcy
and village schools 6 years; m. Chicago, 1900,
Agatha Ronga; 1 daughter: Teresa. Studied
law while teaching school; admitted to bar by
Supreme Court of Illinois at Springfield, 1887;
began practice and in 1890 came to Chicago;
has since been in practice in this city. Repub-
lican; has made political addresses for Repub-
lican party. Liberal in religion. Club: Mar-
quette. K. P. Office: Chamber of Commerce.
Residence: 132 Humboldt Boul.
FERRIS, Lemuel Vernon, lawyer; b. Law-
renceville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 15,
1843; s. Lemuel P. and Anna P. (Hall) Ferris;
ed. Lawrenceville Acad. and Middlebury Col-
lege, Vermont, graduating, A.B., 1867; taught
school; principal Windsor (Vt.) High School,
1867-71, reading law meanwhile, and was supt.
of the Troy (O.) public schools, 1871-4; m.
1870, Anna M., daughter of Samuel Stone, of
Windsor, Vt. ; 1 son: Vernon Tiras. Admit-
ted to bar of Ohio, 1874, and in following fall
came to Chicago. Office: 85 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: May wood, 111.
FERRY, Charles Herbert, steel manufactur-
er; b. Utica, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1851; s. William
Henry and Mary Ann (Williams) Ferry; ed.
Montreal (Can.) High School, 1863-7; McGill
Univ., Montreal, 1868; grad. Yale Univ., 1872;
post-graduate course, 1872-5; admitted to bar,
1878; m. New Haven, Conn., May 31, 1881,
Emily Dwight Mansfield; children: Mansfield,
Ronald Mansfield. Engaged in mfg., 1881; now
mgr. of the Latrobe Steel Co. Mem. Am. His-
torical Assn., Chicago Historical Soc. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Clubs: University, Chica-
go Athletic, Union League, Chicago, Union, On-
wentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Mid-Day, City; also
University and Yale Clubs of New York; and
Minnesota Club of St. Paul. Office: Old Col-
ony Bldg. Residence: 183 Lincoln Park Boul.
FERRY, Watson Jared, lawyer: b. Pres-
ton, Chenango Co., N. Y., Mar. 27, 1844; s.
Moses J. and Mary A. (Booth) Ferry; ed. Al-
bany (N. Y. ) Acad. and St. Lawrence Univ.,
in class of 1861; m. Chicago, July 7, 1896, to
present wife, Mrs. Jenny Von Groening Egers-
dorff; children: Harriet (Mrs. Charles W. Ap-
pleton), Ada, Wallace J. Studied law in of-
fices; admitted to bar, 1867, and nracticed in
St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., until 1872: practiced
at Kansas City, Mo., from 1872 to 1896; since
then in practice in Chicago. Mem. of Missouri
legislature, 1883, 1 term. Democrat; police
commissioner at Kansas City, Mo., 6 years:
was on military staff of Gov. Marmaduke of
Missouri. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence:
4714 Kenwood Av.
FERTIG, James Walter, asst. prof, of his-
tory, Lewis Institute; b. Elizabeth. Ind., Oct.
12, 1859; s. Jacob and Nancy (Cook) Fertig;
grad. Univ. of Nashville, A.B., 1890, A.M., 1891:
grad. student in history, Vanderbilt Univ.,
1891-2; grad. student in history and political
science, 1893-7, fellow in history, 1894-8,
Univ. of Chicago, Ph.D., 1898; m. Chicago, May
29, 1902, Annie Mead. Instructor in history and
mathematics, Montgomery Bell Acad., Nash-
ville, 1891-3; lecturer in extension dept. Univ.
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of Chicago, 1895-6; prof, of history, Univ. of Mason. Republican. Mem. Chicago Turnverein
Ark., 1898-9; instructor in history, 1899-1902; Club: Germania. Office: 266 Adams St Resi-
asst. prof, of history, 1902, Lewis Institute, dence: 1107 N. Clark St
Sec. of Chicago Historical Soc since 1901; sec. FIEDLER, Paul Oswald, manufacturer and
and treas. North Central History Teachers' importer; b. Massachusetts, May 14, 1854; s
Assn. since 1900 Independent Republican. Anton Bernhardt and Julianna Frederika (Neu-
Mem Christian Church (Disciples). Office: bert) Fiedler; ed. Chicago public schools; m.
Lewis Institute. Residence: 1300 W. Monroe St. Chicago, Feb. 5, 1876, Otillie Hintz- children-
FERSENDEN, Benjamin Arthur, real estate Anton Paul, Mrs. Martha Spoerler, Mrs Paula
broker, agent and appraiser; b. Boston, Mass.; Maxwell. On leaving school entered house es-
s. Charles Bucknam and Susan Elizabeth tablished by his father, A. B. Fiedler & Sons
( Skinner) Fessenden; ed. Frank Sanborn's and is now vice-pres. Mason. Republican Of-
School, Concord, Mass., old 13th St. School, flee: 266 Adams St. Residence: 1715 Arlington
New York, and others, and 2 years in College PI.
of City of New York, at end of which was FIELD, Charles Edward, manufacturer; b
forced by ill health to give up study; went to Greenfield, Mass., June 3, 1857; s. Charles Reed
sea, making voyages in one of his father's and Martha Hinckly (Barr) Field; ed. schools
ships, etc., around the world; m. Manitou, of Greenfield; grad. Norwich Univ., B.S., 1874;
Colo., Mar. 1, 1880, Laura Dayton, of New m. Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 3, 1883, Helen Led-
York City; children: Aymar C., Alice Hyde, yard Powers; children: Margaret Ledyard,
Ben Hurd, Dorothy Dayton. As a young man Charles Barr. Entered employ of D. B. Ship-
was on the frontier and was also associated man White Lead Works, May, 1877, as ship-
with the M., K. & T., C. & A., C., B. & Q., ping clerk; afterward represented them on the
and Texas Pacific railways. In 1880 took posi- road as salesman for several years; was made
tion in the lumber interests of Dr. W. A. Bell, sec. and treas., and, when the company merged
Manitou, Colo.; in Jan., 1887, went into office with the Nat. Lead Co., was made comp-
of H. C. Morey & Co., real estate, Chicago troller and later asst. mgr. of the Chicago
(established 1855), and became partner, 1888; branch. Mem. Nat. Paint, Oil and Varnish
firm changed to Morey & Fessenden, 1889, Assn. (vice-pres.), Chicago Paint, Oil and Var-
and on death of Mr. G. J. Morey in 1891 Mr. nish Club (ex-pres.). Ex-pres. Massachusetts
George H. High was admitted, firm becoming Soc. of Chicago; vice-pres. New England Soc.
Fessenden & High until 1899; since then has in Chicago. Independent in politics. Episcopa-
conducted business alone, as B. A. Fessenden. Han. Clubs: Chicago Church (vice-pres.), Chi-
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Republican, cago Athletic. Office: 1510 State St. Residence:
Unitarian. Mem. New England Soc., and S. A. 5546 Madison Av.
R. Club: Union League. Office: 100 Washington FIELD, Elisha C., lawyer; b. Valparaiso,
St. Residence: Highland Park, 111. Ind., Apr. 9, 1842; s. Thomas J. and Antoin-
FETZER, John Clark, traction official, bank- ette L. Field; ed. Valparaiso College and Univ.
er, real estate operator; b. Clarion, Pa., June of Michigan; m. Sycamore, 111., Sept. 1, 1864,
13, 1865; s. William H. and Henrietta (Clark) Mary E. Jackman; children: Charles E., Cora
Fetzer; grad. Ottumwa (la.) High School, (now Mrs. G. V. Crosby), Robert L., Bernice
June 13, 1881: m. Alice A. Stick, of Union R. Admitted to bar, 1865; judge Circuit Court,
City, Ind., Aug. 27, 1904. Was employed as Indiana, 1879-89; since 1889 general solicitor
head man under Pres. Euclid Martin, of Par- Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Ry., and its
lin, Orendorff & Martin Co., agricultural im- successor, Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville
plements, Omaha, for 12 years, until coming Ry. Dir. Consolidated Stone Co., Indiana Stone
to Chicago, Jan. 10, 1896, to become mgr. of Co. Vice-pres. Indiana Stone R. R. Co. Clubs:
the real estate and financial interests of the Sons of New York, Englewood Men's. Office:
Cyrus Hall McCormick Estate. Was appointed 198 Custom House PI. Residence: 542 W. 61st
Feb. 15, 1904, by U. S. Circuit Judge P. S. PL
Grosscup, as managing receiver of the Chicago FIELD, Heman Humphrey, asst. general so-
Union Traction Co., the North Chicago St. Ry. licitor of the C., M. & St. P. Ry.; b. Leverett,
Co. and the West Chicago St. Ry. Co.; pres. Mass., May 17, 1857; s. Frederick W. and Cartf-
of the Illinois Northern Ry.; di'r. Ft. Dear- line (Adams) Field; ed. public and high
born Nat. Bank; chairman Finance Committee school, Amherst, Mass., and in Wesleyan
of Board of Education; mem. of Chicago Real Acad., Wilbraham, Mass., graduating in class
Estate Board; and mem. of real estate firm of 1873: m. Wilwaukee. Wis.. Mar. 31, 1883,
of Fetzer, Peters & Co. since Jan.. 1903; dir. Mintie G. Stearns. In 1876 removed to Milwau-
Protection Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Chica- kee, Wis., and was employed there as a book-
go, and Keystone Mutual Fire Insurance Co., keeper; afterward studied law in office of J.
Philadelphia. Republican. Presbyterian; triis- C. McKenney, Milwaukee, and was admitted
tee Church of the Covenant. Clubs: Hamilton to the bar of Wisconsin in 1879; entered the
(2d vice-ores., 1903-4; 1st vice-pres., 1904-5), service of the C., M. & St. P. Ry. as atty. in
Chicago, Chicago Yacht, Hinsdale. Office: 215 the legal dept., Sept. 24, 1880, and since 1887
Dearborn St. Residence: Palmer House. has been asst. general solicitor of that com-
FIEDLF-R, Anton Bernhardt, manufacturer pany. Republican. Mem. of the New England
and importer; b. Chicago, Dec. 28, 1867; s. Soc. of Chicago. Clubs: Hamilton, Kenwood.
Anton Bernhardt and Julianna Frederika Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: 4826
(Neubert) Fiedler; ed. Chicago public schools. Kimbark Av.
In 1883, on leaving school, entered the busi- FIELD, John S., pres. of the Knickerbocker
ness established by his father and brothers in Ice Co. and of the Consumers Co.; b. Belpit,
1864 under style of A. B. Fiedler & Sons, man- Wis., Aug. 14, 184 <; s. Sppfford C. and Martha
ufacturers and importers of dress trimming? Ann (Durgin) Field; ed. public and high
and braids, and has continued in that house schools at Beloit, Wis. Began business life in
ever since, now being treas. Mason and Shrfti- employ of Swett & Crouch, ice dealers, Chica-
er. Republican. Office: 266 Adams St. Resl- go, as solicitor, in 1867; business was pur-
dence: 402 W. 64th St. chased, 1879, by E. A. Shedd & Co., of which
FIEDLER, Edmund Qustave, manufacturer firm was mem.; incorporated, ifcxs, as KnicK-
and importer; b. Germany, Nov. 5, 1849; s. Anton erbocker Ice Co , of which was vice-pres and
Bernhardt and Julianna Frederika (Neubert) gen. mgr.; in 1898 was made pres of the
Fiedler; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chica- Knickerbocker Ice Co., which absorbed 35 Chi-
go, Dec. 8, 1872, Alvina Emde; children: Fred- cago ice companies existimr at that time Now
eric Julius, Oscar Carl, Laura (now Mrs. also pres. the Consumers Co (ice) Republican
Klein), Lottie. On leaving school entered the in nat. politics. Congregationalist; trustee
house established by his father, known as A. Plymouth Church, Chicago, 6 years, and chair-
B Fiedler & Sons, of which he is now pres. man of board, 3 years. Dir. Glenwood School,
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Charity Hosp. 1st Board of Chicago Commons.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Calu-
met; also Lawyers Club (New York). Office:
171 LaSalle St. Residence: 2250 Michigan Av.
FIELD, Marshall, merchant; b. Con way,
Mass., 1835; s. John and Fidelia (Nash) Field;
spent boyhood on farm; studied at acad. until
1852; dry goods clerk, Pittsfleld, Mass., 1852-6;
in Chicago, 1856-60; junior partner, 1860-5,
then senior partner in house, which became,
1865, Field, Palmer & Leiter; Potter Palmer
retired 1867, and Lev! Z. Leiter, 1881, Mr.
Field becoming head of Marshall Field & Co.,
now having the largest wholesale and retail
dry goods business in the world. Founded,
with gift of $1,000,000, the Field Columbian
Museum of Chicago; gave money and land to
the amount of $450,000 to Univ. of Chicago.
Dir. U. S. Steel Corporation, U. S. Trust Co.,
the Pullman Co., Merchants Loan and Trust
Co., C. & N.-W. Ry. Co., C., R. I. & P. Ry.
Co., Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Office: 200 Adams St. Residence: 1905 Prairie
Av.
FIELD, Roswell Martin, journalist, author;
b. St. Louis, Sept. 1, 1851; s. Roswell M. Field;
ed. Phillips Exeter Acad., class of 1869; grad.
Univ. of Missouri; m. Oct. 28, 1885, Henrietta
Dexter, Kansas City, Mo. Employed in journal-
istic work in San Francisco, St. Louis, Kansas
City, New York, Chicago. Now editorial writer
Chicago Evening Post. Club: Fellowship. Au-
thor: In Sunflower Land, 1892; Echoes from
Sabine Farm, 1891; The Passing of a Mother's
Portrait, 1901; The Romance of an Old Fool,
1902; The Bondage of Billings, 1903; Little
Miss Dee, 1904. Office: Chicago Evening Post.
Residence: 35 Bittersweet PI.
FIELD, Walter Taylor; b. Galesburg, 111.,
Feb. 21, 1861; s. Horatio Nelson and Charity
Lamoreux (Taylor) Field: fitted for college
in Denmark Acad., la., 1876-8; student Dart-
mouth College, 1879-81; Amherst, 1881-3, A.B.;
m. Chicago, Dec. 6, 1892, Sara Lounsberry
Peck; children: Walter Donald, Ruth Alden,
John Stanley. In editorial dept. S. C. Griggs
& Co., publishers, Chicago, 1883-6; associate
editor The Advance, Chicago, 1886-7; with Chi-
cago office of Harper & Bros., publishers, 1887-
1890; since 1890 with Chicago office of Ginn &
Co., educational publishers. Independent Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Trustee Denmark
Acad., Iowa; trustee and treas. Univ. Congrega-
vlonal Church, Chicago. Dir. Apollo Musical
Club. Lectured several seasons. Author: Rome,
1904. Office: 378-388 Wabash Av. Residence:
6752 "Washington Av.
FIELDHOUSE, Walter; b. Yorkshire, Eng.,
July 29, 1851; ed. Ashley Acad., Clifton; en-
listed 29th Regt., W. Yorkshire Vols. at age
of 17, and later transferred to 43d Regt. Infy.
as sergeant: received Royal Humane Soc.'s
medal for bravery, Sept., 1870, and the cross
bar of the same order in Feb.. 1871; came to
U. S., 1871. Engaged in mercantile business in
New York City. Moved to Illinois, 1881; elect-
ed alderman, Jacksonville. 111., 1893; became
personal friend of Hon. Richard Yates, and
active in promoting his candidacy 1st for
.iudsre and later for governor; sec. of Richard
Yates Campaign Committee. 1899-1900; asst.
sec. Illinois Republican State Convention,
1900; sec. Illinois State Committee and mem.
of the Executive Committee, 1900. 1901. 1902;
temporary and permanent sec. Illinois Repub-
lican State Convention, 1902. Has been western
and southern representative in Chicago for
large textile manufacturers; and 5 years sec.
of the Western Assn. of Manufacturers; also
mem. of the Advisory Board of the Nat. Civic
Federation; since 1901 sec. of the W. Chicago
Park Commissioners: inspector ereneral (rank
of col.) I. N. G., 1901-5; accredited military
representative of the State of Illinois at Ma-
neuvers. U. S. A., and N. G., W. Point, Ky.,
1903; also at Manassas, Va., 1904; chairman
of visiting committee to Univs. and Military
Acads. declared Posts, I. N. G., 1904; mem. the
Military Service Institution. Episcopalian. Ma-
sonic Order; Knight of the Legion of Honor.
Club: Hamilton. Office: Union Park. Residence:
1675 W. Monroe St.
FIELDING, Edward, maj.-gen. Volunteers
of America; b. Worcester Co., N. Y., June 28,
1862; s. Robert and Marie (Jones) Fielding;
ed. public schools of New York and private
schools in England; m. Manchester, Eng., Aug.,
1881, Eliza Hoyle; children: May, Eva Maud,
Myrtle Katherine, Edward Ballington. Joined
the Salvation Army in England in 1879; re-
turned to America in its service and was rap-
idly promoted; was one of the men in charge
of its pioneer movement in the U. S., and for
13 years was a brigadier in the Salvation
Army, and had charge of the West, with head-
quarters in Chicago, from 1889 to 1897. Being
an American, affiliated with the Volunteers of
America when founded in 1897 by Comman-
der and Mrs. Ballington Booth, and was placed
in charge of Chicago and the Northwest Divi-
sion, and also elected vice-pres. of Volunteers
of America, Mem. Waubansia Lodge, A. F. and
A. M., Lafayette Chapter, R. A. M., Apollo
Commandery, K. T. Office: 184 Dearborn St.
Residence: 618 Touhy Av.
FIETSCH, Herman, Jr., printer; b. Chicago,
Dec. 2, 1857; s. Herman and Christiana
Fietsch; ed. Lutheran Parochial and Chicago
public schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 2, 1882, Chris-
tina Charlston; children: Herman, Alma F.,
Mabel, Marguerite. After leaving school en-
tered employ of Jameson & Morse, printers,
and remained with them 15 years; after that
with Chapman & Wilson, which firm was suc-
ceeded by Kehm, Fietsch & Wilson, later
changed to the present corporation, Kehm,
Fietsch & Miller Co., of which is pres. Mason;
mem. Cregier Lodge, York Chapter, Apollo
Commandery, K. T., Oriental Consistory, and
Medinah Temple Shrine. Mem. N. Am. Union,
Royal Arcanum. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office:
59 Erie St. Residence: 342 Home Av., Oak
Park, 111.
FINCH, Hunter Woodis, coal; b. Boydton,
Mecklenburg Co., Va., June 26, 1863; s. Lang-
ston Easley and Martha E. (Boyd) Finch; ed.
public schools in Boydton, Va., until 16 years
old; m. Charlotte Co., Va., May 18, 1888, Lena
Walton Jeffress; 1 son: Hunter Jeffress. Be-
gan coal business, 1892; now pres. Hunter W.
Finch & Co., and of the Powhatan Coal Co.;
vice-pres. Virginia Smokeless Coal Co., and of
the Equitable Coal Co. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Yacht, Washington Park, Home-
wood. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 5233
Lexington Av.
FINDEISEN, Frederick, manufacturer of
plumbers' wood work and cabinet ware; b.
Gaggstadt, Wiirtemberg, Feb. 14, 1850: s.
John George and Margareth (Walther) Fin-
deisen; ed. common school in Kirchberg, Wiir-
temberg, Germany, also took private lessons in
drawing and designing, from 1855 to 1864; m.
Charles City, la., Dec. 25, 1879, Evelyn Palmer
Shaw; children: Grace M., Etta M., Florence
S., Charles Walter, Eugene R., Frederick J.
Was apprenticed to learn carriage and wagon
builders trade in May, 1864. serving 3 years.
Came to America, July 1, 1870; followed trade
here; established carriage and wagon shop in
July. 1876, at Northwood, la.; continued same
until Dec., 1884, when, with brother William,
started a wagon and harrow factory at Fer-
gus Falls, Minn.; continued same for 2 years,
then organized the Fergus Falls Wagon Co.;
withdrew 1890, and together with J. H. Feather-
stone, leased and operated t.he Fergus Falls
Flouring Mill; in same year sold out interest
to Mr. Featherstone; came to Chicago and
took position with the Weber Wagon Co. and
remained until Jan. 1, 1892, when, in company
with J. H. Durfee, engaged in the manufacture
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of plumbers' woodwork and cabinet ware; Mr.
Durfee retired, 1894, and O. F. Kropf entered,
and the business was organized under present
style of Findeisen & Kropf Mfg. Co., of which
la pres., Mr. Kropf being sec. and treas. Inde-
pendent in politics. Lutheran. Oddfellow Of-
fice: 21st PI. and Rockwell St. Residence: 3122
Iveson Av., Berwyn, 111.
riHDiATER, James Rowland, mgr. Chicago
agency, Columbian Enameling and Stamping
Co.; b. Detroit, Mich., Oct. 4, 1866; s. James
and Eliza (Fen ton) Findlater; ed. public
schools and grad. Detroit High School, 1883;
m. Dec. 4, 1901, Caroline M. Olsen. After
graduation was 2 years with Black Hardware
Co., Detroit; then stove salesman with S. S.
Jewett & Co., for 9 years; since 1894 with Co-
lumbian Enameling & Stamping Co., of Terre
Haute, Ind., for which he Is Chicago mgr.
Company was incorporated 20 years ago with
factories at Harvey, 111., but being burned
out there the business was removed to Terre
Haute to new factory bldgs. Mem. of various
clubs in Detroit. Mason; Shriner; mem. B. P.
O. Elks. Office: 31 Michigan Av. Residence:
1360 Sheffield Av.
FINDLEY, Palmer, physician and surgeon;
b. Lewis, la., Apr. 22, 1868; s. David (M.D.)
and Martha Jane (Barr) Findley; ed. Univ. of
Iowa; grad. Chicago Med. College, M.D., 1893;
m. Monmouth, 111., 1896, Lyda Hanna; chil-
dren: Thomas Palmer, Jr., Mary Catherine. In
practice of medicine and surgery in Chicago
since 1893; specialist in obstetrics, gynecol-
ogy. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 4009 Lake
Av.
FINDliEY, Thomas Clement, pres. of Find-
ley Wall Paper Co.; b. Crawford Co., Pa., July
4, 1859; s. Samuel H. and Louisa Ann (Custard)
Findley; ed. public schools and Univ. at Law-
rence, Kan.; m. Linesville, Pa., June, 1895,
Harriet E. Garner; children: Miriam Louise
(deceased), Wilbert Thomas. Was engaged in
general merchandizing in Crawford Co., Pa.,
in firm of Findley Bros., and then at Cleve-
land, O., for 6 years; became sec. of the Find-
ley Bros. Co. in Cleveland in 1892; came to
Chicago, 1898, and established wall paper busi-
ness which was incorporated in 1902 under
present style of Findley Wall Paper Co., of
which is nres. Republican. United Presbyte-
rian. Office: 49 Lake St. Residence: 6022 Mon-
roe Av.
FINERTY, John Frederick, editor The Chi-
cago Citizen since 1882; b. Galway, Ireland,
Sept. 10, 1846; ed. nat. schools of Ireland, 1863,
followed by academic studies with private tu-
tors. Came to U. S., 1864; served in Union
Army; m. Chicago, May 7. 1882, Sadie I. Hen-
nessy; children: John Frederick, Jr., Vera
Constance. Reporter, 1868-71, city editor, 1871-
1872, Chicago Republican; reporter Chicago
Tribune, 1872-5; war correspondent (for In-
dian Wars), Chicago Times, 1876-82; mem. of
Congress from Chicago, 1883-5, as Independ-
ent; advocated increase of navy and fortifica-
tion. Supported Elaine in 1884; since up to
1900, Republican. Known as radical advocate
of Irish independence; 7 times pres. United
Irish Socs. of Chicago; now pres. United Irish
League of America (3d term). Supported
Bryan on anti-imperialistic issue, 1900. Popu-
lar lecturer on historical subjects. Am., Irish,
and Cosmopolitan. Mem. G. A. R., Am. Irish
Historical Soc. Author: Warpath and Bivouac,
1890; Ireland in Pictures, 1898; People's His-
tory of Ireland, 1904. Office: 69 Dearborn St.
Residence: 3562 Grand Boul.
FINKL, Anton., manufacturer; b. Neuberg,
Ger., May 13, 1848; ed. public schools in Ger-
many; m. Chicago, 1871, Josephine Schillinger;
children: Charles E., Fred, Frank, May.
Learned blacksmith trade in Germany; came
to U. S. and worked at his trade in Milwaukee,
Wis., for 1 year before coming to Chicago in
1872. In 1880 established the business later
incorporated as A. Finkl & Sons Co., of which
he is pres. and treas.; steam forge works and
general blacksmithing. Republican. Mason, Odd
b ellow. Mem. Independent Order of Foresters
and Eastern Star. Office: 811 Hawthorne Av.
Residence: 138 Willow St.
FIWXI,, Charles Ernest, manufacturer; b.
9o1^?' 0c$-J$' 1874; s- Anton and Josephine
(Schillinger) Finkl; ed. Chicago public schools
and Bryant & Stratton's Business College to
1889; m. Chicago, Nov., 1894, Elizabeth Weber;
1 son: William. Learned steam forging and
blacksmithing trade under his father and in
due time was admitted to partnership with
father and brother, and, since incorporation
of the business as A. Finkl & Sons Co., manu-
facturers of all kinds of heavy steam forgings
and blacksmithing work, in 1902, has been
mgr. of the business. Republican. Office: 811
Hawthorne Av. Residence: 138 Willow St.
FINLAY, William Gallic, western mgr. the
Alden Speare's Sons Co., manufacturers of
laundry soaps and laundry supplies; b. Strat-
ford, Ont., Can., Dec. 25, 1876; s. James and
Agnes (Gallie) Finlay; ed. public schools of
Battle Creek, Mich., to 1891. After leaving
school was employed with the Grand Trunk
Ry., in the supt's. office at Battle Creek, Mich.,
from 1891 to 1895; came to Chicago in 1895
and entered the western office of the AldBn
Speare's Sons Co. just after it was established
in Chicago; started as clerk, and has contin-
ued with the house ever since, becoming west-
ern mgr. in Sept., 1903. The main house is at
Boston, where it was established in 1851, and
there are branches at New York and Chicago.
Republican. Office: 9 Milwaukee Av. Resi-
dence: 848 Jackson Boul.
FINLEY, 'William Henry, civil engineer; b.
Delaware City, Del., Jan. 22, 1862; s. William
F. and Mary (McDonough) Finley; ed. public
schools of Wilmington, Del., and by private
instruction; m. Chester, Pa., Sarah H. Furry;
children: Jeanette C., Ralph H., Max, Cedric.
Worked in office of Delaware Gazette, 1878-82;
in service of Edge Moor Iron Co., engineering
dept., 1882-7; in engineering dept., C., M. & St.
P. R. R., 1887-92; in service of C. & N.-W. Ry.
Co., May, 1892-1905; engineer of bridges, 1892-
1900, Nov.. 1900, to Feb., 1905, principal asst.
engineer of bridges, C. & N.-W. Ry. Since Feb.,
1905, vice-pres. and mgr. of the Widell-Finley
Co., engineers and contractors. Was mem. En-
gineering Corps, I. N. G. Mem. Am. Soc. C. E.,
mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Democrat.
Clubs: Engineers, Winnetka. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
FINNEY, C. Edgar, banker; b. Plymouth,
Mass., Aug. 24, 1865; a. Charles E. and Susan
M. (Leonard) Finney; ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, Jan., 1903, Bianca Von Weber. On
leaving school engaged in a banking house
at Boston and has always since been engaged
in banking business; since 1900 Chicago mgr.
of Goldman, Sachs & Co., of New York, com-
mercial paper, investment securities, etc. Re-
publican. Clubs: Calumet, Bankers, Exmoor,
Washington Park. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 432 Elm St.
FINNEY, Sam, grain; b. Attica, Ind., Jan.
21, 1864; s. Samuel and Elizabeth (Burrows)
Finney; ed. Wabash College; m. Niles, Mich.,
Nov. 2, 1889, Julia I. Aylsworth; children:
Charles Morton, Elizabeth Hale, Anna Kather-
ine. Began business for himself at West Point,
Ind., at age of 21, and later was in the grain
commission business at Detroit, Mich., for 5
years; after that operated a line of elevators
along the Wabash R. R. : came to Chicago,
1901, joined the Chicago Board of Trade and
has since conducted a grain commission busi-
ness. Republican. Episcopalian. Office: Board
of Trade Bldg. Residence: Kenilworth, 111.
FIRM, Joseph £., inventor; b. Brooklyn,
Mar. 19, 1839; ed. public schools there; B. John
and Judith (Morrell) Firm; served apprentice-
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ship in press room of Harper Bros.; was 22 FISHBUBN, Eugene Heald, real estate;
years supt. Frank Leslie's press room; now in mem. firm of Ogden, Sheldon & Co., real es-
charge patent dept., Goss Printing Press Co. tate; pres. and dir. Chicago Dock & Canal Co.;
Has secured and perfected many patents on dir. Shipowners' Dry Dock Co.; married. Meni
printing presses, including- the "Straight Line" Chicago Real Estate Board. Clubs: Union, Mar-
newspaper press, the automatic "set-off," etc. quette. Office: 34 Clark St. Residence: 422 Hu-
Pres. Board of Education, Jersey City; 2 ron St.
years past master Amity Lodge, Jersey City; FISHEIiIi, Elkan W., dentist; b. Pittsfield
past high priest of Amity Chapter, Jersey 111., May 31, 1872; s. Albert and Annie (Sicher)
£ooyoai£ a 32d degree Mason; Shrmer. Office: Fishell; ed. Pittsfield (111.) public schools,
ooo . . ,
732 S. Paulina St. Residence: Berwyn, 111. Armour Institute, Chicago; Chicago School of
FISCHER, Eng-elbert, machinist; b. Zicma- Anatomy and Physiology, and Northwestern
ringa, Hohenzoller, Germany, Nov. 7, 1847; s. Univ., dental dept., D.D.S., 1897. Engaged in
Joseph F. and Margaret (Berkley) Fischer; practice of dentistry, Chicago, since 1897; also
came to U. S. in boyhood; ed. public and paro- from 1898, attending dentist Michael Reese
chial schools of New Albany, Ind. ; m. Chicago, Hosp. Mem. of the executive board, Alumni
Dec., 1882, Mary Zoler; children: Charles Ed- Assn. of the Dental Dept. of Northwestern
mund, Rose. First worked on farm near New Univ. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc., Odonto-
Albany, and 1864, started as an apprentice in graphic Soc., Illinois Dental Soc., Sinai Congre-
a machine shop in that city, for Monon R. R. ; Ration (Jewish). Republican. Club: Standard.
went west in 1868 and worked at various occu- Office: Schiller Bldg. Residence: 684 E. 48th PI.
pations until 1870 when came to Chicago; FISHER, Augustus P.; b. Priebrow, near
worked as a mechanic for a time, then pro- Berlin, Prussia, Oct. 4, 1838; ed. Germany;
cured a license as an engineer on the lakes, came to U. S. June, 1855; m. Pontiac, 111.,
and followed that for 2 years; in 1877 became Apr., 1878, Josephine F. Schneider. On coming
a partner in the firm of Benjamin & Fischer, to U. S. joined his older brother, Henry, who
manufacturers of wood working machinery, was in business in Chicago, and learned trade
and since 1887 has conducted the business of carriage and wagon-maker; then took
alone as the Fischer Machine Works, mfg. and charge of his brothers' reta.il lumber yard,
dealing in wood working machinery. Republi- 1857-8; next went to Pontiac, 111., taking
can. R. C. Mem. Catholic Knights. Office: 347 charge of lumber yard there (owned by Wil-
S. Canal St. Residence: 975 Douglas Boul. Ham Ellis, of Chicago), 1858-62; enlisted in
FISCHER., Gustavo Frederick, lawyer; b. R?;®^2**^11^,^ Infy- Au&" }862' serving
Chicago, May 8, 1868; s. Franz and Elizabeth ^ouf£ JK»115L,CS5j £osecrans ^"SPS*1*11?
(Lieberich) Fischer; ed. public schools of Chi- ^SS^aJS^S^JSLK^KSSi 1£62^' a"d
cago, followed by business course at the Chi- ^*S^2S^.°*i«8SHPB«JS5SS^ Georgia
cago Athena-um; grad. Chicago College of fn^8^e T« ? ^ • ^86-4'5' mustered out June
Law, 1891; m. Chicago, June 26, 1889, Annie IVrl,86& ^JvSi1^ business at Pontiac, 111 in
Beck. Admitted to bar of Illinois, 1891; mem. fl,Tm °f £*fij** * IM?*?! 1865-6, succeeding
firm of Rubens & Mott, afterward Rubens, £_!!* Wf"** 18^6"78; wa? firman of
rtnTiiiv & TT'isnhAr «iih«f>niienti v nhano-ino- tn Pontiac 3 terms, and mayor 1 term. Estab-
uupuy cz .p iscner, suosequenuy cnanging to ifov.p/1 inmhpr hn«:inf>«« in nhinaa-n leva- j«
present style of Rubens, Fischer, Mosser & flrm of wklknn F1?hlr * nn ™fftl» • ffi J3
Rigby. Democrat. Episcopalian. Ex-pres. Ger- J?.^m °- , n-illr «,& ™^*?J»£a oi! 1889-3- bought
mania Mannerchor; treas. and dir German °u* ?*£?e* *n* £2 i? «L ai°-n£ f °£ f Kimt;
Soc. of Chicago. Decorated by the Emperor of Lumbtr Co pres" of the Fisher-Estabrook
Germany with the order of the Red Eagle, vrotr-prt' -o^o-n^Ao i»,-.~+A-. <„„ v. /->
1902. Club: Mid-Day. Office: First Nat. Bank. w -™IF1? TJaS i Q is&- \ HnSJSSPt >™S~
T?Acirion<^o- ^<> Waitrin p>i wego, N. Y.., May 19, l«<38 s. George and Eliz-
FisCHKlN S^ward A rhvsiHan rlPrmatnl abeth P' (Huntington^ Fisher; ed. OswegO, N.
oef4 h K?f^?ntTlfue R'li^ro^ fi Ts^ Pd" Y- and Northampton, Mass., schools, to 1839;
ogist, D. ±s.rementsnug, ±tussia, uct. b, isoz, eu. j_ -cvanr-p 183Q 49- wniictnn <5ominnr-ir T^ot
high school and college in Riga, Russia, and L"J^f"' f6' Ss ^842 4^ '
Dresden, Saxony; studied medicine at Univ. ifSFI?1^. SS&o W Y an
of Berlin, Ger., 1889-93, graduating M.D., 1893; FHZO Or^ TrTfi?P^n^n^nP hn<«
m Phir'ntxn i sQQ RortviT riancrbtoT- nf TIT- T? tusmSt orane. in nre insurance business,
m. t^nicago, isyy, ±sertna, aaugnter or ur. &. tjmhpr hiic!lnp<5t5 18^4 7- mom TT
Felsenthal; children: Rose, Henrietta. In prac- Vi^n -p-,mfor?nl Vvn^uinn ?S^'Q- t
tice of medicine in Chicago since 1894; special- £"? in Texas S if?(P1 on
1st in skin diseases, etc. Adjunct prof, of der- SJSL f. R%II!M fc£?
ff^ a^Sffiffi "oc^lJ- WW'' ho'noraofv
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., afJihaSSfd Oct 30 1864 ' after S v^rs nf Y
Physicians' Club and others. Office: 100 State $ in flr
in nT
?f
and old Univ. of Chicago; m. Mary E. Parren; rt Institute oi Chicago Clubs
children: Marjorie, Caryl, Mary. Began in the f^tic French Club (nl^ard) Office oT a"
Board of Trade commission business with ^an' St Residence- 2417 Mfchie-an '
Frank T. Logan & Co. in 1881; was mem. of
the firm of Love Bros, from 1883 to 1888,
ov
then with A. J. Lichtstern & Co. until 1905, M, wbn w^i; vi h1 ,' > s'
whpn P«tnv>ii«hpri nroeont firm nf TTT-o^ovi^ir lu N- M- an" Rhoda Wilder Fisher ed. common
wrien ebi<±uiisnea present nrm or r reaeriCK ivi. orl,i i,i<ri, 0nVir>r>io T>Qinooirin^ c»r--i/qTiot{Ti^. to^c
TT'ish *• On PinV>«- PViipno-r> "\A7Viici- ij'YTnnnr ana nign scnoois, Gainesville, graduating, isvb,
r ibn or «^/o. ^IUDS. ^nicago wnist, Hixmoor, otton/iari 'wrootoT-n ftaoctf\ra r*r\nt*tm i3,,^ic,^^
TriTrQnc!t/->n TT"^ro n ot/-vv< r<rvi-ir^ t^-^r r\mm*- T<v.« TD^,/-,v d.LLeno.ea w esiem rveserve (College, .Hudson,
Hivanston, Hivanston country, urnce. ihe Rook- ^ -p>rr>rn Ton i issn -n/ac ^ vaara in ir>r.ai fii-o
prv Rptsirfpripp- 499 Davits «5t Triranctnn ^ rom jan. i, i8ou was 6 years in local nre
ce. 4<JJ Davis bt., Evanston. insurance business in Painesville, O.; special
FISH, Williston, lawyer; b. Berlin Heights, agent Insurance Co. of North America and
O., Jan. 15, 1858; s. Job and Annie E. (Pea- Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., in Ohio and
body) Fish; grad. West Point, 1881; studied West Virginia, 1883-5; general correspondent
law; m. Sept. 22, 1881, Gertrude Cameron, Chi- in J. F. Downing's general agency, Erie, Pa,
cago. Admitted to bar, 1893. Author: Won at 1 year, then special agent same companies in
West Point; Short Rations. Contributor of Indiana and Ohio, 1886-7; special agent Lon-
prose and verse to Puck, Life, Harper's, etc. don Assurance Corporation for Michigan, In-
Office: 444 N. Clark St. Residence: 4640 Green- diana, Kentucky and Tennessee, under man-
wood Av. agement of Charles L. Case, 1887-92; mgr.
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS 207
United Fire Re-Insurance Co. and Palatine In- beth L. (Foster) Fiske; grad. Amherst Col-
surance Co., Ltd., of Manchester, Eng., for the lege, A.B., 1881; Yale Med. School, MD 1883-
western dept. (independent, reporting to home spent 3 years in med. study in Europe; m Pe-
office), with jurisdiction over 14 states. The terborough, N. H., 1888, Miss Gertrude Bass;
Palatine having reinsured and discontinued children: Samuel, George F Jr Eneaeed in
its Am. business, became, in Feb., 1901, and is practice in Chicago since 1886, as specialist ii
still, mgr. of the Ry. Underwriters, which is eye and ear diseases. Mem. Am. Med Assn ,
composed of a number of leading companies, Am. Ophthalmological Assn , Am Acad of
associated for the writing of insurance on Medicine, Am. Otological Soc Republican
railway properties exclusively. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago Athletic'
Mem. Delta Kappa Eosilon college fraternity. Onwentsia, Chicago Literary Loyal Legion'
Clubs: Union League, Glen View. Office: 159 Office: 100 State St. Residence- Lake Forest'
LaSalle St. Residence: Glen View Club. 111.
FISHER, Lucius George, manufacturer; b. 1'ISKE, Horace Spencer, educator, author- b
Beloit, Wis., Nov. 27, 1843; s. Lucius George Dexter, Mich., Nov. 4, 1859; s. Rev. John B!
and Caroline S. (Field) Fisher; ed. private and and Mary (Gregory) Fiske; grad. Beloit, Col-
high schools; passed examination for entrance lege (valedictorian), 18&2; A.M (master's ora-
to Beloit College; freighted with ox-team tion), 1885; A.M., Univ. of Michigan, 1885; m.
across plains in 1860; went to New York, 1861, Lancaster, N. H., June 22, 1889, Ida Peck Net-
and entered employ of Blodgett, Brown & Co., tleton. Instructor Beloit College Acad., Greek,
wholesale hardware; enlisted in spring of 1863, Latin and English literature, 1886-7; prof, po-
in 84th New York State N. G. ; went through litical economy and civics, Wisconsin State
campaign in Shenandoah Valley, was made Normal School, 1887-93; elected to fellowship
color sergeant; regt. ordered to New York to in English, Univ. of Wisconsin, 1892; student
aid in quelling riots and term expiring was univs. of Oxford and Cambridge, Eng., and
disbanded; at once enlisted in navy, was as- Trinity College, Dublin, 1893-4; since 1894
signed to paymaster dept. U. S. Steamer Wyan- lecturer on English literature, extension divi-
dack, serving until close of war; m. Chicago, sion, Univ. of Chicago. Represented Wisconsin
Apr. 20, 1870, Katharine Louise, daughter of in Inter-State Oratorial Contest, Indianapolis,
Rev. Alfred Eddy; children: Lucius George, 1882; joint editor State Readers of Indiana,
Jr., Alice Ethel Field, Kathrvn Eddy. Came to 1899; literary editor The World Review, Chi-
Chicago, 1865; started with Rock River Paper cago, 1901-2; asst. Recorder, Univ. of Chicago,
Co. as porter, rapidly promoted, and in 1870 since 1903; editor Univ. Record since 1903;
given entire management; bought interest in trustee Eagle's Nest Camp Assn., Oregon, 111.
Wheeler & Hinman, manufacturers of paper (organization of artists and authors). Author:
bags, firm changing to Wheeler, Fisher & Co., The Ballad of Manila Bay and Other Verses,
of which he became mgr.; incorporated Jan., 1900; Provincial Types in Am. Fiction, 1903;
1875, as Union Bag and Paper Co., capital Chicago in Picture and Poetry. 1903; Poems on
$500,000; stock increased to $2,000,000 in 1894, Athletics, 1905. Address: The Beatrice, 57th St.
and he became pres. ; New Jersey corporation ;ind Madison Av.
of same name organized by him Mar., 1899, FITCH, Walter, broker in stocks, grain and
with capital stock of $27,000,000, of which he provision; b. Fox Lake, Wis., Dec. 16, 1861; s.
is pres.; company purchased patents, business James B. and Mary (Spencer) Fitch; ed. pub-
and good will of leading bag manufacturers lie schools; m. Eau Claire, Wis., 1888. Florence
of country, including 18 paper mills, wood pulp Maud Harper. Began business life at Ashland,
mills, wood lands, etc. In 1875 organized and Wis., as a buyer of grain for t^e Northern
put in successful working order a company to Grain Co., advancing in the employ of that
manufacture paper plates, then sold it; in 1877 company from buyer to mgr. and supt.; came
with Frank Davis, of Beloit, organized com- to Chicago, 1897, remaininer with same com-
pany to manufacture paper pails; sold it in pany until Mar. 1, 1904 (still retains an in-
1879; organized Exhaust Ventilator Co., 1881, terest in the company), when became asso-
and soon after another of same name in Lon- ciated with Robert Pringle, James A. Rankin
don; afterward sold it. Has large real estate and T. W. Browning, forming the firm of Prin-
interests in Chicago, including the 18-story gle. Fitch & Rankin, brokers in stocks, grain
Fisher Bldg. at VanBuren and Dearborn Sts., and provisions. Is vice-pres. of the Chicago
which he built in 1897; large interests in Board of Trade. Republican. Clubs: Union
mines, western real estate and irrigation pro- League, Washington Park, Kenwood, Chicago
jects. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union Athletic (pres.). Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
League, Washington Park, Chicago, Chicago dence: 4649 Woodlawn Av.
Athletic, Tolleston Hunting; also Union FITZGERALD, Henry J., trunk manufactur-
League, New York. Office: Fisher Bldg., Chi- er; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 8, 1853; s. Francis
oago; Whitehall Bldg., New York. Residence: and Margaret (Egan) Fitzgerald; ed. St.
S17 Erie St. Gall's Jesuit Acad., Milwaukee; m. May 16,
FISHES, Walter Lowrie, lawyer; b. Wheel- 1888, Mary Cogan: children: Gilbert (de-
ing, W. Va., July 4, 1862; s. Daniel W. and ceased), Margaret, Sarah, Geraldine (deceas-
Amanda K. Kountz; ed. public schools of ed), Loretta (deceased), Florence, Frances.
Wheeling, W. Va., Marietta (O.) Preparatory As a boy was for a time employed in cler-
School and College, and Hanover (Ind.) Col- ical work, and in 1875 entered the employ of
lege; came to Chicaero, 1884, and read law in Romadka Bros., trunk manufacturers, and
office of Wirt Dexter for 2 years, and with from a humble beginning advanced to a re-
Lyman & Jackson for 2 years; m. Boston, sponsible position; resigned. 1882, and organ-
1891, Mabel Taylor; children: Walter T., Ar- ized firm of Abel, Boch & Fitzgerald; came to
thur, Frederick T., Thomas H., Margaret, How- Chicago, 1892, and bought the business of
ard T. Admitted to bar in snriner of 1888: in Vogler & Gendtner, now changed to the Fitz-
partnership with Rudolph Matz since 1888, gerald Trunk Co. Clubs: Sheridan. Ellerslie
firm now being Matz, Fisher & Boyden. Was Cross Country, Lake Shore. Office: 407 N. Wells
special assessment atty. for city, 1888-9; St. Residence: 599 Pine Grove Av.
mem. executive committee and for past 5 years FITZGERALD, Richard, vice-pres. Chicago
sec. Municipal Voters' League. Mem. Chicago Junction Ry. Co.; b. Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 29,
Literary Club, and Chicago Historical Soc.; is 1856; s. Robert and Jane (Scott) Fitzgerald;
trustee of the Gilpin Fund. Republican. Clubs: ed. public schools; m. Shannon, 111., 1881, Ger-
Union League, University, City, Onwentsia, trude Newcomer Shannon; children: Marie,
Skokie Country. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Resi- Gertrude. Began business career as telegraph
dence: 463 N. State St. operator for various railroads and afterward
FISKE, George Foster, physician; b. Madi- in other branches of the railroad business, and
son, Conn., Jan. 26, 1860; s. Samuel and Eliza- became transfer station agent for the C., M. &
208
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St. P. Ry. at the Union Stock Yards In Chi-
cago, then In charge of the transit dept. of the
Union Stock Yards, and finally to present po-
sition as vice-pres., gen. mgr. and dir. of the
Chicago Junction Ry. Co.; also pres. and dir.
of the Chicago Refrigerator Car Line; dir. the
C. Turner Co., Ft. Dearborn Nat. Bank. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°), chapter, commandery.
Clubs: Washington Park, Midlothian (dir.),
Chicago Athletic, Union League. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Kenwood Hotel.
FITZ-FATBICX, Gilbert, physician, obstet-
rician; b. Columbia Co., O., Jan. 19, 1873;
B. Thomas C. and Mary J. (Gilbert) Fitz-Pat-
rick; ed. high school, Salem, O. ; Ohio Normal
Univ., Ada, O.; grad. Chicago Horace. Med.
College, M.D., 1896. Was interne in Silver
Cross Hosp., Joliet, 111., 1896; house surgeon
Garfleld Park Sanitarium, 4 years; interne Ro-
tunda Lying-in Hosp., Dublin, Ire., 1902; in-
terne Sloane Maternity Hosp., New York, 1903.
Practices as a specialist In obstetrics. Adjunct
prof, of obstetrics and clinical obstetrician to
Chicago Horace. Med. College and Hosp.; mem.
obstetrical staff Cook Co. Hosp.; lecturer on
obstetrics to 4 different training schools for
nurses. Mem. Chicago, State and Am. Horace,
med. socs. ; sec. Am. Obstetrical Soc. ; sec. of
obstetrical bureau, Am. Inst. of Homoeopathy.
Associate editor Horace. Journal of Obstet-
rics, Gynecology, and Pedialogy, New York
City; hosp. editor of the Bulletin of the Chi-
cago Horace. Med. College. Mem. Phi Alpha
Gamma. Republican. Clubs: Illinois, Wiener,
Chicago Automobile. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 473 Dearborn Av.
FLANAGAN, Albert, pres. A. Flanagan Co.,
school book publishers; b. Butler Co., O.,
June 10, 1854; s. Stephen and Celia (McDon-
ough) Flanagan; ed. public schools of Wiscon-
sin, and grad. Ft. Atkinson (Wls.) High
School, in class of 1876; m. Watertown, Wis.,
1883, Sarah McMahon; children: Laura, George
A., Arthur, Emma, Alice. Taught In district
school In Jefferson Co., Wis., 1875-83; In 1883
began publishing school books In Chicago, and
in 1903 organized the A. Flanagan Co. Also
pres. the Book Supply Co. Democrat. R. C.
Office: 266 Wabash Av. Residence: 1841 Sheri-
dan Rd.
FLANAGAN, Joseph Edward, stained glass
manufacturer; b. New Albany, Ind., Feb. 15,
1858; s. Mathias and Annie Gleason Flanagan;
ed. public schools of New Albany, Ind.; m.
Chicago, June 5, 1883, Margaret Carlin; chil-
dren: Mathias, Joseph, Grace, Gertrude, James,
Columbus, Alice, Francis, Dewey, Mary,
Thomas. After leaving school learned the art
glass business, and in 1885 entered into part-
nership with W. C. Biedenweg, as Flanagan &
Biedenweg, manufacturers of stained glass, in-
corporated, 1895, as the Flanagan & Bieden-
weg Co., of which is pres. Democrat; Co. Com-
missioner of Cook Co., 1900-4. R. C. Mem.
Knights of Columbus and Royal Arcanum.
Mem. Ravenswood Mannerchor, and Skatmeis-
ter of German Skat Club of Ravenswood.
Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Lake Shore. Office: 57
Illinois St. Residence: 2845 N. Paulina St.
FL ANNE BY, Daniel Franklin, lawyer; b.
New London, O., Jan. 18, 1855; s. John and
Mary (Corwin) Flannery (mother a relative of
the famous Thomas Corwin); ed. public schools
of Cleveland, O. ; Chamberlain Institute, Ran-
dolph, N. Y., and Cornell Univ., graduating In
class of 1876; m. Chicago, Dec., 1882, Matie
Coan. On leaving Cornell came to Chicago;
read law In the offices of Forrester & Beem,
and In 1878 was admitted to the bar of Illi-
nois. Counsel for the ./Etna Life Insurance
Co., Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Marblehead
Line Co., Mark Mfg. Co., U. S. Peat Fuel Co.
(dir.). Lake Worth Fruit Co. (dir.), George B.
Swift Co., Frazer Lubricator Co., etc. Republi-
can. Mason (32°), Shririer. Clubs: Union
League, Casino (Edgewater), Marquette. Of-
fice: Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 2941
Kenmore Av.
FLEETWOOD, William Webster, Episcopal
clergyman; b. Marquette, Mich., June 8, 1875;
B. Rev. Benjamin Franklin and Helen (Mc-
Dole) Fleetwood; ed. Chicago public schools
to 1889; Racine College Grammar School,
1891-2; Western Theological Seminary, grad-
uating, B.D., 1900; m. Marion, la., June 3, 1902,
Alice M., daughter of George A. C. Cobban.
Ordained in 1900, and since then rector of
the Church of the Transfiguration, Chicago.
Church: 43d St. near Drexel Boul. Residence:
218 E. 42d PI.
FLEMING, Edward James, vessel and in-
surance agent; b. Chicago, Jan. 10, 1871; a.
Edward and Johanna Fleming; ed. public
schools of Chicago; studied law in Chicago Col-
lege of Law; m. Chicago, July 25, 1902, Grace
V. Quinlin. Began insurance and vessel agency
business in 1884, in the old firm of P. H. Flem-
ing & Co. ; changed to the present style of E. J.
Fleming & Co., Jan. 1, 1905. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange and
Chicago Board of Underwriters. Office: 6 Sher-
man St. Residence: 4503 Indiana Av.
FLEMING, John Thomas, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Aug. 8, 1869; s. Edward and Johanna Flem-
ing; ed. public schools of Chicago, and at Univ.
of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., A.B., 1889.
Studied law and was admitted to bar, 1895;
was asst. city atty. from 1899 to 1903; since
Jan., 1903, associated with William C. Har-
tray In law firm of Fleming & Hartray. Mem.
Chicago Stock Exchange. Democrat; was mem.
of 39th General Assembly of Illinois from old
15th district. Office: 120 Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 394 Ashland Boul.
FLEMING, Thomas Butherford, manufac-
turer; b. Perth, Scotland, Jan. 18, 1856; s. Alex-
ander and Jessie (Rutherford) Fleming; came
to Chicago in childhood; ed. Foster (public)
School and in Chicago High School, graduat-
ing, 1872; m. Chicago, Dec. 31, 1887, Cornelia
Temple; 1 daughter: Cornelia. Began business
career as a boy in the lumber yard of the AP-
derson Lumber Co.; bookkeeper and salesman
with other firms in the lumber business; iden-
tified with the incorporation of the Michigan
Lumber Co., and became mgr. and treas. Re-
tired from the business, 1889, 4 or 5 years;
then became connected with the Temple Pump
Co., and since 1899 has been mgr. and treas.
Republican. Unitarian. Club: Manufacturers.
Office: 17-27 W. 15th PI. Residence: LaGrange,
111.
FLEKSHEM, Lemuel Whitney, wholesale
jeweler; b. Buffalo, N. Y., July 7, 1846; s. Lem-
uel Herman and Maria Whitney (Cooke) Fler-
shem; ed. public schools of Buffalo; m. Buf-
falo, N. Y., Apr. 29, 1874, Mary Sophie Greiner,
children: Albertine Whitney, Rudolph By ford.
Began business life in fire insurance and
prain commission business, in offices of Buell
& Davis, Buffalo, N. Y. Came to Chicago, 1863,
and was employed by P. Peugeot, fancy goods
and druggists' supplies; afterward employed
by the jewelry firm of W. B. Clapp & Bros.,
and its successor, Otto Young & Co.; since
1876 associated with Peter Lapp in firm of
Lapp & Flershem. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chica-
go Athletic, Hamilton, Edgewater Golf. Office:
199 State St. Residence: 606 E. Division St.
FLETCHER, Harry Abbett, commercial
agent Central of Georgia Ry. ; b. Indianapolis,
Ind., Dec. 5, 1870; s. James J. and Ella (Ab-
bett) Fletcher; ed. public schools of Peoria,
111., and in Earlham College, Richmond, Ind.;
m. Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 30, 1893, May Craw-
ford; children: Francis Crawford, James John-
son. Entered railway service Apr. 1, 1888, as
stenographer in general freight office of Cairo,
Vincennes & Chicago Ry. at Cairo, 111.; July 1,
1889, to Dec. 31, 1890, stenographer to gen.
mgr., P. & W. Ry., Allegheny, Pa.; sec. to
vice-pres. Vandalia Line, Terre Haute, Ind.,
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209
and St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 1, 1891, to Aug. 31,
189a; since Sept. 1, in service of Central' of
Georgia Ry. Co. as soliciting agent at St.
Louis, Mo., to Dec. 31, 1899; traveling freight
agent at St. Louis, Jan. 1, 1900, to pec. 31,
1901; traveling freight agent at Chicago. Jan.
1, 1902, to June 30, 1903; since July 1, 1903,
commercial agent at Chicapo. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 228 18th Av., May-
wood, 111.
FLETCHEB, Harvey Trnnkey, lawyer; b.
Greenville, Pa., Mar. 22, 1869; s. O. N. and
Laura (Trunkey) Fletcher; ed. Thiel College,
Ureenville, Pa., to 1891, A.B., and at North-
western Univ. Law School, LL.B., June, 1893;
m. Chicago, June, 1896, Helen H. Van Kuran;
children: Harvey T., Jr., Helena (now de-
ceased). Admitted to Illinois bar, June, 1893;
Jan. 1, 1902, to July, 1904, firm of Candlish,
Fletcher & Hamblen, and since July 1, 1904, in
practice alone. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Office:
169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 5816 Rosalie Ct.
FLETCHEB, Percival Samuel, lumber; b.
Bolton, Lancashire, Eng., Sept. 3, 1872; s. Jo-
seph Flitcroft and Jane (Greenhalgh) Fletch-
er; ed. public school in England until 10 years
old, and then came to Chicago and attended
public schools here until 1887; m. Chicago,
June 16, 1897, Genevieve Louise Chapman; 1
son: Percival Sherman. Entered employ of
Palmer, Fuller & Co., Chicago (lumber, sash,
doors), July 9, 1887, as office boy, remaining
with that firm 3 years; then went with firm
of Chase & Pate, and has ever since remained
with that firm and its successor, the D. S.
Pate Lumber Co., wholesale dealers in yellow
pine lumber, of which latter company is now
sec., treas. and dir. Also sec. and dir. Valley
Lumber Co., of St. Louis, Mo. Republican.
Episcopalian. Mason (K. T., Eastern Star). Of-
fice: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 75 Bryant Av.
FLINN, John J., journalist; b. Clonmel, Ire-
land, Dec. 5, 1851; s. James and Margaret (Cun-
ningham) Flinn; ed. common school and news-
paper offices, beginning work in latter when
21 years old; m. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 9, 1877,
Mary Talbot Cole; children: Clara Cole, Mel-
ville Stone, Anna Sargent (Mrs. D. W. Roche),
John Cunningham, Mary Adelaide, James Mil-
ler. Was night editor St. Louis Globe, 1873;
afterward legislative correspondent; associate
editor Chicago Daily News, 6 years from 1877;
for a time managing editor Chicago Mail and
Chicago Times; now editorial writer Chicago
Inter Ocean. Aside from newspaper work has
written numerous essays, lectures, poems, a
novel, etc. Compiled History of Chicago Po-
lice (in association with John E. Wilkie, now
chief of U. S. Secret Service), The Standard
Guide, and all the official guide books of the
World's Columbian Exposition. Republican;
was U. S. Consul to Chemnitz, Saxony, 1883-4;
now in 2d term as alderman, Evanston, 111.
Christian Scientist. Clubs: Chicago Press
(charter mem.); Twentieth Century (Evans-
ton; one of founders). Office: The Inter Ocean.
Residence: 814 Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
FLINT, Harry Hattou, pres. Water Arch
Furnace Co.; b. London, Eng., 1868; s. James
and Annie Flint; removed to Michigan when 4
years old; ed. public schools of Battle Creek,
Mich.; m. Battle Creek, Mich., Nov., 1897, Cora
Bell Mason; 1 daughter: Barbara Mason Flint.
Was sec. and treas. of the Battle Creek Im-
provement Co., 1896; since 1898 pres. of the
Water Arch Furnace Co. of Chicago. Republi-
can. Club: Mid-Day. Office: First Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 545 Dearborn Av.
FLITCBAFT, Allen J., author and publish-
er; b. Woodstown, Salem Co., N. J., May 14,
1854; s. Allen and Phebe Ann (Zorns) Flit-
craft; ed. Bacon Acad. (Friends' School)
Woodstown; taught rural district school, at
17, at Stringtown, N. J., and later at Absecon
and Oxford, N. J. ; was principal Friends' Se-
lect School, Mickleton, Gloucester Co., N. J.,
18(3-5, and supt. of schools, Doylestown,
Bucks Co., Pa., 1875-8; m. Quakertown, Pa.,
Oct. 15, 1875, Emma Roberts; children: Wal-
ter Scott, Roland Bruce, Clement Booth, Lau-
rence, Norman Roberts, Chester Allen. In 1878
became an agent for the Provident Life and
Trust Co., at its home office in Philadelphia,
and in spring of 1882 established the Chicago
branch office as general agent for Illinois;
since 1888 author and publisher of works on
life insurance. Author: Contracts of the Most
Important Life Insurance Companies of the
U. S. of America, with Accompanying Esti-
mates and Tables for the Use of Agents, 1888;
Life Insurance Manual (annually from 1888);
Net Reserves and Net Premiums, 1895; Char-
ters and By-Laws of Thirty-five Life Insur-
ance Companies, 1896; Charters and By-Laws
42 Life Insurance Companies, 1905. Also since
Aug., 1895, editor and publisher Life Insur-
ance Courant (monthly). Republican. Served 2
years (Apr., 1903, to Apr., 1905) as mem.
Board of Trustees of Village of Oak Park
(chairman of committee on new municipal
bldg.). Mem. Soc. of Friends. Clubs: Hamil-
ton; also (in Oak Park) Oak Park, Colonial,
Fellowship, Men's. Office: 613-15 Maple Av.,
Oak Park, 111. Residence: 609 Maple Av., Oak
Park.
FLOEBSHEIM, Jacob, wholesaler of jew-
elry; b. Lispenhausen, Ger., Jan. 24, 1850; s
Samuel and Yohanna (Katz) Floersheim; ed.
public school, Schwinsberg, Ger.; m. Chicago,
May 7, 1884, Henrietta Rosenheim. Started
business career at 14, with Strauss Bros., deal-
ers in general merchandise. Came to U. S. in
1868; embarked in notions and fancy dry goods
business at Cleveland, O.; went to Warsaw,
Ind., 1870, as a buyer of wool, and in 1871 re-
moved to Laporte, Ind., where was engaged in
millinery and fancy eoods business until
1874; came to Chicago and established in pres-
ent business under style of J. Floersheim &
Co. Republican. Jewish religion. Club: Lake-
side. Office: 173-5 Adams St. Residence: 4336
Forrestville Av.
FLOBSHEIM, Milton S., pres. and treas.,
Florsheim & Co.; b. Chicago, July 27, 1868; s.
Sigmund and Henriette (Nusbaum) Florsheim;
ed. public school; m. Chicago, 1894, Gertrude,
daughter Henry Stern; children: Irving, Har-
old. Father established retail shoe store, 1856,
and later was of Greensfelder, Florsheim &
Co., jobbers. Entered sales dept, latter firm,
1885; traveled in Western States several
years; firm dissolved, 1892, when joined in or-
ganizing present house of Florsheim & Co.,
manufacturers of men's shoes, of which is
pres. and treas. Mem. Illinois Manufacturers'
Assn., Shoe and Leather Assn. Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Standard, Ravisloe. Office: Adams and
Clinton Sts. Residence: 3356 S. Park Av
FLOBSHEIM, Norman Simon, corset manu-
facturer; b. Chicago, July 8, 1865; s. Simon
and Elizabeth (Friesleben) Florsheim; ed.
Chicago public schools and business college.
Began his business career with Sweet, Demp-
ster & Co., hats and caps, 1882, remaining with
them until 1894, when he joined his father in
the firm of S. Florsheim & Son, proprietors of
the Kabo Corset Co. Republican. Clubs: Stand-
ard, Ravisloe Golf. Office: 200-8 Monroe St.
Residence: 4913 Grand Boul.
FLOBSHEIM, Simon, corset manufacturer;
b. Germany, May 28, 1837: s. Isaac and Fred-
erica (Weiler) Florsheim; ed. German schools;
came to U. S. in 1853; m. Chicago, Dec. 22,
1861, Elizabeth Friesleben; children: Flora,
Norman Simon, Sidney Elizabeth, Isabel Rosa-
lie, Isaac Simon, Leonard Simon. From 1855
to 1871 was sec. Germania Fire Ins. Co.;
mem. firm Gimbel, Florsheim & Co., hats, caps
and furs, 1872-81; in 1881, established the
firm of S. Florsheim, now S. Florsheim &
Son, proprietors of the Kabo Corset Co.,
manufacturers of Kabo Corsets. Also vice-
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pres. Aurora Automatic Machinery Co., Au-
rora, 111. Republican. Club: Standard. Office:
200 Monroe St. Residence: 4913 Grand Boul.
FLOWER, Elliott, author; b. Madison, Wis.,
Aug. 2, 1863; s. James M. and Lucy L. Flower;
ed. Chicago public and private schools, Phil-
lips Acad., Andover, Mass., and with tutor at
Keene, N. H.; m. Madison, Wis., Dec. 27, 1887,
Laura Durlin. Editor The Rambler, 1885-6;
night city editor Chicago Tribune, 1892-3;
editorial writer, Chicago Evening Post, 1895-9;
in literary work since 1899; contributor of
short stories to magazines, etc. Author: Police-
man Flynn, 1902; The Spoilsmen, 1903; Nurse
Norah, 1903; Delightful Dodd, 1904; Slaves of
Success, 1905. Residence: 6500 Woodlawn Av.
FLO WEB, James Monroe, retired lawyer; b.
Hannibal, Oswego Co., N. Y., Mar. 10, 1835; s.
Calvin and Hannah (Phillips) Flower; grad.
Univ. of Wisconsin, A.B. and A.M., 1856; Al-
bany Law School, LL.B., 1859; m. Sept. 4, 1862,
Lucy L. Coues, of Washington, D. C. ; chil-
dren: Elliott (journalist and novelist), Har-
riet F. (Mrs. Dunlap Smith), Louis B. Began
practice of law at Madison, Wis., Mar. 10,
1860, removed to Chicago in 1873. Dir. of Mor-
den Frog and Crossing Works. Was police jus-
tice at Madison, Wis., 1864-6; chief deputy
collector of internal revenue, 2d district of
Wisconsin, 1866-8; chief clerk of commission
to revise statutes for the State of Wisconsin,
1857-8. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar
Assn. Republican. S. A. R., Soc. Colonial Wars.
Club: Union League. Residence: 326 Hampden
Court.
FLYNN, Simon Bichardson, banker; b.
Washington, D. C., Mar. 16, 1863; s. Simon
and Mary (Richardson) Flynn; ed. public and
private schools of Washington and Ottawa
(Can.) College; m. Washington, D. C., Dec. 29,
1888, Mercine Elizabeth Dickey. Newspaper re-
porter, Washington, D. C., 1882-8; left Wash-
ington City, Dec. 29, 1888, for Tacoma, Wash.,
as special agent on Indian depredations; in
June, 1889, engaged by Tacoma Ledger to re-
port proceedings of Washington Constitutional
Convention; mgr. Spokane Chronicle from
Mar., 1890, to Feb., 1893; Nat. Bank Exam-
iner, June, 1893, to Dec., 1899; pres. 2d Nat.
Bank of St. Paul, Minn., Dec., 1899, to Jan.,
1902; since Jan. 15, 1902, pres. Nat. Live Stock
Bank of Chicago. Office: Exchange Bldg., Un-
ion Stock Yards. Residence: 149 E. 51st St.
FOELL, Charles Michael, lawyer; b. on farm
in Taylor Tp., DubuQue Co., la., Nov. 21, 1870;
s. George M. and Caroline (Kanthlener) Foell;
ed. country schools in Dubuque Co., la., from
6 to 10, in Buena Vista Co., la., from 10 to
14, in public schools of Rockwell, Cerro Gorda
Co., la., from 14 until graduation in 1889;
grad. also from Bayless Business College,
Dubuque, la., 1889; Cornell College, Mt. Ver-
non, la., 1889-94, graduating Ph.B., 1894; law
school Northwestern Univ., 1894-6, graduating
LL.B., 1896. Began practice of law imme-
diately on graduation and admission to bar,
June, 1896; in Mar., 1897, formed partnership
with W. N. Gemmill, in present firm of Gem-
mill & Foell, engaged in general practice of
law. Republican. During summer of 1898, dur-
ing Spanish-Am. War, joined in organizing a
provisional regiment known as the Chicago
Reserves, whose officers were by act of legis-
lature of 1899, given honorary commissions,
of which received one as captain. Mason; K.
P. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Law In-
stitute. Clubs: Marquette (was sec., 1900-1;
chairman political action committee, 1902;
since Apr., 1903, pres., term expiring Apr.,
1905); Hamilton, Illinois, Illinois Athletic.
Office: Atwood Bldg. Residence: Virginia
Hotel, Rush and Ohio Sts.
FOLDS, Charles Weston, resident partner
Charles Hathaway & Co., bankers and brokers;
b. Oshkosh, Wis., Aug. 23, 1870; s. William B.
and Mary D. (Jenkins) Folds; ed. public and
high schools of Minneapolis, Minn., followed
Z attendance on evening extension classes
of Univ. of Minnesota; m. Chicago, May 24
1893, Florence Symonds; children: Weston
Symonds, Elizabeth, Florence. Began business
career as a messenger in the Northwestern
Nat. Bank at Minneapolis, May 11, 1889; con-
tinued in various positions in that bank until
Oct., 1899, when resigned and became mgr.
Chicago office of Charles Hathaway & Co
bankers and note brokers; admitted to part-
nership Jan. 1, 1904, and still has charge of
the Chicago office, the head office being in
New York. Also dir. Walburn, Swenson & Co
Harvey, 111. Sec. North Central Improvement
Assn. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Mid-Day, Bankers, Glen View (treas.
and dir.), Sanganois (shooting). Office: 205
LaSalle St. Residence: Glen View Club, Golf
111. (summer); 437 Elm St. (winter)
rOLEY, John Burton, capitalist; b. Chicago
Dec. 19, 1857; s. John and Sarah Whittaker
Foley; parents removed to Steubenville, O,
when he was 18 months old; ed. private school
and public high school, Steubenville, O.; m
Columbus, O., Jan. 1, 1889, Anna Shaw Mc-
Closkey; children: Florence, Garrett Radcliffe,
Virginia, Loyal Ludington. Drug clerk, Steu-
benville, O., 1872-8; bookkeeper Clinton Paper
Mills, Steubenville, 1878-81; purchased whole-
sale drug store of W. D. MacGregor, 1881, re-
maining in wholesale drug business until 1888,
when he removed to Chicago and engaged in
the manufacture of proprietary medicines and
toilet preparations, which he began, in con-
nection with his wholesale drug business, in
1885; now pres. Foley & Co.; also pres. Mag-
nolia Springs Land Co.; vice-pres. Franklin
(Ind.) Desk Co.; dir. Nat. Fiber & Cellulose
Co.; vice-pres. The Modern Grocer (trade pa-
per). Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Exmoor. Of-
fices: 92-96 Ohio St. and Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: 1421 Castlewood Terrace.
FOLEY, William C., pres. Foley & Williams
Mfg. Co., sewing machines and supplies; b
Ontario, Can., June 2, 1854; s. Thomas and
Bridget Foley; ed. national schools of Ontario
until 16 years old, when came to Chicago; m.
Chicago, 1878, Mary J. McNamara; children:
Chas. E., Gene, Byrd, Jessie, Florence, Minnie,
William C., Jr., Marion, Hazel, Paul T., Don-
ald H. At 16 became office boy for H. B Good-
rich, manufacturer of sewing machines, ad-
vancing in the business until after 9 years'
service was given an interest and sent to Cin-
cinnati to start a branch house; in 1882
bought out the Cincinnati branch and estab-
lished firm of Foley & Williams, and in 1883
that firm bought out the original house in
Chicago, of which he took charge, leaving
Mr. Williams as mgr. of the Cincinnati house;
later the business was incorporated as the
Foley & Williams Mfg. Co., with factory at
Kankakee, 111., of which is pres. Also extensive
owner of city real estate. R. C. Clubs: Sheri-
dan, Colonial. Office: 46 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 4635 Grand Boul.
FOLLANSBEE, George Alanson, lawyer; b.
Cook Co., 111., Feb. 26, 1843; s. Horatio N. and
Emeline (Sherman) Follansbee; graduate of
Lawrence Univ., Appleton, Wis., 1865; grad.
Harvard Law School, 1867; m. Appleton, Wis.,
Apr. 14, 1869. Susan B. Davis; children: Mitch-
ell D., Mrs. Blanche Follansbee Caldwell, Mrs.
Susan Follansbee Hibbard, Alanson, Eunice D.
Admitted to bar, Mar. 17, 1867; since then en-
gaged in general practice; formerly of Hoyne,
Follansbee & O'Connor; now of Follansbee,
McConnell & Follansbee. Mem. Law Club, Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Am.
Law Assn. (ex-pres.). Republican. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Harvard, Chicago Literary. Office:
205 LaSalle St. Residence: 2342 Indiana Av.
FOLLANSBEE, Mitchell Davis, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Jan. 23, 1870; s. George Alanson and
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Susan Dana (Davis) Follansbee; ed. public nery in Boston, Mass 1858-65 learnlne- trade
schools, South Division High School, Harvard there; came to Chicago, and 'was in employ
Univ. and Northwestern Univ. Law School, of Union Hide and Letther Co./ 1865-9; ^Tales-
being- grad., 1894; m. Seabreeze, Fla., Apr. 14, man for Walker, Oakley & Co 1869-79- since
1903, Julia Rogers McConnell; 1 daughter: 1879 in business on hl^own account, and now
Eleanor. Admitted to bar June, 1894, and since pres. and mgr. Daniel Forbes Co incor-
tben engaged in active practice, with specialty porated, 1894, tanners of union harness leather,
in corporation law. Mem. firm of Follansbee, hemlock and oak sole leather, and manufac-
McConnell & Follansbee Chicago, and of firm turers of oak blocks, taps, cut soles, etc., with
of McConnell & Follansbee, New York. Prof, tannery at South Haven, Mich. Republican
of Illinois practice and lecturer on legal Congregationalist. Office: 202 E Lake St Resi-
ethics in Northwestern Univ. Law School, dence: 1379 Washington Boul
Republican. Unitarian. Clubs: University, Sad- FOBD, Benjamin Merrill dentist- b Crvst-il
die and Cycle, Onwentsia, Skokie, Law; also Lake, McHenry Co., 111., Sept. 14, 1870'; s Har-
Lawyers and Harvard (New York), and Har- rison H. and Frances A. (Hickok) Ford- ed
vard Union (Cambridge, Mass O. Office: Home Crystal Lake High School, Beloit (Wis.) Acad ;
Insurance Bldg.; also 111 Broadway, New Northwestern Univ. Dental School, DDS
York. Residence: Glencoe, 111. 1893; m. Harvard, 111., Sept. 19, 1894 Este'lle
FOLLETTE, William A., general western Darling. Engaged in practice of dentistry in
agent Red Line Transit Co.; b. Troy, N. Y., Chicago since 1893. Mem. Odontographic Soc
Nov. 6, 1839; s. Jacob and Catherine E. Chicago Dental Soc., Illinois Dental Soc Re-
(Miller) Follette; ed. Troy Acad., and at Mun- publican. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Club: Wau-
roe Institute, Elbridge, N. Y.; served in 62d panseh. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence-
N. Y. Regt. in Civil War, becoming sergeant, 5406 Jackson Av.
but after a year's service was discharged on FOBD, George Wilson, stationer; b Oswego
account of serious illness; m. June 15, 1887, N. Y., May 31, 1851; s. Asa R. and Mary A.
Mrs. Helen A. Leslie, daughter of Hon. Hugh (Nickles) Ford; ed. public schools of Oswego
A. Cook, of Ottawa, Kan. Entered railway ser- N. Y.; m. Chicago, 1879, Minnie M. Cherry; l
vice at St. Louis, Mo., 1863; in freight dept. daughter: Mary Cherry. Began in stationery
until 1866; then was general inspector of U. and engraving business in Oswego, N. Y.,
S. Internal Revenue for the 2d district of 1867-9; came to Chicago; since 1876 partner
Missouri until 1868; employed by St. L. & I. M. in firm of Dunwell & Ford. Republican Clubs:
R. R. at Belmont, Mo., and the T., W. & W. Woodlawn Park, Hamilton. Office: 171 Wa-
R. R. at Quincy, 111., as cashier from 1868 bash Av. Residence: 6530 Monroe Av.
to 1880; in 1880 became contracting agent of FOBD, John Sherlock, chair manufacturer;
the White Line at Kansas City, Mo.; later b. Burton, Geauga Co., O., Sept. 16, 1831; s.
agent same line, and soon after joint agent of Stephen and Eunice Ford; grad. Burton Acad.
the Red, White and Midland Lines; since 1891 at 16; m. Sept. 16, 1856, Sarah M Starrett, of
agent of the Red Line at Chicago, now being Columbus, O.; children: Alice M., Reuben A.
general western agent. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Began business career on leaving school, as
Modern Woodmen, United Workmen, K. T. Re- clerk for D. T. Woodbury & Co., wholesale
publican. Office: LaSalle St. Station. Resi- dealers in general merchandise at Columbus,
dence: Austin, 111. O., with whom remained until 1856; became
FOLSOM, William Bickcorda, treas. Chicago mem. of firm of Brotherlin, Halm & Co.,
Title & Trust Co.; b. Folsomdale, N. Y., May furniture manufacturers, 1856-63, and, after
25, 1873; s. Benjamin F. and Alice (Rick- dissolution of that firm, established, with
cords) Folsom; grad. Williams College, 1896. partner, firm of Ford, Stage & Co., until death
After graduation entered the service of the of Mr. Stage in 1865, when purchased his
Chicago Title & Trust Co., of which he is now partners' interest and continued alone; then
treas. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: organized the business as a stock company
568 Dearborn Av. and afterward sold it out, retaining the chair
FOLTZ, Fritz, architect; b. Darmstadt, Ger., dept. In 1867 formed partnership with H.
Oct. 10, 1843; s. Fritz and Lissette (Rosillian) w. Johnson as Ford & Johnson at Colum-
Foltz; ed. Polytechnic School of Darmstadt, bus, O., and in 1868 firm moved to Michigan
Ger., and at Royal Acad., Munich, Bavaria; City, establishing extensive factory there, as
m. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1876, M. W. Judd; children: Ford, Johnson & Co. In 1872 established the
Louise, Frieda, Fred Corning. Began practice Chicago house of J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co.,
of architecture at Frankfort-on-the-Main, manufacturers of chairs and settees; in June,
Ger., until Dec., 1866, when came to the U. 1900, the Michigan City factories and Chicago
S., and in 1868 came to Chicago, where has business were placed in a corporation under
since resided and practiced; was partner with style of J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co., of which is
S. A. Treat, as Treat & Foltz., 1872-98; since now pres. Pres. Western Cane Seating Co., of
then alone. Fellow of the Am. Institute of Michigan City, Ind. Pres. Nat. Chair Manu-
Architects. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: facturers' Assn.; pres. Chicago Furniture
415 N. State St. Manufacturers' Assn. Promoted Western Chair
FOOTE, Mark Alpha, U. S. Commissioner; Assn., of which was pres. for many years,
b. North Fairfield, Huron Co., O., Apr. 10, 1858; Presbyterian. Dir. Chicago Relief and Aid
s. Marcus and Lora Kinney (Gere) Foote; ed. Soc. over 15 years. Republican. Mem. I. O. O.
public schools of North Fairfield, O., Hills- p. Office: 16th St. and Indiana Av. Residence:
dale, Mich., and Richmond, 111., until 15 years 3906 Lake Av.
of age; m. Nunda, 111., Jan. 1, 1881, Kate E. FOBD, Joseph Sherman, sec. and auditor,
St. Clair. Was railroad telegrapher, 1871-9; U. c. & E. I. R. R. Co.; b. Damariscotta, Me.; a.
S. Commissioner's Clerk, 1879-94, and in Apr., Samuel Ford (physician) and Sarah Sherman
1895, was appointed U. S. Commissioner, in Ford; ed. Lincoln Acad., New Castle, Me.; m.
which position continues. Republican. Mason St. Joseph, Mo., Elizabeth Osborne Mott. ; chil-
( Worshipful Master, 1897, Myrtle Lodge, A. dren: Walter Mott, Sherman, Lucia Osborne.
F. & A. M., 795; Excellent High Priest, 1903, Engaged in commercial life to Aug., 1862, in
Irving Park Chapter, 195). CongregationaUst. Maine; to Mar., 1863, in Boston; to Dec., 1867,
Office: Post Office Bldg. Residence: 2355 N. in New York City. In railroad service from
42d Av. (Irving Park). Jan., 1868; treas. of the M. V. R. R., Jan.,
FORBES, Daniel, tanner; b. Pictou, N. S., 1868, to Apr., 1870; asst. treas. of its succes-
Nov. 15, 1842; s. John and Helen (Grant) sor, the K. C., St. J. & C. B. R. R., to Nov.,
Forbes; ed. public schools of Pictou, N. S., to 1878; from that date, auditor in charge of
1858; m. Chicago, Nov. 1, 1877, Caroline Ship- combined office, until the properties were
man; children: George Shipman, Mabel, separated by sale of the K. C., St. J. & C. B.
Walter, James Skinner, Helen. Was in tan- R. R., 1878-82; Atchison & Nebraska R. R.,
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1878-80; the Lawrence & Southern R. R.. 1878-
1880; the K. C., F. S. & G. R. R. and the K.
C., S. & M. R. R., 1878-88, comptroller of K.
C., F. S. & M. R. R. (consolidation of former
2 last named) and associated lines, known as
the "Memphis System," from 1888 to July,
1901, when the properties were absorbed by
the "Frisco System"; with the latter company
in New York to May, 1903; since that date
sec. and auditor C. & E. I. R. R. Co. Office:
LaSalle St. Station. Residence: Windermere
Hotel.
FOBD, William James, 2d vice-pres. of Bur-
ley & Tyrrell; b. Chicago, Aug. 28, 1865; a.
John and Delia (O'Shaughnessey) Ford; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. Feb. 18, 1890, Mar-
garet McAuley; children: Margaret, Marie,
Eileen, John Henry. Began his business career
with the Plume & Atwood Co., 1882, and 1884
entered house of Burley & Tyrrell (estab-
lished, 1838; incorporated, 1891) in a minor
capacity, working up until he is now 2d vice-
pres. of the company. Democrat. Office: 238-40
Adams St. Residence: 5923 Midway Park, Aus-
tin.
FOREMAN, Edwin G., banker; b. Chicago,
July 14, 1862; s. Gerhard and Hannah Fore-
man; ed. public schools of Chicago; m. June
1, 1887, Rose, daughter of late Henry A. Kohn,
of Chicago; children: Harold E., Alfred K.,
Edwin G., Jr. Began business career in 1879,
as a messenger in Corn Exchange Nat. Bank;
in 1882 entered his father's banking house,
and was a mem. of the firm of Foreman Bros,
until Jan., 1897, when Foreman Bros. Banking
Co. was incorporated as a state bank, and
he became pres. Is also dir. Corn Exchange
Nat. Bank; was pres. of the Associated Jew-
ish Charities of Chicago during the first 3
years of its existence, and is now a mem. of
board; treas. Illinois Manual Training School
Farm; also treas. 1st State Fawners' Soc.
Clubs: Standard (was pres. 3 terms), Mer-
chants. Office: S. E. cor. Madison and LaSalle
Sts. Residence: 3750 Michigan Av.
FOREMAN, Henry G., real estate operator
and public official; b. Chicago, Aug. 22, 1857;
s. Gerhard and Hannah (Greenebaum) Fore-
man; ed. Chicago public schools and business
college; m. Apr., 1885, Lottie, daughter of
Charles H. Schwab. Received early commer-
cial and financial training in 1st Nat. Bank
of Chicago; has devoted career chiefly to real
estate and financial operations. One of organ-
izers Chicasro Stock Exchange, Chicago Title
& Trust Co. and Chicago Real Estate Board;
dir. since May, 1902, and chairman board of
directors since Nov., 1902, Chicago Union
Traction Co. Elected pres. Board of Commis-
sioners of Cook Co., Nov., 1902, for 2 years;
appointed mem. South Park Commissioners,
Mar., 1902, for term expiring 1903, and re-
appointed 1903 for term expiring 1908; chosen
pres. of same, Mar., 1903, and Mar., 1904. In
Jan., 1904, appointed commissioner to create
outer belt of parks to circle Chicago and
complete outdoor recreation system. Repub-
lican. Delegate to Nat. Republican Convention,
Philadelphia, June, 1900. Clubs: Union League,
Standard, Lakeside, Marquette, Washington
Park, Mid-Day. Offices: 108 Dearborn St., and
Court House. Residence: 4706 Grand Boul.
FOREMAN, Milton J., lawyer; b. Chicago,
1862; s. Joseph and Mary (Hoffman) Foreman;
ed. public schools. After leaviner school at 14
was employed by Keith Bros. & Co. until 1898,
when left the firm to engage in practice of
law, having been admitted to the bar, 1898;
now of firm of Felsenthal & Foreman, law-
yers. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican;
active in political affairs of city and, since
1899, alderman from the 3d Ward. Entered
military service, 1894, in the Chicago City
Troop. Served as capt. 1st 111. Vol. Cav. in
Spanish-Am. War, and is now col. 1st Regt.
of cavalry, I. N. G. Was pres. Young Men's
Hebrew Charity Assn., 1889. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, Standard, Lakeside,
Mid-Day. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 3412 Vernon Av.
FOREMAN, Oscar G., banker; b. Chicago,
Nov. 1, 1863; s. Gerhard and Hannah (Greene-
baum) Foreman; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Sept. 28, 1893, Fannie Man-
del; children: Gerhard, Madeleine. Began
business career in 1882, as a mesisenger in
the Nat. Bank of Illinois, and in 1893 entered
the banking house of his father, who retired
In 1885, after transferring his banking busi-
ness to his sons; they carried on the business
as Foreman Bros, until Jan., 1897, when it was
incorporated as Foreman Bros. Banking Co.,
of which has since been vice-pres. At time
Russian Aid Soc. was active in Chicago,
served as its treas.; always prominently identi-
fied with charitable work in Chicago; was
mem. Board of Directors of Young Men's
Hebrew Charity Assn. for several years; now
vice-pres. Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans.
Democrat. Clubs: Standard, Iroquois, Union
League, Bankers. Office. N. E. cor. Madison
and LaSalle St. Residence: 3415 Michigan Av.
FOREMAN, Samuel Henry, shoe merchant;
b. Chicago, Aug. 9, 1859; s. Henry and Fannie
(Seeleman) Foreman; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, 1893, Hattie Klopfer;
children: Gertrude, Henry. Began business
career in the employ of Mandel Bros., dry
goods, 1874-81; in 1881 established retail shoe
business, out of which has developed the
present Foreman Shoe Co., of which is pres.
Republican. Jewish Religion. Club: Standard.
Office: 151 State St. Residence: 4435 Ellis Av.
FORESMAN, Hugh Austin, vice-pres. Scott,
Foresman & Co., publishers; b. Easton, Pa.,
July 8, 1867; s. Robert and Elizabeth (Reiley)
Foresman; grad. Lafayette College, Easton,
Pa., in class of 1887; m. White Rock, Pa., Oct.
21, 1896, Lila Patterson; children: Emily,
Dorothy. Taught in Union High School, Coler-
aine, Pa., 1888-91; came to Chicago, 1891, and
was with firm of Silver, Burdett & Co., school
book publishers, until 1895; in 1895 joined in
organizing Scott, Foresman & Co., publishers
of school books; vice-pres. Club: Quadrangle.
Office: 378 Wabash Av. Residence: 5554 Mon-
roe Av.
FORGAN, David Robertson, vice-pres. 1st
Nat. Bank of Chicago since Sept., 1900; b. St.
Andrews, Scotland, Apr. 16, 1862; s. Robert and
Elizabeth Forgan; common school education;
(honorary) M.A., Illinois College, 1903; m.
Winnipeg, Man., June 9, 1885, Agnes Kerr;
children: Robert, Marion, Ethel, David, James.
At 15 entered Clydesdale Bank as messenger;
Immigrated to Halifax, N. S., 1880, and se-
cured a position in the Bank of Nova Scotia;
was mgr. of its branch at Fredericton, N.
B., 1883-8; asst. cashier Am. Exchange Bank,
Duluth, Minn., 1888-90; cashier Northwestern
Nat. Bank, Minneapolis, 1890-5; vice-pres.,
1896-8; pres., 1898-1900, Union Nat. Bank,
which was merged into 1st Nat. Bank, of
which his brother, James B. Forgan, is pres.;
vice-pres. 1st Nat. Bank, 1st Trust & Savings
Bank.; dir. City Nat. Bank (Evanston). Has
written much on banking subjects, notably a
review of W. H. Harvey's "Coin's Financial
School," 1894, which attracted wide attention;
also "Banking as a Profession," and other ad-
dresses. Was western amateur golf champion
of U. S. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Evanston
Country, Bankers, Exmoor, Merchants (treas.).
Office: 1st Nat. Bank. Residence: 1112 Green-
wood St., Evanston.
FORGAN, James Berwick, pres. 1st Nat.
Bank, Chicago; b. St. Andrews, Scotland, Apr.
11, 1852; s. Robert and Elizabeth Forgan; ed.
Madras College, St. Andrews, and Forres Acad.,
Forres, Scotland; m. Halifax, N. S., Oct. 19,
1875, Mary Ellen Murray; children: Robert D.,
Jessie Wilhelmina, Donald M., James B., Jr.
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First engagement was with the Royal Bank of
Scotland, for about 3 years; later with Bank of
British North America, with assignments to
Montreal, New York and Halifax; later paying
teller, afterward inspector of agencies, Bank
of Nova Scotia; established agency in Minne-
apolis, of which he was mgr. for 3 years;
about 1888, became cashier and mgr. of the
Northwestern Nat. Bank; came to 1st Nat.
Bank, Chicago, as vice-pres., 1892, and later
succeeded Lyman J. Gage as pres. ; pres. 1st
Trust & Savings Bank, Nat. Safe Deposit Co.;
dir. Chicago & Alton Ry. Co., Chicago Title &
Trust Co., Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of
the U. S., Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland,
Guarantee Co. of North America, Metropolitan
West Side Elevated Ry. Co., Am. Radiator
Co.; mem. western board of control the Audit
Co. of New York. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Bankers, Chicago Golf, Commercial,
Exmoor, Glen View, Saddle and Cycle. Office:
1st Nat. Bank. Residence: 541 Dearborn Av.
FORREST, Alfred Edgar, vice-pres. and
sec. North Am. Accident Assn. of Chicago; b.
Northumberland Co., Ont., Can., Apr. 22, 1863;
s. Dr. William Forrest (b. Glasgow, Scotland)
and Anabella (White) Forrest (born in Eng-
land); ed. public and high schools; m. 1st, State
Bridge, N. Y., 1883, Saidee L. Potter; children:
Saidee, Forrest, Rathbone; m. 2d, Susie C.
Kimbrough, at Memphis, Tenn., 1888. After
leaving school engaged in mercantile pursuits,
coming to Chicago in 1883. and embarking in
the insurance business. In 1890 founded the
North Am. Accident Assn. as a level premium
mutual company, there being then no law in
Illinois under which a stock accident Insur-
ance company could be organized; drafted and
had passed in 1899 the present casualty insur-
ance law of the state, and two months after
law went into effect reorganized his company
as the North Am. Accident Insurance Co., a
stock corporation, of which is vice-pres. and
sec. Republican. Clubs: Washington Park,
Hamilton, Kenwood, Chicago Athletic. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 4500 Woodlawn Av.
FORREST, William Sylvester, lawyer; b.
Baltimore, Md., July 9, 1852; early education
in public schools of Baltimore; grad. Dart-
mouth College, 1875; taught school in Somer-
ville, Mass., and studied law in Boston, 1875-
1878; came to Chicago, 1878; m. 1st, Apr. 17,
1879, Elizabeth Whitney (died Mar. 6, 1895);
children: Elizabeth, Marshall, Jean; m. 2d,
July 9, 1896, Emily Conti Kimball; 1 child:
Maulsby. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1879; dis-
tinguished as criminal lawyer; conducted de-
fense in many celebrated cases, including the
Lamb, Schahk, Cronin, Maney, O'Malley,
Baron Curt von Beidenfeld, etc.; prosecuted
Mannow and Windrath, who were hanged for
the murder of Carey B. Birch; Lake and Gris-
wold, who were sentenced to the penitentiary
for life for the murder of Patrick Owens;
Healy and Robbard, who received a like sen-
tence at Dubuque, la., for the murder of 2
private policeman. Mason. Democrat. Club:
Iroquois. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 3264
Groveland Av.
FORSYTE, Joseph Ethan, vice-pres. and
treas. Forsyth Automatic Air & Steam Coupler
Co.; b. Sidney, O., Sept. 1, 1854; s. John Pier-
son and Mary (Maxin) Forsyth; ed. public
schools; m. Sidney, O., Feb. 9, 1876, Anna M.
Bush; children: Harley B., Ralph (deceased).
Learned watchmakers' trade and worked at it
for 7 years; traveling furniture salesman,
1874-83; came to Chicago, 1887, and organize'd
the Hanson Car Coupler Co.; organized the
Forsyth Automatic Air & Steam Coupler Co.,
of which is vice-pres., treas. and dir. Repub-
lican. Methodist. Mason. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 3825 Ellis Av.
FORSYTH, Oliver Osborne, real estate; b.
Pittsburgh, Pa., June 15, 1858; 8. Jacob and
Caroline M. (Clarke) Forsyth; ed. Pennsyl-
vania Military Acad., and at Dufferin Col-
lege, London, Ont., Can. Since 1880 has been
engaged in real estate operations in Chicago,
beginning by buying options on lands in va-
rious parts of the city; now chiefly a dealer
in Calumet lands. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park. Office: 135
Adams St. Residence: 1915 Michigan Av.
FORSYTH, Robert, consulting engineer; dir.
Nat. Autophone Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil
Engineers since 1875, Am. Soc. of Mechanical
Engineers since 1881 (mgr., 1891-4). Clubs:
Chicago, Washington Park, Union, Caxton.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 307 N. Clark
St.
FORSYTH, Wellington Burgess, grain com-
mission; b. Niagara Co., N. Y., Feb. 5, 1858;
s. Chauncy A. and Elizabeth Burgess; ed. pub-
lic school; m. Piano, 111., Oct. 8, 1881, Agnes
Kearsley; 1 daughter: Pauline. Began business
life in employ of David Dows, of Baltimore,
Md., for 2 years; came to Chicago in 1880;
secured membership in the Chicago Board of
Trade and has since been engaged in business
as a commission merchant and dealer in grain
and provisions. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg.
Residence: 3-14 52d St.
FORTNER, Elbert Church, physician; b.
Bremer Co., la., Apr. 15, 1861; s. Amon and
Clarissa (Wilson) Fortner; ed. public schools
and Iowa State College, graduating from Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
1886; serving as nurse at Cook Co. Hosp. dur-
ing 2d and 3d years of college to aid in paying
expenses; m. Chicago, 1888, Eva Tuthill (niece
of Judge R. S. Tuthill); children: Harmon T.,
Phillip T., Evelyn. Practiced medicine at Sum-
ner, la., 1886-90; in Chicago since 1890, cover-
ing a general med. and surgical practice. Ap-
pointed on Board of U. S. Pension Examiners,
1889; local surgeon of Chicago & Great West-
ern Ry., 1890; County Physician of Cook Co.,
1894-9. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Iowa State
Med. Soc. Republican. Mason. K. P. Office:
3462 S. Halsted St.
FORTUNE, Peter, brewer; b. Co. Wexford,
Ireland, 1835; s. John and Dora, (Dean) For-
tune; ed. schools of Ireland; came to U. S.,
1854 (New York); came to Chicago, May, 1855;
m. Rockford, 111., 1874, Mary Lacey. Was em-
ployed in freight dept. of old Galena depot,
1855; opened general grocery and liquor store
at Polk and Desplaines Sts. ; later removed to
Harrison and Desplaines Sts., until 1862; es-
tablished brewery and malting business, with
his brother John, 1866, and began brewing ale
and porter: changed later to brewing of beer,
when, in 1882, the Fortune Bros. Brewing Co.
was incorporated, and he has since been pres.
Democrat. Co. Commissioner, 1886-8. Office: 225
S. Desplaines St. Residence: 258 Park Av.
FOSS, George Edmund, congressman, law-
yer; b. Berkshire, Vt, July 2, 1863; grad. Har-
vard, 1885; Union College of Law, LL.B.,
1889; admitted to Illinois bar same year; has
since practiced in Chicago. Mem. Congress,
1895-1903, 7th Illinois district, and 1903-7.
10th district. Republican. Introduced bill to
reorganize the navy in 55th Congress; chair-
man naval committee. 56th Congress. Resi-
dence: 47 Gordon Terrace.
FOSTER, Adelbert Merton, druggists' glass-
ware; b. Stoddard, N. H., Jan. 29, 1859; s.
George W. and Mary A. (Sawyer) Foster; ed.
Charleston public school, Boston, Mass.; m.
East Summerville. Mass., Jan. 9, 1884, Lillian
E. Bagley; children: Vesta, Robert Bagley,
Lillian, John Marshall. On Oct. 14, 1874, en-
tered the Boston house of Dean, Foster & Co. ;
was employe and partner, first at Boston and
later at the Chicago branch (established Jan.
1, 1883), until Oct. 9, 189.1, when the Chicago
business took the style of A. M. Foster & Co.,
manufacturers of druggists' glassware, bot-
tles and corks, and druggists' sundries. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago
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Athletic, Evanston, Evanston Country. Office:
120 Lake St. Residence: 1220 Hlnman Av.,
Evanston.
POSTER, Charles Fredrlc, consulting en-
gineer; b. Boston, Mass., Sept. 28, 1852; s.
Homer and Mary Jane (Dudley) Foster; ed.
Boston common schools and in high school,
Andover, Mass.; m. Andover, Mass., June 7,
1877, Kate Ware Cooke. Began engineering
experience In 1869 and was consecutively
asst. engineer, City Engineering Dept., Bos-
ton, Mass.; asst. engineer, Lowell & Andover
R. R., Lowell, Mass.; asst. engineer Lawrence
(Mass.) Water Works; mechanical engineer,
Manchester Mills, Manchester, N. H. ; mechan-
ical and gen. supt. St. Louis Cotton Factory,
St. Louis, Mo.; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Heine
Safety Boiler Co., St. Louis, Mo.; chief me-
chanical engineer, World's Columbian Expo-
sition Co., Chicago; consulting engineer in
Chicago since 1893; consulting engineer Crane
Co., Chicago; chief operating engineer, Louis-
iana Purchase Exposition Co.; is vice-pres.
Nat. Supply Co. of Chicago. Mem. Am. Soc.
of Mecha.nical Engineers, Western Soc. of
Engineers, St. Louis Engineers' Club. Inde-
pendent in politics. Congregationalist. Office:
Manhattan Bldg. Residence: 7058 Eggleston
Av.
FOSTER, Frederick Earl, shoe merchant; b.
Belleville, Ont.. Can., Aug. 21, 1867; s. Daniel
and Sarah (Vrooman) Foster; ed. public
schools of Belleville, Ont.; m. Fulton, N. Y.,
1895, Marian Merriam (died 1901). Began
business career working for a hardware store
in Belleville, Ont.; came to Chicago in 1892;
was a mem. of F. E. Foster Co., shoe dealers,
1896-1902, when firm consolidated with that of
Reeves & Beebe, under present firm style of
Foster-Reeves Shoe Co. Republican. Office: 26
Washington St. Residence: 3000 S. Park Av.
FOSTER, George Barman, educator; b. Al-
derson, W. Va., Apr. 2, 1858; grad. West Vir-
ginia Univ., 1883; Rochester Theological Sem-
inary, 1887; Univs. Gottingen and Berlin, 1891-
1892 (A.M.. Ph.D., Denison Univ., Ohio); m.
Aug. 6, 1884. Mary, d. Prof. Franklin Lyon,
West Virginia Univ. Pastor 1st Baptist
Church, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.. 1887-91;
prof, philosophy, McMaster Univ., 1892-5; was
prof, systematic theology, now prof, of phi-
losophy of religion, Univ. of Chicago. Address:
5535 Lexington Av.
FOSTER, Qeorsre F., congressman; b. Dover,
N. J., Apr. 3, I860: s. Peter and Margaret
Foster; came to Chicago when 7 years old;
ed. public schools and old Univ. of Chicago:
grad. Union College of Law, 1882; admitted
to bar same year and began practice in Chi-
cago: m. Nov. 27. 18R4, Julie (Hoey) Foster:
children: George P., Jr., Raymond F., Willard
J. Presidential elector. 1896, but resigned in
order to permit a fusion between the Demo-
cratic and People's parties. Mem. Congress,
1899-1903. 3d Illinois district, and 1903-5. 4th
district. Is general aerent for the Empire State
Surety Co. Democrat. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bide. 'Residence: 1403 35th St.
FOSTER. Harry Charles, banker; b. Chicago,
Mar. 14, 1872: s. C. H. and Caroline (Van In-
wagen) Foster: ed. Chicago public schools
until 1884: DeVeaux College. Niagara Falls,
N. Y.. 1885-6: m. Wheaton. 111., Aug. 30, 1894,
Ella Gary. Began in banking business. 1886,
as messenger in Illinois Trust & Savings
Bank, advancing through all other positions
to and including paying teller, until 1900; in
stock and bond business, firm of H. C. Foster
& Burnet, 1901-2; became cashier Mar. 1, 1902,
and pres. June 1, 1903, Oakland Nat. Bank.
Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Republican.
Clubs: Hamilton, Glen View. Office: 3901-3
Cottage Grove Av. Residence: 4402 Lake Av.
FOSTER, Jacob Thomas, surveyor and civil
engineer; b. Auburn, N. Y., June 23, 1827; s.
Jacob and Lovisa (Brooks) Foster; grad. Au-
burn Acad., 1846; m. 1st, 1849, S. M. Page
(died Hokah, Minn., 1866); children: J. Frank,
Sarah Genevieve, Clark Harold; m. 2d, Brewer-
ton, Oneida Co., N. Y., Mrs. Annie Barber.
Entered railway service, 1847, as rodman on
N. Y. C. R. R.. then asst. and chief asst. en-
gineer on various railroads, etc., until 1859,
when became cashier Green Bay Bank, at La-
Crosse, Wis. ; organized a battery of light ar-
tillery, which on fall of Fort Sumter tendered
to the government, and it was mustered into
II. S. service at Racine, Wis., as the 1st Wis.
Battalion, of which became commander, with
which served until Oct. 1, 1864, taking part in
many actions, Including Cumberland Gap,
Kanawha Valley, Young's Point (opposite
Vicksburg), Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post,
Port Gibson, Richmond and Jackson, Miss.,
Champion Hills, Black River Ridge (wounded
by shell, destroying right eye), siege of
Vicksburg; in Red River Expedition, etc.;
when company was mustered out was com-
missioned col. 1st Wis. Heavy Art., with which
served until mustered out. Since war in prac-
tice as surveyor and civil engineer; chief
engineer to Cook Co. Drainage Commission,
1867; chief engineer towns of Lake and Cicero,
1868-71; lumbering in Adirondack region. 1871-
1874; chief engineer town of Lake. 1874-83;
county surveyor of Cook Co., 1884-8. Repub-
lican. Mem. G. A. R. Mason and K. T. Mem. I.
O. O. F. Office: 92 LaSalle St.
FOSTER, Richard Norman, physician; b.
Toronto, Ont., Can., Oct. 23, 1834; ed. Cana-
dian common schools, Urbana Univ. at Urbana,
O., B.A., A.M.; Hahnemann Med. College of
Philadelphia, and Hahnemann Med. College
of Chicago, M.D., 1869; m. Northampton, Mass.,
1860, Annie, daughter of Dr. Hatfield Halsted;
children: Marion Guyon (now Mrs. Wash-
burne), Edith Burnham (now Mrs. Flint).
Prof, of Latin and Greek in Urbana Univ.,
1859-60; prof, of physiology and diseases of
the nervous system, in Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege of Chicago, 1869-70; prof, of obstetrics,
Chicago Homce. Med. College, 1881-1902: now
emeritus prof. Mem. Am. Institute of Homoe-
opathy, Homce. Med. Soc. of Chicago, 111.
Homoe. Med. Assn. Swedenborgian; translated
several volumes of Swedenborg's works, 1865-
1870. Clubs: Irving, Alliance. Office and resi-
dence: 553 Jackson Boul.
FOSTER, Stephen A., lawyer; b. Derby Line,
Vt., Dec. 23, 1866; s. Austin T. and Sarah
Hurd (Oilman) Foster; grad. Tufts' College,
Boston, A.B., 1887, A.M., 1891; grad. law
school of Harvard Univ.. LL.B., 1891; m. Elm-
hurst, 111., June 27, 1899, Almeda Hodges; 1
daughter: Rachel. Began law practice in Bos-
ton, 1891; came to Chicago, 1896, and was a
partner in the law firm of Aldrich, Reed, Fos-
ter & Allen, 1896-7. Republican. Universalist.
Club: University. Office: Home Insurance
Bldg. Residence: 12147 Harvard Av.
FOSTER, William Elmore, lawyer; b. Fond
du Lac, Wis., May 7, 1861; s. William Avery
and Sarah A. (Himes) Foster; ed. public
schools of Chicago, 1868-77: Central High
School of Chicago, 1877-80, when grad.;
Union College of Law, 1886-8, LL.B. From
1881 to 1886 was clerk and sec. to the local
freight agent of the L. S. & M. S. Ry. Co.,
and 1888 to 1898 was in the legal dept. of the
same road as asst. atty. ; practiced alone, 1898-
1904; then became associated with Thomas E.
D. Bradley under firm style of Foster & Brad-
ley. One of the trial attys. of the Northwest-
ern Elevated R. R. Co., Chicago & Oak Park
Elevated R. R. Co., Union Elevated R. R. Co.
and Suburban R. R. Co., with which has been
identified for 5 years. Was professor plead-
ing, practice and procedure in Kent College
of Law, 1899-1900; since 1900 prof, of pro-
cedure and trials, Chicago Kent College of
Law. Republican. R. E. Served 4 years with
state militia of Illinois, 1879-82. Now mem.
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law firm of Foster, Bradley & Stetson. Club:
>°?0Cth: J°rt Dearborn Bld*-
ju. burn bt.
b.
Jenny Foster; ed. Chicago public schools to
1885; m. Chicago, Aug. 2, 1892, Helen M. Hani-
fan; children: Elliott E. and Helen M. In 1885
entered employ of the Decorators' Supply Co.,
manufacturers of interior and exterior orna-
ments for buildings, to learn the trade; now
owns a one-third interest and is sec. of the
company. Also sec. and treas. of the Del Isle
Construction Co., of St. Louis, Mo. Mason;
mem. Lincoln Park Commandery, K. T. ; also
mem. Medinah Temple. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Mencken. Office: 215 S. Clinton St. Resi-
dence: 769 Warren Av.
FOWLER, Ernest Spencer, optician; b. Gull-
ford, Conn., Sept. 15, 1855; s. Edwin and Erne-
line B. (Spencer) Fowler; ed. public schools
of Connecticut and New Haven (Conn.) High
School; widower; children: Earl B., Irma. Be-
gan to learn the optical business in New York
City in 1871; came to Chicago, 1881, and estab-
lished firm of E. S. & W. S. Fowler, opticians.
Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Oak Park. Of-
fice: 96 State St. Residence: 209 S. Oak Park
Av., Oak Park.
FOX, Harry, insurance; b. Sharonville,
Hamilton Co., O., Jan. 22, 1862; s. Henry and
Margaret A. (Shepherd) Fox; ed. public
schools of Sharonville, Lockland and Cincin-
nati, O., and at Lebanon (O.) Normal School;
m. Reading, O., Sept. 7, 1887, Frances H. De-
Camp. Entered the fire insurance business
in 1885, in the local office of E. W. Lyman
& Co., and advanced through every branch of
the business, both local and general; now
mgr. Chicago office of the Milwaukee Me-
chanics' Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 159 La-
Salle St. Residence: 216 S. Madison Av., La-
Grange, 111.
FOX, John Victor, real estate and loans; b.
Beloit, Wis., Jan. 16, 1863; s. James B. and
Katherine (Carroll) Fox; ed. public schools
of Chicago, Lena and Freeport, 111.; m. Sioux
City, la., June 4, 1902, .Mary Louise Conway;
1 son: John Victor, Jr. Came to Chicago, 1876;
continuing in school until 1882; then em-
ployed in Chicago postofflce (chief clerk city
delivery division) until 1889; since then active-
ly engaged in the real estate and loan busi-
ness. Democrat. R. C. Served 5 years, 1883-7,
in Co. C, 1st Regt. Infy., I. N. G. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Post Lake
(sec. and treas.). Office: 108 Dearborn St.
Residence: 279 Lake View Av.
FOX, Orvin L., editor and publisher; b.
Hardwick, Vt., Jan. 16. 1844; s. John Fox,
soldier of the War of 1812, who was son of
John Fox, soldier of the War of the Revolu-
tion; mother died in his infancy; ed. public
schools of Hardwick, Vt. ; m. Boston, Mass.,
June 29, 1869, Ancella M. Faunce; children:
Hubert Orvin, Jesse Eugene, Ralph Edgar.
Was engaged in farming, 1851-60; in woolen
mills, 1860-1; published city and county direc-
tories in New England and the west, 1861-4;
founded and published various class journals
from 1868-79, among them the Railroad and
Merchants' Journal, the first railroad paper
published in the west: the Western Manufac-
turer; Factory and Farm; National Live Stock
Journal; National Farmer; American Horse-
shoer; and in 1878 established and has since
edited The Indicator, piano and organ trade
journal, to the interests of which has since
devoted entire attention; pres. and treas. of
The Indicator Co., publishers of The Indi-
cator. Came to Chicago in 1865 and has re-
sided in this city ever since. Office: Audito-
rium Bldg. Residence: Auditorium Hotel.
FOX, Samuel Robinson, treas. and western
mgr. the Turbine Engineering Co.; b. Musca-
tlne, la., Nov. 10, 1873; s. C. R. and S. A.
(Eckle) Fox; ed. public schools of Muscatine,
la., and grad. Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind..
trical Engineer in Mechanical Engineering.
Was in employ of the General Electric Co., at
Lynn, Mass., for 3 years, and later in Chicago,
and on July 1, 1904, was appointed to present
position as western mgr. of the Turbine En-
gineering Co., of New York, and western
agent De Laval Steam Turbine Co., of Trenton,
N. J Republican. Was sergeant Co. H, 2d Regt.
U. S. Vol. Engineers, in Spanish-Am. War
Mason; Iowa Lodge, Washington Chapter, De
Molay Commandery. Muscatine, la.. Mystic
Shrine, Davenport. Office: Fisher Bldg Resi-
dence: 436 E. 62d St.
FOX, Walter Howard, dentist; b. Portland,
Me., Dec. 19, 1857; s. A. Lewis and Dora Fox;
grad. Cornell Univ., 1880; Chicago College of
Dental Surgery, D.D.S., 1892; Nat. Med Univ
1902; special work in Univ. of Chicago, 1905;
m. 1884, Minnie A. Morse. In practice in Chi-
cago since 1892; prosector, 1892, professor,
1894, Chicago College of Dental Surgery. Mem.
Alpha Delta Phi and Delta Sigma Delta. For-
merly dental surgeon St. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum and Lake Bluff Orphanage. Mem. Chi-
cago Dental Soc., Odontograohic Soc. and Illi-
nois State Dental Soc. Office: 92 State St.
Residence: 2159 Clarendon Av.
FRAKE, James, lawyer; b. Loughborough,
Leicestershire, Eng., Mar. 29, 1841; s. George
and Amy (Taylor) Frake; parents emigrated
to U. S., 1844, settling on farm at Wheeling,
Cook Co., Ill; grad. law school of the Univ.
of Chicago, 1869; m. 1st, 1869, Melinda Doty,
of Frankport, Will Co., 111. (died. 1873); m. 2d,
1874, Evelyn M. Allen, of Elk Grove, 111. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1869, and has ever since been
engaged in practice. Trustee Northwestern
Univ. since 1874; was also trustee Union Col-
lege of Law for several years. Mem. Chicago
Board of Education, to fill unexpired term,
1879-81. Republican. Mem. Centenary M. E.
Church. Club: Illinois. Office: 132 LaSalle St.
Residence: 625 Fulton St.
FRANCIS, Charles Randall, lawyer; b. Erie,
Pa., Jan. 31, 1868; s. Daniel T. and Frances
Rosabel (Hammond) Francis: ed. Elizabeth
St. (now Tilden) School, Chicago, 1876-9;
Brown School, 1880-1; Northwestern Univ.
(Union College of Law), 1887-9, graduating
LL.B., 1889; m. Chicago. Oct. 8, 1903. Miette
De la Fontaine. Admitted to bar June 12, 1889,
and since then associated with Samuel E. Dale
in law firm of Dale & Francis, making a spe-
cialty of corporation law. Sec. and dir. Am.
Tourist Assn., and of Illinois Eye. Ear, Nose
and Throat College; pres. and dir. Chicago
Water Chute Co. Was Illinois atty. League of
Am. Wheelmen, 1893-5. Served 10 years (188~7-
1897) in Co. A. 1st Regt., I. N. G.; 1st ser-
geant, 1894-6. Republican. Mem. Booth Chap-
ter, Phi Delta Phi, 1888. Clubs: Lincoln, Meno-
ken. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Law
Institute. Office: 108 Dearborn St. Residence:
1574 Jackson Boul.
FRANCIS. John Newton; b. Hartford. Conn..
Aug. 2, 1823; s. John, III, and Adelia S.
(Bowles) Francis; his grandfather Francis,
of Puritan descent, was merchantman in coast-
ing trade, whose vessel was captured by
French privateers, near close of 18th century;
mother was sister of Samuel Bowles (founder
Springfield Republican), with whom his father
was associated, in firm of Bowles & Francis,
as publishers Hartford Times, at time of his
birth; ed. public schools of Hartford, Conn.,
Springfield, Mass., and Bloomfield Acad. ; was
proofreader on Hartford Times under Editor
Gideon Wells, afterward Sec. of the Navy; m.
Providence, R. I., 1843, Laura O. Arnold; chil-
dren: John A. (deceased), Ellen M. (Mrs. Da-
vid P. Brown). Removed from Hartford to
Providence, 1841, and was engaged in the cat-
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tie and produce business there until 1867; was
6 years mem. of the Providence School Board,
9 years mem. and 3 years pres. Providence
City Council; elected, 1861, to General Assem-
bly of Rhode Island, and chosen speaker pro
tern, of that body; delegate to fampus Demo-
cratic convention which began at Charleston
and ended at Baltimore, 1860; after Pres. Lin-
coln's election gave him hearty support and
became Paymaster General of Rhode Island,
and after the war closed was appointed by
Gov. Smith to make up and prepare the war
claims of the State of Rhode Island against
the General Government. Came to Chicago,
1867, qnd established firm of Francis & Web-
ber at 100 State St., which received the first
shipments of California fruit after opening of
the Pacific R. R. ; burned out on S. Water St.,
in great fire of 1871. Engaged with Squire
Dingee, 1883, and was instrumental in organ-
izing the Squire Dingee Co., of which was
treas. and sec. from 1886 to 1899; since then
vice-pres. and retired from active service.
Long active and official mem. of 1st M. E.
Church, serving as Sunday School Supt. and
later as class leader. Also mem. and one of
mgrs. of Chicago Bible Soc. Republican. Resi-
dence: 2520 N. Hermitage Av.
FRANCIS, Pierre B., publisher; b. Utica, N.
Y., Aug. 27, 1855; s. Morris M. and Rhoda
(Kellogg) Francis; ed. public schools, Utica,
N. Y.; m. Henry, 111., Apr. 17, 1895, Edna A. Al-
berton; 1 son: Cecil. Came to Chicago, 1865;
was with the Waterloo Yeast Co. for 15 years,
and with the Tobey Furniture Co., 3 years.
Identified with publishing business since 1875;
now pres. Trade Periodical Co.; mgr. of the
Furniture Journal and of the Embalmers'
Monthly. Sec. Chicago Furniture Manufactur-
ers' Assn. Independent in politics. Mem. Royal
Arcanum. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois
Athletic. Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence:
215 E. 61st St.
FRANK, Jacob, surgeon; b. Syracuse, N.
Y., Mar. 16, 1856; s. Levi and Ella (Tow)
Frank; ed. public schools and in med. dept.
of the Univ. of Buffalo, graduating M.D., in
class of 1882; m. Syracuse, N. Y., 1877, Sarah
Lederer; 1 daughter: Myna (now Mrs. Dr.
Sylvan Kunz). Began practice of medicine
in Buffalo, N. Y., 1882, and was district phy-
sician there 2 years; came to Chicago, 1885.
Surgeon to German Hosp. and to Marion Sims
Hosp. ; surgeon to St. Elizabeth Hosp., 1886-
1901; Cook Co. Hosp., 1891-6. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Surgical Soc., Chicago Acad. of Medicine,
Chicago Pathological Soc., Mississippi Valley
Med. Assn., Pan-Am. Med. Congress, Am. Med.
Assn., International Med. Congress. Independ-
ent in politics. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 17 Lincoln Av.
FRANK. Mortimer, physician; b. Buffalo, N.
Y., May 26, 1874; s. Joseph H. and Fannie
(Goldsmith) Frank; graduate of LaSalle (pub-
lic) School and of North Division High School,
Chicago; grad. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, 1897, in the dept. of civil and
sanitary engineering, with degrees of B.S. and
C.E.; Univ. of Illinois, dept. of medicine, M.D.,
Chicago, 1900. After graduation from Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology was en-
gineer of maintenance of way of the Mich-
igan division of the "Big Four" R. R. Since
1900 in med. practice in Chicago. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc.. Chicago
Med. Soc., Physicians' Club, Phi Rho Sigma
fraternity. Office: 31 Washington St. Resi-
dence: The Lessing Annex, Surf St. and Evans-
ton Av.
FRANK, Robert John, lawyer, U. S. Commis-
sioner; b. Ravenna, O., Sept. 11, 1866; s.
George W. and Anna (Cope) Frank; ed. public
schools of Ravenna, O. ; m. Trenton, N. J.,
Jan. 13, 1886, Mame Woolston. Was 10 years
a traveling salesman; came to Chicago, 1890;
graduated from Kent College of Law, 1895;
admitted to Illinois Bar, 1895; since 1898 of
firm of Young, Makeel, Bradley & Frank. Ap-
pointed, 1901, by Hon. C. C. Kohlsaat, U. S.
Commissioner for northern district of Illi-
nois. Republican. Clubs: Marquette, Hamil-
ton. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: 5344 Wash-
ington Av.
FRANKENSTEIN, 'William B., real estate
broker; b. Chicago, Apr. 15, 1872; s. Morris
and Jeanette (Boetzel) Frankenstein; ed. pub-
lic and high schools of Chicago. Began busi-
ness career as office boy; from 1890 to 1894
employed by one of the leading real estate
firms in the city; in 1894, with L. M. Willis,
formed firm of Willis & Frankenstein; firm
conducts a general real estate business, with
central business property as a special feature.
Republican. Mem. A. F. & A. M. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 115 Dearborn St. Residence:
1922 Arlington PI.
FRANKENTHAL, tester Emamiel, physi-
cian; b. Chicago, Apr. 16, 1864; s. Emanuel and
Kate (Friedman) Frankenthal; ed. public
schools of Chicago, Latin School in Bavaria,
and Northwestern Univ. Med. School, M.D.,
in class of 1885; m. Chicago, 1899, Anne
Eleanor Nourse; children: Lester E., John
Vandal. Engaged in practice of medicine in
Chicago since 1885; specialist in gynecology
and obstetrics. Attending gynecologist, St.
Luke's and Michael Reese Hosps. ; attending
obstetrician, Michael Reese Hosp.; prof, of
gynecology, Northwestern Univ. Med. School.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Gyneco-
logical Soc. (ex-pres.). Jewish religion. Clubs:
Standard, Washington Park, Quadrangle. Of-
fice: 109 Randolph St. Residence: 4825 Wood-
lawn Av.
FRANTZEN, Arthur, sec. Arthur Frantzen
Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 9, 1868; s. Fritz and
Helene (Michelsen) Frantzen; grad. Univ. of
Michigan, 1892; m. Chicago, June 2, 1900,
Fanchon Barrow. Was engaged for 4 years
in civil engineer's office of Benezette Williams,
2 years as designer with Fraser & Chalmers
and 2 years with the World's Columbian Ex-
position; after that in business for self, and
in 1898 organized the Arthur Frantzen Co.,
electrical contracting engineers. Mem. Am. In-
stitute of Electrical Engineers. Republican.
Lutheran. Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Casino of
Edgewater, Chicago Automobile. Office: 92-94
W. VanBuren St. Residence: 1944 Kenmore Av.
FRASER, Norman D., pres. Chicago Port-
land Cement Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 25, 1857; s.
David R. and Lydia H. (Scoville) Fraser; ed
Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, 1882,
Ariadne Preble; children: D. Ross, Violet, Mar-
jorie, Janet, Dorothy. After leaving school in
1874 became connected with the firm of Fraser
& Chalmers, manufacturers of mining ma-
chinery, etc., and was a mem. of that firm for
the 17 years from 1876 to 1893; then was out
of business until 1895, when became pres.
of the Chicago Portland Cement Co., manufac-
turers of Portland cement. Mem. Am. Soc. of
Mechanical Engineers, Western Soc. Engineers.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Illinois. Of-
fice: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 1241 Washing-
ton Boul.
FRASER, 'William Alexander, grain com-
mission; b; New Haven, Conn., Feb. 12, 1837;
s. William and Dollie (Russell) Fraser: ed.
public schools of Ashtabula Co., O. ; m. War-
ren Co., 111., Dec., 1869, Ann Kingdon; chil-
dren: Eudora, Eva A., William A., Jr. After
leaving school went to Galesburg, and was
engaged in grain business there on his own
account, 1867-98, when came to Chicago and
established the W. A. Fraser Co., of which
he is pres., and which also operates at Minne-
apolis, Minn., and Milwaukee, Wis. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Republican. Mason. Of-
fice: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 5610 Prairie
Avenue.
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FRASHER, Jolin Edward Lane, wholesale M. M. Freeman, in the hay and grain commis-
millinery; b. Portsmouth, N. H., July 21, 1830; sion business; became a mem. of the Chicago
s. John and Susan (Stewart) Frasher; ed. Board of Trade in 1892, and is now engaged in
Boston, Mass., public schools to 1843; m. the hay and grain commission business (H.
Kalamazoo, Mich., Aug. 18, 1858, Harriet H. Freeman & Co.) Republican. Mason. Club:
Louise Sweet; children: Susan Frances, Ed- Lakeside. Office: Board of Trade Bldg Resi-
ward Sweet, John Stewart (now deceased), dence: 4447 Vincennes Av.
Began business career in boyhood as clerk for FREEMAN", Henry Varnuni, jurist; b.
9 years in Boston; then in business for him- Bridgeton, N. J., Dec. 20, 1842; s Henry and
self in Chicago, in dry goods trade, 1852-60; Mary (Bangs) Freeman; ed. New Haven,
in I860 became employe of D. B. Fisk, millin- Conn., and Freeport, 111.; began teaching dis-
ery and straw goods; partner in 1863; ap- trict schools at 16 years of age; completed
pointed administrator of the estate of D. B. studies of preparatory dept., Beloit, Wis., Col-
Fisk, who died in 1891, and on incorporation lege; enlisted Aug. 6, 1862, in Co. K, 74th
of the firm of D. B. Fisk & Co., 1893, became in. Vol. Infy., and was made 1st sergeant;
pres. Republican. Office: 103 Wabash Av. Resi- promoted, Aug. 24, 1863, to be capt.: served in
dence: 4929 Lake Av. Army of Cumberland to end of the war.
FRAZIER, Prank P., mem. firm Bartlett, Grad. Tale, A.B., 1869 (later A.M.); studied
Frazier & Carrington, brokers; vice-pres. Calu- law in New Haven, Conn., and Chicago; m.
met Elevator Co. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex- Rockford, 111., Oct. 16, 1873, Mary L., daugh-
change. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Wash- ter of Rev. William S. Curtis, D.D.; children:
ington Park, Glen View, Evanston, Evanston Mabel D. (wife of Henry C. Culbertson), Mary
Country. Office: 138 Jackson Boul. Residence: Ethel, Helen Alden, Henry Brewster. Principal
1404 Forest Av., Evanston. Charleston (111.) High School, 1871-2; ad-
FREDERIKSEN, Ditlew Monrad, lawyer; b. mitted to bar, 1872; was village atty. of Hyde
near Copenhagen, Denmark, Apr. 18, 1866; a. Park at time of its annexation to Chicago,
Nils C. and Ada M. Frederiksen; ed. private 1889; elected judge of the Superior Court of
schools, Denmark, Univ. of Wisconsin and Chicago, 1893; re-elected, 1898, and again in
Harvard (grad., 1887); Chicago College of 1904; justice of the Appellate Court since
Law; admitted to bar, 1897; m. Jan. 27, 1903, Feb., 1898. Republican. Commander Illinois
Helen W. Brown, daughter of late Charles A. Commandery, Loyal Legion, 1899; mem. G. A.
Brown, Portland, Me.; 1 child: Christine. Had R. Professorial lecturer, Univ. of Chicago,
charge Danish-Norwegian Dept. Nat. Repub- Contributor to "Military Essays and Recol-
lican Committee, during sound money cam- lections," chapters on A Colored Brigade in
paign, 1896; is interested in land colonization the Campaign and Battle of Nashville (vol.
in North Alabama and Canadian Northwest. 2), and Some Battle Recollections of Stone
Mem. Dania, Danish Old Peoples' Home, and River (vol. 3); also contributor to legal jour-
other Danish societies. Office: Teutonic Bldg. nals, etc. Clubs: Chicago Literary (pres., 1898),
Residence: 937 Belle Plaine Av. University, Quadrangle, Hamilton, Bryn Mawr.
FREE, William Cyrenus, manufacturer; b. Opinions in 111. App. Court Reports, commenc-
Alexandria, Madison Co., Ind., Mar. 16, 1868; ing at Vol. 72. Office: Appellate Court, Ash-
s. Dr. Cyrenus and Esther (Van Devender) land Blk. Residence: 5760 Woodlawn Av.
Free; ed. public schools of native town and FREEMAN, Henry Warren, lawyer; b. Bos-
at Western Indiana Normal School; m. Ko- t Mass., Feb. 16, 1869; s. Warren H. and
komo, Ind., Feb. 26, 1901, Miss Mazy Bell. Louise (Hobart) Freeman; grad. Univ. of Wis-
Started very young as a canvasser; organizer consln A.B., 1892; law dept. of same, LL.B.,
and first pres. Chicago Portrait Co ; secured 1895; m Washington, D. C., Oct. 19, 1901, An-
control of the stock and reorganized the Illi- nletta King. Came to Chicago, 1895, and was
nois Sewing Machine Co.; was elected pres. in the office of James L. High until death of
of the new corporation Republican. Clubs: Mr High. 1897; after that in law practice
Calumet, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park. ajone untn June, 1903, when became nsso-
Office: Atlas Blk. Residence: 2001 Prairie Av. clated wlth Hon. Henry Sherman Boutell and
FREEMAN, Arthur Bigfelow, dentist; b. Albert Dean Currier in present firm of Boutell,
Brookfield, Vt., Sept. 27, 1859; s. Augustus currier & Freeman. Republican. Mem. of Beta
W. and Lucinda M. (Bigelow) Freeman; ed. Theta pi. club: Hinsdale Golf. Office: Home
Vermont, Rush Med. College (M.D., 1885) and insurance Bldg. Residence: Virginia Hotel.
Philadelphia Dental College (D.D.S., 1886); m. FREEMAN, Isaac Austin, dentist; b. Orange
Philadelphia, Pa., Apr. 17, 1895, Jane Gould. Co vt Qct 11, 1840; s. Mayhew and Laura
Came to Chicago from Vermont In 1882; en- A (Morse) Freeman;' ed. public schools of
gaged in practice of dentistry in Chicago since orange Co., Vt.; studied dentistry in office of
1886. Formerly prof, of comparative dental A ^V Freeman, Chicago, 1864-8, and at North-
anatomy and physiology in Northwestern w'estern Univ. Dental School (grad., 1892); m.
Univ. Dental School for 5 years. Mem. Illi- Fremont, 111., 1866, Charlotte M. Partridge;
nois State Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., children: Alice (Mrs. C. M. Roberts), Eleanor
Chicago Odontographic Soc. Republican. c Florence M., Edith Imogen, Grace Part-
Mason. Club: Hinsdale. Office: 34 Washington rjage (Mrs. C. D. Pease). Has been associate
St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111. prof practice of dentistry in Northwestern
FREEMAN, Charles Yoe, lawyer; b. Lock- univ Med School. Mem. Chicago Odonto-
port, N. Y., Mar. 29, 1877; s. John Newton and praphic Soc, Illinois State Dental Soc. Repub-
Mary Helen (Yoe) Freeman: grad. Denver ]jcan office: 67 Wabash Av. Residence: 645
High School, 1894; Lawrenceville School, 1895; -Washington Boul.
Princeton Univ., A.B., 1899; Northwestern FREER, Frederick Warren, artist, painter;
Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1902. Admitted to ^ Chicago, June 16, 1849; s. Dr. Joseph War-
bar, May, 1902; mem. law firm of McCordic & ren an(j Katherine (Gatter) Freer; ed. public
Sheriff. Jan. 1, 1904. Sec. and asst. treas. Illi- schools; attended Royal Acad., Munich, Ba-
nois Car & Equipment Co. Republican. Pres- varia- spent several years in Europe; m. June
byterian. Club: Saddle and Cycle. Office: The 16 jggg Margaret Cecilia Keenan, New York.
Rookery. Residence: 446 Chestnut St. Lived in New York, 1880-90; is asso. Nat.
FREEMAN, Henry Hyman, grain and hay Acad. of Design; mem. Am. Water Color Soc.,
commission; b. Elmira, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1866; New York Etchers' Club, etc Received medal
s. Marcus and Minna (Birkman) Freeman; ed. at World's Columbian Exposition 1 93; bronze
public schools; married. Began business career medal at Pan- Am. Exposition, Buffalo, 1
in the printing business in Chicago with H. silver medal Charleston Exposition,
McAllister Co., and afterward in same line Martin B. Cahn prize, Chicago Art Institute,
with J. H. Buffords & Son until 1886, when 1902; artist's prize and medal, Chicago, 1
beoamo associated in business with brother, bronze medal, St. Louis Exposition,
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specialty in portraits of beautiful women and
children. His principal works are: A Lady in
Black; Consolation; The Old Letter; In Am-
bush; Sympathy, etc. Teaches at Chicago Art
Inst. Address: 224 E. Ontario St.
FREEH, Otto Tiger, physician; b. Chicago,
Aug. 8, 1857; s. Joseph Warren (M.D.) and
Katharine (Gatter) Freer: ed. Ludwig's Gym-
nasium, Munich, Ger., to 1870; Moseley School,
Chicago, 1871-2: Kinzie School, graduating,
1873; grad. Central High School, Chicago, 1876;
Rush Med. College, M.D., 1879, followed by a
semester each in the Univ. of Munich, Vienna
and Heidelberg. Interne in Cook Co. Hosp.,
1879-80; specialist in diseases of the nose,
throat and ear. Co-author of a book on Dis-
eases of the Nose and Nasopharynx. Attend-
ing laryngologist German Hosp. of Chicago,
1894-1905; prof, of laryngology Chicago Poli-
clinic, asst. prof, in diseases of throat, nose
and chest, Rush Med. College. Mem. Am.
Laryngological Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., sec.
section on laryngology and otology Am. Med.
Assn., 1903-4; mem. Chicago Laryngological
and Climatological Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc. Democrat. Office: 34 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 288 E. Huron St.
FREES, Benjamin Marsh, lumber merchant;
b. Orono, Me., Aug. 3, 1846; s. Benjamin M.
and Maria F. (Buffum) Frees; ed. common
schools; m. Union Grove, Racine Co., Wis.,
Ellie Rosine Adams. Began in lumber business
at Monroe, Wis., 1862; Whitewater, Wis., 1865;
moved to Chicago, 1872; now vice-pres. Bar-
nett Lumber Co., Frees & Hocknell Lumber
Co., Day & Frees Lumber Co., Platt & Frees
Co.; vice-pres. and sec. Perry & Bee Lumber
Co., F. C. Knotter Co., and identified with nu-
merous other lumber companies and firms.
Also vice-pres. 1st Nat. Bank of McCook, Neb.,
and 1st Nat. Bank of Lisbon. N. D. Veteran of
Civil War; enlisted, Aug. 3, 1864, on 18th
birthday; appointed 1st lieut., and promoted to
capt. in front of Petersburg. Va. Mem. Loyal
Legion and of U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R. Re-
publican. Mason. Office: 234 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: The Lessing, Surf St. and Evanston Av.
FRENCH, Arthur Lincoln, railroad and
warehouse commissioner; b. on farm near
Chapin, Morgan Co., 111., Nov. 3, 1862; s.
Samuel and Martha (Fox) French; ed. public
school. Adrian College, Michigan, and Gem
City Business College, Quincy, 111.; m. Joy
Prairie, Morgan Co., 111., Oct. 6, 1892, Ruth
Batchelor Joy. Has always been engaged in
farming in Morgan Co. In 1892 organized the
Chapin State Bank, of which is practically
the owner; in 1901 was appointed by Gov.
Yates mem. of the Illinois Railroad and Ware-
house Commission. Republican; mem. of the
State Central Committee of Illinois, repre-
senting the 20th Congressional district; chair-
man organization committee of the State
Central Committee. Treas. U. S. Life Endow-
ment Co.; vice-nres. and dir. Illinois Tele-
phone Co. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton.
Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: Chapin, 111.
FRENCH, Charles W., prin. Hyde Park
High School. Chicago: b. Woodstock, Vt., Apr.
5, 1858; s. Charles W. and Anne M. French;
grad. Dartmouth College, 1879 (A.M.); m. 1st,
St. Joseph, Mich., July 17, 1889, Mary L.
Heartt; 2d, Rockford, 111., June 28, 1900, Fanny
K. Bartlett. Mem. joint commission on Eng-
lish requirements for admission to college,
1896-1905: pres. Chicago Christian Endeavor
Union. 1886-8; pres. Cook Co. Board Athletic
Control. 1898-1900. Author: Life of Lincoln
(Am. Reformer's Series); Words of Lincoln;
Introduction to the Study of Browning. Editor:
Flight of a Tartar Tribe; Burke's Concilia-
tion: Lights of Literature for the 7th and 8th
Grade; Macaulay's Essays on Milton, Addison,
Macbeth; Rab and His Friends; Black Beauty;
The Sketch Book. Address: 6442 Drexel Av.
FRENCH, G. Watson, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Republican Iron &
Steel Co.; b. Davenport, la., Oct. 26, 1858; s.
Geo. H. and Frances W. (Morton) French; ed.
Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass. ; m. Davenport,
June 18, 1884, Clara V. Decker; 1 son: George
Decker. Engaged as a moulder with the Eagle
Mfg. Co. at Davenport, la., 1877, of which
company he later became pres.; is also pres.
of the Bettendorf Metal Wheel Co.; became
vice-pres. and dir. of the Republic Iron &
Steel Co., 1900, and chairman of the executive
committee, 1901; vice-pres. Annie Laurie Min-
ing Co. Clubs: Midlothian, Chicago, Calumet,
Mid-Day. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: Auditorium Annex.
FRENCH, William Henry, type founder; b.
Griggsville, Pike Co., 111.; s. Nathan and Har-
riet Newell (Hoyt) French; ed. common and
high schools, Griggsville; grad. Cornell Univ.,
1869-73; 1 year in Univ. of Leipzig, Germany;
m. Chicago, Sept. 21, 1895, Olive Helen Waller;
children: Hazel, Walter Hoyt, Vincent Thome.
Agent and asst. gen. mgr. Associated Press
in Chicago and New York, 1873-85; sec. and
treas. Oak Ranch Co., Nebraska, Kansas and
Colorado, 1885-7; since 1887, sec. and dir. of
Barnhart Bros. & Spindler, type founders;
also pres. and dir. St. Louis Printers' Supply
Co. ; dir. and vice-pres. Fundicion Mexicana de
Tipos, City of Mexico; dir. Unitype Co., New
York; Great Western Type Foundry, Kansas
City and Omaha; Southern Printers' Supply
Co., Washington, D. C.; Minnesota Type
Foundry Co., St. Paul, Minn. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Mem. Cornell Alumni. Pres.
Chicago Delta Upsilon Alumni. Clubs: Irv-
ing Literary, Illinois, Oak Park, Westward Ho.
Office: 183-7 Monroe St. Residence: 221 East
Av., S., Oak Park, 111.
FRENCH, William Merchant Richardson,
dir. Art Institute, Chicago; b. Exeter, N. H.,
Oct. 1, 1843; s. Henry Flagg and Anne (Rich-
ardson) French; grad. Harvard, 1864; prac-
ticed civil engineering and landscape garden-
ing, 1865-77; became connected, 1877, with the
School and Museum of Art in Chicago. Has
lectured on art in all parts of the U. S., and
has written a good deal on art subjects.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Literary. Office:
Art Institute. Residence: 9203 Pleasant Av.
FRETTS, George Watkins, maltster; b.
Franklin, Pa., May 26, 1865; s. Levi and Ange-
line (Forrest) Fretts; ed. public schools of
Chicago and Shattuck School, Faribault, Minn.,
graduating 1885; m. Chicago, June 27, 1888,
Abbie Louise Watkins; children: Eunice Holt.
Wallace Van Renssalaer. Entered office of
W. W. Watkins, maltster, in 1885, and a year
later became a partner in the business (estab-
lished by Mr. Watkins in 1873), the firm now
being Watkins, Fretts & Vincent. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Republican. Club: Colo-
nial. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 677
48th St.
FREUND, Oustav, merchant in butchers'
supplies: b. Austria, 1852; s. Solomon and
Fannie Freund; ed. public schools in Austria;
m. New York, 1878. Minna Oppenheimer: chil-
dren: Mrs. C. L. Coleman, Erwin O., Hennie
R., Florence F. Since coming to U. «*. has
been continuously identified with the house of
S. Oppenheimer & Co.. dealers in butchers'
supplies, and since 1880 has been resident
partner of the firm in Chicago. Republican.
Clubs: Standard, Lakeside, Illinois Athletic.
Office: 449 Wabash Av. Residence: 4416 Mich-
igan Av.
FRIEDBERG, Ralph Temple, dealer in auto-
mobiles; b. Galesburg, 111., May 19, 1865; s.
Morris and Mary (Brien) Friedberg; ed. high
schools, Galesburg, 111.; m. Vincennes, Ind.,
Sept. 3. 1891, Ella Liebshutz. Traveled exten-
sively in Europe from 1887 until 1900: noted
as the first Am. bicyclist, 1887-89, winning
the championship of the world 14 times in
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foreign countries under the nom de guerre of
"Ralph Temple"; a dealer in bicycles, 1890-
1900; entered the automobile trade, 1901, being
the first automobile dealer in Chicago; now
pres. of the Ralph Temple Automobile Co.
Independent Republican. Jewish religion. Of-
fice: 309-11 Michigan Av. Residence: 4333
Grand Boul.
FRIEDLANDER, Robert, scientific electri-
cian; b. Baltimore, Md., June 15, 1868; s. Al-
bert and Fanny (Silversmith) Friedlander; ed.
Friedrich Werdersches Gymnasium, Berlin, Ger-
many; m. Chicago, Dec. 10, 1890, Tillie Wolte-
mater; children: Albert, Gertrude. After leav-
ing school engaged in electrical work and in
1896 organized and incorporated R. Fried-
lander & Co., of which he is pres., which has
since been engaged in manufacturing and im-
porting X-ray tubes and fluoroscopes. The
company own 23 patents, and their products
include, besides X-ray tubes and fluoroscopes,
shields, stands, high-frequency apparatus and
various electro-therapeutic specialties. Estab-
lished, 1901, and is editor of Archives of Elec-
trology and Radiology, especially devoted to
electro- therapy. Mem. Am. X-Ray Soc., Chi-
cago Electro-Med. Soc. Republican. OfHce: 41-5
State St. Residence: 936 N. Clark St.
FRIEDMAN, Herbert Jacob, lawyer: b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 2, 1876; s. Jacob and Henrietta
(Kahn) Friedman; ed. Haven (public) school,
S. Side High School. Morgan Park Acad.,
Univ. of Chicago, 1893-4; Harvard College,
1894-7, A.B.; Harvard Law School, 1897-1900,
LL.B. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1900, and since
then engaged in practice of law in Chicago;
since 1904. mem. law firm of Zeisler, Farson
& Friedman. Practice mainly devoted to law
of corporations, real estate, probate and me-
chanics' liens. Prof., since 1902, at John Mar-
shall Law School, teaching law of contracts,
property, bills and notes; appointed lecturer
on liens at law school of Northwestern Univ.,
1904; since 1904, writer on special subjects
in Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure. Demo-
crat. Jewish religion. Clubs: City, Press, Har-
vard, Troquois. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 5132 E. End Av.
FRIEDMAN", Iiouis Julius, grain broker; b.
Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 20, 1861: s. Adolph
and Lena (Herrman) Friedman; collegiate ed-
ucation at Budapest, Hungary; m. Chicago,
1890, Rose Lesen. Came to U. S., 1878; in gen-
eral merchandise business at Union City,
Tenn., 1883-8; came to Chicago, 1888, and has
since been a grain broker on the Chicago
Board of Trade, of which he is a mem. Re-
publican. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 2 Sher-
man St. Residence: 3716 Grand Boul.
FRIEND, Einanuel, surgeon; b. Chicago.
Aug. 5, 1868; s. Berman and Hannah (Brieden-
bach) Friend: grad. Chicago High School, 1886,
Rush Med. College, M.D., 1890; post-graduate
work in Univ. of Vienna and Paris hosps.
Asst. clinical nrof. of surgery (extra mural).
Rush Med. College; attending pathologist
Michael Reese Hosp. : attending surgeon
Michael Reese Hosp. and United Hebrew Char-
ity dispensaries; attending surgeon Rush
Med. College, out dept. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc. Office: 70 State St. Residence: 3652 In-
diana Av.
FRIEND, Henry, retail cloak merchant; b.
.Tnssv. Roumania, Apr. 26, 1862; s. Abraham
and Rebecca (Bass) Friend; ed. public schools
in Europe; m. New York City, July 12, 1883,
Emma Komiss; children: Bertha, Ethel, Mil-
ton M Came to United States In 1878, and
first worked at Manistee, Mich., for R. G.
Peters, lumber manufacturer, as a mill hand,
and then on construction of railroad; after
1 year went to Milwaukee, where was en-
gaged with the Blatz Brewery; soon after-
ward served apprenticeship as cigar maker
with Asherman Co.. for 3 years: then in 1881
worked at his trade and In folowing year
started in business for self as retail coal deal-
er; sold out a year later and went into manu-
facture of garments and afterward in various
mercantile enterprises, each time succeeding to
something better; went into wholesale clothing
business at Madison St. and 5th Av., until
1892; engaged in the shoe business, 1892-8.
Established, In 1898, present business as
retail dealer In cloaks under name of H.
Friend; also treas. and sec. Friend Bros, and
vice-pres. Washington Cloak Co. Independent
Republican. Jewish religion. Office: 164 State
St. Residence: 4343 Grand Boul.
FRIEND, Henry, wholesale woolens; b.
Ellsworth, Me., Apr. 7, 1857; s. Jacob and Dora
Friend; ed. public schools and Cooper Insti-
tute, New York City; m. Fort Wayne, Ind.,
Nov. 3, 1886, Hattie Frelburger; children:
Adele Freiburger, Julius Harry, Henry, Jr. Be-
gan business career as office boy in broker's
office in New York City, afterward became a
retail merchant at Fort Wayne, Ind.; since
1896 merchant in Chicago, and since 1899
senior mem. of the firm of Friend, Moss &
Morris, wholesale woolens. Office: 246 Frank-
lin St. Residence: 4353 Vincennes Av.
FRIESTEDT, Luther Peter, pres. L. P.
Friestedt Co.; b. Watertown, Wis., Apr. 30,
1860; s. Peter H. and Mary Leslie (Danforth)
Friestedt; ed. public schools and Univ. of
Michigan, graduating, M.E., 1879; m. Dora N.
Huyer; children: Arthur, George, Willis.
Luther. On leaving college began mechanical
engineering in Chicago; now pres. the L. P.
Friestedt Co. Inventor and patentee of the
interlocking channel bar and pres. and dir.
of Interlocking Channel Bar Co.; also dir.
Columbia Tool Steel Co. Mem. Western Soc.
of Engineers. Republican; alderman of the
13th Ward 5 years; resigned, 1905. Mem. S.
A. R. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Lincoln. Office:
Tribune Bldg. Residence: 170 S. Central Park
Av.
FROEHLINO, Frank, butcher; b. West-
phalia, Ger., Apr. 8, 1862; s. Frank and Eva
Froehling: ed. schools in Germany: came to
Chicago. 1877; m., 1st, Chicago, 1885. Mary
Heppe: 2 sons: George, Arthur; m., 2d. Chicago,
1896. Emma Heppe. Began in butcher business
in 1878 with Joseph Paronsen at 3fiO S. Clark
St.; remained with him 5 years; since 1884 in
business with George Heppe, In firm of Froeh-
ling & Heppe. Mem. Germanin Miinnerchor, B.
P. O. Elks. Office: 412 S. Clark St. Residence:
394 LaSalle Av.
FROI.ICHSTEIN, William B., manufacturer:
b. Mobile, Ala., Sept. 25, 1861; s. Hirsch and
Sarah (Loeb) Frolichsteln: ed. Mobile public
schools: m. Milwaukee. Wis., Mar. 7, 1893,
Mrs. Detta L. Levy. Early business life in
Mobile, Ala.; since 1889 in Chicnero; was in
fancy grocery trade and in that line western
representative of Reiss & Brarlv. of New York,
until 1899, when he engacrpd in manufac-
turing: acquired interest in Globe Iron Works
(established. 1871). June 1, 1902: became pres.
and treas. of the company. June 1, 1904. Clnb:
Ravisloe Country. Mem. Builders £- Traders
Exchange. Office: 31-41 Indiana St. Residence:
34 E. Ifith St.
FROST, Albert Carl, banker and railway
official; b. Berend, Germanv. Mar. 20, 1S65; s.
Carl and Phillinine (von Wietersheim) Frost;
ed Brombertr. Germany, and in public school
at Alpena, Mich., to which place he rerroved in
1876; m Alpena, Mich.. Feb. 5, 1890. Clara E.
Des Jardins; children: Aerielle, Luoile, Marie.
Albert Carl. On leaving school, 1880, engaged
as clerk in store until 1883: bookkeeper for a
lumber manufacturing company, 1883-6; estab-
lished plumbing and sheet iron works in 1886-
1890; in machinery business, 1890-2. Came to
Chicago In winter of 1892-3 and established
business of A. C. Frost fk Co., municipal and
corporation bonds. Projected and built the
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric R. R., 1898-
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1900; was its vice-pres. until 1902; since then
its pres. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Union League, Germania, Exmoor. Office: 108
LaSalle St. Residence: 285 Lake Av.
FROST, Albert Qarfleld, sec. and mgr. of the
Engineering Agency; b. Kane Co., 111., Aug. 3,
1877; a. G. E. and Mary (Betts) Frost; ed.
high school and business college; m. Aurora,
111., May 2, 1901, Myrtle Rossetter; 1 daugh-
ter: Marion Wilson. Engaged in high grade
engineering employment for 5 years; built 7
miles of steam railroad in central Illinois;
was for 4 years engaged in chemical engineer-
ing business, refining glycerine recovered from
oleaginous material. Now sec., mgr. and dir.
of The Engineering Agency. Republican. Of-
fice: Monadnock Blk.
FBOST, Alfred Sidney, soldier; b. Chicago,
Feb. 5, 1858; s. Thomas and Mary Emma
(Stickley) Frost; ed. public schools of Syra-
cuse, N. Y.; grad. U. S. Infantry and Cavalry
School, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., 1891; m.
Evanston, 111., Dec. 31, 1884, Florence Eugenia
Mann; children: Florence Myrtle, Ethel Grey,
Louise Mann. Private, corporal, sergeant, 2d
lieut., 1st lieut., capt. and maj. U. S. Army,
1881-90; col. 1st S. Dak. Infy., U. S. Vol., dur-
ing Spanish War and Philippine insurrection;
nominated by Pres. Roosevelt for brevet of
brig.-gen., U. S. V., for conspicuous gallantry
in action in 3 battles with Philippine insur-
gents; owing to ill health was retired from
U. S. A. with rank of maj., 1900. At present
in charge of the recruiting service, U. S.
A., at Peoria, Jacksonville and Springfield,
111., with headquarters at Springfield. Law-
yer; admitted to bar of 3d judicial circuit of
South Dakota, 1893; to bar of supreme court
of South Dakota, 1894; to supreme court o'f
the U. S., 1900. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mason. Mem. (5th vice-pres.) Soc. Army of
the Philippines, Military Order of Foreign
Wars. Home: 641 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
Official address: 100 E. Side Sq., Springfield,
111.
FBOST, Charles Snmner, architect; b.
Lewiston, Me., May 31, 1856; s. Albert and
Eunice (Jones) Frost; ed. public schools;
studied architecture in offices and took special
course at Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, Boston; m. Jan. 7, 1885, Mary, daugh-.
ter of Marvin Hughitt; children: Margaret,
Marvin, Virginia. Was draftsman, and later
architect, in Boston; removed to Chicago in
1882, and practiced with Henry Ives Cobb
under the firm name of Cobb & Frost, 1882-
1889; afterward alone for several years; now
senior mem. of firm of Frost & Granger, archi-
tects. Fellow Am. Institute of Architects.
Clubs: Mid-Day. Union League. Onwentsia,
Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: Lake Forest,
111.
FBOST, David, produce commission; b.
Lebanon Co., Pa., Mar. 8, 1849; s. David and
Susanna (Boyer) Frost; came to Illinois when
6 years old; reared on farm near Naperville;
ed. public schools, Naperville, 111.; resident of
Chicago since 1872; m. Aurora, 111., May, 1879,
Wilhelmina Grevey; 4 children. Began in
produce commission business in Chicago In
firm of Ermeling, Frost & Beckwith, 1872-7,
and became a mem. of Thayer & Frost, 1881,
changing in 1892 to present style of Frost
Bros. Republican. Mem. Produce Exchange,
Nat. League of Commission Merchants. Office:
122 S. Water St. Residence: 2675 N. Robey St.
(Ravenswood).
FBOST, E. Allen, lawyer; b. Fayette Co.,
Pa., Mar. 27, 1871; ed. public schools Union-
town, Pa., and Waynesburg College, Pa., grad-
uating at 18, and on recommendation of the
faculty of that college was elected pres. of
Ozark College, Grenfield, Mo.; grad. Colum-
bian Univ. Law School; m. 1899, Miss Edna
Van Alen. Came to Chicago to practice law,
1893, and was for a time associated with ex-
Solicitor General Charles H. Aldrich; was ap-
pointed asst. to receiver of the Columbia and
Chemical Nat. Banks, 1893; later asst. to re-
ceiver of the Nat. Bank of Illinois and the
Calumet Electric St. Ry. Co. With Mr. Joseph
T. Talbert designed a system of accounts for
receivers of nat. banks now largely used; dep-
uty comptroller of City of Chicago under
Comptroller W. D. Kerfoot, and later atty. for
Commission on Revision of City Accounts;
then engaged with the extensive litigation
growing out of the failure of the Nat. Bank
of Illinois; closely identified with work of
Civic Federation and the movement for City
Charter reform, taking active part in organi-
zation of Chicago New Charter Convention,
and assisted in securing passage of the resolu-
tion for constitutional amendment. Is general
counsel Nat. Business League; mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Illinois Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn.
Club: Union League. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 451 Belden Av.
FBOTHIKG-HAM, James, clergyman; b.
Johnstown, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1834; s. John and
Jane Ann (Dodge) Frothingham; ed. Johns-
town (N. Y.) Acad., 1846-51; Union College,
Schenectady, N. Y., 1851-3; Princeton (N. J.)
Theological Seminary, 1854-7; m. Busti, N. Y.,
July 23, 1857, Chloe D. Hazeltine; children:
Harold J., Hazel, Herbert H., Frances, Earl H.
Ordained to Presbyterian ministry, 1857; in
charge of Spencer Acad., Ind. Ty., 1857-9; pas-
tor at Caledonia, Minn., 1860-4; Lansing, la.,
1864-78; Manchester, la., 1878-80; Morrison,
111., 1880-4; Waukegan, 111., 1884-8; Ninth
Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 1888-92; Har-
vey, 111., 1899-1903. Stated clerk of the Presby-
tery of Chicago. City editor of The Interior.
Chicago, since 1897. Address: 527 Kenwood
Ter.
FBTJIT, Walter E., phvsician; b. on a farm
near Edwardsville, 111., Nov. 9, 1862; s. Jeffer-
son and Elizabeth Ann (Vawter) Fruit; pre-
liminary education in country school in Madi-
son Co., 111., then at Lincoln Univ., Illinois,
and at Indiana State Normal School, Valpa-
raiso, Ind.; received med. education in Hahne-
mann Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1890; m.
Edwardsville, 111., June 28, 1893, Ellen Eliza-
beth Grossman; 1 son: Julian Elliott; has
been teaching the subject of Diseases in Chil-
dren in different med. colleges in Chicago
since 1890; now has that chair in Chicago
Homce. Med. College, of which is a dir. Re-
publican. Mem. 41st St. Presbyterian Church.
Office: 92 State St. Residence: 4647 Indiana
Av.
FBY, George Cook, lawyer; b. Selinsgrove,
Pa., Sept. 30. 1846; s. Conrad J. and Margaret
(Hottenstein) Fry: grad. Univ. of Michigan,
A.B., 1868; A.M.. 1871; m. Freeport, 111., Jan.
14, 1874, Sue Lawver; children: Catherine.
Helen, William L. Studied law in office of late
Hon. Joseph M. Bailey: admitted to Illinois
bar, Aug., 1869; after Mr. Bailey's election to
the Circuit Court was a partner of F. W. S.
Brawley, of the firm of Bailey & Brawley.
Has practiced in Chicago since 1869; consecu-
tively of firms of Fry & Ling. Brawley & Frv,
Page, Plum & Fry, House & Fry, Fry & Babb,
and now of Fry & Hyde. Republican. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Ken-
wood, Calumet Golf, Homewood. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: 5121 Kimbark Av.
FBT, Henry Tliomas, wool merchant; b. Bol-
ton, Mass., June 5, 1854; s. John E. and Re-
becca (Akin) Fry; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1877, Julia Thomp-
son; 1 son: Robert Thompson Fry. Began busi-
ness career with J. T. Rawleigh, 1870, and re-
mained until 1871; with Wiswall & Thompson
as entry clerk and bookkeeper, 1872-5; office
man with Clement Morton & Co., wholesale
clothing, 1875-7; in 1877 entered firm of H. T.
Thompson & Co., as partner. Mr. Thompson
retired in 1888, but the firm name continues as
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H. T. Thompson & Co., the mems. being H. T.
Fry and L. G. Stiles, wool merchants. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Whist. Office:
201-09 Michigan St. Residence: 2383 Clarendon
Av.
FULKERSON, Monroe, lawyer; b. Marion,
111., Feb. 23, 1867; s. C. T. and Virginia G. Ful-
kerson; ed. Gainesville, Tex., and Chicago, 111.;
grad. Kent College of Law, Chicago (pres. of
the class), 1896, LL.B.; Chicago Law School,
LL.M., 1898; Chicago College of Law, LL.B.,
1897; m. Chicago, Sept. 19, 1899, Jessie A. Ri-
ley; children: Stanley Monroe, Jessie Muriel.
Admitted to bar, Sept. 1, 1896; lecturer on law
of insurance Chicago Law School; went to
Central America, 1897, and secured release
from jail of Am. citizen after Am. minister
and others had failed. Democrat. Presbyterian;
trustee of Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church.
Active in cause of municipal ownership of
public utilities; pres. Central Organization of
Municipal Ownership Clubs, 1903; since 1903
asst. corporation counsel. Chicago, and was
Fire Dept. atty. for City of Chicago; conducted
investigation of the famous Iroquois disaster
on behalf of the City of Chicago; a mem. of
the committee of the City of Chicago that
brought about the enactment of the "Mueller
Bill." Clubs: Chicago Democratic, Cook Co.
Democracy. 32° Mason; pres. of the Consistory
Class of 1904, Medinah Temple Shrine; Illi-
nois State Bar Assn. Office: Title & Trust
Bldg. Residence: 630 N. Ashland Av., La-
f^rno.f'T?1-lcago Manual Training School, and
r£* lrU,nlv': m> Pi»sburgli. Pa., 1902, Marga-
l^rZ M.?D^We,11 Patterson: 1 daughter: Mar-
?8Q7 J^a£ a£lan<r Smce leaving college in
1897, with Charles H. Fuller's " "
Agency, of which he is treas
i? ?K Trursf and Savings Bank; 2d' vice-
Northern Liquidation Co., dir. Ryder Belt a
Cordage Co.; pres. Union Electrotype Foundry
pres. Advertisers Printing Co. Clubs:
League. Glen View, Evanston ~
11-2 Dearborn. Residence:
FULLER, Oliver
and 1 Caroline E
HC schools i of 'sheran
N Y , Nov 8 1858 Theb nn
dren- Frank R Charles ntp-nn H P ey; chll~
as a boy in Peekskill v *v & ?BI«MBB <car?ur
drug business and in 18^2^ m« ^844> tn Jhe
kill to ,Ch calo find estahlL^ PL™0?* ?eeK?'
drug business i in wliirh i J bo imself ln,the
been engaged ?'businrss wa, ?non^«eVfer^ Bion0Cre
and has^lr^ since been ™* *?Zu£?& Fuf '
ler Co., wholesale druc-iristt R^nnhnL rST
fice: 220 Randolph f St R?aidlnpR- ^?s n«^v Of"
AV. 325 Dearborn
PULLER William Aldan ,.<;,. i
tuferfb ^ncast™ Mass ' I?i* £1
Ephraim and Judith
(now Mrs King) Beean buflinaM iif« -
tion agent : for the Worcester" & f Nashua B B"
, Charles Gordon, surgeon oculist,
aurist; b. Jamestown, N. Y., Apr. 9, 1856; s.
Frederick Augustus and Emeline Rathbone
Fuller (direct "Mayflower stock"); ed. public
schools and Jamestown Collegiate Institute,
1874; special studies Columbia College; grad.
Chicago HomoeMed College; post-graduate
studies College Physicians and Surgeons, New
York; New York Ophthalmological Hosp. Col-
lege (O. A. Ch , New York Ophthalmological
and Aural Institute; m. New York, June 30,
1885, Isabella Hunt White; children: Dorothy
Rathbone, Elizabeth Barrett. Ex-major and
surgeon 1st regt. infy., IN G.; ophthalmic
and aural surgeon several Chicago hosps.; ex-
asst. surgeon New York Ophthalmological
Hosp.; fellow Royal Microscopic Soc., Eng-
land; mem. A. A A. S., Assn Military Sur-
geons U. S., Am. Microscopical Soc., Am. Insti-
tute Homoeopathy, Am. Homoa. Ophthalmol..
Otol. and Laryngol. Soc. Clubs: Chicago Liter-
ary. Glen View. Office: 100 State. Residence:
1305 Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
PULLER, Charles Houston, advertising; b.
Rome, Pa., Oct. 17, 1843; s. Lucius and Can-
dace (Newell) Fuller; parents located at Bel-
videre, 111., 1845; ed. public schools of Rock-
ford, Lee Center, and Belvidere, 111.; m. New
York, 1869, Alice E. Doolittle; 1 son: Lucius
C. In hardware trade at Belvidere, 111., for 5
years before coming to Chicago in 1871, and
engaging in the newspaper business with the
Chicago Mail and later with the Daily News
for 5 years; in 1880 established newspaper and
magazine advertising business, and in 1888
incorporated under name of Charles H. Ful-
ler's Advertising Agency, of which has since
been pres. Republican. Mason. Clubs: Chica-
go Athletic, Union League, Atlas. Office: 112
Dearborn St. Residence: 1734 Asbury Av.,
Evanston.
FULLER, Henry Blake, author; b. Chicago,
Jan. 9, 1857. Author: The Chevalier of Pen-
sieri-Vani; The Chatelaine of La Trinite; The
Cliff Dwellers; With the Procession; The Pup-
pet-Booth (dramatic sketches); From the
Other Side (short stories); The Last Refuge;
Under the Skylights. Address: 2831 Prairie
Av.
PULLER, Lucius Chlpman, advertising; b.
Chicago, Apr. 14, 1875; s. Charles H. and Alice
E. (Doolittle) Fuller; ed. Chicago public
, 1854, and entered
'
the
that business continuously for 45 years began
as bookkeeper and in 1866 organized the cor-
poration of Palmer, Fuller & Co , of which he
was pres. until his retirement in 1899 Dir
Northern Trust Co. Republican. R. E. Clubs-
Chicago, Commercial, Union League Office1
New York Life Bldg Residence: 2913 Mi^hi:
gan Av
PUNKHOUSER, Metellus Lucullus Cicero
underwriter; b. St. Louis, Mo Jan 17 1864
s. Robert Monroe and Sarah Johnson (Selmes)
Funkhouser, both now deceased- ed St
Louis public schools, 1872-80; m. 'Kirkwood
Mo.. Apr. 20, 1886, Eugenie J Mermod- chil-
dren: Julia Mermod, Louis Burroughs, Eugenie
Mermod, Mary Mermod. In 1881 at aee of I1
began active business in St Louis and after-
ward for a short time in New Orleans- return-
ed to St. Louis and was engaged commercially
until coming to Chicago, 1884. Soon after
entered office of Geore-e W. Montgomery & Co'
general insurance agents, and later was ad-
mitted to partnership in local and general
agency business, firm becoming Montgomery
& Funkhouser, now one of the leading firms in
fire and plate glass insurance and bonds of
suretyship. Vice-pres. Farmers' and Mer-
chants' Insurance Co., of Lincoln, Neb.; dir.
Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, of Lincoln,
Neb., and of Nebraska Underwriters' Insur-
arice Co., of Omaha, Neb. Was lieut. Chicago
Hussars, 1889-94; capt. Chicago City Troop,
afterward Troop C., 1st Cav., I. N. G., 1894-8;
in 1898 capt. 1st Infy. U. S. Vols., command-
ing Co. K; during war with Spain was pro-
moted to acting asst. adjutant general, 1st
brigade, 3d division, 5th Army Corps; capt.,
1st Infy. I. N. G. commanding Co. K, 1898-
1900; since 1900, major 1st Infy. I. N. G.,
commanding 1st battalion. Pres. Illinois
branch Soc. of the Army of Santiago de Cuba;
treas. Military Order of Foreign Wars of the
U. S. (Illinois Commandery). Mason (32°);
Scottish Rite. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: 817
Hinman Av., Evanston.
FURBECK, Warren Fuller, broker; b.
Duanesburg, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1849; s. John H.
and Adeline Sophia (Fuller) Furbeck; ed. pub-
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lie schools of Schenectady, N. Y., and Chicago,
and in commercial college at Chicago; m. Oak
Park, 111., June 15, 1871, Sophia B. Whaples;
children: George Warren, Kollin Judson, John
Philip, Lyman Albert, Stanley Brooks. Clerk
in First Nat. Bank, 1863-82; with C. T.
Yerkes, Jr., & Co., bankers and brokers, as
cashier, 1882-5; cashier First Nat. Bank of
Sioux Falls, Dak., 1886; private sec. for
Charles T. Yerkes, 1887-92; vice-pres. N. Chi-
cago St. R. R. Co., 1892-9; since 1899, stock
broker. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem.
Royal Arcanum, Royal League. Clubs: Union
League, Oak Park. Office: 253 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 440 Lake St., Oak Park.
FURBER, Henry Jewett; b. Rochester, Staf-
ford Co., N. H., July 17, 1840; s. Benjamin and
Olive (Hussey) Furber; ed. high school of
Great Falls, Stafford Co., N. H., and at Bow-
doin College, Brunswick, Me., in class of 1861,
but left in junior year in 1860 to become prin-
cipal of the public schools in Green Bay, Wis.,
1860-2; subsequently the college conferred
upon him his A.B. degree and enrolled his
name with the mems. of his class; m. Green
Bay, Wis., Jan. 7, 1862, Elvira Irwin; chil-
dren: W. B., H. J., Jr., F. I. Studied law while
principal of schools at Green Bay, and admit-
ted to Wisconsin bar in 1862; partner in prac-
tice of law with E. H. Ellis, at Green Bay un-
til July, 1865; while so connected was appoint-
ed special agent for Wisconsin for Metropolitan
Fire Insurance Co., and in Jan., 1865, general
agent for that company for several Western
States, and in Apr., 1865, appointed the com-
pany's gen. mgr. for the Western States and
removed to Chicago, July, 1865; in October,
1865, elected vice-pres. of the Universal Life
Insurance Co., and removed to New York, re-
siding there until spring of 1879 as officer of
various life insurance companies; removed to
Chicago, May, 1879, and was partner in Hig-
gins, Furber & Cothran, a leading law firm;
later identified with large financial enterprises.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: Lexington Ho-
tel.
PURSER, Henry Jewett, Jr., lawyer; b.
Green Bay, Wis., May 12, 1866; s. Henry Jew-
ett and Elvira (Irwin) Furber; ed. public
school, Green Bay, 1876-80; preparatory
school, 1880-3, and college, 1883-6, graduating
B.S., old Univ. of Chicago; Bowdoin College,
Me., A.M. (honoris causa), 1889: student Univ.
of Berlin, Prussia, 1886-7, and 1888-9; Univ,
of Vienna, Austria, 1887-8; Univ. of Leipzig,
Saxony, 1889-90; Univ. Halle, Prussia, 1890-1,
A.A., LL.M., and Ph.D. (magna cum laudej,
1891. In employ Columbus Safe Deposit Co.,
Chicago, 1892; prof, of economics, Northwest-
ern Univ., 1893-4; 1st vice-pres., Nat. Life In-
surance Co., of Washington, D. C., 1897-1900;
mem. law firm Steere & Furber, 1899-1903,
practiced alone 1903-4; organized, May 1, 1904,
with Harry W. Wakelee, law firm of Furber
& Wakelee. Was instrumental in opening the
univs. of France to foreign students on sub-
stantially the same basis as are those of Ger-
many, 1897; elected pres. of the International
Olympian Games of 1904, but resigned on
transfer of games to St. Louis, Mo. Wrote
Geschichte der Okonomischen Theorien in
Amerika, Halle, 1891; and numerous contribu-
tions to economic journals and reviews. Mem.
Chicago Acad. of Sciences, Am. Statistical
Assn., Am. Economic Assn. Chevalier of the
Legion of Honor of France. Gold Democrat.
Honorary mem. Battery D, I. N. G. Clubs:
Chicago Literary. Chicago Athletic, Columbia
Yacht, Chicago Yacht. Office: New York Life
Bldg. Residence: 816 Pullman Bldg.
FUREY, Charles La Tour, vice-pres. Am.
Guaranty Co.; b. New York City, Aug. 19, 1860;
s. Edward and Mary Elizabeth (La Tour) Fu-
rey; ed. public schools, Brooklyn, N. Y., and
New York City, and in Brooklyn Polytechnic
Institute; m. Denver, Colo., Dec. 24, 1887, Car-
oline Revere Smith; 1 daughter: Caroline La
Tour. Was engaged in mining and merchandiz-
ing in Colorado 15 years; bank receiver in Chi-
cago, 1893; vice-pres. of the Am. Guarantee
Co.; pres. of the Salt Lake Southern R. R.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Marquette;
also Lawyers' Club, New York. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: 135 Lincoln Park Boul.
FURNESS, William Eliot, lawyer; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., Aug. 21, 1839; s. James Thwing
and Elizabeth Margaret (Eliot) Furness; fitted
for college at private school of Charles Short,
Philadelphia; grad. Harvard College, A.B.,
1860; studied law in Philadelphia under Peter
McCall and at Harvard Law School, gradu-
ating LL.B., 1863; served in army Aug., 1863,
to Oct., 1865, as 1st lieut. of 3d U. S. colored
troops, capt. 45th U. S. colored troops, and
judge advocate U. S. Vols. ; m. Boston, Mar. 27,
1865, Lucy Fairfleld Wadsworth; children:
Grace Eliot (deceased), Elizabeth Margaret,
Ruth Wadsworth (now Mrs. James F. Porter),
James Thwing (deceased). Admitted to Illi-
nois bar in 1866 and has ever since been en-
gaged in general practice, covering all
branches, but chiefly employed in matters of
real estate law, chancery practice and probate
practice. Dir. Multiple Speed and Traction Co.
Republican. Unitarian. Companion of Illinois
Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Le-
gion, U. S. ; comrade George H. Thomas Post,
No. 5, G. A. R.; mem. S. A. R. and Soc. of
Colonial Wars. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Har-
vard, University; also Harvard Club, of New
York. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence:
417 Orchard St.
FURRY, Prank William, manufacturer; b.
Wadsworth, O., Feb. 25, 1858; s. William and
Mary (Ettinger) Furry; ed. public schools of
Ohio; m. Akron, O., Nov. 20, 1882, Lydia W.
Smith; children: Clara H., William. Began
business life as a telegraph operator for the
old Atlantic & Great Western R. R., and was
afterward in the freight and passenger depts.
of the Valley road; next employment was
with the Am. Cereal Co. in Akron, O. ; came
to Chicago in 1894, and since that time has
been vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of the Ohio In-
jector Co. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi-
dence: 698 E. 49th St.
FtiRST, Conrad, retired manufacturer; b.
Ottweiler, Rheinish Prussia, Germany, June 24,
1829; s. Andreas and Louise (Kleber) Fiirst;
ed. public schools of birthplace from age of
6 to 14 years; m. Chicago. Jan. 6, 1860, Miss
Dorothea Kroeger; children: William C., Ed-
ward A., Mrs. Louise C. Ernst. Came to Chi-
cago June 3, 1849; worked 3 years for J. C.
Littlefleld, wagon and carriage manufacturer,
the last 2 years as foreman of the shop, and 1
year for William H. Spearing, half-brother of
Littlefleld, and his successor in the business;
became partner of Spearing, 1853; bought out
his interest in the business in June, 1854; in
Oct., 1854, was joined by David Bradley in
firm of Fiirst & Bradley, incorporated, 1872,
as Fiirst & Bradley Mfg. Co., of which was
pres. until withdrew, on account of poor
health, in 1881; lived in Germany, 1881-5;
pres. of the Machinists' Supply Co., 1885-93,
with sons as treas. and vice-pres.; sold out
business in 1893 and since then, with sons, is
taking care of his real estate holdings. Repub-
lican; but sometimes independent. Evangelical
Lutheran. Office: Ogden Bldg., 34 Clark St.
Residence: 84 Astor St.
FtfRST, Eduard A., real estate; b. Chicago,
Aug. 9, 1863; s. Conrad and Dorothea K. (Kroe-
ger) Fiirst; ed. public and private schools and
business college in Chicago and business col-
lege in Stuttgart, Wiirtemberg, Ger. ; m. Chi-
cago, Sept., 1893, Jessie Warren; 1 daughter:
Jessie Laurenza. Was connected with Fiirst &
Bradley Mfg. Co., 1879-81; then went to Eu-
rope; on return became part owner of the Ma-
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chlnlsts' Supply Co. 9 years, until sold out In
1893; since then associated with his father in
real estate and other interests. Clubs: Ger-
mania, Chicago Athletic. Office: 172 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1818 Arlington PI.
FtiRST, Henry, retired; b. Ottweiler, near
Saarbriicken, Ger., July 25, 1832; s. Jacob and
Catharine (Briick) Fiirst; attended school in
native place until 14 years" old; learned stone
cutting trade in his father's establishment
and quarry; was only 6 years old at time of
father's death and 12 at time of mother's
death; the children kept house together for 5
years thereafter; he then went to Saarbriick-
en and worked as journeyman stone cutter;
came to the U. S., landing at New York, May
1, 1853; went to -Akron, O., and then to Cleve-
land, O., and worked at trade; came to Chi-
cago, June 1, 1855, and worked for the Illinois
Stone Co., under Mr. Gindele, supt., until 1861,
when, with Mr. Henry Kerber, under name of
Fiirst & Kerber, started a stone yard; this
firm was dissolved in 1865, and he then estab-
lished his yard at 5th Av. and Polk St., con-
tinuing actively in business till 1893, when
was succeeded by his son, Henry, and his
cousin, Carl Fiirst. The firm of Fiirst, Kerber
& Co., organized, 1898, succeeded to the busi-
ness, establishing large yards at Bedford,
Ind., and maintaining offices at 443 5th Av.,
Chicago. Residence: 505 Ashland Boul.
FUTTEREB, Gnstav, physician; b. Peine,
Hanover, Ger., Mar. 17, 1856; s. Alexander and
Elizabeth Futterer; ed. public schools and
gymnasium of native place; came from Ger-
many to New York, 1872; studied pharmacy;
entered U. S. N. as apothecary in spring of
1874, and was ordered to the Tennessee, flag-
ship of Rear Admiral, with which voyaged via
the Mediterranean Sea and Suez Canal to the
Asiatic coasts, and cruised until 1878, receiv-
ing discharge on expiration of term of ser-
vice In July, 1878; became naturalized citizen
of U. S., and in Aug., 1878, went to Germany
to enter, as med. student, Univ. of Gottingen.
4 years; went to Univ. of Wiirzberg in fall of
1882 and was grad., M.D.. July, 1883; contin-
ued special research work, and in Mar., 1884,
was made asst. to Prof. Rindfleisch, and later,
In 1884, was appointed 1st. asst. in the Patho-
logical Institute of the Univ. of Wtirzburg, in
which position had sole charge of the Patho-
logical Laboratory and Museum, and lectured
on general and special pathology, bacteriology,
microscopal diagnosis, etc., until Oct., 1889;
m. Wiirzburg, Aug., 1889, Marie Rumpholz,
niece of Prof. Rindfleisch. Returned to U. S.,
arriving In New York, Dec. 31, 1889, and then
came to Chicago, where has since been en-
gaged in practice as specialist in diseases of
the heart, lungs and other inner organs. Was
prof, of physical diagnosis in Chicago Poli-
clinic. Mem. Am. Climatological Assn. Office:
Venetian Bldg. Residence: Venetian Bldg.
FYFE, Louis BoBse, grain and provisions; b.
Chicago, Sept. 9, 1869; s. William C. and Su-
san (Dunham) Fyfe; ed. public schools of
Chicago; m. Milwaukee. 1898, Elizabeth Fox';
1 daughter: Elizabeth. Has been identified with
grain commission business ever since leaving
school, beginning as a messenger boy in the
service of McCormick, Kennett & Co., and
afterward in other positions until 1891, when
began business for self, in association with L.
H. Manson, under the present style of Fyfe,
Manson & Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade
and Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce. Clubs:
Chicago Yacht, Chicago Automobile, Swan
Lake. Office: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence:
Kenilworth, 111.
FYFFE, Colin Campbell, lawyer; b. Dublin,
Ireland, June 10, 1860; s. John and Mary L.
(Heslop) Fyffe; grad. Racine College in class of
1882; grad. Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1887.
Upon leaving the law school in 1887 became a
law clerk, and in 1888 was admitted to the bar;
began practice as a partner with P. S. Fuller,
continuing until 1893; then practiced alone
?nQ0VnAoass>- corporation counsel of Chicago,
1899-1903; since Oct. 1, 1903, associated with
Henry Chancellor Wood in law firm of Wood
& itytte, engaged in general practice, making
a specialty of corporation and railroad law.
Democrat. Mem. Board of Dirs. of the Chicago
Public Library. Clubs: University, Press, Ger-
m£nlau Cnlcago Golf. Office: New York Life
Bldg. Residence: 440 Dearborn Av.
G
°^D£' Freder** Herman, lawyer and may-
or of City of Lake Forest, 111.; b. Christiania,
ESnSKf £U8V *£v 1871: s- Hon- Gerhard Gade
(of Christiania. Norway) and Helen R. (Allyn)
Gade, of Cambridge, Mass.; ed. schools in
Christiania, Norway; Cambridge (Mass.) Lat-
in School (1 year in preparing for Harvard);
grad. Harvard College, A.B., 1892, having
taken the four-year academic course in three
years; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1895; m.
Chicago, May 25, 1897, Alice Garfleld King;
children: Gerhard, Alice King. In summer of
1894 entered law office of Ezra B. McCagg, of
Chicago; from Jan., 1898, to Jan., 1903, asso-
ciated with Charles B. Pike, of Chicago, in law
firm named Pike & Gade, which firm made a
specialty of elevated railroad litigation; since
Jan., 1903, practiced law alone. Republican
(but opposed to present high tariff). Natur-
alized as Am. citizen in fall of 1894; settled
in City of Lake Forest, Nov., 1899; elected
alderman of Lake Forest, 1901; mayor, spring
of 1903, and re-elected spring of 1904. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Mem. Protestant Lutheran
Church (State Church of Norway). Mem. Soc.
of Mayflower Descendants. Clubs: University,
Harvard, Onwentsia. Office: 131 LaSalle St.
Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
GADSDEN, James S., insurance; b. Northall,
England, Jan. 28, 1835; s. Richard and Ann
(Hawkins) Gadsden; ed. private schools in
England; came to U. S., 1850; studied law in
office of T. S. & D. Wilson, Dubuque, la.; m.
Delaware Co., la., July 4, 1856, Miss S. F. Mc-
Kee; children: Charlie R., Will M. Admitted to
bar, 1857, and practiced law until 1864. Has
been connected with the AZtna Insurance Co.
since 1864, beginning with the Cincinnati
branch and becoming supt. of the sub-agency
dept. ; assisted in adjusting company's losses
in large fire at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec., 1865,
and at Grenada, Miss., Jan., 1866; state agent
for Illinois, 1865-71; general adjuster for
yEtna Insurance Co. at Chicago, 1871-85, as-
sisting in adjusting losses in great fire, aggre-
gating 1,808 policies and a net loss payment
of $3,783,000; since Oct., 1885, general agent
at Chicago. Mason; K. T. Club: Illinois. Office:
145 LaSalle St. Residence: 949 W. Harrison St.
GAERTNER, Frederick Charles, lawyer; b.
Hanover, Ger., Oct. 5, 1866; s. Carl and Caro-
line (Schwiecker) Gaertner; ed. gymnasium
at Liineburg, Ger.; served in German army 1
year; engaged in bankiner in Germany 5 years;
came to Chicago from Germany, 1891; m. Chi-
cago, Nov., 1899, Amelia Kochs; children:
Elsa, Dorothy. Engaged In selling farming
properties in Minn, and the West from 1891;
grad. Chicago College of Law, LL.B., 1901;
since then In practice of law In Chicago; sen-
ior mem. of law firm of Gaertner & Hacli-
meister, 1902, to Apr., 1905; since Apr. 1, 1905,
of law firm of Fay & Gaertner. Also sec. and
treas. of Norman Co. Land Co. Pres. Germania
Mannerchor. Mem. Garden City Lodge, No. 141,
A. F. and A. M. Republican. Clubs: Mar-
quette, Hamilton. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 1855 Wellington Av.
GAGE, Albert Seth, pres. Gage Hotel Co.; b.
Dracut, Middlesex Co., Mass., Dec. 13, 1842; s.
Seth and Betsy Gage; ed. good schools and
prepared for college, but preferred mercantile
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to professional career; m. June 2, 1864, Martha
A. Hobbs, of Pelham, N. H. Began business
life as clerk in dry goods store in Lowell,
Mass., 1858-60; came to Chicago, 1860, and in
1867 obtained an interest in business for him-
self, and after the tire in 1871 was the first
to have a new stock of goods in the city,
using his 4-story residence as a store until he
rebuilt; later moved to corner of Wabash and
Madison and conducted business there until
he sold out about 10 years ago. In 1890 or-
ganized the Gage Hotel Co., of which is still
pres., which owns the Wellington Hotel at Wa-
bash Av. and Jackson Boul. Was originator of
the Washington Park Club. Democrat. Clubs:
Chicago, Calumet, Washington Park. Office:
Wellington Hotel.
QAITHER, Otho Spilsbury, sec. and treas.
S. Chicago City Ry.; b. Tremont, Tazewell Co.,
111., Mar. 1, 1847; s. William and Eliza Cole-
man (Garrett) Gaither; ed. public schools of
Tremont and Pekin, 111.; m. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Oct. 6, 1881, Mary Ella Chance; 1 daughter:
Nellie Gertrude. Began business life as ac-
countant with Peoria, Pekin & Jacksonville
R. R. Co.; sec. and treas. Calumet & Chicago
Canal and Dock Co., 1883-91. Now dir., se'c.
and treas. of S. Chicago City Ry. Co., and of
Hammond, Whiting and E. Chicago Elevated
Ry. Co. of Indiana. Also sec. Morden Frog and
Crossing Works. Republican. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 4455 Champlain Av.
GALE, Edwin Oscar, druggist; b. New York
City, May 7, 1832; s. Abram and Sarah (Sillo-
way) Gale; family removed to Chicago, 1835;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Oct. 14, 1856,
Julia E. Hart, of Boone Co., 111.; children:
Walter H., E. Vincent, Thomas H., • Abram,
Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver M. Learned drug
business by serving 1 year in employ of Hen-
ry Bowman, and 4 years with J. H. Reed &
Co., Chicago. With his brother, William, in
druggist business as Gale Bros., 1856-65;
bought out his brother, 1865, and soon after
admitted William F. Block! as partner, the
firm becoming Gale & Blocki, and so remain-
ing, although John M. Baker and Walter H.
and Abram Gale afterward became members,
and the business was later incorporated with
Mr. Gale as pres. Republican. Universalist.
Was for many years contributor of poems to
Chicago Journal, and to various magazines.
Will celebrate his golden wedding Oct. 14,
1906. Author of Reminiscences of Early Chi-
cago and is preparing a volume of poems for
publication. Office: 44 Monroe St. Residence:
Oak Park.
GALE, Fred M., treas. and sec. Bristol &
Gale Co., agricultural implements; b. Barre,
Vt., 1839; s. Julius C. and Almira (Drury)
Gale; ed. public schools until 15 years of age;
m. Feb., 1867, Helen A., daughter of Abel Put-
nam, of Johnson, Vt. ; children: Fred, George
B., Helen M. Enlisted Aug., 1862, in 13th Ver-
mont Infy Vols., for 9 months; re-enlisted,
Dec., 1863, in 8th Vermont Vol. Infy., in which
served until end of the war. After war, en-
gaged in farming, and later in mercantile busi-
ness at Barre; came to Chicago, 1870, and un-
til the great fire was with Emerson, Stafford
& Co., implement dealers; then with house
of W. H. Banks & Co., and their successors
until 1877, when joined Mr. E. S. Bristol in
the implement business, under style of E. S.
Bristol & Gale, which was later incorporated
as the Bristol & Gale Co. Office: 112 W. Wash-
ington St. Residence: 426 Warren Av.
GALLAGHER, Michael Francis, lawyer; b.
Sterling, Whiteside Co., Pa., Apr. 2, 1874; a.
Michael F. and Mary (Morris) Gallagher; ed.
Northwest Division High School, Chicago;
Univ. of Chicago, and Chicago College of Law,
fraduating LL.B., 1895. Admitted to bar by
upreme Court of Illinois in 1895, and at once
engaged in practice; since 1898 mem. of law
firm of Kretzinger, Gallagher, Rooney & Rog-
ers; firm are counsel for Chicago, Indianapo-
lis & Louisville R. R., Grand Trunk Ry. Sys-
tem, the Corn Products Co., the Coal Shippers'
Assn., the Chicago & Milwaukee Klectric Ry.
Co., and other large corporations. Prof, of cor-
poration law at John Marshall Law School for
4 years and now of constitutional law. Mem.
Chi Psi fraternity. Republican. R. C. Clubs:
Hamilton, Law, Twentieth Century, Home-
wood. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1577
Jackson Boul.
GALLAGHER, Thomas, retail merchant in
hats, caps, etc.; b. Concord, N. H., July 6,
1850; s. John and Margaret (Tighe) Gallagher;
ed. public school; m. Chicago, Oct. 12, 1886,
Mrs. Margaretta Borsh. Learned trade of iron
moulder in Union Foundry Works of N. S.
Bouton & Co.; in 1878 became clerk in hat
store of Leonard Bros., 258 S. Halsted St., and
2 years later started in hat business for self
in firm of Gallagher & Beegan, 228 S. Halsted
St. In 1885 started a store at 256-258 S. Hal-
sted St.; sold out and started present W.
Madison St. store. Democrat; mem. City Coun-
cil, 1893-7; mem. Board of Education (3 years
vice-pres.), 1897-1903. R. C. Pres. Cook Co.
Democracy. Served as chairman Democratic-
Co. Central Committee. Dir. Cook Co. State
Savings Bank. Mem. Royal League, Nat. Un-
ion, I. O. H., Catholic Benevolent Legion. Of-
fice: 250 W. Madison St. Residence: 241' S.
Sangamon St.
GALLOWAY, Charles Herbert, pres. of the
Galloway Glass Co.; b. Chicago, Oct. 6, 1856;
s. Job and Emma (Millen) Galloway; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. Gurnee, 111., Sept. 12, 1889,
Miss Laurett Higley. Worked on farm until he
was 27 years of age; has been engaged in the
beveling, resilvering and framing of French
plate mirrors since 1892 (Galloway Glass Co.,
of which is president and treasurer, manu-
facturers of and dealers in French plate
mirrors, framed mirrors, glass bevelers and re-
silverers). Pres. Ohio Standard Oil Co., Am-
sterdam, O.; office: Title and Trust Bldg. Vice-
pres. and dir. Great Northern Oil and Gas Co.
Republican. Congregationalist. Member Men's
League (Rogers Park). Office: 413 5th Av.
Residence: 825 Greenleaf Av.
GAIT, Azariah T., lawyer; b. Lancaster Co.,
Pa., Sept. 25, 1834; s. William and Mary Ann
(Thomas) Gait; ed. Yale College, class of
1857, A.B. (A.M., 1860); m. Chicago, Nov. 25,
1875, Isabelle A. Bross; children: Arthur T.
(now in partnership with father), Victor (now
deceased). Came to Chicago, 1857; studied law
with the firm of Hervey & Anthony; admitted
to bar of Illinois, 1859, and became mem. of
firm of Hervey, Anthony & Gait, until 1877;
then of Hervey, Gait & Magruder; now senior
of Gait, Birch & Gait. Also pres. the Tribune
Co.; dir. N. Chicago St. R. R. Co. Republican
Presbyterian. Was one of the earlier mems.
of the University Club. Office: Opera House
Bldg. Residence: 650 Dearborn Av.
GALT, Hubert, merchant; b. Toronto, Can.,
Apr. 2, 1866; s. Sir Thomas and Lady Gait
(father was chief justice) ; ed. Upper Canada
College, Toronto; m. Miss Madeleine Noyes.
Began business career at Winnipeg, Man., in
the employ of his relatives, G. F. and J. Gait,
wholesale grocers of that city; in 1893 he
came to Chicago as agent for Messrs. James
Finlay & Co., of Glasgow, in which capacity
he manages the business of the Anglo-Am
Direct Tea Trading Co., Limited, and is pres.
of Sherman Bros. & Co., Limited. In his pres-
ent capacity he represents Scotch capitalists.
Independent in politics. Club: Union. Office:
22-24 S. Water St. Residence: 85 Rush St.
GAMBLE, William Elliott, physician, ocu-
list and aurist; b. Palermo, Carroll Co, O.,
Apr., 9, 1860; s. G. W. C. and Margaret (Cot-
ter) Gamble; ed. grammar school, Millersburg,
la.; Hyatt's Acad., Iowa City, la., 1883; med.
dept. Univ. of Iowa, 1884; grad. Rush Med.
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College, M.D., Feb., 1886; Iowa State College,
Ames, la., Nov., 1886, with degree of B.S.; m.
What Cheer, la., 1889, Clara Daisy Bixby;
children: Celia Martin, Raleigh Welch, Rich-
ard Colter, Josephine Margaret, Elisabeth.
Taught school during part of years 1880-1-2-3;
in general practice of medicine from Jan.,
1887, to Oct., 1892, at What Cheer, la.; began
practice of medicine in Chicago, Nov., 1892;
since 1898 has limited practice to diseases of
the eye and ear. Adjunct prof, of ophthal-
mology and clinical ophthalmology in mod.
dept. of Univ. of Illinois, Chicago; ophthalmic
surgeon Cook County Hospital; also assistant
surgeon Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear In-
firmary. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Ophthalmological and Otologicul
Soc., Acad. of Ophthalmology and Otology;
ex-pres. of the Chicago Alumni Assn., Iowa
State College. Republican. Mason (Universe
Lodge, No. 212; honorary mem. A. K. K. chap-
ter). Office: 103 State St. Residence: 1022 Park
Av.
i, Richard, grain commission; b.
Frederick, Md., Aug. 28, 1861; s. James H. and
Antoinette F. (Staley) Gambrill; ed. Frederick
(Md.) College; m. Cumberland, Md., 1894,
Mary S. Semmes; children: Richard, Mary.
Was in real estate business at Minneapolis
for 5 years; then with Thomas Leisheir & Co.,
Baltimore, Md., 1892-7; came to Chicago and
was mgr. for Smith, Gambrill & Co., until
1904, when succeeded to the business, which
has since conducted in his own name. Demo-
crat. Formerly mem. of 1st Regt., N. G. of
Minnesota. Pres. Maryland Soc. of Chicago.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht. Of-
fice: 226 LaSalle St. Residence: 917 Evanston
Av.
GAMER, Charles Louis, furniture manufac-
turer; b. Baden, Ger., Aug., 1841; s. Carl and
Margarette Gamer; ed. gymnasium in Ger-
many; came to Chicago, 1861; served in 82d
Illinois Vol. Regt. in Civil War 3 years; m.
Milwaukee, Wis., 1865, Miss L. Feldschneider;
children: George, Mollie. After war returned
to Chicago and became connected with the
furniture mfg. enterprise which is now known
as the Koenig & Gamer Furniture Co., estab-
lished 1857, incorporated in 1889, of which he
is now pres. Republican. Mason; mem. Lincoln
Park Commandery K. T. Mem. Hancock Post,
G. A. R., Chicago; dir. German Am. Hosp. ;
vice-pres. German Deaconess Soc. of Chicago;
dir. German Mutual Benefit Assn. Office: 266
N. Green St. Residence: 231 Hampton Ct.
GAMER, George, furniture manufacturer; b.
Chicago. June 5, 1869; s. Charles L. and L.
(Gamer) Gamer; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago to 1884; m. St. Louis, Mo., Mar., 1898,
H. Moll; children: Adolph, Edward. On leav-
ing school became connected with the furni-
ture mfg. business with his father, and on
the incorporation of the business in 1889, as
the Koenig & Gamer Furniture Co., became
sec. of the company, which position he has
ever since held. Republican. . Mason and mem.
Lincoln Park Commandery, K. T. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 266 N. Green St. Resi-
dence: 1785 Sheridan Rd.
GAMMON, Marshall Everett, wholesale
trimmed and pattern hats; b. Portsmouth, N.
H., May 27, 1856; s. Thomas S. and Anna T.
(Downs) Gammon; ed. public schools of Ports-
mouth, N. H. ; m., 1st, Apr., 1883, Emmie E.
Harrington; m., 2d, Chicago, Mar. 26, 1902,
Clara Broerlie; 1 son: Marshall Everett, Jr.
After leaving school learned machinist trade
and was employed in Government Navy Yard
at Portsmouth, N. H. ; came to Chicago and
was employed as entry clerk and later as gen-
eral salesman with D. B. Fisk & Co., whole-
sale millinery, until 1883; then for 10 years
with James H. Walker & Co., as buyer; sales-
man with C. C. Wetherell, 1895-7; with O. B.
Tennis, 1898-1900; with Vanzwoll & Co., 1900-
02; in 1902 established present business of
^« Ga0mmon Trimmed Hat Co. Republican.
Office: 84 Wabash Av. Residence: 4207 Berke-
ley Av.
/•J^SP^Sf*1 B'» lawyer; b. Bellevue, O.,
Oct. 28, 1866; s. William S. and Susan Gann;
ed. public schools, Western Reserve Acad,
Hudson, O., and Univ. of Michigan; m. Chi-
cago, 1893, Mary E. L. Mills; 1 daughter:
Eleanor Susan. Admitted to bar, 1892, and has
since been in active practice in Chicago; now
senior mem. of firm of Gann, Peaks & Haffen-
berg. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem. Chicago
and Illinois Bar Assns. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Yacht; also Republican of New
York. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 4917
Washington Av.
GANNON, Michael Valentine, lawyer; b Dub-
lin, Ire., Feb. 14, 1846; s. Michael and Kather-
ine O'Brien Gannon; ed. Ireland; came to IT
S., Oct. 24, 1866; m., 1st, at Geneseo, 111.,
Apr. 13. 1869, Miss Ada Hodges; m., 2d, Aug.
16, 1877, Cecilia Jordan; children: Ada, Mar-
guerita (now Mrs. J. H. Finch), Mary Stella.
Genevieve, John Dillon, Cecilia, Vincent, Rose
Mary. Taught school at Rock Island, 111.,
1866-7, studying law there under P. T. McEl-
herne, but continued teaching after admission
to the bar of Iowa in 1873; moved to Daven-
port, la., 1871, and was elected alderman in
1877; entered law practice as partner of Hon.
A. P. McGuirk, at Davenport, 1878; Democratic
nominee for district atty., 1878; but defeated;
again nominated for district atty., 1882, and
elected, although district was Republican. Af-
ter Buffalo convention, organized Iowa
branch of the old Irish Land League; was
nominee for atty.-gen.. 1884; chairman of
Nat. Executive Committee of Irish Nat.
League from the Philadelphia convention un-
til 1886; practiced law in Omaha, 1887-93;
since 1893 in Chicago, first in law firm of Gan-
non, Agnew & Amberg, 1894-5; then alone 1895-
1897; Gannon & Foley, 1897-1901; 1901-4 Hill &
Gannon; now practicing alone; pres. of Irish
Nat. League of America, 1891-3. Office: 97
Clark St. Residence: 6556 Drexel Av.
GANSBERGEN, Frederick H., lawyer; b.
Greenville (now a part of Jersey City), N. J.,
Jan. 28, 1867; s. John Henry Gansbergen;
common school education; m. M. Maude New-
ell. Began business life at 14 in a grain eleva-
tor in New York State; first visited Chicago
a year later, but returned to New York for an-
other year, then came to Chicago permanently
in 1883; worked for 4 years in a Wabash Av.
store; studied law at Chicago College of Law
of Lake Forest Univ., graduating LL.B. ; ad-
mitted to bar, 1888. Republican; was appointed
a Lincoln Park Commissioner by Gov. John R.
Tanner, Dec. 18, 1899, and was chosen pres. of
the board; and later was reappointed to
membership on the board by Gov. Yates. Of-
fice: 138 Washington St. Residence: 410 Or-
chard St.
GANSE, Franklin Wile, mgr., insurance; b.
New York City, May 31, 1859; s. Hervey I),
and Emma E. (Wile) Ganse; ed. public schools
of New York City and St. Louis, Mo.; attended
St Louis Law School, 1882; m. Chicago, Apr.
22, 1890, Helen S. Woodbridge; children: Eliz-
abeth, Helen W., Mary F., Katharine V.
Came to Chicago from St. Louis; admitted to
practice law in Illinois in 1888, and was en-
gaged in general law practice until 1903, in
which year he was appointed to his present
position as the mgr. of the Central Dept. of
the Columbian Nat. Life Insurance Co., of
Boston, Mass. Republican. Presbyterian. Club:
Hamilton. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 101 5th Av., LaGrange.
GARDINER, Edwin James, physician; b.
Washington, D. C., May 24, 1856; s. John Car-
los and Indiania lerne (McCleary) Gardiner;
grad. A.B., S.B., Univ. of Madrid, and M.D.
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San Carlos Med. College, Madrid, 1878; mar-
ried; 4 children. Engaged in practice of medi-
cine since 1880; a specialist in diseases of the
eye and ear. Member American Acadamy of
Medicine, American Medical Association, Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Ophthalmological and
Otological Soc. Clubs: Physicians, University,
Saddle and Cycle. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: 85 Astor St.
GARDNER, Allison De Forest, pres. Nat.
Audit Co.; b. Wayne Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1847;
s. Stephen and Eunice P. (Gardner) Gardner;
ed. public schools of Cayuga Co., N. Y. ; grad.
Monroe Collegiate Institute, Elbridge, N. Y.,
1868, and took studies of the freshman year
at the Univ. of Michigan; m. Petoskey, Mich.,
Aug. 4, 1894, Emma L. Kent; 1 daughter: Ruth
Kent. Lived and was engaged in banking at
Stanton, Montcalm Co., Mich., for 7 years,
and was town clerk, supervisor, county sur-
veyor and city engineer; was afterward dep-
uty U. S. surveyor in Minnesota and 15 years
ago established at Duluth, Minn., as a public
auditor and accountant; removed to Chicago,
1890, and has since followed the same business
here, now being pres. of the Nat. Audit Co.
Also sec. and treas. of the N. Am. Mining and
Reduction Co. Republican. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 832 Greenleaf Av., Rogers
Park.
GARDNER, Fred, coal merchant; b. Chica-
go, Mar. 31, 1867; s. Robert Harwood and Mary
A. Gardner; attended Chicago public schools,
1873-9; Racine College, 1879-82; m. Chicago,
Dec. 25, 1890, Lillian Waters Upton; one son:
Robert Frederick. Actively engaged in coal busi-
ness since 1885; now mgr. Edwin F. Daniels
& Co.; sec. and dir. Daniels Coal and Coke Co.,
sec., dir. and mgr. New Ohio Washed Coal Co.,
dir. Washed Fuel Co. Served 4 years in Battery
D, I. N. G., under Maj. Tobey. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Chicago Yacht. Office: 77 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 3744 Ellis Av.
GARDNER, Frederic Stowe, manufacturer;
b. Columbia, 111., Apr. 25, 1864; s. Stephen and
Louise (Ingalls) Gardner; ed. military acad.
at Sing Sing, N. Y.; m. Chicago, Feb. 20, 1894,
Bessie Dean; children: Isabel, Frederic D.
Since leaving school has been continuously
engaged in ranching in Wyoming, and lumber
business, and in 1893 established the business
now conducted by the Gardner Mill Co. (of
which he is pres.), manufacturers of lumber,
lath and shingles, bicycle and vegetable
crates, etc. Office: 1140 Elston Av. Residence:
2969 Kenmore Av.
GARDNER, Frederic William, manufactur-
er; b. Madison, N. J., July 9, 1853; s. William
G. and Abby Edes Gardner; ed. common
school; m. Bloomington, 111., 1895, Edna Helen
Law. Was in stove mfg. business for 33 years,
starting with W. C. Davis & Co., Cincinnati,
O., 1870; from 1882 to 1902 was western mgr.
the Michigan Stove Co. Now pres. Glendale
Tin Co., vice-pres. Yakutat & Southern Ry. Co.
of Alaska. Also pres. Am. Soc. of Nat. Adver-
tisers. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago Ath-
letic, "One O'klok"; also Yondotega and De-
troit, Detroit, Mich. Office: Fine Arts Bldg.
Residence: 671 E. 48th PI.
GARDNER, Henry Alanson, lawyer; b. Lis-
bon, Kendall Co., 111., Sept. 7, 1845; s. Henry
Alanson and Sarah Price (Morgan) Gardner;
removed to Chicago, 1847; grad. old Univ. of
Chicago, 1868; Harvard Law School, 1870; m.
Stamford, Conn., June 20, 1878, Deborah C.
Fessenden; children: Mary Abbe, Sarah Morgan,
Henry Alanson, Jr., Grace Fessenden, Robert
Abbe. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1870; senior
mem. law firm of Gardner, Stern, Anderson &
Davis. Is pres. and dir. of the Morgan-Gardner
Electric Co., and a dir., respectively: Iowa
Central Ry. Co., Jacksonville & St. Louis Ry.
Co., Weaver Coal and Coke Co., and Pan-Am.
Packing Co. Clubs: University, Hinsdale. Of-
fice: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Corner
Maple and Madison Sts., Hinsdale, 111.
GARDNER, William A., railway official; b.
Garden, 111. Learned telegraphv; was operator
on C. & A. R. R. at Lemont, 111., 1872; entered
service C. & N.-W. Ry., 1878, and was clerk
and operator in office of supt., 1878-85; asst.
supt. Wisconsin Division, 1885-90; supt. Wis-
consin Division, 1890-6; asst. general supt.,
1896-9; since Nov. 30, 1899, gen. mgr. C. &
N.-W. Ry. Also vice-pres. Macoupin Co. R. R.
Co., vice-pres. Superior Coal Co.; dir. Western
Trust and Savings Bank. Republican. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Evanston
Country, Evanston, Glen View, Hamilton. Of-
fice: 22 5th Av. Residence: 1704 Asbury Av.,
Evanston, 111.
GARIBALDI, John G., wholesale fruits; b.
Costadi Gerli, province of Genoa, Italy, Jan.
22, 1849; s. Antonia and Rosa (Ceppue) Gari-
baldi; ed. schools of native place; came to U.
S., Mar., 1864; m. Chicago, Apr. 11, 1883, Teresa
Cuneo; children: Lorenza, Amarico, Rosa, Cla-
rinda, Francis, John, David. Was engaged in
retail fruit trade in Chicago until 1878, when
established wholesale fruit business, being the
first Italian in the wholesale fruit business in
Chicago; now mem. Garibaldi & Cuneo. Was
appointed in 1892 to organize the Italian socs.
to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the dis-
covery of America and acted as grand mar-
shal of the Second Division of the great Quad-
ricentennial Parade on the 20th of October;
was also pres. of the United Italian socs. and
had charge of the arrangements on Italian
Day at the World's Fair, Chicago, 1893. Of-
fice: 81 S. Water St. Residence: 26 Astor St.
GARNETT, Eugene Horace, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 22, 1872; s. Gwynn and Emma (Han-
cock) Garnett; ed. public schools of Chicago
and Univ. of Michigan, B.L., 1895; read law in
office of Wilson, Moore & Mcllvaine; m. Chi-
cago, June 14, 1890, Louise Munday Ayres; 1
son: Gordon Munday. Admitted to bar in 1897,
and since 1899 in partnership with father, ex-
Judge Gwynn Garnett, in law firm of Garnett
& Garnett. Republican. Mem. of Chicago and
Illinois State Bar Assns. Clubs: Hamilton,
Midlothian. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence:
Kenilworth, 111.
GARNETT, William, Jr., lawyer; b. Louis-
vile, Ky., Feb. 22, 1856; s. William and Eu-
genia Garnett; came to Chicago in Mar., 1862;
ed. Chicago public schools and was grad. high
school; studied law in office of his brother,
Judge Garnett, and also studied at Chicago
College of Law; m. Chicago, May 15, 1888,
Lillie B., daughter of Philip Larmon; chil-
dren: Marion L., Frances E. Admitted to bar,
1880; practices largely in chancery and com-
mercial law. Vice-pres. and dir. of the May-
wood Co. Republican. Mem. First Baptist
Church. Clubs: Union League, Colonial. Office:
204 Dearborn St. Residence: 4450 Vincennes
Av.
GARNSEY, George Otis, architect, editor; b.
Rock Island, 111., Sept. 14, 1840; s. Charles Al-
exander and Laura L. (Kimball) Garnsey;
grad. Columbia College, New York, in architec-
ture, 1864; m. Chicago, 1865, Frances L. Lo-
rane; 1 daughter: Florence L. Engaged in prac-
tice as architect in Chicago since 1864; makes
a specialty of theatre work. Republican. Mem.
Blair Lodge, A. F. and A. M., De Molay Lodge,
No. 13, K. P., Ellis Lodge, No. 347, I. O. O. F.
Office: 185 Dearborn St. Residence: 316 Oak-
wood Boul.
GARRETT, Carlton Marshall, dentist; b.
Shelby, O., Aug. 26, 1876; s. Myers W. and
Eleanor P. (Marshall) Garrett; ed. public
schools of Chicago; grad. Englewood High
School, 1895; Northwestern University Dental
School, D.D.S., 1898. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc..
Illinois State Dental Soc., Chicago Odonto-
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graphic Soc. Republican. Clubs: Calumet, Mid-
lothian, Illinois Athletic, Auburn Park Golf.
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 7157 Yale Av.
GARRETT, Myers Andrew, vice-pres. Far-
low Draft Gear Co.; b. Myerstown, Pa., Apr.
20, 1851; s. Andrew and Margaret (Myers)
Garrett; ed. public schools; m. Buffalo, N. Y.,
Aug. 12, 1875, Eleanor Percival Marshall; 1
son living: Carlton M. (physician). Was agent
Erie & North Shore Despatch at Buffalo, N. Y.,
1878; in 1880 removed to Binghamton, N. Y.,
as agent for same line; in 1883 to Denver,
Colo., as agent of the D. & R. G. R. R.; in
1885 to Nebraska to engage in stock raising;
came to Chicago, 1887, and became supt. of
the car dept. of the Anglo-Am. Refrigerator
Car Co.; in 1890 special representative of the
Barrett Mfg. Co., Chicago, and, 1892-1904,
was western mgr. F. W. Bird & Son, E. Wai-
pole, Mass.; Mar. 15, 1904, became vice-pres.
of the Farlow Draft Gear Co., of Baltimore,
Md., in charge of Chicago office. Republican.
Was county commissioner of Cook Co., 1896-8.
Presbyterian. Club: Auburn Park Golf. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 7157 Yale Av.
GARTSIDE, John M., lawyer; b. Philadel-
phia, Pa., Aug. 24, 1849; s. Benjamin and Caro-
line (Measey) Gartside; family moved to Iowa
City, la., 1855; moved to Davenport, 1861, and
divided time between work in merchant tailor-
ing establishment and attending common and
high schools for 4 years, and later evening
sessions of business college; came to Chicago
and worked as clerk and student in law office
of Dent & Black, 1870-6; admitted to bar,
June, 1873; in practice on his own account
since 1876; m. Sept. 22, 1874, Annie L., daugh-
ter of Levi Davis, editor and founder of the
Davenport (la.) Gazette; children: Lily Clari-
bel (deceased), John Love, Grace Louise. Mem.
1st Baptist Church. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: The Rookery. Residence: 4329 Drexel
Boul.
GARTZ, Adolph Frederick, treas. Crane Co.;
b. New York City, Nov. 12, 1861; s. Hermann
and Dorothea (Strohmeyer) Gartz; ed. New
York City public schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 9,
1888, Kate Crane; children: Adolph Frederic,
Richard Crane. At 15 years of age left school;
became office boy, advancing to positions as
bookkeeper and salesman; remained in New
York until 26 years of age, when became treas.
of the Crane Co., of Chicago. Republican; has
been Civil Service Commissioner in Chicago
and Fish Commissioner of the State of Illi-
nois, and was once nominated for City Treas.,
but declined nomination. Clubs: Union League
(dir.), Chicago Athletic. Office: 10 N. Jefferson
St. Residence: Union League Club; also Lake
Geneva, Wis.
GARY, Isaiah Clark, physician, and med.
supt. of People's Hosp. ; b. Cumberland, Md.,
Mar. 4, 1858; s. William Henry and Rebecca
(Gaumer) Gary; ed. public schools of Tama,
la., 1868-79. Resided in Tama Co., la., to 1885.
when entered Wilton Acad., continuing until
1887; attended Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, 1887-9, graduating, M.D., 1889. Engaged
in general practice of medicine in Chicago.
Founded the People's Hosp. and Training
School for Nurses, 1897, and is now med. supt.
of the hosp. and principal of the training
school for nurses. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc.; pres. Stock Yards Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Med. Examiners' Assn. Mem.
I. O. F., A. O. TJ. W., K. O. T. M., I. O. M. A.,
Royal League. Republican. Mem. Central
Church. Office and residence: 2184 Archer Av.
GARY, John William, dealer in investment
securities; b. W. Springfield, Pa., Aug. 8, 1859;
s. Dorance B. and Susan (Akerly) Gary; ed.
Conneaut (O.) Acad.; m. Chicago, Mar. 31,
1902, Emily C. Lyon; 1 son: Kellogg. Was on
farm in Conneaut, O., until 13 years of age;
then at various occupations until 21 years old;
came to Chicago, 1880, as bookkeeper in a
lumber office; mgr. of a lumber business in
Chicago, 1885-91; vice-pres. Commercial Loan
and Trust Co., 1894-8; since 1891 mem. Lyon,
Gary & Co., investment securities, loans, own-
ers and dealers in real estate, timber lands
and interests in lumber mfg. companies. Dir.
Lyon Cypress Lumber Co.; sec. and treas. Ba-
ker Lumber Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago,
Calumet, Washington Park, Exmoor. Office:
204 Dearborn St. Residence: 489 N. State St.
GABY, Joseph Easton, judsre Superior Court
of Cook Co., 111., since 1863; b. Potsdam, N. Y.,
July 9, 1821; common school education; m.
Nov. 28, 1855, Elizabeth Jane Sweltering, Ber-
lin, Wis. Went to St. Louis, 1843; read law, ad-
mitted to bar, 1844; practiced at Springfield,
Mo., 1844-9; then at Las Vegas, N. Mex., and
San Francisco, until 1856; practiced in Chica-
go, 1856-63. Presided in celebrated Anarchist
trial, and wrote article concerning it in Cen-
tury magazine, Apr., 1893; also in 2d trial of
Luetgert for wife-murder. Address: 369 On-
tario St.
GASCOIGNE, James O., lawyer; b. Brooklyn,
N. Y. ; s. James and Elizabeth Gascoigne; ed.
public schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Albany,
N. Y., Emily A. Ellis. Came to Chicago in 1879
and was engaged in mercantile pursuits until
1889, when, after having studied law, was
admitted by examination, as an atty. of the
Supreme Court of Illinois; now mem. of the
law firm of Musgrave, Vroman & Lee. Repub-
lican. Club: Hamilton. Office: First Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 6340 Stewart Av.
GASH, Abram Dale, lawyer; b. Macon Co.,
Mo., Feb. 11, 1861; s. William Thomas and
Maria (Dale) Gash; ed. public schools of Ma-
con Co., Mo.; m., 1st, Nannie Dorothy; 1 son:
Lowell Edwin; m., 2d, Apr. 12, 1905, Maude
Blomquist. Was deputy circuit clerk of Macon
Co., Mo., for 4 years; removed to Utah, 1890,
and admitted to bar there, 1891; was prosecut-
ing atty. for Utah Co., Utah, 2 terms; Was
judge advocate general, with rank of col., on
staff of Gov. West, of Utah; came from Utah
and engaged in practice of law in Chicago
since Sept., 1898. Also vice-pres. and dir.
Strohber Piano Co.; sec. and dir. Bell Bros.
Piano Co.; vice-pres. and dir. Chicago Solder
Co. Mason, Grand Master of Utah, 1897; mem.
Columbian Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Lafayette
Chapter, R. A. M., Apollo Commandery, K. T.,
Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Democrat;
active campaign speaker. Author: The False
Star (historical novel). Office: 84 LaSalle St.
Residence: 1183 Douglas Boul.
GATCHEIiIi, Charles, homoa. physician; b.
Cincinnati, O., 1851; s. Horatio P. and Anna
M. Gatchell; grad. Kenosha (Wis.) High
School, 1868; Pulte Med. College, Cincinnati,
1874; m. Feb. 16, 1904, Helen Emma Converse.
In practice of medicine since 1874; prof, in
Univ. of Michigan, 1878; attending physician
Cook Co. Hosp. since 1881; prof. Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago, since 1902; sec. Am. In-
stitute of Homoeopathy since 1901; mem. (ex-
pres.) 111. Homos. Med. Assn. Author: Diet in
Disease, 1880; Keynotes of Medical Practice,
1883; Pocketbook of Medical Practice, 1900;
Diseases of the Lungs, 1902; also novels: Has-
chisch, 1886; They Say, 1897; What a Woman
Did, 1900. Editor Med. Era, 1883-1903; Clinique,
1904. Mason: Golden Rule Lodge, 159, Ann
Arbor, Mich. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
5442 Michigan Av.
GATEIiY, John, pres. the John Gately Co.,
household goods; b. Dorchester (Boston),
Mass., Jan. 3, 1857; s. John and Mary (Gerry)
Gately; when 9 months old removed to Athol,
Mass.; ed. public and high schools of Athol,
graduating from latter in 1877 (before gradu-
ation had worked as office boy for his brother,
M. R. Gately, publisher, Boston, 1870-5); at-
tended Willlston Seminary, Easthampton,
Mass., 1877-9; Boston Univ. Law School, 1880-
1882, graduating LL.B., June, 1882; m. Lynn,
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Mass., Aug. 4, 1886, Katherine J. Donovan; chil-
dren: Edward Ignatius (died June 22, 1901),
Ralph Michael, Theresa Mary. Admitted to
Boston bar, Jan., 1883, but never practiced
law. Came to Chicago, May, 1883, and engaged
in book publishing business; discontinued that,
and now pres. of John Gately Co., of Chicago,
Peoria, and Bloomington, 111., engaged in sell-
ing household goods on easy payments; pres.
Gately & Donovan Co., Saginaw, Bay City,
Jackson and Alpena, Mich.; pres. Gately Sup-
ply Co., Duluth, Minn.; pres. the Gately Co.,
Detroit, Mich.; pres. Gately-Wiggins Co., Calu-
met, Mich.; proprietor Gately Clothing Co.,
Minneapolis, Minn. Republican. R. C. Mem.
Lincoln Council, Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Ca-
eino (Edge water); New England of Chicago;
Wausaukee (Wis.) Fishing; Duluth (Minn.)
Fly Casting. Office: 24 Adams St. Residence:
2403 Sheridan Drive, Edge water.
GATES, Albert B., lawyer; b. Wyanet, Bu-
reau Co., 111., Nov. 29, 1869; s. Francis E. and
Polly M. Gates; ed. public schools and Lake
Forest Univ. Law School; also read law in
offices of Stephen S. Gregory and James S.
Harlan. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois, Jan., 1895, in partnership with John C.
Farwell under firm name of Gates & Farwell,
1897-1903; since then in practice alone, largely
corporation law. Sec. and treas. Gates-Pratt
Land Co. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Calu-
met Golf (pres., 1905). Office: 100 Washing-
ton Boul. Residence: 3958 Drexel Boul.
GATES, Charles Gilbert, broker. Office: 16
Wall St., New York. (For sketch see Who's
Who in America.)
GATES, John Warne, capitalist. (For sketch
see Who's Who in America.)
GATES, William Day, manufacturer of ter-
ra cotta and pottery; b. Ashland, O., July 29,
1852; s. Simon S. and Sylvia (Day) Gates;
grad. Wheaton College, 111., A.B., 1875; A.M.,
1877; m. La Grange, 111., Sept., 1877, Ida M.
Babcock; children: William Paul, Ellis Day,
Margaret, Neil Hurlbut, Major Earl, Sylvia
Day. Was admitted to bar and practiced as
atty._for a year or two; drifted into clay work,
1880. Established station of Terra Cotta, 45
miles out on C. & N.-W. Ry., and built up
works and business, which was incorporated,
1886, as Am. Terra Cotta and Ceramic Co., of
which he is pres. Republican. Congregational-
ist. Clubs: Architectural, Builders, Chicago
Athletic. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: Terra Cotta, 111.
GATZEBT, August, sec. Rosenwald & Weil;
b. Worms, Ger., Jan. 14, 1863; a. Sigmund and
Clara (Mayer) Gatzert; attended primary
school at Worms, Ger., and later went to high
schools at Worms and Mannheim; m. Chicago,
Feb. 5, 1901, Isabel Florsheim; 1 son: Walter
August. After leaving school employed in a
grain business at Darmstadt, Ger. Came to
U. S., and to Chicago, 1881. Clerk, salesman,
and later 3 years partner in Gowan & Co.
(tailors' trimmings), until end of 1890; in real
estate business, 1891-8, and since Mar., 1898,
has been partner in firm of Rosenwald & Weil,
wholesale manufacturers of clothing. Clubs:
Standard, Ravisloe Countrv, Homewood, Illi-
nois Athletic. Office: Franklin and Congress
Sts. Residence: 4915 Washington Park Ct.
GAUGER, John A., manufacturer; b. Milton,
Pa., Jan. 1, 1854; s. John W. and Esther
(Haag) Gauger; ed. public school, California,
Pa.; high school, Turbotville, Pa., Selinsgrove
(Pa.) Institute, graduating June 15, 1874; m.
Chicago, Apr. 21, 1885, Helen S. Harrison; 1
daughter: Esther. Since Jan. 1, 1881, engaged
in the lumber business, and since 1885 senior
partner of John A. Gauger & Co. (now a cor-
poration, of which he is pres.) manufacturers
of lumber, sash and doors. Also dir. and mem.
of the executive committee of the Illinois Life
Insurance Co.; treas. of Standard Glass Co.;
dir. Jackson Trust and Savings Bank. Republi-
can. Lutheran. Clubs: Hamilton (pres. 1904-5),
Union League. Office: 22d and Laflin Sts. Resi-
dence: 4241 Drexel Boul.
GAULT, Thomas H., lawyer; b. Coleraine,
Ireland, Aug. 2, 1842; s. John and Martha
(Adams) Gault; grad. Monmouth College, June,
1870, A.B.; grad. in law, Univ. of Mich., 1873,
LL.B.; m. Waukesha Co., Minn., Mary E.
Boyd. Came to America, 1848; lived 5 years
in Monroe Co., N. Y., and after that in Wis-
consin; enlisted in 28th Wisconsin Vols at
Waukesha, Wis., Aug. 15, 1862, and served
until end of the war, being mustered out of
U. S. service at Brownsville, Tex., Oct. 25,
1865. After graduation in law in 1873, located
in practice of law in Chicago, firm of Gault
& Martin, until Jan., 1874, then firm of Gault
& Low until Apr. 1, 1888, and since then has
practiced alone. Republican. Mem. U. P.
Church. Mem. G. A. R., Thomas Post, No. 5.
Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 1680 Con-
gress St.
GAUSS, Frank Louis Ernst, manager West-
ern Department Eli Lilly & Co.; b. St. Louis,
Mo., May 2, 1870; s. E. F. L. and Henrietta
(Stehlin) Gauss; ed. public schools and was
grad. law dept. of Lake Forest Univ.; m. St.
Louis, Mo., June 5, 1895, Mary Eloise Sprague.
Began business life with Humiston, Keeling &
Co., wholesale druggists, 1885; then with Chi-
cago Drug and Chemical Co., 1886; with Ful-
ler & Fuller Co., wholesale drugs, 1887; H. T.
Clarke Drug Co., Lincoln, Neb., 1889; Peter
Van Schaack & Sons, wholesale drugs, Chica-
go, 1891; with the Searle & Hereth Co., mfg
chemists, Chicago, as mgr. of St. Louis office,
1897-1902, when became sec. and dir. of the
company at Chicago; withdrew from that com-
pany May 3, 1905, and is now mgr. Western
Department of Eli Lilly & Co., of Indianapolis,
Ind., manufacturers of pharmaceutical prepa-
rations. One of the incorporators of Jen-
nings Medical College. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Clubs: Missouri Athletic, Ravens-
wood, Chicago Drug Trade. Office: 195 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 700 Leland Av.
GAVIN, Richard Ignatius, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, Nov. 16, 1875; s. Patrick J. and Katherine
(Burke) Gavin; ed. public schools and St. Jg-
natius College, graduating classical dept.,
M.A., 1895, and from Chicago Law School,
LL.B., 1897. Began as student of law with Col-
lins, Goodrich, Vincent & Darrow in 1895, and
after dissolution of that firm was with Good-
rich, Vincent & Bradley, 1895-7; admitted to
bar, 1897, and engaged in practice in associa-
tion with Armand F. Teefy until 1900, when
engaged in practice alone; was appointed asst.
city prosecutor, continuing until July, 1904;
since May, 1904, with George F. Talty, in firm
of Gavin & Talty, in general law practice.
Democrat. Catholic. Socs.: A. O. H., Catholic
Mutual Benevolent, Bohemian. Office: Unity
Bldg. Residence: 238 LaSalle Av.
OAT, Henry Lord, architect; b. Baltimore,
Md.; s. Charles H. and Lydia (Lord) Gay; ed.
Erivate school at New Haven, Conn. On leav-
ig school entered office of Sydney M. Stone,
church architect, of New Haven, and was with
other architects there prior to 1864, when
came to Chicago and entered office of W. W.
Boyington, remaining with him until 1867;
since then in practice of architecture alone.
Architect of numerous prominent churches and
other bldgs. in Chicago and throughout the
country. Established and conducted for several
years the Institute of Building Arts and Im-
provements, and published The Building Bud-
get as its organ; organized, 1884, the Builders'
and Traders' Exchange. Awarded, in 1883, by
the Italian Government, a diploma and medal
for second selection in an international com-
petition of a design for a nat. monument to
King Victor Emmanuel II. There were 293 com-
petitors. Mem. Am. Institute of Architects. Of-
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flee: 52 Dearborn St. Residence: 403 Ontario
food inspection for City of Chicago and bac-
Offlce: 103'
associate prof, of electrical engineering in Ar-
mour Institute, 1894-8; engineer for Westing-
house Electric and Mfg. Co* of Pittsburgh, pf..
1898-1901; western mgr. for Westinghouse ra n «,«
Electric and Mfg. Co., since 1901. Mem. Am. , gf* °'J? Iat"rt°
Institute of Electrical Engineers. Republican.
w* J -
«Y o *°oni farn\ ln ™a Porte Co-
fn ?L™'. W6nt & C1.S? Co- Neb"
n «,#«£?£ * Unt11 1893.: came to
' a"r° a Pner Selce ea,r:
ln
^
Booth. Began business as a erain shinper
from Lockport by canal, assisting his father,
who owned grain elevators; came to Chicago
in 1882 and engaged in the grain commission
business, becoming a mem. of the Chicago
Board of Trade in 1883, the business being
then conducted as H. G. Gaylord & Co ; con-
tinues the business in own name. Also dir A.
Booth Packing Co. Republican. Clubs: Wash-
ington Park, Calumet, Onwentsia, Chicaero
Athletic (life mem.). Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 1638 Michigan Av.
GEDNEY, Richard Eleazer, mgr. Chicago
branch Yale & Towne Mfg. Co., locks and
builders' hardware; b. Oxford Twp., New Ha-
ven Co., Conn., July 25, 1857; s. Elisha W. and
Nancy (Smith) Gedney; ed. public school and
military school in Connecticut; m. Saginaw,
Mich., Mar. 1880, Jessie D. Ames; children:
Alice W., Clarence S. With H. C. Spencer,
Flint, Mich., 1877-80; in hardware business
with his brother, George S., under firm name
of Gedney Bros., Bay City, Mich.; with Pick-
ering Hardware Co., Cincinnati, O., 1893-4;
with Buhl Sons & Co., Detroit, Mich., 1894-7,
as buyer; came to Chicago, 1897, to assume his
present position as Chicago mgr. for the Yale
& Towne Mfg. Co., of Stamford, Conn., manu-
facturers of Yale locks and builders' hardware.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Mason: Michigan Sov-
ereign Consistory, Detroit. Office: 88-90 Lake
St. Residence: 5707 Monroe Av.
GEEB, David Smith, lawyer; b. Hamilton
Co., O., Aug. 29, 1856; s. John J. and Sarah
(Smlth) Geer; ed. public schools of Ohio and
at Univ. of the City of New York, A.B., 1886;
m. Chicago, July 3, 1900, Lillys Ringland. Be-
gan practice in New York City in 1886; re-
moved to Chicago, 1887. Counsel and dir. Chi-
rago Ry. Equipment Co. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. Republican. Mem. Plymouth Congrega-
tional Church; mem. board of dirs. of Chicago
City Missionary Soc. Mason. Club: Hamilton,
Offlce: 59 Clark St. Residence: 271 Oakwood
Boul.
GEHRMAim, Adolph, physician, hygienist
and bacteriologist; b. Decatur, 111., July 19,
1868; s. Theodore A. and Emelie Jehnke Gehr-
mann: came to Chicago, 1884; grad. S. Divi-
sion High School, 1887, Chicago Med. Colleere,
M.D. Interne Cook Co. HOSD., 1890-2; made
special studies of bacteriology and chemistry,
1892. and was demonstrator at the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, and prof, of bac-
teriology in Chicago Post-Graduate Med.
School; went east with Prof. Stuart, Jan., 1893,
preparatory to establishing Chicago Bureau of
Food Inspection, and devoted a year to its or-
ganization. Elected prof, of bacteriology and
hygiene at College of Physicians and Sur-
geons, 1894, and organized Columbus Labora-
tories, of which is now pres.; later supt. of
offlcl-' New York T if* %?£ ° ' Mldlothlan-
ft™™
GEHTIiES, Henry Wernicke, physician and
?ur^^: "• Hilton. Banffshire, Scotland, Sept.
,5> .A?1 ?• Rev- Thomas Gentles, D.D. (Pals-
lev Abbey) and E. Cecelia (Wernicke) Gentles;
?"• Monroe's Acad. and George Watson's Col-
legej Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paisley Acad.;
^rad. Glasgow Univ., Scotland, M.B..C.M., 1888;
was senior resident Western Infirmary, Glas-
sow, asst. to Sir George Macleod, 1888; Sir
William T. Gardner, 1889; outdoor resident
PTro tern. Glasgow Maternity Hosp., 1889; m.
New York, 1895, Margaret Oliver Turnbull, of
Selkirk, Scotland; children: Thomas Turnbull,
Alexander Wernicke. Came to Chicago, 1892;
suPt. of ambulance service, World's Columbian
Exposition, Chicago, 1893; prof, of general
medicine, Chicago Post-Graduate Med. School;
attending physician and trustee Chicago Hosp.
Examiner for Canada Life Assurance Co.,
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co., Hart-
f°rd Life Insurance Co. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc.;
honorary mem. Minnesota State Med. Soc.
Presbyterian^ Clubs: Quadrangle. Homewood
Country. Office and residence: 210 E. 51st
GEORGE, Edg-ar Jesse, physician, oculist
and aurist; b. Fairfleld, la., May 17, 1863; s.
Charles F. and Esther A. (Mendenhall) George;
ed. public and private schools of Fairfleld, la.;
grad. Chicago Homoa. Med. College, 1891. Since
graduation engaged in med. practice; is spe-
cialist in diseases of eye and ear. Prof, of
Ophthalmology and Otology, Chicago Homce.
Med. College. Mem. Am. Institute of Homceop-
athy, Am. Homoe. Ophthalmological, Otological
and Laryngological Soc., Illinois Homce. Med.
Assn. and Homo?. Med. Soc.; attending eye and
ear Surgeon Cook Co. Hosp., Chicago Homce.
Hosp., and Chicago Union Hosp.; business
mgr. Chicago Homo?. Med. College; ex-sec. II-
linois Homce. Med. Assn. Pres. Cumberland
Bend Oil and Gas Co. Democrat. Office: Mar-
shall Field Bldgf. Residence: 4538 Oakenwald
Av.
GEORGE, Joseph Henry, clergyman, theo-
logian; b. Cobourg, Ont., May 3, 1853; s. Jo-
seph and Margaret (Armstrong) George; grad.
Victoria Univ., Toronto, 1880, A.M., 1882
(Ph.D., Boston Univ.. 1884; D.D., Congrega-
tional College, Montreal); m. June. 1889,
Blanche H. Northrup. Pastor John St. Presby-
terian Church, Belleville, Ont., 1884; 1st Con-
gregational Church, St. Louis, Mo., 1891-7;
principal Congregational College, Montreal,
1897-1901; pres. and prof, homiletics, Chicago
Theological Seminarv since Sept., 1901. Corpo-
rate mem. Am. Board Commissioners for For-
eign Missions; pres. Board Trustees Monticel-
lo Seminary. Club: University (Chicago). Of-
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flee: 81 Ashland Boul. Residence: 45 Warren
Av.
GERAGHTY, Patrick James, sec. and treas.
of the Griffln Wheel Co.; b. Shortsville, On-
tario Co., N. T., Nov. 20, 1854; ed. public
schools; m. Detroit, Mich., June 25, 1881, Mar-
garet Griffln. Began business life as cash boy
in a millinery house at Rochester, N. Y., in
1866; then came to Chicago; became associated
with the Griffln Wheel Co. as bookkeeper and
has remained with that company ever since,
for the past 20 years as sec. and treas. Also
eec. and treas. of the Sellers Mfg. Co., and of
the Am. Trading and Storage Co. Independent
in politics. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus.
Clubs: Glen View, Chicago Athletic. Office:
Western Union Bldg. Residence: 464 Elm St.
GEBLACH, Fred, patent atty. ; b. Germany,
Oct. 6, 1870; s. Christopher P. and Marie
(Burckhardt) Gerlach; ed. Chicago High
School, Northwestern Univ. Law School and
Kent College of Law, graduating from latter,
LL.B., 1893; m. Chicago, Apr. 18, 1900, Isabel
Harbridge; children: Mildred, Norman. Studied
practical operation of machinery, 1886-7, then
learned mechanical drafting and engineering
until 1890, when took up study of law in office
of Pierce & Fisher, remaining with that firm
until 1898. Since then engaged in practice as
atty. at law and solicitor of patents. Sec. and
dir. of Baird Mfg. Co., and of Freeport Novelty
Co.; vice-pres. and dir. of Wemaka Rubber
Tire Co., etc. Mem. Patent Law Assn. of Chi-
cago. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem.
Royal Arcanum. Club: Colonial, of Oak Park.
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 112 S. East
Av., Oak Park.
GERMAN, William Henry, physician: b.
Brockville, Ont.. Avr. 18, 1855; s. Rev. John
W. and Sarah J. (Purdy) German; ed. high
schools in Ontario; grad. Detroit College of
Medicine, 1883; m. Hastings Co., Ont., Dec.,
1877, Anna M. Fretz; children: Clara L.,
Maude M. Began practice of medicine at De-
troit, Mich., 1883-4; since 1884 in Chicago.
Local surgeon for C., R. I. & P. R. R. for 10
years, and for the Pere Marquette R. R. Co. 1
year. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Assn. of Ry. Sur-
geons, A. F. and A. M. Mem. of board 7 years
and pres. for 6 years of School District. No.
131, of Cook Co. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 10918 Prospect Av., Morgan Park, 111.
GEROTJI.D. Frank Wheelock, mgr. A. G.
Spalding & Bros., athletic goods; b. E. Smith-
field. Pa., Jan. 13, 1854; s. Marcus B. and Mary
E. (Bingham) Gerould; ed. public school. Rock-
ford, 111.: m. Chicago, Sept. 1, 1881, Mary S.
Avery (died Mar. 12, 1901); children: Helen
Louise, Frank Avery, Walter Blakeslee. After
leaving school became clerk In shoe store at
Rockford, 111., and in 1878 came to Chicago
to accept a position with the now well-known
athletic goods house of A. G. Spalding &
Bros.; now has charge of all their interests
west of the Allegheny Mountains, being dir.
and western gen. mgr. of the corporation of
A. G. Spalding & Bros., and also of the allied
corporations, the Spalding Mfg. Co., and
George Barnard & Co. Also dir. State Bank of
Evanston. Served 5 years In I. N. G. Republi-
can; alderman from 1st Ward of Evanston for
past 6 years. Presbyterian; trustee 1st Presby-
terian Church of Evanston. Clubs: Evanston
(dir.), Glen View, Chicago Athletic (life
mem.), Evanston Country, Evanston Golf
(pres.). Office: 147 Wabash Av. Residence:
1200 Judson Av.. Evanston.
GEKSTENBERG, Erich, grain commission;
b. Chicago, Nov. 29, 1858; ed. private schools.
Asst. in father's grain commission business,
1873-9; then partner in the firm of Gersten-
berg & Kroeschel until 1897; since then with
his brother Adolph as Gerstenberg & Co.,
grain, provisions, etc. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Office: 255 LaSalle St. Residence: 1773
Deming PI.
GERTS, George Edward, pres. Gerts, Lum-
bard & Co., brush manufacturers; b. Portland
Me., July 27, 1827; s. Martin and Rachel (Par-
sons) Gerts; ed. public schools of Portland, Me.:
m. Chicago, Dec. 19, 1860, Mary A. Rathbun;
children: Mary C., Kate, Walter S. Came to Chi-
cago from Boston, 1850, after having learned
the brushmaker's trade in Boston. Began busi-
ness for self in a small way in Chicago, 1850;
later went into partnership with George Loder,
whose interests he later bought out, Mr. Hen-
ry Lumbard becoming a partner about 1855; as
the business increased other partners were
admitted, and the firm was finally incorporated
as Gerts, Lumbard & Co., of which has since
been pres. Republican. Club: Oak Park. Office:
208 Randolph St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
GERTS, Joan, manufacturer; b. Westphalia,
Ger., Sept. 4, 1845; s. John and Maria (Lanfer)
Gerts; ed. public schools in Germany; m. Ham-
burg, Ger., July 3, 1870, Caroline Schwabe;
children: Emilie, Oscar, Frieda, John. In 1859,
at the age of 14, began to learn trade of piano
maker in Germany, and after serving appren-
ticeship worked for manufacturers in Germany
until 1870, when came to Chicago. Followed
trade here: in 1882 established mfg. on his
own account, name changing to firm of Bush
& Gerts in 1885, later incorporated as Bush &
Gerts Piano Co., of which he is sec. and treas.
Republican. Mason (Acadia Lodge). Mem. Ger-
mania Mannerchor. Club: Germania. Office:
Weed and Dayton Sts. Residence: 1718 Gary
GERVAIS, Walnwriffht Bacot, pres. Variety
Mfg. Co.; b. Aiken, S. C., Sent. 14, 1859; s.
Paul Trapier and J. Caroline (Lance) Ger-
vais; ed. by mother at home; m. Ft. Johnson,
S. C., Apr. 7, 1896, Katherine G. Lebby; chil-
dren: Katherlne Wainwright, Paul Trapier.
Brought up in cotton fields of South Carolina
until 1880; from 1880 to 1883 was employed
with North Western Wire Mattress Co., Keno-
sha, Wis. ; with Chicago Rubber Works, 1883-
1890; with W. H. Chenoweth & Co., in iron
business, 1890-3; in 1893 established, and since
pres. of Variety Mfg. Co. Also pres. and treas.
Charles Mulvey Mfg. Co. Office: 77-83 W. Lake
St. Residence: 1534 W. Monroe St.
GERWIG, Frank !•., twine and cordage mer-
chant; b. Allegheny, Pa., Nov. 6, 1864; a. Henry
and Mary (Voegtly) Gerwig; ed. 3d Ward pub-
lic school. Allegheny, 1872-9; Duff's Business
College, Pittsburgh, 1880; m. Chicago, Sept.
16, 1891, Adelaide M. Knowles; children: Har-
ry K., Adelaide M. Was clerk in hardware
store in Allegheny, Pa., 1880-2; clerk for
Henry Gerwig & Son, In cordage business in
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1882-5; Chicago mgr. for
Bentley & Gerwig. Limited, cordage, from May
1, 1885, to Mar. 31, 1904; on Apr. 1, 1904, estab-
lished twine and cordage business of Gerwig &
Tden Co., of which is pres. Republican. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: 69 W. Washington St.
Residence: 472 W. Coneress St.
GESSI.ER, Samuel, cigar manufacturer: b.
Chicago, Aug. 24, 1864; s. Joseph and Mary
Gessler; ed. Chicago public and high schools:
grad. Bryant & Stratton Business College;
m. Chicago, May, 1895, Louisa Hartwig; chil-
dren: Elliott S., Louisa. Began business career
as clerk in a dry goods store, 1880; proprietor
of dry goods store, 1885-91, when established
as a manufacturer of cigars, in which busi-
ness has continued ever since; since 1904 pres.
of the Havana Importing Co., importers of'to-
bacco and manufacturers and jobbers of ci-
gars. During the years from 1890-1900, also de-
voted considerable time to real estate and
bldg. Republican. Office: 14 S. Water St. Resi-
dence: 445 North Av.
GETHRO, Fred William, dentist; b. Dedham,
Mass., May 28, 1873; s. Alexander and Marga-
ret (Denning) Gethro; ed. public schools and
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Rice Training School, Boston, Mass.; North-
western Univ. Dental School, D.D.S., 1899. Re-
sided in Bloomington, 111., 4 years; came to
Chicago in 1897, and since 1899 has been en-
gaged in practice of dentistry on own account.
Asst. prof, of operative dentistry and dental
anatomy, Northwestern Univ. Dental School.
Mem. Chicago Dental Soc., Chicago Odonto-
graphic Soc., Illinois State Dental Soc., Nat.
Dental Assn., G. V. Black Dental Club, Delta
Sigma Delta. Republican. Mason — mem. De
Molay Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Chicago Au-
tomobile, Chicago Yacht, Kenwood, Chicago
Athletic. Office: Marshall Field Bldg. Resi-
dence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
GETTY, Henry Harrison, capitalist; b. Ba-
tavia, N. Y., 1836; s. Adams Getty; removed
with parents In 1848 to Waukegan, 111.; ed.
public schools of Batavia, N. Y., and Wauke-
gan, 111.; m. 1864, Carrie E. Anderson, of Mus-
kegon, Mich.; 1 daughter. On leaving school,
in 1856, went to Muskegon, Mich., and was en-
gaged in general store, 1856-9; entered employ
of Ryerson & Morris, saw-mills, Muskegon,
1879, and soon became supt. and foreman of
the mill; bought interest in firm, 1865, which
became Ryerson, Hills & Co.; in 1867 bought
an interest in the Chicago business of Martin
Ryerson & Co., and removed to this city to
take charge of the yards; retired from busi-
ness in 1892. Clubs: Chicago, Union League.
Office: 204 Dearborn St.
GETZ, George Palmer, coal and coke; b.
Mechanicsburg, Pa., Dec. 26, 1865; s. John and
Amanda Getz; brought up on farm; attended
country school in Cumberland Co., Pa., during
winter months, until 13 years old. Came to
Chicago at 14; became messenger boy for the
B. & O. R. R. at the Union Stock Yards, and
later served it as clerk, telegraph operator
and yardmaster until 1885; then was with
Weaver, Todd & Co. (coal), as collector, sales-
man, etc., until 1890, when was taken into the
firm, which changed to Weaver, Getz & Co.
In 1894 started into business for himself; also
pres. of the Globe Coal Co., and the Columbia
Fuel Co.; vice-pres., respectively, of the Mi-
ami Coal Co., Indiana Block Coal Co., Niles
Center Coal Co., Ohio Fuel Co. Republican.
Baptist. Clubs: Kenwood, Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: Auditorium
Annex.
GIBBONS, John, jurist; b. Springfield, Co.
Donegal, Ireland, Mar. 18, 1848; s. John and
Cecelia (Carr) Gibbons; came to U. S. July.
1866; admitted to Iowa bar at Keokuk, 1870;
was 5 years city atty. of Keokuk. Mem. la.
Legislature, 1876; removed to Chicago and
admitted to Illinois bar, May 12, 1880, and
practiced in Chicago until elected judge of the
Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1893; re-elected
1897, 1903; present term expires, 1909. Author:
Tenure and Toiler: The Rights and Wrongs of
Property and Labor: Am. Criminal Reports.
Residence: 3541 Grand Boul.
GIBBONS, Walter Joseph, justice of the
peace; b. Chicago, June 12, 1859; s. Harry and
Mary (Joyce) Gibbons: ed. public and high
schools of Chicago until 16 years old; grad.
Chicago College of Law, 1893; m. Chicago,
July 14, 1886, Minnie M. Ahern; children:
Harry D., Walter J., Daniel C. Left school at
16, and was employed in the wholesale house
of Marshall Field & Co., advancing to a re-
sponsible position, and remaining for 16 years
with that firm. Appointed justice of the peace
in 1891, and since continued in that office by
quadrennial appointments; studied at Chicago
College of Law during first term as justice,
and was admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois in 1893. R. C. ; prominent in Catholic
Total Abstinence Movement, in which has
held several official positions, being re-elected
in 1904 for the 6th time pres. of the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union of Illinois, and pre-
viously for 5 years 1st and 2d vice-pres. of
the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Amer-
ica. Has been active in the Irish cause as
mem. of the Irish Nat. League and Land
League. Mem. Royal League, Nat. Union,
Knights of Columbus. Office: 27 N. Clark St.
Residence: 225 Osgood St,
GIBBS, Fletcher Barker, sec. Shea Smith
& Co.; b. Boston, Mass., May 7, 1861; s. Amory
Thompson and Augusta (Hoyt) Gibbs; ed.
public schools of Cambridge, Mass.; m. Chica-
go, May 10, 1886, Annie Hyde Richardson;
children: Charles Amory, Fletcher Barker, Jr.,
Robert Hoyt, Frederick Richardson, Dorothy.
Began business career with the A., T. & S. F.
Ry., in land dept. at Topeka, and later in the
New England office; after that with a Boston
banker and broker; came to Chicago, 1883, and
was partner in E. S. Snell & Co., stationers,
then of Gibbs & Brown, their successors, and
partner in Skeen, McClear & Co., stationers;
became connected with Shea Smith & Co.,
1886; now sec. of that company. Pres. Chicago
Stationers' Assn., and Nat. Assn. of Stationers
and Manufacturers of the U. S. A. Republican.
Pres. Oak Park Board of Education. Treas.
New England Soc.; pres. Oak Park Chapter
S. A. R. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Oak Park
(ex-pres.), Colonial, of Oak Park. Office: 18-20
Custom House Ct. Residence: Pleasant and S.
Elmwood Avs., Oak Park.
GIBBS, George Aaron, lawyer; b. Chicago,
1857; s. Aaron and Catherine (Gulliver) Gibbs;
ed. Chicago schools and at Cornell Univ. (grad.
1875); also studied law in offices of Waite &
Clark, Chicago; m. Chicago, June, 1881,
Belle Smith, daughter of James P. Smith;
1 daughter: Laura. Admitted to bar of Illinois,
1872, Republican. Was mem. of Senate of Illi-
nois for several terms. Club: Union League.
Office: 185 Dearborn St. Residence: 2000 In-
diana Av.
GIBBS, Platt P., musical instruments; b.
Milan, O., Aug. 18, 1853; s. Edward H. and
Maria Louise (Brownell) Gibbs: ed. public
school and business college; m. Chicago, Oct.
17, 1877, Mary E. Reid; children: Herbert P.,
Olive Reid. Entire business life in music line,
beginning 1868 as office boy for Root & Cady;
salesman for Root & Lewis, 1874; mem. firm
of Lewis, Newell & Gibbs, 1881; since 1883
with Chicago Music Co., beginning as mgr.,
and becoming vice-pres., 1886; pres., 1888;
pres. and mgr., 1889; pres., treas. and mgr.
since 1902; also owner business of Platt
Gibbs & Co. Republican. Charter mem. 1st
Regt., I. N. G. ; honorary mem. Co. C, same,
and of the Black Hussars, with rank of capt.
Presbyterian. Pres. Chicago Piano and Organ
Assn.; ex-pres. Music Council. Nat. Union;
mem. Royal League. Clubs: Kenwood, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 261 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 4827 Kenwood Av.
GIBSON, Charles Brockway, assayer, chem-
ist, etc.; b. Masena, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.,
Aug. 6, 1854; s. Otis and Chloe (Brockway)
Gibson; lived 18 years on Vermont farm;
early education in common and high schools
of Vermont; grad. Univ. of Illinois in chem-
ical and military courses, B.Sc., 1877; College
of Physicians and Surgeons. Chicago, M.D.,
1885; student at Univ. of Berlin 2 years, 1891-
1893; Royal Mining Acad. 2 years, 1891-3; m.
Athol Centre, Mass., June 29, 1891, Eva
Katherine Clapp; 1 daughter: Jessie May.
Traveled as salesman and as asst. mgr. of
Ivceum course in New England until came
West to enter Univ. of Illinois. 1873; after
graduation, 1877, was with gold, silver and
lead refining company 1 year; studied medicine
and was in drug business 2 years; then with
G A Mariner and C. G. Wheeler, chemists, 3
years 1879-82; prof, of chemistry in College
of Physicians and Surgeons, 1882-90; prof, of
chemistry and metallurgy, Chicago College of
Dental Surgery, 1888-96, and 1 year each in
Hahnemann Med. College and Northwestern
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Dental College; since 1879 engaged in practice (Quaker). Mem. Am. Humane Assn.; dir. Illi-
at 81 Clark St., as assayer, chemist, metallur- nois Humane Soc. Office: Manhattan Bldg.
gist and mining engineer; has done much ex- Residence: 4908 Kimbark Av.
pert and legal work, notably in Luetgert, Ely- GILBERT, Allan Arthur, lawyer; b. Sumter,
denberg and other chemical cases, where gave S. C., Aug. 23, 1866; s. Allan A. and Sarah El-
expert testimony; now mostly engaged in gen- len Gilbert; lineal descendant of Matthew Gil-
eral chemical work and mine examination, bert, 2d deputy governor of New Haven Col-
Mem. Am. Chemical Soc., Berlin Chemische ony; ed. South Carolina public schools, Ruth-
Gesellschaft, Berlin Zuchverein. Republican, erford College, South Carolina, and Univ. of
Served 3 years in Vermont militia and 7 Nashville, Term.: grad. law dept. Yale Univ.,
years in I. N. G.; grad. University Military 1890; m. Chicago, Jan. 2, 1894, Grace J.
course with rank of capt. and adjutant, and Thurston; 1 son: Allan Arthur, Jr. Earned his
now holds rank of capt. I. N. G., without com- first money raising cotton; worked his own
mand. Enlisted for service in Cuba, but was way through all the colleges he attended; was
not called into service. Traveled extensively admitted to Connecticut bar, 1890; and in Nov.,
in Mexico, Canada and U. S. as an expert ex- 1890, to Illinois bar, locating in Chicago;
amining mining property. Clubs: Lake Shore, clerked for several law firms until 1894; since
Illinois Athletic. Office: 81 Clark St. Resi- then in law practice with his brother, John T.
dence: 620 Fullerton Av. Gilbert, as Gilbert & Gilbert. Republican. Of-
GIESON, Charles Harsha, grain broker; b. ficial mem. St. James M. E. Church; pres. Chi-
Fond du Lac, Wis., Feb. 9, 1855; s. William cago Methodist Social Union, 1903-4. Mason;
T. and Mary Agnes (Wallace) Gibson; ed. officer of Dearborn Lodge and Lafayette Chap-
Butler Univ., Indianapolis, and Racine (Wis.) ter. Dir. Trinity Boys' Club. Clubs: Union
College; m. Chicago, Dec. '15, 1898, Mary League, Hamilton (life mem.). Office: Ashland
Louise Haskins; 1 son: John Haskins. Blk. Residence: 3018 Indiana Av.
Came to Chicago from Indianapolis, Oct., 1870; GILBERT, George A., insurance mgr.; b.
first in newspaper work, then in jewelry busi- Clark Center, Clark Co., 111., Apr. 24, 1859; s.
ness, etc., until 1881; since then in grain Dr. Samuel S. and Mary (Fredenberger) Gil-
business, with B. D. Brown & Co., Burlington, bert; ed. public schools and in Asbury (now
la., 1881-2, and, in 1883, for same firm at DePauw) Univ., Greencastle, Ind., to sopho-
Indianapolis; returned to Chicago, 1884, and more year; taught in public schools of Coles
was with V. W. McFarland & Co. until 1886; Co., 111., 1876-9, meantime reading law at
since then in business on own account. Mem. Mattoon, 111.; m. Mattoon, 111., Apr. 20, 1881,
Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Club: Carrie Scott; children: Rowena, Charles R.
Winnetka. Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence: Began in insurance -business in local agency
Winnetka, 111. of Jackson & Spitler, Mattoon, 111., Mar. to
GIBSON, Preston, playwright; b. Washing- Oct., 1879; special agent Travelers' Insurance
ton, D. C., Mar. 13, 1879; s. late Randall Lee Co. of Hartford, Conn., Oct. 7, 1879, to June 1,
Gibson (U. S. Senator from Louisiana) and 1887; since then resident mgr. at Chicago of
Mary (Montgomery) Gibson; nephew of Asso- the Employers' Liability Assurance Corpora-
elate Justice Edward D. White of U. S. Su- tion, Limited. Also dir. Nat. Life Insurance
preme Court; ed. Hopkins Grammar School, Corporation of U. S. of A. Republican. Metho-
New Haven. Conn., and Yale Univ.; m. New dist. Mason — Ashlar Lodge, Lafayette Chap-
York, Jan. 27, 1900, Minna Field; 1 son: Henry ter, Oriental Consistory. Clubs: Union League,
Field. Author of "Mrs. Erskine's Devotion," Hamilton. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
produced at the Davidson Theatre, Milwaukee, 3356 Calumet Av.
Wis., July 31, 1904. Democrat. R. C. Mem. GILBERT, Hiram Thornton, lawyer; b. Troy
Nat. Steeplechase & Hunt Assn. Clubs: Chi- Grove, LaSalle Co., 111., May 9, 1850; s. Dr.
cago, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Washing- Alson T. and Mary C. (Hapeman) Gilbert;
ton Park, Metropolitan (Washington, D. C.), ed. Cornell Univ., 1869-71; Univ. of Leipzig,
Strollers, Yale (New York). Office: Monadnock Ger., 1871-3; m. at Ottawa, 1877. Studied law
Bldg. Residence: 471 Elm St. in office of Charles H. Brush, Ottawa, 111.,
GIPPIN", William M., educator, author; b. 1874; admitted to bar, Sept., 1875; practiced
Heuvelton, N. Y., 1850; s. Nathan Ford and in Ottawa; county judge of LaSalle Co., 1882-
Mary E. Giffin; ed. public schools; grad. N. 1886; upon leaving bench with James W. Dun-
Y. State Normal College, Albany, 1873 (Ph.D., can, Andrew J. O'Connor, Vincent J. Duncan
1894); A.M., Lawrence Univ. (Wis.), 1884; m. and James H. Eckels established law firm of
DePeyster, N. Y., 1873, Jennie O. Smithers; 2 Duncan, O'Connor & Gilbert, until May, 1888,
children: Cleon M., Emma Lou Taught coun- when, with James Duncan, came to Chicago
try school, DeKalb, N. Y., 1872; principal and established firm of Duncan & Gilbert;
school, 1873-80; principal City Training later Gilbert & Fell. Club: Chicago Athletic.
School, 1880-4; supervising principal, 1884-9, Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5234
Newark, N. J. ; vice-principal Cook Co. Normal Woodlawn Av.
School, Chicago. 1889-96, Chicago Normal GILBERT, James Harris, banker; b. To-
School, 1896-1900, Willard School, Chicago, ronto, Ont.. June 30, 1844; s. E. B. and Jane
since 1901. (For list of books see Who's Who (Harris) Gilbert; ed. Upper Canada College
in America.) Address: 7643 Union Av. and Model Grammar School; 2 years at To-
GIFFORD, Robert Ladd, consulting en- ronto Univ.; admitted at Osgood Hull as bar-
gineer; b. Smithfield, O., Sept. 12, 1867; s. Wil- rister at law: came to Chicago; m. Chicago,
liam and Lydia (Ladd) Gifford; ed. Chicago June 15. 1870, Ella K. Huntley: children:
public schools, Earlham College, Richmond, Helen Richmond. Huntley Harris. Engaged in
Ind., 1884-7; Cornell Univ., 1888-91, graduat- law practice; alderman, 1876-9; sheriff Cook
ing, C.E., 1891; m. Chicago. Oct. 12, 1898, Co., 1890-'; after term expired, engaged in
Evelyn A. Brooks; 1 son: Brooks. Resident banking business: now pres. Metropolitan
engineer on branch from D. & R. G. Ry. to Trust & Savings Bank. Clubs: Union League,
LaPlata coal mines, 1890; with New Jersey Chicago Athletic, Onwentsia, Bankers. Office:
Steel & Iron Co., Trenton, N. J., 1891; en- Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 2628 Prairie
gineer with local firms, 1892-6; western agent Av.
Pottsville Iron & Steel Co., Pottsville, Pa., GILBERT, John T., lawyer; b. Sumter, S. C.,
1896; engineer Graham Electric Co., Chicago, Nov. 30, 1870; s. Allen A. and Sarah Ellen Gil-
1897; practiced as consulting engineer, 1897- bert, lineal descendant of Matthew Gilbert,
1900; since 1900, pres. Illinois Engineering 2nd deputy governor of New Haven Colony;
Co., consulting engineers. Mem. Am. Soc. of ed. public schools; at Gaffney City (S. C.)
Mechanical Engineers; associate mem. Am. Soc. Military Acad., 1888-90; course in classics
of Civil Engineers; mem. Western Soc. of En- Wofford College, Spartenburg, S. C.. 1891; re-
gineers. Independent Republican. Friend moved to Chicago, 1892; grad. Lake Forest
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name of Gilbert & Gilbert, with large practice
in real estate, corporation and probate law.
Dir. in some of the leading corporations of
the city. Republican. Mem. M. E. Church,
Mason. Club: Colonial. Office: Ashland Blk.
Residence: Hyde Park Hotel.
GILBERT, William Candee, lawyer; b.
Cairo, 111., Jan. 7, 1870; s. William B. and
Kate (Barry) Gilbert; grad. Racine College,
A.B., 1889; Harvard Univ. Law School, LL.B..
1893; m. Ft. Atkinson, Wis., Oct. 8, 1902.
Ethel Tracy Ogden; 1 daughter: Kate Ogden.
Began practice of law in office of Green,
Willits & Robbins in fall of 1893; mem. of
law firm of Gilbert Bros., 1896-9; since then
in practice alone as corporation atty. ; general
counsel of the Cairo, Memphis & Southern
R. R. & Transportation Co.; also, since 1903,
atty. for the following lumber interests:
Paepcke Leicht Lumber Co., Chicago Mill &
Lumber Co., Chicago Packing Box Co. of Illi-
nois, Marked Tree Lumber Co. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute. Episcppa-
lian. Republican; sec. Young Men's Republican
Club of Evanston. Mem. Masonic lodge and
chapter, Evanston. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
dence: 829 Hamlin St., Evanston, 111.
GILES. William A., retired; b. Massachu-
setts, 1836; ed. New Salem Acad.; taught in
high school. Came to Chicago, 1862, and en-
gaged in the wholesale jewelry business; re-
tired, 1882. Pres. New England Soc. of Chi-
cago; mem. Am. Acad. of Political and Social
Science, Patriotic League of America, Bureau
of Associated Charities of Chicago, Nat. Muni-
cipal League, Les Schenux Club, advisory
board Civic Federation; associate mem. Chi-
cago Real Estate Board. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton. Office: 99 Randolph St. Residence:
2537 Michigan Av.
GILL, Charles Edward, law publisher; b.
Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 5, 1848; s. Matthew
and Susan (Fiske) Gill; ed. public and high
school, Marshall, Mich., 1865; m. 1874, Sara
E. Mitchell (now deceased); children: Preston
Mitchell, Mary E., Florence F., Grace E. Be-
gan business life in Marshall, Mich., as mes-
senger for the National Bank of Michigan,
and continued in banking business for 20
years, coming to Chicago after the fire of
1871, and becoming connected with the bank-
ing house of Lunt, Preston & Kean until 1877;
then cashier of Nat. Bank of Michigan, and
since 1887 mem. of firm of Callaghan & Co.,
law books. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Kenwood, Chicago Athletic, Caxton. Office:
114 Monroe St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
GILLESPIE, Robert Henry, lumber; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 6, 1871; s. John and Margaret
(Murray) Gillespie; ed. public schools and in
Chicago Manual Training School to 1888; m.
Chicago, Sept. 20, 1894, Clara Meinel; chil-
dren: Frances, Clara. In 1888 entered the ser-
vice of the lumber firm of Loomis & Gillespie
as clerk and general office man, until 1893,
when John Gillespie became sole proprietor,
and the business was continued in his name
until his death in 1902; the John Gillespie
Lumber Co., dealers in pine and hardwood
lumber, was then organized, of which is pres.,
treas. and dir. Republican. Mem. all Masonic
bodies, York and Scottish Rite, and Shriner.
Clubs: Hamilton, Menoken. Office: Corner of
Lumber and Seward Sts. Residence: 1594 W.
Adams St.
GILLETT, Charles TX., asst. cashier; b. Al-
bany, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1860. Came to Chicago
with his parents, in his childhood; ed. Hyde
Park public schools. Employed in wholesale
paper house until 1881, when he became a
messenger in the 1st Nat. Bank; with bank
ever since in various capacities; paying teller
GH.I.ETT, Charles Warren, stock broker-
b. Chicago, Jan. 12, 1876; , Egbert W and
Mary (Gaffney) Gillett; ed preparatory
schools and Sheffield Scientific' <?ohnnf
Univ., 18977 m Chicago Mar 6 1902 ?
beth Augustus' Parke? Clerk and tr
salesman? 1897; advertising mer 1898-
of Champion Chemical WorkT and of C
pion Can Works, New York* and Chicago
1900, and at same 7 time promoted Chamnion
Iron & Steel Co., Muskegon Tich whkfhhe
sold to the United StatlsStfel Corporation
1900. Started an unlisted bond and stock dent
for Chapin & Gaylord, Chicago 1900-1 -be
came mem. C. H. Canby & Co commission
merchants on Chicago Board of Trade and
New York Stock Exchange 1901-3- in 1903
formed firm of Gillett & Denniston' brokers
which dissolved Mar 1, 1904 the' firm of
Charles W. Gillett & Co., of which he is head
succeeding; also pres. and dir E W Gillett
Co., manufacturers of baking powders etc
and dir. World Flash Co. Republican Episco-
palian. Was mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G Clubs-
Union League, Washington Park Office- Nat
Life Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest 111
GIILETT, Walter Cook, pres Chicago Pa-
per Co.; b. Albany, N. Y., Aug 10 1852' s
Truman S. and Hannah (Noble) Gillett; gr'ad-
uating from West Division High School in
class of 1869; m. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1873, Adnah
Miller; children: Evis (Mrs. S. P. Hayward),
Walter Noble. Began business life in employ
of Gillett & Vernon, paper merchants, 1871-4;
then in firm of Clark, Friend, Fox & Co.,
paper, until 1881, when organized the Chi-
cago Paper Co., of which has been pres. for
the past 10 years. Republican. Mason; Royal
League. Clubs. Chicago Athletic, Casino of
Edgewater. Office: 275 Monroe St. Residence:
2041 Sheridan Rd.
GILLETTE, Edwin Fraser, architect, real
estate dealer and mgr. ; b. Chicago, Oct. 19,
1863; s. Edwin Lewis and Josephine Mighill
(Perley) Gillette; ed. private school at Cha-
teau de Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland, 1875-8;
Allen's Academy, Chicago, 1879-80; Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., 1880-5; Chi-
cago School of Architecture, Armour Insti-
tute of Technology, Chicago, 1903-5; m. San
Francisco, Calif., Oct. 27, 1902, Mabel Hyde.
Since 1885 engaged in real estate business in
Chicago, and since 1892, as mgr. of the estate
of E. L. Gillette. Also vice-pres. of the Strang
Engine Co. Republican. Unitarian. Clubs:
University, Chicago Athletic (charter mem.),
Chicago Yacht. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 26 Delaware PI.
GILLETTE, Howard Frank, broker in com-
mercial paper: b. Chicago, Apr. 9, 1872; s.
James F. and Jennie (Parker) Gillette; ed.
Harvard School of Chicago, Lake Forest Acad.,
Berlin Univ., Germany; Harvard College, and
Northwestern Univ. Law School (LL.B., 1896).
Began practice of law in 1897; associated in
practice with the firm of Hoyne, Follansbee
& O'Conor for 3 years; in 1901-2 vice-pres. C.
W. Dempster & Co., wholesale hatters; trav-
eled abroad and in 1904 established as a
broker in commercial paper, representing the
eastern firm of W. O. Gay & Co. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Wheaton Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle 'and
Cycle, Republican; also Harvard (New York).
Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: 2908 Mich-
igan Av.
GIMiMORE, Robert Tracy, physician and
surgeon; b. Chicago, Sept. 9, 1867; s. Robert
A. and Isadore Frances (Wilson) Gillmore;
general education in public schools; went
to med. dept. of Univ. of Michigan, 1889, at-
tending 2 courses of lectures; thence to North-
western Univ. Med. School, graduating M.D.,
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1892; m. Quincy, Branch Co., Mich., June 21,
1900, Dr. Emma Wheat Hastings. Engaged in
general practice as physician and surgeon in
Chicago since 1892. Surgeon of South Side
Elevated R. R. Co. ; clinical instructor of
gynecology, Northwestern Univ. Med. School.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc. and
Physicians' Club of Chicago; sec. of the
Alumni Assn. of Northwestern Univ. Med.
School. Independent Republican. Club: Wood-
lawn Park. Office: 103 State St. Residence:
458 E. 66th St.
OILMAN, John Ellis, physician; b. Harmar,
suburb of Marietta, O., July 24, 1841; s. Dr.
John Calvin and Elizabeth C. (Fay) Gilman;
ed. schools of Marietta, and applied himself
to the study of medicine and surgery under
his father's tuition until he was 17 years old,
when his father died; continued studies under
his elder brother, then practicing: medicine at
Marietta, and under Dr. George Hartwell, of
Toledo, O., and finished his course at Hahne-
mann Med. College, Chicago, graduating in
1871; m. 1860, Mary D., daughter of William
Johnson, of Westborough, Mass.; 1 son: Wil-
liam T. He was the first physician to offer his
services for relief of sufferers by the great
fire of 1871; was appointed by the Relief and
Aid Soc. as sec. of its committee on sick and
hosps. Held chair of physiology, sanitary
science and hygiene, and afterwards chair of
materia medica, in the Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege of Chicago, 1884-1904; is now emeritus
prof. Interested in art and was a leader in
building up and maintaining the old Crosby
Opera House Art Gallery; collaborated with
Joseph Wright in editing the Chicago Art
Journal for some years: Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: Masonic Temple. Residence:
Hotel Kenwood.
GILMER, Thomas Lewis, physician; b. Lin-
coln Co., Mo., Feb. 19, 1849; s. Dr. F. G. and
Sarah Jane (Loving) Gilmer; preliminary
education in Missouri and Illinois academies;
grad. D.D.S., Missouri Dental College, St.
Louis, 1881; med. education in St. Louis Med.
College, and Quincy (111.) College of Medi-
cine, graduating with M.D. from latter, 1885;
m. Scottville, 111., Sept. 29, 1868, Ella M. Bost-
ick; children: Mrs. Virginia Gilmer Ames,
Frank Bostick. Practicing medicine in Chi-
cago since 1889; specialist in oral surgery;
prof, of oral surgery, Northwestern Univ.
Dental School; oral surgeon to St. Luke's
Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Adams Co. Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Nat. Dental Soc., Illinois State Dental
Soc., etc., Chicago Dental Soc., Odontographic
Soc. Clubs: University, Quadrangle (Univ. of
Chicago). Office: Marshall Field & Co. Bldg.
Residence: 3220 Lake Park Av.
GILMORE, Arnold Flumer, retired physi-
cian, real estate; b. Uniontown, Pa., Jan.,
1851; s. Samuel A. and Elvira (Plumer) Gil-
more; ed. common schools, in Kenwood School
for Boys, Pennsylvania, Trinity College, Hart-
ford, Conn., and Jefferson Med. College. Phila-
delphia, graduating, M.D., 1875; m. Chicago,
Dec., 1898, Lena Morse. Engaged in practice
as physician from 1875 to 1894, then retired
from practice to devote attention to real
estate operations, with which he has since
been identified and in which he has large in-
terests. Pres., treas. and dir. Columbus Safe
Deposit Co.; dir. Multiple Speed and Traction
Co. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: 4948 Wood-
lawn Av.
GILMORE, Charles Wood, vice-pres. Cres-
cent Coal & Mining Co.: b. Madison, Ind.,
Aug. 31, 1868; s. Thomas W. and Jane McCart-
ney; grad. Chicago public schools, 1884; m.
Chicago, Jan. 3, 1895, Mary Bogle; children:
Delia May, Ruth Bogle. After leaving school
was employed by a wholesale dry goods house
in Chicago, 9 years; afterwards represented a
New York manufacturing concern 2 years;
since 1895 has been vice-pres. of the Crescent
Coal & Mining Co., miners and shippers of
anthracite and bituminous coal. Has charge of
the bituminous dept., distributing coal from
the company's various mines in Illinois, In-
diana, Ohio and Virginia. Republican. Mason
(K. T., Lincoln Park Commandery) ; mem.
Medinah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Clubs: Belmont Golf, Union League. Office:
Plymouth Bldg. Residence: 14 Marquette Ter-
race.
GILMORE, Thomas Winlock, Jr., coal; b
Cincinnati, O., Jan. 27, 1874; s. Thomas Win-
lock and Jane (McCartney) Gilmore; came to
Chicago from Cincinnati in boyhood; ed. public
and high schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Feb.,
1894, Rosa Barry; children: Dorothy, Jane,
Thomas Barry. Began business life in employ
of Armour & Co. in 1889 and remained with
them 10 years'; since 1899 sec. and treas. of
the Gilmore & Easterly Co., coal. Republican.
Mason (Windsor Park Lodge, No. 836). Club:
Lincoln. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
Edgewater.
GILSON, Tillotson W., publisher; b. Hart-
land, Vt., Aug. 6, 1849; s. Alfred and Sarah
M. (Gallup) Gilson; ed. Barre (Vt.) Acad.,
Kimball Union Acad., Meriden, N. H. ; grad.
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1874; m. Norwalk,
Conn., 1877, Elizabeth Lacy Ferry; 1 son:
Henry Brockway. Since 1893, partner in firm
of Ginn & Co., publishers, chiefly of school and
college text books, Boston and Chicago. Re-
sided in Chicago since 1894. Republican. Epis-
copalian. Mason. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago Athletic, Midlothian. Office: 378-88 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 5617 Madison Av.
GIMBEL, Horace B., wholesale hats and
caps; b. Rock Island, 111., Dec. 10, 1861; s.
Moses and Sarah Gimbel; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Cincinnati, O., Nov. 5, 1895, Sarah
Maertz. Entered business career in the whole-
sale hat and cap trade in 1878, afterwards be-
coming partner in the house of M. Gimbel &
Sons (incorporated 1897) of which he is now
pres. Republican. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe.
Office: 172-4 Market St. Residence: 4750 Grand
Boul.
GINDELE, Charles William, builder and
contractor; b. Schweinfurth, Bavaria, Apr. 19,
1847; s. John George and Louisa (Hirsch-
heimer) Gindele; came to U. S., Oct., 1850, and
to Chicago, Sept., 1852 (father was pres.
Board of Public Works, Chicago, 1861-7; pres.
Illinois & Michigan Canal Board, 1867-9;
county clerk Cook Co., 1869-71); ed. public
schools, Chicago; was clerk with Hayden &
Kay Co., wholesale saddlery, 1 year, then en-
listed, 1863, as private Co. G. 8th 111. Cav. ;
promoted to corporal and honorably dis-
charged, June, 1865; then took course in Bry-
ant & Stratton's Business College; m. Chicago,
Mar. 26, 1880, Lucy Elliott Ash (now de-
ceased). In spring of 1866 became street num-
bering clerk, Board of Public Works; became
associated in spring of 1868 with his father
(who established business in 1857) in build-
ing and contracting firm of J. G. Gindele &
Sons, from which has been developed the pres-
ent corporation of Charles W. Gindele Co.,
engineers and general contractors, of which
he is pres. Has executed many large contracts
for private enterprises and railway corpora-
tions, and also many structures for the U. S.
Government, such as court house, custom
house and postoffice buildings; constructed the
battleship "Illinois" at the World's Colum-
bian Exposition, and erected the Calumet Club
House and many other fine buildings in this
city and all over the country. Mem. Builders'
and Traders' Exchange and was its pres., 1893-
1899, and of the Masons' and Builders' Assn.,
of which was pres. 2 terms; was on joint
arbitration committee which settled the lock-
out strike of 1887, and one of delegates at
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large of the Building Contractors' Council,
which successfully fought the strike of 1900;
was dir. Nat. Assn. of Builders. Mem. U. S.
Grant Post G. A. R. and Royal Arcanum.
Clubs: Builders' (pres., 1901); Hamilton (life
mem.). Office: 3333 LaSalle St. Residence: 3745
Prairie Av.
GINNOCCHIO, Louis, fruits; b. Genoa,
Italy, Dec. 27, 1853; s. Peter and Catherine
(Marre) Ginnocchio; ed. Italy; came to Chi-
cago in 1874; m. .1881, Emelia Rizzi; chil-
dren: Andrew, Charles, Jennie, Rosa, Lydia,
Joseph, Flora. Has been engaged in the fruit
business since 1877; in 1896, with P. Costa
and A. M. Meyer, established firm of Ginnoc-
chio, Costa & Co., wholesale dealers in for-
eign and domestic fruits; also the United Pig
and Date Co. Mem. Christopher Columbus
Soc., Garibaldi Soc. Office: 109 S. Water St.
Residence: 1382 Jackson Boul.
GLANZ, Charles, furrier; b. Abening, Ger.,
May 29, 1832; s. Ludwig and Barbara (Engel)
Glanz; ed. public schools; m. New York City,
May, 1852, Salina Sayers (now deceased);
children: Charles, Jr. (deceased), Mrs. Helena
Glanz Hillis, Julia. Began to learn trade of
furrier in London, Eng.. in 1846, and after 2
years there came to U. S. and worked at his
trade, and later engaged in business as a fur-
rier in New York City, continuing there until
1864, when he came to Chicago and estab-
lished in the same line, which business still
continues. Office: 112 Madison St. Residence:
575 Dearborn Av.
GLASER, Edward !•-, grain commission; b.
Cincinnati, O., Oct. 23, 1861; s. Lewis and Ada-
line (Cohn) Glaser; ed. Haven School and S.
Division High School, Chicago; m. Chicago,
Sept. 21, 1893, Etta, daughter of Morris and
Sophia Rosenbaum; 1 son: Morris Rosen-
baum. Became mem. of the Chicago Board of
Trade, 1894; in same year was elected sec. and
dir. of Rosenbaum Bros, (incorporated), grain
commission merchants (established 1874), and
after death of Morris Rosenbaum was elected
pres. Mem. of the Grain and Transportation
Committees, Chicago Board of Trade. Republi-
can. Mem. Sinai Congregation. Office: Board of
Trade. Residence: 3311 Michigan Av.
GLENNON. Edward Thomas, lawyer; b.
Woodstock, 111., Aug. 21, 1856; s. Thomas Glen-
non; ed. public schools of McHenry Co., 111.,
and then was, for 11 years, engaged in jour-
nalism, being at one time proprietor of the
Woodstock Sentinel; left journalism to take
up study of law in 1881; grad. Union College
of Law, Chicago, 1884; m. Woodstock, 111.,
1885, Julia Donnelly. Admitted to bar, June,
1884, and at once engaged in practice of law
in Chicago; asst. special assessment atty. un-
der Oliver H. Horton, corporation counsel,
Apr., 1887, to Dec., 1888; then asst. State's
attv under Joel M. Lon<renecker until May 1,
1891; appointed police magistrate by Mavor
Hempstead Washburne, 1891, and resigned in
Nov., 1896; mem. of Inw firm of McFaden &
Glennon, representing L. S. & M. S. Rv. Co.,
1896-7: mem. of firm of Pam, Donnelly & Glen-
non, and its successor, Pam, Calhoun & Glen-
non from Feb., 1898. to Feb., 1904; since then
of Glennon, Clay & Walker. Appointed master
In chancery of the Circuit Court of Cook Co.,
1897. Is dir. of the Am. Automatic Switch and
Signal Co. Republican. Clubs: Washington
Park. Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office: 144
VanBuren St. Residence: 3827 Michigan Av.
GLESSNER, Arthur Wellesley, manufac-
turer; b. Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co , 111.. Apr.
30, 1861; s. Henry and Mary (Heathman)
Glessner; ed. public schools, Galena, 111.,
grad. high school, 1878; m. Galena, 111., July
21, 1885, Abbie M. Brown; children: Arthur
Brown, Margaret, Herbert Carr. In Oct., 1878,
went to Clinton, 111., to learn printing trade
in office of the Clinton Register, published
by W. L. Glessner (a cousin); came to Chi-
cago, May, 1879; took position in office of N.
Hawkins & Co., manufacturers of mill and
elevator machinery; partner with H. L. Thorn-
burgh in firm of Thornburgh & Glessner,
manufacturers of mill and elevator machin-
ery. Feb. 14, 1881, to March 3, 1891; organized,
July 1, 1886, Excelsior Steel Furnace Co., be-
ing at first sec. and treas. and later securing
control of the company, of which is now
pres. and treas. Also, since Feb. 15, 1896, pres
and treas. of Galena (111.) Gazette; dir. and
chairman auditing committee of Cold Spring
Gold Mining & Tunnel Co., of Gold Hill, Colo.
Republican. Mem. Kenwood Evangelical
Church. Clubs: Kenwood, Hamilton, Chicago
Press (dir.), Illinois Athletic, Galena Country,
Galena Whist. Office: 38-40 W. Monroe St
Residence: 4630 Greenwood Av. and Galena,
OXiESSNER, John George Macbeth, mgr.
utility division International Harvester Co.;
b. Chicago, Oct. 2, 1871; s. John Jacob and
Frances (Macbeth) Glessner; preparatory edu-
cation at home; grad. Harvard Univ., 1894;
m. Springfield, O., June 7, 1898, Alice Mary
Hamlin; children: Elizabeth, Frances, John
Jacob II., Emilv. Entered employ of the
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Co., Oct. 1, 1894;
remained with that company in various
capacities (finally asst. mgr.) until their con-
solidation in 1902-3 with the International
Harvester Co., in which company is now mgr.
of the utility division. Governing mem. of the
Art Institute. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Quadrangle. Office: 7 Monroe St. Residence:
1706 Prairie Av.
GLESSNER, John Jacob, chairman execu-
tive committee and vice-pres. International
Harvester Co.; b. Zanesville, O., Jan., 1843;
s. Jacob and Mary (Laughlin) Glessner; ed.
public schools and in the newspaper business
at Zanesville, O. ; m. Springfield, O., Dec.,
1870, Frances, daughter of James R. and
Nancy (Bayard) Macbeth; children: John
George M., Frances (wife of Blewett Lee).
Entered business as a manufacturer of har-
vesting machinery at Springfield, O., in 1864,
becoming mem. of the firm of Warder, Bush-
nell & Glessner, and is now vice-pres. of the
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Co.; came to
Chicago, 1870, and managed the business from
here, retaining the factory at Springfield, O. ;
the great success of the original firm of
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner was principally
due to his efforts, and when the business
combined with other leading harvester inter-
ests in organizing the International Harves-
ter Co., became vice-pres. of the company
and was elected to the responsible position
of chairman of the executive committee. In-
dependent in politics. Was pres. Citizens' Assn.
when that body prepared drainage canal bill
and secured its passage by the legislature;
dir. Chicago Relief & Aid Soc. 15 years, and
many times urged to take presidency: trustee
of Chicago Orphan Asylum, Rush Med. Col-
lege, Chicago Orchestral Assn., Art Institute.
Clubs: Commercial (pres., 1896), Chicago,
Union Leaeue, Quadrangle. Literary. Office: 7
Monroe St. Residence: 1800 Prairie Av.
GLOGAUER. Pritz, editor Chicago Abend-
post since 1889; b. Germany, Julv 15, 1857;
collegiate education. Came to II. S., 1877; m.
1885, Carrie Siebel. Connected with German-
Am, newspapers since 1879; established
Abendpost, 1889; pres. Abendpost Co. Clubs:
Germania Miinnerchor. Office: 173 5th Av.
Residence: 25.'i2 Kenmore Av.
GIiOVEB, Lyman Beecher, dramatic and
musical critic, theatrical mgr; b. Ann Arbor,
Mich., Feb. 10. 1846; s. Rev. Livingston M.
Glover; grad. Wabash College, 1867 (A.M.);
m. Oct. 25, 1876, Louise Thompson. General
agent Am. Press Assn. (U. S.) for some years;
was the founder and editor Chicago Saturday
Evening Herald, 1886; joined staff of the
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Daily Herald, which was successively merged
with the Times into the Times-Herald, and
then with the Record, and later the Record-
Herald; also 4 years its literary critic. Trus-
tee Wabash College, 1901-2. Mgr. Richard
Mansfield Co., 1902-4; now mgr. Majestic
Theatre, Chicago. Office: Chicago Opera House
Blk. Residence: 4723 Lake Av.
OODDABD, Leroy Albert, banker; b. Marion,
111., June 22, 1854; s. James T. and Wini-
fred (Spiller) Goddard; attended public
schools of Marion several winter terms, work-
ing at odd jobs summers; attended 1 term
Illinois State Normal; m. Vincennes, Ind.,
Nov. 14, 1888, Anna Bridenthal. Bought half
interest in small dry goods store, Marion, 111.,
1875, at age of 21, conducting it until 1879,
when he established in Marion as a private
banker; in 1890, sold out that bank (which is
now 1st Nat. Bank of Marion) and organized
1st Nat. Bank of Mt. Carmel, 111.; was its
pres. until Aug. 1, 1892, when he became
cashier of Ft. Dearborn Nat. Bank of Chicago,
continuing until Jan., 1903, when he was
elected its pres. Was elected City Treasurer
of Marion, 111., at age of 21, and mayor at
age of 23; re-elected 2 years later. Mason;
was Grand Master of Masons of Illinois 2
terms, 1894-5, and now Grand Treasurer:
Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Office: 134
Monroe St. Residence: 4740 Madison Av.
OODDABD, Lester Orestes, -lawyer; b. Pal-
myra, Wayne Co., N. Y., Oct. 21, 1845; s. Les-
ter O. and Mabel (Robinson) Goddard; re-
moved to Michigan, 1855; grad. Univ. of Mich-
igan, A.B., 1867; studied in law school of same.
1869-70; m. Oct., 1871, Martha E. Sterling, of
Monroe, Mich.; children: Joseph, Emma. En-
tered office of James M. Walker, general coun-
sel for the C., B. & Q. R. R. Co., 1870, and
for 26 years -was connected with the legal and
operating depts. of that road; admitted to
bar, 1881; asst. solicitor of the road, 1883-7;
asst. to 1st vice-pres., 1887-96; from 1896 to
Nov. 1, 1903, was associated with Jacob R.
Custer and Joseph A. Griffin in law firm of
Custer, Goddard & Griffin; since Nov. 1, 1903,
practiced alone. Mem. Soc. of Colonial Wars,
and Soc. of Mayflower Descendants. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Midlo-
thian. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 2719
Prairie Av.
GODMAK, Elwood Garner, asst. U. S. dis-
trict atty. for Northern Illinois; b. Philadel-
phia, Pa., Oct. 29, 1881; s. Cornelius and Anna
(McNeil) Godman; removed to Chicago from
Philadelphia, 1893; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago, and John Marshall Law School, LL.B.,
1903. Was employed in law dept. of the A., T.
& S. F. R. R. 1% years, and in offices of Win-
ston, Payne & Strawn about 15 months; since
1903, asst. U. S. atty. for the Northern Dis-
trict of Illinois. Republican. Office: Federal
Blrlsr. Residence: 6515 Ellis Av.
GOEHST, John Henry, constructing electric-
al engineer; b. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1865; s. John
Henry and Madelena (Jullich) Goehst; ed.
public schools, West Division High School and
Metropolitan Business College. After graduat-
ing started as fixture hanger's apprentice with
H. M. Wilmarth Co., Chicago, in 1882; went
to work for Western Edison Light Co. as an
electric wireman, In May, 1883, and worked
as a mechanic 4 years; then accepted position
as construction supt. for the Chicago Edison
Co., May 1. 1887, In which position has since
continued, constructing force growing from
2Q men in 1887 to 500 men in 1904. Has se-
cured from U. S. Government, during past
14 years, 21 patents on improvements of elec-
tric light devices. Is also pres. of the Federal
Electric Co. and of the New York Federal
Electric Co. Republican. Baptist. Mem. Am.
Institute of Electrical Engineers. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Colonial. Office: 139 Adams St.
Residence: 4613 Langley Av.
GOETZ, Fritz, manufacturer; b. Milwaukee,
Wis., Aug. 20, I860; s. John and Barbara
Goetz; ed. public schools of Milwaukee, Snen-
cerian College, and German English Acad. ; m.
Chicago, Aug. 24, 1876, Emma Brucklacher.
Came to Chicago from Milwaukee in 1869, and
was engaged in the produce commission busi-
ness to 1873, when became connected with the
manufacture of brass, copper and iron work
for brewers, maltsters, etc. In 1878 started in
business on his own account and is now pres.
and treas. of the Goetz & Flodin Mfg. Co. Dir.
and vice-pres. Metropolitan Trust and Savings
Bank. Has been twice mem. of Board of Edu-
cation. Mem. Chicago Turngemeinde and of
Germania Mannerchor. Office: 133 W. Chicago
Av. Residence: 29 Lane PI.
GOING, Judson Freeman, lawyer; b. on
farm in Jo Daviess Co., near Galena, 111., Nov.
29, 1857; s. Adoniram Judson and Mary A.
(Clendening) Going; father died, 1869; family
removed to Chicago, 1873; ed. district schools
in country and public schools; taught country
schools and entered Univ. of Illinois in 1877;
course was interrupted by the necessity of
teaching to procure the means, but finally
grad. in class of 1883; then entered Union
College of Law, Chicago, graduating LL.B.,
June, 1885; m. July 16, 1885, Gertrude Avery,
of Eau Claire, Wis.; children: Grace, May,
Judson Freeman, Jr. On graduation In 1885
began practice of law, and soon after was
appointed justice of the peace by Gov. Ogles-
by; on expiration of term was reappointed,
but soon after resigned to become asst. to
Judge Joel M. Longenecker, then State's Atty.,
remaining until Dec., 1892; then became asso-
ciated with Hon. C. G. Neely in practice of
law. In 1894 was counsel for the Calumet
Electric Street Ry. Co.; since Dec., 1904, again
asst. State's atty., under apnointment of
State's Atty. John J. Healey. Mem. Phi Delta
Phi. Republican, and has for years been active
In ward organizations of old 20th and present
24th Wards. Presbyterian. Mem. Kilwinning
Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Royal League, Nat.
Union, Columbian Knights, Chicago Fraternal
League. Club: Marquette. Office: Criminal
Court Bldg. Residence: 221 Fremont St.
GOLD, William John, vice-pres. and sec.
Chicago Hardware Co.; b. Buffalo, N. Y., Feb.
3, 1867; s. William B. and Mary Anne Gold;
frad. Buffalo High School; m. Chicago, Mar.
6, 1892, Amelia Catherine Harnold. Was
with Walbridge & Co., jobbing hardware deal-
ers, Buffalo, N. Y., 1885-8; came to Chicago,
1890, and became identified with Chicago
Hardware Co., of which Is now vice-pres., sec.
and gen. mgr.; company are manufacturers
of builders' hardware, mainly on contract, mak-
ing contracts for the trimmings of all classes
of buildings, furnishing the locks, hinges and
other finishing hardware. Republican. Metho-
dist. Office: 40 Dearborn St. Residence: Wau-
kegan, 111.
GOLDIE, William, general contractor; b.
near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, Mar.,
1828; ed. schools in Kilmarnock and learned his
trade there. Snent some time at his trade in
Glasgow, nnd in 1851 came direct to Chicago,
arriving on the 4th of July; went to work the
following dav for Alexander Lloyd, a con-
tractor, and in 1852 started in business for
himself; added a sash, door and blind factory
in 1853, and continued business until 1861,
when enlisted in the Mechanics' Fusileer (56th
111. Vol.) regt. ; appointed q. m. of regt. on its
organization: commissioned asst. q. m. in
spring of 1862, and assigned to duty as q. m.
of the horse artillery in the Army of the Po-
tomac, remaining until 1865, and participat-
ing in many battles; was recommended by
Maj. Gen. M. C. Meigs, Q. M. Gen. U. S. A'..
for transfer as q. m. to regular army, but de-
clined. Re-entered business as a contractor,
building many important structures, particu-
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larly after the fire of 1871; firm is now known
as Goldle Bros. Presbyterian. Mem. G. A. R. ;
St. Andrews Soc., and Companion of the Loyal
Legion.' Also mem. Ashland Lodge, A. F. and
A. M. Office: New York Life Bldg.
GOLDSPOHN, Albert, physician and sur-
geon; b. Dane Co., Wis., Sept., 1851; s. William
and Frederika (Kohlmann) Goldspohn; grad.
Northwestern College, Naperville, 111., M.S.,
1875; Rush Med. College, M.D., 1878; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 25, 1903, Rosine H. Grosser. Interne
at Cook Co. Hosp. 19 months, 1878-9; in gen-
eral practice of medicine, Des Plaines, Cook
Co., 111., 1879-85; post-graduate study in 5 Ger-
man universities in surgery and diseases of
women from Aug., 1885, to Aug., 1887, and
again for 6 months of 1899. Engaged in prac-
tice of medicine in Chicago since 1887. Prof,
diseases of women in Post-Graduate Med.
School of Chicago since 1892; attending sur-
geon, Dept. of Diseases of Women and Abdom-
inal Surgery, German Hosp., Chicago, since
1888, and in same dept. of Post-Graduate and
Charity Hosps. since 1892. Author of about 40
original theses or articles on various subjects
in surgery and diseases of women. Mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Medico-Legal Soc.,
Chicago Gynecological Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Mississippi Valley Med. Assn., Am. Med.
Assn., Am. Assn. of Obstetricians and Gynecol-
ogists, International Periodical Congress of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Independent
Republican. Mem. of the Evangelical Assn.
Office: 34 Washington St. Residence: 517
Cleveland Av.
GOLDZIER, Julius, lawyer; b. Vienna, Aus-
tria, Jan. 20, 1854; s. Philip and Mathilde
(Wehle) Goldzier; public school education; m.
Chicago, Oct. 20, 1877, Clara Lemien; chil-
dren: Mrs. Ella Dietrich, Harrv, Marguerite.
Admitted to bar, 1877; now at head of firm
of Goldzier, Rodgers & Froehlich. Alderman
from 22d Ward, 1890-2; mem. Congress, 4th
Congressional District, 1892-5; alderman, 22d
Ward, 1899-1902. Democrat. Office: 420 Cham-
ber of Commerce. Residence: 220 Schiller St.
GOODHTJE, Allan Johnston, western sales
mgr. U. S. Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co.; b.
Akron, O., July 18, 1844; s. Hon. Nathaniel W.
and Nancy (Johnston) Goodhue; grad. public
and high schools, Akron, O. ; entered army as
private 104th O. Vet. Infy., Aug., 1862; was
made chief clerk Adjutant General's office,
Dept. of Ohio, and was mustered out Aug.,
1865; served some time in latter part of 1865
with Gov. Brownlow, of Tennessee; m. Akron,
O., May 4, 1869, Kate Beardsley; children:
Willis Maxwell, Katharine, Allan Edward.
Banker In Akron, O., 1866-9; engaged in manu-
facturing and wholesale shoe business, Ro-
chester, N. Y., 1869-78; in banking in North
Dakota, 1878-86, and from 1886 to 1899 con-
nected with the Lake Shore Foundry, Cleve-
land, O. ; latter company was acquired, 1899,
by U. S. Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co.; and
was made Mar. 1, 1899, western sales mgr.,
with headquarters at Chicago. Republican.
Episcopalian. Mason. Mem. G. A. R. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 4901 Lake Av.
GOODKIND, Maurice Louis, physician; b.
Chicago, 1866; s. Louis Goodkind: ed. St. Paul
High School and Williams College, literary
courses, 1878-86; Columbia Med. College, 1886-
1889, graduating, M.D.. 1889; and Vienna
hosps., 1889-93; m. Chicago, 1896, Rose S.
Snydacker; children: Theodore, Ruth. Physi-
cian of Chicago Board of Health. 1893-4; Civil
Service examining physician, 1894-5. Attend-
ing physician Cook Co. and Michael Reese
hosps. Prof, of clinical medicine, College of
Physicians and Surgeons. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Medico-Legal Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
cago Clinical Soc., Physicians Club, Chicago
Neurological Soc. Treas. Chicago Soc. of In-
ternal Medicine. Republican. Club: Quadrangle.
Office: 3035 Indiana- Av. Residence: 2329 Calu-
met Av.
GOODMAN, Harry, lawyer; b. Chicago, Oct.
24, 1872; s. Hugo and Martha (Miers) Good-
man; ed. public schools, Chicago, and grad.
Lake Forest Univ., A.B., 1894; m. Chicago,
Dec. 19, 1900, Blanche W. Lowenthal; chil-
dren: Helen, William D. After leaving college,
1894, entered the law offices of Newman,
Northrup, Levinson & Becker; read law under
the principals of the firm and studied law at
Northwestern Univ. Law School and Chicago
College of Law; grad., 1896 (LL.B.). and was
admitted to bar of Illinois, 1896; admitted as
a mem. of the firm in May, 1902. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn. Republican. Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: 5210 Prairie Av.
GOODMAN, John Sazton, publisher; b. Can-
ton, O., June 13, 1839; s. Thomas and Hannah
Jane (Saxton) Goodman; ed. public schools;
m. Canton, O., Mary C. Myers (now deceased);
children: Grace, Fred M. Began business ca-
reer as deputy clerk of county court of Stark
Co., O., 1857-8; cashier of the ^Etna Insur-
ance Co.'s branch office, Cincinnati, O., for 1
year; then was employed by C. F. Vent & Co.,
publishers, and in 1860 engaged in publishing
business under firm name of Ji S. Goodman &
Co., at Detroit, Mich., removing, 1861, to Chi-
cago, where has ever since continued same
business, being the pioneer subscription book
publisher of Chicago. Republican. . Presbyte-
rian; active in church work; elder in 3d Pres-
byterian Church. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 362 Park Av.
GOODMAN, Thomas, retired underwriter;
b. Market Harborough. Eng., Feb. 2, 1816; c.
Samuel and Anne Goodman; early education in
private schools in London; came to U. S. at 16
years of age, and attended Oberlin College; m.
Canton, O., June 26, 1838, Hannah Jane Sax-
ton. On coming to U. S. settled at Canton, O. ;
was for a time employed in a bank there, and
later as clerk of the Supreme Court of Ohio;
studied law; admitted to bar at Bucyrus, O.,
July, 1845; sec. Stark Co. Mutual Insurance
Co., 1845-9; special agent of the Hartford Fire
Insurance Co. for northern Ohio, 1849-61;
came to Chicago for same company, 1861-3;
resigned, 1863, and organized the Lumber-
man's Insurance Co., of Chicago, of which he
was sec. and later pres., until 1870, when he
withdrew and established a local agency in
Chicago; now retired from active business.
Republican. Residence: 460 Fulton St.
GOODMAN, William Owen, lumberman; b.
Wellsboro, Tioga Co., Pa., Sept. 25, 1848; s.
Owen Bruner and Susan (Barber) Goodman;
parents died when he was very young, and
lie was put under care of grandparents and
aunts at Columbia, Pa.; ed. Columbia Insti-
tute and later at Athens, Pa.; m. Oct. 31, 1878,
Erna M., daughter of Hon. Philetus Sawyer,
U. S. Senator from Wisconsin; 1 son: K. Saw-
yer. In 1866 entered employ of his uncle, Gen.
Williston, lumber dealer at Athens, Pa.; re-
moved to Chicago, 1868, and became book-
keeper, and, in 1869, salesman for Spalding
& Porter, lumber; soon after represented in-
terests of Hon. Philetus Sawyer, and also
began investing in lumber business on his
own account at various points in Illinois, Iowa
and Nebraska; in 1878, with Hon. Philetus
Sawyer, his son, Edgar P. Sawyer, and his
own brother, James B. Goodman, organized
firm of Sawyer, Goodman & Co., incorporated,
1880, as Sawyer-Goodman Co., of which he be-
came treas. ; company now conducting large
logging operations on Menominee River and
tributaries, and manufacturing at Marinette,
Wis. Also sec. and treas. Marinette Lumber
Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Wash-
ington Park, Midlothian. Office: Railway Ex-
change. Residence: 5026 Greenwood Av.
OOODNOW, Charles Allen, railway official;
b Baldwinsville, Worcester Co., Mass., Dec.
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22, 1853; s. Josiah B. and Abigail R. (Wheel-
er) Goodnow; ed. public schools; m. Lewiston,
Me., Oct. 3, 1876, Josephine A. B. Gleason; 1
daughter: Carlotta Josephine. Entered rail-
way service, 1869, and was consecutively with
Vermont & Massachusetts, Fitchburg, Troy &
Greenfield Ry. and Hoosac Tunnel, N. Y., W.
S. & B. as train master and train dispatcher;
then from Dec., 1884, with C., M. & St. P. Ry.
as supt. of construction, division supt., asst.
gen. supt. and gen. supt.; gen. mgr. C., R. I.
& P. Ry., Apr. 15, 1902, to Nov. 1, 1903; since
latter date gen. mgr. C. & A. Ry. Republican.
Club: Union League. Office: Railway Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 1029 Grove St., Evanston, 111.
GOOD RICH, Adams Augustus, lawyer; b.
Jersey ville, 111., Jan. 8, 1849; s. Henry O. and
Jane A. (Knapp) Goodrich; ed. public schools
of Jerseyville and 3% years at the U. S. Mili-
tary Acad., from which ill-health compelled
him to resign before graduation; traveled in
the West 2 years for the benefit of his health,
then returned to Jerseyville and studied law
in the offices of his uncle, Robert M. Knapp,
and later at Springfield, 111., in office of Hon.
A. L. Knapp, another uncle. Admitted to bar,
1873; practiced in Jerseyville; elected State's
atty. for Jersey Co., 1878, 1880 and 1884; re-
signed Oct., 1887, and was elected county
judge of Jersey Co.; removed to Chicago, Aug.,
1889, and has since practiced here; now senior
mem. of firm of Goodrich, Vincent & Bradley.
While county judge of Jersey Co., sat on
bench of Cook Co. to assist Judge Richard
Prendergast; was 1 year atty. for Chicago
Sanitary District and later inspector of House
of Correction of Chicago; appointed, 1895, by
Gov. Altgeld, one of 5 trustees to select a loca-
tion and establish and build the Northern Illi-
nois Normal School; elected pres. of the first
board of trustees of that school when located
at DeKalb, 1895, and re-elected mem. of that
board for the succeeding 5-year term in 1900.
Democrat. Mason and Knight Templar; Odd
Fellow; K. P. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Iro-
quois, Washington Park. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 166 51st St.
GOODRICH, Albert W., pres. and chairman
of the board of dirs. Goodrich Transportation
Co.; 2d vice-pres. and dir. Chicago City Ry.
Co.; sec. and dir. Chicago & Milwaukee Trans-
portation Co.; dir. Manitou Steamship Co.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Calumet,
Saddle and Cycle, Fellowship, Chicago Golf.
Office: Foot of Michigan Av. Residence: 1474
Michigan Av.
GOODRICH, Horace A., real estate; b. Chi-
cago, July 9, 1837; s. Grant and Juliet (At-
water) Goodrich; ed. Chicago schools and,
1851-2, at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., 111.; later in
Northwestern Preparatory School and Univ.
until 1860, when health failed; later studied
law, but by reason of continued bad health
was forced to seek open-air employment; m.
first, Evanston, 111., July 7, 1880, Theodosia
Hamline; 2d, Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 25, 1883.
Alice La Due; children: Juliet Theodosia, Har-
riet, Gladys, Grant; also Grace (died in In-
fancy). Clerked for Methodist Book Concern
in Chicago, 1855-6; went to Joliet, 111., 1862,
and was supt. of sewer pipe, drain tile and
fire brick business of Joliet Mound Co., 1863-
1868; did little from fall of 1868 to 1871, ex-
cept build up health by travel; since 1872 in
real estate and loan business in Chicago. Char-
ter mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Repub-
lican. Methodist; trustee 1st M. E. Church of
Chicago since 1889, and sec. and treas. of
the Board of Trustees since 1893. Office: 80
Dearborn St. Residence: 1788 Doming PI.
GOODRICH, William W., manufacturer; b.
Winchester, Ind., July 4, 1871; s. John B. and
Elizabeth (Edgar) Goodrich; ed. public
schools, Winchester, Ind.; 2 years in Wabash
College, Crawfordsville, Ind., and 2 years in
Armour Institute, Chicago, to 1895; m. Mun-
cie, Ind., Aug. 13, 1903, Louise Gordon. After
leaving school engaged in the hay and grain
business at Winchester, Ind., and is still vice-
pres. and a director of the Goodrich Bros.
Hay and Grain Co. there. In Sept., 1903, came
to Chicago to become sec. of the Snedeker
Mfg. Co., manufacturers of guitars, banjos,
mandolins, and trimmings, which position he
still holds. Republican. Mem. Summers Lodge
No. 638, A. F. & A. M., at Winchester, Ind.;
also Winchester Lodge No. 91, K. P., and
Newcastle (Ind.) Lodge No. 484, B. P. O.
Elks. Office: 122 Weed St. Residence: 1626
E. Cornelia Av.
GOODWILIiIE, Charles Francis, box manu-
facturer; b. Chicago, Apr. 22, 1867; s. Douglas
M. and Winifred (Doyle) Goodwillie; grad.
Clark (public) School; m. Janesville, Wis.,
1891, Emily J. Hemming; children: Charles,
Emily, Douglas, Winifred, Earl. After grad-
uation entered employ of the D. M. Goodwillie
Co., manufacturers of packing boxes (estab-
lished by his father in 1879) and served as
bookkeeper, clerk, salesman. Became sec. of
the company in 1890 and on the death of his
father in 1896, he assumed his present posi-
tion as pres. and treas. Republican. R. C.
Office: 22d St. and Center Av. Residence: 305
Ashland Boul.
GOODWILIiIE, Malilon Perley, box and lum-
ber manufacturer; b. Chicago, Aug. 26, 1880; s.
Douglas M. and Winnifred M. (Doyle) Good-
willie; entered Marquette School in lower
grades, grad. from it and from West Division
High School; went to Yale College for 3 years;
m. Chicago, Jan. 21, 1902, Genevieve M. Foley;
1 son: Walter M. Began business career in the
office of his father; learned office end of the
business, then spent 2 years in the factory,
learning the practical details; in 1900 elected a
dir. and vice-pres. of the D. M. Goodwillie Co.,
manufacturers of packing and bottle boxes,
and are dealers in box shocks and lumber. Re-
publican. R. C. Clubs: Sheridan, Illinois. Office:
22d St. and Center Av. Residence: 569 E. 45th
St.
GOODWIN, Augustus Hawley, merchant; b.
Waterville, N. Y., July 15, 1843; s. Daniel B.
and Catherine (Bacon) Goodwin; ed. Water-
ville public schools; m. Norwich, N. Y., May
20, 1875, Nellie Beebe. Began business career
in the cotton business in New York City, in
which he continued until 1887, when he went
to Minneapolis, Minn., engaging in the seed
business thera until 1895; since then in Chi-
cago, establishing, 1896, the Goodwin-Harries
Co., wholesale seed merchants and growers
and importers, of which he is pres. Repub-
lican. Office: 115 Kinzie St. Residence: Vir-
ginia Hotel.
GOODWIN, Leonard, lawyer; b. Aurora, 111.,
Aug. 25, 1859; s. Jeremiah and Mary D. (Sedg-
wick) Goodwin; ed. public school at Aurora,
111.; studied law after leaving high school and
began practice at Creston, la., 1881; removed
to San Diego, Calif.; took active part in poli-
tics; removed to Gothenburg, Neb., in 1893,
and to Chicago in 1894; since then in general
practice here. Republican; chairman political
action committee of Marquette Club, 1900 and
1901; Republican speaker in several national
campaigns. Clubs: Marquette, Hamilton. Of-
fice: 59 Clark St. Residence: 44 Alta Vista
Terrace.
GORDON, Arthur Horace, phvsician; b. Ca-
lais, Me., Oct. 23, 1863; s. David and Mary
(Brooks) Gordon; ed. Calais public schools.
followed by 4-years' classical and scientific
course in Calais Acad., to 1880; read medicine
in offices of H. B. Mason and C. B. Swan, of
Calais, Me.; then entered Hahnemann Med.
College, under the preceptorship of Dr. W. S.
Harvey, Chicago, graduating, M.D., 1887; m.
Chicago, Dec. 30, 1891, Julia Agnes Cava-
naugh; 1 daughter: Julia. Engaged in prac-
tice of medicine in Chicago since 1887. Prof.
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of physical diagnosis. Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege. Great Med. Examiner, Knights of the
Maccabees, and mem. executive board; also
mem. and med. examiner, Sons of St. George,
and Heptasophs. Mem. Am. Institute of Hom-
ceopathy, Illinois Horace. Med. Assn., Chicago
Horace. Med. Soc., Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann
Hosp. Mason (Lincoln Park Lodge), Oriental
Consistory (32°), and Mystic Shrine. Treas.
Modern Needle Co. Office and residence: 268
LaSalle Av.
GORDON, Charles Ulysses, real estate; b.
near Dunlap, Peoria Co., 111., Apr. 3, 1865; s.
Andrew Jackson and Eliza Jane (Stokes) Gor-
don; ed. public and high schools and Parish
Business College, Peoria, 111.; read law with
Senator A. J. Bell, Peoria; came to Chicago,
Dec., 1SS1, and completed studies at Bryant &
Strattcn Business College; m. June 23, 1898,
Gertrude Wilson, daughter of Alexander Pate,
banker of Wellington, 111. Engaged in real
estate business, 1885, in firm of C. U. Gordon
& Co.; in 1896 discontinued general real es-
tate business to devote his time to his own
property interests. Was long time mem. 1st
Regt. I. N. G., and now honorary mem. Co. E;
postmaster Chicago, 1897-1901. Republican.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board, Art Insti-
tute, Civic Federation; one of originators of
State League of Republican Clubs and Illinois
mem. Nat. Executive Committee Nat. Repub-
lican League Clubs, 1892. Clubs: Marquette
(one of organizers, 1st sec., and pres., 1894),
Union League, Hamilton. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 2221 Clarendon Av.
GORHAM, Sidney Smith, lawyer; b. Rut-
land Co., Vt., Nov. 6, 1874; s. Frank E. and
Mary J. (Smith) Gorham; ed. common schools,
Rutland, Vt., and Chicago College of Law,
graduating, LL.B., 1894; m. Chicago, July 15,
1896, Myrtle G. Willett. Admitted to bar
Nov. 6, 1895, having been previously asso-
ciated as an employe (student and clerk)
with Luther Laflin Mills from 1890; after-
ward became partner with Mr. Mills and
his son Matthew under firm name of Mills,
Gorham & Mills, engaged in general law
practice. Sec. and dir. the Henry Water Co.
Republican. Clubs: Chicago Automobile (sec.),
LaGrange Country, Hinsdale Golf. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
GOEMXEY, James Henry, pres. Bullard &
Gormley Co.; b. Glencoe, Cook Co., 111., June
18, 1856; s. Michael and Ellen (Hartray)
Gormley; ed. public schools of Chicago; m.
1886, Anna C. Budd; children: Belle B., Arthur
S. Since 1873, has been continuously engaged
in hardware business, first with J. L. Wayne
& Son, 1873-7; with Kellogg, Johnson & Bliss,
1877-83; joined Charles W. Bullard, 1883, es-
tablishing firm of Bullard & Gormley, succes-
sors to Kellogg, Johnson & Bliss, now incor-
porated under name of Bullard & Gormley Co.,
of which he is pres. Also sec., treas. and dir.
Prescott Hardware Mfg. Co. Mason (32°).
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois, Oak Park,
Colonial. Office: 78-80 Randolph St. Residence:
339 S. East Av., Oak Park, 111.
GORTON, Edward P., lawyer; b. Ashtabula
Co., O., May 6, 1854; s. Anson and Ellen (Fisk)
Gorton; ed. public schools; m. June, 1879.
Was admitted to the bar in June, 1876. Prac-
ticed in partnership with William P. Conger
from 1876 until Mr. Conger's death in 1887,
then with Walker Blaine until latter's death
in 1889; since then alone. Dir. Link-Belt Ma-
chinery Co. Republican; has been mayor of
Lake Forest. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Club:
Onwentsia. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
GORTON, Frank Sanford; b. Rochester, N.
Y., Aug. 1, 1847; s. John and Amanda (San-
ford) Gorton; ed. public schools and Colle-
giate Institute, Rochester, N. Y.; m. Chicago,
June 29, 1880, Louise Stager. Was in business
in New York City to 1883, when came to Chi-
cago and became treas. of the Western Edison
Co ; in 1887 formed the Chicago Edison Co.,
and was sec. and treas. until Feb. 1, 1902 Was
also treas. of the Standard Pneumatic Tool
Co., and was pres. and dir. of the Perry-Ma-
thews-Buskirk Stone Co. till 1903, since which
time not in active business. Clubs: Chicago,
Washington Park, Calumet, Chicago Golf, Sad-
dle and Cycle; also Strollers, New York. Of-
fice: Monadnock Blk. Residence: near Wheat-
on, I1J.
GOSS, Charles Oliver, real estate; b Chi-
cago, Dec. 28, 1851; s. Oliver S. and Sara E.
(Hoag) Goss; ed. Chicago public schools;
widower; 1 son: Stanley T. Was in grocery
business from 1870 to 1873; with old Fidelity
Savings Bank, 1873-7; since 1877 mem. of firm
of E. A. Cummings & Co., real estate. Repub-
lican. Was formerly alderman of Winnetka.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office: 108
Dearborn St. Residence: 5339 Cornell Av.
GOSS, Frederick Llewellyn, printing
presses; b. Newport, Wales, July 6, 1847; s.
Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Brown) Goss; ed
public schools; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Feb 29,
1873, Jennie McGinn; children: Nellie N.,
Grace N., Josephine L, Frederick L., Jr. After
leaving school was employed in the B W
Gates Iron Works; then went into a printing
office, learning type-setting and press work,
and was for 10 years with the J. M. W. Jones
Printing Co., as supt., until the great fire of
1871; after fire was in the printing business
for self, and failed; after engaging in minor
commercial enterprises established, in 1885,
as a manufacturer of printing presses, having
before that time and since, taken out numer-
ous patents, in own name, for various kinds
of printing machines and devices; now vice-
pres. of the Goss Perfecting Press Co. Repub-
lican. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 732 S.
Paulina St. Residence: 1651 Monroe St.
GOSSARD, Henry Williamson, pres. of the
H. W. Gossard Co.; b. near Frankfort, Ind.,
Mar. 18, 1871; s. William and Cynthia (Arm-
strong) Gossard; ed. public schools of Frank-
fort, Ind. Came to Chicago, 1889, and was
salesman for G. H. Foster & Co. until 1895,
when the business of French, Gossard & Co.
was established (was succeeded by Gossard &
Pinkerton), and in 1900 it was incorporated
under the present style of the H. W. Gossard
Co., of which he is pres. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian. Office: 143-145 Wabash Av.
Residence: Chicago Athletic Assn.
GOSSARD, James William, sec. the H. W.
Gossard Co.; b. near Frankfort, Ind., July 23,
1860; s. William and Cynthia (Armstrong)
Gossard; ed. public schools of Frankfort, Ind.;
commercial education in Indianapolis. Went
from Indiana to Pacific Coast, remaining there
until 1891, when came to Chicago; has since
been devoted to business and philanthropic in-
terests; since 1895 has been in present busi-
ness, which was incorporated in 1900 as the
H. W. Gossard Co., of which he is sec. En-
deavors to live systematically and has a time
for business and a time for philanthropy, de-
voting one day each week to philanthropic
work through the Higher Practical Educa-
tional Soc., of which he is founder and for
which Thursdays are his office days. Office:
143-145 Wabash Av. Residence: Auditorium
Annex.
GOULD, Charles Henry, agent of estates;
b. Owosso, Mich., Dec. 25, 1856; s. Henry and
Nancy (Shattuck) Gould; ed. public schools
of Owosso, Mich.; m. Chicago, Apr. 19, 1883,
Janet Frost; children: Harold Peck, Helen, Ma-
rion, Esther. After leaving school was for sev-
eral years engaged in newspaper work in New
York, Buffalo and Detroit; now agent of the
estate of Harold S. Peck. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: 6 Madison St. Residence:
Riverside, 111.
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GOULD, Frank, pres. L. Gould & Co.; b.
Peacham, Vt., Aug. 1, 1841; s. Bennett and
Sarah (Marsh) Gould; public school educa-
tion; m. Chicago, 1868, Myra Miller; children:
Elsie, Leonora. Came to Chicago, Oct. 15, 1860,
and entered employ of Warner & Gould; with
that house and its successor, L. Gould & Co.,
ever since, except for 3% -years, when he re-
turned to Peacham, Vt.; pres. of the com-
pany since 1899. Also pres. of the Fibre Goods
Co. Dir. Bankers Nat. Bank. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Office: 160 W. Lake St. Resi-
dence: 1142 Judson Av., Evanston, 111.
CrOUIiD, John, real estate; b. Essex, Essex
Co., N. Y-, May 15, 1861; s. Henry N. and Sarah
Paine (Skinner) Gould; ed. Chicago grammar
and high schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 26, 1886,
Ellen Judith French; children: John, Jr.,
Charles French, Agnes Ellen, Eleanor. Began
business career Aug., 1880, with Gould & Ar-
mour, wholesale grocers, Chicago; became
partner in firm of John S. Gould & Co., 1886-
1889; in real estate business alone, 1889-91,
with L. A. Seeberger, as Gould & Seeberger,
1S91-2; alone again until Feb., 1903, when he
became a mem. of the firm of W. L. DeWolf
& Co. Dir. and registrar North Am. Iron Co.
Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Union League, Onwentsia, Lake Forest Win-
ter. Office: 232 LaSalle St. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
GOURLEY, Arthur, lumberman; b. Co.
Tyrone, Ire., Apr. 17, 1842; s. Arthur and
Eliza (McKinney'* Gourley; in youth worked
on his father's farm and attended schools in
Ireland; came to Chicago, 1870; m. Ireland,
1863, Jane McKinney; 1 daughter: Maggie
(Mrs. J. L. Campbell). Peddled dry goods and
notions for 4 months in Chicago, 1870; then
worked in yard of S. K. Martin & Co.; became
shipping clerk, 1874; partner and vice-pres.
S. K. Martin Lumber Co., 1883-8; partner in
firm of Arthur Gourley & Co., 1889; subse-
quently incorporated as Arthur Gourley Co.,
of which is pres. Office: Loomis, near 22d St.
Residence: 329 Ashland Boul.
GOWER, Harry, railway official; b. Roch-
ford, Eng., May 31, 1853; s. William and Eliza-
beth Lindsell Gower; ed. private schools, Eng-
land; m. Chicago, 1879, Sarah Ellen White.
Began business career as clerk in mercantile
house, London, Eng. In 1878 became clerk
in auditor's office of the C., R. I. & P. Ry.,
with which he has ever since been connected,
becoming chief clerk in auditing dept. and
Oct. 7, 1881, chief clerk general freight dept.;
promoted to 2d asst. general freight agent in
Apr., 1887; 1st asst. general freight agent,
Mar. 1, 1888; general freight agent Mar., 1896,
and, since Mar. 1, 1899, asst. freight traffic
mgr. C., R. I. & P. Ry. Clubs: Union League,
Homewood. Office: 144 VanBuren St. Resi-
dence: 180 51st St.
GKADLE, Henry, M. D.; b. Frankfurt, Ger.,
Aug. 17, 1855; s. B. and Rosa (Schottenfels)
Gradle; ed. Chicago; grad. Chicago Med. Col-
lege, 1874; also studied in Vienna, Heidelberg,
Leipzig and Paris; m. New York, Aug. 31,
1881, Fanny Searls; children: Harry, Roy.
Was prof, physiology; now prof, diseases of
the eye and ear, Northwestern Univ. Med.
school. Author: Bacteria and the Germ
Theory of Disease, 1883; Text-Book of Dis-
eases of the Nose, Pharynx and Ear, 1901;
mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Soc. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 165 Eugenie St.
GRADY, William B., dealer in surgical in-
struments; b. Philadelphia, Pa., June 28, 1861;
a. William and Julia (Maley) Grady; ed.
Philadelphia public schools; m. Dec. 24, 1884,
at St. Louis, Mo., Miss J. P. Ricketts; chil-
dren: Julia R., Agnes S. Began business career
at Philadelphia, Pa., with J. H. Gemrig & Sons ;
went to St. Louis, Mo., 1880, and was with
A. S. Alve & Co., and later Holekamp, Grady
& Moore, until 1893, when came to Chicago;
was with Truax, Greene & Co., physicians'
supplies, until 1899, when established the R.
Grady Co., of which he is pres. and treas.,
dealers in and importers of surgical instru-
ments, hospital furniture and physicians' sup-
plies. Office: 45-47 Wabash Av. Residence: 6544
Washington Av.
GRAFF, Edwin Adolplms, pres. the Colum-
bia Malting Co.; b. Mt. Vernon, O., Apr. 22,
1851; s. John A. and Mary (Haynes) Graff;
ed. Western Univ. of Pennsylvania; m. 1st,
Allegheny, Pa., Apr. 11, 1872, Eleanor M.
Davis; children: Henderson D., Mary L., John
A., Edwin A., Jr., Eleanor M.; m., 2d, Feb. 8,
1899, Josephine M. Hewson; 1 daughter: Doro-
thy J. After leaving college engaged in the
grain and produce business at Pittsburgh, Pa.,
1872, and has ever since been in the grain
business. In 1897 came to Chicago, organizing
the Columbia Malting Co., of which is pres.
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Konwood;
also Duquesne (Pittsburgh). Office: 234 La-
Salle St. Residence: 4907 Madison Av.
GRAFF, James Graham, civil engineer and
surveyor; b. on farm in Westmoreland Co.,
Pa., Mar. 14, 1860; s. Henry and Margaret L.
(Wilkinson) Graff; ed. country schools of In-
diana Co., Pa., from 3 to 5 months each win-
ter, 1867-78; Blairsville (Pa.) Acad., 1879-80;
State Normal School, Indiana, Pa., 1882-3;
Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa., 1885-8,
graduating with degree of C.E. ; m. Mead-
ville, Pa., Sept. 20, 1892, Frances E. Bell. Was
employed on farm, clerked in store and taught
school while not attending school, 1867-88;
taught preparatory and freshman mathematics
in college, 1887-8; came to Chicago, 1888, and
v.as employed by engineering firm of Cole,
Alvord & Shields; engineer in charge of con-
struction of Madison Street cable, 1889-90,
engineer in charge of preliminary and topo-
graphical survevs, of Jackson Park, Midway
Plaisance, and Washington Park for Board of
National Commissioners, World's Columbian
Exposition, 1891; made topographical surveys
and was engineer in charge of construction
for country home of Cyrus H. McCormick,
Lake • Forest, 111. ; designed and constructed
irrigation and water power system on the
Snake River, Idaho, 1896-7; has laid out many
subdivisions and suburbs in and around Chi-
cago; elected county surveyor of Cook Co.,
1900 and 1904. Republican. Methodist. Resi-
dence: 2034 W. Congress St.
GRAHAM, Andrew J., banker; b. Chicago,
Feb. 5, 1861; public school education. At 14
began business career as a boy in the furni-
ture store of John M. Smyth, and after some
years there established, with his father, the
present banking business of Graham & Sons.
Democrat. Was appointed a mem. of the Board
of West Park Commissioners by Gov. Alt-
geld in 1893, and has been a mem. of the
board ever since. Clubs: Illinois, Iroquois,
Ashland, Sheridan. Office: 134 W. Madison St.
Residence: 1411 Washington Boul.
GRAHAM, David Wilson, surgeon; b. Biggs-
vine, 111., June 11, 1843; s. Andrew and Rachel
(Davis) Graham; grad. Monmouth College,
111., 1870; A.M.. 1873; M.D., Bellevue Hosp.
Med. College. 1872; served in Civil War in
83d 111. Vols., 1862-5; m. Chicago, July, 1877,
Ida A. Earned; children: David Barned, Evarts
Ambrose; surgeon Presbyterian Hosp., Chi-
cago, since 1884; prof, surgery, Rush Med.
College. Formerly surgeon Cook Co. Hosp.;
prof, anatomy Woman's Med. College, 1877-
1882; prof, surgery, ibid., 1883-98; was sur-
geon Wesley Hosp. several years; consulting
surgeon Evanston Hosp.; frequent contributor
to med. journals and med. socs. ; mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc. (pres.,
1894), Chicago Med. Soc. (pres., 1885), Chi-
cago Surgical Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc.,
etc. Mem. G. A. R., Thomas Post No. 5, Grand
Army, and Memorial Hall Assn. Clubs: Illi-
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241
nois, Irving. Office: 34 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 672 W. Monroe St.
GRAHAM, Edwin R., publishing agent
Western Methodist Book Concern; b. Upper
Sandusky, O., May 7, 1854; s. Rev. John and
Jane Glasgow (McKee) Graham; grad. Bald-
win Univ., Berea, O., B.S., 1874; m. Ft. Dodge,
ia., Nov. 14, 1888, Mary Hawthorne Dolliver;
children: Dolliver Wiltsee, Robert Hawthorne.
After leaving college in 1874 was engaged in
mercantile pursuits until 1881; from 1893 to
1904 was western representative of Hough-
ton, Mifflin & Co., publishers, of Boston; and
in May, 1904, was elected by the general con-
ference of the M. E. Church, held in Los An-
geles, Calif., to be publishing agent of the
Western Methodist Book Concern, in assn.
with Rev H. C. Jennings, D.D of Cincinnati,
O. (Jennings & Graham). Republican. Metho-
dist. Trustee of Baldwin Univ., Berea, O. Of-
fice: 57 Washington St. Residence: Evanston.
GRAHAM, Ernest Robert, architect; b.
Lowell, Mich., Aug. 22, 1867; s. Robert and
Emma (Post) Graham; ed. Lowell, Mich.; m.
Chicago, 1894. Carlotta Hall. Came to Chicago
in May, 1888, and began work as architect,
and during the construction and operation of
the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago
was asst. dir. of works; in 1894 became asso-
ciated with D. H. Burnham as a partner in the
practice of architecture under then firm
name of D. H. Burnham & Co. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Mid-Day; also Duquesne, Un-
ion, Pittsburgh, Pa. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 4858 Washington Av.
GRANGER, Alfred Hoyt, architect; b.
Zanesville, O., May 31, 1867; s. Judge Moses
M. and Mary Hoyt (Reese) Granger; ed. Ken-
yon College, Gambier, O., 3 years to June, 1886;
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (spe-
cial 2-year course in architecture), 1886-8;
student at Acad. Julian and under M. Le-
teurte, Paris, 2 years; m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1893,
Belle, daughter of Marvin Hughitt; children:
Elisabeth Sherman, Barbara Hughitt, Martha
McCullough. Spent several years as drafts-
man in offices of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge,
both in Boston and Chicago, and with Jenney
& Mundie, Chicago; began practice for self at
Cleveland, O., Feb. 1, 1893; in 1895 took as
partner Frank B. Meade (classmate at Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology) in firm of
Granger & Meade, until Jan. 1, 1898; then
joined Charles S. Frost, Chicago, in present
firm of Frost & Granger. Republican; served
4 years in town council of Lake Forest. Mem.
P. E. Church. Mem. Bibliophile Soc., Boston.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Saddle and Cycle,
Caxton, City, Onwentsia; also Rowfant
Cleveland), Grolier (New York). Office: 184
LaSalle St. Residence: "Woodleigh," Lake For-
s. Tnomas and Mary (ConnoGr; moved
to Chicaeo with Barents in 1880' ed grammar
schools Sof Chicalo untiT 1884;' m. Chicago,
H4^17MAdredJwi?%nT^pSl°ony: If^Chfcag'o
branch of the New Haven Clock Co , 1889-94;
thIS with ^ Overman Wheel Co. .bicycles, 1894-9J
ued in his shop until 1880; from 1880 to 1884
continued in tank business for self. In 1884
came to Chicago and continued same line un-
til 1888, when he organized the William Gra-
ver Tank Works, manufacturers of iron and
steel tanks; is still pres. and dir the corn-
pany now doing an extensive business as man-
ufacturers of storage tanks for all purposes
Republican. Lutheran. Englewood Masonic
Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Oriental
Consistory, and Medinah Temple Mystic
Shrine. Office: 77 Jackson Boul Residence-
7211 Yale Av.
ORAVTS AiVmr* Twro++nrvT,
SDence7 Bartlett & Co^ whoiV^f^ i,
b Sunderland FrankUn Co Ma"ss
1347. « Warren M and " Aminrtn
^esf ' ed™ flSSderffnd ^mntoTschoo s
jn powers' Institute TCf>rnarH«tnn TWIC.H • „
1st CMcago Dec 8 1874 Marv E' Bronson™!
daugMert^Va^ronsor [ Graves, now wife of
Rev. Orlo J. Price, of Freeport, 111.; m., 2d,
Chicago, Jan. 20, 1904, Mary Lucile Barr.
Came to Chicago in 1866, and entered the em-
ploy of Field, Palmer & Letter. In 1868, en-
tered the employ of the firm of Hibbard &
Spencer, wholesale hardware merchants; has
remained with that house continuously since,
becoming a dir. in 1898, of Hibbard, Spen-
cer, Bartlett & Co., and sec., Jan. 1, 1904. Jn
1880 devised, developed and patented the
Graves system of filing and handling travel-
ing salesmen's orders, now used all over 'the
world. Republican. Mem. Kenwood Union
Evangelical Church. Clubs: Union League,
Kenwood. Office: State St. Bridge. Residence:
4526 Woodlawn Av.
GRAVES, Charles Edward, manufacturer; b.
Nenagh, Ireland, Mar. 6, 1865; s. Thomas and
farah A. (Moran) Graves; ed. in church school,
Midleton, Ireland, 1869-74; Carmichael's School.
Cork, 1874-5; Midleton College Ireland, 1875-
1880, and by private study 1880-2; m., 1st,
Cork, Ireland, June 20 1886, Annie Baker, who
died Apr. 7, 1887. leaving 1 son: Francis Hen-
ry; m., 2d, New York, Oct 17, 1891 Bertha
Emily Lux; children: Kasten North, Ber-
tram Danvers, Gladys Olivia Is first cousin
(once removed) of Gen. William Graves, of
Gravesend (the family seat), Co. perry, Ire-
land, who is now head of the family Family
has contributed 8 admirals to the British navy.
Was private sec to Maurice Healy, atty.-at-
law and mem. of the British House of Corn-
mons, 1882-8; in office of gen supt Wells-
Fargo Express Co., New York, Oct., 1
Oct., 1889; in practice of law court reporter
and commissioner in chancery at Roanoke Va..
Oct.. 1889 to Oct 1894; in law dept. of Metro-
politan St Ry. Co. of New York, and in law
office oJ^^Simpso* Thacher ^Barnum,
C^TSV™*™!^^
1893. Republican Unitarian- trustee Unity
Church, Oak Park. Club: Oak Park. Office.
First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Oak Park.
^GRAVES, Charle. Eugene, pres. and dir.
Charles E. Graves & Co , Jewelers, successors
to J. B Chambers , & Co. Clubs: Evanston Coun-
: ?J|?
.
pendent in politics. Office: 149 State St. Resi-
dence: 6625 Kimbark Av.
GRAVER, William, pres. William Graver
Rapids
ra*
grad Grind
TTniv of Ml oh lean
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Graver; ed. public schools; m. Allegheny, Pa.,
Jan. 1, 1866, Christina Penman; children:
James P., William F.. Philip S., Herbert S.,
Alexander M., Alice, Elizabeth. In 1858 became
apprentice to Michael Graver, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
to learn the trade of tank maker, and contin-
drew Crawford (deceased). Admitted to bar,
1895, and has since then been engaged in prac-
tice Served as capt. in 33d Mich. Vols. in cam-
paign against Santiago, 1898; commissioned
as col., Michigan N. G., 1900; In practice In
Chicago, since Jan. 1, 1901. Mem. Army of
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Santiago, Order of Spanish-Am. War. Repub- death of his brother, when firm was dissolved,
llcan. Clubs: Union League, University, Glen Was dir. First Nat. Bank of Chicago, 1866-9,
View. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: and vice-pres., 1867-82; pres. Nat. Safe Deposit
96 Pine Grove Av. Co., until 1899, when he retired; now pres.
GRAVES, Henry Eliplias, general western Stearns Lime & Stone Co. In early days was
agent Nat. Despatch-Great Eastern Line; b. a mem. of Chicago Fire Dept., Engine Co. I,
Lyndon, Vt., Apr. 22, 1844; s. Erastus and Me- being sec. and treas. 10 years; later co-operated
lissa (Bradley) Graves; ed. public schools of in establishing Firemen's Insurance Co. Has
Vermont; enlisted, 1862, and served 15 months been an invalid for several years. Residence:
In Co. G, 15th Vt. Vol. in Civil War; m., 1st, 2807 Prairie Av.
Lyndon, Vt., 1869, Mary A. Ide; m., 2d, Chica- GRAY, George Covert, mgr. the Jenkins &
go, 1887, May Mann; children: Helen Dorothy, Reynolds Co.; b. Mt. Oreb, Brown Co., O.; ed.
Marion Ruth, Henrietta Grace. Was engaged public schools at New Vienna, O. After leav-
at work on the family farm until entering the ing school was chief clerk to the treas. of
army. In 1864 entered railway service with the the Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia R. R.,
Passumpsic R. R. (now a part of the Boston at Cincinnati; resigned and came to Chicago
& Maine R. R.); 1865-6, engaged in commis- in 1892, as cashier for a real estate firm; in
sion business at N. Bridgewater and Boston, 1895, elected treas., and in 1901 also sec. and
Mass.; 1866-80, employed by the Ogdensburg mgr. of the Jenkins & Reynolds Co. Republi-
& Lake Champlain R. R. as station agent; can. Methodist. Mem. Chicago Mason and Bldg
came to Chicago, May, 1880, as general west- Club, Chicago Architectural Club. Clubs: Ham-
ern agent Nat. Despatch Fast Freight Line ilton, Illinois Athletic. Office: Chamber of Com-
and Nat. Despatch and New York Despatch merce. Residence: 4465 Oaken wald Av.
Refrigerator Lines; later represented the Cen- GRAY, James J., lawyer; b. Chicago, Nov.
tral Vermont Line of steamers, and at present 23, 1861; s. Patrick L. and Sarah L. (Murphy")
general western agent Nat. Despatch-Great Gray; ed. public schools of 21st Ward.
Eastern Line. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: Learned printing trade; deputy probate clerk,
486 N. Forest Av., River Forest, 111. 1893-5; deputy circuit clerk, 1895-7, and was
GRAVES, Nathaniel Abraham, physician; b. assigned to Judge Tuley's court, in which be-
DeKalb Co., 111., July 5, 1864; s. Abraham D. came the judge's minute clerk and record
and Salina L. (Churchill) Graves; ed. public writer; studied law; was admitted to bar, 1896,
and high schools, Sycamore, 111., Northwest- and soon afterward associated in practice with
ern Univ. Preparatory School, and Bennett M- J- Moran under firm name of Gray & Mo-
Med. College, M.D., 1890; m. DeKalb Co., 111., ran- Elected N. Town assessor, 1897, and re-
Aug. 11, 1885, Carrie C. Van Voorhis; chil- elected, 1898; later in 1898 elected mem. of
dren: Pansy, Nathaniel, Mildred. Was 2 years the Cook Co. Board of Assessors (the only
interne at Cook Co. Hosp.; prof, of practice Democratic mem.), and continued as such un-
of medicine and sec., Bennett Med. College; V1^?6^ 3i;,1904' and was pres-- 19<>3-4. Office:
attending physician at Cook Co. and Bennett Ashland Blk. Residence: 639 Cleveland Av.
Hosps. Mem. Chicago Eclectic Med. Soc., Illi- GRAY, John, stenographer; b. Derby, Eng.,
nois State Eclectic Med. Soc., Nat. .Eclectic Sept. 15, 1849; s. James H. and Bertha (Hall)
Med. Assn. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal Gray; ed. public schools, Derby, Eng.; m.
League. Republican. Office: 100 State St. Resi- Sheffield, Eng., 1878, Violet Shipman. Came to
dence: 518 W. Chicago Avenue. U. S., 1868; clerk in a mercantile house, Oma-
GRAY, Allen William, physician; b. Chi- ha, Neb., and also employed for special ser-
cago, 111., Dec. 16, 1839; s. John and Phebe vice by Omaha Herald. Engaged by State of
Maria (Allen) Gray; ed. Northwestern Univ., Nebraska to report proceedings of the Con-
1858-61; left the "univ. Apr. 19, 1861 (the stitutional Convention of 1871; in 1870 was
first student to enlist in the Civil War), and appointed deputy county clerk of Douglas Co.,
enlisted as private Battery A, Chicago Light Neb., and in Feb., 1872, came to Chicago and
Artillery; transferred to 51st Regt. 111. Infy.; entered employ of the official stenographers
promoted to regimental adjutant and served upon the resumption of court business after
in all 4 years; grad. Chicago Med. College, the great fire; then formed firm of Dement,
M.D., 1868; m. Chicago, Oct. 13, 1862, Sarah Gray & Co., stenographers, which continued
Helen Adams, of Northfield, Cook Co., 111.; until 1876, then of Gray, Hewitt & Co., until
children: Ethan Allen, Louis Adams, Helen 1886; since 1886, of Gray, Abbott & Williston.
Barbara, Philip Mosher, Carolyn. In continu- Office: 79 Dearborn St.
ous practice of medicine since 1868. Repub- GRAY, Richard Meredith, mgr. Chicago
lican. Mem. Ancient Order United Workmen, Beach Hotel; b. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12, 1875;
Royal League, Chicago Med. and Illinois State s. Fred W. and Kate (Little) Gray; ed. public
Med. Socs. Office and residence: 1410 Wash- schools, Omaha, Neb., and Shattuck School,
ington Boul. Faribault, Minn.; m. Anna Scott Nugent. Com-
GRAY, Edward Everett, lawyer; b. Derby, menced business career 1891 as a bookkeeper
Eng., Jan. 14, 1862; s. James and Ann C. for father, who was in the lumber business;
(Colechin) Gray; ed. grammar schools in Eng- was afterward mgr. for his father until 1896;
land; Union College of Law, Chicago, LL.B., then went to Escanaba, Mich., and was book-
1883. Came to Chicago from England in 1880. keeper for the First Nat. Bank until 1899;
Was admitted to bar, 1884; mem. firm of came to Chicago, 1899, and was employed as
Weigley, Bulkley & Gray, 10 years; upon re- clerk in the Am. Trust and Savings Bank un-
tirement of Mr. Weigley present firm of Bulk- til 1900; afterward auditor Chicago Beach
ley, Gray & More was formed. Republican. Hotel until 1904; went to British Columbia
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., and Illinois State Bar and engaged in the lumber business until 1905;
Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Illinois Athletic, Bel- returned to Chicago and was appointed asst.
mont Golf. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Residence: mgr. of the Chicago Beach Hotel, later as-
Chicago Beach Hotel. suming his present position as mgr. Repub-
GRAY, Franklin D., capitalist; b. Sharon, Mean. Club: Midlothian. Address: Chicago
Litchfield Co., Conn., May 19, 1818; s. Silas Beach Hotel.
A. and Lucretia Wedhams Gray; passed his GRAY, 'William Houser, life insurance; b.
early years on a farm and ed. district school Piqua, O., Sept. 23, 1847; s. Jacob C. and Cath-
until 10 years of age, later supplemented by erine (Houser) Gray; ed. Piqua High School
1 year at high school; m. Norfolk, Conn., July and at Denison Univ.; m. Feb. 22, 1882, Orpha
4, 1843, Anna O., daughter of Jeremiah Phelps, Ella Buckingham; children: Ina B., William
now deceased. Came to Chicago, 1840, and en- B., Ralph B. After leaving college was em-
tered employ of a general store, in which he ployed by Lake Erie & Western R. R. Co. as
became partner, 1845; continued the grocery civil engineer; later in lumber business at
business under different firm names until Piqua, O., until 1871; connected with life in-
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its general counsel and mem.
executive committee; later elected
T.'s and Masonic Mutual Aid Assn., of Gin- chairman of the board of dlVectorS Ind" in
cmnati, O., and was its mgr. until 1883. In Feb l(»0r. w-is m-iYi ' d In
1884 came to Chicago, organizing the K. T.'s Governor of the Art Tn£i?nV» 01* if c°mPany-
and Mason's Life Indemnity Co., of Chicago. Harvard Hvde plrk Offlr^- onC1Vbsc: C,hlcago
incorporated May 4, 1884, of which he has "^ara, K 205 LaSalle St.
, , m.
ever since been mgr. Was the originator of the •JSTiSr1 T , , ?k ,B" Physician; b. Cam-
company which removed old Libby Prison '™, "' -^t °V. Jul/y,r1/Z- 18'°: s- Rev. John M.
from Richmond, Va., to Chicago, and was its school r^rJtf C$f?ryL0?Tneen' ed- H1*n
treas. until it was sold to a syndicate. Dir. leee I'sqTt ? A £' ^h. 18?51T9: Oberlin Col-
W. Side St. R. R.; largely interested in Texas, £Llf*fe?I, AV?",, 189t' A-M-A 1898: Nortli-
Indiana and Illinois lands. Mason; mem. St ^tf,^ Univ. Med. School, 1894-8, M.D. In-
Bernard Commandery; K. T., Covenant Lodge. SSJSJ? icoa>n1antomy> Northwestern Univ. Med.
Clubs: Union League, Marquette, Midlothian. 5?SS2SU '£& < also , enga??d0 in general
Office: Masonic Temple. Residence: 599 Dear- irvine %mfiJ ™£ w?ev,isinc£ 18-.98' Also dlr-
born Av. {JZ*1^ Squ™°, Publishing Co. Mem. Chicago
GREELEY, Prederick, civil engineer, sur- A1*' B%JSfiJ5f fftS? !&dvJSBa' Am" Med-
veyor; b. Chicago, Mar. 13, 1856; s. Samuel A*""" ^K'*"!,*^ , of Chicago. Repub-
Sewall and Annie Morris (Lamed) Greeley; ^nw^S f S ° allst' Residence: 6314
ed. public grammar and high schools of Chi- aatwSr n**™* i K
cago and Massachusetts Institute of Technol- Ja° Bf F^'R??* ? *A™^bermaS.:iib- Quincy, 111.,
ogy. Boston; m. Chicago, Sept. 21, 1881, Flor- ed Quincv nuhfio ^hnn^" i!™61^ Green;
ence Morehouse Arnold; children: Samuel Ar- Thompson of Wn\tt T^n '^Y1^; MarSa,ret
nold, Harriet Arnold. Since 1877, engaged in o0,10mi P^"; °*,™ h^ e>1¥ all> *¥lc!*- After leaving
practice of his profession of civil engineer Sf SS^ mE Sent 1 i sr 5 S 1Uv,mbe£ yards
and surveyor, now of Greelev-Howard Co., commission^ I «rtiif£nt V«fl ? ViiWh£rni her ^as
civil engineers and surveyors, of which he is n?SS)ted ma1 &n • 9n is A In-, Vo1- Infy- =
treas.; also treas. Cameron Septic Tank Co. FnTis resignation P Tan '1^1 s«and s?£ved UI?Z
Republican. Mem. of the Special Park Com- "» n Sbnt ?n th^ Jia?; 1o> 865> af ^e result
mission, Chicago, and of the Public Library jLesboro r? • Jirvlrt i ^ received before
^POtant bat-
Board, Winnetka, 111. Episcopalian. Clubs: tle toclua-
Merchants, Union League (sec.), Engineers, R?l'e and dhp ^i^ nf ,
Chicago Literary. Office: Chicago Opera House Minnesota 1 RfU 7? g oc? i n , va«? ?h' KWent 19
Residence- Winnetka 111 Minnesota, 1865-*, established lumber yard
'
GBEELB ot May, lawyer; b. Chicago, an,
May 24, 1858; s. Samuel S. and Annie Morris Lowell * nkp iVi^ «thH y /^
(Lamed) Greeley; grad. Harvard College, A.B., cuilr "aw-mm at White Lake M^h d°iU»7i
1880; attended Harvard Law School 2 years; conYucfe^ Tt with nartne^ nmn 1S77
m. Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 3, 1895, Anna Low- he sol -out and ^J^rnS! tX rM\ '
ell Dunbar; children! Raymond, Rose. Admit- entered lumblr bulfness wUh C
ted to Illinois bar, Oct., 1884. Prof, of law In partner thev later ? ^fth
Northwestern Law School. Democrat. Mem. fzed Diiluth Lumber Co
Hl -
, ill. interest and was partner with Mr. Talbot in
GREELEY, Samuel Sewell, surveyor, engi- Chicago, 1884-5, with John O'Brien as O'Brien
neer; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 11, 1824; s. Sam- & Green, 1886-94 (incorporated, 1892, and was
uel and Louisa May Greeley; attended Groton its vice-pres. and mgr., 1892-4); pres. Green
(Mass.) Acad., 1834; Framingham (Mass.) & Lombard Lumber Co., 1894; pres George
Acad., 1837-40; grad. Harvard College, 1844. Green Lumber Co. since June 25, 1898 Mem
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. T., Lincoln Post, 91, G. A. R., and Loyal Legion
1846; m., 1st, Chicago, June 20, 1855, Annie Office: Canal and 22d Sts. Residence: 3743
Morris Lamed; 2d, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 6, Langley Av.
1865, Eliza May Wells; now widower; children: GREEN, George Stillwell, pres. Illinois Seed
Frederick, Louis May, Morris Larned, Mrs. Co.; b. Hannibal, Mo., Oct. 7, 1863; s. George
Ethel May Copeland, Ruth Lyman. Came to R. and Laura M. (Stillwell) Green; ed. public
Chicago, Oct., 1853, and opened a surveying of- schools; m. E. Orange, N. J., 1902, Marion Cris-
flce in Mar., 1854; elected city surveyor in sey; 1 daughter: Gladys Marion. After leaving
1855, 1857 and 1859; in great Chicago fire, Oct., school in 1880 entered service as employe of
1871, both home and office were destroyed, D. I. Bushnell & Co., seed merchants, St.
with all their contents. Two weeks after fire Louis, Mo., and after 5 years became partner
opened surveying office in the kitchen of a in that firm, so continuing 8 years; since
dwelling house at Wabash Av. and Harrison July, 1901, pres. of the Illinois Seed Co. (es-
St. at southern edge of burnt district. Bust- tablished 1889). Republican. Office: 236 John-
ness incorporated Mar., 1887, as Greeley-How- son St. Residence: 1917 Oakdale Av.
ard Co., of which he is pres. .Unitarian. Clubs: OBEEN, George Willard, physician; b. John-
Chicago Literary, Harvard. Office: Opera son Co., la., Aug. 30, 1862; s. Elbridge and
House Blk. Residence: Winnetka, 111. Eliza A. (Brigham) Green; attended Iowa City
GREEN, Adolphns Williamson, lawyer; b. Acad., Univ. of Colorado and the dept. of medi-
Boston, Mass., Jan. 14, 1843; s. John H. and cine and surgery, Univ. of Michigan, gradu-
Jane Green; grad. Boston Latin School, 1859, ating, 1892; m. Sigourney, la., Jan. 19, 1887,
Harvard College, 1863; m. Chicago, July 3, Genevra Ann Adams; 1 daughter: Elsie May.
1893, Esther, daughter of late Charles Walsh. Engaged in general practice of medicine In
Principal of high schools, Groton, Mass., 1863- Chicago from 1892. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
1864; 2d asst. librarian, 1864-7; librarian, Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.;
1867-9, Mercantile Library Assn., New York; also chairman N. Shore branch of the Chicago
studied law in offices of Evarts, Southmayd Med. Soc. Republican. Club: Ravenswood. Of-
& Choate, New York, 1869-73; admitted to fice: 1296 E. Ravenswood Park. Residence:
bar, 1873; came to Chicago; atty. of the vil- 2765 N. Lincoln St.
lage of Hyde Park, 1882-4; later atty. of GBEEN, Joseph William, manufacturer; b.
South Park Commissioners; partner with Hon. Chicago, Feb. 2, 1868; s. William S. and Helen
William C. Goudy in firm of Goudy & Green, (Justin) Green; ed. Chicago public schools un-
1884-94; later of Green, Willits & Robbins; til 1884; m. Chicago, 1894, Elizabeth Schreiver;
now of Green, Peters & Babst. Democrat; children: Frances, Joseph, Raymond, Albert,
delegate at large to Nat. Democratic Conven- Viola, Richard. Entire business life has been
tion, 1892; organized the National Biscuit Co., spent in the furniture trade, beginning, 1884,
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with J. Zangerle & Co., and later with the
Zangerle Mfg. Co., until 1890, when these firms
were succeeded by the Green Mfg. Co.; has
since been vice-pres. of the company. Office:
614-622 N. Halsted St. Residence: 1118 Gran-
ville Av.
GREEN, Nicholas Mathias, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Feb. 3, 1866; s. William S. and Helen
(Justin) Green; ed. Chicago schools to 1882;
m. Chicago, June 20, 1889, Louisa Rost; chil-
dren: Margaret, Helen, Adeline. Began busi-
ness life in 1882 with J. Zangerle & Co., furni-
ture, and afterward with the Zangerle Mfg.
Co., until 1890, when the Green Mfg. Co. was
organized; is sec., treas. and mgr. Mem. Par-
lor Frame Manufacturers' Assn. Republican.
K. P.; mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: 614-22 N.
Halsted St. Residence: 226 Wilson Av.
GREEN, Oliver Bourne, civil engineer and
contractor, retired; b. Green Hill, Worcester,
Mass., Jan. 1, 1826; s. William B. and Julia
(Plimpton) Green; ed. public schools (infant,
primary and classical) of Worcester; m. Chi-
cago, Aug. 28, 1855, Emily Louise Pomeroy;
children: Mary Pomeroy, Olivia Pomeroy, An-
drew Hugh. Was school teacher in rural dis-
tricts, 1844-5; engaged in general practice as
civil engineer, 1846-58; dredging and general
harbor contractor in Chicago, on the Great
Lakes and in adjacent waters, 1858-98; and
during same time built the Sturgeon Bay
Ship Canal; in 1898 retired from active busi-
ness. Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Eclec-
tic in politics. Congregationalist. Club: Chica-
go Literary. Residence: 403 LaSalle Av.
GREEN, William Ogden, mem. firm of Ogden
Sheldon & Co., real estate; sec. and dir. the
Chicago Dock & Canal Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of
Mechanical Engineers, Chicago Real Estate
Board. Office: 34 Clark St. Residence: 386 On-
tario St.
GREEN, Zola ConstantiUB, manufacturer; b.
Washington, D. C., July 24, 1867; s. George
Forrest and Maria (Devereaux) Green; ed.
public and parochial schools and Georgetown
Univ., D. C., to 1881; m. Chicago, June 5, 1894,
Helen Mitchell Green; children: Waverly Hal-
lock, Helen. Was with District Government of-
fice, Washington, until 1885; came to Chica-
go and was in retail furniture business, 1885-
1886, then gen. mgr. Cold Blast Feather Co.
until 1900, when he organized and has since
been pres. and treas. of the Columbia Feather
Co., wholesale dealers in feathers, pillows, and
down cushions, and manufacturers of uphol-
stered box springs and hair mattresses. Dem-
ocrat. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Office: 95-
97 Indiana St. Residence, 300 Ashland Av.,
River Forest, 111.
GREENE, Frank Catlin, manufacturer,
merchant; b. Mansfield, O., Nov. 15, 1862; s.
Horatio Nelson and Emma (Catlin) Greene;
grad. Jefferson Med. College, 1880; Heidelberg
Univ., 1884; practiced medicine in Chicago,
1884-6; since 1886 mem. of Truax, Greene &
Co. (a corporation), mfg. physicians' and hosp.
supplies, of which he is now vice-pres. and
treas. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
University, Chicago Yacht, Washington Park,
Chicago Automobile, Illinois Athletic. Office:
42 Wabash Av. Residence: 77 Lincoln Park
Boul.
GREENEBAUM, Elias, banker; b. Eppels-
heim, Grossherzogthum Hessen, Ger., June
24, 1822; s. Jacob and Sarah Greenebaum; ed.
public schools and in agricultural, commercial
and trade schools of Kaiserslantern, Ger.;
came to U. S., Sept., 1847; lived a few months
at Uniontown, O. ; came to Chicago, Apr. 14,
1848; m. Mar. 3, 1852, Rosina Straus; children:
Henry Everett, Moses Ernst, Emma E. (Mrs.
Gutman), James E. Began business life in mer-
cantile pursuits and Jan. 1, 1855, started in
banking business, which he still continues.
Was school agent of Chicago in 1856. Inde-
pendent in politics. One of the founders of
Sinai Congregation. Office: 85 Dearborn St
Residence: 4510 Grand Boul.
GREENEBAUM, Henry Everett, banker; b.
Chicago, Sept. 1, 1854; s. Elias and Rosina
(Straus) Greenebaum; grad. Jones School
1867; Chicago Central High School, 1871; at
Bryant & Stratton's Business College, 1871-2-
m. Chicago, Apr. 15, 1879, Helen F. Leopold;
children: Carrie (wife of Frank E. Mandel, of
Mandel Bros., dry goods), Walter Jerome
John. With First Nat. Bank, Apr., 1872; with
father's firm, Greenebaum & Foreman, bank-
ers, 1873; with banks in New York City, 1873-
1877; returned to Chicago, 1877, and founded
the banking firm of Greenebaum Sons, doing
a general banking business, and making a spe-
cialty of negotiating loans on Chicago real es-
tate, and of supplying investors with invest-
ment securities, mortgages, bonds, etc. Is
chairman of the executive board of the Chi-
cago Real Estate Loan Assn. Republican. Mem.
Reformed Jewish Church. Clubs: Standard.
French. Office: 83-85 Dearborn St. Residence-
3337 Michigan Av.
GREENEBAUM, James Eugene, banker; b
Chicago, Apr. 3, 1866; s. Elias and Rosina
(Straus) Greenebaum; ed. Chicago public
schools, and grad. Yale Univ., Ph.B., 1886; m.
Chicago, Sept. 7, 1893, Amy B. Kramer; chil-
dren: Frederic J., Charles J., Edith J. Entered
banking house founded by his father, Elias
Greenebaum, in 1866, and was admitted as a
partner a few years later, and now of Greene-
baum Sons, doing a general banking and for-
eign exchange business and loaning money on
mortgages. Republican. Clubs: Standard, Yale.
Office: 85 Dearborn St. Residence: 4508 Grand
Boul.
GREENEBAUM, Moses Ernest, banker; b.
Chicago, Mar. 17, 1858; s. Elias and Rosina
(Straus) Greenebaum; ed. public schools and
high school, Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 23,
1884, Julia Friedman; children: Eleanore D.,
Ernest M., Edgar N. On leaving school became
identified with his father's banking business
and was admitted to the firm in 1877; now sen-
ior mem. of the firm of Greenebaum Sons,
bankers. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board,
United Hebrew Charities. Republican. Clubs:
Standard, Ravisloe. Office: 85 Dearborn St.
Residence: 4504 Drexel Boul.
GREENLEE, Ralph Stebtoins, manufacturer;
b. Summerhill Twp., Crawford Co., Pa., Apr.
13, 1838; s. Edmund and Mary (Stebbins)
Greenlee; twin brother of Robert Lemuel
Greenlee, with whom he has always been asso-
ciated in business; ed. country schools;
worked on father's farm until was 25 years
old; came with brother to Chicago; m. Chica-
go, Feb. 15, 1866, Elizabeth Brooks (sister of
his brother's wife); 1 daughter: Gertrude.
With brother opened a cooper shop in Chi-
cago in 1863, later engaged in manufacture of
wood working machinery, under style of Green-
lee Bros. & Co., of which is dir.; vice-pres. of
Northwestern Stove Repair Co.; also vice-
pres. Greenlee Foundry Co., established 1886.
Republican. Club: Union League. Office: 235
W. 12th St. Residence: 1692 Graceland Av.
GREENLEE, Robert Lemuel, manufacturer;
b. Summerhill Twp., Crawford Co., Pa., Apr.
13, 1838; s. Edmund and Mary (Stebbins)
Greenlee; twin brother of Ralph Stebbins
Greenlee, with whom has always been asso-
ciated In business; ed. country schools;
worked on father's farm until 25, then with
brother came to Chicago; m. Chicago, Apr. 11,
1867, Emily Brooks; children: William Brooks,
Grace, Isabel. With brother, in 1863, opened a
cooper shop in Chicago; later engaged in manu-
facture of wood-working machinery, under
style of Greenlee Bros. & Co., of which is a
dir. Also pres. of Northwestern Stove Repair
Co., which he and his brother established in
1883, and pres. of the Greenlee Foundry Co.,
which they started in 1886. Republican. Club:
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Union League. Office: 236 W. 12th St. Resi-
dence: 95 Buena Av.
GREENT.EE, William Brooks, pres. Greenlee
Bros. & Co., wood-working machinery; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 25, 1872; s. Robert Lemuel and Em-
ily (Brooks) Greenlee; ed. Beloit College Acad.
and at Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N. Y., graduating
from latter as B.S. in class of 1895; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 16, 1902, Adeline Fargo; 1 son: Rob-
ert Fargo. Immediately after graduation en-
tered the business of Greenlee Bros. & Co.,
now being pres. Is also sec. of the Northwest-
ern Stove Repair Co., and of the Greenlee
Foundry Co. Club: Union League. Office: 235
W. 12th St. Residence: 130 Kenesaw Ter.
GREEK, Fredric, pres. and treas. Harvard
Electric Co.; b. Tombstone, Ariz., Sept. 6, 1880;
s. Joseph H. and Hattie (Curtis) Greer; ed.
public schools. Organized the Harvard Electric
Co., with a capital stock of $50,000, in Jan.,
1898, and has since been pres. of that com-
pany. Organized Greer Motor Car Co., Oct.,
1903, and has been pres. of that company ever
since. Club: Chicago Automobile. Office: 60-6
W. VanBuren St.; also 1421 Michigan Av.
Residence: 4114 Michigan Av.
GREGG, John Robert, author and publisher;
b. Rockcorry. Ireland, June 17, 1867; a. George
and Margaret (Johnston) Gregg; ed. public
schools in Ireland and Scotland; m. Hannibal,
Mo., 1889, Maida Wason. After leaving school
studied law in Glasgow, Scotland, and in 1888
published Gregg's Shorthand; since that time
has devoted entire attention to the diffusion of
shorthand; the Gregg system is now used in
nearly 1,000 schools. After leaving Glasgow
lived in Liverpool until 1893; then in Boston,
1893-5; since then in Chicago. Pres. of the
Gregg School, 151 Wabash Av. Pres. of the
Gregg Publishing Co., publishers of short-
hand and commercial text-books, and The
Gregg Writer, a monthly magazine; also pres.
Hammersmark Publishing Co. Independent in
politics. Episcopalian. Club: Press. Office: 151
Wabash Av. Residence: 4600 Indiana Av.
GREGORY, Charles Edwin, pres. Guarantee
Electric Co.; b. Newark, N. J., May 22, 1860;
s. James and Catherine (Fitzgerald) Gregory;
grad. public school, Newark, N. J., 1875; at-
tended Bryant & Stratton Business College,
1876-7; studied English and literature under
Rev. Jesse S. Gilbert, Paterson, N. J., 1878;
m. Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 25, 1885, Ella F.
Wendt; children: Frank Frederick, Gerald Gil-
bert, Perry Eric, Myron Knapp, Charles Ed-
win, Jr. Supt. Sun Electric Light Co., Chicago,
1884-8; mgr. Hyde Park Electric Light Co.,
1888-90; mgr. sales dept., Standard Electric
Co., 1891; pres. Charles E. Gregory Co., 1891-6;
managing dir. Elliptical Carbon Co., 1896-8;
pres. Guarantee Electric Co. since 1898; also
interested in Nat. Brazing Co.* Elliptical Car-
bon Co., Rockaw'ay Automobile Co. Republican.
Methodist. Club: Chicago Automobile. Office:
159 S. Clinton St. Residence: 188 Bowen Av.
GREGORY, Georg-e, printer; b. Frankfort-
on-the-Main, Ger., June 3, 1854; s. Carl and
Anna Mary Gregory; ed. schools in Germany;
m. Chicago, Nov. 4, 1876, Henrietta E. Bauer;
1 son: Henry Charles. Was employed in a
leather store in Philadelphia, Pa., 1872-5; then
came to Chicago; in printing business since
1876, and now does an extensive business in
printing in modern languages, catalogs, blank
books, binding and engraving. Also treas. of
the Nat. Penny Sales Co. Mem. K. P., Royal
Arcanum. Clubs: Germania Mannerchor, Chi-
cago Schuetzenverein, Hinsdale. Office: 68
Sherman St. Residence: Clarendon Hills, 111.
GREGORY, Louis Lincoln, physician and
surgeon; b. Rockford, 111., Oct. 18, 1859; s.
Lewis B. and Lucy E. (Spafford) Gregory;
grad. Beloit College, A.B., 1884, A.M., 1887;
med. dept. Northwestern Univ., M.D., 1888;
m. Minneapolis, June 25, 1889, Sarah R.
Throckmorton; children: Lewis T., Margaret
S., Charles Carroll. Was interne at St. Luke's
Hosp., Chicago, 1888-9; lecturer on histology,
Northwestern Dental College, 1889-90; attend-
ing physician, Daily News Sanitarium for Sick
Babies, since 1888; attending physician
Frances E. Willard Nat. Temperance Hosp.
for 10 years; attending surgeon Cook Co.
Hosp., 1903-4. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Fellow
Am. Acad. of Medicine. Mem. Physicians'
Club. Office: 1377 N. Clark St. Residence: 514
Evanston Av.
GREGORY, Robert Bowman, treas. Lyon &
Healy; b. Jonesville, Mich., Sept. 4, 1848; s.
Robert and Elizabeth (Bowman) Gregory; ed.
public schools of Jonesville. Mich.; m. Chicago,
Dec. 18, 1880, Addie V. Hibbard; children:
Eleanor Hibbard, Grace (deceased), Ruth.
Came to Chicago in 1863, and became office
boy in employ of Root & Cady, and later mes-
senger boy with the State Savings Bank. In
1864, when the firm of Lyon & Healy estab-
lished in the music business, entered their em-
ploy as clerk, was traveling salesman for the
firm for 4 years, and from 1875 to 1892, was
foreign buyer for the house. In 1895, was ad-
mitted to the firm as general partner, and in
1890, when the business was incorporated,
took present position as treas. of the company.
Independent in politics. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Exmoor. Office: Wabash Av.
and Adams St. Residence: 1638 Prairie Av.;
summer, Highland Park.
GREGORY, Stephen Strong1, lawyer; b. Una-
dilla, Otsego Co., N. Y., Nov. 16, 1849; s. J. C.
Gregory; removed with parents to Madison,
Wis., in 1858; ed. common schools, Univ. of
Wisconsin, A.B., 1870, LL.B., 1871; m. Nov.
25, 1880, Janet M. Tappan, of Madison, Wis.;
children: Charlotte Camp, Arthur Tappan,
Stephen Strong, Jr. Practiced law at Madison,
Wis., 1871-4; since then in Chicago; partner
of Judge A. H. Chetlain, 1874-9; then of firm
of Tenney & Flower, which later was suc-
ceeded by Flower, Remy & Gregory; mem.
firm of Gregory, Booth & Harlan, 1888-93;
practiced alone and later the present firm of
Gregory, Poppenhusen & McNab was formed.
Was special counsel for city of Chicago be-
fore the Supreme Court of the U. S. in the
Lake Front case; with John P. Wilson de-
fended and successfully maintained the con-
stitutionality of the law creating the Sanitary
District of Chicago; defended the murder case
of Prendergast, and the conspiracy case
against Eugene V. Debs. Mem. Am. Bar Assn.,
Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.,
Law Club (ex-pres.). Episcopalian. Democrat.
Was elected commissioner of Chicago 2 years.
Clubs: Chicago, Iroquois (pres., 1886), Chi-
cago Athletic, Church, Exmoor Country. Sad-
dle and Cycle; also Reform and Democratic
(New York). Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 32 Banks St.
GREGSON, William Iiinater, commission
merchant, packer; b. Bridge Farm, Crossens,
Southport, Lancashire, Eng.. Sept. 10, 1866;
ed village school, Crossens, and collegiate
school, Southport, Eng.; came to U. S., 1882!
m. 1889, Fannie, daughter late P. H. Bever-
idge, of Chicago; children: Margaret, William
Fuller, Winifred. With H. Botsford & Co.,
packers, 1882-90, beginning as office boy, and
in 1888 becoming trader for the house and
Joining the Board of Trade; with Swift & Co..
at Omaha, 1890-3; asst. sec.. 1893, and later
vice-pres., Chicago Packing and Provision Co.;
then pres. International Packing Co., and after-
ward pres. Chicago Packing and Provision Co.
until 1900. In 1900 established commission
firm of W. L. Greeson & Co., but soon after,
with Joy and Mark Morton, organized the
Morton-Gregson Co.. of which he is pres., that
company purchasing the properties of the Chi-
cago Packing and Provision Co., and of the
Nebraska City (Neb.) Packing Co. Dir. since
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1899, and vice-pres., 1902, Chicago Board of
Trade; trustee of Morgan Park, 111. Club: Un-
ion League. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg.
Residence: Morgan Park.
GREINER, Fred Rudolph, treas. Illinois
Terra Gotta Lumber Co.; b. Chicago, Mar. 19,
1874; s. Guido and Constanze (Rippel) Grein-
er; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
Apr., 1901, Eleanor Slocum; 1 son: Fred Earl.
Began business experience in 1888 in com-
mission house on S. Water St. (Barnett
Bros.), with whom remained 3 years; after
that with Bradley & Co., in plate glass busi-
ness, 1891-5; then with Pitkin & Brooks, 1895-
1899; joined the Illinois Terra Cotta Lumber
Co., manufacturers of and contractors for por-
ous flreprooflng, in 1899, and in 1902 assumed
present position as treas. of the company. In-
dependent in politics. Mem. Royal League.
Club: Illinois. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
Park Ridge. 111.
GREINER, William, leather merchant; b.
Sullivan Co.. N. Y., Mar. 21, 1856; s. William
and Marie (Schmidt) Greiner; moved to Chi-
cago in boyhood; ed. Lincoln School and Dy-
renforth's Business College; m. Chicago, Jan.
15. 1881. Bertha Frasch; children: William
(died in infancy), Arthur W., Clarence A. Be-
gan work in 1872, assisting father in the tan-
ning business; in 1878 started in the leather
jobbing business which, in 1896, he Incorpo-
lated as the William Greiner Co., of which he
is pres. Also sec. of the Germania Safe Deposit
Co. Republican. Club: Germania. Office: 49
Franklin St. Residence: 63 Lincoln Av.
GRESHAM, Otto, lawyer; b. Corydon, Ind.,
Jan. 30, 1859; s. Judge Walter Q. and Matilda
(McGrain) Gresham; ed. Santa Clara College,
California, and Wabash College, graduating
from latter in class of 1881; read law In office
of Baker, Hord & Hendricks, Indianapolis (and
in 1904 elected as a mem. of the board of
trustees of that college), and at Columbia
Law School, Washington, graduating in class
of 1884. Practiced law at Indianapolis, 1884-
1895; since then in Chicago. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn..
Indianapolis Bar Assn., Beta Theta Pi college
fraternity: mem. of the Chicago Board of Ed-
ucation, 1897-8. Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Lit-
erary, Chicago, Twentieth Century. Office: 122
Monroe St. Residence: 2603 Prairie Av.
GREVE, Charles; b. Mecklenburg, Ger., Aug.
16, 1847; s. Henry and Lena (Lehman) Greve;
came to IJ. S. in childhood, residing at Mani-
towoc, Wis., from 1853 to 1880; ed. public
schools of Manitowoc, Wis.; m. Manitowoc,
Nov., 1867, Augusta Berndt; children: Helena,
Serena, Augusta, Henry, Cora. Was engaged in
operating planing mill until 1873, and, 1873-80,
in farm machinery business in Manitowoc;
came to Chicago, 1880, and entered the Fair,
of which E. J. Lehman was founder and pro-
prietor, as an emnloye, and became mgr. of
all of Mr. Lehman's interests in 1890, and
since his death has been mgr. of the Estate of
E. J. Lehman. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Republican. Mem. Odd Fellows, K. P.,
Sons of Herrmann. Office: The Fair. Residence:
3729 Lake Av.
GREY, Howard Graves; b. Chicago, 1856; s.
Charles F. and Anna L. (Graves) Grey; ed.
Northwestern Univ.. and at Polytechnic
School, Stuttarart, Ger.; m. Evanston. 111.,
1884, Lizzie Tillinghast; children: Charles F.,
Donald T., Newton F., Louise, Dorothy. Anna.
Began business life as clerk in Hide and
Leather Nat. Bank, was afterward employed
by Grey, Clark & Engle, and then became merr.
and part owner of Standard Leather Co., for
10 years; since 1887 has had charge of the
business affairs of Hon. Lambert Tree. Repub-
lican; has been alderman and city comptroller
of Evanston. Baptist. Trustee Univ. of Chi-
cago. Club: Union League. Office: 70 LaSalle
St. Residence: 329 Lake St., Evanston, 111.
OBEY, William Lewis, leather manufac-
turer; b. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 4, 1834; s. Ernest
G. and Elizabeth (Bower) Grey; ed. public
and private schools; m. Buffalo, N. Y., May
2, 1859, Elizabeth Dellenbaugh; children: Wal-
ter, Jessie, Florence. Began business expe-
rience in leather jobbing house in Chicago in
1850, and later was mem. of the firm of Grey,
Marshall & Co. until 1857, when the present
firm of Grey, Clark & Engle was organized,
as manufacturers of leather; now a corpora-
tion, of which he is pres. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Union League, Washington
Park, Onwentsia. Office: 201 Lake St. Resi-
dence: 2010 Prairie Av.
GRID LEY, Martin Medbery, lawyer; b. Mil-
waukee, Wis., May 16, 1863; s. Nelson C. and
Helen (Medbery) Gridley; ed. preparatory
school, Northwestern Univ., 1876-9, and col-
lege of same 1879-83 (Ph.B.), in law school of
same (Union College of Law, LL.B.) ; m.
Evanston, June 4, 1896, Ruth L. Farwell;
children: Pearl Farwell, Ruth Medbery. Ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, June 15, 1885; mem. of
law firm of Paden & Gridley, 1889-1900; now of
Gridley, Culver & King. Mem. Chicago and
Illinois State Bar Assns. Democrat; Demo-
cratic mem. of Civil Service Commission at
Evanston; nominated for Probate Judge of
Cook Co. on Democratic ticket, 1900. Mem. Phi
Beta Kappa Soc., Soc. S. A. R., Soc. of May-
flower Descendants. Clubs: Union League, Law,
Glen View, Evanston. Office: New York Life
Bldg. Residence: 416 Lake St., Evanston, 111.
GRIDLEY, Nelson Cowles, patent lawyer;
b. New York City, Oct. 23, 1829; s. Obed and
Laura (Nelson) Gridley; was prepared for
college, but on account of reverses was com-
pelled to abandon collegiate aspirations, and
at 18 entered law office of Kent & Davies, New
York City, as student and clerk; m. Milwau-
kee, June 4, 1862, Helen F. Medbery; 1 son:
Martin M. At age of 20 was appointed deputy
clerk of the Supreme Court of New York, and
at 22 was admitted to bar of New York, and
practiced there until 1854; went to San Fran-
cisco and remained until 1856; returned to
New York, and from there went, in Nov., 1856,
to Milwaukee, where he practiced until 1870,
and where he was a partner of Hon. Matt. H.
Carpenter, 1859-62; became a resident of Chi-
cago in Nov., 1870. Club: Evanston. Office:
New York Life Bldg. Residence: 1405 Hinman
Av., Evanston, 111.
GRIER, James Parkinson, lawyer; b. Loran,
Stephenson Co., 111., Feb. 8, 1864; s. David C.
and Rhoda M. (McEwen) Grier; ed. public and
high schools, Mt. Carroll, 111., until 1883;
Northwestern Univ. Acad., 1883-6; then North-
western Univ. until grad., A.B., 1890 (A.M.,
1892); grad. Northwestern Univ. Law School,
LL.B., 1892; m. Evanston, 111., Jan. 29, 1895,
Jennie G. Parkes; children: James P., Jr.,
Robert Maxwell, Mary R. Clerk in dry goods
store, 1878-82; student, 1882-92; admitted to
bar, July, 1892; since then in active practice.
Republican; alderman from 2d Ward, Evans-
ton, since Apr., 1901. Mem. Emmanuel M. E.
Church, Evanston. Mem. Phi Kappa Psi (col-
lege fraternity) and Phi Delta Phi (law fra-
ternity). Club: Evanston. Office: Ashland Blk.
Residence: 1016 Lake St., Evanston.
GRIESE, Charles August Robert, manufac-
turer; b. Chicago, Sept. 6, 1868; s. Frederick
and Mary (Wandt) Griese; ed. German Luther-
an parochial schools, Chicago, to 1881; m. Chi-
cago, Mar., 1893, Antoinette Marx; children:
Jeanette, Gertrude, Hazel. After leaving school
entered into mechanical business and was at
various times employed by the Illinois Car-
riage Lamp Co. from its origin in 1884, 'and
permanently connected with it since 18.96, be-
coming pres. of the company on its incorpora-
tion in 1902. Company are manufacturers of
high grade carriage, coach and hearse lamps,
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247
and also do repairing and replating work. Of-
fice: 90 Illinois St. Residence: 1040 N 44th Av
GRIFFIN, J. Ellsworth, financial agent; b.
Boston, Mass., July 20, 1867; s. J. E. and
Mary A. (Henry) Griffin; ed. public schools of
Boston, Mass., and by private tutors; m. Chi-
cago, May 19, 1902, Ada L. Beach. On leaving
school entered a furniture house in Boston,
remaining until 1888; in iron and steel and
foundry business In Milwaukee until 1895;
traveled for health 1898, and established busi-
ness as financial agent in Chicago, 1899, as
head of J. Ellsworth Griffin & Co.; organized
Federal Life Insurance Co., the Federal Agen-
cy Co., the Illinois Securities Co., International
Banana Food Co., etc. Now pres. and dir. of
the Federal Consolidated Mines Co., and of
the Illinois Securities Co.; also dir. of the
Federal Underwriting Co., Federal Life In-
surance Co., International Banana Food Co.,
and the Federal Agency Co. Mem. Ivanhoe
Commandery, No. 24, K. T., Milwaukee, and
of A. F. and A. 'M. Democrat. Office: 108 La-
Salle St. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
GRIFFITHS. John, contractor; b. on farm
near Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ont., Apr. 3, 1846;
s. William and Margaret Griffiths; ed. public
schools. Beginning at 17 served 3 years as ap-
prentice to mason trade; worked at trade in
Canada until 1869, and in Chicago until 1873,
when established for himself as contractor
and builder; now senior mem. of firm of John
Griffiths & Son. Among others built the Trad-
ers Bldg., Postal Telegraph Bldg., Great
Northern Hotel, Grand Central Passenger
Depot, Masonic Temple, the Fine Arts Bldg. at
the World's Columbian Exposition, and the
Oriental Hotel at Dallas, Tex. Republican.
Mason (32°). Clubs: Union League, Sheridan,
Builders. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 380G
Michigan Av.
GRIFFITHS, Joseph Charles, insurance; b.
Gloucester, Eng., Aug. 26, 1848: s. Joseph C.
and Catherine (Turberville) Griffiths; ed. com-
mon schools and commercial colleges; served
during last part of Civil War as paymaster's
clerk in Mississippi River Squadron, under
Commodore Porter; m. Lake Co., 111., 1868,
Rose Newcomb. In 1868 became bookkeeper
and cashier for the Republic Fire Insurance
Co., of Chicago, and after the great fire se-
cured a like position in the insurance office of
Gen. A. C. Ducat; appointed Wisconsin State
agent of the Home Insurance Co., of New
York, June, 1880, which he filled until Dec. 31,
1890; became resident sec. at Milwaukee for
the N. British and Mercantile Insurance Co.,
Jan. 1, 1891, and on July 1, 1894, associate
mgr. of western dept. of same company at
Chicago; general agent Milwaukee Mechanics
Insurance Co., 1898-1902; since 1902 Cook Co.
mgr. of the London Assurance Corporation.
Was sec. and treas. of the Fire Underwriters'
Assn. of the N. W., 1884-90. Office: 199 LaSalle
St. Residence: 1871 Sheridan Rd.
GRISWOIiD, Boy Coleman, sec., treas. and
gen. mgr. North Western Storage Co., etc.; b.
Griswold, 111.. May 5. 1875; s. Robert C. and
Margaret M. (Brown) Griswold; ed. Chicago
at Douglas School, S. Division High School,
and Univ. of Chicago, graduating Ph.B. Was
mgr. Griswold Cycle Co., 1896-9; with New-
berry Warehouse and Storage Co., 1899-1901;
since 1901 mgr. of the North Western Storage
Co., of which he is also treas.; company en-
gaged in merchandise and furniture storage,
forwarding and transferring. Sec. Griswold
Storage and Warehouse Co.; treas. Am. Thea-
tre Co. Office: 280-84 Michigan St. Residence:
3228 Groveland Av.
GROMMES, John Baptist, wholesale wine
and liquor merchant; b. Schoenberg, Prussia,
Sept. 14, 1844; s. Hubert and Catherine (Klein)
Grommes; ed public and private schools; m.
Chicago, Dec. 6, 1873, Bertha Lehrkind; chil-
dren: Clara, Bertha, Frieda. In 1860 estab-
lished present business of Grommes & Ullrich.
Office: 200 Dearborn St. Residence: 616 Dear-
born Av.
GROMMES, John Baptiste, cigar mfg.; b.
Cologne, Ger. (while parents were visiting
there), Apr. 13, 1876; s. Hubert (founder of
Grommes & Ulrich, wholesale liquors and
cigars) and Louise (Kleinofen) Grommes:
ed. public schools, Chicago, and by private
tutor, and took course in Chicago College of
Law; also spent 3 years in office of Albert H.
Loeb, lawyer; m. Chicago, June 30, 1900, Clara
Mereness. Went into cigar business as sales-
man for Ruhstrat & Curlett, Apr. 13, 1898;
left that firm to go into business for self,
July 1, 1900, when the Grommes & Kennedy
Co., cigar manufacturers, was organized Of-
fice: 230 E. Kinzie St. Residence: 2412 N. Her-
mitage Av.
GROSS, Alfred Hermann, lawyer; b Whit-
by, Ont., Can., July 8, 1862; s. George Conrad
and Fannie (Rankin) Gross; ed. Univ. of To-
ronto, 1882, and Johns Hopkins Univ., 1884-6;
m. Chicago, 1888, Anna F. Rew; children: Dor-
othy. Henry, Theresa, Freda. Came to Chica-
go, 1885; read law in office of Hynes & Dunne,
and was admitted to bar, 1886. Pres. Sterling
Gas and Electric Light Co., of Sterling, 111.;
sec. of DeKalb Co. Gas Co.; vice-pres. of the
Nat. Gas and Water Co. Mem. Chicago Ba'r
Assn., Chicago Law Institute. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, City, Evans-
ton, Evanston Golf, Glen View, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: The Temple. Residence: 1100
Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
GROSS, Howard H., dealer in paving mate-
rials and corporation organizer; b. Marathon,
N. Y., Sept. 27, 1853; s. Dr. John C. and Caro-
line Hyde (Care) Gross; ed. Galva (111.) High
School, followed by 2 years as law student,
as preparation for business, while teaching 2
years in country schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 11,
1878, Dell S. Condit; children: William Condit,
Howard H., Jr., Florence Melbourne, Helen
Maurine. Traveled for A. H. Andrews & Co.,
1872-83. In business for self, and as represen-
tative of Eastern manufacturers, at San Fran-
cisco, 1883; from 1885 to 1893, employing a
corps of artists, painted and put up 28 Cyclo-
ramas from London, Eng., to Melbourne, Aus-
tralia; subjects: Gettysburg, Siege of Paris.
Waterloo, Jerusalem, Niagara Falls, Manila.
Since 1895 engaged as dealer in paving mate-
rials. Republican. Mem. Board of Education,
Chicago, 1895-9; introduced Domestic Science
and the Penny Savings into the Chicago
schools. Mem. 1st Presbyterian Church, of En-
glewood. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: Chamber of Commerce.
Residence: 6001 Indiana Av.
GROSS, Samuel Etaerly, capitalist and real
estate operator; b. Dauphin, Pa., Nov. 11, 1843;
s. John Custer and Elizabeth (Eberly) Gross;
descended from John Gross, of Montgomery
Co., Pa., 1745, and Capt. John Gross, of the
Am. Revolution; served in 20th Pa. Cav. in
Civil War; promoted capt., Feb. 17, 1864, for
meritorious services; m. Jan. 15, 1874, Emily,
daughter John Brown, Chicago. Has built 21
towns (suburbs of Chicago) and 10,000 houses,
and sold over 40,000 lots. U. S. court, 1902, sus-
tained his contention that Edmond Rostand's
play, Cyrano de Bergerac, was plagiarized
from his comedy, Merchant Prince of Corn-
ville. Commander 111. Commandery Military
Order Foreign Wars and historian-gen. Nat.
Commandery same; vice-pres.-gen. S. A. R.:
deputy-gov. Soc. Colonial Wars of U. S. ; one
of govs. Chicago Art Institute; pres. Western
Soc Army of the Potomac; pres. Holland Soc.
of Chicago; dir. Chicago Relief and Aid Soc.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Chicago Ath-
letic Assn., Press, Union, Marquette, Washing-
ton Park, Caxton, Twentieth Century. Author:
Merchant Prince of Cornville (romantic
comedy), 1896; also miscellaneous verse. Of-
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flee: Masonic Temple. Residence: 48 Lake Cleveland, O. ; dir. Morris Newman Co.; vice-
Shore Drive. pres. Sherman Hotel Co. Republican; connected
GROSSCTTP, Peter Steng-er, jurist; b. Ash- with various civic committees. Mem. B. P. O.
land, O., Feb. 15, 1852; s. Benjamin and Su- Elks. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Of-
sannah (Bowermaster) Grosscup; grad. Wit- flee: 172 State St. Residence: 3714 Grand Boul
tenberg College 1872; Boston Law School (JROSSMAIT, Herman, pres. Chicago Cloak
18/4 practiced law at Ashland, O., 1874-83 no . H fhioaeo Fph 19 1Sfi2- «? •Rfniamin nn<
iTT -Hnth,, Tio .
rSI, it! IRQ* ti T?^ i RQC ^ ?,x V « nirf m> Chicago, Jan. 23, 1889, Charlotta Levy
Dec 12, 1892 to Jan 1899 .judge IjSCir- chiidren: Benjamin H., M. Hortense. Began
™ fc C?an£.°? ^PP^T8'*'^-011"^ 18+"'7f£ ln the wholesale cloak business from 1879 to
Mar., 1905 judge U. S. Circuit Court, 7th igSS- with Tospnh Rpifpld &• On in iss<t o«
Circuit, since Mar., 1905. Among his notable tablishld business under name" of Herman
judicial acts are included his opinion (dis- Qro"Sman & Co^ lince 1904 l?Ch?caeo Sk
senting from the two circuit judges but sus- £0 Pres of the US Restaurant Po •
P of &
he
injunction issued by him in conjunction with ,,.«
Judge William A. Woods against Eugene V. _, <** OSX?NOBiTI'em^>el-1^??ant' Physician; b.
Debs and other officers of the Am. Ry. Union, Paxton, Mass., Mar 22, 1833; s. Silas Newton
and subsequent proceedings in that matter; and Mary (Conant) Grosvenor; ed. Williston
and many other cases. Pres. John Crerar Li- Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.; High School,
brary, Chicago, since Jan., 1901. Office: Fed- Worcester, Mass.; 7 years master Mathej
eral Bldg. Residence: Virginia Hotel. School, Dorchester, Mass, (the oldest free
GBOSSEB, Hugro 8., city statistician of Chi- school in the U. S.); grad. Cleveland (O.)
cago; b. Silesia, Ger., Jan. 16, 1863; s. Sigis- Hpmoe. Med, College, 1864; practiced Peoria,
mund and Emily (Marcuse) Grosser; ed. Ger- J"-. 1864;8j Galesburg, 111., 1868-70; since
many; came to U. S., 1878, and became con- tnen at Chicago; has been lecturer on anat-
nected with a German newspaper in Missouri, °my and mo^I(l anatomy, now prof, emeritus
at same time studying the English language; Hahnemann Med. College, and prof, obstetrics
came to Chicago, 1880; taught school at Elm- and sanitary science, Chicago Homos. College;
hurst, 111., 1 year and at Manitowoc, Wis., 2 lectures to popular audiences; m. 1st, 1865,
years; m. 1885, Helen Seyring; children: Ellen M. Prouty, Dorchester, Mass, (died
Claire H., Frieda E. In 1884 began publication 1874); 2d, 1876, N. Josephine Basset, Taun-
of German newspapers at Antigo, Wis., and ton, Mass. Was 3 times pres. Chicago Acad.
Shawano, Wis.; took an active part in the of Homce. Physicians and Surgeons; 3 years
Cleveland campaign in 1884, stumping Wis- pres. Am. Paedalogical Soc.; mem. Am. Insti-
consin for the Democratic party, and starting tu*e S?™06^???1^. Author: Our Babies; Bed-
the first Cleveland and Hendricks Club in that s,lde Chats with Young Mothers; The Sanita-
state; at close of campaign removed to Mil- tj°n and Technique of the Lying-in Room;
waukee, becoming one of the editors of the ?$£ Clubs: Chicago, Congregational. Address:
Herold, a German daily of that city; resumed 18^ Lincoln Av.
teaching, 1886-92; came to Chicago, 1892, and _ OBOV3EB, Prank Beed, lawyer; b. Town of
was engaged in newspaper work until 1898. Lyons Cook Co., 111., Sept 17, 1858; s. Aldin J.
In that year was appointed supt. of the map and Eliza Diana (Reed) Grover; grad. Evans-
dept. of the City of Chicago. In 1900 was ap- ton H,i&hTTs?ho°L a^ age 2f 19> and studied 1
pointed librarian of the Municipal Library, >'faf *£, ,Un.Jon_c9!11ese of Law; m Mar 30,
and in that position started the present Bu- J884- Elm F . Smith, of Olmsted Co., Minn.;
reau of Statistics of the City of Chicago; as l son; Mortimer Currey Was engaged in corn-
City Statistician has become well known rnercial pursuits, 1878-81; then clerk in law
throughout the country, especially to the work- 0<?ceJ?fJRf)be1rt L- Latham, of Chicago, 1881-3;
ers in the field of municipal progress. As admitted to bar; began independent practice,
a writer on the subject of municipal govern- I883- andl,n 1887 .f^1"®3 a partnership with
ment he contributes to several journals; cor- John W. Ela; in 1893 Mr. Charles S. Graves
responding mem. of the Am. Acad. of Politi- also became a mem. of the firm, which then
cal and Social Science. Office: City Hall. Resi- assumed the present style of Ela. Grover &
dence: 2832 N. Hermitage Av. Sr,aves' Mem' Chicaso Bar Assn. Republican.
QBOSSFELD, Solomon Eli, wholesale gro- Village trustee of Evanston, 1884; justice of
cer; b. Krystynopol. Austria. Apr. 26, 1864; s. the peace, 1884-8; was last village atty. under
L. and A. (Ehrlich) Grossfeld; ed. Rudolph the old charter and first city atty. of Evanston
Royal Gymnasium, Brody, Austria; m. Chica- under the new organization as a city. Vice-
go, 1888, Jennie Roe (now deceased); children: P/es. and charter mem of Evanston Historical
Rose, Gertrude, Pensy Bernice. James Law- Soc. Mason (Evans Lodge, Evanston Chap-
rence. Came to Chicago direct from Austria ter, and Evanston CommanderyK. T.). Clubs:
in 1884 and worked in a retail grocery until JjVWUrtOTU Illinois Athletic, Les_ Cheneaux
1888; started retail grocery business on own (Mackinac). Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: 1100
account, which he sold in 1892. and established Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
the wholesale business under style of Gross- GROVER, Oliver Dennett, artist; b. Earl-
feld & Roe Co., of which he is pres. Republi- ville, 111., 1861; s. Alonzo J. and Octavia E.
can. Jewish religion. Office: 185-89 W. Ran- Norton Grover: ed. public schools: Univ. of
dolph St. Residence: 488 Evanston Av. (Lake Chicago, 1877-9 (sophomore year); studied
View). painting Royal Acad., Munich, 1879-80; Duve-
GROSSMAN, Edward Benjamin, merchant; neck School, Florence, Italy, 1880-4; Paris,
b. Chicago, Oct. 15, 1873; s. Benjamin and Resa 1884-6; m. Louise Rolshoven, Detroit, Mich.,
(Weingarten) Grossman; ed. public school, 1887. Received first Yefkes prize for painting
military acad. and Notre Dame College; m. "Thy Will Be Done," Chicago, 1892; executed
Chicago, Mar. 8, 1898, Florence Florsheim; mural decorations Branford (Conn.) Memo-
children: Edward B., Jr., Kathryn F. Was rial Library, 1897; Blackstone Memorial Li-
clerk for H. Grossman, and later salesman for brary, Chicago, 1903. Has pictures in many
Joseph Beifeld Co., wholesale cloaks and suits, public collections. Pres. Soc. of Western Ar-
Since 1890 pres. Edward B. Grossman & Co., tlsts; mem. Chicago Soc. of Artists, Nat. Soc.
doing a wholesale and retail, mfg., mail order of Mural Painters, Municipal Art League of
and agency business in cloaks, suits, etc.; Chicago, Soc. of Colonial Wars, Sons of the
pres. Imperial Cloak and Suit Co.; dir. Street's Revolution. Silver and bronze medals Louis-
Western Stable Car Line, dir. Adams & Co., iana Purchase Exposition, 1904. Club: Little
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Room. Studio: Fine Arts Bldg. Residence:
5457 Jefferson Av.
GROWER, William Frederick, real estate;
b. New York City, July 23, 1860; s. Col. Wil-
liam Thomas Campbell and Sara E. (Jones)
Grower; received early education in the prepar-
atory school In Brooklyn, and afterward took
special studies at Columbia Univ.; m. Chicago,
Apr. 18, 1888, Emily Stell Rocks. Came to Chi-
cago in 1882, and was for some years engaged
in the manufacture of machinery, later en-
paging in real estate operations, with which
he is now largely connected. Also dir. of the
Union Match Co. Mem. Loyal Legion. Clubs:
Illinois, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht,
Glen View. Office: Unity Bldg.; also Stock Ex-
change Bldg. Residence: 964 Jackson Boul.
GBUBBE, Emil Herman, physician and sur-
geon; b. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1875; 8. Albert and
Bertha (Reets) Grubbe; primary education in
Holden School and German private school,
Chicago; took preparatory teachers' and phar-
macy courses at Valparaiso (Ind.) College;
1890-5; also scientific and classical courses,
obtaining degrees of B.S., M.S., Ph.G.; court
and med. reporter, 1896-6; took med. course
at Hahnemann Med. College and Hosp., 1895-
1898, graduating M.D.; m. Pentwater, Mich.,
Sept. 10, 1899, Clara Antonia Jensen. First
work was in 1887 as drug store "devil," later
cash boy, stock boy and salesman at Marshall
Field & Co.'s retail store until 1890, when left
to go to college; began practice of medicine
in Chicago, Mar., 1898; was physician with
Chicago Health Dept. 3 years; also school in-
spector. Expert in radiographic, electro-diag-
nostic and general electric methods. Pres.
Illinois X-Ray and Electro-Therapeutic Labor-
atory; vice-pres., prof, of radiography and x-
ray therapeutics and dir. Illinois School of
Electro-Therapeutics; dir. Morain Mining and
Milling Co. Extensive writer upon med. sub-
jects pertaining to electricity and x-rays; on
editorial staff of several med. journals; prof,
electro-therapeutics and chemistry, Hahne-
mann Med. College; consulting physician
Hahnemann Hosp.; medico-legal expert for
several Insurance companies; med. solicitor for
Fidelity and Casualty Co., New York; med. ex-
aminer for several insurance companies. Mem.
Am. Roentgen Ray Soc., Am. Electro-Thera-
peutic Assn., International Electrical Con-
gress, St. Louis, 1904, Clinical Soc. of Hahne-
mann Hosp.; vice-pres. Chicago Electro-Med.
Soc. Office: 52 State St. Residence: 2960 In-
diana Av.
GRUNERT, Ferdinand, cheese and butter
merchant; b. Elbing, Ger., Feb. 4, 1855; s. John
and Alwine Grunert; grad. gymnasium at El-
bing, Ger., 1871; m. Monroe, Wis., Dec. 17, 1883,
Emma Beckman; children: Arthur Earl, Clar-
ence Ferdinand. Entire business life has been
spent in the cheese and butter trade; came to
U. S., 1872; located in Monroe, Wis., 1880;
became a resident of Chicago, 1902; now pres.
of Grunert Cheese Co., organized Apr. 29, 1901,
with branch and warehouse at Monroe, Wis.
Republican. Mason. Mem. I. O. O. F., K. P.,
Royal Arcanum, A. O. U. W. Office: 245-7 Kin-
zie St. Residence: 1915 Oakdale Av.
GRUNEWALD, Augfnatng Henry, merchant;
b. Chicago, Nov. 20, 1851; s. Christian and
Dorothy Grunewald; ed. Chicago public school
to 1869; m. Chicago, Aug. 2, 1882, Emma Baum-
gartner: children: Louise, Marie, Mattie, Lu-
cille, Marguerite, Augustus H., Jr., Carl F.
After leaving school learned tinner's trade
and followed it until 1873, when, with J. P.
Gross established the firm of J. P. Gross &
Co. Mr. Gross died 15 years ago; has since
conducted business as sole proprietor without
change of firm name. Office: 249-51 Kinzie St.
Residence: 738 Sedgwiok St.
GUEHIN, M. Henry, lawyer; b. Chicago, Dec.
27, 1871; s. Dr. John and Mary (Jackson)
Guerin; grad. Douglas School, Chicago, and
Harvard School, Chicago; attended Jesuit Col-
lege, Montreal, 1% years; Univ. of Berlin,
Ger., 1 semester; grad. A.B., Harvard College,
1893; LL.B., Chicago College of Law, 1895;
m. Oakland, Calif., 1896, Esther Glenn; chil-
dren: John Glenn, Carmelita, Thomas Edmund,
William Jackson. Now mem. law firm of
Shrimski, Guerin, Goss & Samuels. Has been
lecturer law of corporations and other sub-
jects in Chicago-Kent College of Law since
1898. Democrat. Catholic. Clubs: University,
Sheridan, Harvard, Ellerslie Cross Country.
Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 148 E. 50th
St.
GUMP, Benjamin Franklin, dealer in ma-
chinery; b. Dayton, O., Sept. 18, 1831; s. An-
drew and Ruth (Crampton) Gump; ed. Ohio
Wesleyan Univ., Delaware, O. ; m. Dayton, O.,
May 17, 1894, Eleanor S. Kerfoot; 1 daughter:
Eleanor Ruth. From 21 to 28 was bookkeeper
for Dayton Branch Bank, Dayton, O.; then
went into the woolen factory supplies business
for 3 or 4 years; sold out and engaged in man-
ufacture of horse rakes; sold out and came to
Chicago in 1872; engaged in cut stone contract-
ing business and after doing a million dol-
lars worth of work sold out and went into
flour mijl machinery trade, selling out in 1901;
on July 15, 1902, established the Park Machin-
ery Co. (of which is still proprietor), conduct-
ing a retail business in mill machinery. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Club: Highland Park. Of-
fice: 222 E. Washington St. Residence: Ra-
vine Av., Highland Park. 111.
GUNDERSEN, Henrlk, prof, and dean of
Danish-Norwegian Theological Seminary,
Univ. of Chicago, since 1S95; b. Tromso, Nor-
way, Jan. 31, 1857; s. Ole and Mette Bern-
thine (Olsen) Guiidersen; grad. Tromso Acad.,
1872; Bethel Theological Seminary, Stock-
holm, Sweden, 1884; Christiania Univ. (Candi-
datus Philosophise), 1888; m. June 28, 1888,
Hansine M. Hansen. Pastor Trondhjem, Nor-
way, 1886-7; removed to U. S., 1888; prof.
Greek and New Testament interpretation, Dan-
ish-Norwegian Dept. Baptist Union Theologi-
cal Seminary, 1888-92; asst. prof. New Testa-
ment Interpretation and biblical literature,
Univ. of Chicago, 1892-5. Address: Morgan
Park. 111.
GUNDERSON, Greor<re Oliver, treas. and gen.
mgr. of Acme Steel Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 4,
1863; s. Severt T. and Emily C. (Olson) Gun-
derson; ed. public school and Bryant &• Strat-
ton Business College, Chicago; m. Chicago,
June 15, 1887, Julia A. Jacobs; children: Ruth
Elvyra, Gladys lone. Began in the lumber
business in his father's office in 1881; was
mgr. for W. J. Frawley & Co.. lumber in-
spectors, 1883-4. In 1885 organized and be-
came managing partner of firm of R. T. Gun-
derson & Son, sash, doors, mouldings, etc.
When, in 1898, the plant was destroyed by
fire he organized the Acme Steel Co., incor-
porated in 1901, of which has since been
treas. and gen. mgr.; also mem. of S. T. Gun-
derson & Sons, home builders. Republican.
Mem. Y. M. C. A., Royal League. Club: Ash-
land. Office: 1773 to 1783 Fillmore St. Resi-
dence: 5819 Washington Boul.
GUNDERSON, Seward Miles, mem. of S. T.
Gunderson & Sons, home builders; b. Chicago,
Feb. 23, 1866; s. Severt T. and Emily C. (Ol-
son) Gunderson; ed. public schools and Bryant
& Stratton Business College, Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 10, 1894, Abigail K. Campbell; chil-
dren: Miles Campbell, Doris, Virginia, Kath-
ryn. Became associated with his father in the
lumber business in 1883, and when, in 1885,
the firm of S. T. Gunderson & Son, manufac-
turers of sash, doors, mouldings, etc., was or-
ganized he was admitted to partnership. Plant
was destroyed by fire in 1898. Was sec. of tho
Acme Steel Co., 1899-1903; since 1892 a mem.
of the firm of S. T. Gunderson & Sons, home
builders, to which business is devoting most
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of his time. Dir. C. A. Hiles & Co., saw and
knife manufacturers. Republican. Pres. West
End Improvement Club of the 34th Ward.
Mason: mem. of the Chapter, K. T., and Me-
dinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. Royal
League, International Congress, Y. M. C. A.
Clubs: Ashland, Oquawka. Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: 2188 W. VanBuren St.
GUNDERSON. Severt T., building and real
estate; b. Norway, 1839; came with parents
to Chicago, 1848; attended public schools in
Chicago, 1848-54; m. 1863, Emily C. Olson;
children: George O., Seward M., Ida Mabel.
Learned and worked at carpenter and lathing
trade; removed to Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., 1857,
but soon returned to Chicago. Bought a lake
vessel, The Hercules, in 1862, and 5 more
within 5 years, and followed the grain and
lumber carrying trade on the lakes; started in
lumber business and in 1871 invested in saw-
mills: the destruction of his mill plant by fire
in 1875 left him financially ruined, but he set
to work and was soon on a substantial basis,
with large mill interests, admitting his sons
to the firm of S. T. Gunderson & Sons; now
largely interested in building and real estate
operations, in firm of S. T. Gunderson & Sons.
Was mem. City Council from old llth Ward,
1874-6; mem. Chicago Board of Education,
1891-4. Lutheran. Republican. Mason (32°);
Kilwinning Lodge, Chicago Commandery, K.
T. ; Oriental Consistory and Medinah Temple;
one of founders and former trustee Masonic
Orphans' Home. Was pres. Mt. Olive Cemetery
Assn. Office: 138 Washington St. Residence:
1338 Washington Boul.
CrUNDLACH, Conrad J., western sales agent
Mississippi Glass Co.; b. St. Louis, Mo., Aug.
7, 1867; s. Peter and Elizabeth (Reiff) Gund-
lach (father now pres. Washington Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. of St. Louis) ; ed. St. Louis
public schools, followed by course in Johnson
Commercial College; m. Chicago, Feb. 14, 1894,
Emma B. Carll; 1 daughter: Melba Katherine.
Began business life in 1884 as clerk with Mis-
sissippi Glass Co., and has remained with com-
pany ever since; became western salesman for
company, 1888, and traveled from Pittsburgh.
Pa., to California; in 1892 came to Chicago
and succeeding in securing from World's Co-
lumbian Exposition contract for roofing glass
amounting to 135 carloads skylight glass;
moved to Chicago, 1893, and opened office for
the company, for which is western sales agent,
selling to large glass jobbers only; also in
same capacity for Mississippi Wire Glass Co.,
New York. In 1903 was instrumental in secur-
ing for his company the glass contract for
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Republican.
Mason. Evangelical Lutheran. Club: Hamilton.
Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 1246 Perry St.
GUNS', William Edwin, sec. and gen. mgr.
Exchange Fire Insurance Co.: b. Berlin, Wis.,
June 10, 1859; s. William and Esther (Perry)
Gunn; ed. public schools; m. Waupun, Wis.,
Oct. 10, 1885, Etta V. Garman. Engaged in fire
insurance business continuously from 1880;
local agent at Minneapolis, Minn., from 1880
to 1895, and since 1895 In Chicago in same
business, becoming sec. and gen. mgr. of the
Exchange Fire Insurance Co. Republican. Of-
fice: 189 LaSalle St. Residence: 887 N. Clark St.
GTTN1TING, Bobert John, display advertiser;
b. Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1856; s. William and
Mary (Logan) Gunning; ed. Jones, Cottage
Grove and Douglass grammar schools, Chica-
go. Began business In Chicago, 1876, in out-
door display advertising, and originated wall
and bulletin painted outdoor display advertis-
ing work; extends all over the U. S. and Can-
ada; the business is organized as the Gunn-
ing System, of which he is pres.; locally or-
ganized as the International Gunning System,
and the Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Louis-
ville, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Omaha,
St. Paul, and Minneapolis Gunning Systems,
of each of which he is pres. Also pres. Gun-
ning Press Painted Sign Works, manufactur-
ers of metal and wood signs, and of the St
Louis Posting Service, and vice-pres Am
Posting Service and Northern Display Adver-
tising Co. Republican. Mem. Independent Re-
ligious Soc. (Mangasarian). Clubs: Hamilton,
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, New York
Athletic (New York), Missouri Athletic (St.
Louis). Office: Gunning Bldg., 9 Plymouth Ct.
Residence: Auditorium Annex.
GtJNSAXTLTJS, Frank Wakeley, clergyman;
b. Chesterville, O., Jan. 1, 1856; s. Joseph and
Mary (Hawley) Gunsaulus; attended public
schools 10 years; high school, 5 years; grad
Ohio Wesleyan Univ., 1875 (D.D., Beloit Col-
lege, Wis.); m. 1875, Anna Long, of Virginia.
Ordained Methodist minister; preached 4
years; accepted Eastwood Congregational
Church, Columbus, O., 1879-81; Newtonville,
Mass., 1881-5; pastor memorial Congregation-
al Church, Baltimore, Md., 1885-7; Plymouth
Church, Chicago, 1887-99; Central Church, Chi-
cago, 1899; pres. Armour Institute of Technol-
ogy, since 1899; lecturer Yale Theological Sem-
inary; professorial lecturer Univ. of Chicago;
pastor Central Independent Church, Chicago
Club: Union League. Author: Phidias, and
Other Poems; Songs of Night and Day; Trans-
figuration of Christ; Monk and Knight; Life
of William Ewart Gladstone; Metamorphosis
of a Creed; November at Eastwood; Loose
T eaves of Song; The Man of Galilee. Resi-
dence: 2532 Prairie Av.
GUNTHEB, Charles Frederick, manufactur-
er; b. Wildberg, Wiirtemberg, Ger., Mar. 6,
1837: s. John M. and Marie F. Gunther; came
to U. S., 1842, residing at Columbia, Pa., until
1850; removing thence to Peru, 111.; public
school education; m. 1869, Jennie Burnell,
Lima, Ind. ; 2 sons: Burnell, Whitman. Was
general store clerk, drug clerk, bank cashier,
Peru, 111.; in 1860, engaged in business in
Memphis, Tenn., with Bohlen, Wilson & Co.;
served in Confederate Navy. Civil War; com-
mercial traveler, 1863-8; mfg. confectioner
since 1868; served 2 terms in Chicago Common
Council, city treasurer, 1901-5 (2 terms of 2
years each). Extensive foreign traveler. Owns
one of the largest collections of Lincoln and
Washington relics in the U. S.; also a vast
collection of historical manuscripts of the
world's famous people, a library of rare
Americana, and the finest collection of bibles
in the U. S. ; possesses the only original auto-
srraph of Shakespeare (in private collections)
in the world; also the only portrait of Colum-
bus. Pres. of the Coliseum Co. Mason (32°).
Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Troquois
(pres.), Germania. Trustee Chicago Historical
Assn., and Chicago Acad. of Sciences: govern-
ing mem. Art Institute. Office: 212 State St.
Residence: 1602 Indiana Av.
GTTNTHOBF, William Percy, Jr., pres. of
the Gunthorp-Warren Printing Co.; b. Chi-
cago, 1871; s. William P. and Priscilla (Mould)
Gunthorp; ed. public and high schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, 1893, Grace Myrtie Turner.
Has been engaged in the printing business
since 1S92, first in firm of Barnard & Gun-
thorp until 1895, since then as pres. of the
Gunthorp-Warren Printing Co. Republican.
Mason. Club: Oaks (Austin). Office: 116 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: Austin, 111.
GtrNZENHATTSER, John, real estate and
loans; b. Geislingen, Wiirtemberg. Ger., July
4, 1833; s. David and Ursula (Spaeth) Gun-
zenhauser; ed. common schools of Germany
and afterward learned carpenter's trade and
studied architecture: rpsident and in business
in Chicago since 1856; m. Chicago, Oct. 22,
1868, Magdelina Groll; children: Emma Hodge,
John Jr., George W., Mrs. Magdelina Appleton,
Mrs. Clara Dillman, Nellie. From 1856 to 1859
was engaged as carpenter and architect in
Chicago; since 1859 in continuous business in
real estate and loans (one of the oldest In
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continuous business in the city); was agent
for the property in which the great Chicago
fire had its origin in 1871 (Oct. 9). Republi-
can. Mem. Christian Church (Disciples) since
1879. Office: 34 Clark St. Residence: Batavla,
Kane Co., 111.
GURLEY, William W., lawyer; b. Mt. Gil-
ead, O., Jan. 27. 1851; s. John J. and Anseville
C. (Armentrout) Gurley; grad. Ohio Wesleyan
Univ., 1870; read law in his father's office; m.
Oct. 30, 1878, Mary Eva, daughter of late Hon.
Joseph Turney, of Cleveland, O., 1 daughter:
Helen Kathryn. Supt. public schools, Seville,
O., 1871-2; admitted to bar, June, 1873; prac-
ticing in Chicago since Sept., 1874; largely en-
gaged In corporation practice; general counsel
for Chicago Union Traction Co., Chicago Con-
solidated Traction Co.; Metropolitan W. Side
Elevated Ry. Co., Featherstone Foundry and
Machine Co., and other corporations; dir.
Wakem & Laughlln, Inc., Stearns & Culver
Lumber Co., Lyon Cypress Lumber Co., Ba-
ker Lumber Co.; mem. law firm Gurley, Stone
& Wood. Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Wash-
ington Park, Exmoor, Edgewater Golf; also
Transportation Club, New York Club, Ohio
Soc. of New York. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 528 N. State St.
(JUTHRIE, Ossian, civil engineer, geologist;
b. Turin, Lewis Co., N. Y., Feb. 23, 1826; a.
Alfred and Nancy (Piper) Guthrie; father was
the engineer who designed the hydraulic work
of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and grand-
father was Dr. Samuel Guthrie, discoverer of
chloroform; ed. public schools; studied engi-
neering under his father; m. Nov., 1861, Lucy
M. Adams. As boy became expert mechanic;
at 18 made patterns for a steam engine which
later operated the first tug on the Chicago
River; participated in the completion and open-
ing of the Illinois and Michigan Canal; at 22
was master mechanic in charge of the con-
struction of the hydraulic work of the canal;
constructed the great pumping wheels, and
later was many years chief engineer of the
works; strenuously opposed, in 1868, the pro-
ject of deepening the canal for the disposal of
Chicago sewage, which proved a failure with-
in 3 years, after an expenditure of over $3,000,-
000. Was made chairman, 1885, of the special
committee of the Citizens' Assn. which inaugu-
rated the Chicago Drainage Canal project, and
was one of the leaders in educating and de-
veloping the public sentiment which carried
the enterprise to success. In 1889 proposed an
amendment to the constitution of Illinois per-
mitting any city having a population of more
than 50,000 to unite with one or more of Its
suburbs in the issue of bonds for the -protec-
tion of its water supply and improvement of
its sewage. This proposed amendment had the
approval of the corporation counsel and the
atty. for the Citizens' Assn. Distinguished for
original research and demonstration in glacial
geology; discovered the glacial channel across
the Chicago Divide, known to geologists as
the ancient outlet of Lake Michigan (now the
course of the Chicago Drainage Canal) ; dis-
coverer of the buried forest underlying the
site of Chicago, showing a partial return of a
subsequent glacial epoch; has traced all the
glacial rivers in their southerlv course, from
the crossing of the St. Lawrence river in the
vicinity of Clayton, to the Mississippi; has
been liberal contributor to the exhibits of gla-
cial geology in the Smithsonian Institution;
made the geologic exhibit at the World's Co-
lumbian Exposition from his own collection.
Republican; was Republican nominee for first
Drainage Canal Board. Mem. Western Soc. of
Engineers. Office: 138 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 6558 Yale Av.
GTJTHRIE, Seymour, treas. Kellogg Switch-
board and Supply Co.; b. Buffalo, N. Y., June
19, 1864; s. E. B. and H. E. (Seymour) Guth-
rie; ed. public schools of Buffalo and Chicago;
m. Chicago, Oct., 1888, Martha G. Greene;
children: Ashley, Harriet, Martha. Treas. of
iliSnKelloSff Switchboard and Supply Co. since
1902. Republican. Treas. of the Village of Riv-
erside since May, 1904. Club: Riverside Golf.
Office: Congress and Green Sts. Residence:
Riverside, 111.
aUTMANN, Eugene J., tanner; b. Berlin,
Wis., June 29, 1863; s. Joseph and Helen Gut-
mann; ed. public school of Berlin, Wis.; m.
Chicago, Jan. 6, 1896, Belle Nast; children:
Daniel and Ruth Helen. After leaving school
became Identified with the hide and leather
interest and was a traveling hide buyer for
Chicago firms for several years before becom-
ing a permanent resident of the city. In Aug.,
1889, he established as a manufacturer of
leather; now pres. of Gutmann & Co. Club:
Standard. Office: 203 Michigan St. Residence:
3653 Michigan Av.
QUTWIIiIiXa, Emil, jobber and importer of
woolens; b. Pilsen, Austria, Dec. 27, 1866; s.
Sigmund and Fannie (Augustine) Gutwillig;
ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 12, 1893,
Lottie Huchberger; children: Victor, Blair. Be-
gan business career as a boy in store and then
was for about 14 years clerk in employ of Kuh,
Nathan & Fischer, wholesale clothing; then
went into business for self in firm of Nathan
& Gutwillig, importers and jobbers of woolens,
later purchasing interest of partner and since
then continuing alone as E. Gutwillig & Co.
Republican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Hamilton,
The Social Club. Office: 215 Madison St. Resi-
dence: 4937 Vincennes Av.
GWINN, William Bea, pres. of the Union
Foundry Works; b. Buffalo, N. Y., Apr. 13,
1865; s. J. M. and Mary (Seymour) Gwinn;
came to Chicago from Buffalo, N. Y., in Apr.,
1875; ed. public schools. Hyde Park high
school; m. Chicago, Jan. 22, 1891, Susie Frash-
er; children: John Frasher, Louise Seymour.
Began business life with the C., B. & Q. and
Wabash Pool freight office until 1884, when
went into the foundry business with the Bou-
ton Foundry Co., and in 1886 became con-
nected with the Union Foundry Works, of
which he is now pres. and treas. Republican.
Clubs: Kenwood, Calumet Golf, Homewood.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 51st
St., N. E. cor. Washington Av.
H
HAAS, John Frederick, lawyer: b. Chicago,
111., Aug. 10, 1876; s. Jean and Emma Ottilia
(Stahl) Haas; grad. John C. Dore (public)
School, Chicago. 1892; W. Division High
School, 1896; Lake Forest Univ., A.B., LL.B.,
1900, A.M., 1901; grad. law dept. of Yale Univ.,
M.L., 1901. Engaged in general practice of law
in Chicago since Aug., 1901. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Yale (of Chicago), Chicago-
Lake Forest. Office: Ashland Blk.
HAAS, Joseph Frederick, hats and furs;
b. Chicago, Nov. 13, 1857; s. Frederick and
Elizabeth (Sagisser) Haas; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, June. 1877, Minnie R.
McKenzle; children: Mrs. Elizabeth Barbara
Haas Riddell, Jane Johanna. Clerk with the
hat firm of J. S. Barnes & Co., 1872, and has
been with the house ever since; became a part-
ner In 1900, and on death of Mr. Barnes In
that year took entire charge of the business.
Republican. Was clerk of the Sanitary District
of Chicago, but resigned, 1900; was alderman
from 15th Ward, 1895-7; mem. school board In
town of Jefferson, 1886; now senator from 25th
District of Illinois. Mem. Masonic orders,
Royal Arcanum, Royal League, Schwitzer Be-
nevolent Soc. and Swaben Soc. Office: 90 Madi-
son St. Residence: 503 W. Fullerton Av.
HAASE. Emil Richard, mortgage banker; b.
on farm in Proviso, Cook Co., 111. (afterward
known as Haase's Park), Feb. 1, 1856; s. Ferdi-
nand and Wilhelmina (Zimmerman) Haase;
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ed. grammar school of Proviso, 1864-71; in
Berlin, Ger., 1871-3, and 1 year In a Chicago
business college; m. Oak Park, 111., Sept. 21,
18.82, Pauline Schlund; children: Herbert E.,
Elmer J., Elsa, Harold, Paul. Bookkeeper Ger-
man-Am. Bank, Chicago, 1876-8; cashier pri-
vate bank of E. S. Dreyer & Co., 1878-89;
engaged in private banking on own account,
1889-1902; since then mortgage banker, exclu-
sively, under style of E. R. Haase & Co. Sec.
and treas. Forest Home Cemetery Co. from its
organization in 1876. Republican. Universalist.
Office: 157 Washington St. Residence: 241
Wisconsin Av., Oak Park.
HABERER, George John, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 21, 1865; s. John George and Anna
(Gruenewald) Haberer; ed. German Lutheran
School, and Souder's Business College; m. Chi-
cago, June 6, 1888, Anna McNaught; children:
George Benjamin, Albert John, Pearl Anna,
Earl Wesley, Milton Irwin, Marjory Louise,
Buelah Bell. Since 1890 in real estate business,
firm of Haberer & Snow; also, for past 2
years, has served as an expert on real estate
values for the State of Illinois in the Inherit-
ance Tax Matters. Partner in Co-operative
Home Purchasing Soc. ; mgr. Deacon Soc. Re-
publican. Methodist. Mason; K. T. ; Royal
League; Columbian Knight. Office: 95 iWash-
ington St. Residence: 2895 N. 46th Ct.
HACK, William Joseph, printer; b. Stayne,
Eng., Aug. 19, 1847; s. Edward and Martha
A. (Wall) Hack; came to this country in 1857;
resident of Chicago since 1858; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1876, Jennie
S. Anderson; children: Edward R.," David A.
Learned trade in printing office of Dunlop,
Sewall & Spaulding; afterward worked for S.
P. Rounds, then for Jamieson, Morse & Co.,
and in 1879, with Dayid R. Anderson, estab-
lished the present firm of Hack & Anderson,
printers. Mem. of the Chicago Typothetse,
Garfleld Lodge, 686, A. F. & A. M.; "I Will"
Lodge, I. O. O. F. Republican. Club: Lin-
coln. Office: 74 Sherman St. Residence: 732 W.
Monroe St.
HACKER, Nicholas Watson, lawyer; b. An-
na, Union Co., 111., Dec. 28, 1856; s. William A.
and Angelica P. (Holland) Hacker; ed. gram-
mar and high schools, Cairo, 111., and Union
College of Law, Chicago, graduating 1887; m.
Cairo, 111., Sept. 24, 1876, Marie Louise Ward-
ner; children: Horace W., John W., Stuart H.
Admitted to bar, Mar., 1887; since then in law
practice in Chicago, first with Frank B. Pease
and George A. Williams as Hacker, Pease &
Williams, then with Nathaniel M. Jones in
firm of Jones & Hacker, and since 1891 with
Frederic Ullmann as Ullmann & Hacker. Dem-
ocrat. Clubs: Law, Kenwood, Chicago Yacht.
Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 99 E. 49th St.
HACKNEY, Henry Clay, stock broker; b.
Elmira, N. T., Sept. 23, 1849; s. Benjamin and
Helen Bradley Hackney; ed. Genesee College,
Lima, N. Y.; m. Chicago, 1882, Georgie C.
Sharp; 1 son: Raymond. After leaving college
removed to Aurora, 111.; first business was in
the book house of Jansen, McClurg & Co.,
1869-89: engaged in business as stock broker,
1889; vice-pres. Chicago Stock Exchange, 1899-
1904. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Mid-
Day. Office: 189-91 LaSalle St. Residence:
3614 Michigan Av.
HAENTZE, Albert, mortgage banker, real
estate investments; b. Fond du Lac, Wis., July
20, 1869; s. Robert and Louise (Burmahln)
Haentze; ed. Chicago public schools, German-
Am. Acad., Cook Co. Normal School, and Chi-
cago College of Law, graduating with degree
of LL.D., and admitted to bar, June, 1900; m.
Chicago, June 2, 1897, Lillie Richards. En-
gaged in lumber and coal business Chicago,
1888; in banking and mortgage loans from
1897, and while so engaged studied law; in
1902 was joined by Charles M. Wheeler, form-
ing present firm of Haentze & Wheeler, mort-
gage bankers and real estate investments. Re-
publican; mem. of the Republican Club of the
27th Ward. Mem. Myrtle Lodge, No. 795, A.
F. and A. M. Club: Irving Park Country. Of-
fice: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 1014 W. Eddy
St.
HAERTEEK, Augustus George, physician;
b. Chicago, June 4, 1855; s. Daniel August
and Martha E. (Goetze) Haerther; ed. Chicago
public schools and Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, M.D., 1883; m. Chicago, Dec. 8, 1904,
Leona A. Barry. Was employed as a clerk in
the drug business, 1869-83; since 1883 engaged
in practice of medicine and surgery in Chi-
cago. Advisory surgeon of the Standard Acci-
dent Insurance Co., of Detroit. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Siloam Lodge, 780. A. F. & A. M., Nat.
Union. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 822
Sunnyside Av. (Ravenswood).
HAPFENBERG, Charles Baer, lawyer; b.
New York City, June 21, 1877; s. Maurice L.
and Etta (Baer) Haffenberg; ed. public schools
of New York City, Univ. of Chicago (literary
dept.), 1896-7; law school of Lake Forest
Univ., 1897-8; m. Chicago, Aug., 1900, Clara
Levy (took medal at Chicago Musical College,
1900); 1 daughter: Helen Ethel. Has been resi-
dent of Chicago since 1885, and from 1888 to
1890 was employed in the credit dept. of Mar-
shall Field & Co. Admitted to bar in 1898, and
became mem. of present firm of Gann, Peaks
& Haffenberg. Also dir. Am. Glove Co. Demo-
crat. Royal Arch Mason. Mem. Independent Or-
der of B'nai B'rith, and of the Free Sons of
Israel; Democratic Club of New York. Office:
Ashland Blk. Residence: 3208 Maiden St.,
Sheridan Park.
HAFT, Charles Maltravis, lawyer; b. High-
land, Kan., Oct. 24, 1871; s. James and Addle
(Close) Haft; ed. public schools in Hiawatha,
Kan.; Rapid City (S. Dak.) High School, and
Univ. of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., in class
of 1892; m. Chicago, Apr., 1900, Pauline Diehl.
Was admitted to the bar of Michigan at Ann
Arbor in 1892, and in same year came to Chi-
cago and was admitted to the Illinois bar; en-
gaged in practice alone until Feb., 1893, when
became mem. of the firm of Masterson &
Haft; firm dissolved Mar. 8, 1905, and May 1,
1905, firm of Hebel & Haft was formed. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Mem. K. P.
Clubs: Hamilton, Woodlawn. Office: Schiller
Bldg. Residence: 6515 Woodlawn Av.
HAGAN, Henry Matthew, lawyer; b. Shelby-
ville, 111., Dec. 28, 1870; s. John H. and Mary
E. (Wallace) Hagan; ed. public school, Shel-
byville, 111., and at Eureka College, 111.; m.
Sullivan, 111., Apr. 2, 1895, Nannie L. Wag-
goner; 1 son: Carl Luther. Admitted to bar,
Mar. 6, 1896; mem. of firm of Parker & Ha-
gan (Lewis W. Parker), making a specialty of
corporation and commercial law. Democrat.
Club: Iroquois. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: Riverside, 111.
HAGAB, John McKim, manufacturer; b.
Canajoharie, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1846; s. Daniel B.
and Mary B. (McKim) Hagar; ed. public
schools, Massachusetts; m. Salem, Mass., 1869,
Mary F. Tucker; children: Edward M., Alice P.
In bank of Kidder, Peabody & Co., Boston, for
16 years, from messenger to mgr. ; came to Chi-
cago, 1885, and for 10 years was mgr. of for-
eign loan dept. of the Union Nat. Bank. Now
vice-pres. and treas. of the Marion Brick
Works, sec. and treas. of the Fuel Gas-Mak-
ing Machine Co.; sec. and treas. of the Wells
Construction Co., and of the Illinois and S.-W.
Ry. Co. Republican. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: 5016 Jefferson
Av.
HAGEN, Oscar Emil, wholesale shoes; b.
Sterley, Ger.. Aug. 26, 1861; s. William F. and
Louise (Kollman) Hagen; ed. private schools
of Germany and at Addison (111.) College,
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graduating in class of 1883; m. Cumberland,
Md., Sept. 10, 1885, Sophia Rohrbach; 1
daughter: Louise. Taught school in Cumber-
land, Md. ; then attended college at Addison,
DuPage Co., 111.; with wholesale shoe house of
H. F. C. Dovenmuehle <& Son, 18 years; in
1900, with Harry B. Tucker, established firm
of Tucker & Hagen, jobbers of boys' and girls'
shoes. Lutheran. Office: 153 Franklin St. Resi-
dence: 1506 Oakdale Av.
HAGGARD, John David, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 4, 1847; s. Samuel V. and Mary
(Mason) Haggard; ed. public school; enlisted
in the 134th regt. of 111. Vols., serving till
end of war; m. Chicago, Dec., 1871, Sarah U.
Bennett; children: Mrs. Mabel H. Yale, Flor-
ence G. After returning from the war was as-
sociated with father in the hardware business,
and later went into hardware business for
self; in 1880 engaged as a manufacturer of
spring beds and mattresses, later incorporated
as the Haggard & Marcusson Co., of which is
now pres. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
415-19 S. Canal St. Residence: 307 S. Pine Av.,
Austin.
HAGSTROM, Gustavus Arvid, clergyman,
editor; b. Sundsvall, Sweden, Sept. 8, 18671 s.
Anders Gustav and Marie Elizabeth (Hern-
lund) Hagstrom; ed. public schools and busi-
ness school of Minneapolis, and in Divinity
School of Univ. of Chicago (formerly Baptist
Union Theological Seminary), grad. Apr. 19,
1892; m. Minneapolis, Minn., June 1, 1892, Car-
oline Wllhelmina Anderson; 1 daughter: Ma-
rion Edith. Previous to 1889 engaged in me-
chanical and mercantile pursuits in Minneapo-
lis, Minn. Licensed to preach in Minneapolis,
Minn., Sept., 1889; while a student was pastor
of the Baptist Church of Kenyon, Minn., 1890-
1891; pastor Baptist Church, Newark, 111., 1891-
1893; ordained to the ministry of the Gospel
in Newark, 111., Apr. 22, 1892. Sunday School
missionary for Am. Baptist Publication Soc.
and Illinois Swedish Baptist Sunday School
Union, 1893-6; pastor 1st Swedish Baptist
Church of Chicago since Nov. 1, 1896 (largest
church In Swedish branch of Baptist denomi-
nation in the U. S.). Editor Young People's
Paper for Swedish Baptists, 1895-6; editor The
Church and Home ("Forsamlingen och Hem-
met"), Swedish religious monthly, since 1896;
dept editor Swedish magazine "Hemmets
Van," Chicago. Life mem. Am. Baptist Mis-
sionary Union; sec. Chicago Baptist Pastors'
Conference; dir. Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid
Assn.; trustee Swedish Baptist General Con-
ference, treas. Illinois Swedish Baptist Con-
ference, vice-pres. Illinois Swedish Baptist
Sunday School Union, pres. Illinois Swedish
Baptist Young People's Union; pres. Scandi-
navian Am. Mission to the Jews; auditor
Scandia Loan and Investment Assn.; pres.
Swedish Baptist Old People's Home. Prohibi-
tionist. Residence: 376 Mohawk St.
HAHXT, Herman P., wholesale dealer in
watches, diamonds and jewelry; b. Eppel-
sheim, Hesse Darmstadt, July 4, 1841; s. John
and Florin (Hart) Hahn; ed. public schools
of Philadelphia, 1849-53; Uniontown, O., 1853-
1854; m. Uniontown, O., Mar. 27, 1867, Jose-
phine Joseph; children: Harry W., Marion W.,
Edmond J., Florence. Mem. firm of J. Hahn &
Son, Suffield, O., 1859-65; Joseph Bros. & Hahn,
Akron, O., 1865-9; Joseph & Hahn, 1869-73; in
wholesale jewelry business alone, Chicago,
1873-4; since 1874 of H. F. Hahn & Co., of
which is still pres. Was delegate to Nat.
Democratic Convention at Baltimore, Md.,
1872, from 19th Ohio Dist. Was vice-pres.,
1885-8; pres., 1888-96, Nat. Assn. of Jobbers in
Am. Watches. Honorary mem. Battery D,
Chicago. Pres. of United Hebrew Charities,
and of Michael Reese Hosp., Chicago, 5 years;
vice-pres. of same 10 years, and trustee 7
years. Jewish religion. Mason (32°), Oriental
^r Standard, Jewelers. Iro-
Grand Etoul Wabaah Av. Residence: 3626
, ^A???T'^AUen Thomai, physician; b. Cor-
nell, ont., Can., Dec. 30, 1866; s Hiram and
Margaret (McNamara) Haight grad Western
vSSSr\EP*r1 M'D- «»<: m. Chicago, 1895"
Mabel Meisenwinkel; 1 son: Richard Allen
1888 94nga-f™ln s^flcal Instrument business
88-94. came to Chicago, 1894, and has since
been engaged in practice, limited to diseases
of the eye. ear. nose and throat. Was eye and
ear surgeon. Cook Co. Hosp., 6 years and later
on staff of Illinois Eye & Ear •Infirmary
Prof, of diseases of the eye and ear at ChN
cago Clinical School. Pres. of the Manhattan
ImraM^ConAStrUCtl^,Co- of New York Mem
q£taMt?-.iAsln" Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois
State Med Soc., Chicago Ophthalmological
Assn.. Mississippi Valley Med. Assn.. Chicago
Laryngolpgical Assn. Republican. Mason (32°).
9&V"*:. Washington Park, Glen View, Chicago
Athletic. Illinois Athletic, Germania Concor-
dia; also Lawyers' (New York). Office: 103
State St. Residence: 1097 N. Clark St.
HAINES, Thomas Louis, school supplies- b
Snyder Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1844; s. Reuben S
a?d£?V,Hla (Sna<iel) Halnes; ed. public schools
of Michigan and at Northwestern College,
Naperville 111 A.M.. 1872; m. Belle Plalne
la.. 1875, Addle L. Snyder; children: Edna (de-
ceased), Cora (Mrs. I. R. Rehn), Charles Reu-
?^n (deceased), Charlotte Grace, Thomas
Lloyd. Served In 12th Mich. Infy. in Civil
^fJ' riP^&U11! Northwestern College, Plain-
fleld, 111., 1867-9; came to Chicago; traveling,
selling books on subscription. In 1874 pur-
chased half interest in Western Publishing
House, continuing until 1887, when acquired
a one-third interest in the Central School
Supply House. Also pres. Big Ten Oil Co,
Montpelier, Ind. Mem. United Evangelical
Church. Prohibitionist (candidate for Mayor
of Chicago in 1903). Mem. U. S. Grant Post,
G. A. R. Author of Royal Path of Life; Worth
and Wealth. Co-author: Museum of Antiquity
Office: 315 Wabash Av. Residence: 211 Ash-
land Boul.
HAINES, Walter Stanley, prof, chemistry,
pharmacy and toxicology. Rush Med. College
since 1876; b. Chicago, Sept. 27, 1850; ed. Chi-
cago High School and Massachusetts Institute
of Technology; grad. Chicago Med. College.
1873 (A.M., M.D.); prof, chemistry Chicago
Med. College, 1873-6. Mem. Am. Chem. Soc ,
Am. Med. Assn., The Chemical Soc. of Lon-
don, Chicago Med. Soc. Author: A Text-Book
of Legal Medicine and Toxicology. Address:
Rush Med. College.
HAIR, Benjamin Morton, lumberman and
manufacturer; b. Covington, Ky., Jan. 14, 1848;
s. Rev. Gilbert M. (Presbyterian) and Jane
Morton (Semple) Hair; ed. public school,
Franklin (O.) Preparatory School, Elder's
Ridge, Pa., and Centervllle (Ind.) Collegiate
Institute (did not graduate) ; served in U. S.
Army 10 days in July, 1862; m. Shawneetown,
111., Jan. 16, 1873, Harrlette Ridgway; chil-
dren: Mrs. Mabel Ridgway Barbour, Genevleve
Ridgway (died 1889. aged 10). Ida Ridgway,
Thomas Ridgway. Clerked in dry goods store,
1865-6; at school, 1867-9; clerk in real estate
office, Chicago, 1870-1; worked for clerk of
U. S. Circuit Court, Pittsburgh, 1872-3; in lum-
ber business, B. M. Hair & Co., Shawneetown,
111., 1874; asst. state treas. of Illinois, under
Thomas S. Ridgway, treas., 1875-6. In 1877
established in Chicago firm of Hair & Ridg-
way, and was actively engaged in the lumber,
planing mill and box factory business until
1901, when he sold his stock in the company
and withdrew; since 1901 has devoted time
largely to private affairs and the Northwest-
ern Yeast Co., of which he Is now president;
president and director Cook Co. State Savings
Bank; vice-pres. and dir. 1st Nat. Bank of
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Shawneetown, 111. Republican. Presbyterian.
Office: SS9 N. Ashland Av. and Groat Northern
Bldg Residence: 10;JO Forest Av., Kvanston.
HAKANSON, Alfred, physician; b. Geneseo,
Henry Co., 111., May 12, 1866; s. John and
Hannah (Pearson) Hakanson; grad. Luther
Acad., Wahoo, Neb., May, 1886, and continued
classical course through freshman year at
Augustana College, Rock Island, 111., 1887;
grad. Omaha Med. College (med. dept. Univ.
of Nebraska). 1890; post-graduate course in
clinical medicine at New York Post-Graduate
Med. School and Hosp., 1895, and in clinical
medicine and diseases of nose and throat at
Chicago Policlinic Hosp., 1899; m. Chicago,
May 12, 1892, Bertha Wilhelmina Lindberg.
Began practicing medicine at Rockford, 111.,
1890, but in 1891 removed to Chicago. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 262 E. 31st St.
HALBACH, J. Fred. A., decorator and fur-
nisher; b. Peru, Ind., Dec. 25, 1856; s. J. Louis
C. and Henrietta F. A. (Gloede) Halbach; ed.
public and high schools of Toledo, O. Began
artisan career with the firm of Wm. C. Cheney,
Toledo, O., 1871-7; came to Chicago, 1877, and
remained until 1880, perfecting himself in
aecorating, with Fred N. Atwood, May, 1877,
to May, 1880; went to New York for same
purpose, employed as decorator and designer
with Pettier & Stymus Co., New York City,
1880-5. In 1885 with Otto W. Mitchel estab-
lished in Chicago under firm name of Mitchel
& Halbach, decorating and furnishings. Repub-
lican. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, New Illinois Ath-
letic; also New York Athletic, New York. Of-
fice: 264 Michigan Av. Residence: 4464 Lake
Avenue.
HALBE, Oscar John Dietrich, optometrist
and optician; b. New York City, Aug. 31, 1860;
s. August and Eliza (Dimler) Halbe; ed. pub-
lic schools of New York City and Guttenberg,
N. J., and at Chicago Post-Graduate Optical
College; m. Chicago, 1890, Susie A. Gray; chil-
dren: Richard Valentine, Earl Oscar, Amy,
Charlotte, Arthur (died at age of 7). Began
career in optical business with H. Borsch, Chi-
cago; later mgr. of Optical dept. for Kuehne
& Kappelman; after that refractionist for
California Optical Co., of San Francisco; re-
turned to Chicago, and became mgr. of optical
dept. for Sweet, Wallach & Co., of whom later
bought their optical dept., removing it to
the Trude Bldg. Sec. of Illinois Optical Soc.
and of Chicago Optical Soc. Office: Trude Bldg.
Residence: 810 W. Monroe St.
H ALBERT, Homer Valmore, physician; b.
Otsego, N. Y., Mar. 6, 1858; s. Morris and
Anna Eliza (McFarland) Halbert; prepared
in acad. at Gilbertsville, N. Y.; grad. Williams
College, Mass., 1881, and from Hahnemann
Med. College, M.D., 1887; m. Chicago, June 2,
1892, Abbie M. Sherman; children: Howard
Valmore, Frances. Engaged in practice* of
medicine in Chicago from 1887. Soon after
graduation was appointed adjunct lecturer in
anatomy at Hahnemann Med. College, Chi-
cago; became prof, of anatomy in 1888, and
prof, of theory and practice of medicine in
1890. Since 1898 senior prof, of clinical medi-
cine, same college. Editor of Clinique, 1901-2.
Regular contributor to various med. journals.
Now writing a work on practice. On Cook Co.
Hosp. med. staff. Mem. Clinical Soc., Chicago
Homoe. Med. Soc., Am. Institute of Homoe-
opathy, Illinois Homce. Med. Assn. Clubs:
Union League, Midlothian, Kenwood. Office: 70
State St. Residence: 4630 Greenwood Av.
HALE, Albert Barlow, ophthalmic surgeon;
b. Jonesville, Mich., June 5, 1860; s. Edwin
M. and Abba George Hale; grad. Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1882; Chicago Med. College, 1886;
matriculated at the Univ. of Strassburg, Ger.,
1886-7; m. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Aug. 16,
1889, Ida Viller. Associate clinical prof,
ophthalmology, Rush Med. College. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., German Med.
Soc., Ophthalmol. Sou., Neurol. Soc., Heidel-
berg Ophthalmol. Soc. Translator Fick's Dis-
eases of the Eye. General contributor to med.
literature; associate editor Ophthalmology,
Anales de Oftalmologia, Mexico; Archives de
Oftalmolgia, Spain. Clubs: University, Wood-
lawn Tennis. Office: 103 State St.
HALE, Carlton Cheever, treas. the Foster-
Munger Co.; b. near Oshkosh, Wis., May 13,
1865; s. A. M. and Cynthia E. (Silverthorn)
Hale; grad. high school, Oshkosh, Wis.; m.
Des Moines, la., 1899, Edith M. Holmes; 1
daughter: Elizabeth L. After graduation from
high school became clerk with the sash and
door firm of Carlton, Foster & Co., Oshkosh,
Wis., and has continued in the same line of
business ever since, helping in 1892 to organ-
ize the Foster-Munger Co., large wholesale
dealers in doors, blinds, glazed sash, plate
and window glass, and all kinds of mill work,
of which company he is treas. Republican.
Club: Hamilton. Office: W. 20th and Sanga-
mon Sts. Residence: 216 E. 47th St.
HALE, William Gardner, prof. Latin and
head of the dept. since 1892, Univ. of Chicago;
b. Feb. 9, 1849; grad. Harvard, 1870 (LL.D.,
Union, 1895; Princeton, 1896); fellow in
philosophy, Harvard. 1874-6; fellow of Har-
vard in classics and student Leipzig and G6t-
tingen, 1876-7; tutor in Latin, Harvard, 1877-
1880; prof. Latin, Cornell, 1880-92; m. 1883,
Harriet Knowles Swinburne, Newport, R. I.
Asso. editor Classical Review, since 1895;
chairman, 1894-9, Am. Sch. Classical Studies,
Rome. Author: The Art of Reading Latin;
The Cum- Constructions — Their History and
Functions; The Sequence of Tenses in Latin;
The Anticipatory Subjunctive in Greek and
Latin; Hale-Buck Latin Grammar (with Carl
D. Buck). Address: 5757 Lexington Av.
HALEY, Patrick Columbus, lawyer; b. Sir
Knight, N. Y., Mar. 17, 1849; s. Thomas and
Hannah (Caton) Haley; ed. public and high
schools, graduating from latter; grad. law
dept. Univ. of Michigan in class of 1871; m.
Joliet, 111., Dec. 1, 1875, Mary A. D'Arcy; chil-
dren: Margaret, Robert, Columbia, Madeline,
Genevieve, Paul, Angela, John. Admitted to
Illinois bar in 1871 and engaged in practice
at Joliet, 111.; elected city atty., 1874; since
then engaged in private practice; was special
counsel for Sanitary District for 12 years.
Democrat; was alderman from 5th Ward of
Joliet for 12 years, and in 1891 was elected
mayor of Joliet, serving one term; twice
candidate for Congress on Democratic ticket.
R. C. Still resides in Joliet, but practices also
in Chicago in firm of Eddy, Haley & Wetten.
Office: Temple Bldg. Residence: Joliet, 111.
HALL, Charles Berrien, physician; b. Chi-
cago, July 5, 1860; s. Amos Tuttle Hall (sec.
and treas. C., B. & Q. R. R., 1853-81) and Lucy
(Duncan) Hall; ed. public schools in Aurora,
111., 1866-70, of Hinsdale, 111., 1870-1; of Chi-
cago, 1871-80, graduating old Central High
School; grad. Hahnemann Med. College, 1886;
m. Chicago, Apr. 15, 1896, Jessie Thompson
Brown (granddaughter of Oliver H. Thomp-
son, one of Chicago's first board of aldermen) ;
children: Priscilla (b. Mar. 5, 1897), Phyllis
(b. Aug. 9, 1903). Engaged in general prac-
tice as physician since 1886. Prof, of sanitary
science in Hering Med. College, Chicago. Re-
publican. Office and residence: 293 E. 53d St.
HALL, Charles Frederic, consulting engineer
and inventor; b. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 15, 1870; s.
Robert A. and Augusta (Pratt) Hall; ed.
Eublic schools; m. Chicago. 1899, Kathryn V.
haw; 1 daughter: Virginia Augusta. Since
1890 has been engaged in engineering work,
and came to Chicago from Elmira, N. Y., early
in 1896. Is inventor and patentee of the Hall
rail joint and is vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of
the Hall Rail Joint Co.; also inventor of a
tobacco stripping machine; also pres. of the
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Hall Bascule Bridge Co., manufacturers of
and dealers In railway supplies. Republican.
Club: Ashland. Office: Monadnock Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1374 Franklin Boul.
HALL, Emery Stanford, architect; b. Chats-
worth, 111., Nov. 25, 1869; a. Justin Smith and
Sarah Mahitable (Stanford) Hall; ed. district
end village schook.- in Vermilion Co., 111.;
summer school, Danville, 111.; preparatory and
college courses, Univ. of Illinois, graduating
B.S., 1895, with 3 months graduate work, 1896;
m. Mendota, 111., June 20, 1900, Clara L.
Adams; children: Halbert Hugo, Ruth Alden.
Taught country school, 1888-9; first practical
experience in office of William Prosser, Jr.,
architect, spring and summer, 1892. Designed
1st Baptist Church, Urbana, 111., and began
practice in spring of 1895; partner with N. S.
Spencer, Champaign, 111., as Spencer & Hall,
architects, Mar., 1896, to Sept., 1896; after
graduate work in university, came to Chicago,
and Jan. 1, 1897, became partner in Harvey
L. Page & Co., architects, until Apr., 1900;
then succeeded to firm's business under own
name. Makes specialty of auditorium planning,
including all classes of buildings for public
assembly. Mem. Chicago Acad. of Science,
Chicago Architects Business Assn. (pres.,
1901-2). As chairman of committee on public
action of latter conducted architects' fight to
secure uniform enforcement of building laws.
Mem. Municipal Art League, Y. M. C. A. Re-
publican. Baptist. Office: 153 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1483 W. Monroe St.
HALL, Francis Joseph, educator; b. Ash ta-
bula, O., Dec. 24, 1857; s. Joseph B. and Juliet
E. H. ; ed. Racine College, General Theological
Seminary and Western Theological Seminary;
B.A., M.A.; D.D., Kenyon College, 1898; m.
1886, Prudence A. Griswold, his cousin. Or-
dained priest, 1886; registrar diocese of Chi-
cago since 1894; sec. diocesan standing com-
mittee, 1898-1901; examining chaplain diocese
of Chicago, 1901; appointed on General Conv.'s
commission on Swedish orders, 1901; pres.
Western Theological Seminary Alumni, 1898-
1899; prof, dogmatic theology, Western Theo-
logical Seminary, since 1886. Author: Theolog-
ical Outlines, 3 vols.; Historical Position of
the Episcopal Church; The Kenotic Theory.
Address: 654 Park Av.
HALL, Frank, mgr. Hotel Majestic; b. Van
Ettenville, N. Y., Nov. 23, 1851; s. George B.
and Charlotte (Lewis) Hall; ed. public schools,
Owatonna, Minn., until 1865, and Shattuck
School, Paribault, Minn., 1865-7; m. Owatonna,
Minn., Oct. 20, 1874, Ella M. Rice; 1 son: How-
ard R. Began business career as dry poods
clerk, 1868-70; afterward grain buyer for H.
W. Pratt Co. of Owatonna, Minn., until 1879;
partner in firm of Beynon, Mace & Co., grain
dealers, Milbank, S. D., 5 years; engaged in
real estate, 1884-5; went to Ashland, Wis., and
was co-proprietor of the Colby House, 1 year;
afterward had charge of the Hotel Royal,
Joliet, 111.; came to Chicago and was for a
short time mgr. of the Saratoga Hotel; went
to Davenport, la., and for 3 years was mgr.
of the Kimball House; went to St. Paul, Minn.,
and was for 3 years interested in the Mer-
chants Hotel; returned to Chicago, and re-
sumed the management of the Saratoga
Hotel, 1895-1903; since' 1903 has been mgr.
of the Hotel Majestic. Address: Hotel Ma-
jestic.
HALL, Frank H., printer; b. Portsmouth, N.
H., May 12, 1858; s. Jonathan and Laura Ann
(Tennant) Hall; ed. public school of New
Hampshire and Tilton Seminary, Tilton, N. H.;
m. Dec. 24, 1879, A. H. Swearingen. First em-
ployment was as compositor on Decatur (111.)
Republican; established Decatur Herald, 1881;
sold out, 1890, and came to Chicago; bought
an interest in printing firm of Daniels & Pit-
kin, since merged into the Rogers & Hall Co.,
of which he is pres.; dir. U. S. Packing Co.;
1st lieut. Co. H, 5th Regt., 1. N. G. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Office: Io2 Market St.
Residence: 1061 Sheridan Rd.
HALL, George Washington, physician; b.
Crawfordsville, Ind., June 18, 1S69; s. Y. P.
and Martha E. (Stillwell) Hall; grad. Wabash
College, A.M., 1890; Rush Med. College, M.D.,
1893; m. Crawfordsville, Ind., June 5, 1894,
Nell Nicholson; children: Martha Nadine, Ber-
tram Brower. Since 1893 engaged in general
practice of medicine in Chicago. In 1904 made
special post-graduate studies at the Nat. Hosp.
for Paralyzed and Epileptics, London, Eng.,
and in Berlin, Ger. Instructor in medicine,
Rush Med. College. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Illinois State Med. Soc., Neurological Soc. of
Chicago, Am. Med. Assn. Ex-attending physi-
cian Cook Co. Hosp. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: 641 E. 46th PI.
HALL, James Parker, dean of Univ. of Chi-
cago Law School; b. Frewsburg, N. Y., Nov.
30, 1871; s. Edward L. and Charlotte (Parker)
Hall; ed. grammar and high schools, James-
town, N. Y., 1882-90; Cornell Univ., 1890-4,
A.B., 1894; Harvard Law School, 1894-7, LL B ,
1897; m. Buffalo, N. Y., 1900, Evelyn H.
Movius; 1 son: Livingston. Practiced law, Buf-
falo, N. Y., 1897-1900; lecturer on constitu-
tional law and real property. Buffalo Law
School, 1898-1900; associate prof, of law, Le-
land Stanford Jr. Univ., 1900-2; prof, of law,
Univ. of Chicago, since 1902; dean of Univ.
of Chicago Law School since 1904. Mem. Phi
Beta Kappa Soc., Am. Bar Assn. Republican.
Clubs: Quadrangle, Law. Office: Univ. of Chi-
cago Law School. Residence: 5545 Woodlawn
Av.
HALL, Jesse Edson, pres. Belding-Hall Mfg.
Co.; b. Ashfield, Mass., Nov. 9, 1863; s. Joshua
and Electa C. (Edson) Hall; ed. public schools
of Ashfleld, Mass.; m. Boston, Mass., 1892,
Anne S. Waterman; children: Edson, Maurine.
Came to Chicago from Massachusetts in 1881;
was formerly with American Wire Nail Co., of
Anderson, Ind.; Loring & Parks, of Plymouth,
Mass., and R. Hoffeld & Co., of Buffalo, N. Y.;
since 1888 with the Belding-Hall Mfg. Co.,
refrigerators, etc., of which is now pres. Re-
publican. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Chi-
cago Press, Twentieth Century; also Chicago,
of. Lake Geneva, Wis. Office: 196 Monroe St.
Residence: Winnetka, 111.
HALL, Ora loftin, Sunday editor Chicago
Inter Ocean; b. Putnam Co., Ind., July 4, 1877;
s. Jonathan T. and Julia (Loftin) Hall; ed.
public schools, LaFayette, Ind., and Edgar
Co., 111., 1883-95; Greer College, Hoopestown,
111., 1895-6; Northwestern Univ., Evanston,
1900-2; m. Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 1, 1904,
Frieda Pauline Cohen. Engaged as teacher,
1696-7; asst. cashier Hughes Bank, Hume, 111.,
1897-1900; reporter and asst. Sunday editor,
1900-3; Sunday editor since 1903, Chicago
Inter Ocean. Republican. Mason: mem. Orien-
tal Consistory. Office: 110 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: 520 E. 65th St.
HALL, Richard Cartwright, rubber goods
merchant;; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 19, 1858; s.
Henry Augustus and Susan Beddoes (Cart-
wright) Hall; ed. grammar and high schools,
Boston; m. Framingham. Mass., June 10, 1901,
Grace Ellis; children: Richard Ellis, Dorothy.
Began business as shipping clerk, Boston
Belting Co., Boston, Sept., 1875-7; traveled
in west for Eastern Rubber Co., of Boston,
1877-83; resident mgr. for same in New York
City, 1883-5; mem. firm Elson, Hall & Co.,
Chicago, 1885-7; since Jan., 1887, with Lyndon
C. Lawton (co-partnership) under firm name
of The Duck Brand Co., wholesale dealers
in "Duck Brand" rubber and oil clothing,
mackintoshes, rubber boots, shoes and um-
brellas. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union
League, Skokie Country. Office: 319-27 Frank-
lin St. Residence: 1138 Judson Av., Evanston.
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HALL. Soss Carlos, lawyer; b. Rushville,
111., Oct. 29, 1866; s. Thomas M. and Harriet
S. (Ross) Hall; ed. public and high schools of
Macomb, 111., and Georgetown College, Wash-
ington, D. C., graduating 1888, LL.B.; m.
Macomb, 111., Aug. 19, 1890, Catherine Twy-
man; children: Carlos T., George R. Admitted
to bar in Washington, D. C., 1888, and practiced
in Macomb and Rushville, 111., until 1893; since
then in Chicago; now mem. firm of Bailey, Hall
& Spunner, engaged in general practice, mak-
ing a specialty of municipal law. Democrat;
was mem. of 40th General Assembly of Illi-
nois, 1897-8; town atty. for the Town of Cicero
since 1902. Episcopalian. Club: Colonial, of
Oak Park. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
309 S. Scoville Av., Oak Park.
HALL, Thomas Alonzo, mgr. office build-
ings; b. Richmond, Vt., Dec. 24. 1849; s.
Joseph Alonzo and Sarah (Bronson) Hall; ed.
public schools of Oberlin, O., graduating 1865;
§rad. Acad. of Oberlin College, 1867; grad.
berlin College, A.B., 1872; m. Castile, N. Y.,
Oct. 2, 1889, Winifred M. Long; children: Ray-
mond Russell, Isabel Bronson, Helen Frances,
Mildred Castleton, Lowell Lyman. From Feb.,
1876, to Aug., 1877, clerk and traveling sales-
man under Col. Redfield Proctor (later Gov.
and U. S. Senator); mgr. Boston Marble Co.,
Boston, 1877-81; mgr. Chicago branch Ver-
mont Marble Co., and Producers' Marble Co.,
1881-6; treas. and mgr. Graphic Mining &
Smelting Co., Socorro, N. M., 1886-8; in real
t-state business, Chicago, 1888-9; since June,
1889, mgr. of office buildings for Bryan La-
throp; member firm of Hall & Bradley, 1898-
1900; since then of Thomas A. Hall & Co.;
is also still mgr. with one-half interest in rent
dept. of Bryan Lathrop. Pres. Building Man-
agers' Assn.; mgr. Dearborn Power Co. Was
pres. of Hyde Park Protective Assn., 1893-9.
Charter mem. Civil Service Reform Assn. in
New York City, Boston, and Chicago; on ex-
ecutive committee Civil Service Reform
League, Chicago, 1882-7. Presbyterian. Club:
Union League. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Resi-
dence: 6428 Lexington Av.
EALL. William Franklin, pres. W. F. Hall
Printing Co.; b. Columbia City, Ind., June 4,
1862; s. Alexander and Frances (Wendle)
Hall; high school education; m. Chicago, Nov.
7, 1889, Jessie Guffin. Started as a boy to
learn printing in country office at Columbia
City, Ind.; when 19 years old came to Chicago,
and for a short time was in newspaper work
as reporter; then with the printing firm of
J. L. Regan & Co. as foreman, eventually ris-
ing to gen. supt. In 1892 organized Van Sick-
len Printing Co., of which was pres.. and in
1895 changed firm name to W. F. Hall Print-
ing Co., of which has been pres. ever since.
Also pres. U. S. Telephone Directory Co. Mem.,
and on executive committee, Chicago Ty-
pothetse. Pres. Master Printers' Assn. of Chi-
cago. Republican. Mason; K. T. Mem. and on
executive committee Citizens' Assn. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Press,
Forty. Office: 21-5 Plymouth Ct. Residence:
3545 Grand Boul.
HALLBERG, Lawrence Gnstav, architect;
b. Wenersnas, Sweden, Sept. 4, 1844; s. Jonas
and Marie Christina Hallberg; ed. public and
private schools and Chalmers Polytechnic In-
stitute at Gothenburg, Sweden; spent a good
deal of time in travel in Europe; m. Chicago,
Oct., 1881, Florence P. Estey; children: Mar-
garet L., Marie Josephine, Lawrence G., Norman
D'Este. Began to practice profession of archi-
tect at Gothenburg and Gefle, Sweden; came
to America in 1871, and has been in this city
ever since, engaged in practice of his pro-
fession. Fellow Am. Institute of Architects.
Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Associate
mem. of the Chicago Real Estate Board. Re-
publican. Office: 84 LaSalle St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
HALLE, Edward Qustav, underwriter; b.
Leipzig, Germany, Jin. 5, 1844; s. Heinrich and
Henrietta Halle; ed. Germany; came to U. S .
1866; m. 1869, E. Gi •jnberg; children: Frank
E., Fannie F. Soon ai 3r arrival in U. S. be-
came interested in insurance business; became
special agent Germanic Fire Insurance Co.,
of New York; later seci-red a state agency
and since 1883 has been western mgr. for that
company, with headquarters at Chicago. Mem.,
1891-8, Board of Education of Chicago (pres.,
1896-8); pres of "German Day," World's Co-
lumbian Exposition; pres. advisory committee
to Nat. Republican Committee, 1896. McKinley
elector, 1900; col. on staff of Gov. Yates, 1900-
1904. Mem. German Soc. Clubs: Germania (was
pres. 3 years), Union League, Marquette. Of-
fice: 169 Jackson St. Residence: 485 Dearborn
Av.
HALLEMAN, Oustus William, dealer in ice,
coal, wood, etc.; b. St. Charles Co., Mo., Aug.
13, 1869; s. August and Louisa (Schaper)
Halleman; ed. public school and at St. Charles
College, St. Charles, Mo.; m. Cutler, Washing-
ton Co., O., Aug. 13, 1896, Martha Jane Trickle.
Came to Chicago from St. Charles, Mo., 1888;
engaged in grocery and meat business and
later in milk business until 1893, when he be-
came a stockholder in the Wisconsin Lime &
Stone Co., of which became mgr. of city sales
and later vice-pres. until Nov., 1897; estab-
lished in spring of 1899 the ice and coal
business now known as the Halleman Ice &
Coal Co., of which he is pres. and dir. Re-
publican. Clubs: 27th Ward Republican, Els-
mere Pleasure. Methodist. Office: 948-952 N.
Spaulding Av. Residence: 943 N. Spaulding Av.
H ALLEY, Robert A., editor Fuel; b. Nash-
ville, Tenn., Oct. 10, 1853; s. Robert Andrew
and Sophia Ann Elizabeth (Jennings) Halley;
grad. Nashville High School, 1870; studied
med. dept. Univ. of Nashville and Vanderbilt
Univ., graduating, M.D., 1873; grad. Good-
man's Business College, Nashville, 1879; m.
Nashville, Tenn., June 26, 1878, Mary Jane
Hquze; children: Albert Roberts, Jennie May,
William Ambrose. After graduation in medi-
cine, became principal Trimble School, Nash-
ville, and taught several years; became tele-
graph editor Nashville American, 1879; later
city editor and managing editor. Afterward
with Nashville Democrat, 1888; Nashville Her-
ald, 1889-90; Memphis Appeal and Appeal- Ava-
lanche, 1890-1; returned to Nashville Am., 1891-
1897. Asst. chief of publicity, Tennessee Cen-
tennial Exposition, 1897. Sec. Nashville Retail
Merchants' Assn., 1898-1904; since Apr., 1904,
editor of Fuel, Chicago, coal trade journal.
Author of several biographies; War History
of the Memphis Appeal, 1903; Tennessee
Archaeology, 1904; The Civil War from the
Southern Standpoint, 1905 (Geo. Barrie &
Sons, Philadelphia). Democrat. Methodist.
Mem. Am. Historical Assn., Tennessee His-
torical Soc., Chicago Trade Press Assn. Mem.
Southern Club, Nashville, Tenn. Office: Old
Colony Bldg. Residence: 4200 Berkeley Av.
HALLIWELL, Ashleigli C., editor and pub-
lisher; b. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 11, 1861; s. Dr.
W. H. and Mary Frances (Smart) Halliwell;
ed. chiefly in printing shop; attended country
district schools one term each in Kentucky
and Ohio, and Chicago Athenaeum night
school; m. Chicago, July 3, 1888, Alice Drake;
children: Mary Pauline, Pauline Drake, Ash-
leigh Drake, Forrest Belmont. First Regular
engagement as printer was with Cincinnati
Times job rooms; came to Chicago, 1877; em-
ployed on Daily Drovers' Journal variously
from Oct. 2, 1877, to Nov. 19. 1900, as com-
positor, reporter and editor; Nov. 19, 1900,
organized firm of Halliwell, Baum & Co., ac-
quiring a half interest from Will F. Baum
in the Daily Live Stock World; incorporated,
1901, and now pres. Halliwell & Baum Co.,
publishers of the paper. Republican. Univer-
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257
sallst. Mem. Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Pres. Illinois Assn. of Agricultural Editors.
Clubs: Midlothian, Chicago Press, Saddle and
Sirloin. Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence:
10628 Longwood Av.
HALSEY, Edward Anderson, real estate; b.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 19, 185(1; s. Rev. Leroy
Jones (D.D.) and Caroline (Anderson) Halsey;
ed. preparatory dept. old Chicago University,
Univ. of Mississippi, Univ. of Michigan, grad-
uating, A.B., 18.77. Admitted to bar, 1879; prac-
ticed law in Chicago, 1879-83; in Kansas City,
Mo., 1883-4. In real estate business, Kansas
City, Mo., 1885-8; in Chicago, 1888-9; mgr. of
office, Peabody, Houghteling & Co., 1890-7;
deputy city comptroller, Sept., 1897, to Feb.,
1899; city comptroller of Chicago, Feb. to
June, 1899; since June, 1899, again in real
estate business. Republican. Mem. Chicago
Real Estate Board. Presbyterian; mem. of
session of Church of Covenant; treas. home
mission committee Chicago Presbytery; dir.
Olivet House Assn.; trustee McCormick Theo-
logical Seminary; pres. Presbyterian Social
Union, 1902-3; vice-chairman state executive
committee, Illinois Y. M. C. A.; mem. commit-
tee of management of central dept., Y. M. C.
A. Club: University. Residence: 301 Belden Av.
HALSEY, George Evertson, homce. pharma-
cist; b. Ithaca, N. Y., May 9, 1842; s. Benja-
min Sanford and Cornelia (Evertson) Halsey;
ed. public schools and at Ithaca Acad., Ithaca,
N. Y.; m. Ithaca, N. Y., May 18, 1865, Alphon-
sine Hungerford. Entered his father's drug
store in Ithaca, N. Y., in 1855; came to Chi-
cago, 1866, and became connected with a
homce. pharmacy; in 1883 established business
for himself. Republican. Office: 88-90 State St.
Residence: 3621 Ellis Av.
HALSTEAD, Albert Edward, surgeon; b.
Ottawa, Ont., Apr. 21, 1868; s. William S. and
Sara (Gibbons) Halstead; grad. Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1890; m. Sturgeon
Bay, Wis., Feb. 1, 1893, Mary S. Cochems;
children: Lucile Maria, Alice Dorothea. Was
interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1890-1, and has since
been engaged in practice in Chicago; specialist
in surgery. Attending surgeon, Cook Co.
Hosp., for 10 years. Formerly prof, of anatomy
and surgery in Northwestern Univ. Med.
College; now prof, of surgery in Chicago Poli-
clinic; asst. prof, of clinical surgery in Rush
Med. College; attending surgeon Cook Co.,
St. Luke's and Policlinic Hosps. Life mem. of
Chicago Med. Soc. and sec. and fellow of the
Chicago Surgical Soc. Office: 103 state St.
Residence: 2937 Indiana Av.
HAMILL, Charles Humphrey, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Mar. 20, 1868; s. Charles D. and
Susan Fannie (Wallbridge) Hamill; ed. Har-
vard School, Chicago, 1877-86; Yale Univ.,
1886-91, graduating, A.B., 1890, and Lamed
and Clark Scholar, 1890-1; Northwestern
Univ. Law School, 1891-3 (LL.B.). Admitted
to bar, June, 1893; alone in practice, May to
Dec., 1897; with J. D. Hubbard in firm of
Hubbard & Hamill, Dec., 1897, to June, 1898,
when firm of Hamill & McLaren (William A.
McLaren, of Mexico City) was formed. In
Dec., 1898, took the place of Axel Chytraus
fwho then became judge of the Superior
Court) in the firm of Chytraus & Deneen, un-
der the firm name of Deneen & Hamill, the
senior member being Charles S. Deneen. Mem.
The Law Club, Illinois State Bar Assn. and
Chicago Bar Assn.; also of the college fra-
ternities Psi Upsilon, Scroll and Key and Phi
Beta Kappa. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Chi-
cago Golf. Office: 160 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 2227 Prairie Av.
HAMILL, Ernest Alfred, banker; b. Bloom-
ington, Iiid., July 1, 1851; s. Dr. Robert C. and
Eliza Jane (Davisson) Hamill; came to Chi-
cago when 10 months old; ed. public and
high school, Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 29,
1880, Eliza Soulard Corwith. Banker since
July 16, 1S89. Pres. Corn Exchange Nat. Bank;
vice-pres. Elgin Nat. Watch Co.; treas. Chi-
cago Board of Trade; dir. Chicago & Calumet
Canal & Dock Co., Traders' Insurance Co.;
treas. Chicago Relief & Aid Soc., Art Insti-
tute. Clubs: Commercial, Merchants. Bankers,
Chicago, Union League (Chicago); The Play-
ers (New York). Office: Corn Exchange Nat.
Bank. Residence: 2637 Prairie Av.
HAMILTON, David Gilbert, railway official:
b. Chicago, Jan. 10, 1842; s. Polemus Draper
and Cynthia (Holmes) Hamilton; grad. Chi-
cago High School, 1862; Asbury (now DePauw)
Univ., 1865; law dept. Chicago Univ., 1868; m.
Chicago, Dec. 6, 1870, Mary Jane, daughter of
Lyman Kendall; children: Bruce P., Adelaide
K. Was pres. Anglo-Am. Land & Claim Assn.
in Texas, 1890; pres. Texas & Mexican Central
R. R. ; pres. Nat. Railway of 111. and its 7
subsidiary companies, St. Louis, 1889-99; since
Apr., 1899, pres. Chicago City Ry. Co. Since
1891, dir. Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
Maine; also dir. Farmers' & Mechanics' Nat.
Bank, Ft. Worth, Tex. Mem. Chicago Histor-
ical Soc.; trustee Univ. of Chicago, DePauw
Univ. K. T.; Mason (32°). Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Calumet, Washington Park,
Quadrangle, Onwentsia. Office: 100 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 2929 Michigan Av.
HAMILTON, Irenus Kittredge, lumberman;
b. Lyme, N. H., Dec. 1, 1830; s. Deacon Irenus
and Mary Esther (Kittredge) Hamilton; ed.
public schools of Lyme, N. H., and at St.
Johnsbury (Vt.) Acad.; m. 1st, Oct., 1853,
Mary Louisa Waterbury, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
(died 1886); m. 2d, 1899, her sister, Mrs. Char-
lotte L. Williamson, of Boston; children: Amy
(Mrs. R. J. O. Hunter), Louise (Mrs. William
Waller), Nathaniel W., Irenus K., Jr., by 1st
marriage, and 1 daughter: Caroline W., by 2d
marriage. On leaving acad. was employed by
general store at St. Johnsbury, Vt. ; then book-
keeper in New York house of E. and T. Fair-
banks & Co., scales, 1% years, and mgr. of the
house l1/^ years during absence of Mr. Charles
Fairbanks in Europe; as clerk, with A.
Latham & Co., car, locomotive and general
machinery manufacturers, White River Junc-
tion, Vt., 1853-4; joined his brother, W. C.
Hamilton, in lumber business at Fond du Lac,
Wis., 1855-68; sold out and joined A. C. Merry-
man in large lumber manufacturing enterprise,
erecting gang and circular mill at Marinette,
Wis.; incorporated, 1873, as Hamilton & Merry-
man Co., of which he is pres; in 1875 opened
yard and office in Chicago; own vast tracts of
timber and iron lands in Michigan; also large
interests in mammoth plant of Marinette &
Menominee Paper Co., of Marinette, Wis., and
large Southern timber interests. Episcopalian.
Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 5225 Lex-
ington Av.
HAMILTON, Isaac Miller, pres. Federal Life
Insurance Co.; b. Ash Grove, 111.. Sept. 6, 1864;
s. Ephraim S. and Celia B. (Miller) Hamilton;
ed. public schools at Ash Grove, 111.; Grand
Prairie Seminary, Onarga, 111., and by private
tutors. Since leaving school has been con-
tinuously engaged in banking and financial
operations. From its organization in May, 1900.
has been pres. and dir. of the Federal Life
Insurance Co.; is also pres. and dir. of the
Union Securities Co., and the Indiana Agency
Co ; dir. of the Federal Agency Co. of Illinois;
vice-pres. of Young & Hamilton, Bankers,
Cissna Park, 111.: vice-pres. of Young & Hamil-
ton Co , bankers, Freeland Park, Ind., and of
J R Dillon & Co., Freeland Park, Tnd. Re-
publican; mem. Illinois Senate, 1896-1900;
pres. Illinois Republican League, 1898-1900;
pres Nat. Republican League, 1900-2. Mason
(32°): Oriental Consistory; K. T. Mem. K. P.,
Modern Woodmen of America and T. B. H.
Clubs: Union League. Hamilton (life mem.),
Calumet, Washington Park. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 3807 Grand Boul.
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HAMILTON, William Bowling, clergyman; Vt., Dec. 17, 1879, Mary Stevens; children:
b. Nashville, Tenn., Mar. 21, 1859; s. Rev. John Stevens, Charles Herrick, Thomas Stev-
James Fletcher Hamilton, D.D., and Susannah ens, Harry Stevens, Robert Stevens. Ap-
Anne (Dacres) Hamilton; ed. Hannibal (Mo.) pointed I'd lieut. 3d U. S. Cav., 1876; re-
High School, Hannibal College and Central signed, 1877; became sec. of Crown Point
College, Fayette, Mo.; Seabury Divinity Iron Co., Crown Point, N. Y., 1877; was super-
School, Faribault, Minn., 1881-2, graduating, visor of the town of Crown Point, N. Y.;
B.D., 1882; m. Faribault, Minn., June 24, 1886, came to Chicago, 1885; has been engaged in
Jennie Susan Strong; children: Jennie real estate and loan business since Jan. 1,
Susanna, Annie Mary, William Bowling, 1886; first in firm of W. L. Davis & Co., then
Natalie May, Ruth Lee. After leaving college in Davis & Hammond, and now alone, mak-
was civil engineer in Kentucky and Texas (T. ing specialties of transactions in south side
P. R. R.) previous to entering divinity school, city, northwest, and South Chicago property.
Ordered deacon, 1884; ordained priest, 1885, Mem. and was sec., 1892, treas., 1896, Chicago
by Bishop Whipple; in charge of churches Real Estate Board. Mem. Soc. of Mining En-
at Janesville, Minn., and Waseca, Minn., from gineers, Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Sept., 1884, to June, 1885; asst. minister at Republican. Unitarian. Compiled and published
Gethsemane Church, Minneapolis, Minn., June, volume "About the Bible," 1900. Clubs: Ken-
1885, to June, 1886; rector St. Luke's Church, wood, Homewood. Office: 84 Washington St.
Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 1, 1886, to Jan. 15, Residence: 4627 Greenwood Av.
1893; rector Calvary Church. Chicago, since HAMMOND, Harry, contractor for steam
Jan. 15, 1893. Address: 1534 Adams St. construction; b. Richmond, Ind., Mar. 10, 1862;
HAMLIN, Frank, lawyer; b. Bangor, Me., s. S. U. and Rhoda Eloise (Harris) Hammond;
Sept. 26. 1862; s. Hannibal (vice-pres. of U. S., ed. grammar schools, Indianapolis, Ind., and
1861-5) and Ellen Vesta (Emery) Hamlin; ed. Cincinnati, O.; m. Richmond, Ind., Feb. 2,
Phillips Exeter Acad., Harvard Univ., A.B., 1887, Irene Kelly; children: Eloise R., Irene
1884; Boston Univ. Law School, 1888, LL.B. (deceased), Re Etta. Was railway postal clerk
Came from Maine to Chicago in 1888, and in Florida, with headquarters at Jacksonville,
has since been engaged in practice of law in Fla., 1882-7; reporter Richmond (Ind.) Palla-
this city; since 1897 of firm of Hamlin & dium, 1887-8; stenographer Adams Express
Boyden. Asst. corporation counsel of Chicago, Co., Chicago, 1888-9; general clerk Albert W.
1895-7; counsel for Lincoln Park Board, 1901. Cobb & Co., 1889-94: renting mgr., Mead &
Republican. Clubs: University, Onwentsia, Sad- Coe, real estate, 1895-1903; since Feb., 1903,
die and Cycle, Marquette, Union. Office: 107 partner in firm of Thomas J. Douglass & Co.,
Dearborn St. Residence: 354 Huron St. contractors for steam fitting, hot water heat-
HAMLIN, George John, concert singer; b. ing and power plant construction. Republican.
Elgin, 111., Sept. 20, 1868; s. John Austin Congregationalist. Charter mem. Chicago Con-
Hamlin; academic education, Andover, Mass.; tinental Guard. Mason, Odd Fellow. Mem. S.
m. Dec. 27, 1892, Harriet R. Eldredge. Has A. R. Office: 52 Dearborn St. Residence: 831
appeared with principal musical clubs and Morse Av.
societies in the U. S. as tenor soloist. Clubs: HAMMOND, J(abez) Dean, physician; b.
Chicago Athletic, The Forty. Office: Fine Arts Monroe Co., N. Y., July 29, 1860; s. Dr. C. H.
Bldg. Residence: 5528 Woodlawn Av. and Susan Cutler Hammond; ed. Geneseo
HAMLIN. John Austin, proprietor of Grand State Normal School, Rochester Free Acad.,
Opera House; b. Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Univ. of Rochester, N. Y.; med. studies New
O., June 29, 1837; s. Dr. William Starr and York, Ann Arbor, Boston and Chicago; grad.
Eliza (Welch) Hamlin; ed. public schools of Rush Med. College, 1884; supplementary
Ohio, and at Tavlor's Acad., Cuyahoga Falls, courses at Paris and London; has practiced in
O.; m. Cincinnati, O., 1860, Mary Eleanor Chicago since 1884; m. Chicago, 1898, Mar-
Hart; children: Harry L., Frederick R. (de- garet Maguire. Attending physician to Audi-
ceased), Lawrence B. (deceased), George J., torium and Congress Hotels; physician to
Herbert W., Robert A. (deceased). Bessie F. Victoria and Auditorium Annex Hotels. Mem.
Began business career as a commercial trav- Chicago Med. Soc., Microscopical Soc., Acad.
eler, and in 1859 established in the patent of Sciences, Illinois State Med. Soc. Clubs:
medicine business as founder of the Hamlin Chicago, Washington Park, Chicago Golf. De-
Wizard Oil Co., of which is still at head as votes much time to study of lung and throat
pres. ; started the business in Cincinnati, diseases; has invented instruments of value
came to Chicago to develop it, in 1861; in to the profession. Office: 11 Congress St. Resi-
1872, after the big fire, built Hamlin's dence: Auditorium Annex.
Theater, now the Grand Opera House, of which HAMMOND, Lyman Dresser, fire under-
is sole proprietor. Republican. Mason. Clubs: writer; b. Amherst, Mass., Oct. 31, 1844; s.
Union League, Washington Park. Office: 87 Salem and Julia Ann (Johnson) Hammond;
Clark St. ed. Hopkins Acad., Hadley. Mass.; m. Hadley,
HAMMON, Glenn Milton, physician; b. Con- Mass., Nov. 21, 1871, Harriet E. Barstow; chil-
neautville, Pa., Oct. 3, 1857; s. Daniel and dren: Luther S., Julia Elizabeth. From 1869 to
Adeline (Fisher) Hammon; grad. Sharon, Pa., 1875 was engaged in the insurance business
High School; grad. Rush Med. College, 1881; with Charles H. Case; in Sept., 1875, com-
m. Chicago, 1885, Emma J. Vaughan. Interne menced business alone, representing the Brit-
in Cook Co. Hosp., 1881-3; since then in active ish-Am. Assurance Co., of Toronto, Can., and
general practice; also specialist in diseases still represents the same company as senior
of chest, ear, nose and throat. Was for 2 mem. of L. D. Hammond & Co., general agents
years asst. surgeon of the Illinois Charitable for Cook Co. Republican. Congregationalist.
Eye and Ear Infirmary; instructor in diseases Clubs: Union League, Kenwood, Homewood.
of the chest, nose and throat, Rush Med. Col- Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: Hotel Win-
lege. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., dermere.
Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago Thera- HAMMOND, Robert B., railway official; b.
peutic Club, Chicago Physicians Club. Repub- Ottumwa, la., Feb. 14, 1857; s. William H. and
lican. Baptist. Club: Illinois. Office and resi- Elizabeth (Baker) Hammond; m. Springfield,
dence: 683 W. Adams St. Mo., 1899, Nellie Allen: Children: Nelson
HAMMOND, Charles Lyman, real estate Allen, William Harrison: ed. Baker Univ.,
dealer; b. Crown Point, N. Y., Apr. 17, 1853; s. Kan., and at Iowa Wesleyan Univ., Mt. Pleas-
Gen. John and Charlotte M. (Cross) Ham- ant, la. Entered railway service, 1876; agent
mond; ed. public schools, Vermont Episcopal and operator, C., B. & Q. R. R., 1876-81; oper-
Institute, Col. H. C. Symonds Preparatory ator K. C., F. S. & M. R. R. at Kansas City,
School, Sing Sing, N. Y.; U. S. Military Acad., Mo., and Winfield, Kan., June, 1881; operator,
West Point, graduating 1876; m. Vergennes, train dispatcher, and chief dispatcher, same
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f88-1:95 trainmaster Helen (Sumner) Handy; grad. Univ. of Mich-
— -~-n, A.B., 1895; LL.B., 1897; m. Kalamazoo,
road at bpringfield, Mo 1S95-8; later gen. Mich., Sept. 9. 1896, Florence Phillips; chil-
supt. same road, and K. C., M. & B. R. R.; dren: Helen, Winifred. After graduation in
gen mgr. and later 2d vice-pres. C. & E. I. 1897 came direct to Chicago; admitted to bar
' b*SeTn' /"l1"'^ i? i> & G' R' R-:crdTVi(£~ of State of Illinois. Aug. 1, 1897, and began
pres. St. L. & S. F. R. R.; gen mgr. St. L. M. practice in this city, May 1, 1902; admitted
£ S,' S" ^V since Mar. 1, 1905, pres Dering to the firm of Smiley & Clark, and later be-
Coal Co. Clubs: Union League Noonday (St. came a mem. of the law firm of Wood & Fyffe.
Louis). Offlce: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: Republican. Congregationalist Club- Hamil-
MHANBEBIQ(:tej1ohn J., county treas. of Cook BjhS'B: Marquette Bld*'' R«Wence: 66
Co.; b. Schleswig:Holstein, Jan. 29, 1858; s. HANECY, Elbridye, jurist: b. Wisconsin,
Henry and Christina Hanberg; ed. schools in Mar. 15, 1852; s. William and Mary (Wales)
Germany; m. Chicago, Dec. 14, 1882, Ida Carr; Hanecy; studied at College of Milwaukee-
4 children: Christian Henry, John Victor, went to Chicago, 1869; clerk dry goods house
Thomas Carr, Ida Lina. Came to Chicago in of Field, Leiter & Co. to 1871; subsequently
1877; conducted a general store in South Chi- with J. V. Farwell & Co. a short time- studied
cago and later engaged in real estate busi- law; admitted to bar, 1874; mem law firm of
ness there. Republican; mem. Republican Hanecy & Merrick; m. Mar. 1, 1876, Sarah
County Central Committee of Cook Co. Was Barton; children: Olive (Mrs R H Neu-
town collector of Hyde Park, 1894-8; pres. of meister), Edith, Ruth, Myra, Hazel Hariet
the County Board of Cook Co., 1900-2; since Judge Circuit Court of Cook Co, Nov 1893-
Dec., 1902, county treas. of Cook Co. Offlce: in July, 1895, he was assigned as a chancellor
County Bldg. Residence: 9028 Escanaba Av. of the same court; re-elected June, 1897; can-
HANCEETT, Francis Gilbert, lawyer; b. didate for re-election judge Circuit Court
Kaneville, Kane Co., 111., Oct. 2, 1856; s. David June, 1903, defeated; was 3 times elected
and Fayetta (Churchill) Hanchett; ed. old umpire of board of arbitration for adjusting
Univ. of Chicago, A.B., in classical course, 1882, differences between the Bricklayers and Stone-
and took inter-collegiate 1st prize for oratory, masons Assn. and their employes. Candidate
1881, and also 1st prize in interstate oratorical for mayor of Chicago, 1901, defeated. Repub-
contest in 1882; law dept. Univ. of Iowa, 1883; lican. Appointed judge of the Superior Court
m. Kaneville, 111., Sept. 6, 1883, Lillian L. of Illinois, Jan., 1904, to fill vacancy for term
Scott; children: David, Ruth, Russell. Ad- expiring Dec., 1904. Clubs: Union League,
mitted to Illinois bar in 1884, and was en- Washington Park, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton,
gaged in practice at Aurora, 111., until Oct., Marquette, Mid-Day. Residence: 3116 Michigan
1903; was State's Atty. of Kane Co., 1888-92; Av. Offlce: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
and since Oct. 17, 1903, has been an asst. U. S. HANKEY, Francis Long-sdon, vice-pres.
atty. at Chicago. Was chairman of the Re- Northern Trust Co. Bank; b. Whiteside Co.,
publican Central Committee of Kane Co. for HI., Jan. 18, 1853; s. James and Emily P.
8 years. Offlce: Federal Bldg. Residence: Au- (Lee) Hankey; moved to Chicago in child-
rora, 111. hood, to home on site now occupied by Mar-
HANCHETT, Frank Jay; b. Beloit, Wis., shall Field & Co.'s annex, at Wabash Av. and
Nov. 11, 1850; s. James H. and Caroline Washington St.; ed. Racine College Grammar
(Hickox) Hanchett; reared on farm; ed. pub- School and Bishop's College, Lenoxville, P.
lie schools of Beloit; m. 1st, Julia Friniere Q.; m. Montreal, 1876, Florence M. Boyle. En-
(died); m. 2d, Chicago, 1892, Emma E. Davis; gaged in banking business; served as inspect-
1 son: Jay Emmett. Came to Chicago, 1869, or of branches for the Canadian Bank of
and was with Wheeler, Fisher & Co., paper Commerce, and later was asst. cashier Am.
bag manufacturers, until 1874, when he be- Exchange Nat. Bank, Chicago; entered service
came a mem. of the firm of Hanchett Bros., of Northern Trust Co. • Bank as asst. cashier,
paper, which in 1890 became Hanchett Paper 1891, becoming cashier, 1895; 2d vice-pres.,
Co., of which he is pres.; also conduct a 1896, and later vice-pres. Clubs: Union League,
woodenware factory at Holland, Mich. Repub- Chicago Athletic, Bankers. Residence: Glen-
llcan. Mason; mem. Cleveland Lodge No. 602. coe, 111.
Offlce: 13 LaSalle St. Residence: 367 Marsh- HANKEY, James Parsons, sec., asst. treas.
field Av. and dir. Paepcke-Leicht Lumber Co.; b. Be-
HANCHETT, Louis James, paper merchant; loit, Wis., Jan. 13, 1860; s. James and Mary
b. Beloit, Wis., Feb. 10, 1852; s. James and Douglas (Parsons) Hankey; ed. Palmer's
Caroline (Hickox) Hanchett; reared on farm; Acad., Chicago, 1866; Bishop's College,
ed. public schools of Beloit; m. 1st, Beloit, Lenoxville, P. Q., Can., 1867-70; private tutor
1877, Marie See (died, 1879); children: Louis in England, 1870-3; private tutor, Staten Is-
J., Charles (deceased); 2d, Chicago, 1880, Jen- land, N. Y., 1873-6; m. Chicago, June 25, 1903,
nie Stewart; 1 son: Roy S. Came to Chicago, Vina Halson Brown. Entered Merchants' Bank
1874, and joined his brother in establishing of Canada, Montreal, Feb., 1876; served 10
the wholesale paper firm of Hanchett Bros., years in various capacities, reaching grade of
and upon its incorporation in 1890 as the asst. mgr.; resigned to take position with the
Hanchett Paper Co., became vice-pres. and California Land & Timber Co., organized by
treas.; firm also has woodenware factory at New York people to operate in Plumas Co.,
Holland, Mich. Republican. Mason. Protestant. Calif. Company was not successful and failed
Offlce: 13 LaSalle St. Residence: 4564 Indiana in less than a year, leaving all its employes
Av. stranded. After another strenuous year at va-
HANCHETTE, Nelson Hiram, lawyer; b. rious kinds of work went to San Francisco,
Lima, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1850; s. Hiram and Sarah and was 8 months with the S. P. R. R.; came
(Harvey) Hanchette; ed. public schools, Lima, to Chicago, having been offered position with
N. Y., and scientific course at Genesee College, Am. Exchange Nat. Bank; resigned after 3
Lima, N. Y., graduating, B.S., 1869; m. Berlin, years to become chief clerk of Corn Exchange
Wis., 1879, Sarah A. Dewey; children: Theon bank, and after a year became asst. cashier,
M., Lucia S. Studied law in office, Lima, N. Y., serving 5 years; then entered employ of
1872-4; came to Chicago, Jan. 19, 1874; In Paepcke-Leicht Lumber Co., manufacturers of
charge of office of Decker & Decker, lawyers, lumber, boxes, box shooks, egg-cases, etc., of
Chicago, 1874-8; admitted to bar, 1878. Repub- which, since May, 1899, has been sec., asst.
lican. Office: 172 Washington St. Residence: treas. and dir. Also asst. treas. Chicago Mill
Chicago. 111. & Lumber Co., and treas. and dir., respective-
HANDY, James Sumner, lawyer; b. Ann ly, of the Cairo, Memphis & Southern R. R. &
Arbor, Mich., Sept. 16, 1873; s. Isaac C. and Transportation Co. and of the Marked Tree
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Lumber Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason:
treas. Blaney Lodge No. 271; mem. Oriental
Consistory, S. R. M. (32°). Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Chicago Yacht. Office: Tribune Bldg.
Residence: 5490 East End Av.
HANNA, Elmer Elswortli, pres. Hanna En-
gineering Works; b. on farm in Fulton Co.,
O., Nov. 27, 1861; s. Julius J. and Celeste
(Jones) Hanna; ed. public high school at
Wauseon, O.; m. Toledo, O., June, 1886, Cora
A, Clark; children: Janet, Winifred, John, Els-
worth. Learned machinists' trade at Wauseon
and Toledo, O. ; worked at trade for 3 years in
different parts of the country; in Rocky Moun-
tain mining regions, 1884-93, and engaged in
mining and mining machinery business, the
last 6 years as supt. of the Steadman Foundry
& Machine Co., Helena, Mon. ; came to Chi-
cago in Jan., 1893, and went to work for Gates
Iron Works, of which was made gen. supt. in
1894; held that position, and was also a stock-
holder and dir. until June, 1901, when started
in business for self as a manufacturer of
labor-saving tools and appliances; incor-
porated the Hanna Engineering Works, of
which is pres. Mem. Am. Soc. of Mechan-
ical Engineers. Republican. Christian Scien-
tist. Clubs: Hamilton, Marquette. Office: 820
Elston Av. Residence: 707 Sheridan Rd.f
Evanston.
HANNAFORD, George Stephen, pres. and
gen. mgr. Nat. Cotton Compress Co.; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 18, 1867; s. George W. and Harriet
A. (Stiles) Hannaford; ed. Holden School,
1874-80; Wallace St. School, 1880-1; Kent Law
School, 1892-4; m. Chicago, Dec. 18, 1887, Mar-
garet R. Jeffrey; children: Mildred L., Marion
E., Edna H. First employment was on force of
Religio-Philosophical Journal as compositor,
1882; became mem. W. B. Graves & Co., 1886,
but retired from company after 6 months,
employed on Chicago Drovers' Journal, 1886-
1893; in 1886 was delegate to the International
Typographical Union convention, held at Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and 1888, was pres. of the Town
of Lake Typographical Union No. 74; was
vice-pres. Chicago Typographical Union No.
16, 1892, but resigned; Republican nominee
for supervisor of Town of Lake, 1893, but was
defeated; bought half interest in real estate
and insurance agency of H. J. Haines, firm
becoming Haines & Hannaford, and after Mr.
Haines' retirement a year later, continued the
business alone; was confidential clerk of As-
sessor, Town of Lake, 1895, and chief clerk of
collector. Town of Lake, 1896. In 1900 acquired
an interest in the Thomas Cotton Co., becom-
ing sec. and so continuing until July 21, 1902,
when became vice-pres. and gen. mgr. the Nat.
Cotton Compress Co., of which became pres.,
1904. Republican. Baptist. Organized the
Jackson Park Yacht Club. Office: 100 N. Clin-
ton St. Residence: 6503 May St.
HANNAH, Alexander Donnan, liquor mer-
chant; b. Wigtonshire, Scotland, Aug. 8, 1845;
s. Alexander and Mary (Patterson) Hannah; ed.
public schools in Scotland; m. Chicago, Feb.
4, 1874, Catherine Grady; children: Alexander
W., Mabel, Hazel. Came to U. S. in 1868, going
flirect to Kansas City; was clerk In a store at
Barnard, Kan.; came to Chicago, 1872, and
entered liquor business as traveling man.
Meanwhile, on June 9, 1874, formed partner-
ship with David Hogg under firm name of
Hannah & Hogg, wines and liquors, the firm
subsequently becoming a corporation, of which
he is pres. Also vice-pres. and treas. of Han-
nah & Hogg Hotel Brevoort, a separate cor-
poration owning and conducting the Hotel Bre-
voort. Democrat. Presbyterian. Mason. Office:
307-9 Wabash Av. Residence: 409 Oak St.
HANSEL, John Washing-ton, pres. Institute
and Training School of Y. M. C. A.; b. Peoria,
111., Mar. 6, 1854; s. John Washington and
Mary Ann (Little) Hansel; ed. public
schools and high school, Peoria, 111.; m. Peoria,
111., Aug. 10, 1875, Christina Watson Mowat;
children: Agnes Mowat (Mrs. Lloyd E. Har-
ter), Mary Anna (Mrs. Fred C. Browne); John
W., Jr. Was clerk in insurance and real estate
3 year, in retail dry goods 1 year; clerk, en-
gineer, etc., in machine shop 4 years; clerk,
shipper and head of city sales dept. in whole-
sale drug house 13 years; gen. sec. Y. M. C. A.,
St. Joseph, Mo., 5 years; Kansas City, Mo., 3
years; gen. sec., 1890-1902, pres. since 1902,
of the Institute and Training School of Y. M.
C. A. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem. Am.
Acad. of Political and Social Science. Mem.
Religious Education Assn. Club: Congrega-
tional. Office: 950 First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 738 Woodbine Av., Oak Park, 111.
HANSELL, Frank Eugene, pres. of the Han-
sell-Stevens Shoe Co.; b. Chicago, Jan. 5, 1861;
s. Joseph R. and Ruth A. (Fenelon) Hansell;
ed. high schools in New York and Philadel-
phia. Began in shoe business in 1882 with A.
A. Putnam Shoe Co., with whom continued
for 14 years; in 1896 started by himself as a
jobber of shoes and in Jan., 1902, consolidated
his interests with those of Mr. S. W. Stevens,
incorporating the Hansell-Stevens Shoe Co.,
manufacturers and wholesalers, of which is
pres. Republican. Mem. Shoe and Leather Assn.
(treas., 1901-3). Charter mem. Fox Lake Yacht
Club (vice-commodore 1 year). Office: 184
Franklin St. Residence: 90 Lincoln Park Boul.
HANSEN, Henry Christian, banker and real
estate; b. province of Schleswig, Ger., Oct. 8,
1840; s. H. J. D. and Anna Sonnichsen Hansen;
ed. public schools in Germany; m. Chicago,
1874, Catharine, daughter of Morris Gaugler,
an 1836 pioneer of Chicago. Began mercantile
career May 1, 1856, in dry goods business in
Deezhtill, later in Hamburg, Ger., in which
continued until coming to U. S. in 1866; went
to Wheeling, W. Va., and from there came to
Chicago, May 1, 1867; clerk in dry goods
store in Chicago 6 years; started general mer-
chandise store in Oak Park in May, 1873,
and continued it until May 1, 1887, when en-
gaged in real estate business in Chicago, in
which has continued ever since. One of
founders of Oak Park Trust & Savings Bank,
1892, which was first known as the Oak Park
State Bank, of which has ever since been a
dir. and vice-pres. Associate mem. Chicago
Real Estate Board. Office: 172 Washington St.
Residence: 313 Chicago Av., Oak Park.
HANSON, Albert Holt, railway official; b.
Salem, Mass., Oct. 24, 1846; s. Joseph H. and
Sarah A. (Slocum) Hanson. Entered railway
service in 1869, and has since then been con-
tinuously with the I. C. R. R. Co., beginning
as clerk in the general freight office in Chi-
cago. Was for 5 years on statistical work;
then in charge of claims connected with the
freight dept., and afterward sec. to gen. supt.
for 3 years; promoted asst. general passenger
agent, 1879, and since June, 1880, has been
general passenger agent. Clubs: Athletic,
Homewood, Kenwood. Office: Central Station.
Residence: 4612 Greenwood Av.
HANSON, Barton, lawyer, railway official;
b. Rushford, Winnebago Co., Wis. ; s. Corne-
lius and Catherine (Tremper) Hanson; solici-
tor Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Ry.,
1879-83; asst. general solicitor, 1883-95; gener-
al solicitor since Sept. 15, 1895, C., M. & St.
P. Ry.; dir. St. Paul Coal Co.; pres. Wisconsin
Ry. Co.; m. June 3, 1896, Caro Lina McClure;
children: Alexander, Madeline. Office: Railway
Exchange Bldg. Residence: 4637 Greenwood
Av.
HANSON, Christian H., engraver; b. Den-
mark, July 1, 1842; s. F. D. and Christina
(Meloe) Hanson; ed. Denmark; m. Chicago,
June 27, 1872, Louisa Holmes; children: Alice,
Ella, Henry, Stella, Charles, Ralph. Engaged
in business as engraver, die sinker and manu-
facturer stencils, 1866; incorporated, 1898, as
C. H. Hanson Corporation, of which he is
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pres. Consul of Denmark in Chicago since
1866; served in Union Army during Civil
War In 1861-4, 39th N. Y. Infy. Vols. Mem.
Washington Post, G. A. R., Lake View. Luth-
eran. Office: 44 S. Clark St. Residence: 1848
Surf St.
HAPQOOD, Hutchins, journalist; b. Chicago,
May 21, 1869; s. Charles H. and Fanny Louise
(Powers) Hapgood; early education public
schools, Alton, 111.; grad. Harvard, 1892, A.M.,
1897; m. Mt. Vernon, N. Y., June, 1899, Neith
Boyce. Taught for a time at Harvard and
Chicago Univ. (English composition); studied
2 years at German univs. ; went around the
world. Contributor to magazines, weeklies and
reviews. Author: Paul Jones, 1901; The Spirit
of the Ghetto, 1902; The Autobiography of a
Thief, 1903. Dramatic critic Chicago Evening
Post. Residence: 5636 Washington Av.
HAPPEL, Charles Julias, warden Cook Co.
Hosp. ; b. Chicago, Jan., 1857; s. Adam and
Anna (Reese) Happel; grad. Clark (public)
School, Chicago; m. Chicago, 1881, Paulina
C. Groth; children: Fred C., Etta. Cigar manu-
facturer, 1875-90; worked in abstract dept.
Recorder's office, 1890-2; In County Court,
1892-4; was county agent, 1894-5; asst. supt.
water-main extension, 1896; supt. of Douglas
Park, 1897-8; county commissioner of Cook
Co., 1899-1900; asst. warden Cook Co. Hosp.,
1901-2, acting warden Aug. to Dec., 1902;
warden since Dec., 1902. Republican. Luther-
nn. Mason. Office: Cook Co. Hosp. Residence:
508 Ashland Boul.
HARAHAN, Jame» Theodore, 2d vice-pres.
of I. C. R. R. Co. since Nov. 1, 1890; b. Low-
ell, Mass., 1843; entered railway service, 1864,
at Alexandria, Va.; m. Apr. 19, 1899, Mary N.
Mallory, Memphis, Tenn. In employ Orange &
Alexandria R. R., Alexandria, Va., 1864-5;
Nashville & Decatur R. R., Nashville, Tenn.,
1865-6; L. & N. R. R. at various points, 1866-
1870; in charge Shelby R. R., 1870-2; roadmas-
ter Nashville & Decatur R. R., 1872-9; supt.
Memphis Line, L. & N. R. R., 1879-81; supt.
New Orleans div. same, 1881-5; gen. supt. L. &
N. R. R., south of Decatur, 1883-4; gen. mgr.
entire line, same road, 1884-5; gen. supt.
Pittsburgh division, B. & O. R. R.. Jan. to
Apr., 1885; asst. gen. mgr. L. & N. R. R.,
Apr. to Oct., 1885; gen. mgr., same, 1885-8;
afterward successively asst. gen. mgr. L. S. &
M. S. Ry., and gen. mer. C. & O. Ry.; gen.
mgr. Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Ry.
until Nov. 1, 1890; 2d vice-pres. and dir. I. C.
R. R. and subsidiary lines. Office: Central Sta-
tion. Residence: 3358 Michigan Av.
HABAHAN. William J., gen. mgr. I. C. R.
R.; b. Nashville. Tenn., Dec. 22, 1867; s. James
T. and Mary Harahan; ed. public schools; m.
Nashville, Tenn., June 10. 1890, Susan Smith.
Messenger and clerk in supt.'s office of L. & N.
R. R. at New Orleans, La., 1881-4; apprentice
in shops, same road, 1884-6; in engineering
dept., same, 1886-9: engineer of maintenance
of way, Cincinnati division, C. & O. Ry., 1889-
1890; in charge of structures, B. & O. S. W. R.
R., 1890-2; since 1892 in service of I. C. R. R.,
as roadmaster and trainmaster, Pontiac div..
1892-5, asst. supt. Freeport division, Apr. to
Oct., 1895; supt. Freeport division at Free-
port, 111., 1895, to Aug. 1, 1896; supt. Louis-
ville division, at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 1, 1896,
to May 1, 1901, May 1. to Sept. 24. 1902, chief
engineer I. C. R. R., Chicago; Sept. 24, 1902,
to June 1, 1904, asst. gen. mgr. T. C. R. R.;
since June 1, 1904, gen. mgr. T. C. R. R.
Mem. Am. Soc. C. E. Office: Central Station.
Residence : 5200 Washington Av.
HARBERT, William Soeebe, lawyer; b.
Terre Haute, Ind., Sept. 17, 1842; s. Solomon
and Amadine A. (Watson) Harbert; attended
Wabash College, 1859-60; Univ. of Michigan,
1860-1; after the Civil War went to law school
of Univ. of Michigan, 1865-7, LL.B.; served
in Civil War, 1862-5; was capt. by brevet in Co.
C, 85th Ind. Vols., and aide to Maj. Gen. W.
T. Ward, 3d Division, 20th Army Corps; m.
Crawfordsville, Ind., Oct. 18, 1870, Elizabeth
Boynton; children: Arthur B. (died 1900),
Corinne B., Boynton E. Admitted to bar, 1867;
practiced in Iowa; was asst. U. S. District
Atty. at Des Moines, and mem. of the firm of
Harbert & Clark, 1869-73; came to Chicago,
1873_; was of 'firm of Harbert & Daly until
Mr. Daly's death; later mem. of firm of Har-
bert, Curran & Harbert; now practicing alone.
Republican. Mem. of John A. Logan Post, G.
A. R., and the Forward Movement Social Set-
tlement. Office: Title and Trust Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1412 Judson Av., Evanston, 111.
HARD, William, journalist, inspector of
public works; b. Painted Post, N. Y., Sept. 15,
1878; s. Clark P. and Lydia Emilia (van Som-
eren) Hard; ed. Philander Smith Institute,
Mussoorie, India; Northwestern Univ. Acad.,
Evanston; Univ. College, London, Eng., and
Northwestern Univ., A.B., 1900; m. Chicago,
Nov. 3, 1903, Anne Scribner. Fellow In history,
Northwestern Univ., 1900-1; head resident
Northwestern Univ. Settlement, 1901-2; now
pres. Northwestern Univ. Settlement Assn.;
editorial writer, Chicago Tribune, 1901-5; since
then inspector of the Department of Public
Works of Chicago. Episcopalian. Mem. Beta
Theta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa. Club: City. Resi-
dence: 1028 Sheridan Rd.
HARDEN, Edward Walker, mgr. bond dept.
Russell, Brewster & Co.; b. Aug. 20, 1868; B.
James and Mary (Walker) Harden; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, Sept. 9, 1903, Ruth Van-
derlip; 1 son: Walker. Reporter Jacksonville
(Fla.) Times-Union, 1887-8; St. Louis Repub-
lic, 1888-90; reporter and financial editor Chi-
cago Tribune, 1890-7; correspondent New
York World and Chicago Tribune with Dewey
at Battle of Manila, 1898; appointed special
commissioner by Pres. McKinley to study and
report on industrial and financial conditions
in the Philippines, 1898; financial editor New
York Commercial, 1899-1904; Apr., 1904, to
Jan., 1905, editor Chicago Daily Journal. Vice-
pres. and sec. Chicago Daily Journal Co.; dir.
New York Commercial, Modern Grocer Pub-
lishing Co. Office: 137 Adams St. Residence:
5312 Cornell Av.
HARDIE, Thomas Melville, physician; b.
New Castle, N. B., Apr. 14, 1862; s. John and
Mary (Mitchell) Hardie; grad. Univ. of To-
ronto, Can., B.A., 1884; M.B., 1888; post-grad-
uate work in Berlin, Vienna, London; m. Chi-
cago, Dec. 17, 1895, Emeline Garnett; children:
Philip, Mary Gwynne, Ruth (died in infancy).
Engaged in practice In Chicago since 1888:
specialist in diseases of the ear, nose and
throat. Prof, of laryngology in Chicago Post-
Graduate School; prof, of histology, College
of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1890-4;
of otology, 1894-1904. Attending laryngologist,
St. Luke's Hosp.; laryngologist and aurist, St.
Elizabeth Hosp. Associate editor and formerly
editor-in-chief, Annals of Otology and Laryn-
ROlogy. Fellow Am. Laryngological Assn.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Laryngolog-
ical Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Clubs: University,
Chicago Athletic. Washington Park, Home-
wood. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence:
5420 Cornell Av.
HARDIN. John Holbrook, vice-pres. and
mgr. F. A. Hardy & Co., opticians; b. Chicago,
May 1. 186R: s. Isnnc N. and Gertrude (Hoi-
brook) Hardin; ed. Evanston public school and
was grad. Evanston Twp. High School. Since
1S89 has been actively engaged in the optical
sroods business, and since Jan. 1, 1896, has
filled present position as vice-pres. and mgr.
of F. A. Hardy & Co. (established 1884, incor-
porated 1890). Also dir. of the F. H. Smith
Mfg. Co.; is sec. and a dir. of the Nat. Assn.
of Merchants and Travelers; pres. Am. Assn.
of Wholesale Opticians and pres. Optical
Trades Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Episco-
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palian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Jew-
elers, Evanston, Skokie Country. Office: 131
Wabash Av. Residence: 1805 Hinman Av.,
Evanston.
HARDIN, Martin D., brig.-gen. U. S. A., re-
tired lawyer; b. Jacksonville, 111., June 26,
1837; s. Gen. John J. Hardin, of Illinois
(killed at battle of Buena Vista, Mex.); grad.
U. S. Military Acad., 1859; bvt. 2d lieut., 3d
U. S. Arty., July 1, 1859; Artillery School,
Ft. Monroe, Va., 1859-60; on staff of Col. R.
E. Lee during John Brown raid at Harper's
Ferry; crossed continent with Blake Expedi-
tion, May to Oct., 1860; stationed at Ft.
Umpqua, Ore., to Oct., 1861; returned to
the east with Gen. Sumner's expedition, via
Panama; served with U. S. Arty., Army of Po-
tomac, 1861-2; present at siege of Yorktown
and 7 days' battle before Richmond, Va. ; lieut.-
col. 12th Pa. Reserves, Apr. 1, 1862; col. July
8, 1862; commander regt. at Harrison's Land-
ing; served in Pope's campaign; commander
12th regt. Pa. reserves; present at Rappahan-
nock Station, battle of Groveton, Aug. 29,
1862 (slightly wounded); commander 3d bri-
gade Pa. reserves 2d Bull Run (severely
wounded); commander 12th Pa. reserves at
Gettysburg and Falling Waters; 3d brigade
same, Rapidan campaign, Sept. to Dec., 1863;
commander 2 regts. infy. and troop of cav.
guarding O. & A. R. R., Dec., 1863; commander
draft rendezvous Pittsburgh, to May 15,1864;
commander 1st brigade Pa. reserves Spott-
fylvania, North Anna, Bethesda Church; Brig.-
gen. U. S. Vols., commander Hardin's division,
defenses N. of the Potomac, Washington.
July, 1864, to Aug., 1865; present at attack of
Early's forces on Washington; commander
district Raleigh, N. C., 1865-6; maj. 43d U. S.
Infy., July 26, 1866; retired as brig.-gen. U.
S. A. on account of wounds, Dec. 15, 1870.
Admitted to Illinois bar, Sept.. 1870; has prac-
ticed in Chicago. Residence: 538 N. State St.
HARDIN, Willett lepley, chemist; b. S.
Warsaw, O., Dec. 8, 1868; s. John and Eliza-
beth (Jacobs) Hardin; grad. Buchtel College,
Ohio, 1893; Univ. of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., 1896.
Asst. chemistry and instructor in physics,
Buchtel College, 1893-4; senior fellow In chem-
istry and lecturer in physical chemistry, Univ.
of Pennsylvania, 1896-9; instructor physical
and technical chemistry, Univ. of Pennsyl-
vania, 1899-1900; since then technical chemist.
Mem. Am. Chemical Soc.. Am. Institute Min-
ing Engineers. Translated: Traube's Physico-
Chemical Methods. 1898. Author: Rise and De-
velopment of the Liquefaction of Gases, 1899.
Address: Monadnock Blk.
HARDING, Aimer Clarke, mechanical engi-
neer; b. Peoria, 111., Dec. 31, 1857; s. George
F. Harding and Adelaide M. Harding; grad.
Phillips Exeter Acad. in class of 1877, and
afterward attended Harvard College, but was
not grad.; m. Chicago, 1879, Addle Church;
children: A. C., Jr., George, Franklin. Since
about 1885 has been continuously engaged in
practice as a mechanical engineer in Chicago,
and has been identified with much important
professional work here and elsewhere. Repub-
lican. Unitarian. Club: Union League. Western
Roc. of Engineers. Office: 155 Washington St.
Residence: 3155 Rhodes Av.
HARDING. Amos J., insurance; b. near Gal-
lion, O., May 2. 1839; s. Chauncy C. and Ra-
chel (Story) Hardiner: ed. Ohio Central Col-
lege: m. St. Josenh, Mo., 1864, Eliza Cowder;
children: Luclen E., Rachel H., John C., Dwight
S. Began in the fire insurance business in Ne-
braska in 1858 as a local agent: in 1861 en-
listed as a private in a Nebraska regt., but
was later transferred to the 6th Missouri Cav.
as 1st lieut. and was mustered out as capt. at
the close of the war in 1865; returned to Ne-
braska and resumed his local agency; also for
several years was special agent for the Home
Insurance Co. of New York; special agent and
adjuster for several western states, 1871-6;
in 1876, organized the western dept. of the
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co.,
with headquarters at Chicago, of which he has
since been gen. mgr. Mem. Illinois Soc. of the
S. A. R. Club: Union League. Office: 171 La-
Salle St. Residence: 1812 Chicago Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
HARDING, Charles Pord, lawyer; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., Nov. 20, 1854; s. Eli and A. C.
(Zane) Harding; grad. Univ. of Wisconsin,
A.B., 1875, A.M., 1879, LL.B., 1880; m. Mazo-
manie, Wis., July 15, 1885, Hattie M. Hover;
children: Harriet Agnes, Charles Ford, Jr.,
William Hover. Admitted to bar in 1880 and
since then has been continuously engaged in
practice of law; now mem. of law firm of
Tenney, Coffeen, Harding & Wilkerson. Dir.
John V. Farwell Co., wholesale dry goods
merchants. Republican. Mem. Chicago Art In-
stitute. Clubs: University, Kenwood, Kenwood
Country, Homewood. Office: 205 LaSalle St.
Residence: 4842 Kenwood Av.
HARDING, Iiucien Eaton, lawyer; b. Ma-
con, Mo., Aug. 20, 1865; s. Amos J. and Eliza
(Cowden) Harding; removed to Chicago from
Nebraska, 1876; ed. Oberlin College, Ohio, and
in Chicago College of Law, LL.B.; m. Chicago,
1892, Mary Belle Goodsell. Admitted to the bar
of Illinois in 1889, and has since been engaged
in general practice of law, making a specialty
of insurance law, as a mem. of the law firm
of Bates, Harding & Atkins. Republican. Mem.
of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Clubs: Union League, Evanston Country, Sko-
kie Golf, Law. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1002 Lake St., Evanston, 111.
HARDY, Francis A., wholesale dealer in op-
tical goods; b. Seaforth, Eng., Jan. 28, 1851;
s. Anson and Frances M. (Howe) Hardy; ed.
Boston Latin School; m. Perth Amboy, N. J.,
Feb. 4, 1880, Mary Parry Keasbey; children:
Edwin K., Francis H., Editha W. Entered, as
boy, wholesale jewelry business in Boston;
remained there 7 years; then in business in
New York 3 years and in Chicago 5 years be-
fore starting, in 1884, in business for self, as
a pioneer in the modern optical business, es-
tablishing in that year the wholesale house
of F. A. Hardy & Co., of which is still at head
as pres. In 1896 engaeed in the Diamond Rub-
ber Co., of Akron, O., manufacturers of rub-
ber goods, and has been pres. of that company
Fince 1902. Independent in politics. Episcopa-
lian. Clubs: Union League. Chicago Athletic,
Evanston. Office: Silversmith Bldg. Residence:
1214 Ridge Av., Evanston.
HARE, David Arthur, dentist; b. Oshawa,
Can., Dec. 31, 1872; s. William J. and Jane
(Babbitt) Hare; ed. public schools of Cana-
da, Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Toron-
to, Ont., and Chicago College of Dental Sur-
gery, 1893-4; m. Chicae-o, Sept., 1896. Alice A.
Rathjen; 1 son: Arthur Gordon. Resident of
Chicago since 1893. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc.,
Chicago Odontogranhic Soc., Illinois State
Dental Soc.. Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. Re-
publican. Club: Wheaton Golf. Office: 100 State
St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
HARKER, Ray Clarkson, M. E. clergyman;
b. Leadmine, Wis., Nov. 1. 1866; s. William
and Maria (Clarkson) Harker: attended
Shullsburg (Wis.) High School, 1881-5; North-
western Acad.. 1885-7: Northwestern Univ.,
1887-91, A.B., 1891 (A.M.. 1894): Garrett Bib-
lical Institute, 1891-3, B.D.. 1893: D.D., Law-
rence Univ., Appleton, Wis.. 1903; m. Spo-
kane, Wash., Aug. 24, 1897, Lulu A. Abernethy:
children: Lulu Bernice, Robert Abernethy. Or-
dained In ministry M. E. Church, 1892; has
been pastor of Methodist churches at Crete,
111., S. Chicago, 111., Appleton, Wis., and now
of Rogers Park M. E. Church, Chicago. Resi-
dence: 4351 N. Ashland Boul.
HARKNESS, Eclson Jesse, retired lawyer;
b. Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., Aug. 31, 1843; s.
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common schools and took a classical and sci-
entific course, preparing for college, but en-
tered the Union Army in 1862 in 138th N. Y.
Vol. Infy., which was afterward transferred
to the artillery service as 9th N. Y. Heavy
Arty., and a year afterward was commis-
sioned capt. in 6th U. S. colored troops, under
Col. John W. Ames; went up James River in
1864 in army commanded by Gen. Benjamin F.
Butler and took part in the battles occurring
there in 1864; was in the Ft. Fisher Expedi-
tions and afterward with Gen. Terry in the
taking of Ft. Fisher and Wilmington; thence
to Goldsboro, N. C., and was at Raleigh, N. C.,
at close of war; was breveted maj. U. S. Vols.
Mar. 13, 1865; mustered out at Wilmington, N.
C and returned home; m. Jan., 1870, Marianna
Bates, of Rochester, N. Y. Settled in Chicago,
March, 1868, and entered special assessment
dept. of Board of Public Works; then was
placed in charge of the preparation of con-
demnation cases, and in Jan., 1877, was admit-
ted to Illinois bar, and for many years was
in charge of condemnation and special assess-
ment cases under the corporation counsel;
after leaving city law department, in 1883,
engaged in general practice of the law; was
attorney for the A., T. & S. F. R. R., and
conducted its condemnation cases for right
of way into Chicago; acted in the same capac-
ity for the C., B. & Q. R. R.; then Chicago and
S Side Rapid Transit R. R. Co., and the Met-
ropolitan W. Side R. R. Co., and in 1896 re-
tired from practice. Republican. Mem. Soc. of
Mayflower Descendants. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton, Kenwood. Office: Union League.
Residence: 291 48th St.
HABIiAN, James S., lawyer; b. Evansville,
Ind., Nov. 24, 1861; s. John M. (justice Su-
preme Court U. S.) and Malvina F. (Shanklin)
Harlan; preparatory education in Louisville,
Ky. ; grad. Princeton Univ., 1883; studied law
in law school, Columbian Univ., and office of
Melville W. Fuller. Chicago, 1884-8; admitted
to Illinois bar, 1886; m. 1897, Maud Noble,
Washington, D. C. Atty.-gen. Porto Rico, 1901-
1903; resigned. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Chicago Athletic, Onwentsia. Saddle and Cycle
(Chicago): Country (San Juan, P. R.). Ad-
dress: Marquette Bldg.
H ART. AN", John Maynard, lawyer; b. Frank-
fort Ky., Dec. 21, 1864; s. John Marshall Har-
lan (since 1877 associate justice of Supreme
Court of the IT. S.) and Malvina F. (Shank-
lin' Harlan; ed. public schools of Louisville.
Ky., private schools or Louisville, Ky., and
Washington. D. C.; Princeton Univ., graduat-
ing, A.B., in class of 1884, and Columbian
TTniv Law School at Washington, D. C., grad-
uating LL.B., in class of 1888; m. Yonkers,
N Y Got 21. 1890, Elizabeth P. Flagg; chil-
dren:' Elizabeth P., John Marshall. Janet.
After graduation from law school, 1888, came
to Chicago and entered law office of Smith fk
Pence; was law partner with G W- Smith,
1890-2; practiced alone, 1892-8; in firm of
Harlan & Bates. Aug. 1. 1898. until 1903 when
Mr Bates was called to a chair in the law
fac'ultv of the Univ. of Michigan, and in 1
joined his brother, James S. Harlan, forming
law firm of Harlan & Harlan. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn Repub-
lican: was alderman from tbe old 22d Ward
of Chicago. 1896-8; candidate for mayor of
Chicago 1897 and 1905 Presbyterian Clubs:
University, Chicago. OHcaeo Athletic^ Mar-
quette, Hamilton. Saddle and Cycle, Ch cago
Golf Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 574
ustice Supreme Court US.); grad .Prince-
ton Univ (valedictorian) 1881, A.M., 1884 D.D.,
1902; grad. Princeton Theological Seminary.
1885; LL.D., Union Univ., 1904; m. Geneva, N.
Y., June 5. 1889, Mrs. Augustus M. Swift, nee
Prouty. Ordained to Presbyterian ministry,
Apr. 1, 1886; pastor 1st Presbyterian Church,
New York, Apr., 1886, to Nov., 1890; special
theological studies in Univ. of Berlin, 1890-1;
pastor 3d Presbyterian Church, Rochester, N.
Y., Sept., 1894, to June 1901. Mem. Phi Beta
Kappa (Princeton Chapter). Address: Lake
Forest, 111.
EABIiAND, Leonard Henry, manufacturer;
b. near Ripon, Yorkshire, Eng., Apr. 4, 1843; s.
William and Isabella (Chesborough) Har-
land; ed. local schools of native place until 14
years old; came to U. S., 1857; m. Sept., 1860,
Mary, daughter of Andrew Smith, of Joliet
(died Oct. 25, 1900); children: Lydia C., Hen-
rietta H., Elizabeth I., Anna M., Charles E. In
Sept., 1857, began work in the brickyard of
his brother Edward, in Chicago, working at
that plant until 1861, the last 2 years as supt.;
farmer in Will Co., 1861-72; joined his broth-
er in brick business as E. & L. H. Harland,
1872-92; active mgr. of Harland Brick Co.,
1892-6; organized Cook Co. Brick Co. (com-
prising 37 of the 38 firms) and was its sec.
and gen. mgr., 1896-1900; organized the Illi-
nois Brick Co., 1900, purchasing outright
plants and good will of 30 firms representing
85 per cent, of brick production in Cook Co.,
and has since been pres. Republican. Mason;
K. T. Office: 138 Washington St. Residence:
529 Belden Av.
HARLEV, William, contractor; b. Schles-
vig, then under Danish rule, Sept., 1837; s.
J. A. Harlev (school supt.) and Catharina
(Hennings) Harlev; ed. common schools;
came to Chicago, 1857; m. Chicago, 1872, Marie
Johnson; children: Alfred, William, Jr., Ar-
thur, Lillian E. In 1865 established in busi-
ness as contractor; later admitted his son Al-
fred, forming the present firm of William Har-
lev & Son. Built Cook Co. Hosp. for the In-
sane, 1884; Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, New-
comb Hotel, City Hall, etc., at Quincy, 111.,
1886-7; after admitting his son, firm built in
1892 the Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Montana, and
Utah State bldgs., the New South Wales bldg.
and other smaller structures at World's Co-
lumbian Exposition; were also contractors for
Section No. 1, Drainage Canal. Established, in
1895, and has from the first been pres. and
treas. of the Harlev Burglar Proof Ventilat-
ing Sash Lock Mfg. Co., mfg. a burglar-proof
sash lock of his invention, which is in large
use Independent in politics. Lutheran. Mem.
of all Masonic bodies. Office: 92 LaSalle St.
Residence: 907 S. Sawyer Av.
HARLEV, William, Jr., architect: b. Man-
kato, Minn., Aug. 10, 1866: s. William and
Thora (Johnson) Harlev; grad. Chicago gram-
mar and West Division High School: studied
architecture in F. E. Faher's office and also
through International Correspondence School
of Architecture: m. Chicago, Oct. 3, 1888, Liz-
zie Consoer; 1 daughter: Edith. Was employed
as supt. of construction for William Harlev
& Son. contractors, for 6 years; began prac-
tice as architect, 1892, and for 8 years was
architect for the C.. R. I. & P. Ry. Co Since
Nov 1904, mem. firm of Sellon & Harlev.
architects. Mason. Shriner. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: 126 Park St.
HARMS. Henry, physician; b. Vorhorn, prov-
ince of Hanover, Ger., Mar. 5 1866: s. Glaus
and Amalie (Bohn) Harms; ed Lyceum T city
of Hanover, Ger., graduating in 1884 with de-
gree of A.B.; came to U. S., 1884; grad. Rush
Me! College, M.D., Feb. 22, 1888; attended
post-graduate courses at Berlin Prague and
Vienna; m. in Germany. June 12, 1889, Helen
F Pamel- 1 daughter: Irma Elizabeth Colum-
bia. In general practice of medicine in Chicago
from graduation. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., C
cago Med. Soc.. German Med. Soc. Independent
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Democrat. German Lutheran. Club: Schlaraffln.
Office and residence: 27 Humboldt Boul.
HAKNISCH, Friedrich Curt, oculist; b. Ger-
many; grad. Univ. of Leipzig, M.D., 1886. Was
1st asst. of the Royal Eye Infirmary of Leip-
zig, Ger., whence came, in summer of 1891, to
Chicago, where has since been exclusively en-
gaged in ophthalmic practice. Ophthalmic sur-
geon to Alexian Bros.', St. Elizabeth's and St.
Mary's hosps. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Office: 209
State St. Residence: 502 Eddy St.
HARiNWEiL, Frederick William, lawyer,
consul; b. Mt. Vernon, O., Sept. 18, 1869; s.
Benjamin and Emma M. (Probasco) Harn-
well; ed. Harcourt Acad., Gambier, O., and
Kenyon College, Gambier, p., graduating Ph.B.,
1889; studied law in Cincinnati Law School,
1891; m. Evanston, 111., Mar. 31, 1902, Anna
Jane Wilcox; 1 son: Gaylord Frederick. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1892, and since then engaged in
practice. Consul of Bolivia in Chicago since
July 11, 1902. Episcopalian. Independent in
politics; sec. of the Ohio Soc. of Chicago.
Clubs: University, Evanston Golf. Office: 107
Dearborn St. Residence: 615 University PI.,
Evanston, 111.
HARPER. John Erasmus, oculist, aurist; b.
Jan. 21, 1851, Cadiz, Ky.; s. Robert W. and
Harriet A. Harper; grad. Med. Dept. Univ.
City of New York, 1878; located in Chicago;
has been prof, ophthalmology and otology. Col-
lege Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago
(School of Medicine, Univ. of Illinois), since
its foundation in 1882; oculist and aurist in
several hosps. and institutions; for 10 years
editor Western Med. Reporter; mem. Am. Med.
Assn., and various local socs. ; m. Chicago, Feb.
13, 1893, Elizabeth E. Walker; 1 son: Robert
B. Office: Masonic Temple. Residence: 5534
Washington Av.
HARPER, Malcolm Charles, lawyer; b. De-
Rail) Co., 111., Nov. 7, 1859; s. Robert and Ann
(Brown) Harper; ed. public schools and E.
Paw Paw Seminary, E. Paw Paw, 111.; m. Ur-
bana, 111., July 22, 1897, Helena M. Dewey;
children: Milton Dewey, Donald Malcolm,
Robert James. Studied law, 1886-8, at Fargo,
Dak.; admitted to Dakota bar, 1888; practiced
law at Lisbon, N. Dak., until 1891; since 1891
resident of Evanston and engaged in law prac-
tice in Chicago. Prohibitionist; nominated,
1904, as Prohibition candidate for State's Atty.
cf Cook Co. Presbyterian. Mem. Evans Lodge,
No. 524, A. F. and A. M., and Evanston Chap-
ter, No. 144, R. A. M.; Covenant Council, No.
558, Royal Arcanum, Unity Council, No. 149,
Nat. Union. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2115 Sherman Av., Evanston.
EARPER, Robert C., pros. Montello Monu-
mental Co.; b. Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Oct. 12,
1844; s. Charles and Jane (Ingram) Harper;
ed. schools in Scotland; m., 1st, 1874, Agnes
Mary Thompson (now deceased); children:
Maude, Alice, Agnes, Charles: m., 2d, Chicago,
1887, Margaret Browning; children: Bess, Mar-
jorie, Adelaide. Came to Chicago, 1868, and
worked at trade of stonecutter (which had
learned in Scotland) until the great fire, 1871;
after that took charge, as foreman, of the re-
building of the Palmer House, Honore Blk.,
and many others; supt. for Young & Farnell,
and later mgr. and treas. of the company 18
years, until dissolution; started Northern
Granite Co. of Wisconsin, 1901, and now_ vice-
pres. ; in May, 1903. joined in organization of
the Montello Monumental Co.. of which he is
pres. ; also treas. and dir. of the Inland White
Lead Co. Presbyterian. Mem. Garden City
Lodge, A. F. and A. M.; York Chapter, R. A.
M.; Columbia Commanderv. K. T. ; Oriental
Consistory, A. A. S. R. ; Medinah Temple Mys-
tic Shrine. Office: 132 LaSalle St. Residence:
1314 Jackson Boul.
HARPER, Robert Francis, educator, As-
syriologist; b. New Concord, O., Oct. 18, 1864;
s. Samuel and Ellen Elizabeth Harper; «:d.
Denison College, 1876-8; Muskingum College,
1879-80; grad. Univ. of Chicago, 1883; post-
grad, studies in comparative Semitic philology,
Berlin, 1884-5, Leipzig, 1885-6, A.M., Ph.D. In-
structor Semitic languages, Yale Univ., 1886-8,
1889-91; Assyriologist expedition, Babylonian
Exploration Fund, Univ. of Pennsylvania,
1888-9; prof. Semitic languages, Univ. of Chi-
cago, since 1892; managing editor Am. Journal
of Semitic Languages; asso. editor The Bibli-
cal World. Fellow Royal Geog. Soc., London;
mem. Am. Oriental Soc. Clubs: Quadrangle
(founder), University (Chicago); Whitefriars
(London). Author: (See Who's Who in Amer-
ica for books, etc.) Address: The Quadrangle
Club.
HARPER, William Henry, grain merchant;
b. Tippecanoe Co., Ind., May 4, 1845; s. William
and Elizabeth J. Harper; removed to Illinois,
1851, and to El Paso, Woodford Co., in 1853;
farmed summers, went to school winters; en-
listed in 1864 in Co. B, 145th 111. Infy., and
served to close of war; m. July, 1868, Mary
J. Perry, of Metamora, Woodford Co., 111. (died
Sept. 30, 1884); children: Roy B., Frances A.,
Hazel Glenn. Was in live stock and grain ship-
ping business at El Paso, 111., 1865-8; in grain
and commission business on Board of Trade
since 1868; chief grain inspector at Chicago,
1873-5; organized, 1876, Chicago and Pacific
Elevator Co., and was its treas. and mgr. un-
til the destruction of the elevators by fire,
1896. Mem. Illinois Legislature, 1882-6; author
of the Harper High License Law — the present
liquor law of Illinois, which went into effect
in 1886; was leader, on Republican side, in the
memorable Logan-Morrison contest for the U.
S. Senatorship in 1885; was executive dir. of
the great G. A. R. Encampment in Chicago,
1900. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason;
K. T., mem. Oriental Consistory. Was chair-
man executive committee of Illinois Commis-
sion on Trans-Mississippi Exposition, Omaha,
1898. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence:
3807 Grand Boul.
EARPEE, William Hudson, journalist, wri-
ter; b. New York City, Mar. 20, 1857; a. John
Randolph and Mary Lois (Scoville) Harper;
prepared for college at Williston Seminary,
Easthampton, Mass.; grad. Yale, B.A., 1880;
m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1888, Grace Au-
gusta Cooke; children: Katharine Scoville,
Paul Church. Engaged in newspaper work in
Chicago, 1881-99, being with the Inter Ocean
over 15 years, proposed public competition
resulting in publication by this paper of typi-
cal Chicago figure, with motto "I Will." Re-
cently has done general writing, including a
handbook on trusts, entitled "Restraint of
Trade"; advertising, editorial and special writ-
ing. Congregationalist. Republican. Club: Uni-
versity. Office: 115 Dearborn St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
HARPER, William Rainey, pres. Univ. of
Chicago since 1891; b. New Concord, O., July
26, 1856; s. Samuel and Ellen Elizabeth (Rain-
ey) Harper; grad. Muskingum College, 1870;
(Ph.D., Yale, 1875; DD., Colby, 1891; LL D.,
Univ. of Nebraska, 1893; Yale, 1901; Johns
Hopkins, 1902); m. 1875, Ellen, daughter Da-
vid Paul, New Concord, O. Principal Masonic
College, Macon, Tenn., 1875-6; tutor, 1876-9;
principal, 1879-80; preparatory dept. Denison
Univ.. Granville, O.; prof. Hebrew, Baptist Un-
ion Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1879-86;
prof. Semitic languages, Yale. 1886-91, and
prof. Biblical literature, 1889-91; principal
Chautauqua College Liberal Arts, 1885-91;
head prof. Semitic languages and literature,
Univ. of Chicago; mem. Chicago board of ed-
ucation, 1896-8; dir. Haskell Oriental Museum.
(For list of books, etc., see Who's Who in
America.) Address: Univ. of Chicago.
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HARRIES, Henry Regran, Chicago mgr. the tached to S. Atlantic squadron, with rank of
Lowe Bros. Co., paint makers; b. Dayton, O., acting asst. surgeon. Engaged in civil prac-
Nov. 11, 1858; s. Charles and Elizabeth (Re- tice as physician at Madison, O., Sept., 1865,
gan) Harries; ed. public schools of Dayton, to Sept. 1, 1873; then became connected with
O. ; m. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 19, 1884, Katherine the Union Central Life Insurance Co., of Cin-
McL. Brown. Was in employ of Standard Oil cinnati, O., as med. inspector of risks, and
Co. in Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky for 20 years, later had charge of the mortgage loan dept
finally becoming asst. mgr. for the company cf the company. In 1882 became a mem of
at Louisville, Ky., until 1902, when came to the firm of N. W. Harris & Co., Chicago, en-
Chicago as mgr. of the Chicago branch of the gaged in general banking and the handling of
Lowe Bros. Co. (established at Dayton, O., securities; discontinued active work with the
1863), engaged upon a large scale as paint firm in 1891, and since then a special partner.
makers, with establishments at Dayton, O., Republican. Mem. board of dirs. of the Chil-
New York, Chicago and Kansas City. Mem. dren's Home and Aid Soc. (79 Dearborn St.),
Chicago Paint, Oil and Varnish Club. Served and closely identified with work of the soc.
10 years in the Ohio N. G. and was mustered since its beginning, about 20 years ago. Bap-
out as 1st lieut. Republican. Mason, and mem. tist. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 1415
of Galesburg (111.) Commandery, No. 8, K. T. Chicago Av., Evanston, 111.
Office: 85-9 S. Peoria St. Residence: 36 Belle- HARRIS, Frederick Gillette, physician; b
vue PI. Chicago, 1874; s. Andrew J. and Salome
HARRINGTON. Stephen Harris, manufac- Catherine (Gillette) Harris; ed. Chicago nubile
ttirer of perforated metals; b. Halifax, N. S., schools, West Division High School and Col-
Nov. 7, 1846; s. Stephen H. and Mary B. lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago
(Whidden) Harrington, both then of New M.D., 1899. Was interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1900-
Tork City, who were visiting their native 1901; resident pathologist. Cook Co. Hosp.,
province at the time of his birth; ed. Wolf- 1901-3; engaged in post-graduate study in Eu-
ville Acad., Wolfville, N. S., and Madison rope, 1903-4; now engaged in general practice
Univ., Hamilton, N. Y. Served during Civil of medicine. Adjunct prof, of clinical diag-
War as capt.'s clerk In U. S. N. ; was clerk J. nosis and demonstrator of pathology at Col-
H. Reed & Co., wholesale druggists, Chicago, lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago.
1865-6; clerk on boats of the Green Bay Trans- Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
portation Co., belonging to the C. & N.-W. R. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc.;
R. Co., 1867-8; in supt.'s office of Bay de No- associate of attending staff Cook Co. Hosp.
quit and Marquette. and Marquette & On- Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 279 Warren
tonagon R. R. Co.'s. Marquette, Lake Superior, Av.
1868-9; in winter of 1869-70 started in the per- HARRIS, Georgre B., pres. C., B. & Q. R.
forated metal mfg. business In Chicago. In R- since Feb. 21, 1901; b. Brookline, Mass.,
1882 became associated with Rockwell King 1848; later lived in Vermont; went to Hanni-
in same line, incorporating the business, 1883. bal, Mo., 1864; began railway service as office
as the Harrington & King Perforating Co.. of boy in office of treas. of H. & St. J. R. R.; clerk
which he is pres.; products of the company in land commissioner's office, 1871; later in
now shipped to all parts of the world. Republi- service Atchison & Nebraska R. R.; purchasing
can. Presbvterian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, agent C., B. & Q. R. R., 1S82-3; asst. to gen.
Highland Park. Office: 226 N. Union St. Resi- mgr. A., T. & S. F. R. R., 1883-5; asst. to pres.
dence: Highland Park, 111. C., B. & N., 1885-90; since then successively
HARRIS, Albert Wadsworth. banking: b. gen. mgr., vice-pres. and pres., same road; also
Cincinnati, O., Nov. 4. 1867; s. Norman Waite ?d vice-pres. C., B & Q. R R., 1890-91; also
and Jacyntha (Vallandlngham) Harris; ed. -d Uce^pre<?; Bv ^ ¥,' 5' 5" 5" H" ^^\J- R>
public schools of Cincinnati, and Evanston, R- K-,c-- St. J. & C. B. R R., and St Louis,
111., graduating 1883, and Gem City Business Keokuk & Northwestern R. R.; vice-pres. Met-
College, Ouincv, 111., 1886: m. Rockford, 111., ropolitan W. Side Elevated Ry Co.; dir Wi-
Nov. 22, 1889. 'Harriet Meikle; children: Nor- nona Bridge Ry. Co. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
man Wadsworth, Martha Marie. Entered em- Athletic, Union, etc. Office: 209 Adams St.
ploy of N. W. Harris & Co.. 1888, and worked Residence: 543 N. State St.
through all depts. In the business: now has HARRIS, George Jay, freight transporta-
general supervision of business as managing tion mgr.; b. Conneautville, Pa., Nov. 6 1859;
partner. Dir. Drexel State Bank and Continen- s. Henry H and Louise (Norton) Harris; ed.
tal Nat. Bank; treas. Terre Haute Waterworks public schools in Pennsylvania and in Pontiac,
Co., vice-pres. Des Moines (la.) Inter-urban Mich.; m. Kalamazoo Mich., Feb. 6, 1899,
Ry. Republican. Methodist. Club: Union Oritta Fargo. After leaving school became con-
League. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: nected with the freight office of the G. W. Ry.,
4530 Ellis Av then with the Detroit and Cleveland Steam
HARRIS. Andrew Puller, phvsician- b near Navigation Co.'s Line, of Cleveland and De-
Delavan. Wis., Jan. 4, 1856; s. "Edward L. and troit, until 1874; since then in steamship busi-
Sarah M. (Fuller) Harris: ed. country school, r.ess in Chicago, and since 1 9 general west-
1860-70; Bigfoot Acad.. Walworth, Wis.. 1870: crn agent of the Canada Atlantic Ry. Co. and
Delavan High School, 1870-5. graduating the Canada Atlantic Transit Co.. furnishing
1875; Wayland Univ.. Beaver Dam.. Wis., 1R77- freight transportation between Chicago and
1879; Whitewater, Wis.. Normal School, 1RS1; Depot Harbor Can Mem. Lake L ne Agents
Hahnemann Med. College. Chicago, M.D.. 1884: Assn. Republican. Mason: Kil winning Lodge,
m. Racine, Wis.. Nov. 7. 1882. Mary L. Kerr: 1 Oriental Consistory and Medinah Temple, No-
daughter: May Belle. Mem. Englewood Homrp. bles of the Mystic Shrine. Club: Illinois. Of-
Soc.T Chicago "Home*. Med. Soc. Illinois Ptnte fice: 462-500 N. Water St. Residence: Geneva.
61°om PrKonS°AvRePUbllCan- ^"^ ^^ ^HARRIS. Graham H., lawyer and pres. of
HARRIS, Dwlsrht James, banker: b. Becket. 'he Board of Education of Chicago; b Harri-
Mass.. Aug. 24, 1838; s. Nathan Wait and Fonburgh, Va.,Oct 11, 1857: s. Hon. John T.
Charity Emeline (Wadsworth) Harris: fitted .-nd Virginia M. Harris; ed. public schools,
for college in and grad. Connecticut Literary Virginia Military Institute, and Univ. of Vir-
Tnstitutef I860; entered Literary Dept., 1860. irinia, LL.B., 1879; m. Chicago, Oct. 11, 1888,
and Med Dept., 1861, Univ. of Michigan, grad- Eleanor M. Spalding. Admitted to Virginia bar,
uating M.D., Mar., 1864; m. Northampton, 1878; practiced law at Harrisonburgh, Va.,
Mass., May 8, 1864, Mary Elvira Ingham; 1879-81; since 1882 in Chicago; now senior
children: Arthur Merriman, Frank Milton, mem. law firm of Harris, Bird & Wilson. Was
Served May, 1864, to close of Civil War, as asst. U. S. atty. for Northern District of Illi-
purgeon of" the Commodore McDonough, at- nois, 1886-90; in 1897 was appointed mem. of
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the Board of Education, and in 1898 was cho-
sen pres. of the Board; present term expires
1906 Democrat. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 540 N. State St.
HARRIS, John Francis; b. Boston, Mass.,
Feb 24, 1863; s. George S. and Sarah (Bacon)
Harris; ed. Univ. of Nebraska; m. London
Eng., 1895, Gertrude Upham; 5 children. Was
with B. & M. R. R. R. at Omaha, 1882-5; be-
gan in grain business as a buyer and elevator
operator at Lincoln, Neb., 1885-90; came to
Chicago in 1890, and is stockholder in Harris,
Scotten Co., grain exporters and grain ele-
vator operators. Also pres. Pacific Am. Fish-
eries of Puget Sound. Mem. New York and
Chicago Stock Exchanges, Chicago Board of
Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Mer-
chants, Chicago Athletic, Caxton, Marquette,
Onwentsia, Washington Park, Mid-Day, Metro-
politan; also New York Yacht (New York).
Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 2 Ritchie
Court.
HARRIS, Madison B., lawyer; b. Summit
Co., O., Sept. 28, 1849; s. Hon. D. L. and Anna
L. (Eyles) Harris; ed. district schools and at
Lombard Univ., Galesburg, 111.; left in sopho-
more year to teach school at Rock Falls,
Whiteside Co., 111., but later returned to col-
lege, graduating in class of 1871; studied law
with Edsall & Bardwell at Dixon, 111., until
1874; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 9, 1886, Cath-
erine F. Duffleld. Admitted to bar in spring of
1875; moved to Chicago and became a mem. of
law firm of Follansbee & Harris, subsequently
of firm of Schaffner & Harris, and later part-
ner with James H. Ward, but for several years
past has practiced alone. Republican. Was a
mem. 32d General Assembly of Illinois from
1st Senatorial District, 1880-2; alderman from
the old 9th and present 18th Ward, 1887-91.
Club: Lincoln. Office: 97 Clark St. Residence:
968 Jackson Boul.
HARRIS, Mark George, wholesale tailor; b.
Newark, Kendall Co., 111., Aug. 4, 1863; a.
Isaac and Rachel Schreir Harris; ed: Foster
School and high school, Chicago. Engaged in
merchant tailoring business, Joliet, 1883; was
awarded first prize diploma at Illinois Mer-
chant Tailoring Garment Designers Assn. in
1891-2; also first prize gold medal for superior
cut and fit of garments at convention of Cus-
tom Foreman Tailors' Assn. of America, Cin-
cinnati, 1891; appointed postmaster of Joliet
by Pres. Cleveland, Mar. 1, 1894; held office 4
years and 6 months, and at expiration of term
was presented with diamond charm by busi-
ness men of Joliet; studied law at night ses-
sions of Chicago College of Law; admitted to
bar, June, 1897; was chairman Will Co. Cen-
tral Democratic Committee 3 terms; was mem.
Joliet City Council as alderman from 2d Ward
3 terms. Was Exalted Ruler Joliet Lodge, No.
296, B. P. O. Elks, 2 terms. Engaged in whole-
sale tailoring business in Chicago, Oct., 1900,
in firm of Calumet Woolen Co. and Gold Med-
al Tailors, being vice-pres. and mgr. until Jan.
1, 1904, and since then pres_. and mgr. of both
ffrms; originated and copyrighted the Mark G.
Harris front, shoulder and sleeve head; author
Mark G. Harris describiner method and Mark
G. Harris Cutting Chart. Office: 199-201 E.
Madison St. Residence: 4115 Indiana Av.
HARRIS, Norman Waite, banker; b. Becket,
Berkshire Co.. Mass., Aug. 15, 1846; s. Nathan
Waite and Chnrity Emeline (Wadsworth) Har-
ris; grad. Westfield (Mass.) Acad., 1863; m.
1st, Jan. 1, 1867, Jacyntha Vallandingham, of
Cincinnati. O. (died 1873); children: Albert
Wadsworth, Norman Dwight, Walter Ander-
son (died); m., 2d, Aor., 1879, Emma S.,
daughter of Dr. J. C. Gale, of Newton, N. H.;
children: Pearl Emma, Hayden Bartlett, Stan-
ley Gale. Began business life at 18, as solicitor
for the Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of New
York, becoming a general agent 2 years later.
Organized, 1867, and was sec. and gen. mgr.,
1867-80, Union Central Life Insurance Co., Cin-
cinnati; resigned because of ill health and
traveled in Europe, 1880-1; organized, 1882,
the banking house of N. W. Harris & Co., one
of the largest in the country in its specialty
of dealing in state, county and city bonds.
Prominent layman of M. E. Church; trustee
Northwestern Univ. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago, Kenwood, Homewood; also Metropoli-
tan, the Lawyers', Transportation and Art
Clubs of New York. Office: 204 Dearborn St.
Residence: 4520 Drexel Boul.
HARRIS, Samuel, hardware merchant; b.
Hartford, Vt., Sept. 15, 1836; s. Edward P. and
Elizabeth S. (Sanborn) Harris; ed. common
schools of Rochester, Mich.; m. Wilbraham,
Mass., Nov. 25, 1872, Sarah G. Ladd; children:
Charles S., Satie E. Served in Union Army as
1st lieut., Co. A, 5th Mich. Cav., and was very
badly wounded near Richmond, Va., Mar. 2,
1864, on the "Dahlgren raid"; was made pris-
oner and sentenced to be hanged, but was
saved through the efforts of Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, because he had, previous to this, saved
an old schoolmate of hers from starving. After
the war became a claim agent in Washington,
D. C. Since 1876 in business as a hardware
merchant in Chicago (Samuel Harris & Co.),
with a specialty in machinists and manufac-
turers' tools and supplies. Author of booklet,
"A Few Facts About Astronomy," and a pub-
lished lecture on "Possibilities of This Life."
Is a student of astronomy. Mem. Columbia
Post G. A. R.; Loyal Legion. Office: 23-25
S. Clinton St. Residence: 945 Jackson Boul.
HARRISON, Carter Henry, mayor of Chica-
go, 1897-1905; b. Chicago, Apr. 23, 1860; s. Car-
ter Harrison (5 times mayor of Chicago; killed
by assassin, Oct. 28, 1893); attended Chicago
public school and gymnasium, Altenburg, Ger. :
grad. St. Ignatius College, Chicago, 1881
(LL.D., 1900); grad. Yale Law School, 1883; m.
Dec. 14, 1887, Edith, daughter Robert N. Ogden,
New Orleans. Practiced law, 1883-9; in real
estate business, 1889-91; publisher and editor
Chicago Times, 1891-4; elected mayor of Chi-
cago, Apr., 1897, 1899, 1901, 1903 (4 2-year
terms). Democrat. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Iroquois, Saddle and Cycle, Twentieth Century,
Swan Lake, Huron Mountain Hunting and
Fishing. Mem. S. A. R., Sons of the Revolu-
tion, Soc. of Colonial Wars. Residence: 408 E.
Erie St.
HARSHA, William Mclntire, physician; b.
Harshaville, O., June 15, 1855; s. William B.
and Rachel (Mclntire) Harsha; ed. district
school, North Liberty Acad. and Nat. Normal
Univ. of Lebanon, O.. taking degrees of B.S.
and A.B. ; studied medicine at Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1st year, Cincinnati, 2d year, and grad.
Chicago Med. College. 1883; m. Lebanon, O.,
June 1, 1880, Adelia S. Hutchinson; children:
William Thomas, Edward Houston. Practiced
medicine at Cerro Gordo and Decatur, 111.,
until 1890; since then in Chicago. Prof, of
operative and clinical surgery, College of
Physicians and Surgeons, since 1896; also
mem. board of dir. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Am.
Acad. of Medicine, Illinois Med. Soc., Missis-
sippi 'Valley Med. Assn., Chicago Surgical
Soc., Physicians' Club. Trustee Order of Co-
lumbian Knights. Independent Republican.
Club: Colonial. Office: 103 State St. Residence:
4201 Grand Boul.
HART, Charles, manufacturer; b. Bavaria,
Germany, May 22, 1847; s. Joseph and Babetto
(Kullman) Hart; ed. Germany and in public
and private schools of LaFayette, Ind.; m.
San Francisco, Calif., June 15, 1881, Flora
Hauser; children: Joseph Charles, F. Ethel.
Previous to 1868 in various business pursuits;
since then manufacturer of leather; now vice-
pres. of Kullman, Salz & Co. (general offices in
San Francisco) ; has active management of
branch in this city. Mem. K. P. Club: Standard.
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Office: 206 Lake St. Residence: 4240 Drexel
Boul.
HAKT, E. Orris, real estate; b. Crystal Lake,
111., Mar. 29, 1866; s. Edwin R. F. and Marga-
ret E. (Kull) Hart; ed. Chicago public gram-
mar and high schools and Bryant & Stratton's
Business College; m., 1st, Sept. 27, 1887, Helen
M. Kull, of Lake Geneva, Wis. ; children: Lin-
coln E., A. Everett; m., 2d, Chicago, June 10,
1897, Mollie A. Nuveen; children: Lucile Ella,
Milton Nuveen. Clerk for E. W. Zander & Co.,
real estate, 1885-9; mgr. renting dept., Turner
& Bond, 1889-92; mgr. William A. Bond & Co.,
real estate, 1892-1900; in real estate business
for self 1 year, 1900; since 1901 partner with
Edward W. Zander in real estate firm of E.
W. Zander & Co. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Republican. Mem. Irving Park Baptist
Church. Mem. Royal League, Nat. Union. Club:
Irving Golf. Office: 114 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 2385 N. 42d Ct., Irving Park.
HAST, Ell Stillson, pres. Rodger Ballast
Car Co.; b. Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1832; s.
Roswell and Polly Ann (Stillson) Hart; pre-
paratory education at Rochester High School
and Canandaigua Acad., N. Y. ; entered Ham-
ilton College, Clinton, N. Y., 1851; took 3 years'
course in college and 2 years' course in Ham-
ilton College Law School, graduating 1855; m.
Clinton, la., Nov. 21, 1S61, Olive Miriam Wil-
liams; children: Harry Stillson, Gertrude W.,
Pauline Belle (now Mrs. Evan A. Evans). Ad-
mitted to practice law by Supreme Court of
New York, June, 1855; practiced law, Lyons,
la., 1856-61; in Chicago, 1861-5; oil producer,
Titusville, Pa., 1865-7; practiced law, Chicago,
1867-71; at Clinton, la., 1871-6; pres. Clinton
Bridge Co., Clinton, la., 1874-7; general opera-
tor, 1877-89; gen. mgr., 1889-99; pres. since
1899, Rodger Ballast Car Co. Republican.
Clubs: Washington Park; also Wapsipinicon
Club, Clinton, la. Office: Railway Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 3716 Lake Av.
HAKT, Harry, senicn *nem. Hart, Schaffner
& Marx, clothing. Clubs. Standard, Hamilton.
Office: 226 VanBuren St. Residence: 4639 Drex-
el Boul.
HART, Harry Stillson, manufacturer; b.
Clinton, la., Sept. 2, 1870; s. Eli S. and Olive
Miriam (Williams) Hart; grad. Clinton (la.)
High School, 1889; Rose Polytechnic Institute,
Terre Haute, Ind., B.S., in mechanical and elec-
trical engineering, 1893. Acted as electrical
constructing engineer for Siemans & Halske
Electric Co. for 6 months after leaving col-
lege; represented Crouse-Tremaine Carbon Co.
as eastern mgr. in New York, 1894-9; Apr.,
1899, became connected with the Rodger Bal-
last Car Co., manufacturers; elected its sec.,
1900, and since Jan. 1, 1902, has been vice-
pres. and gen. mgr. of the company. Republi-
can. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union League,
Washington Park, Chicago Automobile; also
Detroit (Detroit, Mich.). Office: Railway Ex-
change Bldg.
HART, Hastings Hornell, clergyman; b.
Brookfield. O., Dec. 14, 1851; s. Dr. Albert Gail-
lard and Mary Crosby (Hornell) Hart; grad.
Cleveland (O.) Institute. 1867; Oberlin Col-
lege, A.B., 1875 (A.M., 1885. LL.D., 1898);
graduate Andover Theological Seminary, B.D.,
1880; m., 1st, New London. O., 1880, Mary A.
Prosser; 2d, St. Paul, Minn., 1886, Laura E.
Love; 3d, Springville, Utah, 1902, Josephine
M. Newton: children: William Prosser, Lau-
rance Hastings, Hornell Norris, Helen Love.
Vrances Jeanette, Elizabeth Haven. Was
clerk in U. S. Indian Service, Slsseton Agency,
S. Dak., 1875-7: pastor Congregational Church,
Worthington, Minn., 1880-3; sec. Minnesota
State Board of Corrections and Charities, 1883-
1898; pres. Nat. Conference of Charities and
Correction, 1893; gen. sec. same, 1894-1901;
supt. Illinois Children's Home and Aid Soc.
since 1898. Independent Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Honorary mem. St. Paul (Minn.)
Chamber of Commerce. Mem. Loyal Legion
Sons of Revolution. Clubs: Union League, Con-
gregational. Office: 79 Dearborn St. Residence:
433 Linden Av., Oak Park
HABT, James Abner, pres. Chicago Gravel
Co., base-ball official; b. Girard, Erie Co., Pa,
July 10, 1855; s. Leffert and Eliza Moorhead
(Dempsey) Hart; ed. birthplace in Girard
Acad. and Grand River Institute; m. Chicago.
Oct. 6 1881, Eva Runkle Cruzen; children-
George B., Faye Earl. Has been active as base-
ball mgr. since 1882, having been formerly
vice-pres. and mgr. Louisville Baseball Club
?£fS' and mgr. Milwaukee Baseball Club; since
.89, first sec. and now pres. Chicago Baseball
Club. Also since 1903, pres. Chicago Gravel
£°i': ^r«as- A' G' sPaldin* Land Assn. K. T.,
Elk. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 3287 Bea-
con St.
HARTMAN, Joseph s., manufacturer; b
Breskowitz, Bohemia, Aug. 30, 1846; s Simon
and Ludmilla (Klein) Hartman; ed. common
school and private school, Breskowitz, Bohe-
mia; m. New York, June 1, 1868, Lori Heller-
children: Samuel, Henry, Hugo, Bella, Mildred'
Taught German and Hebrew in Bohemia, 1862-
1867; landed in New York, Apr. 1, 1867- re-
mained until Apr., 1875, giving private lessons
in German and Hebrew, also doing some solic-
iting for fire insurance and for a while keep-
ing books for a paint house; bookkeeper for
Heller Bros. & Co., wholesale clothing, 1875-6;
for Leo Roth, wholesale tobacco, 6 months-
then with Carpeles, Heiser & Co., trunk manu-
facturers, Milwaukee, as bookkeeper, 1877-9
as salesman on road, 1879-80, and became part-
ner, 1880, successor in firm of Carpeles,
Schram & Co., which changed to Carpeles
Hartman & Co. In Oct., 1890, started present
business as manufacturer and dealer in trunks
with office in Chicago and factory at Racine,
Wis., under the style of the Hartman & Puffer
Trunk Co., changing, 1892, to the Hartman
Trunk Co., of which he is pres. Also treas R.
Friedlander & Co., and sec. M. Fleischman Co.
Republican. Mem. Chicago Sinai Congregation
(Jewish). Club: Standard. Office: 198-200 Jack-
ton Boul. Residence: 4533 Michigan Av.
HARTMAN, Leon, sec. and treas. of Hart-
man Furniture and Carpet Co.; b. Baltimore,
Md., Nov. 8, 1866; s. Henry and Mary (Straus)
Hartman; ed. public schools and in Stuart's
Hall, Baltimore, Md.; m. Chicago, 1890, Rose
K Greenbaum; children: Mildred R., Beatrice
E. Began at Baltimore, Md., as a clerk in the
store of M. L. Straus & Sons, and came to
Chicago in 1888, establishing in the retail fur-
niture and carpet business under the style of
the People's Outfitting Co., which he organ-
ized and has continued; and 7 years ago organ-
ized the Hartman Furniture and Carpet Co.,
which now has 12 stores in seven different
cities, and of which he is sec. and treas., and
pen. mgr. Mem. Maryland Soc. of Chicago. Re-
publican. Jewish religion. Clubs: Standard,
Ravisloe, Illinois Athletic. Office: 227 Wabash
Av. Residence: 4720 Grand Boul.
HARTMAN, Milton Lewis, furniture; b. Bal-
timore, Md., May 13, 1869; s. Henry and Mary
Hartman; ed. Baltimore City College of Bal-
timore, Md.; m. Chicago, Nov. 12, 1900, Blanche
Smith; 1 son: Henry. Began business life in
Baltimore, 1886, in clothing business of H. &
E. Hartman; came to Chicags, June 2, 1891,
and took charge of the furniture business of
Moore Bros. Furniture Co., until Mar., 1898;
since then gen. mgr. and vice-pres. of the
Hartman Furniture and Carpet Co.; also vice-
pres. of the Hartman Furniture and Carpet
Co., of Peoria, 111., and of the Hartman Furni-
ture and Carpet Co., of St. Joseph, Mo.; dir.
also of companies of the same name at Mil-
waukee, Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn. Mem.
Maryland Soc. of Chicago. Clubs: Standard,
Ravisloe. Office: 223-229 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 4633 Greenwood Av.
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HABTMAN, Simon, merchant; b. Wiirtem-
berg, Germany, May 26, 1850; s. Jacob and
Caroline (Rosenour) Hartman; ed. public
schools; m. Leavenworth, Kan., May 26, 1872,
Emma Abeles; children: Emanuel S., Edward
A., Louis H., Pearl. Began business career at
Omaha, Neb., in 1865, as a clerk in a clothing
store; then followed the progress of the build-
ing of the U. P. R. R. from fall of 1866 to 1869,
as a cigar merchant, moving place of busi-
ness as railroad progressed; came to Chicago
in 1869 and established in the wholesale liquor
business as a mem. of the firm of Hartman
Bros., continuing thus until Jan., 1874; went
to Colorado and remained there until 1882;
then became associated with Dallemand &
Co., wholesale liquors; sold his interest in
Jan., 1904, and organized corporation of the
Goodhart-Hartman Co., distillers and import-
ers; he is pres. of the company. Also dir. of
the U. S. Coffee Co., and of the Western Candy
Co. Democrat. Jewish religion. Served in Pit-
kin Guards of Lake City, Colo., in the Colo-
rado N. G. Office: 116-18 Franklin St. Resi-
dence: 4558 Ellis Av.
HARTMANN", Adolph, manufacturer; b. Heil-
bronn, Germany, Dec. 6, 1851; s. Johann Chris-
tian and Caroline (Schuchmann) Hartmann;
ed. at gymnasium, Heilbronn, Ger. ; m. Ottawa,
111., May 31, 1874, Caroline Knoedler; children:
Carl A., Amanda, Adolph O. Came to Chicago
from Germany; worked as metal worker, 1865-
1877; was in galvanized iron and cornice roof-
ing business as mem. of firm of Hartmann &
Clausen, 1877-93. when with associates organ-
ized and incorporated the Am. Metal Ware Co.,
of which he is pres. Office: 85-7 Huron St.
Residence: 958 N. Clark St.
HABTMANN, John, wood carving; b. Hu-
sum, Ger., Jan. 11, 1865; s. Andrew and Eliza-
beth (Joe'rsrenson) Hartmann; ed. public
schools in Germany; m. Chicago, Apr., 1890,
Emma Kunz. Learned the trade of a wood
carver in Germany, and rame from that coim-
try direct to Chicago in 1884; worked for sev-
eral firms until 1890. when established in busi-
ness for self as an architectural wood carver,
in which be has since been engaered. Received
an award from the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion in 1S93 for architectural wood carving
work. Office: 13 N. Jefferson St. Residence:
2621 Park PI.. Evanston. 111.
HABTNETT, James, lawyer; b. Galena, 111.,
Jan. 23, 1862; s. Daniel and Catharine (Dom-
hoe) Hartnett; ed. public schools and at the
State Normal School in Indiana: became a
teacher in public schools in 1881, and from
Sept.. 1889, to June, 1891. was supt. of schools
of Henry. 111.; studied law in leisure hours
while engaered in teaching, and during vaca-
tions, in office of Fred S. Potter; admitted to
bar, June 14, 1892. Began general practice of
law in Chicago in 1892: was associated with
Judge R. M. Wing and Daniel Donahoe in
trial of The People vs. Daniel Coughlin. and
since 1894 has been, with Daniel Donahoe. in
firm of Donahoe & Hartnett. Office: 59 Clark
Ft. Residence: 1052 Chase Av.
HARTWriili. Abraham Vedder, coal; b. Den-
mark, N. Y., Aug. 30. 1828: s. Morris W. and
Louvisa (Taylor) Hartwell: ed. Gouverneur, N.
Y.; m. Utica. N. Y., Nov. 10, 1859. Margaret A.
Bates: children: Fred G., Laura L.. Morris W.
"Was in service of the C. & A. R. R. for about
37 years, beginning in 1863 as fuel agent of
the road; engaged in construction of road.
1860-3: became purchasing agent in 1865. and
so continued until Jan. 1. 1900; since then
rres. of the F. G. Hartwell Co., coal. Clubs:
Illinois. Washington Park. Office: Fisher
Bids*. Residence: 4953 Lake Av.
HABTWEItl, D. Edwin; b. Philadelphia,
Pa. Since 1885 sec. of Swift & Co.. meat pack-
in^ and slaughtering. Also dir. Fort Dearborn
Nat. Bank, Hibernian Banking Assn., Ken-
wood Trust & Savings Bank (vice-pres.), Illi-
nois Cold Storage Co. (pres.). Swift Re-
frigerat9r Transportation Co. (2d vice-pres ),
Swift Live Stock Transportation Co. (2d vice-
pres.), and Mechanical Manufacturing Co.
(treas.). Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Midlothian.
Office: 240 LaSalle St. Residence: 4315 Drexel
Boul.
HABTWELL, Edwin S., pres. and dir. E. S.
Hartwell & Co., lumber; vice-pres. and dir.
Chicago Consolidated Traction Co. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Washington Park, Chicago Ath-
letic, Edgewater Golf. Office: 279 Dearborn St.
Residence: 35 Stratford PI.
HABTWELL, Pred Gay, coal; b. Amster-
dam, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1861; s. Abraham V. and
Margaret A. Hartwell ; removed with parents to
Chicago, 1866; ed. Chicago schools; m. Chica-
go, Jan. 6, 1886, Jennie Barbour; children:
Ruth, Margaret. At 16 years of age left school
and began business life in father's coal office
at 12th St. bridge, and from minor clerk
worked his way up to supt. of the business,
of which, with James J. Kelly, became proprie-
tor, 1883, under firm name of Hartwell &
Kelly; since 1884 dir. and mgr. F. G. Hartwell
Co. Also dir. Northwestern Gas Light and
Coke Co. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago
Athletic, Kenwood, Mid-Day, Calumet Golf. Of-
fice: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 4932 Lake Av
HABTY, Michael, manufacturer sash, doors,
frames, mouldings, etc.; b. Co. Tipperary, Ire
Aug. 4, 1845; s. Michael and Catherine
(Brererton) Harty; came to U. S. in child-
hood; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, 1869,
Mary Holmes; children: George, Robert, Wil-
liam, Nellie. Began as a boy in the employ of
Abbott & Kingman, sash and door factory;
thoroughly learned the practical details of the
business, and worked as journeyman and
foreman in various factories prior to estab-
lishing for himself 20 years ago: since organi-
zation, Mar., 1889, pres. of Harty Bros. &
Harty Co., wholesale manufacturers of sash,
doors, frames, mouldings and fine interior
finish. Independent In politics. Catholic. Royal
Arcanum. Office: 442 W. 21st St. Residence:
798 Flournoy St.
HABTZ, Irvinjf Thomas, vice-pres. Morden
Frog and Crossing Co.; b. Peoria, 111.. Mar.,
1861; a. Capt. Samuel B. and Virginia Thomas
Hartz; ed. public schools of Illinois; m. Chica-
KO, 1887, Lillian Terhune; children: Homer.
Virginia, Mildred. Was for about 5 years en-
gaged in the grain and railroad business in
Peoria and Chicago, later in charge of the of-
fices and finances of the building of the New
York Croton Aqueduct in New York City; re-
turned to Chicago in 1888-9; associated as sec.
and mgr. of the Calumet Iron and Steel Co.,
1889-92, inclusive; then from 1896 to 1899
pres. of the Union Cold Storage Co.. and from
1895 with the Morden Fro? and Crossing
Works as vice-pres., dir. and mgr. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic. Washington Park, Kenwood,
Homewood. Mem. Loyal Legion. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 4919 Washington Av.
HAHVEY, Elbert Alphens. manufacturer: b.
Chicago, Jan. 9, 1877; s. Turlington W. and
Belle Sheridan (Badger) Harvey; ed. Harvard
School, 1889-90; Chicago Manual Training
School, 1890-3 (grad.); Armour Institute, 1893-
1894; Marietta College. 1897-1900: Chicago
Univ., 1900-1. graduating, A.B. Joined office
force, Oct., 1901, of the Acme Gas Co. (incor-
porated Nov.. 1900); has had charge of me-
chanical engineering work of company from
1901; was elected Jan., 1902, and now is, treas.
and dir. of the company, and Jan., 1903, gen.
mgr. of the company. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence 59 Pine
Grove Av.
HARVEY, George lyon, architect; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 8, 1866; s. T. W. and Maria (Hard-
man) Harvey; ed. public schools of Chicago
and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
graduating as mechanical engineer in class of
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1888; m. Chicago, 1890, Mabel Streeter; chil-
dren: Dorothy, Marjorie. Engaged in practice
as architect and consulting engineer since
1888; was for several years connected with
the Harvey Lumber Co. Republican. Club: Uni-
versity. Office: 175 Dearborn St. Residence:
1461 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
HARVEY, Oeorg-e MacMickinfif, insurance;
b. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Can., Apr. 28, 1848; s.
James and Janet (Oliver) Harvey; ed. gram-
mar school and Phillips Acad., Niagara; m.
Chicago, Oct. 19, 1886, Lucy Dale Halsted;
children: George M., Jr., Henry Halsted, Janet.
In fire underwriting business from 1865, be-
ginning with Rounds & Hall, of Buffalo, N. Y.,
until 1870, when came to Chicago and became
connected with the agency of S. M. Moore &
Co.; then with McCormick Bros. & Findlay,
Chicago, and for the past 20 years at head of
George M. Harvey & Co. Republican. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Coleman Lake
Fishing and Shooting, Glen View. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: 36 Stratford PI.
HARVEY, James Alexander, physician; b.
Chicago, Nov. 6, 1869; s. John and Margaret
(Thomson) Harvey; ed. Chicago high schools,
Univ. of Chicago, 1890-2, and Rush Med. Col-
lege, M.D., 1896; resident physician, Presby-
terian Hosp. ; special student Univ. of Glas-
gow, 1896-8; post-grad, work in Vienna, 1903.
In practice of medicine in Chicago since 1898;
associate in surgery. Rush Med. College,
1898-1900; instructor in medicine, Rush Med.
College, since 1900. Associate med. staff, Cook
Co. Hosp.; attending physician Central Free
Dispensary. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Missis-
sippi Valley Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Office:
100 State St. Residence: Hyde Park Hotel.
HARVEY, Joel D., real estate; b. Kane
Co., 111., 1837; s. Joel and Polly Harvey; ed.
public schools of Kane Co.; m. Kane Co., 1858,
Julia Plato; 3 children. Admitted to bar of
Illinois in 1858; practiced law in Kane Co. un-
til 1864, when removed to Chicago and en-
gaged in practice here, also engaging in the
real estate 'business in this city, and still con-
tinues in a general real estate and loan busi-
ness. Republican. Was for 9 years collector
of internal revenue in Chicago under the ad-
ministrations of Pres. Grant, Hayes, Gar-
field, Arthur and Cleveland. Office: 171 LaSalle
St. Residence: Geneva. 111.
HARVEY, Julian Corneille, insurance; b.
Lincoln, Neb., Mar. 18, 1869; s. Augustus Ford
and Julia A. (Studley) Harvey; father was a
widely known insurance actuary and writer on
technical subjects; ed. public and high schools
of Klrkwood, Mo.; Washington Univ., St.
Louis, Mo., LL.B., 1897; also special work in
Univ. of Virginia. Asst. sec. of the Covenant
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of St. Louis, Mo.,
1 890-7; consulting actuary at St. Louis, Mo.,
1897-1904, and on Mar. 3, 1904, became 2d vice-
pres. of the Nat. Life Insurance Co. of U. S.
A. Democrat. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
Kenilworth.
HARVEY, Paul Stanwood, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 31, 1878; s. Turlington W. and
Belle Sheridan (Badger) Harvey: ed. in Haven
(public) School, Harvard (private) School,
Chicago Manual Training School, Marietta
Acad., grad., 1897; Marietta College for year,
1897-8; Harvard Univ., 2 years. 1898-1900;
Univ. of Chicago, 1900-1. Entered employ of
Acme Gas Co., Oct., 1901; made sec. Jan., 1902,
and vlce-pres. and sec. in Jan., 1903, and is
also a dir. Company manufactures and installs
pas plants in mfg. establishments, where the
gas Is used as fuel in furnaces. Republican.
Presbyterian. Club: Harvard. Office: Monad-
nock Blk.
HARVEY, Robert Hatfield, physician; b.
Chicatro, Deo. 12, 1869; s. T. W. and Maria
(Hardman) Harvey; ed. Chicago public
schools, Northwestern Univ. and Northwest-
ern Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1894; m. Chicago,
Apr. 5, 1898, Bertha Botsford. Engaged In
practice of medicine in Chicago since 1894;
physician to Chicago Orphan Asylum and to
the Michigan Central R. R. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med.
Soc., Mississippi Valley Med. Soc., Chicago
Soc. of Internal Medicine, Chicago Patholog-
ical Soc., Chicago Pediatric Soc., Chicago
Medico-Legal Soc. Republican. Clubs: Wash-
ington Park, Univ. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 2100 Calumet Av.
HARVEY, Turlington Walker, lumber mer-
chant; b. Siloam, Madison Co., N. Y., Mar. 10,
1835; s. Joshua and Paulina (Walker) Harvey;
ed. public school and Oneida (N. Y,) Acad.;
m., 1st, 1859, Maria Hardman, of Louisville,
Ky. (died 1871); children: Charles A., John R.,
George L., Robert H.; m., 2d, May 28, 1873,
Belle S. Badger, of Chicago; children: Belle B.,
Turlington W., Jr., Elbert A., Paul S. Learned
carpenter's trade in boyhood; came to Chica-
go, 1854; employed in sash, door and blind fac-
tories until 1859; mem. planing mill firm of
Lamb & Harvey, 1859-65; bought out his part-
ner, 1865, and afterward conducted business
alone, greatly enlarging it, acquiring large
mills at Muskegon, Mich., and Marinette, Wis. ;
incorporated the business, 1883, becoming
pres. T. W. Harvey Lumber Co. Pres. Y. M. C.
A., 1871-3, and 1876-9; dir. since 1866, and
pres., 1886, Chicago Relief and Aid Soc., and
on its executive committee and in active
charge of the shelter work of the soc. after
the fire of 1871. Has large stock farm in
Eastern Nebraska. Laid out town of Harvey
and located there a number of important in-
vestments; is officer and dir. in various com-
panies; pres. Acme Gas Co. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: 49 Pine Grove Av.
HARVEY, William Spencer, physician; b.
Galesburg, 111., Aug. 29, 1859; s. William Na-
thaniel and Lovina (Brewer) Harvey; ed. Knox
Acad. and Knox College, Galesburg, 111., grad-
uating with honor from latter, A.B., 1880
(A.M., same, 1883); attended med. dept. of
Univ. of Michigan and Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege of Chicago, graduating M.D., 1883; m.
1891, Alice Flash, of New Orleans, La.; chil-
dren: Alice Flash, William Spencer, Jr., George
Wilkins. For 2 years after graduation prac-
ticed with Dr. J. E. Gilman; since then alone,
making a specialty of surgery. Was 3 years
prof, of physiology and histology in Hahne-
mann Med. College. Mem. Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Homo?. Med. Soc., Am. Institute
of Homce., and Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann
Medical College and Hosp. Was one of organ-
izers and a dir. of the Columbian Horace.
Hosp. at World's Columbian Exposition; one
of organizers, sec. and dir. of Homce. Post-
Graduate Med. School. Surgeon Cook Co. Hosp.,
and Garfield Park Sanitarium. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Illinois. Office: 103 State St.
HASBROUCK, Charles Alfred, civil engi-
neer; b. on farm at Forest Home, suburb of
Ithaca, N. Y., July 31, 1864; s. Alfred and
Sarah (McKinney) Hasbrouck; grad. Cornell,
C.E., 1884; m. June 14, 1893, Mary Fobes.
Cresco, la. Asst. engineer Detroit Bridge and
Iron Co., 1884-8; engineer Am. Bridge Works,
Chicago, 1888-1900; contracting mgr. R. R.
dept. Western District Am. Bridge Co. since
1900; specialist as bridge and structural en-
gineer. Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engineers since
1887, British Institution of Civil Engineers,
of London, Eng., since 1904. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: 4740 Madison Av.
HASBROUCK, louis, underwriter; b. Alli-
gerville, Ulster Co., N. Y.. Mar. 24, 1857; s.
Edwin and Elizabeth D. Husbrouck; ed. Chi-
cago public schools and Chicago High School;
m. Chicago, Apr. 20, 1888, Irene Warner; 1
son: Harold. Entered fire insurance business,
as insurance broker, Feb. 1, 1872; later of
firm, Hopkins & Hasbrouck, and afterward
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alone as Louis Hasbrouck Insurance Agency;
then joined firm of Smith, Rothermel & Has-
brouck, now Rothermel & Hasbrouck; firm
are mgrs. for U. S. of the Traders Insurance
Co., -of Chicago, and also represent the Nor-
wich Union Fire Insurance Co., of England;
Allemannia Fire Insurance Co., of Pittsburgh,
Pa.; Phoenix Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn.;
London Assurance Corporation, of England;
New Amsterdam Plate Glass Insurance Co.,
of New York. Republican. Mem. Chicago Ath-
letic Club, Sons of New York, Royal Arcanum.
Office: 148-150 LaSalle St. Residence: 196
Bowen Av.
HASELTINE, Burton, oculist and aurist;b.
Richland Center, Wis., Sept. 27, 1874; s. Has-
cal and Martha (Pierce) Haseltine; ed. high
school of Cochranton, Pa.; Allegheny College,
Meadville, Pa.; Cleveland Univ. of Medicine,
Cleveland, O. ; Hahnemann Med. College of
Chicago, M.D., Mar. 26, 1896. Engaged in med.
practice in Chicago since 1896; specialist in
diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Senior
prof, of diseases of throat and nose in Hahne-
mann Med. College of Chicago; eye, ear and
throat surgeon to Cook Co. Hosp., and to Chi-
cago Home for the Friendless. Sec. Illinois
Homce. Med. Assn. Was editor of The Clinique
(med. journal) for 4 years, ending Jan. 1,
1904. Contributor to leading med. publications
on diseases of eye, ear and throat. Independ-
ent Republican. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 1250 Michigan Av.
HASKELL, Frederick T., vice-pros. Illinois
Irust and Savings Bank; ed. Chicago public
schools. Has been resident of Chicago for 35
years, and has been engaged in banking in
various capacities ever since leaving school;
vice-pres. of the Illinois Trust and Savings
Bank since 1890; also dir. Illinois Trust Safety
Deposit Co., and of the Am. Luxfer Prism Co.
cf Illinois. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange.
Vice-pres. Illinois Manual Training School
Farm. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
1 eague, Mid-Day, Washington Park, Caxton,
Bankers. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 2824
Prairie Av.
HASKELL, John William dag-horn, manu-
facturer; b. Rochester, Mass., July 4, 1844; s.
John P. T. and Harriet (Toppan) Haskell; ed.
public schools, Peoria, 111.; m. Aurora, 111.,
Sept. 25, 1873, Ella R. Mann; children: Har-
riet Elizabeth (now Mrs. John C. Curtiss),
George Austin, John Paul. Worked on farm;
came to Chicago, 1860; entered employ of
Walker & Taylor, trunk manufacturers, and,
in 1865, with his brother, established firm of
Haskell Bros., incorporated, 1903. Republican.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 20 Michigan
Av. Residence: 557 Washington Boul.
HASKELL, Joseph Elnathan, trunks; b.
Rochester, Plymouth Co., Mass., Feb. 22, 1846;
s. John P. T. and Harriet (Toppan) Haskell; ed.
public schools of Peoria, 111.; m. Chicago, Aug.
4, 1873, Myra Balkam; children: Asaph Whittle-
sey, Myra. Lived on a farm near Peoria, 111.,
until 1862, when he came to Chicago and
learned trunk-maker's trade; in 1865, with
brother, established firm of Haskell Bros, (in-
corporated 1903), of which he is pres. Repub-
lican. Office: 94 Wabash Av. Residence: 521
Washington Boul.
HASKELL, Loomis Pomroy, D.D.S., den-
tist; b. Bangor, Me., Apr. 25, 1826; s. Benja-
min and Mary (Fuller) Haskell; father died
when he was 5 years old; mother remarried
ond moved, 1838. to Salem, Mass.; attended
public schools in Bangor, Me., and 3 years in
Salem; then worked in a Boston printing of-
fice until he was 19 years old; studied den-
tistry with Dr. M. P. Hanson and moved with
him to Milwaukee, 1856; in 1857 became a resi-
dent of Chicago; m. 1848, Sarah E. Wason, of
Chelsea, Mass.; children: Ella, Lizzie N. (wife
of Rev. W. J. Clark), Isabelle (wife of J. B.
Parsons), Annie Nutt (wife of W. T. Barr) ;
also 2 other daughters, now deceased. After
coming to Chicago, 1857, was for 11 years as-
sociated in practice with Dr. W. W. Allport;
since then in practice alone. During first 4
years of Chicago Dental College was its prof,
of prosthetic dentistry, and later for 3 years
held same chair in dental dept. of Northwest-
ern Univ. Established, 1888, the Haskell Post-
Graduate School of Prosthetic Dentistry (the
first post-graduate dental school), of which
has since been at the head. Was delegate to
the first Free Soil Convention, held at Worces-
ter, Mass. Republican (from organization of
the party). Congregationalist. Visited Europe
3 successive years instructing classes of den-
tists in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, and Paris.
For many years writer for various dental
journals. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence:
Hinsdale, 111.
HASKINS, George William, M.D., D.D.S.,
dentist; b. Monroe, Mich., Dec. 21, 1858; s.
Clark Caryl and Helen Mars (Smith) Has-
kins; removed within a year from birth to
New Albany, Ind., where lived about 20 years;
grad. high school, New Albany, Ind.; grad.
Chicago College of Dental Surgery, D.D.S.,
1887; Chicago Med. College, M.D., 1889; m.
Chicago, Sept. 16, 1891, Libbie E. Elliott; chil-
dren: Elizabeth Caryl, Clark Elliott, Margaret
Adams. Removed to Chicago, winter of 1879-
80; was in business as partner with J. W.
Heatfield, manufacturing iewelry, 1 year; then
in same business alone until 1885, when sold
out and entered on course in Chicago College
of Dental Surgery; while there served in posi-
tion of anatomical prosector and as asst. to
prof, of chemistry; in dental practice since
1887; professor of metallurgy and prosthetic
dentistry in Northwestern Univ. Dental
School, 1889-96; resigned. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Odontographic Soc.,
Illinois State Dental Soc., Physicians' Club of
Chicago, Delta Sigma Delta Soc. Republican.
Office: 67 Wabash Av. Residence: 423 Central
Av., Wilmette, 111.
HASLER, Edward Lionel, pres. and treas.
of E. L. Hasler Co., wholesale fruits; b. Ald-
ingbourne House, near Chichester, Sussex,
Eng., Jan. 12, 1871; s. William Wyndham and
Sarah Selina (Hervey) Hasler. Came to U. S.
to farm in 1889; went to Yankton, S. Dak.;
came to Chicago, 1893, and procured a posi-
tion on S. Water St.; went into business for
self, 1895, in firm of Hasler & Herrick; in 1900
sold out and took a position as mgr. for the
Porter Bros. Co., which failed in 1903. Then
formed the corporation of E. L. Hasler Co.,
fruits, of which is pres. Mem. St. James Epis-
copal Church. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: 97-9 S. Water St. Resi-
dence: 369 E. Chicago Av.
HASTINGS, Samuel Miles, manufacturer;
b. Reimersburg, Pa., Aug. 14, 1860; s. Eli and
Rachel (Kerr) Hastings; ed. schools of Gard-
ner, 111.; m. Braidwood, 111., Sept. 16, 1881,
Jannette Rankin. Began business career as
clerk in dry goods store at Braidwood, 111.;
in 1879, established in the retail dry goods
business on his own account at Braidwood,
whence, in 1884, he removed it to Streator,
continuing in the same line until 1889, when
he came to Chicago. Traveled in Europe, 1889-
1893, returning to Chicago and engaging in
the contracting business until 1893. In 1893
entered upon the manufacture of scales, under
firm name of Mills & Hastings, and in 1899,
the business was incorporated under the name
of Moneyweight Scale Co., of which he is now
sec. and treas. Also pres. the Computing Co.,
of Dayton, O. ; vice-pres. the Computing Scale
Co., of Canada, Limited; treas. Computing
Scale Co. of America; pres. Moneyweight
Scale Co. of Europe; dir. W. F. Stimpson Co.,
Detroit, Mich.; Stimpson Computing Scale Co.,
Elkhart, Ind., and Acorn Brass Mfg. Co., Chi-
cago. Republican. Mason, K. T. Clubs: Chica-
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go Athletic, Onwentsia. Office: 47 State St.
Residence: 1689 Sheridan Rd.
HATCH, Azel Farnswortli, lawyer; b. Lisle,
DuPage Co., 111., Sept. 6, 1848; s. James Crom-
bie and Charlotte Deborah (Kidder) Hatch ; ed.
Oberlin College, 1865-70; and Yale College,
1870-1; grad. A.B., Yale, 1871, and A.B., ad
eundem, Oberlin, 1871; m., 1st, Lisle, 111., Feb.
5, 1880, Grace Hattie Green (died Apr. 21,
1886) ; m., 2d, Northampton, Mass., June 26,
1894, Elizabeth Bolyn Wright; children: Alice
Venelia, Helen, Laura, Grace Pauline, Azel
Parnsworth, Jr. Admitted to Illinois bar, Sept.
11, 1874, and since then in active general prac-
tice, but mainly in corporation law; promoted
and organized the Equitable Trust Co., and the
Am. Hide & Leather Co., sec. and dir. Chicago
Writing Machine Co., International Fuel Co.,
Metallurgical Development Co., Norton & Co.,
Automatic Fire Protection Co. Prepared and
published the Statutes and Constitutional Pro-
visions of the Several States of the U. S. and
of England on Libel and Slander, with Sugges-
tions for Amendment. Republican. Mem. board
of dirs. of the Chicago Public Library, 1890-3,
and 1894-1900; pres. of that board, 1897-9.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Club,
Illinois State Bar Assn., Chicago Literary
Club. Pres. and dir. the Chicago Nursery and
Half Orphan Asylum. Mem. Am. Social Science
Assn. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League,
University, Glen View. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: 19 Delaware PI.
HATELY, Charles Furuess, commission
merchant and stock broker; b. Brantford,
Ont., Can., Jan. 11, 1876; s. Walter C. and
Bertha (Hale) Hately; ed. Trinity College,
Port Hope, Ont.; Sidcut College, Sidcut, Eng.,
and Shattuck Military Acad., Faribault, Minn.,
grad. in class of 1893; m. Chicago, Aug. 24,
1S98, Mina Hall. Began business life in Chi-
cago, with firm of Hately Bros., exporters, as
mgr. of the office, and then went to New
York in 1898 for Ferran, Ballou & Co., ex-
porters; returned to Chicago in 1899 and
went with J. F. Harris & Co., stocks and
grain, until 1900; then with Finley Barrell
& Co. until 1903, when, with John Geddes,
established the firm of Geddes & Hately, suc-
cessors to Geddes, Kirkwood & Co., commis-
sion merchants and stock brokers. Democrat.
Club: Union League. Office: 169 Jackson Boul.
Residence: 4355 Lake Av.
HATELY, John Craig1, capitalist; b. Durham,
Eng., Oct. 30, 1845; s. John and Jane (Craig)
Hately; ed. public schools of Durham, Eng.;
m. Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng., Jan., 1871, Anna-
bella Robson; children: John George, Ethel
Craig, Margaret M., Louise. After leaving
school, apprenticed to provision business in
Durham, Eng., from 1859, and later with
Furness & Co., Hartlepool, Eng., until came
to Chicago in 1873; established in provision
trade as John C. Hately, Chicago, 1873-81, then
mem. of firm of Hately Bros., provisions, from
1881 until he withdrew in 1895. Now dir. of
Provision Dealers' Dispatch; chairman of Chi-
cago Beach Hotel Co. Mem. Chicago- board of
Trade. Republican. Clubs: Union League
(dir.), Caxton, Homewood, Lake Geneva Coun-
try, Mid-Day. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence:Chicago Beach Hotel.
HATELY. Walter Craig1, exporter of grain
and provisions; b. Co. of Durham, Eng., Sept.
5, 1848; s. John and Jane (Craig) Hately; ed.
public schools of England, then entered Brit-
ish merchant service as cadet apprentice,
learning steamship and navigation, and was
Jd officer of a merchant steamer when came
to America in 1873; m. Brantford, Ont., Sept.
9, 1874. Was engaged at Brantford, Ont., as
grain exporter, 1873-82; came to Chicago and
established, under the present firm name of
Hately Bros., business in the exporting of
grain and provisions. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
Highland Park. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence: Highland Park, 111.
HATFIELD, Marcus Fatten, physician, au-
thor; s. Rev. R. M. and Elizabeth A. Hatfieid;
grad. Wesleyan Univ. of Connecticut, 1870;
Chicago Med. College, 1872; student at Zurich
and Univ. of Berlin; m. Dec. 21, 1876, Hattie
A., daughter Bishop W. L. Harris, of Evans-
ton, 111.; children: Harris A., Robert M., Wil-
liam Hugh. Prof. Chicago Med. College, 1875-
1896; prof, pediatrics, Chicago Clinical School
since 1898; pres. Med. Board Jackson Park
Fresh Air Sanitarium; consulting physician
Chicago Orphan Asylum; clinical prof, pedi-
atrics, College Physicians and Surgeons, Chi-
cago, 111. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Chicago Pedlatric Soc. Author:
Laboratory Exercises, 1878; Practical Urin-
alysis, 1880; The Physiology and Hygiene of
the House in Which we Live, 1887; Compend
of Diseases of Children, 1903; Acute Conta-
gious Diseases of Children, 1902. Editor Chi-
cago Clinic and Pure Water Journal. Club:
Chicago Press. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
3346 S. Park Av.
HATTSTAEDT, John James, teacher of
music; b. Monroe, Mich., Dec. 29, 1851; s. Rev.
William and Louise Marie (Schmid) Hatt-
staedt; ed. private school at Monroe, Mich.;
musical education in various schools in U. S.
and Germany; m. Chicago, Dec. 22, 1882, Kate
May Castle; children: John Robert, Louise
Annie. Began career as teacher of piano at
Detroit, Mich., 1870; at St. Louis, Mo., 1873;
since 1875 in Chicago; founded, 1886, Am.
Conservatory of Music, of which he is pres.
Lecturer on musical history, science of music
and esthetics at Am. Conservatory of Music.
Author of Manual of Musical History, and
contributor to musical journals. Lutheran.
Clubs: Kenwood. Calumet Golf. Office: Kim-
ball Hall Bldg. Residence: 212 E. 51st St.
HATTGA1T, Hauman Q., comptroller C., M. &
St. P. Ry. Co.; b. Christiania, Norway, Nov. 7,
1840; s. Helge A. and Anna B. Haugan; ed.
Christiania, Norway; m. Rockdell, Minn., Oct.
22, 1879, Emma Petersen; children: Helga C.,
Ragna L., Alice J. Was bookkeeper and later
acting cashier of Batavian Bank, LaCrosse,
Wis., from 1864 to 1870; entered railway ser-
vice as paymaster and later auditor of the
South Minnesota Ry. Co., 1870-80; sec. to gen.
fcupt., W. C. Van Home, C., M. & St. P. Ry.
Co., 1880-3; land commissioner, same road,
1883-1901; comptroller same road since Jan. 1,
1901. Republican. English Lutheran. Clubs:
Union League; also Milwaukee (Milwaukee).
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
3122 Judson Av., Evanston.
HAUGAN", Helg-e Alexander, banker; b.
Christiania, Norway, Oct. 26, 1848; s. Helge
A. and Anna B. Haugan; moved to Montreal,
1859; ed. schools in Norway and Montreal; m.
Chicago, 1869, Laura A. Wardrum. In Mon-
treal learned steam fitting and brass finish-
ing trade; came to Chicago, 1862, and con-
tinued in that business, as workman, later
going into business for himself. With John
R. Lindgren established, 1879, banking house
of Haugan & Lindgren; reorganized in 1891,
as the State Bank of Chicago, of which he is
pres. Dir. Chicago Title & Trust Co. Club:
Union League. Office: 142 Washington St.
Residence: 1713 Deming PI.
HAVEMEYEK, Herbert Everard, sugar
broker; b. Chicago, Feb. 9, 1876; s. William
A. and Rosa R. (Goold) Havemeyer; ed. Uni-
versity School, Chicago; was in the class of
1899 at Cornell Univ. Law School, but did not
graduate; m. Riverside, 111., June 4, 1902,
Sarah M. Kinzie; 1 daughter: Rosaline. Be-
came a mem., 1898, of firm of W. A. Have-
meyer & Co., agents for the Am. Sugar Refin-
ing Co., founded by his father, William A.
Havemeyer, who died in the summer of 1903.
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Mem Sigma Phi. Office: 25 Lake St. Resi- pie's Church, Brooklyn, Mich.; pastor 1st
dence: 440 Elra St. Unitarian Church, Jackson. Mich., 1897-1900;
HAWKES, Benjamin Carleton, lawyer; b. Church Messiah, Louisville, Ky., 1900-2; sec.
Chicago, Oct. 8, 1875; s. Moses A. and Louise Western Unitarian Conference, with super-
R. (Starrett) Hawkes; ed. North Division . vision of the Unitarian churches in 14 states,
High School, preparatory dept. of Northwest- 1902-4; pastor of Unity Church, Chicago, since
ern Univ., and Chicago College of Law (Lake Mar., 1904. Asso. editor Unity, Chicago. Resi-
Forest Univ.), 1896; m. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1898, dence: 2429 N. Hermitage Av.
Mary Belknap; 1 son: Belknap Carleton. Ad- HAWLEY, George Fuller, physician and
mitted to bar, 1896, and since engaged in surgeon; b. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 16, 1844; s
active practice of law in Chicago; now of firm George Benjamin and Z. C. (Fuller) Hawley;
of Carnahan, Slusser, Hawkes & Cox. Pres. ed. common and high schools of Hartford;
and dir. Standard Playing Card Co., Caxton also at Yale College; prad. College of Physi-
Printing Ink Co., U. S. Specialty Mfg. Co., G. clans and Surgeons, New York, 1867; m. 1st,
P. Paint Mfg. Co.; dir. Thomas Thorkildseii Chicago, 1885, Clara W. Hay; 2d, Chicago,
Co., manufacturing chemists. Republican. 1901, Elizabeth Lane; children: George Bur-
Mason (32°); Oriental Consistory, S. P. R. S., ton, Clara lone, Julia H. C. (Mrs. Allen). In
and Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. K. practice of medicine at Hartford, Conn., 1867-
P. and I. O. F. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chi- 1883; since then in Chicago. Late surgeon 1st
cago Drug Trade, Casino (Edgewater). Of- Regt., Conn. N. G.; mem. Veteran Assn. Hart-
fice: Unity Bldg. Residence: 1056 Winthrop Av. ford City Guard; late mem. staff at Hartford
HAWLEY, Charles Gilbert, patent lawyer; Hosp. Mem. staff of Cook Co. Hosp., Chicago;
b. Normal, 111., June 20, 1868; s. Benjamin prof, of laryngology, rhinology and otology,
Ruggles and Hannah Rosamond (Hall) Haw- Chicago Clinical School of Medicine; prof, of
ley; ed. Chicago public schools, Chicago Man- hygiene and physiology of the voice, Soper
ual Training School, graduating 1886; Cornell School of Oratory. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Univ., 1886-7; law dept. Northwestern Univ., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Acad.
graduating, 1889; m. 1st, Watkins, N. Y.f of Ophthalmology, Otology and Laryngology.
1891, Susan Hillerman; children: Stuart, Hope, Republican. Methodist. Office: 103 State St.
Charlotte Hawley; m. 2d, Chicago, Jan. 15, Residence: 1718 Kenmore Av.
1902, Alice Eloise Freeborn (nee Adams). In HAWLEY, Henry Stephen, manufacturer; b.
1887 operated machinery business; in 1888 Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 12, 1851; s. Daniel W.
entered law office of George P. Barton, Chi- and Henrietta S. (Hopkins) Hawley; ed. in
cago; in 1889 entered law office of Paul & Bridgeport public schools; m. Chicago, Nov.
Merwin, Minneapolis, Minn., and in 1891 be- 3, 1880, Lillie L. Ferguson; children: Royal
came mem. of firm which, until 1901, was Duncan, Philip Ferguson, Henry Stephen (died
known as Paul & Hawley and was engaged in in infancy). Was engaged in bridge contract-
the practice of patent and trade mark law. ing, and in promoting and constructing rail-
In 1901 opened branch office in Chicago, and roads, 1874-83, including the Grand Trunk
at end of year made his removal permanent, Ry. (Valparaiso, Ind., to Thornton, 111.), and
dissolving old firm and since then continuing purchased at master's sale the Chicago &
in practice alone. Republican. Christian Scien- Southern R. R. (now owned by C. & G. T.
tist; mem. 2d Church of Christ, Scientist, Ry.); promoter Chicago & Wisconsin R. R.,
Chicago. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Yacht. Of- 1883; pres. Chicago, Wisconsin & Minnesota
fice: Railway Exchange. Residence: 1448 Mont- R. R. during its construction from Chicago to
rose Boul. Schleisingeryille, Wis. ; was general agent and
HAWLEY, Clark W., oculist and aurist; b. purchased right of way of portions of C.
Jefferson, O., Nov. 15, 1854; s. Sidney B. and G. W. R. R., and on its completion its general
Mary Ann (Webster) Hawley; grad. West agent in charge of traffic and leases, 1883-90;
Aurora (111.) High School, 1874; Rush Med. general agent in charge of traffic C. & N. P.
College, M.D., 1885; studied in Europe 1 year; R. R., 1890-3; general agent and treas. for
m. Peru, O., May 2, 1886, Edna Virginia Chit- receivers, same road, 1893-7; general agent
tenden; children: Ralph S., Webster Clark. In and treas. the reorganized company, the C.
practice of medicine from 1885; was oculist T. T. R. R., 1897-99; traffic mgr. treas. and
and aurist to Cook Co. Hosp. for several years, asst. sec., same road, 1899-1902, and still dir.
Ex. pres. and prof, of ophthalmology and same road. Now pres. and dir. the Railroad
otology, Jenner Med. College; now prof, of Supply Co., manufacturers and dealers in rail-
cphthalmology, Post-Graduate Med. School road supplies; sec. and dir. Chicago & Calu-
and Hosp; oculist and aurist to Provident met Terminal Ry. ; dir. of the People's Build-
Hosp. Republican. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi- ing & Loan Assn. and of the Monier Mfg. Co.
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Ophthalmological & Republican; was active in campaigns, 1880,
Otological Soc., Physicians' Club, Fox River 1884 and 1888 in Illinois; sec. Union League
Valley Med. Soc. Club: LaGrange. Office: 70 of America, 1872-4. Episcopalian. Mem. Royal
State St. Residence: LaGrange, 111. Arcanum, Royal League. Clubs: Chicago
HAWLEY, Edgrar Seed, physician; b. Chi- Yacht, Church. Office: Bedford Bldg. Resi-
cago, Nov. 20, 1863; s. Uriah Rogers and dence: 5845 Madison Av.
Helen (Reed) Hawley; ed. public school, Chi- HAWLEY, Joseph Boy, physician; b. Chi-
cago, until 187S, followed by 2 years at Nor- cago, Sept. 9, 1871; s. Charles A. and Electa
wich Univ., Northfield, Vt. ; grad. College of (Weaver) Hawley; ed. public schools, 1 year
Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, M.D., 1892; at Michigan Military Acad., Orchard Lake,
m. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 7, 1898, Helen Shu- Mich.; 3 years Muskegon (Mich.) High School;
feldt; children: Edgar Uriah, John William, grad., M.D., Chicago Med. College (med. dept.
Practiced medicine in a small Wisconsin town Northwestern Univ.), 1893; m. Muskegon,
for 2 years; since 1894 in practice in Chicago. Mich., Feb. 11, 1904, Daisy Miller. Practiced
Med. Dir. Illinois Life Insurance Co. Repub- medicine, 1893-9; then began introduction to
lican. R. C. Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence: the profession of the Roberts-Hawley Lymph
3605 Ellis Av. Compound, of which he is one of the orig-
HAWLEY, Fred Vermillia, clergyman; b. inators; in 1900, to facilitate the production
Bath, Mich., Nov. 2, 1862; s. Hanford H. and and sale of this compound and other animal
Mahala J. (Abel) Hawley; grad. St. Johns therapy products, the New Animal Therapy
(Mich.) High School, 1883, Hillsdale College, Co. was incorporated, of which he is sec. and
1891; studied in Theological Seminary, Hills- med. dir. Formerly prof, of the practice of
dale, Mich.; m. Aug. 3, 1891, Mary Washburn. medicine in Chicago Clinical School; returned
Ordained to Baptist ministry, 1891; was pastor to practice in 1904. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Mich.; withdrew Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Re-
from Baptist Church, 1893, and organized Peo- publican. Congregationalist. Mason; mem.
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
Ashlar Lodge No. 308, and St. Bernard Com-
mandery No. 35. Was police surgeon and sec.
of the Civil Service Med. Examining Board,
with Commissioners Clark, Hotz and Waller.
Clubs: Washington Park, Hinsdale Golf. Of-
fice: Stewart Bldg. Residence: 3366 S. Park
Av.
HAYDEIi, Albert, manufacturer; b. Colum-
bus, O., May 18, 1847; s. Peter and Alice
(Booth) Hayden; moved with parents to New
York City, 1849; ed. preparatory school of
Prof. Quackenboss, remaining 5 years, then 1
year at New Milford, Conn., Military Acad.,
and after that at Kenyon College, 1861-9,
graduating A.M., 1869; m. 1st, New York
City, May 13, 1869, Lizzie Barker Smull (died
1875); m. 2d, 1877, Emma How, of Chicago;
children: Albert, Jr., Julian. Immediately
after graduation became mem. of firm of P.
Hayden & Son, Newark, N. J., manufacturers
of brass goods; later of P. Hayden & Co.,
saddlery and saddlery hardware (incorporated
as the P. Hayden Co., 1884), coming to Chi-
cago, 1877, to assume the management of the
Chicago branch of the company, retaining
interest in all the numerous branches of that
business in various parts of the country. Was
one of the originators of the Hayden hollow-
tile paving material, and the Hayden fire-proof
tiling, and is interested in various commer-
cial enterprises. Was one of the organizers of
the Art Institute of Chicago, and was at one
time pres. of the Beethoven Soc., under Carl
Wilson, leader, a notable musical organiza-
tion of Chicago; formerly trustee of Kenyon
College, unanimously elected through the
nomination of ex-Pres. Hayes. Republican;
was sec. of finance of the local committee of
the Republican National Convention of 1880.
Clubs: Washington Park. Chicago Athletic;
also Union League (New York). Mem. of
Alpha Delta Phi. Office: 79 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 3155 Michigan Boul.
HAYDEN, William, manufacturer; b. Boyle,
Ireland, Jan. 6, 1845; s. John and Mary (Mul-
lany) Hayden; came to U. S. as child; reared on
farm near Busseville, Wis. ; ed. public schools
of Busseville, Wis.; m. Evanston, 111., June
20, 1896, Julia French; children: Ralph Wood-
ward, Agnes Elvira. After leaving school came
to Chicago and was employed with William E.
Burlock, manufacturers of hoop skirts, then
mem. of Bean, Brownson, Hayden & Co.;
burned out in the big fire. After the fire in
firm of Thomas, Lazear & Hayden, from
1872, changing after the death of Mr. Lazear
to Thomas & Hayden, manufacturers of men's
neckwear. Republican. Mason. Mem. Evans-
ton Historical Soc. Office: 220-8 Adams St.
Residence: 1028 Judson Av.
HAYES, Frank, vice-pres. H. M. Hooker
Co., paints, oils and glass; b. Limerick, Me.,
Jan. 21, 1845; s. John Calvin and D. C. Hayes;
ed. public schools and Limerick Acad.; m.
Chicago, Sept. 10, 1872, Florence R. Redding-
ton. Worked on farm in Maine until 1866,
when, on reaching his majority, he came to
Chicago and entered employ of H. M. Hooker
as salesman, and, since the incorporation of
the business as the H. M. Hooker Co. in 1889,
has been vice-pres. and general mgr. ; also
vice-pres. Chicago White Lead & Oil Co.,
and of Rubber Paint Co., and partner in F.
B. Reddington & Co., machinists. Republican.
Club: Illinois. Office: N. E. corner Randolph
and Clinton Sts. Residence: 831 Washington
Boul.
HATES, Harold Vincent, sec. Loretto Iron
Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 12, 1855; s. Samuel
Snowden and Lizzie J. Taylor; attended pub-
lic schools, Chicago; then passed through
freshman and sophomore classical course at
Seton Hall College, S. Orange, N. J. ; grad.,
1874 (B.S. and A.M.), Notre Dame, Ind.; m.
Burlington, la., Sept. 8, 1880, Helen S. Foote;
children: Gear S., Snowden M. (both died in
boyhood), Vincent B., Dana A.; also Mar-
guerite F. (who died in infancy). Was clerk
in city comptroller's ollice, Chicago, 1876-84;
newspaper reporter and writer; accountant
Excelsior Electric Co.; cashier World's Co-
lumbian Exposition under late A. F. Seeberger,
treas; chief accountant of late Potter Palmer
and Palmer House Co.; mgr. consignment
dept., Nelson Morris & Co.; since Jan. 1, 1894,
sec. Loretto Iron Co., miners of iron ore at
Loretto, Mich. Republican. Club: Columbus
(sec.). Office: 438 Fulton St. Residence: 6251
Jefferson Av.
HAYFORD, Ernest Liuwood, physician; b.
Milford, Mass., Feb. 28, 1865; s. Ira and
Calista (Johnson) Hayford; ed. public schools
of Worcester, Milford and Woburn, Mass., and
College of Physicians and Surgeons (Colum-
bia Univ.), New York, graduating M.D., 1890;
m. Woburn, Mass., Nov. 15, 1892, Mary L.
Knowlton; children: Ruth, Arthur Wellesley.
Was a druggist in Woburn and Boston, Mass.,
1882-7; since graduation in 1890 in general
practice of medicine in Chicago; med. dir.
Chicago Y. M. C. A., 1890-4; chief med. ex-
aminer Equitable Life Assurance Soc., 1903-4.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Physicians'
Club, Therapeutic Club, Mississippi Valley
Med. Assn., Am. Roentgen Ray Soc., Chicago
Acad. of Sciences, Chicago Med. Examiners
Soc. Republican. Methodist. Mem. New Eng-
land Soc. of Chicago. K. T. Office: 34 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 926 W. Monroe St.
HAYNER, Frank Eugene, lawyer; b Brod-
head, Wis., Nov. 21, 1865; s. Sanford P. and
Eleanor M. .(Ames) Hayner; ed. primary
schools of Janesville, Wis.; grammar and high
schools, Chicago. Studied law in office of
Trumbull, Washburne & Robbins, whose of-
fice entered May 1, 1882, as clerk and stenog-
rapher; continued with that firm and the suc-
ceeding firms in which Hon. Lyman Trumbull
and Henry S. Robbins were members until
May 1, 1891; continued with firms Henry S.
Robbins was in until Apr. 1, 1894. Admitted to
bar Jan., 1887; while occupying clerical posi-
tion and since practicing independent (from
Apr., 1894) work has been generally in cor-
porate matters as atty. and counsel; has also
probate practice and foreclosure and other
suits involving real estate, and in examination
of abstracts. Republican. Congregationalist.
Clubs: Ashland, Congregational. Office: 160
Washington St. Residence: 15 Ashland Boul.
HAYNES, Myron Wilbur, clergyman; b.
Lunenburg, Mass., Jan. 1, 1855; s. Elnathan and
Sarah (Wheeler) Haynes; grad. Colgate Univ.,
1879 (D.D., Shurtleff College, 1890); m. June
20, 1879, Florence G. Felt, Hamilton, N. Y. In
ministry since 1879; was at Kalamazoo pre-
vious to becoming, 1888, pastor of Englewood
Baptist Church, Chicago. In 1896 became pas-
tor Belden Av. Baptist Church, Chicago. Mem.
Phi Beta Kappa. Pres. board trustees, Shurt-
leff College, 1896-1902; pres. Central Baptist
Orphanage, 1895-1902; pres. Illinois State Bap-
tist Convention, 1898-1902. Author: Modern
Evangelism, 1899. Residence: 305 Webster Av.
HAYNES, N. Butler, loan and land agent; b.
Hocking Co., O., 1858; ed. public schools of
Illinois. Reared on farm and is a farmer,
always owning and operating one. Resident of
Illinois since 1864; lived in McDonough and
Peoria counties; since 1879 engaged as a spe-
cialty in making farm loans; head of firm of
N. Butler Haynes & Co.; also buys and sells
farm lands; now interested in the lands of
the Mississippi delta. Republican. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 132 LaSalle St. Residence: Lake-
side, Wis.
HAYNIE, William Duff, lawyer; b. Salem,
111., Aug. 16, 1850; s. Abner F. and Martha
Duff Lee (Green) Haynie; grad. from the
model school of Illinois State Normal Univ.,
Normal, 111., 1870; grad. Harvard College, A.B.,
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1874; law dept. of Illinois Wesleyan Univ.,
Bloomington, 111., 1876; m. Washington, D. C.,
Jan 30, 1889, Ella R. Thomas. Practiced law
at Bloomington, 111., 1876-85; then went to
Washington, D. C., as chief clerk in office of
1st asst. postmaster gen. until Feb., 1889;
practiced at Rapid City, S. Dak., 1889-92; as-
sisted Nat. Campaign Committee of Demo-
cratic party in New York City, 1892; practiced
at Deadwood, S. Dak., 1893-4; came to Chi-
cago, June, 1894, and Sept. 1, 1894, entered law
dept. of Illinois Steel Co.; now of firm of
Knapp, Haynie & Campbell. Dir. of Illinois
Steel Co. and of Illinois Manufacturers' Assn.
Democrat. Was 1st lieut. Co. G, 4th Regt, I.
N. G. Clubs: University, Iroquois, Colonial.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 603 B. 46th St.
HAYT, Henry C., retired brick manufac-
turer; b. Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N. Y., May
9, 1831; s. Henry D. and Jane (Berry) Hayt;
ed. public schools and Amenia Seminary; m.
Nov. 22, 1862, Sarah Harris, of Poughkeepsie,
N. Y.; 1 daughter: Margaret. Engaged in farm-
ing in state of New York until 1856, then went
to McGregor, la., where, with Oscar Burdick,
engaged in lumber business as Hayt & Bur-
dick until 1872; came to Chicago, 1872, and
with Frank Alsip engaged in manufacture of
brick under firm name of Hayt & Alsip; the
firm was incorporated as the Hayt & Alsip
Co., 1889, and he became pres. The business
was sold to the Illinois Brick Co. in 1900, and
he has not been actively engaged in business
since. Clubs: Union League, Illinois. Resi-
dence: 330 Greenwood Boul., Evanston, 111.
HEAD, Franklin Harvey, manufacturer,
banker; b. Paris, Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 24,
1835; grad. Hamilton College, N. Y., 1856
(A.M., 1859; LL.D., 1896); m. June 14, 1860,
Catherine P. Durkee (died 1892); 3 daughters.
Chevalier Legion of Honor, France, 1901; prac-
"ticed law, 1858-66, Kenosha, Wis.; was in
business in cattle ranches, etc., in Utah about
4 years; located in Chicago, becoming in-
terested in manufacturing and banking; pres.
Bush Temple Conservatory; vice-pres. Conti-
nental Casualty Co., Protection Mutual Fire
Ins. Co. of Chicago; dir. Fay-Sholes Co.;
Street's Western Stable Car Line, T. P. & W.
Ry. Co. Author: Shakespeare's Insomnia and
the Causes Thereof; A Notable Lawsuit; etc.
Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, University,
Quadrangle, Literary, Caxton. Office: 1208
Michigan Av. Residence: 2 Banks St.
TTRA-n, Gustavus Philemon, physician; b.
Providence, Ky., Sept. 25, 1861; s. Daniel and
Martha (James) Head; ed. high school, Prince-
ton, Ind., and Lincoln (111.) Univ., and grad.
Rush Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1884; post-
graduate work at Vienna General Hosp. and
Poliklinik, Vienna, Austria, 1889-90; m. Currie,
Minn., 1892, Nettie Currie; children: Neil Cur-
rie, Martha. Engaged in general practice at
Sheffield, 111., 1885-94; located in Chicago,
1894, and since then engaged in practice as a
specialist in diseases of the ear, nose and
throat. Dir. and prof, of ear, nose and throat
diseases for past 7 years in Chicago Post-
Graduate Med. College. Editor of Year Book
of Nose, Throat and Ear; general editor of
Practical Medicine Series of Year Books,
1901-4. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago
Laryngological and Climatological Soc., Am.
Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-laryngo-
logy, and other medical societies. Presbyte-
rian. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 117 S.
CentralAv.
HEAFFORD, George Henry, insurance, rail-
way official; b. Essex, Conn., Oct. 29, 1845; s.
William H. and Sarah A. Heafford; ed. Chicago
public schools, 1856-61; served private, cor-
poral, sergeant major and adjutant in the 72d
Regt. 111. Vol. Infy.; m. Chicago, Sept. 13,
1865, Martha Louise Bradley; children: Frank
George (deceased), Martha Louise (now Mrs.
William Lyman). General passenger agent of
the C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co., 1890-1900; since
Oct., 1900, mem. firm of Lyman, Otis & Co.,
insurance. Pres. Fidelity Printing Co.; vice-
pres. Morning Star Railroad Co. Mem. Mili-
tary Order Loyal Legion. Democrat. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: 4560 Oakenwald Av.
HEALY, Daniel David, coal dealer, poli-
tician; b. Co. Kerry, Ireland, Feb. 11, 1847; s.
John and Ellen Healy; ed. St. Mary's of the
Lake and public schools, Chicago; m. Chicagq,
July 3, 1876, Kittie Clemens; children: Daniel
Milton, Kittie May, Ella Josephine, Walter
Clemens. Was engineer Chicago Fire Dept.,
1871-82; bailiff Circuit Court of Cook Co.,
1882-6; comptroller of Cook Co., 1886-94; pres.
Board of Commissioners of Cook Co., 1894-8;
supt. of public service, 1899-1900; warden
Cook Co. Hosp., 1900-2; since June, 1902, head
of D. D. Healy & Co., dealers in anthracite and
bituminous coal. Republican. Candidate for
sheriff of Cook Co., 111., 1902; 33 years pres.
and dir. Benevolent Assn. of the Paid Fire
Dept. Office: Oxford Bldg. Residence: 598 S.
Fairfield Av.
HEALY, Daniel Milton, lawyer; b. Chicago,
June 10, 1877; s. Daniel D. and Catherine
(Clemens) Healy; ed. St. Ignatius College,
graduating from classical course, A.B., in
June, 1897; grad. Chicago College of Law,
LL.B., 1900; m. Chicago, June 18, 1902, Lor-
etta L. Dooley; children: Daniel J., Loretta.
Was minute clerk of the Circuit Court of
Cook Co. from June, 1897, to Sept., 1904; ad-
mitted to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois in
May, 1900; senior partner of law firm of
Healy & McGinn, from Mar., 1903, to Oct.,
1904, when became associated with Judge
Abner Smith and Charles L. Caswell in firm
of Smith & Caswell. Also pres. and dir. of the
Washington Park Laundry, and dir. Chicago
Fire Appliance Co. Republican. Was formerly
with 7th Infy., I. N. G., as inspector of rifle
practice, with rank of capt. Knight of Colum-
bus, and mem. Catholic Order of Foresters.
Office: Chicago Opera House Bldg. Residence:
743 St. Louis Av.
HE AL Y, John J., state's atty. of Cook Co.;
b. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1865; s. Maurice J. and
Mary Healy; ed. Lincoln (public) School and
North Division High School, Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, June 21, 1900; children: Lois, Allan,
Helen. Admitted to bar, 1886, and was engaged
in general practice of law until elected, Nov.,
1904, to succeed Charles S. Deneen (now
governor) as state's atty. of Cook Co. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union League.
Office: Criminal Court Bldg. Residence: 2291
Sheridan Rd.
HEATH, De Forrest Wead, treas. the Jones
& Adams Co.; b. Homer, La., May 1, 1853; s.
Asel F. and Frances Rebecca (Drury) Heath;
ed. public schools of Rock Island, 111., fol-
lowed by 2 years' course in Ripon College,
Ripon, Wis., to 1872; m. Chicago, July 1, 1898,
Agnes Collier. Began business life, 1872, book-
keeper for 1st Nat. Bank, Rock Island, 111.;
then bookkeeper for Rock Island Stove Co.,
and later for B. D. Buford & Co., plow manu-
facturers, Rock Island, 111.; thence to Chicago,
working for Chicago branch of Walter A.
Wood Mowing & Reaping Machine Co.; next
for Pope & Davis, grain commission mer-
chants; spent 1% years in Florida; returned
to Chicago, and was for 2 years with Charles
F. Stokes, sewing machines, and afterward
with A. T. Thatcher in coal business, 1889-91;
then with Turney & Jones until organization
of Jones & Adams Co., miners and shippers of
coal; in 1898 became sec. and treas. of the
company. Republican. Clubs: Illinois, West-
ward Ho. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 544 Jackson Boul.
HEATH, Edward, lumber; b. Amsterdam,
N. Y., Mar. 21, 1864; s. Solomon P. and Esther
(Groat) Heath; ed. public schools of New
York State; m. Chicago, Feb. 21, 1892, Carrie
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F. Price; 1 daughter: Dorothy M. Pres. and tail dealers In store fixtures, show cases and
treas. of Heath, Witbeck & Co., incorporated, commercial furniture. Republican. Catholic.
1902. Also pres. and treas. of the Evansville High Treas. Independent Order of Foresters,
Lumber Co. Mem. of board of arbitration of State of Illinois. Mem. Harmony Social and
Employers' Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Benevolent Club, Independent Order of Forest-
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Glen era, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of
View, Casino (Edgewater), Edgewater Golf, Columbus, Tribe of Ben Hur, Nat Union Of-
Chicago Automobile; also Tennessee (Mem- fice: 105 B. Lake St. Residence- 1085 Milton
phis) and Laurel Heights (San Antonio, Tex.). PL
Office: Loomis and 22d Sts. Residence: 2985 HECHT, Frank Abner, manufacturer of ma-
Kenmore Av. chinery; b. Fond du Lac, Wis., Aug. 10, 1858;
HEATH, Ernest W., pres. Heath & Milhgan s. John and Rosina (Balser) Hecht; ed high
Mfg. Co.; b. Chicago, Jan. 21, 1858; s. ex- school and private schools; m. Chicago, July
Mayor Monroe and Julia (Dickerman) Heath; 6, 1887, Clara Kaestner; 1 son: Frank Abner
ed. Chicago public schools; grad. high school, Entered office of Chas. Kaestner & Co in 1879
1874; m. Nov. 15, 1881, Florence, daughter of as bookkeeper and office man; partner, 1881-93
William B. Hamilton, of Louisville, Ky.; 1 when purchased the business and incorporated
child: Hazel Hamilton. In 1874 entered employ it as Kaestner & Co., becoming pres Also
of Heath & Milligan Co., organized by his pres. Power Specialty Mfg. Co., vice-pres
father in 1851, becoming sec. and treas. Heath Hartford Deposit Co.; dir. of Manufacturers
& Milligan Mfg. Co. on its incorporation, 1881, Bank. Mem. Nat. Assn. of Manufacturers, Illi-
and on the death of his father in 1894, sue- nois Manufacturers' Assn. Republican Prot-
ceeded him as pres. and mgr. of the company, estant. Club: Cumberland Gun. Office: 241-61
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Washington s. Jefferson St. Residence: 639 Jackson Boul.
Park, Chicago Athletic, Midlothian. Office: 172 HECXABD, Martin Otis, physician; b Ful-
Randolph St. Residence: 5744 Rosalie Ct. ton Co., 111.; s. Jacob W. and Mary E. (Kim-
HEATH, 'William Ames, vice-pres. Hiber- ball) Heckard; ed. public schools of Illinois,
nian Banking Assn.; b. Sullivan Co., Ind., Northern Indiana Normal College of Val-
June 29, 1862; s. Nathaniel P. and Cynthia paraiso, Ind., and Bellevue Hosp. Med. College,
(Burnett) Heath; grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1883; New York, graduating, M.D., in class of 1893;
m. June 17, 1890, Clara Owens (died, Dec. 10, registrar of Vital Statistics, Dept. of Health,
1904); children: Nathaniel P., William O., City of Chicago. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois
Florence B. Entered service of the Champaign State Med. See., Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Public
(111.) Nat. Bank as messenger, 1883, and re- Health Assn. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
mained with the bank 19 years, being grad- 1276 W. Madison St.
ually promoted until he became cashier; was HECKMAN, Wallace, lawyer; b. Moscow
state bank examiner for Illinois from 1902 Mills, Morgan Co., O., May 22, 1851; s. Philip
until 1904; vice-pres. of the Hibernian Bank- and Sarah Ann Heckman; grad. Hillsdale Col-
ing Assn. since 1904. Republican; served as lege, Mich., 1874; m. Schenectady, N. Y., Nov.
city and school treas. of Champaign, 111.; mem. 16, 1881, Tillie C. Howe; 1 child: Jessie. Ad-
of Illinois state commission of the Pan- Am. mitted to Illinois bar, June, 1876; to U. S.
Exposition, 1901. Methodist. Clubs: University, Supreme Court, 1896; counsel and business
Evanston. Office: S. E. cor. Clark and Monroe mgr. Univ. of Chicago; vice-pres. Merchants'
Sts. Residence: 1808 Chicago Av., Evanston. Safe Deposit Co., Nat. Storage Co.; dir. Hamil-
HEBARD, Frederic Schiller, lawyer; b. New ton Nat. Bank, Merchants' Building Co., West
York, Mar. 8, 1857; s. George Diah Alonzo Chicago St. Ry. Co.; mem. law firm Heckman,
and Margaret (Marven) Hebard; grad. State Eldsdon & Shaw. Republican. Baptist. Clubs:
Univ. of Iowa, 1882; Washington Univ. (St. Union League, Kenwood, Law, Hamilton,
Louis Law School), LL.B., 1885. Admitted to Quadrangle. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence:
bar in Iowa City, la., 1882; lived in Cheyenne, 4505 Ellis Av.
Wyo., practicing law there until 1891, when HEDDEKT, Charles Antony, merchant; b.
came to Chicago; since June 1, 1894, counsel New York, Aug. 14, 1874; s. Capt. Henry and
for Hibernian Banking Assn. Vice-pres. Ed- Loretta Jeannette (Nye) Hedden; grad. New
wards, Deutsch & Heitmann, sec. and dir. W. J. York public schools, 1890; m. New York, Jan.
Hartman Co., vice-pres. Lake Superior Trans- 1, 1896, Florence A. Towner; 1 daughter: Flor-
portation Co. Mem. International Law Assn., ence T. In 1891 began business career with
Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Chi- R. Hudnut's Pharmacy, Incorporated, 44-50 E.
cago Bar Assn., Loyal Legion (by inherit- 19th St., New York, and in 1899 came to Chi-
ance), Royal Arch Mason. Clubs: Union cago for the company as mgr. of the Chicago
League, Chicago Literary, University, City, depot, handling at wholesale complete lines of
Lake Zurich Golf, Law. Office: Rector Bldg., the Richard Hudnut perfumery. Republican.
Clark and Monroe Sts. Residence: Riverside, Presbyterian. Office: 206 Lake St. Residence:
111. 139 S. Grove Av., Oak Park.
HEBEIi, Oscar, lawyer, mem. of Cook Co. HEDGES, Albert Parker, physician; b. Chat-
Board of Assessors; b. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 6, ham, Canada West, June 6, 1863; s. William
1868; came with parents to Chicago in 1875; Hawkins and Maria (Clark) Hedges; grad.
ed. public schools of Chicago, and Chicago Chicago Homoe. Med. College, M.D., 1890; m.
College of Law of Lake Forest Univ., LL.B., Evansville, Ind., Sept. 30, 1890, Bertha Gille-
1892. Admitted to bar, 1892; appointed asst. land; children: Myra Lavinia, Leland Gille-
city prosecuting atty. by Mayor Swift, 1895, land, Helen Decker. Engaged in general prac-
resigning in 1897; nominated on Republican tice of medicine since 1890; prof, of surgery,
ticket, 1901, for city atty., but defeated with Nat. Med. College, 1897-8; prof, of obstetrics,
rest of ticket; election commissioner, 1901-4; Chicago Homoe. Med. College, 1902-4. Mem.
elected, Nov., 1904, mem. of the board of as- Am. Institute of Homoeopathy, Illinois Homce.
sessors of Cook Co. Office: Schiller Bldg. Resi- Med. Assn., Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc.
dence: 414 LaSalle Av. Served I. N. G., Camp Ford, lSaa-90. Repub-
HECHINOEB, Conrad Ernest, merchant; b. lican. Presbyterian. Office and residence: 395
Wheeling, Cook Co., 111., May 20, 1855; s. Evanston Av.
Gervis and Catherine (Bishop) Hechinger; HEDGES, Samuel Parker, physician; b. Sin-
ed. grammar school, Wheeling, 111.; m. Chi- clairville, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., July 23,
cago, Sept. 25, 1880, Elizabeth Louen; children: 1841; s. Colonel Ellas Sears and Rebecca L.
G. E., J. J., V. M., Adelaide. Began business life (Parker) Hedges; prepared for Yale at
as cabinet maker and engaged for a number Jamestown Acad., Jamestown, N. Y. ; in-
of years with different manufacturers. Since stead of entering Yale enlisted July 23, 1862,
1888 pres. of the Union Show Case Co., de- as private in Co. B, 112th Regt. N. Y. Vol.
signers, manufacturers and wholesale and re- Infy. ; promoted to sergeant, 2d lieut., 1st
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lieut and adjutant and capt. in his regt. ; children: Walter Frederik, Wiliielm Marius
captured May 16, 1864, before Richmond, Va., Lee, Wanda Lee, Edwin Lee. In 18SO-1 was in
and was a prisoner for 10 months; when ex- Russia studying languages, and was employed
changed, rejoined his regiment and served by Nobel Bros, in the Baku oil district as
until close of war; mustered out with regi- asst. chief engineer; with Joliet Steel Co.,
ment June 13, 1865; entered Cleveland Homoe. Joliet, 111., during construction of the first
Med. College, Oct., 1865; entered Hahnemann 10-ton Bessemer plant, 1881-3; chief draughts-
Med College, Oct., 1866, and grad. from same, man for J. A. McLennan, the pioneer elevator
Mar, 1867; m. Jamestown, N. Y., Mar. 12, builder, 1883-8; president the Heidenreich Co.,
1867, Rachel Danforth; children: Helen, Paul, general contractors, 1888-95; pres. Heidenreich
Myra, Corinna, William, Robert, Grace, Construction Co., 1895-1900; since 1900 in gen-
Samuel. Since 1867 in general practice of eral practice as consulting engineer. Mem.
medicine in Chicago. Prof, of anatomy Hahne- Western Soc. of Engineers, Am. Institute Min-
mann Med. College, 1868-72; at formation of ing Engineers, Am. Soc. for Testing Materials.
Chicago Homce. Med. College was prof, of Author: Monier Constructions, 1900; Armored
theory and practice of medicine; now prof. Concrete Construction, 1904. Selected by Am.
practice of medicine in same; attending and Soc. of Civil Engineers to read paper on Am.
consulting physician of Chicago Nursery and Grain Elevators before the International Con-
Half Orphan Asylum for many years; con- gress of Engineers, Chicago, 1903, and has
suiting physician Chicago Union Hosp. Mem. contributed numerous professional papers to
Homce Med. Soc. of Cook Co., Am. Institute technical journals and proceedings. Past
of Homoaopathy. Illinois State Homce. Med. Master South Park Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Soc. (pres., 1886), and other med. socs. ; was Mem. of the Consistory, K. T. and the Shrine,
pres. Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc. 2 terms. Re- Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
publican. Presbyterian; elder since 1868. Mem. 6601 Kimbark Av.
Washington Post, G. A. R., Chicago, Illinois HEINEMANN, Henry Emil Otto, newspaper
Commandery Military Order Loyal Legion, man; b. Manchester, Eng., Apr. 21, 1864; s.
Western Soc. of the Potomac, Army of the Arnold Henry and Wilhelmine (Knop) Heine-
James. Office and residence: 1520 Edgecomb mann; ed. Btirgerschule, Brunswick, Ger.,
PI. 1868-72; Johanneum (Latin School), Hamburg,
HEDRICH, Otto Herman, coal; b. Chicago, Ger., 1873-82, graduating 1882; Chicago Law
Aug. 27, 1869; s. L. F. A. and Augusta Nue- School, 1896-1900; Master of Laws (LL.M.),
nuebel) Hedrich; ed. grammar schools and May 31, 1900; admitted to bar, Dec. 18, 1900;
business college; m. Cincinnati, O., 1898, Ida m. Chicago, Nov. 10, 1898, Lilian Amelia Hop-
Hoffman; children: Otto H.. Jr., Roland L. kins; children: Marie Virginia, Henry Ed-
Began in coal business with Robert Law, Ward Orville. Reporter, Illinois Staats-Zeitung,
188.5-92; Brazil Block Coal Co., 1892-1901; !882; Arbeiter-Zeitung, 1882-3; Freie Presse,
Brazil Coal Co., as vice-pres. and sec., 1901-3; ig84; Chicago Tribune, 1884-7; Chicago Times,
since May, 1903, firm of Otto H. Hedrich & 1887-8; Tribune, 1888-91; editor in charge of
Co. Lutheran. Club: Apollo. Office: Monadnock Teutonic languages, department of publicity,
Blk. Residence: 930 Southport Av. World's Columbian Exposition, 1891-2; city
HEDRICH, Theodore Iiouis, coal; b. Chicago, editor Evening Press, 1892; associate editor
Mar. 15, 1876; s. L. F. A. and Augusta Am. Brewers' Review, 1892-1902; editor Beet
(Nuenuebel) Hedrich; ed. grammar schools Sugar Gazette, 1900-2; publisher Am. Brew-
and business college in Chicago. Began busi- ers' Review since 1902. Author Unsere Weltau-
ness life with the Brazil Coal Co., and in May, stellung, an illustrated German history of
1903, joined his brother in establishing the the World's Fair, Chicago; associate editor,
firm of Otto H. Hedrich & Co., wholesale deal- Report of Folklore Congress, 1893; trans-
ers in coal and coke, in which is junior part- lator of Sketch of Martin Luther, Open Court
ner Lutheran. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi- Publishing Co., etc. Mem. Chicago Folklore
dence: 960 Osgood St. Soc. Lecturer Chicago Law School and Wahl-
HEEMAN, Edward Gerhard, broker;' b. Cin- Henius Institute of Fermentology. Repub-
cinnati, O., Jan. 13, 1867; s. Henry and Mary lican. Baptized and confirmed in Lutheran
(Strieker) Heeman; grad. St. Mary's Paro- Church. Mem. Chicago Trade Press Assn.
chial School, Cincinnati, at age of 13; attended Clubs: Press (acting pres., 1896), Columbia
public night school for 3 years afterward; m. Yacht. Mason: Normal Park Lodge No. 797,
Chicago, Sept. 23, 1893, Helen M. Andrews. Normal Park Chapter No. 210, Imperial Coun-
Began as office boy and bill clerk in grain cil No. 85. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence:
commission office of Joseph Good, Cincinnati, 6915 Stewart Av.
O., June 21, 1881, remaining with him until HEINRICHS, Herman William, vice-pres.
June 1, 1886; came direct to Chicago, June, M. D. Wells Co., wholesale dealers and manu-
1886, and at once entered employ of Hill Bros, facturers of boots and shoes; b. Elbing, West
& Co., also grain commission merchants, as Prussia, Germany, Apr. 8, 1844; s. Carl Ludwis?
bill clerk, etc.; within 6 months started for and Amalie Henriette (Gall) Heinrichs; pri-
them on road as traveling solicitor; Sept., mary education in Elbing; moved to U. S. with
1894, became mem. of Chicago Board of Trade, parents, 1853; attended publit schools, La-
continuing with same firm until May 1, 1898, Porte, Ind. Started tannery in Chicago when 19
as trader and salesman of cash grain on Chi- years old; sold out 2 years later and went
cago Board of Trade. Since May 1, 1898, en- south; returned to Chicago, 1869, and em-
gaged in business on own account as broker barked in tannery business, and was engaged
on the Board of Trade, with exception of in that business until the big fire, 1871; in
about 7 months from Nov. 1, 1900, to June 1, 1874 engaged as salesman for Minnesota and
1901, when lived in New York City, where western territories with M. D. Wells & Co.;
was engaged in cotton broker's office. Repub- in 1885 established firm of Marmet and Hein-
lican. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 3547 richs, manufacturers and jobbers of boots and
Ellis Av. shoes; in 1893 accepted presidency of Brad-
HEIDENB.EICH, Eyvind Lie ("E. Lee Hel- ley & Metcalf Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. ; in
denreich"), consulting engineer; b. Stord Is- 1902 sold out there and entered the M. D.
land, near Bergen, Norway, Sept. 30, 1860; s. Wells Co., of Chicago, of which he became, in
Judge Christian Frederik and Ida Jeanette Feb., 1903, vice-pres., dir. and mgr. of fac-
Sophie (Lie) Heidenreich; ed. private schools tories. Dir. Nat. Bank of the Republic. Of-
at Flekkefjord, Norway, till Aug., 1876; at- flee: Monroe St. and 5th Av. Residence: La-
tended Trondhjems Technical Institute, Nor- kota Hotel, Michigan Av. and 30th St.
way, 1876-80, graduating in mechanical en- HEISEN, Charles Constantino, real estate
gineering, 1879; civil engineering, 1880; m. Chi- owner; b. Cassel, Ger., Sept. 19, 1854; s. George
cago, July 27, 1884, Ingeborg Kristine Beer; C. and Elsie (Young) Heisen; ed. College at
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Cassel, Germany; m. Vicksburg, Miss., Dec 31
1881, Ida Waddill; children: Myrtle, Mamie,
Earl, George. Was in cotton commission busi-
ness in Mississippi for 9 years; came to Chi-
cago from Mississiopi, and engaged in real
estate business since 1886. Republican. Episco-
palian. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Golf,
Union. Office: 356 Dearborn St. Residence: 65
Lake Shore Drive.
HEISSLER, Jacob Frank, pres. and treas.
of the Heissler & Junge Co., wholesale bakers;
b. Chicago, 111., Apr. 21, 1873; s. Jacob and
Sophie Heissler; m. Chicago, Apr. 23, 1902,
Julia E., daughter of C. Emil Ernst; 1 daugh-
ter: Dorothy Blanche. After leaving school
became connected with the large wholesale
bakery business established by his father, and
in Apr., 1901, assumed his present position as
pres., treas. and dir. of the Heissler & Junge
Co. Club: Germania. Office: 353-409 W. 39th
St. Residence: 279 Lake View Av.
KEKTOEN, Iiudvigr, pathologist; b. Wiscon-
sin, July 2, 1863; s. P. P. and Olave Hektoen;
grad., A.B., Luther College, Decorah, la., 1883;
studied Univ. of Wisconsin; grad., M.D., Col-
lege Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1887;
studied Upsala, Prague, Berlin, Vienna, 1890-
1894-5-6-7; m. Habo, Sweden, July 7, 1891,
Ellen Strandh. Pathologist to several hosps.
Mem. Assn. of Am. Physicians, Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Pathol. Soc. (pres., 1898-1902),
Assn. of Am. Pathologists and Bacteriologists
(pres., 1903), etc. Lecturer pathology, Rush
Med. College, 1890-2; physician to coroner's
office, Chicago, 1890-4; prof, pathology. College
Physicians and Surgeons, 1892-4; prof, morbid
anatomy, Rush Med. College, 1895-8; prof,
pathology, same, 1898-1901; prof, pathology,
Univ. of Chicago since 1901; dir. Memorial In-
stitute for Infectious Diseases since 1902;
editor Journal of Infectious Diseases. Author:
Post-Mortem Technique. Editor Durck's Patho-
logic Histology; co-editor and contributor to
Am. Text-Book of Pathology. Address: 5803
Washington Av.
HELLER, Charles, physician; b. Sparta,
Monroe Co., Wis., Dec. 28, 1873; s. M. L. and
Rosie (Schram) Heller; ed. public schools of
Sparta, Wis., and grad. at Harvey Med. Col-
lege with degree of M.D., June 15, 1897; m. at
Lakeside Club, Chicago, Oct. 15, 1900, Rosie
Greenhoot; 1 daughter: Kathryn. In continu-
ous practice of medicine in Chicago since
graduation; was asst. surgeon at the surgical
clinic in Michael Reese Hosp. for 2 years.
Democrat. Mason (Apollo Lodge No. 642). Of-
fice: Manhattan Bide;. Residence: 4627 Indiana
Av.
HELMEB, Frank Ambrose, lawyer; b. near
Cuba, N. Y.. Apr. 8. 1S54; s. Herman K. and
Elizabeth (Keller) Helmer; ed. graded school,
DeKalb, 111., until 15 years old; preparatory
and collegiate courses, Univ. of Chicago, A.B.,
1878, A.M., 1881; grad. Union College of Law,
B.L., 1881; m. Chicago, Dec. 23, 1885, Bessie
Bradwell; 1 dauerhter: Myra Bradwell. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1881; began law practice in
clerical capacity for Frank J. Smith, with
whom became partner, 1882-9; practiced alone,
1889-90; then of firm of Smith, Helmer &
Moulton (with Frederick A. Smith and Frank
I. Moulton), May 1, 1890, to 1897; Smith, Hel-
mer, Moulton & Price, 1897-1902; Smith, Hel-
mer & Moulton, 1902 to July 1, 1903, when
Mr. Smith was elected Judge Circuit Court;
then Helmer & Moulton until Jan. 1, 1904,
when, by admission of Roland D. Whitman,
firm took present style of Helmer, Moulton &
Whitman. Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: University,
Law, Hamilton, Twentieth Century, Midlo-
thian. Office: Atwood Bldg. Residence: 1428
Michigan Av.
HELMHOLZ, Frederick Ernest Theodore,
Train commission; b. 1S52. First occupation
was at Milwaukee, Wis., as a clerk and ac-
countant for the firm of Helmholz & Leiders-
dorf, wholesale tobacconists, until 1871, when
came to Chicago and was bookkeeper for
Kraefft, Roelle & Co., distillers. In 1885 estab-
lished in present business as a commission
merchant in grain, nrovisions, etc. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: I860 Melrose St.
HEMSTEGEB, John Aloyslus, physician and
surgeon; b. West Alexandria, Preble Co., O.,
Aug. 20, 1854; s. John F. and Barbara C.
(Neumann) Hemsteger; ed. public schools at
Piqua, O., 1859-64; Nazareth College, Dayton,
O., 1864-8; Notre Dame Univ., Ind., 1868-72,
A.M.; grad. in medicine in Berlin, Ger., 1878,
and post-graduate at Chicago Homce. Med.
College, M.D., 1890; m. Emporia, Kan., Sept.
4, 1878, Ida Murilla Peters; children: Fred L.,
Edward A., Lewis G. Resident of Chicago and
engaged in general med. practice since 1886;
prof, of materia medica, 5 years, and of The
.Organon, 5 years, in Chicago Homoe. Med. Col-
lege. Mem. Am. Institute of Homoeopathy,
Illinois State Homre. Med. Assn., HOITKB. Med.
Assn. of Chicago. Mem. Oakland Culture Club
(pres., 1892-3). Is vice-pres. and med. dir. of
the Avene Natural Medicinal Water Co., of
Avene le Bains, France. Office and residence:
257 Oakwood Boul.
HENDERSON, Charles Richmond, prof, so-
ciology, Univ. of Chicago, since 1892; b. Cov-
ington, Ind., Dec. 17, 1848; s. Albert and
Lorana (Richmond) Henderson; grad. Univ.
of Chicago (old), 1870; (A.M., 1873; B.D., 1873;
D.D., 1885, Baptist Union Theol. Seminary;
Ph. D., Leipzig, 1901,); m. May 14, 1873, Ella
Levering, Lafayette, Ind. Pastor Terre Haute,
Ind., 1873-82; Detroit, 1882-92. Asso. editor
Am. Journal of Theologv and Am. Journal
Sociology; pres. 26th Nat. Conf. Charities,
1898-9; mem. Am. Economic Assn.; pres. Nat.
Prison Assn., 1902; mem. executive commit-
tee, Chicago Bureau of Charities. (For books,
etc., see Who's Who in America.) Residence:
5736 Washington Av.
HENDERSON, Frederick Jeduthen, manu-
facturer of lumber; b. Michigan, Apr. 10,
1859; s. C. H. and Hannah (Adams) Hender-
son; went to Indiana in childhood, and was
ed. in the public schools of Crown Point, in
that state; m. Chicago, 1893. Anna Steinmetz;
children: Lora, Fred, Gertrude. Marguerite.
Came to Chicago from Indiana 20 years ago,
and was formerly engaged as an engineer on
the river. In 1895 became associated with the
Gardner Mill Co., manufacturers and dealers
in lumber, lath and shingles, bicycle and vege-
table crates, etc., of which company he is now
superintendent and director. Office: 1140 El-
ston Av. Residence: 2542 N. 41st Av., Irving
Park.
HENDERSON, Howard, lawyer; b. Chicago,
May 15, 1847; s. Rev. Abner W. (Presbyterian
clergyman and educator) and Helen (Eddy)
Henderson; prepared for college at Dwight
and Holbrooks" Preparatory School, Clinton,
N. Y., and thence went to Univ. of Heidel-
berg, Ger., thence to the Univ. of Edinburgh,
Scotland, from there to Albany Law School.
from which he graduated in 1870. Admitted
to bar of New York, 1870, and came to Chicago
same year, entering the office of Miller, Van
Arnum & Lewis, and later engaged in prac-
tice alone, building up an extensive general
nractice. Republican. Clubs: University, Ken-
wood, Wausaca. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. (ex-
pres.). Life mem. of Art Institute. Office: 107
Dearborn St. Residence: 3605 Lake Ay.
HENDRICKS, William Shepard, physician
and surgeon; b. Owen Co., Ky., Jan. 30, 1851;
s. Henry A. and Malvina E. (Jones) Hen-
dricks: parents moved, 1852, to farm 7 miles
east of Carthage, 111.; worked on farm sum-
mers and attended public school winters, with
1 year in private seminary; later worked in
drug store and gave all leisure moments to
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study of pharmacy and medicine, began at-
tending lectures at the College of Physicians
and Surgeons, 1872, and continued until grad.,
M.D., 1875, spending vacations and all time
when not studying in teaching school and
working for education and support; m. Car-
thage, 111., Mar. 10, 1873, Martha P. Johnson
(now deceased); children: Pearl J., Homer C.,
Hugh A. Practiced medicine and operated drug
store at Carthage. 111., 1875 until 1889, when
sold out and removed to Peoria, 111.; practiced
there until 1896, when removed to Chicago,
where has since practiced medicine and sur-
gery. Democrat. Baptist. Mason: Humboldt
Park Lodge, Wiley M. Egan Chapter, St. Ber-
nard Commandery, K. T.. Medinah Temple,
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Also past chan-
cellor, K. P.; mem. United Workmen and of
Modern Woodmen of America. Office: 1753 W.
North Av. Residence: 931 W. North Av.
HENDRICKSON, Georare Lincoln, prof.
Latin, Univ. of Chicago, since Jan. 1, 1897; b.
Winchester, 111., May 15, 1865; s. W. A. Hen-
drickson, Presbyterian clergyman In Indian-
apolis; early education in Wis. ; studied to end
of sophomore year at Beloit College (Wls.);
grad. Johns Hopkins Univ., 1887; attended
Unlvs. of Bonn and Berlin, 1888-9; prof. Latin
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1891-6; m. Chicago, Dec.
30, 1897, Marion, daughter late Calvert Vaux,
New York. Has published studies in history of
Greek and Roman literature which have ap-
peared in the Am. Journal of Philology, 1892-
1904, and in the publications of the Univ. of
Chicago. Residence: 5609 Monroe Av.
HENION, Wakeman. Burr, pres. and dir.
Henion & Hubbell, manufacturers pumps.
Mem. S. A. R. Clubs: Union League, Home-
wood. Office: 69 N. Jefferson St. Residence:
4839 Kenwood Av.
HENITTS, Max, sec.-treas. Wahl-Henlus In-
stitute of Fermentology; b. Aalborg, Den-
mark, June 16, 1859; s. Isldor and Emllle
Henius: after preliminary education studied
chemistry for 3 years at Hanover Polytechnic
High School and 2 years at Univ. of Marburg,
Ger., where took degree of Ph.D.; m. June 4,
1883, Johanne Louise Hejberg; children:
Henry Robert, Emil Theodor, Gerda. Emi-
grated to America in 1881: came to Chicago,
and a short time afterward ioined Dr. Robert
Wahl. in the firm of Wahl & Henius, analytical
chemists, and in 1886 established a brewing
academy which finally developed Into the pres-
ent Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology,
of which is sec., treas. and dir. Office: Fuller-
ton Av., cor. Clifton Av. Residence: 2576 Mag-
nolia Av.
HENNEBETCRY, William P., president the
Henneberry Co., printers and bookbinders; b.
Chicago, Mar. 14, 1848; s. John and Mary
(Burke) Henneberrv: ed. Foster School on
S. Union St., near 12th (George W. Spofford.
principal): afterward took a course at the
Chicago High School, W. Monroe St. (George
Rowland, principal); m. Chicago, May 12, 1874,
Hannah C. O'Neill; 5 children (2 died In In-
fancy), three living: Marguerite C. (ed. at
Brooks Acad.). George F. (S.B., Harvard, '02),
William P.. Jr. (Harvard. '06). Began to work
nt bookbinding Mav 1. 1865; established, Oct.
16, 1871 (1 week after tbe great fire) with M.
A Donohue, the firm of Donohue & Henneberry
(dissolved): then built, in 1901, present large
plant on Wabash Av., organizing the Henne-
berry Co., devoted to printing, bookbinding
and general book manufacturing, of which he
Is pres. Independent in politics. Mem. Illinois
Manufacturers' Assn. and of the Nat. Assn.
of Manufacturers. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Chicago Golf. Office: 554
Wabash Av. Residence: 2618 Michigan Av.
HENNESSY, Peter Joseph, distiller; b. Ire-
land, June 29, 1847; s. Martin and Julia Hen-
nessy; came with parents to U. S. in 1856;
resided in Albany, N. Y., until 1864; since then
in Chicago; ed. public schools of Albany, N.
Y., and Chicago; m. Chicago, 1883, Hannah
McCarthy; children: Adele, Edwin. After leav-
ing school became identified with the liquor
business and since 1879 has been treas. of the
Chicago Distilling Co. Also pres. of Gold Hun-
ter Mining & Smelting Co. Was formerly
lieut.-col. of the 2d Regt., I. N. G., for 7 years.
Office: 233 Kinzie St. Residence: 315 Superior
St.
HENNING, Wilhelm, pres. Wm. Henning
Co.; b. Grossmahlara, Schwartzburg, Sonder-
hausen, Ger., Oct. 10, 1844; s. Frederick and
Dorothea (Eckebrecht) Henning; ed. public
schools in Germany; m. Chicago, Mar., 1873,
Elise Kasehagen; children: Frederick William,
Mrs. Alma Campe, Alfred Leo Ferdinand.
Learned cooper's trade in Germany; came to
Chicago in 1862 and worked at the trade, and
was in the cooperage business until 1871, when
engaged in the manufacture of vinegar and
packing of pickles; incorporated, 1904, and is
now pres. of Wm. Henning Co. Office: 113 E.
North Av. Residence: 290 Ontario St.
HENTtOTXNT, Charles, banker and broker;
b. Belgium, Apr. 15, 1843; came to Chicago
with parents, 1848 (father, Dr. Jos. F. Hen-
rotln, was appointed Belgian consul at Chi-
cago, 1856), but soon returned to Belgium and
was educated at the Polytechnic School, Tour-
nay; m. Sept. 2, 1869, Ellen M. Martin; chil-
dren: Edward C., Charles M., Norris B. Re-
turned to Chicago, 1861, and entered employ
of Merchants' Loan & Trust Co.; cashier
same (succeeding Lyman J. Gage), 1868-78;
since 1878 banker and broker. Has served as
broker in connection with many large cor-
porate enterprises, including the sale for Eng-
lish companies of the Am. Brewing & Malting
Co., and the Union Stock Yards Co., and Am.
representative of large financial interests in
London and on the European continent. Dur-
ing administration of C. H. Harrison, Sr.,
mayor of Chicago, In 1878, when the city was
Issuing scrip which was declared illegal,
agreed to take it all at 92c, when it was sell-
ing at 85c, carrying it for nearly a year and
thereby saving much money to city employes.
Cashed the coupons of the bonds of the City
of Chicago, when no money was in the treas-
ury to pay them and carried them also for a
year. Mem. of firm of Feder, Holzman & Co.,
in New York, Cincinnati and Chicago. Mem.
New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Ex-
change, Chicago Board of Trade. Was dir.
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
Resident consul of Belgium since 1876, and
for Turkey since 1877; now consul-general for
Turkey. Created, 1889, Knight of the Order of
Leopold (Belgium) ; later officer same order,
and commander of Ottoman Medjidie. Demo-
crat. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Bankers, etc. Of-
fice: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 251 Goethe St.
HENROTIN, Edward Clement, broker; b.
Chicago, Aug. 17, 1871; s. Charles and Ellen
(Martin) Henrotin; ed. private schools in Chi-
cago, Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H., and Racine
(Wls.) College. Traveled extensively in U. S.,
Mexico and Central America prior to 1902,
when became a mem. of the Chicago Stock
Exchange and became associated with the firm
of Feder, Holzman & Co., stock brokers. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: 251 Goethe St.
HENROTIN, Fernand, physician; b. Brus-
sels, Belgium, Sept. 28, 1847; s. Dr. J. F. and
Adele (Kinson) Henrotin: erad. high school
and Rush Med. College, 1868; m. 1873, Emile
B. Trussing. Prosector Rush Med. College, 2
years; county physician Cook Co., 2 vears;
was surgeon Chicago police dept.. 15 years;
fire dept., 21 years: ~- rgeon 1st Brigade, I.
N G., several years: was surgeon and gyne-
cologist Cook Co. Hosp. several years; now
connected with Aloxian Brop.. Chicaero Poly-
clinic, St. Joseph's German. St. Luke's Hosps.
Mem. International Gynecological and Obstet-
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rir Congress (ex-sec.-gen.), Chicago Med. Soc. s. Rev. Charles Louis (U. S. A.) and Emilia
(pres., 1897), and many others. Has written S. (Williams) Hequembourg; ed. grammar
many monographs on Erynecological and other and high schools of Dunkirk, N. Y., and later
med. subjects. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Glen by private tutoring; grad. Rush Med. College,
View, Saddle and Cycle, Chicago Athletic. M.D., 1882; m. Titusville, Pa., Sept. 16, 1885,
Summer residence: "Fernland," Niles, 111. Elizabeth Ellen Fletcher. Was in drug busi-
Residence: 353 LaSalle Av. ness for 5 years before entering on med.
HENRY, John A., lawyer; b. on farm, Sid- course; engaged in general practice of medi-
ney, Shelby Co., O., May 29, 1848; s. David cine in Chicago since Feb., 1882. Attending
and Margaret (Maxwell) Henry; grad. Ohio physician St. Joseph's Hosp.; physician at
Wesleyan Univ., A.B., 1868, A.M., 1871; m. Lincoln Park Sanitarium for Sick Babies.
Sidney, O., Nov., 1871, Ella C. Carey; children: Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
Mrs. Franklin Eullete, Margaret Carey. Ad- Chicago Med. Soc., Medico-Legal Soc., Physi-
mitted to bar, Sidney, O., 1871; removed to clans' Club. Presbyterian; elder in Church of
Indianapolis, Ind., 1871; city atty. of Indian- the Covenant. Office and residence: 512 Ful-
apolis, 1879-82. In 1887 was appointed special lerton Av.
master to sell L. E. & W. R. R.; afterward HERBEK, Stephen Joseph, editor The Ep-
atty. for receiver of Chicago & Atlantic R. R. ; worth Herald since 1904; b. London, Eng., May
county atty. for Cook Co., 1891-2; one of coun- n, 1861; ed. public schools, Jersey City, N. J. ;
sei in gas litigation in Chicago, 1893-4, in Acad., Northwestern Univ.; grad. Northwest-
action to forfeit gas charters under the Anti- ern Univ., 1889; Garrett Biblical Institute,
Trust Law. Republican. Mason. Mem. Sigma Evanston, 111., 1891 (Litt.D., Syracuse Univ.,
Chi. Methodist. Club: Hamilton. Office: Ta- 1897; D.D., Garrett Biblical Institute, 1904);
coma Bldg. Residence: 6601 Stewart Av. ordained to M. E. ministry; asst. editor The
HENRY, Robert Llewellyn, lumberman; b. Epworth Herald, Chicago, 1890-5; asst. editor
Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 22, 1844; s. George W. The Christian Advocate, New York, 1895-1904.
and Sarah C. (Macey) Henry; ed. Frankfort Office: 57 Washington St. Residence: Evans-
and Versailles, Ky. ; enlisted in Union Army ton, 111.
at 17, in 9th Ky. Cav., and served throughout HERETH, Frank Samuel, pharmaceutical
the war in the depts. of Kentucky and Ten- chemist; b. Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 27, 1858;
nessee; was private to sergeant major, and in s. Henry and Regina Margaret (Strubbe)
the last year of his service was military store- Hereth; grad Indianapolis High School, 1877;
keeper with rank of lieut. ; m. 1st, Sept. 6, m. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 20, 1881, Carrie
1871, Rosa, daughter of Col. Fidelio C. Sharp, Mercedes Jackson; children: Edward W. (de-
who died, 1876; m. 2d, 1880, Ada C. Bad- ceased), Julia C., Mary, Helen. Started in re-
ger, daughter of A. C. Badger, Chicago. Began tail drug business in 1872 in Indianapolis;
lumber business on own account, 1869, in firm licentiate in pharmacy, New York City, 1877,
of Thompson, Henry & Co., at St. Louis, until where clerked in drug store until 1878; in
1873; then in Chicago, of Henry. Barker & manufacturing and jobbing drug business in
Co., 1873-81; Henry Bros. & Leidigh, 1882-3; Indianapolis, 1878-88; in January, 1888, went
in Duluth, Duluth Lumber Co., 1880-4; subse- to Omaha, Neb., with G. D. Searle, and estab-
quent to 1886 in lumber business as R. L. lished firm of Searle & Hereth, manufactur-
Henry & Co., and also interested in Henry & ing pharmacists and chemists, afterward in-
Coatsworth Lumber Co.; pres. Keystone corporated as the Searle & Hereth Co., of
Palace Horse Car Co.; was treas. of the which is now pres. and dir. ; removed busi-
World's Fair Steamship Co. (known as the ness to Chicago and has since continued here;
Henry Syndicate; now a producer of petro- now largest pharmaceutical manufacturing
leum oil. Clubs: Union League, Iroquois. Of- business in U. S. west of Indianapolis; manu-
flce: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 3956 Grand factures general line of pharmaceutical prod-
Boul. ucts and medicinal specialties. Prof, of phar-
HENRY, William George, vice-pres. Detroit macal technology, Chicago College of Phar-
Stove Works and mgr. of western branch; b. macy, 1890-9; mem. Am. Pharmaceutical Assn.
Toronto, Ont., Can., Apr. 15, 1862; s. James since 1893; charter mem. Chicago Drug Trade
.N. and Sarah J. (Kennedy) Henry; ed. Upper Club. Republican. Methodist. Mason. Office:
Canada College, Toronto, and McGill Univ., 69-75 Wells St. Residence: 17 Chalmers PI.
Montreal, graduating from latter as M.D., HERMANN, Charles Henry, liquors; b. Ger-
C.M.; also L.R.C.P., London, England; m. De- many, Sept. 15, 1872; s. Samuel and Fanny
troit, Mich., June 1, 1892, Florian T. Barber; (Pollacek) Hermann; ed. public school of
children: Edwin B., W. Taft, and Ella Florian. Milwaukee; later took business course at Chi-
Practiced medicine for a few years, but owing cago Athenaeum; m. Chicago, June 4, 1902,
to ill-health relinquished profession and be- Hazel E. Geeting: 1 son, James Carter. En-
came associated with the Detroit Stove Works tered employ of Chapin & Gore, liquors and
at Detroit, first in the purchasing dept., later cigars, July '22, 1890, as clerk at $12 per week;
as sec., and in 1898 became vice-pres. Came to worked up to position as outside salesman
Chicago, 1897, to assume management of the at $350 per month; bought out the interest of
western branch. Mem. Zeta Psi (McGill). Gardner S. Chapin, one of the founders of the
Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago business, Nov., 1901. and was then elected
Athletic, Washington Park; also Detroit (De- dir., sec. and mgr. Republican. Clubs: Edge-
troit, Mich.). Office: 2921-2931 LaSalle St. water Golf, Automobile, Chicago Riding and
Residence: 525 Sheridan Rd. Driving. Office: 16-22 Adams St. Residence:
HENSHAW. Frank Andrews, real estate; b. 1825 Barry Av.
Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 5, 1846; s. William HERR, Isaac; b. Lancaster Co.. Pa., July
and Sarah (Wetherbee) Henshaw; ed. public 14, 1847; s. Christian and Eliza (Kauffmann)
schools of Cambridge. Mass.; m. Chicago, May Herr; grad. DePauw Univ., Greencastle, Ind.,
30, 1871, Mary Slosson. Came to Chicago, 1866, 1873; m. Brazil, Ind., Apr. 21, 1874, Amelia
and worked for several firms in commercial Woodmansee; children: Charlotte B., Irving,
lines until 1873, when engaged in real estate Elma F., Thornton A. Was journalist and pub-
business with Enos Slosson until 1876; since lisher for 20 years, on staffs of Indianapolis
then alone as F. A. Henshaw & Co. Trustee Journal, Chicago Evening Journal and other
Chicago & Auburn Park Land Trust; trustee papers. Also was a mem. of the Indiana bar,
Sheridan Heights Land Syndicate. Mem. Chi- and practiced at Indianapolis for several
cago Real Estate Board. Republican. Uni- years; came to Chicago in 1888. Republican;
tarian. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi- civil service commissioner, Cook Co., Apr. 11,
dence: 7719 Peoria St. 1901, to Dec. 9, 1904. Congregationalist. Club:
HEQUEMBOURG, Jnllen Erastns, physician Oak Park. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
and surgeon; b. Dunkirk, N. Y., May 11, 1856; dence: 224 S. Oak Park Av., Oak Park.
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HERRICK, James Bryan, physician; b. Oak
Park 111., Aug. 11, 1861; s. O. W. and Dora E.
(Kettlestrings) Herrick; ed. high school, Oak
Park, 111., Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris,
111 ; Univ. of Michigan, A.B., 1882; Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1888; m. Oak Park, 111., 1889,
Zellah P. Davies; children: Helen Powers,
John Origen. In practice of medicine in Chi-
cago since 1888. Instructor in medicine, 1890-
1894; adjunct prof, of medicine, 1894-1900;
prof, of medicine since 1900, Rush Med. Col-
lege; interne Cook Co. Hosp., Apr., 1888, to
Oct., 1889; attending physician to Cook Co.
Hosp. since 1890; attending physician, Presby-
terian Hosp., since 1895; mem. board of mgrs.,
Lewis Institute, since 1903. Mem. Assn. of
Am. Physicians, Am. Med. Assn., Chicago
Med Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc. Author of
Handbook of Medical Diagnosis, 1895; fre-
quent contributor to med. journals on subjects
connected with internal medicine. Republican.
Clubs: University, Physicians. Office: 103 State
St. Residence: 200 Ashland Boul.
HERRICK, John Jacob, lawyer; b. Hills-
boro, 111., May 25, 1845; s. Dr. William B. (1st
pres. Illinois State Med. Soc.) and Martha
(Seward) Herrick; prepared for college at
Lewiston Falls (Me.) Acad. ; grad. Bowdoin
College, 1866; came to Chicago; taught school
in Hyde Park, 1866-7; student in Union Col-
lege of Law (and at same time in office of
Higgins, Swett & Quigg), graduating from
law school, 1868 (valedictorian of class) ; m.
New York, June 28, 1883, Julia T. Dulon;
children: Clara M., Julia T., Margaret J. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1868, but remained with Hig-
gins, Swett & Quigg until 1871; in practice on
his own account, 1871-8; with Wirt Dexter
established, 1878, flrm of Dexter, Herrick &
Allen. Mr. Dexter died May, 1890; I. K. Boye-
sen was admitted May, 1893, and Horace H.
Martin in 1896, since which time the flrm has
been Herrick, Allen, Boyesen & Martin. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn., Law Institute, Citizens'
Assn. Clubs: Univ., Chicago, Chicago Literary,
Washington Park. Office: 107 Dearborn St.
Residence: 2221 Prairie Av.
HERRICK, Robert, educator; b. Cambridge,
Mass., Apr. 26, 1868; s. William Augustus and
Harriet (Emery) Herrick; grad. Harvard,
1890; instructor rhetoric, Massachusetts In-
stitute of Technology, 1890-3; associate prof,
rhetoric, 1895-1903; prof. English since 1903,
Univ. of Chicago. (For books, etc., see Who's
Who in America.) Address: Univ. of Chicago.
HERRMANN, George, fire insurance; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 27, 1855; s. Matthew and Anna
Herrmann; ed. public schools and Dyrenforth's
College, Chicago; m. Chicago, 1883, Elizabeth
Hofmann; children: Valentine M., George A.
Engaged in insurance business in Chicago for
past 30 years; established present insurance
agency business of George Herrman & Co.,
1898, starting with the Rochester German In-
surance Co., of Rochester, N. Y., to which has
since added Buffalo German Insurance Co., of
Buffalo, N. Y.; also Caledonia Insurance Co.,
of Scotland; Buffalo Commercial Insurance
Co., Delaware Insurance Co. of Philadelphia,
and Reliance Insurance Co. of Philadelphia.
Also sec. and treas. of the Hofmann Bros.
Brewing Co. Mason; K. T.; Shriner. Club: Illi-
nois Athletic. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
1059 Warren Av.
HERTZ, Henry Laniartine, Federal official;
b. Copenhagen, Denmark, Nov. 19. 1847; s.
Martin and Henriette (Frobose) Hertz; ed.
Metropolitan Latin School, Copenhagen; grad.,
A.B., 1866, Ph.B., 1867, University of Copen-
hagen; m. Chicago, Sept. 1, 1880, Mary Pa-
tricia Power; children: Harriet May, Martin
Power, Henry Louis, Marguerite Hannah, Paul
Power. Arrived In Chicago, 1869; was first
clerk in a banking house, later teller in Com-
mercial Loan Co., bank; clerk in recorder's
office, Cook Co., 1872-8; clerk in Criminal
Court Clerk's Office, 1878-84; coroner of Cook
Co., 1884-92; chief clerk in Election Commis-
sioner's office and later in County Court, 1893-
1896; State Treasurer of Illinois, 1896-8; chief
clerk in office of the Board of Review, 1899-
1901; since Apr. 1. 1901, U. S. Collector In-
ternal Revenue, 1st revenue district, Illinois.
Lost left foot, Apr. 4, 1893, by accident on
Milwaukee Av. cable car. Republican; has
served on local, county and state committees
and in many conventions. Owns stock farm of
215 acres; dir., 1901, of Chicago & Carterville
Coal Co. Trustee Danish Old People's Home;
mem. Soc. Dania; pres. Inland Lake Yachting
Assn., 1902-4. Clubs: Northwest, Chicago
Yacht, Pistakee Yacht, Fox Lake Yacht, Osh-
kosh Yacht; also of Royal Danish Yacht, of
Copenhagen. Office: 174 Adams St. Residence:
628 N. Hoyne Av.
HESS, Frederick Andrew, physician; b. Ber-
gen, Norway, May 22, 1851; s. J. C. and Anna
Jensina (Oarchon) Hess; ed. private school
and academy in Bergen, Norway, 1856-63;
grad., 1863; arrived in Chicago July 4, 1863;
entered Rush Med. College, 1869; grad., M.D.,
Feb., 1873; m. Chicago, Emma E. Campbell;
children: Frederick Andrew, Anna Jensinia. In
general practice of medicine in Chicago from
1873; visiting physician for the county, 1873-
1877; attending physician to the Norwegian
Tabitha Hosp. from 1877-99. Received honor-
ary degree of Ph.D., 1899, from Montezuma
Univ., Bessemer, Ala. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Med. Soc. and Scandinavian Med. Soc.
Republican. Methodist. Office: 247 E. Division
St. Residence: 949 Belleplaine Av.
HESS, George Henry, pres. Hess Warming
& Ventilating Co.; b. North Salem, N. Y., Aug.
29, 1834; s. Jacob and Louise (Salmon) Hess;
ed. academy at North Salem. N. Y. ; m. North
Salem, N. Y., Mar. 4, 1859, Mary Howe; chil-
dren: William H., Mrs. Louise Talman Pope,
Mrs. Lydia H. Lowry, Mrs. Elizabeth C. In-
gersoll, George H., Jr., Mrs. Mary G. Buehr,
Marjorie H., Emma K. Has been real estate
broker since 1860; was also, 1859-69, engaged
in lumber business in Michigan and Chicago;
since 1874 most of time has been given to the
manufacture of stoves, furnaces, and grain
dryers, and is pres. of the Hess Warming &
Ventilating Co.; also pres. of the Oregon
Orchard Co., prune growers at Newberry, Ore.
In 1903 planned and projected the Lake Front
Park, now Grant Park. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 3736
Lake Av.
HESS, Julius Hayes, physician; b. Ottawa,
111., Jan. 26, 1876; s. Amson and Caroline
(Oestricher) Hess; grad. Northwestern Univ.
Med. School, M.D., 1899; m. Ottawa, 111., Apr.
15, 1902, Clara E. Merrifield; 1 daughter: Jean
Merrifield Hess. After graduation was interne
of Alexian Bros. Hosp.; took post-graduate
work at Johns Hopkins Univ. Hosp., Balti-
more, Md., and in hosps. in Germany and Aus-
tria, 1900-1. Engaged in general practice of
medicine since 1902. Specialty diseases of
children. Mem. Am. and Illinois Med. Socs.,
Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pediatrical Soc.,
Chicago Children's Hosp. Assn. Pediatrician
Englewood Union Hosp. Republican. Office:
5501 Indiana Av.
HESSERT, William, physician: b. Chicago,
Mar. 11, 1871; s. Dr. Gustav and Marie (Geys)
Hessert: ed. Chicago public schools, graduat-
ing 1888: Northwestern Univ. Med. School,
M.D., 1892; m. Chicago, Jan. 9, 1900, Tillie
Buehler; 1 daughter: Carola Rosalie. After
graduation appointed, by competitive exami-
nation, to house staff of Cook Co. Hosp. (1892-
1893); continued post-graduate study in Ger-
man universities, Oct., 1893, to June, 1895. In
1896 appointed by civil service commission
inspector in health dept. For several years
taught in Northwestern Univ. Med. School;
of late years instructor of surgery, Chicago
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Policlinic; surgeon to Cook Co. Hosp., German Marion Louise Jameson; children: Frank C,
and St. Francis Hosps. and Uhlich Orphan Cora L., Florence A., Mildred J., Jerome Be-
Asylum, Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State gan railroad service as clerk in the depot
Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Chicago Patho- ticket office of the N. Y. C. & H R R R at
logical Soc., Physicians' Club, Chicago Surgi- Rochester, N. Y. ; transferred to Suspension
cal Soc. (sec.). Republican. Protestant. Office Bridge, N. Y., as agent for same company
and residence: 685 Fullerton Av. for 9 months; thence to Chicago as western
HETTICH, Leo, jeweler; b. Chillicothe, O., passenger agent; resigned 1883, becoming pas-
Oct., 1840; s. Landelin and Mary Hettich; re- senger and ticket agent at Chicago for M C
moved with parents to Chicago in 1845; ed. R. R. to 1896; since then general western pas-
Chicago public schools to 1852; m. Chicago, senger agent for same road. Republican Of-
1867, Mary Reuhl; children: Henry, Leo J., flee: 119 Adams St. Residence: 675 E 48th PI
Julia, William F. From 1852 to 1860 was en- HEWETT, Ashley Myron, dentist; b Peoria
gaged with W. A. Hendrie. jeweler, and from 111., Dec. 9, 1872; s. Nelson Theodore and Ma-
1860 to 1883 with A. H. Miller, in same line; rie Louise (Speer) Hewett; ed. public and high
in 1883 with a partner, in firm of Keil & Het- school, Hiawatha, Kan.; Chicago College of
tich, jewelers, of which, since the death of Dental Surgery, D.D.S., 1896. Engaged in prac-
Mr. Keil in June, 1903, he has been principal, tice of dentistry in Chicago since 1892 Also
Independent in politics. Mem. A. F. & A. M. mem. of firm of Hewett & Smith, manufactur-
Offlce: 94 State St. Residence: 577 50th PI. ers electrical specialties. Mem. Chicago Den-
HETTIiEB, Herman Henry, lumberman; b. tal Soc., Odontographic Soc., Chicago College
Allen Co., Ind., June 17, 1862; s. Christopher Alumni Assn., Illinois State Dental Soc. Prof.
Frederick and Catherine (Furthmiller) Het- electricity in Dental Dept., Univ. of Illinois,
tier; ed. public schools of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Republican. Mem. Chicago Zouaves, 1892. Ma-
in. Chicago, Apr. 25, 1888, Elizabeth Sangston; son; mem. Garden City Lodge, York Chapter,
children: Herman, Sangston. Began business Tyrian Council, St. Bernard Commnndery and
life as employe in lumber yard in 1878, and Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Club: Ash-
has continued in lumber business; organized land. Office and residence: 824 W. Madison St.
in 1887, Herman H. Hettler Lumber Co., doing HEWITT, Charles Albert, insurance journal-
a wholesale, retail, manufacturing and jobbing ist; b. Mystic, Conn., Oct. 14, 1863; s. Edgar
business in lumber, of which he is pres. and A. and Jane Louise (Allen) Hewitt; ed. public
treas. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union, Wash- schools of Groton, Conn., and by private tu-
ington Park. Office: 1324 Elston Av. Residence: tors in Boston and Chicago; m. Chicago, Apr.
37 Hawthorne PI. 24, 1890, Alice B. Greig; 1 son: Allyn Greig.
HEUBTIiEY, Arthur, banker; b. Boston, Began business career as clerk in a country
Mass., Dec. 30, 1860; s. Richard Walter and grocery at Groton, Conn.; worked on The
Cora (Brown) Heurtley; ed. private school, Standard, Boston, and on the Boston Daily
Newburgh, N. Y., 1864-8; public school, Chi- Globe and other Boston daily papers, 1883-4;
cago, 1868-72; Peekskill (N. Y.) Military removed to Chicago, Apr., 1884; worked on
Acad., 1873-6; m. Rock Island, 111., Sept. 25, The Investigator until Jan., 1888, and from
1890, Grace Elizabeth Crampton; children: then editor of The Argus until Jan. 1, 1892,
Richard Walter, Katharine. In service of Nat. when he established The Insurance Post, of
Park Bank, New York, 1876-81; with Mer- which is still editor and mgr. That journal
chants' Loan & Trust Co., Chicago, 1881-8; covers fire, life and casualty insurance. Re-
asst. sec. of Chicago Edison Co., 1888-9; publican. Clubs: Press, Colonial. Office: Royal
entered service of the Northern Trust Co. at Insurance Bldg.
time of organization. 1889, becoming asst. HEWITT, Charles Edmund, student sec. of
sec.. 1890, and sec. since 1891. In 1st Infy., the Divinity School, Univ. of Chicago; b. Gal-
I. N. G., 1883-8; corporal, July, 1883; sergeant way, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1836; s. Ed-
and 1st sergeant, Jan.. 1884; 2d lieut., July, mund and Lydia (Moon) Hewitt; ed. public
1883; 1st lieut. Co. B, Dec., 1885; capt., same, school, Galway, N. Y., later by private tutor,
Feb., 1887; resigned, 1888. Mem. P. E. Church, and at Univ. of Rochester, 1856-60; A.B., 1860;
Independent in politics. Clubs: Union League, A.M., 1863; Rochester Theological Seminary,
Apollo Musical; Les Cheneaux (Les Cheneaux, 1860-3; D.D., Shurtleff College, Alton, 111.,
Mich.). Office: The Rookery. Residence: 518 1872; m. Ypsilanti, Mich., May 9, 1864, Helen
Forest Av., Oak Park. M. Thompson; children: Florence Gillette, Her-
HE1TSEB, John Henry, mechanical structur- bert Edmund, Henrv Harwood, Helen Orme.
al engineer; b. Muskegon, Mich., Apr. 2, 1870; Reared on farm until 18 years of age; taught
s. Henry and Christina Heuser; ed. private country school and studied. Pastor Baptist
and public schools of Muskegon, Mich.; m. Church, Ypsilanti, Mich., 1863-8; Bloomington,
Muskegon, 1901, Lillian B. Hollar; 1 son: 111., 1868-76; acting pastor 5th Av. Baptist
Eugene Jerome. Began practice as mechanical Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1876-7; pastor
engineer in 1892; was employed 5 years at Centennial Baptist Church, Chicago, 1877-8;
Muskegon, Mich., with the Shaw Electric 1st Baptist Church, Peoria. 111., 1880-9; sec.
Crane Co.; then was with the Bucyrus Co., Baptist Theological Seminary, Morgan Park,
of S. Milwaukee, Wis., and in 1900 came to 111., 1889-92; student sec. Divinitv School of
Chicago and was with the Western Electric the Univ. of Chicago since 1892; also sec.
Co., 1900-1; with Purdy & Henderson, 1901-2; Northwestern Baptist Education Soc. since
since then in independent practice, making 1889. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa. Republican. Of-
specialties of the designing of special machin- fice: Univ. of Chicago.
ery, accurate mechanical drawings and trac- HEWITT, Charles Morgan, pres. Hewitt
ings and of the designing and detailing of Mfg. Co.. brass founders; b. Detroit, Mich.,
steel bldgs. Is also Chicago agent for the Aug. 7, 1857; s. John and Elizabeth (Wheat-
Noelke-Richards Iron Works, structural steel, ley) Hewitt; ed. public schools of Detroit; m.
ornamental steer and cast iron, and for the Detroit, Mich., 1879, Pauline C. Duback. On
Am. Vacuum Can and Machine Co. Among leaving school entered railway service and
other work installed linotype machines for held several responsible nositions. and from
Brown Barrotype Co., and has designed and 1881 to 1886, was with Pullman Palace Car Co.,
detailed several steel bldgs. in Chicago and at Pullman, 111., leaviner to engage in mfg.
elsewhere. Mem. Chicago Estimators' Club. Of- business; now pres. and dir. of the Hewitt
fice: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 297 S. Spring- Mfg. Co., brass founders; pres. and dir. of the
field Av. Featherstone Foundry and Machine Co., of
HETTSNER, Louis Daniel, railway official; b. the Standard Brake-Shoe Co.; mgr. of the
Rochester, N. Y., Apr. 15. 1857; s. Frederick United and Globe Mfg. Cos., etc. Clubs: Clii-
C. and Mary (Zimmer) Heusner; ed. public oago, Union League, Washington Park, Chi-
schools; m. Rochester, N. Y., Jan 5, 1881, cago Athletic, Union, Marquette, Illinois Ath-
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letic, Exmoor, Glen View, Edgewater, Mid-Day.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 557
HEWITT, John, pres. Miehle Printing Press
and Mfg. Co.; b. Gembies, Ont., Can., Oct. 23,
1841; s. Thomas and Mary (Cumbaugh) Hew-
itt; public school education. Began business
career in 1860 in iron mfg. enterprise in minor
position, later becoming a traveling salesman;
came to Chicago in 1866. Originated many im-
provements on printing presses, and ulti-
mately purchased a controlling interest in the
Miehle Printing Press and Mfg. Co., of which
is now pres. Office: 75 N. Clinton St. Resi-
dence: 2767 Kenmore Av.. Evanston, 111.
HEYM, Albrecht, physician; b. Leipzig, Ger.,
Feb 4, 1862; s. Prof. Dr. Carl and Elwina
(Herzberg) Heym; ed. public school, Leip-
zig, 1868-72; Thomas Gymnasium, Leipzig
(school of the ancient languages), 1872-81;
Royal univs. of Leipzig and Heidelberg, 1881-
1887; graduate in medicine Univ. of Leipzig,
Apr. 7, 1887; m. Berlin, Ger., Aug. 15, 1891,
Johanna Hartmann; children: Gerhard, Emma.
Served in German Army as "Stabsarzt" (staff
surgeon). Was connected in Germany with
Royal State Insane Asylums at Spnnenstein
and Hubertsburg, as med. supt. with Insane
Asylum of Kaiserswerth; with Prof. Dr. Erb's
Klinik, Univ. of Heidelberg. Came to Chicago
from Germany, Apr., 1898. Now physician of
the Imperial German Consulate, Chicago; prof,
of nervous and mental diseases, Chicago Clini-
cal School; neurologist, Alexian Bros. Hosp.,
St. Mary's of Nazareth Hosp., and of the Home
of Jewish Orphans; med. supt. of the Sani-
tarium of Alexian Bros. Hosp. Evangelical
Lutheran. Office: Venetian Bldg. Residence:
631 Cleveland Av.
HEYMAN, Alexander Hamilton, lawyer; b.
New Orleans, La., Oct. 27, 1874; s. Marcus and
Mary (Smith) Heyman; grad. law dept. Lake
Forest Univ., LL.B., 1894. Republican. Organ-
ized the 3d Miss. Regt., composed of Chicago
men, under enlistment of the State of Missis-
sippi, 1898, for Spanish- Am. War; commis-
sioned capt. in a provisional regt. of 111. Vols.
by Gov. Tanner. Club: Marquette. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Hotel Metropole.
HEYMAN", Emarmel Sylvain, insurance; b.
New Orleans, La., June 12, 1855; s. Samuel
and Julie (Klotz) Heyman: ed. public school,
New Orleans; m. Chicago, May 21, 1889, Cora
Feibelman; children: Madelaine Cora, Doro-
thy Sylvain. Came to Chicago, Feb. 28, 1879;
in silk dept. Charles Gossage & Co., 1879-81;
traveling salesman, of general merchandise,
1888-92; since July, 1892, connected with of-
fices in Chicago, with New York Life Insur-
ance Co., for which is special executive agent.
Independent in politics. Mem. Sinai Congrega-
tion. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Of-
fice: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 4529 Ellis Av.
HEYWORTH, James Ormerod, contractor;
b. Chicago, June 12, 1866; s. J. O. and Julia F.
(Dimon) Hey worth; ed. Chicago public schools
and Tale Univ., graduating in the class of
1888; m. Southport, Connecticut, 1902, Martica
Waterman; 1 daughter: Frances D. Engaged
in contracting work, after preliminary expe-
rience with other firms, in 1894, since which
time has devoted attention to general contract-
ing and bldg. work on his own account, chiefly
in government contracts, having, among oth-
ers, executed contracts for jetties at Port Ar-
thur, Tex., and Fernandina, Fla.; locks and
dams at Warrior River, Ala.; railroad work for
the B. & O., Panhandle, Chicago Junction, and
"Alley L" elevation, etc. Clubs: University,
Calumet, Washington Park, Onwentsia. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: Lake For-
est, 111.
HEY WORTH, Lawrence, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, June 11, 1870; s. J. O. and Julia F. (Di-
mon) Hey worth; ed. public schools of Chica-
go, and Yale Univ., class of 1890, to degree of
B.A. ; m. Chicago, 1896, Cecile Young; children:
Otto Young, Gwendolyn. After leaving college
became identified with the George A. Fuller
Construction Co., bldg. contractors, from 1890
to 1897; from 1897 to 1900 connected with the
Fair (dept. store) ; since 1900 engaged in gen-
eral real estate business. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, Chicago Athletic (pres., 1905), Chica-
go Yacht, Calumet (vice-pres. 1903), Washing-
ton Park, Lake Geneva Golf, Tolleston Gun.
Office: Heyworth Bldg. Resi.: 1900 Calumet Av.
HIBBABD, Ang-us S., electrical engineer; b.
Milwaukee, Feb. 7, 1860; s. William B. and
Adeline Hibbard; ed. public schools and Ra-
cine College; m. Milwaukee, Dec. 4, 1884, Lu-
cile Ray; 1 daughter: Janet. Began business
experience in railroading; later sec. to gen.
supt. Northwestern Telegraph Co.; studied
telephony; supt. Wisconsin Telephone Co.,
1881-6; 1st gen. supt. Am. Telephone & Tele-
graph Co., 1886-93, inaugurating their long-
distance lines; gen. mgr. Chicago Telephone
Co. since 1893, also 2d vice-pres. same; has
invented and patented many improved devices
for use with the telephone. Clubs: Union
League, University, Glen View. Office: 203
Washington St. Residence: 441 Elm St.
HIBBABD, Prank, 4th vice-pres. Hibbard,
Spencer, Bartlett Co.; b. Chicago, July 10, 1873;
s. William Gold and Lydia Beekman (Van
Schaack) Hibbard; ed. Harvard School, Chi-
cago; St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; King's
School, Stamford, Conn.: m. Chicago, July 15,
1897, Martha Harlan Johnson (died Jan. 9,
1904); children: William Gold, III., Lydia
Beekman, II. Upon leaving school traveled
around the world for 1 year; entered employ
of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Co. in 1893, at
bottom of the ladder; soon became order clerk;
later traveling salesman and then house sales-
man, dir. and 4th vice-pres., successively. In
19D3 was elected dir. in the Continental Nat.
Bank of Chicago. Spends winters in Chicago,
and summer months at his home, "Cloverfield,"
Lake Forest, 111. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Saddle and
Cycle, Onwentsia, City. Office: State St. Bridge.
Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
HIBBABD, John Denison, pres. the John
Davis Co., plumbing supplies; b. Chicago, 1864;
s. Homer N. and Jane (Noble) Hibbard; ed.
Chicago public schools, Univ. of Michigan,
1883-7, graduating, B.S., M.E.; m. Chicago, Dec.
11. 1889, Josie W. Davis; children: Helen,
John Davis. Entered in 1887 employment of
the John Davis Co.; became vice-pres. of the
company, 1889-1902; since 1902 pres. Also
pres. Davis Construction Co. Pres. Chicago
Metal Trades Assn. Club: Kenwood. Office:
22d and Halsted Sts. Residence: 52 Madison
Park.
HIBBARD, William Gold, Jr., 2d vice-pres.,
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.; b. Chicago,
Mar. 30, 1870; s. William Gold and Lydia Beek-
man (Van Schaack) Hibbard; ed. Harvard
School, Chicago; St. Paul's School, Concord,
N. H., Harvard Univ., graduating, A.B., 1892;
m. Chicago, Nov. 8, 1899, Susan Davis Follans-
bee. Upon graduation from Harvard, entered
house of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.,
wholesale hardware, with which has since
continued, and of which is now dir. and 2d
vice-pres. Also dir. Chicago Savings Bank.
Trustee and sec. St. Luke's Hosp., trustee Al-
lendale Farm; mem. district council of Chica-
go Bureau of Charities; dir. and treas. Chicago
Foundlings' Home. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: University, Chicago Athletic, Saddle
and Cycle, Chicago, Onwentsia, City. Office:
State St. Bridge. Residence: 1637 Prairie Av.
HIBBEN, James, lawyer; b. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
July 9, 1854; s. Dr. James and Henrietta E.
(Grimke) Hibben; grad. Columbia College Law
School, 1875-7, LL.B.; m. Dec. 1, 1886, Julia
S., daughter of William H. Dee, of Buffalo, N.
Y. Admitted to New York bar, May 17, 1877.
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Came to Chicago, Apr., 1881; was elected pres.
of the village of S. Bvanston, the last be-
fore it was merged into the present city of
Evanston, and was a member of the first city
council of the latter. Office: 160 Washington
St. Residence: 938 Benson Av., Evanston, 111.
HICKS, Ernest Haxnlin, lawyer; b. Jones
Co., la,, July 10. 1867; s. Francis M. and
Frances A. (Little) Hicks; reared on farm;
ed. Iowa State College, and Univ. of Iowa; m.
Chicago, Sept. 1. 1901, Cora E. Farwell; 1
daughter: Lucia Farwell Hicks. Admitted to
Iowa bar, and practiced at Rock Rapids, la.,
1888-9, then in Monticello, la,, until 1895, when
came to Chicago; now of law firm of Barger
& Hicks. Treas. Oakwood Cemetery Assn. ; sec.
Hine-Watt Mfg. Co. Republican. Was prose-
cuting atty. for Jones Co., la., 1891-5. Mason;
K. T.; K. P. Clubs: Kenwood, Midlothian,
Hinsdale Country. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4830 Kimbark Av.
HICKS, Frank Mather, manufacturer; b.
Monticello, Minn., Feb. 13, 1860; s. Marcus
and Elizabeth (Ross) Hicks; ed. public schools
of Cincinnati, O. ; widower. Came to Chicago,
1887, and engaged in architectural iron works
under name of F. M. Hicks & Co.; organized
and established, 1897, the business of Hicks
Locomotive and Car Works (a partnership in
which William Mclnnes is the partner), with
mfg. plant at Chicago Heights and offices in
Chicago, mfg. locomotives, freight cars and
passenger coaches. Republican. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
HICKS, Hervey Bryan; b. Granville, O., Nov.
4, 1869; s. Lewis Ezra and Frances Elizabeth
(Edens) Hicks: attended grammar school,
Granville, O., 1875-8; private instruction, 1878-
1879; preparatory department, 1879-83, colle-
giate department, 1883-4, Denison Univ.; Ne-
braska State University, 1887-91, B.S. ; law
school of latter, 1892-4, LL.B.; studied engi-
neering in University of Nebraska; post-grad-
uate work in Chicago College of Law and
Univ. of Chicago; m. Chicago, June 20, 1899,
Vinnie Crandall; 1 son: Hervey Bryan, Jr.
Engaged from time to time in engineering and
contracting work on railroad and irrigation
projects in the West, 1885-92; clerk Probate
Court, Lincoln, Neb., while studying law In
Nebraska State Univ., 1892-4; practiced law
in Chicago, 1897-1902; in May. 1903. organized
Chicago Engineering and Constructing Co., of
which is now vice-pres. and managing dir.
Baptist. Clubs: Hamilton, Exmoor, Evanston,
Chicago Bar Assn. Office: 77 Jackson Boul.
Residence: 1838 Wesley Av., Evanston, 111.
HIGEEE, "William Emmett. insurance; b.
Detroit, Pike Co., 111., May 22, 1863; s. Dr.
William W.'and Jennie Higbee; grad. A.B., Illi-
nois Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington. 111.. 1883;
A.M., in course, 1887; m. Chicago, Mar. 8, 1898,
Grace B. Blossom; 1 daughter: Jane Elizabeth.
Began fire insurance business in 1885; -studied
law, and was admitted to the bar in 1891;
practiced law, continuing to write fire insur-
ance, to 1894, when came to Chicago as mgr.
of the Western Factory Insurance Assn. ; re-
signed. Sept., 1903. to enter insurance firm of
Fred S. James & Co. Republican. Club: Union
League. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 4807
Madison Av.
HIGBIE, Fred K., merchant; b. Fairport. N.
Y., Dec. 16, 1865; s. David W. and Orisa (Kel-
loeg) Higbie; ed. Chicago public schools; m.
Chicago,, Sept. 4. 1891, Julia D. Pauslnsky;
children: Helen Frances, Dorothy. Engaged in
various mercantile connections prior to 1903,
when with practically no financial standing
he established as a dealer In general wooden-
ware and beef and pork packers' supplies; has
had a remarkably successful career; now pres.
Fred K. Higbie Co., of Chicago, Kansas City
and Omaha, whose sales exceeded one million
dollars in 1903. Vice-pres. Kingman Salt Min-
ing Co., Kingman, Kan.; vice-pres. Chapman
Coal Co., Chapman, Kan., a coal mining cor-
poration. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Kenwood, Sheridan, Ellerslie Cross Country.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 16
Madison Park.
HIGGIE, Francia Balfonr, vessel agent; b.
Newburg, Fifeshire, Scotland, Mar. 15, 1840; s.
Francis Balfour and Mary (Mac Queen) Hig-
gle; removed to Kenosha, Wisconsin Ty., 1848,
the year it became a state; attended Kenosha
(Wis.) High School, 184S; removed to Racine,
Wis., 1851, and attended school, graduating
from Racine High School, 1856; m. Racine,
Wis., Jan. 7, 1862, Sarah Melissa Glass; chil-
dren: Homer Francis, Laura Lucretia, Byron
Atlanta, Carsen Eugene, all now deceased;
Mary Melissa, living. In 1852, when a boy of
12 years, was bound apprentice to the printing
trade and served 3 years with the Racine Co.
Democrat; shipped on a lake vessel, 1855, and
became a lake seaman; promoted to master of
a schooner, 1859, and continued in that occu-
pation till retired from the Lakes in 1880. In
1876 loaded the schooner City of Manitowoc
with pine deals in Manistee, Mich., and took
them through the St. Lawrence River, and
across the ocean to Leith, Scotland, returning
next year, took load of square timber from
Quebec to Thurso, Scotland: from there took a
load of stone to Greenock, Scotland, where
loaded with coal for Montreal, Can., and re-
turned to the Lakes. Resired, 1880, becoming
sec. Chicago Vessel Owners' Assn., 1880-2; in
service of Western Transit Co., 1882-6; sec.
Vessel Owners' Mutual Benefit Assn., doing a
chartering and freight brokerage business from
1886 until assn. dissolved in 1890, when con-
tinued the business in name of Higgle & Co.,
with William Walsh as partner till 1894;
since then alone. Pres. and dir. Thompson Ice
Cream Co.; grand sec. Ship Masters' Assn.
(insurance), and local sec. Chicago Branch 3
of same. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem.
St. Andrew Soc. of Chicago. Mason; mem.
Covenant Lodge A. F. and A. M., Corinthian
Chapter, R. A. M., St. Bernard Commandery,
K. T., Queen Esther Chapter, O. E. S., all of
Chicago; and Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine.
Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 1070
W. VanBuren St.
BIGGINS, John Franklin, printer and bind-
er; b. Madison, Wis., July 24, 1859; s. Martin
and Bridget (Gorman) Higgins; ed. public
schools of Madison, Wis.; m. Chicago, 1881,
Catherine A. Fleming. Came to Chicago from
Madison, Wis., in 1871; was with the Chicago
Times 8 yenrs and with the A. N. Kellogg
Newspaper Co. 2 years; in printing, publish-
ing, binding, engraving and lithographing busi-
ness for self since 1879. Also pres. G. D. Steere
Co., bindery, and interested in the Regan
Printing House. Hon. mem. Typographical Un-
ion No. 16, mem. Old Time Printers' Assn.,
K. P., Nat. Union, Chicago Elks, No. 4. Office:
279 E. Monroe St. Residence: 1566 W. Monroe
St.
HIGGINSON", George, Jr., vice-pres. Metro-
politan W. Side Elevated Ry. Co.: b. Stock-
bridge, Mass., Sept. 3, 1864; s. George, Jr.,
and Elizabeth Hazard (Barker) Higginson;
grad. Harvard Univ., 1887, followed by 1 vear
of travel in Europe; m., 1st, New York City,
May 20, 1891. Edyth Green Griswold; m., 2d,
Winnetka, Til., Sept. 7, 1898, Emily Waken;
children: George III, Roger Griswold (de-
ceased), Theresa, Emily. Began railway ser-
vice with the K. C., Ft. S. & M. Ry. at Mem-
phis, Tenn., Oct., 1888; went to Kansas City
office same road, May, 1889; continued witli that
company until Oct., 1892, when came to Chica-
go to become 1st sec. and treas. the Metropoli-
tan W. Side Elevated Ry. Co., so continuing
until 1902, when assumed present position
as vice-pres., treas. and dir. of same company.
Treas. and dir. Maternity Hosp. ; dir. Illinois
Children's Home and Aid Soc., vice-pres. and
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trustee of the Allendale Assn. Republican.
Episcopalian; junior warden of Christ Church,
Winnetka. Mem. Village Board of Winnetka.
Mem. Zeta Psi fraternity. Clubs: University,
Harvard (pres. 1904), Caxton (former treas.
and dir.), Saddle and Cycle, Skokie Country,
Am. Kennel, Collie Club of America. Office: 169
Jackson Boul. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
HIGGS, Charles Henry, manufacturer; b.
Berlin, Wis., Mar. 1, 1857; s. William H. and
Ellen M. (Hook) Higgs; ed. common school,
Stockbridge, Wis., until 14 years old; m. Ber-
lin, Wis., Sept. 10, 1885, Jennie L. Pierce;
children: Dana C., Dorothy P. Leaving school
at 14 worked on farm 3 years; in woolen mill,
Berlin, Wis., 2 years; clerk in dry goods store,
Berlin, Wis., 3 years; studied shorthand and
bookkeeping, evenings; worked as stenograph-
er in Milwaukee i years. In 1881 went to work
in woodenware factory of Hook Bros. Mfg. Co.,
Union City, Ind.; in 1883 entered firm; in 1887
went with Creamery Package Mfg. Co., in
charge of plant at Mankato, Minn., promoted
to Northwestern mgr., 1897, with headquarters
at Minneapolis, Minn.; made vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Nov. 20, 1901, moving to Chicago.
Also vice-pres. DeLaval Dairy Supply Co., San
Francisco, Calif.; vice-pres. Hook Bros. Mfg.
Co., Union City, Ind. Republican. Clubs: Ham-
ilton, Oak Park, Chicago Automobile; also
Minneapolis Commercial Club. Office: 182-88
E. Kinzie St. Residence: 212 S. Grove Av., Oak
Park, 111.
HIGH, George Henry, real estate; b. Chica-
go, May 15, 1864; s. George Meeker and Mary
(Higgins) High; ed. Chicago public schools
and Lake Forest Univ.; m. Chicago, June,
1889, Suzanne F. Farlin; children: Gwendolyn,
Gladys. After leaving college in 1888 became
a mem. of the firm of Fessenden & High, which
partnership continued for a number of years;
since the dissolution of that firm he has con-
ducted the business under the name of George
H. High & Co., doing a real estate, loan and
renting business. Is owner of considerable
Chicago real estate. Pres. Masonic Temple
Assn. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board, Chi-
cago Stock Exchange, Chicago Underwriters'
Association. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League. Office: 83 Washington St. Residence:
63 Lake Shore Drive.
HIGHLAND. Lewis James, mgr. Shepherd
Engineering Co.; b. Syracuse, N. Y., May 1,
1862; s. T. B. and Caroline (Dodge) High-
land; ed. public schools; m. LaFayette, Ind.,
Mar. 10, 1887, Louise C. Henninger; 1 son:
Raymond. Studied mechanical and electrical
engineering and filled various engineering po-
sitions from 1880, and is mpr. of the Shepherd
Engineering Co., sec. Crescent Engineering Co.,
and sec. and treas. of the Gibson Electric
Light and Power Co. Republican. Presbyterian.
Office: First Nat. Bank Elder. Residence: Gib-
son City, 111.
HIGINBOTHAM, Harlow Niles, pres.
World's Columbian Exposition; b. Joliet, 111.,
Oct. 10, 1838; ed. Lombard Univ., Galesburg,
111., and the Commercial College, Chicago;
clerk in store and later clerk and cashier in
bank at Joliet; bookkeeper in dry goods house
of Cooley, Farwell & Co., Chicago, 1861-2; pri-
vate in Mercantile Battery of Chicago, Union
Army, and chief clerk with chief q. m., dept.
of the Ohio, 1862-5; entered employ of Field,
Palmer & Leiter. 1865; partner in that firm's
successors, Field, Leiter & Co., 1868; and,
1881-1901, of the present firm of Marshall
Field & Co. Pres. Am. Luxfer Prism Co., Mal-
ta Vita Pure Food Co., Nat. Grocer Co., dir.
Northern Trust Co.; pres. the Caxton Co., pres.
the World's Columbian Exposition from 1892
until its close, pres. Nat. Portland Cement
Co., Field Columbian Museum. Chicago Home
for Incurables. Clubs: Union League, Chicago,
Chicago Athletic, Midlothian. Caxton. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 2838 Michigan Av.
HIGLEY, Charles Wellington, insurance; b.
Cedar Rapids, Ja., Mar. 18, 1866; s. Wellington
W. and Jane (Farnum) Higley; ed. Coe Col-
lege, Cedar Rapids, la.; m. Cedar Rapids, la.,
Sept. 17, 1894, Nora Hall; 1 son: Philo Hall.
Began business life as clerk in the hardware
store of his father at Cedar Rapids, la., and
about 1883 started to learn business in whole-
sale dry goods store of Braun & Jones, Cedar
Rapids. In 1888 went to Minneapolis and en-
gaged in fire insurance business, afterward
becoming adjuster for the Hanover Fire In-
surance Co., for the states of Minnesota, Wis-
consin, Iowa, N. Dakota and S. Dakota; in
Apr., 1899, came to Chicago as asst. to general
agent, and in August, 1901, was made general
agent of the Hanover at Chicago. Dir. First
Nat. Bank of Frazer, Minn. Republican; was
mem. of the 1st Regt., Iowa N. G. Episcopa-
lian. Club: Hinsdale Golf. Office: Temple Bldg.
Residence: 51 E. 53d St.
HILAND, James H., railway official. Was
asst. traffic mgr. C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. prior
to June, 1882; general traffic mgr., 1882-3, and
general freight agent, Oct., 1883, to Dec., 1884;
arbitrator and referee Chicago, St. Louis &
Missouri River Passenger Association, De-
cember 15, 1884, to July 1, 1885. General
agent Minneapolis Millers' Association, July
1, 1885, to Sept.. 1887, at Minneapolis. General
agent, Sept., 1887, to Feb., 1889; general
freight agent, Feb., 1889, to Jan., 1900; traffic
mgr., Jan., 1900, to Mar., 1903; since then 3d
vice-pres. of C., M. & St. P. Ry. Clubs: Chica-
go, The Forty, Union League, Washington
Park, Illinois Athletic. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: The Kenwood.
HILD, Frederick Henry, librarian Chicago
Public Library since 1887; b. Chicago; ed. pub-
lic schools, Chicago. Has been connected with
Chicago Public Library since 1874; mem. of,
and has held several offices in Am. Library
Assn. Address: Public Library, Chicago.
HILL. Francis Henry, manufacturer; b. Ca-
nal Dover, O., May 23, 1835; s. Edmund and
Mary M. (Rupp) Hill; family removed to Bal-
timore, 1838, and later to Pittsburgh, Pa.; ed.
school at Pittsburgh, of which Isaac Whittler,
brother of the Quaker poet, was principal; m.,
1st, 1856, Caroline Griffith (died 1884); 2d,
1886, Mary Hildreth (died 1888); 1 son:
Frank H. ; 3d, 1890, Catherine Tracey, of Chi-
cago; 1 son: Nathaniel Joseph. Apprentice in
cabinet shop of H. H. Ryan, Pittsburgh, 1849-
1853; in employ of Brotherlin & Halm, Co-
lumbus, O., 1854-6; worked in Des Moines, la.,
for C. Harbach and for J. H. Boyd, 1856-61;
returned to Pittsburgh and worked at trade,
1861-4; joined William G. Algeo, as partner
in coffin mfg. business in Pittsburgh, 1864, as
Excelsior Coffin Mfg. Co., the first in the U. S.
to use machinery in mfg. coffins; invented the
machinery; sold out to that company, 1866,
and established, with J. H. Boyd. in manufac-
ture of coffins in Chicago, as Boyd & Hill;
burned out in 1871, but resumed 35 days after;
Boyd retired, 1874, Mortimore Goff was ad-
mitted as a partner under firm name of F. H.
Hill & Co., incorporated, 1886, as F. H. Hill
Co., manufacturers of coffins and general un-
dertakers' supplies. Republican since his first
vote for John C. Fremont. 1856. Mason. Of-
fice: 255 Washington Boul. Residence: 745 W.
Monroe St.
HILL. Georg-e Mortimer, physician; b. Ra-
cine, Wis.. Oct. 10, 1871; resided at Racine,
Wis., until 1883, and at Pasadena, Calif., 1883-
1894, attending school at those places; since
1894 in Chicago; prad. Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege of Chicago, 1897. Prof, of medicine in
Hahnemann Med. College. Mem. of Chemical
Soc. of Chicago, Am. Institute of Homoeop-
athy, Illinois State Homce. Soc. Office: 100
State St. Residence: 4700 Grand Boul.
HILL, Henry William, architect; b. Elm-
shorn, Ger., Jan. 29, 1852; s. Clans and Anna
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Elsabe (Koelln) Hill; was 3 years in elemen-
tary common school, then, until 16 years old,
at Gerber Institute in Elmshorn, 1 year at
Manual Training School at Altona and 3
years at Institute of Technology and Poly-
technicum at Hamburg, Ger. Came in Mar.,
1872, to Chicago, and was employed in the
offices of several leading architects; formed
partnership with James J. Egan, as Egan &
Hill, in 1875; formed partnership with Augus-
tus Bauer, 1881, as Bauer & Hill, and with
Arthur Woltersdorf, 1894, in present firm of
Hill & Woltersdorf. Has been architect for
many business and residence structures, hotel,
bank and other buildings in Chicago and else-
where. Mem. and fellow of Am. Institute of
Architects; past pres. Illinois Chapter, Am.
Institute of Architects. Republican. Honorary
mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic (life mem.). Office: 70 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 235 Michigan Av.
HILL, John, Jr., mem. Board of Trade; b.
Peru, 111., Nov. 23, 1856; s. John and Elizabeth
(Donohue) Hill: came with parents to Chica-
go in 1861; ed. Chicago public schools; m. May,
1881, Nellie M., daughter of Charles H. and
Dorothy (Douglas) Graham; children: Doro-
thy, Jessie. At 16 entered office of W. G. Pur-
dy, cashier C., R. I. & P. Ry., serving until
1876; with grain commission house of Mc-
Landburgh & Co., 1876-81; in same business
for himself from 1881 to 1897; mem. firm
McCourtie, Hill & Co., 1889-97; since then not
engaged in business. Dir. Board of Trade, 1892,
re-elected 1895; chairman bucket shop com-
mittee, 1896-8. Mem. and chairman committee
on gambling, Civic Federation of Chicago,
1896. Distinguished on the Board of Trade as
a vigorous and aggressive leader in the fight
against bucket shops and illegal trading. Roy-
al Arch Mason; mem. Royal Arcanum, Royal
League. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
6049 Kimbark Av.
HILL, John Harrison, lawyer; b. Tuscola,
111, May 4, 1869; s. William and Mary
(Wright) Hill; ed. Tuscola High School,
Bloomington Law School and Union College of
Law, Chicago (now Northwestern Univ. Law
School), graduating 1890. At early age began
working as clerk in store at Tuscola, 111.;
after that taught in district and graded
schools of Douglass Co., 111.; admitted to bar
by Supreme Court of Illinois, June, 1890. Pro-
hibitionist. Mem. M. E. Church. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: 4156 Berkeley Av.
HILL, John Wilson, lawyer; b. Ottawa, 111.,
May 9, 1857; s. Isaac and Sarah A. (Wilson)
Hill; ed. public schools of Oilman, 111., and
Frankfort, Mich., and 1 year at the Michigan
State Normal School at Ypsilanti, Mich.; m.
Frankfort, Mich., Sept. 28, 1878, Ida E. Watson;
1 son: Roy Wilson. As a young man connected
with the lumbering business in various posi-
tions from the tree to the market; taught
school several years; later in confidential ca-
pacity with large lumbering concern; on fail-
ure of the company, caused by heavy losses
by fires, was appointed trustee by creditors to
close up the business. While so engaged, stud-
ied law; admitted to Michigan bar, 1890; came
to Chicago, Feb., 1891, and was associated with
brother, Lysander Hill, in practice until Jan.,
1898; since then practicing alone, with special
practice in patent, trade-mark, copyright and
corporation law. Republican; nominee, 1904,
for State Representative 6th District. Episco-
palian; vestryman Church of Our Savior, 702
Fullerton Av. Mason (32°); Shriner and K.
T ; Odd Fellow; pres. 24th Ward Republican
Club. Clubs: Hamilton, Exmoor. Office: Monad-
nock Blk. Residence: 57 Surrey Ct.
HILL, Lysander, lawyer; b. Union, Me.,
July 4, 1834; s. Isaac Hill and Eliza M. (Hall)
Hill; ed. common schools, Warren (Me.) Acad.,
and Bowdoin College, graduating with honors,
1858; studied law in office of A. P. Gould,
Thomaston, Me.; m. Feb. 1864, Adelaide R.
Cole, of Roxbury, Mass, (died Feb. 3, 1897);
children: William M., Charles S., Mabel A.
Admitted to bar of Maine, 1860, and with J. P.
Cilley practiced as Cilley & Hill until 1862,
when he entered the Union Army as capt. 20th
Maine Infy. ; discharged, 1863, on account of
physical disability and engaged in law prac-
tice at Alexandria, Va., in firm of Hill &
Tucker, 1866; registrar in bankruptcy for 8th
Judicial Circuit of Virginia, 1867-9; circuit
judge for same circuit, for unexpired term,
1869-70; withdrew from the practice at Alex-
andria, 1870, and with partner established
firm of Hill & Ellsworth, at Washington, D.
C., specially devoted to patent law, practicing
there until 1881, when he came to Chicago;
since then in patent law practice here; in
firm of Hill & Dixon, 1881-90; since then alone.
Republican; was 2 years chairman Republican
State Committee of Virginia; delegate from
Virginia to Nat. Republican Convention, 1868.
Clubs: Union League, Exmoor. Office: Monad-
nock Bldg. Residence: 387 Ontario St.
HILL, Russell Day, real estate and invest-
ments; b. Chicago, 1869; s. Henry L. and Flora
D. Hill; attended Yale Univ.; m. Chicago, 1896,
Lucia E. Green; 1 daughter: Helen D. Since
leaving college in 1889 has been engaged in
the real estate and investment business. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board. Dir. in several
corporations. Republican. Clubs: Exmoor,
Mid-Day. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence:
2316 Calumet Av.
HILL, William Wallace, banker; b. Louis-
ville, Ky., Apr. 5, 1866; s. William Wallace
and Martha Jane (Smith) Hill; ed. Louisville,
Ky. Began as clerk in dry goods business at
Louisville, Ky., for 2 years; then in railroad
business, 1880-90, part of time in construc-
tion dept. and later in financial dept. as sec.,
paymaster and purchasing agent of the Louis-
ville & Southern R. R. Sec. Columbia Finance
and Trust Co., of Louisville, 1891-1901; came
to Chicago and was sec. of Continental Nat.
Bank, 1901-3; western representative of Red-
mond, Herr & Co., 1903-4, and in 1904 became
western representative of Plympton, Gardiner
& Co., New York bankers. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Calumet, Glen View. Exmoor,
Bankers. Office: 232 LaSalle St. Residence: Cal-
umet Club.
HILLIS, David Marquis, lawyer; b. on farm
in Decatur Co., Ind., Feb. 15. 1841; s. David
and Patsy (McConnell) Hillis; early educa-
tion in winters in country school (working on
farm summers) ; grad. Northwestern Christian
(now Butler) Univ., Indianapolis, A.B., 1864
(valedictorian); read law with Cumback &
Bonner, Greensburg, Ind., and 1 year at Yale
College Law School; m. Chicago, Dec. 28, 1871,
Dora E. Knights, daughter of Darius Knights,
a Chicago pioneer; children: David S., George
H. In November, 1865, went into the law office
of Polk & Hubbell, Des Moines, la., practicing
with them 2 years; since Jan., 1868, in general
practice of law in Chicago. Pres., dir. and
counsel Hartford Deposit Co., etc. Republican.
Mem. of the Man'gasarian Lecture Assn.; trus-
tee of the Disciples Divinty House (Chicago
Univ.). Club: Union League. Office: Hartford
Bldg. Residence: 5404 S. Park Av.
HILTON, Albertus Allen, vice-pres. and gen
mgr. Chicago Car Wheel and Foundry Co.; b.
Lowell, Mass., Oct. 23, 1862; s. Hoyt W. and
Mary J. (Woodman) Hilton; ed. public schools;
m. Kansas City, Mo., Sept., 1887, Ella Havenor;
children: Hoyt W., A. A., Jr. Began business
life as bookkeeper for Bouve, Daniels & Goss,
Boston; went to Kansas City, 1882, became
connected with the Kansas City Car and Foun-
dry Co., 1887-92, at Kansas City, Mo.; then at
St. Louis, Mo., with St. Louis Car Wheel Co.,
1892-1902; since 1902, vice-pres. and gen. mgr.
of the Chicago Car Wheel and Foundry Co.
Congregationalist. Club: Homewood. Office:
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HILTON, Henry Hoyt, publisher; b. Cam-
bridge, Mass., Apr. 17, 1868; s. L. W. and
Louisa B. (Leighton) Hilton; grad. Dartmouth
College, 1890; m. Belfast, Me., 1897, Charlotte
T. Sibley; children: Katharine, Charlotte,
Thorndike. Traveled in New England for Ginn
& Co., educational publishers, Boston, from
1890 until transferred to Chicago to take
charge of the High School dept. until 1894,
when he became a mem. of the firm and one
of the two mgrs. of the Chicago office. Congre-
gationalist. Mason. Clubs: Union League, Uni-
versity, City, Quadrangle, Midlothian. Office:
378-88 Wabash Av. Residence: 5634 Wood-
lawn Av.
HILTON, Felatiah R., pres. and dir. the
Henry O. Shepard Co., the Inland Printer Co.,
the Inland Printer Technical School. Office:
130 Sherman St. Residence: 6628 Perry Av.
HINER, Joseph Watson, lawyer; b. Fond du
Lac, Wis., Sept. 12, 1854; s. William Henry
and Sarah (Fisher) Hiner; ed. Fond du Lac
Higli School, and in Univ. of Wisconsin, grad-
uating B.Litt., 1876; studied law; admitted to
bar of Wisconsin, 1880; m. Fond du Lac., Wis.,
Oct. 17, 1893, Frances Augusta Moore. Prac-
ticed law in Fond du Lac, Wis., 1880-93; since
then in Chicago. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Law Institute; city atty. of Fond du Lac,
Wis., 1891-2; mem. Fond du Lac Board of Ed-
ucation 4 years; trustee of public library of
Fond du Lac., Wis., 10 years; mem. Board of
Supervisors of Fond du Lac Co., Wis., 1
year. Clubs: Chicago .Literary, City. Office:
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 228 E. 47th
St.
HIKES, Edward, lumber merchant; b. Buf-
falo, N. Y., July 31, 1863; s. Peter and Rose
(McGarry) Hines; came to Chicago with pa-
rents, 1865; attended public schools until 14
years old; m. 1895, Loretta O'Dowd. At 14
became "tally boy" in the lumber yards of
Fish & Bro., and a few months later office boy
for the lumber firm of S. K. Martin & Co.,
with whom he served 14 years, advancing to
bookkeeper and general office man, and later
for 4 years as traveling salesman; sec. and
treas. S. K. Martin Lumber Co., 1884-92; or-
ganized, Apr. 15, 1892, and ever since pros.,
treas. and gen. mgr. Edward Hines Lumber
Co.; president Lumbermen's Mill Co.; director
Continental National Bank. President Lumber-
men's Assn. Pres. N. Wisconsin Lumber Co.,
Hay ward, Wis.; pres. Sawyer Co. State Bank,
Hay ward, Wis. Clubs: Illinois, Union League.
Office: S. Lincoln St. and Blue Island Av. Resi-
dence: 497 Jackson Boul.
HINKLEY, Charles Watson, lumber mer-
chant, financier; b. Westfleld, Chautauqua Co.,
N. Y., July 9, 1857; s. Wilson S. and Clara
(Thatcher) Hinkley; ed. public schools until
1872; grad. Greylock Institute, S. Williamston,
Mass., 1875, followed by 3 years at Cornell
Univ. In class of 1879; m. Dunkirk, N. Y., June
18, 1884, Jessie Carlisle Williams; 1 son: Ger-
ald Watson. Besran business, 1878, as clerk
for S. Water St. commission firm for 6 months;
then in employ of Benjamin Allen & Co.,
wholesale jewelers until 1880; salesman for
Brooks, Harris & Co., wholesale boots and
shoes, 1880-3; bought interest, 1883, in whole-
sale shoe house of Crofoot, Stelle & Cass,
which became Crofoot, Stelle & Hinkley until
1887; sold out of this firm and took hdlf inter-
est in Bensley, Hinkley & Co., commission
merchants in live stock, Union Stock Yards.
In 1890, with Edward Tilden, organized the W.
Side Bank, a State bank, and took half interest
in firm of Hinkley & Tilden, bankers; sold out
to Metropolitan Nat. Bank, 1898, and took in-
terest in Soper Lumber Co., of which he is
now treas. and dir. Also dir. Ft. Dearborn Nat.
Bank. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem. Fi-
nance Committee, Municipal Voters League.
Clubs: Union League, Bankers, City, Mid-Day,
Washington Park, Midlothian. Office: 723 Laf-
lin St. Residence: 4544 Greenwood Av.
HINMAN", Qeorg-e Wheeler, editor-in-chief
and mgr. Chicago Inter Ocean since 1897, and
pres. Inter Ocean Newspaper Co.; b. Mt. Mor-
ris, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1863; s. Wheeler and Lydia
(Seymour) Hinman; ed. Hamilton College;
univs. Heidelberg, Berlin, Leipzig. Lecturer on
foreign history and diplomacy; was on edi-
torial staff New York Sun, 1887-97. Address:
The Inter Ocean.
HINSEY, John Adams, special agent C., M.
& St. P. Ry. Co.; b. Robsonia, Berks Co., Pa.,
Aug. 10, 1833; s. Jacob and Lydia Hibbard
Hinsey; ed. public schools; m. Morencey,
Mich., 1855, Sara Jane Wise. Began railroad-
ing in 1856 with M. C. R. R., as brakeman on
freight train; became conductor on passenger
train running between Chicago and Detroit,
1857, and so continued several years; since
1865 in employ of C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co., in
charge of their claim dept.; located at first in
Milwaukee but removed to Chicago in 1890
with removal of general offices of the com-
pany. Was for 21 consecutive years mem. of
the Common Council in Milwaukee and 12
years pres. of the Council; was also mem. of
the Co. Board of Supervisors, and for several
years mem. of the school board and trustee of
the Public Library. Mem. K. P. since Apr. 28,
1878, and has held in order offices of Past
Chancellor, Grand Representative, Grand
Vice Chancellor, Grand Lecturer, Grand
Chancellor and Supreme Representative of
Wisconsin; also pres. of Board of Control of
the Endowment Bank (insurance branch of
order), 1888-1901. Office: Ry. Exchange Bldg.
Residence: 707 E. 49th St.
HINTZE, Robert Albert, manufacturer; b.
northern Prussia, Ger., Feb. 26, 1849; s. Gott-
fried William and Fredericka (Quolke) Hintze;
ed. public scho_ols of Chicago, graduating from
old Chicago High School in class of 1864; won
scholarship and took course in Bryant &
Stratton Business College; m. Fond du Lac,
Wis., Apr. 27, 1879, Jennie K. Gillett; chil-
dren: Irene F., Ada G., Arthur Warren. While
getting his education was a newsboy on a
carriers' route for the Chicago Evening Jour-
nal; after leaving business college worked with
Charles J. L. Meyer, wholesale sash, doors
and blinds, from Oct., 1866, to 1881; in busi-
ness for self in firm of Hintze & Baker until
1883, when firm dissolved; then formed part-
nership of Hintze & Weise, which in 1903 was
reorganized as the Chicago Millwork Supply
Co., wholesale manufacturers of sash, doors,
blinds, mouldings, etc., of which he is pres.
and treas. Republican. Office: 239-45 W. 22d St.
Residence: 5127 Indiana Av.
HIPP, William Harrison, physician and sur-
geon; b. Berrien Springs, Mich., Jan. 12, 1864;
s. Barton G. and Jennie (Bennett) Hipp; ed.
public schools of Michigan; grad. from Ben-
nett Med. College, 1885; m. Darlington, Ind.,
Oct. 8, 1902, Goldyn Hunt; 1 son: Barton Hunt.
Began practice at Benton Harbor, Mich., 1885-
1886; came to Chicago in 1888; surgeon to his
private hosp. (S. Side Hosp.); surgeon to Cook
Co. Hosp., Chicago Hosp., Bennett Hosp. and
the Am. Hosp. Prof, surgical diseases of
women Bennett College of Eclectic Medicine
and Surgery, and Am. College of Medicine and
Surgery. Now mem. Illinois State Board of
Health. Mem. City, State and Nat. Eclectic
med. socs. Republican. Congregationalist. Of-
fice: 100 State St. Residence: 5409 Michigan
Av.
HIBSCH, Emil O., clergyman; b. Luxem-
burg, Germany, May 22, 1852; s. Samuel and
Louise (Mickolls) Hirsch; academic education
in Germany; grad. Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1872
(A.M., 1875); student Univs. of Berlin and
Leipzig, 1872-6; alumnus of High School for
Jewish Science, Berlin, 1872-6; rabbi, 1877;
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(LL.D., Austin College, 111., 1896; L.H.D., cago. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
Western Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1900; D.D., Paint Club. Mason (32°). Republican; was
Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, 1901), Min- State Senator 1 term from 1st District of Kan-
ister of Har Sinai Congregation, Baltimore, sas. Club: Commercial. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
1877; Ardath-Israel Congregation, Louisville, Residence: 1354 Sheridan Rd
Ky., 1878; Sinai Congregation, Chicago, since HITCHCOCK, Alvirus Nelson, sec. Am Bd.
1880. Pres. and mem. Public Library Board, Foreign Missions for Interior States; b. Mt.
Chicago, 1888-97; prof, rabbinical literature Pleasant, Wis., Jan. 16, 1854; s Rev Nelson A
and philosophy, Univ. of Chicago, since 1892. and Matilda (Avery) Hitchcock; grad Univ
Presidential elector-at-large for Illinois, 1896. of Wisconsin, B.A., 1880; B D., Chicago Theol
Republican. Editor Zeitgeist, Milwaukee, 1880- Sem., 1885; studied 2 years Illinois Wesleyan
1887; Reformer, New York, 1886; now of The Univ., 1885-7 (A.M., Ph.D.); m. Mar. 15, 1877,
Reform Advocate, Chicago. Editor Biblical Nettie, daughter Hon. G. C. Meigs, Iowa Co ,
Dept. Jewish Encyclopedia. Author of various Wis. Direct descendant Luke Hitchcock, who
monographs on Biblical and religious subjects, received from Indians deed of town of Farm-
Address: 3612 Grand Boul., Chicago. ington, Conn., 1640. Several years pastor Con-
HIBSCH, James Hugo, merchant; b Chica- gregational churches; lecturer on missionary
go, July 20, 1860; s. A. M. and Mathilda (Hil- and other subjects; sec. World's Congress of
debrand) Hirsch; ed Chicago public schools, Missions, World s Columbian Exposition; corr.
and at Notre Dame Univ., Ind. ; m. South Bend, me™;- Am' Bd^Autli°-r, 9f several missionary
Ind., Feb. 28, 1883, Anna M. Fox; children: P"bli?a^ons- Office: 153 LaSalle St. Residence:
Verna M., Harold E. Served 2 years under his 324 N. Elmwood Av., Oak Park, 111.
father (who was chief asst. engineer of Street HITCHCOCK, Howard Horace, banker; b.
Dept., Chicago, 32 years); employe of Henry Lee Center, Lee Co., 111., Dec. 10, 1858; s.
W. King & Co., 7 years; Clement Bane & Co., Charles I. and Mary (Bodine) Hitchcock; ed.
6 years, L. C. Wachsmuth & Co., 9 years; Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 24,
since 1897, as James H. Hirsch & Co., engaged 1883, Nellie Walters; children: Foemont Bo-
in manufacture and handling of uniforms and dine, Agnes Jean. Entered employ of Preston,
equipments. Was mem. Lackey's Zouaves, Kean & Co., bankers, Jan. 18, 1875; their busi-
1881; aide-de-camp on staff of Gov. Richard ness was succeeded May 12, 1884, by Metro-
Yates, with rank of col. Republican; alderman, politan Nat. Bank, of which was made asst.
26th Ward, 1897-8; mem. Lincoln Park Board; cashier in 1887, and cashier in 1894; on con-
mem. Outer Belt Park Commission. Episcopa- solidation with First Nat. Bank, May 31, 1902,
lian. Mason: mem. St. Bernard Commandery. was made a vice-pres. of latter. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Lincoln, Glen View. Club: Union League. Office: First Nat. Bank.
Office: 212-14 Market St. Residence: 1802 Ar- Residence: Wilmette, 111.
lington PI. HITT, John, special deputy collector of U.
HIRSCH, Joseph, manufacturer, merchant; S. customs; b. Madison, Ind., Oct. 18, 1832; s.
b. Frankfort-on-Main, Germany, Oct. 15, 1852; s. Thomas Smith and Emily (John) Hitt; grad.
Louis and Fannie Hirsch; ed. public school in DePauw Univ., in class of 1853; m. Chicago,
Germany and night school Chicago; m. Chica- June 24, 1868, Hattie S. Robe. After gradua-
go, Jan. 27, 1878, Regina Kurz; children: Fannie, tion was on farm at Mt. Morris, Ind., 1853-7;
Selma, Daniel. Began business career at age read law with John N. Jewett and others from
of 14, as an apprentice to the upholstering 1857 to 1863; then went to law dept. of the
business, serving as such 3 years; then en- I. C. R. R. Co., remaining as asst. to the pres.
gaged in the upholstering business, and later of that company until June 1, 1867; on that
in the furniture business for 4 years until date became chief entry clerk with the collec-
1880, when became associated with Frederick tor of customs at Chicago, and in 1872 was
Schultz as partner in the manufacture of bed- promoted to special deputy collector of cus-
ding, comprising feathers, downs, box springs, toms, in which position has ever since con-
curled hair, mattresses, and a full line of all tinued. Republican. Mason: mem. of Oriental
bedding material of every description; now Lodge, Lafayette Chapter, and Apollo Com-
pres. of the Schultz & Hirsch Co. Republican, mandery, K. T. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Resi-
Offlce: 260-2 S. Desplaines St. Residence: 417 dence: 384 Oak St.
Marshfield Av. HIXON, George Colley, lumberman; b. La-
HIKSCHL, Andrew Jackson, lawyer and le- Crosse, Wis., Mar. 6, 1871; s. Gideon C. and
§al author; b. Davenport, la., Apr. 30, 1852; B. Ellen J. (Pennell) Hixon; ed. Andover, Mass.,
amuel and Theresa Hirschl; ed. Griswold Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H., graduating, 1890;
College, Davenport, la., and at Amherst Col- grad. at Yale College, 1894; m. New York,
lege (A.B., 1873); grad. law dept. State Univ. Thanksgiving day, 1900, Blanche Galton Kelle-
of Iowa, 1875; m. 1876, Charlotte Schreiner; her. Began in lumber business in 1897; now
children: Ida T., Samuel D., Marcus A. Ad- pres. and dir. the S. R. Cornish Lumber Co.,
mitted to Iowa bar, 1875; practiced at Daven- and sec., treas. and dir. the Alexander Lum-
port, la., until 1891, and at same time was lee- ber Co. Clubs: University; also Yale (New
turer on the law of torts in the State Univ. York). Office: Great Northern Bldg. Residence:
at Iowa City; came to Chicago, 1891; since 54 Astor St.
1894 of Rosenthal, Kurz & Hirschl. Contribu- HOAO, Juntas Clarkson, physician; b.
tor to leading law journals. Author of text- Evanston, 111., Feb. 6, 1858; s. Thomas C. and
books on Legal Hygiene; Law of Fraternities Maria L. (Bryant) Hoag; ed. public and pri-
and Societies; The Law of Corporate Combina- vate schools in Evanston and entered North-
tion, Consolidation and Succession. Mem. Del- western Preparatory School, 1871; grad;
ta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Chicago and Northwetern Univ., Ph.B., 1878, Ph.D., 1880;
State Bar Assns., Chicago Law Institute, Med- grad. Chicago Med. College, M.D., 1882; m.
ico-Legal Club. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago, Sept. 25, 1895, Adelaide Northup. En-
Woodlawn, Marquette. Office: Rector Bldg. gaged in practice of medicine in Chicago since
Residence: 5649 Woodlawn Av. 1887. Consulting obstetrician to Lakeside
HIBST, John William, western mgr. of Am. Hosp. ; obstetrician to St. Luke's Hosp. Fel-
Linseed Co.; b. Woonsocket, R. I., Mar. 28, low British Gynecological Soc. from 1886;
1862; s. John W. and Jane Hirst; ed. public mem. Chicago Med. Soc. from 1887 ( ex-pres.);
schools; m. Kansas City, Mo., 1901, Lillian fellow Chicago Gynecological Soc., 1887; mem.
Dudley; children: Pleda, William. Has been Chicago Medico-Legal Soc., 1887. Republican,
in the linseed oil business since 1882, formerly Methodist. Clubs: Kenwood, Washington Park,
with Nat. Linseed Oil Co. for 13 years as local Office: 4669 Lake Av.
mgr. in Omaha, Neb., Leavenworth and To- HOAQ, William Q.f banker; b. Evanston,
peka, Kan.; since 1901 western mgr. of the 111., Nov. 19, 1860; s. Thomas C. and Maria L.
Am. Linseed Co., with headquarters in Chi- (Bryant) Hoag; ed. public schools of Evans-
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ton and Northwestern Univ. Acad. After leav-
ing school entered employ of T. C. Hoag & Co.,
bankers, (of which his father was head), and
when the bank was incorporated, 1892, as the
State Bank of Evanston, with $100,000 capital
and $10,000 surplus, became cashier and dir.
of the bank, and so continues. Republican.
Methodist; trustee 1st M. B. Church, of Evans-
ton. Clubs: Evanston, Evanston Golf, Chicago,
Bankers. Office: State Bank of Evanston. Resi-
dence: 1824 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
HOAO, William Jesse, live stock commis-
sion; b. Montgomery Co., N. Y., June 17, 1852;
s. Nathaniel and Nancy (Conover) Hoag; ed.
public schools of 'Montgomery Co., N. Y., and
at Antioch College, Yellow Snrings, O. ; m.
Chicago, Jan. 31, 1877, Cora E. McFarland; 1
son: Albert I. Came to Chicago after leaving
college, in 1873, and has ever since been iden-
tified with the live-stock commission busi-
ness, first as clerk with J. K. McDonald &
Co., 5 years; became mem. of firm of Mc-
Farland, Hoag & Co., 1878, of McCausland,
Beveridge & Co., 1884, changing, 1886, to Mc-
Causland, Hoag & Co., and since 1895 of Mc-
Causland, Hoag & Turner. Republican. Mason
(32°). Clubs: Saddle and Sirloin, Chicago Rid-
ing and Driving. Office: Exchange Bldg., Union
Stock Yards. Residence: 4218 Prairie Av.
HOBART, Horace B., vice-pres. and one of
the editors of The Railway Age; b. Beloit, Wis.,
May 22, 1839; s. Horace and Charlotte (Field)
Hobart; grad. Beloit College (A.M.), 1860; m.
Dec., 1872, Emma M. Hastings. Was consecu-
tively reporter Chicago Tribune, city editor
Evening Post; Western mgr. Am. Press Assn.;
managing editor Evening Mail; editor Morn-
ing Courier, 1866-76; editor The Railway Age
since 1876. Author several books and pamphlets
on railway topics. Was pres. of the Board of
Trustees of Hyde Park for several years pre-
vious to annexation of that village to Chicago.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1202 Hin-
man Av., Evanston, 111.
HOBBS. James Bartlett, real estate owner,
retired merchant; b. Sabattis, Me., Jan., 1830;
s. Charles and Jemima (Prescott) Hobbs; ed.
Litchfield Liberal Institute, Litchfield Corners,
Me.; m. Litchfield Corners, Mar., 1853, Mary
M., daughter of Rev. Constant Quinnam; 4
children (deceased). Was in country store in
Maine, 1853-5; came to Chicago, 1856; com-
menced in produce commission business, 1857;
retired in 1887, after 30 years on Board of
Trade; was pres. of the Board 1 year. Pres.
Nat. Church Insurance Co.; pres. N. Waukegan
Harbor and Dock Assn. Independent in poli-
tics. Mem. M. E. Church, in which he has been
honored with all the offices to which a lay-
man is entitled; mem. board of trustees North-
western Univ. ; vice-pres. City Missionary and
Church Extension Soc. ; pres. board of trustees
of the Methodist Deaconesses' Assn.; pres.
Deaconesses' Orphanage, Lake Bluff. Office:
108 Dearborn St. Residence: 343 LaSalle Av.
HOBSON, Benjamin Lewis, prof. McCormick
Theological Seminary since 1893; b. Lexing-
ton, Mo., July 31, 1859; s. Benjamin Mosby
and Martha G. (Barbour) Hobson; grad. Cen-
tral Univ., Ky., 1877 (A.M., D.D.); studied
Johns Hopkins; grad. Princeton Theological
Seminary, 1885; Univ. of Berlin, 1888-90; m.
Oct. 3, 1893, Katherine Prather Humphrey,
Louisville, Ky. Contributes to reviews on theo-
logical and philosophical subjects. Residence:
1 Chalmers PI.
HODQKINS, Jefferson, quarryman and
crushed stone contractor; b. Lemoine, Me.,
Oct. 27, 1843; s. Philip and Mary (Blunt)
Hodgkins; ed. public schools of native place;
m. Orange, N. J., Nov. 12, 1873, Jennie Lewis;
children: William Lewis, Edne Rachel. After
leaving schools became sailor, sailing out of
New York and Boston, at ages of 17 to 25, ex-
cept 1 year when serving as a private in Co.
C, 26th Me. Vols. in Civil War. Engaged in
Government surveys, 1869-70; came to Chicago
In 1872 and was supt. Chicago Dredging &
Dock Co. for several years, and after that in
contracting business for self. In 1885 organ-
ized the Kimball & Cobb Stone Co., which, in
1888, he bought out and consolidated with the
Brownell Improvement Co., of which he is
pres.; company owns stone quarries, manufac-
tures crushed stone and contracts for railway
work. Republican. S. Park Commissioner, serv-
ing 3d term; aide-de-camp on Governor's staff
with rank of col. Life mem. Englewood Com-
mandery, K. T. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
(Lake Geneva, Wis.). Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 7148 Princeton Av.
HODGKINS, William Lewis, vice-pres.
Brownell Improvement Co.; b. Chicago, May
15, 1875; s. Jefferson and Jennie (Lewis)
Hodgkins; ed. public schools of Chicago and
in Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind., graduating
in class of 1897; m. Chicago, Nov. 24, 1903,
Mae Press. Upon graduation from Purdue
Univ., 1897, entered service of the Brownell
Improvement Co. (established 1882), contrac-
tors for public improvements (engineer in
construction work), and is now vice-pres. of
the company, who, besides contracting work,
are quarrymen at Thornton, Ind., and Mo-
mence, 111., and are manufacturers and deal-
ers in crushed stone, Portland cement, torpedo
sand, rubble stone, etc. Republican. Clubs:
Builders, Union League, Chicago Yacht, Lake
Geneva, Kenwood, Midlothian. Mem. Sigma
Nu. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Resi-
dence: 172 E. 45th St.
HOEIiSCHEK, Julius Henry, physician; b
Elmhurst, 111., Mar. 13, 1864; s. Moritz and
Sophie Hoelscher; general education in public
school, and in private schools in New York
State and Chicago; grad. med. dept. North-
western Univ., 1885; m. Chicago, Sept. 20,
1887, Anna Wolff; 1 son: Francis Fred. Was 2
years house physician at Alexian Bros. Hosp.;
since 1887 in active general practice of medi-
cine. Attending physician Alexian Bros. Hosp.
and German Hosp. Asst. clinical prof, of medi-
cine in Rush Med. College. Mem. Chicago Med
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
Physicians Club, German Am. Med. Soc., Phi
Rho Sigma Fraternity. Republican. Office: 34
Washington St. Residence: 1669 Sheridan Rd.
HOEBBEK, John L., pres. John L. Hoerber
Brewing Co.; b. Waukegan, 111., 1848; s. John
L. and Terese (Susbauer) Hoerber; m. Chi-
cago, 1870, Wilhemina Nurenberger (died,
1902); children: John L., Jr., Fred, William,
Carrie. After leaving school entered the
brewery of his father and upon latter's death
in 1899 became pres. of the company. Mem.
West Side Sangerkrantz, Ambrosia Sanger-
verein, Arbeiterverein. Office: 646 21st PI
Residence: 659 W. 22d St.
HOEBBEK, William Leonard, brewer; b
Waukegan, 111., Apr. 15, 1849; s. John L and
Terese (Susbauer) Hoerber; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Dec. 20, 1883, Ida L. Roeder; chil-
dren: William L., Jr., Milward F., Gladys
Elaine. Brought up in brewing business and
since 1880 with the J. L. Hoerber Brewing
Co., of which he is now vice-pres., sec. and a
dir. Mem. of several singinp- socs. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Kenwood. Office: 646 W. 21st
PI. Residence: 71 E. 47th St.
HOFF, Johan Hakon, civil engineer; b.
Christiania, Norway, Apr. 15, 1867; s. Martin
and Gunhild (Halvorsen) Hoff; grad. Chris-
tiania (Norway) Engineering College, as civil
engineer. July, 1888; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June
24, 1891, Karoline Marie Suckow; children:
Rolf Suckow, Louis Martin, Einar Benjamin,
Arthur Stanley. Came to U. S., Sept., 1888, and
was employed as asst. engineer Milwaukee
Bridge Works; moved to Chicago, 1895, and
engaged in contracting business for 6 years
and was vice-pres. H. M. R. Construction Co. ;
contracting engineer Am. Bridge Co., 1901-3;
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mgr. of the John A. Mead Mfg. Co., since 1903,
In charge of new shops at Grand Crossing, 111.
Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Lutheran.
Office: 74th St. and Kimbark Av. Residence:
432 Kenwood Ter.
HOFFMAN, John Raymond, physician; b.
Ottawa, 111., June 18, 1865; s. Asa M. and
Frances (Raymond) Hoffman; ed. public and
high schools of Ottawa, 111., graduating June,
1885; grad. Chicago Med. College (Northwest-
ern Univ.), M.D., 1891; m. Ottawa, 111., June 2,
1892, Mary T. Hapeman; children: Douglas T.,
Phoebe Ella. Engaged in practice of medicine
since 1891; now dir. and sec. of Chicago Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat College, and prof, of
ophthalmology in same. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Acad. of Ophthalmol-
ogy and Oto-Laryngology. Was capt. and asst.
surgeon 3d Infy.. I. N. G., 1896-8. Episcopa-
lian. Office: 206 E. Washington St. Residence:
Ottawa, 111.
HOFFMAN, Peter Michael, coroner of Cook
Co.; b. Desplaines, Cook Co., Mar. 23, 1863; s.
Michael and Annette (Nimsgarn) Hoff-
man; ed. public schools of Desplaines and
business college in Chicago; m. Desplaines,
111., 1889, Emma May Peet; children: Edith,
Nettie, Rae, Marguerite, Evelyn, Gordon H. Be-
gan career in the grocerv business and later
was chief clerk and cashier for C. & N.-W. Ry.
for 17 years; elected, 1898, mem. of the Board
of Co. Commissioners of Cook Co.; re-elected
in 1900 and 1902, serving until 1904; elected
coroner of Cook Co. at Nov. election, 1904.
Served as mem. Board of Trustees of Village
of Desplaines for 3 years (2 years as pres.);
chairman Board of Education of School Dis-
trict No. 64, Cook Co., 1898-1905. Republican.
Office: Criminal Court Bldg. Residence: Des-
plaines, 111.
HOFFMANN, Francis A., Jr., lawyer; b.
Addison, DuPage Co., 111., Dec. 26, 1845; s.
Francis A. and Cynthia (Gilbert) Hoffmann;
grad. Knox College, A.B., in class of 1865;
studied law in law dept. of Univ. of Michigan;
m., 1st, May 14, 1870, Emma Bierwith (died
1889); m., 2d, May 13, 1890, Mrs. Mary E.
Taylor, of Chicago. Admitted to bar, Mar.,
1867; mem. of firm of McAllister & Hoffmann,
1868-9 (Mr. McAllister becoming judge in
1869), then for less than a year of Harris,
Hall & Hoffmann; since then with George W.
Brandt, in firm of Brandt & Hoffmann. Was
1st pres. of the Board of Election Commis-
sioners; was corporation counsel of Chicago
under elder Carter H. Harrison's administra-
tion; U. S. Appraiser under Grover Cleveland,
but resigned after 15 months; city collector
during the administration of DeWitt C.
Cregier. Democrat. Office: 125 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 1846 Oakdale Av.
HOPHEIMEB, Zach, lawyer; b. Williams-
burg, Va., Apr. 22, 1852; s. Isaac and Rachel
Hofheimer; grad. William and Mary College,
class of 1871; m. Chicago, Jan. 17, 1887, Emma
Ellinger; children: Edwin, Irene. Studied law;
admitted to bar, 1874; now mem. of the law
firm of Hofheimer & Levinson. Democrat. Of-
fice: Unity Bldg. Residence: 342 LaSalle Av.
HOGAN, James Augustus, sec. and treas.
Illinois Stone Co.; b. Chicago, Dec. 2, 1852; s.
Martin and Margaret (Wall) Hogan; ed. Chi-
cago public schools, St. Patrick's parochial
school and Bryant & Stratton's Business Col-
lege; m. Chicago, Nov. 27, 1872, Frances Hen-
drey; children: George, Margaret, Martin,
James, Elizabeth. After leaving school was en-
gaged as bookkeeper for a short time, then
assisted his father as steersman on a canal
boat which plied the Illinois and Michigan
Canal. His aptitude for business soon attract-
ed the attention of the executives of the Illi-
nois Stone Co., with which his father was as-
sociated, and he was given, in 1871, the posi-
tion of bookkeeper with that company, in
which his advancement was rapid; now sec.
and treas. of the company. Republican; was
elected S. Town Collector, 1895. R. C. Mem.
the Builders Club and Builders & Traders Ex-
change. Office: 22d and Lumber Sts. Resi-
dence: 2919 Haines Ct.
HOGAN, Thomas S., lawyer; b. Chicago,
Jan. 31, 1860; s. M. W. and Delia (Walsh)
Hogan; ed. St. Louis, Mo., at Christian Bros.
Acad.; St. Louis Univ. and St. Louis Law
School, graduating LL.B., 1885; also studied
law in office of father, M. W. Hogan, ex-Gov.
Thomas C. Reynolds, of Missouri, and Judge
Irwin Z. Smith, of St. Louis. Admitted to bar
of Missouri, 1882, and practiced at St. Louis
until 1886, when came to Chicago and has
since practiced law here; first with his father,
and now of Hogan & Hogan. Admitted to the
Supreme Court of the U. S., Nov. 4, 1900. De-
gree of A.M. conferred, 1885. Pres. of the
Credit Protection Assn., dir. of the Nat. Print-
ing and Engraving Co., the United Chemists
Assn., the Am. Amusement Assn., the U. S.
Amusement Assn., Chicago St. Flushing Ma-
chine Co., Colonial Mining Co., San Marcus
Rubber Plantation Co., Chicago Rubber Plan-
tation Co.; legal counsel for foregoing com-
panies. Has been identified with some of the
most important cases litigated in the State
and Federal Courts upon questions of copy-
right and law relating to literary property that
have engaged the attention of the State and
Federal Courts in the past 20 years. Among
others, the case of Gross vs. Mansfield, in-
volving the question of authorship of Cyrano
de Bergerac, the Sherlock Holmes case and the
Little Minister. Has also been connected in
litigation concerning the same subjects in
New York, London, and Paris. Mem. B. P. O.
Elks. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Columbus, Men-
oken, Fellowship, Missouri Athletic, St.
George (Hanover Sq., London, Eng.), Westward
Ho. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois Bar
Assn., St. Louis Bar Assn. Office: Ashland Blk.
Residence: 1578 Jackson Boul.
HOGE, Holmes, banker; b. Allegheny City,
Pa., Mar. 2, 1842; s. Abraham Holmes and
Jane Currie (Blaikie) Hoge; moved with fam-
ily to Chicago, 1848; ed. Hopkins Acad., Old
Hadley, Mass., and common and high schools,
Chicago; m. Evanston, 111.. June 9, 1869. Kate
North Iglehart; children: Mamie Iglehart,
Louise, Jane Holmes, Katherine. Enlisted in
Chicago Mercantile Battery, Aug., 1862; com-
missioned by Pres. Lincoln, capt. and asst. q.
m., U. S. Vols., Mar. 13, 1863; served to end
of War in Army of the Tennessee and in
Dept. of the Gulf; mustered out fall of 1865.
Before war was telegraph messenger, 1857-8,
and employed in grain elevator office and rail-
road office, and as traveling salesman, 1861-2;
entered 3d Nat. Bank of Chicago, 1867; re-
mained there until 1872; in real estate busi-
ness, 1872-3; entered 1st Nat. Bank in fall of
1873 in clerical capacity, advancing until he
now holds the office of mgr. under the re-
organization of the official staff. Life mem.
Soc. of the Army of the Tennessee; mem. Lo-
gan Post, G. A. R., and Illinois Commandery
Loyal Legion. Clubs: Bankers. Evanston, Glen
View, Evanston Golf, Harbor Point Golf. Of-
fice: 1st Nat. Bank. Residence: 1316 Maple Av.,
Evanston, 111.
HOGG, David, wholesale liquor merchant;
b. Kinrossshire, Scotland, Apr. 23, 1842; s.
Robert and Elizabeth (Scott) Hoger: ed. public
schools, Scotland; came to U. S., 1863; worked
as fresco painter and paper hanger in the East
and in Jan., 1869, came to Chicago and worked
with John J. McGrath in the wall paper busi-
ness until 1871: then in wall paper business
with David Walker until June 9, 1874, when
formed partnership with Alexander D. Hannah
in firm of Hannah & Hogg, wines, liquors and
cigars; firm acquired several retail stores and
incorporated the business; reincorporated in
1902 under same name, and he is now vice-
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pres of the company; also vice-pres. of Naugle, Holcomb & Co., railway contractors,
Hannah & Hogg Hotel Brevoort, a separate Chicago; now pres. of the Holcomb-Lobb Co.,
corporation, conducting the Hotel Brevoort. contractors for railroad ties and telegraph
Republican. Club: Washington Park. Office: poles. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence:
307-309 Wabash Av. Residence: 399 Oak St. Hinsdale, DuPage Co.
HOOLTTND, John Herman, lawyer; b. Knatte, HOLDEN, Charles Revell, lawyer; b. Chi-
Sweden, Oct. 19, 1856; s. August and Char- cago, Jan. 9, 1871; s. William H. and Sarah J.
lotte (Gustafson) Hoglund; ed. schools in (Revell) Holden; ed. Chicago public and high
Sweden and at Knox College, Galesburg, 111.; schools, Yale Univ., A.B., 1892; Northwestern
m., 1st, Tobina C. Nelson, July 15, 1885; m., Univ. Law School; m. Chicago, Dec., 1893,
2d, Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 10, 1887, Margaret Mertie Towne; m. 2d, Chicago, Aug. 12, 1901,
P. Burke; children: Margaret P., Adolph, Sey- Cora Eaton; 1 son: William H. T. Was editor
mour, Merritt. Came from Sweden direct to of Northwestern Law Review for a while
Chicago in 1870; was a clothing manufacturer during law course; student with law firm of
in Chicago; then studied at the Union College Moran, Kraus & Mayer; admitted to bar, 1893;
of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar, then clerk until 1899, when became junior
1889; since then engaged in the practice of law partner in that firm; withdrew, 1900, with
in Chicago. Mason. Odd Fellow. Office: Tacoma Adolf Kraus, to form firm of Kraus & Holden,
Bldg. Residence: 55 E. 78th St. which changed, 1901, on admission of Samuel
HOLABIRD, William, architect; b. Ameriia Alschuler, to present style of Kraus, Al-
Union, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1854; s. Gen. S. B. and schuler & Holden; in general practice of law,
M. T. Holabird; grad. St. Paul, Minn., high but chiefly engaged in corporation matters,
school, 1871; entered West Point Military Republican. Mem. Republican Marching Club.
Acad., June, 1873; resigned, Oct., 1875; m. New Baptist. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Law In-
Orleans, La., Dec. 27, 1875, Marie Ford Augur; stitute. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 681
children: Cornelia Baird, Mary Theodosia, Monroe St.
Robert G., William, Jane A., John A. Has lived HOLDEN, James Franklin, freight traffic
in Chicago since 1875; studied in various mgr. of the C., R. I. & P. Ry. ; b. Prince
architects' offices, 1875-80; in practice in Chi- Albert, Ont., Can., Dec. 22, 1861; s. James and
cago since 1880. Head of firm of Holabird & Orilla Fidchette Holden; ed. public and high
Roche, architects of the Marquette, Old Col- schools of Ontario; m. Peterboro, Ont., 1887,
ony, south end Monadnock, Atwood, Tribune, Charlotte I. Holden; children: Maude, James
Venetian, Champlain, Chicago Savings, Repub- A., Ellsworth Vincent, Royal, Victor. Began
lie, Cable, McClurg, Mandel (Wabash Av.), railway service as clerk to supt. and travel-
Chicago, and military post, Fort Sheridan, 111., ing auditor Whitby, Port Perry & Lindsay
near Chicago. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi- Ry. ; chief clerk traffic mgr.'s office of the
dence: 1500 Oak Av., Evanston, 111. Midland Ry. of Canada, 1880-3; local freight
HOIiBBOOK, Francis Day, manufacturer; b. agent same road, Toronto, Ont., 1884; travel-
Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1868; s. Francis W. ing freight agent Canadian Pacific Ry. at To-
and Barbara E. (Lansing) Holbrook; ed. pub- ronto, 1885-6; in charge of agents' ac-
lic schools in New York and Chicago; grad. counts accounting dept., St. L. & S. F. Ry. at
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, St. Louis, Mo., 1886-9; chief rate clerk, general
M.D., 1889; Chicago Homce. Med. College, M.D., freight office, same road, 1889-91; auditor and
1891; in hosp. and sanitariums until Jan., traffic mgr., 1891-8; traffic mgr., 1898-1902,
1897; entered Union Drop Forge Co., 1897, on C., O. & G. R. R. at Little Rock, Ark.; since
death of father, Francis W. Holbrook, and was Feb., 1903, freight traffic mgr. of the C., R. I.
elected vice-pres. and sec., which position still & P. Ry., and of the C., R. I. & E. P. Ry.
holds. Invented Union Drop Forge Claw Bar. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Homewood,
Co. manufacture drop forgings, steam ham- Hamilton. Office: 144 VanBuren St. Residence:
mer forgings, railroad track tools, etc., and 135 51st St.
employ 150 men. Professionally, practiced HOLDEN, Joseph Sewell, manufacturer; b.
surgery 7 years. Asst. prof, surgery at Chi- Chicago, June 15, 1862; s. Albon H. and Ellen
cago Homce. Med. College; on surgical staff M. (Holbrook) Holden; ed. Chicago public
Chicago Homce. Hosp., Nat. Women's Tern- schools; m. Chicago, Oct., 1889, Elizabeth
perance Hosp. and Streeter Hosp. Mem. 1111- Campbell; 1 daughter: Florence E. In 1880 be-
nois Homce. Medical Soc., Am. Institute of gan business career with his father in the
Homoaopathy. Clubs: Union, Elmhurst Golf, manufacture of mixed paints; went west in
Office: 64-76 E. Ohio St. Residence: 1740 Ad- 1885 to Pacific Coast states, remaining 2
dison Av. years; then came to Chicago, and was asso-
HOLBEOOK, William Gibson, manufactur- elated with the George W. Light Mfg. Co.,
er; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., July 12, 1865; s. Fran- of which he was sec. and treas., until Nov.,
cis W. and Barbara E. (Lansing) Holbrook; 1897, when became sec. and treas. of the
ed. Public School No. 11 of Brooklyn. After Middleby Oven Mfg. Co., manufacturers of
leaving school in 1885 traveled abroad exten- Middleby's portable patent brick ovens. Re-
sively until 1889, and upon return went into publican. Presbyterian. Trustee Village of La-
business as sec. of the Union Drop Forge Co. Grange. Ex-mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G. Clubs:
until 1896; in Jan.. 1897, was elected pres. and Ashland, LaG range. Hinsdale Golf, Illinois
treas.; iron and steel drop forgings and rail- Athletic. Office: 60-2 W. VanBuren St. Resi-
road supplies. Republican. Presbyterian, dence: LaGrange, 111.
Clubs: Union, Chicago Golf, Saddle and Cycle. HOLDEN, Nelson B., shoe dealer; b. Jack-
Office: 64-76 E. Ohio St. Residence: 1740 Addi- son, Washington Co., N. Y., 1841; ed. public
son Av. school; married; 1 daughter. After leaving
HOLCOMB, William Horace, pres. the Hoi- school was engaged in tanning business with
comb-Lobb Co.; b. Knoxville, 111., Sept. 12, father until 1868, when came to Chicago and
1838; ed. public schools; married. Began as established in the shoe business; burned out
railway freight brakeman and fireman Peoria with almost total loss in great fire of 1871,
& Oquawka R. R., 1856-8, and remained in rail- but resumed after the fire and has built up
way service until 1893; became station agent, a larger business; now pres. of N. B. Holden
1871-2; general freight agent and asst. treas., (Incorporated). Club: Illinois. Office: 227 State
1872-7; receiver, 1877-82; gen. supt., 1882-5, St. Residence: 322 Ashland Boul.
Chicago & Iowa R. R. ; gen. supt. C., B. & N. HOLDEN, Walter S., lawyer; b. Chicago,
R. R., 1885-7; gen. mgr. Oregon Ry. & Navi- Mar. 19, 1865; s. Albon H. and Ellen (Hol-
gation Co., 1887-8; vice-pres. U. P. Ry., 1888- brook) Holden: grad. Marauette School, Chi-
1890; asst. gen. mgr. same road, 1890-1; gen. cago, 1882; Chicago West Division High
mgr. of transportation World's Columbian Ex- School, 1885; Univ. of Michigan, A.B., 1889;
position, 1892-3; became mem. of firm of Chicago College of Law, LL.B., 1890; m. 1st,
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June 4, 1891, Hattie L. Hinchman (died, Apr. Since then engaged in general practice. Since
29, 1893); 1 daughter: Ruth H.; m. 2d, Racine, 1896 treating diseases of ear, nose and throat;
Wis., May 29, 1896, Bessie B. Walker; chil- asst. of the clinic for diseases of ear, nose
dren: Albon W., William W. Admitted to :md throat in Basel, 1890-2; asst. surgeon to
the Illinois bar, 1890, and since then in gen- Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, and
eral practice of law in Chicago; since 1899 Post-Graduate Med. Schools, 1893-6; lecturer
of firm of Rush (G. F.) & Holden. Mem. Chi- Chicago Med. School, 1897-8. Mem. Chicago
cago Bar Assn., Law Club, Legal Club, Chi- Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago
cago Law Institute. Republican; trustee of Laryngological Soc., Chicago Ophthalmolog-
village of Oak Park. Universalist. Clubs: Ash- ical and Otological Soc., Ger. Med. Soc., Am.
land, Oak Park. Office: 100 Washington St. Med. Assn., Acad. of Ophthalmology and
Residence: Oak Park, 111. Otology, etc. Was army surgeon and 1st lieut.
HOLDEN, William. Hiram, lawyer; b. Chi- in Swiss Army. R. P. Mem. Germania Man-
cago, June 6, 1843; s. Charles N. and Prances nerchor, Swiss Benevolent Soc. Office: 103
W. (Woodbury) Holden; ed. public schools of Randolph St. Residence: 1629 Sheridan Rd.
Chicago; grad. West Division High School, HOLLAND, John Everett, lawyer; b. Har-
1861, and from Union College of Law, LL.B., rison Co., O., May 7, 1862; s. Samuel and
1866; m. July 17, 1867, Sarah J. Revell (sister Emily (Maholm) Holland; grad. Northwestern
of Mrs. Dwight L. Moody, wife of the famous Ohio Normal Univ.. class of 1888; grad. Kent
evangelist); children: Charles Revell, Ethel College of Law, Chicago, LL.B., 1893; m. Plain
Revell, and 2 now deceased. Admitted to bar, City, O., Dec. 27, 1894, Cora L. Gill; children:
1866, and since then in active general prac- John Gill, Charles J. Was supt. of schools
tice of law; now senior of law firm of Holden Union Co. and Franklin Co., Ohio; came to
& Buzzell. Associate mem. Chicago Real Es- Chicago, 1892, and assisted in the office of
tate Board; mem. Chicago Bar Assn. and Illi- Thornton & Chancellor; was admitted to bar
nois Bar Assn.; treas. Chicago Law Institute of Supreme Court of Illinois and was a mem.
for 21 years and now its librarian. Baptist; of the firm of Thornton & Chancellor until
ex-trustee of the Univ. of Chicago; trustee of 1895; since then has practiced alone. Mason,
the Baptist Theological Union and the Y. M. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Meno-
C. A.; pres. and dir. of the Bible Institute ken (trustee 3 years), Illinois Athletic. Office:
Colportage Assn.; ex-pres. board of trustees First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 205 Baird
of 2d Baptist Church of Chicago and for 30 Av., Austin.
years supt. of its Sunday School; now hon- HOLLAND, William Ernest, physician and
orary supt. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: surgeon; b. Nottingham, Eng., Feb. 3, 1866;
1143 Forest Av., Evanston. s. John and Sarah A. Groves Holland; came
HOLDOM, Jesse, jurist; b. London, Eng., lo U. S., 1871, in boyhood; grad. high school,
Aug. 23, 1851; s. William and Eliza Holdom; 1882; grad. pharmaceutical dept. of Illinois
academic education in London until 1868, when State Univ., Ph.G., 1887; from Illinois Med.
he came to Chicago; m. 1st, 1877, Edith I. College, M.D., 1897; m. Downer's Grove, 111.,
Foster, Chicago; m. 2d, Mable Brady, 1893; Apr. 10, 1889, Alice Grace Hughes; children:
children: Edith I., Martha (wife of Roy Me- Margaret Alice, Ruth Sarah. Was engaged as
Millan Wheeler), Courtland. Entered law office pharmacist until entering on med. course;
of Judge Joshua C. Knickerbocker, 1871, study- since 1897 in practice as physician and sur-
ing 2 years; admitted to bar, Sept. 13, 1873; geon in Chicago. Associate prof, of gynecology
clerk in office of Tennys, Flower & Aber- and abdominal surgery, Illinois Med. College;
crombie, 1876-8; in firm of Knickerbocker & consulting surgeon Mary Thompson Hosp. for
Holdom, 1878-88; alone, 1888-98; judge Supe- Women. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State
rior Court of Cook Co. since 1898. Republican. Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Office: 103 State
Mem. Chicago Law Club, Am., Illinois and Chi- St. Residence: 5523 Madison Av.
cago Bar Assns., Law Institute, Art Institute, HOLLETT, Rhoderick P., lawyer; b. On-
Field Columbian Museum. Senior Warden St. tario Co., N. Y., Sept. 12, 1856; s. George H.
Paul's Episcopal Church. Clubs: Hamilton and Louisa (Lee) Hollett; ed. Syracuse Univ.,
(pres., 1897), Union League, Caxton, Midlo- 1874-8 (A.M.) ; m. Chicago, 1881, Nellie George;
thian, Quadrangle. Office: County Bldg. Resi- children: Inez, George, Eloise, Roderic. Ad-
dence: 4934 Lake Av. mitted to South Carolina bar in 1879, and to
HOLINGER, Arnold, Swiss consul, banker; Illinois bar, 1881; now of firm of Hollett, Tins-
b. Liestal, Switzerland, July 20, 1849; s. Jacob man & Sauter. Atty. of South Park Commis-
and Susanna Holinger; prepared for university sioners since Mar., 1899. Clubs: Union League,
in college in Switzerland, but never entered Hamilton. Office. Stock Exchange Bldg.
same; widower; children: Mrs. Clara Manz, HOLLIS, Henry Leonard, mining engineer
Mrs. Sophia Mannhardt, Mrs. Dr. Alma Tes- and metallurgist; b. Boston, Mass., Feb. 17,
chan, of Milwaukee, Wis., Ida, Elsa, Arnold, 1866; s. John H. and Esther (Harlow) Hollis;
Jr. Came to Chicago from Switzerland,. 1869; ed. Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Colum-
school teacher and music teacher, 1869-72; bia College (School of Mines), graduating
bookkeeper and subsequently mgr. foreign ex- E.M. in class of 1885; m. Chicago, Nov. 9,
change dept. of Union Nat. Bank, 1872-88; In 1892, Jane Grannis; 1 daughter: Clara Eliza-
1888 established business of A. Holinger & beth. After graduation came to Chicago, 1885,
Co., mortgage banking, real estate, etc. Swiss and was with Illinois Steel Co. as chief
consul at Chicago since 1892; commissioner chemist until 1889; from 1889 to 1893, mem.
general of Switzerland to World's Columbian of firm of Rattle, Nye & Hollis, and since
Exposition; was pres. of Swiss Benevolent 1893 in practice alone as mining engineer and
Soc. for 10 years. Mem. of 17 societies, includ- metallurgist. Mem. Am. Institute of Mining
ing: Royal League, United Workmen, Bank- Engineers. Dir. Oakwood Cemetery Assn.
ers' Union, Gruetlin (Swiss) Lodge, Germania clubs: Union League, University, Chicago
Mannerchor (of which was long sec.), and Literary, Onwentsia, Skokie Country. Office:
others. Dir. of German Relief & Aid Soc., Old 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
People's Home, Alliance Franchise. Office: 172 HOLLIS, William Dennard, paper merchant
Washington St. Residence: 911 Hamilton Ct. and manufacturer; b. Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug.
HOLINGER, Jacques, physician; b. Liestal, 19, 1850; s. Dennard and Barbara (Bowser)
Switzerland, Sept. 19, 1865; s. Jacob and Bar- Hollis; ed. Chicago public schools and Chicago
bara (Gysin) Holinger; ed. public schools of High School; m. Chicago, Dec. 7, 1872, Helen
Liestal, 1871-80; Ober Realschule, Basel, 1880- Mar King; children: Helen Minerva, Howard
1885; University of Basel, 1885-90, M.D., B., Chalmers M., William Dennard, Jr., Vala,
Dec., 1890; m. Chicago, July 29, 1903; Cora May, Raymond, Octava. First occupation with
Lange, of St. Louis, Mo.; 1 son: Carl. Came Calkins & Messenger, private bank, in 1869;
to Chicago from Switzerland, fall of 1892. with Lunt, Preston & Keen, bankers, in 1870;
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from last of 1870 to 1877, with Commercial
Nat. Bank of Chicago; in paper business with
E. D. Messinger, 1878-80; in 1880 started busi-
ness on own account as W. D. Hollis, and in
1881, when John A. Duncan was admitted as a
partner, present style of Hollis & Duncan
was assumed. Pres. of the Chicago Wrapping
Paper Dealers' Club. Dir. Sheridan Park Build-
ing Assn. Republican. Club: Chicago Automo-
bile. Office: 10-18 Market St. Residence: 3128
Maiden St.
HOLLISTER, John Haiuilcar, M.D.; b. Riga,
Monroe Co., N. Y., Aug. 5, 1824; grad. Roches-
ter Collegiate Institute, 1842; M.D., Berkshire
Med. College, 1847 (honorary A.M., Beloit Col-
lege); m. Jan. 2, 1849, Jennette Windiate, of
Dray ton Plains, Mich.; 1 daughter: Mrs. Frank-
lin H. Martin. Has practiced medicine in Chi-
cago for 48 years; trustee and prof. Lind
Univ., Chicago Med. College (med. school of
Northwestern Univ.), 1859-95; since then
emeritus prof.; physician to Mercy Hosp.,
1866-96, now emeritus; mem. Am. Med. Assn.
since 1858; mem. (ex-pres. and for 20 years
treas.) Illinois State Med. Soc., etc. Editor of
Journal of Am. Med. Assn. for a number of
years. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 3430
Rhodes Av.
HOLLISTEK, William Cornelius, printer; b.
Omro, Wis., Apr. 12, 1861; s. Henry Cornelius
and Jennie Margaret (Huie) Hollister; at-
tended public schools; m. Appleton, Wis., Mar.
1, 1881, Annie O'Leary; children: William C.,
Jr., Jennie Margaret, Edward Maurice, Joseph
Cornelius, Mabel Helen, Mary Kathryn. Be-
gan in the printing business as a boy of 11
years, in the office of The Times, at Appleton,
Wis., for 2 years, and after that consecutive-
ly with the Omro Journal, The Northwestern
of Oshkosh, Wis., and Oshkosh Times, in
which had charge of the mechanical dept.;
then, at age of 19, took entire charge of the
Appleton (Wis.) Crescent; came to Chicago,
and, after working at trade for some time
engaged in business for self, 1886, and is now
pres. of the corporation, Hollister Bros., do-
ing a large printing business with a specialty
in fine catalogue printing; also vice-pres. of
the J. Manz Engraving Co. Was sec. of the
Trade and Labor Assembly of Chicago, 1884-7;
treas. of the District Assembly of Knights of
Labor, 1886; now pres. of the Master Printers'
Assn. of Chicago. One of the trustees of Chi-
cago Penny Savings Soc. Independent in poli-
tics. Mason; mem. Royal League and K. P.
Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 256 Madison St.
Residence: 452 Pullerton Av.
HOLLOWAY, Edward Morton, clerk U. S.
Circuit Court of Appeals; b. Centerville,
Wayne Co., Ind., May 30, 1861; s. William R.
and Lydia (Burbank) Holloway (father was
for 15 years postmaster at Indianapolis, Ind.,
and was U. S. consul general at St. Peters-
burg, and now consul general at Halifax, N.
S. ; grandfather, David P., was mem. of Con-
gress and U. S. commissioner of patents); ed.
Indianapolis public schools, and Indianapolis
Classical School; grad. Cornell Univ., A.B.,
1883; m. June 15, 1889, Cora Ruggebergh, of
New Haven, Conn.; 1 daughter: Josephine M.
After leaving college was business mgr. In-
dianapolis Times, after which came to Chi-
cago, 1891, and was appointed deputy clerk of
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Appointed
clerk Oct. 20, 1898, and still serving in that
capacity. Republican. Club: Union League.
Office: Federal Bldg. Residence: Kenil worth,
111.
HOLLOWAY, Horace Greeley, wholesale
shoes; b. Cadiz, Ind., June 18, 1856; s. Samuel
B. and Angeline (Plummer) Holloway; ed.
public schools, Danville, 111.; m. Danville, 111.,
Dec. 24, 1880, Mary McCorkell. Connected with
boot and shoe trade since 1879; was traveling
salesman from Toledo, O., 2 years, 1880-2;
traveling salesman for Heywood Boot & Shoe
Co., 1882-90; for Hathaway, Soule & Harring-
ton, 1890-5; since 1895 in business for him-
self, and since July 1, 1901, pres. H. G. Hollo-
way & Bros., wholesale boots and shoes. Of-
fice: 236-8 Monroe St. Residence: 4059 Grand
Boul.
HOLLOWAY, William Oscar, manufacturer
of men's shoes; b. Danville, 111., Nov. 1, 1868;
s. Samuel B. and Angeline (Plummer) Hollo-
way; ed. public schools of Vermilion Co.,
111. Was first a clerk in the shoe store of P.
J. Walker & Co., at Danville, 111., about 3
years; after that traveled for. 10 years for
Hathaway, Soule & Harrington, Boston shoe
manufacturers, until 1900, when joined in or-
ganization of the corporation of H. G. Hollo-
way & Bro., manufacturers' distributors of
men's shoes, of which is vice-pres. and sec.
Republican. Presbyterian. Was mem. and' held
commission in Battery A, I. N. G. Mem. of
Masonic orders; K. P. Office: 236 Monroe St.
Residence: Evanston, 111.
HOLMES, Bayard (Taylor), surgeon; b. N.
Hero, Vt., July 29, 1852; s. Hector Adams
and Olive A. (Williamson) Holmes; his father
was inventor of self-binding attachments and
other improvements to harvesters; removed
to Minnesota, 1865; preparatory education
Carleton College, Minn.; grad. Paw Paw In-
stitute, B.S., 1874; grad. Chicago Horace.
College, 1885; Northwestern Univ. Med. School,
1888; m. Aug. 14, 1878, Agnes Anna, daugh-
ter Capt. James W. George, Lansing, Minn.;
children: Bayard Bristol, Ralph Loring. Be-
gan practice, 1886; for years mem. surgical
staff Cook Co. Hosp.; was sec., 1891-5,- now
senior prof, surgery med. dept. Univ. of 111.
(formerly College of Physicians and Sur-
geons) ; was organizer Chicago Med. Library
Assn. Mem. Am. Acad. Medicine, Am. Med.
Assn. and other medical societies; the Biblo-
graph Soc., one of organizers Nat. Christian
Citizenship League. Socialist; candidate for
mayor of Chicago, 1895. Editor North Am.
Practitioner, 1889-92. Clubs: Union League,
Quadrangle. Author: Surgical Emergencies;
Surgery of the Head; Appendicitis and Other
Diseases about the Appendix; Cholecystitis
and Other Diseases in the Upper Peritoneal
Cavity, etc.; also various monographs, and
contributions on medical, sociological and
educational subjects. Office: 92 State St. Resi-
dence: 104 E. 40th St.
HOLMES, Delavan Allen, lawyer; b. Ma-
quoketa, la., June 27, 1855; s. Otis A. and
Julia (Bingham) Holmes; ed. State Univ. of
Iowa; studied law; m. Feb. 14, 1876, Imogene
R. Lake, of Webster City, la.; children: Roy
C., Frances I., Louis L., Gertrude C. Admitted
to Iowa bar, 1880; moved to Nebraska and
practiced there until 1891; practiced Sioux
City, la., 1891-5; came to Chicago, 1895; was
for a time partner with U. S. Senator Mason
in firm of Mason, Holmes & Mason; since then
practicing alone. Clubs: Evanston, Hamilton,
Marquette. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
HOLMES, E(lias) Burton, lecturer, traveler;
b. Chicago, Jan. 8, 1870; s. Ira and Virginia
(Burton) Holmes; ed. Allen Acad. and the
Harvard School. Chicago. Has traveled in
Japan, Algeria, Tunis, Morocco (expedition to
Fez), Corsica, Greece, Thessaly, and all con-
tinental countries of Europe; Hawaiian Is-
lands, Yellowstone Park, Grand Canon of the
Colorado River, Philippine Islands, South
China, Russia, Siberia, Peking, Corea, Portu-
gal, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. First lec-
ture in Chicago, 1890; since then in principal
Am. cities. Office: 203 Michigan Av.
HOLMES, Emil Albert, printer; b. Chicago,
Aug. 16, 1865; s. Magnus Holmes; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Agnes Ford; children:
Charles, Emil, Harold. Was in the employ of
the J. M. W. Jones Printing Co., 1879-90; with
Keen & De Lang for 2 years; now mem. of
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firm of Jacobs & Holmes, printers. Mem. Mas- leaving school, as a clerk in a hardware store
ter Printers' Assn. Republican. Mason. Office: In Auburn, N. Y., until 1888; traveled for
167 Adams St. Residence: 1906 Oakdale Av. hardware firms, out of New York City, 1888-
HOIiMES, Frank A., coal; b. on farm at 1897; became connected, 1897, as traveling
Toulon, 111., Aug. 12, 1871; s. Robert P. and salesman, with the Chicago branch of the
Barbara (Hackett) Holmes; grad. Storm Lake Lalance & Grosjean Mfg. Co., of New York,
High School, June 3, 1892; Storm Lake Normal manufacturers of stamped and enameled
College, May 12, 1894; Iowa State Normal sheet metal wares, and in 1901 became mgr.
College, 1896. Lived on farm until 18 years of that company's branch house at Chicago,
of age. Employed in drug store for 2 years, Mason; mem. Blue Lodge No. 431, Auburn, N.
in school 4 years, traveling- salesman 6 years; Y.; David's Chapter No. 34, and Salem Town
owner of wholesale and retail carriage and Commandery No. 16, at Auburn, N. Y. ; mem.
implement business for 3 years; vice-pres. and Oriental Consistory, A. A. S. R., Chicago, and
gen. mgr. of a wholesale coal company in of Damascus Shrine, Rochester, N. Y., Nobles
Chicago 1 year, and on Dec. 22, 1903, started of the Mystic Shrine. Office: 1900 S. Clark St.
alone in the wholesale hard coal business. Residence: 1628 Cornelia Av.
Also pres. and gen. mgr. of Ashburner Mfg. HOLMES, Rudolph Wieser, physician; b.
Co. Republican. Methodist. Mason: mem. Bald- Chicago, June 27, 1868: s. Edward Lorenzo
win Commandery, K. T. ; De Molay Consistory, and Paula (Wieser) Holmes; ed. Harvard
and of Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Univ., 1888-90; Rush Med. College, 1890-3,
of Cedar Rapids, la. Office: Fisher Bldg. Resl- grad. M.D., Mar., 1893; work in hosps. at
dence: 2532 Indiana Av. Vienna and Prague, 1900-1; m. Chicago, May
HOLMES, Frank Farnsworth, fire Insur- 5, 1898, Maria Baxter. Since 1893, engaged In
ance; b. Warsaw, 111., Mar. 21, 1858; s. S. R. general med. practice, largely specializing in
and Rosette Ann (Farnsworth) Holmes; early obstetrics and gynecology. Instructor in ob-
education at Warsaw public schools and Knox stetrics. Rush Med. Colleere; chief of dept. of
Academy; grad. Knox College, 1880; m. July obstetrics, Augustana Hosp.; obstetrician,
24, 1904, Luella Mae Fox; children: Willard Passavant Memorial Hosp.; associate obstet-
Farnsworth. Upon leaving college engaged as riclan Chicago Lying-in Hosp. Mem. and editor
clerk In insurance agency, 1880; later in- Chicago Gynecological Soc. ; merrt. Chicago
spector of agencies and adjuster of fire losses; Med. Soc., 111. State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
local agent since 1887, as head of agency firm Physicians' Club, Nu Sigma Nu fraternity. Re-
of Frank F. Holmes & Co., which was merged publican. Unitarian. Office: 387 N. State St.
with the firm of Fisher, Martin & Wurts HOLMES, Thomas Jefferson, lawyer; b.
under the firm name of Holmes, Martin & Co.; West Union, Adams Co., O., Feb. 9, 1860; s.
also pres., since 1890, of North Shore Land John and Elizabeth (Traber) Holmes; moved
Assn. Sec. and treas. of Nat. Assn. of Fire to Aledo, Mercer Co., 111., 1869; reared on
Insurance Agents since 1898. Mem. S. A. R., farm; attended Univ. of Illinois, 1880-2; grad.
Chicago Board of Underwriters, Chicago Un- Union College of Law, LL.B.. 1885; m. Lacon,
derwriters' Assn. and Chicago Fire Under- HI., Jan. 12, 1892, Grace Blood; children: De
writers Assn. Club: Auburn Park Golf. Office: Voe, Thomas J., Jr. Was asst. corporation
159 LaSalle St. counsel for City of Chicago, 1895-7; since 1902,
HOLMES, Marshall Fuller, manufacturer; master In chancery of the Circuit Court of
b. Chicago, Apr. 8, 1857; s. Frederick (killed Cook Co. Was elected pres. of the Chicago
in battle of Resaca, Ga.) and Isabella (Ander- Law Institute; mem., and was several years
son) Holmes; ed. Mosely and Forest Av. treas. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican; was
schools, Chicago, and In the Bryant & Strat- town committeeman and 8 years chairman of
ton Business College; m. Chicago, Oct. 16, the executive committee of the 2d Ward.
1879, Lillian H. Hoppin; children: Rose H. Clubs: Midlothian, Hamilton. Illinois Athletic,
(died 1883), Henrietta, Frederick, Dorothy. Office: Portland Blk. Residence: 3010 Grove-
Cash boy in dry goods store of J. B. Shay & land Av.
Co., 6 months in 1867; clerk, 1871; city book- HOLMES, William Henry, clergyman; b.
keeper, 1874, Jansen. McClurg & Co., book- Danville, Vt., Mar. 15, 1814; ed. public schools
sellers; in general office work, Chicago, 1877, of Vermont, Eastman College and Garrett
for Fowler Bros., packers, and in charge of Biblical Institute, Evanston, 111. (honorary
their general office at Atchison, Kan., 1878-80; A.M., Northwestern Univ., 1889; D.D., Am.
then had charge of office of L. B. Doud & Univ. of Harriman, Tenn.); m. 1875, Frances
Co., packers, 1880-2: of Chicago Smelting & Melanle Goddard. Served In Union Army as
Refining Co., 1882-6; of Chicago & Aurora private Co. E, 6th Regt, Vt. Infy. Vol., Ver-
Smeltlng & Refining Co., 1886-9; vice-pres. and mont brigade, 6th Corps. Was In the battles
sec. Nat. Smelting & Refining Co., 1889-99; of Fredericksburg, Dec. 12-13. 1862; Marye's
since 1899 mgr. for Illinois for Am. Smelting Heights, May 3, 1863; Salem Heights, May 4,
& Refining Co. Pres. Duncan Electric Mfg. 1863; Franklin's Crossing, June 6, 1863;
Co.; treas. Park City Mfg. Co.; dlr. Chicago Gettysburg, July 2, 3, 1863: Funkstown, July
Biscuit Co.; pres. Holmes-Hughes-Bartlett 11, 1863. Was teacher in Jonesville (N. Y.)
Co.; dlr. Hudson Mfg. Co. Republican. Metho- Acad., 1867-8; Genesee Wesleyan Seminary,
dist. Dir. Englewood Union Hosp., Bureau of Lima, N. Y., 1869-72. Clergyman In Rock
Charities. Was chairman of the Parents' Or- River Conference, M. E. Church, since 1875;
ganlzation, Cook Co. and Chicago Normal pastor in Chicago, Evanston and Jollet, ex-
School, during latter part of Col. Francis cept 1897-1903, when was presiding elder of
W. Parker's regime, and active for many the Joliet district; now pastor St. Andrew
years In support of him and his advanced M. E. Church. Pres. Chicago Methodist
educational methods. Governing mem. Art In- Preachers' Meeting, 1896; delegate to General
stitute of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Conference, M. E. Church, 1900. Address: 6142
Midlothian, Lake Geneva (Wis.) Country, Chi- Wabash Av.
cago (of Lake Geneva, Wis.). Office: Western HOLT, Charles Sumner, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Union Bldg. Residence: 460 N. Normal Park- Oct. 21, 1855; s. De Villo R. and Ellen M.
way. (Hubbard) Holt; ed. Lake Forest (111.) Acad.
HOLMES, Palmer Wilson, mgr. Chicago to 1870; grad. Williams College, A.B., 1874;
branch Lalance & Grosjean Mfg. Co.; b. Au- Harvard Law School, 1878; m. Beulah, N. Y.,
burn, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1866; s. Oct. 9, 1889, Camilla McPherson; children:
Zebulon and Rebecca (Freeman) Holmes: ed. Isabella, Charles McPherson, Marian Hubbard.
Auburn public schools and Auburn Hierh Admitted to Illinois bar Oct., 1878; engaged in
School to 1881; m. Chicago, Dec. 28, 1898, practice, partner in firm of Williams & Thomp-
Grace B., daughter of Chas. E. Kurd; 1 son: son. 1882-9; Williams, Holt & Wheeler, 1889-
Palmer Wilson, Jr. Began business life, on 1899; Holt, Wheeler & Sidley, 1900. Repub-
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llcan. Elder in 2d Presbyterian Church; dir.
McCormick Theological Seminary. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
University, Onwentsia, Homewood, Chicago
Law, Chicago Literary. Office: 131 LaSalle St.
Residence: 1931 Calumet Av.
HOLT, George Hnbbard, pres. Holt Lumber
Co.; b. Chicago, July 28, 1852; s. DeVillo R.
and Ellen (Hubbard) Holt; ed. Chicago public
schools. Started in lumber business with his
father, and has continued in it ever since;
since 1899 pres. Holt Lumber Co.; pres. Am.
Lumber Co. of Wisconsin. Owner of the Man-
hattan Building; mem. recently formed firm of
Holt, MacChesney & Cheney, real estate and
bonds. Pres. Policy-Holders' Union; vice-pres.
Columbian Nat. Life Insurance Co., of Boston.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Onwentsia, City, Chicago
Literary (pres.). Office: Manhattan Bldg. Resi-
dence: Lake Forest, 111.
HOLVERSCHEID, Henry, coal merchant; b.
Stratford, Ont., Can., Aug. 31, 1856; s. Robert
and Caroline (Weinlaeder) Holverscheid;
brought to Chicago by parents in 1859; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, 1883,
Emma Marie Butzow; children: Robert, Harry,
Erwin, Frederick. Began business career in
the employ of Blake, Whitehouse & Co., coal,
1873-6; on May 1, 1876, became cashier, and
in May, 1895, supt. Pennsylvania Coal Co.,
until Mar., 1901, when, with H. J. Koeber, or-
ganized firm of Henry Holverscheid & Co.;
also pres. and dir. Albany Coal Co., The Col-
fax Co., Lincoln Fuel Co.; dir. Barker Coal
Co. Republican. Club: Hinsdale. Office: First
National Bank Bldg. Residence: 81 3d St.,
Hinsdale.
HOMER, Benjamin P., hardware merchant;
b. Granville, Washington Co., N. T., Feb. 19,
1834; s. Zenas and Rhoda (Beach) Homer; at-
tended public schools in Livingston Co., N.
Y., until 16 years of age; then 2 years in
Wyoming Acad., N. Y. ; later teacher in public
school, Warsaw, N. Y. ; m. Richfield, N. Y.,
Nov., 1857, Emeline C. Firman; children: Flor-
ence Elizabeth. Fred Matthews. Farmed in
Western New York until 1860; in drug busi-
ness, Warsaw, N. Y., 1860-8; in 1868 entered
hardware trade in Chicago as mem. of firm
of Hodge & Homer, incorporated, 1890, as
Hodge & Homer Co., of which he is now
pres. Dir. Prairie State Bank. Republican.
Mem. 1st Congregational Church, Evanston.
Club: Congregational. Office: 47-49 W. Ran-
dolph St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
HONORS, Adrian C., senior mem. firm
Honorfi Bros., real estate; trustee Potter Pal-
mer estate. Clubs: Washington Park, Univer-
sity, Union, Mid-Day, Saddle and Cycle. Office:
Marquette Bldg. Residence: 2103 Michigan Av.
HONOR*, Henry Hamilton, capitalist; b.
T,ouisville, Ky., Feb. 19, 1824; s. Francis and
Matilda (Lockwood) Honor6 (grandfather
came from Paris, France, in latter half of 18th
century and settled near Baltimore, afterward
moving to Louisville, Ky.. where he and his
son. Francis, were wealthy merchants); m.
1846, Eliza, daughter of Capt. John Carr of
Oldham Co., Kv. : children: Adrian C., Mrs.
Bertha Honore Palmer (widow of Potter Pal-
mer). Henry H.. Jr., Ida M. (wife of Gen.
Fred D. Grant, II. S. A.), Nathaniel K., Lock-
wood. In 1853 became enthusiastic over re-
ports of Chicago and finally removed to this
city in 1855; made heavy investments in real
estate; erected a large number of office build-
ings on Dearborn St., and re-erected them and
many more after the big fire of 1871; de-
veloped Ashland Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2
on the West Side, of which Ashland Boul. is
now part; was largely instrumental in organ-
izing and building the park systems, the South
Side especially. Democrat. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 2103 Michigan Av.
HONOR±, Lockwood, judge of the Circuit
Court of Cook Co.; b. Chicago, Sept. 7, 1865;
s. Henry Hamilton and Eliza (Carr) Honore;
ed. Phillips Exeter Acad., Harvard Univ., A.B.,
1888, A.M., 1891; Harvard Law School, LL.B.,
1891; m. Brewster, Mass., Aug. 12, 1902,
Beatrice C. Richardson; 1 daughter: Bertha.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1891; engaged in gen-
eral practice of law until elected, 1903, judge
of the Circuit Court of Cook Co., taking the
seat formerly occupied by Judge Hanecy.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Union, Saddle and
Cycle, Iroquois, Chicago Golf. Office: County
Bldg. Residence: 68 Cedar St.
HOOKER, Henry M., pres. and dir. H. M.
Hooker Co., glass; Chicago White Lead & Oil
Co., Eureka Elastic Paint Co., Rubber Paint
Co. Office: 57 W. Randolph St. Residence: 569
Washington Boul.
HOOPER, James Klmball, grain; b. Wai-
pole, N. H., Apr. 24, 1852; s. Henry and Mary
(Chase) Hooper; ed. public schools; m. Al-
stead, N. H., Oct. 27, 1882, Mary Milliken;
children: Rena, Frances, James. Reared on
farm and at early age engaged in cigar manu-
facturing. In 1874 began in the grain busi-
ness in the Eastern States, and had offices at
Boston, Mass., and Portland, Me., until 1890,
when came to Chicago and became mgr. for
Irwin, Green & Co.; about 5 years later formed
partnership with David S. Lasier in present
firm of Lasier & Hooper. Mem. Chicago Board
of Trade. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Resi-
dence: 6640 Perry Av.
HOOFS, William Howard, manufacturer; b.
Jackson, Mich., Apr. 13, 1850; s. Joseph
Francis and Anne (Kelley) Hoops; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 9,
1879, Julia A. Dunne; children: Thomas
Joseph, William Howard, Harold Fabian,
Agnes Julia. Began business life as cashier
for the M. C. R. R. in Chicago; when went
to Grand Rapids, Mich., 1877, as representa-
tive of W. J. Quan, wholesale grocer, with
whom remained until went into wholesale
grocery business for self in Grand Rapids in
1882; remained in that business 4 years and
then in wholesale lumber business until 1890;
returned to Chicago and established William
H. Hoops & Co., manufacturers of mantels,
tiles, etc. Also pres. and dir. of the Cadillac
Automobile Co. of Illinois, and treas. and dir.
of the "B. O. K." Tire Co. Democrat. R. C.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Automobile.
Office: 10-12 E. Monroe St., and 144 Michigan
Av. Residence: 4105 Drexel Boul.
HOOVER, Frank Ernest, dealer in hides,
wool, tallow, etc.; b. Ogle Co., 111., Mar. 28,
1861; s. Daniel and Rebecca (Kirk) Hoover;
ed. public school, Freeport, 111., from age of
6 to 16; m. Freeport, 111., Oct. 30, 1894, Emma
E. Engle; children: Esther, Clara V. Began
work for Bolles & Rogers, hide, wool and
tallow merchants, Jan. 1, 1880, at age of 18;
traveled for them for 10 years in capacity of
buyer of hides and tallow, and in 1890 became
a mem. of the firm, and so continues. Repub-
lican. Methodist. Office: 142 Kinzie St. Resi-
dence: 721 N. Euclid Av., Oak Park, 111.
HOOVER, Frank Kryder, contracting en-
gineer; b. New Berlin, O., Jan. 19, 1854; s.
Daniel and Mary (Kryder) Hoover; ed. public
schools in Ohio and at Mt. Union College, Mt.
Union, O. (now Alliance, O.); m. Kansas City,
Mo., Sept. 6, 1883, Effie L. Phelps; children:
Ray Phelps, Howard Earl. Began business
career at New Berlin, O., as a farmer; taught
school 5 winters; was in partnership 3 years
with his brother in the manufacture of leather,
harness and collars; went to Kansas City,
Mo., in 1879 and engaged in the wholesale
agricultural implement business; also in elec-
tric lighting and street lighting; also became
associated with Mr. Arthur J. Mason, civil
engineer, in various experiments and develop-
ments connected with excavating and convey-
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Ing machinery, and In 1894 they became asso-
ciated under the firm name of Hoover & Mason
as contracting engineers for designing and
building such machinery, and this business,
in 1902, they removed to Chicago. They have
built much special excavating and conveying
machinery of the most advanced type, espe-
cially machinery for the handling of iron ore
from mines to furnaces. Mem. of Oriental
Commandery, K. T. and Ararat Temple
(Mystic Shrine), both of Kansas City, Mo.
Clubs: Union League, Washington Park. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 4725 Kim-
bark Av.
HOOVER, Guy Israel, clergyman, Disciples
of Christ; b. Croton, Licking Co., O., Nov. 12,
1872; s. Giles W. and Lucretia (Green)
Hoover; early education in public schools of
Croton, O.; student Granville Acad., 1891-2;
Hiram preparatory school, 1892-3; Hiram Col-
lege, Hiram, O., 1893-4; Denison Univ., Gran-
ville, O., 1894-6; Hiram College, 1896-9; A.B.,
1899; m. Findlay. O., July 12, 1900, Virginia
Dillinger; children: Lyman, Florence, Mil-
dred. Minister of the gospel In Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), since 1896; pas-
tor Park St. Christian Church, Zanesville, O.,
June 1, 1896, to July 1, 1898; pastor Church
of the Disciples of Christ, Minerva, O., 1899-
1903; since July 1, 1903, pastor 1st Christian
Church of Chicago (Grand Boulevard Hall,
Grand Boul. and 47th St.). Mem. Delphi Liter-
ary Soc., Hiram College, O. ; Lamda Deuteron
Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Resi-
dence: 4830 St. Lawrence Av.
HOPKINS, Albert J., U. S. Senator, lawyer.
Mem. law firm of Hopkins, Dolph, Fetters &
Hopkins, Chicago. (See Who's Who in Amer-
ica.) Residence: Aurora, 111.
HOPKINS, John Henry, clergyman; b. Bur-
lington, Vt., Sept. 17, 1861; s. Rev. Theodore
Austin, M.A., and Alice Leavenworth (Doo-
little) Hopkins; prepared for college at Ver-
mont Episcopal Institute. Burlington, Vt. ;
grad. Univ. of Vermont, A.B., 1883 (Phi Beta
Kappa) ; grad. General Theological Seminary,
1890; S.T.B., 1893; m. Burlington, Vt., June
10, 1890, Marie Moulton Graves. Was organist
of St. Paul's Church, Burlington, Vt., 1878-83;
on graduation, 1883, went to Oakland, Calif.,
where was agent for the California Fire Ins.
Co., and for the JEtna, Fire Insurance Co. of
Hartford, Conn., 1884-7; organist 1st Presby-
terian Church of Oakland, Calif., 1884-7; or-
ganist Chapel of the Good Shepherd, General
Theological Seminary, New York, 1888-90,
and of Calvary Episcopal Church, New York,
1889-90. Ordered deacon, 1890; ordained
priest, 1891; asst. Calvary Chapel, New York,
1890-1: asst. St. James Episcopal Church, Chi-
cago, 1891-3; rector Trinity Episcopal Church,
Atchison, Kan., 1893-5; rector Christ Church,
St. Joseph, Mo., 1895-9; rector Church of the
Epiphany, Chicago, since 1899. Republican in
nat., independent in local, elections. Was
chaplain 4th Regt., Mo. N. G., 1897-99; mem.
G Co., San Francisco, Nat. Guard of Califor-
nia, 1884-7. Mason and K. T. Odd Fellow.
Mem. Ancient Order United Workmen, Royal
Arcanum, Court of Honor. Editor of Bible
Lessons in St. Andrew's Cross, 1896-9. Club:
Illinois. Office: (church) Ashland Boul. and
W. Adams St. Residence: 348 Ashland Boul.
HOPKINS, John P., ex-mayor of Chicago;
b. Buffalo, N. T., Oct. 29, 1858; s. John and
Mary (Flynn) Hopkins; ed. St. Joseph's Col-
lege, Buffalo, N. Y., until 1871. Served an ap-
prenticeship of 2% years to the David Bell Co.,
of Buffalo, learning the machinist trade, and
then was 2 years weighmaster with the Evans
Elevator Co. Came to Chicago, Dec., 1880, and
in Mar., 1881, entered employ of Pullman
Palace Car Co., later being promoted to time-
keeper, then general timekeeper and finally
paymaster, which position held until Sept.,
1888, when resigned in order to attend to the
business of the Arcade Trading Co., which
he had established in Pullman in 1885 and of
which he was sec.; business later enlarged
and reorganized as the Secord & Hopkins Co.,
conducting 8 stores. Active in Democratic
politics from his arrival in Chicago; organized
the annexation movement and conducted the
campaign which resulted in annexation of
Hyde Park, Lake, Cicero, Jefferson and Lake
View, as chairman of the annexation commit-
tee. Was Mayor of Chicago, 1894-5, elected to
fill out the term made vacant by the death of
the senior Carter H. Harrison. Was chairman
of Democratic campaign committee, 1890-1-2-
vice-chairman of the Nat. (Gold) Demo-
cratic committee, 1896, and has been chairman
of the Democratic state committee since 1900
Delegate to Nat. Democratic conventions
of 1892, 1900 and 1904. One of organizers, and
4 years pres., Cook Co. Democratic Club; pres.
Wisconsin & Michigan Ry.; dir. Chicago &
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. Catholic.
Mem. Ancient Order of United Workmen
Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic Benevo-
lent Assn., Royal Arcanum, Knights of Co-
lumbus, Chicago Historical Soc., Chicago Art
Institute. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago
Athletic, Columbus, Sheridan; also Manhattan
and Tilden, of New York. Office: 77 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 3236 Michigan Av.
HOPKINS, Marcellns, railway official; b.
Pittston, Kennebec Co., Me., Aug., 1844; s.
Sumner and Elizabeth Hopkins: ed. public
schools; m. Gardiner, Me., 1869, Mary E.
Quint; children: Mary E., George H. Began
railway service with C. & N.-W. Ry., Aug.
1863, 6 months as freight brakeman, 1 year
clerk in the Chicago station. 1 year freight
conductor on the Wisconsin Division, 8 years
local agent South Branch Station. Chicago;
asst. supt. Galena Division. 1880-2; supt.
Northern Iowa Division. 1882-7; supt Iowa
Division, 1887-93; appointed receiver of the
Chicago & South Side Rapid Transit R. R ,
and after the sale of tbe road to the South
Side Elevated Ry., became gen. mgr. Also
pres. Englewood Elevated R. R. Co. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 47 Congress St. Resi-
dence: 3728 Forest Av.
EOKKIE, Charles Bobert, merchant; b. Mor-
ris, 111., Jan. 5, 1870; s. William and Clara
Jane (Wilson) Horrie; ed. public schools of
Morris, 111.; m. Waukesha, Wis., Oct. 11, 1896,
Mary Margaret Driver. Began business life at
age of 15 in a S. Water St. commission house;
opened commission house on S. Water St ,
1894; in 1897 opened Randolph Market, from
which came the Randolph Mercantile Co.. of
which was pres. Is now proprietor of Ran-
dolph market and grocery. K. T. : mem. of
Chicago Commandery, Oriental Consistory,
Blair Lodge, A. F. & A. M.. Mystic Shrine (Me-
dinah Temple). Office: 52-54 State St. Resi-
dence: 5151 Cornell Av.
HOBSTING. Bernard Francis, belting manu-
facturer; b. Vincennes, Ind.. Dec. 8, 1861; s.
F. A. and Mary (Knirihm) Horsting; ed. Vin-
cennes public schools; m. Chicasro. June 27,
1888, Minnie Reinhard; children: Minnie, Wil-
liam F. Beeran business career as clerk in
grocery at Vincennes; then bookkeeper for a
wholesale grocery firm at Terre Haute. Ind.:
came to Chicago and entered the employ of
the Munson Belting Co.: has been treas. Chica-
go Belting Co. since 1899. Company are manu-
facturers of the well known Reliance leather
belting, in which they have built up a large
and widely distributed business. Club: Colo-
nial. Office: 67 S. Canal St. Residence: 4337 St.
Lawrence Av.
HOBTON, George Terry, civil engineer,
manufacturer; b. Waupun, Wis., 1873; s.
Horace E. and Emma (Babcock) Horton; grad.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1893. Now
vice-pres. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of
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Engineers. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Calumet, Midlothian Country, Ridge
Country. Office: Throop and 105th Sts. Resi-
dence: "10206 Longwood Av.
HORTON, Horace E., civil engineer, bridge
builder; b. Herkimer Co., N. Y., Dec. 20, 1843;
ed. public schools there and at Rochester,
Minn., to which he removed with his parents;
studied civil engineering. Engaged in general
practice as civil engineer at Rochester, Minn.,
to which he added a general contracting busi-
ness In iron and steel buildings and struc-
tures; built numerous bridges through the
West, including several across the Mississippi
River. Since 1889 In Chicago as pres. of the
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, manufac-
turers of structural iron work. Mem. Am. Soc.
of Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of Engineers
(ex-pres.), S. A. R. Clubs: Union League,
Technical, Builders. Office: Throop and 105th
Sts. Residence: 10206 Longwood Av.
HORTON, Oliver Harvey, jurist; b. Catta-
raugus Co., N. Y., Oct. 20, 1835; s. Rev. Harvey
W. and Mary H. Horton; ed. public schools
of Rochester, N. Y., and Kingsvllle, O. ; came
to Chicago at age of 19 and was employed In
lumber business 5 years; student and clerk in
law office of Hoyne, Miller and Lewis, 1860-4,
during same time taking regular course in the
Union College of Law (now the law school
of Northwestern Univ.), graduating 1863; m.
Chicago, Dec. 27, 1857, Frances B., daughter
of Philip N. Gould; two children (both now
deceased). Admitted to bar, 1863; partner with
late Hon. Thomas Hoyne and Benjamin F.
Ayer, as Hoyne, Ayer & Horton, 1864-5, be-
coming Hoyne & Horton (Mr. Ayer retiring),
1865-7; Hoyne, Horton & Hoyne (on admis-
sion of Thomas M. Hoyne), 1867-83; Horton &
Hoyne (after death of Hon. Thomas Hoyne),
1883-7; corporation counsel under Mayor
Roche, 1887; resigned on being elected judge
of the Circuit Court; three times elected as
candidate for both political parties; serving
until 1903. Republican nominee, 1903; served
In Appellate Court, 1st district, 1898-1901.
Mem. Chicago Law Assn., Chicago Law Insti-
tute (ex-pres.); charter mem. (pres., 1892),
Medico-Legal Soc.; (honorary mem. for life)
ex-pres. Union College of Law and of Alumni
Assn. of same; pres. of board of trustees Gar-
rett Biblical Institute; 1st vice-pres. board of
trustees Northwestern Univ.; trustee Lewis
Institute; trustee Wesley Hosp. ; prominent
layman of M. E. Church; delegate to General
Conference, 1880 and 1900; pres. Layman's
Assn. of Rock River Conference; lay delegate
to Ecumenical Methodist Conference, London,
1881. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Union League,
Glen View, Quebec Golf, Forty, Hamilton,
Mid-Day. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2509 Indiana Av.
HOSKING, Benjamin Tippett, merchant; b.
Cornwall, Ens., Mar. 12, 1847; s. Nicholas and
Christiana (Tippett) Hosking; ed. common
schools in England; left when 18 years old;
m. Ridgeville, O., Nov. 18, 1875, Carrie J.
Hostlander; children: Ernest Benjamin, Mabel.
Came to Chicago, 1872, and engaged in flsh
brokerage business; established the present
firm of Ben. T. Hosking & Bro., 1879, import-
ers and wholesale flsh dealers. Republican.
Club: Illinois. Office: 14 River St. Residence:
Hyde Park Hotel.
HOSKZNS, William, chemist; b. Covlngton,
Ky., July 15, 1862; s. John and Mary Ann Hos-
kins; grad. Chicago High School, class of 1879,
followed by private chemical and other in-
struction; m. Chicago, 1885, Ada May Mariner;
children: Minna, Edna, William, Florence,
Joined Prof. G. A. Mariner in his analytical
chemical laboratory In Feb., 1880, and became
partner in 1885, under firm name of Mariner
& Hosklns; sole proprietor since 1890; part-
ner In William A. Spinks & Co., and pro-
prietor of William Hoskins & Co. Fellow of
the Am. Assn. for the Advancement of
Science; mem. and past vice-pres. of the Am.
Chemical Soc.; mem. Chicago Acad. of
Sciences, Western Soc. of Engineers, Soc. of
Chemical Industry (London), Franklin In-
stitute (Philadelphia), Am. Acad. of Political
and Social Science, Am. Institute of Mining
Engineers, Am. Electro-Chemical Soc., etc. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago Drug Trade, La-
Grange Country, Suburban of LaGrange. Of-
fice: 81 S. Clark St. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
HOSMER, Rockwood W., insurance; b. Con-
cord, Mass.; ed. at Concord (Mass.) High
School. Began business life at 16, In a whole-
sale dry goods house, with which remained 3
years, at end of which entered the insurance
business In the Boston agency of I. F. Dobson
& Co.; came to Chicago, 1865, to open a branch
office for that firm here, with Charles G.
Hobart. Since 1867 In business for self as
local agent under present style of R. W.
Hosmer & Co., and was appointed in 1879,
general agent for the west for the Mercantile
Fire & Marine Insurance Co., and for the Am.
Insurance Co., of Boston. Has served as pres.
of the Chicago Board of Underwriters many
terms, including 1903-4. Was pres. of the
Illinois Assn. of Local Fire Insurance Agents,
1899. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs: Chicago, Union. Of-
fice: 158 LaSalle St. Residence: 382 LaSalle
Av.
HOSTLER, Amandus Emery, wholesale coal
merchant; b. in Putnam Co., O., Apr. 21, 1865;
B. Abraham and Margaret (Hampshire) Hos-
tler; ed. common schools; m. Chicago, July
17, 1890, Eleanore Capps. Telegraph operator
for C., H. & D. Ry., Leipsic, O., then clerk
for I. C. Ry. Co., Chicago, 1886-93; in employ
of Wlnlfrede Coal Co., Chicago, 1893-1900. Or-
ganized, 1900, Hostler Coal & Coke Co., of
which he is vice-pres.; now also mgr. at Chi-
cago of the Smokeless Fuel Co., handlers of
Pocohontas and New River coal and coke, with
offices at Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, St.
Louis, Richmond (Va.) and London, Eng. Re-
publican. Mem. various Masonic bodies. Club:
Lincoln. Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence:
21 N. California Av.
HOSTLEB, Sidney Porter, coal merchant; b.
Leipsic, Putnam Co., O., Dec. 28, 1861; s.
Abram and Margaret (Hampshire) Hostler;
ed. public schools; m. Toledo, O., Aug. 23,
1894, Jennie Turner. Clerk I. C. local freight
office, 1883-9, from notice clerk to general
and asst. chief clerk; with Winlfrede Coal Co.
as salesman, 1889; mgr. Chicago branch, 1893,
and Apr., 1897, to Apr., 1899, general sales
agent, same company, in charge of offices at
Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, Ky. ; re-
signed Apr. 30, 1899, to engage in coal busi-
ness for self; incorporated, May 1, 1900, Hos-
tler Coal & Coke Co., of which is pres. and
treas. Pres. and dlr. Rainbow Coal & Mining
Co., and of Caledonia Supply Co.; dlr. Clarks-
ville Anthracite Coal Co. Republican. Mason;
Waubansia Lodge, Lafayette Chapter, St. Ber-
nard Commandery; also of Ohio Consistory
(32°) and Syrian Temple, Mystic Shrine, both
of Cincinnati. Mem. Lincoln Council, Nat.
Union, and Garfleld Park Council, North Am.
Union. Club: Automobile. Office: 355 Dearborn
St. Residence: 1002 Hood Av. •
HOTCHKIN, Benjamin £., physician; b.
Blue Island, 111., Sept. 1, 1852; s. William and
Ellen (Quinn) Hotchkin; lived on farm In
Richton, 111., until age of 20; grad. Cook Co.
Normal School, 1876; Chicago Homo?. Med.
College, M.D., 1889; m. Wlnnetka, 111., June
30, 1885, Lillie M. Windes, daughter of Rev.
Enoch and Mary Windes, of Apple Grove,
Ala.; children: Merritt W., Harry T., Helen
MeDora. Practice mainly in treatment of
morbid growths, chronic and so-called incur-
able cases. For years mem. of staff of Fran-
ces Wlllard Temperance Hosp. ; for 5 years
prof, of materia medica of Dunham Med. Col-
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lege; now lecturer on materia medica in Chi-
cago Homo3. Med. College. Mem. Illinois
Homce. Med. Assn. and Chicago Homoe. Med.
Soc. Republican. Club: Casino (Edgewater).
Office: Chicago Savings Bank Bldg. Residence:
2521 Kenmore Av.
HOTCHKISS, Charles Wlllcoz, civil en-
gineer; b. Unadilla Forks, Otsego Co., N. Y.,
June 19, 1863; s. Edgar Fitzhugh and Caroline
(Enos) Hotchkiss; ed. public schools and West
Winfield Acad., N. Y. ; m. Chicago, 1887, Jose-
phine McWilliams. Began engineering work
with the N. Y., W. S. & B. R. R., 1881; with
South Pennsylvania R. R., 1882-5; with M. C.
R. R., 1885-95; C. J. R. R., 1895-8; with Chi-
cago Union Transfer Co., 1899-1900; since
1900, vice-pres. and gen. mgr. East Chicago
Co., and pres. Indiana Harbor R. R. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of
Engineers, Am. Ry. Engineers and Mainte-
nance of Way Assn. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Washington Park, Mid-Day, Engineers;
also Engineers and Transportation, of New
York, and Duquesne, of Pittsburgh. Office: 144
VanBuren St. Residence: 4943 Washington Av.
HOTCHKISS, George W., sec. Illinois Lum-
ber Dealers' Assn.; b. New Haven, Conn., Oct.
16, 1831; s. Ellas and Almira (Woodward)
Hotchkiss; ed. Lancasterian School and Rus-
sell & French Acad., New Haven; m. 1856,
Elizabeth St. John, of Ellsworth, Conn.; chil-
dren: Everett St. John, Julia Dunbar (Mrs.
W. W. Hogle). In office of his brother, Thomas
W., a lumber dealer of New Haven, 1847-9;
went to California via Cape Horn, reaching
San Francisco after a voyage of 154 days;
clerked in a store in Sacramento and then
tried the diggings, but returned East in 1851
and became a lumber buyer and inspector at
Port Dover, Canada West, purchasing lumber
for the Albany market until 1861; in lumber
business at Bay City, Mich., 1861-73. Was con-
nected with editorial dept. Saginaw Daily
Courier, 1870, and was one of the originators
of the Lumberman's Gazette, and was editor
Evening Tribune, Bay City, at intervals from
1871 to 1876; came to Chicago, 1877, as asst.
editor Northwestern Lumberman, 1877-81;
sec. Lumbermen's Exchange, 1881-7; pres. and
editor Lumber Trade Journal, 1887-1905;
since 1899 sec. Illinois Lumber Dealers' Assn.
Was alderman, 1865-9, and town supervisor,
1865-7, Bay City, Mich. Gold Democrat, oppos-
ing the Bryan policy. Presbyterian. Author:
Lumber History of Chicago, 1897; Exhaustive
History of the Lumber and Forest Industry
of the Northwest, 1643 to 1897, 1897; also of
articles on Saws and Saw-Mills in 9th edition
Encyclopedia Britannica. Mem. Evanston
Lodge 524, A. F. & A. M.; Evanston Chapter,
R. A. M. ; Evanston Commandery, K. T. ;
Covenant Council 558, Royal Arcanum. Office:
315 Dearborn St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
HOTTINGEB, Gustav, manufacturer; b.
Vienna, Austria, March 24, 1848; s. Adolf
and Carolina (Kaiser) Hottinger; ed. Vienna;
studied art; came to Chicago, 1869; m. 1871,
Catherine Rouse, of Chicago; children: Adolf,
Anna, Lina, Bertha, Arnold. On arrival in Chi-
cago, secured employment in a flouring mill
till 1870; employe of the old Chicago Terra
Cotta Co. from 1871 until it retired from busi-
ness; then in partnership with John R. True,
John Brunkhoret and Henry Rohkam as manu-
facturers of terracotta work; incorporated in
1887, as the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co.,
of which, in a few years, he became pres.
Mason. Club: Germania. Office: 1000 Clybourn
Av. Residence: 1306 Oakdale Av.
HOTZ, Ferdinand Carl, physician, oculist; b.
Wertheim, Baden, Ger., July 12, 1843; s. Gott-
fried and Rosa Hotz; ed. Lyceum there;
studied medicine at Jena and Heidelberg
(M.D., 1865), and afterward at Berlin, Vienna,
Paris, and London; m. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1875,
Emma R., daughter of Adolph Rosenmerkel,
the first German druggist that settled in Chi-
cago; children: Olga, Elsie, Katherine, Lu-
cille, Margaret, Clara. Surgeon South German
army in war between Prussia and Austria,
1866; came to U. S., settling in Chicago, 1869;
ophthalmic surgeon, Illinois Eye and Ear In-
firmary, since 18vt>; prof, ophthalmology, Chi-
cago Polyclinic, since 1888, and Rush Med.
College since 1898; dir. Chicago Public Library
for many years; mem. Am. Med. Assn., etc.
Office: Venetian Bldg. Summer residence:
"The Pines," Morton Grove, 111.
HOTZ, Bobert Schuttler, vice-pres. Schuttler
& Hotz, Inc., manufacturers of wagons; b
Chicago, 111., Sept. 1, 1870; s. Christopher and
Catharine (Schuttler) Hotz; grad. Skinner
School, Chicago, 1884; attended W. Division
High School, prepared for college at Harvard
School, Chicago; grad. Sheffield Scientific
School of Yale Univ., Ph.B., 1891; m. Chicago
Dec. 17, 1896, Lila Frances Ross; children-
Robert Schuttler, Jr., Lila Ross. In service of
Schuttler & Hotz since graduation from Yale
In charge of their exhibit at World's Colum-
bian Exposition, 1893; traveling salesman,
1894-6; traffic mgr., 1897. When business was
incorporated, 1902, was elected sec., and in
1904, vice-pres. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Ger-
mania. Office: 1200 W. 22d St. Residence: 87
Astor St.
HOUGH, Emerson ("E. Hough"), author.
(See Who's Who in America for sketch.) Resi-
dence: 6145 Woodlawn Av.
HOTJGHTEIiING, James Lawrence, banker-
b. Chicago, Nov. 29, 1855; s. William De Zeng
and Marcia E. S. Houghtellng; early educa-
tion In Chicago public schools; grad. Yale Col-
lege, 1876; m. Sept. 20, 1879, Lucretia Ten
Broeck Peabody; children: Francis Stock-
bridge, James Lawrence, Jr.. Harriet Peabody
William, Leila, Margaret Stuyvesant. Began
business career as a clerk in the office of the
Menominee River Lumber Co., 1877-9; sec
same, 1879-82; since Jan., 1885, mem. banking
firm of Peabody, Houghteling & Co., dealers
in Chicago mortgages and other high grade se-
curities. Was pres. 3 years and treas. 15 years,
Y M. C. A. of Chicago. Episcopalian; founded,
1883, and was pres., 1883-1900, the Brother-
hood of St. Andrew, now the principal young
men's soc. in all branches of the Anglican
Communion. Clubs: University, Onwentsia
and others. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: Winnetka, 111.
HOUOHTOXT, Edwin Wallace, retail lumber
merchant; b. Houghton. Allepany Co., N Y,
July 28, 1834; s. Warren J. and Alzlna (Ma-
son) Houghton; ed. public schools of Hough-
ton, N. Y.; m., 1st, Allegany Co., N. Y., 1859,
Adeline Bean: children: Mrs. Hattie E. Rus-
sell, Orren W., Warren O., Edwin F., Mrs
Blanche McClintock; m., 2d. Dallas, Tex., 1900,
Mrs. M. M. Way. Started as carpenter and
builder in New York in 1852; began lumber
business in Illinois, 1870. as E. W. Houghton
& Co., incorporated in 1887 as E. W. Houghton
Lumber Co., of which he is pres., dealing at
retail in lumber and bldg. materials at Galva,
Altona, Bradford, Wyoming. Wyanet, Victoria,
LaMoille and Van Orin. 111. Also vice-pres.
Kenova Poplar Mfer. Co., with mills at Kenova,
W. Va. Mem. Illinois Lumbermen's Assn. Re-
publican; representative in 40th General As-
sembly of Illinois. Pres. town board, Galva,
111., 1896. Congregationalist. Office: Chamber
of Commerce. Residence: 5016 Michigan Av.
HOUSE, Arthur Albert, lawyer; b. Delhi, la.,
May 22, 1867; s. Albert E. and Louise (Spang)
House; ed. public school, Delhi, la.; Epworth
Seminary, Epworth, la.; Lenox College, Hop-
kinton, la.; studied law in office of E. C. Per-
kins, co. atty. of Delaware Co., la., and after-
ward attended Northern Illinois College of
Law, Fulton, 111. Practiced law at Delhi, la.,
1889-1902; came to Chicago, 1902, and associ-
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ated in practice with S. F. Lynn, under firm
style of Lynn & House, later Lynn, House &
Roe, which continued until 1903; since then
mem. of law firm of Utt Bros. & House. Demo-
crat. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence:
4345 Ellis Av.
HOUSER, Edward Wing1, pres. Barnes-
Crosby Co.; b. Mishawaka, Ind., Sept. 20,
1866; s. Edward Franklin and Mary Jane
(Siminton) Houser; high school education and
a year and half at Notre Dame Univ., Ind.;
m. Chicago, June 13, 1895, Nellie Hayes. Since
1889 engaged in the engraving and electrotyp-
ing business, Chicago; since 1898 pres. of the
Barnes-Crosby Company of Chicago, New York
and St. Louis; also branch offices in 8 of the
principal cities of the U. S., engravers, elec-
trotypers, catalogue publishing, art work,
etc.; also pres. of A. Zeese & Co. in similar
line of work. Mason (32°) and Shriner. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Illinois Athletic; also Mer-
cantile (St. Louis). Office: 215 Madison St.
Residence: 5716 Prairie Av.
HOUSTON, Archibald Woods, vice-pres. Re-
public Iron & Steel Co.; b. Waynesboro, Va.,
Aug. 3, 1865; s. William Wilson and Mary
(Waddell) Houston; grad. Washington and
Lee Univ. of Virginia, 1883; m. Cincinnati, O.,
1890, Caroline Evans; children: Livingston W.,
Catharine. Began in iron mfg. business in 1883
at Cincinnati, O. ; pres. of the Toledo Rolling
Mill Co., 1894-5. In Sept., 1901, assumed pres-
ent position as vice-pres. and dir. of the Re-
public Iron and Steel Co. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Calumet, Mid-Day, Onwentsia. Office: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 1220 Judson Av.,
Evanston, 111.
HOUSTON, Frank B., manufacturer of hard-
wood lumber; b. Centerville, la., Sept. 2, 1873;
s. Joseph W. and Sarah Ann (Saunders) Hous-
ton; ed. public schools. Removed from Iowa to
Chicago in 1888 and has ever since then been
in the lumber business with his brother,
George T. Houston; now mem. of the firm of
George T. Houston & Co. (George T., George
B., and Frank B. Houston), manufacturers of
hardwood lumber, who have mills in Mississip-
pi, and branch yards and mills at Cairo, 111.;
Memphis, Tenn. ; Vicksburg, Miss., and Big-
bee, Miss., and are dealers in Southern timber
lands. Also vice-pres. of the Mississippi, Ta-
zoo & Sunflower River Transportation Co. Of-
fice: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 4021 Lake Av.
HOUSTON, George Theodore, lumberman; b.
Centerville, la., Oct. 21, 1863; s. Joseph W.
and Sarah Ann (Saunders) Houston; ed. pub-
lic schools, and Univ. at Centerville, la., to
1879; m. DesMoines, la., Feb., 1889, Cora M.
King; children: George T., Jr., Philip D., Hor-
ace King. From 1879 to 1881 clerked in general
store at Centerville, la.; in 1880 began ship-
ping black walnut to Chicago from Centerville,
la., and in 1883 removed to Chicago and es-
tablished yard; discontinued yard business in
1902; has branch mill plants and yards at
Cairo, 111.; Memphis, Tenn.; Bigbee, Miss., and
Vicksburg, Miss., being senior mem. of firm
of George T. Houston & Co., manufacturers
and wholesale dealers in lumber. Has large
interests in pine and hardwood timber lands
in Mississippi and Alabama. Also pres. of the
Mississippi, Ynzoo and Sunflower River
Transportation Co. Mem. Lumber Dealers'
Assn. Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 4314 Oakenwald
Av.
HOUSTON, James Perry, physician; b. Sid-
ney, O., Aug. 28, 1860; s. Harvey and Re-
becca (Kerr) Houston; grad. Dartmouth Col-
lege, A.B., 1884; Chicago Med. College, M.D.,
1889; m. Sandwich, 111., Apr. 2, 1890, Minnie
G. Adams; 1 daughter: Nancy. Asst. physician
Illinois Eastern Hosp. for Insane, Apr. 1, to
Nov. 15, 1889; in practice of medicine at
Somonauk, 111., 1889-92, at Chicago since I»y2.
On staff of Chicago Policlinic, 1894-1904; at-
tending physician Maurice Porter Children's
Hosp., 1900-4. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Office: 1180 Sheffield
Av.
HOUSTON, James Sherman, lumber; b. Cen-
terville, la., Feb. 24, 1867; s. Joseph W. and
Sarah Ann (Saunders) Houston; ed. public
schools of Centerville, la.; m. Chicago, Feb.
15, 1904, Grace Halla. Since 1884 connected
with the lumber trade in Chicago, formerly
with the firm of George T. Houston & Co.;
since 1900 in business with F. A. Curtis under
the style of Houston & Curtis. Republican.
Clubs: Exmoor, Colonial. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 4656 Woodlawn Av.
HOUSTON, John William; b. Dudley, Eng.,
Jan. 30, 1859; s. John and Sarah (Oakley)
Houston; came to Chicago when 8 years old;
ed. public and high schools of Chicago and
Union College of Law, LL.B., 1880; m. Ne-
braska, Mar. 1, 1885, Clara Riggle; children:
John V., Margaret. Admitted to bar of Illinois
in Chicago, 1880, practicing until 1885, then
engaged in farming and cattle raising in Ne-
braska until 1891, when returned to Chicago
and resumed practice of law. Asst. county
judge of Cook Co., 1898-1904; since Nov., 1904,
election commissioner of Cook Co. Clubs:
Irving Park Country, Irving Park Golf, West-
ward Ho. Office: City Hall. Residence: 2646
N. 44th Av.
HOWARD, Austin Alexander, broker; b.
Hamilton Co., la., Jan. 27, 1872; s. William H.
and Sarah J. (Grill) Howard; ed. public
schools in Iowa; m. Chicago, June 3, 1902,
Bessie J. Quiggle. Began business career in
1890 as asst. in grain buying and operating
elevators in Iowa; came to Chicago in 1897,
and has since been engaged as a broker in
grain. Republican. Office: 263 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 280 Winthrop Av.
HOWARD, Charles Henry, editor and pub-
lisher; b. Leeds, Kennebec Co., Me., Aug. 28,
1838; s. Rowland Bailey and Eliza (Otis) How-
ard; prepared for college at Yarmouth Acad.
and Kent's Hill Seminary; grad. Bowdoin Col-
lege, 1859; entered Bangor Theological Semi-
nary fall of 1860, but left in May, 1861, to en-
list in 3d Me. Regt., commanded by brother,
Col. (afterward Gen.) O. O. Howard; remained
in army 7 years; promoted to 2d lieut., Jan.,
1862, and served as aide-de-camp in 1st battle
of Bull Run, and in other battles in Army of
the Potomac, including Yorktown, Williams-
burg, Fair Oaks, South Mountain, Antietam,
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettys-
burg; promoted maj., spring of 1863, lieut. col.
and corps inspector 4th Army Corps, spring
of 1864; served in battle of Chattanooga under
Grant, and in Atlanta campaign and March to
the Sea under Sherman; breveted col. after
battle of Gettysburg and brig.-gen. after the
battles around Atlanta; served in the Recon-
struction as chief of staff for Maj. -Gen. Sax-
ton and Inspector of Schools for South Caro-
lina, Georgia and Florida; transferred in 1866
to Washington, D. C., as Asst. Commissioner
of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned
Lands, for District of Columbia, 3 counties of
Virginia, and the States of Maryland, Dela-
ware, and West Virginia until Jan., 1868; m.
Bangor, Me., Dec. 5, 1867, Katherine Foster;
children: Otis McGaw, Burt Foster, Nina Fos-
ter, Arthur Day, Lawrence Riggs, Donald
Charles, Katharine. Western Sec. Am. Mission-
ary Soc., with headquarters at Chicago, 5
years from Jan., 1868; editor-in-chief The
Advance, Chicago, 1873-82; for 3 years Indian
Inspector under orders of Sec. of the Interior,
at Washington; 1 year western editor and
business mgr. of the Nat. Tribune, organ of
veteran soldiers, Washington; for nearly 20
years has been controlling editor of the Farm,
Field and Fireside, and is treas. of the How-
ard Co., its publishers. Republican 30 years,
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Silver Republican 1896, Roosevelt Republican
1904. One of trustees and pres. New Trier
Twp. High School. Mem. Illinois Commandery
Loyal Legion. Congregationalist. Office: Ma-
eonic Temple. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
HOWARD, Harold Alexander, real estate and
loans; b. Chicago, Dec. 12, 1867; s. William B.
and Sarah J. (De Greet) Howard; ed. public
schools of Chicago and in private schools; m.
Chicago, Nov. 11, 1890, Alice Byram; 1 son:
Byram Howard (deceased). Began business
life as buyer and shipper of ore at Hurley,
Wis., for the Calumet Iron and Steel Co., 1885;
then timekeeper for the Chicago Furnace Co.,
and from 1889 to 1892 was vice-pres. and gen.
mgr. of both of these companies. Since 1892
In real estate business, principally as mgr. of
estates and in the making of loans. Republi-
can. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Mid-Day, Saddle
and Cycle, Chicago Golf. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 572 Division St.
HOWARD. Homer Q anna way, real estate;
b. Gentryville, Mo., June 10, 1873; s. George
W. and Mary Susan (Adkisson) Howard; ed.
Raymond School, Chicago, and Metropolitan
Business College; m. Chicago, Sept. 25, 1895,
Ida Maude Boyington. Was with Judge Lucius
B. Otis (real estate), 1890-1; then with Allen.
Cassette & Opdyke. In 1896, with brother,
succeeded to that business under firm name
of A. L. Howard & Bro., until May, 1899, when
the firm was dissolved; since then alone un-
der style of H. G. Howard & Co. Also owner
of Spring Fork Stock Farm, 4% miles from
Sedalia, Mo. Republican. Episcopalian. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 101 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 4349 Forrestville Av.
HOWARD, John Corse, atty. ; b. Chicago,
Mar. 3, 1871; s. William B. and Sarah J. (De-
Creet) Howard; ed. public schools of Chicago
and Phillips Exeter Acad.; grad. Harvard,
A.B., 1894; admitted to the Chicago bar, Jan.
12, 1895; first 3 years in employ of Flower,
Smith & Musgrove; since Sept., 1897, practic-
ing alone; m. Springfield, Mass., Oct. 15, 1895,
Helen T. Breck; 1 daughter: Helen. Episco-
palian. Clubs: University, Chicago Golf,
Skokie Golf; also Country (Springfield, Mass.).
Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
HOWARD, John Henry, wool merchant; b.
Lawrence, Mass., June 17, 1849; s. John B.
and Eliza R. (Hayward) Howard; old New
England ancestry on both sides; paternal
grandmother lived to be 102 years old: ed. at
Lawrence (Mass.) High School, Phillips
Acad., Andover, Mass., and business college,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; m. Dec. 28, 1869, Luclnda
A. Pray, of Danvers. Mass.; children: Hattle
E. (deceased), Mildred R., Henry Benton, Ed-
ward C. (deceased). First employment was In
the Methuen (Mass.) Woolen Mills, where he
remained 3 years to learn the wool business;
then worked 8 months for Holmes, Butler &
Co., wool dealers, Detroit, and in Sept., 1870,
came to Chicago and engaged in wool trnde,
and Is at present time dean of the wool trade
in this city; became partner with James Wal-
ton, but the great fire of 1871 dissolved the
firm; soon after fire, started business alone on
W. Lake St.; removed to S. Side. 1872, but
gave up business for himself, 1874. becoming
mgr. of wool interests of Bowen Bros, until
Feb., 1876; partner in firm of Lewis & Tuttle,
1876-9: Lewis & Howard, 1879-91; since then
in business alone. Mason — Ashlar Lodge, La-
Fayette Chapter, R. A. M.; Palestine Council,
R. & S. M. ; Apollo Commandery, K. T. ;
Oriental Consistory 32°; St. John's Conclave
(Premier No. 1); Medinah Temple, Mystic
Shrine. Mem. S. A. R. (2 grandfathers in
Revolutionary War). Lieut. Chicago Continen-
tal Guards, mem. of the New England Soc. of
Chicago, one of trustees Village of Lake
Bluff, 111.; pres. Board of Trustees, Grace M.
E. Church, Lake Bluff, 111. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Lake Bluff Country. Offices: Chamber of
Commerce, Chicago; 110 S. Main St., St. Louis;
246 Summer St., Boston. Residence: Lake
Bluff, 111.
HOWARD, Sylvester Newton, surveyor; b.
St. Mary's, O., Oct. 31, 1850; s. Alexander Cam-
eron and Martha Ann (Shinn) Howard; ed.
public schools in Ohio to 1868; Nat. Normal
School, Lebanon, O., 1869-72; Van der Nail-
len's Institute of Engineering, Chicago, 1872;
m. LaGrange, 111., Sept. 12, 1888, Martha Bale
Borwell. In employ of Wolcott & Fox, sur-
veyors, Chicago, 1872-5; engineer of Lincoln
Park, Chicago, 1875-7; in mercantile business,
1877-8; in city engineer's office, Chicago, 1879;
entered employ of Samuel S. Greeley, Chicago,
1880; became mem. of firm of Greeley, Carlson
& Co., land surveyors, 1882, which was suc-
ceeded by the corporation, Greeley-Carlson Co.
In 1887; name of company changed, 1898, to
Greeley-Howard Co., of which is sec. and dlr.
Mem. Illinois Soc. of Engineers and Surveyors.
Republican. Episcopalian. Office: Chicago Op-
era House Blk. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
HOWE, Frederick A., general agent Grand
Trunk Ry. System; b. Shetoqua Co., Mass.,
Mar. 3, 1829; s. Frederick A. and Martha (Win-
ter) Howe; came to Chicago with parents In
childhood, arriving June 7, 1834; thus for 70
years continuously residing In Chicago; ed.
Chicago schools; m. Chicago, 1878, Helen L.
Owen; 1 son: William A. Began business life,
1844, as clerk in warehouse of Marcus A.
Stearns; became clerk in grocery store of
Spencer & Gray, 1847-51; partner, 1851, with
Albert T. Spencer, in warehouse and forward-
Ing business at State and Water Sts., being
agents for Charles M. Read's line of side-
wheel steamers, plying between Buffalo, Erie
and Chicago, also became, in 1854, agents for
the Western Transportation Line steamers to
Buffalo; ran City of Superior to Sault Ste.
Marie, 1855, being the second steamer that
ever landed at the town of Superior, Wis., and
was on board at that time; firm had line of
steamers to Goderich in connection with the
now Grand Trunk Ry. System, 1857; built the
propeller Ontanagon for the Lake Superior
Line and were heavy stockholders in the Gar-
den City copper mine (one of the first on Lake
Superior); in 1857 firm purchased two-thirds
Interest In ill-fated steamer Lady Elgin, lost
Sept. 8, 1860; then left water lines and en-
tered railway service as joint agent of M. C.
and G. T. for 5 years; after that of G. T.
alone: was prime mover of entry of G. T.
into Chicago, first train running May 1, 1881;
in 1886 retired from active rail business and
took over the lake and rail grain trade with
the general business of the G. T. System, of
which Is general agent. Vlce-pres. G. T. Junc-
tion Ry. Furnished substitute In Civil War of
1861-5. Republican. Episcopalian. Office: Home
Insurance Bldg. Residence: 3931 Grand Boul.
HOWE, Richard P., manufacturer; b. Green
Bay, Wis., June 25, 1863; a. James H. and
Mary Gordon (Cotton) Howe; grad. Harvard
Univ., A.B., 1884; m. St. Augustine, Fla., Feb.
8, 1898, Abby Marion Deerlng; 1 son: William
Deering. After leaving college became Identi-
fied with mfg. and banking In Wisconsin and
Chicago until 1899. Since then was with Deer-
Ing Harvester Co. until the organization, 1902,
of the International Harvester Co.; became
sec. and treas. of the company. Also vlce-pres.
of the S. Chicago Furnace Co. Republican. Uni-
tarian. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Washington
Park, Saddle and Cycle, Mid-Day, Chicago
Golf, Onwentsia; also Tennis and Racquet, and
Brook, New York; Tennis and Racquet, Bos-
ton. Office: 7 Monroe St. Residence: 468 Elm
St.
HOWE, Samuel Jaxnei, lawyer; b. Ogle Co.,
111., Apr. 5, 1858; a. William R. and Elizabeth
A. (Jones) Howe; ed. public schools of Toledo,
la., and Ashton, 111; m. Maquoketa, la., June
300
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29. 1882, Louisa E. Watts; 1 son: Willard C.
Teacher in public schools of Iowa and Illinois;
co supt. of schools of Lee Co., 111., 1882-6;
practiced law, Dixon, 111., 1887; Wichita, Kan.,
1887-90; Chicago since 1890. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: Hartford Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4133 Berkeley Av.
HO WELL, William, merchant; b. Glasgow,
Scotland, June 2, 1868; s. Thomas Howell and
Mary (Davidson) Howell; studied in private
schools of Stirling, Scotland, and Crewe, Eng.,
and was grad. College of Preceptors, London;
m Chicago, Apr. 24, 1894, Katherine Ross-
Lewin; children: Mary Katherine, William
Ross-Lewin, Jean. Began business career in
the Board of Trade, Liverpool, Eng.; came to
Chicago, 1890; was sec. and treas. of G. H.
Martin & Co., importers of china, crockery
and glassware; in 1895 became associated with
the well-known house of Burley & Tyrrell as
buyer, subsequently, in 1893, becoming 1st
vlce-pres. of the company, a position he still
holds. Republican. Club: Skokle Country. Of-
fice: 238 Adams St. Residence: 1031 Evanston
Av., Buena Park.
HOWETT, 'William Andrew, lawyer; b.
Flora, 111., June 18, 1860; s. Judge Edmund L.
and Sarah E. (Corrie) Howett; much of youth
was spent in Mississippi, where his parents
removed in 1868, and where his father was
U. S. District Atty. and later U. S. District
Judge; grad. High School, and Northern In-
diana Normal School, in scientific and elocu-
tionary courses; taught school, studied law,
and was admitted to bar in June, 1882; m.
Hlllsboro, 111., Feb. 16, 1882, Ida M. Rutledge;
children: G. Earle, W. Roy, Wilbur E., Hugh
Drexel. After admission to bar, 1882, prac-
ticed with Thomas J. Rutledge, his father-in-
law, at Hillsboro, 111., until death of Mr. Rut-
ledge, 1885; after that alone until 1894, when
became partner of Thomas M. Jett (mem. of
Congress from 18th Illinois District) until
1898, when removed to Chicago to take Ma
present position as local atty. of I. C. R. R.
Co. for Cook Co. Democrat; served one 2-year
term as mayor of Hillsboro, 111. Mem. of the
Illinois and Chicago Bar Assns. Office: Central
Station and Ashland Blk.
HOWLAND, Thomas Smith, treas. C., B. &
Q. R. R. ; b. N. Dartmouth, Mass., Feb. 13,
1844; s. William and Louisa Rowland ; grad.
Lawrence Scientific School of Harvard Univ.,
B.S., 1868; m. Burlington, la., 1871, Eliza S.
Henbuck; children: A. H., Mary S. (Mrs. J. W.
Linn), Elizabeth H., Ruth A. Engineer in
service of the B. & M. R. R. R. from Mar. 1,
1868 to 1876; sec. to vice-pres. of the C.. B.
& Q. R. R., 1876-83; sec. same road since 1883,
and since 1902 also treas.; and clerk of board
since 1897; since 1902, treas. and asst. sec. of
the C., B. & Q. Ry. Office: 209 Adams St.
HOWLAND, William Israel, teas; b. West-
port, Mass., July 11, 1847; s. Stephen R. and
Lucy Peterson (Washburn) Rowland ; ed. pub-
lic schools of Westport, Mass.. until 15 years
old; then for 2 years at Middleboro (Mass.)
Acad.; m. New York, Dec. 2, 1885, Annie Cros-
san Snyder; children: William I., Jr., Virginia
R. Agent for New York importers, 1871-5; im-
porter of teas, firm of Schoyer & Rowland,
1876-9; Fitch & Rowland, 1880-95; since 1896
alone. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Skokie
Country. Office: 41 Wabash Av. Residence:
1251 Asbury Av., Evanston, 111.
KOYNE, Prank Gilbert, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, July 17, 1854; B. Thomas and Leonora
(Temple) Hoyne; ed. Palmer Acad., Chicago,
and in old Chicago Univ.; m. Chicago, Apr. 24,
1884, Florence Ashton; children: Leonora Tem-
ple, Helen Ashton. Was engaged in real estate
business prior to 1886, when he was appointed
TJ. S. Appraiser at Chicago, In which capacity
he served 2 terms under Pres. Cleveland, 1886-
1890 and 1894-8. In 1889, with brother, James
T. Hoyne, established firm of Hoyne Bros.,
later succeeding as sole owner of the business,
which is confined to buying, selling, managing
and renting business property and looking
after estates; Jan. 1, 1904, admitted Duncan L.
Clinch, firm style becoming Frank G. Hoyne
& Co. Democrat (sound money). Episcopalian.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board (dir., 1903-
1906). Mem. 1st Regt. Infy., I. N. G., 1875-80;
corporal and sergeant Co. C, q. m.'s sergeant
of regt., 1st Brigade Q. M., 1880-4; since then
mem. Veteran Corps, of 1st Regt. Infy. Mem.
Art Institute. Clubs: Iroquois, Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian, Wausaukee Hunting and
Fishing. Office: 88 LaSalle St. Residence: 90
21st St.
HOYmB, Maclay, lawyer; b. Chicago, Oct. 12,
1872; s. Thomas M. and Jeannie T. (Maclay)
Hoyne; ed. Chicago public schools, Allen's
Acad., William's College, Massachusetts, A.B.,
1895; Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B.,
1897; m. Chicago, 1897, Marie F. Jacobs; 1 son:
Thomas M. Hoyne, II. Admitted to bar of Illi-
nois, 1897, and to the firm of Hoyne, O'Connor
& Hoyne; asst. corporation counsel of the city
of Chicago since July, 1903. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn., Chicago Law Institute, Chicago Law
Club, Chicago Legal Club. Democrat. Office:
108 LaSalle St. Residence: 4923 Washington
Av.
HOYNE, Thomas Maclay, lawyer; b. Galena,
111., July 17, 1843; s. Thomas and Lenora
(Temple) Hoyne; came to Chicago in early
boyhood; ed. public schools and grad. Chicago
High School; later, for a time in business in
New York City, but returned to Chicago,
studying law for 3 years in offices of Hoyne,
Miller & Lewis (of which his father was sen-
ior mem.), and In law school of old Chicago
Univ., graduating, 1866; m. 1871, Jeannie T.,
daughter of Moses B. Maclay, of New York;
children: Maclay, Thomas T., Archibald L.,
Susan, Eugene M., Mary L. In 1867 joined his
father's firm, which then became Hoyne, Hor-
ton & Hoyne; changed to Horton & Hoyne, on
death of his father in 1883, until 1887, when
Oliver H. Horton was elected to the bench;
then associated himself with George A. Fol-
lansbee and John O'Connor in firm of Hoyne,
Follansbee & O'Connor until Jan. 1, 1899, when
firm became Hoyne. O'Connor & Hoyne, with
his son, Maclay Hoyne, as junior partner.
Firm has a general practice, but is especially
active in commercial, real estate and probate
law. Democrat; one of founders of old Chi-
cago Democratic Club, which became the Iro-
quois Club in 1881. In 1903 each party nomi-
nated 3 provisional candidates for additional
Circuit judges of Cook Co. under the act In
force July 1, 1901, and he received 3,477 votes
more than the next highest candidate so pro-
visionally nominated, but the Supreme Court
declared the election invalid. Mem. Illinois
State and Chicago Bar Assns, and Chicago
Law Institute. Clubs: Iroquois (pres. 1897),
Law. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence:
3369 Calumet Av.
HOYT, Henry Warrington, manufacturer: b.
on farm in Walworth Co.. Wis., July 29, 1852;
s. Avery A. and Caroline M. Hoyt; grad. Univ.
of Wisconsin, Ph.B., 1872, and post-graduate
degree of M.L. ; m. Chicago, Dec. 22, 1875,
Florence L. Hastings; children: Madge, Hazel
H. (Mrs. Fred P. French), Sue H., Florence
H. Editor and proprietor Saline Co. Post,
Crete, Neb., 1873-7; postmaster, Crete,
Neb., 1875-7; editor and proprietor Daily
Democrat, Madison, Wis., 1877-83; proprietor
Gault House, Chicago, 1883-7; sec. and gen.
mgr. Gates Iron Works, Chicago, 1887-1901;
2d vice-pres. and mgr. sales dept. Allis-Chal-
mers Co., 1901-4. Dir. Prairie State Nat. Bank,
1888-93; now dir. Western Trust and Savings
Bank, Prairie Nat. Bank and Great Lakes En-
gineering Works. Cleveland Democrat. Chris-
tian Scientist. Clubs: Evanston, Union League;
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Detroit, of Detroit Mich. Office: 210 State St.
Residence: 1031 Michigan Av., Bvanston, 111.
HOYT, Howard Henry, western supt. of the
Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of U. S. ; b.
Madison, Wis., May 29, 1857; s. Lansing W.
and Melvina ( Williams ) Hoyt; ed. public
and high schools, Madison, Wis., to 1875; grad
Univ. of Wisconsin, A.B., 1879, and from law
dept. of same, 1881; m. Lancaster, Pa., Oct.
10, 1884, Mary H. Mitchell; children: Lansing
W., J. Mitchell, Henrietta, Howard H., Jr ,
Gerald, Olive. Began law practice as partner
of Judge Pulling, Senator Neal Brown and
asst. atty.-gen. of U. S., L. A. Pradt, at Wau-
sau, Wis., 1882-3; business merged into Wau-
sau Law and Land Assn.; sold out interest,
1885; established Union Credit Co., Milwaukee,
Wis., 1886, one of the most successful institu-
tions of its kind, which he carried on until
1898, when entered life insurance work with
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co at
home office of the company at Milwaukee,
Wis.; made gen. mgr. for Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan for Equitable Life Assur-
ance Soc. of the U. S. in 1900, and promoted
to be Its western supt, 1902, with headquarters
at Chicago. Republican. Presbyterian Office-
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1741 Hin-
man Av., Evanston, 111.
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S,?2torv education in Unit School Phlo
Sradua&i! Ph B from Sheffield ^ intffio
KrctUUMllUK rU.D., 1IUJI1 Oneuieia OCientinC
School, Yale Univ., 1893; m. Chicago, Jan. 25,
1895, Bessie Wade Allen; 1 daughter: May
Elizabeth. Entered business life immediately
after era dilation- <?1nr>p thon pne-fm-oH )n roil
Istete and wno?eslle IroclrV busi ness -since
Julv -30 1903 sec and treas of thl W M
Hovt Co wholesafe grocers Indlr>^dpMt
voter C?uW University Saddle ' nd OvolP
Onwentsia Glen vfew 'Office 1-9 River St'
Residence-' 576 F DivTs'ion St
HOTT Willl^ Mllancthon whoiP«i*
ce? b New Ha^n Addfsor^ ? Co V - T flv^fi"
1837- s Carlos ^M inrl T vflln Anr i Vttiittninh V
18df, S. oariOS M. ana l^yala Ann (iiuttolph)
Hoyt; ed. public schools and in acad. of Mr.
Ten Broeke, Panton, Vt; m. Apr. 9, I860, Emi-
lie J., daughter of Nelson Landon, of Benton,
Lake Co., 111.; children: William Landon (died
when 5 years old), Emilie Lydia (Mrs. F. Mor-
ton Fox, of Philadelphia, also deceased), Nel-
ftnn T nnrlnn Phplrns RiittnlnVi Oimo tr> OViino
In T«£.- 2;«wL^ipifi „ UtJ?»^ ^ to Chica-
gO, 1855; worked 18 months for Mr. BevanS,
«r»r>r.oT" +nnir nmiKco f\t otn/iTr of Tj^iTc. /~«^«,
grocer, IOOK course or study at tsell s Com-
hir^fnr^ aj?uit dea,l6r, l
isfi^ "yfnn^t h,,«i?f« ~? T& ^^
1865 bought business Of James A.
ner Lodge. 409, A. F. and A. M.. and Apollo
Commandery, K. T. Club: Chicago Press. Of-
flce: p- °- Bldg. Residence: 7145 Euclid Av.
HUBBABD, Joseph Derwln, mining opera-
tor: b- Bridgeton, N. J., Aug. 25, 1859; s. Jo-
sePn w- and Rebecca M. Hubbard; grad.
Princeton, in the class of 1881; m. Evanston,
I11-« 1889, Janet Watson; 1 daughter: Janet.
Studied law, 1881-5; was admitted to the bar
and engaged in practice of law in Chicago,
1881-98; since 1898 interested in the develop-
ment, purchase and operation of western min-
InF enterprises; gen. mgr. of the Western
Mines Development Co. The Western Mines
Development Co. discovered and opened up
tne Goldfield mining district in Nevada. Dur-
lng the first 10 months of its history the dis-
trict produced and shipped ore to a greater
value than any other district within the same
period from its discovery. Pres. Combination
Mines Co. Clubs: University, Onwentsia. Of-
fice: Railway Exchange. Residence: 57 Cedar
st- _
HTTBBABD, William Lines, journalist; b.
Farmersville, N. Y., Mar. 22, 1867; s. William
R- and Augusta (Pearson) Hubbard; high
school education; student at Dresden with
Lamperti, Scholtz and Fahrmann, 1893-8.
Musical editor Chicago Evening Journal, 1888-
1891; same Chicago Tribune, 1S91-3, and Feb.
to Nov" 1899- Representative and special cor-
respondent at Vienna, Austria, 1900-1, musical
edltor 1901-2' dramatic and musical editor
Chicago Tribune since Oct., 1902. Office: The
T? not A an <-> a- IfiOl T3i.1oy T>1
n£«i«. w«S«l* I <• w
> narles ^olcott, treas. of Hen-
nedoutin iR t
burned out in fire of 1871, but on same day
leased store on S. Canal St. and conducted
business there until 1872; bought the -site of
Old Ft. Dearborn, at Michigan Av. and River
fVo^ Vff^1* P^S6^ s^lesrooms: «,rm
Incorporated 1893 as W. M Hoyt of which
he is pres. Has large Investments in Chicago
Michigan Av. Resi-
HtTBBABD, John Maynard, asst, postmaster
of Chicago; b. Drewsville, Cheshire Co., N. H.,
Mar. 13, 1847; s. Leonard Clark and Caroline
Partridge (Maynard) Hubbard; ed. district
schools and acads. in Vermont; m. Boston,
Mass., Dec. 23, 1868, Helen M., daughter of
Seymour and Electa M. Childs; children: John
Maynard, Jr., Mary Maynard. Came to Chi-
cago from Vermont, Sept., 1864; entered dry
goods house of John V. Farwell & Co., Jan.,
1865, remaining until June 1, 1870; appointed
clerk in Chicago Postoffice in Apr., 1871, and
remained until July 1, 1881; deputy sheriff of
Cook Co. from 1881 to 1889, and since 1889 has
been in present position as asst. postmaster
of Chicago. Republican. Mem. Thomas J. Tur-
wnnt
S. WOlCOtt S. S.
kins> Hubbell; ed. public schools of Ohio and
afterward studied abroad; m. New York, 1884,
Maude M- Murray; children: John Boise, Kath-
arlne Livingston. Began business life in em-
P10^ of Goulds & Austin, Chicago, in their
accounting dept. from 1881 to 1887; then
formed partnership with W. B. Henion form-
ln^ tne flrm of Henion & Hubbell, pumps and
mil1 supplies, and in 1902 incorporated, under
nfimp hpoominc- trpnq of
IJamf> RfMubf • TTftWn
Office- 69 NTefferson
Kim bark Av
John' Powell oitv mer On^n Tn
'- h Sn^fn^fieid Mo Anr ^? ?860:
Mortis T"and ftnrv 1 rp^ili ^Hnhhle- la
s- -"lartin J. ana JMary J. (FOVfell) HUDDie, CO.
public schools and Drury College, Springfield,
Wn . Woohlnp-tnn Tiw Sphnnl S+ Tniii«- m
jvio. , wasningTon i^aw ftcnooi, ot. j_/ouis, m.
i MO AHP- ^ IRS? virp-inio T
ch'ild^n: He^ryf ' Luly3/ Bdwf^wfc
"am, Helen, Emma Jane. Was engaged in law
nro0HPp ln Qnrine-fiplri Mo •? vpnrq nnrl «5inr>p
fffi^s^fSThelnSartoeTiwfnS?, com!
.-__. frnTn Tvn««niiH tr> rvMrne-n in iQnn- fnr-
mfriv Sn^il icent -of the Western InsS?-
™™yc< pen,nd Of ^the G?eenwtph^ Insurance Co
«fCNew"Y?rk° since 1904 citv rngr fo? the
Que?neWInIuranCe Co! of America^ Mem^local
^oard of flre underwriters. Baptist. Cleveland
it Clubs- Union Leaeue Wheaton
: 159 LasSfe I St. Rlsfdence: Wheat-
HUBER, Julius Herz. architect; b. Newark,
N. J., Mar. 23, 1852; s. John Paul and Rosetta
(Christa) Huber; ed. public school and by
private tutors, and in Newark Military Acad.;
m. Lockport, 111., Nov. 3, 1880, Lucy Pitts.
For one and a half years was in the office of
Henry Fernbach, architect, in New York City;
went to Europe in 1872 and 1873; studied in
the Polytechnic Institute of Munich; came to
Chicago, 1873, and practiced architecture with
his father until 1880. Mem. Architects' Assn.
and Am. Institute of Architects. Mason. Re-
publican. Office: 171 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 2560 Wayne Av.
HUGH, Charles Ernest, tanner; b. Northeim,
Ger., Mar. 29, 1873; s. Louis and Louise (Poll-
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man) Huch; attended schools 3 years in Ger-
many and 4 years in Chicago; m. Chicago,
Oct 6, 1897, Bertha Tiedemann; children: Em-
ma, Charlotte. Went from Germany to Can-
ada, 1883, and thence to Chicago, 1884; in 1887
entered the tanning business which had been
established a year previously, by his father,
under whom learned the trade, and upon the
incorporation in 1901 of the Huch Leather Co.,
tanners of kangaroo kip and sides, became sec.
and treas. of the company. Independent in pol-
itics. Mem. Cregier Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Of-
fice: 306 Elston Av. Residence: 352 N. Win-
chester Av.
HUGH, George, tanner; b. Northeim. Ger.,
Dec. 3, 1866; s. Louis and Louise (Pollman)
Huch; ed. public schools in Germany and Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, 1896, Josephine Felz; chil-
dren: Florence, Louis. Began to learn the tan-
ning business in 1879, and after coming to
Chicago worked at the trade until 1886, when
joined his father in establishing a tannery;
and since the incorporation of the Huch
Leather Co., 1901, has been vice-pres. and mgr.
Mem. of the Sennerfelder Soc. Office: 306 El-
Bton Av. Residence: 1424 N. Sawyer Av.
HUGH, Louis, tanner; b. Hamburg, Ger.,
Oct. 25, 1831; s. Wilhelm and Christine Red-
dersen Huch; ed. German schools; m. in Ger-
many, Louise Pollman (now deceased); chil-
dren: Charles E., George, Dora, Elizabeth, Jo-
hanna, Came from Germany to Canada, 1883,
and to Chicago, 1884. From boyhood has been
continuously engaged in the tanning business;
worked at trade until 1886, when established
in business for self, incorporating, 1901, the
Huch Leather Co., of which is pres. Mem.
Sennerfelder Soc. Office: 306 Elston Av. Resi-
dence: 228 W. Division St.
HUCK, Loui» Charles, real estate dealer; b.
Baden, Ger., Nov. 2, 1842; s. John A. and T.
E. (Eckerly) Huck; came to Chicago with pa-
rents, 1846; ed. Notre Dame Univ., Indiana;
m. Chicago, Aug., 1893, Paula Reif; children:
Paula, Louis C., Jr. Was engaged in the malt-
Ing business for 22 years; founding the Louis
C. Huck Malting Co.; since 1892 in real estate,
handling his own real estate exclusively. Also
a dir. of the Western Stone Co. Pres. of the
Annie Laurie Mining Co. Was co. treas. and
tax collector of Cook Co., 1875-7. Clubs: Union
League, Germania. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 576 LaSalle Av.
HUDSO2T, Pnlhemus Searing, heating sup-
plies; b. Rockland Co., N. Y., July 26, 1850; s.
Frederick and Maria (Bogert) Hudson; ed.
public schools of New York City; m. Carrie A.
Rapp; children: Christine A. (Mrs. W. A. Grif-
fin), Albert S. (deceased), Frederick G. Began
active business with Baker, Smith & Co., New
York City, and represented that firm in Chi-
cago for several years; Chicago mgr, the
Western Valve Co., heating supplies, since
1899. Appointed, 1888, and ever since has
served as consul in Chicago for the Argentine
Republic. Republican. Mason (32°); Past Emi-
nent Commander, K. T. Office: 41-3 W. Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 6618 Normal Av.
HUDSOXT, Thomas James, traffic mgr. Was
In service of C. & A. R. R., 1865-71, first as
clerk and later as freight agent, in the Spring-
field office; then with Oilman, Clinton &
Springfield R. R. as general agent, 1871-2;
general freight and passenger agent, 1872-5;
supt. and general freight and passenger agent,
1875-7; since July, 1877, with I. C. R. R., as
supt. Springfield division, at Springfield, 111.,
to 1881; supt. Chicago division at Cairo, 111.,
1881-6; supt. Illinois and Iowa lines at Chi-
cago, 1886-7; since Aug. 1, 1887, in present po-
sition as traffic mgr., I. C. R. R. Office: Central
Station.
HUDSON1, Thomas James, Jr., wholesale
and retail coal merchant; b. Springfield, 111.,
Mar. 16, 1875; s. Thomas James and Jennie
(Foggitt) Hudson; ed. Hyde Park public
schools, Chicago Manual Training School, Chi-
cago Atheneum; m. Chicago, Oct. 17, 1898,
Edyth Virginia Bingham; 1 daughter: Virginia
Louise. Entered coal business in 1892; 10
years mgr. and vice-pres. New Kentucky Coal
Co.; since 1902 vice-pres. Standard Washed
Coal Co., wholesale and retail coal dealers;
also vice-pres. Commercial Coal Co. Republi-
can. Episcopalian. Clubs: Kenwood, Washing-
ton Park, Chicago Yacht, Calumet. Office: 303
Dearborn St. Residence: 171 E. 50th St.
HUGHES, Charles, lawyer and author; b.
Madison Co., O., 1854; s. Daniel and Elizabeth
(Robison) Hughes; ed. common schools and
partial course at Univ. of Illinois; m. Monti-
cello, 111., 1879, Pamelia Combs; children:
Evangeline, Charles Harold. Spent childhood
on farm near Monticello, 111.; began teaching
public school at age of 18, continuing about 8
years, last position being principal of N. divi-
sion of Monticello high schools; in meantime
read law in office of Peter A. Hamilton, of
Monticello; came to Chicago in 1889; admitted
to bar of Illinois in 1880, and in active prac-
tice ever since. For past 5 years writer o.n law.
Author of Hughes Criminal Law; also of In-
structions to Juries. Also contributor to gen-
eral literature. Was States atty. for Piatt Co.,
111., 1881-9. Republican. Liberal in religious
views. Mem. K. P. Club: Hamilton. Office: 105
Washington St. Residence: 315 E. 58th St.
HUGHES, William Mackenzie, bridge engi-
neer; b. near Utica, N. Y., June 5, 1848; s. Wil-
liam and Susan M. Hughes; ed. public schools;
apprenticed to machinist trade until 1870; then
took optional course in Cornell Univ.; m. 1876,
Nettie Small, of Cincinnati; 1 daughter: Lily
M. Upon leaving Cornell, engaged in railroad
surveying and engineering until 1874; since
then devoted especially to bridge engineering;
bridge engineer for Cincinnati, 1874-81; then
with N. Y., C. & St. L. R. R., designing and
superintending construction of all bridge
work for that company between Chicago and
Buffalo; in charge designing and construction
of bridge work for City of Cleveland 5 years;
engineer and asst. gen. mgr. Keystone Bridge
Co., Pittsburgh, 1889-90; engineer of construc-
tion World's Columbian Exposition; city
bridge engineer of Chicago and engineer on
construction of the W. Side Metropolitan Ele-
vated Ry., Chicago; since 1895 in business for
himself and among other work had charge of
the design and construction of the Drainage
Canal bridges. Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E. and of
the Western Soc. of Engineers. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 5927 Indiana Av.
HUGHITT, Marvin, pres. C. & N.-W. Ry.
since June 2, 1887; b. Genoa Twp., Cayuga
Co., N. Y., Aug. 9, 1837; has lived in Chicago
since 1854. Was telegrapher and later in rail-
way service with C. & A. and I. C. railroads;
with latter successively as trainmaster, asst.
gen. supt. and gen. supt.; asst. gen. mgr. C.,
M. & St. P. Ry., 1870-1; gen. mgr. Pullman's
Palace Car Co., 1871-2; gen. supt., Mar. 1, 1872;
gen. mgr., May 1, 1876; vice-pres. and gen.
mgr., June 2, 1880, to June 2, 1887, C. & N.-W.
Ry. Pres. C., St. P. M. & O. Ry. Co., Tremont,
Elkhorn & Missouri Valley R. R., St. Paul,
Eastern Grand Trunk Ry., Sioux City and Pa-
cific R. R. Co.; dir. IT. P. R. R. Co., Northern
Trust Co., Equitable Life Assurance Soc. of
the U. S. Office: 22 5th Av. Residence: 2828
Prairie Av., and Lake Forest, 111.
HTJGHXTT, Marvin, Jr., railway official; b.
Bloomington, 111.. Sept. 21, 1861; s. Marvin
and Belle Hughitt; ed. Shattuck School. En-
tered service of C. & N.-W. Ry. in general
freight dept., 1881, and on Feb. 1, 1887, became
division freight agent; promoted Jan. 1, 1883,
to assistant general freight agent, and Oct. 1,
1896, to general freight agent, until Feb. 1,
1900, when assumed his present position as
freight traffic mgr. Also vice-pres. Kentucky
River Poplar Co. Clubs: Union League, Wash-
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ington Park, Chicago, Onwentsia, Mid-Day,
Midlothian. Office: 22 5th Av. Residence: 2828
Prairie Av.
HUGHSON, George Farrington, vice-pres.
John Davis Co.; b. St. Paul. Minn., Mar. 25,
1858; a. Egbert B. and Loraine (Luce) Hugh-
son; ed. public schools; m. St. Paul, Minn.,
1884, Lydia O'Leary; 1 son: Harry. Was trav-
eling salesman for various concerns up to
1890, when became connected with the John
Davis Co., manufacturers of wrought iron
pipe, steam fittings, etc.; was sales agent for
the company until 1901; since then vice-pres.
and general sales agent. Mason. Clubs: Ken-
wood, Washington Park, Illinois Athletic. Of-
fice: 860 S. Halsted St. Residence: 5116 Wood-
lawn Av.
HULBERT, Edmund Daniel, banker; b.
Pleasant Valley, Conn., Mar. 2, 1858; s. Henry
R. and Emmeline (Stillman) Hulbert; ed. pub-
lic schools in Hartford and Winsted, Conn.;
m. Winona, Minn., Aug. 8, 1897, Emma Stray-
er. Entered Hurlbut Nat. Bank, Winsted,
Conn., as messenger, 1875; went to Winona,
Minn., as bookkeeper in the 1st Nat. Bank
there, 1877; promoted to cashier, 1880, and
served in that capacity until 1895, when came
to Chicago as 2,d vice-pres., Merchants Loan
and Trust Co., and in 1898 advanced to his
present position as 1st vice-pres. of that bank;
also dir. Pullman Loan and Savings Bank.
Democrat. Was treas. City of Winona, Minn.,
3 terms; pres. Board of Education, City of
Winona, 2 terms. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Bankers, Chicago Athletic, Glen View. Office:
135 Adams St. Residence: Hotel Metropole.
HULBERT, Eri Baker, head prof, church
history and dean of the Divinity School, Univ.
of Chicago; b. Chicago, July 16, 1841; grad.
Union College, 1863 (A.M., 1866; Madison
Univ., 1866; D.D., Union Theological Seminary,
1880; LL.D., Bucknell Univ.. 1898); m. 1869,
Ettie E. Spencer. Troy, Pa. Prof, church his-
tory, Baptist Union Theological Seminary,
1881-92; acting pres. same, 1884-5. On editorial
staff of Am. Journal of Theology, and of the
Biblical World. Mem. Am. Historical Assn.,
Religious Education Assn. Clubs: Quadrangle,
Reynolds. Address: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago.
HULBURD, Charles Henry, pres. Elgin
Watch Co.; b. Stockholm, Lawrence Co., N.
Y., May 28, 1850; s. Hiram and Amelia H.
Hulburd; grad. Oberlin College, 1871; law
dept. Univ. of New York, 1873; m. Chicago,
Feb. 3, 1880, Anna R. Belknap. In 1873 he
came to Chicago and practiced law for about
2 years; then gave up practice and entered
grain commission business with his uncle,
in firm of Culver & Co., until 1888; traveled
in Europe until 1893; organized firm of Hul-
burd, Warren & Co., of which he is treas-
urer; dir. Illinois Trust & Savings Bank and
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank; pres. Elgin Watch
Co. since 1898. Dir. South Chicago Elevator
Co. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, City, Mid-
Day, Union, Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia.
Office: 131 Wabash Av. Residence: 40 Lake
Shore Drive.
HTTIiIN, William, manufacturer; b. Rock-
ford, 111., Sept. 6, 1860; s. William and Vienna
(Dart) Hulin; graduate of Chicago public and
high schools, 1879. Entered business in 1879
as clerk in the retail china and glassware
business with Ovington Bros. & Ovinerton,
Chicago. Sec., treas. and mgr. Chicago Wood
Finishing Co. since its organization, 1884. In
1884 also entered the glove-making business
of Hall & Ross Husking Glove Co., which
was succeeded in 1902 by the Ross-Sellinger
Co., of which is treas. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Lake Zurich Golf. Office: 253-
273 Elston Av. Residence: 334 E. Huron St.
HULL, Leverett Lord, coal merchant; b.
Cincinnati, O., July 1, 1867; s. Leverett Rus-
sell and Florence (Dodge) Hull; grad. Wood-
ward High School, Cincinnati, 1885; Yale Col-
lege, 1889. After graduation from Yale en-
tered employ of Rogers, Brown & Co., pig
iron, Cincinnati, O.; on July 1, 1894, with How-
ard Tracy, formed firm of Hull & Co., and
succeeded George H. Hull & Co., of Louisville,
Ky., which business was established in 1871;
in May, 1895, moved headquarters to Chicago,
and has since resided here. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Union, Chicago Golf, Wash-
ington Park, Saddle and Cycle, City. Office:
Fisher Bldg. Residence: Union Club.
HUMBURG, Andrew rhlllp, lawyer; b. Her-
mann, Gasconade Co., Mo., Dec. 21, 1867; s.
Conrad and Margaret (Phillip) Humburg; ed.
grammar school; also at State Univ. of Mis-
souri, 1884-5; Northern Illinois Normal School
at Dixon, 111., 1888; Chicago College of Law
(law dept. of Lake Forest Univ.), 1891-4,
graduating LL.B., 1894, and Soper School of
Oratory, Chicago. Was school teacher, 1885-8;
stenographer and sec. in newspaper and rail-
road offices, 1888-99; chief clerk law dept.,
I. C. R. R. Co. since 1899. Admitted to bar
June, 1893. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office:
1 Park Row (Central Station). Residence: 1620
Melrose St.
HUME, John Howard, lawyer; b. St. Louis,
Mo., Dec. 19, 1864; s. John Ferguson and Caro-
line (Carter) Hume; prepared for college at
Phillips Exeter Acad. ; grad. Yale, B.A., in
class of 1887. Studied law after leaving Yale,
and came to Chicago from Poughkeepsie, N.
Y., in fall of 1889; admitted to bar of Illinois
in 1890; partner in firm of Stein, Mayer, Stein
& Hume since 1904. Republican. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 81 Clark St. Residence: 25 Wal-
ton PI.
HUMMEL, Ernst, brewer, city treasurer; b.
Wiirtemberg, Ger., Apr. 7, 1842; s. Frederick
and Katherine (Bayha) Hummel; ed. German
schools; came to Chicago with parents, May,
1856; m. 1865, Mary Allmendinger, of Chicago;
children: Ernst, Clara. Soon after coming to
Chicago was apprenticed for 5 years to learn
the trade of brewer; and was brewer of the
Lill brewery, 1861-64; of the Busch & Brand
Brewing Co., 1864-80; established with Charles
Brand, 1860, Brand & Hummel Brewing Co.,
at South Chicago, changing name, 1888, to
South Chicago Brewing Co., of which he be-
came pres. This brewery, with others, united
in the organization of the United Breweries
Co., of which he is sec. Democrat. Was North
Town Collector, 1876-7; mem. legislature, 1885-
1887; alderman, 1890-4; city treasurer, 1897-9;
and again since 1903. Mason (32°); Odd Fel-
low. Mem. Schwaben Soc. (was its first pres.),
and of Harugari Lodge. Office: First Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 10134 Avenue M.
HUMMER, John Sylvester, lawyer; b. Del-
phos, O., Feb. 20, 1869; s. Frank and Justina
(Lang) Hummer; ed. first in public schools
of Delphos, O., and in Univ. of Notre Dame,
1886-91; received degree of LL.B., 1890, and
B.Lit., 1891; m. Chicago, Feb. 15, 1896, Laura
Georgia Doolittle; children: Richard Paul,
John David, Charles Alfred, Robert John-
stone. Admitted to bar in 1891, and has since
been in practice in Chicago; now of law firm
of Hummer, Murphy & McDonald. Appointed
in 1898, and still serving, master in chancery
of the Circuit Court of Cook Co. R. C. Demo-
crat. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Knights of Co-
lumbus. Clubs: Iroquois, Illinois Athletic. Of-
fice: 100 Washington St. Residence: 3162 Bea-
con St.
HUMPHREY, Arthur L-, railway equip-
ment; b. Buffalo, N. Y., June 12, 1860; s. Ar-
thur K. and Huldah (Orcutt) Humphrey; ed.
public schools of Maquoketa, la., and Platts-
mouth, Neb., 1866-78; m. San Bernardino,
Calif., Jan. 16, 1890, Jennie Field; children:
Arthur F., Frederick D. Entered railway ser-
vice with Colorado Midland Ry., remaining
18 years, nnd becoming supt. of motive power;
later in same position with Colorado Southern
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Ry. and C. & A. Ry.; since Aug. 1, 1903, west-
ern mgr. Westinghouse Air Brake Co. Repub-
lican Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Ravens-
wood. Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: 7
Gordon Terrace, Buena Park, 111.
HUMPHREY, John, manufacturer; b. Marcy,
Oneida Co., N. Y., Sept. 15, 1842; s. John and
Ann Humphrey; ed. public schools; served
In Civil War, 1861-5, In 14th and 117th N. Y.
Regts. (3 years and 3 months) Vol. Infy.;
m. New York, Jan., 1875, Catherine F. Black-
wood; children: Harriet A., Mabel M., Edith.
Began business life as a drug clerk In Utica,
N. Y.; resident of Chicago since 1886, coming
from New York City; was mgr. In Chicago
for a firm manufacturing hotel and restaurant
ranges, 1886-1900, and in Oct., 1900, estab-
lished on his own account in the same line
as the Chicago agent Wrought Iron Range
Co.'s goods, and handling ranges, urns, carv-
ing tables, jacket kettles, copper, tin and iron
culinary utensils, etc. Mem. Sheridan Post No.
516, G. A. R., Oak Park, 111. Office: 52 S. Frank-
lin St. Residence: River Forest, 111.
HUMPHREY, John, lawyer; b. Walpole, Co.
of Norfolk, Eng., June 20, 1838; s. Thomas
and Mary (Dring) Humphrey; came to Chi-
cago with parents in 1848; settled on farm
at Orland, Cook Co.; ed. schools in Chicago
and Leonia, Mich.; m. 1st, Bremen Tp., 111.,
Amelia A. Patrick; m. 2d, Ida L. Stuart; chil-
dren: Wirt E., Clara B. (now Mrs. P. Myers),
Maud E., John S. Has been engaged in farm-
ing nearly all his life. Read law with James
P. Root, and admitted to Illinois bar, 1872;
now of firm of Humphrey & Humphrey. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Supervisor of
Orland, 35 years; school treas. 24 years; mem.
of House of Representative In General Assem-
bly of Illinois, 4 years; mem. of State Senate
20 years (a longer term in the General Assem-
bly than any other member of either house) ;
now serving from 7th district. Office: Ashland
Blk. Residence: Orland, 111.
HUMPHREY, Wirt E., lawyer; b. Orland,
Cook Co., 111., Jan. 6, 1868; s. John and Amelia
A. (Patrick) Humphrey; ed. public school
(country), Northwestern Univ. Acad., 1884-6;
College of Liberal Arts, Northwestern Univ.,
1886-90; Ph.B., 1890; Ph.M., 1893; Lake Forest
Univ. Law School, 1890-1; Northwestern Univ.
Law School, 1891-2, LL.B.; m. Indianapolis,
Ind., May 31, 1893, Kate M. Hay; 1 son: Mer-
rill. Admitted to bar of Illinois, 1892; since
1893 mem. of law firm of Humphrey & Hum-
phrey (John and Wirt E. Humphrey). Was
deputy clerk of Superior Court of Cook Co.,
1890-2; master in chancery of Superior Ct. of
Cook Co. since Dec., 1893; U. S. Commissioner
for northern district of Illinois since Jan.,
1895. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa Soc., Phi
Kappa Psi college fraternity, Phi Delta Phi
law fraternity. Republican. Congregationalist.
Mason. Odd Fellow. Clubs: Hamilton, Mar-
quette, Evanston, Illinois Athletic. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: 2129 Sherman Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
HUMPHREYS, William A., vice-pros, and
mgr. N. A. Williams Co.; b. New Castle, Pa.,
Jan. 15, 1867; s. Thomas M. and Venetia
Frances (Darley) Humphreys; grad. Arkansas
College, Batesville, Ark., 1885; m. Milwaukee,
Wis., Feb. 10, 1904, Adine Riddell. Was sales-
man for H. T. Simon, Gregory & Co., whole-
sale dry goods, St. Louis, Mo., 1885-90; mgr.
Chicago branch Columbus Sewer Pipe Co.,
1890-94; mgr. Chicago branch of the Robinson
Clay Product Co., 1894-1901; since Jan. 1,
1902, vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of the N. A.
Williams Co.; also sec. and treas. of the Illi-
nois Sewer Pipe Co. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Ashland. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1657 W. Adams St.
HUNCKE, Carl, fire "underwriter; b. Det-
mold, Ger., May 16, 1851; s. August and Minna
Huncke; ed. Germany, and was apprenticed
to the wholesale drug business before coming
to U. S., arriving in New York, June 12, 1867,
and two weeks later in Chicago; m. Mankato,
Minn., Sept. 12, 1877, Rosa M. Rockey; 3 chil-
dren: Irma, Otmar, Gerda. On arrival in Chi-
cago obtained employment with Samuel S.
Greeley, city and county surveyor, as sur-
veyor and draftsman, but has been engaged in
insurance business since 1876; mgr. Chicago
branch office of the Germania Fire Insurance
Co., of New York, since Jan. 1, 1884. Mem. of
the Chicago Board of Underwriters and the
Chicago Underwriters' Assn. Club: Germania
Mannerchor. Office: 230 LaSalle St. Residence:
320 Webster Av.
HUNT, Robert Woolston, engineer; b. Fall-
sington, Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 9, 1838; s. Dr.
Robert A. and Martha L. (Woolston) Hunt;
ed. public schools of Covington, Ky. ; worked
in a rolling mill at Pottsville, Pa., in a prac-
tical way, learning puddling, heating, rolling,
etc.; studied analytical chemistry in Phila-
delphia, 1850-60; was chemist of Cambria
Iron Co., 1860-1; served as private to sergeant,
Pa. Vol., and capt. in command of Camp
Curtin, Harrisburg, Pa., 1861-5; m. Dec. 5,
1866, Eleanor Clark, of Ecorse, Mich. Supt.
of steel works, representing the Cambria Iron
Co. at Wyandotte, Mich., 1865-6; Cambria Iron
Co., 1866-73; John A. Griswold & Co., Troy,
N. Y., 1873-5; Troy Steel & Iron Co., 1875-88;
since 1888, senior mem. of firm of Robert W.
Hunt & Co., consulting engineers, iron inspect-
ors, etc., with principal offices in Chicago and
branches in New York, Pittsburgh, Philadel-
phia and London, Eng. Distinguished espe-
cially as metallurgical engineer; mem. Am.
Soc. of Civil Engineers, Am. Institute of Min-
ing Engineers (pres. 1883-4), Am. Soc. of Me-
chanical Engineers (pres., 1891), Western Soc.
of Engineers (pres., 1893), British Iron & Steel
Institute, Soc. of Mechanical Engineers of
England, The Institute of Civil Engineers.
Contributor of many papers on the metallurgy
and manufacture of steel, to scientific so-
cieties. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 614
Division St.
HUNT, William Francis, hardware; b. New
York City, Apr. 3, 1847; s. Edwin and Sophia
Hunt; came to Chicago about June 1, 1854; ed.
in old Dearborn public and old West Side
high schools; m. 1887, Amelia R. Mather (now
deceased) ; 1 daughter: Margaret M. In 1862
entered the wholesale hardware house estab-
lished by his father, Edwin Hunt, in New
York, in 1833, and in Chicago in 1847, and is
and has been many years a partner in the
present firm of Edwin Hunt's Sons. Repub-
lican (independent). Presbyterian. Office: 180
Lake St. Residence: 5126 E. End Av.
HUNT, William Frescott, Jr., vice-pres.
Frost Mfg. Co., manufacturers of steam en-
gines and boilers; b. Boston, Mass., Jan. 19,
1859; s. William Prescott and Catherine
(Muller) Hunt; ed. Chauncy Hall School and
Harvard College, graduating in class of 1881;
also special course in engineering at Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology; m. Chicago,
June 7, 1893. Rebecca Mandeville Rozet. Was
vice-pres. of the South Boston Iron Works,
Boston, Mass., 1884-94; came to Chicago in
1894; with Crane Elevator Co. as gen. supt.,
and Fairbanks. Morse & Co., as mgr. engine
dept., until 1902; since Jan. 1, 1902, vice-pres.
of the Frost Mfg. Co., builders of steam en-
gines and steam boilers (established 1854).
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf,
Saddle and Cycle, Harvard; also Harvard
Union, Cambridge, Mass. Office: 135 Adams
St. Residence: 340 LaSalle Av.
HUNTER, Edwin Llewellyn, physician; b.
Fond du Lac, Wis., Mar. 25, 1874; s. Llewellyn
Kidder and Florence Emma (Patchen) Hun-
ter; ed. public and high schools of Leaven-
worth, Kan., graduating 1892; grad. Hahne-
305
mann Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1896. Has ical Lutheran Chicago Synod Missions since
practiced medicine in Chicago since 1896; 1901. Residence: 586 LaSalle Av.
office 332 E. 63d St. until 1903; since then KURD, Harry Boyd, lawyer; b. Livingston
100 State St.; was house surgeon at Hahne- Co., Mo., Jan. 8, 1876; s. Inscoe E. and Har-
mann Hosp. from Mar. 26, 1896, until Apr. 1, riet Jane (Andrews) Hurd; ed. public schools
1897; now adjunct prof, of surgery, Hahne- in Missouri, Muscatine (la.) High School, and
mann Med. College. Mem. Illinois State Homon. Chicago College of Law; m. Sterling, 111., Dec.
Assn.; mem. Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann Col- 25, 1902, Margaret Julia Frank; 1 daughter:
lege. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 7247 Jef- Harriet Margaret. Admitted to bar Jan. 15,
fery Av. 1897; was associated with Max Pam while he
HUNTER, Thomas M., broker in seeds; b. was a mem. of Moses, Pam & Kennedy; when
Scotland, 1853; s. Thomas M. Hunter; ed. the firm of Pam, Donnelly & Glennon was
Chicago public schools. Since leaving school formed, became a mem. of that firm, and con-
has been in commission business on Chicago tinued as a mem. of the firm of Pam, Cal-
Board of Trade, and has been a mem. of the houn & Glennon. Has been principally identi-
board since 1880; now a dir. Since 1879 en- fled with corporation work; actively partici-
gaged in business for self as a broker in flax pated in the formation of many of the large
seed and grain seeds. Republican; now serving corporations with which firm of Pam, Cal-
as alderman from the 35th Ward. Office: 169 houn & Glennon, and Mr. Pam principally,
Jackson Boul. have been identified, notably: Chicago Title
HUNTER, William Crosbie, publisher; b. & Trust Co., Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., In-
Frankfort Station, 111., July 18, 1866; s. David ternational Nickel Co., International Harves-
W. and Mary (Philip) Hunter; ed. public ter Co., Am. Steel Foundries, K. C. S. Ry. Co.,
school at Frankfort, 111., until Apr., 1881; m. and others. With Max and Hugo Pam, organ-
Osborn, Mo., 1903, Nancy Duncan; 1 son: Dun- ized Feb. 1, 1904, firm of Pam & Hurd, counsel
can. Began business life Apr. 27, 1881, with for a large number of important corporations.
Hotchkin, Palmer & Co., cloaks and millinery; Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Chicago Ath-
on May 23, 1885, became staff correspondent letic (life mem.). Office: The Rookery. Resi-
of the Scientific Times, New York; editor dence: 803 Greenleaf Av., Rogers Park.
Dry Goods Reporter, Kansas City, Mo., Apr. 1, HURD, Harvey Bostwick, lawyer; b. Hunt-
1886; publisher Bulletin of Commerce, Kansas ington, Conn., Feb. 14, 1828; s. Alanson and
City, Mo., May, 1888; western representative Elizabeth Hurd; ed. common schools; m. 1st,
of newspapers, Mar. 7, 1890; since May 9, 1892, 1853, Cornelia Hilliard (died 1857); 2d, 1860,
with W. D. Boyce Co., newspaper publishers, Sarah W. Collins (died 1890); 3d, July, 1892,
of which is now sec. Also sec. of the W. D. Susannah M. Van Wyck (died Mar. 25, 1896).
Boyce Paper Mills Co., of Marseilles, 111., and At printer's trade, Bridgeport, Conn., 1842-4;
pres. of the Hunter Publishing Co., of Oak Jubilee College, Peoria Co., 111., 1844-5 (LL.D.,
Park, 111. Republican. Presbyterian. Paymas- Northwestern Univ.); came to Chicago, Jan. 7,
ter gen., with rank of col., on staff of Gov. 1846; studied law; admitted to bar, Mar. 8,
Hunt, of Idaho, 1901-2; aide-de-camp to Gov. 1848; prof, in Chicago Law School (now dept.
Norrison, Idaho, 1903-4. Clubs: Atlas (pres.), Northwestern Univ.) since 1862. First pres.
Chicago Athletic, Union League, Oak Park, Village of Evanston; sec. Nat. Kansas Com.,
Westward Ho. Office: 112 Dearborn St. Resi- which conducted Kansas War on part of the
dence: Oak Park, 111. North (1856-8). Official reviser of gen. statutes
HUNTER, William Wilkinson, grain and of Illinois, 1869 to 1874; edited State Edition
mill feeds; b. Pittsburgh, Pa. Was engaged in of same, 1874; has since edited 16 editions;
business in St. Louis, Mo., 1869-79; in latter originator of the Chicago Drainage Canal
year came to Chicago and has since been a scheme. Author: Torren's Act of Illinois for
dealer in all kinds of grain and mill feeds, registration of land titles; also of Juvenile
Mem of the Chicago Board of Trade. Repub- Court act of Illinois, Apr. 22, 1899. Pres.
lican Clubs: Union Leaerue, Kenwood. Office: Evanston Historical Soc. Club: Evanston. Of-
Board of Trade Bldg. Residence: 4919 Lake fice: 99 Randolph St. Residence: 1572 Ridge Av.
Av. HURLBUT, William Daniels, railway offl-
HUNTON, William lee, clergyman; b. Mor- cial; b. Ogdensburg, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1861; s.
risburgh, Ont., Can., Feb. 16, 1864; s. Rev. J. N. L. and Fannie E. (Daniels) Hurlbut; ed.
H., of Lima, Ohio (b. Newmarket, Va.), and Chicago public schools; m. Milwaukee, Wis.,
Lavinia P. (Baker) Hunton (b. Woodstock, Dec. 4, 1886, Hattie Deutsch; children: Wil-
Va.); ed. Fultonham Acad. (Ohio), 1879-80; Ham Nathan, Josephine. Entered railway ser-
Thiel College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1881-6, grad- vice with I. C. R. R. Aug., 1875, continuing
uating A.B., 1886; A.M., 1889; Ph.D.; Philadel- to Dec., 1899, as clerk in gen. freight office,
phia Theological Seminary, 1886-9, graduating Chicago; asst. gen. freight agent Chicago, Jan.,
B.D., 1886; m. Rochester, N. Y., July 3, 1894, 1890, to Aug., 1892, and at Memphis, Tenn.,
Emma M. Hoppe; children: William Hoppe, Aug., 1892, to Aug., 1896; general freight
Marion Hoppe. Ordained by Evangelical Lu- agent Louisville, Ky., Aug., 1896, to Dec.,
theran District Synod of Ohio, June 16, 1889; 1899; general coal agent, same company, Chi-
pastor at Amanda, O., June, 1889, to Sept., cago, Dec., 1899, to May, 1902; traffic mgr. Nat.
1891; established Grace English Lutheran Hardwood Lumber Assn., May, 1902, to May,
Church, Rochester, N. Y., and was its pastor, 1903; since May, 1903, pres. and traffic mgr.
1891-4; founded Church of the Atonement Nat. Traffic Assn. Republican. Episcopalian.
(English Lutheran), Buffalo, N. Y., and served Club: Woodlawn Park. Office: Merchants Loan
it until Apr., 1898, leaving it with a member- & Trust Bldg. Residence: Morgan Park,
ship of 389; pastor St. John's Church, Wilkes- HURLEY, Timothy David, justice of the
barre, Pa., 1898-1901; pastor Holy Trinity peace; b. Maysville, Mason Co., Ky., Aug. 31,
Church, Chicago, since Sept., 1901. Partici- 1863; s. Timothy and Ellen (McNamara) Hur-
pated, as mem. of executive committee in or- ley; ed. Catholic parish school of Maysville,
ganization of Luther League of America, Feb.- Ky. ; entered a printing office in Maysville and
May, 1893; one of founders Lutheran Church learned the trade; came to Chicago, 1882, and
Home for the Aged, Buffalo, 1897, and trustee worked in job offices; entered Union College
2 years; since Oct., 1899, associate editor Lu- of Law, paying tuition by acting as night
theran Lesson Commentary and General Coun- janitor for the school, and grad., LL.B., 1887;
cil Graded Sunday School Literature. In- m. Chicago, Sept. 19, 1889, Mary A. Murtha;
structor in Biblical theology and history, Chi- children: Emmett (deceased), Gerald (de-
cago Lutheran Theological Seminary since ceased), Ethel, Dorothy, Timothy Donald. Be-
May, 1903; official correspondent The Lu- gan practice of law in 1887; later partner with
theran (Philadelphia) since 1896; editor The Victor K. Koerner for several years; since
Western Lutheran since 1902; supt. Evangel- 1891, justice of the peace. Democrat. R. C.
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Pres. of the Visitation and Aid Soc.; was pres.
of the Illinois State Council of the Catholic
Benevolent Legion; now mem. of the board
of mgrs. of the St. Charles Home for Delin-
quent Boys, and the first chief probation offi-
cer of the Juvenile Court; dir. of Chicago In-
dustrial School for Girls; dir. of Bureau of
Charities and dir. and vice-pres. of Chicago
Charity Directory, and on executive commit-
tee of the Nat. Conference of Charities and
Corrections and on executive committee Cook
Co. Child-Saving Conference and sec. of Cook
Co. Child-Saving Legislative League. Office:
(Court) 128 Clark St.; law office: 79 Dearborn
St. Residence: 3653 Grand Boul.
HUSCHART, Frank Michael, merchant; b.
Lawrenceburg, Ind., July 24, 1855; s. George
H. and Margaret (Lang) Huschart. When 15
years old left school and became office boy,
in 1870, with Anderegg & Roth, pork packers,
Cincinnati (now the John C. Roth Packing
Co.), remaining in various capacities for 22
years, the last 5 years as treas. and gen. mgr.;
sold interest in 1896 on account of failing
health and spent about a year and a half in
travel; in Aug., 1898, joined in oganization of
Marshall & Huschart Machinery Co., of Chi-
cago, of which he has since been sec. and
treas. Republican. R. C. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Washington- Park, Chicago
Yacht, Calumet. Office: 62-4 Canal St. Resi-
dence: Calumet Club.
HUSZAGH, Rudolph Daniel, lawyer; b. New
York City, Aug. 30, 1854; s. Julius G. and
Elizabeth Huszagh; ed. public schools of
Brooklyn and New York to age of 13; then
went to military acad. at Nazareth, Pa., and
afterward attended the Bryant & Stratton
Business College, Brooklyn; m. Chicago, 111.,
Oct. 5, 1882, Henrietta Robinson; 5 children:
Harold, Roy, Victor, Kenneth, Ralph. At 17
entered employ of a Michigan copper min-
ing company as bookkeeper, remaining until
1873; then removed with father's family to
Chicago and was employed in wholesale grocery
house; later in real estate business; studied
law in Union College of Law, graduating 1879,
with honors; since then engaged in general
practice of law, making a specialty of real
estate law. Republican. Liberal in religious
views. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Club: Mencken. Office: 112 Clark
St. Residence: 1270 Washington Boul.
HUTCEINS, James Calhoun, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Dec. 15, 1858; s. James Cass and Martha
C. (Phillips) Hutchins; grad. Northwestern
Univ. Law School (Union College of Law),
LL.B., 1879; m. Lake Geneva, Wis., Agnes
Potter; children: James Cadwell, Edward Pot-
ter, John Mitchell. Since 1880 engaged in prac-
tice of law in Chicago, and for past 10 years
lias been general atty. for the Illinois Trust &
Savings Bank, in which is also a dir. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Washington Park,
Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: 237 LaSalle St.
Residence: 4810 Ellis Av.
HUTCHINSON, Charles Grove; b. Williams-
ville, Erie Co., N. Y. ; s. William H. and Jane
(Grove) Hutchinson; removed with parents to
Chicago in 1849; ed. Washington School, Chi-
cago, until 15 years old; then 4 years in mili-
tary acad. at Pulton, 111. After leaving school
returned to Chicago and became identified with
his father's business of manufacturing soda
water, which he continued to carry on after
his father's death in 1880. In 1879 with his
brother, George C. Hutchinson, established
under the name of W. H. Hutchinson & Son
(now a corporation) as a manufacturer and
dealer in bottlers' supplies and extracts. Also
mem. of firm of James Corday & Co. Ex-pres.
Chicago Fountain Soda Water Co. and of the
Chicago Steel Mfg. Co. Democrat. Mason; K.
T. Office: 198 S. Desplaines St. Residence: 245
S. Hamlin Av.
HUTCHINSON, Charles Lawrence, banker;
b. Lynn, Mass., Mar. 7, 1854; s. Benjamin P.
and Sarah M. Hutchinson; has lived in Chi-
cago from boyhood; grad. Chicago High
School, 1873; became grain merchant and
later banker; m. 1881, Prances Kinsley. Has
been pres. Chicago Board of Trade; was chair-
man and dir. Pine Arts Com., World's Colum-
bian Exposition; now pres. Art Institute,
Chicago Orphan Asylum; vice-pres. Corn Ex-
change Nat. Bank; dir. Northern Trust Co.,
State Bank of Chicago, North Am. Provision
Co., Traders' Insurance Co., Western Stone Co.,
Presbyterian Hosp. ; treas. Auditorium Assn.;
treas. Univ. of Chicago; trustee Carnegie In-
stitute. Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Caxton,
Chicago Athletic, University, Quadrangle,
Commercial, Literary. Office: Corn Exchange
Nat. Bank. Residence: 2709 Prairie Av.
HUTCHINSON, Thomas, distiller; b. Ire-
land; ed. Ireland. Came to U. S. as young man
and was for some years resident at Boston,
Mass.; came to Chicago, 1856; engaged in
wholesale millinery business until 1879, when
embarked in present business as a distiller
of whiskies, now being pres. and sec. the
Chicago Distilling Co. Office: 233 Kinzie St.
Residence: 334 Oakwood Boul.
HUXLEY, Edward Haley, Chicago mgr.
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co.; b. New-
ton, Mass., Nov. 11, 1873; s. Edward C. and
Alice J. (Haley) Huxley; ed. Newton High
School, Newton, Mass., and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, graduating B.S. in
class of 1895. Has been Chicago mgr. since
Jan., 1900, for the Boston Woven Hose & Rub-
ber Co. of Boston, Mass. Republican. Was
mem. of 1st Corps Cadets, Mass. Vol. Militia.
Clubs: Evanston Golf; also Technology Club,
Boston, Mass. Office: 185 Lake St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
HYDE, Charles Cheney, lawyer; b. Chicaero
May 22, 1873; s. Dr. James Nevins and Alice
Louise (Griswold) Hyde; attended Harvard
School, Chicago, 1881-90; grad. Yale, A.B.,
1895, A.M., 1898; Harvard Law School, LL.B.,
1898. Admitted to bar of Illinois, 1898; since
then engaged in general practicei of law;
clerk for Holt, Wheeler & Sidley, 1898-1901;
since then in practice alone. Appointed lec-
turer on diplomacy, Northwestern Univ. Law
Scho9l, Chicago, 1899; now associate prof, of
law in Northwestern Univ., having charge of
courses on international law. Specialist in
international law. Contributor to Am. Law
Review, Harvard Law Review, Yale Law
Journal and Atlantic Monthly, on topics re-
lating to international law. Mem. Interna-
tional Law Assn. of London, Eng., Chicago
Bar Assn., Chicago Law Club. Republican. Re-
formed Episcopalian, Mem. Loyal Legion, So-
ciety of Mayflower Desecendants. Board of
managers Y. M. C. A. Clubs: University, On-
wentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Chicago Literary;
also Yale Club (New York). Office: Merchants
Loan & Trust Bldg. Residence: 2409 Michigan
Av.
HYDE, Charles Edwin, retired; b. New York
City, Sept. 29, 1841; s. Edwin Newman and
Julia (Brown) Hyde; ed. public schools of
New York City; m. Chicago, Medora A. Sam-
mons; children: Charles A., Walter W., Grace
Medora (Mrs. Fred A. Schaaf). Began busi-
ness career at age of 13 in a manufacturing
jewelry house at Newark, N. J., where learned
the trade thoroughly, and at 20 was foreman
of the entire shop; enlisted in the Union
Army, in which served, first in the 2d N. J.
Vol. Infy. and afterward in 121st Ind. Vol.
Infy., becoming post adjutant. At end of war
came to Chicago and engaged in merchant
tailoring business; remained in one location,
at the corner of Clark and Monroe Sts., for
31 years; disposed of tailoring business, Jan.
1, 1904, and has since devoted entire attention
to looking after his property interests. Re-
publican. Club: Illinois (ex-pres.). Office: 175
Dearborn St. Residence: 601 Jackson Boul.
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HYDE, Henry Morrow, journalist, author; mem. All Souls' Church. Clubs: Standard
b. Freeport, 111., Oct. 6, 1867; s. Henry C. and Ravisloe Country. Office: State and Washing-
Mary C. M. Hyde; grad. Beloit College, 1SS8; ton Sts. Residence: 4830 Forrestville Av.
m. London, O., Jan., 1896, Robert M. Hanson. HYMAN, Thomas Jesse, sec. and treas. Illi-
Editorial writer Chicago Tribune since 1898. nois Steel Co.; b. Camanche, Clinton Co., la.,
Clubs: Little Room, University: Author: Ani- Apr. 8, 1855; s. Sylvester and Mary E. (Elce)
mal Alphabet, Child's Book of Verse, 1900; Hyman; ed. public schools, Cornell College, Mt
One Forty Two, Confessions of the Re- Vernon, la., Iowa State Agricultural College,
formed Messenger Boy, 1901, etc. Address: Ames, la.; m. Sabula, la., Dec. 25, 1877; chil-
University Club. dren: Frank S., Jessie, Jean, Helen, Mary,
HYDE, James Kevins, physician; b. Nor- Dorothy, Richard. From 1876 to 1898, was
wich, Conn., June 21, 1840; s. Kdward Good- successively, paymaster S. C. & P. R. R., pay-
rich and Hannah Huntington (Thomas) Hyde; master St. P. & S. C. R. R., asst. auditor C.,
educated Andover, Mass., Acad., 1856-7; grad. St. P., M. & O. Ry.; auditor M. & St L Ry
Yale, 1861, A.M., 1865; grad. med. dept. Univ. W. C. Ry., C. & N. P. R. R.; asst. to pres G
of Pa., 1869; asst. surgeon U. S. N., 1863; N. Ry.; auditor E. & T. H. Ry.; auditor Am.
past asst. surgeon, 1865; resigned and en- Steel & Wire Co.; since Jan. 1, 1899, sec.,
gaged in private practice; m. July 31, 1872, treas. and dir. Illinois Steel Co. Also sec. and
Alice Louise Griswold; 1 son: Charles Cheney, treas. Cundy Iron Co., and of Interstate Fuel
Clubs: University, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Co., and dir. South Chicago Savings Bank.
Literary, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Mem. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Oak Park,
S. A. R., Soc. of Colonial Wars, Soc. of May- Westward Ho. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
flower Descendants. Author: Early Medical Chi- 315 Wesley Av., Oak Park, 111.
cago; Diseases of the Skin (Hyde and Mont- HYNES, William J., lawyer; b. Kilkee, Co.
gomery), 7 editions, 1901-4. Office: 100 State Clare, Ireland, Mar. 31, 1842; s. Thomas and
St. Residence: 2409 Michigan Av. Catherine (O'Shea) Hynes; father died in
HYDE, James William, lawyer; b Freeport, 1848, and mother brought family to U. S. in
111., Dec. 31, 1868; s. Henry C. and Mary C. 1853, settling in Springfield, Mass.; attended
(Morrow) Hyde; ed. Freeport High School; school; apprentice in office of Springfield Re-
attended Univ. of Wisconsin a short time, and publican; m. Sept., 1871, Jennie W., daughter
law dept. of Univ. of Michigan 1 year. Ad- °f,Ju<i?e George B. Way, of Ohio. Student
mitted to bar in Michigan and Illinois in 1890; p°lun?J?lanJ Univ. Law School, Washington,
practiced law in Freeport, 111., 1890-5, hold- 1868-70; admitted to bar, 1870, and practiced
ing the office of master in chancery of the at Little Rock Ark.; elected to Congress from
Circuit Court of Stephenson Co., 111., from Arkansas at large on Greeley ticket, 1872;
Dec., 1891, until resigned May, 1895, upon re- re-elected by popular vote, 1874, "but counted
rnoval to Chicago. Since then junior mem. out ; came to Chicago, 1875; was partner with
of law firm of Fry & Hyde (George C. Fry, J"d&e Walter B. Scates; later senior of firm
senior partner). Mem. Am., Illinois State and °J Hyne,si English & Dunne; now practicing
Chicago Bar Assns., and Chicago Law Insti- alone Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 3914
tute. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), E1UH Av.
Freeport Consistory and Freeport Command-
ery; K. T. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton,
Exmoor. Office: New York Life Bldg. Resi-
dence: Wilmette, 111. IDDINGS, Joseph Paxson, geologist; b. Bal-
HYMAN, Charles Edward, wholesale milli- timore, Jan. 21, 1857; s. William Penn and
nery; b. Lebanon, O., Oct. 9, 1865; s. Martin and Almira (Gillet) Iddings; grad. Sheffield Scien-
Hannah (Heinsheimer) Hyman; ed. public tific School, Yale, Ph.B., 1877, in engineering
schools of Cincinnati, O. ; m. Memphis, Tenn., course; grad. student, same, in chemistry and
Apr., 1901, Irene DeY. Katzenberger; 1 daugh- mineralogy, 1877-8; asst. in mech. drawing
ter: Elizabeth Martin. Began business life as and surveying, same, 1877-8; grad. student
stock boy with A. Laufer & Co., of Cincinnati, geology and assaying, Columbia School of
O., 1882, which, in 1891, became Brown, Laufer Mines, 1878-9; in microscopic petrography,
& Co., and in 1892, Brown, Hyman & Co. (all Heidelberg, 1879-80; asst. geologist, 1880-8;
in Cincinnati), of which he became a mem.; geologist, 1888-92, and again since 1895, U. S.
came to Chicago 1892, and has since been Geol. Survey; asso. prof. 1892-5, and since
treas. of the Chicago Mercantile Co., doing a 1895 prof, petrology, Univ. of Chicago; for-
very large wholesale and mail order business eign mem. Geol. Soc. London; mem. Scientific
in millinery. Also sec. Woods Motor Vehicle Soc. of Christiania; fellow A. A. A. S. (See
Co. Republican. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Who's Who in America for books and writ-
Golf. Office: 106-12 Wabash Av. Residence: ings.) Address: 5730 Woodlawn Av.
Chicago Beach Hotel. ILES, Robert S., lawyer; b. Alexandria, Ky.,
HYMAN, Edward Sigmund, diamond mer- Jan. 30, 1848; s. Nicholas and Martha (Smith)
chant and jeweler; b. Chicago, May 4, 1869; lies; ed. chiefly by parents at home until 17
s. Sigmund and Carrie (Schwartzschild) Hy- years old; taught school; grad. North Mis-
man; ed. public and high schools of Chicago; sourl State Normal School, Kirksville, Mo.,
m. New York, Sept. 24, 1891, Josephine 1875; supt. schools, Hiawatha, Kan., 1875-81;
Samuels, of New York. Since 1882 in house took post graduate course, receiving degree of
of Hyman, Berg & Co. (originally founded as A.M., State Normal School of Missouri;
Wendell & Hyman by Charles Wendell and studied law at Hiawatha, Kan., until 1880; m.
Sigmund Hyman in 1859); now partner in firm, 1876, Althea I. Davis, of Butler, Mo.; 1 daugh-
who are largely engaged as jewelers and dia- ter: Bertha. Went to Black Hills of Dakota,
mond merchants. Independent in politics. 1881, and engaged in cattle ranching; ad-
Mason. Clubs: Jewelers, Standard. Office: Cor. mitted to Dakota bar, 1882; came to Chicago
State and Washington Sts. Residence: 4133 and began practice of law 1882; now senior
Drexel Boul. . mem. of lies & Martin. County atty. of Cook
HYMAN, Harry Sigmund, jeweler; b. Chi- Co., 1894-1900. Republican; mem. Cook Co.
cago, Sept. 13, 1864; s. Sigmund and Jean- Central Committee from 31st Ward, 1891-5.
nette (Sulsbach) Hyman; ed. Haven (public) Was Supreme Archon Royal League 3 terms,
School, 1871-8, and a course in bookkeeping and now supreme pres. North Am. Union,
in 1879; m. Chicago, Sept. 16, 1890, Belle Bush- Clubs: Hamilton, Colonial. Office: 59 Clark St.
nell: children: Elaine, Dorothy, Robert. Since Residence: 669 48th St.
1879 in jewelry business of Hyman, Berg & INDERRIEDEN, John Bernard, importer
Co., established 1859, of which firm is now the and commission merchant; b. Baltimore, Md.,
senior partner. Mem. Jewelers' Club. Inde- Sept. 25, 1839; s. Joseph and Sophia (Harig)
pendent in politics. Non-sectarian in religion; Inderrieden; ed. public schools of Baltimore;
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m. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 5, 1865, Mary O. Le-
Beau; children: John LeBeau, Joseph Sylves-
ter, Chauvin Valentine, Robert, Virginia,
Marie, Zoe, Leontine. First employment was
in a Baltimore hardware store; then was clerk
with Charles Spiker & Co., importer of toys
and notions, 1855-62; with Gail & Ax, to-
bacconists, 1862-3; came to Chicago, 1864, and
established business in dried and canned
fruits, etc., under name of Reessing, Inder-
rieden & Co.; firm changed to J. B. Inder-
rieden & Bro.. 1867, and in 1893 was incor-
porated under style of J. B. Inderrieden Co.,
of which he is pres. Republican. Club: On-
wentsia. Office: 36-8 River St. Residence: 553
N. State St.
INGALLS, Frederick Attwill, grain com-
mission; b. Lynn, Mass., Dec. 1, 1864; s. Wil-
liam and Susan (Todd) Ingalls. grad. high
school at Lynn, Mass. In 1881 came to Chicago
and was employed in Board of Trade work
with B. P. Hutchinson for 2 years; then with
Cudahy & Steever for 8 years, and in 1891
established present firm of F. A. Ingalls &
Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Republican.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: Postal Tele-
graph Bldg. Residence: 179 Fifty-third St.
INGALLS, Lewis Ellsworth, real estate; b.
township of DuPage, Will Co., 111., Oct. 26,
1839; s. Henry and Louis (Royce) Ingalls; ed.
district school in DuPage Co., 111. ; m. Mar-
engo, 111., Jan. 14, 1870, Esther E. Bartholo-
mew; 1 daughter: Myra M. (now Mrs. George
M. Peale). At age of 16 went to work on farm;
subsequently speculated in various commodi-
ties, dealt in lumber and building material,
owned general stores, traded for land and
dealt in real estate. Republican. Universalist.
Mason. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton. Of-
fice: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: Joliet, 111.
INGALS, E. Fletcher, physician; b. Lee Cen-
ter, 111., Sept. 29, 1848; s. Charles Francis and
Sarah (Hawkins) Ingals; ed. public schools,
Normal School, Bloomington, 111., and Rock
River Seminary, Mt. Morris, 111.; m. Sept. 5,
1876, Lucy S., daughter Dr. Ephraim Ingals;
children: Francis E., Melissa Rachel, Mary
Goodell, E. Fletcher, Jr. Taught school 1 win-
ter; bookkeeper in Chicago 1 year; grad. Rush
Med. College, Chicago, 1871 (A.M., Univ. of
Chicago); interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1871; lec-
turer Rush Med. College, 1871; visited hosps.
and med. schools, London and Paris, 1873; in
general practice 10 years; since then specialist
in diseases of throat and chest; now prof,
diseases of chest, throat and nose, and comp-
troller Rush Med. College; professorial lec-
turer in medicine, Univ. of Chicago; ex-prof,
diseases of throat and chest, Northwestern
Univ. Woman's Med. School; prof, laryngology
and rhinology, Chicago Polyclinic, since 1889.
Has been pres. Am. Laryngol. Assn.; Am.
Climatol. Assn.; Illinois State Med. Soc. ; Am.
Med. College Assn.; Chicago Laryngol. and
Climatol. Soc.; Citizen's Assn. of Chicago;
mem. (ex-chairman) sec. laryngology, Pan-
Am. Congress, 1893, and of Am. Med. Assn.;
mem. of nearly every International Med. Con-
gress since 1880. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Quadrangle, Colonial, Home-
wood. Author: Diseases of the Chest, Throat
and Nose, 4th edit., 1900; also many articles
and monographs on similar subjects. Office:
Venetian Bldg. Residence: 4757 Grand Boul.
INSTILL, Samuel, pres. Chicago Edison Co.;
b. London, England, Nov. 11, 1859; s. Samuel
and Emma (Short) Insull; ed. private schools
in London, Reading and Oxford, England; m.
New York, May 24, 1899, Margaret A. Bird.
Began business career as private sec. to Col.
George E. Gouraud, who was then, as London
representative of Mr. Thomas A. Edison, en-
Eaged in forming Edison Telephone Co., of
ondon, which was subsequently merged in
Bell Telephone Co., which amalgamated Co.
finally became part of National Telephone Co.
Came to U. S., Feb., 1881, and became private
sec. to Thomas A. Edison, having full charge
of his business affairs for many years. Repre-
sented him in organization and management
of the Electric Tube Co., first manufacturers
of underground conductors for electric lights,
Edison Machine Works and Edison Lamp Co.;
built and operated as gen. mgr. (for Mr. Edi-
son), Edison Machine Works at Schenectady,
N. Y. In 1889, the various Edison manufac-
turing concerns and the Edison Electric Light
Co. were consolidated into the Edison General
Electric Co., of which became 2d vice-pres.,
and when that company was amalgamated,
1892, with the Thomson-Houston Co. as the
General Electric Co., became 2d vice-pres. of
latter, in charge of manufacturing and selling
depts. of company. Resigned, June, 1892, to
accept present position as pres. of the Chicago
Edison Co., and is also pres. of the Common-
wealth Electric Co., the two companies con-
trolling the entire electric lighting business
of Chicago. Also pres. of the North Shore
Electric Co., operating electric lighting and
power business in suburbs and residential dis-
tricts around Chicago, and pres. of United Gas
& Electric Co., and Louisville & Southern In-
diana Traction Co.; vice-pres. Economy Light
& Power Co.; dir. Union Gas & Electric Co.
Mem. of Am. Institute of Electrical Engineers,
British Institute of Electrical Engineers. Con-
gregationalist. Republican. Clubs: Whitehall,
Devonshire (London, England) ; Union League,
Lawyers', Engineers' (New York) ; Chicago,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 139 Adams St. Resi-
dence: Kenilworth, 111.
IB WIN, Charles David, grain; b. Albany,
N. Y., Apr. 19, 1859; s. D. W. and Harriet L.
(Nash) Irwin; ed. Chicago South Division
High School; m. 1881, Hettie F. Duryea, of
Nyack, N. Y. ; children: Jessie N., David D.
After leaving school entered the business of
Irwin, Green & Co. (established 1854), doing
a Board of Trade grain business, shippers,
receivers and general grain merchants, becom-
ing a partner in 1881. Independent in politics.
Presbyterian. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade.
Club: Union League. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence, Evanston, 111.
IK, WIN, William T., coal and grain; b. Cir-
cleville, 0., May 15, 1857; s. John E. and
Catherine (Tobias) Irwin; ed. Everett High
School, Circleville, O.; m. Dec. 14, 1884, Carrie
B., daughter of Dr. Samuel Wagenseller, of
Pekin, 111.; 1 son: Walter B. Learned printing
trade, 1868-73, Cincinnati, O.; published Cir-
cleville (O.) Advertiser (weekly), 1873-6;
came to Chicago, July, 1879; was employed 8
years by Cameron, Amberg & Co.; advertising
mgr. for James H. Walker & Co., dry goods,
1887-90; organized Phillip Grain & Coal Co. in
May, 1890, and is now managing partner.
Democrat. Office: 4798 N. Clark St. Residence:
754 Lunt Av., Rogers Park.
ISHAM, Ralph, railway official; b. Chicago,
Feb. 13, 1865; s. Ralph N. and Katherine
(Snow) Isham; ed. Chicago public schools.
University School, Chicago, and Harvard
Univ., graduating 1889; m. Rochester, N. Y.,
June 24, 1902, Mary Louise Otis; one son,
Albert Keep. Clerk with C. & E. I. R. R. Co.,
1889-90; with Illinois Steel Co., 1890-9; since
Aug., 1899, treas. and dir. Chicago Union
Transfer Ry. Also sec. and treas. Chicago
Transfer & Clearing Co.; dir. Nat. Warehouse
& Transfer Co., Chicago & South-Eastern Ry.
Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Sons of
the Revolution. Clubs: University, Chicago
Athletic, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Har-
vard. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 11
Ritchie PI.
ISMOND, Robert Edwin, real estate broker;
b. near Niagara Falls, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1849;
s. William Henry Harrison and Elizabeth
(Masales) Ismond; ed. Port Huron, Mich.;
widower. Has been in business as a real
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estate broker since May, 1887, and is now
head of the firm of R. B. Ismond & Co. Also
dir. of the Jackson Trust & Savings Bank.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board (pres., 1904).
Independent Republican. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 343
Bowen Av.
ISOM, William H., vice-pres. North Am.
Transportation & Trading Co.; b. Champaign,
111., Nov. 27, 1859; s. William G. and Elna
(Lysaght) Isom; m. 1st, Nettie Whitton Lena
Chittenden (deceased) ; m. 2d, Chicago, July
12, 1902, Hallie Chittenden; children: Edward
W., Frances, Marion, Nettie, Evelyn, Elbert.
Oil refiner, Toledo, O., 1880-7; mgr. Toledo
division Standard Oil Co., 1887-91; vice-pres.
and gen. mgr. Standard Oil Co. of Minn., 1891-
1894; gen. mgr., 1896-1900, Indiana Pipe Line
& Refining Co., Northern Indiana Oil Co.,
Cudahy Oil Co., Ohio & Indiana Oil Co.; since
1900, vice-pres. and gen. mgr. North Am.
Transportation & Trading Co. Also now sec.
Cudahy Oil Co. Republican. Office: The Rook-
ery: Residence: Kenilworth, 111.
IVES, Marvin Allen, soaps; b. Detroit, Mich.,
Nov. 2, 1859; s. Caleb and Mary Lavinia
(Allen) Ives; ed. high school, Monroe, Mich.,
and Denison Univ., Granville. O. ; m. Minne-
apolis, Minn., Oct. 7, 1896, Virginia Howard
Reno; children: John Reno, Mary Virginia.
Has been with the Globe Soap Co. of Cincin-
nati, O., since Mar., 1878; now vice-pres., dir.
and Chicago mgr. Also pres. and dir. of the
C. Turner Soap Co. Republican. Baptist. Clubs:
Union League, Exmoor. Office: 21 River St.
Residence: Highland Park, 111.
JACKMAN, Howard Hill, civil engineer; b.
E. Liverpool, O., Feb. 9, 1852; s. Stockdale and
Narcissa P. (Hill) Jackman; reared on farm;
studied 2 years, Alliance, O., College; grad.
Bethany College, W. Va., C.E., 1873; surveyor.
E. Liverpool, 1873-5; in city engineering dept.,
Cleveland, O., 1875-7; returned to E. Liverpool,
practicing as civil and mining engineer, 1877-
1878; surveyor in Harper Co., Kan., 1878; m.
Anthony, Kan., Dec. 18, 1879, Lydia M. Goss.
Co. surveyor, Harper Co., Kan., 1880; upon
engineering force, construction dept., St.
Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita R. R., from Fort
Scott, through Wichita, to near line Indian
Ty., 1882-8; city engineer, Wichita, superin-
tending complete sewerage and paving sys-
tems, city hall, bridges, parks, etc., 1889-91;
engineer on sewerage, Topeka, 1891-2; judge
of awards World's Columbian Exposition,
1893; practiced in Chicago, 1894-5; 1895-1903,
in the Bureau of Enginering, Chicago, in har-
bor div., 1895-6; afterward in construction of
waterworks tunnels; in charge of the five city
waterworks cribs and of Div. of Tunnel Con-
struction and Pumping Station. Repairs, 1900-
1901; since July 1, 1901, engineer in charge
location trunk lines of railway across the two
Virginias, involving the difficult technical
feat of having secured an easy and practicable
line across Shenandoah and Allegheny moun-
tains and several intervening ranges and
streams. Mem. Am. Soc. Civil Engineers, West-
ern Soc. Engineers. Residence: 2177 Washing-
ton Boul.
JACKSON, Arthur Stanley, sec. and treas.
Badger & Jackson Co., lumber; b. Middletown,
N. Y., Aug. 19, 1870; s. William S. and Ella
(Helmer) Jackson; grad. Chicago public schools
in 1890; m. Chicago, Nov. 19, 1895, Louise
Burkhardt; 1 son: Arthur S., Jr. Was engaged
with out-of-town lumber firms from 1890 to
1896, and in latter year assisted in organizing
the Badger & Jackson Co., dealers in Wiscon-
sin lumber, with yards at Green Bay and
Rhinelander, of which company is sec. and
treas. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: 17 Drexel Sq.
JACKSON, David Henry, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Jan. 14, 1874; s. Jonathan and Ma,ry (Forsyth)
Jackson; ed. Lake Forest Acad., 1890-2; Lake
Forest College, 1892-5; Cornell Univ., 1895-6;
Lake Forest College, 1897; A.B., 1897; taught
in Shurtleff College, 1898-9; grad. Northwest-
ern Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1901. Since 1901
engaged in general practice of law in Chi-
cago. Mem. Lake Forest City Council; jus-
tice of the peace of Lake Co.; mem. Lake Co.
Board of Review, 1904; mem. Republican
Central Committee of Lake Co. Mem. Beta
Theta Pi, college fraternity, and of Phi Delta
Phi, law fraternity. Clubs: Hamilton, Lake
Forest Winter, Lake Forest Chicago. Office:
Hartford Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
JACKSON, Dwigrht, treas. Marshall-Jackson
Co., stationers; b. Rochester, Wis., Apr. 11,
1858; s. Abram and Jane (Wright) Jackson;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Mar.
29, 1882, Nellie Hubbard; children: Marshall
H., Helen L., Warren. Began at age of 15 as
office boy in the stationery store of the Skeen
& Stuart Stationery Co., which later became
the Thayer & Jackson Stationery Co.; in 1904
that company and George E. Marshall & Co.,
in the same line, were united and incor-
porated as the Marshall-Jackson Co., of which
is treas. Republican. Universalist. Was 6 years
a mem. of the Board of Education of Oak
Park. Clubs: Hamilton. Oak Park. Office: 140-6
Monroe St. Residence: 345 Home Av., Oak
Park, 111.
JACKSON, George Washing-ton, civil en-
gineer; b. Chicago, July 21, 1861; ed. public
schools of Chicago and at Oxford, Eng. ; m.
Chicago, 1883, Rose Tracy Casey; children:
Thomas, Rose. Engaged in engineering and
contracting since 1883; was contractor for
the Strickler Tunnel through Pike's Peak; for
14-foot subway at Reading, Pa.; pneumatic
tube system for the Associated Press; Went-
worth Av. drainage system, Chicago, and
about 90 per cent of the entire underground
system for the Chicago Telephone Co., Postal-
Telegraph-Cable Co. and Western Union Tele-
graph Co.; also systems at Columbus, O., In-
dianapolis, Ind., Muscatine, la., Philadelphia,
etc. Engineer and contractor for the entire
system of tunnels in Chicago for the Illinois
Telephone Construction Co. Consulting en-
gineer for the local transportation committee
of Chicago in its study of the traction prob-
lem, and hydraulic engineer for the high pres-
sure water commission of the City of Chi-
cago. Pres. Jackson & Corbett Co., contractors;
Jackson & Corbett Bridge & Steel Works, In-
terlocking Steel Sheeting Co., Security Trust
& Deposit Co. Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Chicago
Riding and Driving, Chicago Technical. Mem.
Western Soc. of Engineers. K. T., Elk, Mason
(32°). Office: 177-9 E. Monroe St. and The
Rookery. Residence: 177 E. Monroe St.
JACKSON, Henry Oodden, clergyman; b.
Manchester, Dearborn Co., Tnd., Jan. 1, 1838;
s. John and Mabel Gregory (Garrigus) Jack-
son; ed. public schools, academy and the In-
diana Asbury (now DePauw) Univ., graduat-
ing A.B., 1862, A.M., 1865, D.D., 1876; m. Ash
Grove, 111., Sept. 22, 1862, Alice Clark; children:
Charles Henry, John Luther, Alice Mabel,
Mary Sophia, Arthur Dudley, Harrison Clarke,
Emmett Monroe, Raymond Danforth. Or-
dained in ministry of M. E. Church, 1862;
principal of Stockwell Collegiate Institute,
1862-5; pastor of Ames M. E. .Church, New
Orleans, La., 1865-6; missionary in Buenos
Ayres, South America, 1868-78; pastor Grand
Av. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Mo., 1878-83;
pres. Lewis College, Glasgow, Mo., 1883-5;
pastor Centenary Church. Chicago, 1885-90;
presiding elder, Chicago, 1890-1901; since 1902
nastor Ravenswood M. E. Church, Chicago.
Mem. General Missionary Committee of M. E.
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Church; mem., for Rock River Conference,
of Joint Hymnal Commission of M. E. Church
and M. E. Church, South. Author (while at
Buenos Ayres (of "Hymnos Evangelicos," a
collection of hymns in Spanish for the use
of Evangelical congregations in South Amer-
ica. Republican-Prohibitionist. Address: 690
Sunnyside Av.
JACKSON, James Swaine, dealer and agent
in real estate; b. Chicago, July 16, 1868; s.
John W. and Eleanor S. (Lavis) Jackson; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Nov. 16,
1903, Minnie Mershon; children: Bernice Mer-
shon, Eleanor Sarah. Since 1884 has been in
the real estate business on the West Side in
the old llth Ward, in which he was born and
reared, the firm being Jackson Bros., which
style is still continued, although he is now
sole proprietor of the business. Republican.
Royal Arch Mason. Club: Menoken. Office: 571
W. Madison St. Residence: 765 Warren Av.
JACKSON, John Lovington, clergyman; b.
Brantford, Canada, May 31, 1849; s. John and
Margaret (McCall) Jackson; grad. Univ. of
Chicago, A.B., 1872; A.M., 1876; Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary, B.D., 1876; D.D. ; m. Chicago,
Feb. 3, 1874, Ella Odell Lovett; children: Jay
Stanley, Emery Brigham, Laura Ella, Flor-
ence Margariette. Ordained to Baptist minis-
try, 1876; pastor Aurora, 111., 1876-84, Bloom-
ington, 111., 1884-90; Grand Rapids, Mich.,
1890-6; since 1896 pastor Hyde Park Baptist
Church, Chicago. Republican. Address: 5607
Lexington Av.
JACKSON, John Luther, patent lawyer; b.
Stockwell, Ind., Oct. 30, 1866; s. Rev. Henry
Godden, D.D., and Alice (Clarke) Jackson;
studied at DePauw Univ., 1886-9, graduating
Ph.B., 1889, A.M., 1892; Chicago College of
Law, LL.B., 1893; m. Chicago, June 24, 1891,
Laura Elizabeth Bond; children: Laura Avis,
John Spencer, Amy Clarke, Mabel Bond, Alice
Edith. Admitted to bar, 1892. Became a mem.
of the firm of Bond, Adams, Pickard & Jack-
son, 1892. Republican. Pres. River Forest
Board of Education, 3d term. M. E. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Patent Law Assn. of Chicago.
Mem. Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Oak Park;
also University, of Washington, D. C. Office:
Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 337 Keystone Av.,
River Forest, 111.
JACKSON, Jonathan Worth, life insurance
underwriter; b. Pittsboro, Chatham Co., N. C.,
Mar. 3, 1859; s. Joseph John and Lucy Jane
(Worth) Jackson; ed. Pittsboro Acad. to 1876;
in New Garden Boarding School, 1876-8; Univ.
of North Carolina, 1878-82, graduating A.B.,
and with special degree in mathematics; m.
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Apr. 20, 1892, Selene
Childress. Asst. in Raleigh, N. C., Male Acad.,
1882-5; general agent New York Life Insur-
ance Co., Nashville, Tenn., 1885-95; since 1895,
gen. mgr. for Home Life Insurance Co. of New
York, in State of Illinois and Northern Indiana.
Democrat in nat., liberal in local affairs. Mem.
P. E. Church. Clubs: University, Onwentsia.
Office: Home Insurance Bldg. Residence: Lake
Forest.
JACKSON, Richard Arlmthnot, lawyer; b.
Richmond, Ind., Sept. 5, 1858; s. Richard and
Anna M. (Knott) Jackson; ed. public schools,
Richmond, Ind., and Earlham College to 1875;
grad. Univ. of Virginia. LL.B., 1879; m. Ash-
land, Neb., Sept. 19, 1882, Anna V. Scott; 1
son: Fielding V. Admitted to bar, Jan., 1880;
prosecuting atty. Wayne Co., Ind., 1886-90;
general practice to 1902; now 1st vice-pres.
and general . solicitor C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co.;
dir. in following companies: Chicago, Rock
Island & El Paso Ry. Co., Choctaw & Chicka-
saw R. R. Co., Kansas City-Rock Island Ry.
Co., Little Rock & Southern R. R. Co., St.
Louis, Kansas City & Colorado R. R. Co., St.
Louis-Rock Island Terminal Ry. Co.; dir. and
vice-pres. in following companies: Gulf Con-
struction Co., Rock Island Coal Co., Rock Is-
land Improvement Co. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union League, Mid-Day, University. Of-
fice: 144 Van Buren St. Residence: Hotel
Metropole.
JACKSON, Samuel Ward, lawyer; b. Berlin,
Ont., Can., June 21, 1858; s. Henry F. J. and
Isabella Allen (Murphy) Jackson; ed. Berlin,
Ont., public and high schools, and grad. as
B.C.L. McGill Univ., Montreal, P. Q., 1881.
Began practice of law at Montreal, 1881; went
to Winnipeg, Man., 1882, and was in the law
offices of the Canadian Pacific R. R. ; came to
Chicago, Sept., 1882, and admitted to the bar,
1883; was in the offices of Frederic Ullman
and of Horton & Hoyne until 1888; since then
in practice alone, making a specialty of min-
ing and corporation law; counsel for the Big
Creek Mining Co., Kurtz Chatterton Copper
Mining Co., Pearl Land & Town Site Co., and
the Big Horn Mining Co.;" local counsel for
the Nat. Mining & Milling Co., and others.
Republican. Mem. of Oriental Lodge No. 33,
A. F. & A. M. Clubs: Wanderers Cricket, Ath-
letic. Office: 172 Washington St. Residence:
3101 Groveland Av.
JACKSON, Thomas Morierty, cashier of the
Chicago Nat. Bank; b. Boston, Mass., Feb. 15,
1861; s. Joseph and Catherine (Henley) Jack-
son; ed. public schools of Boston; m. Chicago,
Sept. 28, 1884, Helen Nutting; children:
Marion, Helen, Elsie. Began business career
as a draftsman in the employ of J. M. Van
Osdell, architect; subsequently employed by
J. M. Adsit, banker, whose business was the
nucleus of the present Chicago Nat. Bank;
upon organization of latter became clearing-
house clerk, and advanced to present position.
Treas. Northwestern Gas Co.; dir. of Oakwood
Cemetery Co. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton,
Oak Park. Office: 152 Monroe St. Residence:
River Forest, 111.
JACKSON, W. J., gen. supt. C. & E. I. R. R.;
b. Toronto, Ont., 1859; s. John and Jane Jack-
son; ed. public schools of Toronto; m. To-
ronto, 1884, Eliza J. Preston; children: Annie,
Edna, Emma, Robert. In Nov., 1877, began in
the G. T. Ry. shops at Toronto as a machin-
ist's helper; in May, 1S78, became freight
clerk same road, at Toronto, and in Jan., 1882,
chief claim clerk at Chicago for C. & G. T.
Ry. ; general freight foreman, 1885-90, and
asst. agent, 1890-1, same road, at Chicago;
since Aug., 1891, in service of C. & E. I. R. R.,
being asst. local freight agent to Jan., 1893,
and local agent to July 5, 1899, at Chicago;
then asst. gen. supt. until Feb. 1, 1903; since
then gen. supt. Mason. Office: 144 VanBuren
St. Residence: 7301 Yale Av.
JACKSON, William Stanley, senior mem.
Jackson Bros. & Co., commission merchants.
Pres. Chicago Board of Trade. Office: 145 Van-
Buren St. Summer residence: Lake Geneva,
Wis. Residence: 37 Aldine Sq.
JACKSON, Zenas Zella, merchant; b. Quincy,
111., May 30, 1871; s. Henry D. and Eleanor
(Huddleston) Jackson; ed. country schools
around Blandinsville, 111., winters until 15
years old; m. Blandinsville, Oct. 7, 1897, Mary
Edna Helton. Father died when he was 8
years old, and from that time until 15 worked
on farm with grandparents; began business
life at 15 as clerk with J. B. Bailey, clothing
and men's furnishings, BlandinsvilJe, 111., for
5 years; came to Chicago. June, 1892; traveled
for short time for wholesale clothing firm;
since then In retail men's furnishing business,
1 year with Riley Darnell, 2 years with
Hubert Fowler, then 1 year again with Riley
Darnell; since then with Capper & Capper
(incorporated 1893), manufacturers and re-
tailers of men's wear, of which he is now
vice-pres. and dir. Mem. Chicago Credit Men's
Assn. Republican. Mem. Christian (Disciples)
Church. Mason, Blue Lodge. Clubs: Normal
Park Golf, Chicago Athletic. Office: 45-7 E.
Jackson Boul. Residence: 3234 Groveland Av.
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JACOBS, Charles Robinson, printer; b.
Youngstown, O., Nov. 6, 1866; s. Sheldon and
Lucy (Truesdale) Jacobs; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Mar. 15, 1905, Annie Woodruff
Orton. Was in stationery business at Eldorado,
Kan., 1884-90; came to Chicago and was in
employ of S. A. Maxwell & Co., and of Keen &
De Lang, respectively; since then engaged in
stationery and printing business and now
mem. firm of Jacobs & Holmes, printers. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois,
Westward Ho Golf. Office: 163-167 Adams St.
Residence: 184 E. 47th St.
JACOBS, William Vaug-han, real estate; b.
West Chester, Chester Co., Pa., June 19, 1853;
s. Thomas B. and Mary (Elliott) Jacobs; ed.
public schools and attended the West Chester
Military Acad. with a view to entering the
U. S. N., but school was discontinued, and
then gave up hopes of a naval career; m.
Winona, Minn., Nov. 19, 1890, Mary Whipple;
children: Elliott, Whipple, Katharine. At age
of 18 became teller in bank of Kirk Mac-
Veagh & Co., of West Chester; came to Chi-
cago, 1873, and was for short time clearing-
house clerk for Preston, Kean & Co.; then
sec. of the Cornell Watch Co. at Grand Cross-
ing until Aug. 13, 1876, when factory was
sold; since then engaged in real estate and
mortgage loan business. Became connected
with 1st Regt., I. N. G., in 1878, and in 1884
was lieut.-col., commanding the regiment. In
1892 became pres. Calumet Electric St. Ry.
Co., built 50 miles of the road; also organized
Englewood & Chicago Electric R. R., now the
Chicago Electric Traction Co.; resided in Glen-
coe since 1897; elected mem. village council,
1903; re-elected, 1904. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Union League, Washington Park, Skokie.
Residence: Glencoe, 111.
JAMES, Edward Arthur, sec. and treas. Ar-
mour Grain Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 30, 1862; s.
William find Aurelia (Booth) James; ed. Chi-
cago public schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 4, 1883,
Ada Harris; children: Sydney Vincent, Gar-
rett Bell. On leaving school at about 18 years
of age entered employ of Armour & Co.; sec.
and treas. of the Armour Grain Co. Office: 205
LaSalle St. Residence: 3259 Groveland Av.
JAMES, Frederic Sinclair, fire underwriter;
b. Cook Co.. 111., Feb. 20, 1849; s. William and
Catherine Cowan James; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Oct. 6, 1868, Loretta B. Whitney;
children: Flora B., Bertha W., Whitney P.,
Louis H., Robert E. Began insurance expe-
rience in office of Alfred James & Co. at Clark
and S. Water Sts., and upon coming of age
was admitted to firm as partner; following
Chicago fire opened a local agency in 1872,
which has long been one of the foremost in
the insurance field, now being incorporated as
Fred S. James & Co., of which is pres., the
company representing a large number of lead-
ing companies. Was for some time dept. mgr.
of the Fire Insurance Assn. of London and
later of the Washington Fire & Marine of
Boston, which reinsured in 1888 in the Nat.
of Hartford, of which he became general agent,
in charge of the western dept. Was chairman
of the Insurance Auxiliary Committee of the
World's Columbinn Exposition. 1892-3. Office:
171 LaSalle St. Residence: 1621 Judson Av.,
Evanston, 111.
JAMES, Joseph Gary, banker and broker;
b. Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 4, 1874; s. Garth W.
and- Caroline E. (Gary) James; ed. private
schools. Began business life in New York
City with the Nat. Union Bank until 1889;
then in manufacturing business at Milwaukee,
Wis., with the Nat. Electric Co., as salesman,
from 1889 to 1902; in 1902 became, and still
is, a member of the firm of Tracy & Co., bank-
ers and brokers (William W. Tracy, A. N.
McGeoch, Gordon Bigelow, Joseph C. James,
R. D. Covington). Office: 115-7 Monroe St.
Residence: Hotel Virginia.
JAMIESON, Egbert, lawyer; b. Castleton,
Vt., Apr. 29, 1846; s. Egbert and Caroline M.
(Woodward) Jamieson; ed. public schools and
Racine College; learned printing trade in office
of Racine Co. (Wis.) Democrat; later engaged
in editorial newspaper work on the Milwaukee
Daily News; came to Chicago, 1866, and
studied law in office of E. S. Smith; m. Chi-
cago, 111., Dec. 2, 1873, Mary A. Daniels. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1869, and was partner with
Judge James H. Knowlton until 1871; part-
ner with Emery S. Storrs, 1872-3; elected city
atty., 1873; served as corporation counsel, and
made successful fight in the Hoyne-Colvin
mayoralty contest; judge of the Superior Court
of Cook Co., 1886-90. He presided as judge in
the notable conspiracy case in which a ma-
jority of the county commissioners were de-
fendants; and during the trial, it became
necessary at various times to adjourn the
court in order to allow the defendants to meet
and to transact the business of the county.
He resigned as judge to become general coun-
sel for the West Chicago and North Chicago
Street Ry. Cos., which connection he continued
until 1897. Was mem. Lincoln Park Board,
1893-7. Independent in politics. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: 38 Stratford PI.
JAMIESON, Malcolm M., banker; b. Castle-
ton, Vt., May 27, 1846; s. Dr. Egbert and Caro-
line (Woodward) Jamieson; settled at Racine,
Wis., in childhood; ed. private schools, later
attending Racine College; married. Came to
Chicago, 1864; began business career as clerk
for C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co.; later cashier in dry
goods house, then teller in 4th Nat., Manufac-
turers Nat. and 1st Nat. Banks until 1886; be-
came associated with W. S. Morse, 1886, and
began banking and brokerage business under
firm name of Morse, Jamieson & Co., which was
later succeeded by Jamieson & Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Union (ex-sec.), Glen View, Saddle
and Cycle. Address Lessing Annex.
JAMIESON, Stillman B., lawyer; b. Lake
Co., 111., July 27, 1875; s. T. N. and Anna
(Bingham) Jamieson; ed. public schools, Chi-
cago Manual Training School, and Chicago
College of Law; m. Bloomington, 111., Nov. 16,
1897, Maurine Green; 2 sons: Hamer H., Still-
man B., Jr. Admitted to bar, 1897; atty. for
county treas. of Cook Co. Master in chancery
of the Circuit Court of Cook Co. since 1900.
Mem. Phi Delta Phi. Republican. Mem. Ken-
wood Evangelical Church. Mason, K. T. Club:
Union League, Office: Ashland Blk. Residence:
4510 Woodlawn Av.
JAMIESON, Thomas N., naval officer, Port
of Chicago, pince 1904; b. Co. of Grey, Ont.,
Feb. 29, 1848; s. James and Agnes (Robertson)
Jamieson; ed. public schools Ontario. Drug-
gists' apprentice. 1862-6; removed to Chicago;
became drug clerk; entered drug business for
himself, 1870; pres. Chicago Retail Drug Assn.
3 years; pres. Illinois Board of Pharmacy 5
years. Founder of the Chicago Veteran Drug-
gists' Assn.; chairman Cook Co. Central Repub-
lican Committee, 1890; sec. State Central Com-
mittee, 1892; chairman State Central Commit-
tee, 1894; mem. for Illinois Republican Nat.
Committee, 1896-1900; was clerk Appellate
Court, 1st Illinois district; m. 1874, Anna M.
Bingham. Vice-pros, and treas. Am. Auto-
matic Switch & Signal Co. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park. Press. Office: Post
Office Bldg. Residence: 4f>08 Woodlawn Av.
JANNEY, James Walker, life insurance
mgr.; b. Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Va., Dec. 18,
1845; s. James C. and Rebecca (Walker)
Janney (Quaker ancestry); ed. country
schools in Virginia and in Pennsylvania. Was
in mercantile pursuits in Baltimore, Md., and
Washington, D. C., from time of leaving
school until 1876, when he entered the service
of the Provident Life & Trust Co. of Philadel-
phia as special agent at the home office, and
in 1886 was appointed general agent of the
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company, with headquarters at Chicago, which
position he has ever since retained. Was the
first pres. of the Life Underwriters' Assn. of
Chicago, and was again elected its pres. in
1901; and has for years been annually a dele-
gate to and participant in the meetings of
the Nat. Assn. of Life Underwriters. Club:
Homewood. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence:
4729 Greenwood Av.
JAQUES, Charles Everett, treas. Jaques
Mfg. Co., baking powder; b. Chicago, Dec. 24,
1872; s. Frank P. and Abbie L. (Everett)
Jaques; ed. Chicago grammar schools and
Chicago Manual Training School; m. Chicago,
Aug. 9, 1899, Annie C. Champlin; 1 daughter:
Hallie M. Was bill clerk and city salesman
for P. F. Jaques & Co., Kansas City, Mo.; in
1894, on organization of Jaques Mfg. Co., was
elected dir. and treas., and in 1895 removed
to Chicago, in charge of Chicago branch, now
the main office and factory. In 1889, when the
Am. Baking Powder Assn. was organized, was
elected vice-pres. and dir., and in 1900 was
elected pres., and re-elected every year since.
Republican. Mem. of Drug Trade Club, New
York; Chicago Athletic Assn. Office: 244 John-
son St. Residence: 2873 Sheridan Rd.
JAQUES, Willard W., manufacturer of bak-
ing powders; b. Feb. 7, 1875; s. Prank F. and
Abbie (Everett) Jaques; ed. public schools of
Chicago, high school, Kansas City, and Univ.
Med. School of Kansas City. Began business
in Jan., 1901, as an employe of F. F. Jaques
& Co., at Kansas City, Mo.; then sec. Jaques
Mfg. Co., and since July, 1903, pres. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: 244 E. Johnson St.
Residence: 2140 Kenmore Av.
JAQUITH, Walter Allen, physician; b.
Sydenham, Ont., Can.. Aug. 3, 1874; a. Ken-
neth and Marian (Nichols) Jaquith; grad.
public school, 1886; high school, 1893 (after
being out of school 3 years), Sydenham, Ont.;
honor graduate Bryant & Stratton Business
College, Dec., 1891; honor graduate Royal Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons and Queen's
Univ., Kingston, Ont., 1898; degrees of M.D.
and C.M. ; prosector anatomy class, Queen's
Univ., 1895-6; held championship of Queen's
Univ. as all-round athlete for 2 years, 1896-7;
m. Wilton, Ont., Feb. 20, 1902, Mabelle Bough-
ton Emerson. Clerk in general store, 1888-91,
then returned to high school; head bookkeeper
wholesale hardware store, 1 year, 1893-4; pur-
ser on a St. Lawrence River steamboat while
attending college during summer vacations,
1894-8. Came to Chicago, 1898, and began prac-
tice of medicine. Official microscopist and
urologist for Chicago, Prudential Insurance
Co., and now also examiner for same com-
pany; examining surgeon Travelers Insurance
Co.: examiner for Federal Life Insurance Co.
and Des Moines Life Insurance Co. Lecturer
on urinary diagnosis and asst. to prof, of
medicine, Post Graduate Med. College of Chi-
cago. Mem. Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.; mem. and chair-
man nominating committee, Nat. Examining
Surgeons' Assn.; sec. 1903, pres. 1904, Chicago
Med. Examiners' Assn.; mem. Class A, Pru-
dential Old Guard. Presbyterian. Club: Charle-
voix. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 5700
Indiana Av.
JAR VIS, •William Bancroft, lawyer; b. Madi-
son, Wis., Aug. 9, 1865; s. William B. and
Mary Frances Bancroft: ed. public and high
schools: m. Wheeling, W. Va., Apr. 27, 1893,
Eliza Clarke Irwin; children: William Ban-
croft, Frances Irwin, Amee Elizabeth. Ad-
mitted to bar in 1887 and has ever since been
in practice; now of firm of Cratty Bros., Jar-
vis & Latimer. Republican. Office: Fort Dear-
born Bldg. Residence: 9836 Harvard Ct. (Long-
wood).
JAY, Frank Webster, physician; b. Marion,
Ind., Sept. 1, 1868; s. Dr. Milton and Euretta
Jay; ed. Racine College, Wis., and Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1890; m. Dubuque, la., Dec.,
1901, Harriet Staples. Mem. of faculty of Rush
Med. College (surgery) since 1892; in practice
in Chicago, 1890-8; surgeon in Spanish-Am.
War; acting surgeon to 5th Cav., with rank of
lieut. ; was sent home, sick, and not able to
resume practice until 1902. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Acad. of Medicine,
Illinois State Med. Soc. Royal Arch Mason.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: 2510 Indiana
Av.
JAYCOX, Elbert E., general underwriter; b.
New York City, Oct. 24, 1857; s. William B.
and Louisa M. (Bailey) Jaycox; grad. high
school in Evanston, 111., 1874; m. 1st, Mar. 6,
1877, Harriet A. Walker; 2d, Chicago, Sept. 20,
1900, Ina Ward; children: Ralph Eugene, Clar-
ence Walker, Lester Ward, Marjorie Easter.
Entered the service of the C. & N.-W. Ry. in
the general ticket dept. in 1874; was selected
by the presidents of all the railroads center-
ing in Chicago for traffic mgr. of the World's
Columbian Exposition, 1890-3. Entered firm of
Magill & Co., insurance agency, at close of
the fair; dissolved partnership Apr. 1, 1897,
to become the general agent of the Merchants'
Insurance Co.. of Newark, N. J., for Cook Co.,
which position still holds. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 3207
Maiden St.
JEFFERIS, Andrew Wilson, banker; b. Kan-
sas City, Mo., May 12, 1869; s. Andrew and
Mary (Gaudette) Wilson; father died in 1871,
and mother again m., at Arnprior, Ont., Can.,
to Samuel E. Jefferis, by whom was legally
adopted; ed. public schools, Muskegon, Mich.
Organized firm of A. W. Jefferis & Co., bank-
ers, 1903. Mem. Am. Bankers' Assn., Bankers'
Assn. of the State of Illinois. Republican.
Episcopalian. Mason, Knight of Maccabees.
Was mem. Co. G, 1st Regt., Mich. N. G., 1890-1.
Office: 250 Dearborn St. Residence: 3300 In-
diana Av.
JELKE, John Paris, manufacturer of oleo-
margarine; b. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 6, 1856; s.
Ferdinand and Louisa (Paris) Jelke; ed. Cin-
cinnati public schools; m. Charleston, 111., Apr.
24, 1879, Louanna Frazier; children: Ferdi-
nand Frazier, John Faris, Jr. Entered business
life with father in Cincinnati, O., in 1872,
that business being still continued as F. Jelke
& Son. Came to Chicago, 1889, and has ever
since been identified with the oleomargarine
industry, in which he is the most extensive
manufacturer; now pres. of Braun & Pitts,
Incorporated (oleomargarine), Chicago; dir. of
the Ohio Butterine Co., Cincinnati; dir. of the
Andrew Rohan Co. (oleomargarine), Cincin-
nati. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Inde-
pendent in politics. Mem. 4th Presbyterian
Church. Clubs: Union League, Glen View.
Office: 187-97 N. Union St. Residence: 516 La-
Salle Av.
JENKINS. George Hasting, vice-pres. and
treas. of Shea Smith & Co., manufacturing
stationers; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 18, 1857;
s. Charles E. and Nettie (Dorland) Jenkins;
ed. public schools, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 19, 1890, Nelly Durfee; children:
Edwin Henry, George Harry. Nellson. Began
business career as a cash boy with Field,
Leiter & Co.. and was engaged in various
pursuits until 1874, when entered the ser-
vice of the Merchants' Despatch Transporta-
tion Co., in which remained until 1882; en-
tered employ of Shea Smith & Co., 1882; and
upon incorporation of the business in 1884 was
made treas., and in 1891 vice-pres. and treas.
Republican. Served in 1st Infy., I. N. G., 1880-
1890, 5 years as private, and now commis-
sioned officer, and elected 2d lieut. and after-
ward 1st lieut.; resigned. Mem. Veteran Corps
1st Regt. Mason (32°); also mem. Medinah
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Union League,
Oak Park. Office: 18-20 Custom House Ct.
Residence: 251 Home Av., Oak Park, 111.
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JENKINS, George Raymond, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, July 26, 1870; s. Robert E. and Marcla
(Raymond) Jenkins; ed. Brown (public)
School, West Division High School, graduating
1888; Beloit College, A.B., 1892; Harvard Univ.
Law School, LL.B., 1896. Was clerk in law of-
fice of Jesse A. and Henry R. Baldwin; clerk
in legal dept. of the Metropolitan Elevated R.
R. Co.; admitted to bar, 1896; now head of firm
of Jenkins, Stevens & Faulkner; atty. for Citi-
zen's Assn. of Chicago. Sec. and treas. of the
Real Estate Title and Trust Co., engaged in
making abstracts of titles to real estate; sec.
Abstract Construction Co. and W. F. Hafner
Co. Prof, of law of wills, and lecturer on law
of trust-deeds, Chicago Law School. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Beta
Theta Pi Fraternity. Republican. Mem. S. Con-
gregational Church. Clubs: Kenwood, Twen-
tieth Century, Hamilton. Office: 107 Dearborn
St. Residence: 3903 Lake Av.
JENKINS, John Ellas, dry goods commis-
sion merchant; b. Palmyra, O., Oct. 18, 1849;
s. John E. and Jane (Morgan) Jenkins; early
boyhood on farm at Union, Rock Co., Wis. ;
family moved later to Oshkosh, Wis.; ed. Osh-
kosh Public School and High School; m. Chi-
cago, Nov. 19, 1885. Mary, daughter of Joseph
E. Otis; 1 son: John Elliott. Began business
career as clerk and cashier in a dry goods
store in Oshkosh; came to Chicago and entered
employ of Field, Palmer & Leiter, on Lake St.,
1867, in wholesale dress goods dept.; foreign
buyer for its successors, Field, Leiter & Co.,
and Marshall Field & Co., 1873-83; supt. dress
goods dept., 1883-95. Resigned, 1895, and with
others entered upon tin-plate manufacturing
business at Joliet, 111.; in 1898 sold plant to
Am. Tin Plate Co. Since 1898, mem. dry goods
commission firm of Jenkins, Kreer & Co. Dir.
Chicago Savings Bank; sec. and dir. Great
Western Tin Plate Co. Republican. Presby-
terian. Clubs: Calumet, Union League, Tolles-
ton Shooting, Coleman Lake. Office: 211 Jack-
son Boul. Residence: 1730 Prairie Av.
JENKINS, Robert Edwin, lawyer; b. Clark
Co., Mo., Feb. 6, 1846; s. Robert and Elizabeth
(Rambo) Jenkins; ed. St. Francisville, Mo.,
and at Illinois College; grad. Union College
of Law, Chicago, 1867; m. Chicago, Sept. 2,
1869, Marcia Raymond. Admitted to Illinois
bar, 1867; was assignee in bankruptcy under
law of 1867 in over 1,200 cases; has been pres.
Law Institute, and several years treas. Chi-
cago Bar Assn.; was chairman of commission
which drew present jury commission law, and
secured its passage through the legislature;
was mem. reform board of Cook Co. Commis-
sioners, 1888, and chairman of its finance com-
mittee; now and for many years past vice-
pres. Citizens' Assn. : vice-pres. Chicago City
Missionary Soc. ; supt. for 10 years of Sunday
School of Union Park Congregational Church,
and for 8 years of that of South Congrega-
tional Church. Mem. S. A. R. Club: Congre-
gational. Office: 89 Madison St. Residence:
4334 Ellis Av.
JENKINS, Thomas Atkinson, educator; b.
Wilmington, Del., May 24, 1868; s. Howard
M. and Mary Anna (Atkinson) Jenkins; grad.
Swarthmore College, 1887; Univ. of Pennsyl-
vania, 1888, Ph.D.; Johns Hopkins. 1894; m.
Swarthmore, Pa., June 19, 1894, Marian Magill.
Adjunct prof. Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville,
1895-9; prof. Swarthmore College, 1899-1900;
asso. prof. French philologv, Univ. of Chicago,
since 1900. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa, Delta
Upsilon, Modern Language Assn. of America.
(See Who's Who in America for books and
writings.) Residence: 488 E. 54th PI.
JENKS, Anson B., lawyer; b. Berkshire,
Tioga Co., N. Y., 183-6; s. Calvin and Annis
(Brown) Jenks; ed. public schools, studied
law in offices. Admitted to bar on examina-
tion at Norwich, N. Y., 1858, and practiced
at Owego, N. Y., until fall of 1859, when came
to Chicago, and opened law office in partner-
ship with G. C. Walker, under firm name of
Walker & Jenks, until 1861; practiced alone
until 1865, then with F. G. Bradley as Jenks
& Bradley until 1871; since then alone. Demo-
crat. Office: 79 Clark St. Residence: 3756 Lake
Av.
JENKS, Chancellor Livingston, lawyer; b.
Chicago, May 11, 1863; s. Chancellor L. and
Pamela M. (Holsington) Jenks; ed. public
schools of Evanston, 111., and at Dartmouth
College, graduating, A.B., 1886; grad. Union
College of Law, LL.B., 1888; m. Oakland,
Calif., June 25, 1889, Janet Lyons; children:
Herbert Chancellor, Ruth Elizabeth. Practiced
law at San Diego, Calif., 1888-92; became asso-
ciated with Richard S. Thompson of Chicago
in 1892, and in 1902 formed partnership with
him in present firm of Thompson & Jenks,
engaged in general law practice. Mem. Alpha
Delta Phi. Mem. and pres. Evanston Board of
Education, 1895-8. Pres. Evanston Musical
Club, 1901-4. Republican. Clubs: University,
Hamilton, Evanston Golf. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1217 Ridge Av.,
Evanston, 111.
JENKS, William Shippen, manufacturer; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 3, 1859; s. Courtland
Fell and Caroline Henderson (Leeds) Jenks;
ed. public schools of Philadelphia; m. Chicago,
Oct. 31V 1892, Delphine May, daughter of
Edwin L. and Josephine M. Gillette. Began
business career with Drexel, Morgan & Co.,
New York, 1816-83; correspondent Northwest-
ern Nat. Bank, Chicago, 1883-6; mgr. sales
dept. Fairbank Canning Co., Union Stock
Yards, 1886-8; mgr. sales dept. and treas. the
N. K. Fairbank Co., 1888-98; in 1902 joined in
organization of the Strang Engine Co., of
which is treas. and sec.; also, since 1892,
asst. mgr. of the Edwin L. Gillette estate. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic.
Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: 137 Lin-
coln Park Boul.
JENNET, George Harvey Bullard, capital-
ist; b. Waterloo, la., Oct. 14, 1869; s. Harvey
W. and Ellen (Bullard) Jenney; ed. public
school and manual training school, Chicago;
m. Chicago, Nov. 11, 1902, Lamartine Taylor.
Began business career as salesman for Jenney
& Graham Gun Co., becoming gen. mgr. in the
business, wholesale and retail until 1892, When
he became connected with the World's Colum-
bian Exposition as executive officer of the
council of administration; purchasing agent
for City of Chicago, 1894-8; inventor of the
waste paper boxes that are used in the City of
Chicago, and now also used in 18 different
cities. Established in 1903 and is vice-pres.
U. S. Telephone Directory Co. Pres. and treas.
Inter-City Advertising Co., sec. and treas. In-
terlocking Steel Sheeting Co., sec. and treas.
Clean-Street Co. Republican: active in politics;
sec. of executive committee during Swift may-
oralty campaign; asst. serpeant-at-arms last
3 Republican State Conventions. Clubs: Calu-
met, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic (dir.).
Forty (treas.). Chicago Yacht, Exmoor: also
T.ambs, New York City. Office: Ashland Blk.
Residence: The Raymond, Lake Shore Drive
and Walton PI.
JENNEY, William Le Baron, architect; b.
Fairhaven, Mass., Sept. 25, 1S32; ed. Phillips
Acad., Andover, Harvard Scientific School;
grad. ficole Centrale des Arts et Manufac-
tures, Paris, 1856; later studied art and archi-
tecture in Paris studios, 1858-9: was capt. U.
S. A., assigned to engineer duty; on staff
Gen. U. S. Grant, Cairo to Corinth; on staff
Gen. W. T. Sherman, Corinth, until 1866;
brevetted maj., 1864; located in Chicaero as
architect, 1868; landscape engineer for West
Chicago Parks, 1870-1; invented, 1883, and
first used in Home Ins. Bldg., 1884, the skele-
ton construction now generally used for tall
buildings, in honor of which the Bessemer
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Steamship Co., named one of its vessels the
W. L. B. Jenney; architect of the Union
League Club, Siegel & Cooper Bldg., Y. M. C.
A. Bldg., New York Life Bldg. ; The Fair and
the Horticultural Bldg., at the World's Colum-
bian Exposition, etc., in Chicago. Mem. Union
League, G. A. R., Army of the Tennessee, the
Loyal Legion, Am. Institute of Architects;
corr. mem. Societfi Centrale des Architects
Frangais. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 60
Bittersweet PI.
JENNINGS, Edwin Brizse, capitalist; b. Chi-
cago, May 11, 1859; s. John D. and Hannah W.
(Brizse) Jennings (father was one of the pio-
neers of Chicago, 1837); ed. public and high
schools, Chicago. Began in real estate and loan
business in Chicago in 1875, and has contin-
ued ever since. Republican. Club: Illinois Ath-
letic. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: 2406
Prairie Av.
JENNINGS. James Elliott, mortgage bank-
er; b. Washington Co., Ark., in a little log
cabin, Apr. 5, 1869; s. F. E. P. and Mary S.
(Ellis) Jennings; grad. Eureka Springs (Ark.)
High School; attended Univ. of Arkansas, but
left before graduation, 1887; m. Chicago, Oct.
31, 1894, Mae L. DaMond; 1 son: Allen Ford.
Was mgr. Thayer Transfer Co., Kansas City,
Mo., 1889-91; salesman Browning, King & Co.,
Chicago, 1891-2; Humphrey & Co., St. Louis,
1892-3; connected with J. Graf ton Parker &
Co., in real estate and renting business, 1893-
1894; established, 1894, firm of J. Elliott Jen-
nings & Co. nnd did general real estate, rent-
ing and loan business, until Jan. 1, 1900, when
consolidated business with that of Royal
Trust Co. Bank, organizing the real estate
loan dept., which ran under contract until
Nov. 1, 1903; organized the Jennings Real Es-
tate Loan Co., with capital of $1,000,000, of
which he is pres. Republican. Presbyterian.
Enthusiastic golfer and devotee of outdoor
sports and exercises. Owns 110-acre stock
farm and country home at Delavan, Wis.
Clubs: Evanston, Evanston Country, Evanston
Golf, Glen View. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 1612 Wesley Av., Evanston, 111.
JEROME, William B., railway official; b.
Auburn, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Mar. 13, 1852. Was
telegrapher C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1870-2; telegra-
pher and bill clerk C., B. & Q. R. R., 1872-5;
clerk in office of gen. supt. M. C. R. R., May 1
to July 5, 1875; ticket agent M. C. and Chicago
& W. Michigan railroads, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
1875-8. Since July 1, 1878, resident of Chicago;
Michigan passenger agent, M. C. R. R., 1878-
80; traveling passenger agent, A., T. & S. F. R.
R., 1880-3; since Feb. 1, 1883, general western
passenger agent N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R.; also
general agent N. Y. C. Lines. Club: Union
League. Office: LaSalle Street Station. Resi-
dence: 4740 Prairie Av.
JERREMS. William George, Jr., tailoring; b.
Sydney, N. S. W., Australia, Feb. 5, 1869; s.
William George and Mary (Nicoll) Jerrems;
ed. N. London Collegiate School, 1877-81; Chi-
cago public school, 1881; Charlier Institute,
New York City, 1882-5; m. Chicago, Apr. 21,
1897, Genevieve, daughter of Dr. Henry T. By-
ford; 1 daughter: Marjorie Byford. Entered
business of Nicoll the Tailor, 1885, and has
filled every position in the house (except on
the bench) up to vice-pres., which now holds.
Independent Republican. Mem. Chicago Histor-
ical Soc., Chicago Numismatic Soc. (pres.),
Am. Numismatic Assn. Club: Union League.
Office: 214 Clark St. Residence: 3807 Grand
Boul.
JESSE, Dan Bowmar, stocks and bonds; b.
Woodford Co., Ky., Feb. 24, 1859; s. Thomas
and May Anne (Gibson) Jesse; ed. common
schools of Woodford Co., Ky. ; m. St. Louis,
June 2, 1892, Anna M. Bezner; 1 son: Dan
Bowmar, Jr. From 1879 to 1885 was in em-
ploy of Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, 111.; in
internal revenue service, Pekin, 111., 1885-90;
of Iron Belt Loan Co., Roanoke, Va., 1890-3;
sec. Illinois Savings and Loan Co., 1894-8;
cashier Bureau of Water, Chicago, 1898-1900;
since 1900 broker in stocks and bonds under
firm name of Dan B. Jesse & Co. Democrat.
Presbyterian. Pres. Englewood Men's Club. Ma-
son, K. T., Shriner. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence: 6524 Normal Av.
JESSOF, James Bailey, wholesale fish; b.
Sandwich, Ont., Can., June 23, 1851; s. James
and Mary (Ryan) Jessop; ed. common school
at Sandwich, Ont.; m. Sandwich, Apr. 25, 1876,
Julia Frances Harris; children: Elenora B.,
Catherine J., Theodore Charles, Sydney Thom-
as, Cordelia Grace. In fish business since boy-
hood and since 1872 trading representative for
the largest fish concerns in the country; resi-
dent of Chicago, off and on. since 1890; has
direct connections with extensive lake and
ocean fisheries, and in 1900 organized, in Chi-
cago, the J. B. Jessop Co., wholesale dealers
in fish and oysters, of which he is pres. and
mgr. Also treas. Northwest Fish Co. Office: 3-
5 Milwaukee Av. Residence: 389 Oak St.
JEWETT, Samuel Rountree, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 2, 1862; s. John N. and Ellen (Roun-
tree) Jewett; preliminary education in Chica-
go University School; grad. Yale College with
class of 1883; m. Chicago, Oct. 8, 1888, Lucy
Virginia McCormick; children: McCormick, El-
len Rountree. Emma McCormick, Lucy McCor-
mick. Studied law in office of father, John N.
Jewett, and was admitted to practice In July,
1885. Practiced law in assn. with his father
and brother until 1900, and after that date
had office with his father until latter's death,
1904. Republican. Clubs: Washington Park,
Saddle and Cycle, Swan Lake (sec. and treas.
since 1889). Office: Stock Exchange. Residence:
426 N. State St.
JOB, Frederick William, lawyer; b. Alton,
111., May 19, 1862; s. Zephaniah Bell and Aman-
da (Montgomery) Job; grad. Univ. of Michi-
gan, Ph.B., 1885, law dept. same, 1887; m. Jan.
6. 1897, Helen Crafts, of Chicago; children:
Helen Cordelia, Virginia Amanda, Mary Bell.
Has practiced law in Chicago since July, 1887.
Hawaiian consul-general at Chicago, 1894-
1900; mem. and chairman Illinois State Board
of Arbitration, Mar., 1901, to Dec. 8, 1902;
resigned to accept position of gen. sec. Chi-
cago Employers Assn.; also consul at Chicago
of Dominican Republic. Dir. McKenzie Fur-
nace Co. Mem. executive committee Citizens'
Industrial Assn. of America. Law Institute,
Bar Assn. Club: Kenwood. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 5141 Kimbark Av.
JOCEIiYN, Franklin C., lumberman; b. S.
Deerfield, Mass., Sept. 30, 1844; s. Henry Clark
and Tryphena Orcutt Jocelyn; father died,
1854; mother removed with her children to Mt.
Pleasant, la., 1856; ed. schools of Massachu-
setts and at Mt. Pleasant, la.; m. Independ-
ence, Kan., Aug., 1872, Harriet Maria Bean,
of Ravenna, O. ; children: Robert McCoy, Bere-
nice, Franklin, Jr., Ruth D. In service B. & M.
R. R., 1859-62; U. S. Government, 1862-4; H. &
St. J. R. R., 1865-6; Am. Express Co., 1868-9.
In charge of branch lumber yards In Kansas
for Bradford, McCoy & Co., lumber manufac-
turers at W. Quincy, 111., 1870; acrmired inter-
est in yard at Cherryvale, Kan., 1871, and in
yards at Independence, Chanute and Thayer,
Kan., 1872; later interested with S. A. Brown
& Co., in lumber yards along railroads in
Southern Kansas, with headauarters and a dis-
tributing yard at Kansas City, Mo.; in 1881
Gilbert B. Shaw bought out the S. A. Brown
Interest, became associated with him in the
firm of G. B. Shaw & Co., until they sold out
their yards, 1886-7. Pres. Inter-State Lumber
Co., 1888-93; now pres. F. P. Rusher Lumber
Co., the Lima Sash and Door Co.: sec. and
treas. Laurens Hull Lumber Co. Club: Union
League. Office: 226 LaSalle St. Residence: 4247
Drexel Boul.
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JOHNSON, Albert Mussey, life insurance
underwriter; b. Oberlin, Lorain Co., O., May
31, 1872; s. Albert H. and Rebecca A. (Jen-
kins) Johnson; ed. public school, Oberlin, O.;
special work in Oberlin College, 1890; grad.
Cornell Univ., 1895; m. Oakland, Calif., Nov.
19, 1896, Bessie Morris Penniman. Began work
as station agent on Arkansas Midland Ry.,
1888-9; sec. and mgr., Mussey Stone Co.,
Elyria, O., 1897-8; sec. of McDermott Stone
Co., 1898; mining lead and zinc, Joplin, Mo.,
1899; vice-pres. Arkansas Midland R. R.,
1901-2; pres. Oberlin (O.) Gas and Electric
Co. until 1903; vice-pres. of Nat. Life Insur-
ance Co., U. S. A., since 1902. Pres. N. Am.
Cold Storage Co. ; pres. and treas. of N. Am.
Storage Co., of Fidelity Safe Deposit Co., and
of Nat. Life Bldg. Co.; dir. Columbus Safe De-
posit Co. Republican. Mem. Plymouth Congre-
gational Church. Club: Casino. Office: 159 La-
Salle St. Residence: 2835 Sheridan Rd.
JOHNSON, Alfred Sidney, managing editor
Technical World. (See Who's Who in America
for sketch.) Office: 3321 Armour Av.
JOHNSON, Andrew P., chair manufacturer;
b. Vos Bergenstift, Norway, Nov. 22, 1835; s.
John L. and Emily P. (Vinge) Jearager (name
changed to Johnson); family came to U. S.,
1850, and settled in Boone Co.. 111.; worked
on farm and went to school until 20 years of
age; m. 1871, Martha Satry; children: Josenh
F., Anna E., Arthur L.. Beniamin O., Ruth
Isbel. Went to Beloit, Wis., 1855, and began
learning carpenter's trade; contractor and
builder, Beloit, 1857-61; came to Chicago, 1861;
enlisted, 1862, in construction corps of Fed-
eral Army, serving till end of war, working
at Nashville, Chattanooga, Bridgeport, etc.
After war, carpenter and contractor in Chica-
go, until 1868; began manufacturing chairs on
small scale, 1868; admitted Nels. Johnson as
partner, 1877, in firm of A. P. Johnson & Co.;
incorporated, 1883, as Johnson Chair Co., of
which he has since been pres. Dir. State Bank
of Chicago. Republican; represented 14th
Ward in City Council, 1889-91. Lutheran; was
1st pres. of Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Assn., and chairman executive board, Norwe-
gian Lutheran Tabitha Hosp. Mem. A. O. U.
W. Office: 255 N. Green St. Residence: 695 N.
Robey St.
JOHNSON, Charles Lincoln, banker, manu-
facturer; b. in a log cabin on Mt. Vernon farm,
Hancock Co., 111., Jan. 8, 1863; s. Christopher
William and Margaret Elizabeth (Huff) John-
son; grad. Johnson's Commercial College, St.
Louis, 1878; Knox College, Galesburg, 111.,
A.B., 1886, A.M., 1889; Columbia School of
Political Science, New York, A.M., 1888; Co-
lumbia School of Law, New York, LL.B., 18S9;
m. St. Louis, Mo., Apr. 11, 1893, Helen Sylves-
ter Woods; children: Helen Alathena, Romola
Elizabeth, Parkman, Pickens, Margaret Ade-
laide. Was employed in German Nat. Bank,
Denver, Colo., 1886-7; private sec. to the Gov-
ernor of Colorado, 1889-91; in Nat. Bank of
Commerce, Denver, Colo., 1891-2; in State
Bank of Chicago, 1892-1900; pres. Western
State Bank, Chicago, 1901-3. Since 1903 treas.
and dir., respectively, of the Am. Electric Fuse
Co., the Western Telephone Mfg. Co., Chicago,
and of the Citizens' Telephone and Telegraph
Co., Kenosha. Wis. Independent Republican.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League, Con-
gregational. Office: 42 W. Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 1423 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
JOHNSON, Charles Nelson, dentist; b. Brock
Twp., Ontario Co., Can., Mar. 16, 1860; s.
Winthrop and Laura (Moore) Johnson; ed.
high school, Port Perry, Ont.; grad. L.D.S.
Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Ontario,
Mar., 1881, and as D.D.S. Chicago College of
Dental Surgery, 1885; honorary M.A. Lake For-
est Univ., 1897; m. Toronto, Ont.. Mar. 7, 1883,
Fannie E. Patterson; children: Mignon, Nelyon.
Engaged in dentistry from 1875. Prof, of oper-
ative dentistry in Chicago College of Dental
Surgery since 1891. Editor of The Dental Re-
view. Author of The Hermit of the Nonquon;
Poems of the Farm and Other Poems; Princi-
ples and Practice of Filling Teeth; Success in
Dental Practice, etc. Mem. and ex-pres. Chica-
go Dental Soc., Odontological Soc. of Chicago,
Odontographic Soc. of Chicago; pres. Illinois
State Dental Soc., 1904; mem. Nat. Dental
Assn. ; honorary mem. of many dental socs.
Republican. Office: 31 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 2731 Sheridan Rd.
JOHNSON, Edward Walter, general western
agent Merchants' Despatch Transportation Co.;
b. Middlebury. Vt., Apr. 4, 1847; s. Walter Shel-
don and Electa M. (Hagar) Johnson; ed. pub-
lic schools and Racine College; m. Indianapo-
lis, Ind., Nov. 8, 1883, Maud Runkle; 1 son:
Sheldon. First employment was with the Good-
rich Steamboat Line, 1861-2; in general office
of C. & N.-W. Ry., 1862-7; 1868-79 in wholesale
groceries at St. Paul, Minn.; 1879-84 associ-
ated post trader at Ft. Meade, with W. S.
Fanshawe & Co.; became identified with the
Merchants' Despatch Transportation Co., at
St. Paul and Minneapolis, Jan. 1, 1895, and
came to Chicago as western "agent of the com-
pany, Apr. 1, 1899. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Union League; also Minnesota, of St.
Paul. Office: Western Union Bldg. Residence:
Union League Club.
JOHNSON, Ernest Valentine, manufacturer,
capitalist; b. New York City. Feb. 14, 1859; s.
George H. and Marie (Salkeld) Johnson; ed.
Ernst Acad., Buffalo, and Cooper Institute,
New York City; m. July, 1888, Mrs. Eva L.
Brooks, of Philadelphia, Pa. Apprentice for 7
years, 1872-8, in New York office of Stephens
& Spilsbury, civil engineers; came to Chicago,
1878, to join his father in the fire-proof tile
enterprise of Johnson & Co., succeeding to his
father's interest upon death of latter in 1879,
and upon the reorganization of the business,
1880, as the Pioneer Fire-Proof Construction
Co., became treas. and gen. mgr., and designed
and supervised the construction of the com-
pany's large plant at Ottawa, 111. Also organ-
ized, 1889, and became pres. of the Peerless
Brick Co.; was elected treas. of .the Great
Northern Hotel Co., 1890, and later pres. of
the Hartford Deposit Co., owners of the Hart-
ford Bldg.; now vice-pres. and western mgr.
Nat. Fireproofing Co. Mason; K. T. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Chicago Athletic, Builders. Office:
140 Dearborn St. Residence: 493 E. 42d St.
JOHNSON, Frank Asbury, lawyer; b. Go-
wanda, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. IS. 1845;
s. Alfred and Betsy Eliza (Weeks) Johnson;
grad. Lawrence Univ., Appleton, Wis.; m. Ap-
pleton, Wis., Jan. 14, 1874, Annie C. White;
children: Quintard, Howard W. In 1863-4 was
in black walnut lumber business in western
New York; in 1864-5 was engaged in mfg. sash,
doors and blinds at Fond du Lac, Wis.; sold
out and took univ. course of 4 years; studied
law; admitted to bar, Apr. 28. 1871; since then
in practice of law. Republican. Unitarian.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar
Assn., South Side Improvement Assn.. Am. His-
torical Assn., Chicago Sharpshooters' Assn.
Club: Hamilton. Office: Association Bldg. Resi-
dence: 5817 Monroe Av.
JOHNSON, Frank Seward, physician; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 18, 1856; s. Hosmer Allen and Mar-
garet (Seward) Johnson; m. Sept. 30. 1900,
Elizabeth Burbank Ayer; children: Hosmer
Ayer, Edward Ayer. Grad. Northwestern Univ.,
A.B., 1878: M.D., Chicago Med. College, 1881;
now emeritus dean and prof, medicine and
clinical medicine Med. Dept., Northwestern
Univ.; attending physician Michael Reese
Hosp.; consulting physician Woman's Hosp.
and Mercy Hosp., Chicago. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Am. Climatological Assn., Chicago Soc.
for Prevention of Tuberculosis, Nat. Assn. for
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go Acad. of Sciences. Clubs: Chicago Literary,
Physicians. Address: 2521 Prairie Av.
JOHNSON, Henry William, manufacturer of
chairs; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 1, 1834; s.
James E. and Emily B. Johnson; removed,
when 6 years old, to Middlefleld, Geauga Co.,
O.; ed. Hiram College during presidency of
James A. Garfleld (afterward pres. of the U.
S.); taught school in Ohio and Missouri, and
on breaking out of war, 1861, returned to Bur-
ton, O. ; enlisted and served through the war
(5 years) under Gen. W. B. Hazen, in 41st O.
Vols.; promoted through intermediate rank
until became capt. Co. B, 41st O. Vols.; was
breveted maj. for meritorious service; while
capt. Co. B appointed full maj. of U. S. V.,
Q. M.'s Dept; at close of war was commis-
sioned in 8th Regt, U. S. A., but declined; m.
Columbus, O., Jan. 1, 1867, Ellen A. Ford (sis-
ter of his partner, J. S. Ford); children: Emma
F., William F., Edward F., Helen F., Margue-
rite F., Alice F. In 1867 formed partnership
with J. S. Ford, as Ford & Johnson, manufac-
turers of chairs and settees, and in 1868, re-
moved that business to Michigan City, Ind.,
where, under firm name of Ford, Johnson &
Co., established large factories, of which he
has ever since had charge. In 1872 the copart-
nership title became J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co.,
and offices and warehouses were opened in
Chicago. In June, 1900, all the factories at
Michigan City and the copartnership business
at Chicago were consolidated in a corporation
undor the name, J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co.,
and he became vice-pres. and factory mgr. The
Chicago offices of the company are at 1550 In-
diana Av. and 1437 Wabash Av.; the factory
office is at Michigan City, Ind., where he re-
sides. Address: Michigan City, Ind.
JOHNSON, Herrick, clergyman, educator; b.
Kaughnewaga, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1832; s. John
J. and Lydia (French) Johnson; grad. Hamil-
ton College, N. Y., 1857; Auburn Theological
Seminary, N. Y., 1860 (D.D., Western Reserve
College; LL.D., Wooster Univ.; D.C.L., Omaha
Univ.). Held several pastorates; since 1880
prof, in McCormick Theological Seminary,
Chicago. Was moderator Presbyterian General
Assembly, 1882; pres. Presbyterian Board of
Education and Board of College Aid, etc. (See
Who's Who in America for list of books, etc.)
Address: 1060 N. Halsted St.
JOHNSON, John Mitchell, railway official ; b.
Cincinnati, O., May 13, 1845; s. Henry and
Mary Johnson; ed. public school, Cincinnati;
m. Franklin, Ind., 1866, Ada E. Fisk; children:
Will S., Clara Maude (Mrs. W. E. Nichols),
John M., Jr., Ada B., Margaret, Winifred. Was
station agent Indianapolis, Cincinnati & La-
fayette Ry. at Franklin, Ind., 1870-2; general
freight and ticket agent Cincinnati & Martins-
ville R. R., 1872-5; in service of Indianapolis,
Cincinnati & Lafayette, traveling auditor to
asst. general freight agent, 1875-83; with C.,
R. I. & P. Ry., since 1883, consecutively as 1st
asst. general freight agent, general freight
agent, freight traffic mgr.; elected 3d vice-
pres., Mar. 16, 1899; resigned Apr. 2, 1903, to
become asst. to vice-pres. of Gould Lines. Has
been chairman Western Classification Commit-
tee, and mem. Uniform Classification commit-
tee representing Western Freight Assn. Dir.
1st Nat. Bank of Englewood. Clubs: Union
League, Midlothian, Lake Geneva Country. Of-
fice: Western Union Bldg.
JOHNSON, John Nathaniel, merchant; b.
country district in Sweden, Feb. 2, 1865; s.
John and Frederika Johnson; ed. public schools
in Sweden; m. Chicago, Aug. 24, 1893, Emma
Johnson; children: Myrtle Wilhelmina, Reuben
Nathaniel. Resided in Paxton, 111., 3 years and
learned the broom-making trade before coming
to Chicago, 1887; Sept. 1, 1897, with C. M.
Morse, established firm of Morse & Johnson,
broom corn, broom-makers' supplies, etc. Re-
publican. Mem. Swedish Mission Church. Of-
fice: 225-227 Kinzie St. Residence: 2797 N. See-
ley Av.
JOHNSON, Julius Arthur, lawyer; b. Jack-
son, Mich., Mar. 10, 1858; s. Julius E. and Mar-
tha (Farnum) Johnson; grad. Wayland Acad.,
Beaver Dam, Wis., -1875; Brown Univ., Provi-
dence, R. I., A.B., 1882 (A.M., 1887); m. Oak
Park, 111., June 13, 1889, Esther H. Boise. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1886; practiced at Pierre, S.
Dak., 1886-91; engaged actively in the manage-
ment of the State campaign which resulted in
locating the State capital at Pierre in 1889
and 1890; removed to Chicago, 18.91, and has
practiced alone ever since. County atty. for
Cook Co., Dec. 1, 1899, to June 1, 1901; has
made a specialty of laws pertaining to cor-
porate taxation and general corporation law.
Republican. Baptist. Was mem. Delta Kappa
Epsilon at Brown Univ. Mem. S. A. R., Law
Club, Cook Co. Bar Assn. Office: 135 Adams St.
Residence: 6549 Yale Av.
JOHNSON, Bobert Massie, mfg. jeweler; b.
Toronto, Can., May 6, 1842; s. F. B. and Ber-
tha Johnson; ed. public schools of Ontario;
m. 1st, Sherbrooke, Can., Elizabeth Anderson
(now deceased) ; m. 2d, Norwich, Conn., Ella
Burdick; 1 son: Edward L. Mfg., wholesale and
retail jeweler in Chicago since 1871; firm now
R. M. Johnson & Son. Republican. Mason — Past
Commander-in-Chief, Oriental Consistory S. P.
R. S. (32°), Past Potentate Medinah Temple A.
A. O. N. M. S.; Past Sovereign St. John's Con-
clave, Knights of Red Cross of Constantine;
now Grand Sovereign of the Grand Imperial
Council of the Red Cross of Constantine for
the Western Hemisphere of the U. S. A. Of-
fice: 67 E. Washington St. Residence: 204 S.
Robey St.
JOHNSON, William Ford, sec., treas. and
Chicago mgr. J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co., chair
manufacturers; b. Michigan City, Ind., July
13, 1869; s. Henry W. and Ellen (Ford) John-
fon; grad. high school, Michigan City, Ind.,
1887; entered Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.,
1887, graduating, A.B., 1891; m. Chicago, Oct.
17, 1900, Harriet Wheeler. Began business life
after leaving college in June, 1891, in the
credit and cashier's dept. of J. S. Ford, John-
son & Co.; was cashier until 1900, when, upon
incorporation of the business, was elected sec.
of the company, and in 1904 was elected treas.
and Chicago mgr., still retaining the office of
sec., and also being a dir. in the company,
which operates large factories at Michigan
City, Ind. Mem. Delta Kappa Epsilon. Repub-
lican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Washington Park,
Evanston Country. Office: Indiana Av. and
16th St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
JOHNSON, William Herbert, lawyer; b.
Lawton, VanBuren Co., Mich., Oct. 31, 1856; s.
Gilbert Davidson and Nancy (Longwell) John-
son; ed. public schools; studied law in office
of Edwards & Sherwood, Kalamazoo, Mich.; m.
Oct. 15, 1889, Kate, daughter of Franklin and
Sarah (Lyman) Hubbard, of Toledo, O.; chil-
dren: Gilbert D., Franklin H., Robert L., Kath-
ryn E., Elizabeth. Admitted to Michigan bar,
Sept., 1878; came to Chicago, Dec., 1878, and
entered offices of Tenney, Flower & Cratty,
remaining with them until May, 1883, when he
became partner in Cratty. Abbott & Johnson
for 1 year, changing, 1884, to Abbott & John-
son, then Johnson & Bartlett, later Johnson,
Morrill & Bartlett, and afterward, by retire-
ment of Mr. Bartlett to Johnson & Morrill.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Has been
school dir. and pres. of the village of Glencoe.
Clubs: Law, Marquette, Hamilton, Skokie Golf,
Winnetka. Mem. Law Institute and Chicago
and Illinois State Bar Assns. Office: 100 Wash-
ington St. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
JOHNSON, William Stevenson, lawyer; b.
Albany, N. Y., June 1, 1850; s. James and So-
phia (Middlebrook) Johnson; came to Chicago
with parents in 1863; entered Williams Col-
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lege at 18, and remained 2 years, until the
death of his father in 1870; then studied law
in office of James P. Root; m. Chicago, Nov.
10, 1886, Lila Hopkinson; children: Gardner H.
Charles H. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1875, and
entered law office of Emory A. Storrs, but
later established in practice alone. Clubs: Illi-
nois Athletic, Iroquois. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 451" Washington Boul.
JOHNSON, Willis Flavel, grain commission;
b. Yates Co., N. Y., Mar. 4, 1834; s. Morgan S.
and Wealthy Wood (Willey) Johnson; moved
with parents to Wickliffe (now Palatine) Cook
Co., 111.. 1844; ed. public schools; m. Morrison,
111., Jan. 13, 1859, Phena Young. Was engaged
in business at Morrison, 111., 1856-74, and still
has interests there in elevator, lumber and
coal; since 1873 a mem. of the Chicago Board
of Trade, and since 1874 engaged in commis-
sion business in Chicago; established present
business, 1880, and senior mem. of firm of W.
P. Johnson & Co. Republican. Club: Marquette.
Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 10 Haw-
thorne PI.
JOHNSTON, Georg-e Franklin, manufactur-
er, merchant; b. Kankakee, 111., Mar. 29, 1870;
s. Frederick and Lora (Goodman) Johnston;
ed. public schools and acad., Joliet, 111., until
1885; m. Lockport, 111., Sept. 27, 1897, Flora
May Chamberlin; 1 daughter: Geraldine Evon.
Came to Chicago from Lockport, 111., 1892;
was 7 years in employ of Norton & Co., mer-
chant millers: purchasing agent Calumet Elec-
tric St. Ry. Co., 1893-5; purchasing agent
Gates Iron Works, 1895-1902; originator and
incorporator of Nat. Fire Proof Paint Co.,
1898, which, on Nov. 28, 1903, was succeeded
by the Nat. Fire Proof Paint Corporation, of
which he is sec. Mem. Nat. Assn. of Manufac-
turers, of New York City. Independent in poli-
tics. Office: 87-89 S. Franklin St. Residence:
Joliet, 111.
JOHNSTON, Harry Bennett, mgr. of the
Hartford Life Insurance Co.; b. Iowa, Apr. 21,
1863; s. G. H. and Clara (Lewis) Johnston;
ed. public schools; m. Ludington, Mich., Jan.
31, 1895, Minnie M. Porter. Entered life insur-
ance business, 1890, in field work; since Mar.,
1895, gen. mgr. in Chicago for the Hartford
Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn. Repub-
lican. Mem. Life Underwriters' Assn. Club:
Hamilton. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence:
1723 Roscoe St.
JOHNSTON, James Wrigfct, manufacturer;
b. Springfield, 111., Mar. 11, 1860; s. Robert P.
and Maria J. (Wright) Johnston; ed. public
schools and at Racine (Wis.) College; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 20, 1887, Bessie S. Rust; children:
Henry Rust, Katherine, Helen, Elisabeth.
Spent first 3 years of business life in office
work as clerk; then was for a time engaged
in the real estate business, and afterward an
officer in the Expanded Metal Co. until 1896,
since which time he has been treas. of the
Western Electric Co. Republican. Office: 259 S.
Clinton St. Residence: 172 E. 50th St.
JOHNSTON, Robert Stuart, Hour miller; b.
Greenville, P»., Sept. 27, 1857; s. S. P. and M.
S. (Sutton) Johnston; grad. Lafayette College,
Easton, Pa., 1878; m. Easton, Pa., Feb., 1882,
F. S. Seitz; children: S. P., Fannie S. Was in
1st Nat. Bank of Greenville, Pa., from 1878 to
1894; since then in Chicago; pres. of the Star
and Crescent Milling Co. (established 1866).
Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Mason.
Club: Washington Park. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 5536 Washington Av.
JOHNSTON, Thomas Taylor, civil engineer;
b. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 8, 1856; s. Alexander
and Margaret (Taylor) Johnson; grad. C.E.,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y.,
1877; took post-graduate work at Washington
Univ., St. Louis, in heat, electricity and higher
mathematics; m. Philadelphia, Aug. 18, 1876,
Wilhelmina, daughter of William and Hen-
rietta Breuninger; children: Alexander, Wil-
liam, Thomas. In practice as civil engineer
since 1877; asst. engineer corps U. S. A., first
at Washington, D. C., and later on Missouri
and Mississippi rivers; entered service of Chi-
cago Drainage and Water Supply Commission,
June, 1886; asst. city engineer of Chicago in
charge of water supply, 1887-8; in charge of
construction of new artesian waterworks at
Memphis, Tenn., 1888; of artesian water sup-
ply for Savannah, Ga., 1891-3; asst engineer
Sanitary District of Chicago as principal, 1890;
rf"nenntered service of Sanitary District, Jan
892, and since then asst. chief engineer. Mem
Western Soc. of Engineers. Office: 188 Madi-
son St. Residence: Evanston, 111
JOHNSTON, William M., lawyer; b. Glas-
gow, Scotland, Feb. 19, 1839; s. William and
Jean (Beith) Johnston; came with parents to
Kane Co., 111., when 7 years old; reared on
farm; ed. public schools, St. Charles, 111, and
lW« dept- of the Univ- of Michigan, LL.B.,
*8?j>; m- Aug., 1870, Lizzie Sanders, of Plain-
field, NY; children: William S., John A.,
H.ele,n-. Admitted to bar of Michigan, 1865, and
of Illinois, 1866, and was with the law firm
of Hervey. Anthony & Gait until the great
?£?! °of i£71; engaged in individual practice,
1871-2; then of Snowhook, Johnston & Gray,
1872-89, and of Johnston & Gray, 1889-92; since
then in practice alone. Office: 163 Randolph
St. Residence: 232 Park Av.
JOHNSTONS, Stuart, physician; b. Toronto,
Ont., Can., Apr. 2, 1858; s. J. H. and M A!
Johnstone; ed. public schools of Toronto and
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
M.D., 1887; m. Canada, 1887, J. S. St. Croix; 1
son: St. Croix. Member staff of Cook County,
Lakeside, Chicago and Post-Graduate hos-
pitals; professor and lecturer on diseases of
women at Jenner Med. College, and on diseases
of the rectum in Post-Graduate Med. School.
Surgeon, Hussar Squadron, I. N. G. Mem Am
Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Chicago Electro-Therapeutic Assn
Chicago Soc. for the Prevention of Tubercu-
losis. Office: Masonic Temple. Residence: 11
Drexel Sq.
JONAS, Charles, pres. Metallic Folding Bed
Co.; b. Racine, Wis., Aug. 20, 1874; s. late
Charles Jonas (Consul-General at St. Peters-
burg, and twice lieut.-gov. of Wisconsin)
and Christina Korzak Jonas; ed. Racine public
and high schools and undergraduate Chicago
Med. College and Chicago School of Pharmacy;
m. Chicago, 1903, Hattie Eichmann Was vice
and deputy U. S. Consul at Crefeld, Ger ,
Cleveland's 2d administration. At time of in-
corporation of the Metallic Folding Bed Co.,
manufacturers of steel furniture, in 1878, be-
came its sec. and asst. mgr. ; later advanced to
pres. and mgr., which position still holds. Also
sec. and dir. of Standard Gold Mining Co., of
Kingman, Ariz. Office: 21st and Jefferson Sts.
Residence: 6258 Jackson Park Av.
JONES, Alexander J., lawyer and trustee
Chicago Sanitary District; b. Sangamon Co.,
111., July 11, 1860; ed. public schools. Began
career as a school teacher and later was in
journalism in Chicago; admitted to bar and
engaged in general practice. Democrat; has
served in the General Assembly of Illinois, and
as U. S. Consul in Colombia; elected in 1895
a trustee of the Sanitary District of Chicago,
and re-elected in 1900. Office: 188 Madison St.
Residence: 828 71st PI.
JONES, Alfred Hanby, state food commis-
sioner; b. Crawford Co., 111., July 4, 1850; s.
John M. and Elizabeth (Ford) Jones; ed. Nat.
Normal School, Lebanon, O., and Westfield
(111.) College; m. 1st, Greenhill, ind., 1873,
Ellen M. Thompson; 1 son: Gustavus A.; m.
2d, Robinson. 111., Nov. 26, 1878, Catherine A.
Beals. Read law in office of Callahan & Jones,
Robinson, 111., and admitted to practice in
1875; later took Mr. Jones' place in firm,
which has continued as Callahan & Jones for
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28 years. Dir. 1st Nat. Bank of Robinson, 111 ,
and of Robinson Creamery Co. Republican;
chairman of County Republican Committee of
Crawfard Co. since 1880; was mem. of State
Central Committee for 8 years; counsel for the
C., C., C. & St. L. Ry. (Cairo Div.): State's atty.
for Crawford Co., 111., 1876; mem. Illinois
Legislature, 1885; was pres. of Board of Trus-
tees, Eastern Illinois State Normal School;
since 1899 state food commissioner. Chairman
Commercial Club, Robinson, 111. Office: Man-
hattan Bldg. Residence: Robinson, 111.
JONES, Arthur Russell, banker and broker;
b. Vinton, la., Jan. 8, 1865; s. Bushrod W. and
Lydia (Stickney) Jones; ed. public school and
high school; m. Vinton, la., Aug. 6, 1889, Edith
Forrester; 1 son: Arthur Forrester. Came to
Chicago in 1883 and entered service of the C.
& N.-W. Ry. as traveling live-stock agent; In
1889 was made asst. gen. mgr. of Street's
Western Stable Car Line; then with the M., K.
& T. R. R. as general freight agent, with head-
quarters at Ft. Worth, Tex., until 1896, when
came to Chicago and established firm of Ar-
thur R. Jones & Co., making specialties of
commercial paper, etc. Treas. and dir. Illinois
Machine and Foundry Co. Republican. Mason.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Co-
lonial, Chicago Automobile, Fox Lake Yacht.
Office: 159.LaSalle St. Residence: 3810 Forest
Av.
JONES, Casius Clay, State bank examiner;
b. Seneca Falls, N. Y., May 3, 1845; s. Walton
and Mary A. (Edwards) Jones; ed. district
schools and 2 terms at Seneca Falls (N. Y.)
Acad.; m. New Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 29, 1869.
Mary D. Hankinson; 1 daughter: Grace L. (b.
1874, died 1888). After leaving acad. worked
in general store 2 years; moved to Albany, N.
Y., 1861; engaged in railroading, 1861-8, except
during service in U. S. N., 1863-4; moved to
Rockford, 111., 1868, and was bank officer there,
1868-81; coal dealer, 1881-8; appointed State
bank examiner, 1890; served until 1893, and
again, 1897-1901; auditor Chicago Title and
Trust Co., Jan., 1902, to Aug., 1903; again re-
appointed as State bank examiner. Republican.
Served in N. Y. N. G. 5 years; I. N. G., 7
years; adjt.-gen. G. A. R. (Nat.), 1894-5; Su-
pervisor of Census, 2d District Illinois, 1890.
Episcopalian. Resident of Chicago since 1902.
Mason, K. P., Elks, Shriner. Address: Hyde
Park Hotel.
JONES, Charles Edward, business educator;
b. Thurman, la., May 1, 1862; s. James S. and
Amanda M. (Wylie) Jones; ed. Thurman (la,)
public schools; Tabor (la.) College; Eastman
College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ; m. Chicago, Oct.
19, 1894, Mary J. Armstrong; 1 daughter:
Frances Dora. Since 1886 engaged as an edu-
cator in business colleges; pres. and treas. of
Jones Business College, 160 Washington St.;
Jones North Chicago Business College, and
Jones Business College, Hammond, Ind., de-
voting entire attention to these institutions.
Republican. Office: 160 E. Washington St.
Residence: 1114 S. 3d Av., Maywood, 111.
JONES, Cyrus Marsh, supt. of The Fair; b.
Cleveland, O., Apr. 27, 1854; s. Abraham and
Martha (Hale) Jones; ed. public schools of
Louisville, Ky. ; m. Louisville, Feb. 1, 1883,
Harriet H. Johns; 1 daughter: Martha Hous-
ton. In employ of the E. Jennings Co., 403-5
W. Madison St., becoming gen. mgr., 1879-89;
gen. supt. The Fair, dept. store, 1890-3; in
business for self, 1893-4; gen. supt. A. M.
Rothschild & Co., 1894-7; since 1897 again
Bupt. of The Fair. Republican. Methodist. Club:
Hamilton. Office: State, Adams and Dearborn
Sts. Residence: Riverside, 111.
JONES, Fernando, title examiner; b. Chau-
tauqua Co., N. Y., May 26, 1820; s. William
and Anna (Gregory) Jones; moved to Buffalo,
1824; ed. public schools, Buffalo, and was
student under Millard Fillmore, afterward
pres. of the U. S.; acad. at Fredonia, N. Y.,
and afterward at Canandaigua, N. Y. ; removed
to Chicago, 1835; m. 1853, Jane Grahame;
1 child: Grahame. On coming to Chicago
was clerk in his father's hardware store;
learned the Pottawatomie tongue; was em-
ployed in the land office, Chicago, 1835-6;
bought property; went into abstract business
(with partners) and compiled abstracts of all
titles in Cook Co., which became of enor-
mous value to the land owners when the
records of the county were destroyed by the
great fire in 1871; business was consolidated
with that of the two other abstract firms and
finally merged in the Title Guarantee &.Trust
Co., now known as the Chicago Title & Trust
Co. Alderman, 1859-60; South Town super-
visor during war; helped establish Camp
Douglas; was trustee Orphan Asylum, State
Asylum for Insane, Jacksonville, 111., and the
old Chicago Univ. Mem. Chicago Historical
Soc., and Historical Soc. (Buffalo, N. Y.).
Clubs: Press, Calumet. Address: 1834 Prairie
Av.
JONES, Prank Hatch, lawyer; b. Griggsville,
Pike Co., 111., Mar. 6, 1854; s. George W. and
Cecelia B. Jones; grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1875;
studied law in Columbia Law School, New
York, and Chicago Law School. Began practice
at Springfield, 111., in 1879, and since 1897 has
been engaged in practice of law in Chicago.
Now sec. Am. Trust and Savings Bank. Demo-
crat. Served in General Assembly in 1891, and
made nominating speech for Gen. John M.
Palmer for the U. S. Senate; 1st asst. post-
master general of U. S., 1893-7. Clubs: Chica-
go, Union League, Merchants, University, Iro-
quois, Union, Onwentsia, Bankers. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: 354 Huron St.
JONES, Frank Warren, pres. U. S. Mica
Mining and Milling Co.; b. Stoughton, Mass.,
Aug. 20, 1855; s. Francis and L. Augusta
(Thompson) Jones; descendant of Gov. Wins-
low, who landed from Mayflower at Plymouth,
Mass., 1620; ancestors settled in Norfolk Co.,
Mass., 1636, and served in Indian, Colonial and
Revolutionary wars; grand sire was one of
the incorporators and first selectman of Ded-
ham, Mass., the county seat; ed. public schools
in Massachusetts; m. Lynn, Mass., 1879, Abbie
A. Gardner; children: Myron Scott, Marion
Louise. Was supt. of a shoe manufactory,
1876-84; treas. and gen. mgr. of a shoe mfg.
company, 1884-8; Jones, Curtis & Towne, 1888-
1898; pres. of electric company, 1896-1900; sec.
and dir. Belt Line Electric Ry., 1890-5; pres.
of Home Med. Co. since 1898; sec. and vice-
pres. Kraig Chemical Co. since 1902; pres. Am.
Insulite Co. since 1904; since Sept., 1901, pres.
U. S. Mica Mining and Milling Co., owning the
largest deposits and being the largest pro-
ducers of mica in the U. S. Democrat; was
mem. House of Representatives of Massachu-
setts, 1884-5; senator of Massachusetts, 1886-
1887-8; prison commissioner of Massachusetts,
1890-5; gen. supt. of prisons, 1893-5; park com-
missioner, 1889-94; nominated for congress,
1892, against Henry Cabot Lodge, and nomi-
nated for mayor, 1900; declined both, although
election was assured. Chairman Democratic
Committee of Essex Co., Mass., 1886-96; mem.
executive Massachusetts Democratic Club. Be-
came resident of Chicago, 1900. Mem. Henry
George Assn. and of Municipal Ownership
League. Club: Iroquois. Office: Railway Ex-
change. Residence: 2940 Lake Park Av.
JONES, Fred Bennett, vice-pres. the Adams
& Westlake Co.; b. Peoria, 111., Jan. 14, 1858;
s. George W. and Cecelia (Bennett) Jones; ed.
public schools; graduate of high school. En-
tered the employ of the Adams & Westlake
Co., manufacturers of railway supplies, hard-
ware specialties, etc., in sales dept., in 1877,
and soon afterward became stockholder and
dir. Now vice-pres. of the Adams & Westlake
Co., and dir. the Curtain Supply Co., U. S.
Head Light Co., and other corporations. Clubs:
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Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Mid-Day.
Office: 110 Ontario St. Residence: 290 LaSalle
Av.
JONES, George Herbert, pres. Inland Steel
Co.; b. Co. of Surrey, Eng., Jan. 25, 1856. Was
with S. D. Kimbark, iron and steel, 1871-1893;
since 1893 pres. Inland Steel Co. Also vice-
pres. Buffalo Steel Co., of Tonawanda, N. Y. ;
dir. Sunnyside Coal Co., and pres. Inland Coal
and Washing Co. Clubs: Union League, Chica-
go Athletic. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 56 Woodland Park.
JONES, George Fhifer, manufacturer; b. S.
Solon, Madison Co., O., Apr. 3, 1839; s. William
and Sarah (Phifer) Jones; ed. public schools
of London, Madison Co., O.; m. London, O.,
May 1, 1861, Samantha Graham; children: Gra-
ham P., Belden D., Florence, Grace Marie.
Kept country store, London, O., 1861-4; in dry
goods business, Joliet, 111., 1864-7; Des Moines,
la., 1867-9; in mfg. business, Joliet, 1869; or-
ganized Will Co. Nat. Bank, 1871, with H. N.
Higinbotham, and conducted it 5 years as
cashier; moved to Chicago, 1877, and was em-
ployed by Keith Bros, in credit dept. ; supt.
of public service, Cook Co., 1889; bought the
Jones Car Door Co., 1890 (now pres.). Has
been receiver for several large corporations.
Republican. Methodist. Club: Union League.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 2721 Ken-
more Av., Edgewater, 111.
JONES, Jeiikin Lloyd, independent minister,
editor, lecturer; b. Cardiganshire, S. Wales,
Nov. 14, 1843; s. Richard Lloyd and Mary
(Thomas) Jones; parents moved to Wisconsin
when an infant; worked on farm until 1862;
private 6th Wis. Battery, 3 years in Civil War;
grad. Meadville (Pa.) Theological Seminary,
1870; 9 years pastor All Souls Church, Janes-
ville, Wis.; was sec. Western Unitarian Con-
ference for 9 years; organized and was first
sec. Western Unitarian Sunday School Soc. ;
in 1878, with others, established Unity, a
weekly paper, now organ of the Congress of
Religion, and has been its editor since 1879;
organized and since 1882 pastor of All Souls
Church, Chicago; sec. World's Parliament of
Religions, 1892-3; in 1894 was instrumental in
organizing the Congress of Religion in Illi-
nois, its gen. sec. since; pres. Illinois State
Conference of Charities; lecturer in English,
unlv. extension dept., Univ. of Chicago; pres.
Tower Hill Summer School of Literature and
Religion; founder and first pres. Chicago
Browning Soc. (See Who's Who in America
for books, etc.) Address: N. W. Cor. Oakwood
Boul. and Langley Av.
JONES, John Sutphin, pres. the Jones &
Adams Co.; b. Washington Court House, O.,
Jan. 4, 1848; s. William R. and Elizabeth
(Morris) Jones; ed. public schools in Ohio; m.
Granville, O., Oct. 22, 1884, Sarah F. Follett.
From 1870 to 1888 was engaged in the railroad
business as operator, conductor, trainmaster
and supt.; after that date engaged in the coal
business as pres. of The Jones & Adams Co.,
operating coal mines in West Virginia, Ohio
and Illinois, and coal docks on the lakes, with
general offices in Chicago. Resident of Chicago
(coming from Ohio) since 1887. Also pres. of
the National Hocking Coal Co.; and is con-
nected with the Little Kanawha syndicate, in
building branch railroads and acquiring coal
properties in West Virginia. Republican.
Mason (32°); mem. Apollo Commandery, K. T.
(Chicago); Cincinnati (O.) Consistory, A. A.
S. R. ; Medinah Temple (Chicago), Nobles of
the Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Union League,
Washington Park, Kenwood, Mid-Day. Office:
Old Colony Bldg. City residence: Union League
Club. Country home: Monomoy Place, Gran-
ville, O.
JONES, Joseph Russell, retired; b. Con-
neaut, Ashtabula Co., O., Feb. 17, 1823; s. Joel
and Maria (Dart) Jones; ed. local school; m.
Galena, 111., Sept. 14, 1848, Elizabeth Ann
Scott; children: Russell Sheldon, Ben Camp-
bell, Lizzie Scott, Frank Ormsby, Rebecca
Fulkerson, Eliza Maria. Was clerk in store
at Conneaut; went to Galena, 111., and was
first clerk and later partner in wholesale gro-
cery business at Galena, 1840-61; sec. and
treas. the Galena & Minnesota Packet Co.,
1846-61; was alderman in Galena; mem. Illi-
nois Legislature, 1860; U. S. Marshal at Chi-
cago, 1861-9; U. S. minister to Belgium, 1869-
1875; on his return from Belgium was ten-
dered the position of Sec. of the Interior in
Gen. Grant's Cabinet, which he declined, and
was then appointed collector of the port of
Chicago, 1875-6. Organized, 1863, the Chicago
W. Division Ry. Co., and was its pres. for
about 25 years, except when residing abroad
as minister to Belgium. Organized the North-
Western Horse Nail Mfg. Co. and was its pres.
many years. Dir. Illinois Trust and Savings
Bank, Chicago Telephone Co., Central Union
Telephone Co., Guarantee Co. of N. America.
Republican. Pres. Pelee Club, located on Pelee
Island in Lake Erie, Ontario, Can. Office: Illi-
nois Trust and Savings Bank. Residence: 2108
Michigan Av.
JONES, Jndson M. W.; b. Hoosac, Rensse-
laer Co., N. Y., Jan. 21, 1821; common school
education; m. 1859, Harriet, daughter of
George W. Snow. At 18 removed to Troy, N.
Y., and was engaged In the book and station-
ery business, first as employe and later as
proprietor, until 1857; came to Chicago, 1857,
and bought out the blankbook and stationery
business of Burley & Co.; now pres. J. M. W.
Jones Stationery and Printing Co. Burned out
in fire of 1871, but immediately secured other
premises and resumed business. Built his pres-
ent printing house, 1888. Club: Chicago Of-
fice: 76-82 Sherman St. Residence: 480 Dear-
born Av.
JONES, Nathaniel Magruder, lawyer; b.
Jackson, La., Aug. 8, 1850; B. Benjamin and
Rachel W. B. Jones; ed. schools of Port Gib-
son, Miss., and Southern Univ., Greensboro,
Ala., graduating, with honors, 1869; instructor
in Collegiate Institute of Baton Rouge, La
1869-71; read law in office of Trusten Polk, St.
Louis, Mo., 1871-2; m. Oct. 4, 1881, Mary E.,
daughter of H. T. Merrill, of Chicago; chil-
dren: Helen M., Mildred B., Rachel B., Gordon
M. Came to Chicago, 1873; admitted to practice
In Illinois, 1874, and was associated with B.
D. Magruder until latter went to the Supreme
bench In 1886; In partnership under name of
Jones & Hacker, and Jones & Strong for sev-
eral years; since then engaged in practice
alone, making a specialty of real estate, chan-
cery and corporation law. Mem. Oak Park M.
E. Church. Elector School District No. 1, Oak
Park. Mem. of Chicago and Illinois Bar Assns.
Pres. Chicago Law Institute, 1902. Office: Ta-
coma Bldg. Residence: 324 Kenilworth Av ,
Oak Park, 111.
JONES, Richard, lawyer; b. Columbus, O ,
Nov. 3, 1867; s. David and Eliza (White)
Jones; ed. public schools and under private In-
structors In Philadelphia; grad. Harvard Col-
lege, A.B., 1890; m. Columbus, O., Nov. 7,
1894, Eliza Rinks; children: George, Richard,
III. Studied law and was admitted to bar, 1892,
beginning practice at Columbus, O., and in
1899 came to Chicago, making a specialty of
corporation law. General solicitor of the Re-
public Iron and Steel Co. Republican. Clubs:
University, Onwentsia, Harvard, of Chicago
and New York; also Columbus, Ohio. Office:
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 149 Lincoln
Park Boul.
JONES, Stephen B., coal merchant; b. Co-
lumbus, O., Jan. 16, 1856; s. Daniel S. and
Frances (Evans) Jones; ed. public school, Co-
lumbus, O., graduating grammar grade at asre
of 17; then attended Bryant Business College;
m. Columbus, O., Mar. 12, 1879, Mary A. Evans,
of Columbus, O. ; children: Homer D., Frances
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E Alma E., Jennie Irene, Ethel Grace, Steph-
en Barrett, Russell A. Began business life at
age of 18 as bookkeeper with Columbus Buggy
Co ; became traveling salesman at 19 and re-
tained position for 11 years; moved to Chicago
in 1886 Has organized several companies, in-
cluding the Western Fuel Co., of which ia
ores and treas., and Banner Coal Co., of which
is pres ; also the Medicated Cream Soap Co.,
the Dr. Gossom Co., and the Manila Drug Co.,
of each of which is pres. and treas. Republi-
can. Methodist. Club: Union League Office:
Adams and Rockwell Sts. Residence: 1643 W.
JOKES,' Walter Clyde, lawyer; b. Pilot
Grove la, Dec. 27, 1870; a. Jonathan and Sa-
rah (Bufflngton) Jones; ed. public and high
Bchools of Keokuk, la,; grad. engineering
course, Iowa State College, as M.E., 1891; from
Chicago College of Law (Lake Forest Univ.),
LLB 1895; m. Paulina, la., 1896, Emma Boyd;
1 son- Walter Clyde, Jr. Admitted to Illinois
bar 1895, and since then in general practice
of iaw in Chicago. Mem. law firm of Jones &
Addington. Dir. and treas. Benjamin Electrical
Mfg Co., Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., and Peary
Time Stamp Co.; also gen. mgr. of latter. Mem.
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; Am. Soc. or
Mechanical Engineers; ex-pres. Chicago Elec-
trical Assn. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton, Quadrangle, Midlothian. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 5540 Monroe Av.
JONES, William A., manufacturer; b.
Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pa.. Nov. 23,
1849; s. Nathan W. and Sarah E. (Oilman)
Jones; largely self educated; m. LaSalle, 111.,
May 23, 1872, Mary C. Baxley; children: Elsie
May (deceased), Jessie E., Clara E., Mabel A.,
Marcia A. (deceased), Sarah L., Grace G., War-
ren G , Frankie B. Apprenticed to learn iron
molder's trade, Ottawa, 111., 1866; advanced to
foreman in shop before apprenticeship was
finished; moved to Marseilles. 111., where was
foundry foreman for Marseilles Mfg. Co., 1876-
1882; moved to Chicago to take position of
foundry supt., which held until June, 1890;
started foundry for self, 1890; incorporated,
Jan 1, 1904, W. A. Jones Foundry and Ma-
chine Co. Ex-pres. and life mem. Am. Foun-
drymen's Assn. Republican. Baptist. Club: Ash-
land; also several gun clubs. Office: 142-64 W.
North Av. Residence: 325 S. Harvey Av., Oak
Park, 111.
JONES, William Hugh, vlce-pres. Interna-
tional Harvester Co. ; b. Penygroes, Wales May
1 1845; s. Hugh Jones; ed. Wales until 1857;
emigrated to Columbia Co., Wis.; m. 1868,
Elizabeth Owen; children: Hugh W., William
O Garfleld R. Worked on farm in Wisconsin
until 1865; agent for Dodge reapers and Cham-
pion mowers, Berlin, Wis., 1866-8; traveling
salesman for L. J. Bush & Co., Milwaukee,
1868-70; employe of E. H. Gammon and Wil-
liam Deering, 1870-81; with E. H. Gammon
established Piano Mfg. Co., at Piano, 111., 1881,
becoming pres., and in 1893 removing plant
to W. Pullman; in 1902, on organization of In-
ternational Harvester Co., became vice-pres.
Republican. Methodist. Club: Union League.
Office: 7 Monroe St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
JONES, William Thomas, mgr. Wright &
Hills Linseed Oil Co.; b. St. Louis, Mo., May 2,
1846; s. William H. and Mary T. (Richeson)
Jones; ed. public schools; m. St. Louis, Mo.,
Nov. 8, 1871, Anna L. Carter; children: Claudia
Richardson, Olive Rankln, Varella Hebbert,
Clarence Be^ktold. Began business career In
the fire brick and sewer pipe works of the
Cheltenham Fire Brick Co., St. Louis, Mo.,
1863-9; then became connected with the Col-
lier White Lead and Oil Co., of St. Louis, and
after its linseed oil dept. was consolidated
with the Nat. Linseed Oil Co., continued with
latter company until in 1899 its effects were
absorbed by the Am. Linseed Co.; then as-
sumed the management of its Wright & Law-
ther Oil and Lead Manufacturing Co. branch at
Chicago, and on Mar. 3, 1899, was transferred
to the management of the Wright & Hills Lin-
seed Oil Co., Chicago, which is a part of the
Am. Linseed Co. Methodist. Royal Arcanum,
A. O. U. W. Office: 22d and Lumber Sts. Resi-
dence: 6506 Peoria St.
JOBDAN, Edwin Oakes, associate prof, bac-
teriology, Univ. of Chicago, since 1900; b.
Thomaston, Me., July 28, 1866; s. J. L. and
E. D. (Bugbee) Jordan; grad. Massachusetts
Institute Technology, 1888 (Ph.D., Clark
Univ., 1892); m. June 16, 1893, Elsie Fay
Pratt. Chief asst. biologist Massachusetts
State Board of Health, 1888-90; lecturer on
biology Massachusetts Institute Technology,
1889-90; fellow in morphology Clark Univ.,
1890-2; associate, 1892-3; instructor anatomy,
Univ. of Chicago, 1893-5; Pasteur Institute,
Paris, 1896. Pres. Soc. of Am. Bacteriologists,
mem. Am. Public Health Assn., Am. Assn.
Pathologists and Bacteriologists. Address:
5720 Woodlawn Av.
JOSIiIH, Alexander Davis, auditor of pas-
senger receipts, I. C. R. R.; b. Norwalk, Huron
Co., O., May 13, 1848; s. Richard Davis and
Mary (Vredenburgh) Joslin; ed. district
school, Peru Twp., Huron Co., O., and gram-
mar and high school, Norwalk, O. ; m. Chicago,
Oct. 25, 1876, Cora Ella Smith; children: Alex-
ander Smith, Ruth. In 1864 entered office of L.
S. & M. S. Ry. machine shops, Norwalk, O., as
bookkeeper's asst.; left early in 1866; came to
Chicago, May, 1866, and in July went to Water-
vliet, Mich., and entered general store of
Swain, Olney & Co., until Nov., 1866, when re-
turned to Chicago and entered general passen-
ger dept. of the I. C. R. R. Co., which company
he has since served continuously, in passenger
dept. until 1874, in accounting dept. since, be-
coming, Jan. 1, 1890, auditor of passenger re-
ceipts. Also dir. Knickerbocker Ice Co.; pres.
and dir. Nat. Union Bldg. Assn. Republican.
Episcopalian. Mem. Nat. Union. Club: Illinois
Athletic. Office: Central Station. Residence: 331
E. 50th St.
JOYCE, Joseph, pres. Empire Paper Co.; b.
Chicago, Mar. 27, 1860; s. Michael and Mary
Joyce; attended Holy Family School, Clark
public school; m. Chicago, June 10, 1885, Ella
McLaughlin; 1 son: Joseph Henry. At age of
16 took position in the wholesale paper house
of Bradner Smith & Co.; afterward with Cleve-
land Paper Co., J. W. Butler Paper Co., and
Calumet Paper Co., until 1895, when he organ-
ized the Empire Paper Co. (pres. and treas.).
Catholic. One of organizers of Chicago Zou-
aves. Mem. Royal Arcanum and Royal League,
Knights Columbus. Club: Sheridan. Office: 72
Sherman St. Residence: 5234 Prairie Av.
JOTCE, William Thomas, lumberman; b.
Salisbury, Conn., Jan. 2, 1860; s. David and
Elizabeth F. (Thomas) Joyce; ed. Allen's
Acad., Chicago; m. Clinton, la., Oct. 15, 1884,
Clotilde Gage: children: David G., James Stan-
ley. Engaged In lumber business with his fath-
er at Clinton, la., 1880, and succeeded to his
father's interests In 1895; now president of
the Joyce Lumber Co., The W. T. Joyce Co.,
Itasca Lumber Co., Pearl River Lumber Co.,
Trinity County Lumber Co., Joyce-Pillsbury
Lumber Co., Forest Product & Mfg. Co., Park
Hotel Co., Minneapolis & Rainey River R. R.
Co., Merchants' Nat. Bank of Clinton, la.; 1st
Nat. Bank of Lyons, la.; and Lyons Savings
Bank. Operates 27 retail lumber yards in Iowa
and 1 in Minnesota. Dir. in White River Lum-
ber Co., Mississippi River Logging Co., St.
Paul Boom Co., Manistee & Grand Rapids Ry.
Co.; also Inter-State Trust and Banking Co.,
New Orleans. Republican. Mem. Masonic Lodge
at Clinton, la.; Elk. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Chi-
cago Yacht, Midlothian. Office: 234 LaSalle St.
Residence: 4614 Woodlawn Av.
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JUDAH, Noble B., lawyer; b. Vincennes,
Ind., Sept. 7, 1851; s. Samuel and Harriet
(Brandon) Judah; student of public schools,
Vincennes Univ., Indiana State Univ.; grad.
Brown Univ., 1872; studied law in office of
Hitchcock & Dupee, Chicago, and in law dept.,
Univ. of Michigan; m. 1878, Kate Hutchinson;
children: Noble B., Jr., Helen A. Admitted to
bar, 1874; partner, 1875, in firm of Hitchcock
& Dupee, and after Mr. Hitchcock's death, in
the firm of Dupee & Judah, and then Dupee,
Judah, Willard & Wolf; since Apr. 1, 1905,
Judah, Willard & Wolf. Mem. of Chicago Bar
Assn. Dir. Englewood Elevated R. R. Co.
Clubs: Calumet, Hamilton. Office: 187 Dear-
born St. Residence: 2701 Prairie Av.
JUDGE, Thomas Francis, tax agent; b. To-
ronto, Can., July 18, 1842; s. Patrick and Mary
Sheridan Judge; ed. public schools; m. Chicago,
1876; Mrs. Mary A. Duffy; children: Frank L.,
Mary L., Frances C. Resident of Chicago since
1863; was employed In City Collector's office,
1869; later In Co. Treasurer's office for 11
years; clerk of the Drainage Board, 1890-6; ap-
pointed by Judge Carter, 1898, as Democratic
representative on the Board of Election Com-
missioners; mem. of firm of Judge & Berg, tax
agents. Club: City Democratic. Offices: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg., and 4th floor City Hall. Residence:
728 W. Adams St.
JUDSON, Frank Purvis, cashier Bankers'
Nat. Bank; b. Belvidere, 111., Mar. 18, 1863; B.
William H. and Emma (Trotter) Judson; re-
moved to Chicago with parents when 2 years
old; ed. public schools In Chicago and Evans-
ton; m. Freeport, 111., 1892, Lilian Wolf ; chil-
dren: Frank M., Marian. Engaged In banking
since 1886, as clerk, afterward teller Am. Ex-
change Nat. Bank until 1892, when became
teller Bankers' Nat. Bank, on Its organization,
advancing to asst. cashier In 1894, and since
1899 cashier. Republican. Mason; mem. Evans-
ton Commandery K. T. Clubs: Hamilton,
Evanston. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
JUDSON, Hale Daniel, railway official; b.
Waupaca, Wis., May 30, 1853; s. Nathan P. and
Mary (Brayton) Judson; ed. public schools of
Wisconsin; m. Rochelle, 111., 1884, Josephine
E. Gould; children. Bessie G., Howard M., Wil-
liam Wallace. Began railway service 30 years
ago with the C., B. & Q. R. R., as telegraph
operator, and has remained with the company
ever since, becoming successively agent, train
despatcher, division supt., and since July 1,
1904, gen. supt. the Illinois district. Lived 12
years at Aurora, and after that at Galesburg
until 1904. Republican; mem. of Nat. Republi-
can conventions of 1896 and 1900. Clubs: Gales-
burg City, Illinois Athletic. Office: 209 Adams
St.
JUDSON, Harry Pratt, head prof, political
science and dean of the faculties of Arts, Lit-
erature and Science, Univ. of Chicago, since
1892; b. Jamestown, N. Y., Dec. 20, 1849; grad.
Williams, 1870 (A.M., 1883; LL.D., 1893; LL.D.,
Queens Univ., Canada, 1903); m. 1879, Rebecca
A. Gilbert, Troy, N. Y. Teacher and prln. high
school, Troy, N. Y., 1870-85; prof, history
Univ. of Minn., 1885-92; has been co-editor
Am. Hist. Rev. (See Who's Who in America
for books, etc.) Address: Univ. of Chicago.
JUDSON, William Bosworth, lumber jour-
nalist; b. Syracuse, N. Y., May 17, 1849; s.
John F. and Maria Bosworth Judson; ed. pub-
lic schools of Chenango Co., N. Y. ; m. 1872,
Grace King, of Rochester, N. Y. ; children: Wil-
liam Bruce, Paul King, Ruth Sarah. Was local
editor Miami Valley News, Piqua, O., 1867-8;
in insurance business, 1868-71, at Bay City,
Mich. Spent several months in office of Lum-
berman's Gazette, Bay City, first of Am. lum-
ber trade papers; established the Michigan
Lumberman at Grand Rapids, Feb., 1873, but
moved it to Muskegon after the first issue,
and in Jan., 1874, removed it to Chicago,
changing the name to the Northwestern Lum-
berman, which for many years was recognized
as one of the greatest trade journals. In Jan.,
1899, the Northwestern Lumberman and the
Timberman were consolidated as the American
Lumberman; Is pres. and gen. business mgr.
of the corporation of same name. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton. Office: 315 Dearborn St.
Residence: 4231 Michigan Av.
JUEBGENS, Paul, pres. Juergens & Ander-
sen Co., mfg. jewelers; b. Oldenburg, Holstein,
Ger., Sept. 19, 1834; s. William and Paulina
Schaffenberg Juergens; attended schools In na-
tive city until 13, then entered the Polytech-
nicum, from which was grad. 1848; joined rev-
olution of the province against the Danish
Government; came with family to America,
1850; m. Chicago, Oct. 23, 1861, Augusta Kru-
ger; children: Mary, Emma, Frederick W.,
Anna, Hans. In employ of New York jewelers
until 1854; came to Chicago; opened shop in
connection with jewelry house of Isaac Spear,
then largest in city, until 1857; in 1857 became
partner with Sebastian D. Andersen, as Juer-
gens & Andersen, mfg. jewelers; burned out in
great fire of 1871, but at once resumed; incor-
porated, 1893, as Juergens & Andersen Co.
Mason. Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Office: 92
State St. Residence:' 488 LaSalle Av.
JUEBGENS, Theodore Daniel, varnish man-
ufacturer; b. Chicago, Nov. 29, 1853; s. Lud-
wlg and Helen (Koehn) Juergens; ed. public
and high schools of Chicago to 1869; m. Sept.,
1876, Mary Hemmer; children: Helen, William,
Adalia, Edwin. Began business career, 1869,
as a telegraph operator for the C. & N.-W.
Ry. ; afterward engaged in business as a sipn
painter and decorator, and still later in mer-
cantile business until 1892, when became con-
nected with the Am. Varnish Co. ; now pres.
Mem. W. Side Club, Royal League. Office: 309-
15 N. Branch Av. Residence: 82 Ewing PI.
JUNKIN, Francis Thomas Anderson, law-
yer; b. Rockbridge Co., Va., Feb. 3, 1864; s.
William Finney (D.D., LL.D.) and Anna Ay-
lett (Anderson) Junkin; grad. Kenyon College,
A.B., 1884, A.M., 1890; grad. Columbia Univ.
Law School, 1887. Practiced law on Wall St.,
New York, 1887-98; since 1898, general atty.
A., T. & S. F. Ry. system. Mem. Soc. Colonial
Wars, New York Southern Soc., Am. Bar
Assn. Clubs: University (New York); Union,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Winter (Chica-
go). Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: Union Club.
KAEGE, Anthony Leo, real estate; b. Ga-
lena, Jo Daviess Co., 111., July 31, 1865; s.
Charles L. and Agnes M. (Frlesenecker)
Kaege; ed. public schools; m. St. Paul, Minn.,
Apr. 28, 1893, Eugenie M. Kennicott. Began busi-
ness life in employ of H. Rottler, retail store,
Galena, 111., 1880-3; traveling salesman, 1883-
1890; engaged in manufacture of wooden ware
and hardware specialties (Eclipse Mfg. Co.),
Sterling, 111., 1890-6; traveling salesman for
Hayes Lithographing Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 1896-
1901; on Nov., 1901, with F. J. Hetzel, engaged
in real estate business under firm name of
Kaege & Hetzel. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 301 N. Harvey Av., Oak Park, 111.
KAHLKE, Charles Edwin, surgeon; b. Rock
Island, 111., Jan. 13, 1870; s. J. J. and Louise
Elizabeth (Witte) Kahlke; ed. grammar and
high school at Rock Island, 111., to 1887; State
Univ. of Iowa, B.S., 1891; Hahnemann Med.
College, Chicago, M.D., 1894; studied in Univ.
of Vienna in 1899 and in 1902; m. Berlin, Wls.,
June 21, 1902, Agnes Crawford; 1 daughter:
Margaret Louise. Interne Cook Co. Hosp., 18
months, 1894-5; since then engaged in practice,
with specialty in surgical work. Mem. Homce.
Med. Soc. of Chicago (ex-pres.); ex-chairman
surgical bureau, Am. Institute of Homce. Prof.
322
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of surgery Hahnemann Med. College of Chi-
cago. Attending surgeon Cook Co. Hosp. ; at-
tending surgeon to Hahnemann Hosp. Mem. Phi
Delta Theta fraternity. Republican. On mili-
tary roll of honor at Washington, D. C., for
highest military record of class at Univ. of
Iowa. Baptist. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
3124 Prairie Av.
KAHN, Feliz, clothing manufacturer; b.
Duensbach, Wiirtemberg, Ger., Nov. 28, 1843:
a. Jacob and Yetta (Steiner) Kahn; attended
schools of native place to 14th year; clerk in
his father's store there, 1857-60; came to U.
S., 1860; m. Oct. 7, 1877, Carrie, daughter of
Louis Kaufman, of Greeneville, 111.; children:
Louis, Moses, Harry, Ella. Clerk in store of
his older brother, Louis, at Lacon, 111., 1860-2;
in store of other brothers, Mattoon, 111., 1862-
1864; partner with his uncle, Henry Steiner,
Lacon, 1864-7; bought business and conducted
it in his own name, 1867-71; in business with
his brothers and afterward alone, Mattoon,
111., 1871-82; closed out and came to Chicago,
1882, becoming head of Kahn, Schoenbrun & Co.,
1882-9; head of Felix Kahn & Co. since 1897.
Mason. Mem. Sinai Congregation. Clubs: Stand-
ard. Office: 246 Market St. Residence: 4219
Grand Boul.
KAHN, Harry, physician; b. Huntington,
Ind., July 18, 1869; s. Abraham and Jetta (Op-
penheim) Kahn; Northwestern Univ. School
of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1888; Dept. of Pharmacy,
Univ. of Mich., Ph.M., 1891; Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1898. Held position as
chemist in the analytical dept. of Park, Davis
& Co., 1891-2; instructor Northwestern Univ.
School of Pharmacy, 1892-3; chief druggist,
World's Columbian Exposition, 1893; chemist
Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N.
Y., 1893-4. After graduation in medicine was
interne in Mercy Hosp., 1898-9. Asst. prof, of
materia medica and physiology Northwestern
Univ. School of Pharmacy since 1900; lecturer
in pharmacology Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, 1903; attending otologist and rhinolo-
gist, United Hebrew Dispensary. Mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am.
Med. Assn., Am. Pharmaceutical Soc.; pres.
Grand Council Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity. Jew-
ish religion. Clubs: Lakeside, S. Side. Office
and residence: 4705 Indiana Av.
XAXiES, Albert Martin, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Mar. 11, 1875; s. Francis Henry and Ellen P.
(Davis) Kales; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord,
N. H., 1888-92; Harvard College, A.B., 1896;
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1899; m. Evans-
ton, 111., Nov. 22, 1899; children: Elizabeth,
Anne. Admitted to Illinois bar, Oct., 1899;
clerk in office of Winston & Meagher until
Apr., 1901; since then in practice of law for
self. Since 1900 connected with teaching force
of Northwestern Law School, and since 1902
asst. prof, of law of property, with full charge
of all property courses in the school, making
the study of John C. Gray's Cases on Property
the foundation of work in these courses; has
urged the establishment of moot courts con-
ducted according to the principles of oral de-
bate devised by George P. Baker, of Harvard,
and the study of the principles of argumenta-
tion as expounded by him. Published volume
on Homestead Exemption Laws of Illinois
(250 pp.), 1902; article on Fellow Servants'
Doctrine in the U. S. Supreme Court, Michigan
Law Review, Nov., 1903; Statutory Estates in
Place of an Estate Tail, Yale Law Journal,
Apr., 1904; Contingent Future Interests after
a Particular Estate of Freehold, Law Quarterly
Review, Apr.. 1905; also, work on Future In-
terests in Illinois (350 pp.). Mem. City Homes
Assn., and in that connection participated in
framing and urging the present Chicago Tene-
ment House Ordinance. Mem. Legal Club of
Chicago, Law Club of Chicago, Chicago Bar
Assn. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Uni-
versity, Chicago Literary. Office: Merchants'
Loan and Trust Bldg. Residence: 241 Goethe
St.
KALES, John Davis, physician; b. Chicago,
May 3, 1864; s. Francis H. and Ellen (Davis)
Kales; ed. Phillips Exeter Acad., N. H., and
Med. Dept. Harvard Univ., M.D., 1887; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 17, 1896, Gertrude Jones; children:
Marguerite, Davis. Instructor in histology,
1888-9; in pathology, 1890-2; prof, of bac-
teriology, 1893-4; prof, of etiology and hygi-
ene, 1895-8; in Med. Dept. of Northwestern
Univ. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Club: University.
Office: Chicago Savings Bank Bldg. Residence:
Winnetka.
KAMMEBEB, Frank Gregory, commission
merchant in grain and provisions; b. Wash-
ington Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1845; s. John and
Elizabeth Kammerer; ed. common schools of
Washington Co., Pa.; m. Wheeling, W. Va.,
Dec. 9, 1886, Dorie Hildreth; children: Eugene
H., Frances. Was engaged in mercantile and
mfg. enterprises in Washington Co., Pa,, from
boyhood until 1878, when came to Chicago and
established in business as a Board of Trade
commission merchant. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Pres. of the Hygienic Filter and Cooler
Co. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 234 La-
Salle St. Residence: 4626 Woodlawn Av.
KANE, Thomas, manufacturer; b. on farm
in Adams Co.. O. ; s. George and Catherine
(Platter) Kane; ed. public schools, Tipton,
Ind.; m. Tipton, Ind., Aug. 13, 1860, Adeline E.
Bickle; 1 daughter: Mrs. Theodosia Kane Van
Doozer. Was engaged in a general store at
Tipton, Ind., 1858-68; general merchant, Green-
field, Ind., 1868-70; Indianapolis, 1870-2; came
to Chicago, 1872, and in 1875 began manufac-
ture of school furniture under style of Thom-
as Kane & Co. (later incorporated), of which
he is pres. Pres. Am. Spiral Pipe Works, since
1901; Pres. of the Winona Assembly and Sum-
mer School Assn., Winona Lake, Ind., Winona
Electric Light and Water Co.; dir. Presbyte-
rian Hosp.; trustee Lewis Institute. Republi-
can. Presbyterian; frequently a delegate to the
Presbyterian General Assembly; contributor to
The Interior. Greatly interested in the sub-
ject of Tithing and has for 25 years been cir-
culating literature upon that subject, under
the pseudonym of "Layman." Clubs: Union
League, Illinois, Glen View. Office: 64-6 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 310 Ashland Boul.
KANST, Fred H., mgr. retail dept. Pitkin &
Brooks; b. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1874; s. Fred and
Elizabeth (Youngblood) Kanst; ed. Chicago
public school, graduating June, 1887, and In
Chicago Business Law School, class of 1899;
m. Chicago, June 7, 1899, Alice McManus; 1
daughter: Stella. On Sept. 15, 1891, entered ser-
vice of Pitkin & Brooks, manufacturers, Job-
bers and retailers of crockery, glassware, etc.;
now mgr. retail dept. Office: Lake St., N. E.
Cor. State St. Residence: 6611 Kimbark Av.
KABFEN, Isaac, furniture manufacturer; b.
Vongrowitz, Ger., Mar. 1, 1865; s. Morris and
Johanna (Cohen) Karpen; came to Chicago
in childhood; ed. Wells (public) School; m.
Chicago, Jan. 22, 1888, Hattie Bernstein; chil-
dren: Morris H., Nathan, Benjamin, Mildred.
Entered the factory of S. Karpen & Bros., in
1880, as an apprentice; thoroughly learned all
details in the manufacture of upholstered fur-
niture, working through all depts., and is now
supt. of the factory of S. Karpen & Bros., and
a dir. in the company, which is engaged in
the manufacture of upholstered furniture for
the trade only. Hebrew religion; mem. Moses
Monteflore Congregation. K. P. Office: 22d and
Union Sts. Residence: 4402 Prairie Av.
KABFEN', Julius, manufacturer; b. Chicago,
Nov. 20, 1873; s. Morris and Johanna (Cohen)
Karpen; ed. public schools of Chicago, gradu-
ating from Northwest Division High School,
1892; graduated from Univ. of Chicago, 1896,
and from Kent College of Law, 1896; m. Chi-
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cago, Sept. 5, 1898, Mae Hand. After leaving
college became Identified with the large furni-
ture mfg. enterprise of S. Karpen & Bros., of
which he is now the gen. mgr. Office: 22d and
Union Sts. Residence: Riverside, 111.
KARPEN, Solomon, furniture manufacturer;
b. Wongrawitz, Posen, Ger., Jan. 7, 1858; a.
Moritz and Johanna (Cohn) Karpen; ed. public
school, Germany, and night school, Chicago;
m. Chicago, Feb. 17, 1884, Ernestine Schwalbe;
children: Martin, Isadore, Marie, Erma, Harry.
Started in business for himself, 1880, in base-
ment at corner of Milwaukee Av. and Tell PL;
later took in 2 brothers; removed several
times to accommodate growth of business, be-
fore removing to present bldg. at Union and
22d Sts., in 1899; now pres. of Karpen Bros.,
furniture manufacturers. Mem. Keystone
Lodge A. F. and A. M.; Star Council, No. 31,
Royal League. Office: Union and 22d Sts. Resi-
dence: 4556 Michigan Av.
KAUFFMANN, Pred, tailor; b. New York
City, Dec. 22, 1859; s. Narix and Sara Kauff-
mann; came to Chicago, 1861; ed. public schools
and Bryant & Stratton Business College, grad-
uating from latter, 1874. Engaged in various
occupations until 1886, when he established
in the tailoring business, becoming popularly
known as "The American Tailor," doing a large
business in the city and through agents, all
over the country. Independent in politics. Ma-
son; Elk; mem. Legion of Honor and Nat. Un-
ion. Club: Standard. Office: 186 Market St.
Residence: 84 E. 34th St.
KAVANAOH, John E., broom corn; b. N.
Java, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Dec. 30, 1859; s.
Charles and Eleanor (Murphy) Kavanagh; ed.
public schools of Western New York; m. Java
Center, N. Y., Jan. 9, 1888, Sarah Louise
Loughren; children: Clarence Henry, Ethel Ma-
rie, Beatrice Marguerite (deceased). Engaged
in coal business, 1882; entered employ of W.
Li. Hubbard & Co., 1883; admitted as mem. of
the firm of John N. Hubbard & Co., broom
corn, 1885; mgr. Hubbard & Co., 1896, to Jan.
1, 1904; since then head of firm of Kavanagh
Bros. & Co., successors to Hubbard & Co.,
broom corn, broom machinery, etc. Also vice-
pres. and dir. Chicago Ferrule Co.; was dir.
Western State Bank, 1901-3. Democrat. R. C.
Club: Ravenswood. Office: 125-127 Kinzie St.
Residence: 2753 N. Ashland Av.
KAVANAGH, Marcus, judge; b. Des Moines,
la., Sept. 3, 1859: s. Marcus and Mary
(Hughes) Kavanagh; grad. Niagara Univ.,
1876, and from law dept. of Iowa State Univ.,
LL.B., 1878. Admitted to Iowa bar, 1878; elect-
ed city atty. of Des Moines, 1880; re-elected,
1882; elected district judge of the 9th Judicial
District of Iowa, 1885, but resigned in 1889,
coming to Chicago, June, 1889, and becoming
a partner with Judge John Gibbons, under firm
name of Gibbons & Kavanagh, later Gibbons,
Kavanagh & O'Donnell, and after the election
of Judge Gibbons to the bench changed to
Kavanagh & O'Donnell, so continuing until at
the election in 1899 was elected to present
position as judge of the Superior Court of
Cook Co. Was major and afterward lieut.-
col. of 3d Iowa Infy., Iowa N. G., before com-
ing to Chicago. Was elected lieut-col. 7th regt.,
I. N. G., 1894, and col. in 1896; served with
distinction in Spanish-Am. War as col. 7th
111. Vol. Tnfy. Republican. Club: Washington
Park. Office: Co. Bldg. Residence: 1518 Michi-
gan Av.
KAVANAGH, Matthew H., broom corn mer-
chant; b. N. Java, N. Y., July 11, 1851; s.
Charles and Eleanor (Murphy) Kavanagh; ed.
district school of N. Java and Dulittle Insti-
tute, Wethersfield Springs, N. Y. ; m. Java
Center, N. Y., Feb. 6, 1878, Anna M. Gaffney;
children: Estella, Alice Jane, Anna, Charles
Joseph. Frank, Edward. Came to Chicago, Mar.
25, 1872; returned to New York, 1873-5; since
then in Chicago in the broom corn business
with exception of 5 years in New York State
engaged in general merchandise business. Was
mem. of firm of Hubbard & Co., broom corn,
6 years, when name was changed to Kavanagh
Bros. & Co., of which has since been a mem.;
postmaster of N. Java, N. Y., 1893; dealers
in broom corn, and supplies for mfg. brooms
and brushes. Pres. Kenosha Telegraph and
Telephone Co. from its beginning to Dec. 31,
1903; now one-third owner Wabash Valley
Telephone Co., of Efflngham, 111. Catholic;
mem. Knights of Columbus and of Catholic
Mutual Benevolent Assn. Democrat. Office: 125
E. Kinzie St. Residence: 909 Addison Av.
KAWIN, Charles C., metallurgist and chem-
ist; b. Peoria, 111., Aug. 4, 1867; s. M. and
Helen (Sandlusky) Kawin; ed. public schools,
Chicago; m. Chicago, Feb. 6, 1898, Kathryn L.
Mulcahy; children: Berniece Helen, Marian
Carlos. Beginning Oct. 9, 1889, was for nearly
8 years chemist with Illinois Steel Co., S. Chi-
cago; chief chemist, 1896-1903, with Griffin
Wheel Co., Chicago; since 1903 in general prac-
tice as consulting chemist and metallurgist;
makes a specialty of advising in foundry mix-
tures, and of chemical analyses of founders'
and steel manufacturers' materials or prod-
ucts. Independent in politics. Hebrew. Office:
40 Dearborn St. Residence: 1087 Victor St.,
Edgewater.
KAYSER, Charles William, western mgr. Jo-
seph Wild & Co., linoleums, rugs, etc.; b.
Brooklyn, N. Y.. Sept., 1864; grad. Cooper In-
stitute, New York, in 5 years' scientific course,
1886. Entered employ of Joseph Wild & Co.,
New York, July 17, 1880, as stock boy; became
salesman in 1885; established Boston office for
firm, 1895; opened Chicago branch, July, 1902,
and is western mgr. Entered C Co., 23d Regt.,
N. G. of State of New York as private, Mar.
17, 1884; served for 18 years; discharged Nov.
20, 1902, with rank of capt., on removal to
Chicago; served 5 months as Capt. Co. B, 201st
N. Y. Vols. in Spanish-Am. War. Liberal Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Club: Army and Navy
(New York). Office: 234 Franklin St.
KEEFE, James Eucherius, dentist; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 20, 1864; s. Edward F. and Ellen M.
(Sullivan) Keefe; ed. Franklin School, Y. M.
C. A. night school, Chicago College of Dental
Surgery, D. D. S.; m. Chicago, June 25, 1890,
Bessie M. Cleary; children: Howard M., Helen
E., Doris E., James E., Jannette M. Began in
dentistry as student, 1880, as practitioner on
own account, 1886; now pres. and treas. of the
Haskell Post-Graduate Dental College. Mem.
Odontographic Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Illi-
nois State Dental Soc., Nat. Dental Assn.
Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago Athletic.
Office: 34 Washington St. Residence: 4417 Lake
Av.
KEEFE, John 8., 1st vice-pres. Am. Steel
& Wire Co. of New Jersey; b. Boston, Mass.,
Jan. 24, 1864; s. David F. and Sarah J. Keefe;
ed. Boston public schools until 16 years old;
m. Milwaukee, Wis., 1890, Mattie A. Lee; chil-
dren: Ethel, Ruth, Jeanette. Was employe of
C. & N.-W. Ry. Co., 1880-8; traffic mgr. 111. Steel
Co., 1889-99; pen. traffic mgr. Am. Steel & Wire
Co., 1899-1901; 1st vice-pres. and dir. of same
since 1901. Now also gen. traffic mgr. Northern
Liberties Ry. and Pittsburg & Ohio Valley
Ry. Pres. and dir. of Columbia Wire Co. and
of Waukegan & Mississippi Valley Ry. Co.;
dir. Newburgh & South Shore Ry. Co. and
Pittsburgh & Ohio Valley Ry. Co. Clubs:
Union League (Chicago), Lawyers (New York
City); Century (Cleveland). Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: 411 Clinton Av., Oak Park, 111.
KEEPER, Edward Ferdinand, live stock
commission; b. Allegheny City, Pa., Mar. 21,
1875; s. Louis and Esther (Kraus) Keefer; ed.
Chicago public schools and Chicago Manual
Training School until 1893; m. Chicago, Jan.
18, 1897, Rae Eisman; children: Allan Harold,
Edward Louis. On leaving school entered office
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of the firm of Doud & Keefer, commission
merchants for the purchase of live stock,
later becoming buyer, and in 1899 was ad-
mitted as a mem. of the firm, in which con-
tinues. Also treas. Doud Stock Car Co. Repub-
lican. Mem. Home Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Clubs:
Standard, Saddle and Sirloin, Illinois Athletic.
Office: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 4621 Prairie Av.
KEEPER, Louis, live stock commission mer-
chant; b. Hahnlein, Hesse-Darmstadt, Ger.,
July 1, 1844; s. Aaron and Minnie Keefer; ed.
schools in Germany; m. Allegheny, Pa., Dec.
29, 1869, Esther Kraus; children: Minnie, Ed-
ward P., Flora, Cora, Arthur, Edna, Ruth.
Came to U. S. in 1863, and located in Pennsyl-
vania; was engaged in the live stock commis-
sion business at Allegheny, Pa., until 1876,
when came to Chicago, engaging in the same
line here, becoming a partner with Levi B.
Doud in present firm of Doud & Keefer, com-
mission merchants for the purchase of live
stock. Dir. of the Doud Stock Car Co. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°). Clubs: Standard, Saddle
and Sirloin. Office: Exchange Bldg. Residence:
4835 Grand Boul.
HEELER, Charles Butler, lawyer; b. Homer,
Cortland Co., N. Y., June 22, 1851; s. Daniel
and Lydia A. (Weaver) Keeler; went to Iowa
in childhood; prepared for college in public
schools of Iowa; grad. Univ. of Michigan,
Ph.B., 1873; Union College of Law, Chicago,
LL.B., 1875; m. Cedar Rapids, la., June 2,
1881, Ellen C. Rock; children: Charles But-
ler, Jr., George Greene. Began practice at
Cedar Rapids, la., fall of 1876; mem. law firm
of Mills & Keeler, Cedar Rapids, 1878-94;
local atty. C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co., 1881-94; re-
moved to Chicago, Aug., 1894, to become asst.
general solicitor of the C., M. & St. P. Ry.
Co., in which capacity he has since had charge
of its litigation in Chicago and State of Illi-
nois. Is also counsel for the Quaker Oats Co.
and the Am. Cereal Co. Republican. Episco-
palian. Mason (32°). Mem. Chicago Art Insti-
tute. Clubs: Union League, Midlothian. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 5110 Mad-
ison Av.
KEELER, Charles Franklin, coal mines; b.
St. Albans, Vt, Feb. 8, 1839; s. Lewis and Sarah
Hannah (Reid) Keller; ed. Plattsburgh (N. Y.)
Acad.; enlisted May 15, 1861, in Capt. Robert
Freeman's Co. K, 1st la. Vol. Cav. ; served
until mustered out, Sept., 1864, as 1st lieut.,
same company; conmmanded a battalion on
Gen. Steel's expedition to Camden, Ark.; re-
fused commission as lieut. in regular U. S.
Cav.; m. Chicago, June 30, 1886, Katie Mada-
line Sexton; children: Susie Sexton, John
Fitzallan. Came to Chicago Jan. 15, 1865; went
on road for wholesale druggists of New Or-
leans, La. In 1888 began operating coal mines
in Indiana, and now has large mining inter-
ests near Terre Haute, Ind. (Charles F. Keeler
Coal Co., of which is sole owner). Republican.
Catholic. Mem. S. A. R. and of G. A. R. Office:
77 Jackson St. Residence: 1468 Michigan Av.
KEELER, Hervey Eugene, Chicago mgr.
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co.; b. Seneca Falls, N.
Y., Jan. 2, 1855; s. William Henry and Netty
Agnes (Bignall) Keeler; ed. public schools
in New York State; m. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 2,
1878, Mary F. Burnham; 1 daughter: Georgie.
First business connection was with the Silsby
Mfg. Co. (now known as the Am. -La France
Fire Engine Co.) at Seneca Falls, N. Y., in
1872; then went to St. Louis, Mo., and was
traveling salesman for the M. C. Bignall Co.,
heavy hardware; in same line with Ripley &
Kimball, 1877-9; with Nat. Tube Works, Chi-
cago branch, 1879-99; in 1899 opened Chicago
branch for the Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., of
which he has since had charge as mgr. In 1889
organized the Rogers Park water system and
still operates it as pres. and dir. of the Rogers
Park Water Co.; also gen. mgr. Lake Forest
Water Co. Past Master Park Lodge No. 843,
A. F. & A. M. ; past high priest Evanston
Chapter No. 144, R. A. M., Park Chapter No.
213, R. A. M. ; past commander Evanston
Commandery No. 58, K. T.; mem. Oriental
Consistory, A. A. S. R. (32°), of Chicago. Re-
publican. Methodist. Clubs: Union League,
Birchwood. Office: 97-99 S. Clinton St. Resi-
dence: 3678 Sheridan Rd.
KEELER, Sanford, manufacturers' agent;
b. Union, Broome Co., N. Y., Dec. 21, 1837; s.
Lewis S. and Sarah (Warner) Keeler; ed.
district school at Union until 13 yeaxs old, fol-
lowed by 2 years at Fay's Seminary, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y. ; m. Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 18,
1860, Lucy M. Nelson; children: Harriet E.
(now Mrs. L. M. Slack), Mabel S. (now Mrs.
Frederick Carlisle). Served apprenticeship of
3 years to machinist trade; bored first salt
well in Michigan, 1859; entered railway ser-
vice with Flint & Pere Marquette R. R. as
mechanic, Apr. 1, 1860; fireman, engineer, and
mechanic to 1861; master mechanic, 1861-73;
gen. supt. and supt. of motive power, 1873-91;
supt. of construction Iron Range & Huron Bay
R. R., 1891-3; gen. mgr. Saginaw, Tuscola &
Huron Ry., 1893-6; supt. of construction In-
terurban Electric Ry., Saginaw to Bay City,
Mich., 1896-7; since Mar. 1, 1897, general west-
ern agent Nathan Mfg. Co. of New York,
manufacturers of injectors and lubricators.
Republican. Clubs: Western Ry. (Chicago),
East Saginaw (Saginaw, Mich.), St. Louis Ry.
(St. Louis Mo.), Northwestern Ry. (Minne-
apolis and St. Paul). Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: 4017 Lake Av.
KEELER, William B., vice-pres., Charles E.
Graves & Co., jewelers. Commander Military
Order of the Loyal Legion. Club: Woodlawn
Park. Office: Madison St. and Wabash Av.
Residence: 6200 Kimbark Av.
KEELEY, Edward S., railway official; b.
Peru, 111., Nov. 11, 1858; s. John and Mary
Keeley; public school education. Entered rail-
way service, 1874, and was division freight
agent C., M. & St. P. Ry. at Milwaukee, Wis.,
until May 1, 1891, when was promoted to asst.
general freight agent; and from that position,
Jan. 1, 1900, to general freight agent, same
road, which position still occupies. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Glen View.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg.
KEELEY, James, managing editor of Chi-
cago Tribune, since 1898; b. London, Eng.,
Oct. 14, 1867; common school education; m.
June 5, 1895, Gertrude E. Small. Was reporter,
night city editor, city editor, Chicago Tribune,
for several years prior to 1898. Office: The
Tribune. Residence: 86 Astor St.
KEEN, Edwin Hall, western mgr. for Eber-
hard Faber; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 25, 1838;
s. Joseph and Sarah (Iredale) Keen; ed. public
schools and high schools at Philadelphia until
1855; came to Chicago, 1856; m. Chicago, Feb.
25, 1874, Ida Edwards. Was mem. stationery
firm of W. B. Keen & Co., Chicago, until 1878,
when he became mgr. Chicago branch of Eber-
hard Faber, of New York, manufacturer lead
pencils, etc. Republican. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 35 Randolph St. Residence: 4555
Ellis Av.
KEENE, William James, vice-pres. Chicago
Spring Butt Co.; b. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1880; s.
Joseph and Rosa Ann (Burgett) Keene; pre-
paratory ed'n at Armour Institute of Tech-
nology, Chicago, and Cascadilla School, Ithaca,
N. Y.; then took course of civil engineering
at Cornell Univ., graduating 1901. After leav-
ing the university immediately entered the
Chicago Spring Butt Co., manufacturers of
specialties in builders' hardware, of which is
now vice-pres. and dir.; during university
course spent some time in studying applica-
tion to the detail of present occupation. Mem.
Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. and Nat. Assn.
of Manufacturers. Mem. Chi Phi fraternity,
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Cornell Univ. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office:
491 Carroll Av. Residence: 6601 Harvard Av.
KEEITEB, William T., medical bookseller;
b. Jacksonville, 111., Feb. 21, 1843; moved with
parents to Peoria, 111., when 8 years old; was
ed. and employed there until 1862, when
enlisted in Co. H, 36th 111. Vol. Infy.; served
in South and Southwest; was with Gen. Sheri-
dan at battle of Perryville, Ky., at Chicka-
mauga and at Kenesaw Mountain; mustered
out in July, 1865, and came to Chicago; m.
Dixon, 111., Oct. 15, 1872, Lizzie Warner; chil-
dren: Alice B., Charles E., Mary E. Was clerk
with Clark, Whitehouse & Co., 1865-9; in 1869
established business of selling books by sub-
scription, and in 1874 changed to his present
business of dealing in medical books; firm
name is now W. T. Keener & Co. Club: Illinois.
Office: 90 Wabash Av. Residence: 145 Ashland
Boul.
XEENEY, James P., real estate dealer; b.
Crawfordsville, Ind., Sept. 15, 1840; was pre-
pared for college at Brockport, N. Y. ; grad.,
with honors, from Univ. of Rochester, 1866;
studied law; came to Chicago, 1868, and en-
gaged in real estate business; with others
purchased and subdivided the land upon which
the beautiful and now populous suburb of
Ravenswood was built; also bought and laid
out into lots, South Evanston, where built
fine railroad station, a business block and
50 large residences; was one of the most
active advocates and promoters of the present
park system, taking active part (with Paul
Cornell) in the campaign which resulted in
the vote for its establishment. After panic of
1873 bought five townships of land in Trego
Co., Kan., on Kansas Pacific Ry., in center of
which laid out city of Wa-Keeney, the county
seat, building up a large town and selling
his lands to settlers; secured location of U.
S. Land Office there, which gave the town con-
siderable importance; mem. Kansas legisla-
ture, 1878-9, and was mem. of committee on
ways and means. Was mem. State Board of
Agriculture, and was strongly urged to permit
his name to be placed in nomination for gov-
ernor; was pres. State Fair at Lawrence,
Kan., delivering inaugural address which wag
widely published by press. Returned to Chi-
cago, 1881, and has since been in real estate
business, laying out and building up several
suburbs, including Hermosa, Chicago Heights
and Columbia Heights (now called Steger),
and is still engaged in building up the last
mentioned suburbs. Republican. Office: Cham-
berof Commerce.
KEEP, Albert, railroad official; b. Homer,
Cortland Co., N. Y., Apr. 30. 1826; s. Chauncey
and Prudence (Wolcott) Keep; ed. common
schools and 2 years at Cortland Acad. ; m.
Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 3, 1861, Harriet S.
Gunn. Began business career at 14, with 5
years in store at Homer, N. Y.; came W. in
1846 and acquired interest in mercantile house
of Philander Peck and Henry Keep at White-
water, Wis. : later of Peck, Keep & Co., Chi-
cago, until 1857; after that in real estate and
loan business; managed negotiations for se-
curing right of way and depot facilities for L.
S. & M. S. and Rock Island Rys., 1864: dir.
and mem. executive committee L. S. & M. S.
Ry. Co., 1865-83; pres., 1873-87; chairman
board of directors, 1873-1901, C. & N.-W. Ry.
Co. Dir. Crerar Library; trustee Merchants
Loan & Trust Co.; trustee Chicago Home for
Incurables. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet. Office:
135 Adams St. Residence: 2010 Michigan Av.;
summer, Lake Geneva, Wis.
KEEP, Chauncey, manufacturer, capitalist:
b. Whitewater. Wis., Aug. 20, 1853; a. Henry
and Phebe (McCluer) Keep; ed. public schools,
Chicago; m. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1888, Mary H.
Blair; children: Margaret, Henry B., Katharine
F. Identified with numerous large interests;
vice-pres. and dir. of Raymond Lead Co. (in-
corporated 1880), manufacturers of lead goods,
pipe, sheet lead, shot, etc. Dir. Chicago Tele-
phone Co., Illinois Trust & Savings Bank,
Merchants Lean & Trust Co. Republican. Epis-
copalian. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Onwentsia, Midlothian,
Chicago Golf, Commercial. Office: 135 Adams
St. Residence: 2825 Prairie Av.
KEEP, William Flemmingr, capitalist; b.
Lockport, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1844; a. William and
Frances S. (Rhoades) Keep; ed. public schools
of State of New York. Was engaged in the
wholesale hardware business in Chicago, 1868-
1879, as mem. of the firm of Miller Bros. &
Keep; then retired and has since devoted
attention to management of his own property
and investments. Clubs: Chicago. Chicago Golf,
Saddle and Cycle. Office: 135 Adams St. Resi-
dence: 387 Dearborn Av.
KEHOE, John E., lawyer; b. Sangamon Co.,
111., Feb. 26, 1867; s. Patrick and Margaret
(Brannick) Kehoe; grad. Illinois College,
Jacksonville, 111., A.B., June. 1888; studied law
in office of Gen. John M. Palmer at Spring-
field; m. Chicago, 111., June 24. 1901, Frances
Valentine. Was admitted to Illinois bar at
Springfield, Nov., 1890. Came to Chicago, 1892,
and was engaged in law dept. of Armour &
Co., 1892-4; since then in general law prac-
tice. Was one of counsel for defense in famous
Luetgert trial; was chief trial atty. for Chi-
cago city law dept.. 1900-2, and one of the
trial attys. for the Chicago City Ry. Co. and
Chicago Union Traction Co. corporations.
Clubs: Sheridan. Ashland. Office: 59 Clark St.
Residence: 949 W. Monroe St.
KEHOE, Miles, justice of the peace; b. Co.
Carlow, Ireland, Aug. 15, 1848; s. Arthur and
Winifred (Byrne) Kehoe; came to U. S. with
parents while an infant and located in Chica-
go, 1849; grad. Foster School, 1865; m. 1st.
Chicago, 1875, Kate Murphy (died 1889); 1
son: Arthur T. ; m. 2d, Mary A. Busch; 1 son:
Frank Busch. After leaving school in 1865
worked for a time in a brick yard and later
engaged In the teaming business with his
father. Elected to State Senate from the old
3d Senatorial District, 1873, being the young-
est mem. of the Illinois Senate ever elected
up to that time: was re-elected for a 2d term,
serving until 1880; candidate for Congress.
1878, but defeated by Col. George R. Davis;
law clerk in the offices of Judges Gary. Hnwes
and Sidney Smith, successively, 1880-6; stud-
led law; admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois, Nov., 1892; appointed justice of the
peace in 1895, and has continued to serve by
virtue of quadrennial reappointments. Repub-
lican. Delegate at large to Nat. Republican
Convention. 1892. Delegate to Irish Nat. Con-
vention held in Chicago. 1895. Ex-mem. An-
cient Order of United Workmen, and of Nat.
Union (pres. Nat. Assembly of latter 1895-
1900). Office: 179 W. Madison St. Residence:
639 S. Ashland Av.
KEIM, Isaac, 2d vice-pres. Siegel, Cooper &
Co.; b. Chicngo, Nov. 28, 1860; s. Zachariah
and Eva Keim; ed. Skinner and Dore public
schools and at Bryant & Stratton Business
College; m. Chicago. 1887. Yetta Pfaelzer;
children: Hazel. Melville, Edwin. In 1875 be-
gan business career in store of Charles Guth-
mann & Bro.. dry goods, on S. Halsted St.,
and in 1876 entered the employ of E. J. Leh-
mann of the Fair Dept. Store, of which be-
came buyer and supt., with practically the
entire management of the business. In May,
1887, the firm of Siegel, Cooper & Co. was or-
ganized, with Mr. Keim one of the partners,
and upon its later Incorporation, sec. and
gen. mgr., and later 2d vice-pres. and dir., in
which position he has active management of
the business of that great mercantile estab-
lishment. Independent In politics. Clubs:
Standard, Ravlsloe Country. Office: 299 State
St. Residence: 4117 Grand Boul.
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KEITH, Edson, Jr., engineer, lawyer, com-
poser; b. Chicago, June 27, 1862; s. Edson and
Susan (Woodruff) Keith; ed. Harvard School,
Chicago; grad. Ph.B. (dynamic engineering),
Yale, 1884; grad. Columbia Law School, New
York, LL.B., 1889; m. Denver, Colo., Apr. 15,
1891, Nettie Keener; children: Katherine,
Frederick Walter. Elected vice-pres. Keith
Bros. & Co. (hats and caps), Jan. 1, 1897,
and so continues. Incorporated the firm of
Edson Keith & Co., Jan. 1, 1897, and was its
pres. until Jan. 1, 1901, when he sold all in-
terests in that business. Has composed a
number of musical productions of various
kinds, published by Schirmer & Co. and Lyon
& Healy; also magazine contributor on various
topics. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Literary, Washing-
ton Park, Yale, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg.
Residence: 2110 Prairie Av.
KEITH, Walter Woodruff, grain elevator
owner; b. Chicago, July 4, 1869; s. Edson and
Susan (Woodruff) Keith; preparatory educa-
tion in Harvard School, Chicago; grad. Shef-
field Scientific School, Yale Univ., 1891; m.
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 14, 1896, Frances Brown,
of Baltimore; 1 son: Walter Winchester. Be-
gan business career as asst. cashier for Keith
Bros. Co., wholesale hats, caps, etc., 1892-4;
after death of father in 1896 succeeded to
the business of Keith & Co., grain elevators,
established by Edson Keith, his father, about
1879. Was also, until 1897, a dir. in the house
of Edson Keith & Co. (wholesale millinery).
Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia, Saddle
and Cycle, Washington Park, University; also
Maryland, of Baltimore, Md. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 1904 Prairie Av.
KEITH, William Scott, lumber; b. Green-
field, Franklin Co., Mass., Jan. 11, 1844; s.
William and Almyra (Thompson) Keith; ed.
Deerfleld Acad. and Highland Military Acad.,
Worcester, Mass. Began business life as teller
in the Franklin Co. Nat. Bank, at Greenfield,
Mass., of which his father was pres., continu-
ing there until 1866, when he came to Chicago,
becoming teller in the Second Nat. Bank until
1869, when he resigned to enter the hardwood
lumber business; was of firm of Hatch. Hoi-
brook & Co. until 1884; then of firm of Hatch
& Keith until 1890, when the present Keith
Lumber Co. was organized, of which has since
been pres. and treas. Was the first pres. of
the Hardwood Dealers' Assn.; mem. Lumber-
men's Exchange, and a dir. for several years.
Club: Chicago (since its organization). Office:
Wood and 14th Sts. Residence: 708 Pullman
Bldg.; summer residence, Waukegan.
KELLEB, William George, manufacturer;
b. Chicago, Aug. 3, 1876; s. George and Mary
(Troutman) Keller; ed. St. Canisious College,
Buffalo, N. Y., to 1893; m. Chicago, Apr. 24,
1901, Agnes McAuley. After leaving school in
1893 entered the business established by his
father, George Keller In 1866, and in 1898
was admitted to the firm, which became
George Keller & Son, manufacturers of picture
mouldings and frames, and since his father's
death, June 12, 1904, has conducted the busi-
ness alone, under the same firm name. Repub-
lican. R. C. Mem. Catholic Knights and Ladies.
Office: 703 N. Halsted St. Residence: 554 Dear-
born Av.
KELLEY, Charles Bailey, lumber merchant;
b. Conway, N. H., Feb. 19, 1856; s. Samuel C.
and Frances (Eastman) Kelley; ed. public
schools of Davenport, la.; m. Lowell, Mass.,
1885, Nellie F. Howe (died July, 1901); 1 son:
Hudson. Came to Chicago from Iowa in 1874,
and was bookkeeper with Kelley, Morley &
Co., coal firm, 1874-8; became mem. of firm of
Kelley, Maus & Co. in 1878 and continued with
that firm until 1890, when engaged in the
lumber business as pres. and dir. of the C.
B. Kelley Lumber Co., wholesale lumber mer-
chants, with mills in Arkansas. Republican.
Clubs: Washington Park, Calumet, Chicago
Athletic. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 4860
Washington Av.
KELLEY, Paul David, merchant; b. Chica-
go, Aug. 11, 1875; s. David and Sarah J.
Kelley; early education in Chicago public
schools; grad. Sheffield Scientific School, Yale
Univ., B.S., 1898. After leaving college en-
tered house of Kelley, Maus & Co., wholesale
dealers in iron and steel, wagon and carriage
makers' supplies, hardware, woodwork and
trimmings, blacksmiths, horseshoers, coal
miners and stone workers' tools and supplies
and railway supplies; sec. and 2d vice-pres.
of the company since 1901. Clubs: University,
Chicago, Washington Park, Onwentsia, Chi-
cago Golf. Office: Lake St. Bridge. Residence:
3159 Michigan Av.
KELLEY, Thomas Henry, real estate; b.
Hale's Corners, Milwaukee Co., Wis., Aug. 15,
1847; s. M. F. and Ellen (Goodwin) Kelley;
ed. public school, Cascade, Sheboygan Co.,
Wis., and high school, Fond du Lac, Wis.;
grad. Girard Acad., Pa., 1864; m. Albia, la.,
May 25, 1876, Addle C. Jones; children: Char-
lotte Goodwin, L. Thomas, Frances (deceased).
During Civil War was recruit in 1st Wis.
Infy., Co. I; rerved less than 6 months; dis-
charged on account of sickness and under
age. Entered real estate business at Kansas
City, 1884-9; since 1889 real estate broker in
Chicago. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board, and
on its public service committee for the north
side. Republican. Mem. Ft. Dearborn Council,
Royal Arcanum. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 171 Lake View Av.
KELLEY, William Edward, lumberman; b.
Passadunkeag, Me., Aug. 27, 1850; s. Asa Page
and Mary A. (Hodgkins) Kelley; ed. district
schools, at Monson (Mass.) Acad. and at Yale
College; m. Chicago, Sept. 14, 1876, Margaret
A., daughter of Asa Vail; children: William
R., Asa R., Eleanor V., Margaret H., Dorothy
S. Father having engaged, in lumber business
in Chicago in 1862, he became clerk to firm of
Kelley, Wood & Co., lumber, until 1873; part-
ner in Kelley, Rathbone & Co., 1873; and later
of A. P. & W. E. Kelley Co. until 1891; also
became mem. of firm of Bradley & Kelley.
Milwaukee; and is now senior mem. of firm of
William E. Kelley & Co., wholesale lumber.
Was vice-pres. of old Lumberman's Exchange.
1882-6. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Union League, Calumet, Washington Park,
Chicago, Onwentsia. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence: 2129 Calumet Av.
KELLEY, William Vallandigham, manufac-
turer; b. Ohio, Feb. 13, 1861; s. William J.
and Susan E. (Taylor) Kelley; ed. high school
of Greenville, O., followed by commercial
course in Cincinnati, O. ; m. Chicago, Nov. 14,
1894, Lilian Phelps; children: William V., Jr.,
Russell Phelps, Phelps. Began business life as
clerk and bookkeeper in a hardware store at
Springfield, O. ; next was sales agent of the
Springfield Malleable Iron Co.; then sales
agent for Charles Scott Spring Co., manufac-
turers of car and locomotive springs; since
organization, 1897, pres. and treas. of the Sim-
plex Ry. Appliance Co. Also pres. of the Sim-
plex Ry. Appliance Co., of Canada, Ltd. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Washington Park,
Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: Fisher Bldg.
Residence: 4849 Ellis Av.
KELLOGG. Walter Orson, Chicago mgr. for
Watson & Newell Co., silversmiths; b. Fond
du Lac, Wis., Apr. 13, 1874; s. Orson W. and
Cornelia (Manvill) Kellogg; removed to Chi-
cago with parents in 1881; ed. grammar school
and business college; studied dentistry \Vz
years; m. Chicago, June 15, 1899, Jeannette
Pilgrim; children: Elaine Josephine, Jeannette
Gertrude. Went to work for Marshall Field &
Co. at age of 14; worked in jewelry dept. 1%
years; worked in a jewelry store 2 years; then
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for E. G. Webster & Son 3 years In sliver
plated ware trade; then for A. T. Towle &
Co., silversmiths, from 1896 until their failure
In business in 1901; since 1901 has been Chi-
cago mgr. for Watson & Newell Co., silver-
smiths, of Attleboro, Mass. Mem. of Jewelers'
Club of Chicago. Baptist. Republican. Office:
156 Wabash Av. Residence: 423 Balrd Av.,
Austin, 111.
KELLY, Edward James, freight and passen-
ger traffic mgr.; b. Sandusky, O., Feb. 3, 1854;
8. Edward J. C. and Eliza (Hurley) Kelly;
ed. public schools In Indiana; St. Clalr Acad.,
Cleveland, O.; private school, New Albany,
Ind. ; Sisters' School, North Madison, Ind., and
Hall's Commercial College, Logansport, Ind.,
graduating 1869; m. Logansport, Ind., Oct. 19,
1880, Mary L Woll; children: Paul Edward,
Claude Francis, Ruth Mary and Ralph James
(twins). Lived at Logansport, Ind., until 1879,
where he was chair seater In chair factory,
1869; clothing salesman and buyer, 1870-2;
cigar and tobacco salesman, 1872; bookkeeper
In lumber and planing mill office, 1873; tobacco
factory, 1874; clerk local freight office P., C.,
C. & St. L. Ry., 1874; chief clerk, Eel River
R. R., 1874; chief clerk, Wabash Ry., 1874-9;
joint freight agent at Lafayette Junction, Ind.,
for Wabash, Big Four, L. E. & W. and Cin-
cinnati, Lafayette & Chicago Rys., 1879-83;
freight and ticket agent C., C., C. & St. L. Ry.,
Kankakee, 111., 1884; asst. local freight agent
Wabash Ry., Chicago, 1884; rate clerk, M., L.
S. & W. Ry., Milwaukee, Wis., 1887-93; travel-
ing auditor, C. & O. Ry., Richmond, Va., 1893;
asst. gen. freight agent L. M. & L. S. Trans-
portation Co., Chicago, 1894-9; freight claim
agent, Hocking Valley Ry., Columbus, O., 1899-
1901; gen. freight and passenger agent, 1902-3,
traffic mgr., 1904, L. M. & L. S. Transporta-
tion Co., Chicago. Grover Cleveland Democrat.
R. C. Was 1st Lieut. Cass Blues, Logansport,
Ind. Office: 530 N. Water St. Residence: 301
S. Humphrey Av., Oak Park, 111.
KELLY, James Andrew, coal merchant; b.
Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 17, 1856; s. J. J. and
Ann (Curtis) Kelly; ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, June 7, 1896, Marie A. Shumaker;
children: James A., Jr., Margaret. After leav-
ing school engaged In railroading, and was
for 14 years supt. of the C., G. W. Ry., prior
to Aug. 5, 1903, when become pres. Illinois &
Indiana Coal Co. Republican. Office: 355 Dear-
born St. Residence: 1426 Graceland Av.
KELLY, Thomas; b. Providence, R. I., Jan.
3, 1843; s. John and Margaret Kelly; parents
removed to Wisconsin, 1845; ed. Wisconsin
district schools; m. Nov. 14, 1864, Ann Mc-
Cahill; 2 children: Rose, Maggie. Supt. Brigh-
ton Cotton Mills. 1876-9; engaged in contract-
Ing business, 1879, and later In real estate.
Mem. board of trustees, Town of Cicero, 1882;
mem. Chicago City Council, 1888-92; mem. of
drainage board. Sanitary District of Chicago,
1892-7; pres. same, 1897. Democrat. Address:
3622 S. Western Av. Boul.
KELLY, Thomas; b. Winston Co., Miss., Feb.
13, 1859; s. Charles D. and Mary (Sweatman)
Kelly; ed. private schools; m. Brookhaven,
Miss., Nov. 9, 1885, Margaret Ward Atkins;
children: Lena Margaret, Carl Duncan, Mary
Elizabeth, Thomas Lloyd. At age of 18 began
business career at farming and railroad con-
tracting for about 5 years; then in mercantile
line at Winona and Vaiden, Miss., for about 4
years. Ranched in Arizona territory; came to
Chicago in Dec., 1885; for a brief period bought
and sold cattle at the stock yards for specu-
lative purposes, and in Jan., 1888, organized
the Chicago Live Stock Commission Co.; when
it became necessary to establish branch offices
at St. Louis, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., and Ft.
Worth, Tex., the name of the firm was changed
to the Nat. Live Stock Commission Co., of
which he has since been pres. Also has exten-
sive interests in land and cattle in Texas.
Club: Colonial. Office: Exchange Bldg., Union
Stock Yards. Residence: 4018 Grand Boul.
KELSEY, Horatio Nelson, mgr. western
dept. of the Sun Insurance Office of London;
b. St. Mary's, O., June 14, 1865; s. Benjamin
and Mary Adams (Gray) Kelsey; ed. public
schools of Indianapolis, Ind., and Butler Univ.,
Irvington, Ind.; m. Indianapolis, Ind., June
21, 1892, Burnett Lawson Bloomer; children:
Esther, Burnett K., Mary Alice. Began busi-
ness life in local office in fire Insurance at
Indianapolis, Ind., 1885; in general office Lon-
don Assurance Corporation of London, 1888,
and In 1889 became special agent for same
company in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and
Kansas; state agent and adjuster for Norwich
Union Fire Insurance Soc. of England, for
Indiana and Illinois, 1890; asst. mgr. of west-
ern dept., for Sun Insurance Office of London,
Mar. 1, 1901, and on Feb. 1, 1904, was pro-
moted to western mgr. for same company.
The Sun Insurance Office was established In
1710, and is the oldest fire insurance com-
pany In the world. Served 8 years In Indiana
State Militia. Presbyterian. Mem. Sigma Chi
fraternity. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Evanston,
Evanston Country. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 232 Main St.. Evanston, 111.
KEMP, Edward Milton, pres. Wabash Screen
Door Co.; b. Germantown, O., Feb. 27, 1865;
s. Ezra and Lydla (Shank) Kemp; ed. public
schools of Germantown, O., and Otterbein
Univ., Westervllle, O., to 1884; m. Wabash,
Ind., Oct., 1887, Minnie Amoss; 1 daughter:
Frances. After leaving school organized the
Wabash Screen Door Co. in 1884 at Wabash,
Ind.; resided there until 1889, when removed
to Rhlnelander, Wis., and from there, In 1900,
to Chicago, where are located the principal
offices of the company, of which he Is pres.
and treas. The factories are now at Minne-
apolis, Minn., and Memphis, Tenn.; products
are "Wabash" screens, stove boards and wash
boards. Republican. Clubs:- Union League, Mid-
Day, Washington Park. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 4643 Woodlawn Av.
KEMP, Oliver Cromwell, mgr. Delaware and
Reliance Insurance Co.'s; b. Kalamazoo Co.,
Mich., Jan., 1851; s. Alfred and Mary A.
(Jones) Kemp; ed. public schools of Kala-
mazoo, Mich., and Rlchland Seminary in Kala-
mazoo Co.; m. 1st, Greenville, Mich., May,
1877, Mary J. Burke; m. 2d, Chicago, Jan.,
1896, Mary Helen Williams; children: J. Ster-
ling, Clayton C., Hazel C., Arthur J. Engaged
in fire Insurance business at Greenville, Mich.,
in 1875; gave up that local agency to a young-
er brother, and removed, in 1893, to Chicago,
where has since resided. Engaged with
Rochester German Ins. Co. in 1882 as west-
ern special agent, covering 10 western states;
was made gen. agent and adjuster In 1890,
with supervision over company's entire west-
ern business until Apr., 1901, when resigned
to accept the joint management of the west-
ern dept. of the Delaware Insurance Co. of
Philadelphia, and of the Reliance Insurance
Co. of Philadelphia; also taking an Interest
In the local agency of George Hermann & Co.
Democrat. Clubs: Woodlawn Park. Auburn
Park Golf. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence:
5003 Madison Av.
KEMPEB, Arthur Lincoln, stock and bond
broker; b. near Alton. 111.. Oct., 1863; s.
Thomas Jefferson and Rachel Becket (Porch)
Kemper; grad. Grinnell (la.) High School,
1880; grad. Cornell College, Mt. Vernon,
la., as M.C.E., 1886; m. Chicago, June 30, 1896,
Emelyn Lamb; children: Dorothy, Horace
Lamb. Began business life as surveyor;
broker since 1894, and in 1898 established
under firm name of A. L. Kemper & Co., a
brokerage business in loans, stocks and bonds.
Republican. Methodist. Club: Union League.
Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 539
E. 50th PI.
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XEMPNER, Adolph, grain commission; b. vice-pres. and gen. solicitor A., T. & S. F. Ry.
Schrimm, Prussia, Oct. 27, 1869; B. Isaac and Co.; m. St. Louis, June 2, 1894, Madeline,
Bertha (Dienstag) Kempner; ed. public schools daughter of Richard C. Kerens; children:
and Elkhart (Ind.) High School, graduating Richard Kerens, Mary Dudley, Edward Dudley,
1885; m. Chicago, June 12, 1899, Bertha Has- Jr. Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Metropoli-
terlik; 1 son: Jean. Began business in 1885 in tan (New York), St. Louis (St. Louis). Office:
employ of W. G. Press & Co., brokers on the 9 Jackson Boul. Residence: 344 Erie St.
Board of Trade, and remained with them 14 KENNEDY, Andrew Joseph, cigar manufac-
years, retiring as sec. of company. Became a turer; b. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1862; s. Andrew and
mem. of the Board of Trade in 1890 and estab- Bridget (Walsh) Kennedy; ed. Lake View
lished in independent business under present common and high schools; m. Chicago, Mar.
firm name of Adolph Kempner & Co., in grain, 25, 1894, Alma M. Grommes; children: Beatrice
provisions, stocks and bonds. Independent in M., Alma M. Started to learn stained glass
politics. Jewish religion. Mem. Order of B'nai trade; then was index clerk in mercantile
B'rith. Club: Lakeside. Office: Postal Telegraph agency; 5 years in wholesale and retail gro-
Bldg. Residence: 4235 Prairie Av. eery business; next with Vogler & Geudtner,
KENDRICK, John William, railway official; trunk manufacturers, as shipping clerk, bill
b. Worcester, Mass., Oct. 14, 1853; a. John clerk and salesman; lived in California 5
Abbot and Mary Elizabeth (Crosby) Kendrick; years; played baseball professionally, drove
ed. public schools, Worcester, Mass., and Wor- stage in Northern California prospected and
cester Polytechnic Institute; m. Gloucester, mined for gold 2y2 years; came to Chicago and
Mass., Jan. 14, 1880, Elizabeth Foster Dolliver; was in real estate and building business about
children: Margaret Carroll, Carroll Crosby, 8 years; joined in organization, July 1, 1900,
Helen Elizabeth, John Foster. In miscella- of Grommes & Kennedy Co., manufacturers of
neous engineering work In New England after clear Havana cigars, principally doing an ex-
graduation until Aug. 10, 1879, when he clusiyely wholesale business. R. C. Mem. Co-
entered the service of the N. P. R. R. as lumbian Knights. Club: Illinois Athletic. Of-
leveler in engineer corps in Yellowstone Val- flee: 230-232 E. Kinzie St. Residence: 2144 N.
ley; resident engineer, same, Mar. 16, 1882; Hermitage Av.
chief engineer St. P. & N. P. Ry., June, 1883; KENNEDY, David J., real estate; b. Chl-
chief engineer N. P. R. R., Mar. 20, 1888; gen. cago, July 11, 1853; s. John M. and Rosetta
mgr. N. P. R. R., July, 1893; 2d vice-pres. N. (Hamilton) Kennedy; ed. public and high
P. Ry., Feb. 1, 1899; since June 5, 1901, 3d schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1883, Carrie
vice-pres. A., T. & S. F. Ry. Mem. Am. Soc. of Barton; children: Laura, Helen, Barton. After
Civil Engineers. Clubs: Chicago, Washington leaving school was with C. H. Besly & Co.,
Park, Chicago Golf, Glen View, Mid-Day; also machinists' supplies, for 8 years;- then of
Union League and Mid-Day (New York), and Jones & Kennedy, lumber, 6 years; then of
Minnekahda (Minneapolis). Office: Railway Kennedy & Ballard, real estate, 5 years; since
Exchange. Residence: 466 Elm St. 1900 alone in real estate and investments.
KENFIELD, Fred Standlsh, publisher; b. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Pres.- Sun-
Hastings, Mich., Nov. 6, 1864; s. Hiram J. and beam Incandescent Lamp Co.; dir. Payson
Sophia E. (Standish) Kenfield. Only 12 years Mfg. Co. Republican. Club: Union League. Of-
old at time of father's death; attended the nee: 100 Washington St. Residence: Oak Park,
public schools at Hastings until 18, when he Hi-
entered a jewelry store and learned the trade, KENNEDY, Henry Herbert, lawyer; b.
3 years; attended business college at Grand Washington Co., la., June 6, 1862; s. Joseph
Rapids, Mich.; then traveled, selling oils, ad- Reid and Deborah (Wilcox) Kennedy; grad.
vertisement, maps, etc., until 1887. On coming Iowa College, Grinnell, la., A.B., 1883 (A.M.,
to Chicago in Sept., 1887, became business 1886); grad. law dept. of Univ. of Michigan,
mgr. of the Am. Jeweler, 2 years; western LL.B., 1885; m. Grinnell, la., June 15, 1892,
representative for an eastern publication, 1 Minnie G. Perkins; 1 son: Herbert H. In active
year; started the Street Railway Review, an practice of law in Chicago since 1885, par-
international journal of street and electric ticularly engaged in corporation law business;
railways; in 1894 started Brick, devoted to mem. of firm of Moses, Rosenthal & Kennedy,
clay Interests; m. Amy Sweeney, of Rock Is- which, with its predecessors, has been in con-
land, 111., 1894; 1 daughter: Ruby. Pres. and tinuous practice in Chicago for over 40 years,
mgr. Kenfleld Publishing Co., general publish- Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago
ers and printers. Club: Union League. Office: Congregational (pres.). Union League, Home-
45 Plymouth PI. Residence: 5553 Monroe Av. wood. Office: Woman's Temple. Residence:
XENLY, William Kennard, dealer in rails, The Kenwood, 47th St. and Kenwood Av.
track material and railway supplies; b. Chi- KENNEDY, Henry Sibley, sec.-treas. and
cago, Feb. 26, 1869; s. David F. and Arabella Chicago mgr. Thomas Gin Compress Co.; b.
(Hoge) Kenly; ed. public and private schools Nicollet Co., Minn., May 11, 1858; s. Duncan
of Chicago. After leaving school was employed R- and Susanna N. Kennedy; ed. public schools
with James B. Clow & Sons, manufacturers in Minnesota; m. Sept. 28, 1887, Mary A. Kitt-
of plumbers' supplies. After that was for a redge; children: Laura K., Henry T. Was for
time engaged in the fire insurance business on years engaged in the grain business at Minne-
his own account; next was engaged in the apolis, Minn., coming thence to Chicago in
iron and steel business, and in 1901 incor- the early months of 1902. In Jan., 1902, be-
porated Templeton, Kenly & Co., Ltd., deal- came associated in the organization of the
era in railway supplies; was sec. and treas. Thomas Gin Compress Co., manufacturers of
of that company until July, 1904, at which cotton conpresses at Little Rock, Ark., and
time he sold his stock, and during the early *s sec- and treas. of the company, also having
part of 1905 incorporated the W. K. Kenly Co., charge, as mgr., of the company's office in
of which he is pres., dealers in rails, track thls city- Club: Chicago Yacht. Office: Rail-
material and railway supplies. Clubs: Union, wav Exchange. Residence: Grand Pacific Hotel.
Germania. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 9 KENNICOTT, Cass Lang-don, chemist; vice-
Astor St. pres. Kennicott Water Softener Co.; b. Chi-
KENNA, Edward Dudley, lawyer, railway cago, Feb. 25, 1871; s. Ransom K (U S A )
official; b. Jacksonville, 111., Nov. 17, 1861; s. and Helen M. (Smith) Kennicott; 'ed. Chicago
M. E. and Ellen (Pilcher) Kenna; ed. public public schools and Case School of Applied
schools and Drury College, Springfield, Mo.; Science, Cleveland, O.; m. June 6, 1894 Marv
f, A -TV* 14-4-n*! 4-rt V,.-, « O .-.»!« ™ fl ^1 ,3 •**•«. T n i n o r» . tr* T-» _ s^t _ _ i ^ _ ' *-*«,* j
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32!)
Kennicott Water Softening Machine. Ex-sec,
section chemistry, Chicago Acad. of Sciences;
mem. Am. Chem. Soc. ; fellow Chem. Soc., Lon-
don; mem. Illinois State Microscopical Soc.,
Am. Soc. for Testing Materials. Author: Dust
Explosions; Chicago's Milk Supply; Ice; Water
Analysis; Food Adulterations. Mason; Odd
Fellow. Club: Automobile. Office: Railway Ex-
change. Residence: 218 W. 65th St.
KENNY, William Stuart, glass, paints and
oils; b. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 26, 1855; s. John
and Emily (Parrott) Kenny; preparatory edu-
cation at Russell School, New Haven, Conn.;
grad. Yale, 1875; m. Dover, Me., Sept. 10, 1902,
Annie H. Peaks. Read law with Hon. John
Gibson, of York, Pa., 1875-6; admitted to
Pennsylvania bar, 1877; in banking and cattle
business, Dakota and Montana, 1877-82; in
Prairie State Bank, Chicago, 1882-7; was vice-
pres. Winfleld (Kan.) Nat. Bank; with Ger-
man Nat. Bank of Denver, 1888-9; came to
Chicago, 1889; sec. the James H. Rice Co.,
importers and jobbers of glass, paints, oils,
etc.; became pres. and treas. on death of J. H.
Rice, 1897. Independent in politics. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Chicago
Yacht. Office: 80-82 Wabash Av. Residence:
5126 Kimbark Av.
KENT, James Tyler, physician; b. Woodhull
Tp., Steuben Co., N. Y., Mar. 31, 1849: B.
Stephens and Caroline (Tyler) Kent; ed. Mad-
ison Univ., Hamilton, N. Y. ; grad. Eclectic
Med. Institute, Cincinnati, O., 1871; Homo?.
Med. College, St. Louis, 1889; m. Philadelphia,
Pa., July 2, 1896, Clara Louise Tobey. Prac-
. ticed in home town until 1873; at St. Louis,
Mo., 1873-88; in Philadelphia 12 years; since
1900 in Chicago. Was prof, of materia medica,
Homce. Med. College, St. Louis, and prof, and
dean in Post-Graduate School of Homoeo-
pathies, Philadelphia, and now in Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago; mem. of staff of Hahne-
mann Hosp. Mem. Am. Institute of Homoeo-
pathy, International Hahnemannian Assn., Illi-
nois State Homce. Med. Soc., Chicago Homoe.
Assn.; corresponding mem. British Homoe. Soc.
Author: Repertory of the Homce. Materia
Medica; Lectures on Homce. Philosophy and
Materia Medica. Republican. Office: 92 State
St. Residence: 1142 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
KENT, Thomas Martin, plumbers' brass
goods; b. Co. Wexford, Ireland, Feb. 8, 1848;
s. Patrick and Mary (Murphy) Kent; ed. pub-
lic schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Sept. 2,
1885, Elizabeth O'Malley; children: Richard,
Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Irene, Raymond,
George, Ruth, Esther. After leaving school
learned the trade of brass finisher with the
Crane Co., remaining with that house 18 years,
and quitting as foreman; then was with firm
of Lehner, Johnson & Hoyer, until 1889, when
joined in organizing and incorporating the
Street & Kent Mfg. Co., manufacturers of
plumbers' brass goods, of which is now pres.
Independent in politics. Office: 43-45 Fulton St.
Residence: 311 Sunnyside Av.
KENT, William, dealer in lands and live
stock; b. Chicago, Mar. 29, 1864; a. Albert
Emmett and Adaline Elizabeth (Dutton) Kent;
ed. private schools of California, at Hopkins
Grammar School, New Haven, Conn., and
Yale College, graduating A.B., 1887; m. Ojai
Valley, Calif., Feb. 26, 1890, Elizabeth
Thatcher; children: Albert Emmett, Thomas
Thatcher, Elizabeth Sherman, William, Jr.,
Adaline Dutton, Sherman. After graduation in
1887 came to Chicago to look after interests
of his father; taken into partnership, 1890,
under title of A. E. Kent & Son; father died,
1901; has managed real estate and other in-
terests here, and has done considerable build-
ing; interested in lands in Nebraska, Nevada,
California, Michigan, Wisconsin and Kansas.
Republican; mem. Chicago City Council, 1895-
1897. Pres. Municipal Voters' League, 1899-
1900; on executive committee of same, 1897-
1904; on executive committee Citizens' Assn.
Dir. Am. Trust & Savings Bank; mem. firm of
Kent & Burke (cattle); pres. Golconda Cattle
Co. Mem. of All Souls Church. Mem. Illinois
Civic Service Assn. and Civil Service Reform
League. Clubs: Union League, University,
Chicago Athletic, Quadrangle, City. Office: 12
Sherman St. Residence: 5112 Kimbark Av.
., George Benton, manufacturer;
b. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Oct. 5, 1856; s. James W.
and Annie (Allishouse) Keplinger; ed. public
schools of Louisville, Ky. ; m. Oct. 7, 1883,
Nellie Gertrude Fox, of St. Louis, Mo.; chil-
dren: George Welsley, Walter Fox, Cora. For-
merly resident of St. Louis, Mo., and was con-
tractor and builder on theatrical buildings for
J. B. McElfatrick & Sons, of New York and
St. Louis; built 10 or 12 theaters for them;
remodeled Chicago Opera House in 1886; came
from St. Louis to Chicago, as resident, in
1886. In 1892 established the Turnlock Mfg.
Co.; in 1896 originated the Pinlock Mfg. Co.;
has 10 or 12 patents in this line, having orig-
inated the first pinlock fastener for buttons,
and has made a special study of the business;
consolidated the Pinlock Mfg. Co., 1902, with
the Photo-Jewelry Mfg. Co., of which is vice-
pres. Republican. Mem. K. P. Office: 464 Car-
roll Av. Residence: 988 Warren Av.
KEBCHEB, John, physician; b. Munich,
Bavaria, Feb. 13, 1863; s. Anton (died in
Munich) and Anna (Braumiller) Kercher
(latter still living at age of 84); ed. Munich
until nearly 13 years old, when immigrated to
Chicago; earned own living and education ever
since; attended public school 2 years (work-
ing mornings and evenings for board and
clothing); when 15 years old became sham-
pooer in Turkish bath until was 19, studying
under private tuition, mornings; when 19 be-
gan studying for 4 years under tutelage of
Dr. Pillsbury (then of Chicago); then entered
med. dept of Northwestern Univ., graduating
M.D., 1890; m. Chicago, Sept. 13, 1890, Ma-
thilda Charlotta Schroeder; children: John,
Antoinette. Formerly clinical asst. in South
Side Dispensary; also formerly chief of the
nervous dept. in Columbia Free Dispensary;
formerly lecturer on therapeutics, Post-Grad-
uate Med. School of Chicago, and in 1898-9
went as physician and surgeon to the Dusty
Diamond Co. to Northwest Alaska; was gone
1% years and returned Sept., 1899, finan-
cially ruined; resumed practice in May, 1900.
Mem. Ashlar Lodge No. 308, A. F. & A. M.
Liberal Christian In religion. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Address: 2359
Indiana Av.
KEBFOOT, William Dale, real estate; b.
Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 16, 1837; s. Dr. George B.
and Eliza (Reed) Kerfoot; ed. public schools
and, 1852-4, at St. James College, Maryland;
m. 1865, Susan B., daughter of William B.
Mooklar, of Mason Co., Ky. ; children: Susan
M., William D., George B., Margaret D.,
Charles S., Eliza R., Ethel, Russell. Came to
Chicago, 1854, and entered real estate office
of James M. Rees; later clerk for Thomas
B. Bryan until he established himself as a
financial agent and real estate broker, doing a
successful business until 1871, when the great
fire destroyed his office, with papers, books
and other documents. His temporary office
was the first building erected in the fire-
swept district. Did a large business for east-
ern investors and capitalists after the fire
and has continued to represent many large
financial interests. Took George Birkhoff, Jr.,
as partner in 1877, the firm since then be-
ing known as W. D. Kerfoot & Co. Was city
comptroller, 1899-1901; dir. World's Colum-
bian Exposition; pres. Chicago Real Estate
Exchange; pres. Chicago Opera House Co.;
dir. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. of Chicago.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Union League.
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Office: 85 Washington St. Residence: 127 Astor
St.
KEBH, August Jacob, manufacturer; b. De-
troit, Mich., Aug. 28, 1868; s. George A. and
Barbara (Stellberger) Kern; ed. public schools
of Detroit, Mich.; m. Detroit, Mich., July 12,
1903, Annie E^. Fournier; 1 son: Alfred George.
Began with firm of A. P. Kern Picture Co.,
manufacturers of moldings, picture frames
and art goods, in 1889, becoming vlce-pres.
upon its incorporation in 1892 as the A. F.
Kern Co., and in 1901 succeeded his brother,
A. F. Kern, as pres. The company has its
office and factory at 15-17 Lake St., and a
warehouse at 33 Michigan Av., and is espe-
cially prominent in its dept. of art calendars
and advertising specialties. Republican. Of-
fice: 15-17 Lake St. Residence: 5118 Prairie Av.
KEEN, George, manufacturer; b. Detroit,
Mich., Oct. 22, 1853; s. George Adam and Bar-
bara (Stellberger) Kern; ed. public schools of
Detroit until 1870; m. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 18,
1880, Margaret DuBois; children: George Wil-
liam, Albert Stephen, Charles Robert, Hen-
rietta. Began business life as bookkeeper for
Detroit News Co.; later was bookkeeper for
the Eckhardt & Becker Brewing Co. and the
Goebel Brewing Co.; came to Chicago, 1890,
from Detroit, entering the business of the A.
F. Kern Co., manufacturers of moldings, pic-
ture frames, art goods, etc., of which he be-
came sec. and treas., 1898. Republican. Club:
Columbia Yacht. Office: 15-17 E. Lake St. Resi-
dence: 618 Sheffield Av.
KEEN, Jacob J., lawyer; b. west division of
Chicago, Jan. 10, 1863; s. Anton and Eleanora
Kern, both of German birth; ed. Catholic
parochial schools of Chicago and St. Francis
College, Quincy, 111.; m. Chicago, 111., May 2,
1904, Algenia A. Trude. On leaving college
entered employ of the C. & A. R. R. Co.;
later was stereotyper in the offices of the
Chicago Newspaper Union, the Chicago Tri-
bune and the Chicago Herald; began study
of law in office of Hon. W. W. O'Brien, and
attended Union College of Law; admitted to
bar, 1885; was elected to the Illinois House
of Representatives, 1889; elected city atty.,
1890, and state's atty., 1892, serving until
Dec., 1896; now mem. of law firm of Kern &
Brown. Democrat. Mem. Germania Maenner-
chor. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 79 Clark
St. Residence: 49 Delaware PI.
KERB, Qeortre Buchanan, agent for manu-
facturers; b. Franklin, Delaware Co., N. Y.,
Apr. 17, 1850; s. George and Lucia M. Kerr;
ed. district schools, Franklin, N. Y., .and
academies at Watertown and Cooperstown,
N. Y.; m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 12. 1877,
Emma H. Adams; children: George B., Jr.,
Frank H., Leslie L. Began business career in
a country store at Prattsville, N. Y., but 'In
1868 entered the employ of Scovill Mfg. Co.,
at Waterbury, Conn; 4 years later went to
the company's store at Boston until 1887;
then he camo to Chicago as western agent
for the company, which connection he has
ever since retained. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mem. Dearborn Lodere No. 310, A. F. & A. M.,
and Chicago Lodge No. 4, B. P. O. Elks. Club:
Auburn Park. Office: 208-210 Lake St.
KERR. Norman, physician; b. near Harring-
ton, Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 12. 1867; s. Norman
McLeod and Catherine (MacKenzie) Kerr; ed.
public school at Holyrood, Ont., and grad.
Kincardine (Ont.) High School, 1884; grad.
McOill Med. College, Montreal, as M.D., C.M.,
1889; m. Oberlin, O., Nov. 3, 1897, Lottie M.,
daughter of Dr. John Austin; children: John
Austin, Norman Archibald. Came to Chicago
about a month after graduating in medicine;
appointed asst. in surgery, Chicago Policlinic,
1891; instructor in 1895, and asst. prof, of
surgery, 1902; attending surgeon Maurice Por-
ter Hosp. for Children since 1898. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago
Orthoepedic Soc. Republican. Presbyterian.
Office: 10 State St. Residence: 275 LaSalle Av.
KERR, Robert Joseph, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Dec. 27, 1872; s. Samuel and Josephine Marian
(Kirk) Kerr; grad. Northwestern Univ., A.B.,
1894; LL.B., 1895; m. Rockford, 111., June 2,
1896, Blanche Weyburn. Admitted to bar of
Supreme Court of Illinois, 1895; associated with
father, Samuel Kerr, under firm name of Kerr
& Kerr. Republican. Universalist. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Clubs: Oak Park, Westward
Ho. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Residence: 113 S.
Elmwood Av., Oak Park, 111.
KERB, Samuel, lawyer; b. McHenry Co.,
111., Feb. 22, 1846; s. Joseph and Lydia H.
(Langdon) Kerr; reared in Wisconsin; grad.
Lombard Univ., 1869; m. 1st. Josephine M.
Kirk (now deceased); 2 sons: Robert Joseph,
Ellis Kirk; m. 2d, Mary E. Dunton, of Belvl-
dere, 111.; children: William Dunton, Samuel,
Jr. Admitted to bar, 1870; partner of Hon.
Benjamin D. Magruder until 1875; practiced
alone, 1875-84; later senior mem. of Kerr &
Barr, and now, with his son, Robert J., of
Kerr & Kerr. Republican; was alderman from
llth Ward, 1886-7. Universalist; mem. of the
Church of the Redeemer; trustee of Lombard
Univ.; was mem. board of trustees of Uni-
versalist General Convention. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn. Office: 189
LaSalle St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
KEBSTEN, George, judge of the Circuit
Court of Cook Co.; b. Chicago, Mar. 21, 1853;
s. Joachim and Sophia (Eisner) Kersten; ed.
in Capt. Standon's German-Am. Institute,
Franklin School and Eastman's Commercial
College, graduating from latter, 1869; m. Sept.
4, 1875, Julia, daughter of Adam Baierle; chil-
dren: Walter George (deceased), Lilian. En-
gaged in various commercial pursuits, 1869-
1880; clerk Police Court, 1880; Justice of the
Peace, 1880-1903, and for many years police
justice; elected judge of the Circuit Court of
Cook Co., 1903. Mason, Shriner, Forester, K.
P. Mem. Columbian Knights, Royal Arcanum,
North Side Turner Soc.; one of originators,
1st sec. and later pres. Cook Co. Democratic
Club. Prominent as sharpshooter and mem. of
various gun clubs. Democrat. Clubs: Iroquois,
Germania. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 418
Belden Ay.
KESNER. Abraham Leon, pres., treas. and
gen. mgr. Evan Lloyd & Co., retail dry goods;
b. New York, Aug. 5, 1869; s. Louis and Sarah
(Staal) Kesner; ed. Scammon, Haven and
Jones public schools, Chicago; m. Chicago,
Oct. 4, 1896, Robertine Feinberg; children:
Irene Eleanor, Robert Abraham. Entered em-
ploy of The Fair as cash boy at age of 12
years (remained 5 years); then went to Siegel,
Cooper & Co., 10 years, as mgr. and purchaser
for several depts. ; also buyer in Europe;
from there went to Gimbel Bros., Philadel-
phia, where managed and purchased for nu-
merous depts., and also did the foreign buying
in Europe; on June 25, 1904, headed a cor-
poration and bought the entire business of
Evan Lloyd & Co., of which he is pres., treas.
and gen. mgr. Republican. Office: 136 State
St. Residence: 671 E. 48th St.
KE SITES, Jacob Levl, merchant; b. London,
Eng., Dec. 30, 1865; s. L. J. and Sarah (Staal)
Kesner; came to Chicago in boyhood; ed.
Scammon and Haven public schools and Com-
mercial Business College; m. Chicago, Aug.
30, 1887, Bettie Frobman; 1 daughter: Lucile.
Started in business life with The Fair (dept.
store), Oct., 1877. as cash boy at $2.50 per
week, and advanced from time to time to dif-
ferent positions and occupations: cash boy,
bundle wrapper, cashier, salesman, floor-
walker, buyer, asst. mgr., and on Jan. 1, 1895,
was made gen. mgr. of the entire business,
and so continues. Also pres. Strowger Auto-
matic Telephone Exchange. Republican. Mem.
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Sinai Congregation. Clubs: Hamilton, Stand- in present firm of James Kidston & Co. Mem.
ard. Office: The Fair. Residence: 4756 Grand Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Illinois Ath-
Boul. letic, LaGrange Country, LaGrange Suburban.
KE8SI.ER, Hallet H., carriages; b. LaPorte, Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: La-
Ind., Mar. 3, 1871; s. S. I. and Annette (Hahn) Grange, 111.
Kessler; ed. public schools at LaPorte, Ind. ; KIERNA1T, James George, physician; b. New
m. LaPorte, Oct. 5, 1893, Dora May Nation. York, June 18, 1852; s. Francis and Mary
Began business life as employe of LaPorte (Aiken) Kiernan; ed. public schools, and.
Carriage Co. in 1890, being made mgr. of Den- 1868-71, College City of New York; grad. med.
ver branch Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co. in 1899; dept. Univ. City of New York, 1874; m. New
since Sept., 1903, mgr. at Chicago of the York, Feb. 10, 1881, Jane Ann Trumper; chil-
Cortland Wagon Co., the company having for dren: Mrs. W. W. Edwards, of Aetna, Ind. Be-
over 20 years maintained a branch in Chicago, came asst. physician New York City Asylum
and who have won enviable distinction In for Insane, 1874, and as officer of New York
their present specialty as manufacturers of Neurological Soc. took active part in reforms
high grade carriages. Mem. B. P. O. E. Office: brought about by that soc. in Am. psychiatry
377 Wabash Av. Residence: Hotel Windermere. and neurology. Became supt. Cook Co. (Chl-
KETMAN, Tony IiOtiis, western sec. of the cago) Insane Hosp., 1884, and forced the in-
Missionary Dept. Am. Baptist Publication yestigation of county charities in 1885, which
Soc ; b Humboldt Co., la., Sept. 30, 1868; s. led to the "boodle" trials and convictions of
H. J. and Frances (De Smidt) Ketman; at- 1887. Expert for defense in Guiteau trial, 1881,
tended country school in Humboldt Co., la.; Mooney trial, 1884, for state in Van Dyne case,
did college preparatory and college work in for defense in Prendergast case, and in many
Central Univ. of Iowa, graduating A.B., 1894; other criminal and civil cases in which medico-
grad. Divinity School, Univ. of Chicago, 1896 legal Issues were Involved. Foreign associate
(D.D., Central Univ. of Iowa, 1903); m. Mon- mem. French Medico-Psychologic Assn.; fel-
roe, la., Dec. 1, 1897, Minnie Corney. Was or- low Chicago Acad. of Medicine; hon. pres.
dained to Baptist ministry while' pastor of section Nervous and Mental Diseases, Pan-
the First Baptist Church of Omaha, Neb., Dec. Am. Med. Congress, 1893; mem. International
8, 1896; continued work as pastor until Sept. Med. Congress, 1900; hon. mem. Chicago
1, 1902, when entered upon present work as Neurol. Soc.; prof, forensic psychiatry, Kent
Western Sec. of the Missionary Dept. of the College of Law, Chicago; formerly prof.
Am Baptist Publication Soc., now having over- mental and nervous diseases, Milwaukee Med.
sight of missionary work of the soc. In 22 College; prof, of neurology, Chicago Post-
western states. Also pres. of the old Union Graduate School, 1903-4; prof, of med. Jurls-
Mining & Milling Co., of Colorado, and sec. prudence, Dearborn Med. College; contributor
of the Yellowstone Land Co., of Wyoming, to med. and scientific journals on Insanity,
Republican. Office: 177 Wabash Av. Residence: neurology, psychiatry. Democrat. Office: 103
3106 Groveland Av State St. Residence: 808 Pratt Av.
KEYES, Albert Belcham, physician; b. Ash- KIES, William S., lawyer; b. Mapleton,
Ingdon, Co. of Essex, Eng., Aug. 16, 1862; s. Minn., Dec. 2. 1877; s. Christian L. and Bertha
William and Mary (Kilworth) Keyes; ed. A. (Steeps) Kies; ed. at Oshkosh (Wis.) High
Kelvedon and St. John's College, Hurstpier- School, Univ. of Wisconsin, modern classical
point, Eng.; grad. Northwestern Univ. Med. course, B.L., 1899; law school, same, LL.B.,
School, M.D., 1890; m. 1891, Florence Norrls 1900; m. July, 1905, Mabel D. Best. Came to
Martin; children: Fanshawe Martin, Hubert Chicago from Madison, Wis., Sept., 1901, and
Ashingdon, Norman Belcham. Interne St. was with the legal dept. of the Chicago City
Luke's Hosp., 1890, and Cook Co. Hosp., 1891; Ry. Co., 2 years; was next appointed trial atty.
asst. in medicine, Northwestern Univ. Med. for City of Chicago as ranking 1st asst. city
School, 1892-6; associate in surgery, Rush attorney; resigned Apr. 1, 1905, to accept posi-
Med. College, 1894; elected, 1895, prof, gyne- tion as gen. atty. of the C. & N.-W. Ry^ Co.
cology, Chicago Policlinic, Post-Graduate Taught school from age of 16 to 18 at Graf-
School; appointed, 1901, instructor In gyne- ton, Wis. While at univ. was mgr. of College
cology and obstetrics, Rush Med. College. Of- Daily, and first mgr. of Wisconsin Alumni
flee: 100 State St. Residence: 299 N. State St. Magazine; intercollegiate debater, class of
KEYES, Bollin Arthur, wholesale grocer; b. 1899. University of Wisconsin; mem. Phi Betn
Somerville. Mass.. Dec. 14, 1854; s. Rollln Kappa and Kappa Sigma. Republican; cam-
Webb and Abigail A. (Chandler) Keyes; ed. paign speaker Clubs: Waupanseh (dir.), Ham-
public schools and 1 year in Chicago Acad. "ton (dir.), Chicago Athletic Office: C &
(Henry H. Babcock, principal); m. Chicago, N.-W. Bldg., Franklin St. and Jackson Boul.
Oct. 4, 1876, Katharine D. Officer: children: KZIiBET. George Alfred, commissioner of
Mrs. Frances Keyes Pearsons, Rollin Webb, the Salvation Army; b. near Cheltenham, Eng.,
Katharine. Began business career as clerk Jan. 22, 1857; s. George and Elizabeth (Webb)
with E. H. Sargent & Co., retail druggists, Kilbey; ed. England; m. Belfast, Ireland. 1883,
1871-2; In 1872 entered service of Franklin Margaret Coatsworth; children: Catherine E.,
MacVeagh & Co., wholesale grocers, as clerk, Alfred D., Maggie, Grace A., Florence E.,
and in 1880 was admitted to the firm. Is also George, Cornelie. Entered Salvation Army
dir. of the Nat. Bank of the Republic, City Training School, London, 1880; first officer
Nat. Bank of Evanston, and First State Pawn- commissioned from it as capt. in charge of a
ers* Soc. Republican. Swedenborgian. Chair- station; commissioned maj., 18S2, and given
man finance committee Legislative Voters' oversight of Salvation Army operations in
League; vice-pres. Evanston Municinal Assn.; Ireland; transferred to oversight of large dls-
dlr. Evanston Hosp. Assn. Clubs: Commercial trict In Midland counties of England, 1884,
(sec.). Merchants, City, Chicago, Evanston, and to oversight of Salvation Army work In
Glen View. Office: 29 Wabash Av. Residence: South Devon and Cornwall; transferred to
Evanston, 111. Australia, 1888, to Important position in Syd-
KIDSTOW, James, commission grain; b. Chi- ney and western New South Wales, afterward
cago, Feb. 28, 1853; s. Alexander and Ann taking direction of all Salvation Army work
(Stewart) Kidston; ed. public schools of Chi- In New South Wales; next becoming chief sec.
cago; m. Chicago, 1876, Frances J. Henry; and second in command In Australasia, In-
children: William H., Ross H. Began business eluding New Zealand, with rank of col., which
life In the employ of the grain commission position held nearly 7 years; next transferred
firm of J. H. Hulburt fk Co., 1875-83; then back to London, where became 2d In foreign
was In business for self In firm of Kidston & office of the Salvation Army, making frequent
Cayzer for 3 years, and afterward alone for visits of inspection to most European coun-
8 years; then Joined by his son, W. H. Kidston, tries; next chief sec. and 2d In command In
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Great Britain and Ireland; promoted commis-
sioner, 1899. and appointed to oversight of
all Salvation Army work in South Africa, so
serving through Anglo-Boer War; since Nov.
2 commissioner and deputy commander of all
Salvation Army work from Chicago to Pa-
cific Coast (also including Hawaii), with
headquarters at Chicago. First vice-pres. the
Salvation Army (incorporated), 1st vice-pres.
the Industrial Homes Co.; dir. the Reliance
Trading Co. Office: 51 Hubbard Ct.
KILNER, John Caleb, newspaper publisher;
b Yorkshire, Eng., June 6, 1855; 8. William
and Sarah (Taylor) Kilner; ed. private schools
in Yorkshire and in London, Eng.; m. York,
Neb., Sept. 27, 1877; children: Alice. Isabel,
Louise, Harold, Ralph, Mercedes, Frederic,
Cedric. Was with Kilner Bros., glass bottle
manufacturers, London, Eng., 1869-77; farmer,
York Co., Neb., 1877-82; in foundry and ma-
chine shop, 1882-9; since Nov.. 1889, with and
now dir., treas. and mgr. Advance Publishing
Co , publishers The Advance, Congregational
weekly. Congregationalist. Office: 225 Dearborn
St. Residence: 706 Warren Av.
KIMBALL, Charles Frederick, carriages; b.
Portland, Me., July 31, 1854; s. Charles P.
and Mary King (Porter) Kimball; grad. Bow-
doin College, 1874; Columbia Law School,
1876 In Feb., 1877, entered the carriage build-
ing business established by his father, and
is now at its head as pres. of C. P. Kimball
& Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chi-
cago Commercial, Merchants, Chicago, Calu-
met, Washington Park; also St. Louis (St.
Louis), and New York (New York). Office:
315 Michigan Av. Residence: Calumet Club.
KIMBALL, Curtis Nathaniel, vice-pres. W.
W Kimball Co., manufacturers of pianos,
pipe organs, etc.; b. Wayne Tp., Mitchell Co.,
la, Jan. 4, 1862; s. David W. and Sarah
(Moore) Kimball; ed. country school at place
of birth and private school near by, finishing
at 18; took business course after coming to
Chicago, 1879; m. Chicopee Falls, Mass., Nov.,
1894, Fannie C. B. Hadley; children: William
Wallace, David Wheeler. Prior to 1879 engaged
on his father's farm in Iowa; since 1879 with
W. W. Kimball Co., first 7 years in office, fol-
lowed by 7 years of general work among deal-
ers; since then treas., and now dir. and vice-
pres. of the company, with varied duties, in-
cluding treas. Republican. Attends Methodist
Church. Clubs: Chicago, Homewood. Office:
243 Wabash Av. Residence: 5441 E. End Av.
KIMBALL, Edward Devalson, iron mer-
chant; b. Hennepin, 111., June 2, 1849; s. Luke
5 and Nancy S. (Roberts) Kimball; ed. Naper-
ville (111.) and Warrenville (111.) academiea
and district schools; m. Chicago, June 26,
1889, Ida M., daughter of O. S. Hough. From
1872 to 1885 was salesman with Seneca D.
Kimbark; in 1885 organized firm of E. D. Kim-
ball & Co., incorporated, 1889, and of which he
has been pres. since 1893. The company are
extensive jobbers of iron and heavy hardware
and dealers in horseshoers' and blacksmiths'
supplies and carriage and wagon wood mate-
rial Republican. Club: Kenwood. Office: 242
E Randolph St. Residence: 4828 Kenwood Av.
KIMBAIiIi. Enjrene 8., capitalist; b. Chica-
go; ed. Chicago public schools, Lake Forest
Acad. and at Waltham, Mass. Mem. Chicago
Historical SOP., Art Institute. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, ' Kenwood, Midlothian, Kenwood
Country. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence:
Lakota Hotel.
KIMBAIiIi, George P., retired glass dealer;
b. Boston, Mass., Feb. 23, 1839; s. Alvah and
Rnth (Woodbury) Kimball; ed. Boston public
schools and Andover College; m. Oct., 1874,
Mrs. Lydia Taft, of Waukegan, 111. Left col-
lege at 16 and entered the employ of Bent
6 Duvall, dry goods, Louisville, Ky.; mem.
Johnson & Kimball, dry goods, Louisville,
1859-61; in pay dept. U. S. A., Louisville, 1861-
1862; in q. m. dept., Cincinnati, 1862-5; solic-
itor of consignments for auction and commis-
sion house of Anderson & Co., Louisville, 1865-
1869, in New York; then to Chicago, for same
firm, until 1871; chief clerk James H. Rice,
glass, Chicago, 1871-9; engaged in glass busi-
ness on his own account, 1879; now retired.
Clubs: Union League, Washington Park. Resi-
dence: Auditorium Annex.
KIMBELIi, Spencer Sxnalley, pressed brick
manufacturer; b. Jefferson Tp., Cook Co., 111.,
Oct. 8, 1842; s. Martin A. and Sarah Ann
(Smalley) Kimbell; ed. district school of Jef-
ferson Co. and Bryant & Stratton Business
College, receiving diploma, 1860; m. Wheel-
ing, Cook Co., 111., Sept. 2, 1865. Bell P. Mil-
lard; children: Lucy Seymour. Fanny Spencer,
Florence Talcott, Mary Otis Talcott. Enlisted
as private in Battery A, Chicago Light Artil-
lery, Aug. 6 1862; mustered out of service
July 10, 1865, as 2d lieut. ; during service in
army never missed a day's duty. Participated
in every engagement and never got a scratch.
After war engaged in stone business, and since
1885 has been in pressed brick manufacturing
business, being successively treas. of the Sin-
ger & Talcott Stone Co., gen. mgr. Excelsior
Stone Co., partner in the firm of Purlngton &
Kimbell, treas. Purington & Kimbell Brick
Co., and of Lockwood & Kimbell, vice-pres.
and gen. mgr. Chicago Hydraulic Press Brick
Co.; since 1902 pres. S. S. Kimbell Brick Co.
Also treas. Brownell Improvement Co.; dir.
Irving Park Building & Loan Assn. Repub-
lican; was township school trustee 6 years,
county commissioner 2 terms, alderman from
27th Ward 1 term. Mem. Benjamin F. Butler
Post, G. A. R., and Loyal Legion. Mason; mem.
Myrtle Lodge, St. Elmo Commandery, K. T.,
Oriental Consistory, and of Medinah Temple,
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Universalist.
Clubs: Union League, Builders' (elected pres.,
Jan., 1904). Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Residence: 1527 Kimball Av.
KINDELBERGER, Charles, mgr. western
branch Chocolat-Menier; b. Alsace (then in
France), Mar. 15, 1861; s. Charles and Wilhel-
mina (Ern) Kindelberger; ed. schools of Al-
sace and by private tutor; m. 1st, Switzerland,
Aug. 2, 1883, Anna Elizabeth Hintze; m. 2d,
Elgin, 111., Apr. 22, 1897, Mary Louise Batter-
man; children: Charles Henry Hintze, Anna
Elizabeth, Pauline Charlotte, Waldemar Eugene
Julius, Esther Laura. Charlotte Leah. After
completing studies became bookkeeper in Al-
sace, and later mgr. of a salt factory in Lor-
raine to 1892: came to U. S.. 1892, and became
bookkeeper and cashier for Chocolat-Menier,
and mgr. western branch, Dec. 15, 1897. Re-
publican. Office: 64-66 Wabash Av. Residence:
485 Racine Av.
KING, Charles Bohan, retired merchant; b.
Martinsburgh, Lewis Co.. N. Y. ; s. William
and Christina (Rockwell) King; ed. district
school, and 1 year in Lowville Acad., Lewis
Co., N. Y.: m. Chillicothe, O., Oct., 1864, Ella
S. Garfleld: children: Harriet Rockwell. Alice
Garfleld, Charles Garfleld, Rockwell. Was in
wholesale grocery firm of Barrett, King &
Co., 1863-5; then jobber in hats, caps and furs,
as mem. of firm of King, Carhart & Co., 1865-
1867, and of King Bros.. 1867-91; since then
retired. Pres. and dir. Commercial Safe De-
posit Co. since 1885. Republican. Presbyterian.
Office: 88 Monroe St. Residence: 159 Rush St.
KING, Christopher, lawyer; b. Brooklyn, N.
Y., Sept. 12, 1863; s. Godfrey and Katherine
(Kinzie) King; removed, when 12 years old,
to Bradford, 111.; ed. in public schools of
Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Northwestern Normal School
at Geneseo, 111., 1885-6; Kent College of Law,
Chicago, LL.B., 1896. Taught school; admitted
to bar, 1896, and since engaged in practice of
law in Chicago; since 1902, firm of Gridley,
Culver & King. Republican. Club: Marquette.
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333
Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 76
Walton PI.
ioKWS? H°y*' 1feyyer5,1^ Danville, Ind., Apr.
12> ^llv8' fe,mit1n A1?,3, Laura <Hoyt) King;
grad. hgh school 1888; grad Indiana Univ.
(law school), LL.B., 1892; m. Springfield, 111.,
1898, Maude Lemon (now deceased); 1 son:
Norman Hoyt. Came to Chicago, 1892; entered
law office of Keep & Lowden; then asst. pri-
yate sec. to Maj. McClaughry. chief of police,
f2r,J& years; began practice of law In spring
of 1894; since June, 1903, of firm of Prussing,
Brown & King. Republican. Sec. Municipal
yo°ntner1£L1Leasue' 1896-8' ?ec Citizens' Assn.,
1899-1901; now sec. Legislative Voters'
League. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Hamll-
ton, City. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 816
Fargo Av., Rogers Park.
XING, Jesse Gustavua, supt the Bradstreet
Co.; b. Chautauqua Co., N. Y., June 13, 1841;
s. Aaron Noyes and Sarah Plerpont (Ayers)
King; ed. public schools Chautauqua Co., N.
Y., Aurora, 111., and Maple Park, 111.; served
In 52d Regt. 111. Vol. Infy., Aug., 1861, to Oct.,
1864; severely wounded at battle of Shlloh,
Apr. 6, 1862; m. Maple Park, 111., Nov., 1865,
Cornelia A. Van Vlack (died June, 1887); chil-
dren: Harry Vernon, Hollan Richard (de-
ceased), Howard Clayton, Clifford Morton,
Worked on father's farm In Kane Co.. 111.,
until enlistment in 1861; settled In Chicago,
Mar., 1865; engaged in insurance until 1877;
since then connected with the Bradstreet Co.,
mercantile agency, of which became asst. supt.
in 1880, and since 1888 supt. at Chicago. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Mem. Geo. H. Thomas
Post, G. A. R. (past commander). Clubs: Ham-
llton, Woodlawn Park (was 2 years pres.).
Office: Chicago Stock Exchange. Residence:
6428 Minerva Av.
XING, John A., retired business man; b.
DeWitt Tp., Onondaga Co., N. Y., 1834; s. Wil-
Ham M. and Hannah (Hadley) King; brought
up on farm. Entered employment of grocery
flrm of Syracuse at 15; later served as mes-
senger to teller Mechanics' Bank of Syracuse;
In business in Toledo, O., 1859-61; bookkeeper
and later treas. S. M. Nickerson & Co., dls-
tillers, 1861-7; wholesale drug business, 1867-
1888; bought controlling Interest in McEvoy
Brewing Co., 1888, selling property to Eng-
lish syndicate, 1889; pres. Ft. Dearborn Nat.
Bank, Apr. 22, 1889, to 1903; now dlr. same;
elected trustee Chicago Sanitary District,
1889; resigned July, 1891. Democrat. Clubs:
Union League, Illinois, Iroquois. Residence:
267 Ashland Boul.
KING, John Blair Smith, physician; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., Feb. 11, 1855; s. Edwin and Sarah
C. (Smith) King; ed. Penn Quaker School,
Philadelphia, followed by 4 years at Gregory's
Acad.; grad. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy,
1875; clerked in James L. Blspham's drug
house in Philadelphia 4 years, then attended
Hahnemann Med. College, Philadelphia, 1 year;
then in employ of David Bossier, druggist at
Germantown, Pa., for 3 years; came to Chi-
cago, 1879, and was manufacturing clerk for
the drug house of Thomas Whitfield & Co. 3
years; student at Hahnemann Med. College,
Chicago, graduating M.D., 1883; m. Chicago,
Mar. 22, 1883, Arabell Surbridge; children:
Jules Moyes, Vivien, Louis, Cedric, Hilary,
Raymond, Arthur, Laurence, Merle, Madeline.
Since 1883 actively engaged in general prac-
tlce of medicine in Chicago. Sec. International
Hahnemannian Assn.; mem. Illinois Homce.
Soc., Englewood Homce. Soc. Office: Masonic
Temple. Residence: Glenview.
KING, John C., broker; b. Ithaca, N. Y., Nov.
23, 1864. Came to Chicago, 1890, and has since
been a stock and bond broker in this city,
now being senior mem. of the firm of King,
Hodenpyl & Co. Mem. New York Stock Ex-
change, Cleveland (O.) Stock Exchange, Cht-
cago Stock Exchange, and mem. of the govern-
ing committee of latter; also mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Wash-
mgton Park, Iroquois, Bankers, Chicago Golf,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Mid-Day. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 143 Lincoln Park
Boul.
KING, John C, lawyer- grad St Mary's
College, Cincinnati, O., 18?i; taught school at
Cincinnati 1 year, and attended lectures at
Union College of Law. Admitted to bar at
Cincinnati, O.. 1873; mem. firm of Morrow &
King, 1873-8; came to Chicago, 1878; was ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, and was principally en-
gaged in criminal law practice until 1895;
now head of firm of King & Gross. Office: 87
Washington St. Residence: 497 W. Congress St.
KING, Oscar A., physician; b. on farm near
Peru, Ind., Feb. 22, 1851; s. Timothy Lewis and
Mary M. (Wright) King; grad. head of class
(valedictorian), Peru High School; taught
school until 1873, then began medical studies
under Prof. Henry Palmer, surgeon general of
Wisconsin, at Janesville; afterward private
student Prof. Louis A. Sayre, of New York;
grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. College, Univ. of
New York, M.D., 1878; m. 1887, Minerva,
daughter of Hon. Orrin Guernsey, of Janes-
ville, Wis., and graduate of Boston Univ. After
graduation associated short time in practice
with Dr. Henry Palmer, until appointed 2d
asst. physician in Wisconsin State Hosp. for
tn® Insane, at Madison. On leave of absence,
1880 and 1881, attending lectures in Univ. of
Vienna and clinics in Allgemeien Kranken-
housen; special studies in neurology and
psychiatry under Meynert, Leidersdorf, Weiss
and Benedict. First assistant physician, Wis-
consin State Hospital, Madison, in 1881-2,
resigning that position and declining appoint-
ment as supt. Northern Hosp. for the Insane,
Wis., to become, 1882, prof, of mental and
nervous diseases in College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Chicago, title later changed to pres-
ent one; prof, neurology, psychiatry and clin-
ical medicine; in 1894 became sec. of the col-
lege, since 1900 vice-dean College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons. As chairman committee on
univ. relations, 1899, and later years, did great
service in securing adoption of by-law favor-
able to development of the college, in securing
its permanent incorporation into the Univ. of
Illinois, in purchase of new grounds and
buildings and founding College of Dentistry of
Univ. of Illinois as a department of the Col-
lege of Medicine. In 1895 was appointed by
Wisconsin State Board of Control pathologist
and consulting alienist to state charitable and
penal institutions. Founded, 1883, and com-
pleted, 1885, at cost of $106,000, the Oakwood
Retreat, Lake Geneva, Wis., a private sani-
tarium for care of the insane, of which be-
came president and chief of medical staff;
founded, in 1896, Lake Genova Sanitarium,
and in 1901 the two sanitaria were united
into one. of which remains director. Tn 1896
applied the toxine of erysipelas effectively in
the treatment of 23 nearly consecutive cases
of mania and melancholia. In practice since
1882 as specialist in nervous and mental dis-
eases in Chicago. Prof, neurology, Post-Grnd-
uate Med. School.; chief dept. of neurology
West Side Free Dispensary; associate mem.
med. staff Cook Co. Hosp. Mem. Chicago Mod.
Soc., Wisconsin State Med. Soc., Chicago Neu-
rological Soc., Am. Med. Assn., IHinois Club
of Chicago. Office: S. W. cor. State and Madi-
son Sts. Residence: 330 Ashland Boul.
XING, Ralph Warren, grain merchant; b.
Three Rivers, Mich., Oct. 6, 1871; s. Jasper and
Helen Louise (Greene) King; moved to Ber-
rien Co., Mich.; attended public and high
school there and later West Division High
School, Chicago; m. Chicago, June 30, 1897,
Nelora Sarah Borden; children: Jasper Sey-
mour, Nelora Helen, Ralph Warren, Jr., Wini-
fred. After leaving school was salesman in
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wholesale house of Marshall Field & Co. until as gen. supt. Chicago Relief and Aid Soc. Re-
going Into grain business In 1892. Mem. Chi- publican. Chairman executive committee of
cago Board of Trade since 1898. Republican. Illinois State Conference of Charities, 1904-5.
Mem. Washington Park Congregational Mem. Am. Acad. of Political and Social
Church. Mason (32°); K. T.; Shriner. Office: Science, Nat. Conference of Charities and Cor-
Root and LaSalle Sts. Residence: 5113 Michl- rections. Congregationallst. Club: City. Office:
gan Av. 51-53 LaSalle St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
KINO, Bockwell, pres. Western Cold Stor- KINNEY, Henry Clay, clergyman; b. New
age Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 7, 1853; s. Charles Tork City, Nov. 14, 1837; s. George and Eliza
Boham and Jane (Rockwell) King; ed. Chicago (Cahoone) Kinney; grad. Columbia College,
public schools; Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass.; A.B., 1858, and Virginia Theological Seminary,
Harvard Univ.; m. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1881, Lucy 1861; m. New York, Apr. 23, 1865, Mrs. Annie
Wolcott Andrews; children: Ethel, Marjorle, (Wilson) Hunter, who died in 1874. Ordered
McGregor Adams, John Andrews. After leav- deacon, 1861, and ordained priest, 1862, by
ing school worked for 1 year for Adams & Bishop Horatio Potter, of New York; served
Westlake Co.; then established firm of King & pastorates in Tiffin, O., Randolph, Vt., and
Andrews, foundrymen, now the King & An- New York City; came to Chicago and served
drews Co., of which he is pres. In 1898 be- various churches until about 20 years ago,
came pres. of the Western Cold Storage Co. since which time has been In charge of a
(the largest cold storage plant in the world), mission at the Union Stock Yards. Mem. Chi-
Is treas. of the Harrington-King Perforating cago Historical Soc. Residence: 809 W. 47th
Co., and dir. of the Adams & Westlake Co. Re- St.
tains active conj.ro! over all his enterprises. KINNEY, William Crane, real estate agent
As a boy, served fn 1st Regt., I. N. G. Repub- and dealer; b. Cambridge, Lenawee Co., Mich.,
lican. Clubs: Chicago, University, Harvard, Feb. 3, 1838; s. Sylvanus and Hannah (Crane)
Saddle and Cycle, Merchants. Office: 39 N. Kinney; ed. common and high school of
State St. Residence: 63 Hawthorne PI. Adrian, Mich.; m. May, 1869, Mary C. Troy; 1
KING, Samuel Balch, lawyer; b. Ottawa, son: Troy Sylvanus. Lived in Chicago since
111., May 27, 1865; s. Claude B. and Anna 1872; engaged in the real estate business.
(Wyman) King; removed with parents to Chi- Trustee village of Hyde Park, 1888, until an-
cago, 1871; ed. public schools of Hyde Park nexation of the village to Chicago, then
until 1878. At age of 13 went to work for a elected alderman, serving until 1892. Repub-
mercantile house and continued until 1885; lican. Liberal in religion. Mem. Military Order
began study of law, Sept., 1885, in offices of Loyal Legion, Veteran League, Apollo Com-
Doolittle & McKey, at same time entering Un- mandery, K. T. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Resi-
ion College of Law, from which grad., LL.B., dence: 3831 Elmwood Av.
1887; admitted to bar, 1887. Republican. Mem. KINSELLA, John Julius, glass; b. Lock-
Illinois Soc. Sons of the Revolution. Office: port, 111., Jan. 12, 1859; s. John and Mary
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5417 Wash- (Ryan) Kinsella; grad, Lockport (public)
ington Av. School, Chicago, and afterward attended St.
KINO, Simeon Woodrow, lawyer and U. S. Ignatius College. First business experience
commissioner; b. King's Section, Penn Tp., was on a ranch at Lockport, 111. Went west,
Morgan Co., O., Aug. 18, 1843; s. Hiram 1881, and remained about 2 years. In 1885
Rogers and Deborah (Woodrow) King; ed. T. bought out a glass business which had been
Clarkson Taylor's Acad., Wilmington, Del., and established in 1874, and continued it on his
at Union College of Law, Chicago; m. Chicago, own account, and in 1894 incorporated the
May 28, 1902, Estella Winter Gair. Came to business as John J. Kinsella Co. (of which he
Chicago, 1854; worked in grocery store, planing is sec.). Democrat. R. C. Mem. Knights of
mill and for contractor; taught night school; Columbus. Clubs: Sheridan (pres.), Ellerslie
studied law. Served on Gov. Richard Yates' Golf, Washington Park. Office: 22d and John-
stafE at battle of Shiloh, 1862; admitted to son Sts. Residence: 3539 Michigan Av.
Illinois bar, Apr 3, 1863; appointed US. com- KIPEBf Charles, saddlery manufacturer; b.
missioner northern district of Illinois by Hon. Douglas Co., Kan., Nov. 15, 1858; s. Louis and
Thomas Drummond, Oct. 7, 1864, under admin- Henrietta (TTir^phhpre-) Vcinpr: P<I rmhiiv
istration of Abraham Lincoln, and reappointed School of Atchison Co Kan •' m Leaven
by subsequent U. S. judges, serving continu- ^<?r°th' Kan Apr 15 188 E i Gertrude T WiIeT
ously to present time, present appointment be- rv.iifirpn- Tfi' '
ing dateS Mar 30, 1904 Besides practicing SSltted to
^Sfr^i^ftS.*? Sons- manufacturers of saddlery, Atchison,
only commissioner of deeds in Chicago for all Kan.; business was removed to Chicago, 1891.
Of,*the*v,stat£? and territories, besides Canada Pres. of Nat. Saddlery Manufacturers' Assn.
and other European governments; is also a Jewish religion. Office: Congress and Peoria
notary public and passport agent. Was mem. sts Residence: 685 48th PI.
of the old board of supervisors of Cook Co. klFEB, Herman, saddlerv manufacturer; b.
for 7 years and introduced and procured pas- Cleveland, O., Feb. 14, 1854; s. Louis and
sage of resolution that established the Cook Henrietta (Hirschberg) Kiper; ed. common
P0\,150fmal School; hence the father of that schools of Kansas, of which State was a resi-
institution. Was county &tty. of Cook Co 3 dent, 1859-91; m. Quincy, 111.. Mar. 16, 1880,
terms; has been pres. South Town Board; also Rosa Hermann; 1 daughter: Henrietta. As a
South Town clerk and county commissioner. boy became associated with the business con-
Republican; speaker in city, state and nat. ducted by his father at Atchison, Kan., as a
campaigns. Methodist. Clubs: Cook Co. Repub- deaier in hides, wool, leather, and saddlery;
lican Marching, Lincoln. Office: Monadnock came to Chicago in 1891, and has since,
B1^.vSSiSJ2™e:»i19 Wa™ei} Av- as partner in L. Kiper & Sons, been engaged
XINGSMY, Sherman Colver, gen supt. Chi- in the harness and saddlery industry. Repub-
Sag°i?l*Ief and-.A,id, Soc-> ^yaverl5rArrI.?vj Ma? "can. Jewish religion. Club: Illinois Athletic.
27, 1866; a. Calvin and Mary (Williams) office: 225 S. Peoria St. Residence: 4454 Vin-
Kingsley; grad. high school, Waverly, la,; cennes Av
Knox College, B.S., 1892; post-graduate work K1PEB, Julius, saddlery manufacturer; b.
in Harvard Univ., 1893-4; m. Detroit, Mich., Philadelphia, Pa., June 12, 1852; s. Louis and
Aug., 1895, Bessie L. Cook; 1 daughter: Eliza- Henrietta (Hirschberg) Kiper; moved to Kan-
£?thvAsst<; sec., Brooklyn, N. Y., Bureau of sas in 1858; ed. public schools; m. Chicago,
Charities, Sept., 1894, to Feb., 1895; agent Bos- July 19, 1881, Tenie Metz; children: Harold J.,
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came to Chicago as partner in the firm of L.
Kiper & Sons. Republican. Mem. William B.
Warren Lodge, No. 209, A. P. and A. M.; K.
P., Lodge No. 7 (Golden Cross), Atchison,
Kan. Jewish religion. Office: 225 S. Peoria St.
Residence: 561 B. 45th St.
KIFFAX, John B., physician, author; b.
Brantford, Out, Nov. 5, 1849; s. Robert and
Mary (Hargreaves) Kippax; M.D., Hahnemann
Med. College, 1869; LL.B., Northwestern Univ.,
1872; mem. College of Physicians and Sur-
geons, Ontario, 1880; m. Oct. 18, 1877, Martha
E. Wood. In practice in Chicago since 1869;
prof. Hahnemann Med. College, 1872-6; ex-
pres. and late prof, practice of medicine, clin-
ical medicine and legal medicine, Chicago
Homce. Med. College; one of the founders
same (1876) and prof, there for 25 years;
emeritus prof, of theory and practice of medi-
cine and of clinical medicine, Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago, 1905; late clinical lec-
turer and visiting physician, Cook Co. Charity
Hosp. Pres. Homce. Med. Soc., Chicago, 1900-1;
mem. (chairman intercollegiate committee,
1900) Am. Institute of Homoeopathy, 111.
Homce. Med. Assn. and other Am. and foreign
med. socs. Republican. Associate editor Uni-
versal Homce. Annual, Paris, France, 1894;
associate editor Annual Record of Homce.
Literature, Philadelphia, 1873-4; contributor
to med. periodicals. Author: Churchyard
Literature, 1877; Hand-Book of Skin Diseases,
6th edit., 1896; Lectures on Fevers, 1884; also
numerous monographs, addresses, etc. Ad-
dress: 3154 Indiana Av.
KIBBY, Thomas Bernard, pres. Kirby Lum-
ber & Equipment Co.; b. Troy, N. Y., Feb.,
1853; s. of Peter and Charlotte (Bernard)
Kirby; ed. public schools of Troy, N. Y.; m.
Adrian, Mich., June 2, 1875, Annie Anderson;
children: Mrs. Bessie H. Bowles, Daisy Emma,
Charlotte Maretta. Entered the service of the
L. S. & M. S. Ry. in 1869, at Grand Rapids,
Mich.; was employed in the shops at Adrian,
Mich., 1873-80. and became division master car
builder for the company, with headquarters at
Chicago, 1880-90; from 1890 to 1900 was supt.
of the Armour Car Lines In Chicago; since1
1900 pres. Kirby Lumber & Equipment Co.;
also vice-pres. I. B. Seely Truss Co. Repub-
lican. Mason; Mystic Star Lodge, Englewood
Commandery, and Medinah Temple, Shrine.
Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: 230
Commonwealth Av., Elgin, 111.
KIRCHBEHGER, William Arnold, merchant:
b. New York City, Mar. 10, 1877; s. Siegfried
H. and Alice (Friedman) Kirchberger; ed.
Harvard School, Chicago, followed by a course
at the Univ. of Mich, to 1896; m. Chicago,
June 17, 1901, Blanche Kimmelstiel; 1 daugh-
ter: Alice. In 1898 entered the house of M.
Born & Co., tailors to the trade, and is now
sec. and treas. of that company. Club: Stand-
ard. Office: 337 Franklin St. Residence: 4905
Grand Boul.
KIBCHHEIMEB, Joseph, paper; b. Heil-
bronn, Ger., Jan. 2, 1873; s. Hermann and Ellse
Kirchheimer; ed. *"vmnasium of Heilbronn,
Ger.; came to U. S., 1887, settling in Ft.
Wayne, Ind. Began business as dealer in pa-
per, paper bags, etc., at Ft. Wayne, Ind.,
removing to Chicago in 1898, and with his
brother Sigmund, established here firm of
Kirchheimer Bros., paper and twine, caper
bags, etc. Club: Standard. Office: 121 Klnzie
St. Residence: 4339 Forrestville Av.
KIRK, Alfred, district supt. of schools; b.
Harrison Co., O., Feb. 16, 1832; s. Samuel and
Mary (Hukill) Kirk; attended common school
until 16 years of age, then entered Richmond
College, Richmond, O., remaining until 1852;
m. Mt. Vernon, N. H., July 10, 1866, Lucy A.
Bruce; children: Allan Bruce, Harold Bruce.
Continuously engaged in teaching school from
1852, and since 1868 a teacher In the public
schools of the City of Chicago; now district
supt. of schools. Republican. Congregational-
ist. Mason. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
4229 Oakenwald Av.
KIBK, James Alexander, pres. James S.
Kirk & Co.; b. Utica, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1840; B.
James S. and Nancy Ann (Dunning) Kirk; ed.
public schools of State of New York; m. 1st,
Utica, N. Y., July 17, 1860, Margaret Corn-
stock; children (living): Gertrude, Roderick,
Willing D.; m. 2d, Utica, N. Y., Clara Corn-
stock, Mar. 17, 1885; children: Margaret, Alex-
ander. Began business life as a boy in the ser-
vice of James S. Kirk & Co., soap manufac-
turers at Utica, N. Y., coming to Chicago when
the business was removed to this city in 1860,
and filling the various positions until becoming
pres. of James S. Kirk & Co., upon the death
of his father. Republican. Was alderman for
2 years under the administration of Mayor
Monroe Heath, In 1877-9. Club: Union League.
Office: 360 N. Water St. Residence: 456 Elm St.
KIBE!, Uiltou W., 1st vice-pres. James S.
Kirk & Co., soap manufacturers; b. Utica, N.
Y., Feb. 18, 1346; s. James S. and Nancy A.
Kirk; ed. public and high schools of Chicago;
m. 1st, Alice Florence Thompson; m. 2d, Ethel
Lucy Klrkman; children: Walter T., Emma D.,
Milton A.; m. 3d, Sept. 1, 1902, Buffalo, N. Y.,
Josephine Mary Cunningham. After leaving
school became identified with the business of
James S. Kirk & Co., manufacturers of soaps,
and has ever since been actively identified
with the business, which was incorporated
after the death of his father, the founder;
now 1st vice-pres. and dir. of James S. Kirk
& Co. Republican. Methodist. Mason; K. T.
Served as pres. of the village board of Evans-
ton before Its Incorporation as a city; mem.
board of directors World's Columbian Expo-
sition, 3 years. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Yacht,
Fellowship, Union. Office: 360 N. Water St.
Residence: Auditorium Annex.
KIBK, Walter Badcliffe, broker; b. Chicago,
Sept. 21, 1873; s. Milton W. and Alice (Thomp-
son) Kirk; grad. Pennsylvania Military Col-
lege, B.S., 1892; attended Harvard Law School,
1899-1900; m. Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 2,
1903, Maud Hambleton. Since graduation from
college identified with James S. Kirk & Co.,
and was vice-pres. of the company, 1900-1;
in 1901 organized and incorporated firm of
Kirk Bros., manufacturers of soaps and per-
fumes, which was subsequently sold to James
S. Kirk & Co. Now broker for James S. Kirk
& Co. In oils, fats and glycerine. Catholic.
Clubs: Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia, Chicago
Golf, Illinois Athletic. Office: 35-37 Randolph
St. Residence: 149 Lincoln Park Boul.
KIRKEBY, Marias, manufacturer, mer-
chant; b. Norway, Jan. 23, 1860; s. H. P. and
Martha (Sorum) Kirkeby; ed. Norway; m. Ber-
gen, Norway, Aug. 30, 1895, Signe Hansen;
children: Margit Katherine, Arnold Sigurd, Ed-
win Oliver. Came to Chicago, 1883; in 1886
started produce firm of Kirkeby & Stoffhas;
bought out Interest of partner, 1890, and has
since conducted it as M. Kirkeby & Co. In 1896
bought half Interest, and is now sec., treas.
and dlr. of August Hausske & Co., manufac-
turers of parlor furniture frames. Helped or-
ganize, 1892, and is now dir. Milwaukee Av.
State Bank. Democrat. Evangelical Lutheran.
Office: 100 Weed St. Residence: 1396 N. Saw-
yer Av.
XZBKMAN, Marshall Jay, lawyer; b. Chica-
go, July 25, 1876; s. Marshall M. and Fannie
(Lincoln) Klrkman; early education in public
schools; grad. law dept. Northwestern Univ.,
LL.B., 1897. Engaged In practice of law since
1897. Vice-pres. and general counsel of the
World Ry. Publishing Co., and the Am. Ac-
counting Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Onwentsia, Chicago
Press, Evanston Country. Office: 79 Dearborn
St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
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KIRKMAN, Marshall Monroe, railway offi-
cial; b July 10, 1842, In Central Illinois; en-
tered railway service, 1856, with C. & N.-W.;
since then with telegraph and traffic depts.
and as train dispatcher, 1856-61; auditor of
freight accounts, 1861-5; asst. gen. accounting
officer, 1865-7; gen. accounting officer, 1867-81;
also local treas., 1870-81; comptroller, 1881-9;
pres. and treas. Florence Co. Ry. Co.; treas.
and dir. DePue, Ladd & Eastern Ry. Co., Ma-
coupin Co. Ry. Co., Princeton & Western Ry.
Co., Sioux City & Pacific R. R. Co., St. Paul,
Eastern Grand Trunk R. R. Co., Consolidation
Coal Co., Sioux City Bridge Co., Superior Coal
Co., Western Town Lot Co.; asst. treas. and
dir. Winona & St. Peter R. R. Co., 2d vice-pros.
C. & N.-W. Ry. since Nov., 1889. Author: The
Science of Railways, 1894 (12 vols.); Classical
Portfolio of Primitive Carriers, 1896. Also va-
rious other treatises on transportation mat-
ters. The Romance of Gilbert Holmes, novel,
1900; The Air Brake, 1901; Building and Re-
pairing Railways, 1901; Locomotive Appli-
ances, 1901; How Oil is Used for Fuel on Loco-
motives, 1902; Iskander, novel, 1903. Office:
Jackson Boul. and Franklin St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
KIBKPATBICK, Edward Franklin, mgr. Mc-
Roy Clay Works; b. Allegheny City, Pa., July
4, 1862; s. Henry and Mary Ann (Irwin) Kirk-
patrick; ed. public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa.;
m. Pittsburgh, Oct. 25, 1885, Mary Agnes Mc-
Intyre; children: Edna North (died, aged 8),
Edward Franklin, Jr. Entered boot and shoe
business at Pittsburgh, 1880, and remained in
that business until 1887; became district agent
of the Westinghouse Electric and Mfg. Co., of
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati branch, Oct., 1887; Chi-
cago branch, Oct., 1891; resigned Sept., 1897,
to accept Chicago agency for Ft. Wayne Elec-
tric Corporation until Dec., 1898, when became
Chicago agent General Electric Co., of Sche-
nectady, N. T., leaving that corporation Dec.,
1900, to engage in the manufacture of clay
conduits for underground wires, now being
mgr. of the McRoy Clay Works. Private In
Washington Infy. and Battery B, Pa. N. G.,
1889-96. Republican. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 3625 Lake Av.
KIBKFATRICK, John Armour, physician; b.
on farm in Muskingum Co., O., Apr. 20, 1864;
s. James Wylie (abolitionist and Union sol-
dier) and Eleanor Ann (Lyons) Kirkpatrick;
worked on father's farms until 21 years
old; removed to Illinois, 1860; moved to farm
in Washington Co., Ia.t 1869; moved to Kansas,
taught school and singing schools, and attend-
ed State Normal School at Leavenworth, Kan.,
and State Univ., at Lawrence, Kan.; began
study of medicine under M. B. Smith, Holton,
Kan.; then 2 years school principal; attended
Hahnemann Medical College and Hosp., 1882-
1884, graduating, M.D., 1884; m. Denison,
Jackson Co., Kan., Sept. 10, 1885, Alvira B.
Colvin; children: Jessie Belle, John (deceased),
Mary (deceased), Stanley James. Began prac-
tice of medicine at North Cedar, Kan., 1 year;
then at Anthony, Harper Co., Kan., 1885-92;
since then in Chicago. Was pres. Southwestern
Homoa. Med. Assn.; also sec. State Homoe.
Med. Soc. of Kansas; mem. International
Hahnemannian Assn. Prohibitionist. Elder In
U. P. Church since 1885; in 3d Church, Chi-
cago, since 1892. Office: 423 E. 47th St. Resi-
dence: 4840 Evans Av.
KISEB, Samuel Ellsworth., journalist, au-
thor; b. Shippensville, Pa., Feb. 2, 1862; B.
Samuel and Charlotte Kiser; ed. Pennsylvania
and Ohio. After quitting school and under-
going brief experience on farm, learned teleg-
raphy; later became a reporter; then news-
paper sub-editor, and, in 1896, began writing
special sketches for the Cleveland Leader.
Since then has contributed to many papers
and magazines. Now special and editorial
writer, Chicago Record-Herald. Club: Evans-
ton. Author: Budd Wilkins at the Show, and
other Verses, a book of poems, 1898; Georgie,
1890; Love Sonnets of an Office Boy, 1902; Bal-
lads of the Busy Days, 1903; Charles the
Chauffer, 1905. Office: The Record-Herald.
Residence: 405 Grove St., Evanston, 111.
KISSACK, William, pres. Am. Crushed Stone
Co.; b. Liverpool, Eng., May 15, 1859; s.
Thomas Kissack, architect; ed. Hollybank
School, Birkdale, Lancashire, and in engineer-
ing at Liverpool Univ. College; m. Chicago,
Jan. 11, 1886, Julia Cecilia Buechner, of Pfuni?-
stadt, Ger. ; 1 child: Florence B. Spent about
7 years in municipal engineering in South-
port and Worthing, Eng., principally on sewer-
age and sea defense works, and about 2 years
in different branches of the ordnance survey
of England under officers of the Corps of
Royal Engineers. Came to Chicago, 1883; was
employed by John A. Cole as asst. engineer on
municipal work in the suburbs of Chicago, and
on the construction of the Hyde Park water-
works tunnel under Lake Michigan. In en-
gineering dept. C., B. & Q. R. R., 1884-6. Con-
struction engineer Chicago West Division R.
R. under D. C. Cregier, 1886-7. In engineering
dept. A., T. & S. F. R. R., on construction of
line from Kansas City to Chicago, 1887-9;
town engineer of Cicero, 1889, and 1890. Mem.
of the firm of Kissack & Muir, contractors,
1890-5, and alone in same business to 1897.
Supt. of paving for Dolese & Shepard Co. to
1902. May, 1902, organized Am. Crushed Stone
Co. Is a mem. of Harlem Lodge 540, A. F. &
A. M. and of Chicago Lodge No. 4, Elks. Of-
fice: 92 LaSalle St. Residence: 1317 Lawrence
Av.
KITCH, David Alfred, manufacturer of por-
traits and frames; b. Sandy Lake, Mercer Co.,
Pa., Dec. 2, 1861; s. John McLean and Eliza-
beth (McCleary) Kitch; ed. District Schools
in Mercer Co., Pa., and Crawford Co., O. ; then
at State Normal School, Ada., O. ; m. Apr. 10,
1890, Hattie Kearby. Bereaved of father at 4
and mother at 14 years, and early life
was devoted to hard work interspersed with
the schooling earned by own labor. Mar. 9,
1883, engaged with Western Publishing House,
Chicago, as salesman, until 1886; manufactur-
ers' agent, Lincoln, Neb., 1886-8; In hotel busi-
ness. S. Omaha, Neb., 1888-93; collector for
Model Portrait Co., 1893-4; 1st vice-pres. Chi-
cago Portrait Co., 1894-1902; since 1902 sec.
Chicago Picture Frame Works, mgr. Chicago
Crayon Co., and mgr. G. S. Lyle Co., photo-
graphic enlargements; also since 1903 sec. Mo-
hawk Gold Mining Co., of Saratoga, Wyo.
Republican. Mason; Golden Rule Lodge, York
Chapter, Tyrian Council, Columbia Comman-
dery K. T., Oriental Consistory, Medinah Tem-
ple (Mystic Shrine), and Noble Queen Chap-
ter, Order of Eastern Star. Club: Menoken. Of-
fice: 1123 W. 20th St. Residence: 912 War-
ren Av.
KITTBEDGE, Bnfna Jay, designer and
printer of colored labels, show cards, etc.; b.
Glendale, O., Oct. 19, 1859; s. Charles and
Emma Caroline (Rich) Kittredge; ed. Chicago
public schools; m. Chicago, Mar., 1S80, Sarah
Peacock; children: Rufus, William, Charlotte,
Alfred Rich, Lillian, Clara, Benjamin Edmund,
Bessie Ada, Sara Mae. In 1876 began In the
printing business, and gradually drifted into
the label and color printing business. In 1892
the business was incorporated as R. J. Kitt-
redge & Co., of which he has ever since been
pres., the company turning out a very large
quantity of fine work in colored labels and
show cards, posters, etc. Republican. Presby-
terian. Mem. Nat. Union, Royal League, Mac-
cabees. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: Green
and W. Superior Sts. Residence: 209 Baird Av.
KLEBS, Arnold Carl, physician; b. Berne,
Switzerland, Mar. 17, 1870; s. Dr. Edwin Th.
A. and Rose (Grossenbacher) Klebs; ed. pri-
mary school and Imperial Gymnasium, Prague,
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and gymnasium at Zurich, graduating 1888; of a Race; Traits of Character. Office: 161
univs. of Zurich, Berlin, Kiel, Wurzburg, Washington St. Residence: Naperville, 111.
S^S ?<?fe}i> SwAss St »te, Examination, 1893, KLICXA, Emll, manufacturer; b. Chicago,
M.D. 1894 (Basel); asst in polyclinic, Basel; May 26, 1879; s. Joseph and Emily (Bernhardt)
pathological institute Zurich; post-graduate Klicka; graduate of Chicago public schools.
?|u5lef at London and Paris, came to Chicago, Spent 2 years in Southern California, where
1897 (father prof, of pathology, Rush Med. he was engaged in the cattle and mining busi-
College); became naturalized citizen. May, ness; with that exception entire life has been
1904; m. Milton. Mass , June, 1898. Margaret. Bpent in Chicago, and since leaving school has
^"^H^iaoo Ji Mflcol1m/, F1orvHts>. 2f Bv,°™01}: been continuously connected with the business
she died 1899, leaving 1 daughter: Sarah Mai- Of the Joseph Klicka Co., manufacturers of
colm Klebs. Engaged in general practice of roOm and picture frame mouldings, especially
medicine in Chicago since 1897. Consulting flne gnt mouldings for frames. After serving
physician (tuberculosis) to Cook Co. institu- ln various capacities became sec., treas. and
tions; med. dir. Tuberculosis Committee, Vis- dlr. On July 1, 1903. Republican. Mason; Ben
iting Nurses' Assn. Mem board of dirs. and Hur Lodge, Wiley M. Egan Chapter, Chicago
executive committee Nat. Assn. for Study and Commandery K. T., and Medinah Temple Mys-
Prevention of Tuberculosis; mem. Am. Clima- tlc shrine. Office: 114 S. Jefferson St. Resi-
tological Soc. and many others. Author of sev- dence: 2707 N Lincoln St
' '
eral monographs on Tuberculosis and other _.TTTirT, ft '„__
med. subjects Mem. Swiss Reformed (Zwin- t,,,*?™^*? °?&e
. . - t,,,
gli) Church. Clubs: Chicago, University, City, $1 I%2.ra^P Cgk'
. q „ V nn
Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf. a|' !£ «u'ofJ,,^'Twnjt * £ i w i»
nfflpp- ion cttnt^ <5t- Kline; ed. Shattuck Military School, Faribault,
bt- Minn. Entered service of Continental Insur-
. _ . -
EE, Nathan, flre underwriter; b. Ger- ance Co., of New York, Nov., 1879, in the west-
many, Aug. 4, 1870; ed. public schools in Ger- ern dept. at Chicago; appointed asst. gen. mgr.
many and Chicago. Entered flre insurance of dept. in 1891; appointed gen mgr., 1898;
business with A. R. Edwards, Mar. 1, 1885; elected dir., 1902; elected vice-pres., 1903, con-
?ec.ame.«partner in 1893: SI, business f or self, tinuing in charge of the western dept. business
1897-1902; consolidated with B. F. Rogers & of the company. Republican. Clubs: Union
Co., May 1, 1902, firm becoming Klee, Rogers League, Washington Park, Glen View. Office:
& Cory; firm represent Prussian Nat. Insur- 280 LaSalle St. Residence: 2300 Michigan Av.
ance Co., of Stettin, Ger.; Georgia Home In- •trT.mv TnHn« nwnnifta T T r> ia™^o7-- v>
surance Co., of Columbus, Ga.; Western Insur- Ph1fSd5^ni^Pn r*£l£ ^Sfi?'-' «, A «nrt
nnr-o Pn nf PlttshnrcrVi T>a • T Ivprnnnl nnrl Jrnliaaeipnia, fa,., JJCC. 10, lobo, S. A. and
T ondon and Globe of InelaAV and Indianaco- Mary (Reynolds) Kline; ed. Pennsylvania
Ms F?re Insurance Co of Indiana OfiS 169 State Normal School and Allegheny College;
LaSallf * St Science'-' 4137 Drael Boul' studied law in Pennsylvania and Illinois; m.
ljab< bt- * June, 1899, Lee Newman, of Colorado. Ad-
KI.EIN, Frederick, printer; b. Waren. mitted to Illinois bar, Nov., 1891; resided in
Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Ger., Nov. 13, 1856; s. Chicago since 1886; has enjoyed extensive prac-
John and Augusta (Toerber) Klein; ed. in tice both in civil and criminal cases, including
gymnasium in Germany; m. Madison, Wis., homicide cases — notably the defense of Ann
Mar. 26, 1883, Emma Reuter; 1 son: Walter Mahoney in the Barnes murder case, and in
Fred. Came to Chicago in 1871, and learned the the Leindecker and Weirnecke murder cases,
printing trade in Chicago; became a mem. of in ail of which he secured acquittals; of late
the firm of Wehrer & Klein, and in 1885 years practice has been principally in civil
acquired partner s interest and established cases, including large corporations among his
the firm of Fred. Klein & Co., which was in- clients. Prof, of Law at the Chicago Law
corporated, 1892, as Fred. Klein Co., of which School; asst. adjt.-gen. 3d Brigade, ING Ma-
is pres.; specialty of the company is the filling son. Republican. Mem. Phi Alpha Delta Law
of large contracts in all foreign languages. Fraternity. Club: Marquette. Office: 59 Clark
Mem. Chicago Typothetae. Clubs: Germania, st. Residence: 364 Dayton St.
Fidelia.- Office: 132 Market St. Residence: 2471 KLINE, Sol, manufacturer of cloaks, suits,
Magnolia Av. etc.; b. Denver, Colo., June 29, 1870; s. Joseph
KIiEIN, !•., department store; b. Kerzen- and Sophia (Berry) Kline; resident of Chicago
heim, Bavaria, Oct. 17, 1844; s. Leopold and since 1871; ed. public schools, and Chicago
Babette (Schultz) Klein; ed. public school, College of Law. Since 1884 has been identified,
Kerzenheim, Bavaria, 1850-7; m. New York, in Chicago, with the manufacture of cloaks,
Mar. 15, 1877, Rosalind Tuska; children: Min- suits and skirts for ladies, misses and chil-
nie, Cora, Irvin, Edwin, Florence. Was on his dren, and is now partner in the firm of Beifeld,
father's farm until 1865; came to Chicago and Hirsch & Kline, successors to Joseph Beifeld
worked in dry goods store of Simon Klein, & Co. Also mem. of Cincinnati Millinery Co.,
1865-9; bought out Charles Kominsky, 1869, and of Kline Bros. Co., both of Cincinnati, O.
and afterward started for self in a small Sec. of the Nat. Assn. of Manufacturers; dir.
store, which was soon outgrown; then estab- of the Chicago Commercial Assn. Republican.
lished the business which he now conducts at Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe. Office: 230-236 Ad-
present location, now the largest dept. store ams St. Residence: Standard Club.
in southwestern section of city. Jewish re- KNAP, William Eerschel, manufacturer of
ligion. Independent in politics. Clubs: Stand- optical goods; b. Bedford, Ind., Aug. 27, 1860;
ard, Ravisloe Golf. Office: 14th and Halsted s Eli and Nancy A. (Newland) Knap; grad.
Sts. Residence: 4401 Grand Boul. Decatur (111.) High School, 1876; Cornell
KIiETZXNQ, Henry P., business mgr. and Univ., Ithaca, N. Y., 1884; College of Physi-
sec. Christian Witness Co.; b. Fairview Vil- clans and Surgeons (Chicago), M.D., 1886; m.
lage, Pa., Nov. 24, 1850; s. Henry and Anna Niantic, 111., 1886. Harriet E. Blake; 1 son:
F. (Frick) Kletzing; grad. Northwestern Col- Herschel Blake. Practiced medicine 8 years;
lege; Naperville College, Naperville, 111., in then began business career in 1892, selling
classical course. A.B., 1879; A.M., 1882; m. microscopes and optical goods to scientific
Niota, 111., June 21, 1877, Louise K. Knobel; men, such as profs, in schools and univs., doc-
children: Elva Marie, Henry Raymond. Was tors, etc.; made a special study of photomi-
prof. of mathematics at Northwestern College, orography, and has done work in this diffl-
Naperville, 111., for 17 years; in June, 1901, be- cult line for Rush Med. College, Univ. of Chi-
came sec. of Christian Witness Co., publishers cago, Johns Hopkins Univ., Univ. of Michigan,
of The Christian Witness (a religious weekly), etc. Sec. and treas. of the Illinois School of
and numerous religious books. Prohibitionist. Electro-therapeutics; prof, of histology, Har-
Mem. Evangelical Assn. Author of Progress vey Med. College. Methodist. Odd Fellow.
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Club- Chicago Athletic. Office: 156 Wabash Av.
Residence: 6017 Kimbark Av.
KNAFF, Charleg H., railway official; b. Cay-
uga N Y., Jan. 12, 1837; s. John T. and The-
oda (Newcomb) Knapp; ed. public schools of
New York State; m. Victory, N. Y., 1858, Sa-
rah B. Riker; 1 son: James Newcomb. Began
railway service Mar. 1, 1859, with the Galena
& Chicago Union Ry., and continued in the
service of that road and its successor, the C.
& N - W. Ry. without an intermission; check
clerk at Freeport, 111., until Sept. 1, 1859; then
cashier and ticket clerk to Nov. 10, 1864; was
agent at Freeport, 111., from Nov. 10, 1864, to
Nov 10, 1875; general agent Winona & St.
Peter Division at Winona, Minn., to Oct. 1,
1879; since then asst. general freight agent at
Chicago. Office: Jackson Boul. and Franklin
St. Residence: 206 28th St.
KNAPP, George Owen, pres. People a Gas
Light & Coke Co., Union Carbide Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Mid-Day, Kenwood, Quadrangle. Office: 157
Michigan Av. Summer residence: Lake George,
N. Y. Office: 249 49th St.
KNAPP, John Daniel, founder and now sec.
and gen. mgr. Continental Life Insurance Co.;
b Salem, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Nov. 27, 1863;
B. Henry and Lucretia Knapp; ed. country and
village schools in Lapeer Co., Mich., and taught
in same county at age of 19, later attending
Fenton (Mich.) Normal School and Commer-
cial College, from which was grad.; completed
studies in State Normal School, Valparaiso,
Ind., taking a special course in the sciences
and higher mathematics, after which was in
charge of commercial dept. in the Fenton
(Mich.) Normal School; m. Sept. 23, 1896, Olive
P Hull. Engaged in life insurance business
since 1888, first representing the Equitable
Life Insurance Soc. of the U. S. and later do-
ing an insurance brokerage business until 1892,
when became supt. of the Total Abstinence
Life Assn. of America, of which was later
actuary; then established Total Abstinence
Dept. of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Assn.;
In 1895 became mgr. of the western dept. of
the Am. Temperance Life Insurance Assn. of
New York. Republican. Office: 188 Madison St.
KNAFF, Xemper K., lawyer; b. Marquette,
Green Lake Co., Wis., Mar. 7, 1860; s. Charles
and Jennette (Vine) Knapp; early education
in common schools in Winneconne, Wis.; grad.
Univ. of Wis., B.S., 1879, B.L., 1882. Admitted
to bar in 1882 and ever since engaged in prac-
tice; now senior mem. law firm Knapp, Haynie
& Campbell (organized May 1, 1904). In law
dept. C., G. W. R. R. Co., 1885-90; law dept.
Chicago & Northern Pacific R. R. Co., 1890-3;
atty. Wisconsin Central Co., operating Chicago
& Northern Pacific R. R., Co., 1893-5; atty.
Chicago and Calumet Terminal Ry. Co., 1893-
1897; atty. for receivers, Chicago & Northern
Pacific R. R. Co., 1895-7; gen. atty. Chicago
Terminal Transfer R. R. Co., and of Elgin,
Joliet & Eastern Ry. Co., of Chicago, Lake
Shore & Eastern Ry. Co., and of Illinois Steel
Co., 1897-9; general counsel and dir., respec-
tively, since 1899. of Illinois Steel Co., Elgin,
Joliet & Eastern Ry. Co., and of Chicago, Lake
Shore & Eastern Ry. Co. Clubs: University,
Law, Glen View, Skokie Country, Marquette.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 411 Oak St.
KNECHT, Samuel Edwin, lawyer; sec. State
Bank of Chicago; b. Deerfield, Lake Co., 111.,
Feb. 4, 1862; s. John and Henrietta (Schneid-
er) Knecht; grad. Northwestern College, Na-
perville, 111., B.S.. 1886; Northwestern Univ. Law
School, LL.B., 1891; m. Monroe, Mich., Aug. 3,
1887, Ella M. Waggoner; 1 son: Howard Wag-
goner. Teacher of English literature at Chi-
cago Conservatory, 1886; sec. and trust officer
of State Bank of Chicago since Jan. 1, 1891;
engaged in general practice of law since 1891;
now senior mem. of law firm of Knecht & Day.
Formerly atty. for and now mem. of the in-
vestment committee of the Supreme Council
Royal League. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Royal
Arcanum, Royal League. Republican. Congre-
gationalist. Club: Hamilton. Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: 526 Burling St.
KNEEL AND, Lorenzo D., broker; senior
mem. firm of Kneeland, Clement & Curtis;
mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock
Exchange. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Washington Park. Office: 219 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4932 Lake Av.
KNIGHT, Clarence A., lawyer; b. McHenry
Co., 111., Oct. 28, 1853; ed. public schools near
his birthplace and in Cook Co. Normal School;
taught school; law student in office of Spaf-
ford, McDaid & Wilson, 1872-7. Admitted to
bar, 1874; asst. city atty. under Julius Grin-
nell, 1879-84; city atty., 1884-8; asst. corpora-
tion counsel under Mayor Roche, 1888-9; pre-
pared the act under which Hyde Park, Lake
View, Jefferson and a portion of Cicero were
added to the city. In general practice with
Mr. Paul Brown, 1883-1903, in firm of Knight
& Brown, then alone until Nov., 1904, when
was joined by Judge George W. Brown, form-
ing present firm of Knight & Brown. General
counsel, 1883, Lake Street Elevated Railroad
Company; of Union Elevated Railroad Co.,
1898; and Northwestern Elevated R. R. Co.
Mason; K. T.; mem. Royal League and Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters. Democrat. Clubs:
Iroquois, Union League, Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: 100 Washington St. Residence: 3222 Cal-
umet Av.
KNIGHT, John B., real estate; b. Hopklns-
ville, Ky., Oct. 1, 1847; s. John B. and Eliza
E. Knight; ed. private schools of Kentucky
and Bethany College, W. Va. ; studied law;
m. 1892, Mrs. Susan C. Marshall (now de-
ceased). Came to Chicago, Oct., 1871, when his
father's property in the city was destroyed
by fire, and took charge of the work of re-
building and subsequent care of the family
property. Was a mem. of the firm of Knight
& Marshall from 1891 to June, 1904. Demo-
crat. Clubs: Iroquois, Union League, Kenwood.
Office: 97 Clark St. Residence: 159 47th St.
KNIGHT, Newell Clark, stocks and bonds; b.
St. Louis, Mo., Apr. 25, 1862; s. Augustus and
Fanny (French) Knight; preparatory educa-
tion in St. Louis public school and acad. of
Washington Univ., St. Louis; grad. Yale, 1884;
after graduation took course in bookkeeping;
m. 1886, Annie Louise, daughter of James L.
Sloss, of St. Liouis; children: Augustus, Fran-
cis McMaster, Katharine, Newell Sloss, Louise.
Intending to become a shoe manufacturer he
entered the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co.'s fac-
tory and worked at the bench and machines; 2
years of this work affecting his health he dis-
continued it and accepted the position of sec.
of an investment company at Wichita, Kan.,
but soon after retired from that to establish,
with his brother, Harry F., a business in mort-
gages and commercial paper under the name
of the Knight Investment Co. Closed that busi-
ness in 1893, coming to Chicago, and with
Reuben H. Donnelley established the well-
known firm of Knight, Donnelley & Co., bond
and stock brokers. Cleveland Democrat, but
active in the campaigns for McKinley In 1896
and 1900; elected pres. Four Mile League of
Evanston, 1899, and accepted position of Chief
of Police of Evanston, without pay, in order
to enforce the law prohibiting saloons in that
place. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange and Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Clubs: Union League,
Evanston, Glen View. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 1800 Sheridan Rd.
KNIGHT, Stephen Corbly, lawyer; b. on
farm near Casstown, Miami Co., O., Feb. 9,
1847; s. William D. and Elizabeth Knight; at-
tended school in winters and worked on the
farm summers; after several rejections on the
score of youth, he was enlisted and served in
1864, as a 100-day volunteer in the 134th O.
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339
Vol. Infy., spending the entire time In front
of Petersburg and Richmond; resumed farm-
ing and gave a portion of his time to study,
until 1868, when entered law dept. of the Univ.
of Mich., from which grad., LL.B., 1870; m.
1st, 1874, Elizabeth S. Morgan (died 1876);
m. 2d, 1878, Jennie H. Doty, daughter of Col.
Theodore Doty of Chicago. Admitted to bar of
Michigan and Illinois, 1871; practiced at
Champaign, 111., 1871-9. and since then in Chi-
cago. Mem. of G. A. R., Chicago Bar Assn. Of-
fice: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: 3336 Rhodes
Av.
KNIGHT, Thomas Duerson, lawyer; b.
Goshen, Oldham Co., Ky., Apr. 15, 1863; a.
Moses G. and Martha Thomas (Duerson)
Knight; grad. Haven School, Chicago, 1876;
Central High School, Chicago, 1880: Williams
College, Mass., A.B., 1884 (A.M.); Union Col-
lege of Law, Chicago, LL.B., 1886; m. Raleigh,
N. C., July 22, 1892, Helen Whittaker Fowle;
children: Duerson, Haywood (died in infancy).
Admitted to bar, 1886, and engaged In prac-
tice in Chicago ever since; Asst. State's Atty.
from 1892 to 1896. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mem. Lodge A F. and A. M. Pres. Junior Busi-
ness Club of Chicago, a home for waifs. Clubs:
Hamilton, Washington Park, Kenwood, Chica-
go Yacht, Union League. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn., Chicago Law Institute. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 3016 Groveland Av.
KNIGHT, William Hugh, railway official,
horseman; b. Bradford, Ontario, Can., Oct. 14,
1849; s. Thomas M. and Mary (Wilson)
Knight; ed. public schools of Buffalo, N. Y.;
m. Hinsdale, 111., June 9, 1880, Isabel M. Rob-
bins; 1 daughter: Glendora Elizabeth. Came to
Chicago, Mar. 13, 1873, and clerked in freight
office of the M. C. R. R. until Apr. 16, 1876,
when he entered service of Southern Dispatch
Line; general agent Mo. P. R. R. in Chicago,
1881-3; division freight and passenger agent
Wabash R. R., at Detroit, 1883-7; asst. general
freight agent, same road, 1887-8, at St. Louis;
feneral agent U. P. R. R., Chicago, from Dec.
, 1888, until consolidation with the So. P. in
1902, when he resigned; in service of A., T. &
S. P. until May i, 1903; since then sec. and
treas. Am. Trotting Assn. and Am. Trotting
Register Assn. Independent in politics. Club:
Hinsdale. Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence:
Hinsdale, 111.
XNISELY, John A., metal manufacturer; b.
Chicago, 1863; s. Richard and Mary (Brennan)
Knisely; grad. Hayes School, 1876; attended
St. Patrick School 2 years; m. Chicago, May 8,
1895, Annie O'Reilley. Began to learn trade
of roofer and sheet metal manufacturer in
1878, with Knisely Bros. & Miller; started in
business for self, 1883, and in 1886 formed
partnership with father as Richard Knisely
& Son, which style continued, after death of
father in 1888, until 1891, when was joined
by brother, Richard W., forming firm of Knise-
ly Bros. Mem. Builders' Club. Republican. R.
C. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Chicago Riding and Driving, Chicago Automo-
bile. Office: 28th St. and 5th Av. Residence:
4149 Michigan Av.
KNISKEBN, Warren B., passenger traffic
mgr. C. & N.-W. Ry.; b. Carlisle, N. Y., July
7, 1851; messenger to clerk in gen. passenger
dept., I. C. R. R.; in charge foreign reports,
general ticket office, C. & N.-W. Ry., 1873-5;
chief ticket clerk, New Orleans, Jackson &
Northern R. R., 1875-6; with general passenger
dept, L. & N R. R., 1876-8; city ticket agent
same, 1878-85; asst. general passenger agent,
1885-96; general passenger and ticket agent,
1895-1901; passenger traffic mgr. since 1901,
C & N.-W. Ry. Office: Jackson Boul and
Franklin St. Residence: 4849 Greenwood Av.
KNOPF, Philip, congressman; b. on farm,
Lake Co., 111., Nov. 18, 1847; ed. public schools;
served in Civil War In Co. I, 147th regt., 111.
Vol. Infy.; removed to Chicago, 1866, and was
in Bryant & Stratton Business College, 1866-
1867; m. Dec. 23, 1880, Carrie Fehlman, of Lake
Co., 111. Was in teaming business, 1867-84;
chief deputy coroner, Cook Co., 1884-92; State
senator, 1887-94; county clerk Cook Co., 1894-
1902; mem. Congress, 7th Illinois district,
1903-7. Republican. Residence: 471 N. Hoyne
Av.
KNOTT, Henry Adams, real estate; b. An-
gola, Ind.; s. Adams and Sarah Knott; ed. Chi-
cago Univ.; m. Chicago, Oct. 2, 1883, Isabel
Waller. Engaged in real estate business since
1881; firm formerly Henry A. Knott & Co., now
Knott, Chandler & Co. Mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board since 1888 (has been mem. leading
committees, treas. and pres.): was one of the
leaders in securing passage of the Special As-
sessment bill; has been sec. Citizens' Commit-
tee. Clubs: University, Saddle and Cycle, On-
wentsia. Office: 110 Dearborn St. Residence: 15
Ritchie PI.
KNOWLTON, Edward B., supt. Chicago
Terminal Transfer Ry.; b. New York City.
Jan. 22, 1857; s. Edward R. and Lettetia
(Jones) Knowlton; ed. public and high schools;
m. Jackson, Mich., Oct. 9, 1877, Mary E. Gil-
christ; children: Benjamin, Francis, Zoe, Roy,
Eddie William, Helen. Started in 1875 as tele-
graph operator and train dispatcher with M.
C. Ry., Jackson, Mich., and later at Michigan
City, Ind.; train dispatcher with Northern Pa-
cific, Brainard, Minn., 1881-3. Train master,
Mandan, N. Dak., 1883, and promoted same
year to supt. of Northern Pacific R. R. ; supt.
Wisconsin Central R. R., Waukesha, Wis.,
1889-91. Supt. Chicago Terminal Transfer Ry.
since 1891. Mason. Episcopalian. Republican.
Club: Hamilton. Office: Grand Central Station.
Residence: 5500 Washington Boul.
KNOX, Georgre Washington, engineer; b.
Milledgeville. Til., June 21, 1865; s. George W.
and Mary J. (Palmer) Knox; ed. public school
up to 1884, followed by 2 years in the scien-
tific course of Northern Illinois College, Ful-
ton, 111.; m. Evanston, 111., Sept. 5, 1898, Alice
Henrietta Meers; children: Alice Henrietta,
George Washington, Jr. In mechanical dept.,
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Ry. Co., 1885-
1887; in street car dept. Pullman Palace Car
Co., 1887; then with Thomson-Houston Co.,
equipping the first cars that went west of the
Mississippi River (for an Omaha street rail-
way); with the old Sprague Co,, 1889; asst.
engineer on installation of W. Side line, Mil-
waukee; asst. to chief engineer in charge of
equipment of street railways in Minneapolis
and St. Paul, in 1891-2, for Edison Electric Co.;
Installed additional railway lines in Milwaukee
and in other cities; installed motors and gen-
erators on Kansas City Elevated Ry., Kansas
City, for General Electric Co., 1892; electrical
engineer, and later engineer of construction,
Chicago City Ry. Co., 1892-1900; mgr. railway
dept. Kohler Bros., 1900-1; opened office as
electrical engineer and builder, 1901, Incorpo-
rated, 1902, as Knox Engineering Co., doing
all kinds of designing and construction of elec-
tric rys., light and power work, of which he is
pres. and treas. Company has built electric
railways at Rockford and Galesburg, 111.; Be-
loit, Janesville, Green Bay, DePere and Kau-
kauna, Wis.; Canton, Alliance and Salem, O. ;
Oklahoma City, O. Ty., and Joplin, Mo. Asso-
ciate mem. Am. Soc. Electrical Engineers.
Pres. Knox, George & Co., New Orleans, La.;
pres. and mgr. Knox Construction Co. Inven-
tor of the Automotoneer, a device for the con-
trol of electric motors as applied to operating
street railway cars, and pres. and treas. Knox
Automotoneer Co. Now vice-pres. and gen.
mgr. Green Bay Traction Co., Green Bay, Wis.
Independent Republican. Club: Union League.
Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 2329 Magnolia
Av., Edgewater.
KNOX, Reuben, lumberman; b. Rock Island,
111., June 15, 1849; s. Joseph and Susan Knox;
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ed. public schools In Chicago, followed by an
elective course In the Chicago Univ.; m. 1875,
Mary E., daughter of R. K. Bickford. In real
estate office of Hubbard & Jackson, 1870-2;
served in Chicago Custom House, under Col-
lector Norman T. Judd, 1875-8; was a mem.
commission lumber firm of Bickford & Knox,
and now of Bickford & Knox Co.; mem. Knox
& Johnson Lumber Co. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
KNUDSON, Theodore, ship builder; b. Arn-
dale, Norway, Sept., 1868; s. Ole and Emma
Knudson; removed with parents to U. S., 1876;
came from South to Chicago, 1880; ed. public
schools, Norway and Chicago; m. Chicago,
Oct., 1892, Olive Johnson; children: Olive, Er-
win, Floyd, Ruth, Myrtle. Learned trade in
Chicago; was wheelman on the Lakes for iya
years; worked for Miller Bros., Chicago, and
for Fitzgerald in Milwaukee, and in 1897 es-
tablished in business for himself, doing all
kinds of ship construction and repair work,
under firm name of Theodore Knudson & Co.
Mason. Office: 34 Robert St. Residence: 122
Cortez St.
KOCH, Charles Bndolph Edward, sec. North-
western Univ. Dental School; b. Birnbaum, Po-
lish Prussia, Apr. 24, 1842; s. Augustus and
Josephine (Von Lutz) Koch; removed with
parents to Manitowoc, Wis., in infancy; ed.
public schools, Manitowoc, until 1859; assisted
in father's business, 1856-9; employed on farm
near Chicago, 1859, and later student in dental
office of Dr. Kennicott until Aug., 1862, when
enlisted private, 72d 111. Infy., serving in
Northern Mississippi campaign, Yazoo Pass
Expedition, Vicksburg campaign and siege; de-
tailed chief clerk Gen. Ransom's headquarters,
Nov., 1863; appointed capt. 49th U. S. Colored
Infy.; detailed on staff of Lorenzo Thomas,
adjt.-gen., organizing colored troops in South-
west; rejoined command Feb., 1864, serving
with it in Louisiana until May, 1865; provost
marshal, Yazoo City, Miss., May-Aug., 1865;
provost marshal Western District of Missls-
Bippi, Vicksburg, Aug., 1865, to Mar., 1866,
when was mustered out; m. June 25, 1868,
Sylvia Bigelow, daughter Hon. Otis Adams, of
Graf ton, Mass.; children: Josephine von Lutz
(Mrs. Arthur M. Grain, Boston), Alice Adams
(Mrs. Charles P. Tobin, Boston), Mabelle
Grace. Rejoined Dr. Kennicott, 1866, and later
his partner in practice of dentistry until 1871,
then practiced alone until 1898. Organized and
was capt. of a company of Union Veterans,
serving in labor riots of 1877, and when I. N.
G. was organized, with some other mems. of
this company, enlisted as private in 1st Infy.,
I. N. G., in Aug., 1877; became capt. Co. I,
Oct., 1877; maj., Apr., 1886; lieut.-col., Feb.,
1888; col., Apr., 1889; voluntarily retired, Nov.,
1893. Organized regt., at breaking out of Span-
ish War, 1898, which was accepted by the
State and maintained at his own expense over
4 months, but was finally disbanded and hon-
orably discharged by Act of Legislature. Mem.
George H. Thomas Post, No. 5, G. A. R. ; dir.
of the Cook Co. Grand Army Memorial Hall
Assn.; past post commander, past inspector-
gen., past adjt.-gen., Dept. of Illinois. Asso-
ciate mem. Military Service Institute of the
U. S.; mem. Loyal Legion, Soc. of Army of the
Tennessee. Sec. 1869, pres. 1875, Chicago Den-
tal Soc.; sec. and editor annual publications,
1871-5; pres., 1877, Illinois State Dental Soc.;
military editor Chicago Inter Ocean, 1880-2;
sec. and pres. Illinois State Board of Dental
Examiners, 1886-91; pres. Nat. Assn. of Dental
Examiners, 1891; mem. since 1901, and now
see. Illinois-Vicksburg Military Park Com-
mission; since Jan., 1904, sec. Dental Dept.,
Northwestern Univ. Received honorary degree
Doctor of Dental Surgery from Washington
Univ., 1888. Office: Lake and Dearborn Sts.,
Northwestern Univ. Bldg. Residence: 140 E.
47th St.
KOCH, Edward John, manufacturer of rich
cut glass; b. Chicago, Aug. 27, 1861; s. G.
Charles and Caroline Sophia (Francke) Koch;
ed. parochial school and 4 months at Ogden
School; m. St. Louis, Mo., May 9, 1889, Pauline
J., daughter of E. F. W. Meier, ex-pres. of St.
Louis City Council, and at one time the most
prominent queensware merchant of St. Louis.
Began business career in 1875 in employ of
Burley & Tyrrell, at a salary of $2 per week;
in 1889 became traveling salesman for the Mt.
Washington Glass Co., of New Bedford, Mass.,
manufacturers of cut glass, and held that po-
sition until 1898. On Jan. 1, 1899, established,
under style of Edward J. Koch & Co., his pres-
ent business, as a manufacturer of cut glass,
confining operations to the handling of nothing
but cut glass manufactured by his firm. Re-
publican. Mem. Jewelers' Club of Chicago. Of-
fice: 40-42 State St. Residence: 1732 Arlington
PI.
KOCH, Otto, manufacturers' mgr. ; b. Hilde-
sheim, Ger., Mar. 16, 1852; s. D. and Doris
(Metzler) Koch; ed. Germany. Came to U. S.,
1862, and began work as a boy in the Balti-
more works of the William Wllkins Co.,
steamed curled hair and bristle manufacturers
upon a large scale; remained with the com-
pany in Baltimore until 1885, when he came to
their Chicago house, of which he is now In
charge as western mgr. Club: Germanla. Of-
fice: 141 E. Lake St. Residence: 1953 Deming
PI.
KOCHS, Theodore A., pres. Theo. A. Kochs
Co., barbers' supplies. Clubs: Union League,
Germania, Maennerchor. Office: 158 Wells St.
Residence: 1836 Surf St.
KOEBEK, Henry Jacobs, coal merchant; b.
Chicago, Dec. 30, 1871; s. Henry and Lisette
(Weinlederer) Koeber; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, June 14, 1899, Anna
Lindemann; children: Elsa Gertrude, Theodore
Henry. Began business career in 188.7 as office
boy with the Pennsylvania Coal Co., and re-
mained in the company's service until Mar.,
1901, advancing through various grades to
chief clerk. In 1901 joined Henry Holverscheid,
and established the wholesale coal firm of
Henry Holverscheid & Co. Also sec., treas. and
dir. of the Albany Coal Co., and dir. the Bar-
ker Coal Co. Mem. Vorwaerts Turn Verein. Of-
fice: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 974 S.
Hamlin Av.
KOEHLEE, Charles William, coal merchant;
b. Woodsfleld, Monroe Co., O., Sept. 7, 1868; B.
Frederick and Mary J. (Patterson) Koehler;
ed. public schools in Ohio and Chicago, remov-
ing with parents to this city in 1881; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 12, 1895, Emma Kretlow; 1 son:
Edwin Robert. Began business with his father
In 1881, and since 1890 has been with the firm
of R. G. Waggener & Co., wholesale and retail
coal, of which, for 3 years past, he has been
sole proprietor, with yards at Halsted and Di-
vision Sts., and at Elston Av. and Division St.
Independent in politics. Office: 215 Dearborn
St. Residence: 2547 Evanston Av.
KOENIG, Herman, manufacturer; b. Chica-
go, Jan. 1, 1867: s. John and Augusta (Hornlg)
Koenig; ed. public and high schools and busi-
ness college; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 29,
1893, Ida Wasserman; 1 son: John. From 1884-
] 893 was in business of his father, furniture
manufacturer; then entered the Koenig &
Gamer Furniture Co., of which he is treas.
Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 266
N. Grt-en St. Residence: 386 Ashland Boul.
XOESTEB, George Frederick, real estate
dealer and loan broker; b. Chicago, Nov. 8,
1862; a. John H. and Mary A. (Schulz) Koes-
ter; ed. public schools and W. Division High
School, to 1878; m. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1891, Fan-
nie C. Martin; children: George F., Jr., Harold
M., Frances C. After leaving school In 1878
worked successively for the German Book and
News Co., Western Union Telegraph Co., Nat
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Live Stock Journal, and then for the grocery
house of Scherer, Shirk & Co.; began handling
real estate In 1881 and in 1892, with Henry G.
Zander, established firm of Koester & Zander,
who have since been engaged in a general real
estate, loan and insurance business. Republi-
can. Congregationalist. 32° Mason; mem. I. O.
O. F., Nat. Union, Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Ra-
venswood, Ravenswood Golf. Office: 69 Dear-
born St. Residence: 2671 N. Hermitage Av.
KOHBJlR, Franklin Washington, contract-
ing electrical engineer; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
May 3, 1861; s. I. and Anna C. (Fischer) Koh-
ler; ed. public schools in Philadelphia; re-
moved to Chicago in Mar., 1890. In 1891 be-
came a mem. of firm of Kohler Bros., contract-
Ing electrical engineers. Clubs: Union League,
Calumet Heights Gun. Office: 279 Dearborn St.
Residence: 5218 Madison Av.
KOHIiEE, G. A. Edward, contracting elec-
trical engineer; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 17,
1864; s. I. and Anna C. (Fischer) Kohler; ed.
public schools of Philadelphia, Louderback
Acad., and the Univ. of Pennsylvania, class
1886; m. Chicago. Oct. 11, 1899, Mary Ward
Everett; 1 son: Franklin W. Kohler, II. Re-
moved to Chicago, 1887, under the employment
of the U. S. Construction Co.; in 1888 entered
the employ of Peabody, Daniels & Co.; several
months afterward was made sec. and gen. mgr.
of a saw mfg. company; in 1890 engaged in
Belling electrical machinery; June 1, 1891, or-
ganized Kohler Bros., composed of himself
and Franklin W. Kohler, contracting engineers,
principally electrical; also builders of electric
railroads. Clubs: Union League, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 1812
Sheridan Rd.
KOHIiEB, Henry Arthur, pres. Kohler Die
and Specialty Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 26, 1869;
B. John August and Elnora (Moln) Kohler; ed.
Chicago public schools, followed by a 2-year
course in the Chicago School of Electricity; m.
Milwaukee, Wis., May, 1899, Tena Arend; chil-
dren: John August, Jr., Lillian May. Since
leaving school has been identified with the
manufacture of presses, dies and machinery,
entering the Kohler Die and Specialty Co.,
founded in 1889 by his father, and since lat-
ter's retirement has been pres. of the company.
Republican. Mem. A. F. & A. M. Office: Canal,
N. E. Cor. W. "Washington St. Residence: Win-
netka. Til.
KOHX.SAAT, Cnrlstlan Cecil, judge; b. Ed-
wards Co., 111.. Jan. 8, 1844; s. Reimer and
Sarah (Hall) Kohlsaat; ed. common schools,
Galena, 111., and Univ. of Chicago; LL.T)., Illi-
nois College, 1903; law reporter of Chicago
Evening Journal; minute clerk co. court, 1867;
admitted to bar; m. June, 1871, Frances S.
Smith. Defeated for co. judere, 1881: mem.
Board of W. Park Commissioners, 1880-90;
pres. Union League Club of Chicago. 1896;
probate judge Cook Co.. 111., 1890-9; judge U.
S. District Court, Northern District of 111.,
Feb. 28. 1899, to Mar.. 1905: judere U. S. Cir-
cuit Court since Mar., 1905. Vice-pres. and
trustee Lewis Institute; trustee Y. M. C. A.,
Chicago. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
239 Ashland Boul.
KOHIiBAAT, KermAnn Henry, capitalist,
journalist; b. Albion, Edwards Co., 111., Mar,
22, 1853; s. Reimer and Sarah (Hill) Kohlsaat;
ed. common schools, Galena. 111., and Skinner
School. Chicago. Began business life as cash-
boy and later cashier in dry goods store; trav-
eling salesman for two other firms and, 1875-
1880, for Blake, Shaw & Co., wholesale bakers;
became junior partner, 1880, and had charge
of a bakery lunch established by this flrm;
bought that branch of business, 1883, and
greatly enlarged it, later incorporating the H.
H. Kohlsaat & Co., of which is now vice-pres. ;
dir. Chicago Athenaeum, Chicago Auditorium
Assn.: part owner in Chicago Inter Ocean,
1891-3; editor and publisher Chicago Times-
Herald, 1894 (amalgamated with Chicago Rec-
ord, becoming Record-Herald, 1901); also of
Chicago Evening Post, 1894-1901; retired from
the Record-Herald, 1902. Has been largely
identified with local real estate operations;
presented statue of Gen. Grant to City of Ga-
lena, 111.; has contributed largely to charities;
mem. Nat. Republican Convention, 1896. Resi-
dence: 112 Astor St.
KOHN, Enmnnel J., merchant; b. Chicago,
Dec. 23, 1864; e. Joseph A. and Julia Kohn;
ed. Haven School and Bryant & Stratton Busi-
ness College; m. Chicago, Apr. 28, 1892, Selma
Cahn; children: Fannie L., Margaret J., Louise
P. Started to work for firm of Kohn Bros., Jan.
1, 1882, and ever since his admission as a part-
ner, Jan. 1, 1892, has had charge of credits and
matters pertaining to the office. House was
founded in 1855 by father, manufacturers and
wholesale dealers in high grade men's cloth-
ing. Republican. Reform Jewish in religion.
Trustee of Michael Reese Hosp., of Nat. Hosp.
for Consumptives, Denver, Colo.; of W. Side
Free Dispensary, Chicago; chairman United
Hebrew Charities. Mason; past master Chicago
Lodge. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Of-
fice: Jackson Boul. and 5th Av. "Residence: 4244
Drexel Boul.
KOHN, Iionls Henry, partner and office mgr.
Bderheimer, Stein & Co., clothing manufactur-
ers; b. Chicago, Dec. 29, 1861; s. Henry S. and
Hannah (Kohns) Kohn: ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, Sept. 29, 1898, Caroline G. Hart; 1
son: Henry Louis. "Was employed in office of
the flrm of Kohn, "Wineman & Co., wholesale
clothing, 1878-9; with L. Loewenstein & Sons,
wholesale clothing, 1879-90; since 1890 mem.
of Ederheimer, Stein <fe Co., manufacturers of
boys' clothing. Republican. Clubs: Standard,
Hamilton. Office: Corner 5th Av. and Jackson
Boul. Residence: 4639 Drexel Boul.
KOHTZ, Xionig O., insurance; b. Snxonv,
Germany, July 28, 1844; s. Louis E. and Wil-
helmina (Stoehrel) Kohtz; early education in
Germany; came to U. S., and continued educa-
tion in public schools of St. Louis, Mo.; m.
Louise Rub; children: Rudolph O.. Ida L.,
J. Louis, Elsa. Served in 16th Wis. Vols., and
was detailed for special service in adjutant
general's office, 17th Army Corps, at Vicks-
burg, Miss., until close of war; after that in
U. S. q. m.'s dept. at Ft. Morgan, Colo., until
1866. Entered, 1868, Chicago local office of
^Etna Insurance Co., with which has since
continued, and has been asst. general agent
since 1885; has been mem. Board of Educa-
tion, Chicaero. Mem. George H. Thomas Post,
G. A. R. Clubs: Germania, Chicago Turncre-
melnde. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 650
Fullerton Av.
KONTNY, John, jobber of stoves; b. Chica-
go, Apr. 27, 1873: s. Bartholomew and Kather-
ine Okonek; ed. Chicncro; grad. Holden School,
June, 1887; Metropolitan Business College,
July, 1888; m. Chicaero. July 6. 1898, Katherine
Berendt; children: Edwin, John. Irene. Book-
keeper with Lehigh and Franklin Coal Co.,
1888-9; chief clerk for Olson & Comstock Co.,
manufacturers of piano cases, piano stools,
covers, etc., 1889-9R; from Feb., 1895. whole-
Bale dealer and jobber in stoves, ranges, fur-
naces, hot-water and steam boilers; western
agents for triumph furnaces and boilers. Re-
publican Mem. Citizens' Aspn. Office- 65-67 N.
Desplaines St. Residence: 1417 N. Ballou St.
KOZMXK8KI. Maurice W., steamship agent;
b. Chicago, 1863; s. late Charles and Bertha
(Bergman) Kozminski; ed. Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, 1895, Estella Rosenbaum; children:
Charles, Sybil. Began business career in office
of his father, who was many years in bank-
ing and loan business in Chicago. At age of 23
became general western agent of the Com-
pagnie Ge'ne'rale Transatlantique (French Line
Steamers). Is also of flrm of Kozminski &
Yondorf, mortgage loans. Chevalier Legion
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d'Honneur de France, 1904. Mem. Chicago
Stock Exchange. Republican; was col. on staff
of late John R. Tanner. Mason; Clubs: Stand-
ard. Hamilton. Office: 71 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: Evanston, 111.
KRAFT, John Henry, lawyer; b. Rudelsdorf,
Wiirtemberg, Ger., Oct. 3, 1857; s. Kaspar.
Kraft; ed. In Germany. Lived on father's farm
until 15 years old; then went to London, Eng.,
where engaged In the butchering business for
4 years, studying mechanics in the evenings;
came to U. S. in 1878 and engaged In commis-
sion business in flour, cereals, etc., until 1881,
whe.n sold out and began study of law, grad-
uating from Union College of Law, LL.B.,
1884; admitted to bar, 1884, and since then
engaged in general practice; m. Chicago, Aug.
22, J1884, Fannie E. Palmer. Democrat. Club:
Iroquois. Office: 70 LaSalle St. Residence:
1726 Humboldt Boul.
KRAMER, Adolph Ferdinand, real estate ; b.
Chicago, Oct. 11, 1870; s. Ferdinand and Ber-
tha (Stein) Kramer; grad. Douglas School and
attended Chicago Manual Training School; m.
Chicago, Nov. 1, 1899,, Ray Frledberg; 1 son:
Ferdinand. At age of 17 was a stock boy In
father's business (Elslnger & Kramer, whole-
sale dry goods); then with Schlesinger &
Mayer, 1888-93, working up to head of men's
furnishing dept. ; left to enter real estate
business and same year Joined Arthur W.
Draper, forming present firm of Draper &
Kramer, real estate, mortgage loans and rent-
Ing, with specialty In property along S. Side
"Alley L" road. Also pres. Chicago Realiza-
tion Co., a corporation organized, 1904, for
buying and selling assets. Mem. Chicago Real
Estate Board. Republican. Mem. Slnal Temple
congregation. Club: Standard. Office: 125 Dear-
born St. Residence: 2912 Prairie Av.
KRANSZ, Henry Peter, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Dec. 10, 1863; s. Nicholas and Margaret
(Faber) Kransz; grad. Lake View High School
In class of 1883; m. Litchfleld, 111., Apr. 24,
1897, Anna Loescher; children: Henry N., Ruth
M., Mary Lillian. In Aug., 1885, began real
estate and loan business with Mr. Bernard F.
Weber, first under the name of B. F. Weber
& Co., later changing to Weber, Kransz & Co.
Republican. R. C. Office: 84 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 841 Hood Av.
KRANZ, John, confectioner; b. Doerzbach,
Ger., 1841; s. Michael and Margareth Nuegel
Kranz; ed. public schools of native city; came
to U. S., 1860; m. Chicago, 1869, Florentine
Bunte; children: Florence, Laura, Ida, Alma,
Llll. Learned the confectionery business In
Philadelphia, 1860-8; then came to Chicago
and in 1869 established as a manufacturer of
candies on the West Side; in 1873 estab-
lished a retail store in connection with the
wholesale dept., 78-80 State St., and by de-
grees occupied the entire bldg.; In 1884, occu-
pied the bldg. at 74-76 Randolph St. for the
wholesale dept. Lutheran. Independent In poli-
tics. Club: Germania. Office: 78 State St. Resi-
dence: 627 Dearborn Av.
KRATTS, Adolf, lawyer; b. Bohemia, 1850; B.
Jonas and Ludmila Kraus; ed. Rokycan,
1855-65; m. Jan. 7. 1877, Mathilde Hirsh; chil-
dren: Albert, Paula Weil, Harry, Milton.
Came to U. S., 1865; admitted to bar, 1877.
Mem. Chicago School Board, 1881-7 (pres.
1884-6); corporation counsel, Chicago, 1893;
resigned when Mayor Harrison, Sr., died; pres.
Civil Service Commission, 1897-8. Now mem.
law firm of Kraus, Alschuler & Holden. Office:
Tribune Bldg. Residence: 4518 Drexel Boul.
KBEBS, William Samuel, vlce-pres. McCor-
mick Harvesting Machine Co., mgr. McCor-
mick estates and properties; b. Fredericks-
burg, Va., Jan. 18, 1854; s. Rev. William Krebs
(M. E.) and Margaret Jane (Hamilton) Krebs;
attended private schools in Maryland and Vir-
ginia, and, in 1866-8, Columbia College, Wash-
ington, D. C. ; grad. Stuart Hall, Baltimore,
Md., 1870; then 1 year in med. college and 2
years In Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
(now Univ. of Maryland), graduating, D.D.S.,
1876; m. Albert Lea, Minn., Dec. 14, 1885, Ade-
laide Adelle Batchelder; 1 son: William. Entry
clerk Samuel Bevan & Co., wholesale dry
goods, Baltimore, 1870; salesman, Poultney &
Trimble, Imported guns, etc., Baltimore, 1872;
studying and practicing dentistry in Mary-
land and Virginia, 1874-9; came to Chicago,
1879, and entered employ of C. H. & L. J. Mc-
Cormlck (later McCormick Harvesting Ma-
chine Co.); became, 1880, asst. general agent
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., at Man-
kato, Minn.; general agent for Southern Min-
nesota and Northern Iowa, residing at Albert
Lea, Minn., 1882-98; promoted to Chicago of-
fice as asst. mgr. and auditor Dec., 1898, to
Oct., 1902, when company merged into Inter-
national Harvester Co., of which was asst.
mgr. at Chicago from Oct. 1, 1902, to Mar..
1904; resigned Apr. 1, 1904, at request of
Cyrus H., Harold F., and Stanley McCormick
to take management of all their personal and
financial affairs, properties and real estate,
and the management of the McCormick Har-
vesting Machine Co., in liquidation. Cleveland
Democrat, 1884-96; Gold Democrat, 1896 and
1900. Office: 215 Dearborn St. Residence: 211
S. Grove Av., Oak Park, 111.
KREER, John George, naval architect and
marine engineer; b. Chicago, Feb. 13, 1874;
s. John J. and Eva Waller (George) Kreer;
ed. St. Joseph's Catholic School, 1879-85, and
tutor, 1885-6; St. Ignatius College, 1886-91,
graduating, B.A.; School of Naval Architec-
ture and Marine Engineering, Royal Technical
High School, Charlottenberg, Berlin. Ger..
graduating as naval architect and marine en-
gineer; m. Chicago, June 15, 1901, Martha
Washington; children: John George, Jr., Ma-
rie Louise. Hull designer for H. C. Stuelcken
& Son, Hamburg, Ger., 1899; 1st asst. to J.
Schuette, engineer-in-chief Experimental Mod-
el Basin of the N. -German Lloyd, Bremer-
haven, Ger., 1900; with Purdy & Henderson,
Chicago, 1901 ; superintending engineer. Ma-
rine Iron Works, Chicago, 1902; with Illinois
Steel Co., Chicago, 1903; in partnership with
R. M. Parsons, in firm of Kreer & Parsons,
designers and builders of steel ships, since
1904; also consulting engineer Marine Iron
Works. In charge of the Dept. of Marine En-
gineering of the Chicago Nautical School since
1901. Also since May 1, 1905, mem. firm of
Southard & Kreer, representing the Gas En-
gine and Power Co., Charles L. Seabury and
the Matthews Boat Co., yachts; also agents
for Nordyke & Marmon's (Indianapolis)
Marmon automobiles. Republican. R. C. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Naval Architects and Marine En-
gineers, Western Soc. of Engineers. Offices:
2-24 Lawrence St., and 1409 Michigan Av.
Residence: 1654 Buckingham PI.
KREIDXiEB, •William A., pres. of the Elec-
trician Publishing Co.; b. S. Dansville, Steu-
ben Co.. N. Y., Aug. 20, 1868; s. Peter and
Ellen (Allen) Kreldler; ed. Rogersville Union
Seminary, S. Dansville, N. Y. ; Dansville Semi-
nary, Dansville, Livingston Co., N. Y.; Univ.
of Rochester, N. Y.; m. Elgin, 111., Feb. 1, 1903,
Netta Ophelia Preston. Came to Chicago, 1882,
and filled position with Western Electric Mfg.
Co. for 2% years; left them to establish west-
ern office for an eastern electrical journal;
after conducting western business for that
paper for 2% years saw opportunity for simi-
lar periodical in West, and, 1887, founded
The Western Electrician, a weekly technical
journal, of which is still conductor and chief
owner. Associate mem. Am. Institute of Elec-
trical Engineers, New York. Clubs: Union
League, Exmoor. Mem. D. K. E., U. of R. Of-
fice: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 295 Belden
Av.
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KKEMEB, Charles Edward, lawyer; b. Osh-
kosh, Wis., Dec. 23, 1850; s. Michael J. and
Agathe E. (Leins) Kremer; ed. schools of Osh-
kosh, Wis.; studied law; m. Chicago, May 2,
1877, Margaret A. Collins; 1 daughter: Eu-
genie M. Admitted to bar of Wisconsin, 1874;
Illinois, 1875; of U. S. Supreme Court, 1885.
Lecturer on Admiralty law in Chicago College
of Law and University of Chicago. Pounded
Chicago Yacht Club in 1875; one of founders
Chicago Law Club. Pres. Troquois Transpor-
tation Co., Ravenscraig Transportation Co.,
and Steamer Phoenix Co.; dir. Calblck Trans-
portation Co. Republican. One of founders and
now treas. of Bureau of Justice; mem. Chi-
cago and Illinois State Bar Assns. and the
U. S. Maritime Law Assn. Clubs: Union
League, Twentieth Century, Chicago Yacht,
Law. Office: Fort Dearborn Bldg. Residence:
482 N. State St.
KRETZINGEB, George Washington, lawyer;
b. Plymouth, O., Aug. 11, 1846; s. Isaac and
Elizabeth (Oglesby) Kretzinger; ed. Otterbein
Univ., Ohio; m. Aug. 28, 1878; children: George
W., Clara J. Enlisted in the Union Army, 1861,
serving through the war; came to Illinois,
studied law and was admitted to the bar;
practiced with Judge R. L. Hannaman, of
Knoxville, 111., until 1873; since then in Chi-
cago; now at head of law firm of Kretzinger,
Gallagher, Rooney & Rogers. Incorporated the
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Ry. Co., of Ari-
zona, 1891, and has since been a mem. of the
board of dlrs. of that company. Dir. Consoli-
dated Stone Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Re-
publican. Clubs: Hamilton, Twentieth Century.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Virginia
Hotel.
KRETJTER, Adam, manufacturer of laundry
machinery: b. Germany, Oct. 11, 1860; s. Wer-
ner and Katharine (Gundlach) Kreuter; ed.
public grammar school, Treysa, Ger. ; m. Chi-
cago, Aug. 5, 1884, Emilie Birkner: children:
Verner A. C., Julia K. Learned machinist trade
in Germany; came to U. S., 1880, and worked
at trade; was employed by Plamondon Mfg.
Co., 1880-4; then by'L. H. Watson, 1884-90,
but with a fellow-workman in same concern,
R. L. Nelson, started on own account, July
22, 1890; business incorporated as Nelson &
Kreuter Co., of which he Is pros, and treas.
Republican. Mem. Germania Mannerchor,
Schiller Liedertafel. Office: 955-975 N. Spauld-
ing Av. Residence: 339 N. Winchester Av.
KRIECJ, William G., architect; b. Chicago,
Jan. 20, 1874; s. Frederick Gustav and Hen-
riette (Reichardt) Krieg; ed. public schools
and later by private unaided study; m. Chl-v
cago, June 3, 1896, Clara J. Patz; children:
Amelia, Arthur. Asst. and apprentice to fath-
er, who was a contractor, 1888-91; foreman
and asst. to same, 1892-3; estimater and book-
keeper for same, 1894, and his partner, 1896.
Tn 1896 started architectural office with F. E.
Gatterdam under firm name of Gatterdam &
Krieg; dissolved partnership in 1898, and has
since practiced alone, making a specialty of
apartments. Non-partisan in politics. German
Lutheran. Mem. of all Masonic bodies to 32°,
including K. T. ; mem. Chicago Sharpshooters'
Assn., Revolver Section Chicago Sharpshoot-
ers* Assn. (pres.), U. S. Revolver Assn., Short
Range Rifle League of Chicago, Willow Rifle
and Gun Club (pres.), Lincoln Gun Club. Of-
fice: 84 Washington St. Residence: 760 S. Clif-
ton Park Av.
KBOESCHSl.li, Charles, manufacturer; b.
Nashville, Tenn., May 22, 1848; s. Herman and
Bertha (Kieney) Kroeschell; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, 1876, Sarah Fowler;
children: Emma, Anna, Cora, Carl. Began
working in boiler shop in boyhood; rose to
foreman; in 1879, with his brothers, estab-
lished the boiler and steamfitting works
now conducted by Kroeschell Bros. Co. (Incor-
porated 1894), of which he is pres. Also dir.
Kroeschell Bros. Ice Machine Co. Republican.
Office: 29-55 Erie St. Residence: 209 Belden
Av.
KROPF, Oswald Frederick, sec. and treas.
of Findeisen & Kropf Mfg. Co., plumbers' sup-
plies; b. Madison, Wis., Mar. 11, 1867; s. Au-
gust F. and Wilhelmina (Paunack) Kropf; ed.
public schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 22, 1891, Mar-
tha Louise Johnson; children: Martha Louise,
Katherine Helen. After leaving school began
business career as clerk in State Bank, Madi-
son, Wis.; at age of 19 accepted position as
treas. with Stoughton Wagon Co., Stoughton,
Wis. Since Jan., 1894, engaged as a manufac-
turer of plumbers' supplies, and now sec.,
treas. and dir. of the Findeisen & Kropf Mfg.
Co., manufacturers of plumbers' supplies and
plumbers' woodwork. Also sec., treas. and
dir. the Western Brass Mfg. Works; also dir.
of The World Today Magazine. Republican.
Mason. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 21st
and Rockwell Sts. Residence: 53 St. James PI.
KRTJPKA, John Albert, wholesale grocer; b.
Tyndall, S. Dak., Jan. 15, 1874; s. Frank and
Anna Krupka; ed. public schools of Tyndall,
S. Dak., and In Bryant & Stratton Business
College; m. Chicago, Sept. 23, 1903, Mary
Vana. In 1894 began business life in Chicago
with G. Lesher, commission merchant; later
with Kirchman, wholesale confectionery, and
in 1896 with Dusek & Lalla, commission mer-
chants. In 1897 bought Mr. Dusek's interest,
firm becoming John F. Lalla & Co., wholesale
grocers; May, 1904, firm was incorporated, Mr.
Krupka becoming sec. Mem. Royal Arcanum,
Travelers' Protective Assn. Sec. Svornost
Bldg. and Loan Assn. Office: 208-212 W. Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 71 Fisk St.
KRUTTSCHNITT, Julius, dir. of mainte-
nance and operation Union Pacific R. R., etc.;
b. New Orleans, La., July 30, 1854; s. John K.
and Penina (Benjamin) Kruttschnitt; grad. as
civil engineer from engineering school of the
Washington and Lee Univ., Lexington, Va.,
1873; m. New Orleans, Feb. 14, 1882, E. Minna
Kock; children: T. Herman, Julius, Jr., John,
Rebecca. Entered railway service July 1, 1878,
as engineer of extension of Morgan's Louis-
iana & Texas R. R. and Steamship Co., until
Jan. 1, 1880, when became roadmaster West-
ern Division, same road; promoted Apr. 1,
1881, asst. chief engineer and general road-
master, and Apr. 1, 1883, chief engineer and
supt., same road, until Oct. 1, 1885, when be-
came asst. mgr. Atlantic System, Southern
Pacific Co.; gen. mgr. Atlantic System July 1,
1889, and at same time vice-pres. Gnlveston,
Harrisburg & San Antonio Ry. and Texas &
New Orleans R. R.; Oct. 1, 1S95, to Oct. 1,
1901, gen. mgr. of all lines of the Southern
Pacific Co.; and on Oct. 1, 1901, gen. mgr. and
asst. to pres. of all lines of the Southern Pa-
cific Co.; since Apr. 1, 1904, dir. of mainte-
nance and operation, U. P. R. R. Co., Oregon
Short Line R. R. Co., Oregon R. R. & Naviga-
tion Co. and Southern Pacific Co.; also, from
Apr. 1, 1898, vice-pres. Southern Pacific Co.;
pres. Union Pacific Coal Co. Mem. and dir.
Am. Ry. Engineering and Maintenance of Way
Assn. Mem. International Railway Congress.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Golf; also
Burlingame Country (San Francisco); New
York Athletic (New York). Office: 135 Adams
St. Residence: Highland Park.
KUBITZ, Edward Hugo, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Aug. 8, 1875; s. Otto and Bertha (Gnadt) Ku-
bitz; ed. Chicago public schools; Chicago
Athenaeum and Chicago-Kent College of Law,
graduating, LL.B., 1902; m. River Forest, 111.,
Feb. 25, 1903, Mabel Longfleld; 1 son: Wesley
Raymond. Learned trade of harness making
and worked at it for 8 years in Chicago for
Paul G. Kubltz, an uncle; studied law in mean-
time, and gave up harness business in 1900;
was with Alfred D. Eddy, atty. for the Stand-
ard Oil Co., for 1% years; since Mar., 1903,
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mem. law firm of Meek, March & Kubitz, en-
gaged in general practice. Republican. Metho-
dist. Office: 163 Randolph St. Residence: River
Forest, 111.
KUEHMSTED, Anuln Oscar, electrician; b.
Oshkosh, Wis., Oct. 16, 1864; s. William and
Ida Kuehmsted; grad. Oshkosh High School,
1879; m. Chicago, Nov. 25, 1902, Marie Chls-
holm Gregg; 1 daughter: Josephine. Pres. of
E. H. Kuehmsted Co. (still active at Oshkosh,
Wis.). Since 1895 vice-pres. and credit mgr. of
the Gregory Electric Co., Chicago. Mem.
Western Soc. of Engineers (Electrical Sec-
tion), Nat. Electrical Assn. and Northwestern
Electrical Assn. Mason, K. T., K. P., Elk.
Mem. Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Independent In politics. Office :
58-62 S. Clinton St. Residence: 4909 Madison
Av.
KUFIiEWSKI, Wladyslaw Au^ustyn, physi-
cian; b. Jaroszewo, Posen, Poland, May 26,
1870; s. August and Salomea (Kalaclnska)
Kuflewski; ed. in Jaroszewo private school,
Poland; Chicago College of Pharmacy; Chi-
cago evening schools and College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons of Chicago, graduating,
M.D., Apr. 3, 1894. Practicing medicine in Chi-
cago since 1894; prof, of surgery, Chicago
Clinical School. Surgeon 2d regt., I. N. G. ;
surgeon-general since 1902. Mem. Board of
Education of Chicago; ex-pres. Chicago Public
Library; chief med. examiner Polish Nat. Al-
liance, U. S. A.; pres. Polish Nat. Library.
Author of Sterlization of Books; also How to
Celebrate Independence Day and many arti-
cles In various journals. Mem. Am. Med. Soc.,
Am. Military Surgical Assn., Illinois Med.
Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., and Polish Surgical
Soc., of Cracow, Poland. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 724 W.
18th St.
KUH, Abraham, merchant; b. Redwltz, Ba-
varia, Ger., May 7, 1834; s. Jacob and Ida
(Lang) Kuh; ed. schools of native place to age
of 14; came to U. S. at age of 19; m. 1861,
Caroline Leopold, daughter of L. Leopold, a
prominent Chicago merchant; 1 daughter: Mrs.
E. Buxbaum. When came to U. S., first clerked
6 months in store of his brother, Isaac, in New
York City; then in clothing store of B. Wolf
& Co., Dubuque, la., about 2 years; then in
business for himself at Ft. Madison, la.; after
that in St. Joseph, Mo., where he lost nearly
all he had accumulated, but paid his liabili-
ties, dollar for dollar; came to Chicago, 1861,
and engaged in buying uncurrent money for a
time; then was in merchant tailoring 3 years;
then became partner in a clothing firm under
style of Leopold, Kuh & Co., for 14 years;
withdrew in 1878 and spent 18 months in rest
and recreation in Europe; returned, 1880, and
established, with partners, the house of Kuh,
Nathan & Fischer, which has long been ac-
counted one of the largest and most success-
ful houses In Its line. Mem. Chicago Sinai
Congregation. Dir. and pres. of Old People's
Home. Club: Standard (charter mem.). Office:
276 Franklin St. Residence: 4320 Drexel Boul.
KUH, Sydney, physician; b. New York City,
Mar. 6, 1866; s. Isaac and Mathilda (Kupfer)
Kuh; ed. gymnasium, Bayreuth, Bavaria,
1875-82; Chicago Med. College, 1885-6; Univ.
of Heidelberg, Germany, 1886-90, graduating
M.D., 1890; Univ. of Vienna, 1890-1; asst. at
Univ. Hosp., Heidelberg. 1891-2; med. schools
of Paris and London, 1892. Attending neurolo-
gist to Cook Co. and Michael Reese Hosps.,
United Hebrew Charities, West Side Dispen-
sary; consulting neurologist to Homes for
Aged Jews and Jewish Orphans, and Chicago
Lying-in Hosp. and Dispensary; mem. advisory
committee for the Dunning institutions and
chairman sub-committee on the Care of the
Insane. Author of numerous articles on neu-
rological subjects. Prof, of nervous diseases,
Post-Graduate Med. School, Chicago; asst.
clinical prof, of nervous diseases (extra-
mural), Rush Med. College; pres. Chicago
Neurological Soc.; mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Physicians' Club, German Med. Soc., Rush and
Univ. of Chicago Med. Socs. ; fellow Chicago
Acad. of Medicine. Republican. Jewish. Club:
Quadrangle. Office: 103 State St. Residence:
4712 Greenwood Av.
KUHI.MEY, Albert, pres. of A. Ortmayer &
Son, saddlery; b. Danzig, Ger., July 25, 1855;
s. Friedrich and Henrietta Kuhlmey; ed. pub-
lic and private schools in Europe; arrived in
New York in June and Chicago in July, 1873;
m. Chicago, Apr. 20, 1882, Annie Ortmayer,
oldest daughter of Andrew Ortmayer; children:
Walter, Melitta. Was employed In law office
in Danzig, Ger., Nov., 1868, to Nov., 1871;
clerk in father's store In Danzig, Nov., 1871,
to May, 1873; employed in various kinds of
business in Chicago from July, 1873, to Mar.,
1874, when entered wagon manufacturing
business of Schuttler & Hotz, Chicago, as
timekeeper, and left there Apr. 1, 1882, as
asst. supt. Entered business of A. Ortmayer &
Son, May 1, 1882, as bookkeeper and cashier,
and when business was incorporated Feb. 1,
1886, was elected sec. and treas. and dir. ;
after death of Andrew and Carl G. Ortmayer
was elected, June 15, 1895, pres. and gen. mgr.
and dir. of A. Ortmayer & Son, wholesale
manufacturers of saddlery, which position
still holds. Treas. of Wholesale Saddlery Assn.
of the United States, and of the Nat. Saddlery
Manufacturers' Assn.; mem. Illinois Manufac-
turers' Assn., and of the Manufacturers' and
Travelers' Assn. Republican. Mem. Germania
Mannerchor. Office: 116 Illinois St. Residence:
496 Dearborn Av.
KUHITEKT, Louis C., manufacturer and
jobber; b. Woodstock, 111., Apr. 22, 1854; s.
Charles and Wilhelmia Kuhnert; ed. city
schools of Woodstock; m. Apr. 22, 1869, Lena
Lasman; children: Louis C., Carrie K. Began
business career in 1868 and was engaged in
retail grocery business in Chicago until 1888;
next in wall paper business with Lartz Wall
Paper Co., 1888-93; was owner of the New
Era Bank, corner of Blue Island Av. and Har-
rison St., 1893-8; then became one of the prin-
cipals and treas. of the corporation of Remien
& Kuhnert Co., manufacturers and jobbers of
wall paper and painters' supplies. 75-77 Lake
St., and 188-190 Ohio St. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park. Office:
Wabash Av. and Lake St.
KUPFENHEIMEB, Jonas, senior mem. firm
B. Kuppenheimer & Co., wholesale clothing.
Clubs: Standard, Hamilton. Office: 299 Frank-
lin St. Residence: 2801 Michigan Av.
KUROWSKI, Eugene Frank, manufacturer;
b. East Prussia, Ger., July 5, 1858; s. F. and
Bertha (Friese) Kurowski; ed. public and
high schools, Germany: m. Chicago. 1884, F.
Haberstraw; children: Rudolph, Melanie. For
many years connected with and pres. since
1894, the John C. Moninger Co., greenhouse
construction materials. Office: 111-125 Black-
hawk St. Residence: 2485 Magnolia Av.
KUSEL. Isidore Julius, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, 111., Apr. 28, 1865; s. Julius A. and
Isabella (Jacobs) Kusel; ed. public schools; m.
St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 17, 1896, Cora Canmann;
1 son: Sylvan. Began business career as
traveling salesman for the cotton goods house
of G. H. Thomas & Co., of New York, through
the middle west territory; formed the Mis-
souri Telephone Mfg. Co., 1890-1; disposed of
his interests in that company and in 1897
organized the Eureka Electric Co., with main
office and factory at Genoa, 111., of which was
pres. until recently, and is still a stockholder
and in charge of the Chicago sales dept. of
the company. Mem. Nat. Telephone Assn. of
America. Has obtained many patents in the
art of telephony. Independent Democrat. Was
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mem. of Co. C and Co. A, 5th 111. N. G., and
was in active service in the East St. Louis
strike. Jewish religion. Mem. K. P. Office: 625
Monadnock Blk.
LA BUT, Michael Alexander, lawyer, real
estate; b. Ludom, Poland (Prussia), Sept. 28,
1846; s. Louis and Rozalia (Domogawa) La
Buy; ed. Blufton High School, Bryant & Strat-
ton Commercial Law School, and Spencerian
Business College, Milwaukee, Wis. Joined the
Union Army, enrolling Sept. 28, 1864, in Co.
G, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, serving
until close of war. After war was engaged in
commercial pursuits until 1879, when was ap-
pointed clerk of the W. Side police court, then
located at Union and Madison Sts., but after-
ward removed to Desplaines St., corner of
Fowler St.; held that position until 1887, when
was appointed a justice of the peace, and con-
tinuously held the office of justice and police
magistrate, with office at Halsted and Madison
Sts. for many years. Now of firm of La Buy
& La Buy (with Frank La Buy), in law, real
estate, loans and insurance. Dir. Milwaukee
Av. State Bank; dir. and treas. Original Quartz
Hill Gold Mining Co.; pres. Kosciusko Monu-
mental Assn.: treas. 16th Ward Bldg. Assn.
Democrat; mem. Co. Democracy. R. C. ; mem.
Holy Cross Assn. Mem. G. A. R.; past com-
mander Post No. 304, Dept. of Illinois, and
mem. Dept. Commanders' Staff Assn., with
rank of col. Club: Iroquois. Office: 579-583 Mil-
waukee Av. Residence: 581 Milwaukee Av.
LACEY, Edward Samuel, pres. Bankers Nat.
Bank, Chicago; b. Chili, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1835;
moved with family when 7 years old to Eaton
Co., Mich.; ed. public schools and Olivet Col-
lege; became clerk at 18 years, in general
store at Kalamazoo, Mich.; after 1857 lived
at Charlotte, Mich.; one of the founders, 1862,
of private "bank, which became, 1871, the First
Nat. Bank of Charlotte, of which he was
cashier and later pres. Register of deeds,
Eaton Co., Mich., 1860-4; trustee State In-
sane Asylum, 1874-80; delegate to Nat. Re-
publican Convention, 1876; chairman Repub-
lican State Central Committee of Michigan,
1882-4; 1st mayor of Charlotte; mem. of Con-
gress, 1881-5; unsuccessful candidate for U.
S. Senate, 1886; comptroller of the currency,
1889-92; resigned to become pres. Bankers
Nat. Bank: resident vice-pres. Am. Surety Co.,
of New York; m. Jan. 1, 1861, Annette C.
Musgrave, Charlotte, Mich.: children: Jessie
P., Edith M., Edward M. Office: Bankers Nat.
Bank. Residence: Evanston, 111.
IiACKNEB, Ernest, physician; b. Racine,
Wis., Oct. 6, 1851; s. Joseph and Louise
(Franzen) Lackner; ed. public schools of Ra-
cine, Wis., Univ. of Wisconsin, 1869-71; Ben-
nett Med. College, graduating M.D., 1872;
studied at Heidelberg and Berlin, Ger., 1884-5;
m. Chicago, Dec. 24, 1878, Louise Grossen-
heider; children: Adele, Josephine, Julius E.
Began practice in 1876 on South Side, Chi-
cago; connected with Michael Reese Hosp. for
24 yeors; pres. of dispensary staff, attending
physician to dispensary (children's dept.),
attending physician to Michael Reese Hosp.
(children's dept.). Prof, of diseases of chil-
dren, Dearborn Med. College. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Chicago Pediatric Soc. Republican. Office:
103 State St. Residence: 3201 Calumet Av.
IiACKNER, Francis, lawyer; b. Detroit,
Mich., Oct. 14, 1840; s. Francis C. and Rosalia
(Harnischmacher) Lackner; grad. German-
Am. Acad. of Milwaukee, Wis.; m. Columbus,
Wis., 1872, Nannie Jussen; children: Meta
(Mrs. Franklin Corbin), Else, Irma, Francis
A., Beatrice. Served in Civil War, 1862-5, en-
tering the service as 2d lieut. and rising to
the rank of maj., and after the war was
brevetted lieut.-col. Served with his regiment
and also on the staff of Gen. Carl Schurz and
Gen. Daniel Butterfield as judge advocate and
asst. inspector gen. of the 3d Division, 20th
Army Corps. Admitted to bar of Illinois in
1866 and has ever since been engaged in gen-
eral practice of law in Chicago; now senior
of firm of Lackner, Butz & Miller. Republican.
Mem. of Military Order of Loyal Legion.
Clubs: Union, University. Office: Chicago Title
& Trust Bldg. Residence: Kenllworth, 111.
LAFI.IN, Albert S., capitalist. Mem. Chicago
Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chicago, Washington
Park, Chicago Athletic, Calumet, Union, Chi-
cago Golf. Office: 66 Wabash Av. Residence:
2335 Michigan Av.
X.AFI.XK, Jionis E., capitalist; dir. Elgin
Nat. Watch Co., Hamilton Nat. Bank, Mer-
chants' Safe Deposit Co.; treas. Chicago Acad.
of Sciences; associate mem. Chicago Real
Estate Board. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Ath-
letic, University, Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia.
Office: 66 Wabash Av. Residence: 369 Erie St.
LAKIFF, Edward Mag-uire; b. Whitegate.
Co. Cork, Ireland, 1863; s. Patrick and Bridget
(Barry) Lahiff; ed. St. Vincent's Seminary,
Cork; m. Ireland, 1895, Ellen Malone; children:
John, Edward, Gerald, Maurice. Came to U. S.,
1886, and for a year or two was in employ of
W. P. Rend & Co., Coal merchants, as coal
shoveler; was in newspaper work in Chicago
on staff of the Herald and its successor, the
Times-Herald; went East and was for a time
with the New York World; hired out to the
Carnegie Co. as a "scab" workman, In order to
gain admission to the fortified works of that
company at Homestead, Pa.; in 1895 secured a
lengthy interview with Rt. Hon. William E.
Gladstone, the first time Mr. Gladstone ever
consented to an interview with a newspaper
representative; private sec. to Mayor Carter
H. Harrison, Jr., 1897-1903; city collector of
Chicago, 1903 to Oct. 1, 1905. Democrat. Sec.
Democratic County Committee of Cook Co.,
1904. Office: City Hall. Residence: 957 Pratt
Av.
liAlNQ, John Robertson, manufacturer; b.
Birmingham, Eng., Feb. 28, 1852; s. William
G. and Catherine (McDougall) Laing; ed. pub-
lic schools in Scotland and at private boarding
school in England; m. Marseilles, 111., June
9, 1872, Mary Ryall; children: Mrs. Ira J.
(Genevra Fuller) Couch. Came to Chicago in
1871, and was in the employ of Miner T. Ames
& Co.. coal merchants, about 4 years; connect-
ed with Palmer, Fuller & Co. since May, 1876,
becoming pres. on reorganization of the com-
pany in 1899; large manufacturers of sash,
doors nnd blinds. Republican. Presbyterian.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: Lumber St.,
S. of 22d St. Residence: 3819 Vincennes Av.
IiAKE, Richard Conover, banker, stockman;
b. on farm in Montour Co., Pa., July 20, 1846;
s. James and Hannah (Dye) Lake; ed. public
schools in Pennsylvania, supplemented by pri-
vate instruction nnd personal study at later
periods; m. 1st, Central City, Colo., Sept. 14,
1871, Mary Randolph (died Sept. 14. 1894);
children: Jessie. Amy. Mnrv (died in infancy),
Richard Randolph, Margaret. George Ernest,
James Lawrence (died in childhood), Ger-
trude; m. 2d, Evanston, 111., Feb. 9, 1899,
Helen M. Kitchell; 1 daughter: Helen (died in
infancy). First important employment with
Fowler & Creveling, Espy, Pa.; second with
Roworth Bros., Central City. Colo.: in mercan-
tile business as Roworth & Lake, Central City,
1869-77; in mercantile business, Dendwood, S.
Dak., 1877; pres. 1st Nat. Bank, Deadwood,
1879; pres. 1st Nat. Bank of Rapid City. S.
Dak., 1884; pres. Bank of Chadron, Neb., 1886,
2d vice-pres. Union Nat. Bank, Chicago, 1894;
pres. Masonic Fraternity Temple Assn., 1896;
not now officer in any bank, hut has financial
interest in several. Principal business now
with Lake, Tomb & Co., range cattle in Texas
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and S Dakota. Republican. Dir. Evanston Free
Public Library, Evanston City School Board.
Clubs: Union League, Glen View, Evanston,
Evanston Country. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Residence: Evanston, 111.
LAKE, William H., broker; b. Chicago, 1861.
Entered grain business, 1877, with Dwight &
Gillett; was with Bartlett, Frazier & Co., 1881-
1889; later with Arthur Leask under firm
name of Lake & Leask; now senior mem. firm
of W. H. Lake & Co. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange, Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce, N. T. Produce Ex-
change. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Yacht, Glen View. Office: 6 Sher-
man St. Residence: 18 Kennesaw Terrace.
LALLA, John P., wholesale grocer; b. Bo-
hemia, May 16, 1857; s. Vaclav and Josephine
Lalla; ed. public schools in Bohemia; m. Chi-
cago, 1882, Barbara Zeman; children: Mary,
James J., John, Agnes, Emily, George. Began
business career as retail grocer; afterward
established in commission business in firm
of Dusek & Lalla, later changing to John F.
Lalla & Co., with John A. Krupka as partner,
adding a wholesale grocery business, and
later becoming exclusively wholesale grocers.
The firm was changed to a corporation May
25, 1904, and Mr. Lalla was made pres. Inde-
pendent in politics. Office: 208-212 W. Randolph
St. Residence: 259 W. 20th St.
LAMB, Benjamin B., broker; dir. West Chi-
cago St. Ry. Co. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Clubs: Chicago, University, Onwent-
sia. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 2011
Prairie Av.
LAMB, Charles Allison, retired merchant
and mine pres.; b. Boston, Mass., Dec. 30, 1846;
B. Charles Churchill and Sarah Allen (Allison)
Lamb; grad. Phillips School, Boston, 1862;
m. Boston, Sept. 17, 1874, Martha L. Pike;
children: Mabel H. (now Mrs. William E.
Thresher), Charles H. (died at 18 years). Was
with Henry Callender & Co., wholesale West
India goods, Boston, 1862-9; with J. & D. W.
Hitchcock, wholesale boots and shoes, 1870-2;
mem. firm of Leonard, Lamb & Crosby, manu-
facturers and wholesale dealers in boots and
shoes, Boston, 1872-8; 21 years mgr. of the
Nat. Tube Works Co., Chicago, July 1, 1878,
to Aug. 1, 1899, when he sold out to the
trust and retired. Pres. Massachusetts Con-
solidated Mining Co. Republican. Universalist.
Mem. Sons of the Revolution and S. A. R.
Clubs: Union League, Glen View, Edgewater
Golf; also Strollers (New York). Office: 6
Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Residence: 2425
Sheridan Rd.
IiAMB, Prank Hooker, sec. Miehle Printing
Press & Mfg. Co.; b. Boston, Mass., Sept. 2,
1851; s. Charles C. and Sarah (Allison) Lamb;
ed. Dwight Grammar School, Boston; m. West
Brookfleld, Mass., June 9, 1879, Clara Dane
Lamb; 1 son: Roy Dane. Began business life
In Boston as bookkeeper for A. Hamilton
& Co., wholesale dry goods, in 1866, at the
age of 15; 1871-2, with John & David W.
Hitchcock, wholesale boots and shoes; cashier
for Henry Callender & Co., of Boston, whole-
sale grocers, 1872-7; came to Chicago; 1877-99,
was asst. local mgr. at Chicago of the Nat.
Tube Works Co.; since Aug., 1899, has been
sec. of the Miehle Printing Press & Mfg. Co.
Is also treas. of the Nat. Warehouse Co., and
dir. Columbia Tool Steel Co. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Union League, Casino (Edgewater).
Office: Clinton St., cor. Fulton St. Residence:
2421 Sheridan Rd.
LAMBERT, John, capitalist. (See Who's
Who in America for sketch.) Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: Joljet, 111.
LAMKEY, Arthur Edmund, producers'
agent for coal and coke; b. Oconto, Wis., Feb.
24, 1875; s. George and Adeline (Mosett)
Lamkey; ed. public schools of Oconto and
Hurley, Wis., and in Lewis Institute, Chicago;
m. Chicago, Nov. 11, 1902, May Rose McAdam;
1 daughter: Helen Adeline. After leaving
school became salesman with Marshall Field
& Co., and later with Schlesinger & Mayer;
after that with coal corporations and firms of
Coxe Bros. & Co., O'Gara, King & Co., The
Marmet Co. and Williams & Peters, until Apr.
1, 1901, when he established business for him-
self, as representative of several collieries.
Independent in politics. Clubs: Ashland, Fel-
lowship, Neighborly. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: 2247 Kenmore Av.
LAMM, Abraham H., merchant; b. Cincin-
nati, O., Sept. 13, 1858; s. Samuel and Caro-
line (Lebolt) Lamm; public school education;
m. Sept. 26, 1897, Frances M. Broderick, of
Chicago. Began business career as traveling
salesman; mem. of the firm of Lamm & Co.,
tailors to the trade, since 1889. Office: Adams
and Jefferson Sts. Residence: 4959 Grand
Boul.
LAMM, Joseph C., merchant; b. Cincinnati,
O., Dec. 8, 1854; s. Samuel and Caroline (Le-
bolt) Lamm; grad. public school in Philadel-
phia; m. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 5, 1903, Belle
Walter. Started to work for his father as
clerk in clothing store at Parkersburg, W. Va. ;
came to Chicago soon after the great fire
with father; in same line here until 1875; in
clothing and furnishing goods business in Fre-
mont, Neb., 2 years; went to Leadville, Colo.,
1879, before there was either railroad or city
government, and assisted in establishing the
community; returned to Chicago, 1881, and
established clothing business with brothers as
Lamm & Co.; now largely engaged as "tailors
to the trade." Independent in politics. Mem.
Sinai Congregation. Club: Standard. Office:
Adams and Jefferson Sts. Residence: Chicago,
111.
LAMOJTT, Robert Patterson, 1st vice-pres.
Simplex Ry. Appliance Co.; b. Detroit, Mich.,
Dec. 1, 1867; s. Robert and Isabella Lamont;
grad. Univ. of Michigan, B.S., C.E., 1891; m.
Chicago, Oct. 24, 1894, Helen Gertrude Trot-
ter; children: Robert P., Jr., Dorothy. After
leaving college was an engineer at the World's
Columbian Exposition, 1891-2; sec. and en-
gineer of Shailer & Schinglau, a contracting
company, 1892-7; since 1897, 1st vice-pres. and
dir. of the Simplex Ry. Appliance Co., manu-
facturers of Simplex bolsters, Susemihl side
bearings, Simplex brake beams, coil and elliptic
springs for all classes of railway equipment,
with works at Hammond, Ind., and offices at
Chicago, St. Louis and New York. Also 2d
vice-pres. and dir. of The Simplex Ry. Appli-
ance Co. of Canada, Ltd. Clubs: Union League,
University, Midlothian. Office: Fisher Bldg.
Residence: 217 E. 52d St. and Midlothian Club.
LAMPER.T. Nelson Norman, vice-pres. Ft.
Dearborn Nat. Bank; b. Newton, Wis., Mar. 19,
1872; s. Bartholomew and Mary (Stark) Lam-
pert; grad. Garfield Grammar School, Chicago.
Started in May, 1887, as messenger, in the
Ft. Dearborn Nat. Bank, and has filled every
position up to vice-pres. Republican. Metho-
dist. Mem. of all the Masonic bodies. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Bankers, Colum-
bia Yacht. Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence:
1537 Oakdale Av.
CAMPING, Georgfe Leonard, merchant; b.
Lawrenceburg, Ind., Jan. 6, 1853; s. Lewis L.
and Anna M. (Mulflnger) Lamping; ed. Law-
renceburg, Ind., public school; m. Chicago.
1881, Mary K. Rauch; children: Amelia L. and
Eunice C. Came to Chicago in 1872, and later
salesman on road; in 1889 with F. A. Rauch,
bought out the business of M. Kunkel & Co.,
and as F. A. Rauch & Co. they have since
conducted business as wholesale dealers in
upholstery supplies. Republican. Mason.
Methodist. Office: 252-254 Market St. Resi-
dence: 3161 5th Av.
LAMSON, S. Warren, grain and provisions;
b. Nyack, N. Y., Aug. 31, 1838. Came to Illi-
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nois in infancy; later engaged in agricultural
pursuits until 1868, when removed to Iowa
and engaged in the nursery business; came
to Chicago in 1875 and engaged in the com-
mission business in grain and provisions un-
der the firm name of Lamson Bros. & Co., in
which has ever since continued; also pres. the
Harry H. Lobdell Co.; vice-pres. the Mount
Hope Cemetery Assn. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Was one of the organizers of the All
Souls Church, and has been pres. of the board
of dirs. ; ex-pres. of the Oakland School Board.
Life mem. of the Chicago Athletic Assn. Of-
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: 3991 Ellis
Av.
LANCASTEB, Eugene Abiel, carpets; b. Be-
loit, Wis., Nov. 7, 1848; s. Andrew and Ade-
line (Gray) Lancaster; ed. public schools of
Dubuque, la.; m. Chicago, May 5, 1875, Helen
M. Hutchinson; 1 daughter: Mrs. Kate Brew-
ster. Came to Chicago, 1864, in employ of
James Boyd. stock broker, 1864-71; cashier
Keith Bros., wholesale millinery, 1871-6; sec.
and treas. Chicago Carpet Co., 1876-99, when
that business was merged in the new cor-
poration of Carroll & Lancaster, Incorporated,
of which he is sec. and treas., carpets, rugs
and curtains. Republican. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum. Office: 162-4 Wabash Av. Residence:
2703 Prairie Av.
LANDFIELD, Abraham Ellas, cigar manu-
facturer; b. Russia, July 4, 1872; s. Ellas and
Tessie Landfleld; ed. common school in Mon-
treal, Canada, to 1888; m. Chicago, Sept. 15,
1895, Ida Cominofsky; children: Harold, Ed-
win. Was workman at bench and foreman for
Landfleld & Co., later foreman for R. Mills;
joined C. T. Randall in firm of Randall &
Landfleld, 1900; incorporated Jan. 1, 1904; Is
sec. Independent in politics. Mem. Montiflore
Lodge, K. P. Office: 14 S. Water St. Residence:
4941 Champlain Av.
LANDIS, Kenesaw Mountain, Jurist; b. Mill-
vllle, O., Nov. 20, 1866; lived in Indiana, 1876-
1890; grad. Union College of Law, Chicago;
admitted to bar, 1891; married. Was sec. to
Judge Gresham 2 years while he was sec. of
state; appointed judge U. S. District Court,
Mar., 1905. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Wash-
ington Park, Mid-Day. Office: Post Office Bldg.
Residence: 4830 Madison Av.
LANE, Albert Orannis, educator; b. Chicago,
Mar. 15, 1841; s. Elisha B. and Amanda (Gran-
nis) Lane; ed. public schools; prin. Franklin
School, Chicago, 1858-69; supt. schools Cook
Co., 111., 1869-73; cashier Preston, Kean & Co.'s
West Side Bank, Chicago, 1874-7; again county
supt. schools, 1877-91: supt. Chicago city
schools, 1891-8; since July, 1898, asst. supt.
same. Pres., 1893-4, and now chairman board
of trustees Nat. Educational Assn.; dir. of its
educational exhibit, 1887; mem. Nat. Council
of Education; pres. Illinois State Teachers'
Assn., 1899; trustee Y. M. C. A. of Chicago.
Active in Methodist Church and Sunday
School work. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
430 W. Adams St.
LANE, Arthur Erastus, bookbinders' sup-
plies; b. Norton, Mass., Jan. 16, 1853; s. Daniel
and Ann Elizabeth (Pidge) Lane; ed. high
school of Lawrence, Mass.; m. Philadelphia,
Pa.. Dec. 21, 1882, Mary Louise Walker; 1
daughter: Marjorle. In 1871 entered service of
Gane Bros, (established 1846) and in 1883
was admitted to membership in the firm of
Gane Bros. & Co., of which he is now the only
active mem., manufacturers of bookbinding
materials and machines, leather binders'
boards, etc. branch houses In New York and
St. Louis. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Hamilton, Chicago Athletic. Office: 116-120
Market St. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
LANE, Francis W., editor; b. Ashburnham,
Mass., Oct. 24, 1858; s. Allen F. and Laura
P. (Tyler) Lane; ed. Cushing Acad., Ashburn-
ham, Mass., and Dartmouth College, graduat-
ing, A.B., 1881; m. Boylston, Mass., Dec. 26,
1881, Gertrude D. Kilbourne; children: Harold
F., H. Richardson, Jessie G., Lena Y. Prin-
cipal public schools, Yonkers, N. Y., 1881-2;
special examiner U. S. Interior Dept., 1882-7;
patent atty. at St. Paul, Minn., 1887-92; since
1892, consecutively mechanical editor, manag-
ing editor, asst. editor-in-chief The Railway
Age; also dir. of The Railway Age Co. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers, Master Car
Builders' Assn., Am. Railway Master Me-
chanics' Assn., etc. Republican. Office: Monad-
nock Blk. Residence: 7157 Yale Av.
LANG, John Mills, physician; b. Toronto,
Can., July 23, 1865; s. R. and Eliza (Mills)
Lang; ed. public schools of Toronto, Ont.,
and Rush Med. College; m. Chicago, 1896, Anna
M. Outhet. Was interne at Wesley Hosp. for
18 months; engaged in general practice In
Chicago since 1895. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc. and Chicago Med. SOP.
Office: Hotel Brevoort. Residence: 4800 Prairie
Av.
LANGBEIN, Otto Theodore, real estate; b.
Chicago, Sept. 20, 1864; s. Ferdinand and
Pauline (Klemm) Langbein; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools, and 1 year in Bryant & Stratton
Business College, Chicago; m. Chicago, Mar.
11, 1896, Elizabeth Rietz; children: Otto Theo-
dore, Jr., Pauline Elizabeth. Engaged in busi-
ness since 1882, devoting most of time to real
estate; now in charge of financial affairs of
William Kent, agent. Republican. Office: 12
Sherman St. Residence: 4306 Calumet Av.
LANGE, Fred John, manufacturer; b. Chi-
cago, July 2, 1852; s. Fred and Louise Lange;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Mar.
30, 1875, Barbara Ruh; 1 son: Edward Law-
rence. Was formerly in the wholesale grocery
business for 30 years, with Reid, Murdoch &
Co., 11 years; with Sprague, Warner & Co., 3
years; then for self 7 years, first of Reid,
Walsh & Lange, and then of Walsh, Lange &
Co., until 1902, when he became pres. of the
Brookman Mfg. Co. (established 1879), im-
porters and packers of heavy chemicals, seeds,
etc.; packers of Golden Harvest Bird Seed,
and manufacturers of "Big Bonanza" lye,
potash, chemicals and grocers' sundries. Re-
publican. Club: Marquette. Office: 79-81 La-
Salle Av. Residence: 1052 Sheridan Rd.
LANGE, Herman Otto, sec. -treas. of Fergu-
son & Lange Foundry Co.; b. Bromberg, Ger.,
May 14, 1855; s. Louis and Pauline (Braun)
Lange; ed. in Real Gymnasium in Bromberg,
Ger.; m. Muskegon, Mich., Oct. 15, 1882, Ida
M. Torrent; children: Marguerite, Nellie, Flor-
ence, Listen. Came from Germany to Muske-
gon, Mich., 1870; was first engaged in mer-
cantile business and then for 6 years cashier
and dir. of the Merchants' Nat. Bank of Mus-
kegon; after that mem. of the lumber manu-
facturing firm of Torrent Co., and was also
sec. of the Muskegon Booming Co. and other
corporations; came to Chicago from Muskegon
in 1899, becoming sec. and treas. The William
Ferguson Foundry Co., reincorporated, 1903,
as the Ferguson & Lange Foundry Co. Repub-
lican. Mem. Germania Mfinnerchor. Office: Cly-
born Av. and Willow St. Residence: 15 Buena
Terrace; summer residence, Lake Harbor,
Mich.
LANGHORST, Henry Anprnst; b. Hanover,
Ger., July 13, 1837; s. Daniel and Wllhelmina
(Fenker) Langhorst; ed. public schools of
Ohio; m. 1st, Cincinnati. O., 1866. Marie
Ahlers; children: Adele, Herman; m. 2d, Oct.,
1883, Johanna Kahle; 1 daughter: Margaret.
Served in Civil War in O. Vol. Art.; engaged
in business in Cincinnati as iron merchant
until 1880; in latter year became a mem. of
the firm of Albert Schwill & Co., malt manu-
facturers, removing from Cincinnati to Chi-
cago in 1898, and 1901 incorporating the busi-
ness, when became vlce-pres. and treas. of the
company; the manufacturing facilities of the
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company aggregate a capacity of 4,000,000 bu.
of malt annually. Mason (32°); K. T. Clubs:
Gormania, Illinois Athletic. Office: 255 LaSalle
St. Residence: 175 Lake View Av.
IiAMTTBY, Thomas Barnaby, lawyer; b.
Helena, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1866; s. Barnaby and
Ann (Mahoney) Lantry; grad. Ogdensburg
(N. T.) Acad., 1885; Georgetown (D. C.) Univ.,
A.B., 1889. Admitted to bar Sept., 1891, and
engaged in practice; now mem. firm of Lantry
& Lyon. Democrat. R. C. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: Hotel Newberry, 225 Dearborn Av.
LAPHAIC, Arden Barker, wholesale leather
and hide merchant; b. Clinton Co., N. Y., Mar.
15. 1845; s. Nathan and Jane (Barker) Lap-
ham; ed. public school and in academy at
Keeseville, N. Y.; m. Clinton Co., N. Y., June
15, 1870, Mary S. >torgan; children: Arden B.,
Jr., Jane A., Edward M., Edna. Began business
experience in general merchandising and
manufacturing in Clinton Co., N. Y., 1861-72;
came to Chicago in 1873 and engaged in busi-
ness as mem. of firm of Lapham, Smibert -&
Co., wholesale dealers and tanners of hides
and leather, until 1881, when firm of A. B.
Lapham & Co. succeeded, changing in 1883 to
present style of Lapham Bros. & Co., of which
is senior partner. Republican. Mem. Society
of Friends (Quakers). Club: Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 738 Stock Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2921 Kenmore Av.
IiAPHAM, Edwin Nathan, mgr. hide dept.
U. S. Leather Co.; b. Peru, Clinton Co., N. Y.,
June 19, 1850; s. Nathan and Jane R. (Barker)
Lapham; ed. public district schools of Clin-
ton Co., N. Y., and attended Cornell Univ. for
1 year in mechanical engineering dept., 1871;
m. San Jose, Calif., 1895, Evadine M. Hunkins;
children: Harold, Dorothy. Since 1871 has been
interested in milling business in Clinton Co.,
N. Y., with his father; in 1876 engaged in
leather and hide business in Chicago, for Lap-
ham, Smibert & Co.; then with O. K. Lapham
& Co., St. Louis, Mo., for 7 years; in brokerage
in New York City, 1884-93; since organization
of the U. S. Leather Co. in 1893, has resided
in Chicago. Clubs: Casino (Edgewater), Edge-
water Golf, Glen View. Office: 66 N. Canal St.
Residence: 2989 Kenmore Av.
LAPP, Peter, jeweler: b. Cincinnati, O., Dec.
24, 1847; s. John and Salome (Stephens) Lapp;
ed. public schools of Cincinnati. Began busi-
ness life with W. B. Clapp & Bro., in the
jewelry business in Cincinnati, and in 1869
came to Chicago as representative of that
firm, with whom continued until 1876; since
then mem. firm of Lapp & Flershem. Mason.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Edgewater Golf.
Office: 195 State St. Residence: 1825 Sheridan
Rd.
r.-ABNT!l>, Sherwood Johnston, gen. supt.
Chicago Telephone Co.; b. Buffalo, N. Y., July
28, 1867; s. J. N. and Frances (McCrea)
Lnrned; ed. Buffalo public and high schools,
1884-6, and Cornell Univ., 1886-90, graduating
1890, with degree of M.E.; m. New York City,
Oct. 25, 1899, Mabel Scott Hall. Began as asst.
electrician in engineering dept. Am. Telephone
<fc Telegraph Co., New York, 1890-2; since Aug.,
1892, with Chicago Telephone Co., beginning
as asst. engineer; promoted 1894 as supt. or
traffic, supt. June, 1896, and gen. supt. Aug.,
1900. Democrat. Clubs: University, Quadrangle,
Homewood; also Onteora (Catskill Moun-
tains). Office: 203 Washington St. Residence:
5549 Woodlawn Av.
liABNED, Walter Cranston, lawyer, author;
b. Chicago, Nov. 30, 1850; s. Edwin C. and
Frances (Greene) Lamed; grad. Harvard,
1871; studied Harvard Law School, 1871-2;
studied in Europe, 1872-3; Columbia Law
School, 1873-4; admitted to bar, 1874; has
since practiced in Chicago; m. 1875, Emma L.,
daughter late Charles Scribner, New York,
publisher; children: Frances (now Mrs. F. W.
Blatchford), Walter Cranston, Jr., John I.
Blair, Edwin C. Republican. Author: Arnaud's
Masterpiece; A Romance of the Pyrenees;
Churches and Castles of Mediseval France;
Rembrandt, a Romance of Holland, etc. Clubs:
Chicago Literary, Onwentsia. Office: 325 Dear-
born St. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
LABBABEE, Edward Allan, clergyman; b.
Chicago, Mar. 31, 1852; s. Charles Rollin and
Mary A. (Wood) Larrabee; grad. Racine Col-
lege, A.M., 1873, Gen. Theol. Seminary, New
York, 1876. Ordained priest, Episcopal Church,
May 27, 1877; in charge St. John's, Quincy, 111.,
1876-9; St. Paul's, Springfield, 111., 1879-84;
rector Ch. of the Ascension, Chicago, since
June, 1884. Superior General Guild of All
Souls (Am. branch); deputy to General Con-
vention from Diocese of Chicago, 1901 and
1904. Author: Sacramental Teaching of the
Lord's Prayer, 1888; Good Friday Meditations,
1905. Address: 405 Dearborn Av.
LARSON, Adolph, building contractor and
real estate dealer; b. Frederikshald, Norway,
Sept. 15, 1856; s. Martin and Elizabeth (John-
son) Larson; ed. common school, 1862-70, and
in drawing school in the evening, 1868-73, at
Frederikshald, Norway; grad. Royal Technical
School of Norway in city of Horten, 1875; at-
tended Royal Acad. of Drawing, Christiania,
Norway, 1876-7; m. Christiania, Norway, Oct.
12, 1877, Marie Albeck; children: Adolph, Jr.,
Dagmar, Mabel. Began to learn machinist
trade In spring of 1870 and worked at same
until emigrated from Norway, 1880, at same
time studying professions of architect and
mechanical engineer; worked in Chicago as
machinist and engineer, 1880-4; in partnership
with Freeman Hyde as contractor, 1884-7; in
business alone, 1887-1903; since then with son
Adolph, Jr., in business as building contrac-
tors, real estate and insurance under firm
name of Adolph Larson & Son. Republican;
alderman from 28th Ward, elected Apr., 1903,
and re-elected Apr., 1905. Pres. Norwegian
Am. Copper Mining and Smelting Co. Luth-
eran; supt. of Sunday School for about 20
years, and pres. board of trustees for many
years; pres. Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess
Hosp. from its foundiner in 1896; mem. Board
of Home and Foreign Missions of United Nor-
wegian Lutheran Church of America, 1901-3.
Office: 1684 Milwaukee Av. Residence: 1170 N.
Maplewood Av.
IiASIEB, David B., grain; b. Freeport, 111.;
ed. public schools of Freeport, 111. In grain
business since leaving school; came to Chica-
go, 1869, and began operations in grain on
the Chicago Board of Trade, continuing in
various connections until 1890, when he
formed his present co-partnership with James
K. Hooper, in firm of Lasier & Hooper. Mem.
Board of Trade. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg.
Residence: 1219 Winthrop Av.
IiATHBOP, Bryan, trustee and agent for
real estate investments; b. Alexandria, Va.,
Aug. 6, 1844; s. Jededlah H. and Mariana
(Bryan) Lathrop; ed. Dinwiddie's School In
Virginia, and under private tutors in Ger-
many and France; has lived in Chicago since
June, 1865; m. Washington, D. C., Apr. 21,
1875, Helen Lynde, daughter of Judge Asa O.
Aldis. Since 1865 actively engaged in real
estate operations, and for years has managed
real estate investments for large investors,
and is trustee of estates under wills. Pres.
Graceland Cemetery Co.; pres. Chicago Or-
chestra Assn.; was pres., 2 years, Chicago Re-
lief <fe Aid Soc.; trustee Art Institute. New-
berry Library, etc.; has served as Lincoln
Park Commissioner. Republican (independent).
Clubs: University (pres. 1 year), Saddle and
Cycle (pres. 1 year), Chicago, Chicago Liter-
ary; also Century Club, New York. Office: 293"
Dearborn St. Residence: -77 Bellevue PI.
LATJEENDEB, John Ferdinand, insurance;
b. Massalon, O., Oct. 5, 1844; s. Michael and
Mary (Wenkeimer) Laubender; ed. common
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schools in Ohio; served 4 years and 2 months
as mem. of 19th O. Vol. Infy. in Civil War;
m. Union City, Pa., 1871, Ella M. Woods. Was
engaged in retail dry goods business in Cleve-
land, O., 1866-9; went to Union City, Pa., 1869,
and engaged in general retail business until
1888; one of principals in Union Lumber Co.,
North Bloomfleld, O., 1888-94; since May, 1894,
in Chicago as partner in the firm of W. A.
Alexander & Co., general agents for the Fidel-
ity & Casualty Co., of New York. Clubs: Union
League, Oak Park, Westward Ho. Office: New
York Life Bldg. Residence: 449 N. Kenil worth
Av., Oak Park, 111.
LAuaHLIir, Henry D., pres. Northern
Hotel Co., etc.; b. Bath Co., Ky., Jan. 21, 1848;
s. Tarldon C. and Anna E. (Hopkins) Laugh-
lin; ed. public schools, and in law school at
Lexington, Ky.; m. 1st, St. Louis, Mo., 1874,
Ella Haynes; 2d, June, 1901, Ora Brownfleld;
children: Randolph, Hester B., Elmyr Adams,
Robert T. Until 1884 was engaged in the prac-
tice of law at St. Louis, Mo., where was
elected to the bench, 1878, serving until 1882.
In conjunction with E. B. Leigh, in 1888 re-
organized the Nat. Hollow Brake Beam Co.,
which in 1893 leased its business and plant
to the Chicago Ry. Equipment Co.; then
bought the Am. Brake Beam Co., and subse-
quently organized the Kewanee Mfg. Co., at
Jersey City, both of which he sold in 1899 to
the Chicago Ry. Equipment Co. In 1900 pur-
chased the control of the Northern Hotel Co.,
which owns the Great Northern Hotel, of
which company is pres. and controlling owner
of stock. Also organized the West Coast Co.,
of Waukegan, 111., manufacturers of roofing
materials; pres. and dir. of the company. Also
pres., and substantially owner, of Nat. Hol-
low Brake Beam Co. Republican. Office:
Monadnock Bldg. Residence: Great Northern
Hotel.
LAUGHLIH, Jniacu Laurence, head pror.
political economy, Univ. of Chicago, since
1892; b. Deerfleld, O., Apr. 2, 1850; grad. Har-
vard, 1873 (A.M., Ph.D., 1876). Taught in
Hopklnson's Classical School, Boston, 1873-8;
instructor, 1878-83, asst. prof., 1883-7, polit-
ical economy, Harvard; pres. Manufacturers'
Mutual Fire Ins. Co., Philadelphia, 1887-90;
prof, political economy, Cornell, 1890-2. In
1894-5 prepared for government of San Do-
mingo a scheme of monetary reform, which
was afterward adopted; mem. Monetary Com-
mission created by Indianapolis Monetary Con-
ference, 1897. Mem. International Institute
Statistics; sec. Political Economy Club. (See
Who's Who in America for books, writings,
etc.) Residence: 5627 Madison Av.
LAUTH, Jacob, manufacturer of leather
innersoles; b. Hessen, Ger., May 29, 1851; B.
Philip and Mary (Schaller) Lauth; removed
with parents to Chicago, 1857; ed. Chicago
public (Brown) schools to 1864; m. Chicago,
May, 1878, Katie C. Shade; children: William
P., Emma Catherine, Elizabeth Myrtle. After
leaving school, 1864, learned trade of press-
man in printing office of Thompson, Heggie
& Zimmer; afterward worked for Lakeside
Printing & Publishing Co., Church, Goodman
& Donnelly and other printing firms until
1877, when established business as a manu-
facturer of leather innersoles and sheet heel-
ing, in which he has since been continuously
engaged, building up a large business; also
established the firm of J. Lauth & Co., manu-
facturers of automobiles and gasoline engines.
Is also pres. and dir. in several other enter-
prises, to which devotes a portion of his
time, including the following: Pres. Blue Ridge
Copper Co.; pres. Acme Toy Co. Republican.
K. P. Office: 94-98 Rawson St. Residence: 653
Pine Grove Av.
LAVESY, George Louig, manufacturer of
post office equipments; b. Boston, Mass., Feb.
18, 1856; a. Richard and Sophie Josephine
(Girardin) Lavery; ed. English High School,
Boston, and for mechanical engineering pro-
fession at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Boston; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1884,
Marion Jean Johnson; children: George L. Jr.,
Marion Adrienne. Apprentice to Boston Ma-
chine Co., Boston, Mass., 1872-7; foreman and
later supt. George Miles Iron Works, 1877-84;
mechanical engineer and salesman for Yale
& Town Mfg. Co., "Yale Locks," etc., 1884-7;
general western mgr., same, 1887-98; in busi-
ness of manufacturing post office equipment,
etc., under name of George L. Lavery & Co.,
1899-1902; organized stock company and sold
out to Am. Post Office Equipment Co., becom-
ing pres. and treas. ; also dir. Pacific Post
Office Equipment Co. Mem. Am. Soc. Mechan-
ical Engineers since 1886. Republican; organ-
izer Illinois Commercial & Industrial League,
and chairman executive committee same; or-
ganizer and vice-pres. Dept. of Commercial
Travelers of the U. S. and associated with
the executive committee of the Nat. Repub-
lican Committee, 1896-1904. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Union League, Hamilton. Mem. execu-
tive committee Northwestern Assn. Massachu-
setts Institute of Technology. Mem. Royal
Arcanum, Royal League, Nat. Union. Office:
Tribune Bldg. Residence: 4300 Ellis Av.
LAW, George Wallace, fire underwriter; b.
Cincinnati, O.; s. Dr. John S. and Elizabeth
Reid (Burroughs) Law; ed. public and high
schools, finishing at the old Chickering Acad.,
Cincinnati. In 1881 entered the insurance
agency established in Cincinnati by his father
in 1852, this having been one of the first three
general agencies of the Royal Insurance Co.
established simultaneously at New York,
Philadelphia and Cincinnati; was one of the
firm of John H. Law & Bros., managers of the
Central Dept. of the Royal Insurance Co.
until 1895, when he, with his brother, John
H., moved to Chicago to take charge of the
business of the entire west of the Royal In-
surance Co. (covering 14 states) under the
firm name of Law Bros., managers. Is also
vice-pres. of the Laws Insurance Agency Co.
of Cincinnati. Dir. Royal Trust Co. Bank, Chi-
cago. Democrat (Cleveland school). Christian
Scientist. Clubs: Union League, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: Elm-
hurst, 111.
LAW, John Hugh, insurance; b. Savannah,
Ga., Aug. 17, 1836; s. Dr. John S. and Eliza-
beth R. (Burroughs) Law; ed. Heron College,
Cincinnati, O. ; m. Cincinnati, 1858, Georgia
Overaker. Entered Cincinnati agency of the
Royal Insurance Co. as sec. to his father,
then agent of the company at Cincinnati, 1852;
taken Into partnership, 1871, and became mgr.
of the dept. upon death of his father, 1877;
on the consolidation of the Central Dept. at
Cincinnati and the Western Dept. at Chicago,
1895, became mgr. of the Western Dept., with
his brother, George W., under firm name of
Law Bros. Was mayor of Loveland, O., 4
terms, and also held other important state
and local offices. Club: Union League. Office:
169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 1817 Barry Av.
LAW, Bobert Henry, loan broker; b. Chi-
cago. Formerly in the coal business for many
years; in business as loan broker since 1899.
Pres. Arkansas Land Co., The "Lakota"; vice-
pres. Sinaloa Sugar Co.; dir. Kansas City,
Mexico & Orient Ry. Co. Mem. Chicago Stock
Exchange; associate mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence:
Lakota Hotel.
LAW, Robert Oswald, printer; b. Ottawa,
Can., May 18, 1861; s. William H. and Susan
Goodall Law; ed. public schools of Canada;
m. Oshawa, Can., 1884, Ellen J. Mackie. Came
to Chicago, 1889; was for 10 years treas. W.
B. Conkey Co.; in 1900 established the Robert
O. Law Co., printers and binders, of which is
pres. Also pres. of the Aquatype Co. of Amer-
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ica. Republican. Office: 121-127 Plymouth Ct. Office :^31 9 Franklin St. Residence: 4438 Green-
H*kdw»EK5c:H9 Andrew MIddleton, newspa- W°1AY, Albert Tracy, capitalist; b. Batavia,
1AWBENCE, Anorew Miaoiew^ * June lg George w and Olive
^rP^o^P and Mary Golding Lawrence; ed. (Foote) Lay; ed. public schools of Batavia
Clarence P. and Mary uommg^civv , ^ Geneseo, N. Y.; m. Batavia, N. Y., Feb.
m San FmnciYcoOctfri 884, Minnie 20, 1855, Catherine Smith; children: Mrs. C.
n^/Beean newspaper career as re- A. H. McCauley, Mrs. R. F. Clinch. Came to
then cfty edUor? Washington corre- Chicago from Batavia N Y in 1849 and
™nrPnt managing editor of the San Fran- was actively engaged in the lumber business
^FsooExam?^ for 14 years; came to Chicago until 1888 in the firm of Hannah, Lay & Co.
«<f manaefne editor Hearst's Chicago Ameri- (established 1850); now vice-pres. Hannah &
?an- became Dublisher same, 1903, and pres. Lay Co.; pres. of the Chamber of Commerce
and' Dublisher the Examiner since 1904. Mein. Safety Vaults Co.; vice-pres. Hannah & Lay
Calif £rnia legislature, 1887-8; delegate-at- Mercantile Co., and of Traverse City (Mich.)
in W-P Democratic Nat. Convention, Illinois, State Bank. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem.
i^nf Democrat Episcopalian. Office: 146 Chicago Historical Soc. Clubs: Union League,
franklin St Residence: 563 Dearborn Av. Church, Builders. Office: Chamber of Com-
tAWBENCE William Elmer, transportation merce. Residence: 321 Michigan Av.
nfflrlfll-b Allegheny City, Pa., May 30, 1845; LEACH, Perry W., mem. Farson, Leach &
s John and Jean Yjohnstone) Lawrence; ed. Co. bonds Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange,
erammar 'school of Allegheny City, Pa.; m. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic. Mid-
Iffiheny City. Apr 29, 1874, Clara Spear. Day, Bankers, Oak Park. Office: 140 Dearborn
Entered the service of the Pennsylvania R. St. Residence: 237 S. Oak Park Av., Oak Park,
•R at Pittsburgh as messenger, 1859, and 111.
after intermediate promotions was appointed LEAKE, Joseph Bloomfleld, lawyer, soldier;
asst audftom of the Union Line at Pittsburgh, b. Deerfleld, N. J., Apr. 1, 1828; s. Lewis and
1870- parne to Chicago 1876, to take charge Lydia Leake; removed with parents to Cincin-
nf the western interests of the International nati, Nov., 1836; grad. Miami Univ., 1846;
Navigation Co In 1903 that company was A.M., 1849; m. Boston, Nov. 28, 1865, Mary P.
Absorbed by the International Mercantile Hill. Admitted to bar, Jan. 16, 1850; practiced
Marine Co of which he was appointed west- in Cincinnati, O., until removed to Davenport,
prnfreieht' agent in which position he is still la., Nov., 1856; mem. Iowa House of Repre-
terVine -Republican ClubsV Chicago. Union sentatives, 1861-2; elected state senator, 1862,
TMoiiS' Office- 4 Sherman St. Residence: but resigned after first session to become
fefvJSdde 111 caPt- 20th Ia- Vols-; Heut.-col.. 1862-5; brevet
tAWSON Victor Fremont, publisher Chi- col. and brig.-gen., U. S. V., 1865; elected state
caeo Daily 'News; b. Chicago, Sept. 9, 1850; senator, 1866, but again resigned; county atty.
s Tver Lawson; ed. Phillips Acad., Andover, Scott Co., la., 1866-71; pres. board of educa-
Tvratio • took charge of an interest of his tion, Davenport, 1868-71; removed to Chicago,
father's estate in a printing establishment; Nov., 1871; U, S. atty. northern district of Illi-
hmieht Chicago Daily News, 1876, and with nois, 1879-84; atty. board of education, Chi-
hi<i latp nartner Melville E. Stone, developed cago, 1887-91; since then in private practice,
it to success- started morning edition, 1881; Mem. U. S. Grant Post No. 28, G. A. R., Illi-
housrht out Mr Stone, 1888, and became sole nois Commandery Military Order of the Loyal
nrot>rietor Retained the name Daily News for Legion. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Liter-
evening paper and changed the morning issue ary, Chicago Athletic, Marquette. Office: 99
to Chicago Record; later was merged with Washington St. Residence: 218 Cass St.
Times-Herald, 1901, into Record-Herald. Has LEAMING, Jeremiah, lawyer; b. Cape May,
been pres the Associated Press; established N. J., Jan. 20, 1831; s. Jeremiah and Abigail
Dailv News Fresh Air Fund, which maintains (Faulkenberg) Learning; grad. Princeton Col-
the Lincoln Park Sanitarium for sick poor lege, 1853; studied law at Bordentown, N. J.:
children and has been active in other philan- admitted to New Jersey bar, 1856; m. 1856,
thropic 'work Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Harriet, daughter of Rev. Alden Scovel, of
Chicago Athletic, University, Union, Commer- Bordentown, N. J. Removed to Bloomington,
cial Fellowship, Onwentsia, Press (life). Of- 111., and practiced, 1856-67, forming personal
flee' The Daily News. Residence: 317 LaSalle acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, and prac-
Ay ' ticing in court of Judge David Davis; since
LAWSON, William C., clerk criminal court; 1867 has practiced in Chicago; also for years
b Hamilton, Ont., Can., 1860; s. Joseph and Master in Chancery of the Circuit Court of
Charlotte (Davlson) Lawson; ed. Canada; Cook Co. Mem. Law Institute (ex-pres.). Re-
came to Chicago, 1880; grad. Chicago Law formed Episcopalian. Democrat. Club: Iro-
School 1890; m. Chicago, June 18, 1890, Mary quqis. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 3869
T Lewis- 1 son: William C., Jr. (died Aug., Ellis Av.
1897) After coming to Chicago worked as LEARNED, Edwin Julias, treas. Reid, Mur-
clerk before beginning on practice of law, doch & Co., wholesale grocers; b. Chicago,
1890 Republican; asst. sheriff of Cook Co., Feb. 8, 1858; s. Samuel Julius and Ann Elisa-
1898-1902- elected clerk of the criminal court, beth (Lowry) Learned; studied at Lake For-
1902 for term expiring 1906. Pres. Marlboro est Acad. and Amherst College, class 1880.
Portland Cement Co. Presbyterian. Clubs: With Farwell Reduction Works, Georgetown,
Union League Washington Park, Press, Chi- Colo., 1880-2; entered the employ of Reid,
cago Yacht Office: Criminal Court Bldg. Resi- Murdoch & Fischer as asst. cashier, 1883;
dence- 5326 Cornell Av. became cashier, 1884, retaining that position
LAWTON, Lyndon Charles, merchant; b. until 1891, when the company of Reid, Mur-
South Egremont Mass., Mar. 3, 1854; e. doch & Co. was incorporated and he became
Charles S and Roby (Adams) Lawton; ed. treas. of the corporation. Mem. Chi Psi. Club:
public schools of Pittsfleld, Mass., until 16 Onwentsia. Office: Lake and Market Sts. Resi-
vears old- m Chicago, Jan. 14, 1879, Alice dence: Lake Forest, 111.
M Swan- children: James Swan, Lucile R., IiEAVITT, Herbert B., lumber; b. on farm
Marguerite Came to Chicago, 1875, and was in Boone Co., 111., June 26, 1868; s. Oscar and
in employ of Goodyear Rubber Co. 6 years; Delilah (Newton) Leavitt; ed. public schools
organized, with others, in 1881, the Chicago of Boone Co., Illinois, and at Cheboygan,
Rubber Clothing Co.; sold out in 1886 and Mich., where removed, when 11 years old, with
went into the Duck Brand Co. (Lawton & Hall parents, remaining 5 years; then came to Chi-
are proprietors), rubber clothing. Republican, cago, and studied a year in Souder's Business
Universalist. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Cpllege; m. Wlnsted, Conn., 1893, Louise C.
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Cooke; children: Helen C., Herbert B. At age
of 17 secured position as office boy with Cran-
dall. Schultz & Co., wholesale dealers in pine
lumber, in Chicago; soon promoted to clerk
and from that to more responsible positions;
when that firm dissolved became partner.
May, 1894, with J. N. Crandall in firm of
Crandall & Leavitt, whose specialties were
hardwoods and yellow pine, who in 1898
bought extensive tracts of yellow pine tim-
ber in Bradley Co., Ark., and erected at War-
ren, Ark., a circular saw of 60,000 feet daily
capacity; Mr. Crandall sold his interest in
Jan., 1899, to Messrs. Rittenhouse and Embree,
and the business was incorporated as the Ar-
kansas Lumber Co., of which was treas. and
gen. mgr.; resigned, came to Chicago in Sept.,
1903, and became pres. and gen. mgr. of the
Wisconsin Oak Lumber Co. Republican. Office:
3400 Center Av. Residence: 624 E. 50th PL
LEAVITT, Sheldon, physician; b. Grand
Rapids, Mich., Apr. 9, 1850; s. David Sheldon
and Martha Ann Leavitt; literary education
in public schools of Grand Rapids, Mich.; med.
education in Hahnemann Med. College, Chi-
cago (M.D., 1877), and in hosps. abroad. En-
gaged in practice, Chicago, since 1877; special-
ist in obstetrics and gynecology. Prof, of ob-
stetrics in Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago,
1880-98; prof, of gynecology, Chicago Homce.
Med. College, 1898-1902. Mem. Am. Institute
of Homoeopathy. Author: The Science and Art
of Obstetrics (text-book); Psycho-Therapy.
Republican. Mem. Kenwood Evangelical
Church (undenominational). Office: 100 State
St. Residence: 4665 Lake Av.
LEBOLT, Myer Harry, jewelry; b. Chicago,
Sept. 4, 1868; s. L. E. and Jeanette Lebolt; ed.
Chicago public schools. Began business career
as an errand boy in the wholesale jewelry
house of H. F. Hahn & Co., Oct. 8, 1882; later
traveling salesman for same firm until 1895;
Jewelry buyer for A. M. Rothschild & Co.,
1895-9; in July, 1899, established jewelry busi-
ness of Lebolt & Co., of which is pres. Inde-
pendent in politics. Jewish religion. Mason
(32°) Clubs: Standard, Jewelers, Automobile;
also Criterion (New York). Office: 167-169
State St. Residence: 3350 Prairie Av.
LE BOSKY, Jacob C., lawyer; b. Chicago,
Oct. 26, 1879; s. Harris B. and Mary (Alexan-
der) Le Bosky; grad. Burr (grammar) School,
1893; studied Y. M. C. A. evening school, 1894-
1895; Lewis Institute, 1896-9; law school,
Univ. of Michigan (summer), 1899; Lake For-
est Univ. (Chicago) College of Law, LL.B.,
1900 Employed in office of Collins, Goodrich,
Darrow & Vincent, 1893; mgr. law printing
dept. A. B. Case Printing & Publishing Co.,
1897-9; with Altgeld, Darrow & Thompson,
lawyers, 1901-2; mem. law firm Darrow,
Thompson & Cross, 1902-3; Prentiss & Le
Bosky, 1903-4; since then alone. Represented
Referendum League before election commis-
sioners in attack of Union Traction Co. on
municipal ownership petition. Democrat. Of-
fice: Unity Bldg. Residence: 481 N. Robey St.
LEDEREH., Charles, cartoonist; b. Lowell,
Mass., 1856; s. J. Lederer; self-educated. Car-
toonist and illustrator since 1875, Chicago
Chronicle, and other journals. Democrat. Club:
Press. Residence: 3846 Ellis Av.
LEDERER, Charles, lawyer; b. Chicago, 111.,
Apr 22, 1877; s. Sigmund and Resie (Klaus-
ner) Lederer; grad. Univ. of Chicago, Ph.B.,
1898; Northwestern Univ., LL.B., 1901; was
mem. of Northwestern Univ. debating team
versus Michigan Univ. at Ann Arbor, Mich.,
in Mar., 1902. Admitted to bar in May, 1901;
mem. law firm of Adler & Lederer since May,
1903 Republican. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 3848 Vincennes Av.
LEE, Blewett, lawyer; b. near Columbus,
Miss., Mar. 1, 1867; s. Lieut.-Gen. Stephen Dill
Lee, C. S. A., and Regina (Harrison) Lee;
grad. Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Mississippi, B.S., 1883; student at Univ. of
Virginia, 1883-5; grad. Harvard Univ., A.M.,
LL.B., 1888, and studied at Univs. of Leipzig
and Freiburg, Ger.; m. Chicago, Feb. 9, 1898,
Frances, daughter of John J. and Frances
(Macbeth) Glessner; children: John Glessner,
Frances. Was private sec. to Justice Horace
Gray of Supreme Court of U. S., 1890; prac-
ticed law in Atlanta, Ga., 1890-3; since 1893
in practice of law in Chicago, and was prof,
of law in the law school of Northwestern
Univ. and later of the Univ. of Chicago; now
gen. atty. I. C. R. R. Co. Mem. Am., Illinois
and Chicago Bar Assns. ; contributor to legal
journals. Clubs: Chicago, University. Office:
Central Station. Residence: 1700 Prairie Av.
LEE, Edward Hervey, railway official; b.
Dayton, O., Jan. 29, 1863; s. John Newton and
Julia (Sheldon) Lee; ed. public schools, and
at Ohio Univ., 1876-8, and Univ. of Wooster
(O.), 1884-5. Since 1880, rodman, asst. en-
gineer, etc., with various railroad companies,
including the "Nickel Plate," Wisconsin Cen-
tral and U. P.; for 6 years, 1887-93, office en-
gineer and chief engineer E., J. & E. Ry. ; in
private practice, 1893-7, as engineer and supt.,
and also in charge of field work for Sanitary
District of Chicago. In 1898, principal asst.
engineer on joint track elevation and de-
pression at 16th St., Chicago; since 1898 en-
gineer and general roadmaster C. & W. I.
R. R. and Belt Ry. of Chicago. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers, Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers,
Am. Ry. Engineering and Maintenance of Way
Assn. Club: Western Ry. Office: Dearborn St.
Station.
IiEE, James Longbotham, printers' ma-
chinery; b. Halifax, Yorkshire, Eng., July 19,
1839; s. Henry Longbotham and Ruth Ann
Lee; common school education; m. Denver,
Colo., June 1, 1861, Sarah S. E. Gadsden;
children: Fannie G., James Edgar, Lizzie L.,
Ruth M. Apprentice to printers' trade, Halifax,
Eng., Sept., 1851; came to America with par-
ents, 1853; completed his apprenticeship in
Davenport, la.; went to Pike's Peak, 1860;
foreman Rocky Mountain News job room,
1861-2; came to Chicago, Sept., 1863; foreman
for Jerry S. Thompson, 1865-70; began electro-
type foundry with Paul Shniedewend, Nov.,
1870; lost everything in fire of 1871; resumed
business in firm of Shniedewend & Lee, until
1893; organized new, the Challenge Machinery
Co., Nov., 1893, of which he is pres.; removed
factory to Grand Haven, Mich., June 1, 1903,
retaining salesroom in Chicago. Home in Chi-
cago until 1900, when he had to remove to
Pasedena, Calif. Was editor of the Electro-
typer and of the Printers' Album (trade pa-
pers for printers) for about 20 years. Mem.
Illinois Press Assn., Old Time Printers' Assn.
of Chicago. Republican. Mason. Office: 127
Market St. Residence: 673 S. Los Robles Av.,
Pasedena, Calif.
IiEE, John H. 8., lawyer; b. Topeka, Kan.,
1871; s. J. N. and Julia (Sheldon) Lee; grad.,
B.A., Lake Forest College; B.A., Harvard
Univ., 1896; Northwestern Univ. Law School;
m. Evanston, 111., Oct. 6, 1903, Jessie Haskell
Condict. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court
of Illinois, 1898; asst. state's atty. of Cook
Co. with Charles S. Deneen, 1899-1902; since
1902 mem. of law firm of Musgrave, Vroman
& Lee (Harrison Musgrave, Charles E. Vro-
man, James B. Gascoigne, John H. S. Lee), en-
gaged in general practice; asst. prof. North-
western Univ. Law School. Republican. Clubs:
University, Hamilton, Glen View. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 411 Grove St.,
Evanston, 111.
LEE, Lester Edwin, lawyer; b. Terre Haute,
Ind., Nov. 10, 1872; s. Alfred P. and Mary
Margaret (Sheets) Lee; ed. public schools
and 3 years in high school at Indianapolis,
Ind., to 1891; came to Chicago; grad. Bryant
& Stratton Business College, Mar., 1892; grad.
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Northwestern Univ. Law School, June. 1896;
m. Chicago, May 1, 19 02-, Alice Lewis Carter.
Admitted to bar June 11, 1896; entered law
firm of Phelps & Cleland as junior mem., Sept.,
1896, until li>00; since Oct., 1900, with Julian
A. Burch, practicing as Burch & Lee. For 6
years past atty. for Englewood Law and
Order League; mem. and for past year atty.
Citizens Anti-Crime Committee. Republican.
Methodist. Has done much civic reform work
with different movements. Clubs: Fraternity,
City, Hamilton. Office: Journal Bldg. Resi-
dence: 6012 Indiana Av.
LEEDS, Joseph Smith, mgr. Santa Fe Re-
frigerator Despatch; b. Clermont Co., O., Feb.
18, 1844; s. Aaron and Mary (Smith) Leeds;
ed. public schools of Ohio; served in 79th Regt.
of Ohio Vol. Infy. in Army of Georgia and
with Sherman in march to the sea; m. Ohio,
1867, Sarah Halsted; children: 4 living, Mary
B., Hosmer W., Emma, Elizabeth; and 2
now deceased, Josephine A., Alanson H. Began
railway service in Feb., 1866, as telegraph
operator on the Marietta & Cincinnati R. R.
at Cincinnati until 1868; telegraph operator
and clerk C., B. & Q. R. R. at Buda and Al-
toona, 111., 1868-9; station agent Lewiston, 111.,
1869-70; chief clerk and cashier Keokuk, la.,
1870-8; chief clerk general freight office, A.,
T. & S. F. R. R., 1879-81; asst. general freight
agent, 1881-4; general freight agent, 1884-8,
A., T. & S. F. R. R. ; chairman Transcontinen-
tal Assn., St. Louis, 1888-9; freight traffic
mgr. Mo. P. Ry., 1889-91; traffic merr. Traffic
Assn. of Calif., San Francisco, 1891-5; traffic
mgr. Business Men's League, St. Louis, 1895-7;
mgr. Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch since
Apr., 1903. Office: Railway Exchange. Resi-
dence: 5635 Madison Av.
XiEEMXNO, Charles Whitaker, real estate;
b. Brantford, Can., Oct. 17, 1863; s. Henry B.
and Janet (Whitaker) Leeming; ed. pub-
lic schools of Brantford, Toronto Univ. and
Northwestern Univ. Med. College, graduating,
M.D., 1891; m. Chicago, 1891, Grace E. Pard-
ridge; children: Dorothy, Florence, Grace
Jeannette, Mary, Robert Pardridge. Came to
Chicago, 1879; grad. in medicine, but has not
practiced, always being in business pursuits;
was in grain commission business on the
Board of Trade for 10 years, but retired in
1900 and has since been engaged In the real
estate and renting business. Dir. Knicker-
bocker Ice Co. Republican. Clubs: Colonial,
Washington Park. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4545 Grand Boul.
LEEMllTG, John, physician and surgeon; b.
Brantford, Can., Mar. 17, 1859; s. Henry B.
and Janet (Whitaker) Leeming; grad. public
and high schools and from Collegiate Insti-
tute of Brantford, Ont., 1879; med. dept. of
Univ. of Toronto, 1886; College of Physicians
and Surgeons, Ont., 1887; Royal College of
Physicians of London, Eng., 1887; m. Chicago,
July 16, 1890, Margaret Sibley; children: John,
Jr., Francis C., Eleanor W., Tom, James W.,
Mason Starring. For few years after finish-
ing school in Canada was employed In dry
goods and grocery store In Brantford, Ont.;
came to Chicago, 1879, for a year; employed
in wholesale grocery on River St. (Scherer,
Sherk & Co.), and 6 months in retail store of
C. H. Slack; traveled for New York firm,
Thomas Leeming & Co., 2 years; then took up
medical studies at Toronto, Ont., and London,
Eng., 5 years; since 1887 In med. practice In
Chicago; has been connected with Northwest-
ern Univ. Med. School 8 years, as mem. of
the faculty and prof, of materia medica; has
been since connected as attending surgeon
with several hosps. ; attending physician Chi-
cago Provident Hosp., several years; attend-
ing surgeon Lakeside Hosp. and Chicago
Hosp., and now attending surgeon Chicago
Baptist Hosp. and Cook Co. Hosp.; practice
during past 8 years has been chiefly in sur-
gery. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Physicians' Club, Illinois State Med. Soc. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Washington
Park, Chicago Athletic, Colonial. Office and
residence: 3541 Indiana Av.
LEx'ENS, Thies Jacob, real estate owner; b.
Hamburg, Germany, Mar. 4, 1846; s. Jacob and
Meta (Stremmann) Lefens; ed. schools of
Germany; m. Chicago, Feb. 12, 1878, Marie
Seipp; 4 children. Was apprenticed in Germany
to merchant in produce business, 1861-5; came
to Chicago in 1865, and was engaged in the
produce commission business, 1865-78; became
sec. and treas. Seipp Brewing Co., 1878-1902;
when the business was sold to Chicago Con-
solidated Brewing & Malting Co.; since then in
real estate business. Pres. Traders Insurance
Co.; vice-pres. South Side Elevated Ry. Co.;
vice-pres. Auditorium Assn.; dir. Merchants
Loan & Trust Co. Clubs: Chicago, Commer-
cial, Washington Park, Tolleston, Germania
Mannerchor. Republican. Office: Teutonic Bldg.
Residence: 2626 Michigan Av.
LErriNGWELL, Frank Fierce, lawyer; b.
Clinton Co., la., Mar. 25, 1853; s. William E.
and Celinda F. (Walrod) Lefflngwell; ed.
Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind. ; m. Clinton Co., la.,
May, 1878, Annie Wadleigh; 1 daughter: Mrs.
Clyde B. Peck. Admitted to bar in 1876; prac-
ticed at Clinton, la., until 1879; since then
in Chicago. Mem. of Chicago Bar Assn. and
Chicago Law Institute. Club: Union League.
Office: 185 Dearborn St. Residence: 5465 Jef-
ferson Av.
ItE FUBGT, Lndlow B., broker and importer
In groceries, California products and foreign
oils, spices, etc.; b. New York, Sept. 19, 1856;
a. William and Mary J. LeFurgy; ed. public
schools of New York City; m. Detroit, Mich.,
Sept. 25, 1902, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Knight. Be-
gan business in wholesale dry goods house of
A. T. Stewart & Co., New York, continuing
for 3 years; spent several years "roughing.lt"
In California; has been engaged In present
line since Nov. 15, 1883; now vice-pres. and
treas. W. S. Knight & Co. Republican. Office:
2-4 Wabash Av. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
LEGNER, William Q., brewer; b. Neustadt,
W. Prussia, Ger., Aug. 15, 1858; s. William G.
and Flora (Noetzel) Legner; ed. Gymnasium,
Neustadt, Ger., and at business college, Troy,
N. Y., m. Chicago, Sept. 1, 1882, Dora Leusch;
children: Harriet O., Ellen H., Roger H. From
1876-9 engaged in father's cigar-box factory,
Troy, N. Y.; 1879-86 in advertising dept. of
the Chicago Freie Presse and Staats Zeitung,
and business mgr. of the Chicago Democrat;
deputy collector of Internal Revenue, 1886-9;
since July 1, 1889, with the W. Side Brewing
Co., beginning as shipping clerk; now vice-
pres. and treas. Democrat; elected, 1892, as
presidential elector; 1900, as trustee of the
Sanitary District of Chicago. Lutheran. Mem.
Royal Arcanum, Central Turn-Verein, Teu-
tonla Maennerchor. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Ashland. Germania, North West, Iroquois, Co-
lumbia Yacht, Fox Lake Yacht, Chicago Rid-
ing. Office: 405 N. Paulina St. Residence: 709
N. Hoyne Av.
LEHLE, William Louis, architect; b. Ulm,
Ger., 1844; s. George Louis Lehle; ed. Univ.
of Stuttgart, Ger.; came to U. S., 1867; m.
1872, Josephine Watson; children: George
Louis, Amelia Susan, Anna, William Louis, Jr.
Since 1872 engaged In practice as architect,
and since 1892 has made a specialty of plans
and designs for Industrial plants. Offlce:\103
Randolph St. Residence: 1727 E. Waveland
Av.
LEHMAN, Louis Bernhard, wholesale
gloves; b. Nurnberg, , South Ger., Mar. 29, 1854;
s. Bernhard and Salle (Zeiller) Lehman; ed.
Germany; m. Chicago, June 25, 1884, Delia
Reiss; children: Warren, Sadie. Clerked in re-
tail dry goods store in Wheeling, W. Va., 1869-
1873; in retail dry goods business at Pitts-
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field, Mass., 1873-80; with J. & M. Lehman,
New York City, as silent partner, 1880-2; then
established a wholesale glove business in Chi-
cago. Republican. Jewish religion. Club:
Standard. Office: 153 Market St. Residence:
3646 Grand Boul.
LEHMAN, William, pres. Gage-Downs Co.,
waist and corset manufacturers; b. Schorn-
weisach, Bavaria, Ger., Dec. 11, 1856; s. H.
and Louise Lehman; ed. Germany; m. Par-
sons, Kan., Feb. 10, 1886, Hattie C. Bing;
children: Louise C., Bruce W. Conducted a
general store at Chetopa, Kan., 1871-91; came
to Chicago; pres. of the Gage-Downs Co. since
May 1, 1891, sole manufacturers waists and
corsets. Mem. Chicago Commercial Assn., Chi-
cago Credit Men's Assn., Illinois Manufac-
turers' Assn. Republican. Clubs: Standard,
Ravisloe Country. Office: 208-210 VanBuren St.
Residence: 3346 Prairie Av.
LEHMANN, Karl Ludviar, consulting en-
gineer; b. Skjolden, Norway, May 6, 1860; s.
Hans and Synnove (Knudsen) Lehmann; spent
childhood at Bergen, Norway, where father
was wholesale merchant, and, after death of
parents, was 5 years in Polytechnic Institute,
Zurich, Switzerland, from which was grad. ;
was employed for a time in measuring de-
grees for the Indo-European Commission, and
after traveling over Europe returned to Nor-
way to look after the administration of his
father's estate, at same time being engaged as
teacher of mathematics, and after closing up
the affairs of the paternal estate came to the
U. S. in 1882. When arrived in this country
first engaged in mercantile business, trans-
lating, and teaching mechanics, but later en-
gaged as engineer and architect, at St. Paul,
and from thence to Chicago, where has since
been engaged as engineer, designing bridges,
elevated railways, the great arches at Tatter-
sail's, bascule bridges for the city of Chicago,
etc., covering a wide range of civil and archi-
tectural engineering work. Mem. St. Paul Soc.
of Engineers. Office: 112 Clark St. Residence:
211 N. Humboldt St.
LEICHSENRINCJ, Hermann Carl, contractor
for mosaic work, etc.; b. Dresden, Ger., Jan.
8, 1865; s. Frederick August and J. (Gutwas-
ser) Leichsenring; ed. Dresden; m. Chicago,
Aug. 1, 1887, Minna Leitritz, of Dresden, Ger.;
children: Hermann, Johanna, Anna, Elizabeth,
Gertrude. Served apprenticeship as stucco
worker in Dresden; 1883-7, worked and studied
in Vienna, Trieste, Munich, Cologne and Ber-
lin. Came to Chicago in Mar., 1887; organized,
1890, and was supt. until 1902, and since then
gen. mgr of the Art Marble Co. Office: Flour-
noy and Rockwell Sts. Residence: 514 Eddy St.
LEICKT, Edward Albert, treas. Paepcke-
Leicht Lumber Co.; b. Jersey City, N. J., Oct.
31, 1866; s. Andrew E. and Louise (Seba)
Leicht; removed with parents to Chicago in
childhood; ed. Lincoln School, Bryant & Strat-
ton Commercial College and North Division
High School, Chicago, and . at Royal Gym-
nasium, Sondershausen, Ger.; m. Chicago, May
12, 1891, Angelina Madlener; 1 son: Albert Ed-
ward. Since 1890 in the Paepcke-Leicht Lum-
ber Co., wholesale manufacturers and dealers
in lumber, box-shooks and boxes, of which he
the Marked Tree Lumber Co.; trustee of the
Chicago Mill & Lumber Co., sec. and dir. of
the Marked Tree Lumber Co.; trustee of the
Illinois Med. College, and mem. of Art Insti-
tute. Republican. Protestant. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Mid-Day, Germania Maennerchor. Office: Tri-
bune Bldg. Residence: 17 Lake View Av.
LEIGH, Edward Baker, vice-pres. and gen.
mgr. Chicago Ry. Equipment Co.; b. Townsend,
Mass., Apr. 13, 1853; s. Edwin and Susan
(Scollay) Leigh; moved to St. Louis, Mo.,
1855; ed. City Univ., St. Louis, Mo., 1862-7;
Washington Univ., St. Louis, 1867-8; obliged
to leave school on account of ill health; m.
Furnessville, Ind., Nov. 15, 1876, Clara N.
Furness; 1 son: Edwin Furness. Clerk in Pa.
R. R., 1869-74; asst. sec. St. Louis Grain Ele-
vator Co. and sec. East St. Louis Grain Ele-
vator Co., 1875-82; mgr. Am. Brake Co., St.
Louis, 1882-7; organized the Nat. Hollow
Brake Beam Co., Chicago, 1888, of which he
was mgr. until Jan., 1903, when he assisted
in organizing the Chicago Ry. Equipment Co.
(which succeeded to the business of the Nat.
Hollow Brake Beam Co.), and has since been
vice-pres., gen. mgr. and treas. of same, and
sec. and treas. Nat. Hollow Brake Beam Co.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Calumet Golf, Illinois Athletic, Hamil-
ton; also St. Louis, Detroit. Mem. Elks Lodge
No. 9. Office: 40th St. and Princeton Av. Resi-
dence: 3838 Calumet Av.
LEITEB, Joseph; b. Chicago, Dec. 4, 1868;
p. Levi Z. and Mary Theresa (Carver) Leiter;
prepared at St. Paul's Schools, Concord, N.
H.; grad. Harvard, 1891; assisted his father's
agent, 1891-2; agent for his father, 1892-8; in
autumn of 1897 bought wheat -on Chicago
Board of Trade to such an extent as to make
him, at the beginning of 1898, the largest in-
dividual holder of wheat in the history of the
grain trade; vice-pres. Universal Fuel Co.;
dir. Chicago Edison Co., S. Side Elevated Ry.
Co., Chicago City Ry. Co., Spaulding Co. Office:
81 Clark St. Residence: 101 Rush St.
LELAND, Edward P., commission; b. Boston,
Mass., May 16, 1862; s. G. A. and Anne (Fair-
field) Leland; came to Chicago with parents,
1866; ed. Chicago public schools. Entered busi-
ness life as employe of A. T. Stewart & Co.,
and later was with Libby, McNeill & Libby;
with Parker, Martin & Co., Oct., 1881; with
W. W. Catlin & Co. and finally with Rumsey,
Lightner & Co., in which he became a part-
ner until 1892, when with J. L. Ward organ-
ized firm of Ward & Leland, dissolved 1896;
continued alone until Jan. 1, 1898, when with
John Herbert Ware, established present firm
of Ware & Leland. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
Athletic, Glen View. Office: 145 VanBuren St.
LEMAN, Henry Warren, lawyer; b. Charles-
town, Mass., Dec. 6, 1852; s. Henry Warren
and Deborah (Whitmore) Leman; ed. public
schools of Massachusetts; came to Chicago,
1870, and studied law, attending law school
for a time; m. Chicago, Feb. 7, 1881, Frances
E., daughter of James H. Dole; children: Shel-
son Dole, Frances M. Admitted to bar, 1873,
and engaged in practice until about 1890, when
retired to become 2d vice-pres. of the Chicago
Title & Trust Co., and having charge of the
trust dept., but resumed practice a few years
later. Also vice-pres. J. H. Dole & Co., com-
mission merchants. Republican; was state
senator from the 6th district of Illinois, 1885-
1890; was mem. of the famous 103 who elected
Gen. John A. Logan to U. S. Senate after 5
months' deadlock. Was 2 years a mem. of tho
Ellsworth Zouaves. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Illinois State Bar Assn. Mem. 103 Society.
Clubs: Chicago, Glen View, Marquette. Office:
100 Washington St. Residence: 337 Dearborn
Av.
LEMMON, Thomas Alexander, coal operator;
b. New Albany, Ind., Apr. 16, 1841; s. Michael
and Martha J. (Griffin) Lemmon; ed. com-
mon and high schools of New Albany, Ind.,
until 1857; m. New Albany, Ind., Apr. 27, 1865,
Sarah C. Berry; children: Mrs. Florence R.
McDonald, Chandler Fontaine, Albert Berry.
Served in Army of the Tennessee, 1861-5, in
5th Ohio Cav. ; was in first day's fight at
battle of Shiloh, in which his was the only
cavalry regiment engaged. After leaving army
was for 11 months in clothing business in
Louisville, Ky. ; came to Chicago July 5, 1866,
and entered employ of E. D. Taylor & Son,
coal dealers, as bookkeeper; later with Taylor
& Thomas for 1 year; started in business for
himself, in firm Lemmon & Cornish, in 1871;
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burned out in big fire; entered service of Chi-
cago, Wilmington & Vermillion Coal Co. in
1872, as bookkeeper; since 1887 sec. and treas.
of the company. Also treas. Mammoth Vein
Coal Co. Republican. Mem. Columbia Post, G.
A. R. Mem. William B. Warren Lodge No. 209,
A. F. & A. M. Club: Hinsdale. Office: Old Col-
ony Bldg. Residence: 5530 Washington Av.
LENEKAN, Joseph H., insurance; b. Du-
buque, la., Nov. 15, 1852; s. Bartholomew D.
and Mary A. Lenehan; ed. public schools of
Dubuque, la.; m. Dubuque, 1883, Margaret
Littleton; children: Margaret, Francis Little-
ton, Mary Calista. After leaving school en-
gaged in insurance business at Dubuque; or-
ganized the Will Co., 111., insurance compact
at Joliet in 1885; later inspector of special
hazards for mutual insurance companies, and,
in 1887, became Illinois State agent for the
Insurance Co. of North America and the Penn-
sylvania Fire Insurance Co; assisted in or-
ganizing western dept. of the Palatine In-
surance Co. of Manchester, Eng., 1892; asst.
mgr. western dept. of North British & Mer-
cantile Insurance Co., 1898-9; asst. general
agent of the Phenix Insurance Co. at Chicago,
July 1, 1899, and in 1900 became general agent
of that company. Pres. Illinois State Board of
Fire Underwriters, 1890; pres. Fire Under-
writers' Assn. of the Northwest, 1897. Clubs:
Union League, Glen View, Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 205 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4515 Greenwood Av.
LENFESTEY, John Thomas, merchant flour
miller; b. Owen Sound, Ont., Can., Mar. 17,
1856; s. Peter and Jane (Bezeck) Lenfestey;
ed. public schools, Kankakee, 111., to 1875; m.
Kankakee, 111., June 9, 1881, Frances Beardsley;
1 son: Reginald. Was 13 years Jewelry mer-
chant in Chicago and for 4 years a manufac-
turer of household utensils from flax fiber, at
Mankato, Minn.; since 1888 has been proprie-
tor of the Lenfestey Milling Co., with office
and warehouse at 27 Michigan Av., flour mills
and water power at Waldron, Kankakee Co.,
111. Has been pres. of the village board of
Waldron, 111., and supervisor of Aroma Tp.,
Kankakee Co., 111. Republican. Mem. Ivanhoe
Commandery, K. T., Kankakee, 111. Clubs:
Hamilton, Marquette; Kankakee Commercial
(Kankakee, 111.). Office: 27 Michigan Av. Resi-
dence: 434 Dearborn Av.
LENKE, August, coal; b. Hanover, Ger.,
Mar. 16, 1844; s. Henry and Christina
(Schwerdfeger) Lenke; ed. public schools of
Hanover to 1859; m. Chicago, May 22, 1868,
Sophia Rauter; children: August, Jr., Alvina,
Anna. Resided in Bremen, Ger., 1859-64; came
to New York and thence, after short stay,
to Chicago, 1864; peddler, 1864-8; in feed and
flour business, 1870; in coal business, 1873;
since 1877 partner in O. S. Richardson & Co.,
miners and shippers of coal; also dir. of Col-
lins Coal Co. Republican. Appointed fish com-
missioner by Gov. Yates in Jan., 1901. Mason;
mem. Cregier Lodge. Club: Germania. Office:
Bedford Bldg. Residence: 93 Ewing PI.
LEONARD, Arthur George, gen. mgr. Union
Stock Yards & Transit Co.; dir. Chicago Junc-
tion Ry. Co., Nat. Live Stock Bank, Stock
Yards Savings Bank. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade, Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers.
Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day, Caxton, Midlothian.
Office: Union Stock Yards. Summer residence:
Thornton, 111. Residence: 4726 Woodlawn Av.
LEONARD, Charles Clyde, merchant, manu-
facturer; b. Clyde, O., Nov. 14, 1855; s. Joshua
W. and Margaret Jane (Crawford) Leonard;
ed. public schools of Attica, Seneca Co., O. ;
m. Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 3, 1877, Estella G.
Clark; children: Irene M., Earl C. Since Jan.
1, 1894, sec.-treas. and mgr. of the U. S. Bot-
tlers' Supply Co.; also dir. Chicago Cork
Works Co. and of the Kimble Glass Co., manu-
facturers of vials. Republican. Universalist.
Office: 212 Randolph St. Residence: 4549 Vin-
cennes Av.
LEONARD, John Robert, commission hay
and grain; b. New York City, Sept. 19, 1865;
s. Arthur and Elizabeth (Farlow) Leonard;
ed. Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.; m. Al-
bany, New York, Feb., 1897, Harriet Olcott;
children: Mary Elizabeth, Daniel. Was asst.
superintendent of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R.,
1890-1901; in Apr., 1901, established in Chi-
cago in the hay and grain commission busi-
ness, and in May, 1903, associated with George
S. Bridge in the present firm of Bridge &
Leonard. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Club: Saddle and Sir-
loin. Office: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence:
5228 Hibbard Av.
LEONARD, John William, editor, author; b.
London, Eng., June 6, 1849; s. Howard James
and Mary Ann (Smith) Leonard; academic
education; traveled in Europe, Africa, E. In-
dies, Australia; engaged in journalism; came
to U. S., July, 1868; m. May 21, 1884, Geor-
giana Mix, of Rochelle, 111.; children: Howard
G., William E., Alice Mae, Bessie Virginia,
Robert H. Admitted to Texas bar, Nov., 1870,
at Beaumont; practiced in Texas, Arkansas,
Arizona and Illinois; held various local offices;
edited daily and weekly papers; contributor
to reviews and magazines on sociol. themes;
literary critic; edited The Social Forum,
1899-1900. Organizer and first secretary Terri-
torial Democratic Committee, Arizona, 1877-8;
Democratic nominee for Congress, 8th Illinois
district, 1898, 1900; mem. and sec. board of
education, Wheaton, 111., since 1899; lecturer
on natural sciences, Christian sociology and
economics; mem. committee on temperance,
Illinois State Sunday School Assn.; Illinois
delegate to International Sunday School Con-
vention, Toronto, 1905. Mem. Nat. Geog. Soc.,
A. A. A. S., Am. Acad. Polit. and Social
Science. Methodist. (See Who's Who in Amer-
ica for books, etc.) Residence: Wheaton, 111.
LEONARD, Mark Trafton, stocks and bonds;
b. Mt. Vernon, Ind., Jan. 14, 1863; s. Charles
F. and Mary E. (Pierce) Leonard; ed. Mt.
Vernon High School; m. Mt. Vernon, Ind.,
June 20, 1884, Mary R. Sullivan; children:
Frederick Charles, John Hay. Began business
life as clerk in the bank of the Mt. Vernon
Banking Co., 1880, and became asst. cashier
in 1882; cashier of International Bank, Mt.
Vernon, 1884; vice-pres. of Mt. Vernon Bank-
ing Co., 1888; came to Chicago, 1890, and es-
tablished present firm of Mark T. Leonard &
Co., brokers in unlisted stocks and bonds. Re-
publican. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 36 Madison Park.
LEONARD, William Austin, western mgr.
the Winsted Silk Co., manufacturers of silk
threads; b. Beloit, Wis., Sept. 20, 1865; s.
William A. and Harriet (Taylor) Leonard; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, Nov 15,
1893, Emma B. Neff; children: Lowell Austin
and Willard Leslie. Engaged in mercantile
pursuits since leaving school and has held his
present position since 1890. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 230-232 Adams St. Residence:
5719 Madison Av.
LEOPOLD. Henry P., merchant; b. Han-
cock, Mich., Dec., 1862; s. Aaron F. and Bertha
F. Leopold; ed. public schools, Milwaukee,
Wis.; m. St. Louis, Mo., 1894. During entire
business career has been connected with trade
in dried fruits and canned goods; now pres.
and treas. of the Leopold & Feron Co. Office:
9-15 River St. Residence: 4437 Ellis Av.
LEOPOLD, Nathan Freudenthal, lake trans-
portation; b. Eagle River, Mich., July 2, 1860;
s. Samuel F. and Babette F. Leopold; removed
to Chicago from Michigan in 1867; ed. Chi-
cago public schools; m. Chicago, June, 1892,
Florence G. Foreman; children: Foreman,
Samuel, Nathan F., Jr. Engaged continuously
in lake transportation business since 1876, and
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in 1900 became pres. of the Manitou Steam-
ship Co. Clubs: Union League, Standard,
Hamilton. Office: 108 Dearborn St. Residence:
3223 Michigan Av.
LEBMIT, Gerald Henry, insurance; b. Ded-
ham, Essex, Eng., 1855; mgr. of the western
dept. of the Northern Assurance Co. since
1894. Club: Union League. Office: Monadnock
Bldg. Residence: 5119 Jefferson Av. Summer
home: Pointe Aux Pins, Mich.
LESH, iilewellyn Boyd, pres. and treas.
Lesh & Matthews Lumber Co.; b. Pierceton,
Ind., June 20, 1867; s. Gabriel B. and Melissa C.
(Matthews) Lesh; ed. public schools of War-
saw, Ind., and grad. from DePauw Univ.,
Greencastle, Ind., in class of 1889; m. Chicago,
June 14, 1903, Florence E. Forkner. Began
business career with the G. B. Lesh Mfg. Co.,
Warsaw, Ind., until 1890; in 1890 became
mgr. of the Chicago branch of the G. B. Lesh
Mfg. Co., and in 1891 organized and incorpor-
ated the Lesh & Matthews Lumber Co., manu-
facturers of hardwood lumber, of which he is
pres. and treas. Also dir. of the Chicago Em-
bossed Moulding Co., and partner in firm of
Olson & Lesh, at Memphis, Tenn. Republican.
Mem. Phi Kappa Psi. Mason, Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 4144 Grand Boul.
LESHER, Jacob Henry, wholesale dealer In
woolens and tailors' trimmings; b. Dayton, O.,
Jan. 3, 1844; s. Henry and Sarah (Waltz)
Lesher; ed. Dayton public schools. At age of
20, in 1864, engaged in dry goods business at
Miamisburg, O. ; sold out, 1865; in merchant
tailoring in Tippecanoe and New Carlisle, O.,
until 1868; moved to Lima and continued mer-
chant tailoring until 1879, when came to Chi-
cago and engaged in wholesale tailors' trim-
mings business, with John L. Bobo as partner,
under firm name of J. H. Lesher & Co.; added
a woolen dept., 1890, and continued until 1902,
when the firm was dissolved by mutual con-
sent; Mr. Lesher taking woolen dept., now
under name of Lesher Woolen Co. Built Lesh-
er Blk., 1902. Republican. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 319-327 Franklin St. Residence:
Chicago Athletic Club.
IiESIiIE, John Hampton, merchandise bro-
ker; b. Montrose, Scotland, Nov. 4, 1851; s.
George and Jean (Hampton) Leslie; came to
Chicago with parents, in childhood; ed. Chicago
public schools; worked as Western Union mes-
senger from 12 to 14, and as errand boy in
wholesale grocery house from 14 to 16; then
took short course at an acad. ; m. 1st, 1875,
Sallie L., daughter of ex-Mayor Jas. H. Wood-
worth; m. 2d, Flora C. Dodson; children: Jean
Agnes, John Woodworth, Almyra Virginia,
Elianor Irene. After leaving the acad. held
clerkship in a wholesale grocery house until
he was 21; then joined his father in merchan-
dise brokerage, later becoming partner and
finally head of the firm, now known as John
H. Leslie & Co., adding to the brokerage busi-
ness that of an importer of foreign dried
fruits and commission merchant in domestic
dried fruits and canned goods. Was candidate
for treas. on Citizens' ticket, 1891. Republican.
Baptist; for many years supt. of Sunday
School in Calvary 1st Baptist Church, and
deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. Office: 29
Michigan Av. Residence: 3344 Rhodes Av.
LESTER, Albert G., broker; b. Boston,
Feb. 11, 1857; s. Albert G. and Maria A.
(Storrs) Lester; father died, 1857; mother mar-
ried Renslow S. Parker, 1859; family moved to
Chicago; ed. public and high schools; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 5, 1881, Fanny I. Boggs; children:
Helen, Ruth. In 1891 entered board of trade
firm of L. Everingham & Co.; in 1893 went
with Lobdell, Farwell & Co., stocks and bonds,
etc., and has since remained with that firm
and its sucessors, Granger Farwell & Co.,
established Jan. 1, 1899. Republican. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Clubs: Union League, Quadrangle,
Bankers. Office: 226 LaSalle St. Residence:
5737 Madison Av.
LETOURNEAU, Robert Antoine, physician;
b. Kankakee, 111., Feb. 9, 1862; s. George R.
and Eladie (Langlois) Letourneau; ed. public
schools and St. Viateur's College, and in
Northwestern Univ. Med. School, graduating,
M.D., class of 1895; m. New York City, 1898,
Cornelia A. Ferguson; children: Raymond,
Florence, Robert A., Jr. Surgeon to Chicago
Baptist Hosp.; gynecologist to Provident
Hosp. and Dispensary; surgeon to Cook Co.
Hosp., 1902-3. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc. Republi-
can. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 3601 Ellis
Av.
LETTERMAN, Edmund B., insurance; b.
Pekin, 111., Sept. 24, 1863; s. Fred and Mary A.
Letterman; ed. public schools of Pekin, 111.;
m. Apr. 1, 1893, Milwaukee, Wis., Minnie L.
Parker; 1 daughter: Helen Minda. Connected
with insurance business in Chicago since 1882.
Now mem. insurance firm of Letterman &
Chamberlin. Republican. Clubs: Mencken, Chi-
cago Fly Casting. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 934 Walnut St.
IiETTOKT, Theodore W., fire insurance. Re-
moved with parents to Quincy, 111., 1842; ed.
private schools in Quincy; was for several
years capt. of a military company called the
"Quincy Cadets," and in 1861 enlisted in 15th
111. Infy. as 1st lieut. of Co. C; later promoted
to adjt. of regt. ; served 3 years. Entered insur-
ance business in 1871, in local agency, and
became western mgr. of the Fire Insurance
Assn. of London, and afterward U. S. mgr.
of the same company, with headquarters at
New York; the western mgr. of the Union In-
surance Co., of San Francisco, with headquar-
ters in Chicago; since Oct., 1891, U. S. mgr.
of the Prussian Nat. Insurance Co. of Stettin,
Prussia. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Of-
fice: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 4846 Kimbark
Av.
LETTS, Frank Crawford, pres. Western Gro-
cer Co.; b. Magnolia, 111., Apr. 28, 1861; s. Noah
H. and Herma (Cowen) Letts; ed. public
schools; m. Washington, D. C., 1897, Cora
Perkins; children: Fred C., Herma, Courtney,
Hollis. Began business life as clerk in store at
Afton, la., 1876-8; in employ of A. T. Stewart
& Co., Chicago, dry goods, 1878-81. In 1881
went to Marshalltown, la., and was in retail
dry goods business 4 years; wholesale grocer-
ies, Marshalltown, la., 1885, as the Letts-
Fletcher Co., later establishing houses also at
Mason City and Oskaloosa, la.; St. Joseph,
Mo.; Kansas City, Mo., and Albert Lea, Minn.,
all of which are now branches of the Western
Grocer Co., incorporated, 1898, with headquar-
ters at Chicago; also 1st vice-pres. and finan-
cial mgr. of the Nat. Grocer Co., wholesale
grocers, with branches at Detroit, Jackson,
Saginaw, Bay City, Grand Rapids, Traverse
City, Sault Ste. Marie, Lansing, Port Huron,
and Durand, Mich.; South Bend, Ind., and De-
catur. 111. Also dir. of the Am. Pacific Fisher-
ies of Puget Sound. Republican; on military
staffs of Govs. Jackson, Drake and Shaw, of
Iowa, as col. Mason, K. T. and Shriner. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Glen View, Evanston
Country. Office: 42 Madison St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
LEVERING. Mortimer, vice-pres. and mgr.
Mallory Commission Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Apr. 25, 1849; s. William H. and Irene (Smith)
Levering; grad., 1872, Lafayette (Ind.) Col-
legiate Institute: m. Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 2,
1872, Julia Henderson; 1 son: Richmond. Was
engaged as private banker at Lafayette, Ind.,
1875-99; pres. Columbia Nat. Bank, Indianap-
olis, Ind., 1899-1904. Came to Chicago from
Indianapolis, 1904, to become vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. of the Mallory Commission Co. (es-
tablished 1862), live stock. Also pres. of the
Lea Electric Mfg. Co.; sec.-treas. Am. Shrop-
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shire Register Assn., and of the Am. Shetland
Pony Club; treas. International Live Stock
Exposition; sec. Am. Wool Growers' Assn.;
dir. Inter-State Life Assurance Co. Republi-
can. Baptist. Mem. S. A. R. Scottish Rite Ma-
son; past Eminent Commander, Indiana Com-
mandery, No. 3, K. T. Past Noble Grand Odd
Fellows, No. 22, Indiana, past chancellor Pa-
triarchs' Encampment, and past commander
Canton, I. O. O. F.; mem. K. P., B. P. O. Elks,
order of Ben Hur, Royal Arcanum, etc. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Saddle and Sirloin, Riding
and Driving (Chicago) ; University, Columbia,
Country, Commercial, Contemporary (Indian-
apolis); Lafayette (Lafayette, Ind.). Office:
Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Resi-
dence: 4759 Lake Av.
LEVERING, Richmond, manufacturer; b.
Lafayette, Ind., June 15, 1881; s. Mortimer
and Julia (Henderson) Levering; ed. public
and high school, Lafayette, Ind.; Peekskill (N.
Y.) Military Acad. ; Andover (Mass.) Acad.
and Yale University, graduating Ph.B. Since
its incorporation, Nov., 1902, has been actively
engaged, as pres. of the Indian Asphalt Co.,
in the refining of crude oils, asphalt, and lubri-
cating and fuel oils. Is also dir. of the Co-
lumbia Nat. Bank. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: University, Midlothian; also a mem. of
the New York Yale Club. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 4759 Lake Av.
LEVINS ON, Harry Charles, lawyer; b.
Maryampol, Russia, Mar. 12, 1878; s. Isaac and
Sophia (Reichseligman) Levinson; ed. New
York and Chicago public schools; Medill High
School (grad. 1894); Lake Forest Univ., LL.B.,
1900; m. Chicago, Dec. 17, 1902, Fannie Cohn.
Admitted to bar in May, 1900; mem. of the
law firm of Hofheimer & Levinson. Republi-
can. Jewish religion. Office: 79 Dearborn St.
Residence: 483 44th St.
LEVINSON, Salmon Oliver, lawyer; b. No-
blesville, Ind., Dec. 29, 1865; s. Newman D.
and Minnie (Newman) Levinson; ed. Nobles-
vllle public and high schools and old Univ. of
Chicago, 1883-5; Yale Univ., graduating, A.B.,
1888; grad. law dept. of Lake Forest Univ.,
LL.B., 1891; while attending law school also
read law in office of Moses, Newman & Pam;
m. Chicago, Aug. 9, 1894, Helen Bartlett Halre
(now deceased); children: Horace C., Ronald
B., Helen W. Admitted to bar by Supreme
Court of Illinois, 1891, and since then engaged
in general practice of law; since 1892, partner
in present law firm of Newman, Northrup,
Levinson & Becker. Dir. of Woods Motor Vehi-
cle Co. Republican. Sec. and treas. Rubinkam
Lecture Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Yale.
Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence:
4049 Lake Av.
LEVIS, John Mitchell, manufacturer; b. Al-
ton, 111., Apr. 30, 1857; s. Edward and Mary
(Moffltt) Levis; ed. public schools of Alton,
111.; m. Edwardsville, 111., May 10, 1880, Julia
Ida Cotter; children: Albert C., Mary K. Began
business life in 1872 with Illinois Glass Co., of
which is now the treas. and mgr. Also pres.
Western Bottle Mfg. Co., the U. S. Bottle and
Supply Co., and of the Sheldon-Foster Glass
Co. Republican. Mason. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park. Marquette, Hamilton,
Woodlawn. Office: 212-214 Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 6427 Kimbark Av.
LEVY, Alexander H., manufacturer; b.
Richmond, Va., Sept., 1850; s. A. A. and
Frances (Phillip) Levy; ed. White Plains, N.
Y.; m. Los Angeles, Calif., July 18, 1895,
Juana F. Nejal. Began business life with John
Lucas & Co., paint manufacturers, Philadel-
phia, Pa.; opened their Chicago branch in 1892;
resigned, Dec., 1896, to accept a position with
the Alston Mfg. Co. Since Jan., 1897, pres. and
treas. of the" Alston Mfg. Co., manufacturers
of paints, dry colors, and crushers of flax seed.
Clubs: Chicago Paint, Oil and Varnish, Chica-
go Athletic;' also Rushmere, of Detroit. Office:
Wade, Currier and Crittenden Sts. Residence:
1225 Winthrop Av.
LEVY, David Bose, lawyer; b. Kansas City,
Mo., Apr. 27, 1867; s. Z. and Rose (Benjamin)
Levy; ed. public and high schools, Springfield,
111. Teacher in Springfield, 111., 1885-6; in em-
ploy of Wabash R. R. and was successively in
claim, engineering and transportation depts.,
1887-93; admitted to bar of Indiana, 1893; of
Illinois, 1896; asst. sec. Illinois R. R. and
Warehouse Commission, 1893-5; sec. to Hon.
John P. Altgeld, gov. of Illinois, 1895-6; since
1896 engaged in practice of law in Chicago,
making a specialty of corporation law; part-
ner in law firm of Prentiss, Gregg & Levy,
1896-8; since Dec. 15, 1902, asst. corporation
counsel of the City of Chicago. Democrat.
Mem. Democratic Co. Central Committee, be-
ing senatorial committeeman of 5th Senatorial
District; re-elected June, 1904. Jewish religion.
Clubs: Lakeside, Iroquois, Illinois Athletic,
Jefferson. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 4325
Calumet Av.
LEVY, Simon Henry, treas. of Lanz, Owen
& Co., manufacturers of leather traveling
goods; b. Berlin, Ger., Aug. 8, 1869; s. Henry
and Eva (Crocker) Levy; came to Chicago in
boyhood; ed. public schools; m. Kenosha, Wis.,
May 10, 1892, Hattie Quitman; children: Lu-
cille, Maurice, Dorothy, Hortense. Began with
the Stein Mfg. Co. as an office boy, 1881-2, and
in 1882 became connected in the same capacity
with Lanz, Owen & Co.; promoted from time
to time until the incorporation of the firm in
1895, when was elected sec., and more recently,
on reorganization, necessitated by the retire-
ment of Messrs. George and William Lanz
from the firm, was elected to present position
as treas.; has been credit man and financial
mgr. for the company since 1895. Republican.
Jewish religion. Mem. Germania Mannerchor.
Club: Hampden. Office: 183-189 Lake St. Resi-
dence: 1931 Deming PI.
LEWALD, Frank, wholesale jeweler; b.
New York City, Sept. 29, 1854; s. Solomon
and Caroline (Doctor) Lewald; removed
in infancy with parents, to Milwaukee,
Wis., and was educated in public schools of
that city; m. Mar. 7, 1883, Bertha Kohn, of
Rock Island, 111.; 1 son: Clarence. Came to
Chicago, 1868, and was employed with E.
Devide in painting business until 1871; then
in employ with C. E. Webber & Co., produce
commission merchants, 1871-81; went to St.
Louis, Mo., and engaged in jewelry business,
1881-3; since 1883 in wholesale jewelry busi-
ness in Chicago (F. Lewald & Co.). Club:
Standard. Office: 185 Adams St. Residence: La-
kota Hotel.
LEWIS, David B., vice-pres. Hibernian
Banking Assn.; vice-pres. and treas. Mansion
Co. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chi-
cago, University, Evanston Country, Edge-
water, Onwentsia. Office: Clark and Monroe
Sts. Residence: 1504 Oak Av., Evanston, 111.
LEWIS, Edward B., mem. firm Mason, Lew-
is & Co., bankers. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Club: Union League. Office: Monad-
nock Blk. Residence: 4413 Oakenwald Av.
LEWIS, Edwin Herbert, prof. English, Lew-
Is Institute, Chicago; b. Westerly, R. I., Nov.
28, 1866; s. A. Herbert and Augusta (Johnson)
Lewis; grad. Alfred Univ. (A.M.), 1887; Ph.D.,
in Latin, Syracuse Univ., 1892; fellow, 1892-3;
Ph.D., in English. 1894, Univ. of Chicago; m.
Plainfield, N. J., 1890, Elizabeth Loxley Tay-
lor. Senior teacher and vice-principal, Plain-
field (N. J.) High School, 1887-8, 1889-90;
studied in Italian libraries; prof. Latin, Alfred
Univ., 1890-2; asst. in rhetoric, 1893-4; instruc-
tor in English, 1895-6; associate prof. English,
1896-9, Univ. of Chicago. (For books, etc., see
Who's Who in America.) Address: Lewis In-
stitute, Chicago.
LEWIS, Francis Hervey, manufacturer's
agent; b. Hardingstone, Northamptonshire,
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Eng., Oct. 19, 1856; s. Francis and Elizabeth name, as fire and marine insurance agent and
Hannah (Ferris) Lewis; academic education; adjuster of fire losses; since Apr., 1888, repre-
m. Dolton, 111., Nov. 28, 1882, Minnie B. Dol- sentative of the Detroit Fire and Marine In-
ton; children: Marguerite Dolton, Gertrude surance Co., of Detroit, Mich. Republican. Con-
Vivian. Since 1892 mgr. western sales dept. of gregationalist. Clubs: Washington Park, Chi-
Fred Rueping Leather Co., tanners, Fond du cago Athletic. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
Lac, Wis. Office: 205 Lake St. Residence: 816 dence: 3335 Indiana Av.
Hinman Av., Evanston, 111. LEWIS, James Hamilton, lawyer; b. Dan-
LEWIS, George, gen. mgr. C. F. Blanke Tea ville, Va., May 18, 1866; removed to Augusta,
and Coffee Co.; b. San Francisco, Calif., Jan. Ga., 1866; ed. Houghton College and Univ. of
10, 1867; s. S. J. and Caroline (Helwig) Lewis; Virginia; studied law, Savannah; admitted to
ed. public schools in Oakland and San Fran- bar, 1884; m. Nov., 1896, Rose Lawton Doug-
cisco, Calif.; College in Oakland, and Calif or- las, of Georgia. Located at Seattle, Wash.,
nia Military Acad.; m. Waukegan, 111., May 2, Nov., 1886; elected to territorial senate; de-
1896, Florence Lorenz de Castro; 1 son: Gay- clined nomination for Congress, 1890; candi-
nard Spencer. Early In life worked for the Pa- date for gov., 1892; nominee for U. S. Senator,
cine Steamship Co.; afterward became an offi- 1894; State of Washington candidate for Vice-
cer on their ships; and still later entered firm presidential nomination, Dem. Nat. Conven-
of Bernard & Mantel, teas and coffees, San tion, 1896; mem. of Congress, 1897-9, Wash-
Francisco, to manage their branch at Stockton, ington, at large; caucus nominee for U. S.
Calif.; then managed San Francisco branch for Senator, 1899; was author resolution in Con-
Thomson & Taylor Spice Co., of Chicago, for gress, 1897, for recognition Cuban independ-
6 years; joined Carter, Macy & Co, teas, of ence; candidate for vice-pres., 1900, Demo-
New York, Japan and China, and had charge cratic Nat. Convention, Kansas City; endorsed
of their western offices outside of Chicago; in by the Pacific Coast States. Democrat. Served
1896 opened Chicago branch for C. F. Blanke on staff Gen. F. D. Grant in Spanish-Am. War
Tea and Coffee Co., of St. Louis, of which has in Cuba. 1898. Removed to Chicago, 1902. Ad-
slnce been gen. mgr. In 1889 was mem. Call- dress: Home Insurance Bldg.
fornia Drill Corps, N. S. G. W. ; recently capt. LEWIS, James Henry, mgr. Walter M.
1st Cav. Regt., I. N. G., q. m. and commissary. Lowney Co.; b. W. Winterport, Me., Nov. 27,
Republican. Episcopalian. Has been an exten- 1860; s. James H. and Arietta Lewis; ed. pub-
sive traveler in this and foreign countries, lie schools, Swanville, Me.; m. Boston, Mass.,
Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago Yacht, Fox June, 1888, Ellen E. Eastman. Since Mar., 1892,
Lake Yacht. Office: 25 E. Lake St. Residence: Chicago mgr. for the Walter M. Lowney Co.,
5229 Cornell Av. of Boston, Mass., chocolates. Office: 1222-1226
LEWIS, Harry Albert, co. atty. Co6k Co.; Wabash Av. Residence: 560 45th PI.
b. Berwick, 111., Aug. 20, 1869; s. John V. and LEWIS, John Calvin, supt. for N. K. Fair-
Anna (Humiston) Lewis; ed. public schools; bank & Co.; b. North Bend, Hamilton Co., O.,
Elliott's College, Burlington, la., class of 1891, Apr. 17, 1836; s. Joseph and Mary (Wakefield)
and Northwestern Univ. Law School; m. Chi- Lewis; grad. Miami Univ., Oxford, O., 1860;
cago, June 18, 1895; children: Ethel, Esther, studied law, 1860-1; m. 1863, Alice E., daughter
Admitted to Illinois bar in 1896, and engaged of Dr. John H. F. Thornton, of North Bend,
in general practice for 5 years. In Sept., 1901, O., and granddaughter of Pres. William Henry
was appointed as asst. State's atty. of Cook Harrison. While studying law In the office of
Co., holding that position until Dec., 1904, his uncle, S. F. Lewis, of Clinton, 111., the war
when was appointed by the Co. Board to pres- broke out, and in July, 1861, mustered into
ent position as county atty. of Cook Co. Resi- U. S. service as 2d lieut. ; Aug. 5, 1861, pro-
dence: 438 W. 65th St. moted 1st lieut. just after the surrender of Ft.
LT3WIS, Henry Foster, physician; b. Chica- Donelson, and capt., Apr. 3, 1862; was in num-
go, Feb. 15, 1864; s. Joseph Briggs and Mary erous battles, but because of ill health re-
Elizabeth (Foster) Lewis; ed. public school signed Oct., 1862, and returned North. Came to
(Kenwood School), Hvde Park High School, Chicago, 1870, and was connected with the
Harvard College, A.B., 1885; Harvard Med. lumber firms of Newman & Summalt, and
School, M.D., 1888; post-graduate work at Holmes & Co., becoming identified, 1875, with
Univ. of Chicago, 1898; Univ. of Berlin, 1902; N. K. Fairbank & Co.; superintended the St.
m. Cedar Rapids, la., July 9, 1890, Minnie Louis branch, 1876-80, asst. supt. at Chicago,
Dows Naa, of Bangkok, Siam; children: Kath- 1880-90; supt. since 1890, having general
arine, Maude, Josephine, Henry Foster, Jr. In- charge over the company's operations in the
terne, Boston City Hosp., 1888; interne Cook manufacture of cottolene, soap, etc.. at the
Co. Hosp., 1888-90; curator Pathological Mu- Chicago works. Republican. Office: 225 19th
seum in same. 1892; prof, of physical diagnq- St. Residence: 4140 Ellis Av.
sis, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chi- 1EWIS, Thomas Henry, nhvsician: b. Chi-
cago, 1892-3; instructor in medicine, Chicago cago, June 3. 1872; s. Martin nnd Jessie
Post-Graduate Med. School, 1891; asst., 1899; (Rogers) Lewis; ed. Evanston Twp. High
associate, 1900; instructor since 1901, in ob- School, Yale Univ., Ph.T?., 1S93; Northwestern
stetrics and gynecology. Rush Med. College; Univ. Med. School. 189fi. Was interne at St.
asst. obstetrician, Presbyterian Hosp., since Luke's Hosp., 1896-9; now gynecologist, St.
1900. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Am. Acad. of Luke's Hosn. Dispensary; instructor in gyne-
Medicine, Mississippi Valley Med. Assn.. Illi- cology, Northwestern Univ. Med. School; refiru-
nois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chica- lar examiner Mutual Life Insurance Co.. New
go Medico-Legal Soc., Cook Co. Hosp. Alumni York. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med.
Assn., Chicago Gynecological Soc., Physicians' Soc.. Illinois State Med. Soc.. Chicatro Med.
Club. Democrat. Club: Kenwood. Office: 103 Examiners' Assn. Club: Evanston Country. Of-
State St. Residence: 4426 Lake Av. flee: 103 State St. Residence: 251 Dearborn
LEWIS, Isaac John, fire insurance; b. Ma- AV.
haska Co., la., June 9, 1845; s. William J. and LEWIS, "William Henry; b. New York City,
Elizabeth (Jenkins) Lewis; ed. public schools, May 30. 1S36: s. Isaac Lewis and Cornelia
Burlington, la., and Cleveland, O.; m. Cleve- Donaldson Lewis; ed. New York private
land, O., June 18, 1867, Anna F. Loud. Entered schools; m. New Albany. Tnd., 1862, Julia F.
insurance business, 1862, at Cleveland, O., as Snively; children: Edward M. (capt.. U. S. A.),
office boy with May & Coe; came to Chicago, Arthur H., Francis S., Adelaide L. Beeran rail-
1866, representing the Cleveland Insurance road career as treas. for trustee of New Al-
Co. and the Commercial Mutual Insurance Co., bany & Salem R. R. Co., 1858, to Sept. 1. 1868,
of Cleveland, O., and became associated with and after that sec. and treas. of the Louisville,
C. H. Hinckley, as C. H. Hinckley & Co., until New Albany & Chicago Ry. until July, 1897;
1870; since 1870 in business under his own since then treas. and asst. sec. of the Chicago,
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Indianapolis & Louisville Ry. Also sec. and
treas. Indiana Stone R. R. Co.; sec. and dir.
of the Consolidated Stone Co.; dir. Art Marble
Co. Mem. Sons of the Revolution. Office: 198
Custom House PI. Residence: Windermere Ho-
tel
iilBEY, George Mlfflin Dallas, pres. of Lib-
by & Sherwood Printing Co.; b. Cape Eliza-
beth, Me., Feb. 9, 1845; s. George Washington
and Sarah J. (Thrasher) Libby; ed. public
schools of Maine; m., 1st, 1870, Chicago, Ella
M Brown (died 1881); m., 2d, Caledonia, Wis.,
1883, Adaline E. Brown; children: Lucretia T.,
Dallas M., Cornelia. Served in 25th Me. Infy.
and 30th Me. Vet. Vols. 3 years in Civil War
in Army of the Gulf and in the Shenandoah
Valley. Learned printing trade in St. John,
N. B., and Portland, Me.; came to Chicago in
1866; was with H. C. Tiffany as supt. for some
years, and in 1884 mem. of firm of Libby &
Russell, which later became successively G.
M. D. Libby, and Libby & Sherwood, 1891,
incorporated, 1893, as Libby & Sherwood Print-
Ing Co., of which has since been pres. Mem.
Chicago Typothetse. Republican; was pres. of
Board of Education, Maplewood and Humboldt
District, before annexation to Chicago. Mem.
G. A. R., Royal Arcanum. Office: 142 Monroe
St.
LICHTENBEHQER, Charles, Jr., publisher;
b. Chicago, Apr. 8, 1854; s. Charles and Fannie
(List) Lichtenberger; ed. Chicago public
schools; m., 1st, Anna Hickey (died 1902); m.,
2d, 1904, Mrs. Anna Lichtenberger. On leaving
school, 1869, entered the office of Howard,
Bartels & Co. (established 1867), and In 1875
became a mem. of the firm, publishers of
Daily Trade Bulletin. Republican. West Park
Commissioner (ex-pres. of board) ; ex-pres.
llth Ward and 20th Ward Republican Clubs.
Mason; mem. Hesperia Lodge (past master),
York Chapter, and Chicago Commandery, K.
T. Club: Illinois. Office: 28 Sherman St. Resi-
dence: 488 Dearborn Av.
LIDGERWOOD, Robert Elliot, knit goods;
b. Putnam, Washington Co., N. T., Jan. 19,
1847; s. John A. and Isabella (Willey) Lidger-
wood; academic education, Putnam, N. T. Li-
censed to teach at 18 years of age, and taught
2 years in common schools in New York State;
engaged in dry goods trade in Minnesota, 1872-
1877; was with A. T. Stewart & Co., dry goods,
in Chicago, 1877; with Field, Leiter & Co.,
wholesale, 1878-81; with Wilson Bros., whole-
sale house, as salesman, 1882-90; since 1890
mem. of the Lewis Knitting Co., of Janesville,
Wis., and vice-pres. 12 years, company mfg.
finest grades of wool, silk and wool and pure
silk underwear. Republican. Was officer In 1st
Regt., I. N. G., 1878-82. Has done some writing
for newspapers, and wrote and published book
for Republican campaign of 1896. Office: Me-
dinah Temple. Residence: Pullman Bldg.
liIEBENSTEIN, Si&rmund, stock broker; b.
Chicago, Feb. 10, 1876; s. Charles and Rosa
(Feinberg) Liebenstein; ed. Germany and
Switzerland and then attended the Univ. of
Chicago until 1894: m. Chicago. 1900, Leona
Hartman; 1 son: Sigmund, Jr. Since 1896 en-
gaged in successful business as a broker in
stocks and bonds. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Club: Standard. Office: 199 LaSalle St.
Residence: Lakota Hotel.
LIEBERTHAL, David, physician; b. Gold-
ingen, Baltic province of Courland. Russia,
Mar. 22, 18R7; s. Scholem and Wilhelmine
(Berg) Lieberthal: ed. private tutor until
1879, at gymnasium of classics, Goldingen,
1879-86, graduating with gold medal, 1886;
Univ. of Vienna, 1886: finished course, 1893,
receiving degree of M.D. ; attached as asst. to
clinics of dermatoloev and urology, Vienna
Policlinic, until coming to Chicago in 1895;
m. Vienna, Austria, Feb. 10, 1894, Adele Maria
Reichelt; children: Eugene P.. Fritz. Prof, of
skin and urinary diseases in Illinois Med. Col-
lege since 1900; attending physician, dept.
of skin diseases at Michael Reese Hosp. and
consulting dermatologist to Lakeside Hosp.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Dermatologi-
cal Soc., German Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: 1750 Wright-
wood Av.
LIEBIiIKO, Emil, musician; b. Pless, Ger.,
Apr. 12, 1851; studied piano under Ehrlich and
Kullak at Berlin; Dachs at Vienna, and Liszt
at Weimar; theory with Dorn at Berlin. In
U. S., 1867; in Chicago since 1872; prominent
as concert pianist; also teacher, musical
writer, lecturer and composer. Studio: 243 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 22 Astor St.
LILIENTELD, William P., manufacturer of
cigars; b. Hanover, Ger., Mar. 9, 1842; s. Phil-
ip and Eliza (Weinberg) Lilienfeld; ed. public
school in Germany; m. Chicago, Jan. 13, 1880,
Minnie Price; 1 son: Eugene W. Was clerk in
retail clothing store at Kalamazoo, Mich.,
1860; established in cigar business (retail,
wholesale and mfg.), 1861; in 1880 branched
to Chicago in wholesale and retail cigar busi-
ness, and added the importing of fine Havana
cigars; now pres. Lilienfeld Bros. & Co., man-
ufacturers, jobbers and retailers of cigars;
also dir. in Am. Restaurant Co. Republican.
Jewish religion. Mason. Club: Standard. Of-
fice: 79 Jackson Boul. Residence: 3649 Prairie
Av.
IiILTEXTCBANTZ, Gustavo Adolph MatMas,
U. S. Asst. Engineer; b. Upland, Sweden, Apr.
11, 1842; s. Baron Johan Carl and Henriette
(von Schoultz) Liljencrantz; ed. under private
instruction to 1857; public schools, Stock-
holm, Sweden, 1857-62; Royal Technological
Institute, Stockholm, 1862-6, graduating, C.E.,
m. Albany, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1875, Adaline Char-
lotte Hall; 1 daughter: Ottilie Adaline (au-
thor). Engaged on canal construction (Dahls-
land's Canal), Sweden, 1866 to Dec., 1868; in
U. S. Engineer Office, Milwaukee, Wis., May,
1869, to May 15, 1870; with C., M. & St. P.
Ry. Co., In Milwaukee, May 16, 1870, to Apr.
11, 1871; in U. S. Engineer Office, Chicago Dis-
trict, on river and harbor improvements since
Apr. 12, 1871. Mem. Swedish Technological
Soc., Stockholm, since 1866; Western Soc. of
Engineers, Chicago, since 1878. Mason (Blaney
Lodge, past master), and mem. Masonic Vet-
eran Assn. since 1890. Independent in politics.
Evangelical Lutheran. Office: U. S. Engineer
Office: Federal Bldg. Residence: 3808 Elmwood
Av.
LILL, George, coal; b. England, May 21,
1845; s. John and Mary (Padley) Lill; came to
U. S. in boyhood with parents, settling on a
farm In Lake Co., 111.; ed. Janesville (Wis.)
public schools; served in Union Army in
Civil War as private in 40th Wis. Vols.; m.
Chicago, May 21, 1866. Rebecca J. Fish; chil-
dren: George H., William W., Edith L. Brick
manufacturer, 1870-85; since then in coal busi-
ness; pres. George Lill Coal Co.; also identi-
fied with a number of other enterprises. Re-
publican. Mem. G. A. R. Mason. Club: Ravens-
wood. Office: 39-67 Chester St. Residence: 3170
Dover St.
LILL, George Herbert, coal; b. Chicago,
Sept. 27. 1868; s. George and Rebecca Jane
(Fish) Lill; ed. Agassiz School. Lake View
High School, and Metropolitan Business Col-
lege; m. Dowagiac, Mich., Apr. 29, 1903, Ade-
laide Rix. First engaged in coal business,
1885; incorporated, 1888, George Lill Coal Co.:
sec., treas. and mgr. of the company. On Apr.
1. 1904, organized and became pres. of the
Metropolitan Fuel Co. Republican. Episco-
palian. Mem. Park Lodge. A. F. and A. M.,
and of the Nat. Union. Office: 34 Chester St.
Residence: 1925 Kenmore Av.
LILL, William West, coal; b. Chicago, Oct.
6, 1870; s. George and Rebecca Jane (Fish)
Lill; ed. Chicago public school and Metropoli-
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1895, Mary Laughlin Stewart; children: Edith
Agnes, Mary Rebecca. Vice-pres. of the George
Lill Coal Co. Republican. Club: Ravenswood.
Office: 39-67 Chester St. Residence: 2567 N.
Paulina St.
LILL IE. Frank R., zoologist, educator; b.
Toronto, Ont, June 27, 1870; s. George W. and
Emily (Rattray) Lillie; grad. Univ. of To-
ronto, 1891; Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago, 1894; m.
Lake Geneva, Wis., June 29, 1895, Frances
Crane. Since 1900 prof, zoology and embryol-
ogy, Univ. of Chicago. Asst. dir. Marine Biol.
Laboratory, Wood's Holl, Mass.; managing
editor Biol. Bulletin; fellow A. A. A. S. ; mem
Am. Soc. Naturalists, Am. Soc. Zoologists;
Boston Soc. of Natural History; Am. Soc. of
Anatomists. Clubs: Quadrangle (Chicago); St.
Botolph (Boston). Residence: 5801 Monroe Av.
LIMBEBT, Gcorg-e Brown, iron merchant;
b. Ripon, Wis., Nov. 15, 1862; s. Matthew and
Nannie (Brown) Limbert; ed. common schools
at Ripon, Wis.; m. Ripon, Wis., 1888, Marie
Kuderlir\g; children: Robert Matthew, Marie.
Came to Chicago in 1882 and was traveling
salesman for wholesale house to 1892; then
city salesman, 1892-97. In 1897 established
George B. Limbert & Co., iron pipe and steam
goods, of which business is now sole proprie-
tor. Republican. Mem. Woodlawn Park Lodge,
A. F. and A. M. Club: Hamilton. Office: 49-55
Fulton St. Residence: 6634 Drexel Av.
LINCOLN, George Eckert, mgr. Chicago
agency of the Mergenthaler Linotype Co.; b.
on farm in Chester Co., Pa., Sept. 2, 1848; s.
George V. and Mary M. (Morris) Lincoln; ed.
public school and Parkesburg (Pa.) Acad. ; m.
Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 28, 1898, Mary Yates.
Learned the printing business (hand book
composition), Philadelphia, Pa., from 17 to 21
years old; drifted into the newspaper business,
and in 1897 invented the "Lincoln" type gal-
ley; later obtained a number of valuable pat-
ents, principally pertaining to type composing
machines. Has a thorough knowledge of all
existing composing machines and all past and
present efforts of inventors in that line, and
has contributed materially to the success of
the Linotype; mgr. Chicago agency Mergen-
thaler Linotype Co., since Jan. 1, 1902. Demo-
crat. Mem. Hill Grove Lodge, No. 540, A. F.
and A. M., and Evening Star Chapter, No. 225,
R. A. M., both of Brooklyn, N. Y. Office: 17-21
VanBuren St. Residence: 5340 Drexel Av.
LINCOLN, Robert Todd, lawyer; b. Spring-
field, 111., Aug. 1, 1843; eldest son of Pres.
Abraham Lincoln; grad. Harvard, 1864 (LL.D.,
Harvard, 1893); entered Harvard Law School,
but left to enter army, serving until end of
war as capt. on staff of Gen. Grant; m. Sept.
24, 1868, Mary Harlan, daughter of James
Harlan, of Iowa; 2 married daughters: Mary
Isham, Jessie Beckwith. Admitted to Chicago
bar; U. S. Secretary of War, 1881-5; U.
S. minister to Great Britain, 1889-93. Was spe-
cial counsel for, and after death of George
M. Pullman, became pres., the Pullman Co.;
vice-pros. Chicago Edison Co., Commonwealth
Electric Co.: trustee Am. Surety Co., of New
York: dir. Chicago Telephone Co., Central Un-
ion Telephone Co., Commercial Nat. Bank,
Pullman Loan and Savings Bank, Equitable
Life Assurance Soc. of the TT. S. Clubs: Union,
University, Harvard. New York, Chicago, Chi-
cago Athletic and others. Office: Pullman Bldg.
Residence: 60 Lake Shore Drive.
LINDBLOM, Robert, commission merchant:
b. Nerike. Sweden, Nov. 17, 1844; s. Nils and
Lovisa (Tolf) Lindblom; ed. private tutors,
In agricultural and business college, and course
In civil engineering; came to U. S., 1864; m.
Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 17, 1874, Hattie Lewis
(now deceased); children: Lenor, Vesta. Has
been engaged as a board of trade commission
merchant since 1873. as Robert Lindblom &
Co. Was col. on staff of Gov. Altgeld, 1893-7;
pres. of Civil Service Commission of Chicago,
Feb. 18, 1898, to July 1, 1902; was one of the
original 35 World's Fair dirs.; Swedish Royal
Commissioner to World's Fair; knighted by
the King of Sweden, 1893. Sec. Farmers' Nat.
Exchange Co. Agnostic in religion. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Swedish. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: 161 Lake View Av.
LINDEN, Frank Louis, interior decorator; b.
Chicago, June 16, 1859; s. A. W. and C. A.
(Johnson) Linden; ed. public schools of Rock-
ford, 111.; m. Chicago, June 1, 1898, Carrie
Louise Knlll; 1 son: Frank L., Jr. After leav-
ing school in 1876, went to New iork City,
where was engaged in interior decorating un-
til 1881, when returned to Chicago; in 1882
entered into partnership with Ernest J. Spier-
ling, forming present firm of Spierling & Lin-
den. Also of Linden Glass Co. Independent Re-
publican. Clubs: Kenwood, Architectural Of-
fice: 1216 Michigan Av. Residence: 175 47th
St.
LINDGBEN, John Richard, banker; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 20, 1855; s. Charles Magnus and
Johanna (Anderson) Llndgren; ed. common
and high schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1898,
Ethel May Roe. Entered business life as vessel
and insurance agent; mem. Haugan & Lind-
gren, bankers, 1879-91, when the business was
organized under state charter; since then cash-
ier of the State Bank of Chicago. Republican.
Methodist. Club: Union League. Office: 142
Washington St. Residence: 1224 Sheridan Rd.,
Evanston, 111.
LINDLEY, William Orvllle, lawyer; b. Chil-
llcothe, O., Apr. 18, 1870; s. Henry Bartlett
and Mary M. (Cory) Lindley; ed. private
school and high school of Chillicothe, O.,
graduating from latter, 1886; special studies
at Univ. of Michigan and law course in same,
graduating, LL.B., 1893. Came to Chicago in
fall of 1893, and since then has been in con-
tinuous practice of law in Chicago, with ex-
ception of extensive travels. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Onwentsia, San Juan Coun-
try (Porto Rico, charter mem.). Office: 107
Dearborn St. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
LINDSTEN, Frank J., retired manufacturer;
b. Jankoping, Sweden, June 7, 1846; s. Carl M.
and Mary Eliza Lindsten; ed. Sweden; came
to U. S., arriving in Chicago Aug. 9, 1868; m.,
1st, Sarah Samuelson (died Apr. 25, 1886);
children: Edward J., Emil G., Alice C., Mabel
F; m., 2d, 1888, Alma Hedner. In 1869 went
into business as a manufacturer of clothing
from cloth supplied by the wholesalers; the
business grew and brought him a comfortable
fortune, and in 1878 he turned business over
to his 2 sons. Elected supervisor of the town
of Lake View, 1896, and mem. of the Board
of Co. Commissioners of Cook Co., 1898. Re-
publican. Mem. Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum,
K. P. Clubs: Swedish Glee: also Columbia, of
Fox Lake. Residence: 960 Pratt Av.
LING, John, lawyer; b. Lincolnshire, Eng.,
Apr. 10, 1842; s. John and Rebecca (Lee) Ling;
came to America with parents in 1851, settling
in Rome, N. Y. ; removed to Batavia, N. Y.,
and thence to Clinton Co., Ta. ; early education
in parish schools in England and public
schools in this country, working on farm
summers; taught school about 6 years; studied
at Wheaton (111.) College, 1861-3; Bryant &
Stra.tton Commercial College, Chicago, 1863-
1864, at same time studying Latin and German
under private tutor; read law with A. B. Tyr-
rell, of Clinton, la.; principal of graded school
at Camanche, la., 1866-7: studied law there;
admitted, to bar of Chicago, Mar., 1870;
m. Chicago, 1877, Anna B. Hall; children: John
T., Blanche H. Democrat. Office: 172 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1029 North Av., Wilmette,
111.
LINN, James "Weber, author, educator; b.
Winnebago, 111., May 11, 1876; s. John M. and
Mary C. (Addams) Linn; preparatory educa-
tion Geneseo, 111., Collegiate Inst. ; grad.
360 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
Univ of Chicago 1897; since 1899 instructor head violin dept., Chicago Musical College. Of-
Univ' of Chicago; m Mar. 26, 1904, Mary How- fice: 202 Michigan Av. Residence: 683 Fuller-
land.' Mem. Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: University, ton Av.
Quadrangle, Midlothian. Author: The Second LITT, Solomon, mgr. McVicker's Theatre; b.
Generation (novel), 1902; The Chameleon, Milwaukee, Wis., Apr. 28, 1872; s. Isaac and
1903 Residence: 230 56th St. Mary (Litt) Litt; ed. public schools, Milwau-
LINN, William Bobert, grain commission kee, Wis.; m. Chicago, Aug., 1895, Henrietta
merchant; b. Butler Co., O., Mar. 25, 1850; s. Litt; 1 son: Solomon, Jr. Since 1883 has been
M G Linn; removed with parents to Terre engaged in theatrical business in connection
Haute, Ind., when quite young, and was edu- with Jacob Litt; was first with the Bijou
cated there; came to Chicago, 1867; m. Chica- Theatre, Milwaukee, of which became treas.
go Mar 14, 1881, Nellie B. Butler; children: and mgr.; traveled as mgr. and advance agent
Mabel, Howard, Dwight, Dorothy C. Was em- for 5 years, and came to Chicago, 1898, to be-
ployed by Linn & Reed, commission merchants come sec., treas. and mgr. of McVicker's Thea-
(of which his father was senior mem.), 1867- tre. Mem. Chicago Commercial Assn. Club:
1872; became mem. of Chicago Board of Trade, Illinois Athletic. Office: 78 Madison St. Resi-
June 1875, and has since carried on a general dence: 4331 Grand Boul.
commission business in grain and provisions. LITTLE, Charles Benton, manufacturer; b.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago, Washington Indianola, la., Oct. 18, 1872; s. A. J. and Mar-
Park, Chicago Athletic. Office: 145 VanBuren garet (Conklin) Little; ed. Simpson College,
St Residence: 2709 Michigan Av. Indianola, la. ; m. Indianola, la., Jan., 1895,
LINNELL, Bird McPherson, physician; b. Agnes Buxton. Has been in mfg. business
Union Co., 111., June 8, 1866; s. Lewis Thomas since leaving college, and in 1897 became a
and Isabelle A. (Longley) Linnell; ed. Cob- resident of Chicago, and a mem. of the firm
den (111.) High School to 1883; Southern Illi- of Kittleman & Little, manufacturers of belts,
nois Normal School, 1883-4; Lake Forest Acad., leather specialties, etc.; firm was incorporated
1884-5; Lake Forest College, 1885-9, graduat- Aug., 1903, when became vice-pres. and sec.
ing, A B., 1889; instructor in biology, same, Republican. Pres. of Village of Berwyn, 1903-
1890-1: student Rush Med. College, 1889-90, 1904. Mem. Berwyn Lodge, A. F. and A. M.
and 1891-3, graduating, M.D., 1893; m. Dixon, Office: 63 Market St. Residence: Berwyn, 111.
111., June 30, 1896, Grace A. Brubaker. Was in- LITTLE, Charles G., lawyer; b. Philadel-
terne, Presbyterian Hosp.. 1893-4. Asst. prof, phia, Pa., Oct. 17, 1874; s. Dr. Charles Joseph
of medicine, Rush Med. College; asst. physl- (now pres. Garrett Biblical Institute) and
cian Presbyterian Hosp.; associate physician Anna Marie (Bahn) Little; grad. Amherst Col-
Cook Co. Hosp; attending physician, Chicago lege, 1895; Northwestern Univ. Law School,
Union Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois 1897; m. Evanston, 111., Oct. 2, 1900, Myra Wil-
State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago son; children: Alice Elizabeth, Charles Joseph.
Pathological Soc., Physicians' Club. Republi- Admitted to bar, June, 1897. Asst. prof, of law
can. Six years asst. surgeon, 2d regt., I. N. G. in the Northwestern Univ. Law School. Clubs:
Presbyterian. Club: Chicago Press. Office: 100 University, Evanston Golf. Office: Marquette
State St. Residence: 290 Belden Av. Bldg. Residence: 1418 Forest Av., Evanston,
LINTHICUM, Richard, news editor, Chicago 111.
Chronicle, since July, 1904; b. Libertytown, LITTLE, Charles Joseph, pres. Garrett Bibli-
Md., Mar. 30, 1859; s. Hamilton S. and Soph- cal Institute, since 1895; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
ronia (Gallaher) Linthicum; ed. schools of Sept. 21, 1840; grad. Univ. of Pennsylvania,
Baltimore and Liberty Acad.; m. Denver, Sept. A.B., 1861; studied in Berlin, 1870-1; (Ph.D.,
24, 1882, Mary Alice Van De Venter; 1 son: DePauw; LL.D., Dickinson); m. Dec. 3, 1872,
Earl. Served as observer, U. S. Weather Bu- Anna Marina Schultze, Berlin, Prussia. Prof,
reau, 1877-80; engaged in newspaper work and philosophy and history, Dickinson College,
magazine writing since 1883; contributor of 1874-85; prof, logic and history, Syracuse
articles, short stories, etc., to various maga- Univ., 1885-91; prof, historical theology, Gar-
zines. Author: Rocky Mountain Tales, 1892; rett Biblical Institute, 1891-5. Fernley lecturer
Boer and Britisher in South Africa, 1900; Best to British M. E. Conference for 1900. Author:
Recitations, 1902; Educational Encyclopaedia Christianity and the Nineteenth Century; The
of C9mmon Things, 1903; The War Between Angel in the Flame. Address: 2016 Sheridan
Russia and Japan, 1905. Business address: Rd., Evanston, 111.
Chicago Chronicle. Residence: 1981 Kenmore LITTLE, Josiah, banker; b. Auburn, Me.,
Av., Chicago. Sept. 10, 1832; s. Josiah and Nancy (Bradford)
LXPFEBT, Joseph John, broker; b. Cincin- Little; ed. public schools, and at Lewiston
nati, O., Nov. 19, 1870; s. Joseph and Gather- Falls (Me.) Acad. at age 16 to 18; m. Frahk-
ine (Steimer) Lippert; ed. public and high lin, Lee Co., 111., Nov. 17, 1859, Mary Ann Hus-
schools of Cincinnati; m. Cincinnati, Mar. 8, sey; children: Josiah, Nancy J. (both deceased),
1893, Louise Schaetzle; 1 daughter: Mildred A. Mary E., Edward H., Maria W. Left home in
In grain commission business, Cincinnati Portland, Me., Oct., 1851; resided in Missouri
Chamber of Commerce, for 10 years, with Jo- 2 years; located at Amboy, 111., in spring of
seph Good and in firm of Rieker & Lippert 1854; merchant there until 1868, when estab-
prior to 1898, in which year came to this city; lished the banking business of Josiah Little;
was with Goemann & Co., Chicago, 1898, to organized 1st Nat. Bank of Amboy, 111., Nov.
May, 1904, and on May 16, 1904, the Lippert 1, 1899; removed to Chicago, Apr., 1902. Pres.
Co. was organized, of which company is sec. and dlr. of 1st Nat. Bank of Amboy and 1st
and treas. Also Chicago mgr. of the Goemann Nat. Bank of Crystal Lake, la.; dir. Nat.
Grain Co., of Toledo, O. Mem. Chicago Board Bank of N. America. Chicago, and of Colonial
of Trade. Mem. Knights of the Maccabees. Of- Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago. Republican,
flee: 6 Sherman St. Residence: 1218 Flournoy Congregationalist. Club. Congregational. Resi-
st, dence: 3211 Calumet Av.
LISTEMABTN, Bernhard, violinist; b. Schlot- LITTLE, Biley McMillan, clergyman; b. Ce-
heim, Thuringia, Ger., Aug. 28, 1841; appoint- darville, O., Sept. 15, 1865: s. Robert and Mary
ed at 17 court violinist to Prince of Schwartz- (McMillan) Little; ed. Cedarville (O.) High
burg; came to U. S., 1867, and traveled exten- School; Monmouth (111.) College, B.S., June
sively; concert master Theodore Thomas or- 12, 1890; Allegheny Theological Seminary, B.D.,
chestra, New York, 1870-4; founded, 1874, Bos- Apr., 1893; m. E. Palestine, O., May 10, 1893,
ton Philharmonic Club, and organized, 1879, Nannie M. Chamberlin; children: Mary Cham-
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, of which he berlin, William Clark, Dorothy, Elma Eliza-
was dir.; concertmaster Boston Symphony Or- beth. Entered U. P. ministry as pastor of U. P.
chestra, 1881; founded, 1881, the Listemann Church of Albany, Ore., Sept. 1, 1893, to Oct.
String Quartette, which continues. Since 1893, 23, 1896; became first pastor of Woodlawn U.
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361
P. Church, Nov. 1, 1896, in which pastorate
continues. Dir. Monmouth College; dir. Chi-
cago Tract Soc. ; dir. and chairman of general
advisory committee Chicago Bureau of Asso-
ciated Charities. Republican. Mem. 7th Ward
Republican Club, Woodlawn Improvement
Club. Address: 449 E. 62d St.
LITTLEFIELD, Andrew Sylvester, pres. N.
Am. Ry. Construction -Co.; b. Baltimore, Md.,
Oct. 3, 1859; s. J9hn W. and Sally (Byrd) Lit-
tlefield; ed. public school; m. Baltimore, Md.,
June, 1886, Blanche Worthington; children: Ar-
thur, Raymond, Goodrich, Worthington. Began
business life in Baltimore, Md., with the Bal-
timore Car Wheel Co., with which continued
8 years; then came to Chicago as general sales
agent for the Lorain Steel Co., for which he is
still agent; in 1898 organized the N. Am. Ry.
Construction Co. (which succeeded the Am.
Ry. Construction Co., which went out of busi-
ness), of which he is pres., in a general line
of railway supplies and construction. Inde-
pendent Republican. Methodist. Club: Union
.League. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
Auditorium Annex.
LITTLEJOHN, John Martin, pres. and prof,
of theory of osteopathic therapeutics and
practice, Am. College of Osteopathic Medicine
and Surgery since 1900; b. Glasgow, Scot-
land, Feb. 15, 1867; s. Rev. James and Eliza-
beth Walker Scott Littlejohn; grad. Univ. of
Glasgow; studied theology; ordained, 1886;
taught theology, 1886-7; continued studies;
A.M., 1889; B.D., 1890; LL.B., 1892; univ. fel-
low Columbia Univ., 1892-3; grad. Ph.D. (hon-
orary D.D. and LL.D.); M.D., Dunham Med.
College and Hering Med. College; m. Aug. 11,
1900, Ipswich, Eng., Mabel Alice Thompson;
children: Mary Elizabeth Helen (b. June 8,
1901), Mabel Emma (b. Sept. 19, 1903). Was
tutor Glasgow Univ.,. 1882-5; principal Rose-
mount Coll., 1890-2; pres. Amity Coll., College
Springs, la., 1894-7; prof, physiology, psychol-
ogy and psychiatry and dean of faculty, Am.
School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo., Feb.,
1898, to June, 1900 (D.O., 1900); enrolled as
lawyer, May, 1899; prof, physiology, Hahne-
mann Med. College, Chicago. Fellow and gold
medalist Soc. of Science, London, 1895; fellow
Royal Soc. of Literature of Great Britain
1899. Editor-in-chief Osteopathic World, 1903-
1905. Author: Christian Sabbatism, 1892; The
Political Theory of the Schoolmen and Gro-
tlus (3 parts), 1894; The Evolution of the
State, 1895; Lecture Notes on Physiology,
1898; Text-book on Physiology, 1898; Lectures
on Pyscho-Physiology, 1899; Lectures on Pys-
cho-Pathology, 1900; the Journal of the Sci-
ence of Osteopathy, 1900-3; The Science of
Osteopathy, 1899; Treatise on Osteopathy,
1902. Office: Masonic Temple, and 497 W. Mon-
roe St. Residence: 928 W. Adams St.
LITTLEJOHN, Wiley Jones, insurance; b.
Fayette Co., Tenn., 1849; s. Wiley Jones and
Margaret (Chisholm) Littlejohn; ed. public
schools, Memphis, Tenn; St. Louis (Mb.) Univ.;
m. Memphis, Tenn., 1873, Mary Louise Poston.
Engaged in fire insurance business in Mem-
phis, Tenn., 1866; general agent Merchants'
Insurance Co., of St. Joseph, Mo., 1874-80;
special agent, Connecticut Fire Insurance Co.,
of Hartford, Conn., 1880-6; 1886-94, asst.
mgr. same comapny; since 1894, mgr. western
dept. N. British and Mercantile Insurance Co.,
of Great Britain. Formerly pres. Missouri,
Kansas and Nebraska State Board of Fire Un-
derwriters; pres. Fire Underwriters of the
Northwest. Clubs: Union League, Evanston
Country, Glen View. Office: Nat. Life Bldg.
Residence: Evanston, 111.
LIVINGSTON, Charles George, flour and ce-
reals; b. Chicago, Apr. 12. 1863; s. Isaac and
Hannah Livingston: ed. public schools of Chi-
caeo to 1882; m. Chicago, Oct., 1892, Hattie
Livingston. In 1885 entered employ of I. Pies-
er & Co., flour and cereals, as office man, be-
coming a partner in 1892; business was incor-
porated, 1902, as the Pieser-Livingston Co.,
of which is sec. and treas. Republican. Clubs:
Lakeside, Illinois Athletic (charter mem.). Of-
fice: 235-247 Johnson St. Residence: Lakota
Hotel.
LIVINGSTON, Van Benaselaer, mgr. Schu-
bert Piano Co.; b. Troy, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1849;
B. Van R. and Jane (Sutherland) Livingston;
ed. public schools, Troy, N. Y., and Milwaukee,
Wis.; m. Chicago, 111., 1881, Ettie McCracken
Clarke; children: Etta Louise, Alice, Gertrude.
Lived in Milwaukee, Wis., for 7 years in
youth; has been in the piano business for the
past 30 years; was with Root & Cady, 1871-2;
then with W. J. Dyer & Bro., Minneapolis, as
traveling representative, and with Mason &
Hamlin as traveling representative; with
Chickering, Chase Bros. Co., 1889-1890; then
associated with Lyon, Potter & Co., as corre-
spondent and mgr. of the wholesale dept.,
1890-8; then western mgr. for the A. B. Chase
& Co., of Norwalk, O., at Chicago, until May
1, 1904, when he became mgr. of the Chicago
branch of the Schubert Piano Co., of New
York. Republican. Mason; Oriental Lodge, La-
fayette Chapter, R. A. M. Club: Bryn Mawr.
Office: 179 Wabash Av. Residence: 7200 Mer-
rill Av.
LLEWELLYN, Frank J., asst. vice-pres. and
contracting mgr., Am. Bridge Co.; b. Somerset-
shire, Eng., May 22, 1861; s. Rev. Lewis and
Mary Ann Joanna (Rutt) Llewellyn; ed. Stony
Gate Grammar School, Leicester, Eng.; m. Can-
non Falls, Minn., 1887, Alberta Cook; children:
Lewis Kenneth, Francis Albert, Dorothy, Ma-
rian Grace. Was articled apprentice to Gim-
son & Co., engineers, Leicester, Eng., 1876-82;
designing engineer Midland Ry. Carriage and
Wagon Co., Shrewsbury, Eng., 1882-4; trav-
eled, 1884-5; chief engineer for Gillette, Her-
zog Mfg. Co., Minneapolis, 1885-90; vice-pres.
and chief engineer of same, 1890-1900; sold
out to Am. Bridge Co., 1900; pres. Koken Iron
Works, St. Louis, Mo., 1900-1; asst. vice-pres.
and contracting mgr., Am. Bridge Co., of New
York, since 1901. Also dir. International Bond
and Development Co., World Today Co.; trus-
tee of the Univ. of Chicago; trustee and treas.
Univ. of Chicago Divinity School. Mem. Am.
Soc. of C. E. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Quadran-
gle, Homewood Country. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: 6033 Jefferson Av.
LLEWELLYN, John Thomas, manufacturer;
b. Briton Ferry, South Wales, July 7, 1863; s.
Henry and Elizabeth (Gower) Llewellyn;
came to America with parents same year; at-
tended Holden Grammar School, Chicago, 2
years; moved to Milwaukee in 1869, and at-
tended Bay View High School. Began work at
16 as office boy at Milwaukee Works, North
Chicago Rolling Mill Company (now Illinois
Steel Co.); advanced at different periods to
telegraph operator, order clerk, asst. paymas-
ter and asst. sales agent; when offices Mil-
waukee Works moved to Chicago, in 1892, ac-
cepted position mgr. Belle City Malleable Iron
Co.'s Works, Racine, Wis., remaining six
years; then organized Chicago Malleable
Castings Co., of which is now vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Treas. Hendee Wire Brush Co., Mil-
waukee; dir. Llewellyn Park Land Co., Racine,
Wis. Republican. Methodist. Mem. Kilbourne
Lodge No. 3, A. F. & A. M. (Milwaukee), and
Western Railway Club (Chicago); m. June 23,
1886, Mary Agnes, daughter James Sheriffs,
of Milwaukee, Wis.; 1 son: James S. Office:
120th St. and Center Av., West Pullman. Resi-
dence: 5494 Cornell Av.
LLEWELLYN, Joseph Corson, architect; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., July 22, 1855; s. David R.
and Huldah S. (Corson) Llewellyn; grad. Univ.
of Illinois, 1877; m. Monticello, 111., May, 1883,
Emma C. Piatt; children: Ralph C., Clarinne,
Ruth, Vida. Instructor in Univ. of Illinois,
1877-9; with J. W. Givens as bldg. supt..
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1879-80; supt. Lindell Ry., St. Louis, 1880-6;
engaged for self In various branches of work
until 1893; since then in practice as architect
in Chicago. Was 2 terms pres. of the Architec-
tural League of America. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Architectural, Union League, Chicago
Athletic, Hamilton, LaGrange Country. Office:
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 324 6th Av.,
LaGrange, 111.
LLEWELLYN, Silas James, manufacturer;
b. Briton Ferry, Wales, Oct. 25, 1860; s. Henry
and Elizabeth (Gower) Llewellyn; ed. public
schools, Milwaukee, Wis. ; m. Milwaukee, June
19, 1884, Mary E., daughter of William B.
Parkes; children: Paul, Gertrude, Elizabeth.
Entered employ of N. Chicago Rolling Mill
Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Oct., 1879, as clerk; re-
mained with that company and its successor,
Illinois Steel Co., until 1897, successively as
salesman, asst., and acting mgr., Milwaukee
works; removed to Chicago, with same com-
pany, 1895-7; in 1897 became vice-pres. and dir.
Inland Iron and Forge Co.; this merged, 1899,
into Republic Iron and Steel Co., of which was
sec. and mem. of the executive committee; in
1900, vice-pres. Piano Mfg. Co., which was
merged in the International Harvester Co. in
which he is division mgr. Also vice-pres. Chica-
go Malleable Castings Co., Jones Automatic
Stoker Co.; dir. Chicago, W. Pullman & South-
ern Ry. Co. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Evanston. Office: 7 Monroe St.
Residence: 1246 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
LGBDELL, Charles Wesley, retired mer-
chant, banker and manufacturer; b. Victor,
N. Y., Feb. 27, 1834; s. George A. (descendant
of Simon Lobdell, of Milford, Conn., 1646)
and Almira (Preston) Lobdell; academical ed-
ucation; m. Moline, 111., Oct. 22, 1864, Henri-
etta M. Shaw; children: Edwin L., Mrs.
Frances Lobdell Brown, Mrs. Marion Lobdell
Bradford. Engaged in practice of law, 1859-62;
abandoned profession for business life in 1862,
and was merchant, banker and manufacturer
at Moline, 111.; removed to Chicago, 1888; now
retired. Mem. Chicago Stock Exchange. Repub-
lican. Reformed Episcopalian. Residence: 3861
Lake Av.
LOBDELL, Edwin Lyman, banker and bro-
ker; b. Illinois, July 14, 1857; s. Charles W.
and Eliza J. (Gere) Lobdell; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Jan. 4, 1883, Annie Philpot; chil-
dren: Charles, Adeline Edith. Came to Chicago
in 1873, and served as teller in 1st Nat. Bank,
1874-81; on Board of Trade as partner in firm
of Nash, Wright & Co., and in 1888 started
brokerage and banking business. In 1890 took
partner, the firm being known as Lobdell, Far-
well & Co., which dissolved in 1898; estab-
lished present firm of Edwin L. Lobdell & Co.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Bank-
ers, Exmoor, Midlothian, Twentieth Cen-
tury. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 2716
Prairie Av. ; summer, Highland Park, 111.
LOBDELL, Harry Harrison, wholesale boots
and shoes; b. Rochester. N. Y., Aug. 18, 1866;
s. J. Harvey and Julia (Harrison) Lobdell; ed.
public schools; m. Chicago, Sept. 24, 1890,
Nelly F. Lamson; children: Warren, Ruth,
Harrison. Began business career as an office
boy in 1883 with George W. Ludlow & Co.,
manufacturers of boots and shoes, when, left
that firm, 1891, to organize the Harry H. Lob-
dell Co., manufacturers of shoes, of which he
is mgr. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park. Chicago Yacht, Midlothian. Office: 203-
205 Monroe St. Residence: 62 Oakwood Boul.
LOCKETT, Oswald, hardware merchant; b.
Manchester, Eng., Aug. 1, 1843; s. James Gar-
net and Sarah (Gunner) Lockett; ed. common
schools, Boston, Mass.; m. Chicago, Oct. 17,
1876, Anna Maria Wood, of Galesburg, 111.;
children: Oswald, Kenneth, Anna, Harold.
Came to Chicago, Oct., 1863; entered employ
of Botsford & Kimball, 109 Lake St., to learn
hardware business; in 1865 went with Edwin
Hunt, wholesale and retail hardware, and
traveled through the West selling goods; re-
mained with that firm until after the great
fire in Oct., 1871; on May 2, 1872, formed co-
partnership with Frank B. Orr, under firm
name of Orr & Lockett, at 129 W. Randolph
St.; on S. Clark St., 1873-93; since May 1, 1893,
at 71-73 E. Randolph St.; now vice-pres. and
treas. Orr & Lockett Hardware Co., wholesale
and retail hardware; has devoted much atten-
tion, for 30 years, to improvement of builders'
hardware, for purpose of combining art with
utility. Republican. Swedenborgian. Club: Un-
ion League. Office: 71-73 E: Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 5116 Madison Av.
LOCKETT, Samuel Hobart, mgr. Insurance
Survey Bureau; b. Marion, Ala., June 25, 1870;
s. Samuel H. and Cornelia C. (Clark) Lockett;
spent 3 years of his childhood in Cairo, Egypt,
where his father was chief of staff in Khed-
ive's Army; returned to U. S., 1878, attending
private schools and 1 term in public school
at Knoxville, Tenn., and his father's lectures
in physics and chemistry at Univ. of Tennes-
see; after 1883 in public school and high school
In New Jersey, and at Rutgers College, grad-
uating from the engineering and scientific
course, 1890; m. Chicago, Apr. 6, 1896, Addie
McMichael; children: Samuel H., Jr., Donald
McMichael. After graduation engaged in sur-
veying and in mechanical and electrical engi-
neering work until 1891; sprinkler, electrical
and special hazard expert Middle States In-
spection Bureau, 1891-4; asst. special agent
for a few months In New England, 1894, and
later in Chicago until 1898, insurance engi-
neer, for Continental Insurance Co., of New
York; since 1898 mgr. of Insurance Survey Bu-
reau. Clubs: Midlothian, Auburn Park Golf,
Kenwood Country, Chicago Fire Insurance. Of-
fice: 315 Dearborn St. Residence: 7052 Yale Av.
LOCKWOOD, Isaac Le Grand, agent N. Y.,
C. & St. L. R. R.; b. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 2,
1847; s. Isaac I. and Mary (Stevens) Lock-
wood; reared and ed. Kentucky; attended com-
mon schools and took a practical course in
college, and afterward read law 1 year in Cin-
cinnati; m. 1876, Lillie A. Bowlby, of Ply-
mouth, O. ; 1 daughter: Lillie M. In railway
service as clerk in claim dept. of the B. & O.
R. R., Columbus, O., 1872-3; chief clerk of
Globe Fast Freight Line (auxiliary to the B.
& O. R. R.), with office at Toledo, O., 1873-4;
local agent, Plymouth, O., 1874-80; Tiffin, O.,
1880-1, and for a few months, in 1881, at
Sandusky, O. ; transferred to Chicago, 1881,
and was local freight agent B. & O. system
until Oct., 1882; since then agent for the N.
Y., C. & St. L. R. R. Also pres. State Line R.
R. Co.; dir. Mutual Bldg. and Loan Assn. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Club: Englewood
Men's. Office: Taylor & Clark Sts. Residence:
325 W. 61st PI.
LOEB, Adolph, fire insurance mgr.; b. Bin-
gen, Ger., Mar. 9, 1839: s. Ludwig and Helen
(Brandeis) Loeb; ed. Normal School; m. Cin-
cinnati, O., 1864, Lucille Hart. Began business
life as a bookkeeper and continued in that
vocation until 1869, when he established a fire
insurance agency at Memphis, Tenn.; moved
to Chicago, 1873, and established a local flre
insurance agency, which is still conducted un-
der the style of Adolph Loeb & Son. Also,
since 1893, U. S. mgr. for the N. German Fire
Insurance Co., of Hamburg, Ger., and the
Transatlantic Fire Insurance Co., of Ham-
burg. Pres. of the N. German Fire Insurance
Co., of New York, and local agent of the Ger-
man of Freeport, New Hampshire of Manches-
ter, and general agent of the Anchor Fire In-
surance Co., of Cincinnati, and of the Atlan-
ta-Birmingham Fire Insurance Co., of Atlanta.
Ex-pres. Chicago Sinai Congregation; pres.
Jewish Agricultural Aid Soc. of America; ex-
pres. District Grand Lodge, Independent Or-
der of B'nai B'rith; trustee Cleveland Orphan
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Asylum. Club: Standard. Office: 159 LaSalle
St. Residence: 3622 Grand Boul.
LOEB, Albert Henry, sec. Sears, Roebuck
& Co., general mail order supply house; b.
Rockford, 111., Feb. 18, 1868; s. Moritz and Jo-
hanna (Unna) Loeb; ed. public schools, Chica-
go high schools, and in Johns Hopkins Univ.,
classical and economic course to 1887; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 26, 1894, Anna Bolmen; children:
Allan M., Ernest G. After leaving school taught
in public evening schools in Chicago, at same
time studying law; admitted to bar by Su-
preme Court of Illinois, 1889, and practiced
law in firm of Loeb & Adler until 1901, when
he became sec. of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Re-
publican. Mason (32°). Clubs: Standard, Rav-
isloe. Office: Fulton and Desplaines Sts. Resi-
dence: 397 E. 50th St.
LOEB, Leo A., insurance underwriter; b.
Memphis, Tenn., June 20, 1867; s. Adolph and
Lucille (Hart) Loeb; entered public school,
Chicago, 1873, and high school, 1879, gradu-
ating 1883; m. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1893, Minnie
Elson. On June 20, 1887, entered the insur-
ance agency of A. Loeb & Son, in which he is
now a partner, and which was established by
his father in 1873. Is vice-pres. of the N.
German Fire Insurance Co., and asst. U. S.
mgr. of the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Co.
Republican. Dir. United Hebrew Charities, Chi-
cago; mem. executive committee Nat. Hosp.
for Consumptives, Denver, Colo.; vice-pres.
Home for Jewish Friendless. Clubs: Standard,
Hamilton. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
4113 Grand Boul.
LOEHK, Qnstavus Henry, pres. of the Per-
fected Furnace Co.; b. Carllnville, 111., Oct.,
1865; s. John C. and Frederica (Knabner)
Loehr; ed. in public schools of Carlinville, 111.
Began business career in the wholesale Jew-
elry trade, 1883-8; solicitor for the Consoli-
dated Adjustment Co., 1888-91; supt. of same
company, 1891-1903; since organization in
Sept., 1903, pres. of the Perfected Furnace Co.,
contractors for steam boiler plants. Also vice-
?res. and treas. of the Mexico Gold Fields Co.
ndependent in politics. Mason; K. T. (Cheva-
lier Bayard Commandery) ; mem. Nat. Union
and Royal League. Office: Unity Bldg. Resi-
dence: 50th St. and Calumet Av.
LOESCH, Frank Joseph, lawyer; b. Buffalo,
N. Y., Apr. 9, 1852; s. Frank and Mary (Fish-
er) Loesch; ed. private and public schools of
Buffalo, graduating Grammar School No. 16,
June, 1868; 3 years' course in Union College
of Law, graduating LL.B., June, 1874; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 2, 1873, Lydia T. Richards; chil-
dren: Angeline, "Winifred (Mrs. Frederick Z.
Marx), Richards Llewellyn, Joseph Benjamin.
Admitted to Illinois jar, Sept. 8, 1874, and en-
gaged in practice, making specialty of rail-
way, telegraph and corporation law; counsel
at Chicago for Pennsylvania Lines west of
Pittsburgh since Apr., 1886; general counsel
since 1892, for Western Division (composed
of all states west of Pennsylvania to Moun-
tain states) for the Postal Telegraph-Cable
Co. Senior mem. law firm Loesch Bros. &
Howell. Mem. Chicago Board of Education,
July 11, 1898, to July 10, 1901; reappointed
for second term; resigned Nov. 11, 1902. Re-
publican. Mem. Am., Illinois and Chicago Bar
Assns. Club: Union League. Office: Ashland
Blk. Residence: 46 Lincoln PI.
LOFTIS, Samuel T. A.; b. Cincinnati, O.,
May, 1860; ed. public schools of Cincinnati.
Learned jewelry business in Cincinnati, and
in 1885 came to Chicago and established as a
manufacturing jeweler, with his brothers, and
is now pres. of Loftis Bros. & Co., watches,
jewelry, diamonds, etc. Republican. Office: 92
State St. Residence: 1921 Indiana Av.
LOGAN, Floyd Tilghman, manufacturer; b.
Newport, Ky., Feb. 20, 1860; s. Floyd Franklin
and Augusta Anna (Hayman) Logan; grad.
Peekskill Military Acad., Peekskill, N. Y., 1879;
m. Kansas City, Mo., Mar. 18, 1886, Laura
Anna Hackett; 1 son: Floyd Thomas. Began
business career in 1880 as an employe of the
Western Sash and Door Co., of Kansas City,
Mo., remaining in that business until Jan. 1,
1891, when, with John A. Gauger, became part-
ner in the firm of John A. Gauger & Co., now
a corporation, of which he is sec. and treas.,
manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, mould-
Ings, etc. Republican. Mem. of Masonic or-
ders. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Calu-
met. Office: 22d and Laflin Sts. Residence: 3906
Lake Av.
LOGAN, Frank Granger, retired commission
merchant; b. on farm in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Oct.
7, 1851; s. Simeon Ford and Phebe (Hazen)
Logan; ed. public schools and in Ithaca (N.
Y.) Acad.; m. 1882, Josie, daughter of John L.
Hancock, of Chicago. Came to Chicago, 1870;
clerk in dry goods house of Field, Letter &
Co.; then for a year with a Board of Trade
firm before establishing, 1876, under style of
F. G. Logan & Co., in the commission grain
trade, beginning on a very modest scale, and
becoming one of the leading houses operating
on the Board of Trade. Made a fine collection
of archaeological specimens, which he exhib-
ited in Anthropological dept. of World's Colum-
bian Exposition; also a collection of interest-
ing relics of John Brown and Abraham Lin-
coln, exhibited in the Illinois Bldg. Congrega-
tionalist; officer of Plymouth Church; dir.
City Missionary Soc. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: 2919 Prairie
Av.
LOGAN, Theron, commission merchant; sen-
ior mem. firm of Logan & Bryan; dir. Work-
man's Legal Security Co. Mem. Chicago Board
of Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange (dir.).
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: 6533 Stewart Av.
LOMBARD, Isaac Gross, banker; b. Truro,
Mass., Sept. 9, 1835; s. Louis and Sarah Cross
Lombard; ed. Davis' Acad., Truro; m. Boston,
Mass., Dec. 24, 1857, Margaret Baker; children:
Katherine, Ernest Baker. Sec. Union Insur-
ance and Trust Co., 1857-63; cashier 5th Nat.
Bank of Chicago, 1863-83; pres. Nat. Bank of
America, 1898-1900; dir. Corn Exchange Nat.
Bank since 1900; chairman of clearing house
committee, 1880-1900. Mem. Sons of New Eng-
land Soc., Mayflower Soc. Conservative Repub-
lican. Clubs: Bankers, Union League. Office:
Corn Exchange Bank. Residence: 1819 Indiana
Av.
LONG, Frank Elmer, advertising; b. on farm
in Boone Co., 111., Oct. 7, 1865; s. Joseph and
Rhoda Anna (Wheeler) Long; ed. public school
and at Northern Indiana Normal School, Val-
paraiso. Ind.; m. Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 18,
1898, Nellie Wilhelmina Ebert; children: El-
mer Ebert, Constance Evelyn. On leaving
school was employed for several years in dry
goods store of Albert Rivet, Rockford, 111.,
and later in collection dept. of Emerson, Tal-
cott & Co., manufacturers of agricultural im-
plements, Rockford, and still later mgr. of
that dept. for several years; resigned to en-
ter employ of Frank B. White, special repre-
sentative of publishers, at Chicago, June, 1892;
In May, 1894, Frank B. White Co., advertising
agents, was Incorporated, of which became
vice-pres., later assuming management of
eastern office at New York until July, 1902,
when elected to presidency of Frank B. White
Co. In Sept.. 1903. with others, incorporated
the Long-Critchfleld Corporation, of which is
also pres. Republican. Congree-ationalist. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: 156 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: Oak Park, 111.
LONG, James Henry, sales mgr.; b. Chica-
go, Mar. 5, 1844; s. James and Cerusa (Con-
ant) Long; ed. high school, Chicago, and Chi-
cago Univ.; m. Chicago, Sept. 4, 1867, Isabel
Johnson. Served 3 years in Battery A, Chicago
Light Artillery during Civil War; after war
364
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engaged in business as lumberman in Chicago
for 12 years Was traffic mgr. Illinois Steel
Co 1878-93; since 1893 mgr. of the Chicago of-
flee of the Am. Steel Foundries (office, New
York) Also dir. of the Am. Oil Co. Republican.
Clubs' Union League, Chicago Literary, Ken-
wood Country, Office: Fisher Bldg.
Tfvwrt Tnim Tiarnpr nrnf ohpmistrv Med
q,.ft?n? Northwestern Univ ChTcago since
?»»i h nP^r qtpubenville 6 Dec 1856- s
' I one erld Univ of Kan B S 1877
it BTifhfnsen WurzbuVe and Breslau
n TflMnm 18^791 -m Cedar
- ores Am Chem Soc .
LONG, Theodore Kepner, lawyer; b Millers-
town, Pa^, Apr 26 1857, s Abraham and Cath-
Srlne i (K£Pnfr) t™£g: i?o-. it/tP NnH™i
ic?00?' J^,illersn°wn-b Pa^' I£*5 «JutrSy\
School, Millersville, Pa., New Bloomfield (Pa.)
Classical Acad; took special studies at Yale
and was grad. law dept of same, 1878 degree
LL.B.; m Eau Claire Wia, Nov. 25. 1885. Kate
Carson; 1 son: William Carson. Was clerk in
War Dept, Washington, D ^UgL.twor
Mandan (N. Dak) Daily Pioneer 1882, com-
States Atty. for district west of the Missouri
River, Dakota. 1885; atty. for N. P. B. B.
Bismarck, Dak., 1887; located I in- Chicago, 1894
where has been mainly devoted to corporation
law. Legal adviser in formation of the Illinois
Life Insurance Co, the Western Trust and
Savings Bank, and other corporations Gen-
eral counsel and dir. the Illinois Life Insur-
ance Co and Western Trust and Savings Bank;
dir. Pullman Loan and Savings Bank, general
counsel Charles A. Stevens & Bros (corpora-
tion); mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republican,
Clubs: Union League, Hamilton (ex-pres.),
Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: Ft. Dearborn
Bldg. Residence: 4823 Kimbark Av.
IiONOENECKEB, Joel Pitch, lawyer; b. Ol-
ney, 111., Dec. 21, 1880; s. Joel M. and Emma
Florence (Fitch) Longenecker; ed. public
schools, Bryant & Stratton Business College
and Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating
In class of 1902. Began practice of law in 1902
in firm of Longenecker & Longenecker (Joel
M., R. R. and J. F.). Dir. and sec. of the Am.
Art Glass Co.; dir. Chicago and Cook Co. Os-
teopathic Assn. Republican; pres. 10th pre-
cinct of 6th Ward and chairman of 6th pri-
mary district. Methodist. Mem. Sons of Vet-
erans (Division sec. Illinois Division). Of-
flee: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 4125 Vincennea
Av.
LOR-GENECKEB, Joel M., lawyer; b. on
farm in Crawford Co., 111., Jan. 12, 1847; 8.
Edwin A. and Mary (Byers) Longenecker; ed.
public schools until 1862, when enlisted in Co.
F, 5th 111. Cav., serving until end of war;
then attended Robinson High School, Crawford
Co., with intervals of teaching in public
schools to sustain himself while prosecuting
studies; m. Robinson, 111.. 1870, Emma Florence
Fitch; children: Rolla R., Joel F., Theodosia
M. Admitted to Illinois bar at Olney, Rlchland
Co., 1871; was city atty. of Olney, 2 years;
State's atty., 1876-80; removed- to Chicago,
1881; was asst. State's Atty. under Luther
Laflin Mills and Julius Grinnell, and on pro-
motion of latter to bench was elected to fill
his unexpired term and, upon its expiration,
for a full term; tried many important cases,
Including the Cronin case. Republican. Mem.
G. A. R., Lincoln Post, 91; Past Dept. Com-
mander State of Illinois, 1900. Masonic (Blue
Lodge), Chapter and Commandery; also Mys-
tic Shrine; K. P. Pres. of the Law Institute
and mem. Chicago, State and Co. Bar Assns.
Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 4125 Vin-
cennes Av.
LONGENECKEB, Bolla Budolph, lawyer; b.
Olney, 111., Apr. 1, 1875; s. Joel M. and Emma
Florence (Fitch) Longenecker; ed. common
and high schools of Chicago and studied law
5 years in office of Joel M. Longenecker; m.
Chicago, Sept. 20, 1904, Grace Louise Brinker-
hoff. Admitted to bar, 1900, and joined his
father. Joel M. Longenecker in forming firm
of Longenecker & Longenecker. in which a
younger brother, J. F., is also now a mem.
Since 1901 prof, of med. jurisprudence in the
Am. College of Osteopathic Medicine and Sur-
. Dir. Chicago and Cook Co. Osteopathic
Tacoma BldE-
LOITGIiET, Albert Warren, merchant; b.
Westford Mass., Oct. 12, 1848; s. Otis and
Nancy Lock (Goodhue) Longley; attended pub-
llc schools of Springfield, Mass. Came to Chi-
o and conducted a retail grocery store and
meat market on w_ Madison St., 1869-72; re-
b nt th Massasolt House and opened it as a
h t , 1873 , 1882 established firm of Long-
, IjQW & Alexander, wholesale hats and
caps, of which is pres.; also pres. Cosmopoli-
t c Factory. Republican. Club: Washing-
t Residence:
jiQOMIS, Edward Beach, physician and sur-
Reon; b. Brooklyn, N. Y.t Apr. 6, 1848; s. Rev.
Harmon and Charlotte M. (Torrey) Loomis;
ed Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute to 1863;
Unlv of the Clt of New York Unly of Ver.
mont and med de t of Unlv of Vermont,
praduating, M.D., 1870; m. Burlington, Vt.,
-Mar 14 1871 -RffoE-pnp M Fnllpr- 1 rinne-htpr-
Srlo«e C 'M^m^niin^is^tLte Med Assn.'.
Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc.,
Therapeutic Club. Republican. Club: Illinois.
office: 34 Wabash Av. Residence: 145 S. Ro-
bey st
LOOSE, Jacob 1., manufacturer; b. Frank-
lln Co-> Pa ( June 17> 1850; s Isaac and Ellza
(Scholl) Loose; removed to Sangamon Co., 111.,
1860; ed. schools of Franklin Co., Pa., and De-
catur (111.) High School; m. 1878, Ella, daugh-
ter of Jonas Clark, of Carthage, Mo. After
leaving school, clerk, for short time, in dry
eroods house, Decatur, 111.; later at Chetopa,
Kas., clerk in a dry goods store conducted by 2
of his brothers as D. A. Loose & Co.; bought
interest of 1 brother, firm becoming D. A. & J.
L. Loose; established branch at Joplin, Mo.;
partnership dissolved soon after, elder brother
taking Missouri business, while he conducted
Kansas business. In 1882, with brother, J. S.
Loose, bought controlling interest in Corlo
Cracker and Confectionery Co., Kansas City;
changed, 1889, to Loose Bros. Mfg. Co.; built
up large business which he, with other large
biscuit manufacturers, consolidated as Am.
Biscuit and Mfg. Co. (incorporated May 15,
1890), of which he was pres. for 7 years, until
he retired and went to Europe. Afterward
business was merged into Nat. Biscuit Co.
After long rest established, in conjunction
with brother, J. S., and others, bakeries in
competition with Nat. Biscuit Co. at Kansas
City, St. Louis, Dallas, Minneapolis and other
places as Loose-Wiles Cracker and Candy Co..
of which is pres. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Midlothian, Washington Park (Chi-
cago) ; also Kansas City and Kansas City
Country (Kansas City). Office: The Rookery.
Residence: Auditorium Annex.
LORD, Daniel Miner, vice-pres. Metropoli-
tan Trust and Savings Bank: b. Newton Cor-
ner, Mass., Sept. 29, 1844; s. Daniel Miner and
Eliza (Hardy) Lord; ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, Sept. 21, 1887, Alice Barbee Tullis;
children: Arthur D., Alice Tullis, Florence
Eliza, Daniel M., Jr. Was fitted for college in
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1861, but, owing to his father having been lumber, 1880-87; organized, Apr., 1887, and
killed in an accident, he gave up a college now pros, and treas. P. A. Lord Lumber Co.,
course. Engaged in shipping business in New dealers in lumber and coal, and manufacturers
York until the close of the Civil War; came to of church furniture. Prohibitionist. Methodist.
Chicago, Oct., 1868, and within 2 years entered Office: 198 LaSalle St. Residence: LaGrange,
the newspaper advertising business, which he 111.
continued as senior mem. of the firm of Lord LORENTZ, ChriBtoph AnguBt, newspaper
& Thomas until Feb. 1, 1904, when sold inter- publisher; b. Oldersum, Ger., May 7, 1858; s.
est to former employes and retired from busi- Arend Christoph and Zwaantje Lorentz; ed.
ness. Vice-pres. and dir. Metropolitan Trust public and, private schools and business col-
and Savings Bank, and of Sterling Remedy Co.; lege in Germany; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1892,
treas. and dir. Opaque Shade Cloth Co.; pres. Clementine Parisek; 1 son: Christoph August,
and dir. H. G. & M. Oil Co.; dir. Quaker Co., Jr. Was apprentice for 3 years in grocery, then
Indiana Mineral Springs Co., Illinois and In- salesman and traveler for grain and grocery
diana Oil Co. Independent in politics. Clubs: business. Came to U. S., 1885; was 2 years in
Union League, Chicago Athletic (ex-pres.), general merchandise store in Logan Co., 111.;
Chicago Literary, City, Kenwood, Bankers, came to Chicago, 1887; 2 years with mercan-
Calumet Country. Address: 5450 Cornell Av. tile house; since 1889 in business dept. of the
LORD, Edgar A., pres. Lord & Bushnell, Abendpost, newspaper, and since 1898 sec. and
lumber merchants; b. St. Joseph, Mich., 1842; dir. of The Abendpost Co. Was volunteer in
s. James F. and Marcia Pepper Lord; ed. pub- German Army, 1878-9. Mem. Reformed Church.
lie schools; m. St. Joseph, Mich., 1868, Mary Office: 173-175 5th Av. Residence: 1736 Wright-
B., daughter of B. C. Hoyt; children: James, wood Av.
F., Helen P. (now Mrs. E. L. Hasler), Mary B. LO RIMER, William, mem. Congress, con-
From age of 21 years engaged in the lumber tractor; b. Manchester, Eng., Apr. 27, 1861;
business with his father until latter sold out when 5 years old came with parents to U. S.,
to Babcock & Bros.; then engaged in lumber and in 1870 came to Chicago; father died, and
business with A. T. King as A. T. King & Co.; at 12 became sign-painter's apprentice; later
bought with Abbott L. Adams, interest of F. worked in packing houses and for a street
W. King in that firm on death of latter in railroad company; entered real estate business,
1870, and in 1872, upon death of A. T. King, 1886; pres. Murphy & Lorimer in bldg. and
firm became Adams & Lord, and in May, 1882, brick mfg. business; pres. Lorimer & Galla-
Winslow Bushnell having become interested, gher, contractors; supt. water-main extensions
the business was incorporated as the Lord & and later supt. water dept., City of Chicago.
Bushnell Company, of which has ever since Defeated for clerk Superior Court, 1892; mem.
been pres. Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park. Congress, 1895-1901, 2d Illinois district, and
Office: West 22d St. and Center Av. Residence: 1903-7, 6th district. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
1901 Indiana Av. dence: 903 Douglas Park Boul.
LORD, Frank Elmer, lawyer; b. Danvers, LOSCH, Nathaniel Richardson, asst. cashier
Mass., Dec. 20, 1861; s. Edward A. and Nancy Commercial Nat. Bank; b. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
(Boardman) Lord; graduate Holten High Nov. 28, 1869; s. Rev. Henry and Hannah Jane
School, Danvers, Mass., 1878; Salem (Mass.) (Richardson) Losch; ed. Philadelphia at Ken-
High School, 1879; Northwestern Univ., A.B., derton Consolidated Grammar School; Phila-
1883. Studied law; admitted to bar, 1886; In delphia High School and private school; m.
1889 joined late John H. Hamline and Frank Chicago, Oct. 24, 1900, Marion Blanche Stock-
H. Scott In firm of Hamline, Scott & Lord; ton; children:- John Stockton, Nathaniel Rich-
slnce May 1, 1904, Scott, Bancroft, Lord & ardson. Jr. First engagement was as clerk in
Stephens. Mem. Law Club, Illinois State Bar coal office of Charles Denny & Co., Philadel-
Assn., Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Congre- phia, 1885; later same year with W. S. Kim-
gatlonalist. Clubs: Evanston, Union League, ball, real estate. Came to Chicago, Mar. 11,
Chicago Athletic, Skokie Country. Office: The 1886, and Mar. 15, 1886, accepted position with
Temple. Residence: 1328 Hinman Av., Evans- Carson, Pirie & Co., as cashier; resigned Sept.,
ton. 111. 1888, to accept position with Commercial Nat.
LORD, John Brackett, pres. and mgr. Ayer Bank as messenger; appointed asst. cashier,
& Lord Tie Co.; b. Newton Upper Falls, Mass.. Jan. 10, 1900. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
June 3, 1848; s. Brackett and Clarissa Wil- 175 Dearborn St. Residence: 38V2 Bellevue PI.
Hams (Winslow) Lord; ed. schools of New- LOSEY, Clifford Sutherland, physician; b.
ton, Mass., and Wesleyan Acad., Wilbraham, Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 15, 1874; s. Robert C.
Mass.; m. 1874, Annie E., daughter of Dr. and Emma Jane (Sutherland) Losey; ed. pub-
James M. Steele, of Grand View, Edgar Co., lie school of Indianapolis, Ind., 1880-8; Ken-
Ill.; children: Clara S., Mary L, Margaret, tucky Military Institute, Frankfort, Ky., 1888-
Russell. In 1867 entered his father's grain and 1892; Ohio Military Institute, College Hill, O.,
flour business, remaining until 1872, and re- 1892-4; Rush Med. College, Chicago, 1894-7,
moved to Kansas, 111., where his father owned M.D., 1897; m. Ashtabula, O., June 2, 1897,
a large grain warehouse, of which he took Gertrude H. Gillette. Engaged in practice of
charge; became general buyer and shipper of medicine in Chicago since June, 1897; special-
grain through Central Illinois, 1875-82; in rail- ist in diseases of the ear, nose and throat,
road lumber supply business, with C. W. Pow- Asst. otologist, Chicago Post-Graduate Hosp.,
ell, Paris, 111., 1882-4, and in Chicago, 1884- Chicago Policlinic Hosp., Michael Reese Hosp.,
1893, when firm dissolved; associated since and asst. surgeon the Illinois Charitable Eye
1893 with Ayer & Lord Tie Co., now largest and Ear Infirmary. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
oak-tie dealers in U. S. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Laryngological and Climatologlcal
Chicago, Kenwood, Homewood. Office: Ry. Ex- Soc., Am. Laryngological, Rhinological and
change. Residence: 4857 Greenwood Av. Otological Soc. Republican. Club: Hinsdale
LORD, Parley Adalbert, pres. and treas. P. Golf. Office: 31 Washington St. Residence:
A. Lord Lumber Co.; b. Lathrop, Susquehanna 5046 Washington Park PI.
Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 1860; s. Asahel A. and Lucy LOTT, Edward C., district mgr. Am. Steel
Mary (Squires) Lord; grad. Scranton (Pa.) and Wire Co.; b. Wyoming Co., Pa. Became
High School, 1876; m. Foster, Pa., Jan. 21,1884, identified with the wire industry at DeKalb,
Sara E. Squier; children: Harry A., Edgar A.. 111., and upon the consolidation of the business
Walter Vincent, Marion E. Began business life there with other large plants in the Am. Steel
as clerk in an insurance office at Scranton, Pa., and Wire Co., was made mgr. of the Chicago
1876; school teacher near Scranton, Pa., 1877- district, having charge of the sales in this
1879; came to Chicago, Mar., 1879; asst. book- city and section. Also vice-pres. and dir. of
keeper for Turner & Bond, real estate, 1879- the Standard Office Co., and of the DeKalb &
1880; bookkeeper for Adams, Hastings & Co., Great Western Ry., and dir. of the Columbia
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Wire Co. Mason. Club: Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: Railway Exchange. Residence: DeKalb,
i-OUCKS, Charles Olney, lawyer; b. Mena-
sha, Wis., June 7, 1877; s. Charles N. and Mary
(Reece) Loucks; grad. Irving Park Grammar
School, Chicago, 1889; Jefferson High School,
3894; 2 years' work in A.B. course at Univ.
of Michigan, 1894-6. Clerk in law office of
Pease & McEwen, Chicago, 1896-7; Atwood &
Pease, 1897-9; admitted to bar, Dec. 16, 1899;
practiced law alone until Jan., 1901; mem.-
firm of Atwood & Pease, Jan., 1901, to Oct.,
1902; Atwood, Pease & Loucks, Oct., 1902, to
Sept. 1, 1903; since then of Atwood, Pease,
Corbin & Loucks. Republican. Methodist. Mem.
Y. M. C. A., Chicago Bar Assn. Club: Apollo
Musical. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 2321
Lowell Av., Chicago.
LOUDEBBACK, William Johnson, broker; b.
Hamilton, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1864; s. Alfred and
Sarah (Wilson) Louderback; grad. Episcopal
Acad., Philadelphia, in class of 1880; m. Chi-
cago, 1897, Jane Darragh; children: William
J., Elizabeth, Darragh, Sarah. Was a clerk for
Western Union Telegraph Co., Chicago, 1880-1;
then with Central Union Telegraph Co., as
bookkeeper, and afterward as general account-
ant, until 1885; with Pullman Co., 1886-7, as
special accountant; cashier Chicago, Santa Fe
& California R. R., until 1889; afterward with
Norman Williams, in charge of estates. Now
of King, Hodenpyl & Co., stocks and bonds.
Treas. Goodrich Transportation Co., and of
Crerar Library. Club: Chicago. Office: 217
LaSalle St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
IiOUNSBURY, James Allen, manufacturer
of wood-working machinery; b. Wethersfield,
Conn., June 8, 1867; s. Cooke and Isabella
(Spalding) Lounsbury; ed. public schools and
high schools of Hartford, Conn.; m. Chicago,
Sept. 26, 1893, Gertrude Greenlee; children:
Ralph, Elizabeth. Engaged in electrical and
mechanical engineering work in various capac-
ities, 1887-97; during 1892-3, engineer of in-
candescent lighting for World's Columbian Ex-
position, Chicago. In 1896 engaged in business
of mfg. electrical machinery; lost plant and
business by fire, Jan., 1897, which wiped out
financial resources; during 1897-8, engaged in
experimental work in connection with the man-
ufacture of steel for English capitalists. In
1899 became connected with Greenlee Bros. &
Co., and in Jan., 1902, was made a dir. and
vice-pres. of the company, mfg. wood-working
machinery and special heavy machines for car
bldg. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
Union League, Edgewater Golf. Office: Rail-
way Exchange. Residence: 1692 Graceland Av.
LOVE, Charles Finney, pres. C. F. Love &
Co., fruit and produce commission; b. Wauke-
sha, Wis., Mar. 29, 1845; s. Robert and Martha
(Barnett) Love; ed. public school; m. Chicago,
Nov., 1877, Miss Ula Wilkins. Came to Chicago
in 1863 and worked for a jewelry house until
the fire; after the fire engaged with C. B.
Ayers in the fruit and produce commission
business under present firm name of C. F.
Love & Co.; the firm was incorporated, 1904,
and he became pres. Mem. I. O. U. W. Repub-
lican. Office: 89 S. Water St. Residence: 4471
Lake Av.
LOVE, Sidney Cox, banker and broker; b. Ot-
tumwa, la., Jan. 2, 1872; s. Judge James M.
and Mary (Milburn) Love; ed. under direc-
tion of Bishop Whipple, Faribault, Minn. On
leaving school his first pccupation was clerk
in a bank at Keokuk, la.; in 1893 came to Chi-
cago and was employed by S. Side Elevated
R. R. Co.; in 1897 helped to organize banking
and brokerage firm of John C. King & Co.,
from which he retired Dec., 1900, and organ-
ized firm of Sidney C. Love & Co., bankers
and brokers, with offices in Chicago, New
York and St. Louis. Mem. Chicago Stock Ex-
change, New York Stock Exchange and Chi-
cago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Union,
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Onwentsia,
Chicago Golf; also Metropolitan and Racquet,
New York. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 12
Ritchie PI.
LOVE, William Samnel, mgr. ; b. St. Louis,
Mo., May 20, 1867; s. Capt. James E. and Eliza
M. (Wilson) Love; grad. St. Louis Manual
Training School, 1883, and Washington Univ.,
St. Louis, 1888, with degree of mechanical en-
gineer; m. Chicago, 1892, Annie Archibald; 1
son: Douglas. Was with Pond Engineering Co.,
St. Louis and Chicago, 1888-92; in machinery
business in Chicago, 1892-5; mgr. Chicago of-
fice of Abendroth & Root Mfg. Co., 1895-8; since
1898 mgr. western office of the Wheeler Con-
denser and Engineering Co. Mem. Am. Soc.
of Mechanical Engineers. Republican. Presby-
terian. Club: Union League. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: 415 Lake View Av.
LOVE WELL, Charles Hubart, physician; b.
Fairhaven, Orleans Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, 1848; s.
Nehemiah and Phebe P. (Cole) Lovewell;
moved with parents to Coldwater, Mich., set-
tling on farm, 1855; ed. country school and
Coldwater High School, walking daily 4 miles
each way between the farm and school during
the 4 years' high school course, and gradu-
ating in 1865; taught school, 1865-6; studied
medicine in office of Dr. J. H. Bennett, of Cold-
water, Mich., and spent 5 years in study, at
same time teaching to earn money enough for
his college course; entered med. dept. of Univ.
of Mich., 1868, graduating M.D., Mar. 29,1871;
m. Coldwater, Mich., 1870, Debbie Cladwell;
children: C. Hubart, Maurice N., Ralph E.,
Frank S. Practiced medicine at Coldwater,
Mich., as equal partner with his former pre-
ceptor, Dr. Bennett, 1871-5; came to Chicago,
1875, and located in Englewood, where has
since been engaged in general practice of med-
icine. Was for 3 terms chief executive in the
Patriarchal Circle and mem. of several other
fraternal orders. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am.
Med. Assn., Southwestern Med. Soc., and Ma-
sonic order. Office and residence: 6058 Went-
worth Av.
1OW, Jamei E., D.D.S., inventor of crown
and bridge work; b. Otsego Co., N. Y., 1837;
s. Rlnald and Susan (Maywood) Low; in or-
der to prepare for professional career entered
Cooperstown Seminary, near his home, and
later took up professional studies in leading
dental schools of New York; m. Milford, N.
Y., 1857, Rowena Knapp; children: Maud, Ma-
bel. Came to Chicago, 1865, and soon built up
large practice as dentist; early became identi-
fied with several prominent dental socs., in-
cluding the Illinois Dental Soc., which he
joined in 1870; the Am. Dental Soc., which he
joined in 1873; and Chicago Dental Soc.;
eventually withdrew from these socs. because
of differences of opinion among his profes-
sional brethren with reference to patenting
some of his many inventions. Inventor of
some of the most advanced methods in den-
tistry, that of crown and bridge work, for
which received patent Mar., 1881. This process
was introduced by him throughout the various
states. A long, tedious and bitter litigation
followed, the final result of which was that
the validity of the patent was declared in the
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York
City, Mar. 12, 1903. Became interested In the
Columbian Dental College, 1893, and later its
pres. and treas., and during the few years he
was connected with the college it had a phe-
nomenal growth because of Its progressive
teachings, due to his advanced methods. Of-
fice: 89 Madison St. Residence: 410 Washing-
ton Boul.
LOW, John Melvin, hats and caps; b. Scho-
harle Co., N. Y., June 5, 1847; s. Peter and
Harriet (Becker) Low; ed. public schools; m.
New York City, 1885, Nannie Armitage. Was
bookkeeper for Sweet, Dempster <& Co., whole-
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sale hats, for 2 years; then for 12 years trav-
eling salesman for same firm. In 1882 joined
in organizing Longley, Low & Alexander, hats,
caps and gloves, of which is now sec. and
treas. Republican. Club: Washington Park. Of-
fice: 193 Adams St.
LOW, Willard Wainwright, electrical sup-
plies; b. Flint, Mich., Oct. 24, 1858; s. Spencer
F. and Julia (Seamen) Low; ed. public schools,
Flint, Mich.; m. Flint, Mich., July 5, 1886,
Louise Wallingford; children: Herrisa Mar-
guerite, Luferry Willard. Learned trade of
carriage mfg. and was in that line up to 1884.
Came to Chicago, 1888, and since the Electric
Appliance Co. was organized, 1891, has been
its pres. Republican. Mem. of all Masonic
bodies up to 33°. Clubs: Union League, Chica-
go Athletic, Colonial. Office: 36 W. Jackson
Boul. Residence: 4917 Lake Av.
LOWDEN, Frank Orren, lawyer; b. Sunrise
City, Minn., Jan. 26, 1861; s. Lorenzo Orren
and Nancy Elizabeth (Breg) Lowden; attend-
ed common school, Point Pleasant, la., in win-
ter, working on farm in summer; grad. Iowa
State "Univ. (valedictorian), 1885; grad. Union
College of Law, Chicago (valedictorian), 1887;
m. Chicago, Apr. 29, 1896, Florence, daughter
George M. Pullman. Admitted to Illinois bar,
July, 1887; pres. Law Club, Chicago, 1898;
lieut.-col. 1st Infy., I. N. G., 1898; prof. North-
western Univ. Law School, 1899; tendered
office of 1st asst. postmaster-gen., 1900; dir.
Pullman Loan & Savings Bank (ex-pres.); dir.
Nat. Bank of Republic and several corpora-
tions. Delegate Nat. Republican conventions,
1900, 1904; mem. Republican National Commit-
tee for Illinois, and member executive com-
mittee same during campaign, 1904. Candi-
date for Illinois gubernatorial nomination,
1904. Trustee Knox College; ex-pres. North-
western Univ. Law School Alumni Assn.; mem.
numerous clubs, etc., and Am., Illinois State
and Chicago Bar Assns. Office: 184 LaSalle
St. Residence: Oregon, 111.
LOWE, John Williamson, wholesale coal
merchant; b. Dayton, O., Oct. 14, 1861; B.
Thomas O. and Martha (Harshman) Lowe;
ed. Dayton High School. Engaged in coal
business ever since leaving high school, 1879;
now vice-pres. of Tom Corwin Coal Co., Smith,
Lowe Coal Co. and of Weyanoke Coal Co. Mc-
Kinley Democrat. Mem. Chicago Public Li-
brary Board. Mem. Sons of the Revolution.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Union, Onwentsia,
Saddle and Cycle. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: Union Club.
LOWE, Perley, lumberman; b. Levant, Me.,
Nov. 6, 1845; s. William G. and Susan Moor
Lowe; worked on father's farm; enlisted, 1864,
in 1st. Me. Cav., and served under Gen. Phil.
Sheridan; m. Chicago, 1873, Eliza Templeton;
children: Agnes S., Emily E., Annie E., Grace
G. After war taught school in Maine; came
to Chicago, 1867; worked in lumber yards;
mem. of the lumber firm of Thompson Bros.
& Lowe, 1885-9; Kelley, Lowe & Co., 1889-93;
Perley Lowe & Co., since 1889. Several terms
dir., vice-pres., 1885, pres., 1886, Lumbermen's
Exchange. Active layman of M. E. Church; has
been especially interested in the Halsted St.
Mission; lay delegate from Rock River Con-
ference to General Conference M. E. Church,
Los Angeles, Calif., 1904. Pres. Wesley Hosp.:
trustee Northwestern Univ. Club: Westward
Ho. Office: Ry. Exchange Bldg. Residence: 599
Washington Boul.
LOWELL, George X., railway official; b.
Dover, N. H., Mar. 19, 1856; s. George G. and
Phebe H. Kaime Lowell; ed. Dover, N. H. ; m.
Louisville, Ky., 1890, Mary Emma Park. Be-
gan railway service in 1876 as a fireman on
the Boston & Maine R. R., and was afterward
roundhouse man, -freight and passenger brake-
man, train baggagemaster and freight and pas-
senger conductor on the Boston & Maine, Gulf,
Colorado & Santa Fe, C., R. I. & P., and the
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis railroads;
master of transportation, 1889-90, supt. of
transportation, 1890-1, Louisville, Evansville
& St. Louis R. R.; asst. supt., 1891-3, supt. Jan.,
to Dec., 1893, Louisville, New Albany & Chica-
go Ry. ; since Dec., 1893, gen. supt. same road
and its successor, the Chicago, Indianapolis &
Louisville Ry. 32° Mason. Office: 198 Custom
House PI. Residence: 4213 Ellis Av.
LOWENTHAL, Solomon L., lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 1, 1868; ed. public schools and
grad. Englewood High School; grad. law dept.
Northwestern Univ. Engaged in the practice
of law in Chicago since 1889; was atty. for
the school trustees of Englewood in settle-
ment of annexation matters with the City of
Chicago; was atty. for several property own-
ers in connection with the Wentworth Av.
Sewer case, etc. Elected mem. House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly of Illinois
from 3d Senatorial District, 1894. Office: 112
Clark St. Residence: 1405 W. 103d St.
LOWER, Elton, political reporter; b. New-
castle, Pa., Mar. 9, 1870; s. C. B. and Sarah
(Edwards) Lower; ed. public schools, New-
castle, Pa., and by private tutors at Mt. Her-
mon, Northfield, Mass.; m. Chicago, 1890,
Mabel Campbell; children: Paul, Lillian. After
leaving school engaged in government service,
Washington, D. C., until coming to Chicago,
1889; entered service of Chicago Daily News,
1889-91; since then with Chicago Eveni'ng Post;
entire newspaper career as political reporter.
Republican. Chairman of Cook Co. Civil Ser-
vice Commission since 1901, and recently re-
appointed. Club: Chicago Press. Office: The
Chicago Evening Post. Residence: 1437 Castle-
wood Terrace.
LOWETH, Charles Frederick, civil engi-
neer, railway official; b. Cleveland, O., Mar. 3,
1857; s. Daniel and Mary A. P. (Brown) Low-
eth; attended Oberlin College; m. Wilmington,
Del., Feb. 15, 1881, Carrie T. Curtis; children:
Mary Grace, Margaret, Frederick C., Robert C.
Began business life as rodman on survey for
railroad in Ohio; since 1880 civil engineer,
principally in railway service, being succes-
sively chief engineer of the Davenport, Rock
Island & Northwestern Ry., and consulting en-
gineer for the N. P. Ry., M., St. P. & S. Ste.
M. Ry., M. & St. L. Ry., and others; since
Mar., 1901, engineer and supt. of bridges and
bldgs., C., M. & St. P. Ry. Republican. Presby-
terian. Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E., Western Soc.
of Engineers. Office: Ry. Exchange. Residence:
5206 Jefferson Av.
LOWSEY, Frederick Charles, pres. Central
Commercial Co., brokers and merchants; b.
Chicago, Aug. 25, 1871; s. Charles Griffin and
Susan Ann Shaffer; ed. Oak Park (111.) High
School and Chicago Athenaeum; m. Van Wert,
O., Apr. 25, 1893, Lucy Eva Phillips; children:
Forest Roderick, Florence Winifred. After 5
years' office experience and 1 year as travel-
Ing salesman, entered brokerage business in
1892; one of the incorporators, 1894, senior
mem., 1902, and pres. since 1903 of Central
Commercial Co., brokers and merchants. One
of incorporators, 1900, and now chairman of
board of dirs. of Keystone Oil and Mfg. Co.
Republican. Office: 225 Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 267 Franklin Av., River Forest, 111.
LOWBT, Charles Doak, district supt. pub-
lic schools; b. Ripley, Brown Co., O., July 6,
1864; s. William Ramsey and Rebekah (Good-
rich) Lowry; grad. public school, Ripley, O.,
1881; m. Chicago, June 28, 1895, Lydla Purdy
Hess; children: Charles Doak, Oswin William,
Louise Talman. Taught country schools in
Brown Co., O., 1881-6; senior teacher in State
School for Blind, Columbus, O., 1886-9; taught
physics In W. Division High School, Chicago,
1889-96; principal Arnold School, Chicago, 1896-
1900; present position as district supt. of pub-
lic schools since 1900. Republican. Presbyte-
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rian Dir. in Apollo Musical Club. Office:
Tribune Bldg. Residence: 807 Touhy Av.
liOWBY, Francis Maher, manufacturer; b.
Milliken's Bend, La., Nov. 3, 1844; s. Alfred
John and Cleora Cornelia (Hynes) Lowry; ed.
St Joseph's College, Beardstown, Ky., and
Center College, Danville, Ky.; m. Spring Lake,
Mich., Aug. 31, 1898, Mary E. Clarke Rose,
During Civil War served 3 years in Co. B, 3d
Louisiana Cav., C. S. A.; clerk in the Mer-
chants' Bank, Louisville, Ky., 1866-9; then
with Cornwall & Bro., manufacturers of soaps,
Louisville, Ky., 1869-80; 1880 to July, 1882, in
St. Louis, Mo., with the Southern Dairy Co.,
as mgr. ; came to Chicago, 1882; entered em-
ploy of Braun & Fitts, churners of butterine,
1887; was mgr. of their St. Louis house, 1887-
1895; the business was incorporated in 1889,
and in 1902 was chosen sec. of the company,
Office: 187 N. Union St. Residence: 3707 Sheri-
dan Rd.
LUCAS, Bobert Snddards, Chicago mgr.
John Lucas & Co.; b. Gibbsboro, Camden Co.,
N. J., July 30, 1870; s. John and Harriet An-
nie (Browne) Lucas; ed. Episcopal Acad.,
Philadelphia, and Briar Cliff Military Acad.,
Sing Sing, N. Y., graduating from latter June
20, 1888; m. Chicago, Apr. 26, 1895, Marie Es-
ther Collier; children: Robert S., Jr., Richard
C., Harriet Marie. After leaving school, 1888,
entered the Philadelphia house of John Lucas
& Co. (founded by his father in 1848), whole-
sale manufacturers of and dealers in dry col-
ors, varnishes, brushes, glass and painters
sundries, and since Dec., 1893, has been mgr.
of the Chicago house of the same firm, who
?.^ale larT§eTpa4nt ^ind vanish works at
Gibbsboro N J Republican Episcopalian. Of-
flee: 53-55 N. Desplames St. Residence: 1276
w*n.™,rop Av
LUCE, Franklin Augustus, silks, etc. . .
Haydenville Mass., Oct. 31, 1854; s Augustus
and Elvira (Clapp) Luce; ed. public schools,
Haydenville, and at Williston Seminary, East-
hampton, Mass.; m. Northampton, Mass., June
2, 1881, Helen Prindle; 1 daughter: Katherine
Prindle. Began business career, 1872-5, with
Lincoln & Southwick, carpets, dry goods, etc.;
Northampton, 1875-6; with A. W. Willis, Pal-
mer, Mass., 1877-8; with William Skinner, silk
manufacturer, New York, 1878-80; since 1880
western mgr. for the William Skinner Silk
Mfg. Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Glen View. Office: 220-224 Adams St. Resi-
dence- 472 Elm St
LTTDIiOW. George McMurtry, manufacturer-
b. Elizabeth, N. J., Sept. 28, 1863; s. George
Watson and Mary (Arrison) Ludlow; ed. pub-
lie schools of Utica, N. Y., and at Brooklyn
Polytechnic Institute; m. Chicago, June 19,
1895, Cornelia Hartwell; children: Edward
Hartwell, George Hartwell, Elizabeth Hart-
well. Began business career with his father in
shoe manufacturing business until 1892; in
real estate business, 1892-5; since its organi-
zation pres. and dir. of the Moneyweight Scale
Co.; also vice-pres. and dir. The Computing
Scale Co. of America. Also vice-pres. and dir.
Stimpson Computing Scale Co.; vice-pres. and
dir. W. F. Stimpson Co.; dir. Acorn Brass Mfg.
Co.; sec. and dir. Computing Scale Co. of Can-
ada. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Mayflower
Soc., Soc. of Colonial Wars, S. A. R. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Evanston Golf,
Onwentsia. Office: 47 State St. Residence: 1205
Judson Av., Evanston, 111.
I.TTDWIO. Boscoe Fuller, dentist; b. Waldo-
boro, Me., Sept. 29, 1846; s. George and Sarah
(Richards) Ludwig; father descended from
Joseph Ludwig, who came from province of
Dietz, Germany, 1753, under auspices of Brig.
Gen. Samuel Waldo, and settled at Broad Bay,
now Waldoboro, Me.; mother's ancestor, Wil-
Ham Richards, was Puritan who came from
Weymouth, England, to Plymouth, Mass.,
1632; ancestors on both sides fought in Revo-
lutionary War and War of 1812; ed. schools
of Waldoboro, Me., until 1857; of Chelsea,
Mass., 1857-62, graduating from latter; came
to Chicago, 1863, and studied dentistry 4
years under Dr. W. W. Alport, best known
dentist in the city at that time; also attended
course of lectures at Chicago Med. College
and full course at Rush Med. College; grad.
Mar., 1867, from Ohio College of Dental Sur-
gery as D.D.S. ; m. Chicago, Mar., 1867, Emma
Rich Scales; children: Roscoe Frost (died
Oct. 25, 1883), Daisy Emma, Faustina, Leon
Eugene. Since 1867, engaged in continuous
practice in Chicago. Has made several useful
dental inventions, on which has patents. One
of founders of Chicago Dental College, and
of the Univ. Dental College; was of faculties
of Univ. Dental College, and Am. Dental Col-
lege, before they were absorbed by North-
western Univ. Delegate to the International
Med. Congresses at Washington, D. C., and
at Berlin, Germany. Served in Civil War,
enlisting, 1862, for 9 months' service, at end
of which was mustered out; later served a
100-day enlistment in the 134th 111. Regt.
Mem. George H. Thpmas Post, G. A. R. Mem.
Am. Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Chicago
Dental Club. Charter mem. of Suburban Club
of LaGrange, and of the LaGrange Country
Club. Office: 28 Jackson Boul. Residence: The
Larches, LaGrange, 111.
LUHNOW, Frederick August, pianos; b. Chi-
cagOi Apr. i?( i870; s. Frederick and Henrietta
(Pomrehn) Luhnow; ed. public and private
schools, followed by 3 years' course in Chi-
cago Athenaeum to 1888; m. Chicago, June 21.
1898 Sadie Jung After Caving school took
up study of commercial law and was mgr.
f£ a s> Rlchardson & Co., coal, until 1898.
when became treas. of the M. Schulz Co.,
manufacturers pianos and organs. Also treas.
of the Werner Plano Co.( andBdlr. of the W. C.
Luhnow Coal Co. Independent Republican.
Mason (32°). club: Northwest. Office: 373 Mil-
P^UIPTIPP- fi?5 T>J WnvnA AT/
a ' Hoyne Av-
. , frank Bllwood, sec. of the Nat.
Assn. of agricultural Implement and Vehicle
Manufact%er^: £• Indianapolis, Ind., July 19,
I85,9: s- Richard and Mary F (Anderson)
Lukens; m. Peoria, 111., Nov. 18, 1885, Mar-
garet L. Miller; 1 daughter: Elsie Louise. Ed.
public school and high school at Indianapolis,
graduating, 1878, followed by course at Bryant
& Stratton Business College; removed from
Indianapolis to Peoria in 1882, and engaged in
coal business there; was also city clerk of
££?rla fro,mn;Ma,y' 1?93> to May> A.895i,£am.e to
Chicago, 1896; is also sec. of the Illinois &
Wisconsin Retail Coal Dealers' Assn. Repub-
"fan. nc\\ib: Charlevoix. Office : Monadnock
BldS- Residence: 5908 Indiana Av.
LTTKENS, William Johnson, real estate; b.
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 20, 1854;
a. Cornelius and Anna (Sines) Lukens; ed.
grammar schools of Germantown, going to
school in winter and working in summer; m.
Morrison, Whiteside Co., 111., July 23, 1881,
Cora Elizabeth Lyon; children: William Deer-
ing, Fred Baxter, Porter, Corella. Was farmer
until Jan., 1880, leaving Philadelphia, Mar.,
1872, and" working successively at Sparta. 111.,
Yorkville, 111., Newton, Kan., Pratt. Kan.,
Plattville, 111. In Jan., 1880, came to Chicago,
took a position with William Deering until
1885; went into express business, known as
Lukens' Express, 1885-6; since 1886, in real
estate business, handling many1 large deals.
Independent in politics. Baptist. Mem. Real
Estate Board, Art Institute of Chicago. Mason,
K. T., Odd Fellow; mem. Royal Arcanum,
Royal League, Nat. Union. Club: Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 1218 Chamber of Commerce
Building.
LTJNDT, Ayres Derby, mechanical and elec-
trical engineer; b. Ft. Dodge, la., May 25, 1861;
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s. Albert D. and Jennie (Ayres) Lundy; grad.
Princeton College, A.B., 1884, and took A.M.
degree at Cornell Univ., 1887, after 2 years'
post-graduate course in electrical engineering;
m. Aug. 8, 1888, Mary Thompson, of Topeka,
Kan.; 1 daughter: Esther Ayres. On leaving
college began in electrical railway work with
the Sprague Electric Ry. & Motor Co. at Rich-
mond, Va., afterward chief engineer for
Sprague Electric Equipment Co. of Chicago,
building for them the first electric roads in
the states of Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota
and Washington; district engineer for Edison
General Electric Co., southern district, 1890-1;
since June, 1891, of firm of Sargent & Lundy,
mechanical and electrical engineers. Mem. Am.
Institute of Electrical Engineers. Club: Uni-
versity. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: LaGrange, 111.
LUNHAM, Robert Thomas, pork packer; b.
Co. Cork, Ireland, Nov. 8, 1856; s. Robert and
Mary (Darling) Lunham, both natives of Ber-
wickshire, Scotland; ed. Liverpool Inst. and
School of Art, Liverpool, Eng., and by private
tutors at home; m. Chicago, June 29, 1881,
Elmora Hughes, of Louisville, Ky. ; children:
Elmore Ainslie, Clayton Wescott, Elsie
Frances, Chester Hughes, Robert Thomas, Jr.
Came to Chicago in 1874 and started in busi-
ness same year in firm of Boyd, Lunham &
Co., and continued in pork packing until 1879;
then sold packing house and engaged in ex-
port provision and commission business. In
1895 resumed pork packing business, renting
Jones & Stiles' plant at Union Stock Yards
until July, 1896, when they bought the plant
formerly owned by the W. H. Silberborn Co.,
which have since operated; now sec., treas.,
dir. and asst. gen. mgr. Boyd, Lunham & Co.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade since 1892. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4234
Prairie Av.
LTTNSFOBD, Todd, lawyer; b. "Wheeling, W.
Va., Nov. 15, 1868; s. Thomas and Mary Ellen
(Todd) Lunsford; ed. at Brooks Military Acad.,
Cleveland, O., Washington and Jefferson Col-
lege, and Chicago Law School, graduating
LL.B., 1898; m. Oak Park, 111., Aug. 25, 1904,
Kate Gerts. Admitted to bar of state of Illi-
nois, Dec., 1898; since May 1, 1901, with Farlin
H. Ball, composing law firm of Ball & Luns-
ford. Democrat. Asst. corporation counsel, city
of Chicago. Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn.,
Chicago Bar Assn. Sec. Chicago City Council
Charter Amendment Committee; Chicago rep-
resentative Boston Transcript. Mem. Phi
Gamma Delta fraternity. Clubs: Iroquois
(sec. since 1901), City; also City (New York).
Office: 99 E. Randolph St. Residence: 950 Fos-
ter Av.
HUNT, Ernest Miller, western mgr. for
Towle Mfg. Co.. silversmiths; b. Brooklyn, N.
Y., Dec. 12, 1870; s. George D. and Caroline
(Carr) Lunt; ed. 2 years at Dummer Acad.,
Byfleld, Mass., after that public schools of
Newburyport, Mass., to 1885; m. Chicago, Mar.
22, 1893, Emmy Meuschafer; children: Caro-
line, Ernest M., Jr., Jessie (deceased). On leav-
ing school in 1885 entered the employ of the
Towle Mfg. Co., silversmiths and manufactur-
ers of table ware, of Newburyport, Mass., con-
tinuing in the home office until Aug., 1899,
when was transferred to the Chicago house,
and in 1902 reached present position as west-
ern mgr. for the company. Independent in poll-
tics. Mem. Garden City Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Mem. Jewelers' Club. Office: 149 S. State St.
Residence: Winnetka, 111.
liUSSKY, Gottlieb Hermann, hardware mer-
chant; b. Frauenwalde, Ger., Apr. 26, 1850; s.
Gotthard and Johanna Louisa (Haubeiss)
Lussky; came to U. S. in boyhood; attended
public school in Baltimore, Md., 1855-6; Chi-
cago, 1857-8 (about 1 year each), and 2 years
in Cincinnati, 1861-3; m. 1st, Cincinnati, O,
June 13, 1872; Anna Kramer (died); 1 son:
Arthur; m. 2nd, Cincinnati, O., Aug. 1, 1877,
Caroline Wocher; children: Charlotte Louise,
Edgar. At age of 8 did chores on farm In
Arago, Neb. Ter.; at age of 9 took care of
spindles of 3 machines in cotton mills at Can-
nelton, Ind., keeping them free from waste and
tying broken threads, at $1 per week, payable
In checks on the company stores; served
errand boy, clerk and salesman with J. L.
Wayne & Son, hardware merchants, Cincinnati,
Apr. 18, 1864, until Oct. 1, 1869; traveling
salesman for Phoenix Iron Foundry until
works were destroyed by fire in 1870; returned
to J. L. Wayne & Son as salesman, general
order clerk and stock clerk, 1870-9; gen mgr
Feb. 1, 1879, and partner, Jan. 1, 1882, to Jan.
1, 1887, Glaescher & Co., hardware, Cincinnati;
sold interest to remaining partners, and Mar.
16, 1887, bought interest in firm of Gibson,
Parish & Co., who failed, July, 1889. On July
1, 1889, started firm of Lussky, Payn & Co.,
succeeded, Jan. 1, 1903, by Lussky, White &
Coolidge, jobbers of cabinet hardware and
upholstering material. Republican. Protestant.
Office: 111-113 E. Lake St. Residence: 156 50th
St.
LTDSTON, G. Frank, surgeon; b. Tuolumne,
Calif., 1858; s. George N. and Lucy A. Lydston;
grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. College, New York,
1879; prof, genito urinary surgery and ven-
ereal diseases Chicago College of Physicians
and Surgeons; surgeon to St. Mary's and Sa-
maritan hosps. ; surgeon-in-chief (genito urin-
ary and venereal dept.) W. Side Free Dispen-
sary. Prof, of criminal anthropology, Chicago
Kent College of Law; m. Chicago, 1884, Josie
M. Cottier; children: Frances M., Josephine E
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 2817 Indiana
Av.
LYFORD, Oliver Smith, railway official; b.
Mt. Vernon, Me., June 19, 1823; s. Dudley and
Betsy Lyford; ed. high school at Mt. Vernon,
Me.; m. Boston, Mass., Sept. 27, 1852, Lovinia
A. Norris; children: Mrs. J. W. Griffith, Will
H., Harry B., O. S., Jr. Began railway service
as watchman and asst. baggage master Boston
& Lowell R. R., 1846; ticket agent and extra
passenger conductor, same, 1846-51; shop
clerk, Erie Ry., Dunkirk, N. Y., 1851; passen-
ger conductor, same, -1851-5; joint station
agent Erie & Atlantic and Great Western Rys.,
Salamanca, N. Y., 1860-3; division supt. Atlan-
tic & Great Western, 1863-9; asst. gen. supt.,
same, 1869-71; division supt., Buffalo and
Rochester divisions, Erie Ry., 1871-2; gen.
supt., Hannibal & St. Joseph R. R., 1872-3; gen.
supt., K. P. Ry., 1874-6; supt., 1878-86; gen.
mgr., 1886-7; vice-pres. and gen. mgr., 1887-90;
since then vice-pres. C. & E. I. R. R. ; also
vice-pres. Brazil Block Coal Co. Office: LaSalle
St. Station. Residence: 2968 Lake Park Av.
LYFORD, Will Hartwell, railway official; b.
Waterville, Me., Sept. 15, 1858; s. Oliver S.
and Lovinia A. Lyford; ed. Cleveland High
School and Colby College, Waterville, Me.; m.
Nebraska City, Neb., Apr. 28, 1886, Mary L.
MacComas; children: Gertrude, Calhoun. Asst.
engineer, 1879-80; stenographer for gen. supt.,
1880-2; chief clerk to gen. mgr., 1882-3; claim
agent, 1883, for C. & E. I. R. R. Admitted to
Illinois bar, Oct. 10, 1884; asst. general solic-
itor, 1884-7, atty. in charge law dept., 1887-9.
general solicitor, 1889-92, general counsel since
Mar. 15, 1892, C. & E. I. R. R. ; general counsel
Frisco System since Oct. 1, 1902; dir. Belt Ry.
Co. of Chicago, C. & W. I. R. R. Co., Chicago
Transfer & Clearing Co., National Warehouse
& Transfer Co. Is a mem. of the law firm of
Calhoun, Lyford & Sheehan. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Chicago Athletic, Chi-
cago Yacht, Hamilton. Office: LaSalle St. Sta-
tion and Rookery Bldg. Residence: 4847 Kim-
bark Av.
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LYMAN, David Brainerd, lawyer, financier;
b. Hilo, Hawaii, Mar. 27, 1840; s. Rev. David
B. and Sarah (Joiner) Lyman (father and
mother both being missionaries of A. B. C. F.
M., Sandwich Islands, 1831-84); came to U. S.,
1860; grad. Yale, 1864; Harvard Law School,
1866; m. Oct. 5, 1870, Mary E., daughter of F.
D. Cossitt, of Chicago; children: D. B., Jr.,
Mary Cossitt, now Mrs. Murray Baker. Ad-
mitted to Massachusetts bar, 1866; located in
Chicago, firm of Lyman & Jackson, practicing
from July, 1868, to Oct. 1, 1895, when he be-
came pres. of the Chicago Title & Trust Co.,
until 1902; now dir. same; resumed practice,
1902; firm now Lyman, Busby & Lyman. Is
trustee Pullman Land Assn. and Grant Land
Assn., besides many other trusts. Ex-pres. and
mem. of Board of Education (LaGrange). Mem.
(ex-pres.) Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Church
(ex-pres.), Union League, Chicago, University,
Country and Suburban (LaGrange). Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
LYMAN, David Brainerd, Jr., lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, July 11, 1871; s. David Brainerd and
Mary Eliza (Cossitt) Lyman; prepared for col-
lege in Racine College Grammar School, 1886-
1888; St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1889-
1891; grad. Yale, A.B., 1895; in Northwestern
Univ. Law School; m. New York City, May 10,
1894, Edith Oliver Rowe; 1 son: David Brain-
erd, III. Upon graduation from Yale entered
office of Lyman & Jackson, lawyers, July,
1895; admitted to Illinois bar, Aug., 1897; made
a mem. of the firm Nov., 1899, under style of
Jackson, Busby & Lyman; after death of Col.
H. W. Jackson, Jan., 1901, business carried on
by L. A. Busby and D. B. Lyman, Jr., under
same name. Oct., 1901, David B. Lyman, former
pres. Chicago Title & Trust Co. and of the
original firm of Lyman & Jackson, joined firm,
and name changed to Lyman, Busby & Lyman.
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union
League, Suburban (LaGrange), LaGrange
Country; also Yale (New York); also sec. and
treas. of Yale Club of Chicago. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 129 Kensington
Av., LaGrange, 111.
LYMAN, Edson W., insurance; mem. firm
Moore, Janes, Lyman & Herrick; m. Mem. S.
A. R. Clubs: Union League, Oak Park, West-
ward Ho. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
405 N. Oak Park Av., Oak Park, 111.
LYMAN, Jesse P., pres. Nat. Packing Co.; b.
Alburgh, Vt., 1862; .s. Philyn L. and Miranda
M. Lyman; at 4 years of age removed with
parents to Chateaugay, N. Y.; ed. in schools
there. At 17 went to Boston, where he was 2
years with a produce house and 2 years with
George H. Hammond & Co., afterward in busi-
ness for himself in Boston as mem. of firm of
Bartlett, Lyman & Co. until 1886, when he was
appointed eastern mgr. for George H. Ham-
mond & Co.; became general mgr. for G. H.
Hammond Co., with headquarters in Chicago,
in 1891, and pres. in 1896, and in 1903 became
pres. of the Nat. Packing Co.; is also a dir. in
the following other corporations: Chicago
Junction R. R., Stock Yards Savings Bank,
Am. Electric Telephone Co. In 1895 and 1896
built a double track belt railroad from Whit-
Ing, Ind., to Franklin Park, just outside the
city limits, known as Chicago, Hammond &
Western R. R., now a part of Chicago Junction
R. R. system. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
Ashby, Mass.
LYMAN, William, insurance; b. on farm in
Jefferson Co., near Palmyra, Wis., Nov. 14,
1862; s. Luther H. and Amanda M. (Pratt)
Lyman; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Apr.
23, 1891, Louise H. Heafford; children: William
H., George S. Connected with insurance offices
since 1882; mem. firm of Lyman, Otis & Co.,
insurance, since its organization, 1902. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Washington
Park, Kenwood, Homewood. Office: 159 LaSalle
St. Residence: 46 Madison Pk.
LYNCH, James Oamian, investments; b.
Chicago; ed. public schools and Georgetown
Univ., Georgetown, D. C.; m. Chicago, June 18,
1901, Elizabeth Pence. Began business in asso-
ciation with his father in the distillery of H.
H. Shufeldt Co., and since that, for the past
15 years, has been engaged in the investment
business, as a silent partner in various enter-
prises; also vice-pres. and dir. of the Buena
Vista Plantation Co.; pres. and dir. of the
Globe Automatic Telephone Co., etc. Democrat.
R. C. Club: Chicago. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: Riverside, 111.
LYNCH, John A., pres. Nat. Bank of the
Republic; b. Chicago, June 11, 1853; s. Thomas
and Ann (Flanagan) Lynch; early education
in public school; grad. Dyrenforth College,
Chicago; m. June 21, 1896, Clara M. Schmall,
of Chicago. On graduation entered distilling
firm of H. H. Shufeldt & Co., and subsequent-
ly sold his interest and turned attention to
banking; one of the organizers of the Nat.
Bank of the Republic, of which he became
pres. on resignation of J. B. Mailers. Clubs:
Chicago, Bankers, Chicago Athletic. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: Burton PI.
LYWDE, Samuel A., lawyer; b. Chicago,
1860; ed. public and high schools of Chicago.
Read law in offices in Chicago and in 1882 was
admitted to practice, continuing in general
practice until 1901, when appointed general
atty. for the C. & N.-W. Ry. Co. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn. Republican. Office: 215 Jackson Boul.
Residence: 398 Ontario St.
LYON, David J., lawyer; b. New Orleans,
La., 1843; s. Benjamin Ross and Clara (La-
farque) Lyon; ed. Jesuit College, New Orleans,
and at Woodstock (Vt.) Acad.; enlisted in 12th
Vt. Vol. Infy. in Aug., 1862, regiment forming
part of the 2d Vt. Brigade, which took part in
battle of Gettysburg; after term expired re-
turned to Vermont and thence came in Aug.,
1864, to Chicago; studied at Law Univ. of
Chicago; m. 1867, Alice Packard, of Rochester,
Vt. (died Sept., 1880). Admitted to bar 1867;
practiced with Hon. E. B. Sherman and later
with George K. Clark; after fire of 1871 alone.
Republican. Mason, Odd Fellow, K. P. Was
justice of the peace for south division of Chi-
cago, 1883-95. Mem. Grant Post, G. A. R. Of-
fice: 160 Washington St. Residence: 122 31st
St.
LYOJf , Blchard Starkweather, grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Cleveland, O., Oct. 18, 1843;
s. Richard T. and Ellen M. (Starkweather)
Lyon; ed. Cleveland High School and Union
College, Schenectady, N. Y., graduating A.B.,
1865. In business at Cleveland, O., 1866-75; in
Chicago since 1875; since 1878 with J. C. F.
Merrill in firm of Merrill & Lyon, grain com-
mission merchants. Mem. Board of Trade
(dir., 1892-6; vice-pres., 1896-9; pres., 1899).
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League, Illinois (pres., 1905). Office: Board of
Trade. Residence: 147 Ashland Boul.
LYON, Thomas B., lumberman and finan-
cier; b. Conneaut, O., May 31, 1854; s. Robert
and Clarissa (Kellogg) Lyon; academic edu-
cation; m. Ludington, Mich., Oct. 26, 1875,
Harriet W. Rice; children: Mrs. Emily Lyon
Gary, John K., Mrs. Pauline Lyon Fentress,
Harriet. Resided at Ludington, Mich., 1873-
1892; since then in Chicago: managing partner
of the mfg. lumber firm of Thomas R. Lyon,
agent, at Ludington, Mich., from 1878 to about
1901; senior mem. of firm of Lyon, Gary & Co.,
investment securities, Chicago, since 1891;
was pres. of the Commercial Loan and Trust
Co. Bank, Chicago, 1895-8; has large interests
in timber lands and lumbering and is pres. of
the Lyon Cypress Lumber Co., and of the
Stearns & Culver Lumber Co. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Calumet, Wash-
ington Park, Onwentsia. Office: 204 Dearborn
St. Residence: 72 Astor St.
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LYTTON, Henry Charles, merchant; b. New
York City, July 13, 1846; s. Charles and Annie
Lytton; ed. New York public schools and grad.
into College of New York at age of 14; m.
Winnsboro, N. C., Sept. 13, 1871, Rose Wolfe;
children: Charles (died 1879), George, Walter,
Beaumont, Mrs. Gertrude Benzinger (wife of
noted Swiss artist living in Paris). Entered
business life as entry clerk in wholesale dry
good business at 17; from 18 to 21 as book-
keeper for retail store; returned to New York
and went into business with about $1,800 he
had saved; thence to Grand Rapids, Mich., re-
maining 15 years; failed in business in 1876,
but paid up indebtedness in full many years
later. Started in business in Indianapolis, 1884,
but in 1887 came to Chicago and started "The
Hub" clothing store, which has been built
up to very large proportions, and now incor-
porated as The Hub, of which he is pres.;
divides part of profits with clerks each year.
Republican. Life mem. Chicago Historical Soc. ;
also Art Institute. Clubs: Union League, Ham-
ilton, Washington Park; also Lotos (New
York). Office: State, Jackson and Quincy Sts.
Residence: 2700 Prairie Av.
M
MAAS, Philip, real estate; b. Oppenheim,
Ger., June 27, 1845; s. Frederick and Barbara
(Glaeser) Maas; came with family to U. S.,
1850, and to Chicago in 1851; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, May 7, 1868, Elizabeth
Pokorny; 1 son: Frederick. Began business life
as designer, modeler and wood carver; later
engaged in liquor business, then hardware
merchant and later sec. and a large stock-
holder in Northwestern Brewing Co.; city col-
lector under George B. Swift's administration;
now with his son, Frederick, engaged in the
real estate business. Was formerly pres. and is
now sec. and supt. Waldheim Cemetery Co.
Mason (32°), Lessing Lodge (was 9 years
Worshipful Master), Wiley M. Egan Chapter,
Chicago Commandery, Oriental Consistory and
Medinah Temple. Was treas. North Am. San-
gerbund of the U. S., 1881. Address: 670 W.
Chicago Av.
Me ADO W, Pinley Holmes, manufacturer; b.
on farm, Adams Co., O., Dec. 31, 1851; s. Rev.
Joseph H. McAdow and Eliza J. (Kerr) Mc-
Adow; ed. Ohio public schools, and St. Louis
(Mo.) High School; m. Mar. 26, 1885, Ella G.
Nims, of Racine, Wis. ; children: Eugene F.,
Mabel (deceased), Marion, Helen. Began busi-
ness career as a bookkeeper in Chicago; re-
moved to Racine, Wis., holding a responsible
position there with the Racine Hardware Co.
until Sept. 1, 1884, when, upon the organiza-
tion of the H. C. Staver Mfg. Co., at Chicago,
he became its sec.; the style became Staver
& Abbott Mfg. Co., Nov. 1, 1890, of which he
was sec. and treas., retaining the same con-
nection with its successor, the Staver Car-
riage Co., since the latter was organized, Mar.
1, 1897. Pres. of Chicago Credit Men's Assn.,
1904-5. Office: W. 76th and Wallace Sts. Resi-
dence: 6426 Stewart Av.
Mac ALIiISTER, Dickinson; b. Ft. Hunter,
Pa., May 16, 1855; s. James Harris and Amanda
C. (Lantz) Mac Allister; ed. public schools.
Learned civil engineering in the field; came to
Chicago, 1890, in charge of the construction,
as asst engineer, of the South Side Elevated
Ry.; then with Metropolitan Ry. as engineer
of construction until 1895, when was made
chief engineer; on June 20, 1897, was appointed
receiver for the road, 2 years; on reorganiza-
tion of the company was elected pres. the
Metropolitan West Side Elevated Ry. Co.; re-
signed Apr. 5, 1905; also dir. Union Elevated
Ry. Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers. Ad-
dress: 169 Jackson Boul.
McARDLE, Edward Joseph, lawyer; b. Dun-
dalk, Co. Louth, Ireland, Mar. 3, 1857; s. Robt.
and Margaret (Callan) McArdle; ed. Christian
Bros. School and St. Mary's College, Dundalk,
and Incorporated Law Soc. of Ireland (Dublin),
qualifying as atty. at law and admitted, June
24, 1882; m. Chicago, Sept. 21, 1884, Mary
O'Hare; children: Margaret Mary, Mary Kath-
leen, Edward J., Jr., Theresa, John, Robert P.,
Mary. Practiced law in Dublin, 1882-3; came
to Chicago from Ireland, 1883; admitted Illi-
nois bar, Jan. 16, 1884; since Jan. 1, 1902,
mem. of law firm of McArdle & McArdle Re-
publican. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: 5203 Michigan Av.
McARDLE, Patrick Lawrence, lawyer; b.
Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland, Aug. 10, 1867; s.
Robert and Margaret (Callan) McArdle; ed.
Christian Bros. School and St. Mary's College,
Dundalk, Ireland; grad. law dept. of Lake
Forest Univ., 1890. Studied law Chicago; asst.
city prosecuting atty., 3 years; in 1895, formed
partnership with Edward J. Walsh as Walsh
& McArdle, but after death of Mr. Walsh,
joined his brother, Edward J., in firm of Mc-
Arde & McArdle. Identified with organization
and spread of Knights of Columbus from Chi-
cago through West, South and Northwest; for
6 years state deputy of Illinois; elected, 1903,
by International Convention, Deputy Supreme
Knight. R. C. Mem. Ancient Order of Hiber-
nians. Club: Sheridan. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence: 5203 Michigan Av.
Mac ARTHUR, Archibald, contractor; b. Mt.
Morris, N. Y., June 15, 1834; s. John R. and
Mary MacArthur; academic education, followed
by a course in civil engineering; m. 1856,
Keturah Pratt, of Oramel, N. Y.; 7 children:
3 sons and 4 daughters. Learned contracting
business under his father, a prominent con-
tractor in State of New York. In 1857, togeth-
er with his older brothers, William and James,
established the firm of MacArthur Bros.; the
business of the firm extended over a wide ter-
ritory in the East until 1873, when the head-
quarters of the firm were moved to Chicago.
On the death of William and James MacAr-
thur the Illinois corporation of MacArthur
Bros. Co. was formed in 1893, Archibald Mac-
Arthur becoming Its pres. In 1903 the present
corporation of MacArthur Bros. Co., of New
Jersey, was formed, succeeding to the business
of the Illinois corporation. During the long
period since the establishing of the business,
Archibald MacArthur has been the principal
directing head of its affairs. Has executed
many of the most important contracts in the
way of public works in the U. S., involving
the construction of many thousand miles of
the principal railroad properties in the coun-
try, together with important work for the U.
S. Government, etc. The contracts of Mac-
Arthur Bros. Co. for the year 1904 exceeded
$14,000,000. Principal stockholder and chair-
man of the W. & A. MacArthur Co., Limited,
of Cheboygan, Mich., doing an extensive lum-
ber business in Michiean and Canada since
1865. Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers. Office:
Fisher Bldg. Residence: 4943 Washington Av.
Mac ARTHUR, Arthur P., contractor; b.
Oramel, N. Y., Oct. 24, 1860; s. Archibald and
Keturah Pratt MacArthur; came to Chicago,
1874; prepared for college at the Chicago
Acad., 1874-8; grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1882;
m. June 24, 1889, Mary S., daughter of David
Barnum, of New York City. After graduating
from Harvard returned to Chicago, and for 2
years was connected with the lumbering busi-
ness of W. & A. MacArthur Lumber Co., Che-
boygan, Mich.; removed to St. Paul, Minn.,
1884, in charge of the northwestern office of
MacArthur Bros., having at the time exten-
sive railroad and other contracts in the North-
west; returned to Chicago, 1890, and had
charge of the entire work of preparing the
World's Fair Grounds at Jackson Park for
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Mac Arthur Bros., who had contract for same;
became partner in MacArthur Bros., 1887, and
is at present vice-pres. and pen. mgr. Mac-
Arthur Bros. Co. Clubs: University, Union
League, Harvard of Chicago. Office: Fisher
Bldg. Residence: 2000 Indiana Av.
McARTHUR, John, retired manufacturer; b.
parish of Erskine, Scotland, Nov. 17, 1826; ed.
there; learned blacksmith's trade; m. 1848,
Christina Cuthbertson, of his native parish,
Settled in Chicago, 1849; became boiler manu-
facturer; entered Civil War as Col. 12th 111.
™ Phin aas
m. Chicago, loco,
in operations against Vicksburg; distinguished
himself in several battles. Was commisioner
public works Chicago and pres. of board dur-
- - 1 C71 • i-./^otryioatoT- Phinatrn
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HH a^hnniJ ^ nf Ph?pn^-n to 1 870 LakI ' For-
public schools of Chicago to .1870, , Lake i For-
' S ple Chicleo 188o'
wliker- Children1
waiKer, cnnuren.
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w«< hm,« Wnreeon Cook Co
i RSO = Took S Graduate courses'
l at WPldPlhPre and ? Vienna Prof §f sur-
1882-3, at Heidelberg and I Vienna Fror .or BUT
gery in Post-Graduate Med. acnooi, ex-pres.
Chicago Med. Soc. Mem. Am. Surgical Assn.,
Am. Med. Assn.; attending surgeon, since 1886,
St Luke's and Michael Reese Hosps. Mem. Am.
Assn for the Advancement of Science, and
other socs.; International Assn. of Surgeons,
Clubs- Chicago, University, Athletic, Washing-
ton Park, Glen View. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence- 4415 Drexel Boul.
MAC ABTHUR, Robert 3>., physician; b.
Glengarry, Ontario, Can., Aug. 1, 1843; s. John
and Margaret (Mac Martin) Mac Arthur;
grad Williamstown Grammar School, 1868;
McGill Univ., Montreal, Can. (med. dept.),
M.D., 1867; m. Montreal, Can., Sept. 27, 1871.
Minna Beattie; 1 daughter: Ida Belle. Engaged
in practice of medicine since 1867; in Chicago
since 1871; was appointed prof, of skin and
venereal diseases at Chicago Policlinic in
1889, and in 1890 attending physician In der-
matology at Presbyterian and St. Joseph
hosps. Mem. Chicago Med. College, Chicago
Dermatological Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Demo-
crat (gold standard). Club: Union. Office: 204
Dearborn St. Residence: 414 Dearborn Av.
McATTLIFF, Cornelius, newspaper man; b.
Ireland, 1850; s. Cornelius and Hannah Me-
Auliff; ed. public schools and law dept. Univ.
of Michigan; m. Chicago, 1883, Mary Hanlan.
Engaged at various times in editorial positions
Chicago Times and Chicago Daily News; was
the first managing editor Chicago Evening
Post; was one of the founders of the Chicago
Mail; managing editor Chicago Times-Herald
and Record-Herald since 1895. Office: Herald
Bldg. Residence: 619 46th St.
McBEAN, George Barnet, real estate dealer;
b. Chicago, Nov. 19, 1866; s. Archibald J. and
Georgiana Elspeth (Barnet) McBean; attended
Moseley School (public), 1877-8; Allen's Acad.,
1878-80, and Harvard School (private), 1880-2,
Chicago; traveled in Europe, 1882-4; returned
to Harvard School, 1884; to Rowe's Acad., Tar-
rytown, N. Y., 1885; Phillips Acad., Andover,
Mass., 1885-6; Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Boston, 1886-7. Employe of A. J.
McBean & Co., contractors, 1887-8; in real
estate on own account, 1889-90; partner in A.
J. McBean & Co., contractors, 1890-7, and in
A. J. McBean & Co., cements, 1895-1901; since
1901 in real estate business under style of
G. B. McBean & Co. Mem. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Mem. Northwestern Assn. of Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology. Clubs: Cax-
ton, Homewood. Office: 78 LaSalle St. Resl-
dence: 2017 Prairie Av.
McBEAN, James George, pres. Garden City
Paving and Post Co.; b. Glengarry Co., Can.,
Jan. 25, 1841; son John and Susan (Curray)
McBean; ed. public schools in Canada; came
to Chicago, 1857; m. Chicago, July 6, 1870,
Lizzie Hawley. Began contracting for street
paving in a small way, 1869, the business de-
veloping into the Garden City Paving and
Post Co., contractors for public works and
dealers in cedar posts and paving blocks
Mason. Mem. Builders' Exchange. Office: 167
Dearborn St. Residence: 3326 Vernon Av
Cininnat O or 31880- s John A anri
Hannah (Sulli4n) Mac Bride- ed nublio
f^^o/ctacinnatl O* m Fvan'stnn o not
BUnWUM UL OlIlOlIlIld.il, <_». , HI. .HiVanSCOn, U., UCt.
1, 1902, Pearl Helen Jones; 1 daughter: Pearl
Marguerite. Began work at Cincinnati, O., with
the c- & °- Ry- and held several positions
wlth this company; left that road to accept
Position with the Big Four Ry. at Cincinnati
Jn 189g remainl with that company until
1901- when resigned to become asst. to the
trafflc mer- of the New River Consolidated
pnai &. p/ik-o Pn fminera anfi chinnm-ai nHfH
v*o*u oc \^uK.n oo. (.miners ana snippers.;, witn
offlces at Cincinnati; on Jan. 1, 1903, was
Promoted to present position of resident mgr.
for same company at Chicago. Independent in
polltlcs- R c Knight of Columbus. Office: 277
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McCAOQ, Ezra Butler, lawyer; b. Kmder-
hook, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1825; studied law Hudson,
N. Y.; practiced in Chicago since 1847; was
mem. U. S. Sanitary Commission and pres.
Northwestern Sanitary Commission during
Civil War; pres., many years, board trustees
Illinois Hosp. for Insane; 1st pres. Lincoln
Park trustees; has large library and art col-
lection, and has delivered many public ad-
dresses; m. Sept. 8, 1892, Therese Marie Davis;
I son: Louis Butler. Clubs: City, Chicago, Uni-
versity, Loyal Legion. Office: 153 LaSalle St.
Residence: 67 Cass St.
McCARTNEY, James, pres. U. S. Life & En-
dowment Co.; b. Enniskillen, north of Ireland,
Feb. 14, 1835; s. Irvine and Margaret (Fyfe)
McCartney; ed. common schools of Trumbull
Co., O., and in Western Reserve Seminary; b,e-
gan study of law at Warren, O., and finished
In Monmouth, 111.; m. 1st, Trumbull Co., O.,
Feb. 3, 1858, Eunice A. Llndsley (died); chil-
dren: Mrs. Cora B. Miller, Lewis L., Harry J.;
m. 2d, Rock Island, 111., Apr. 16, 1888, Sarah C.
Swank (now deceased). Was admitted to bar
of state of Illinois in January, 1858, and prac-
ticed law at Monmouth, 111., and Galva, 111.,
until the Civil War, in which served as 1st
lieut. of Co. D, 17th 111. Infy., and capt. Co. G,
II 2th 111. Tnfy., until close of war. Went from
army to Fairfield, 111., and practiced there until
elected atty.-gen. of the state of Illinois, serv-
ing, 1880-5; after that practiced law at Spring-
field, 111., and Hutchinson, Kan., until the
spring of 1891, when came to Chicago, and en-
gaged in practice here until Jan. 1, 1904, when
assisted in organizing the U. S. Life & Endow-
ment Co., of which is pres. Republican. Mem.
G. A. R., A. O. U. W. and the Knights of the
Maccabees. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: Berwyn, 111.
McCASKIIiL, Daniel, lawyer; b. Brown Co.,
m., Sept. 21, 1845; s. Daniel and Esther (Tur-
ner) McCaskill; ed. public schools in Chicago
and in Brown and Christian cos., 111.; served
in Civil War in 14th 111. Infy. in Army of the
Tennessee; m. Virden, 111., Mar. 18, 1875,
Hattie Robinson; 1 son: Oliver LeRoy. Return-
ing from war attended school, 1865-7; in cir-
cult clerk's office of Christian Co., 111., 1867-70;
admitted to bar at Taylorville, 111., 1870, and
practiced there with brother, Alexander, until
1880, when health failed and went to Colo-
rado; practiced law at Walsenburg, Colo., 1880-
90, and at Pueblo, Colo., 1890-6; since 1896 in
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general practice of law in Chicago, but making
a specialty of corporation law; counsel for
Schillinger Bros. Co., etc. Independent in poli-
tics. Mem. Butler Post, G. A. R., Pueblo, Colo.;
mem. of the Woodmen of the World and K. P.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: 6410
Kimbark Av.
McCAUGHAN, William John, Presbyterian
clergyman; b. Ireland, Dec. 4, 1859; s. Nehe-
miah Craig McCaughan; grad. in arts, London-
derry, 1879; grad. in theology, same, 1883; m.
Apr. 9, 1890, Sara A. Cooper. Pastorates: Wel-
lington St. Church, Ballymena, Ireland, 1884-5;
Mountpottinger Church, Belfast, 1885-97; St.
Andrew's Church, Toronto, Can., 1897-8; 3d
Presbyterian Church, Chicago, since Nov. 17,
1898. Author: Love, Faith and Joy. Residence:
610 Jackson Boul.
McCAUIiET, William Iiowis, miner and
shipper of coal; b. Glens Falls, N. Y., Aug. 12,
1861; s. James and Mary A. (Perry) McCauley
(both now deceased) ; ed. public schools of
Glens Falls and at Acad. in Troy, N. Y. ; m.
Oshkosh, Wis., Oct. 8, 1890, Jennie M. Loscher;
chidren: Kenelm, Regina M. Began business
life as manufacturer of matches. Since 1886
in coal business; now sec. of the W. B. Stone
Coal & Coke Co., miners of Brazil block coal
at Brazil, Ind., and sales agents also for sev-
eral large mines in the Hocking Valley and
West Virginia coal fields. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
Oshkosh, Wis.
McCATJSIiAND, Samuel Garber, live stock;
b. Franklin Co., Pa., Feb. 17. 1840; s. John
Clemson and Catherine (Garber) McCausland;
lived in West Virginia, 1847-55; moved to
Scott Co., la., 1855; ed. public schools there;
served in Union Army, on the frontier, for 3
years, in 20th Iowa Vol. Infy., of which was
regimental q. m.'s sergeant; m. Lancaster,
Pa., Nov. 9, 1893, Mary A. Woods; children:
John Woods, Anna Catherine, Samuel Garber,
Jr. Was farmer and stock raiser in Scott Co.,
la., until 1878; since then in live stock com-
mission business at the Union Stock Yards,
Chicago; now senior mem. of firm of McCaus-
land, Hoag & Turner. Mem. Lincoln Park
Post, G. A. R. Republican. Office: Exchange
Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Residence: 7330
Princeton Av.
MAC CHESNEY, Nathan William, lawyer; b.
Chicago, June 2, 1878; s. Maj. Alfred Brunson
(A.M., M.D.) and Henrietta (Milsom) Mac-
Chesney, M.D. ; ed. Brown Grammar School,
W. Division and Hyde Park High School, Chi-
cago; Union High School, Redlands, Calif.;
Union High School, Phoenix, Ariz.; Univ. of
the Pacific, 1898; Univ. of Arizona, 1899; spe-
cial student Leland Stanford Univ., Univ. of
California, Univ. of Denver, Univ. of Chicago;
law student Northwestern Univ., 1899-1900;
Univ. of Michigan, LL.B., 1902; post-graduate
work Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1902-3;
m. Riverside, 111., Dec. 1, 1904, Lena M., daugh-
ter W. E. Frost. Instr. Univ. of Ariz., 1898-9;
lecturer on Am. constitutional history for
Chautauqua Circle In Arizona, California and
Minnesota, 1899; press correspondent Califor-
nia, Arizona and New Mexico, 1897-9; with
father in real estate business, 1899-1903; ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, June 24, 1902; prac-
ticed with D. G. Robertson, 1902-3; partner
with Herbert E. Bradley (MacChesney & Brad-
ley) in law practice since July, 1903; counsel
and mgr. property Y. M. C. A. of Chicago. Sec.
and dir. Building Managers' Assn. of Chicago;
chairman Public Service Committee: sec. and
dir. Excelsior Printing Co.; pres., dir.. A. B.
MacChesney & Co. Partner in firm of Holt,
MacChesney & Cheney, real estate and bonds.
Was mem. and preacher in Methodist Church,
1897-1900; now Presbyterian. Active in Set-
tlement work. Republican. Was member of
National Guard of California; National Guard
of Arizona; volunteer for Spanish-Am. War,
doing garrison duty on Pacific Coast. Mem.
Chicago Real Estate Board, Chicago Bar
Assn., Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. Mason.
Clubs: University, Union League, Illinois, Chi-
cago Yacht, Chicago Athletic, Windsor Coun-
try, Riverside Golf. Office: 153 LaSalle St.
Residence: 742 W. Harrison St. (summer,
South Shore).
McCLASTAHAN, Albert Clarence, physician;
b. Monmouth, Warren Co., 111., Feb. 22, 1865;
s. Thomas S. and Mary Jane (Martin) Mc-
Clanahan; ed. public schools of Warren Co.,
111., until 1882; taught school in Warren Co.,
1882-6; then studied medicine, graduating
Rush Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1889; m. 1st,
Chicago, June 22, 1892, Margaret Esson (died
Mar. 15, 1896); 1 daughter: Margaret Hope;
m. 2d, Aug. 24, 1904, Lockey Fox, of Port-
land, Ore. After graduation served as interne
in Presbyterian Hosp., May, 1889, to Oct.,
1890; surgeon to Rocky Fork Coal Co., Red
Lodge, Mont, Feb., 1891, to Apr., 1900; re-
signed to engage in med. studies in Europe;
settled in practice of medicine in Chicago,
1901. Was connected with Brainard Polyclinic
several years; now connected with Rush Med.
College; has contributed articles on different
med. subjects to various med. journals. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Soc. of
Ex-Internes of the Presbyterian Hosp., Chi-
cago Soc. of Med. Examiners. Office and resi-
dence: 160 Evanston Av.
McCIiANAHAN, Archie Allen, lawyer; b.
Norwood, Mercer Co., 111., Sept. 29, 1859; a.
Dr. J. P. and Margaret (Jones) McClanahan;
ed. Monmouth College, 111.; m. Chicago, 1883,
Nettie Braden; children: Nettie, Miles, Alice,
Baird, Archie, Jr., Wilhelmina V. As a boy was
engaged in lumber business at Alexis, 111. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1885, and in practice at Omaha,
Neb., until 1895, when came to Chicago; was
city atty. of Wheaton, 111., 1897-8. Republican.
Mason. Mem. of the Chicago Bar Assn. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence:
3273 Maiden St., Sheridan Park, 111.
McCLABY, Nelson A., pres. Northwestern
Gas Light & Coke Co., etc.; b. Albany, Vt.,
Aug. 17, 1856; s. Orson R. and Lucy P. (Smith)
McClary; grad. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1884;
m. Philadelphia, Pa., 1888, Emily Bicknell
Rood; children: Orson Rood, George Brewer.
Was clerk with Jansen & McClurg (now A. C.
McClurg & Co.), 1884-5; salesman Natural Gas
Light & Fuel Co., builders of gas apparatus,
1885, becoming asst. mgr., 1888, and mgr., 1889;
sec. and dir. Nat. Gas & Water Co., 1890-1901;
pres. Cicero Gas Co., 1890-1901; gen. mgr.
Ogden Gas. Co., 1895-1901; since 1901 at head
of N. A. McClary & Co., promoters. Pres. and
dir. Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co., De
Kalb (111.) Gas Co.; sec. and dir. Sterling (111.)
Gas & Electric Light Co.; pres. and dir. Austin
(Tex.) Gas Co.; dir. Nat. Gas & Water Co.;
vice-pres. Florence Oil Co. Mem. Western Gas
Assn. Republican. Mem. Illinois Soc. S. A. R.,
Chicago Dartmouth Alumni Assn. Clubs: Uni-
versity, Oak Park. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 126 Home Av., Oak Park, 111.
McCIiEAN, Samuel A., Jr., packer: b. Bel-
fast, Ireland, Feb. 11, 1870; s. Samuel A. and
Elizabeth McClean; ed. public schools, In-
dianapolis, Ind.; m. Chicago, 1892, Anna Jack-
son; children: 2 girls: Beatrice, Hortense.
Identified with the packing and provision in-
dustry since 1880; now pres. and dir., respec-
tively, of the Nat. Packing Co., the Continental
Packing Co., Omaha Packing Co., Anglo-Am.
Provision Co., Fowler Packing Co. of Kansas
City, Delray Salt Co., Nat. Car Line Co. and
Friedman Mfg. Co.; also dir. of the Stock
Yards Savings Bank. Mem. and dir. Chicago
Board of Trade. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic, Washington Park. Mason (32°),
Shriner, Elk. Office: The Rookery. Residence:
4853 Lake Av. ; summer, Glenwood Lodge, Glen
Ellyn, 111.
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McCLELliAN, John J., lawyer; b. Living-
ston, Columbia Co., N. Y., Sept. 5, 1833; s.
Dr. Samuel R. and Catherine (Garner) Mc-
Clellan; attended school in Columbia Co., N. Y.,
until 1845, when removed with family to
Kenosha Co., Wis. ; worked on farm and at-
tended school and later was In the high school
of Kenosha; studied law in the office of E. W.
Evans of Kenosha, and in law dept. of Albany
Univ., from which was grad., LL.B., 1856; m.
1861, Julia G. Wheldon, Racine, Wis.; children:
Helen (now Mrs. B. F. Cummins), Edward W.
Admitted to bar, 1856, and began practice at
Oconto, Wis.; elected district atty., 1857, and
held that office until 1862; asst. atty. gen. of
Wisconsin, 1862-3; appointed, 1864, asst. q. m.
of volunteers, with rank of capt., and placed
in charge of Johnson's Island, O., and after-
wards at Tallahassee, Fla., and other posts
until 1866, when he was mustered out; since
then in practice of law in Chicago. Was for
years in charge of legal affairs of J. V. Far-
well & Co., dry goods, and later in general
practice. For several years partner in McClel-
lan & Cummins (latter now gov. of Iowa); now
mem. of firm of McClellan & Spencer. Mem. G.
A. R., George H. Thomas Post No. 5. Office:
115 Dearborn St. Residence: 1671 Clifton Av.
McCLINTCCK, William Darnall, prof. Eng-
lish literature and dean Univ. College, Univ.
of Chicago, since 1900; b. Elizaville, Ky., July
28, 1858; grad. Kentucky Wesleyan College,
1878 (A.M., 1882); graduate scholar Johns
Hopkins, 1881-3; student Union Theological
Seminary, New York, 1884-6. Prof. English,
Chautauqua, from 1882; pastor Church of Dis-
ciples, Richmond, Ky., 1886-8; prof. English,
Wells College, 1889-91; student British Mu-
seum, London, 1889, 1892, 1894. Asst. prof.,
1892-4, asso. prof., 1894-1900, English litera-
ture, also 1892-1900, dean in Junior College,
Univ. of Chicago. Address: 5629 Lexington Av.
Me CLUE R, William Bitting-er, real estate; b.
Rockbridge Co., Va., Nov. 6, 1862; s. John
William and Bettie S. McCluer; grad. Wash-
ington and Lee Univ. of Virginia, A.B., in class
of 1880. Began real estate business, 1893, in
firm of Cannell & McCluer, and in 1902 the
present firm of Cochran & McCluer succeeded.
Democrat. Clubs: University, Saddle. and Cycle.
Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: University
Club.
McCLURE, James Gore Kin?, clergyman; b.
Albany, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1848; grad. Phillips
Andover Acad., 1866; Yale, 1870; Princeton
Theological Seminary, 1873 (D.D., Lake Forest
Univ., 1888); ordained Presbyterian minister,
1874; m. Nov. 19, 1879, Annie P. Dixon, daugh-
ter Nathan F. Dixon, Westerly, R. I. Pastor-
ates: New Scotland, N .Y., 1874-9; Lake Forest,
111., since 1881; pres. Lake Forest Univ., 1897-
1901, resigned; continues pastorate at Lake
Forest. (See Who's Who in America for books,
etc.) Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
McCLURCr, Os'clen Trevor, sec. A. C. McClurg
& Co., booksellers and publishers; b. Chicago,
Sept. 8, 1878; s. Gen. Alexander C. and Eleanor
(Wheeler) McClurg; prepared for college at
Chicago Latin School; grad. from the scentiflc
dept. of Yale Univ., Ph.B., 1901; m. Chicago,
Feb. 24, 1903, Marion Ewen. After graduation
from Yale entered the house of A. C. McClurg
& Co. as retail salesman, and has continued
with the house and is now secretary and dir.
of the company. Protestant Episcopalian. Mem.
Loyal Legion. Clubs: University, Saddle and
Cycle, Caxton, Chicago Yacht, New York Yacht.
Office: 215-221 Wabash Av. Residence: 99 As-
tor St.
MACOMBER, Frank Bartlett, manufacturer;
b. Sterling, 111., Aug. 2, 1869; s. Lev! Forbes
and Mary A. (Rundlett) Macomber; family re-
moved to Chicago in 1883; ed. public schools
of Sterling and Chicago; m. May, 1889, Anne,
daughter of H. H. Scoville, Jr.; children: Ruth
Bartlett, Suzanne. In employ of Sargent,
Greenleaf & Brooks, 1885-7; with J. C.
Vaughan, seedsman, 1887-9; became connected
with the Scoville Iron Works, 1889, and sec.
from incorporation until 1893; sec. Macomber
& Whyte Rope Co. since 1896. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers. Clubs: Hamilton, Colonial.
Office: 21 S. Canal St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
McCONNELL, Charles Henry, pres. and
owner Economical Drug Co.; b. Dublin, Ireland,
Oct. 12, 1841; s. James Kenny and Sarah
(O'Neil) McConnell; ed. public schools of De-
troit, Mich.; m. Detroit, May 31, 1868, Clara
Virginia Chope; 1 daughter: Cora Edith. Served
3 years in the 24th Mich. Infy., of the "Iron
Brigade," in the Army of the Potomac, 1862-5.
Founded the Nat. Printing Co. in 1873, making
a leading specialty of show printing. Suc-
ceeded to Columbia Theatre, Chicago, in 1883.
and eight other theatres and a dozen or more
shows of J. H. Haverly, on failure of the lat-
ter. Lost $321,000 on Haverly and his enter-
prises, eventually, and the Nat. Printing Co.
was ruined in 1884 by two fires occurring
within 15 months; loss $250,000 above insur-
ance. On June 24, 1892, established the Eco-
nomical Drug Store, the first to engage in the
retailing of drugs at cut prices. Mem. Am.
Pharmaceutical Assn. Prominent mem. of G.
A. R. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Kenwood. Office:
84 State St. Residence: 4417 Ellis Av.
McCONNELL, John, real estate; b. Chicago,
Dec. 8, 1847; s. Edward and Charlotte (Mc-
Glashan) McConnell; ed. Chicago public
schools and high school, 1855-65; old Chicago
Univ., 1866-8; m. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 27,
1871, Kate Gooding; children: Edward D., John
G., George Malcolm, Kathryn C., Kenneth G.
In timber and lumber business, Chicago, 1869-
1872; manufacturer picture frame mouldings,
etc., in firm of John Moore & Co., 1875-81; since
1881 engaged in real estate business, princi-
pally buying and subdividing property in
Town of Lake View (now part of Chicago), as
mem. of firm of McConnell Bros. Also pres.
Compound Door Co., of St. Joseph, Mich. Re-
publican. Mem. Board of Education of Lake
View, 1881-2; supervisor and pres. town board
of trustees, Lake View, 1883-5; alderman town
of Lake View, 1887-8. Attends Episcopal
Church. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Yacht, Edgewater Golf. Office: 189 LaSalle St.
Residence: 60 Hawthorne PI.
McCONlSTELL, Luther William, retired mer-
chant; b. near Princeville, 111., Aug. 8, 1839;
s. John and Marie Louise (Eads) McConnell;
ed. public schools of Peorla Co., 111., and at the
Kinzie School, Chicago; m. 1st, Medford, Mass.,
Sept. 1, 1870, Jeanne S. Binney (died); 2d, Chi-
cago, Feb. 7, 1894, Jane Logan of Toronto, Ont.
(died July 12, 1903). Began business career in
1853 with T. B. Carter & Co., then the leading
dry goods merchants, becoming cashier; office
partner of H. M. Thompson & Co., wholesale
grocers on S. Water St., 1862-7; in credit dept.
of Field, Leiter & Co. and Marshall Field &
Co., dry goods, from 1867 until Dec. 31, 1902,
when he retired. Republican on nat. issues,
but never held office; was somewhat active
from 1867 until 1880; delegate to state con-
vention of Illinois and mem. of the execu-
tive committee of Cook Co. in 1880. Club:
Union League (one of founders). Address:
Union League Club.
McCORD, Alvin Carr, manufacturer, car
builder; b. Paris, 111., Nov. 24, 1867; s. Wil-
liam B. and Mary J. (Campbell) McCord; ed.
public schools of Paris, 111., Chicago and
Minneapolis, and at Princeton Univ., graduat-
ing, 1889, followed by 1 year of law study in
the Univ. of Minnesota; m. Evanston, 111., Dec.
22, 1896, Emily Davis Rowe; 1 daughter: Mar-
jorie Carr. Entered upon manufacturing busi-
ness as vice-pres. Drexel Ry. Supply Co., rail-
way supplies, in 1891, and since May, 1895,
has been pres. and dir. of the company. In
May, 1897, became pres. and dir. McCord &
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375
Co., which office still retains. In 1900 became
gen. mgr. and a few months later vice-pres.
Illinois Car & Equipment Co., from which re-
signed Aug., 1902, and in May, 1902, became
pres. and dir. Western Steel Car & Foundry
Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, University,
Union League, Glen View; also Princeto'n
(New York). Office: Old Colony Bldg. Resi-
dence: 600 N. State St.
McCORDIC, Alfred Edward, lawyer; b. Jura,
Lambton Co., Ont, Can., Nov. 8, 1862; s. James
and Hannah (Dawson) McCordic; ed. public
schools in Canada; grad. Harvard Law School,
1889; m. Windsor, Conn., July 3,1889, Jane Au-
gusta Ladd; children: Christine Ruth, Fletcher
Ladd, Malcolm Niles (deceased). Began study
of law, spring of 1884, in law firm of Fletcher
& Wanty, Grand Rapids, Mich, until entering
Harvard, 1886. Opened law office, Duluth,
Minn., 1889, with Wilson G. Crosby, of Massa-
chusetts, as McCordic & Crosby; moved to
Chicago, 1896, becoming partner with Joseph
A. Sleeper in law firm of Sleeper & McCordic;
since 1900 partner with Andrew R. Sheriff in
present law firm of McCordic & Sheriff, in
which Charles T. Freeman is now also a part-
ner. Pres. of village of Winnetka, 1903-4.
Clubs: University, Harvard, Winnetka, Skokie
Golf. Office: The Rookery. Residence: Win-
netka, 111.
McCOKMICK, Alexander Agnew, editor and
publisher Chicago Evening1 Post; b. Philadel-
phia, Pa., Feb. 21, 1863; s. Alexander Agnew
and Katherine (McQuiston) McCormick; ed.
public schools of Philadelphia to senior class
of grammar school; m. Lake Forest, 111., June
1. 1905, Maud Warner. Employed in publishing
dept. of A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1888-
1895; gen. mgr. of the Chicago Evening Post
and the Times-Herald, 1895-1901, and of Rec-
crd-Herald, 1901-4; since Nov., 1904, editor
and publisher of The Evening Post; sec. cam-
paign committee, 1895, and later pres. of the
Civil Service Assn., Chicago; was sec. Sunset
Club, 1892; trustee of Illinois College, Jack-
sonville, 111. (vice-pres., 1903-4) ; chairman
labor committee, 1900-5, Am. Newspaper Pub-
lishers' Assn. Republican. Clubs: Union
League (pres.), Merchants (ex-pres.). Uni-
versity, Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day,
Onwentsia. Office: 154 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 100 Buena Av.
McCORMICK, Cyrus Hall, business man; b.
Washington, D. C., May 16, 1859; s. of inven-
tor of reaping machine of same name; grad.
Princeton, 1879; he then became connected
with McCormick Harvesting Co., of which,
after his father's death, 1884, he was pres.
till the organization of the International Har-
vester Co., of which he has been pres. since
Aug., 1902; dir. C. & N.-W. Ry. Co.; dir. Mer-
chants' Loan and Trust Co.; trustee Y. M. C.
A.; m. Chicago, Mar. 5, 1889, Harriet Bradley
Hammond. Clubs: University, Metropolitan
(New York) ; Chicago, Union League, Univer-
sity, Chicago Athletic, Commercial. Office: 7
Monroe St. Residence: 321 Huron Sf.
McCORMICK, Harold Fowler, vice-pres. In-
ternational Harvester Co.; b. Chicago, May 2,
1872; s. of late Cyrus Hall and Nettie (Fow-
ler) McCormick; preparatory education at Uni-
versity School, Chicago, and Browning School,
New York; grad. Princeton Univ., 1895; m.
Nov. 26, 1895, Edith, daughter of John D.
Rockefeller. Previous to graduation spent
some time in summer with local agents and
at works, familiarizing himself with business
of McCormick Harvesting Machine Co.; gen-
eral agent for same company at Council Bluffs,
la., 1896-7; vice-pres. International Harvester
Co. since 1902. Trustee Univ. of Chicago, Mc-
Cormick Theological Seminary and Chicago
Exchange Building Co. Clubs: Chicago, Mer-
chants, University, Chicago Athletic, Onwent-
sia; also University, Racquet and Tennis,
Strollers and Princeton (New York). Office: 7
Monroe St. Residence: 88 Bellevue PI.
McCORMICK, Joseph Medill, treas. Tribune
Co.; b. Chicago, May 16, 1877; s. Robert S. and
Katherine (Medill) McCormick; ed. Elstree,
England, 1888-91; Groton School, Groton,
Mass., 1896; Yale, B.A., 1900; m. Cleveland, O.,
June 10, 1903, Ruth, "daughter of Hon. M. A.
Hanna. Immediately after graduation from
Yale in 1900 entered the service of the Chi-
cago Tribune as reporter; subsequently served
as insurance and real estate editor, correspond-
ent in the Philippines and at Washington, and
as editorial writer. Independent Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, City, Marquette.
Office: The Tribune. Residence: 120 Lake
Shore Drive.
McCORMICK, Robert Hall, trustee of the
Leander J. McCormick Estate; b. Rockbridge
Co., Va., Sept. 6, 1847; s. Leander J. and Hen-
rietta M. (Hamilton) McCormick; was brought
by his parents to Chicago in the fall of 1848;
attended preparatory and collegiate courses
of the old Chicago University; m. June 1,
1871, Sarah Lord Day, daughter of Henry Day,
of law firm of Lord, Day & Lord, New York;
children: Henrietta H., Elizabeth D., Robert
Hall, Jr., Phebe Lord, Mildred D. Began busi-
ness with the firm of C. H. & L. J. McCormick
in 1871; was admitted as a partner in 1874, and
upon its incorporation as the McCormick Har-
vesting Machine Co., was appointed asst. supt.
of the manufacturing dept.; made improve-
ments on both reaper and binder, which were
patented and adopted by the firm. During the
years 1875 and 1876 he experimented person-
ally with the self-binder in the field from
Texas to Minnesota, and was in charge of the
field trials exhibit of the McCormick Binder at
the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in
1876, which was the introduction of the self-
binder to the public as the greatest labor-sav-
ing device of the age. Always interested in
art; has made a special study of the British
school; has examples of most of the leading
artists of that school in his collection. Has
published an elaborate illustrated catalogue of
the collection, which is in the principal art
galleries of the U. S. and Europe. Always been
interested in yachting and coaching, and was
one of the first to introduce coaching in the
West, driving his four-in-hand the opening
season of the Washington Park Club in 1884.
Democrat. Trustee Art Institute, Chicago Re-
lief and Aid Soc. ; mem. Chicago Historical
Soc., the Copley Soc. of Boston. Clubs: Chicago,
Washington Park, Saddle and Cycle. Onwent-
sia, New York Yacht, Nat. Arts of America
(New York), Reading Room (Bar Harbor,
Me.), Kebo Valley (Bar Harbor, Me.). Office:
145 LaSalle St. Residence: 124 Rush St.
McCORMICK, Stanley, comptroller Interna-
tional Harvester Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 2, 1874;
s. Cyrus Hall an(J Nettie (Fowler) McCormick;
ed. Univ. School, Chicago, 1888-9; Drowning
School, New York, 18 89-90: Princeton College,
graduating, A.B., 1891-5; Northwestern Univ.
Law School, 1896-7. Managed real estate of
self and family, 1898-9; represented McCor-
mick Harvesting Machine Co. at Paris Exposi-
tion, 1899-1900; acting supt. of works of Mc-
Cormick Harvesting Machine Co., 1900-1; oper-
ated ranch in Cimarron, N. M.. 1901-2; engaged
in special work for McCormick Harvesting Ma-
chine Co., 1902-4, in connection with the liqui-
dation and sale of its property to the Inter-
national Harvester Co., of which is a dir. and
comptroller. Also dir. East Chicago Co.; see.,
treas. and dir. Chicago Building Exchange Co.
Presbyterian. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc.
Clubs: University, Chicago, Chicago Athletic,
Chicago Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle,
Saddle and Cycle Club Fleet, Union; also Uni-
versity (New York). Office: 7 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: 135 Rush St.
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McCORTNEY, John Howard, operator in real Culloch, 1893-1900; since May 1, 1900, with
estate investments; b. Wheeling, W. Va., Mar. wife (who is distinguished as lawyer and re-
24 1864' s James R. and Matilda (Hadden) former) in business as McCulloch & McCul-
McCortney ed Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., loch; counsel for the Merchants' Loan and
and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Trust Co. Congregationalist. Independent Dem-
Boston- m Chicago, June 12, 1894, Joan Rice ocrat. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Iroquois,
(now deceased). Came to Chicago, Feb., 1887, Union League, Evanston Democratic, Congre-
from Wheeling, W Va. ; in employ of E. A. gational, Law. Office: Merchants' Loan and
Cummings & Co., real estate, 1887-90; then Trust Bldg. Residence: 2236 Orrington Av.,
joined in organization of present firm of Mad- Evanston, 111.
burg, Eidmann & McCortney, real estate, loans McCULLOH, Thomas Qrubb, manufactur-
and builders. Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Athletic, er; b. Logansport, Ind., July 30, 1844; B.
Caxton, Fox Lake Yacht. Address: Colonial Thomas G. and Ann Elizabeth (Hanna) Mc-
Trust & Savings Bank, 205 LaSalle St. Resi- Culloh; ed. public schools of Peoria, 111.; m.
dence: 83 20th St. 1870, Maria Louise Woodbury; children: James
McCOY, Homer Wirt, broker; b. Sheridan, Woodbury, Thomas Grubb, Jr. Was formerly
O., Apr. 29, 1859; s. Charles W. and Urania engaged in the woolen mill business at Kan-
( Wheeler) McCoy; finished education at Ohio kakee, 111.; then cashier of the old 2d Na-
State Univ., 1876-9, and 2 years at Philadel- tional Bank of Peoria, 111.; back to Kanka-
§hia College of Pharmacy; m. Washington, 111., kee in the linseed oil business, 1876; came to
ept. 20, 1887, Jessie May Danforth; 1 daugh- Chicago, 1889, continuing in same line; now
ter: Dorothy. Came to Illinois, 1880; estab- vice-pres. and treas. of the Nat. Linseed Oil
lished and managed a bank at Cuba, Fulton Co.; pres. of the Confectioners' and Bakers'
Co., 111., 1886-90; then elected cashier the Bank Supply Co., the Federal Mfg. Co., and the E.
of Commerce, Peoria; later elected vice-pres. j. Lutwyche Co. Republican. Presbyterian.
Merchants Nat. Bank, Peoria; resigned, 1897, Royal Arcanum. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Resi-
to become cashier Commercial Nat. Bank, dence: 5130 Hibbard Av.
Peoria, until 1901, when removed to Chicago, McCULLOUGH, Edward Wilson, coal ; b. Jack-
becoming vice-pres. and treas. MacDonald, Me- sonvine, m., july 16, 1861; s. John D. and Sa-
Coy .& Co., dealers in bonds, etc When re- ran Jane McCullough; grad. Springfield (111.)
signed as cashier Commercial Nat. Bank of High School, 1880. Started life as farm hand;
Peoria, was elected vice-pres. and continued a left farm to work in rolling mill, 1873; from
dir. of the bank, and still retains interests roning mm went to work as fireman on loco-
there; also vice-pres and dir Citizens Gas & motive on Wabash R. R., and was afterward
Electric Co^ and of Pekin Light, Heat & locomotive engineer on same road for 3 years.
Power Co. Pres. Illinois Bankers Assn., 1102 leaving to engage in grocery business at
and has served 3 terms on executive council Springfield, 111., 1885-93; then engaged in min-
of same; was also 3 years mem. executive ing coal at Springfield and Spaulding, 111.; was
council Am. Bankers Assn. Clubs: Union pres of the Spaulding Coal Co., Jan., 1902, un-
League, Bankers. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Resi- til May> 1905i when company was absorbed by
dence: 1084 E. Garfleld Boul. the standard Washed Coal Co., of which is 2d
MAC CRACKEK, William Patterson, physi- vice-pres. Mason. Republican. Club: Illinois
clan; b. Allegheny, Pa., May 20, 1863; s. Isaac Athletic. Office: 303 Dearborn St. Residence:
and Isabel (Caldwell) MacCracken; ed. West- Grand Pacific Hotel.
eirn,, T^nI,X' of r£!nnsylv™n-^a f?od-7 Hahn.emann McCULLOUGH, Hiram B., 3d vice-pres. C. &
Med. College, Chicago, M.D., 1887; m Aurora, N..w. Ry.; b. Elkton, Md., Oct. 7, 1850; s. Hi-
N. Y., 1887, Mary Avery; 1 son: William P. ram McCullough; ed. Washington and Lee
Jr. Came to Chicago, 1885 Was formerly prof, univs.; m. Martha M. Hughitt; children: Belle,
of med. jurisprudence, and of the theory and Plorence. With general freight dept. I. C. R. R.,
practice of medicine, at Hahnemann Med Col- 1873.9 ; division freight agent C. & N.-W., Wi-
lege. Was med. officer and in charge of hosps. nona Minn., 1880-2; same, Chicago, 1883-5;
on return of Spanish-Am. War Vols Mem asst gen freight agent, Chicago, 1885-6; gen-
Am. Institute of Homceopathy Illinois and eral freight aglnt, 1887-91; general traffic mgr..
Chicago Homce. Med. socs., Chicago Clinical Oct j |896, to Dec. 31, 1897; 3d vice-prts..
Soc (ex-pres.). Republican. Was capt. of j j" 1898; vice-pres., Escanaba, Iron Moun-
cadets at Umv of Pennsylvania 1878 Mason: t , £ Western Ry., Chicago Northern Ry.
High Priest, Fairvlew Chapter, R. A. M. capt. c MIssourI valley and Bllir Ry. & Bridge
of drill corps, Montjoie Commandery, K. T. Co Prlnceton & Western Ry. Co., St. Paul,
Mem. Royal Arcanum and Royal League. Su- Eastern & Grand Trunk Ry.. Winona & St. Pe-
pervising examiner for State of Illinois for t R R Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Chi-
SnS SSPaPSSSfc ZFAfr&SSS&JSPK' cae° Athletic, Glen View, Onwentsil. Office:
100 State St. Residence: 4327 Greenwood Av. 215 Jackson Boul., cor. Franklin St. Residence:
McCBEA, Wiley S., treas. People's Gas Lake Forest. 111.
Light & Coke Co.; mem. Chicago Stock Ex- McCULLOTTQH, Jay Stuart, Northwestern
change. Clubs: Chicago. Union League. Mid- passenger agent Southern Ry. ; b. Maysville,
Day, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, llli- Ky., Nov. 1, 1852; s. Francis T. (native Virginia)
nois, Germania Mannerchor. Office: 157 Mich- and Nancy Jane (Black) McCullough; ed. N.
igan Av. Residence: 122 Lincoln Park Boul. Liberty (O.) Acad.; Lincoln College, Green-
McCREADY, Edward Washington, corks; b. wood, Mo.; m. Warrensburg, Mo., Sept. 25,
Crisfield. Md., May 6, 1860; s. George S. and 1874, Celia Eddy Jewett; children: Charles Ed-
Loney McCready; ed. country schools. Now win, Chester Charlton, Celia Jewett. Studied
mgr. and treas. R. W. McCready Cork Co., es- ]aw, and was admitted to the bar at age of
tablished, 1866, and incorporated, 1891. Clubs: 21 at Warrensburg, Mo.; practiced in War-
Chicago Athletic, Westward Ho, Automobile, rensburg and Holden, Mo., until 1876, when
Office: 47 Illinois St. Residence: 428 N. Kenil- engaged in newspaper business also, as manag-
worth Av., Oak Park, 111. ing editor of the Warrensburg Standard; en-
McCULLOCH, Frank Hathorn, lawyer; b. tered railway service, Oct. 1, 1879, with the
Winnebago Co., Wis., Jan. 14, 1863; s. Hathorn Central Iowa R. R., at Marshalltown, and in
and Charlotte M. (Brown) McCulloch; ed. pub- 1880 became connected with C., R. I. & P.
lie schools and grad. Union College of Law, Ry., Chicago; in same year was placed in
Chicago, 1886; m. Rockford, 111., May 30, 1890, charge of ticket accounts, C. & A. Ry., under
Catharine G. Waugh; children: Hugh Waugh, Auditor Kelsey; Jan. 1, 1884, was made special
Hathorn Waugh, Catharine Waugh, Jr. Admit- passenger agent for the C., St. P., M. & O.
ted to bar, June, 1886; mem. firm of Prussing, Ry., at St. Paul, and was successively chief
Hutchins & McCulloch, 1891-3; Prussing & Me- clerk and asst. general passenger agent, same
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road, until March, 1893; was then appointed
sec. and in charge of Trans-Missouri Assn.,
at Kansas City, until Jan. 1, 1895, when took
service with the Memphis & Charleston Ry.,
a branch of the Southern Ry., at Memphis,
Tenn. ; since then with Southern Ry. as chief
clerk and Northwestern passenger agent. In-
dependent in politics (voted for Roosevelt,
1904). Baptist. Office: 225 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 3846 Ellis Av.
McCUIiIiOUCrH, John R., physician; b. Ft.
Fortune, Province of Que., Can., Dec. 6, 1835;
s. William and Elizabeth Stinson (Stevenson)
McCullough; ed. public schools and 3 years
at Victoria College, Ottawa, Can. On leaving
college apprenticed himself to an apothecary
at Toronto, and was later employed in whole-
sale drug house at Syracuse, N. Y. ; went to
Milwaukee, Wis., 1856, and worked in drug
store, at same time studying anatomy and
other branches preparatory to medicine; went
to Toronto and matriculated in Toronto School
of Medicine and, on graduation therefrom, re-
turned to Milwaukee and engaged in med. prac-
tice until Sept., 1861, when enlisted as hosp.
steward in the 1st Wis. Regt. for 3 years' ser-
vice; the hosp. in his charge at Chickamauga
was captured by the Confederates, Sept. 20,
1863; the wounded were paroled and sent out-
side the lines while the med. men were sent to
Libby Prison; from there he was transferred to
Pemberton prison, remaining until Nov. 6,
when was transferred to the hosp. With aid
of comrades, "played dead," was wrapped in a
blanket, carried outside the lines to the dead-
house and placed in a coffin from which made
escape after dark, and after perilous adven-
tures arrived in Washington on Christmas
morning, 1863; rejoined command; mustered
out in Oct., 1864, time having expired, but re-
entered service on being appointed asst. sur-
geon U. S. A., and remained in the general
hosp. at Chattanooga, Tenn., until Apr. 16,
1866; m. Mansfield, O., Apr. 4, 1867, Agnes Cul-
bertson; 1 son: William H. Resumed practice,
Jefferson, Wis., 1866; removing to Chicago,
1872, and since then in general practice here.
Served as attending physician in gynecology,
at Cook Co. Hosp., Chicago. Member Chicago
Pathological Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am.
Med. Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem.
Cleveland Lodge, No. 211, A. F. and A. M.,
and of George H. Thomas Post, No. 5, G. A. R.
Office: Masonic Temple. Residence: 35 Park Av.
McCTJRBACH, David, Jr., manufacturer; b.
Perth, Scotland, July 10, 1876; s. David and
Harriet McCurrach; ed. public schools of Scot-
land and Chicago, coming here in 1889. From
1894-1900, engaged in cold storage business in
Chicago, with Produce Cold Storage Exchange,
Western Union Cold Storage Co., and Union
Cold Storage and Warehouse Co.; in q. m.'s
dept., U. S. A., Chicago, 1900-2; mgr. James
McCurrach & Co., manufacturers of neckwear,
1902-3; since Jan. 1, 1904, treas. and mgr. of
McCurrach & Smith, manufacturers of neck-
wear and importers of silks. Club: Evanston.
Office: 238-240 Adams St. Residence: 408 Lee
St., Evanston, 111.
MoCtTTCHEOlT, George Barr, author; b. on
farm, Tippecanoe Co., Ind., July 26, 1866; s.
John Barr and Clara Glick McCutcheon; ed.
Lafayette public schools and Purdue Univ.
Became reporter Lafayette Journal, 1889; city
editor of Lafayette Courier, 1893; m. Sept. 26,
1904, Marie Van Antwerp Fay, Highland Park,
111. Mem. Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago Athlet-
ic, The Little Room, Saddle and Cycle, Ex-
moor; The Players (New York); Authors (New
York). Author: Graustark, 1900; Castle Craney-
crow, 1902; The Sherrods, 1903; Brewster'3
Millions, 1903; The Day of the Dog, 1904; Bev-
erly of Graustark, 1904. Has written numer-
ous short stories in various magazines. Office:
203 Michigan Av. Residence: 62 Cedar St.
McCUTCHEON, John Tinney, cartoonist; spe-
cial correspondent since 1889; b. near Lafay-
ette, Tippecanoe Co., Ind., May 6, 1870; s. John
Barr and Clara Glick McCutcheon; lived on
farm until June, 1876; removed to Lafayette;
attended schools there; grad. Purdue Univ.,
1889; art instruction under Prof. Ernest
Knaufft. With Chicago Record, 1889-1901; Chi-
cago Record-Herald, 1901-3; Chicago Tribune
since July 1, 1903; the first conspicuous car-
toon work being in the campaign of 1896.
Started on trip around the world on dispatch
boat "McCulloch," Jan., 1898; was on board
that vessel during war against Spain, and in
Battle of Manila Bay, 1898. In 1898 made tour
of special service in India, Burma, Siam, and
Cochin, China; also tour on special service to
Northern China, Korea, and Japan, returning
to Philippines in Nov. for fall campaign. At-
tended the military expeditions of occupation
until the following Apr., when he was sent to
the Transvaal; joined the Boers in interest of
his paper. Returned to Chicago, Aug., 1900;
furnished political cartoons for Chicago Rec-
ord during 1900 campaign. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Press, Art Soc., Exmoor, Saddle and Cy-
cle; The Players (New York). Author: Stories
of Filipino Warfare, 1900; Cartoons by Mc-
Cutcheon, 1903; Bird Center Cartoons, 1904.
Office: 203 Michigan Av. Residence: 300 Schil-
ler St.
McDERMID, John Jay, grain commission;
b. Mayfleld, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1836; e. Joseph and
Elizabeth (Bryant) McDermid; ed. Hillsdale
College (Mich.); m. Claremont, N. H., Jan. 22,
1867, Frances Elizabeth, daughter of Gov.
Ralph Metcalf, of New Hampshire; children:
Frances E., Julian M., Ralph, Ferdinand. Be-
came cashier of Bank of Three Rivers, Mich.,
1859; came to Chicago, 1861, as bookkeeper in
bank; served In Union Army from Feb., 1862,
to July, 1866; appointed capt. and asst. q. m.,
and discharged, July, 1866, with rank of bre-
vet lieut.-col. Engaged in grain commission
business in 1866, in firm of McDermid & Oer-
tel; firm is now McDermid & Co. Mem. Chica-
go Board of Trade. Republican. George H.
Thomas Post, G. A. R. Mem. Grace Episcopal
Church. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
4032 Ellis Av.
McDOEIi, William Henry, railway official;
b. Goffstown, N. H., Mar. 28, 1841; s. Joseph
and Ann (Clogston) McDoel; ed. public school,
Goftstown, N. H. ; m., 1st, State Line, Ind.,
Sept. 12, 1865, Rebecca Lucas; 1 daughter:
Mrs. Mary McDoel Hickman; m., 2d, Kenosha,
Wis., Dec. 27, 1898, Katherine R. Neff. En-
tered service of Great Western R. R. of Illi-
nois, Sept. 7, 1861, as clerk; later agent same
at Danville and Tolono, 111.; agent, Toledo,
Wabash & Western Ry., State Line, Ind., 1864-
1865; general agent same, Keokuk, la., 1865-
1875; western agent Blue Line, 1875-7; gen-
eral freight agent Hannibal & St. Joseph R.
R., 1878-84; southwestern freight agent, C., B.
& Q. R. R., Kansas City, 1884; since July 1,
1884, with Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
Ry., and its successor, the Chicago, Indianapo-
lis & Louisville Rv., as general freight agent,
1884-6: traffic mgr., 1886-91; general mgr.,
Apr. 15, 1891; also vlce-pres., Apr., 1894; re-
ceiver same, 1896-7; vice-pres. and gen. mgr.,
1897-9; since Apr. 25, 1899. pres. and gen. mgr.
Also pres. Indiana Stone R. R. Co., pres. Ken-
tucky &• Indiana Bridge and R. R. Co.; dir.
Am. Trust and Savings Bank. Gold Democrat.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League. Washington
Park, Midlothian, Chicago Golf. Office: 198
Custom House PI. Residence: Geneva, 111.
McDONALD, Alexander Roderick, physician;
b. on farm near Parkhill, Ont., Dec. 30, 1863;
s. Roderick and Jessie (McEachin) McDonald;
ed. Parkhill (Ont.) High School to 1877; grad.
Chicago Homoe. Med. College, M.D., 1897; Rush
Med. College, M.D., 1898; m. Sheridan, Huron
Co., Mich., Apr. 20, 1895. On leaving high
378 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
school joined family, which had removed to erine (Stewart) MacDonald (natives of Scot-
Michigan in 1876; began teaching a district land); ed. Chicago public schools; m. Oak
school in Huron Co., Mich., before was 16 Park, 111., Nov. 2, 1882, Mary Kerkhoff; chil-
years of age; taught for 7 years, meanwhile dren: Mary K., William Stewart, Ruth Marga-
buying a small farm upon which widowed ret. Joined in organizing, May 1, 1900, Mac-
mother and the younger children lived; came to Donald, McCoy & Co., dealers in municipal and
Chicago, 1887, and was in employ of Western corporation bonds, of which is pres. Republi-
Union Telegraph Co. until 1894, during latter can. Club: Union League. Office: 171 LaSalle
part of time working evenings while attending St. Residence: 688 LaSalle Av.
med college in day time. In practice of homce. MACDONELL, Joseph A., insurance; b. Corn-
medicine in Chicago since 1897; appointed to wall, Can., Dec. 25, 1856; s. Alexander K. and
minor position on staff of Chicago Homoe. Isabella (McDonald) Macdonell; ed. public
Med. College, 1899; advanced rapidly and is schools of Canada, and St. Laurent College,
now prof, of physiology and lecturer on dls- near Montreal, ending Mar., 1875; m. Milwau-
eases of the lungs; in 1901 elected and has kee, Wis., Aug. 19, 1884, Sarah M. Whaling;
since been dean for students and a year later children: Helen J., Marguerite I. (latter died
became a dir. of the college; under reorgani- in infancy). In Apr., 1875, entered service of
zation, 1903, became a mem. of the Board of Canada Paper Co., Montreal, remaining until
Trustees; attending physician Chicago Homoe. May, 1880; came to Chicago same year; entered
and Cook Co. Hosps. Mem. Clinical Club of insurance field, Feb., 1881, with Home Insur-
Chicago Homoe. Med. College, Chicago Homce. ance Co., of New York; since then continuously
Med. Soc., Illinois Homce. Med. Assn., Am. In- in Chicago, except the period, 1889-96, when
stitute of Homoe. Mem. Royal League. Office was in casualty insurance lines in Minneapolis,
and residence: 338 Park Av. Minn. Pres. Macdonell-Baker-Callender Co.,
MACDONALD, Charles Alexander, insur- general insurance agency; business establish-
ance; b. Cheshire, Eng., 1859; s. Alexander ed, 1889; incorporated under present name,
and Jessie (Taylor) Macdonald; ed. England; 1902; specialty, liability insurance and fidelity
m. Madison, N. J., Jan., 1888, Martha Stuart and surety bonds. Independent in politics.
Slaughter; 1 son: Charles Stuart. Entered ma- Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Glen View. Office: 159
rine insurance business, Liverpool, 1877; came LaSalle St. Residence: 250 E. 52d St.
to New York, 1882, as asst. mgr. for U. S. of MACDOWELL, James Nelson, dentist; b.
Thames & Mersey Marine Insurance Co.; came Greenfield, Mo., Aug. 14, 1870; s. Nelson B.
to Chicago, 1887, as western mgr. of a combi- and Anna (Hampton) MacDowell; grad. North-
nation of English, Am., Canadian and German western Univ. Dental Dept., D.D.S., 1895; m.
companies. Organizer and first pres. Shipown- Pontiac, Mich., June 28, 1900, Lottie Sophia
ers Dry Dock Co. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Greene. Since 1895 engaged in practice of den-
Onwentsia, Chicago Athletic, Saddle and Cy- tistry in Chicago. Lecturer in Northwestern
cle. Residence: 3273 Dover St., Sheridan Park. Univ. Dental College and prof, of orthodontia
McDONALD, James, coal merchant; b. Lin- in dental dept. of Univ. of Illinois. Mem. Chi-
coln, Eng., July 21, 1865; s. John and Elizabeth cago Dental Soc., Chicago Odontographic Den-
(Halliday) McDonald; ed. private school, Lin- tal Soc., Illinois State Dental Soc. Author of
coin, Eng., and at Oxford Univ., with degree of Orthodontia, text-book for dental colleges;
Associate of Arts; m. Hinsdale, 111., 1890, Flor- booklets on the Use of the X-ray in Ortho-
ence R. Lemmon; children: Paul A., Bessie dontia, Facial Art, The Age for Treatment.
Mae. Was in the grain business in England; Inventor of MacDowell System of regulating
came to U. S., and from Oct., 1883, to Apr. 1, appliances. Republican. Mason and Odd Fel-
1903. was with the Chicago, Wilmington & low. Club: Homewood. Office: 31 Washington
Vermillion Coal Co., of Chicago, first as ac- St. Residence: 171 47th St.
countant and paymaster, and afterward as gen- McDOWELL, Louis Donald, coffee broker; b.
eral sales agent; on Apr. 1, 1903, organized the Pontiac, 111., Sept. 14, 1875; s. H. H. and Emma
Interstate Coal and Coke Co., miners and (Thayer) McDowell; ed. public schools of Pon-
wholesale dealers in coal, of which he is pres. tiac, 111., and in Morgan Park (111.) Acad. ; m.
Is also sec. and gen. mgr. of the Mammoth Chicago, May 7, 1903, Blanche Carson. Began
Vein Coal Co., and sec. of the Job's Ohio Hock- business career in 1893 with J. W. Doane &
ing Coal Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Co., coffee importers, as office boy, remaining
Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: Evanston. with that firm in various capacities until June
MACDONALD, James, engineer, contractor; 1, 1902, when, with Mr. Ruffner, established the
b. Collingwood, Ont., Jan. 15, 1857; s. Donald firm of Ruffner & McDowell, commission
and Elizabeth (Leach) Macdonald; ed. public agents in green coffees. Served 3 years in I.
schools, Collingwood, Ont.; m. Peterboro, Ont., N. G., and with U. S. Vols. in the Spanish- Am.
May 17, 1881, Laura Alma Wear; children: War. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 25-27
Alma Etta, Mary Edna, Florence Marguerite, Wabash Av. Residence: 111 E. 42d PI.
James Wear. Pres., since 1894, Macdonald En- McELHEBNE, Daniel J., lawyer; b. Joliet,
gineering Co.; dir. Webster Mfg. Co. Independ- 111., Sept. 11, 1864; s. Daniel B. and Eleanor
ent in politics. Mem. Western Soc. of Engi- McElherne; grad. Niagara Univ., Niagara
neers. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1225 Falls, N. Y., 1885; read law at Joliet. Admitted
Michigan Av., Evanston. 111. to bar, 1887; practiced 1 year at Joliet, 111.;
MacDONALD, James Henry, clergyman; b. since then in Chicago; asst. State's Atty. of
Cranston, R. I., June 2, 1864; s. Robert and Cook Co.. 1892-6. Democrat. Mem. Nat. Union
Mary (MacMullen) MacDonald; ed. E. Green- and K. P. Office: 79 Dearborn St. Residence:
wich Acad., and Wesleyan Univ., Middletown, 2513 Indiana Av.
Conn.; m. Pittsburgh, Pa., June 10, 1890, Cora McELHONE, Frederick Halsey, insurance; b.
Blair Nolen; children: Florence Elizabeth (de= Ellenville, N. Y., Apr. 28, 1859; s. John and
ceased), Cora Leslie. In ministry of M. E. Elizabeth R. (Halsey) McElhone; ed. public
Church since 1890. Received first appointment schools. Learned tanning trade, but in 1885
in New England Southern Conference, at Nan- abandoned it and entered the New York office
tasket, Mass., 1890; subsequent appointments of the Washington Fire & Marine Ins. Co., and
were E. Weymouth, Mass., 1892: Newport, R. after some years in the service of that com-
I., 1895; Fail River, Mass., 1897; transferred pany, became special agent for Texas and
in 1901 to the New England Conference, and Arkansas of the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance
stationed in Lowell, Mass.; transferred, 1902, Co.; resigned, 1890, becoming special agent for
to the Rock River Conference, and since then Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana for the Fire-
pastor Oakland M. E. Church, Chicago. Resi- man's Fund Insurance Co., of San Francisco,
dence: 200 Oakwood Boul. Calif., with headquarters at Dallas, Tex.; in
MacDONALD, William J., broker; b. Chicago, Nov., 1899, was made 2d asst. mgr., and in
Aug. 27, 1860; s. Alexander Robert and Cath- May, 1900, associate mgr. of the Central dept.
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of the same company, with headquarters at
Chicago, the managing firm being known as
Marshall & McElhone. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
McELLIGOTT, Thomas G., lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 26, 1861; s. John and Sarah J.
(Cusack) McElligott; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Feb. 12, 1888, Mary A. Stor-
en (now deceased); children: Sadie, John,
Thomas, James, Marie. Learned trade of cooper
and worked at it several years; later in tea
and coffee business; studied law; admitted to
bar, Mar., 1890; clerk of the Appellate Court,
1890-6; engaged in general practice since 1896.
Was one of the organizers of the Referendum
League, 1901, and drew up the questions of
Public Policy which were submitted at the
Apr. election, 1902. Democrat. Was mem. of
35th and 36th General Assemblies of Illinois,
1SS7, 1889, and special (World's Fair) session
of 1890. Clubs: Iroquois, Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: 79 Dearborn St. Residence: 4516 Indiana
Av.
McEIiROY, John Howard, patent lawyer; b.
Catlin, 111., Jan. 29, 1867; s. John Johnston and
Harriet Matilda (Thompson) McElroy; grad.
Rossville (111.) High School, 1882; DePauw
Univ., A.B., 1888; A.M., 1891; also special en-
gineering course in Univ. of Illinois; grad. Co-
lumbian Univ., LL.B., 1892; LL.M., 1893; m.
W. Chicago. 111., Aug., 1899, Cora L. Allen. En-
gaged in office of Chief of Engineers, U. S. A.,
1890-1; examiner U. S. Patent Office, 1891-6.
Admitted to bar, 1891; to bar of Supreme Court
of the U. S., 1898. Practiced patent law, alone,
1896-7; in firm of Coburn, Hibben & McElroy,
1898-1900; Coburn, McRoberts & McElroy, 1901-
1903; temporarily retired from practice, 1903,
because of severe illness a_nd spent 6 months
in California and the West in search of health;
resumed practice in May, 1904, devoting atten-
tion especially to testifying as mechanical ex-
pert in patent causes. Mem. Beta Theta Pi fra-
ternity, Am. Bar Assn., Apollo Club, The Pat-
ent Law Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Presby-
terian. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 195
E. 54th St.
McEliKOY, Robert Lemuel, pres. Automatic
Fire Protection Co.; b. on farm near Lebanon,
Ky., Mar. 24, 1861; s. Samuel Rice and Mary
Belle (Reed) McElroy; common school educa-
tion; m. Belton, Tex., June 29, 1893, Lula Mil-
ler; children: Margie, Robert L.. Jr. (deceased),
Edwin Miller, Alice Crocker. Pres. Automatic
Fire Protection Co., since Jan. 1. 1903; also
pres. General Fire Alarm and Watch Service
Co.; dir. Vendome Apartments, Butler's Choc-
taw Lumber Co. Republican. Office: 159 La-
Salle St.
McELWEE, Robert Harvey, lumberman: b.
Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Va., Jan. 28. 1858;
B. William M. and Annie (Harvey) McElwee;
ed. Lexington schools; m. June, 1882, Eliza-
beth, daughter of Jesse Spalding; 1 daughter:
Nancy A. (deceased). In banking house of
Hunt & Co., 1875-8; bookkeeper and later in
charge correspondence Merchants' Nat. Bank,
Chicago, 1878-83; since 1883 treas. Spalding
Lumber Co. Mem. lumber commission firm of
McElwee & Carney, 1885-97; senior mem. Mc-
Elwee & Co., manufacturers of lumber. Mari-
nette, Wis.; vice-pres. Menominee River Lum-
ber Co., of Menekaunee, Wis. Dir. Hibernian
Banking Assn. Clubs: Onwentsia, Exmoor. Of-
fice: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: Lake Forest,
111.
McENEEliT, Thomas, lawyer; b. Madison
Co., O., June 7, 1858; s. Thomas and Ann
(O'Donohue) McEnerny: ed. common schools
of Ohio; Northern Indiana Normal School,
graduating A.B., 1884; law dept. of Univ. of
Mich., LL.B., 1885; m. Chicago, Aug. 22, 1888,
Mary A. Banta; children: Sarah, Anna, Mar-
guerite, Katherine, Aileen, Winifred. Engaged
in general law practice in civil cases in Chi-
cago since admission to bar of Illinois, Aug.
19, 1884; also licensed to practice in Ohio, In-
diana, Michigan, and in U. S. Circuit and Dis-
trict Courts. Pres. Am. Bond and Mortgage
Co.; pres. Ernst Construction Co.; counsel for
the Ohio Talk-O-Phone Co., for Chicago ter-
ritory. Was mem. City Council of Chicago from
10th Ward, 1889-91. Democrat. R. C. Pres. Illi-
nois Jurisdiction Catholic Order of Foresters;
mem. N. Am. Union, and Royal League. Office:
110 LaSalle St. Residence: Park Ridge, 111.
McEWEN, Walter, artist; b. Chicago; pupil
Cormon, and Tony Robert-Fleury, Paris. Hon-
orable mention, Salon, 1886; silver medal, Ex-
position Universelle, Paris, 1889; grand gold
medal City of Berlin, 1891; silver medal, Lon-
don, 1890; medal World's Columbian Exposi-
tion, 1893; medal of honor, Antwerp, 1894; gold
medal, Berlin, 1896; small gold medal, Munich,
1897; silver medal, Paris Exposition, 1900.
Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France, Hors
Concours, 1896. Represented by pictures in Chi-
cago Art Institute, Luxembourg, Paris, Mu-
seum of Ghent, Liege, and Magdeburg. Deco-
rated the hall to reading rooms in Congres-
sional Library, Washington. Residence: 512 La-
Salle Av.
McEWEU, Willard Milton, lawyer, judge; b.
Milan Twp., DeKalb Co., 111., Dec. 15, 1863;
s. Lewis Milton and Elizabeth (Ward) Mc-
Ewen; ed. public schools and grad. Union Col-
lege of Law (now Northwestern Univ.), LL.B.,
1887; m. Chicago, 1890, Andrea Autsen. Prac-
ticed law in partnership with Charles S. (now
Governor) Deneen, as Deneen & McEwen;
then in partnership with Frank Pease, as
Pease & McEwen, until 1902. when elected
judge of the Superior Court of Cook Co. Re-
publican. Clubs: Irvine: Park Country, Union
League. Office: Criminal Court Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2399 N. 42d Av.
McFADDEN, Everett B., lawyer and bank
officer; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1868; s.
Michael and Margaret (O'Hare) McFadden;
moved west in childhood; ed. public schools
of Boone, la.; grad. law dept. of Lake Forest
Univ., Chicago, 1894; m. Rushville, 111., Oct. 14,
1903, Elizabeth Scripps Speed. Admitted to bar,
1894; engaged in practice; now asst. sec. arid
atty. for Hibernian Banking Assn. Democrat.
Office: Clark and Monroe Sts. Residence: 354
62d St.
MACFABXAND, Henry Janes, wholesale
boots and shoes; b. Worcester Co., Mass., Aug.
9, 1837; s. Joseph T. and Eliza Ann (Colburn)
Macfarland; ed. public schools of Massachu-
setts; m. 1st, Boston, 1865, Carrie E. Gunni-
son; m. 2d, Lina Wheeler Cook, 1894; children:
Henry J., Jr., Lanning. Began business career
at Boston, Mass., in the employ of the jobbing
house of Potter, White & Bailey, 1860-7; came
to Chicago, 1867, and was a partner in the
house of M. D. Wells & Co., wholesale boots
and shoes, and on incorporation as M. D. Wells
Co., 1903, became pres. of the company. Clubs:
Chicago, Commercial, Calumet, Washington
Park. Office: 195 Monroe St. Residence: 220 E.
48th St.
McFATRICK, James Burton, physician; b.
Lena, 111., Apr. 4, 1862; srrad., M.S., Upper
Iowa Univ., Fayette, la., 1879: M.D.. Hahne-
mann Med. School, Chicago, 1885. Specialist
in diseases of eye and ear; prof, of ophthal-
mology, otology and clinical surgery, Bennett
Med. College. Mason; has served as Eminent
Grand Commander Illinois Commandery, K.
T Office: Masonic Temple. Residence: 3408
Prairie Av.
TCcFELI., Jndson, electrical contractor; b.
Port Dover, Ont., Can., Sept. 12, 1859; s. Joseph
and Cynthia McFell: ed. Ingersoll Collegiate
Institute, Ingersoll, Ont.; m. Chicago, 1883,
Catharine Doyle. Came to Chicago from Port
Dover, Ont., 1881, and was connected with the
Western Electric Co. until 1890, when estab-
lished for self as an electrical contractor under
firm name of McFell Electric Co., of which he
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is pres. and treas. Mem. Electrical Contractors'
Assn. Republican. Mem. Nat. Union and Royal
Arcanum. Office: 303 Dearborn St. Residence:
6838 Sangamon St.
McGAFFEY, Ernest, poet, critic, lawyer; b.
Ohio, Aug., 1867; for several years connected
with Chicago press as contributor in prose and
verse; lately critic on Saturday literary edi-
tion Chicago American. Was private sec. to
Carter H. Harrison, ex-mayor of Chicago. Has
been mem. of law firm of David, Smulski &
McGaffey since 1901. Author: Poems of Gun
and Rod, 1892; Poems, 1895; Poems of the
Town, 1900; Cosmos, 1903; Sonnets to a Wife,
1901. Residence: Lewiston, 111.
Me G ANN, Lawrence Edward; b. Gal way, Ire-
land, Feb. 2, 1852; s. Edward and Bridget
(Ford) McGann; father died in 1854; came
with mother to U. S., 1855, settling first at
Milford, Mass., and coming, 1865, to Chicago;
ed. public schools of Milford, Mass., and Chi-
cago; m. 1st, May 1, 1883, Mary White; m.
2d, Chicago, Apr. 21, 1903, Edith Foster; chil-
dren: Lawrence, John, William Walter, Mary
Helen. Was engaged in boot and shoe trade,
1866-79; clerk in city service, 1879-85; supt. of
streets, 1885-91; mem. 52d and 53d Congresses,
1881-5; received certificate and was seated in
54th Congress, the returns of the election of
1894 showing a small majority for him, but
recount on contest showing sufficient errors to
change the results, cheerfully conceded the
election of his Republican opponent, Hugh R.
Belknap; supt. Chicago General Ry. Co., 1895-
1897; commissioner of public works, Chicago,
1897-1901; appointed, 1901, comptroller of the
City of Chicago. Democrat. R. C. Clubs: Iro-
quois, Chicago Athletic. Office: City Hall. Resi-
dence: 125 S. Central Av., Austin, 111.
McQANN, Robert Greaves; b. Doylestown,
Pa., Oct. 6, 1867; s. Byron Moore and Mary E.
(McNeille) McGann; ed. Hill School, Potts-
town, Pa., till 1888. Was engaged with the
Crown Smelting Co., Chester, Pa., for 3 years
before coming to Chicago, in 1895, when en-
gaged in the handling of machinery, Robert G.
McGann & Co.; in 1899 became vice-pres. the
Ruggles-Coles Engineering Co., consulting and
contracting engineers, and manufacturers of
the Ruggles-Coles dryer for all materials. Re-
publican. Clubs: Union, Chicago Golf, Saddle
and Cycle. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
12 Washington PI.
Me GARRY, Patrick, boiler manufacturer; b.
Belfast, Ireland, July 2, 1845; s. John and
Mary (Murray) McGarry; ed. Episcopalian
School at Belfast; m. Logansport, Ind., Apr.
28, 1874, Augusta Annette Beckley; children:
Mary Annette, Eugene Louis, Charles Patrick,
Robert Emmett, Anna Teresa, Phillip Henry
Cronin. Served 5 years apprenticeship with
Harland & Wolff, shipbuilders, Belfast, where
learned the trade of boilermaker and iron ship
builder; served as boilermaker aboard the
first White Star steamer, Oceanic; came to U.
S., staying 5 months in New York City; then
came to Chicago and worked at trade. The
house in which he resided on the N. Side was
one of the last to be swept away by the flre
of 1871, and it is related as one of the humors
of that tragic time that Mr. McGarry endeav-
ored to stay the flames with a dipper and a
barrel of cider, that being the only liquid
available at the time. Established, Jan. 15,
1881, as a manufacturer of boilers, stand
pipes, lard tanks, coolers, etc., and every kind
of sheet iron work, and is still at head of the
business now known as P. McGarry & Son,
proprietors of the Washington Steam Boiler
Works. Independent Democrat. R. C. Helped
organize the Hibernian Rifles. Mem. Ancient
Order of Hibernians; charter mem. Cathedral
Court 36, of Catholic Order of Foresters, De
Soto Council, No. 517, of Knights of Columbus.
Office: 1177-1179 S. Paulina St. Residence: 442
Seminary Av.
McGAVIN, Charles, Congressman; b. River-
ton, Sangamon Co., 111., Jan. 10, 1874; s. James
and Mary Ann (Farley) McGavin; attended
public schools at Springfield, 111., and high
school at Mt. Olive, 111., but did not remain
until graduation. At age of 15 became asst.
bookkeeper at a coal mine at Smithboro, 111.;
in June, 1890, removed to Springfield, 111.,
where was employed by the Sangamon Coal
Co., finally becoming top boss; later was mark-
er for the Carbon Iron Co., of Pittsburgh, at
Springfield, 111., and later was promoted, being
foreman of stocking dept. when the mill burned
down; became asst. agent at Springfield of the
DuPont Powder Co., 1892. Began study of law
in the office of Orendorff & Patton, Springfield.
1894, and in May, 1897, was admitted to the
bar; came to Chicago, 1899, and has since prac-
ticed here. Candidate for alderman of 18th
Ward in spring of 1903, running ahead of vote
of Republican candidates for city offices; be-
came asst. City Atty., July, 1903. Elected in
Nov. election of 1904, on Republican ticket, as
a mem. of the 59th Congress, by vote of about
7,000 plurality over W. P. Harrison, the Demo-
cratic candidate. Presbyterian. Office: Unity
Bldg. Residence: 435 Washington Boul.
Me G A VICE, Alexander J., R. C. bishop; b.
Fox Lake, 111., Aug. 21, 1863; s. James and
Catherine (Watt) McGavick; attended public
school until 15 years of age; entered St. Via-
teurs College, Kankakee, 111., 1879, graduat-
ing, A.M., 1887; ordained priest, 1887; ap-
pointed pastor St. John's Church, Chicago, 1897;
on account of work there was made auxiliary
bishop of Chicago, consecrated May 1, 1899,
titular bishop of Marcolis; pastor of Holy
Angels Church since 1900. Address: 264 Oak-
wood Boul.
MacGILli, Alexander Dunlop, manufacturer;
b. Greenock, Scotland, Oct. 20, 1842; s. Hugh
and Agnes (Thomson) MacGill; ed. Troon
Acad., Scotland; m. Kalamazoo, Mich., Sept. 29,
1869, Emily Augusta Ayres; children: Alexan-
der Dunlop, Jr. (died age of 20), Robert Ayres.
First occupation was with the Glasgow and
South Western Ry., for 12 years, ending with
position of station-master at Gatehouse; came
to U. S., 1865; ticket agent at Kalamazoo,
Mich., for M. C. R. R.; thence, 1869, to Crane
Co., Chicago, manufacturers of wrought iron
pipes and fittings, now being asst. treas. and
a dir. of the company; also dir. Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. Republican. Mem. P. E. Church.
Office: 10 N. Jefferson St. Residence: 1069
Warren Av.
McGINNESS, John R., army officer. (For
sketch see Who's Who in America.) Address:
Union League Club.
McGLASSON, Oscar Beaufort, merchant,
lawyer; b. Glasgow, 111., May 27, 1866; s.
Francis M. and Mary Ann (Adams) McGlas-
son; grad. Winchester High School, 1884;
Pierce's College, Keokuk, la., 1885; grad. Univ.
of Mich., LL.B., 1888; m. Chicago, June 12,
1894, Nora McNeil; 1 son: Howard Francis.
Admitted to bar in Michigan and Illinois, 1888;
began practice, Dec., 1889, with James Lane
Allen and Robert Van Sands, as Allen, Van
Sands & McGlasson, until 1891; partner with
Henry C. Beitler as McGlasson & Beitler, from
1891 until Dec., 1899, when was elected dir., sec.
and treas. of McNeil & Higgins Co., wholesale
grocers. Also dir. and treas. of the Glenor Co.
Democrat. Baptist. Office: 19 Market St. Resi-
dence: 1902 Barry Av.
McGOVERN, John, author; b. Troy, N. Y.,
Feb. 18, 1850; compositor, proof-reader and
night editor Chicago Tribune, 16 years; since
1880 engaged in literary work; m. 1877, Kate
C. Van Arsdale. Lecturer on Andree, Rousseau,
Shakespeare, Marie Antoinette, Lincoln and
Carlyle's "French Revolution." For 3 years
literary expert for Samuel Eberly Gross, au-
thor of The Merchant Prince of Cornville, vs.
Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Berge-
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381
rac (both being dramas). In this case 707 ex-
hibits were prepared, one of which contained
1,200 parallels of Rostand's French sentences
with the English sentences of Gross, written 20
years earlier. Decree of U. S. Court at Chicago,
May 21, 1902, forbade representation of Cyrano
de Bergerac in America, because of piracy of
playright. (See Who's Who in America for
books, etc.) Address: 416 S. Wood St.
McGOWAN, John Denis, physician; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Jan. 18, 1853; s. Denis (M.D.) and
Louise (Doherty) McGowan; ed. Boston pub-
lic schools and Boston College; employed in
the drug store of stepfather, 1870-85; grad.
Harvard Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1885; m. San
Francisco, Calif., June 20, 1900, Marie Chamon
de St. Hubert. Surgeon to the Chicago Edison
Co., the Commonwealth Electric Co., and the
Chicago Telephone Co. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc.. Illinois State Med. Soc. Democrat. R. C.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: 242 Oakwood
Boul.
McGRECJOR, George L., manufacturer; b.
Glasgow, Scotland, May 7, 1847; ed. public
schools of Glasgow; m. 1880, Jennie, daughter
of late David Bauld. Served 5 years appren-
ticeship as a boilermaker in Glasgow; came
thence to Chicago, 1868; worked 2 years in the
Canal St. works of Peter Devine, 1868-70; fore-
man boiler shops of Pa. R. R. System in Chi-
cago, 1870-3; foreman Rock Island Ry. boiler
shops, 1873-81. Established, 1882, his present
locomotive, marine and stationary boiler
works. Republican, Mason: K. T. Office: 246 S.
Clinton St. Residence: 1040 W. Adams St.
McGREQOH, Feter Duncan, fire insurance;
b. Inverness-shire, Scotland, Jan. 13, 1865; s.
Alexander and Mary Cameron (Taylor) Mc-
Gregor; ed. Chicago public and high schools;
m. Chicago, June 7, 1890, Ada Josephine
O'Brien; children: Alexander N., Josephine.
Clerk in office of Union Insurance Co., of Phil-
adelphia in Chicago, 1881-5; in western dept.
office of Connecticut Fire Insurance Co., Chi-
cago, 1885-92; special agent for same in Indi-
ana, Kentucky and Tennessee, 1892-4; asst.
mgr., 1894-8; associate mgr., 1898-9, same com-
pany; mgr. western dept., Queen Insurance
Co. of America since Oct. 1, 1899. Gold Demo-
crat. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League, Hins-
dale Golf, LaGrange Country, Suburban. Of-
fice: Royal Insurance Bldg. Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
McGUiRE, J. Fred, real estate dealer and
broker; b. Chicago, Jan. 22, 1868; s. Daniel E.
and Isabella (King) McGuire; ed. 14th St. and
Foster St. public schools and Sowders Busi-
ness College, Chicago; m. Riverside, 111., Sept.
13, 1888, Sarah Reed; children: Walter John,
Florence Louise. Began business life Jan.,
1885, as office boy, Wilson Bros., men's fur-
nishings; remained 4 years, becoming cashier;
entered real estate and loan business, 1889;
established in business for self, Aug. 15, 1895;
organized Feb. 15, 1897, firm of McGuire, Orr
& Wilson, changing 6 months later, on Mr.
Wilson's retirement, to McGuire & Orr, which
still continues. Sec. Chicago Real Estate Board,
1904; sec. N. Shore Park District from its In-
ception, 1900; re-elected each year but re-
signed Apr. 5, 1904, because of personal busi-
ness demanding entire time. Republican in
national, independent in local politics; served
In Co. I, 1st Regt., I. N. G. Mem. M. E. Church.
Trustee Evanston Commandery, K. T. ; mem.
Park Lodge A. F. and A. M. ; Garden City
Council, Royal Arcanum. Club: Chicago White
Lake Yacht. Office: 101 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 903 Chase Av., Rogers Park, 111.
McGUIRE, William; b. Anamosa, la., Mar.
10, 1861; s. John G. and Palmyra (Parsons)
McGuire; ed. public schools, Anamosa, la.,
1866-80, business college, Dubuque, la., 1880-1,
College of Pharmacy, Chicago, 111., 1881-2; m.
Anamosa, la., June 4, 1889, Hattie M. Lull.
Engaged in restaurant business at Anamosa,
la., 1881-4; commercial traveler for Dewstoe,
Glasser & Bradley, cigar importers, Dubuque,
la., 1884-5; then in jobbing tobacco business
for himself, Marshalltown, la., until 1887; re-
turned to Anamosa and engaged in the drug
business until 1895; came to Chicago and was
city salesman for Goes Lithographing Co un-
til 1898; from 1898 to 1900 was a mem. of the
firm of Southard & Trainer, in real estate
business; afterwards was for a short time
mgr. of the Lexington Hotel, and later be-
came a mem. of the present firm of McGuire
& Cobb, proprietors of Hotel Warner. Repub-
lican. Mem. K. P., Hotel Men's Assn. of Chi-
cago. Hotel: Cottage Grove Av., cor 33d St.
Residence: 3 Groveland Park.
McHUGH Fatrick, lawyer; b. in Ontario.
Can., May 6, 1843; s. Patrick and Catherine
(Curran) McHugh; grad. Union College of
Law, Chicago, LL.B., 1867. Engaged in prac-
tice of law in Chicago since 1867; partner
with John M. Rountree, 1892-5; since then
alone. Democrat; was nominee for the Circuit
bench in 1893, but defeated. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Columbus, Iroquois. Office: Chamber
of Commerce Bldg. Residence: Chicago Athlet-
ic Club.
MclLROY, Frank Berry, rubber merchant;
b. Brampton, Ont., Oct. 21, 1864; s. T. and
Elizabeth Mcllroy; collegiate education in
Canada. In rubber goods trade with the Tren-
ton Rubber Mfg. Co., since 1886, from office
boy to salesman, and finally, since 1892, mgr.
of the company's branch house in Chicago.
The company are extensive manufacturers of
rubber belting, hose, packing and all kinds of
mechanical rubber goods, having their large
factories and main office at Trenton, N. J. Re-
publican. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 183 E
Lake St. Residence: Victoria Hotel.
McILVAINE, Alan Cassilis, lawyer; b Or-
ange, N. J., Sept. 8, 1869; s. Col. Francis E.
and Sarah (Sloo) Mcllvaine; grad. Vincennes
(Ind.) Univ., 1888; Princeton Univ., A.B., 1892;
Chicago College of Law, 1894; admitted to bar,
1894; m. Chicaeo, Apr. 24, 1899, Bertha Marie
Hately. Student and law clerk Hoyne, Follans-
bee & O'Connor until Jan., 1897, when changed
to firm of Lackner, Butz & Miller, being
partner, 1898-1901; since then alone. Republi-
can. Episcopalian; vestryman St. Paul's P. E.
Church, Hyde Park, since 1900; trustee since
1902, Church Home for Aged Persons. Clubs:
Kenwood, Calumet Country. Office: Chicago Ti-
tle and Trust Bldg. Residence: 4521 Wood-
lawn Av.
McILVAIJTE, William B., lawyer; b. Peoria,
111.; s. George H. and Priscilla J. (McClure)
Mcllvaine; ed. public schools of Peoria, 111.,
and at Princeton Univ., A.B., 1885; m. Balti-
more, Md., Oct., 1891, Julia LeMoyne; children:
Romalne LeMoyne, Madeline LeMoyne, Pris-
cilla, William B., Jr. Read law in offices of
John P. Wilson and Nathan G. Moore; admit-
ted to bar, 1888; now mem. firm of Wilson,
Moore & Mcllvaine. Republican. Club: Univer-
sity. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: Lake-
side, 111.
McINTOSH, Harry Milne, pres. Am. Inter-
national Fuel and Petroleum Co.; b. Aberdeen-
shire, Scotland, 1856; was engaged in mercan-
tile pursuits in England, 1869-77; came to U. S.,
1877, and engaged in banking and mercantile
business in Michigan; removed to Minneapo-
lis, 1880, where he continued in the same line
of business until 1884, when he engaged in the
real estate and investment business; came to
Chicago, 1890, and has resided here ever since.
Now pres. of the Am. International Fuel and
Petroleum Co., also of the Car Builders' Sup-
ply Co., the Consolidated Oil Co., and the Kan-
sas Prospecting and Developing Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Onwentsia. Office: Railway Exchange. Resi-
dence: 3668 Michigan Av.
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MACK, Edwin Frederick, banker; b. Ann
Arbor, Mich., Oct. 6, 1860; s. Christian and
Marie (Schmid) Mack; grad. Univ. of Michi-
gan, B.A., 1883. Was cashier of the Barnum
Wire and Iron Works, 1884-5; then entered
Citizens' Savings Bank, of Detroit, as teller,
asst. cashier and cashier, 1885-98; came to Chi-
cago, 1899, as cashier of the Royal Trust Co.,
and since 1903 vice-pres. and cashier. Pres.
Cook Co. Savings Bank; vice-pres. N. Side
State Savings Bank. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 171 Lake
View Av.
MACK, Gottlieb Henry, leaf tobacco; b. Bre-
men, Germany, Nov. 3, 1851; s. G. H. and Jo-
hanna (Kotzenberg) Mack; ed. schools of Bre-
men; widower; children: Gottlieb Henry, Jr.,
Elizabeth, Marguerite. Came to U. S., 1867; was
in New York City, 1867-72; in Cleveland, O.,
1872-90, establishing business there in 1876
and removing to Chicago in 1890; since then
head of firm of Mack & Co., leaf tobacco. Ma-
son (32°); K. T., Shriner. Mem. Swiss Benevo-
lent Assn., German Benevolent Soc., Schwaben
Verein. Club: Germania. Office: 218 Lake St.
Residence: 1697 Wellington Av.
MACK, Josiah A., sec. Chicago Bible Soc.;
b. Gilead, Toland Co., Conn., July 4, 1828; s.
Ela A. and Esther (Cone) Mack; came via Erie
Canal and Great Lakes, with parents, to Chi-
cago, 1836, arriving after a journey of 6
weeks; attended district schools winters, work-
ing summers; later attended select school,
and afterward studied "with pastor, Rev. Dr.
William E. Merriman; m. 1st, Batavia, 111.,
1850, Eliza S. Toon; m. 2d, Chicago, 1903, An-
nette S. Richards, M.D. ; children: Emily E.,
Charles A., Mary L., William H., Frances C.,
Rose C. Licensed to preach from Elgin (111.)
Congregational Assn., 1859; ordained, I860; held
Congregational pastorates in Udina, Plainfield,
Moline, Peoria and Joy Prairie, 111., and in
Gilead, Conn., in all, 22 years; in service of
Chicago Bible Soc. as sec. 24 years. During
Civil War in service of Christian Commission
among the soldiers in Arkansas. Mem. Chica-
go Congregational Assn. Office: 167 Wabash
Av. Residence: 821 Warren Av.
MACK, Julian W., lawyer; b. San Francisco,
Calif., July 19, 1866; s. William J. and Re-
becca (Tandler) Mack; ed. public schools, Cin-
cinnati, O., 1872-84; Harvard Univ. (Law
School), 1884-7 (LL.B.); univs. of Berlin and
Leipzig, 1887-90; m. Cincinnati, O., Mar. 9,
1896, Jessie Fox; 1 daughter: Ruth. Admitted
to bar, 1890; elected judge of the Circuit Court
of Cook Co. for term, 1903-9. Civil Service
Commissioner, Jan. to May, 1903. Prof, of law,
Northwestern Univ., 1895-1902; prof, of law,
Univ. of Chicago since 1902. Parker Fellow of
Harvard Univ., 1887-90. Mem. Am. Historical
Assn., Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.,
Chicago Bar Assn., Law Club of Chicago.
Democrat. Jewish religion. Clubs: Iroquois,
Harvard, Chicago Literary, Quadrangle. Resi-
dence: 4651 Drexel Boul.
MACK:, Thomas, mgr. of architectural and
advertising depts. of Am. Varnish Co. ; b. Mil-
waukee, Wis., 1873; s. Richard M. and Caroline
(Meyer) Mack; ed. public schools and grad.
Chicago-Kent Law College (Lake Forest
Univ.), LL.B., 1903; m. Milwaukee, Wis., 1896,
Rose Doll; 1 daughter: Edith. Began business
life in 1896 as paint and varnish salesman for
Pratt & Lambert, varnish makers; since July,
1904, mgr. architectural and advertising depts.
of Am. Varnish Co., manufacturers of var-
nishes since 1879. Mem. Builders' and Trad-
ers' Exchange and of Chicago Architectural
Club. Mason (32°) :Pleiades Lodge, 478, Wiley
M. Egan Chapter 126, Chicago Commandery,
No. 19; Shriner. Office: 313-315 N. Branch St.
Residence: 654 S. California Av.
McKAY, Edwin Burge, mgr. Empire Rubber
Mfg. Co.; b. Lowell, Can., Oct. 1, 1874; s. Os-
car and Melissa (Hendershot) McKay; ed.
common schools of Port Huron, Mich., and l1^
years in Chicago College of Pharmacy, 1891;
m. Muskegon, Mich., June 1, 1895, Belle
Beardsley; 1 daughter: Dorothy Edna. At 20
to 22 years of age was in business in Muske-
gon, Mich., as retail druggist; embarked in
rubber goods business at 22 years of age; was
traveling salesman for Toledo Rubber Co.,
later with Walter F. Ware Co.; came to Chi-
cago from Muskegon, Mich., 3 years ago; since
Sept., 1903, mgr. in Chicago for the Empire
Rubber Mfg. Co., manufacturers of a complete
line of mechanical rubber goods; also dir.
Walter F. Ware Co., rubber goods, Philadel-
phia, Pa. Republican. Mem. Muskegon Lodge,
No. 274, B. P. O. Elks; mem. Golden Rule
Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Club: Muskegon (Mus-
kegon, Mich.). Office: 20 LaSalle St. Residence:
6358 Ellis Av.
MACKAY, Jameg, sec. Kellogg-Mackay-
Cameron Co., boilers, radiators, etc.; b. Mon-
treal, Province Quebec, Can., Nov. 24, 1856; B.
Andrew and Jannette (Manson) Mackay; ed.
public and high schools, Montreal, Can.; m.
Montreal, P. Q., 1876, Christina E. Inrie; 1
daughter: Elizabeth Scott. Served appren-
ticeship in heating and plumbing business
at Montreal; went to Boston and worked at
trade, 1870-8; Baltimore, 1878-82; supt. Steam
Evaporator Co., Charlotte, Mich., 1882-9; came
to Chicago as salesman for Richardson &
Boynton Co., 1889, and in 1893 with Am. Boil-
er Co., remaining until 1898, when joined in
the organization of the Kellogg-Mackay-Cam-
eron Co., manufacturers of boilers and radia-
tors for heating and power purposes. Also dir.
of the Kewanee Boiler Co., and of the Federal
Boiler and Supply Co. Presbyterian. Mason; K.
T., St. Bernard Commandery, Medinah Temple.
Office: 222 Lake St. Residence: 4315 Berkeley
Av.
McKEEVEB, Buell, lawyer; b. Chicago, Sept.
2, 1872; s. James Lambert and Mary Augusta
(Buell) McKeever; ed. Oakland public school
and Harvard School, 1887-90; Yale College,
graduating, A.B., 1894, Kent College of Law,
LL.B., 1896. Entered office of law firm of
Isham, Lincoln & Beale, 1894, and later be-
came a mem. of the firm. Mem. of the Chicago
Bar Assn. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago,
Chicago Literary, Legal, Kenwood Country,
Yale Club of Chicago. Office: 184 LaSalle St.
Residence: 3900 Lake Av.
MacKELLAB, Orville William, physician; b.
Highland Twp., Clayton Co., la., Mar. 7, 1864;
s. Peter and Samantha (Moon) MacKellar; ed.
public schools and med. dept. of Univ. of Iowa,
graduating, M.D., Mar. 2, 1887; post-graduate
work, New York City, 1893; engaged in prac-
tice in South Dakota, 1887-93; since Apr. 1,
1893, in practice in Chicago; senior prof, of
surgery, Jenner Med. College; attending sur-
geon Cook Co. Hosp. 6 years; consulting sur-
geon Mary Thompson Hosp. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., South Da-
kota State Med. Soc. Was mem. Nat. Guard of
South Dakota, 1900-1. Republican. Club: Wood-
lawn Park. Office: 332 E. 63d St. Residence:
Hotel Del Prado.
McKENDBY, William Henry, manufacturer;
b. Canton, Mass., May 17, 1859; s. William and
Caroline (Tucker) McKendry; ed. public
schools of Canton, Mass.; grad. high school,
1876; grad. Boston Latin School, 1878; Har-
vard College, 1882. Started business career as
a contractor, opening an abandoned zinc mine
at Warren, N. H. ; next had charge of a pro-
cess for heating steel with petroleum, with
S. Boston Iron Works, and was transferred to
Joliet, 111., doing the same work for the Joliet
Steel Works, now the Illinois Steel Co.; in-
stalled a similar plant for the Chicago Tire
and Spring Works at Melrose, 111.; entered the
employ of the firm of Palmer, Fuller & Co.,
1885, as a clerk, and on the reorganization of
the business, 1899, became sec. of the com-
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pany, large manufacturers of sash, doors and
blinds, and among the pioneer enterprises in
that line in Chicago, the business having been
established in 1850 by Goss & Phillips, chang-
ing, 1866, to the present firm name. Republi-
can. Unitarian. Clubs: Harvard of Chicago,
Massachusetts of Chicago, Chicago Athletic.
Office: Lumber St., south of 22d St. Residence:
3500 Ellis Av.
McXENNA, Edward P., Jr., broker; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 31, 1873; s. Edward P. and Marga-
ret Jane McKenna; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Racine, Wis., Dec. 2, 1896, Nellie S.
Roach; children: Marion Stevenson, Jane Cath-
erine, Robert Neal. Worked for the Western
Union Telegraph Co., as boy, 1887-9; with
Bartlett, Frazier & Co., commission merchants
and brokers, 1889-1904; in Jan., 1904, became
a partner In the firm of W. H. Lake & Co.,
commission merchants and brokers in grain,
provisions, stocks, cotton and coffee. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago Yacht,
LaGrange Country, Suburban, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 6-8 Sherman St. Residence: La-
Grange, 111.
McKENNA, Edward W., asst. to the pres.,
C., M. & St. P. Ry.; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 24,
1848; ed. St. Vincent's College, Latrobe, Pa,;
widower; 1 daughter: Marie Sprague McKen-
na. Was telegraph messenger and operator Pa.
R. R., May, 1862, to June, 1864; served in
Civil War in U. S. Military Telegraph, June,
1864, to Aug., 1865; freight clerk and general
supt's clerk P., C. & St. L. Ry.; train dispatch-
er, 1870-1; supt., 1871-80, Indianapolis & Vtn-
cennes R. R. ; supt. Jeffersonville, Madison &
Indianapolis R. R., 1880-5; in special service
under immediate direction of gen. mgr. Penn-
sylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh, 1886-7;
chief clerk to gen. mgr. New York, Lake Erie
& Western R. R., Feb., to June, 1887; supt.
Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point divisions
C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1887-8; supt. LaCrosse and
Wisconsin Valley divisions, 1888-9; asst. gen.
supt. C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1890-4; gen. supt.
Eastern district, G. N. Ry., at St. Paul, 1894-5;
pres. McKenna Steel Working Co., Joliet, 111.,
1895-1903; since Feb., 1904, asst. to the pres.,
C., M. & St. P. Ry. Republican. Clubs: Wash-
ington Park; also Kansas City (Kansas City),
Milwaukee (Milwaukee), Minnesota (St. Paul).
Office: Ry. Exchange.
McKENZIE, JDongal James, pres. of the Mc-
Kenzle Furnace Co.; b. St. Thomas, Can., Oct.
11, 1863; s. James and Mary (McArthur) Mc-
Kenzle; of Scotch descent on both sides; ed.
public schools in Canada; m. Palos Park, 111.,
Dec. 5, 1901, Harriet Arnold; children: Dougal
James, Jr., Oswald Arnold. After working in
the engineering business for several years,
established in 1892 the McKenzie Furnace Co.
(manufacturers of traveling grate stokers;
also contracting engineers), of which com-
Eany is pres., treas. and gen. mgr. Mem. of
oc. of Mechanical Engineers, Brotherhood of
Stationary Engineers, Mason Builders' and
Contractors' Assn. Republican. Mason (32°),
Shrlner, Odd Fellow. Clubs: Columbia Yacht,
Engineers. Office: Manhattan Bldg. Residence:
Palos Parkjlll.
McXEOWN, John Alfred, lawyer; b. on farm
near Joliet, 111., Sept. 22, 1867; s. Hugh and
Mary Ann (Kavanagh) McKeown; ed. country
school, W. Division High School, Chicago, and
Joliet High School; law dept. of Univ. of
Michigan, B.L., 1896. Worked on farm until 20
years old; taught country school in Kendall
Co., 111., 1890. Admitted to bar, 1896; law clerk,
1896-1900; since then in law practice. Demo-
crat. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 1244
Sheridan Rd.
McKEY, William Davis, real estate; b.
Janesville, Wis., Sept. 15, 1853; s. Michael F.
and Elizabeth (Folds) McKey; ed. public and
private schools of Janesville, and Racine Col-
lege, 1867-73; m. Aurora, Ind., Oct. 22, 1884,
Grace Appleton; children: Josephine Appleton,
Margery, Kathryn Appleton. In dry goods bus-
iness, 1873-80; wholesale leaf tobacco, 1880-8;
since 1888 in real estate business, in firm of
McKey & Poague. Pres. Woodlawn Safety De-
posit Co. Democrat. Episcopalian. Club: Ken-
wood. Office: 134 Washington St. Residence:
5114 Hibbard Av.
McKlNliOCK, George Alexander, electrical
supplies; b. Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1857; s.
John and Margaret Ann (McCormick) McKin-
lock; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 2,
1890, Marion Wallace Rappleye; 1 son: George
Alexander, Jr. Business career practically be-
gan Apr. 1, 1877, as mgr. Am. District Tele-
graph Co., at Detroit, Mich.; then cashier and
auditor Bell Telephone Co., at Detroit, until
1886; came to Chicago, Mar., 1887, and organ-
ized the Central Electric Co., of which is pres
Republican. Office: 209 E. Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 1712 Prairie Av.
MCKINNEY, Frederick Warren, banking; b.
Rushford, N. Y., July 5, 1859; s. Burdette and
Sarah Day McKinney; ed. public schools of
Rushford, N. Y.; m. Augusta, Ky., 1893, Anna
L. Knoedler; children: Lois, Frederick K.,
Mary Buckner Frances, Sarah Gilmore. Was
engaged In real estate business at Benton
Harbor, Mich., before coming to Chicago
(same line), 1892. In 1902 organized the First
Mortgage Bond and Trust Co., which he con-
ducted until Aug., 1904, when it was absorbed
by the Royal Trust Company-Bank, with
which has since been connected as mgr. of the
real estate loan dept. Pres. Security Trust and
Deposit Co., pres. United Supply Co., treas.
Mother's Remedies Co. Republican. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 3075 Kenmore Av.
McKINNEY, Robert Morris, cashier; b. Nau-
voo, 111.; s. Robert W. and Mary S. Beck Mc-
Kinney; ed. public schools; m. Burlington, la.,
June 12, 1889, Emilie Thul. Began business
career as a clerk in a country store at Bush-
nell, 111.; then bookkeeper for wholesale no-
tion store at Burlington, la.; in 1885 took a
position in the Nat. State Bank, Burlington, la.;
then 1 year in First Nat. Bank of Anaconda,
Mont., and in Jan., 1892, came to Chicago and
started in the Nat. Bank of the Republic, as
bookkeeper, becoming cashier, Dec. 31, 1903.
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Ashland,
Bankers. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence:
1036 W. Jackson Boul.
McKXNNON, John. Wallace, dealer in Invest-
ment securities; b. Ayrshire, Scotland, Feb. 28,
3868; s. John and Mary (Wallace) McKinnon;
ed. public schools in Scotland and at Boston,
Mass.; m. Portland, Me., Oct. 20, 1889, Lillian
N. Robinson; children: John W., Jr., Lillian C.,
Madeleine, Dorothy. In 1891 formed partner-
ship in Boston, with Ira M. Cobe to handle in-
vestments; moved to Chicago, 1895, and has
ever since continued same business as mem.
of the firm of Cobe & McKinnon. In 1899, with
Mr. Cobe, organized the Assets Realization
Co., to take over a part of the business there-
tofore conducted by the firm of Cobe & Mc-
Kinnon, and is now 2d vice-pres. of that com-
pany; in 1901 consolidated the Security Title
and Trust Co., Title Guarantee and Trust Co.,
and Chicago Title and Trust Co. into the Chi-
cago Title and Trust Co. Also pres. and dir.
Illinois Straw Products Co.; dir. Sterling Hy-
draulic Co., Sterling, 111.; vice-pres. and dir.
Central Storage Warehouse Co., of Baltimore,
Md. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Automobile. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 177 51st St.
McKITTBlCK, Joseph !•., lawyer; b. near
Zanesville, O., Jan. 5, 1848; s. Samuel and
Elizabeth (Newman) McKittrick; moved to
Wisconsin in boyhood; ed. public schools of
Vernon Co., Wis.; enlisted in 18th Wis. Infy.,
Feb., 1862, but on account of his youth was
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taken home by his father; in 1863 was made
a q. m.'s clerk and served until captured in
Arkansas; after 3 weeks was exchanged; en-
listed in 1st Neb. Vols., served in Arkansas,
and in campaign on plains against Indians;
detailed as clerk, 1865, serving in offices of
Gen. Grenville M. Dodge and Gen. W. T. Sher-
man, at St. Louis, part of time as Gen. Sher-
man's private sec., until 1866; was appointed
to West Point, but declined and came to Chi-
cago; employed in insurance office for a time;
later clerk in general q. m.'s dept. at Omaha;
m. LaCrosse, Wis., 1869, Romelia Travis; 1
son: Roland. Admitted to bar, 1877, but did not
begin practice until 1882, at Bathgate, N. Dak.;
later appointed clerk of District Court; re-
signed, 1884, and became chief clerk in law
dept. of C. & N.-W. Ry.; later asst. atty. for
that company until 1891; asst. to W. B. Keep,
as general counsel for Am. Casualty Insurance
Co., 1891-3; later of Bliss, McKittrick &
Northam; now practicing alone. Atty. and dir.
Home Security Loan Co.; sec. and dir. Dr.
Matchett Tobacco Cure Co., and of Oregon
Electric Power Co.; dir. Dairy Shippers' De-
spatch. Republican. Mason; K. T. ; G. A. R.
Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: Wilmette, 111.
MACKLIN, Charles Howell, telephone appa-
ratus; b. Youngstown, O., July 7, 1871; s. S.
S. and Amanda (Neff) Macklin; ed. public
schools, Canfield, O., and at the Northeastern
Ohio Normal College, Canfleld, O. Entire busi-
ness experience has been in the telephone in-
dustry; was with the Am. Electric Telephone
Mfg. Co., 1894-9; sec. and mgr. of the Swedishr
Am. Telephone Co. since 1899. Independent in
politics. Office: 88-92 W. Jackson Boul.
McLA-HE, James A., real estate; b. Newark,
N. J., Mar. 22, 1857; s. Henry H. and Ida E.
(Scharff) McLane; grad. Waukegan (111.) High
School; Univ. of Illinois, B.S., 1878. Was in
employ of C. & N.-W. R. R. July 1, 1878, to
Jan. 1, 1881; traveled on road 1 year; had
charge of real estate dept. for Mead & Coe
for 8 years; since 1897 in real estate business
on own account; since June, 1903, Jury com-
missioner of Cook Co., appointed to fill unex-
pired term of 2 years. Mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board (sec., 1903). Republican. Clubs:
Hamilton (dir., 1903-4), Riverside Golf, Illi-
nois Athletic. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 408 36th PI.
McLAKEN, John, pres. International Audit
Co.; b. Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 11, 1836; s.
William and Helen (Hume) McLaren; ed. Scot-
land; in 1852 removed with family to Amer-
ica; m. Chicago, May 26, 1868, Harriet A.
Studley. Was apprenticed to carpenter and
builder in Chicago and later followed his fam-
ily to Dubuque, la., where followed trade un-
til breaking out of Civil War, when enlisted
as private; rose through grades to orderly
sergeant, sergeant-maj., 2d lieut., 1st lieut.,
and in Dec., 1864, was mustered out at Savan-
nah, Ga., as adjt. of his regt. In 1865 became
bookkeeper for Col. John Mason Loomis, com-
mission merchant in lumber, and in 1870 a
partner in firm of John Mason Loomis & Co.;
firm continued until 1885, when it became a
part of the Pere Marquette Lumber Co., of
which is vice-pres. Prom 1885-8 was of firm
of McLaren & Morris, lumber; was also vice-
pres. of A. R. Beck Lumber Co., of S. Chi-
cago; was one of the organizers and a dir. of
the Milwaukee Av. State Bank, and a dir. of
the Industrial Bank of Chicago until 1894,
when became pres. of the Hide and Leather
Nat. Bank, which was absorbed in 1897 in the
Union Nat. Bank, of which was vice-pres. un-
til latter was merged in 1st Nat. Bank, 1900.
Was pres. Chicago Relief and Aid Soc., 1891-2;
mem. Chicago Board of Education, 1887-93;
and part of time its pres. Since Dec., 1901,
pres. International Audit Co. Appointed by Su-
perior Court, 1894, trustee of the Allen C.
Lewis trust fund established for founding a
polytechnic school now known as the Lewis
Institute; also trustee of the Mary Thompson
Hosp. Presbyterian. Vice-commander Military
Order of the Loyal Legion; mem. G. A. R.,
and of Army of the Tennessee. Mason (33°);
was Worshipful Master, Cleveland Lodge, No.
211, 1870-1; High Priest, Washington Chapter,
1874; Eminent Commander, Chicago Comman-
dery, K. T., 1875-6. Clubs: Illinois, Bankers
(honorary mem.), Union League. Office: 135
Adams St. Residence: 339 Ashland Boul.
McLAUGHLIN, Frank Leo, treas. of Soo
Fuel Co.; b. Lowell, Mich., Feb. 7, 1875; s.
Michael and Katharine (Burns) McLaughlin;
ed. public schools, Muskegon, Mich, and Ferris
Business College, graduating, 1902; m. Chica-
go., Jan. 27, 1904, Anna V. O'Shea. Began busi-
ness career as lumber inspector with Bennett
Bros. Lumber Co., 1893, and was with Mann,
Moon & Co., 1894-5, at Muskegon, Mich.; lum-
ber inspector for T. B. Scott Lumber Co., Mer-
rill, Wis., 1896; traveling salesman for W.
Shore Wood Co., of Chicago, 1897-9; in busi-
ness alone, 1900-1; then partner with W. W.
Pollock until Jan. 1, 1902, when the Soo Fuel
Co. was incorporated and he became its treas.
Independent in politics. R. C. Mem. Young
Men's Institute, Columbian Knights, Knights
of Columbus. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence:
1924 Kenmore Av.
McLAUQHLIN, George D., merchant, manu-
facturer; b. Chicago, Feb. 22, 1864; s. W. F.
McLaughlin; ed. private schools; m. Chicago,
1898, Edith Frost; children: Harriet, George,
Herbert. Began business career in the house of
W. F. McLaughlin & Co., coffees, with which
continued for several years; now sec. of
Wakem & McLaughlin (incorporated), owning
and conducting 7 large importers' warehouses.
In Apr., 1904, also became pres. of the Am.
Chocolate Confection Co. Clubs: Chicago, Un-
ion, Onwentsia. Office: 96 S. Water St. Resi-
dence: 13 Ritchie PI.
McLEAN, Charles Forrest, lawyer; b. Wau-
pun, Wis., Apr. 5, 1873; s. Charles A. and
Emma (Forrest) McLean; related through
mother to former ducal house of Perth, Scot-
land (restored as earldom), and to foreign titles
of same family; ed. first by tutor and in private
school; grad. Douglas (public) School, Chica-
go, 1887; grad. Shattuck School, Faribault,
Minn., 1890; then in Williams College, class
of 1893; Northwestern Univ. Law School,
LL.B., 1894. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1894, and
later to bars of U. S. District and Circuit courts
and U. S. Court of Appeals. Employed in law
office of Frank P. Lefflngwell for 4 years, then
formed firm of Williams & McLean, of which
is still a mem.; firm engaged in general prac-
tice of law, but has given especial attention
to corporation law, and has organized many
corporations; dir. and counsel the Kitro Grape
Fruit Co., Chicago Gas and Oil Co.; sec. and
counsel the Wood Distillates and Fibre Co.;
counsel Grover Cleveland Gas and Oil Co., L.
A. Becker Co., Dispenser Publishing Co., Louis-
iana Land and Oil Co., Limited, and various
other corporations. Republican. Mem. Ply-
mouth Congregational Church. Held potential
commission in Minnesota N. G. ; was offered
commission in U. S. A., 1898. Mem. Delta Kap-
pa Epsilon (college fraternity) and Phi Delta
Phi (legal fraternity). Clubs: Calumet, Delta
Kappa Epsilon. Office: Assn. Bldg. Residence:
3143 Calumet Av.
McLEAN, David Munroe, real estate; b. On-
tario, Can., 1864; s. Hector H. and Janet Mc-
Lean; ed. Queen's College, Kingston, Ont. Was
engaged in real estate business at Winnipeg,
Manitoba, 1880-4; came to Chicago, and in 1885
established present business of David M. Mc-
Lean & Co., investments, real estate, etc. Is
also pres. of the David M. McLean Land Co.,
of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mem. of Chicago Real
Estate Board and of Winnipeg Real Estate
Exchange. Republican. Mem. Y. M. C. A. Ma-
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son; K. P., B. P. O. E. Club: Hamilton. Office:
Assn. Bldg. Residence: 1246 N. Clark St.
MacLEISH, Andrew, dry goods merchant ; b.
Glasgow, Scotland, June 28, 1838; s. Archibald
and Agnes (Lindsay) MacLeish; ed. Glasgow
Normal Acad. ; Hardy's English Acad. : Flint's
Commercial Acad., and High School, Glasgow;
m. 1st, Chicago, 1858, Lillias Young; children:
Lily Agnes (Mrs. C. L. Day), Blanche E. (Mrs.
C. K. G. Billings); m., 2d, Chicago, 1881, Marie
Louise Little; 1 son: Bruce; m., 3d, Plymouth,
Conn., 1888, Martha Hillard; children; Norman
Hillard, Archibald, Kenneth, Isabel Marjori-
banks. Served as employe in Glasgow, Scotland,
and London, Eng., 1855-6; in Chicago, employe
of J. D. Sherman and J. B. Shay, 1857-63; mem.
firm J. B. Shay & Co., 1864-6; since 1867 mem.
firm Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., founding and
managing its retail business. Republican. Bap-
tist. Vice-pres. trustees the Univ. of Chicago,
trustee Rush Med. College, trustee Chicago
Manual Training School; vice-pres. Am. Bap-
tist Home Mission Soc. ; mem. Baptist Social
Union. Clubs: Union League, Quadrangle. Of-
fice: State and Madison Sts. Residence: Glen-
coe, 111.
McLENJSTAN, William E triage, clergyman ; b.
Northeast Margaree, Cape Breton, N. S., 1861;
s. John and Catherine Agnes (McLeod) Mc-
Lennan; ed. Northwestern Acad., 1880-3;
Northwestern Univ., 1883-7, A.B., A.M.; m.
Nora, 111., 1887, Lila F. Keely; children: Flor-
ence, Charles Morris, Donald, Dorothy. En-
tered ministry of M. E. Church, 1887; after 2
years In Indiana was pastor of Trinity
Church (Methodist), Mexico City, Mex., 1889-
1891; pastor of Milburn Memorial Chapel (now
St. Paul's M. E. Church), South Bend, Ind.,.
1891-4; pastor Berwyn (111.) M. E. Church,
1894-9; Trinity M. E. Church, Chicago, 1899-
1901; Emmanuel M. E. Church, Evanston, 111.,
1901-3; joined Presbyterian Church, 1903; in-
stalled pastor of Belden Av. Presbyterian
Church, Chicago, in Mar., 1904, and so contin-
ues. Republican. Author: Comfort for the Sick,
1893; Comfort for the Bereaved, 1894; An Open
Letter to a High Churchman, 1898; In His
Footsteps, 1896; The Lord's Supper, 1903; Let-
ters of an Old Methodist to His Son in the
Ministry, 1904. Residence: 215 Osgood St.
MncLEOD, Eben Erstine, chairman West-
ern Passenger Assn.; b. Newport, Hants Co.,
N. S., Can., Aug. 30, 1866; s. Rev. John M.
and Mary Amelia (Parker) MacLeod; grad.
Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island, Can., 1885; m. St. Albans, Vt.,
June 10, 1891, Katherine Sears Bailey. Began
railway service as clerk in the New England
agent's office of the G. T. Ry., at Boston, 1885-
1888; ticket clerk B. & A. R. R., Boston, 1888-
1889; traveling passenger agent, C., R. I & P.
Ry., Boston, 1889-92; Canadian passenger
agent, same road, Montreal, 1892-5; Southeast-
ern passenger agent, same road, Pittsburgh,
Pa., 1895-8; asst. gen. passenger agent, Tope-
ka, Kan., Jan. 1, to Dec. 1, 1898, and at Chica-
go, Dec. 1, 1898, to July 1, 1899, C., R. I. & P.
Ry.; since July 1, 1899, chairman Western
Passenger Assn., Chicago. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Evanston
Country, Evanston Golf. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: 930 Michigan Av., Evanston,
111.
McMAHON", James B., vice-pres. the N. K.
Fairbank Co.; dir. Am. Cotton Oil Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Calumet, Washington Park, Chicago
Athletic. Address: Tribune Bldg.
McMANAMAN, John James, lawyer; b. Lake
Co., 111., Mar. 4, 1864; s. John and Catherine
(McCullough) McManaman; resident of Chi-
cago since 1879 ; grad. Indiana Northern Normal
School, Valparaiso, Ind., in classical, scientific,
and law depts., 1895; m. Steuben Co., Ind., June
8, 1896, Bertha N. Barber; 1 daughter: Gladys.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1895, and ever since
then engaged in general practice of law in Chi-
cago; since 1902 chief probation officer of the
Juvenile Court, and in 1903 instituted a home
for homeless delinquent boys, which, since its
inception, has proved a great credit to the city
from a humanitarian and economic principle.
Mem. of Illinois Legislature from 21st Sena-
torial District, 1903, elected on Public Owner-
ship ticket. Mem. of the Grand Lodge Colum-
bian Knights (chairman of committee on law
for State of Illinois). Office: Unity Bldg. Resi-
dence: 428 Washington Boul.
MCMASTEB, Thomas Jefferson, engineers'
supplies; b. Chillicothe, O., Oct. 19, 1855; s.
Washington and Sarah (Kettel) McMasters;
ed. public schools; m. Ironton, O., Oct. 23, 1881,
Alice Weeks; 1 daughter: Lily. Oct., 1901, or-
ganized the McMaster-Davis Supply Co., of
which is pres. Mem. Chicago Steam Engineers'
Club. Office: 160 Lake St. Residence: 482 E.
42d PI.
MAC MILLAIT, Thomas C., clerk of U. S.
District Court for Northern District of Illi-
nois since Dec., 1895; b. Stranraer, Wigtown-
shire, Scotland, Oct. 4, 1850; s. James Hanna
and Susan (Gumming) MacMillan; came, with
parents from Scotland to Chicago, 1857; ed.
Chicago public schools, Central High School,
and, for a time, at old Chicago Univ. (A.M.,
Illinois College, Jacksonville, 1885); m. 1883,
Mary C. Goudie, of Na-au-say, Kendall Co.,
111. Began newspaper work on city staff of
Chicago Inter Ocean, Jan., 1875, and remained
with that paper, in various positions, nearly
25 years. Mem. Cook Co. Board of Education,
3 years, during which time, with John F.
Eberhard and Albert G. Lane, introduced free
kindergartens to Cook Co.; mem., by appoint-
ment of Mayor Carter H. Harrison, Sr., of
Chicago Public Library Board, 5 years; mem.
Illinois Legislature (lower house), 1884-8, sen-
ate, 1888-92; mem. of commission which
drafted Chicago Sanitary District Act, and
chairman senate committee on waterways,
which secured passage of this act; chairman
senate committee on World's Fair, which se-
cured $800,000 appropriation from the state
for the exposition. Republican. Pres. Illinois
Congregational Home Missionary Soc. for 5
years; moderator Illinois General Congrega-
tional Assn., 1899; pres. Chicago Congrega-
tional Club, 1900-1; 1st pres. Am. Congrega-
tional Deaconess Assn.; corporate mem. Am.
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions;
vice-pres. Am. Missionary Assn.; pres. Cook
Co. Child-Saving Conference; mem. several
years Chicago Theological Seminary Board.
Mem. Board of Managers, Illinois State Re-
formatory at Pontiac; mem. for 7 years of
Chicago Civic Federation; had charge of bills
for civil service, tax reform, primary elec-
tions, etc., which became laws by act of legis-
lature. Office: Post Office Bldg. Residence: 816
W. Adams St.
McMlLLEN, William Ferris, district sec. of
the Missionary Dept. of the Congregational
Sunday School and Publishing Soc.; b. Lick-
ing Co., O., Aug. 15, 1856; s. James and Cath-
erine M. (Cramer) McMillen; ed. Oberlin Col-
lege and Oberlin Theological Seminary, gradu-
ating from latter as B.D., 1887 (D.D., Wheaton
College, June, 1901); m. near Columbus, O.,
Apr. 18, 1878, Almeda C. Regal; children:
Charles R., William C., James H. Ordained in
Congregationalist ministry, 1887, at Cleveland,
O., where remained until 1892 as district sec.
of the Missionary Dept. of the Congregational
Sunday School and Publishing Soc., and since
1892 has filled the same position at Chicago.
Club: Chicago Congregational. Office: 153 La-
Salle St. Residence: 58 Warren Av.
McMUNN, Samuel Worthington, manufac-
turer; b. Sharon, Noble Co., O., Mar. 20, 1850;
s. Isaac and Maria McMunn; ed. public schools
and Sharon Acad., Sharon, O. ; m. Belpre, O.,
Dec. 4, 1878, Jessie Northrop; children: Wil-
liam Northrop (b. Jan. 12, 1880), Mary Wayne
386
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(b. Oct. 21, 1884) now Mrs. Alvar L. Bour-
nique. On leaving Sharon Acad. engaged in
school teaching, but later entered employ of
Ohio River Salt Co., St. Louis, and later be-
came rnem. of G. L. Joy & Co., successors of
that company; soon after also became pres.
Am. Transportation Co., and pres. Am. Brake
Co.; mgr. Consolidated Coupling Co., New
York, 1884-9; then with Carnegie Steel Co.,
1889-94; mgr. of Otis Steel Co., Chicago, 1894.
Pres. and treas. Kindl Car Truck Co.; pres.
Raymond Concrete Pile Co.; 2d vice-pres. Oro
Verde Mining and Milling Co., of Colorado;
dir. Page Woven Wire Fence Co. ; trustee Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., of Illinois. Mem. Elks
Lodge, No. 9, St. Louis; Tuscan Lodge, No.
360, A. F. and A. M., St. Louis; Normal Park
Chapter, R. A. M., and Englewood Commandery
K. T., Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Calumet,
Hamilton; also Transportation, Lotos, Man-
hattan, Engineers, Lawyers (New York) ; Du-
quesne (Pittsburgh). Office: 135 Adams St.
Residence: 5423 East End Av.
McMURDY, Robert, lawyer; b. Frankfort,
Ky., Mar. 8, 1860; s. Rev. Dr. Robert and
Marcella E. (Russell) McMurdy; grad. Hyde
Park High School, 1876; grad. law school,
Univ. of Michigan, LL.B., 1880; honorary
LL.M., from same, 1895; m. Little Falls, N.
Y., July 16, 1891, Lillian May Harter (now
deceased). Admitted to bar in Michigan and
in Illinois, 1881, and practiced in Chicago
from 1S81 to present time; since 1897 of firm
of Church, McMurdy & Sherman. Pres. Chica-
go Alumni Assn., Univ. of Michigan, 1895.
Master in chancery, Circuit Court of Cook Co.,
1890-92; lecturer on med. jurisprudence Hahne-
mann Med. College, 1890-2; pres. Chicago Law
Institute, 1898; mem. Illinois Practice Com-
mission, 1900. Republican. Mem. Illinois Leg-
islature, 1892; presidential elector, 1904. Epis-
copalian. Was first pres. of the Hamilton Club,
1890. Trustee Provident Hosp. ; mem. of Ex-
ecutive Committee of Civic Federation; mem.
of New Charter Convention; vice-pres. Illinois
State Bar Assn., 1905. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: 4853 Kimbark Av.
McMYNN, John Clark, consulting engineer;
b. Racine, Wis., Jan. 16, 1869; s. Col. John G.
and Marion F. (Clark) McMynn; Williams
College, A.B., 1890; Cornell Univ., M.M.E.,
1892; m. Chicago, Jan. 15, 1904, Elsa Vocke.
On graduation from Cornell, 1892, came to
Chicago, and became connected with Robert
W. Hunt & Co., in which has continued ever
since. Republican. Clubs: Marquette, Chicago
Yacht, Columbia, Germania, Chicago Athletic,
Illinois Athletic. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 177 Eugenie St.
McNAB, Joseph. Lowe, lawyer; b. Crieff,
Scotland, Dec. 25, 1873; s. John and Helen
(Beattie) McNab; ed. public schools, Milwau-
kee; grad. dept. Liberal Arts, Univ. of Wiscon-
sin, B.L., 1896. Was in legal dept. of C., M. &
St. P. R. R. for 3 years, and for 8 months
atty. of Chicago Title and Trust Co.; since
Apr., 1898, mem. of law firm of Gregory, Pop-
penhusen & McNab. Republican. Mason. Club:
Evanston. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 1206 Benson Av., Evanston, 111.
McNALLY, Frederick George, pres. Rand,
McNally & Co.; b. Chicago, Dec. 20, 1865; s.
Andrew and Delia (Hyland) McNally; ed.
Highland Military Acad. in class of 1884; m.
New Rochelle, N. Y., 1884, Lydia L. Wyles;
children: Andrew, Frederick, Wyles. Began
connection with house of Rand, McNally & Co.
as bill clerk, 1884, and from that position
steadily advanced until became vice-pres. and
auditor, 1898, and from that, in 1904, succeed-
ed his father, the late Andrew McNally, as
pres. of Rand, McNally & Co., publishers,
printers and stationers. Dir. Chicago Nat.
Bank, Home Savings Bank, Equitable Trust
Co.; pres. and dir., Prairie Farmer Publish-
ing Co., Farm Life Co., Vindermere Ranch Co.,
Neff Laboratory Co. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic (life mem.), Union League,
Washington Park, Marquette, Glen View, Chi-
cago Automobile; non-resident mem. New
York Athletic. Mason (32°), Oriental Consist-
ory, Shriner. Office: Rand, McNally Bldg. Resi-
dence: 836 N. Park Av.
McNALLY, James, publisher; b. Armagh,
Ireland, Oct. 5, 1847; s. Andrew and Margaret
(Burroughs) McNally; grad. Royal School,
Armagh, Ireland, 1868; studied pharmaceutics
in Belfast, and medicine in Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Dublin; m. Chicago,
Sept. 5, 1876, Emily A., daughter of Richard
A. Waite, of Buffalo, N. Y.; children: James
H., Raymond Andrew, Nina Lydia. Came to
Chicago fr9m Belfast, Ireland, in 1869, and
from that time associated with brother, the late
Andrew McNally, in firm of Rand, McNally &
Co., printers and publishers, in which is now
a dir. Also vice-pres Prairie Farmer Publish-
ing Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 166 Adams St. Residence: 11
Scott St.
McNEIL, John, wholesale grocer; b. Ardrie,
Scotland, May 22, 1839; s. Daniel and Jane
(Crichton) McNeil; came to Dundee, 111., in
1848; ed. district school at Dundee, at Elgin
Acad. and at business college in Chicago; m.
Mar. 1, 1864, Janet Crichton, of Dundee, 111.;
4 children: 3 boys: Leo John, Walter William,
Howard Crichton (all Harvard men), and 1
girl, Maud Janet. In 1863 he established busi-
ness with his brother, Malcolm, in Elgin,
under firm name of M. & J. McNeil; sold out
in 1872 to establish the firm of McNeil & Hig-
gins, Chicago, which was incorporated 1888,
and of which he is vice-pres. Still resides at
Elgin; dir. of Home Savings and Home Nat.
Banks of Elgin, and has large dairy farm near
that city. Mason. Republican. Baptist. Club:
Century. Office: 23 Market St. Residence: El-
gin, 111.
McNEIL, Malcolm, pres. McNeil & Higgins
Co., wholesale grocers; b. Ardrie, Scotland,
Sept. 12, 1832; s. Daniel and Jane (Crichton)
McNeil; ed. Scotland; family removed to Dun-
dee, 111., 1848, and purchased land 3 miles north
of that village; m. 1st, 1859, Catherine, daugh-
ter of A. R. Dempster of Dundee, 111. (died
1870); m. 2d, 1871, Orel, daughter of Charles
W. Martin of Wayne, 111.; children: Nora,
Malcolm Gordon, Ella, Marvin John, Chas
Higgins, Jeanie. Worked on farm until 1858-
established small grocery store at Elgin, 111 ,
which grew to be the largest general store
m that place; sold his Elgin business in 1872
and with Charles Higgins established in Chi-
cago the wholesale grocery house of McNeil
& Higgins (incorporated in 1888), and now
one of the largest in the city. Also owns 3
large dairy farms near Elgin, adjoining which
is his country residence, "Glenora Springs."
Office: 23 Market St. Residence: 448 LaSalle
Av.
MACOY, Engene Hartwell, pres. Nat. Print-
ing & Engraving Co.; b. Cambridge, Vt., May
4, 1857; s. Hartwell Norris and Sarah Jane
Macoy; ed. public schools at Ottumwa, la '
m. Ottumwa, Ta., May 1, 1879, Theresa L
Chambers; children: Earl H., Ethel, Harold
C. Since Dec. 6, 1896, pres. of the Nat. Print-
ing & Engraving Co.; also pres. of the Am
Amusement Co. Democrat. Office: Tribune
Elder. Residence: 5350 Indiana Av.
MACQUARRIE, David Oliver, mgr. Corbin
Cabinet Lock Co.; b. Ontario, Can., Dec. 30,
1863; s. John and Eleanor (McLelland) Mac-
quarrie; ed. schools of Ontario; came to Chi-
cago from Canada, 1890; m. Chicago, Oct. 9,
1895, Josephine A. Cummings. Since 1890 mgr.
in Chicago and sec. Corbin Cabinet Lock Co.,
of Chicago, large manufacturers of locks, hav-
ing extensive factories at New Britain, Conn.
Independent in politics. Adherent of the Pres-
byterian Church. Club: Chicago Athletic. Of-
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flee: 107-109 Lake St. Residence: 1776 Sheridan
Road.
MAC QUEABY, Thomas Howard, supt.
Parental School, Chicago, since July 1, 1900;
b. near Charlottesville, Va., May 27, 1861 ; s.
Thomas H. and Sarah J. (Garland) Mac
Queary; ed. parish school of Albemarle Co.,
Va., and Norwood College, Va. ; grad. Episco-
pal Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va.,
1886; grad. Univ. of Minnesota, 1897 (A.M.,
1898); m. Jan. 14, 1892, Emma Clarkson,
daughter Hon. John T. Harris, Harrisonburg,
Va. Took orders in P. E. Church, July, 1885;
tried by ecclesiastical court at Cleveland, O.,
Jan., 1891, for denial of miracles; suspended
from P. E. ministry for 6 months; resigned,
Sept., 1891; engaged in sociological work;
founded Unity House Social Settlement,
Minneapolis; taught in Morgan Hall Acad.,
Minneapolis, 1899; became vice-principal
Northwestern Military Acad., Highland Park,
111., 1900. Author: The Evolution of Man and
Christianity, 1889; Topics of the Times, 1890.
Address: Parental School, cor. W. Berwyn Av.
and N. St. Louis Av., Chicago.
McBEYNOLDS, George Shipman, grain mer-
chant and warehouseman; b. Peoria, 111., Jan.
5, 1859; s. Matthew Wheeler and Caroline
(Shipman) McReynolds; ed. public schools and
Racine College; m. Chicago, 1888, Hattibel
Cook; 1 son: George Douglas. Began business
life with Reynolds & Co., pork packers, Peoria,
111.; in 1878 came to Chicago and was with W.
P. Harvey & Co., in the grain business; mem.
of firm of William P. Harvey & Co. in 1883,
and later of Carrington Hannah & Co., so con-
tinuing until Jan. 1, 1899, when established
present firm of McReynolds & Co., engaged in
commission grain and elevator business. Dem-
ocrat. Clubs: Chicago, Union, Onwentsia,
Washington Park. Office: 240 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: Glencoe, 111.
McBOY, George Gardner, wholesale mil-
linery; b. Chicago, Dec. 14, 1853; s. Samuel and
Chloe (Wilcox) McRoy; ed. Chicago public
schools; children: Harold Foster, George Aus-
tin, Clifford Jay, Robert Barnard, Maud
Frances. Bookkeeper for D. A. Hewes, whole-
sale millinery, 1871-87; then with Edson Keith
& Co., wholesale millinery, as salesman; on re-
organization of the company in, 1897 became
a dir., and in 1899 vice-pres. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Colonial. Office: 132-
134 Michigan Av. Residence: 4950 Prairie Av.
McSUBELY, William Harvey, lawyer; b. Ox-
ford, Butler Co., O., Jan. 27, 1865; s. Rev. Wil-
liam Jasper (D.D.) and Hulda (Taylor) McSure-
ly; ed. public schools of Hillsboro, O. ; South
Salem Acad., Ross Co., O. ; Univ. of Wooster,
A.B., 1886 (A.M., 1889); m. Chicago, Oct. 18,
1892, Mary Elizabeth Cadman; children: Ma-
rion, Elinor (died in infancy), William Cad-
man. Came to Chicago, Aug., 1887; read law;
admitted to bar, Mar. 29, 1889; mem. firm of
Norton, Burley & Howell, Jan. 1, 1895; suc-
ceeded, Jan. 1, 1897, by Burley & McSurely.
Nominee for Representative, 5th Senatorial
District, Illinois, 1894. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Trustee Univ. of Wooster. Mem. of coun-
ty and state bar assns. Clubs: University,
Hamilton, Homewood Country, Law. Office: 140
Dearborn St. Residence: 5037 Washington Av.
MAC VEAGH, Eames, wholesale grocer: b.
Chicago, Feb. 23, 1871; s. Franklin and Emily
(Eames) MacVeagh; grad. Harvard Univ.,
1895. After leaving college became connected
with the house of Franklin MacVeagh & Co.,
wholesale grocers, and in 1900 was admitted
as a partner in the firm. Dir. Commercial
Safety & Deposit Co. Is a mem. of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon and the Hasty Pudding Club
(college socs.); mem. of the Council of the
Soc. of Colonial Wars: mem. Soc. of the S. A.
R. and of the Soc. of the Cincinnati. Demo-
crat. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, University, Chi-
cago Golf, Saddle and Cycle, Harvard, Caxton.
Office: Lake St. and Wabash Av. Residence:
103 Lake Shore Drive.
MAC VEAGH, Franklin, merchant; b. on
farm, Chester Co., Pa.; grad. Yale, 1862; Co-
lumbia Law School, New York, 1864; aban-
doned practice because of ill health and came
to Chicago, establishing in wholesale grocery
business, at head of which he continues, and
is interested in various other important busi-
ness enterprises; dir. of the Commercial Nat.
Bank, Commercial Safety Deposit Co., and the
Fay-Sholes Co.; trustee Chicago Penny Sav-
ings Soc.; pres. Citizens' Assn., 1874, which
inaugurated many important municipal re-
forms; nominated by Democrats of Illinois,
1894, for U. S. Senator and made canvass of
State, but defeated in legislature. Pres. Bureau
of Charities and Municipal Art League; mem.
Com. of 36 of Nat. Civic Federation. Office:
Wabash Av. and Lake St. Residence: 103 Lake
Shore Drive.
McVOY, Eugene Joseph, iron merchant and
manufacturer; b. Cleveland, O., Dec. 24, 1872;
s. John and Isabella (McHenry) McVoy; ed.
St. Ignatius College, Chicago; m. St. Charles,
Mo., June 14, 1899, Celeste Aymond; 1 daugh-
ter: Marie Celeste. After leaving college in
1892 entered the house of John McVoy & Co.,
sheet iron manufacturers, established by his
father in 1877; was asst. mgr., 1894-9, then
took full control of the business, and since
1902 has been its sole owner. Previous to
1899 firm were manufacturers only, but in
that year sold out the rolling mills at Muncie,
Ind., to the United States Steel Corporation,
but retained Chicago plant, and after sale of
the sheet mills entered upon a jobbing busi-
ness in sheet metals, tin plates and metal sup-
plies; are also galvanizers and manufacturers
of galvanized articles. Independent in politics.
Office: 21-25 Michigan St. Residence: 2714
Kenmore Av.
McWHOBTEB, Richard Cox, box manufac-
turer; b. Chicago, Apr. 21, 1860; s. Roger
Alexander and Mary (McComb) McWhorter;
ed. Chicago public schools and Jones Business
College, graduating from latter; m. Berwyn,
111., Oct. 2, 1901, Helen Augusta Hawkins.
Served a complete apprenticeship as a box
maker, and worked for most of the leading
box makers of Chicago. In 1888 took an active
part in the formation and organization of the
Acme Box Co., and has been continuously
active in the management of the business,
now being the pres. and mgr. of the company.
The products of the company include wooden
packing boxes of all kinds, box shooks, etc.
Episcopalian. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Yeomen
of America, Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Of-
fice: 306 S. Clinton St. Residence: 3321 Carroll
Av., Berwyn, 111.
Me WILLIAMS, Lafayette, retired merchant;
b. Peterboro, Madison Co., N. Y., June 11, 1843;
s. Hugh and Mary (Wilson) McWilliams; ed.
district school and Peterboro (N. Y.) Acad.;
taught school 1 year in Madison; entered
Oberlin, but left after a few months to enlist,
in June, 1862. as private 157th N. Y. Vol. Infy.,
advancing successively to sergeant, 2d lieut.
and capt. of his company; received severe
wound in leg at battle of Honeyhill, S. C.,
Nov. 30, 1864; came to Chicago, 1865; m. June
29, 1871, Mary F. Goodman, of Chicago; chil-
dren: Thomas G., Mary, Hugh L., Donald S.
Began business career in Chicago in employ
of dry goods firm of Field, Palmer & Leiter,
remaining with that house through its de-
velopments and advancing in duties and
honors until he was admitted to partnership
in the present house of Marshall Field & Co.,
which connection he held until his retirement
from the firm in Jan., 1900. Now engaged in
producing petroleum oil, mostly in Indiana.
Republican. Presbyterian elder. Mem. G. A.
R., Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago, Union
388 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
League, Homewood. Office: First Nat. Bank MAGERSTADT, Ernest John; b. Germany,
Bldg. Residence: 3961 Lake Av. Dec. 26, 1864; s. Frederick J. and Lena (Cas-
•MWIWTT T T A TWO Roinnni A-ndormni nhviai- ter) Magerstadt; brought to U. S. in infancy,
Me WILLIAMS, SarnueX Anaer«on, physi- ed Cni * bli sc£oo}s. In the coal busfi_
f Anderson) Mc'willllms- grad Unfv "ess with his brother, 1878-87, and alone,
on R A M A ISfil^^temfed Med 1887-99. Was supt. streets for South Division
' ^863- tauehthieh school at of Chicago under Mayor Washburne; delegate
is 1863 5- el-ad mtdicine North- to Republican Nat. Convention, 1892; also in
'TJiv Med College' CMcago 1866° m 1896' but withdrew in favor of George Schni-
w!* l?Ph 28 1869 f died) •' m" der' mem- Republican State Central Commit-
' Wn '2 1884 Bertha ScheibTl1 tee- 1896-1900; mem. Cook Co. Central Com-
oi FstPlla Samuel Edwin Was mittee many years' clerk of Criminal Court of
in notice of mTdloine wTth' Prof Cook Co- 1S94-9; sheriff of Cook Co., 1899-
in practice OI meaiCine Wltn rruZ. -inni Mpm Ma«50n<? TT'nrfxstprss ATat TTnirm
Nathan S. Davis, senior, 1866-8; lectured on «{»• ^^ni^n o%oi- 1^8 Wn^MnVtnn ?!?'
Physical diagnosis and anatomy in Chicago Sl^Ht™^}0 24th st Washington St.
Med. College, 1866-7; was 10 years attending Residenc
physician to Cook Co. Hosp., 1878-88; was MAGILL, Henry Waters, fire underwriter;
prof, chest diseases and clinical medicine, b. Cincinnati, p., July 11, 1863; s. Henry M.
Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Sarah (Ellicott) Magill; ed. public schools
and was vice-pres. -and dir. of same, from of Cincinnati, and Harvard Univ., 1882-6
time of its dedication, Sept. 26, 1882, until (A.B.). Special agent in Michigan for the
3891; prof, of anatomy in Woman's Hosp. Med. Phoenix Insurance Co. of Hartford, 1886-8;
College, Chicago, 1870-&; prof, of eruptive fe- Chicago mgr. for the same company since
vers and physical diagnosis Jenner Med. Col- 1888. Republican. Mason. Clubs: University,
lege, 1901-3; prof, physical diagnosis and chest Onwentsia, Washington Park, Chicago Ath-
dlseases in Dearborn Med. College since 1903. letic. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: Lakota
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Hotel.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Medico-Legal MAGILL, Thomas Whitehead, real estate;
Soc., Physicians' Club, Am. Acad. of Medicine, b. Clinton, la., Oct. 26, 1859; s. Samuel G. and
Presbyterian. Residence: 3456 Michigan Av. Harriet (Riddell) Magill; ed. public schools.
MADDEN, Martin Barnaby, pres. Western Came to Chicago in 1883; now a mem. of the
Stone Co.; b. Darlington, Eng., Mar. 20, 1855; firm of H. O. Stone& Co., real estate, renting,
s. John and Eliza Madden; ed. public school, and 'nseuranc|; Club: Washington Park Office:
night school and business college, beginning 2°6 LaSalle St. Residence: Wmnetka, 111.
work at age of 10 in stone business; m. „ MA,QI"' W«liam Charles, insurance; b.
Downers Grove, 111., 1878, Josephine Smart; Bu,ffaJ,°'. N- J- ,££nf, 14> I,850.', s- Charles J.
1 daughter: Mabel B. Has continued in stone and ,Bs1-her S- (Chalker) Magill; moved with
business and has been gradually promoted £anlily t° Chicago when about 4 years old; ed.
from water boy to the presidency of the West- first at the Skinner School and afterward at
ern Stone Co.; dir. and mem. finance committee Immanuel Hall, a military school at Ravens-
Metropolitan Trust & Savings Bank; dir. and w°od- until \7 years old; ITK Nov 12, 1873,
mem. executive committee Manufacturers Fuel Marv C. Montgomery, of Buffalo, N. T. ; chil-
Co. Republican; chairman Republican city dren.: Robert, Esther, Irving, Laura Marion,
committee for 6 years; has been mem. Re- E"nice-,,B1efanp business career at 17 in the
publican county committee 10 years; served office of his father, who was a commission
as temporary chairman state convention, 1896; mer°han£ operating on the Chicago Board of
delegate to nat. conventions of 1896 and 1900 Trade, the firm being then Magill & Latham,
(on committee on resolutions and wrote Isth- a"d. lat®T Ma^in & Hall; afterward connected
mian plank, 1900); chairman 3d Ward delega- with other commission houses, and in Apr.,
tion in state convention of 1904, and voted 79 J,874- Became Board of Trade representative of
times for Lowden. Mem. Chicago City Council George C. Clark & Co. as manager of marine
from old 4th Ward, 1889-7; 7 years chairman department, and later general solicitor for
of finance committee; presided over Council 2 same office; since 1880 in fire insurance busi-
years. Was 4 years pres. Quarry Owners' Assn. ?®ss'41,supcce.Ts.s\ye1ly Ss "^"^r ™th! ms °/
of U. S.; 5 times nat. delegate to builders' Magi1J ^,,NDlciPls> /5e,°,rge W- Montgomery &
convention; was vice-pres. Builders and Trad- Co., Magill & Chamberlin, and now mem of the
ers' Exchange of Chicago; dir. 3 years and flrm11of wy,eY- Jennings, Corlies & Magill. Re-
pres. 1 year Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. Publican. Episcopalian. Mason (Evans Lodge
Elected to the 59th Congress from 1st district Evanston Commandery. K. T., and Oriental
of Illinois. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. S°ns^?ry)- S,,er£ed fofr 4 ?f1ar?,^s tr^sAeeT of
Residence: 3829 Michigan Av. e ^ elagil °£ Evans1t1°on0' AHi °.fflce= I59 ^a-~
MADLENEB, Albert Pridoline, liquors; b. ?{Jlle St- Residence: 1138 Oak Av., Evanston,
Chicago, Oct. 19, 1868; s. Fridoline and Mar- MAGNUS Albert hrpwpr<?' «?iinnl1p<!- h Phi
garetha (Blatz) Madlener; ed. Chicago public ._]* ^ 7 ul v 14 1 1858- s " Aulust and L Henrietta
Tin 4 18QS TPioo CQi.t-vT?. 1 ar.n • l "J-feOi J uiy it, looo, t>. ^.uguht ana neiirieiid
ii n- T' n ,'* • Se"pp,' 1.son; (Preussner) Magnus; ed. Chicago grammar
e%n^s5hi°a°MeKtevHd schools and 1 yelr of high school f m. Chicago,
^ 1853 bv hi| Mar. 25, 1884, Josephine H. Schneider; chil-
^ • ?Ti pr6S' ,°f dren: Henrietta, Albert, Jr., Joseph, Marie, Ma-
Af,i ^ Stl^rSt n^' thilde. When taken from school, 1873, was em-
Q T < - lcaeoAthletlc. Office: 147- ployed 1 year by W. H. Colvin; then entered
149 Lake St. Residence: 45 Butler PI. the business of his father, and has since con-
MADLtTNG, William-, real estate; b. Cook tinued in it. Was also for 9 years mgr. of the
Co., 111., July 21, 1855; s. Charles and Eliza- Chicago Hominy Milling Co. Democrat. Office:
beth (Bumbach) Madlung; ed. public schools; Kinzie St. and LaSalle Av. Residence: 1932
m. Chicago, 1880, Rosa Schill; 1 daughter: Es- Barry Av.
talle. Began in dry goods business at 39th and MAGNUS, August Charles, malt; b. Chi-
State Sts. in firm of Jacobs & Madlung, 1875- cago, Oct. 24, 1862; s. August and Henrietta
1884; William Madlung, 1884-8; in 1886 en- Emma (Preussner) Magnus; ed. Scammon
gaged in real estate and insurance business School and high school, Chicago; m. Chicago,
with H. F. Eidmann (Madlung & Eidmann), and Jan. 17, 1894, Mabel Miller Pope. Entered,
in 1890, upon admission of J. H. McCortney, Feb. 1, 1882, house established by his father,
present style of Madlung, Eidmann & McCort- which was later incorporated under style of
ney was assumed. Republican. Presbyterian. A. Magnus Sons Co., of which he is pres.,
Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: hops, malt and brewers' supplies. Also vice-
6845 Union Av. pres. Pope & Eckardt Co., commission mer-
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chants. Independent in politics. Office: 244 E. Town Atty., 1891; county atty., 1893; now atty.
Randolph St. Residence: Winnetka, 111. for the Chicago Board of Education. Demo-
MAGBUDEB, Benjamin Drake, associate crat. Roman Catholic. Mem. Knights of Colum-
justice Supreme Court, Illinois, since 1885; b. bus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic
Jefferson Co., Miss., Sept. 27, 1838; grad. Yale, Benevolent Legion, Ancient Order of Hiber-
1856; grad. law dept. Univ. of Louisiana (vale- nians, Royal League. Office: Reaper Blk. Resi-
dictorian), 1858; practiced law in Memphis, dence: 512 Ashland Boul.
Tenn., 1859-61; practiced at Chicago, 1861-85; MAHONEY, Georgfe William, oculist and
master in chancery, 1868-85. Republican; m. aurist; b. Lawton, VanBuren Co., Mich., Dec.
June, 1864, Julia M. Latham, Springfield, 111. 31. 1867; s. Michael and Honoria Marie (Davis)
Office: Chicago Opera House Blk. Residence: 7 Mahoney; attended Univ. of Michigan, 1885-7;
Washington PI. Bellevue Hosp. Med. College, New York, M.D.,
MAHAN, William Robert, Bedford stone 1888; made a tour of eye and ear hosps. of
merchant; b. Chicago, Mar. 7, 1868; s. John Europe, 1896-7; began practice at Decatur,
H and Ellen Eliza (Ogden) Mahan; ed. Chi- Mich., 1888; removed to Chicago, 1893. Mem.
cago public and high schools; m. Chicago, Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi-
May 7, 1902, Esther E. Brockway; 1 son: cago Med. Soc.; prof, ophthalmology, Chicago
Robert Brockway. On leaving school entered Policlinic; attending oculist Chicago Policlinic
employ of Montgomery Ward & Co." and was Hosp., St. Vincent Infant Asylum, House of
agent for the company until 1899, when re- when resigned. Was mustered into vol. ser-
signed to embark in business on own account vice of U. S. in spring of 1898; served through
as a dealer in Bedford stone, which has since Spanish-Am. War; held rank of capt. and
conducted under style of Mahan & Co. Dir. asst. surgeon in Vol. Army; detached from
Central Oolitic Stone Co. Mem. Builders' and 7th regt. during summer of 1898 and placed
Traders' Exchange. Independent in politics, in charge of entire hosp. corps of 2d Army
Mem A. O. U. W., Royal Arcanum. Office: Corps. Democrat. R. C. Clubs: Sheridan, El-
Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1418 lershe Cross Country. Office: 100 State St.
Lakeside Av. Residence: 225 Dearborn Av.
MAHEB, Edward, lawyer; b. Lancashire, MAHONEY, James Vincent, chairman West-
Eng., Jan. 17, 1859; s. Edward J. and Elizabeth ern Trunk Line Committee; b. Golden, Co. Tip-
(Martin) Maher; of Irish-Scotch descent; came perary, Ireland; about 54 years of age; ed. pub-
to U. S., 1869; ed. schools of England and in lie schools in Illinois. Began in railroad busi-
public schools in Buffalo, N. Y. ; engaged in ness in 1869, and among other positions has
mercantile business for some years. Read law filled those of general freight agent of the
in office of Judge E. A. Otis and Union College Rock Island & Peoria R. R.; general freight
of Law, Chicago, 111., graduating with honors, agent of the Chicago, Pekin & Southwestern
1885; m. May, 1903, Elizabeth Stirling; chil- Ry. ; division freight agent of the C., M. &
dren: Laura, Eugene E., Lincoln E. Was an St. P. R. R., and traffic mgr. Sioux City &
officer in 2d Regt. Infy., I. N. G. Is counselor Northern Ry. ; since July 1, 1901, chairman
for leading firms and corporations of this city; Western Trunk Line Committee of the West-
1893-8, in partnership with Charles C. Gilbert, ern Passenger Agreement; also chairman West-
in firm of Maher & Gilbert. Is vice-pres. Chi- ern Passenger Agreement. Republican; was
cago Forge and Bolt Co.; vice-pres. and gen. enrolling and engrossing clerk of the Illinois
mgr. South Haven & Eastern R. R. ; vice- Legislature, 1869, and later was alderman of
pres. Milwaukee, Benton Harbor & Columbus Rock Island. Roman Catholic. Mem. Knights
R. R. ; formerly vice-pres. of Am. Bridge of Columbus. Office: Railway Exchange. Resi-
Works. Independent in politics. Was nomi- dence: 4326 Greenwood Av.
nated for county judge of Cook Co. in 1890, MAHONEY, Joseph P., lawyer; b. Oswego,
but was defeated by Jude-e Scales. Office: 108 N. Y., Nov. 1, 1864; s. Michael and Mary
LaSalle St. Residence: 5627 Prairie Av. (Canty) Mahoney; removed with parents to
MAHEB, George Washington, architect; b. Chicago when only 3 years old; grad. Chicago
Mill Creek, W. Va., Dec. 25, 1864; s. Theo. public schools; studied law in office of Jewett
Daniel and Sarah (Landis) Maher; ed. public & Norton; m. Dallas, Tex., Jan. 31, 1899, Nonie
schools, New Albany, Ind. ; studied architec- Boren: one son: Joseph Boren. Admitted to
ture, beginning. 1878, under the Chicago archi- bar, 1885, and ever since engaged in active
tects. August Bauer and Henry W. Hill; com- practice; now of firm of Rogers & Mahoney;
pleted studies in J. L. Silsbee's office; then was Master in Chancery of Circuit Court of
sketched and studied in Europe; m. Chicago, Cook Co. for several years. Elected mem. of
Oct. 25, 1894, Elizabeth Brooks; 1 son: Philip the House of Representatives of the General
Brooks. Began actual practice of architecture, Assembly of Illinois at 21 years of age, and
1888; has developed a specialty in residence served 3 consecutive terms from the 5th sena-
work, and in shaping, architecturally, such torial district: then 3 terms (12 years) as
suburbs as North Edgewater and Kenilworth, senator from the same district; was selected 3
including a unique landscape effect at the times leader of the Democratic side in the
entrance to the latter town. Architect of resl- State Senate. Was vice-pres. of Illinois com-
dences of John Farson, Oak Park; James A. mission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
Patten, Evanston; A. B. Leach, South Orange, tion, St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Is a dir. of the
N. J. ; Harry Rubens estate at Glencoe; Edge- Boren-Stewart Co., wholesale grocers, Dallas,
water Presbyterian Church, and others, which Tex., and also of the Federal Life Insurance
he has individualized and which follow no Co., Federal Life Agency Co., Union Securities
established precedent, but represent a new Co. and other corporations. Clubs: Chicago
thought in architecture. Mem. Chicago Archi- Athletic, Ironuois. Office: 100 Washington St.
tectural Club, Am. Inst. of Architects. Re- Residence: Chicago, 111.
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Mid-Day. Skokie MAIB, Charles A., broker; pres. Chicago
Golf, Kenilworth Golf. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Industrial School for Girls. Clubs: Chicago,
Residence: Kenilworth, 111. Washington Park, Onwentsia, Exmoor. Office:
MAHEB, James, lawyer; b. Will Co., 111., 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 583 N. State St.
May 24, 1859; s. Thomas and Ellen (Kene- MAITIiAND, Francis Edward, investment
fick) Maher; ed. St. Viateur's College. Bour- agent and broker; b. Scotland, 1874; s. Thomas
bonnais Grove. 111. (B.A., LL.B.); m. Chicago, and Lauretta (Puerh) Mnitland; ed. England,
Apr. 8, 1891, Mary C. Rafferty; children: Mary entering Elstreo School, 1886, Harrow, 1888,
G., Thomas F., James J. Graduate of Union and New College, Oxford, 1893; B.A., 1897.
College of Law; admitted to bar, 1886; West Established in investment business in Chi-
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cago, 1902, and since Aug. 1, 1903, of firm
of Northcote, Dudley & Maitland (the Hon.
Amyas S. Northcote, Peter Dudley, Francis E.
Maitland), making investments in Am. securi-
ties and real estate loans, principally for for-
eign clients. Asst. sec. Am. & British Securi-
ties Co., Ltd. Clubs: University, Chicago Golf;
also Bath (London) and Royal and Ancient
Golf (St. Andrews). Office: Monadnock Blk.,
Chicago, and 49 Wall St., New York. Resi-
dence: University Club.
MAIZE, Howard De Shong, banker; b. Ash-
land, O., May 5, 1866; s. Nelson and Susan (De
Shong) Maize; ed. public schools of Ashland,
O., to 1880; m. Ashland Co., O., June 20, 1889,
Leffie E. Barnhill; children: Earl H., Roy F.,
Ruth E., Dorothy L. First employment was
with the C. W. Wadsworth Mfg. Co., with
whom remained, 1880-4; then was employed by
the Erie R. R. Co., beginning as night clerk,
1884, and ending as passenger agent in 1893;
came to Chicago, 1893, becoming connected
with the Aermotor Mfg. Co., in which con-
nection remained until 1899; since then en-
gaged in a banking business, making a lead-
ing feature of the buying and selling of high
class securities. Mem. of the Chicago Stock
Exchange. Republican. Office: 234 LaSalle St.
Residence: 405 Wesley Av., Oak Park.
MALLEN, Herman William, manufacturer;
b. Newton, Mass., Aug. 12, 1856; s. Herman Z.
and Gertrude (Dillhoff) Mallen; ed. public
schools of Newton and Boston, Mass.; m.
Wheaton, 111., Apr. 18, 1886, Ellen Miller;
children: Henrietta, Lillian, Clara, Doris. Quit
school at 14 years of age and served appren-
ticeship of 4 years as cabinet maker with D.
Shales & Co., Boston; removed to Chicago and
worked at undertaking, carpentry, etc., 1874-
83, then joined father in manufacture of par-
lor furniture frames under style of H. Z.
Mallen & Co., under which name continues the
business as sole proprietor; line consists of
mahogany, oak and birch sofas, couches,
chairs, etc. Pres. Chicago Furniture Manufac-
turers' Assn. Republican. Lutheran. Mason —
Dearborn Lodge, Columbia Commandery,
Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple. Clubs:
Westward Ho, Chicago Athletic. Office: 61 St.
Johns PI. Residence: Euclid Av., Oak Park, 111.
MALLEN, Philip Henry, chemist and phar-
macist; b. Frankfort, 111., Oct. 20, 1858; s.
Herman Z. and Gertrude (Dillhoff) Mallen;
ed. Boston, Mass., public schools and at Univ.
of Illinois; grad. pharmacy and chemistry of
the Chicago College of Pharmacy, 1885; m.
Joliet, 111., Sept. 1, 1900, Millie Tatge; chil-
dren: Gertrude, Philip Tatge. Entire business
career has been in present line; organized
P. H. Mallen Co., Apr. 1, 1894, and its pres.
ever since, doing a manufacturing, wholesale
and retail business as homos, pharmacists and
dealers in physicians' supplies, surgical instru-
ments, etc. Republican. Mason; mem. Garfield
Lodge; Past Eminent Commander Columbia
Commandery, 63, K. T.; mem. Oriental Con-
sistory, Medinah Temple, Nobles of Mystic
Shrine. Club: Menoken. Office: 38 Randolph
St. Residence: 1661 Monroe St.
MALLORY, De Witt Clinton, live stock com-
mission; b. Town of Moscow, Mich., Sept. 19,
1843; s. Azariah and Azuba (White) Mallory;
ed. Albion College; m. Moscow, Mich., Mar. 27,
1865, Mary J. Vaughn; children: Selby A.,
Louisa V. (Mrs. A. C. Dean). Since 1871 in live
stock commission business. Was first with
Mallory Bros, for several years as salesman,
later becoming a mem. of that firm, and of
Mallory & Zimmerman; 2 years salesman with
R. Strahorn; then mem. Mallory Son & Zim-
merman; also vice-pres., pres. and dir. in
that company, which was succeeded by the
Mallory Commission Co., of which was 'pres.,
later vice-pres. and now treas. Republican.
Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: Union Stock
Yards. Residence: 470 E. 48th St.
MANDEL, Emanuel, 1st vice-pres. Mandel
Bros.; b. Germany, Feb. 17, 1844; s. Fiber and
Caroline (Klein) Mandel; came to Chicago
with mother when 7 years old; attended public
schools until he was 13 years old; m. Chicago,
1871, Babette Frank; children: Frank E., Ed-
win E., Rosa. At the age of 13 began business
career as errand boy in dry goods store of
Ross & Foster; promoted to clerk, and later
became partner with Simon Klein in firm of
Klein & Mandel, subsequently becoming a
partner with his brothers, Simon and Leon
Mandel, in the firm of Mandel Bros., of which
he is now 1st vice-pres. Democrat. Jewish re-
ligion. Clubs: Standard, Iroquois. Office: 117
State St. Residence: 3400 Michigan Av.
MANDEL, Leon, pres. Mandel Bros.; b. Ker-
zenheim, Germany, Sept. 10, 1841; s. Fiber and
Caroline (Klein) Mandel; came to U. S. in
1854; ed. public schools of Chicago; m. Phila-
delphia, Pa., 1869, Belle Foreman; children:
Frederick, Robert, Fannie, Ida, Blanche, Lulu,
Florence. On leaving school was employed,
first as cash-boy and later as clerk, in dry
goods store of Ross & Foster, and later still
with brothers was mem. of firm of Klein &
Mandel, dry goods; he and brother Simon
withdrew and established house of Mandel
Bros., in which Emanuel Mandel, another
brother, later became a partner; burned out
in fire of 1871, but at once resumed, on 22d
St., re-establishing down-town in 1872; firm
later incorporated under same name of Mandel
Bros., of which is pres. One of the executive
board of the Associated Jewish Charities.
Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe. Office: 117 State St.
Residence: 3409 Michigan Av.
MANDEL, Robert, merchant; b. Chicago,
July 16, 1871; s. Leon and Belle (Foreman)
Mandel; ed. New York public school, 3 years;
New York private school, 6 years; Paris
(France), 1 year; business college, New York,
1 year; m. Chicago, Feb. 3, 1903, Stella Kauf-
man, of Dubuque, la. Started May 1, 1889, as
stock-boy in dry goods store of Mandel Bros,
and advanced gradually to positions of sales-
man, asst. buyer and buyer, becoming foreign
buyer, 1891; asst. supt., 1897; gen. mgr. and
dir., 1899, which position still holds. Club:
Standard. Office: Mandel Bros., State, Madison
and Wabash. Residence: 4601 Michigan Av.
MANDEVILLE, Charleg Edward, clergyman;
b. Red Hook-on-the-Hudson, N. Y., Aug. 1,
1840; s. Edward R. and Helen (Bronk) Mande-
ville; prepared for college at Hudson River
Institute, Clavernack, N. Y. ; grad. Wesleyan
Univ., Middletown, Conn., in classical course
as A.B., 1867; A.M., 1869; D.D., Rust Univ.,
1881; D.D., Mt. Union College, 1893; m. Chi-
cago, May 30, 1871, Mary Louise Bronse; chil-
dren: Maude, Paul, Maurice. After graduation
joined New York East Conference and took ap-
pointment in Stamford, Conn., 1868; trans-
ferred to Rock River Conference, 1869, and
appointed to the Oakland Church, serving
1869-71; pastor M. E. Church, Galena, 111.,
1871-3; pres. Jennings Seminary, Aurora, 111.,
1873-6; pastor Court St. Church, Rockford,
111., 1876-9; presiding elder Rockford district,
1879-83; pastor Oak Park M. E. Church, 1883-
1885; Western Av. M. E. Church, 1885-8; trav-
eled in Europe, 1889; pastor 1st M. E. Church
of Englewood, Chicago, 1890-5; presiding
elder, Chicago Northwestern District, 1897-
1903; now pastor South Englewood M. E.
Church. Was delegate to Christian Commis-
sion during Civil War. Address: 8712 Emerald
Avenue.
MANOASARIAN, Mangrasar M., lecturer,
author; b. Dec. 29, 1859, Constantinople, Tur-
key; ed. Robert College, Constantinople. Tur-
key, and Princeton Theological Seminary,
1882; lectures Independent Religious Soc. of
Chicago, Grand Opera House, every Sunday;
editor Liberal Review. Author: The Religion
of the Future, 1900; Omar Khayyam, 1901; A
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391
New Cathechism, 1902; Christian Science, a
comedy of four acts, 1903; The Abysmal Mon-
ster, 1903; European Criticism of America,
1903; the Martyrdom of Hypatia, 1905; Pagan-
ism and Christianity, 1905; Which Religion
Has Done the Most Harm?, 1905; The Wor-
ship of Jesus, 1905.
MANGEL, John, florist; b. Sparta, Greece,
May 2, 1864; s. Thomas and Helen Mangel;
ed. public schools, Sparta, Greece. Came from
Greece direct to Chicago 20 years ago; was
engaged in various enterprises until he en-
gaged in the florist business in 1889; has been
very successful, and besides the main store
at Wabash Av. and Monroe St. has a branch
at 47th St. and Lake Av. Formerly owned a
cattle ranch near O'Neill City, Neb. Mem.
Horticultural Soc. of Chicago. Republican. Of-
fice: 163 Wabash Av. Residence: Palmer
House.
MANGLER, •William, caterer; b. Massillon
O., May 26, 1854; s. Charles and Rosalie
(Mantz) Mangier; ed. public schools; m. Chi-
cago, June 5, 1887, Minnie Roelle; children:
William Adams, Albert Howard, Robert Hop-
kins, Marion McCormick, Frederick Jones. Be-
gan business life as an office boy in the em-
ploy of the Adams & Westlake Co., and re-
mained with that company for 25 years, re-
tiring as mgr. In 1895 went into the catering
business, in which has ever since continued.
Democrat; has been active in city politics;
was oil inspector, appointed by Mayor Carter
H. Harrison, Sr., and serving from May 1,
1892, to 1895; alderman from the 21st Ward,
1897-9. Mem. County Democracy. Mason —
Covenant Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Lincoln Park
Chapter, R. A. M., Lincoln Park Commandery,
and Medinah Temple Shrine. Order of Red
Men. Episcopalian. Clubs: Columbia Yacht,
Pistakee Bay Yacht, Belmont Golf, Germania.
Office: 119 LaSalle St. Residence: Lessing An-
nex.
MANIERRE, George, real estate; b. Chicago,
Feb. 5, 1845; s. George and Ann Hamilton
(Reid) Manierre; grad. Yale College as A.B.,
in class of 1868 (hon. A.M., 1893); grad. Co-
lumbia Law School in class of 1869; m. Ft.
Wayne, Jnd., Feb. 9, 1876, Ann E. Edgerton;
children: Alfred E., Louis, Arthur, Francis E.
Since 1871 has been continuously engaged in
the real estate and loan business, and since
1886 with Henry Dibblee, composing the firm
of Dibblee & Manierre. Trustee and sec. Field
Columbian Museum, Chicago, and trustee New-
berry Library. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Chicago, Exmoor. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 61 Bellevue PL
MANIERRE, William Reid, proprietor Cen-
tral Warehouses; b. Chicago, Apr. 25, 1847; s.
George and Ann Hamilton (Reid) Manierre;
ed. Snow's School, Chicago; Lake Forest Acad.,
old Chicago Univ., and grad., 1878, Union Col-
lege of law, Chicago; b. New York City, Apr.
20, 1875, Julia Orr Edson; children: George,
Marguerite, Julia Edson, William Reid, Jr.,
Wilhelmine, Edson, Aline, Harold. Enlisted,
1864, in 134th 111. Vols., and served until close
of war. After war served in Marine Bank
under J. Y. Scammon, and later was asst.
cashier in IT. S. sub-treasury, Chicago; prac-
ticed law with Richard Prendergast as Ma-
nierre & Prendergast, 1878-81; since 1881 pro-
prietor Central Warehouses, at north end of
Rush St. bridge; organized, 1898, Manierre-
Yoe Syrup Co.. and is its pres. and treas.
Alderman old 18th Ward (afterwards 24th and
now 21st), 1883-9; alderman 24th Ward, 1895-
1897; county commissioner, 1891-3. Republican.
One of organizers, and pres., economic confer-
ences between business men and working men,
1889; mem. World's Fair committee on labor,
1893; selected by contending parties as arbi-
trator in "Debs Strike," 1894; was trustee Bu-
reau of Justice; mem. Civic Federation ex-
ecutive committee. One of organizers and now
vice-pres. Soc. for Ethical Culture; mem. Illi-
nois Manufacturers' Assn. Club: Saddle and
Cycle. Office: S. W. cor. Rush and N. Water
Sts. Residence: 399 Superior St.
MANLY, John Matthews, educator, author;
b. Sumter Co., Ala., Sept. 2, 1865; s. Charles
and Mary Manly; grad. Furman Univ., 1883;
Harvard, A.M., 1889; Ph.D., 1890. Engaged in
teaching since Jan., 1884; prof. English, Brown
Univ., 1891-8; Univ. of Chicago since 1898.
Mem. Am. Philol. Assn., Modern Language
Assn., Am. Dialect Soc. Clubs: University,
Quadrangle, Lake Zurich Golf. Contributor to
various periodicals. Editor: Macbeth, 1896. Au-
thor: Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean
Drama, 1897. Address: Univ. of Chicago.
MANN, Charles Riborg, prof, of physics,
Ryerson Physical Laboratory, Univ. of Chi-
cago, since Jan. 1, 1896; b. Orange, N. J., July
12, 1869; s. Rev. Charles H. and Clausine
(Borchsenius) Mann; grad. Columbia College,
1890 (A.M., Ph.D., Berlin, Ger., 1895); m.
June 25, 1896, Adrienne Amalie Graf, Newark,
N. J. Translated (from the German of P.
Drude) Theory of Optics, 1902. Author: Man-
ual of Advanced Optics, 1902. Residence: 5309
Greenwood Av.
MANN, Edward Loring-, lawyer; b. Gilman,
Iroquois Co., 111., Nov. 7, 1869; s. William H.
and Elizabeth Dabney (Abraham) Mann;
grad. High School, Gilman, 111., 1889; Univ. of
Illinois (at Urbana), M.L., 1895; Chicago Col-
lege of Law (Lake Forest Univ.), 1897; m. Mt.
Carroll, 111., July 22, 1903, Edna Blanche Dun-
shee. Came to Chicago from the farm at Gil-
man, 111., 1890; studied law in office of brother,
James R. Mann, and in colleges; admitted to
bar, 1897, and has since engaged in practice.
Republican. Mem. Christian Church. Enlisted
as private in Co. F, 1st Regt. 111. Infy., U. S.
V., in Apr., 1898; was appointed corporal while
in the field; served with regiment before San-
tiago, Cuba; elected 1st lieut., Co. F, 1st Infy.,
I. N. G.. July 15, 1904. Mem. Soc. of the Army
of Santiago de Cuba; Garden City Council,
Royal Arcanum. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence:
6144 Monroe Av.
MANN, Henry Naphtali, woodenware manu-
facturer; b. Saukville, Wis., May 20, 1850; s.
Joseph and Mary (Brandeis) Mann; ed. in 7th
Ward public school and German and English
Acad., Milwaukee, graduating, 1866; prepared
for college in New York in 1867, but eyesight
became bad after passing examination and
therefore had to discontinue studies; m. Mil-
waukee, Wis., June 16, 1879, Louise E. H.
Schaeffer; children: Herbert James, Florence,
Helena. Began business life as employe of
Mann Bros., lumber and woodenware, in Mil-
waukee; moved to Chicago in 1870, to take
charge of their business in this city. Now pres.
and gen. mgr. of the Two Rivers Mfg. Co.,
manufacturers of woodenware and lumber;
pres. of the New Century Washing Machine
Co.; dir. of the Two Rivers Mercantile Co.
Republican. Mem. of the Soc. for Ethical Cul-
ture. Clubs: Union League, City. Office: 6 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 751 Pine Grove Av.
MANN, James B., congressman; b. on farm
near Bloomington, 111., Oct. 20, 1856; moved to
Iroquois Co., 1867; grad. Univ. of 111., 1876;
Union College of Law, Chicago, 1881; since
then in law practice in Chicago; mem. Oakland
School Board, village of Hyde Park (now
Chicago), 1887. Attorney village of Hyde Park,
1888; upon annexation to Chicago, became al-
derman 32d Ward, Chicago, 1893-6; temporary
chairman Republican state convention, 1894;
temporary chairman Cook Co. Republican
convention, 1895; master in chancery. Superior
Court, Cook Co., 1892-6; gen. atty. South Park
Board, Chicago, 1895; now head of law firm of
Mann & Miller; mem. of Congress, from 1st
111. district, 1897-1907; chairman Cook Co. Re-
publican convention, 1902. Republican. Ad-
dress: Hyde Park Hotel. Office: Ashland Blk.
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MANN, William Alfred, physician; b. Rut-
land, 111. July 22, 1859; s. Capt. William H.
and Elizabeth Dabney (Abraham) Mann; ed.
public schools near Normal, 111., until 8 /ears
old, and at Oilman, 111., 1867-75; Univ. of Illi-
nois 3 years, 1875-9; Chicago Med. College,
1880-3; M.D., 1883 (pres. of class); m. 1st,
May 20, 1884, Jessie H. Allen, of Oilman, 111.
(died 1889); m. 2d, Chicago, Aug. 8, 1894, Anna
D Cram; children: William Alfred, Jr., Mar-
jorie Damon. Practiced and was health officer
at Palatka, Fla., 1883-5; in Rockport, Ind.,
1885-9; since 1889 in Chicago; practice lim-
ited to eye, ear, nose and throat since 1895;
oculist arid aurist to Michael Reese Hosp. Dis-
pensary, 1890-9; prof, ophthalmology in Chi-
cago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College, 1899-
1903< oculist and aurist at Provident Hosp.
from 1899, and at South Side Dispensary from
1892; asst. clinical prof, of ophthalmology and
otology, Northwestern Univ. Med. School, from
1903 Was pres. Northwestern Univ. Med.
School Alumni Assn., 1902. Mem. Am. Med.
\ssn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Ophthalmological and Otological
Soc., Physicians' Club; also Delta Tau Delta
and Phi Rho Sigma fraternities. Republican.
Affiliated with South Congregational Church,
but not a member. Office: 70 State St. Resi-
dence: 4166 Drexel Boul.
MANNING, Randolph, manufacturer of
leather; b. Pontiac, Mich., Nov. 28, 1851; s.
Randolph and Jane (Carley) Manning; (father
was judge of Supreme Court of Michigan from
1859 until his death in 1864); ed. public school,
Pontiac, Mich.; old Velplint Institute, Plain-
field, N. J., and Bryant and Stratton Business
College, St. Louis, Mo.; m. Riverside, 111.,
1882, Mary Louise Spear, of Chicago; children:
Randolph R., Ruth Ives. Started in business
as clerk with former guardian in St. Louis,
Mo., 1879, remaining 4 years; then spent 3
years in an importing metal house in New
York; came to Chicago, 1882, and engaged in
business; in 1884 established the R. Manning
Leather Co., manufacturers of light leathers,
12 years later changing to present corporation
of Wilder, Manning Tanning Co., of which he
is pres. Republican. Baptist. Regent, 2 terms,
Royal Arcanum. Office: 214 Lake St. Resi-
dence: Riverside, 111.
MANNING, Renben Ellas, supt. of Baptist
City Missions; b. Penfield, Monroe Co., N. Y.,
Mar. 31, 1840; s. William Elias and Eveline
Koon (Martin) Manning; ed. public school,
Salem, Mich.; State Normal School, Ypsilanti,
Mich., and Kalamazoo (Mich.) College, grad-
uating B.S., 1872 (M.S., D.D.); grad. Baptist
Union Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1874; m.
Salem, Mich., July 27, 1862, Sarah Cook.
Worked on farm, attended school and taught
until 1862; was in Union Army in 20th Mich.
Infy. from July, 1862, until close of the war;
served as sergeant, and received 2 commis-
sions near the close of the war after being
prisoner nearly 7 months (most of the time
at Andersonville), but never mustered on
either: bought farm in 1865 and remained on
it until 1869; after that in college and semi-
nary, 5 vears. First settled as pastor at Beaver
Dam, Wis., 1874; associate principal of Way-
land Acad., Beaver Dam. Wis., 1877-80; pastor
South Baptist Church, Milwaukee, Wis., 1880-
1886; pastor 12th St. Baptist Church, Detroit,
Mich., 1886-7; pastor North Church, Detroit,
1887-95; since Feb., 1895, supt. of Baptist City
Missions in Chicago. Prohibitionist. Office:
Monon Bldg. Residence: 956 Jackson Boul.
MANNING, William Josiah, lawyer; b. near
Waterloo, Seneca Co., N. Y., Apr. 15, 1838; s.
Rockwell and Sarah (Warner) Manning;
family moved, 1849, to DuPage Co., 111., set-
tling near Warrenville; ed., public schools of
Waterloo, N. Y., and DuPage Co., 111.; grad.
Warrenville Seminary; m. Aug. 15, 1877, Ellen
P., daughter of N. B. Curtiss, banker, of
Peoria, 111.; children: Ralph C., Curtiss R.
After leaving school engaged in mercantile
business on his own account; studied law,
1868-71; grad. Union College of Law, 1871;
admitted to bar; was one of the representa-
tives of Chicago bar when Hon. Melville W.
Fuller took oath of office as Chief Justice of
the U. S. Republican; formerly mem. Repub-
lican central committee of DuPage Co. Mem.
Chicago Law Institute, Chicago Bar Assn.,
Am. Bar Assn. Club: Union League. Office:
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 3242 Calu-
met Av., and Warrenville, 111.
MANNS, Albert Georg-e, chemist; b. Alle-
gheny, Pa., June 5, 1860; s. Louis and Sophia
(Hahn) Manns; ed. public schools of Oak
Park, 111.; Chicago College of Pharmacy,
Univ. of Illinois, B.Sc., 1885; Univ. of Berlin,
Ger., Ph.D., 1888; m. Chicago, June 18, 1902,
Anna H. Lausten. Was prof, of chemistry,
Univ. of Illinois, and chemist of the Agricul-
tural Station, 1888-90; was prof, of chemistry,
Chicago College of Pharmacy, 1890-3; since
June, 1893, chief chemist for Armour & Co.
Dir. Union Stock Yards State Bank. Mem. Am.
Chemical Soc. Mem. Sigma Chi. Office: Ar-
mour & Co., Union Stock Yards. Residence:
5643 Marshfield Av.
MANSURE, Edmund !•., manufacturer up-
holstery and drapery trimmings; b. Philadel-
phia, Pa., June 10, 1860; s. John J. and Mary
(Shields) Mansure; ed. Philadelphia public
schools; m. Chicago, 1895, Nellie F. Forsman;
1 son: Edmund F. Went to work when a boy
of 12 years of age; learned business of manu-
facture of upholstery trimmings in factory of
William H. Horstmann Co., Philadelphia, with
whom he stayed until 1887; came to Chicago
and worked for J. H. Stevenson & Co., 1887-90.
In 1890 established for self and has built up,
in the present corporation of E. L. Mansure
Co. (of which he is pres.) one of the largest
manufacturing enterprises of its kind in the
world. In 1893 absorbed the business of J. H.
Stevenson & Co., and in 1900 moved to pres-
ent large quarters, where employs 600 people;
in 1903 established another plant in Philadel-
phia, where 200 hands are employed; also has
branch house in New York. Republican.
Mason; mem. Montjoie Commandery, K. T.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Kenwood. Office: 74 Michigan
Av. Residence: 164 E. 47th St.
MANZ, Jacob, pres. J. Manz Engraving Co. ;
b. Marthalen, canton of Zurich, Switzerland,
Oct. 1, 1837; s. J. J. and Elizabeth (Keller)
Manz; ed. schools of native place; learned
wood engraving with Lips & Spalinger, Schaff-
housen, Switzerland; m. 1st, Chicago, Jan. 6,
1859, Caroline Knoepfle; children: Carrie, Wil-
liam; m. 2d, Chicago, Nov. 24, 1867, Johanna
Hesse; children: Ida, Paul, Adolph, Helen.
Came to Chicago direct from Switzerland,
1855, securing employment with S. D. Childs
& Co., then the only engraving house in Chi-
cago; in 1867, with partner, established en-
graving business as Maas & Manz, later suc-
ceeding as sole proprietor; burned out at s. w.
cor. Madison and Dearborn Sts. in great fire
of Oct., 1871; re-established after fire, first on
W. Madison St., afterward on s. w. cor. of
Randolph and LaSalle Sts.; moved to LaSalle
and Washington Sts., then to 105-7 Madison
St., later to 183-7 Monroe St., and finally, in
1895, to present location at 195-207 Canal St.
Alfred Bersbach became a partner in 1880
and F. D. Montgomery in 1889, and in 1890 the
business was incorporated as J. Manz Engrav-
ing Co., of which Mr. Manz is pres.; the com-
pany has branches in New York and Cleve-
land, O. Mason; mem. K. P., Royal League,
Nat. Union, North Am. Union, Swiss Benevo-
lent Soc., Deutsche Gesellschaft and Schwaben
Verein; mem. and for many years pres.
Schweizer Mannerchor and ex-pres. United
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German Singers. Office: 197 S. Canal St. Resi-
dence: 562 Burling St.
MARCH, Calvin Gate, lawyer; b. London-
derry, N. H.. Apr. 30. 1846; s. of Reed C. and
Mary (Gate) March; with parents removed to
Dixon, 111., 1855; attended public schools and
assisted father in farming until 1864; at-
tended Dixon Seminary, 1864-8; read law with
J. K. Edsall, at Dixon, then went to law dept.
of Univ. of Michigan, graduating LL.B., 1870.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1870; located in prac-
tice at Rochelle, 111., becoming partner with
M. D. Hathaway there, 1873-84; since 1884 in
general practice of law in Chicago, and now a
mem. of the firm of Meek, March & Kubitz,
making a specialty of personal injury cases.
Mem. of the I. O. O. F. and Nopareil. Office:
163 Randolph St. Residence: 9040 Muskegon
Av.
MARCUSE, Benjamin, banker and broker;
b. Berlin, Ger., Mar. 19, 1871; s. Max and Lena
(Lasker) Marcuse (mother was a niece of Dr.
Edward Lasker, Prussian statesman) ; grad.
high schools of Berlin, Ger., 1887; m. Chicago,
1896, Cornelia Drom. Came to New York from
Germany, 1887, and was traveling salesman
for clothing house there until 1894, when came
to Chicago, becoming traveling salesman for
Strauss, Eisendrath & Drom and for Daube,
Cohn & Co., wholesale clothing, until 1901,
when joined Fritz von Frantzius, forming
present firm of Von Frantzius & Co., bankers
and brokers, and members of the Chicago
Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.
Republican. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 112
LaSalle St. Residence: 3846 Grand Boul.
MAHCUSSON, Henry Hall, manufacturer of
spring beds; b. Lockport, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1865;
a. John W. and Julia (Beringer) Marcusson;
academic education; m. Kenosha, Wis., Sept.
12, 1888, Minnie Starkweather. Began business
career as telegraph operator, 1881-4; then in
the office of a life insurance company until
1888; in the latter year became associated
with Mr. John D. Haggard in the manufacture
of spring beds, and in 1894 the business was
incorporated under the present style of Hag-
gard & Marcusson Co., of which he is sec. and
treas. Republican. Congregationallst. Club: La-
Grange Golf. Office: 415 S. Canal St. Resi-
dence: LaGrange, 111.
MARK, Clayton, 2d vice-pres. Nat. Malleable
Castings Co.; b. Fredericksburg, Pa., June,
1858; s. Cyrus and Rebecca (Strohm) Mark;
ed. public schools in Pennsylvania and Chi-
cago, coming to this city in 1872 and con-
tinuing in school until 1876; m. Iowa, Sept.,
1880, Anna Griffith; children: Clarence, Alice,
Clayton, Jr., Lydia, Phyllis, Cyrus, Cythia,
and unnamed baby. After leaving school en-
tered the office of the Chicago Malleable Iron
Co., which subsequently was succeeded by the
National Malleable Castings Co.; worked up
from subordinate position; has been dir. of
the company since 1894, and 2d vice-pres. since
1902; the company has plants at Cleveland,
Toledo, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Sharon, P.i.
Also dir. of the Interstate Foundry Co., of
Cleveland, O.; dir. of the Protection Mutual
Fire Insurance Co.; pres. of the Mark Mfg. Co.,
whose plants are at Chicago and Zanesville,
O. Republican. President of the Board of Edu-
cation of the City of Chicago; has been mem.
since 1896; has been 3 times elected pres. of
the board. Mason. Mem. Germania Mannerchor.
Clubs: Union League, Merchants, Midlothian.
Office: W. 26th St. and Blue Island Av. Resi-
dence: 306 Schiller St.
MAHKLEY, John Randolph, pres. of the
Laguna Co.; b. Knox Co., O., Mar. 13, 1855; s.
James and Catherine (Ankeny) Markley; ed.
public schools, Cornell College, la., law dept.
of the Univ. of Michigan, and Freiburg Univ.,
Ger.; m. Waukegan, 111., 1884, Ida M. Wilder;
children: Lawrence, Ruth, Roland. Admitted
to bar in 1878 and practiced law at Cedar
Falls, la., and Niobrara, Neb., until 1884; was
registrar of the 'United States Land Office at
Niobrara and at O'Neill, Neb.; moved to Cor-
vallis, Ore., and engaged in the fruit business,
also becoming abstracter of titles; in 1895
went to Butte, Mont., and continued in
abstract business there until 1897, when came
to Chicago and organized several land and
lumber companies; is pres. of the Laguna Co.,
Importers and wholesalers of mahogany lum-
ber; pres. of the Mexican Gulf Land & Lumber
Co. and pres. of the San Pablo Co. Democrat.
Office: Tribune Bldg.
MARKWALD, Ernst M., treas. of the Calu-
met & Western Elevator Co.; b. Berlin, Ger.,
Sept. 5, 1858; ed. public schools of Berlin; m.
Toledo, O., Feb. 20, 1889, De Ette Bennett; 1
son: Conrad Alexander. Since 1892 has been a
resident of Chicago and engaged in the grain
business; since 1900 treas. of the Calumet &
Western Elevator Co. Mem. of the Chicago
Board of Trade. Life mem. of the Art Insti-
tute of Chicago. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illi-
nois Athletic, Washington Park, Kenwood. Of-
fice: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 5426 Green-
wood Av.
MARKWELL, Max Matthew, merchant; b.
Milwaukee, Wis., Mar. 2, 1864; s. Isadore and
Caroline (Rindskopf) Markwell; ed. Milwau-
kee public and high schools; m. Cincinnati,
Dec. 2, 1891, Carolyn Hyman; 1 son: Robert
Max. Was engaged as a traveling salesman for
wholesale clothing business in Milwaukee for
1 2 years before coming to Chicago in Novem-
ber, 1899, to engage in the wholesale millinery
business, as vice-pres. of the Chicago Mercan-
tile Co. Gold Democrat. Jewish religion. Mem.
of advisory board of the Jewish Agricultural
Aid Soc. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe. Office: 106
Wabash Av. Residence: 4800 Grand Boul.
MABLOW, Charles Francis, sec. and treas.
of the Chicago Consolidated Traction Co.; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 15, 1864; s. James F.
and Jane (Whitaker) Marlow; ed. public
schools of Philadelphia to 1879; m. Philadel-
phia, Oct. 20, 1897, Georgiana W. Sharpe; 1
son: Edward Sharpe Marlow. In employ Penn-
sylvania R. R., freight claim dept., 1879-93;
clerk for William Wharton, Jr. & Co., street
railway contractors, 1893-4; in U. S. Custom
House, Philadelphia, 1894-6; asst. sec. of Sie-
mans-Halske Electric Co., Chicago, Sept., 1896,
to Dec., 1898; from Dec., 1898, to Feb., 1899,
auditor of the Yerkes System of railroads, and
upon formation in Feb., 1899, of the Chicago
Consolidated Traction Co., assumed present
position of sec. and treas. Was ensign in Penn-
sylvania Naval Militia, 4 years, at Philadel-
phia. Clubs: Evanston Country, Edgewater
Golf, Glen View. Office: 444 N. Clark St. Resi-
dence: 1225 Greenleaf St., Evanston.
MARQUIS, Albert Nelson, publisher; b.
Brown Co., O. ; s. Cyrenus G. and Elizabeth
(Redmon) Marquis; left an orphan in early
childhood; brought up by grandparents (moth-
er's side) till 18 years of age; ed. public
schools; engaged in general merchandise busi-
ness in native county from 18 to 21 years
of age; immediately thereafter employed for
6 months by a publishing firm: since then per-
sonally engaged in the publishing business
under firm name of A. N. Marquis & Co.;
earlier publications consisted mainly of di-
rectories, guide books and maps; book publish-
ing was added later; established the Marquis
Handy Business Directory of Chicago. 1886;
sold it to the Chicago Directory Co., 1889, and
it was merged into the Lakeside Business Di-
rectory of Chicago, and since published an-
.nually under that title. Established Who's
Who in America (a biographical dictionary of
notable living Americans, published biennally),
1899. Has resided in Chicago since 1884. Clubs:
Illinois (trustee, 1904; vice-pres., 1905), Ham-
ilton (dir., 1905-6), Illinois Athletic, Riverside
Golf, Ohio Soc. Was pres. of the Ashland
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' MARQUIS, David Calhoun, prof. McCor-
mick Theol. Seminary since 1883; b. Lawrence
Co Pa, Nov. 15, 1834; grad. Jefferson College,
Cannonsburg, Pa., 1857 (D.D., Washington and
Jefferson College, 1875; LL.D., Westminster
College, Mo., 1891); m. 1st, Oct., 1863, Anna M.
Kennedy; m. 2d, July, 1879, Helen M. Pearson;
m 3d Oct., 1898, Emeline B. Vaughn (died,
Feb.. 1901). Moderator Presbyterian General
Assembly, 1886; mem. Pan-Presbyterian Coun-
cil Edinburgh, 1877; same, Glasgow, 1896;
filled pastorates, Decatur, 111., 1863-6; Chicago,
1866-70; Baltimore, 1870-8; St. Louis, 1878-83.
Residence: The Plaza.
MARQUIS, Georgre Paull, physician; b. Alle-
gheny, Pa., Sept. 12, 1868;. s. Rev. Daniel C.
and Anna (Kennedy) Marquis; ed. Chicago
High School, and Washington and Jefferson
College, A.B., 1889, A.M., 1892; Northwestern
Univ Med. School, M.D., 1892; m. Philadel-
phia, 1899, Emily Chamberlain; 1 daughter:
Anna. Engaged in med. practice since 1892;
practice limited to diseases of the ear, nose
and throat. Attending laryngologist and otolo-
gist, Cook Co. Hosp. ; instructor in laryngology
and rhinology, Northwestern Univ. Med.
School. Was chief surgeon 2d 111. Vols. in
Spanish-Am. War for 1 year, in Cuba and
Jacksonville, Fla.; now chief surgeon 1st
brigade, with rank of lieut.-col., on Gen. Moul-
ton's staff. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Laryngologies! Soc., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Physicians' Club. Mem. Illi-
nois and Nat. Assns. of Military Surgeons. Of-
fice: 103 State St. Residence: 37 Cedar St.
MARRIOTT, Abraham Robert, vicc-pres.
Chicago Title & Trust Co.; b. on farm in Du-
Page Co., 111., May 26, 1860; s. William and
Kittle (Gresham) Marriott; ed. public schools
of Wheaton, 111., and Chicago College of Law;
m. Oct. 19, 1882, Minnie C. Cooper; children:
Ida Elizabeth, Arthur Cooper, Robert William,
Thomas Benton. Clerk with Haddock, Coxe &
Co. and Haddock, Vallette & Rickcords (ab-
stracts of title), 1875-91; supt. of Haddock,
Vallette & Rickcords Co., 1891-5; vice-pres.
Security Title & Trust Co., 1895-1901; vice-
?res. and dir. Chicago Title & Trust Co. since
901. On Sept. 1, 1904, awarded contract by
Board of Cook Co. for rewriting abstract
books and records of Cook Co., to be completed
in 2 years. Associate mem. Chicago Real
Estate Board. Republican. Club: The Oaks
(Austin). Office: 100 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 222 S. Park Av.. Oak Park.
MARSH, Charles Allen, lumber; b. Gran-
ville, O., July 16, 1857; s. F. O. and Jennie E.
(Allen) Marsh; grad. Denison Univ., Granville,
O., 1878; m. 1st, Oct. 22. 1881, Lide, daughter
of Daniel and Eliza (Storey) Shepardson, of
Granville, O. (died Apr. 22, 1890); children:
Harold (deceased), Helen, Allen Fletcher; m.
2d, Oct. 26, 1899, Mary Bimm, of Dayton, O.
Came to Chicago, Sept., 1878; began business
career by working for his board for 6 months
In the office of his uncle, George A. Marsh, a
lumberman, afterward as bookkeeper, inspec-
tor, etc., in lumber firm of George A. Marsh &
Co.; then mem. firm of Marsh Bros. & Ransom
until Jan., 1883, when the Marsh & Bingham
Co. was organized and he became sec.; since
1898 vice-pres. Dir. The World To-Day Co.;
vice-pres. P. G. Dodge Lumber Co. Baptist.
Clubs: Union League, Quadrangle, Homewood.
Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 5639
Washington Av.
MARSH, Ocorcro Samuel, 1st asst. general
passenger agent C., M. & St. P. Ry. ; b. Crafts-
bury, Vt., Oct. 13, 1855; s. C. A. J. and Caro-
line R. Damon Marsh; ed. Meriden, N. H. ;
Kimball Union Acad. ; m. Evanston, 1880,
Emma Dunnen; children: Alice D., Charles
D., Everett T., Robert B. Began railway career
with the Central Vermont R. R. at St. Albans,
Vt., as car and record clerk, Aug., 1869, to
Aug., 1871; then, after a year devoted to
studies, clerk to gen. supt. of the West Wis-
consin Ry. at Hudson, Wis., Sept., 1872, to
July, 1875; bookkeeper Waterbury Clock Co.
at Chicago, July to Oct., 1875; clerk in local
freight office C., M. & St. P. Ry. at Milwaukee,
Oct.-Nov., 1875; general clerk general ticket
office C. & N.-W. Ry., Chicago, Nov., 1875, to
Feb., 1880; ticket accountant C. & G. T. Ry.
at Port Huron, Mich., Feb. to May, 1880; chief
clerk general passenger dept. Minneapolis &
St. Louis Ry. at Minneapolis, May, 1880, to
July, 1882; chief clerk general passenger dept.,
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Ry. at Mil-
waukee, Wis., 1882-5; chief clerk general pas-
senger dept. and asst. general ticket agent
N. P. R. R. at St. Paul, Minn., Jan., 1885, to
Dec., 1887; general passenger and ticket agent,
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Ry., Dec.,
1887, to Mar., 1889; asst. general passenger
and ticket agent C., M. & St. P. Ry., Mar.,
1889, to Jan. 1, 1900; since then first asst. gen-
eral passenger and ticket agent, same road.
Mem. S. A. R., Sons of the Revolution, Soc.
of Colonial Wars. Club: Evanston. Office: Rail-
way Exchange Bldg. Residence: 1332 Hinman
Av., Evanston, 111.
MARSH, James P., manufacturer; b. Lock-
port, Niagara Co., N. Y., May 29, 1841; s.
Caleb and Mary (Latten) Marsh; ed. Union
School, Lockport, N. Y. ; m. Waukegan, 111.,
Aug. 5, 1862, Frances C. Davis of New York;
children: Frances Virginia, Celeste Rowena.
Reared on a farm; came to Chicago, 1862, and
engaged in insurance business (Olcott &
Marsh) until 1871; established 1865, under
name of James P. Marsh & Co., as a manu-
facturer of steam specialties, and since 1871
has devoted entire attention to that business.
Republican. Office: 224 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 3222 Michigan Av.
MARSH, John P., mortgage banker; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 24, 1874; s. John W. and Annie S.
(Porter) Marsh; ed. Chicago grammar and
high schools and business colleges and in
Chicago College of Law; m. Chicago, Dec.,
1902, Mary McWilliams; 1 son: John Me Wil-
liams. From 1892 to 1895 was with the 1st Nat.
Bank of Chicago, and 1895-6 with N. W.
Harris & Co., bankers; in 1896 entered real
estate mortgage and insurance business. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Office: Tribune Bldg.
Residence: 3735 Lake Av.
MARSH, William Dixon, insurance; b. El-
lington, Conn., Feb. 7, 1840; s. Ezekiel and
Eliza (Dixon) Marsh; ed. Edward Hall's
School for Boys, Ellington, Conn., and Willis-
ton Seminary, East Hampton, Mass.; m. Madi-
son, Wis., 1884, Lora E. Campbell; children:
Richai'd T., Josephine (Mrs. D. M. Nourse),
Mabel Dixon. Since 1878 mem. of Fred S.
James & Co. (established 1873), of which he is
now vice-pres. Republican. Congregationalist.
Club: Union League. Office: 171 LaSalle St.
Residence: 3604 Grand Boul.
MARSHALL, Alfred, machinery; b. New
York City, N. Y., Sept. 3, 1868; s. Henry
George and Jessie (Jardine) Marshall; ed.
public schools of New York and Polytechnic
School, Brooklyn; m. Chicago, 1895, George
Martin. Was in employ of the Prentiss Tool &
Supply Co. of New York, from 1884 to 1896;
came to Chicago in 1889 and was mgr. of the
company's branch house here until 1896, when
resigned and organized the Marshall & Hus-
chart Machinery Co., of which is pres. Inde-
pendent in politics. Mem. St. Andrews Lodge,
A. F. & A. M. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office:
62-64 S. Canal St. Residence: 1102 Church St.
Evanston. 111.
MARSHALL, Benjamin Howard, architect;
b. Chicago, May 5, 1874; s. Caleb H. and Celia
F. (Le Baillie) Marshall; ed. Harvard School,
Chicago; m. Chicago, Feb. 1, 1905, Mary Eliza-
beth Walton. At age of 17 left school and was
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employed as office boy with Clement, Bane &
Co. (wholesale clothing) at $5 per week; after
learning cutting, spent the last months in de-
signing clothing; at 19 became office boy for
H. R. Wilson, architect; worked way up and
at 21 was given half interest in the business,
the firm becoming Wilson & Marshall, until
Apr., 1902; then went into practice alone, de-
signing $3,000,000 worth of buildings the first
year, including 5 large theatres, viz.: Illinois,
Powers, Iroquois, Nixon Opera House, Pitts-
burgh, Pa.; Mason Opera House, Los Angeles,
Calif. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
Kenwood, Chicago Automobile. Office: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 4730 Drexel Boul.
MARSHALL, Caleb Howard; b. West Bridge-
water, Mass., July 16, 1840; s. Benjamin and
Polly (Howard) Marshall; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Nov. 17, 1869, Celia F. Le Baillie;
children: Celia H. (died 1873), Benjamin
Howard. Engaged in business on own account
by buying a general store at South Milford,
Mass.; sold out, 1863, and came to Chicago,
and was employed in the Oriental Flour Mills
(at Madison St. Bridge) for 3 years; then for
3 years in charge of the Star and Orescent
Flouring Mills; traveling salesman, 1870-4, aftd
partner, 1875-80, firm of Blake, Herdman &
Co., bakers; sold out and organized F. A. Ken-
nedy Biscuit Co., 1880, and was its treas. and
mgr. until 1884; sold out and bought an in-
terest in Blake, Shaw & Co. (Dake Bakery;,
in which continued as mgr. of manufacturing
dept. until 1890, when firm was absorbed by
Am. Biscuit Mfg. Co., with which until 1892;
.since then retired from active business. Mem.
Chicago Stock Exchange. Clubs: Union
League, Kenwood. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 4730 Drexel Boul.
MARSHALL, Charles Grey, leather; b. Chi-
cago, Dec. 2, 1858; s. James Douglas and Au-
gusta A. (Hall) Marshall; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Grand Island, Neb., 1901, Flora
McDaneld; children: James D. (deceased),
Charles Arthur. Brought up In the tannery
business established by his father, and upon
his death in 1897 succeeded to the business.
Republican. Mason; Lodge, Chapter and St.
Bernard Commandery, K. T. Office: 112-132
Hawthorne Av. Residence: 525 Jackson Boul.
MARSHALL, Charles H., manufacturer; b.
Utica, N. Y., Aug. 28, 1854; s. Joseph and Abi-
gal Jane (Lyon) Marshall; removed with fam-
ily to Chicago, 1863; ed. Skinner and Scammon
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 3, 1879,
Katharine W. King; children: Clara E., Fanny
L., Katharine W., Marion, Dorothy. Began busi-
ness career at 12, as cash boy; after great fire
salesman in Marshall Field & Co.'s retail store;
in shawl dept. (wholesale) of J. V. Farwell &
Co., 1872-5; then with G. H. Foster & Co., no-
tion specialties, until 1880; then in dry goods
business for himself; removed several times
to secure larger quarters because of growth of
business; sold out, 1890, and with two others
put up 14-story Security Building, and was
sec. Security Deposit Co. until 1899, when
established in soap mfg. business, as pres.
Lekko Soap Co. Republican. Baptist; trustee
1st Baptist Church; dir. Chicago Baptist
Hosp. Mason; mem. Oriental Lodge; also mem.
Gen. Grant Council, Royal Arcanum. Office: 27
Michigan Av. Residence: 3426 Vernon Av.
MARSHALL, George Edward, pres. Mar-
shall-Jackson Co., stationers; b. Utica, N. Y.,
Feb. 9, 1853; s. J. B. W. and Abigail (Lyon)
Marshall; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Feb.,
1882, Mary Louise Chapin; children: Gertrude,
Louise. Mildred, Leonard Lyon. Began busi-
ness life as clerk in house of J. M. W. Jones
Stationery Co., and John H. Small & Co., until
went into business for self in 1874, under
name of George E. Marshall & Co., which con-
tinued until 1904, when consolidated with the
Thayer & Jackson Stationery Co. under the
style of Marshall-Jackson Co., stationers and
printers, of which is pres. Former Mem. of
Co. H, 1st Regt., I. N. G. Clubs: Union League,
Edgewater Golf. Office: 140-146 Monroe St.
Residence: 30 Hawthorne PI.
MARSHALL, Hobart Elinore, insurance; b.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Oct. 14, 1874; s. John
J. and Helen M. Elmore Marshall; ed. public
schools, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Phillips Acad.,
Andover, Mass., Yale Univ. (Sheffield Scien-
tific School); m. New York, Jan. 10, 1903, Har-
riet F. Brown; 1 daughter: Harriet Helen.
Came to Chicago from Grand Rapids, Mich.,
in 1895, and engaged in the life insurance
business, and since Feb., 1898, supt. of the
Northwestern Dept. of the Provident Savings
Life Insurance Co. of New York. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Columbia Yacht, Yale.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 3311 Beacon
Av.
MARSHALL, John Irwin, manufacturer; b
Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 19, 1864; s. Irwin
and Margaret (Shearer) Marshall; ed. public
schools of Watertown, N. Y. ; Oswego, N. Y. ;
in Ontario and at Grand Rapids, Mich., and
in business college; m. Grant Co., Wis., Jan.
2, 1888, Florence Hill; 1 daughter: Florence
Hill. After leaving school went to Milwaukee,
Wis., as clerk to W. D. Gray, of the Edward
P. Allis Co., then sec. to J. Donohue, gen. supt.
and asst. to gen. mgr. Milwaukee, Lako Shore
& Western R. R.; came to Chicago in fall of
1892 and became salesman for the Garden City
Sand Co.; later entered employ, as mgr., of
Middleby Oven Co., of Boston, Mass.; spent
1 year in service of that company, then or-
ganized the Middleby Oven Mfg. Co., of which
is pres. Spent about 3 years in New York and
Boston in the interest of the company. The
Middleby Ove_n is of improved construction,
both as baking qualities and economy of
fuel, and is largely used by bakers, public in-
stitutions, hotels, restaurants, etc. A dir. of
the Manufacturers Bank. Independent in poli-
tics. Non-resident Mem. Missouri Athletic
Club, of St. Louis. Office: 60 W. VanBuren St.
Residence: 2110 Kenmore Av.
MARSHALL, Philip £., real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 30, 1868; s. James M. and Susan
C. Marshall; ed. Chicago public schools and
Univ. of Michigan. Mem. firm of Knight &
Marshall, real estate, from 1891, to June, 1904.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Kenwood, Midlothian,
Lake Co. (Indiana) Gun. Residence: 159 E.
47th St.
MARSTON, Thomas Brnnton, lawyer; b. St
Louis, Mo., July 2, 1857; s. Thomas and Emma
(Catherwood) Marston; came to Chicago in
childhood; ed. Chicago public schools, includ-
ing high school; grad. Yale College, 1879;
studied law; m. Chicago, 1896, Julia Dale
Ewart; 1 daughter: Dorothy Ewart. Admitted
to bar, 1884, and with Henry N. Tuttle, formed
law firm of Marston & Tuttle. Independent in
politics. Episcopalian. Club: University. Office:
Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 126 Cass St.
MARTHENS, Chester Nino, interior marble
work; b. Covington, Ky., May 31, 1864; s.
Albert W. and Elizabeth J. (Hayt) Marthens;
ed. public schools of Cincinnati, O. ; m. Cin-
cinnati, O., Oct. 1, 1899, Carrie Armstrong;
children: Eunice, Bradley F., C. Raymond,
Albert Francis. Has long been identified with
the execution of interior marble, mosaic and
tile work; came to Chicago in 1889; organized
the Chester N. Marthens Co., 1899, of which
he is pres. and treas. Republican. Club: La-
Grange Country. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: LaGrange, 111.
MARTIN, A. Vere, manufacturer; b. on farm
in De Kalb Co., 111., May 2, 1859; s. George W.
and Laura (Drig-gs) Martin: ed. North western
College, Naperville, 111., 1875-9; m. Davenport,
la., Feb. 5, 1895, Edith Maud Whitcomb (now
deceased); 1 son: Whitcomb (now deceased).
Taught school 1 year after leaving college;
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traveling salesman, 1880-96; asst. mgr. Federal 23, 1875, Prances Patten; children: Grace P.,
nfurance Assn., 1896-1900; engaged in Martha M. First came to Chicago in 1858, but
mfe since 1900' mgr Martcross Co., manufac- soon went west, and was driving stage coach
ture'rs clothes bars; dir. Oliver Mfg. Co. Re- out of Denver for Wells, Fargo Express Co.
oublican Clubs: Hamilton, Birchwood, Ken- in 1864; returned to Chicago and engaged in
wood Country Office: 40 Dearborn St. Resi- business as dealer in building material and
dence- Pullman Bldg. supplies, and remained in that business until
MARTIN, Albert, lawyer; b. Bourbon Co., 1896, when the Dolese & Shepard Co. was or-
Ky Dec 19, 1870; s. Samuel Fitch and Re- ganized and incorporated as producers and
becca J (Carpenter) Martin; grad. Kentucky shippers of stone, etc., crushed granite and
Wesleyan College, A.B., 1889; graduate course paving contractors; has since been sec. of the
in Cornell Univ., 1890; grad. Univ. of Mich- company. Republican. Episcopalian. Office: 184
igan LLB, 1892; m. Chicago, June 27, 1900, LaSalle St. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
Bettie Garth Fible; 1 son: Edmund Fible. Ad- MARTIN, Hiram M., oculist and aurist; b.
mitted to bar, June, 1892; mem. of law firm of Morris, 111., Oct. 29, 1859; s. William and Ma-
Taylor & Martin. Mem. Law Institute, Chicago ria (Vail) Martin; ed. Morris Normal School,
Bar Assn. Club: Hinsdale Golf. Office: Royal and at Carthage College, and grad. medicine,
Insurance Bldg. Univ. of Michigan, 1879. Began practice, Oct.,
MARTIN, Amos Wilson, lawyer; b. Lancas- 1879; engaged in drug business, 1881-6, but
ter Co., Pa., Nov. 12, 1848; s. David and Bar- continued eye and ear studies; since 1886
bara (Witmer) Martin; grad. State Normal actively engaged in practice, confining It to
School, Millersville, Pa., B.E., 1870, and from the eye and ear. Taught ophthalmology in
law dept. of Univ. of Michigan, graduating Chicago Ophthalmic College, from Jan., 1888-
LL.B., 1873; m. Ann Arbor, Mich., Apr. 2, 1873, 1901; since then has taught same at Jenner
Eliza J. Storms; 1 son: Edward H. S. Has been Med. College; pres. Jenner Med. College, and
for many years the western atty. and repre- of Chicago Ophthalmic College. Mem. Am. Med.
sentative of the Portsmouth Savings Bank, of Assn., Chicago Med. Soc. Unitarian. Office: 103
Portsmouth, N. H. ; also of the Grand Crossing state St. Residence: 523 Jackson Boul.
Tack Co., of Grand Crossing, 111.; the Tonk MARTIN, Horace Kawes, lawyer; b. Olean,
Mfg. Co., of Chicago (of which is a .dir.) and N. Y., Sept. 24, 1855; s. Russell and Lydia
many other corporations; was atty. for the (Hawes) Martin; home in Racine, Wis., 1872-
Union Nat. Bank until its consolidation with 1880; ed. public schools of Olean, N. Y. ; Ra-
1st National Bank; practice more generally in cine (Wis.) College, Harvard Law School,
corporation, real estate and probate law; since Cambridge, Mass., LL.B., 1880; m. Buffalo, N.
1900, has associated son, under firm name of Y., 1892, Florence E. Durkee. Came to Chi-
A W. & E. H. S. Martin. Mem. Cook Co. Bar cago, 1880; engaged in practice; later for 4
Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn. Republican, years a mem. of the firm of Campbell, Jones
Methodist. Treas. Washingtonian Home. Clubs: & Martin, and for past 10 years has been of
Illinois, Lincoln. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Resi- firm of Herrick, Allen, Boyesen & Martin,
dence: 6442 Ingleside Av. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn., Chi-
MARTIN, Benjamin Franklin, dentist; b. cago Law Club. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Cax-
Jacksonville, 111., Aug. 27, 1866; s. Frank and ton, University, Onwentsia. Office: 107 Dear-
Albina Martin; ed. schools of Jacksonville, born St. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
Ill , and grad. Chicago College of Dental Sur- MARTIN, James C., lawyer; b. Elgin, 111.,
gery in 1896; m. Chicago, 1903, Nora Marr. June 21, 1861; s. Thomas and Ellen (Rowan)
Has been a resident of Chicago from 1887, Martin; ed. Elgin Acad., Lake Forest Univ. (1
and since 1896 engaged in active practice of year); grad. Univ. of Michigan, A.B. and
dentistry in this city. Mem. of the Chicago LL.B.; also received teacher's diploma from
Odontographic Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Illi- Univ. of Michigan for proficiency in Greek,
nois State Dental Soc. Mem. Masonic order, Latin and German; m. Kenosha, Wis., Sept.
I. O. O. F., Royal Arcanum. Office: 70 State St. 15, 1887, Elizabeth J. Kirk; children: Verna,
MARTIN, Frederick Stanley, broker; b. Sydney, Stephen D., Ruth. Admitted to bar,
Olean, N. Y., Dec. 4, 1857; s. Russell and 1886, and engaged in practice until appointed
Lydia (Hawes) Martin; ed. Dublic schools and by Gov. Altgeld, July, 1895, justice of the
at Racine (Wis.) College, graduating, A.B., peace. Democrat. Office: 125 S. Clark St. Resi-
in class of 1876, and later, A.M.; m. St. Louis, dence: 2419 Indiana Av.
Mo., 1885, Annie W. Sands; 1 daughter: Lil- MARTIN, James Gray, vice-pres. and gen.
lian. Began business life with Reynolds Bros., mgr. Northern Grain Co.; b. Tiffin, O., Sept. 23,
and afterward with Charles Counselman & Co., 1863; s. Charles and Sophie (Pfau) Martin;
1888-1904; established, 1904, as broker on own ed. Heidelberg College, Tiffin, O.; m. Tiffin, O.,
account. Clubs: Chicago. University, Chicago 1885, Mintie P. Cole; children: Lucile, Hazel
Athletic, Onwentsia, Glen View, Caxton, C. Was in business at Ashland, Wis., until
Evanston, Evanston Golf. Office: Postal Tele- 1890, when he came to Chicago and organized
graph Bldg. Residence: 1640 Sheridan Rd., the Northern Grain Co., of which he has since
Evanston, 111. been vice-pres. and mgr., and which has ever
MARTIN, Franklin H., physician; b. Ocono- since been engaged in a cash grain business,
mowoc, Wis., July 13, 1857; s. Edmond and Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
Josephine (Carlin) Martin; ed. public schools, letic, Union League. Office: Western Union
Oconomowoc; grad. Chicago Med. College. Bldg. Residence: 2508 Magnolia Av.
1880; m. Chicago. 1885, Isabelle Hollister. MARTIN, John Dennis, fire underwriter; b.
Prof, gynecology, Post-Graduate Med. School, Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 10, 1857; s. George and
Chicago; surgeon, Post-Graduate, Woman's Grace Elizabeth (Smith) Martin; ed. public
and Chicago Charity Hosps. Ex-pres. Chicago and high schools of Pittsburgh, Pa., and at St.
Gynecological Soc.; ex-pres. section of dis- Mary's College, Dayton, O. ; m. Charlotte Court
eases of women, Am. Med. Assn.; mem. 111. House, Va. (then known as Smithville), Oct.
State Med. Soc., Chicago Gynecological Soc., 27, 1881, Julia Lee Raine; children: Mary
Am. Gynecological Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Clubs: Elizabeth (now Mrs. Edward R. Turnbull, Jr.,
Union League, Midlothian. Author: Electricity Lawrenceville, Va.), Lillian Spraggins, Charles
in Diseases of Women, 1892; Treatment of Preston, Harry Raine, Helen Plum, Joseph
Febroid Tumors of the Uterus, 1897. Office: Holmes. Was bookkeeper in Augusta Nat.
103 State St. Residence: 3210 Lake Av. Bank, 1878-82; went to Minneapolis and
MARTIN, Henry Scoville, sec. of the Dolese worked in Northwestern Nat. Bank there,
& Shepard Co., quarrymen, paving contractors; 1882-8; since Nov., 1888, in fire insurance
b. Grand Haven, Mich., Jun« 5, 1846; s. Henry business in Chicago; became a mem. of firm
and Jane (Scoville) Martin; ed. public schools of Fisher. Martin & Wurts, Jan. 1, 1889, and
in Michigan; m. Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. later of Holmes, Martin & Co., representing
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leading flre and plate glass Insurance com-
panies. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Ham-
ilton, Oak Park. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 112 S. Scoville Av., Oak Park, 111.
MARTIN, Joseph. Earle, coal; b. Rockford,
111.. Apr. 28, 1855; s. Rev. Henry L. and Jane
Goldthorp Martin; ed. Northwestern Univ.; m.
Chicago, 1882, Sylvia Reynolds; children: Lois,
May, Dorothy, Josephine. Came to Chicago
from Rockford, 111., 1875, and was with the
Heath & Milligan Co., 1875-82; after that with
the Devoe-Raynolds Paint Co. as sec. for 22
years; since May, 1904, sec. and treas. of the
Sunnyside Coal Co., also sec. and treas. of the
Warden Washed Coal Co. Mem. Coal Club. Re-
publican. Mason — large, chapter, K. T., com-
mandery and Mystic Shrine. Club: Union
League. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 2578
N. Hermitage Av.
MARTIN, Nicholas, teas and coffees; b. Co.
Galway, Connaught, Ireland, Apr. 15, 1845; a.
Nicholas and Ann (Ashe) Martin; ed. common
schools in Ireland; came direct from Ireland
to Chicago, arriving here Oct. 2, 1866; m.
Kingston, Can., Nov. 26, 1876, Mary B. Car-
ruthers; children: Ann Louise, Bessie Flor-
ence, George Robert, Nicholas, Jr., Richard.
Retail grocer, 1868-74; since 1874 head of N.
Martin & Co., jobbers of teas, coffees, syrups,
etc. Republican. Mason; mem. Lakeside Lodge,
and Chevalier Bayard Commandery, K. T.
Office: 44-46 S. Water St. Residence: 3639
Grand Boul.
MARTIN, Robert De Los, lawyer; b. Free-
port, 111., Aug. 28, 1860; s. Dr. Chancellor and
Mary F. (Hall) Martin; grad. Phillips Acad.,
Andover, Mass., 1876; Yale Univ., A. B., 1880;
law dept. Columbia Univ., LL.B., 1882; m.
New York, Jan. 25, 1891, Harriet S. Joy, of
Newark, N. J.; children: Joy Delos, Helen T.
Admitted to bar in New York City, 1882; went
west and practiced law at Mitchell, S. Dak.,
and was elected judge of probate court there;
came to Chicago, about 1894, and has since
been engaged in general practice of law here;
since 1900 mem. of law firm of lies & Martin.
Republican. Clubs: Yale, Hamilton, Kenwood
Country. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 4828
Kimbark Av.
MARTIN, Samuel Klnmp, Jr., banker; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 12, 1876; s. Samuel K. and Hattie
Ann (Babcock) Martin; preparatory education
at Lawrenceville School; grad. Princeton
Univ., 1899; m. Chicago, Nov. 17, 1903, Laura
E. Young. After leaving college became sec. of
the S. K. Martin Lumber Co., of Chicago, un-
til, upon the organization of the Manufactur-
ers' Bank of Chicago, Oct. 12, 1903, was elected
its vice-pres.. which position he now holds. Is
1st lieut. and aide-de-camp, 1st brigade, I. N.
G. Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park, Univer-
sity, Chicago Auto Assn., Lake Geneva (Wis.)
Country Club, Lambs Club (New York City).
Office: Clinton St. and Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 2600 Michigan Av.
MARTIN, "William. P., gen. mgr. People's Gas
Light and Coke Co.; pres. and dir. Acetylene
Apparatus Mfg. Co., U. S. Acetylene Car Light-
ing Co. Clubs: Chicago, Saddle and Cycle, Chi-
cago Golf. Office: 157 Michigan Av. Residence:
60 Bellevue PI.
MARTYN, Chauncey White, lawyer; b. Can-
ton, N. Y., July 17, 1865; s. Albert T. and Mary
S. (Clark) Martyn; grad. St. Lawrence Univ.,
Canton, N. Y., with degree of B.S., in class of
1885; grad. Union College of Law, Chicago,
with degree of LL.B., 1890; m. Pueblo, Colo.,
Oct. 24, 1894, Anna D. Thompson; 1 son:
Chauncey W., Jr. Resident of Chicago since
1888; admitted to bar of State of Illinois, 1890;
since then continuously engaged in general
practice of law in Chicago. Republican. Clubs:
Hamilton, Kenwood, Calumet Golf. Office: Fish-
er Bldg. Residence: 4905 Lake Av.
MASHEK, Vojta Frank, lumberman; b. Ke-
waunce, Wis., Sept. 12, 1867; s. Vojta and Anna
(Kwapil) Mashek; ed. Kewaunee High School
to 1881; Markham Acad., Milwaukee, Wis.,
1881-4; Cornell Univ., 1885-9, graduating A.B.,
1889; m. Litchfield, 111., Feb. 25, 1902, June S.
Crabb. After graduation entered wholesale
lumber business in Chicago and is now vice-
pres. and treas. of the Pilsen Lumber Co., and
Mashek Lumber Co.; dir. Mashek Chemical and
Iron Co. Mason. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa, and
Chi Psl. Clubs: University, Midlothian, Chica-
go Athletic. Office: Laflin and 22d Sts. Resi-
dence: 3750 Grand Boul.
MASON, Arthur John, contracting engineer;
b. Melbourne, Australia, June 1, 1857; s. Cyrus
and Jessie (Campbell) Mason; ed. public
schools and Univ. of Melbourne; m. Kansas
City, Mo., Jan., 1886, Hattie Adelaide Devol;
children: Arthur John, Jr., Marjorie Jessy, Har-
riet Devol, Carroll Adelaide. In Australia was
engaged as engineer in chief's dept. of Govern-
ment Rys., and in 1881 came to U. S., and en-
gageu in engineering work in California, Ore-
gon, Utah, Colorado and Kansas. Lived in
Kansas City, 1884-1900, and was asst. city en-
gineer and a mem. of the board of public
works there. After extensive experiments
Joined Mr. Frank K. Hoover in the firm of
Hoover & Mason, contracting engineers for the
design and manufacture of machinery for the
handling of iron ore from mine to furnace, and
processes and appurtenances in the iron and
steel industry. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil En-
gineers, Western Society of Engineers. Clubs:
Washington Park, Quadrangle, Homewood.
Office: Ry. Exchange Bldg. Residence: 5713
Woodlawn Av.
MASON, Frank G., physician; b. Niagara
Falls, Ontario, Can., June 8, 1865; s. John J.
and Amelia (Evans) Mason; grad. Chicago
College of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1887; Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1890; m. Chicago, May, 1894,
Daisy E. Willard; 1 son: Willard J. Was in
drug business in Canada. 1882-5, and in Chi-
cago, 1885-90; since 1890 engaged in practice
of medicine in Chicago. Instructor in materia
medica Chicago Dental College and Rush Med.
College. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
Med. Soc. Republican. Club: Illinois. Office:
92 State St. Residence: 474 W. Congress St.
MASON, Fred Bonfoy, life insurance; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 24, 1868; s. Ira J. and Clara (Bon-
foy) Mason; attended Oberlin College, 1886-
1890; m. Bertha Sickles Pfeffer; 1 son: Ira J.,
II. In Aug., 18*0, entered the service of the
-(•Etna Life Insurance Co. as a solicitor; in
Oct., 1901, became associated with his father
In firm of Ira J. Mason & Son, agents of the
JEtna Life Insurance Co. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Mem. and now in 4th annual term
as sec. Nat. Assn. of Life Underwriters; mem.
Life Underwriters of Chicago, and was sec.,
1893-9, and vice-pres., 1899-1904. Club: Union
League. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 281
Fremont St.
MASON, George, manufacturer; b. Paisley,
Scotland, Mar. 1, 1840; s. Carlile and Jean (Mc-
Arthur) Mason; came to Chicago with parents
in 1844; ed. private schools in Chicago and
scientific dept. Univ. of Michigan, leaving in
senior year to enlist in 12th 111. Infy. ; served
on staff of Gen. McArthur at Battle of Shiloh,
where his horse was killed under him; pro-
moted to adjutant for meritorious conduct
there, and later acting asst. adjt.-gen. on Gen.
Oglesby's staff; with 16th Army Corps in cam-
paigns of Army of the Tennessee, up to the
fall of Atlanta, breveted maj., Mar., 1865. Re-
turned to Chicago on completion of his term
of service in army; became interested in the
Excelsior Iron Works, of which he is now
pres. Dir. Chicago Public Library, 1873-80; on
executive committee of Inter-State Industrial
Exposition, 1880-92; W. Park Commissioner.
1885-92, part of time pres.; mem. and sec. of
Shiloh Battlefield Commission, Commissioner
to Paris Exposition, 1900; mem. and chairman
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Board of Inspectors, House of Correction. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Mem. G. A. R.,
Loyal Legion, vice-pres. Soc. of the Army of
the Tennessee; dir. Memorial Hall Assn. and
of Central Free Dispensary- Commander Amer-
ica Post, G. A. R., 1902; commander Illinois
Commandery Loyal Legion, 1903-4; m. June
18, 1867; 1 son: Carlisle (a mechanical engi-
neer, residing in New York). Club: Illinois. Of-
fice: 100 N. Clinton St. Residence: 511 Monroe
St.
MASON, Ira Jeuks, life insurance; b. Bur-
lington, Conn., Mar. 7, 1834; s. Ira and Emelia
(Frisbie) Mason; ed. common schools and was
student at Oberlin College, 1856; m. Oberlin,
O., Nov. 10, 1857, Clara Bonfoy (now de-
ceased); children: Maude E. M. (Howland),
Rose B., Fred B. Came to Chicago, 1858; began
insurance business with B. W. Phillips & Co.,
1861; since 1863 consecutively of Paul & Ma-
son, Wells & Mason, Wells, Mason & Merrill,
Paul & Mason, Ira J. Mason and Ira J. Mason
& Son; has been general agent of the ./Etna
Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn., since
1876. Mem. of the Board of Trade 30 years;
mem. Chicago Acad. of Sciences. Republican.
Presbyterian; mem. of the Church of the Cove-
nant. Club: Union League. Office: Tribune
Bldg. Residence: 354 Bissell St.
MASON, Lewis P., lawyer; b. Chicago, Aug.
20, 1874; s. William Ernest (ex-U. S. Senator)
and Edith J. (White) Mason; ed. Washington,
(D. C.) High School and W. Division (Chicago)
High School; 2 years at Northwestern Univ.
Law School; grad. Kent Law School (LL.D.);
m. Waukegan, 111., June 22, 1898, Emily M.
Coon; 1 daughter: Eleanor. Admitted to bar,
June, 1896; since 1898, in partnership with his
father in firm of Mason & Mason. U. S. Com-
missioner for Northern District of Illinois
since 1898. Republipan. Club: Hamilton. Office:
205 LaSalle St. Residence: Waukegan, 111.
MASON, Roswell Bertram, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 24, 1873; s. Edward G. and Julia M.
(Starkweather) Mason; grad. Yale Univ., A.B.,
1895; Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B.,
1897. Admitted to bar, 1897. Was asst. Corpo-
ration Counsel of the City of Chicago, 1899-
1902. Is vice-pres. of the Chicago Union Trans-
fer Ry. Co. Democrat. Office: 81 Clark St.
MASON, William Ambrose, banker; b. Niles,
Trumbull Co., O., May 14, 1847; s. Henry H.
and Adliza T. (Kingsley) Mason; ed. Niles dis-
trict schools and at Hiram (O.) College; m. So-
lon, O., Oct. 1, 1868, Frances H. Bull. Began
business career in Niles, O., 1868, conducting
general store until 1873, when engaged in
wholesale dry goods business at Cleveland; re-
moved to Chicago, 1882, continuing in whole-
sale dry goods business until 1892; since then
has given exclusive attention to banking busi-
ness (established 1890) of Mason, Lewis & Co.,
of which is senior mem. Firm have offices in
Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, and are
dealers in municipal, railroad and corporation
bonds. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Marquette,
Glen View. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
43 Banks St.
MASON, William Ernest, lawyer; b. Frank-
linville, N. Y., July 7, 1850; removed with pa-
rents to Bentonsport, la., 1858; academic edu-
cation; taught school, 1866-70, last 2 years in
Des Moines, la.; m. June 11, 1873, Edith White.
Admitted to bar; has practiced in Chicago
since 1872; mem. Illinois General Assembly,
1879; State Senator, 1881-5; mem. of Congress,
1887-91; U. S. Senator, 1897-1903; delegate Nat.
Republican Convention, 1904, and on the Re-
publican ticket for Presidential Elector; mem.
law firm of Mason & Mason. Republican.
Clubs: Menoken, Marquette, Hamilton. Office:
205 LaSalle St. Residence: 1477 Washington
Boul.
MASTERS, Arthur Wellesly, gen. mgr. Lon-
don Guarantee and Accident Co.; b. Amherst,
Cumberland Co., N. S., Apr. 11, 1850; s. Arthur
Wellesly and Harriet Masters; ed. St. John
(N. B.) Cutten Grammar School, 1860-4, and
Acadia College, Wolfville, N. S., 1865-7; stud-
ied navigation and received certificate of com-
petency as Master Mariner from English Board
of Trade; m. St. John, N. B., Aug. 6, 1883, Es-
telle F. De Vine; children: John Robbins, Es-
telle. Went to sea in 1867, became master of
ship Decori in 1875; sailed as commander of
various large ships to all parts of the world;
left the sea in 1887, joined forces of Equitable
' Life Assurance Soc., Canada, 1888; became
supt. of agents, 1889-92; in 1892 came to Chi-
cago as inspector for London Guarantee and
Accident Co., and July, 1894, was promoted to
present position as gen. mgr. for same com-
pany. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Washington
Park. Office: Manhattan Bldg.
MASTEBS, Benjamin Franklin, lumber mer-
chant and manufacturer of packing boxes; b.
Masterton, O., Dec. 10, 1859; s. Benjamin and
Mary (Evans) Masters; ed. public and normal
schools of Ohio and Duffs College, Pittsburgh,
Pa.; m. Masterton, O., Oct. 2, 1883, Anna M.
Day; children: Ada Louise, Harry Benton. At
the age of 16 began teaching in the country
schools of Noble, Monroe and Washington
counties, O., teaching during the winter and
attending school during the summer. At the
age of 20 attended Duff's College, Pittsburgh,
Pa. After graduating was engaged by that col-
lege as teacher of bookkeeping and mathemat-
ics. Engaged in mercantile business in Kansas
City, 1885; removed to Omaha, 1888; and to
Chicago, 1892. Employed by Armour & Co.,
packers, for several years, and since 1899
treas. and dir. of the Rathborne, Hair & Ridg-
way Co., wholesale lumber dealers, planing
mills and manufacturers of packing boxes.
Also pres. of the Nat. Assn. of Box and Box
Shook Manufacturers of the U. S. Republican.
Methodist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois.
Office: Union and Lumber Sts. Residence: 932
Adams St.
MASTERS, Edgar lee, lawyer; b. Garnett,
Kan., 1868; s. H. W. and Emma J. (Dexter)
Masters; removed to Illinois in infancy; ed.
Knox College; studied law in his father's of-
fice; m. June 21, 1898, Helen M., daughter of
Robert E. Jenkins, Chicago; 1 son: Hardin W.,
J'r. Admitted to bar, 1891; came to Chicago,
1892. Mem. law firm Darrow & Masters. Dem-
ocrat. Mem. Chicago Bar. Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Clubs: Press, Twentieth Century,
Jefferson. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 4219
Ellis Av.
MASTERSON, Edwin P., lawyer; b. Water-
town, Wis., Nov. 12, 1850; s. John and Rose
(Rogan) Masterson; ed. Northwestern (Luth-
eran) Univ., Watertown, Wis., and State Univ.
of Wisconsin; enlisted in Union Army, 1865,
too late for active service; m. Watertown,
Wis., Oct. 19, 1882, Mary Mullen; children:
Edwin Stanley, Arthur Vincent, Helen Marie,
Frederick Joseph. Worked as farmer, teacher,
on railway, and in other occupations in youth
in order to secure means to complete a univ.
education. Admitted to bar in Wisconsin, 1877;
also mem. of bar of Minnesota, Dakota, Texas,
New Jersey, Illinois, and of U. S. courts. Mem.
law firm of Masterson & Haft, 1892-1905; also
now pres. and dir. Virginia & Kentucky Ry.
Democrat. R. C. Clubs: Sheridan, Iroquois. Of-
fice: Atwood Bldg. Residence: 3825 Vernon Av.
MAS TIN, Georsre Crawford, lawyer; b. Ros-
coe, O., Apr. 19, 1853; s. Jethro and Katherine
(Dougherty) Mastin; ed. public schools, Free-
port, 111., and in old Chicago Univ., class of
1877; m. 1st, 1877, Fannie Shelby, of Shannon,
111. (now deceased) ; m. 2d, Mt. Carroll, 111.,
Sept. 30, 1884, Ada C. Crummer; 1 daughter:
Katharine. Learned printer's trade when boy;
was teacher in the public schools in Carroll
County, Illinois, 1875-86; county superintend-
ent of schools, Carroll County, Illinois, 1881-6;
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read law in offices of C. B. Smith, Mt. Carroll,
111.; admitted to bar, Apr., 1884. Practiced law
in Kansas and Washington, D. C., 1886-93,
when returned to Chicago, where has since
been in the practice of law, representing many
large coal corporations; since 1902 senior mem.
of law firm of Mastin, Moss & Sherlock. Also
vice-pres. and dir. of the Mammoth Vein Coal
Co.; dir. of the Chicago, Wilmington & Ver-
million Coal Co., and of G. E. Lewis & Co., and
other corporations. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Chicago Law Institute, Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity. Republican. Mason. Club: West-
ward Ho. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 448 N. Kenilworth Av., Oak Park, 111.
MATHEB, Alonzo Clark, inventor, manufac-
turer; b. Fairfleld, Herkimer Co., N. Y.; s.
William and Mary Ann (Buell) Mather; ed.
Fairfield Preparatory School. After leaving
school obtained employment at Utica, N. Y.;
from there went to Quincy, 111., and in 1875
to Chicago; engaged in business ever since;
patentee of many inventions, including a glove
fastener, of which large quantities have been
sold. His leading inventions are the Mather
automatic car coupler, and a car for cattle
transportation, which greatly adds to the com-
fort and condition of the cattle carried in
them, for which he received a gold medal from
Am. Humane Assn.; now pres. Mather Hu-
mane Stock Transportation Co., and pres. Ma-
ther Stock Car Co.; vice-pres. Union Stock
Yards Bank, Buffalo, N. Y. Republican. Was
one of the first merns. of 1st regt. I. N. G.
Clubs: Union League, Marquette. Office: 204
Dearborn St
MATHEB,' Robert, lawyer; b. Salt Lake City,
Utah, .July 1, 1859; s. James and Margaret
(Holt) Mather; ed. public schools, Galesburg,
111., and at Knox College, graduating, A.B.,
1882 (later A.M.); m. Detroit, Mich., Apr. 23,
1892, Alice Caroline, daughter of Horatio Jell.
Removed from Galesburg 111 to
™™™
B. & Q. R. R. Co., 1882-5; admitted to Illinois
bar, 1886; in general practice, 1886-9; local
atty. of the C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co., 1889; asst.
gen. atty., same, 1894; gen. atty., same, 1894-
1902; general counsel, same, since 1902; vice-
pres. C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co., 1900-4; chairman of
executive committee, same company, since
1904; pres. the R. I. Co. since 1904; vice-pres.
St. L. & S. F. R. R. Co.; vice-pres. C. & E. I. R.
R. Co.; dir. Nat. Bank of the Republic, West-
ern Trust & Savings Bank. Republican. Epis-
copalian. Mem. Am., Illinois and Chicago Bar
assns.; Chicago Civil Service Assn. Clubs:
Chicago, Union League, Chicago Athletic, Law
(Chicago); also Lawyers and Metropolitan
(New York). Office: Chicago, LaSalle St. Sta-
tion. New York, 71 Broadway.
MATHEWS, Albert Frescott, educator; b.
Chicago, Nov. 26, 1871; s. William Smyth Bab-
cock and Flora E. (Swayne) Mathews; ed. pub-
lic and high schools, Evanston, 111.; grad. Mas-
sachusetts Inst. Technology, 1892; studies in
biology, Cambridge, Eng., Naples, Italy, and
Marburg, Ger., 1895-7; Ph.D., Columbia, 1898;
m. Boston. Feb. 7, 1895, Jessie G. Macrum,
of Pittsburgh. Asst. biology, Massachusetts
Inst. Technology. 1892-3; fellow, 1893-5, hon.
fellow. 1897-8. Columbia; asst. prof, physiol-
ogy, Tufts College Med. School, 1899-1900;
instruetor physiology, Harvard Med. School,
1900-1; asst. prof, physiol. chemistry, Univ.
of Chicago, 1901-4; asso. prof, since 1904.
Known for original investigations in partho-
genesis upon the nature of nerve impulse and
In pharmacology. Contributor to scientific
journals. Address: 454 E. 60th St.
MATHEWS, Shailer, prof, systematic theol-
ogy and junior dean Divinity School, Univ. of
Chicago; editor of the World To-Day; b. Port-
land, Me., Mav 26, 1863; s. Jonathan Bennett
and Sophia Lucinda Mathews; grad. Colby
Univ., 1884 (A.M., D.D.); grad. Newton Theo-
logical Institution, 1887; studied at Univ. of
Berlin, 1890-1; m. July 16, 1890, Mary Phil-
brick Elden. Associate prof, rhetoric, 1887-9,
prof, history and political economy, 1889-94,
Colby Univ.; prof. New Testament history and
interpretation, Univ. of Chicago, 1894-1904.
Clubs: Quadrangle, University. (See Who's
Who in America for books, etc.) Address: 5736
Woodlawn Av.
MATHEWS, 'William Smythe Babcock, edi-
tor, musical writer; b. Loudon, N. H., May 8,
1837; ed. New Hampshire; studied music in
Boston (Mus. Doc., Highland Univ., Ill.);prac-
tical teacher of music since 1853; adjunct prof.
music, Wesleyan Female College, Macon, Ga. ;
m- 0lIt'1^057!DFloru ^.Swaynf,'. Nunnd0^ N.' .Y':
m. 2d, 1902, Blanche Dmgley. Since 1867 living
^Chicago; organist Centenary M. E. Church,
1867-93; editor Musical Independent, 1869-71;
£n,^dltorl1aQl St0a-7ff £h,lc£Sov,I!,er?l0d,'i Rec5rd^-^
Tribune 1877-87. Established, 1891, and edited
Music (mag.), merged in Philharmonic, Jan.,
I?03- (See Who s Who in America for books,
^^O^ce: 3(L38 L&ke Av.
. MATTHEWS, Henry M., lawyer; b. Coving-
ton, Wyoming Co NY., Apr 16, 1843; s.
Isaac V. and Phoebe (Brooks) Matthews; ed.
schools near birthplace until Civil War, when
enlisted in 136th N. Y. Infy. and served to
Sr]os® of war; part of military service in 9th
N- Y- CaYv s£r,vlce, ^s ser&eant *n Co. H;
wounded at battle of Resaca; at end of service
attended Union College, Schenectady, N Y 3
years; then went to Amherst College. Joining
senior class, and graduating in 1869; studied
at Columbia Law College, and afterward in
°,fflce °f .^mj1*' Jols°m &JV'1Iitel: Bu.ffalob^-
J.; admitted to the New York bar m 1872.
Came to Chicago in 1873 and after serving
for a s.hort tlm.e as law clerk ln <-his. city, en-
parf* .in. Practice on own account; later was
^.ead of firm of Matthews & Dicker; now prac-
ticing alone. Was mem. of Alpha Delta Phi
«.h
Apr 9. 1895 Louise Pfersch; children: Eliza-
J>eth, George D Mem Thomas Post G A R.
Office: 138 Washington St. Residence: 2464 N.
,™™« ,
TTMAT^H?WS' W,llllaT1?J H;' ,cle];{?ym£,1J: b- ^c-
Henry McHenry Co 111 July 23 1868; s. Jo-
?eph J- an<\ Cornelia Maria Matthews; grad.
Lake forest College, A.B., 1892; A.M., 1894;
S™%. Chicago College of Law, LL.B., 1894;
frad- McCormick Theological Seminary, B D.,
"98; m. Chicago July 9 1895, Eva Chandler;
children: Paul Chandler^ Ruth Elizabeth, Wil-
"am. H., Jr., Edward Talbott, Eva Standish.
£ast°Ar First Presbyterian Church of Marengo,
S*"-AE£' i8^8- ,to *PJ- l_901i BS?.tor Central
Park , ?Lesbyter^P Cnu*£,h of S^SS?? sin£.e
Apr., 1901. Republican. Address: 747 Walnut St.'
MATTHEWS, William Henry, sec. and treas.
of J. H. Winterbotham & Sons, incorporated,
cooperage manufacturers: b. Chicago; ed. pub-
lie schools of Chicago. Has been in business
in Chicago for the past 30 years, and since
1R80 a mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Has been identified with the cooperage busi-
ness for 30 years, and since 1893 has been sec.
and treas. of J. H. Winterbotham & Sons,
manufacturers of cooperage. Is also vice-pres.
and sec. of the J. C. Pennover Co., and dir. of
the Eureka Stave and Heading Co. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic. Colonial. Office: 226 LaSalle St.
Residence: 5547 Michigan Av.
MATTHIESSEN, Frank, vice-president the
Miehle Printing Press and Mfg. Co.; b. Corn-
wall-on-Hudson, N. Y.. May 30, 1872; s. Erhard
Adolph and Adele (Gignoux) Matthiessen; ed.
Cobb's School. Cornwall-on-Hudson, 1879-80;
Kirkland's School, Chicago, 1880-2; Fessen-
den's Acad., Chicago, 1882-6; Chicago Manual
Training School, 1886-90; Cornell Univ., 1891-
1893; m. Dover, Del., June 20, 1894, Marion
Louise Peck; children: Frank G., Richard P.,
Ira C., Theodore DeWitt. Began business ca-
400
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
reer with General Electric Co., at Lynn, Mass.,
1890-91; was pres. of the Machinists' Supply
Co, 1894-6; since 1896 vice-pres. and dir. of
the Miehle Printing Press and Mfg. Co. Also
vice-pres. and dir. of the Columbia Tool Steel
Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Mid-
lothian, Washington Park; also Swan Lake
(Henry, 111.). Office: 75 N Clinton St. Resi-
dence: 4545 Drexel Boul.
MATZ, Hermann Lewis, vice-pres. S. S. Kim-
bell Brick Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 2, 1859; s.
Otto H. and Mary (Lewis) Matz; ed. Mrs. E.
W. Blatchford's Kindergarten (first in Chica-
go), 1864-5, and in private school, Berlin, Ger.,
1865-6; Chicago public schools, 1866-76, grad-
uating from Chicago High School, 1876; grad.
Williams College, 1880; m. Portville, N. Y.,
Oct. 12, 1886, Elizabeth Dusenbury; children:
Carl Dusenbury, John Dusenbury. Private tu-
tor at Hoosick Falls, N. Y., 1880-2; asst. pur-
chasing agent of Walter A. Wood Mowing and
Reaping Machine Co., Hoosick Falls, N. Y.,
1882-7; sec. of New York Architectural Terra
Cotta Co., of New York, 1887-91; salesman and
asst. sec. of Chicago Hydraulic-Press Brick
Co., Chicago, 1892-1900; since 1902, vice-pres.
and dir. of S. S. Kimbell Brick Co., wholesale
and retail jobbers in facing brick. Mem. Phi
Beta Kappa Soc. ; Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.
Episcopalian. Republican on Nat. issues; In-
dependent on local questions. Clubs: Univer-
sity, Builders, Twentieth Century, Chicago
Architectural. Office: Chamber of Commerce.
Residence: 19 Scott St.
MATZ, Otto Hermann, architect; b. Ber-
lin, Prussia, Mar. 8, 1830; s. Johann C. and
Augusta (Dahman) Matz; ed. Technical School,
Berlin, Prussia; m. Chicago, Oct. 26, 1857,
Mary E. Lewis; children: Hermann L. (vice-
pres. S. S. Kimbell Brick Co.), Rudolph (law-
yer), Evelyn (principal Dearborn Seminary).
Established as architect in Chicago, 1854;
architect for the I. C. R. R. Co., 1854-7; during
Civil War served as engineer officer on the
staffs of Gens. Fremont, Halleck and Grant.
Architect for the School Board, 1869-71; Cook
Co. architect, 1892. Mem. Illinois Chapter, and
fellow Am. Institute of Architects. Republi-
can. Lutheran. Mason; mem. Apollo Comman-
dery, No. 1, K. T. Office: 78 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 431 Oak St.
MATZ, Rudolph, lawyer; b. Chicago, Dec. 11,
1860; s. Otto H. and Mary E. (Lewis) Matz;
ed. public and high schools, Chicago; grad.
Williams College, Mass., A.B., 1882; North-
western Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1886; m. Chi-
cago, Nov. 19, 1890, Florence H. Henderson;
children: Ruth Henderson, Charles Henderson,
Emily Florence. Admitted to bar, 1886; was in
office of Dexter, Herrick & Allen 1 year, while
in law school; after graduating from law
school traveled for a year around the world;
on his return spent 10 months in the office of
Barnum, Rubens & Ames, and in 1888 became
associated with Walter L. Fisher, under firm
name of Matz & Fisher, changing in Oct., 1897,
to present firm of Matz, Fisher & Boyden. Dir.
of the Chicago Savings Bank and of the
United Shoe Machinery Co. Republican. Trus-
tee of 2d Presbyterian Church; dir. of the Bu-
reau of Justice. Clubs: Washington Park, Uni-
versity, Skokie Country, Chicago Literary. Of-
fice: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: Winnetka,
111.
MAT7S, Fred K., merchant; b. Belleville,
111., Mar. 5, 1846; s. John and Barbara Maus;
ed. public schools of St. Louis, Mo., and at
U. S. Naval Acad. to 1862; served in U. S. N.
as midshipman until 1864, when he left to en-
gage in business; m. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 1,
1876, Ida M. Mahan; children: Kate, Barbara.
Entered the iron and steel house of D. A. Con-
stable, St. Joseph, Mo., 1864; then became as-
sociated with Robison & Maus (St. Joseph),
continuing until 1878; in 1879, with David
Kelley, founded the house of Kelley, Maus &
Co., which later became a corporation, of
which he is now pres. ; company is engaged
upon a very large scale in the handling at
wholesale of iron and steel, wagon and car-
riage wood stock, hardware, and trimmings,
blacksmiths' and horseshoers' tools and sup-
plies, coal miners' and stoneworkers" tools and
railway supplies. Club: Germania Miinnerchor.
Office: Lake St. Bridge. Residence: 1888 Di-
versey Boul.
MAVERICK, Manton, lawyer; b. Staten Isl-
and, N. Y., Mar. 26, 1863; s. Augustus and El-
len (Grover) Maverick; grad. Needham (Mass.)
High School, 1880; Harvard College, A.B., 1885;
Columbian Univ., Washington, D. C., LL.B.,
1888; LL.M., 1889; m. Chicago, Jan. 4, 1905,
Genevieve Bunker. Gen. atty. for Continental
Casualty Co. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Co-
lonial. Office: 1208 Michigan Av. Residence:
4150 Vincennes Av.
MAYOR, John, contractor and builder; b.
New Deer, Scotland, Nov. 18, 1865; s. George
and Belle (Leith) Mavor; ed. public schools in
Scotland; m. Chicago, 1893, Jessie L. McEd-
ward; children: Hugh N., Mary Jean. From
boyhood has been engaged in the contracting
and building trade, first with his father in
Scotland until 1887, when he came to Chicago
and became associated in the same line with
his brother, William Mavor; now pres. and
treas. of the William Mavor Co., contractors
and builders. Mem. of the Carpenters and
Builders Assn., and of the Builders and Trad-
ers Exchange. Republican. Office: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 320 5th Av., LaGrange,
111.
MaWHINNEY, Elgin, dentist; b. London,
Can., Oct. 14, 1865; s. John and Jane (Sands)
MaWhinney; ed. Canada Collegiate Institute,
and in Chicago College of Dental Surgery,
from which grad. 1885; m. Jan., 1889, Nellie
King Jewett. Began practice of dentistry in
Indiana, whence came to Chicago in 1891;
since then engaged in general dental practice
in this city. Prof, of Special Pathology, ma-
teria medica and therapeutics in Northwestern
Univ. Dental School. Mem. Odontographic, Chi-
cago Dental, and Illinois State Dental Socs.
(sec.). Independent in politics. Club: Colonial.
Office: 34 Washington St. Residence: 4555 For-
restville Av.
MAXWELL, George Hebard, lawyer, irriga-
tion advocate; b. Sonoma, Calif., June 3, 1860;
s. John Morgan and Clara Love (Hebard)
Maxwell; ed. public schools, Sonoma and San
Francisco; St. Mathew's Hall, San Mateo,
Calif.; m. Berkeley, Calif., Oct. 28, 1880, Kath-
arine Vaughan Lanfar; children: Ruth, Don-
ald. Official stenographer U. S. Circuit Court
and Superior Courts, California, 1879-82; ad-
mitted to bar, Aug. 3, 1882, and became a mem.
of the firm Mesick & Maxwell, San Francisco.
In active law practice until May, 1899, then
organized Nat. Irrigation Assn., becoming its
executive chairman, and thereafter giving his
entire time to management of campaign for in-
auguration of national irrigation policy, which
was accomplished by passage of Nat. Irriga-
tion Act, approved June 17, 1901. Is executive
chairman of Nat. Irrigation Assn. and also of
Rural Settlements Assn. Is also publisher of
"Maxwell's Talisman" and "Maxwell's Home-
maker Magazine." Clubs: Pacific Union (San
Francisco), Cosmos (Washington, D. C.). Busi-
ness address: 1405 Fisher Bldg.. Chicago, and
812 Whitehall Bldg., New York. Home address:
32 Maple St., Newton, Mass.; Maxwell Place,
Sonoma, Sonoma Co., Calif.
MAXWELL, Henry B., manufacturer; b.
Scotland, Feb. 26, 1850; s. William and Jean
(Kinloch) Maxwell; came to Chicago in child-
hood; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Clinton,
Conn., June 16, 1879, Sarah Homer West; chil-
dren: Harry West, Augustus Kinloch, Ade-
laide, William Sterling. After leaving school
was in service of the C., B. & Q. R. R. Co. 16
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401
years, leaving to join flrm of Maxwell Bros.,
box manufacturers, and is now vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. of Maxwell Bros. Co. Was mem. Ells-
worth Zouaves, and later 2d lieut. and capt.
Co. G, 1st Infy., I. N. G.; maj. and asst. in-
spector-gen, on staff of Gen. A. C. Ducat, maj.
1st Cav., I. N. G.; lieut.-col. and asst. adjt.-
gen. 1st brigade, I. N. G. ; then col. and aide-
de-camp to Gov. John R. Tanner. Republican.
Office: 21st and Loomis Sts. Residence: 365
Ashland Boul.
MAXWELL, James, cooperage and boxes; b.
Glasgow, Scotland, Mar. 24, 1847; s. William
and Jean (Kinloch) Maxwell; brought to U. S.
when 2% years old, parents locating in West-
ern New York until 1854, when came to Chi-
cago; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
1879, Emily B. Mullin; children: Jennie G.,
Ethel K. After leaving school entered the box
factory of Gage & Soper, where learned trade,
and was afterward with other firms in the
same line until 1875, when established for
self as James Maxwell & Co.; in Dec., 1878,
admitted brother, Henry B. Maxwell, the firm
becoming Maxwell Bros (incorporated 1901),
of which he is pres., manufacturers of cooper-
age, boxes and hardwood flooring. Mason. Roy-
al Arcanum, Nat. Union. Office: Loomis and
21st Sts. Residence: 367 Ashland Boul.
MAXWELL, Robert Faulds, box manufac-
turer; b. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1856; s. William
and Jean (Kinloch) Maxwell; pioneer family
of Chicago (Maxwell St. named for father) ;
public school education; m. Chicago, Mar. 7,
1882, Elizabeth B. Vanderblue; 1 daughter:
Adelaide B. Entered the box mfg. business as
a mem. of the firm of Maxwell Bros., 1885;
withdrew in 1901 and joined Harald Ruud in
establishing the firm of Maxwell & Ruud,
manufacturers of packing boxes, and since
Mr. Ruud's death, 1901, shortly after firm was
organized, has continued business alone, with-
out change of firm name. Republican; was al-
derman from 25th Ward, 1886-90. Mem. Royal
Arcanum, Nat. Union, and all Masonic bodies
up to 32°. Office: 428-448 N. Halsted St. Resi-
dence: 468 Fullerton Av.
MAY, Albert W., lawyer; b. La. Crosse, Wis.,
Sept. 5, 1871; s. I. G. and Fannie (Spear) May;
ed. Washington Univ., St. Louis, Mo., 1892.
Read law in office of Judge Horatio Wood, St.
Louis, Mo., and was admitted to bar at St.
Louis, 1893; came to Chicago, 1894, and was
mem. of the law firm of Case & May. Was atty.
for Carl Zitterbarth, a case requiring personal
appearance before the Minister of Justice at
Budapest, Hungary, establishing Zitterbarth's
identity as heir to an estate of $150,000, and
which resulted in much correspondence be-
tween the State Dept. and the Austrian Gov-
ernment. Represented the Austrian Nat. Socs.
In a case argued before Sec. of the Treas. Ly-
man J. Gage; was counsel for Terlinden in
famous case involving the treaty between this
country and Germany, argued before IT. S.
Supreme Court. U. S. Commissioner since 1898.
Mem. Chicago Law Institute. Republican. Mem.
Chicago Turngemeinde. Mason. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 120 Randolph St. Residence: 502
E. 42d PI.
MAY, John, manufacturers' western mgr,
Palm, Fechteler & Co.; b. New York City, Feb.
4, 1875; s. John Valentine and Maggie (Pfren-
ger) May; ed. public schools in New York City
to 1892. Began business life as employe in
wholesale notion house in New York City,
1892-3; since 1893 with Palm, Fechteler & Co.,
of New York, manufacturers of transfer orna-
ments, at their New York house and Chicago
branch; since 1901, western mgr. for the firm;
also western mgr. for the Translucent Win-
dow Sign Co., of New York. Palm, Fechteler
& Co. have been in business 50 years, and have
branches all over U. S. Mem. Illinois Commer-
cial Men's Assn. Club: Lincoln Park. Office:
43-45 LaSalle St. Residence: 161 Eugenie St.
MAY, John Anderson, lawyer; b. Potsdam,
St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Dec. 5, 1859; s. John
and Mary (Dustin) May; ed. State Normal
School, Potsdam, N. Y.; m. Pekin, 111., Oct. 6,
1886, Hattie E. Cummings. Admitted to bar,
1881; practiced law until 1899, when from the
position of asst. corporation counsel, he was
made Supt. of Special Assessments of the City
of Chicago. When the Local Improvement Actof
1901 was passed, became ex-offlcio sec. and
mem. of the Board of Local Improvements.
Democrat. Office: City Hall. Residence: 65 E.
37th St.
MAY, Stephen Douglas, lawyer; b. Belvidere,
111., June 3, 1861; s. Ezra and Lovisa Newton
May; ed. public schools; Illinois College, Jack-
sonville, 111., and Univ. of Michigan, graduat-
ing LL.B., 1884; studied law in offices of W. F.
S. Browley and James L. High, Chicago, and
attended Union College of Law, 1885. Admit-
ted to bar, 1887, and has ever since been en-
gaged in general practice of law in Chicago,
and specially' in real estate and corporation
law. Democrat. Mem. of General Assembly of
Illinois, elected 1890,1892 and 1894, and one of
the "101" whose firm adherence to Gen. Pal-
mer secured his election to the U. S. Senate.
Office: 95 Randolph St. Residence: 2419 Indi-
ana Av.
MAYER, David, retired merchant; b. Ger-
many, 1851. Came with parents to America
when an infant; ed. public schools of Chicago.
Began as dry goods clerk when a mere boy;
became partner with Leopold Schlesinger in
Feb., 1872, establishing dry goods business as
Schlesinger & Mayer, corner Madison and Des-
plaines Sts., and later had a branch store at
Peoria and Madison Sts.; in Apr., 1881, re-
moved to the southeast corner of State and
Madison Sts.; firm was later incorporated and
he became vice-pres. of the company; business
was sold to a syndicate, headed by Henry
Siegel and Harry G. Selfridge, 1894. Clubs:
Union League, Standard, Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park. Residence: 4706 Woodlawn
Av.
MAYER, Ellas, lawyer; b. Chicago, Nov. 4,
1878; s. Solomon and Helena (Sinsheimer)
Mayer; grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1900;
Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1900; was formerly associated
in practice with Judge Julian W.' Mack; since
Sept. 1, 1904, of law firm of Stein, Mayer &
Hume. Mem. Theta Delta Chi, and Phi Alpha
Delta. Democrat. Mem. Order of B'nai B'rith.
Club: Chicago Riding and Driving. Office: 81
Clark St. Residence: 4230 Grand Boul.
MAYER, George, sec. and treas. Western
Gas and Investment Co.; b. Frankfurt, Ger.,
July 5, 1869; s. Henry and Rebecca (Cohen)
Mayer; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chica-
go, June 1, 1895, Alice Robins. General con-
tractor in gas, water and electrical central
station plants since 1898; operator of same
since 1902. Sec. and treas. since Jan., 1902, of
Western Gas and Investment Co., of Chicago,
engaged in purchasing and controlling corpo-
rations engaged In operating gas, electric,
heating and water plants, furnishing capital
for consolidation and taking municipal or
corporation bonds for construction. Also dir.
Maxwell Clay Co.; sec. and treas. Consoli-
dated Water and Light Co. Jewish religion.
Mem. Nat. Electrical Assn. Office: Tribune
Bldg. Residence: Metropole Hotel.
MAYER, Henry, brewery mgr.; b. Southern
Bavaria, Ger., Mar. 25, 1863; s. Ernst and
Emilie (Hemberle) Mayer; ed. Bavarian
schools, followed by course at Polytechnic In-
stitute, Munich; m. Chicago, Dec., 1901, Clara
Singer. Came from Bavaria to Chicago, 1886;
employed as mechanical draftsman with Fred
Wolf Co., manufacturers of ice machines, 1886-
1888; bookkeeper in bottling dept., 1888-9;
head bookkeeper, 1889-97, Chicago branch of
the Val. Blatz Brewing Co.; mgr. Bartholomae
402 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
& Roesing Brewing and Malting Co., 1897-9; est in New York City) until Jan., 1867, when
since 1899 Chicago mgr. of the Val. Blatz he removed to Chicago and established in the
Brewing Co. Clubs: Germania, Lake Shore, II- real estate business; was joined by Albert L.
linois Athletic. Office: Union and Erie Sts. Coe, Jan., 1868, and firm of Mead & Coe is now
Residence: Lake Forest, 111. the oldest in the real estate business in Chi-
MAYEB, Isaac H., mem. law firm Moran, ^ago. Republican. Mem. George H. Thomas
Mayer & Meyer. Clubs: Union League, Stand- £??*• J P'rinh^TTivinn ^"n 2S* * nm'On8?'«f^rOnlal
ard, Iroquois. Office: Clark and Monroe Sts. h,JJ™ <s? w ^ ? r?su£v °ffice: If" Wash-
Residence: 4700 Kimbark Av. ington St. Residence: 632 Washington Boul.
MAYER, Joseph, clothing; b. Philadelphia, MEAD, Daniel W., consulting engineer; b.
Pa., Sept. 20, 1868; s. Leopold and Caroline Fult9n, N. Y., Mar. 6, 1862; s. Washburn and
(Strauss) Mayer; resident of Chicago since Adelia (Shufeldt) Mead; grad. Cornell Univ.,
1871; ed. public schools of Chicago and in C.E., 1884; m. Rockford, 111., 1886, Katie R.
Chicago Manual Training School, to 1886. Be- Gould; children: Hazel M., Harold W., Ross
gan business career in 1886 with Oscar Rosen- W. Engaged in engineering practice since 1884,
thai, merchant tailor, until 1889; then with giving special attention to waterworks and
Lange Bros., wholesale clothing; since 1892, hydraulic, electric and power plants, designs,
with A. W. Becker, under style of Becker, examinations, tests and reports. Among his
Mayer & Co. Republican. Clubs: Standard, special achievements are the deep water sup-
Thirteen, Chicago Riding and Driving, Ravis- plies for the cities of Rockford, 111., and Ft.
loe Country. Office: 208-216 VanBuren St. Resi- Worth, Tex., and the filtration systems for
dence: 95 E. 34th St. Danville and Moline, 111. Mem. of the Am. Soc.
MAYEK, Levy, lawyer; b. Richmond, Va.. of Civil Engineers, Western Soc. of Engineers.
Oct. 23, 1858; s. Henry D. and Clara (Gold- Prof, of hydraulic and sanitary engineering in
smith) Mayer; ed. Jones' School, Chicago, and the Univ. of Wisconsin. Offices: 1st Nat. Bank
Chicago High School; grad. 1874; took special Bldg., Chicago; Engineering Bldg., Madison,
studies at Yale and at law dept. Yale, 1876; Wis. Residence: 234 S. Park Av., Austin, 111.
asst. librarian of Chicago Law Institute, 1876- MEAD, James L., pres. of the Mead Cycle
1881, and while so engaged edited and revised Co.; b. Davenport, la., Jan. 13, 1863; s. James
MS. of Judge David Rorer's works on inter- R. and Agnes (Barcpmbe) Mead; spent child-
state or private international law, and on hood, 1863-70, on plains of Kansas, where fath-
judicial sales. In practice since 1881; mainly er was buffalo hunter and Indian trader; youth
devoted to corporation and constitutional law at Wichita, Kan., 1870-90, of which father was
and the law of municipalities. Has been spe- one of founders; ed. public schools, Wichita,
cially prominent in attacking validity of stat- Kan., and 3 years at State Univ., Lawrence,
utes impairing property or corporate rights. Kan., 1879-81; m. Milwaukee, Wis., July 21,
Has been general counsel for the Illinois Man- 1894, Cora Vance; children: James Enoch, My-
ufacturers* Assn. for years. Mem. Am. Eco- ron W., Agnes, Theodore E. With real estate
nomic Assn. Clubs: Union League, Iroquois, firm, Wichita, Kan., 1883-9, going through the
Germania (Chicago), Lawyers (New York), real estate "boom" period; 1 year (1890) in
Old Colony (Mass.). Office: Clark & Monroe real estate business at Ft. Worth, Tex.; in
Sts. Chicago, 1891-2, with Albert Wisner, real es-
MEACHAM, riorus David, cement; b. tate; business mgr. The Trader, a Chicago real
White Hall, Washington Co., N. Y., Apr. 26, estate publication; in 1894 entered the bicycle
1843; s. Florus D. and Lucinda (Church) Mea- business, founding firm of Mead & Prentiss,
cham; came to Chicago with parents, 1857; and the Mead Cycle Co., the latter (of which
ed. schools of New York and Chicago; m. 1885, is pres.) afterward absorbing the former. In
E. I. Weatherhand, of Boston. Soon after 1904 organized also the Mead Motor Co., of
coming to Chicago entered offices of I. C. R. which is treas. Republican. Presbyterian. Club:
R., remaining until 1862, when he enlisted in Union League. Office: 45 Wabash Av. Resl-
the Chicago Mercantile Battery; took part in dence: Highland Park, 111.
Mississippi River Campaign, siege of Vicks- MEAD, Wilson Leroy, law book publisher; b.
burg, until it surrendered, then in Red River Marshall, Mich., 1849; s. Watson B. and Mary
campaign; afterward in New Orleans and in (Owen) Mead; ed. public schools of Marshall,
land operations against Mobile; mustered out Mich.; m. Marshall, Mich., 1874, Abbi E. El-
at close of war; organized, 1874, with F. S. dred. Salesman for Callaghan & Co., law books,
Wright, firm of Meacham & Wright, dealers in 1870-87; admitted to the firm, Jan., 1888, and
Utica and Portland cements, which was later is now senior partner. Republican. Episcopa-
incorporated, and of which he is pres. Repub- lian. Clubs: Union, Saddle and Cycle, Onwent-
lican. Since 1898 mem., and now pres., Board sia, Caxton. Office: 114 Monroe St. Residence:
of Review of Cook Co. Mem. Loyal Legion, G. 205 Goethe St.
A. R. Clubs: Illinois, Lincoln, Union League, MEAGHEB, James Francis, lawyer; b.
Hamilton, Marquette. Office: 138 Washington Brooklyn. N. Y., Jan. 26, 1858; s. James F. and
St. Residence: 610 Jackson Boul. Mary (Nagle) Meagher; came to Chicago in
MEAD, Aaron Benedict, real estate; b. early childhood; ed. public schools; father
Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Nov. 7, died, 1869. Entered office of George C. Camp-
1838; s. Merlin and Polly (Clark) Mead; ed. bell, general solicitor for C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co..
district school and local acad.; then went to 1871, as office boy; later stenographer for the
live with an uncle at Waterbury, Conn., grad- law firm of Lawrence, Winston, Campbell &
uating from high school there at the head of Lawrence; studied law; admitted to bar, 1881;
his class; m. Sept., 1868, Mary E., daughter with Frederick S. Winston, May, 1886, organ-
of James B. and Sarah C. Packard; children: ized firm of Winston & Meagher; later became
(now living) Mrs. Elizabeth M. Tanner, wife mem. Sears, Meagher & Whitney. Republican,
of Rev. A. A. Tanner, Toledo, O. ; Agnes M. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5012
Van Law, wife of C. W. Van Law, mining en- Drexel Boul.
gineer, Guanajuato, Mex. ; Lucy I. Upon leav- MEABS, Charles Henry, lumberman; b. Chi-
ing school was a clerk in a dry goods store at cago, Dec. 27, 1851; s. Nathan and Elizabeth
Waterbury, Conn.; then clerk in a crockery A. (Gilbert) Mears; ed. Chicago public and
store, Hartford, Conn., until June, 1861, when high schools; m. Nov. 20, 1884, Harriet A.,
enlisted in Co. A, 4th Conn. Vols. (afterward daughter of Andrew J. and Almira Wright;
changed to 1st Conn. Art.), and served in de- children: Nathan, Margaret, Helen. Worked in
fenses of Washington until, having been ill office of his father, 1871-9; became a partner;
with pneumonia, he was discharged at Cold after Mr. James C. Brooks retired, and upon
Harbor in the latter part of 1862; when suffl- the death of Eli Bates, another partner, the
ciently recovered worked in the real estate of- firm became N. & C. H. Mears in 1881; his
flee of his uncle, Abner L. Ely (then the larg- father retired, 1889, and business was con-
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ducted as Charles H. Mears, but since 1892,
when J. W. Slayton became a partner, has
been Charles H. Mears & Co. Was sec. and
treas. Oconto Lumber Co. several years, and is
still one of the dirs. of same. Office: 111-113
Belmont Av. Residence: Pasadena, Calif.
MECART1TEY, Harry 8., mem. law nrm Oli-
ver & Mccartnuy; pres. and dir. Illinois Land
and Loan Co. Mem. advisory committee Civic
Federation; associate mem. Chicago Real Es-
tate Board; pres. Community Club (17th
Ward). Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence:
Hinsdale, 111.
MEEK, Samuel Ma»on, lawyer; b. Marissa,
111., July 2, 1849; s. William and Mary A.
(Borders) Meek; grad. in classical and scien-
tific courses from Monmouth (111.) College;
read law in Monmouth, 111., in Missouri, and in
California, and in Chicago College of Law
(post-graduate), 1875-6; m. Monmouth, 111.,
June 6, 1878, Emma E. Beckwith (now de-
ceased); 1 daughter: Mrs. Ella S. Barnum.
Served in Illinois regt. in latter part of Civil
War; became resident of Chicago in spring of
1871; admitted to bar of Illinois, 1877; was In
law firm of Ellis & Meek 12 years, Meek &
Trowbridge, 5 years, Meek, Cochran & Munsell,
8 years; and now senior mem. of firm of Meek,
March & Kubltz, making a specialty of corpo-
ration law. Also pres. Fidelity Trust Co. Gen-
eral counsel for Fitzsimons & Connell Co.,
Maxwell Bros. Co., L. R. Harsha Mfg. Co.,
Michigan Buggy Co., Chicago Motor Vehicle
Co., and other corporations. Was organizer of
the English-French- American Phosphate Trust,
1892. Republican. Presbyterian. Odd Fellow.
Clubs: Illinois, Garfleld Gun. Office: 163 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 410 Warren Av.
MEEKER, Arthur, gen. mgr. Armour's Stock
Yards; pres. Omaha Packing Co.; vice-pres.
Hammond Packing Co., Hutchinson Packing
Co.; dir. Armour & Co., Nat. Packing Co. Clubs:
Chicago, Merchants, Washington Park, Caxton,
Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf. Of-
fice: Union Stock Yards. Residence: 1815 Prai-
rie Av.; summer, Beverly Farms, Mass.
MEEKEB, Charles Wright, insurance; b.
Menasha, Wis., Jan. 27, 1861; s. Warren and
Harriet (Clinton) Meeker; ed. public schools;
m. Kansas City, Mo., Nov.. 1887, Cara Vind-
quist; 1 daughter: Mignonne. Began as an in-
spector with the Western Mutuals (fire insur-
ance) in 1885, and also as a traveling repre-
sentative, covering in all about 12 years. Then,
changing from fire to accident and liability
underwriting, was Joined by Thomas J. Mag-
ner, forming the firm of Meeker & Magner,
general agents for the General Accident As-
surance Corporation, Limited, of Perth, Scot-
land. Episcopalian. Mem. of Masonic orders.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 189 LaSalle St.
Residence: 4206 Ellis Av.
ME OAK, Charles P., asst. supt. of schools;
b. Stratford, Ont., Can., Aug. 24, 1876; s. Peter
and Mary Jane (Graydon) Megan; ed. public
schools and R. C. Separate School (Ontario);
Stratford Collegiate Institute, 1887-91; Univ.
of Toronto, graduating B.A., 1895; M.A., 1896.
In 1896 took charge of depts. of Latin and
Greek and Mathematics in Regiopolis College,
Kingston, Can., and continued for 2 years; in
summer of 1898 acted as dept. examiner in
Latin for the Education Dept. of the Province
of Ontario; in October, 1898, began teaching in
the evening schools in Chicago; in Feb., 1899,
began teaching in the Englewood High School,
where continued until transferred to office of
Supt. of Schools in Nov., 1901; in June, 1902,
elected to present position of asst. supt. of
schools of Chicago. R. C. Office: Tribune
Bldg. Residence: 6016 Jackson Park Av.
MEINE, Frank Henry Chrlstoph, grocery
merchant; b. Cornwall, Henry Co., 111., Mar.
11. 1866; s. Friedrich and Wilhelmine (Sie-
fert) Meine; attended public school at Clyde,
111., 1876-9, Northwestern Univ. at Water-
town, Wis., 1880-2; m. Chicago, Mar. 14. 1894,
Theresa Salomon; 1 son: Franklin J. Engaged
in grocery business since leaving college and
in business for self as grocer since 1886;
now pres. of the Meine-Williams Co. and of
the Meine-Williams Grocery Co., and partner
in the firm of Meine & Hinkle, and owner of
the business conducted as F. Meine & Co. Re-
publican. Lutheran. Mem. Chicago Sharp-
shooters' Assn., Hennepin Shooting Club.
Office: 345 E. North Av. Residence: 548 La-
Salle Av.
MEISTEB, Henry John, vice-pres. A. R.
Barnes & Co.; b. Chicago, Nov. 5, 1872; s.
Werner and Annie (May) Meister; ed. public
schools of Chicago until 1886, and in 1890 took
night course in Bryant & Stratton Business
College; m. Chicago, Aug. 25, 1895. Eliza Wild;
children: Ruth, Harry. Learned the printing
business, beginning 1886, with A. R. Barnes &
Co., and was admitted to partnership in 1900,
and upon incorporation of the company was
made vice-pres.; printers and blank book mak-
ers. Also vice-pres. of the Rockwell-Barnes Co.,
manufacturers of office and filing systems and
equipments. Independent in politics. Mason.
Mem. Royal League. Club: Chicago Athletic.
Office: 521-531 Wabash Av. Residence: 461 E.
44th St.
MELLISH, Frank, manufacturer of heating
and ventilating apparatus and sheet metal
work; b. London, Eng., Nov. 5, 1862; s. John
and Lucy (Clark) Mellish; came with parents
to America at age of 8 years; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, June 23, 1904, Ada Rock-
wood. Began business career with the Boyn-
ton Furnace Co., becoming foreman of the
works, traveling representative and expert
supervising installations, etc., 1884-95; since
1895 in business for self as F. Mellish & Co.,
air combination heating and ventilating and
tin, copper and sheet metal work of all kinds.
Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Mason,
Odd Fellow. Office: 45 E. Lake St. Residence:
3327 Home Av., Berwyn, 111.
ME LOAN, Wade Watts, lawyer; b. Paynes-
ville, Pike Co., Mo., Aug. 23, 1866; s. William
A. and Julia E. (Patton) Meloan; ed. high
schools of Oakland and San Jose, Calif., and
graduate of law dept. of Univ. of Michigan,
LL.B., 1890; m. Macomb, 111., Nov. 5, 1891,
Maude Hainline (died Mar. 7, 1904); 1 son:
William Hainline. Began practice of law at
Macomb, 111., 1891, and continued there until
Apr., 1903, when came to Chicago and formed
connection with law firm of Steele & Weissen-
bach, which continued until Apr. 15, 1904, when
that firm dissolved and he became a mem. of
present firm of Steele, Meloan & Thompson.
Republican. Was county judge of McDonough
Co., 111., 1898; mem. school board of Macomb,
111.; several years chairman of Republican
City Committee of Macomb, 111. Mem. K. P.,
Modern Woodmen of America, Sons of Veter-
ans. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 6207
Woodlawn Av.
MELVILLE, Willis, lawyer; b. Madison,
Wis., Aug. 1, 1868; s. John and Mary Melville;
ed. grammar and high schools of Madison,
Wis., and in law school of Lake Forest Univ.,
Chicago, graduating, LL.B., 1892; m. Wauke-
sha, Wis., 1893, Lillian Smith; children: Jes-
sie, Josie. Practiced law in partnership with
Seymour Stedman, 1892-6, afterward of Mel-
ville, Stabbs & Melville, and since 1899, of
Wheatley, Melville & Brown. Republican.
Episcopalian. Served an enlistment in 2d regt.,
I. N. G. Mason, K. T., Odd Fellow, K. P., Royal
League and Sons of Veterans. Office: Unity
Bldg. Residence: Park Av. and Grand Boul.,
Grossdale, 111.
MENOE, Frederick, physician and surgeon;
b. Chicago, Aug. 28, 1869; s. Frederick A. and
Caroline Meyer (Zur Capellen) Menge; grad. W.
Division High School, 1889; Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1892; post-graduate
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studies at Univ. of Berlin, Ger., 1893; m. Chi-
cago, June 11. 1902, Alberta Richards. In
practice as physician and surgeon in Chicago
since 1893; specialist in diseases of the nose
and throat. Prof, of laryngology and rhinology
in Northwestern Univ. Med. School; laryngol-
ogist to Wesley, Mercy, Baptist and Provident
hosps. Mem. Am. Mea. Assn., Chicago Med.
Soc , Larvngological and Climatological Soc.
of Chicago, Physicians Club. Republican. Luth-
eran. Club: Jackson Park Yacht. Office: 34
Washington St. Residence: 156 E. 42d PL
MERCER, Fielding L., lumber; b. Hartford
City Ind , Mar. 3, 1860; s. David M. and Keziah
(Campbell) Mercer; ed. public schools of Hart-
ford City, Ind., to 1877; m. Hartford City, Ind.,
1884 Mary Winters; children: Frank C., Jo-
seph D., Eleanor, Donald. Was a drug clerk
in Chicago, 1876-80; since 1880 in lumber busi-
ness and since 1894 mem. firm of Mercer &
Brannum, and also firm of Knudson, Mercer &
Co, since 1896. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton,
Chicago Athletic. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1919 Wrightwood Av.
MERCER, Frederick Wentworth, physician
and surgeon; b. St. John, N. B., Can., May 31.
1838; s. Joseph and Hannah G. (Golden) Mer-
cer; ed. common school and acad. of St. John,
N B, and Boston, Mass., 1846-59; Harvard
Med. College and College of Physicians and
Surgeons (Columbia Univ.), New York, as
M.D., 1862; m. Providence, R. I., Sept. 17, 1867,
Elizabeth B. Thornton. Served in Union Army,
1862-5, reaching rank of maj. and surgeon;
after military service ended, came to Chicago,
1865, and engaged in practice; was appointed
med. supt. of Illinois State Soldiers' Home,
1868, serving 4 years, and was also mem. of
board of dirs. ; was senior asst. physician to
Illinois Southern Hosp. for Insane, 1873-9;
since then engaged in general practice. Mem.
Am. Med. Assn., British Med. Assn., Am. Mi-
croscopical Assn.; fellow Royal Microscopical
Soc. of England; vice-pres. Illinois Micro-
scopical Soc. Republican. Mem. Loyal Legion
of the U. S. Episcopalian. In 1858 made voy-
age on brig Gold Hunter, Capt. Charles Robin-
son, to W. coast of Africa, and on return voy-
age touched at all the Caribbean Islands, from
Tobago to Cuba. Was surgeon Boston Lancers
and has served as examining surgeon for U. S.
service on several occasions. Office and resi-
dence: 2540 Prairie Av.
MERIGOLD, William Andrews, real estate,
renting and loan agent: b. Port Dalhousie,
Ont., May 19, 1850; s. William and Ann Eliza
Merigold; ed. private school, St. Catherine's,
Ont.; m. Chicago, Sept., 1874, Emma Louise
Smith; children: William A., Jr., Arthur Shel-
don, Maud S. K., Emma L. On Mar. 21, 1866,
began business career in real estate office of
W. D. Kerfoot, as bookkeeper and salesman
until 1871; mem. of firm of W. D. Kerfoot &
Co., 1871-87; since 1887 in business for self as
W. A. Merigold & Co. Has been interested in
the purchase or sale of many important busi-
ness properties, including the purchase of the
entire Washington St. and Wabash Av. front-
age for Marshall Field; sold Handel Music
Hall; negotiated 99-year lease of northwest
corner of State and Adams Sts. and Kennedy
furniture store on Wabash Av. ; sold Frederick
Fisher his holdings on Wabash Av., Henry
Shuttler his holdings on Wabash Av. and prop-
erties on State, Madison, Michigan Av., etc.;
mgr. properties of P. F. W. Peck Estate, Stew-
art Bldg., Counselman Bldg., Marine Bldg.,
Irwin Bldg., Green Bldg.; former agent for all
of E. J. Lehman's holdings, agent Shuttler &
Hotz bldgs. ; located The Fair at State and
Adams Sts.; did the second largest subdivision
business in Chicago, prior to 1893. Valuer of
properties for loans for large corporations, es-
tates and individual owners. One of three or-
ganizers and first sec. Chicago Real Estate
Board. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic,
Illinois Athletic. Office: 146 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 3984 Lake Av.
M±ROU, Henri Antoine Joseph, Consul of
France; b. Tarascon, S. of France, July 24,
1853; s. of Etienne and Louise (Segayret) Me-
rou (both of Latour-de-France) ; studied in
Avignon and later at Nice, graduating as
Bachelier-es-lettres, and then prepared for
military school of St. Cyr; m. Hanover Ger.,
June 15, 1882, Antonie Grevemeyer; children:
Etienne, Fernand, Louis. Participant in Fran-
co-German War, 1870-1, as volunteer French
soldier; in consular service of France as 616ve
vice-consul and vice-consul, at Brussels, Bel-
gium, 1880-1; Hamburg, Ger., May, 1881, to
Nov., 1881; Cagliari, Sardinia, 1881-2; Berlin,
1882-3; Breslau, 1883-5; Bremen, 1885-9; Ham-
burg, 1889-94; all in Germany; as consul, Gal-
veston, Tex., 1894-8, and since Jan. 14, 1898,
as. consul (first class) at Chicago. Founded
branches of the Alliance Franchise of Paris at
Galveston, 1895; Kansas City, 1896; Chicago,
1898. Was, as chairman of a Franco-Am, com-
mittee, appointed by M. Delcassfi, minister for
foreign affairs of France (on suggestion of
Gen. Horace Porter, U. S. Ambassador to
France), chiefly instrumental in the publica-
tion by the French Ministry for Foreign Af-
fairs and the U. S. Senate, Dec., 1903, of the
book "Les Combattants Frangais de la Guerre
Americaine, 1778-83", giving 50,000 names of
French sailors and soldiers who fought, on
water or land, for Am. freedom, the lists being
preceded by an introduction of which he is
author; also of many essays and poems; a
book of poems, "Humanitg Et Patriotisme", in-
cluding a poem on the Centennial of Chicago
Mem. Military Order of the French Alliance
in France and the U. S.; honorary mem. Illi-
nois Soc. of the S. A. R. ; hon. mem. of the Soc.
of the Cincinnati of New Hampshire. Clubs: .
Chicago, Union League, University. Office-
Ashland Blk. Residence: Clark and Center Sts.
MERRIAM, Charles Edward, educator; b
Hopkinton, la., 1874; A.B., Lenox College,
1893; A.B., State Univ. of Iowa, 1895; m. 1901,
Elizabeth Hilda Doyle. Teacher Iowa public
schools, 1893-4; instructor Lenox College,
1895-6; grad. student Columbia, A.M., 1897;
Ph.D., 1900; fellow political science, Colum-
1-ia, 1897-8; lecturer, Columbia, 1898-9; docent
in Univ. of Chicago, 1900-2; student Berlin
and Paris, 1899-1900; instructor in political
science, Univ. of Chicago, 1903-5; asst. prof,
same since 1905. Author: The History of the
Theory of Souvereignty Since Rousseau (in
Columbia Univ. Studies in History, Economics
and Public Law), 1900; A History of Am.
Political Theories, 1903. Residence: 6045
Woodlawn Av., Chicago.
MERRIAM, Jonathan, U. S. Pension Agent
for Illinois since Feb. 1, 1898; b. Passumpsic,
Vt., Nov. 1, 1834; s. Rev. Jonathan (Baptist
clergyman) and Acsah Olin Merriam;
brought to Springfield, 111., by parents, 1837;
moved to Upper Alton, 1838, and in 1841 to
Tazewell Co.; ed. common schools, Illinois
Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington, and McKendree
College, Lebanon, 111.; returned to farm until
he entered the army in autumn of 1862, serv-
ing as lieut.-col. 117th 111. Vol. Infy. to close
of war; mustered out, Aug. 5, 1865, and re-
turned to farming; m. Champaign, 111., Nov.,
1864, Lucy White; children; Bessie (Mrs. R.
G. Beman), Henry M., Mary W., Mabel (Mrs.
G. W. Conley), Alvin Olin, Nellie Emily,
Ralph. Always active Republican; cast first
vote for Fremont, 1856; mem. Illinois Con-
stitutional Convention, 1869-70; unsuccessful
candidate for Congress from 8th Congres-
sional District, 1870; collector internal rev-
enue, Springfield district, 1873-82; mem. Re-
publican State Central Committee 4 years;
elected to State Legislature from 26th Sena-
torial district, 1894 and 1896; still conducts
farm settled upon by his father in 1841.
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Office: 158 Adams St. Residence: 6233 Wood-
lawn Av.
MERRIAM, Joseph W., lawyer; b. Coos Co.,
N. H., June 14, 1828; s. David and Joanna
(Smith) Merriam; ed. grammar schools and
acads. of Northern New Hampshire and Ver-
mont; m. Chicago, 18 TO, Sarah Louie Abbott.
Read law in office of Burns & Fletcher, Lan-
caster, N. H. ; admitte 1 to bar of New Hamp-
shire, 1854; same year appointed to clerkship
in Post Office Dept. it Washington; entered
upon journalism, first AS a Washington corre-
spondent, and later as editor and half owner
of the New Hampshire Patriot, until 1858;
then as part owner and one of the editors of
the Memphis (Tenn.) Avalanche, 1859-60; at
Grinnell, la., 1861-2; came to Chicago and be-
came partner in the law firm of Willson &
Merriam, 1862; later for 14 years of firm of
Merriam & Alexander, and after that of Mer-
riam & Whipple; later Merriam & Phelps, and
now alone in general practice, although mak-
ing something of a specialty of patent law.
Democrat in politics. Liberal in religion. Of-
fice: 134 Clark St. Residence: 543 W. Monroe
Street.
MERRICK, George Feck, lawyer; b. Man-
teno, 111., Oct. 4, 1862; s. Dr. George C. and
Mary (Peck) Merrick; grad. Northwestern
Univ., 1884; read law in office of Hon. Elbridge
Hanecy; m. 1885, Grace Thompson, of Gales-
burg, 111.; children: Clinton, Grace W. Thomp-
son. Admitted to bar, May, 1886; asst. atty.
for A., T. & S. F. R. R., with office in Chicago,
Nov., 1886 to 1889; in partnership with Mr.
Hanecy as Hanecy & Merrick from 1889 to
election of Mr. Hanecy as circuit judge, 1893;
practiced alone and later as senior of Merrick,
Evans & Whitney; now mem. firm style Mer-
rick & Ramsay. Has been identified with many
important cases, notably the Lake Front cases,
in which he secured decisions of the Supreme
Court, establishing the Lake Front as a park.
Has served as alderman and civil service com-
missioner at Evanston. Mason; K. T. Mem. and
ex-pres. Alumni Assn. of Northwestern Univ.;
pres. of Board of Education, Evanston, 111.;
trustee Northwestern Univ.; mem. Am. Bar
Assn., Illinois Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn.,
Chicago Law Institute, Law Club: mem. Sig-
ma Chi Fraternity. Clubs: University, Evans-
ton, Evanston Boat, Glen View, Polo. Office:
100 Washington St. Residence: Evanston. 111.
MERRICK, Lev! Cnshman, tobacco manu-
facturer; b. Hartland, Somerset Co., Me.,
Sept. 7, 1836; s. Levi J. and Maria J. (Mc-
Master) Merrick: ed. nublic schools. Removed
with parents in boyhood to Milwaukee, Wis. ;
came to Chicago in 1864. and with partner
established business of Spauldine: & Merrick,
manufacturers of tobacco, in which has con-
tinued ever since. Office: 271 Michigan St.
Winter residence: 3741 Grand Boul.; summer
residence. Oconomowoc, Wis.
MERRILL, Fred Gardner, banker and bro-
ker; b. Chicago. Sept. 25, 1870; s. Hiram T. and
Margaret (Gardner) Merrill: ed. public schools
of Chicago: m. Chicago, 1900, Lillian Phelps;
children: Elizabeth, Kathryn. Began business
career with Union Nat. Bank, 1888, and was
subsequently with 1st Nat. Bank, after the two
were consolidated; afterward was with Mac-
Donald. McCoy & Co., until 1904. when joined
in organizing the present firm of Merrill, Cox
& Co., of which is senior partner. Office: The
Rookerv. Residence: 339 Wisconsin Av., Oak
Park. Til.
MERRILL, John Charles Fremont, grain,
provisions, etc.; b. Bergen, Genesee Co., N. Y.,
Nov. 30, 1851; s. Daniel F. and Elvira M.
(Hudson) Merrill; ed. public schools of Gene-
see Co., N. Y.; m. Gallon. O., Mar. 25, 1885,
Sarah B. Linsley (died 1893); children: Char-
lotte, Ralph. Lived and worked on home farm
to 1869; clerk in village store, 1869-72; In
grain business as country buyer, 1875-8; mem.
Chicago Board of Trade since 1878, and now
a mem. of the firm of Merrill & Lyon. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Trustee of village of
Hinsdale 4 years; pres. of same 9 years. Club:
Hinsdale. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
80 6th St., Hinsdale, 111.
MERRILL, John Joel, sec. of the Laguna
Co.; b. Glen Arbor, Mich., Aug. 23, 1857; s.
Henry A. and Marian (Walrath) Merrill; ed.
public schools; m. Mason City, la., 1882, Mil-
dred Irene Brown; children: Walter J., Marian
A. Was employed in the local freight office of
the Omaha Railroad, a part of the C. & N.-W.
R. R., 1878-9; then in various capacities with
the N. P. R. R., at Helena, Mont., until 1886;
with the C., B. & Q. R. R., 1886-1900; with the
1st Nat. Bank of Mason City, la., 1900-1; came
to Chicago, 1901, and assisted in organizing
the Laguna Co., wholesale mahogany lumber,
of which is sec. and treas. Mem. Lumbermen's
Assn. Sec. and treas. Ry. Employes Sugar
Plantation Co.; sec. Utopian Mining Co., Joplin,
Mo., and Bonanza King Mining Co., Lavelock,
Nev. Independent in politics. Mem. People's
Liberal Church. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
dence: 402 W. 64th St.
MERRILL, Stephen Mason, M. E. Bishop,
since 1872; b. Jefferson Co., O., Sept. 16, 1825;
s. Joshua Merrill; m. July 18, 1848, Anna Bell-
mire, Greenfield, O. (D.D., Ohio Wesleyan,
1868; LL.D., Northwestern, 1886); entered M.
E. ministry in Ohio Conference, 1846; editor
Western Christian Advocate, 1868-72. (See
Who's Who in America for books, etc.) Office:
57 Washington St. Residence: 225 Dearborn
Av.
MERRILL, Thnrlow Bethel, insurance; b.
Cassville, Oneida Co., N. Y., Apr. 11, 1841; ed.
public schools and Saquoit Acad. ; m. Dec. 31,
1862, Ellen C., daughter of Charles H. Starr,
of Groton, Conn.; children: Mary E. (wife of
Frank I. Prentice, banker of Hartford, Conn.),
Ella S. (wife of Burt Brown Barker, lawyer,
of Chicago), Elizabeth L. (wife of Clive Hard-
ing Meares, of London, Eng.). Worked on pa-
ternal farm until reaching majority; then in
commission business for a time and afterward
with Henry Bill & Co., publishers, of Norwich,
Conn.; entered service of Charter Oak Life
Insurance Co., of Hartford, May 1, 1865, in
New York State, and general agent of same
company for Iowa, with office at Davenport,
1866-70: home office agent same, July, 1870;
siipt. of agencies, 1871; and general agent for
Illinois, same company. 1872-3: supt. of agen-
cies, 1873-84, and from 1880-4 also looked after
real estate interests of company in West: re-
signed Jan., 1884. to become mgr. of the ^Etna
Life Insurance Co. for State of New York un-
til Jan., 1888; supt. of agencies from Jan.,
1888: returned to Chicago, 1896, after residing
in Hartford for 16 years; since 1896 supt. of
agencies for Western Division, yEtna Lifp In-
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn. Mem. Hyde
Park Baptist Church. Clubs: Union League,
Quadrangle. Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence:
5330 Madison Av.
MERRILL, William Pier son, clergyman; b.
Orange, N. J., Jan. 10, 1867: errad. High School,
New Brunswick. N. J., 1882; grad. Rutgers
College. A.B., 1887: A.M.. 1890: Union Theolog-
ical Seminary, New York, B.D., 1890 (D.D.,
Rutgers College, 1904): m. Chicago. Sept. 15,
1896, Clara Seymour Helmer: children: Hel-
mer, Ernest. Ordained to Presbyterian minis-
try, Oct. 27, 1890; pastor of Trinity Presbyte-
rian Church, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, 1890-
95: of 6th Presbyterian Church, Chicago, since
1895-. Mem. of executive board of Religious
Education Assn. Author: Faith Building, 1885;
Faith and Sight, 1900. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa,
1886. Republican. Address: 33 Aldine Sq.
MERRITT, Enorenc Xiinesdell, commission
grain and provisions; b. Cleveland, O., Nov.
27, 1870; s. Augustus and Mary H. (Hoar)
Merritt; ed. public schools; m. St. Paul, Minn.,
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June 1, 1898, Birdena Farwell. Began busi-
ness career with Standard Oil Company at
Cleveland; when went to Sioux City, la., as
traveling representative of the L. S. & M. S.
Ry.; came to Chicago Jan. 1, 1894, and en-
gaged in the grain commission business, with
brother, William H. Merritt, as W. H. Merritt
& Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Repub-
lican. Club: Washington Park. Office: Board
of Trade Bldg. Residence: 4317 Ellis Av.
MERRITT, William Henry, commission
grain and provisions; b. Cleveland, O., Mar.
16, 1865; s. Augustus and Mary H. (Hoar)
Merritt; ed. public schools of Ohio; m. Des
Moines, la., June 27, 1894. Anna E. Wright;
children: Rose, Ruth, Thomas. Began business
life as a clerk in the freight dept. of the
L. S. & M. S. Ry. until 1890; then was west-
ern agent for same road at Sioux City, la.,
1890-3; came to Chicago in 1893, and with
brother, engaged in commission business in
grain and provisions under the style of W.
H. Merritt & Co. Mem. of Chicago Board of
Trade. Republican. Club: Union League. Of-
fice: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence: River-
side, 111.
MERRY WEATHER, George, coal merchant;
b. Whitby, Yorkshire, Eng., Dec. 11, 1846; s.
Dr. George and Hannah (Baker) Merry-
weather; ed. private school in Whitby, Eng.;
m. Brooklyn, N. T., Dec. 1, 1869, Margaret
Weddle; children: George Herbert, Arthur
Marwood, Mary H. Enlisted May 28, 1862, at
Palmyra, N. T., in llth Infy., U. S. A., and
was assigned to Co. E, 1st Battalion (Capt.
John C. Bates, now maj. gen. U. S. A., com-
manding) ; promoted to 1st sergeant at Spott-
sylvania, May 8, 1864, and discharged as such
at expiration of term of service, May 28, 1865;
participated in all battles of the Army of the
Potomac from Sept., 1862, until close of war.
Shipping agent on coal docks at Elizabethport
and Port Johnson, N. J., 1865-6, afterward
salesman for coal operators in New York.
Entered employ of Coxe Bros. & Co., miners
and shippers of anthracite coal, as salesman,
when they commenced business, Jan. 1, 1877.
Came to Chicago, 1880, to open their western
branch, and upon the incorporation of their
firm was elected general western sales agent,
and so continues. Mem. Am. Institute of Min-
ing Engineers, Am. Numismatic and Archseo-
logical Soc. (life mem.). New Test. Bibliophile
Soc., Boston, Soc. of Army of the Potomac,
Western Soc. of Army of the Potomac (ex-
pres.), George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. ; Chi-
cago Historical Soc. (executive committee),
executive committee and treas. Chicago River
Improvement Assn., Citizens' Assn. (executive
committee). Republican. Episcopalian; trustee
St. Luke's Hosp. Clubs: Chicago, Caxton (pres.
1900, 1901. 1904), Merchants, Church, Onwent-
sia; also Grolier (New York), Milwaukee (Mil-
waukee), Minnesota (St. Paul). Office: The
Rookery. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
MESI.ER, Prank Barton, Chicago mgr.
Howard W. Spurr Coffee Co.; b. Cobden, 111.,
Mnr. 25, 1876: s. E. A. and S. C. (Barton) Mes-
ler: ed. public school, Ashley, 111., to 1894;
studied architecture under private tuition.
Worked in office of Howard G. Hodgkins and
C. J. Warren, architects, 1895-8; in 1898 en-
tered Chicago office of the Howard W. Spurr
Coffee Co.. proprietor of the Revere Coffee
Mills. Boston, and in 1900 became Chicago
msrr. for the company. Independent in politics.
Office: 25-27 River St. Residence: 4429 St. Law-
rence Av.
MESSEH. loringr Wilbur, gen. sec. the Y.
M. C. A. of Chicago: b. Somersworth, N. H.,
Mar. 1, 1856; s. Charles and Emily A.
(Leathers) Messer; ed. public school of Read-
ing, Mass.; m. Lewiston, Me., Sept. 14, 1887,
Elizabeth I. Garcelon; 1 daughter: Florence
(now instructor in English in Reading, Mass.,
High School). In railroad service with Boston
& Maine R. R., Boston, If 72-4; In dry goods
business with Copeland & Bowser, Reading,
Mass., 1874-81; general sec. of Y. M. C. A.,
Peoria, 111., Oct., 1881, to Dec., 1883; general
Sec. Y. M. C. A., Cambridge, Mass., Dec., 1883,
to Mar., 1888; since A',r., 1888, general sec.
Y. M. C. A., Chicago. Mem. state executive
committee of the Y. M. C. A.; recording sec.,
dir. and instructor in S ?cretarial Institute and
Training School, Y. M. C. A.; mem. executive
board and chairman bu >iness committee of the
Religious Education Ajsn. Republican in nat.,
independent in local politics. Methodist. Clubs:
Chicago Literary, Union League, Homewood.
Office: 153 LaSalle St. Residence: 5729 Wash-
ington Av.
MESSINGER, William Dorrance, merchant;
b. Peterboro, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1843; s. Dr. Edwin
G. and Mary (Dorrance) Messinger; ed. pub-
lic schools of Peterboro, N. Y. ; remained on
farm until 19 years old; in June, 1863, com-
missioned by Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts,
2d lieut. 55th Mass. Infy. (colored) ; resigned
early in 1864 on account of ill health; removed
to Chicago, 1865; m. Chicago, June, 1870, Ella
J. McCulloch; children: Ralph D. (died May '5,
1897, senior at Amherst College), Edwin Dor-
rance, Hubert McCulloch, Helen Louise. Was
bank clerk in Chicago. 1865-70; engaged in
paper business since 1870. Republican. Presby-
terian. Clubs: Exmoor, Highland Park. Office:
179-181 Randolph St. Residence: Highland
Park, 111.
METCAIiP, Edwin Styles, lawyer; b. Wash-
ington, Orange Co., Vt., Mar. 25, 1843; s. Gil-
bert C. and Elmira (Dewey) Metcalf; (is a
cousin of Admiral George Dewey) ; attended
Rutland (Vt.) High School to 1861; grad. Con-
servatory of Music, Leipzig, Germany, 1870; m.
Paris, France, Apr. 22, 1870, Ada Emily Phil-
brook; children: Guido Conti Sleeper, Victor
Dewey. Until age of 17 was farmer boy and
worked on farm; served in Civil War as non-
commissioned officer in 9th Regt. Vt. Vol.
Infy.; was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry;
at close of Civil War went to Boston to study
music until 1868, then to Leipzig until 1870;
then to Florence, Italy, and studied the voice
for 1 year; then returned to Boston; estab-
lished a Conservatory of Music at Salem.
Mass., and was its proprietor and dir. for 10
years; then came to Chicago and took up
study of law; admitted to bar, Sept. 23, 1881,
and since then engaged in general practice of
law. Was for 1 year prosecuting atty. for the
Town of Lake; was a special assessment atty.
for the City of Chicago under the Washburn
and Swift administrations. Republican. Mason.
Has written and published some music, and
also poetry and proso. Office: 172 Washington
St. Residence: 6956 Wallace St.
METCAI,F, Herbert Cnshman, stationer; b.
Boston, Mass., Jan. 3, 1857; s. Thomas and
Alma (Stone) Metcalf; ed. public and high
schools, Normal, 111., graduating 1872; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 9, 1882, Agnes M. Newell; 1 son:
Thomas Newell. Began business with Dennison
Mfg. Co., 1873-4; with Jansen, McClurg & Co.,
1874-6; Hadley Bros. & Co., 1876-8; S. D.
Childs & Co., 1878-85; began business for self,
Jan. 15, 1885, in firm of Metcalf & Porter;
bought. Cobb's Library Co. (established 1866).
Mar. 11, 1885. and in following June, Metcalf
& Porter sold to Cobb Library Co., under
which name the business continued until 1891,
when the Metcnlf Stationery Co. was organ-
ized, he becoming pres. and mgr. Republican.
Unitarian. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Exmoor. Office: 86 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 3229 Rhodes Av.
METCALF, John Sanborn, grain elevator
builder; b. Sherbrooke, P. Q., Can., Mar. 7,
1847; s. Lucian and Hannah (Smith) Metcalf;
ed. district school of Cookshire, P. Q., and in
Cookshire Acad. ; m. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec.
25, 1873, Alice S. Richey; children: Hugh Fred
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(died In Infancy), Teresa Adelia (Mrs. C. C.
Bonar), Anne Maria (Mrs. P. E. Thomas),
Bertha Alice, Kate Lora. Went to Indianapolis,
Ind., 1870; employed on construction of Ele-
vator "A", Indianapolis, 1870; supt. of opera-
tion of same until 1881; supt. of construction
for prominent grain firm, 1881-4; supt. of
operation of Burlington & Mississippi Ele-
vator, Burlington, la., until 1887; came to Chi-
cago and formed partnership with T. K. Web-
ster and James Macdonald for building of
5 rain elevators; interested in Webster Mfg.
o., 1889-1901, serving on board of dir. most
of time; built elevators under style of Met-
calf-Macdonald Co., 1887-94; dissolved part-
nership and continued business with T. K.
Webster as John S. Metcalf Co. until 1901,
when purchased Mr. Webster's interest; now
pres. John S. Metcalf Co. Among important
elevators constructed are Burlington Elevator,
St. Louis; C., B. & Q., East St. Louis; Missouri
Pacific, Kansas City; Southern Pacific, Gal-
veston; Grand Trunk, Portland, Me., and Mon-
treal, P. Q. ; Chesapeake & Ohio, Newport
News, Va. ; Manchester Ship Canal, Manches-
ter, Eng. Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers,
Canadian Soc. of Civil Engineers. Republican.
Office: The Temple. Residence: 1023 Maple Av.,
Evanston, 111.
METTLEB, tee Harrison, M.D.; b. New
York City, June 1. 1863; s. Isaac Voorhees and
Marcella M. (Smith) Mettler; was grad. from
college of the City of New York, A.B., 1883
(A.M., 1886); studied at College of Physicians
and Surgeons (Columbia College) and at Jef-
ferson Med. College, Philadelphia, M.D., Apr.
2. 1886, and was asst. prosector, 1884-6; m.
Minnie Warner, Clinton, 111.; 1 child: Mar-
cella. Began practice of medicine in Philadel-
phia, 1886; was prosector and asst. to the chair
of anatomy in the Medico-Chirurgical College
of Philadelphia, 1886-7; chief of the medical
clinics, 1887-91; lecturer and clinical in-
structor in mental and nervous diseases and
electro-therapeutics, 1888-91; since 1891 in
practice in Chicago. Extensive contributor to
med. literature, particularly in relation to
mental and nervous diseases. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Am. Acad. of Medicine, Chicago Med.
Soc., Practitioners' Club of Chicago, Chicago
Acad. of Sciences. Served in 7th Regt., N. Y.
N. G., 1884. Club: Kenwood. Author of a
Treatise on Diseases of the Nervous System,
a publication of 1.000 pages. Office: 100 State
St. Address: 4544 Lake Av.
MEYER, Abraham, mem. law firm Moran,
Mayer & Meyer. Club: Standard. Office: Clark
and Monroe Sts. Residence: 2009 Prairie Av.
MEYER, Albert, ice; b. Chicago, Mar. 22,
1867; s. Max A. and Sarah (Prank) Meyer; ed.
Chicago at Haven Grammar School and South
Division High School. Was in employ of
Schlesinger & Mayer (dry goods) continuously
from Sept., 1884, until May, 1899; in May, 1901,
organized and incorporated the People's Pure
Ice Co., artificial ice, of which he is pres. Re-
publican. Jewish religion. Club: Standard. Of-
fice: 20-34 Clybourn PI. Residence: 2009 Prairie
Av.
MEYEK. Anton* Marinius, commission mer-
chant in fruits; b. Horton, Norway, Jan. 28,
1863; s. Henry and Henrica (Armundson)
Meyer; came to Chicago from old country,
with parents in 1871: ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Waukegan, 111., Sept. 5, 1891, Min-
nie Jensen; children: Myrtle, Evaline. Has
been identified with S. Water St. commission
business since 1879; was with Garibaldi &
Cuneo. 1884-96; since 1896 of firm of Ginnoc-
chio, Costa & Co., foreign, domestic and trop-
ical fruits, and the United Fig & Date Co.,
factory 9-11 Dearborn St. Mem. Concord Lodge,
K. P. Office: 109 S. Water St. Residence: 490
Potomac Av.
MEYER, Henry, cashier; b. New York City,
Aug. 3, 1854; s. Herman and Elizabeth
(Schwartz) Meyer; ed. public schools in New
York City; m. Elkader, la., Apr. 19, 1892, Min-
erva Leach. Began career as telegraph oper-
ator at Beulah, la., for the Iowa Eastern Ry.,
now part of the C., M. & St. P., and was supt.
of the same road, 1877-82; then cashier of 1st
Nat. Bank of Elkader, la., until 1898; nat. bank
examiner in Iowa, 1898-1902; on Sept. 1, 1902,
was made vice-pres. of the Des Moines Nat.
Bank of Des Moines, la.; on Apr. 21, 1903, took
present position as cashier of the Hamilton
Nat. Bank. Republican. Congregationalist. Was
for 6 years on staff of Gov. Larrabee, of Iowa.
Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 80-82 LaSalle St.
Residence: 321 Greenwood Boul., Evanston, 111.
MEYEK, Isaac, wholesale tailor; b. Bavaria,
Ger., Apr. 12, 1838; s. Abraham and Rachel
(Mosbacher) Meyer; ed. public schools at
birthplace in Germany; m. Chicago, Feb. 12,
1871, Kate Wiemer; children: A. W., Pauline
C., Selma E., Alfred C. In wholesale notions
(Frank & Co.), 1868-80; wholesale clothing,
Meyer, Strauss & Goodman, 1880-94; since
Jan., 1894, wholesale tailoring, Meyer & Co.
(Isaac Meyer, Henry X. Strauss). Pres. of
Home for the Aged Jews. Club: Standard. Of-
fice: Market and Quincy Sts. Residence: 4920
Washington Av.
MEYER, John Matthias, leaf tobacco; b. Chi-
cago, July 10, 1859; s. John H. and Marie C.
(Wortman) Meyer; ed. Chicago public schools
and 2 years in Rostock, Ger.; m. Chicago, 1894,
Sarah Fitch; children: Anna Mary, Helen Cor-
nelia, Catherine Marie. After leaving school
entered, Sept. 1, 1873, leaf tobacco business,
established, 1857, by his father; firm later be-
came John H. Meyer & Son, and incorporated
In June, 1904; he is pres. Republican. Presby-
terian. Mem. Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade and
Western Tobacco Assn. Club: Hamilton. Office:
142 Lake St. Residence: 737 N. Kenilworth Av.,
Oak Park, 111.
MEYEB, Leopold Heyman, furniture; b.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1865; s. Heyman and
Agatha (Keller) Meyer; ed. public schools of
New York, Charlier Institute, N. Y., and
Packard's Business College, N. Y. ; m. Chicago,
Apr. 14, 1891, Minnie Keefer. Was in cattle
business in New York, 1879-82, with his father
in the firm of Seigel & Meyer; moved to Kan-
sas City, Mo., engaging with his father in the
live stock business under his own name, 1882-
1889; came to Chicago and was employed by
Rosenbaum Bros. & Co., live stock commis-
sion, 1891; started firm of L. H. Meyer & Co.,
1891-4; then as L. H. Meyer, 1894-8; then
joined E. F. Kennedy in Dec., 1898, in incor-
poration of Kennedy Furniture Co.; is sec.
and treas. Republican. Office: 114-116 Wabash
Av. Residence: 3912 Prairie Av.
MEYERCORD, Georare Rudolph, manufac-
turer; b. Washington Heights, Cook Co., 111.,
May 23, 1875; s. Philip and Marie Caroline
(Seiff) Meyercord; ed. public schools of St.
Louis and in Armour Institute, Chicaero; m.
Chicago, Nov. 22, 1897, Anna Petrie. Worked
as civil engineer. 1892-4, and later organized
the Pneumatic Clock Co., and also assisted in
organizing, 1894, The Meyercord Co., manufac-
turers of decalcomania transfer ornaments;
sold out interest in the clock company in 1900,
and has since devoted entire time to the inter-
ests of The Meyercord Co.. of which he is now
pres. Republican. Methodist. Clnb: Mencken.
Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence:
109 S. Central Av., Austin, 111.
MEYERCORD, Herman Armin, pres. H. A.
Meyercord Decalcomania Co.: b. Chicago, Jan.
1, 1873; s. Philip and Marie (Seiff) Meyer-
cord; ed. St. Louis (Mo.) public schools and
St. Louis Polytechnic to 1889; m. Chicago,
May 31, 1899, Ella Jane Nyman; children:
Grace Eleanor, Kenneth Nyman. After leav-
ing school in 1889, learned lithographing in
St. Louis and Chicago, and after serving ap-
prenticeship established business on own ac-
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count, becoming the first successful manufac-
turer of decalcomania transfers in America,
in 1893, under the firm name The Meyercord
Co., in which the Franklin Institute of Phila-
delphia recognized Mr. H. A. Meyercord as
the pioneer of this industry in America, in-
cluding cdmmercial transfers, transparent
window signs, Potters decorations and all
kinds of transfer pictures and designs for all
decorative and advertising purposes. He is
now pres., the company having a large fac-
tory in Wisconsin, with branches in New York
and London. Republican. Club: Colonial of Oak
Park. Office: 152-154 Lake St. Residence: River
Forest.
MICHAELIS, Richard C., journalist; b. Gen-
thin, Germany, Sept. 1, 1839; s. Carl G. W. and
Wilhelmine (Pilegard) Michaelis; academic
education; m. July 2, 1867, Clara Leist, Berlin.
Served in Austro-Prussian war, 1866. Author:
Looking Further Forward; An Answer to Bel-
lamy's Looking Backward, and several stories
and economic pamphlets; editor the Chicago
Freie Press, and mgr. Illinois Publishing Co.,
Freie Press and Illinois Staats Zeitung. Club:
Germania Mannerchor. Office: 96 5th Av. Resi-
dence: 1532 Oakdale Av.
MICHAELIS, Walther Richard, business
mgr. Illinois Publishing Co.; b. Milwaukee,
Wis., Sept. 7, 1869; s. Richard and Clara
(Leist) Michaelis; ed. public and high schools
of Chicago; m. Chicago, Apr. 24, 1901, Ma-
thilde Roth; 1 daughter: Clara Elizabeth.
After leaving school entered service of the
Illinois Publishing Co., and on May 24, 1901,
became sec., treas. and business mgr. of the
Illinois Publishing Co., publishers of Illinois
Staats Zeitung (established 1849), morning
edition; Chicagoer Freie Press (established
1871), evening edition, and the Western and
Dahein Consolidated, Sunday edition. Repub-
lican. Lutheran. Mem. Swiss Benevolent Soc.
of Chicago, Germania Mannerchor of Chicago,
Schwaben Verein of Chicago, German Am.
Charity Organization Soc. of Chicago, German
Soc. of Chicago. Clubs: Suburban, Country (La-
Grange, 111.). Office: 94-100 5th Av. Residence:
94 7th Av., LaGrange, 111.
MICHEL, Ralph Sherman, physician and
surgeon; b. Warren Co., O., Nov. 30, 1851; s.
Robert and Mary (Loveridge) Michel; ed. Ohio
Univ., Athens, O., and in med. dept. of the
Univ. of Pennsylvania, graduating, M.D., 1876;
m. Springboro, O., Apr. 8, 1880, Kate Allen.
Prof, of clinical diagnosis, Chicago Clinical
School; associate prof, of internal medicine in
med. dept. of the Univ. of Illinois; mem. of
staff of West Side Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc. Office and residence: 689 N. Robey St.
MICHELSON, Albert A., head prof, of
physics, Univ. of Chicago, since 1892; b.
Strelno, Ger., Dec. 19, 1852; s. Samuel and
Rosalie Michelson; ed. grammar and high
school, San Francisco; grad. U. S. Naval Acad.,
1873 (hon. Ph.D., Stevens Institute, Western
Reserve Univ.; hon. ScD., Univ. of Cambridge;
LL.D., Yale, 1901); studied at Univ. of Berlin.
1S80; Heidelberg, 1881; College de France and
ficole Polytechnique, 1882; m. Lake Forest, 111.,
Dec. 23, 1899, Edna Stanton. Resigned from
IT. S. N. in 1881 to take chair of physics at
Case School, Cleveland; prof, physics, Clark
Univ., 1889-92; mem. Nat. Acad. of Sciences,
Am. Acad. of Sciences, A. A. A. S., Brit. Assn.
Adv. Science; fellow Royal Astron. Soc., Royal
Soc.; corr. mem. Acad. des Sciences; mem. In-
ternational Com. of Weights and Measures;
Royal Institute; Rum ford medal. Contributor
to Phllos. Mag.. Nature, Am. Journal of
Science, etc., chiefly on researches in light. Ad-
dress: Univ. of Chicago.
MIDDENDORP, Georpre, commission mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1844; s. George and
Katherine (Amerland) Middendorf; ed. Chlca-
fo public schools; m. 1st, Effingham, 111., Nov.
4, 1866, Georgia Newcomb; children: George
N., May; m. 2d, Chicago, >eb. 27, 1904, Mary
A. Haskell. Conducted general store at Effing-
ham, 111., 1866-71; establish 3d in produce busi-
ness in Chicago in 1871, !«.nd later the firm
became George Middend9rf & Co., upon ad-
mission of Robert McGuire, and so continued
until 1904, when the business! was incorporated
as the George Middendorf CD., of which he is
pres. and treas., the company being receivers,
distributers and dealers in butter, cheese, eggs
and all kinds of fruit and country produce.
Republican. Club: Quadrangle. Office: 135-137
S. Water St. Residence: 5710 Woodlawn Av.
MIDGLEY, John William, railroad traffic
rate and classification expert; b. Dec. 24, 1843;
s. John and Mary Midgley; ed. College at
Woodstock, Ont. ; m. Chicago, Oct., 1873, Luella
Wheeler; children: 2 sons and 2 daughters.
Stenographic sec. to gen. supt. I. C. R. R.,
1868-71; to pres. same road, 1871-2; similar
position on C. & N.-W. Ry., 1872-6; sec. South-
western R. R. Rate Assn., 1876-8; commis-
sioner same, 1878-87; commissioner Colorado
Traffic Assn., 1881-7; later chairman Asso-
ciated Southwestern, Colorado, Utah & Pacific
Coast Lines, and chairman Western Freight
Assn.; Apr., 1901, organized Bureau of Car
Performances, and led agitation resulting in
adoption of per diem mode of payment for use
of freight cars in U. S., Canada and Mexico;
also led the agitation against private car
abuses. Mem. 2d Baptist Church. Club: Gnosis.
Office: 234 LaSalle St. Residence: 242 Ashland
Boul.
MIEHZiE, Robert, inventor, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, 111., Mar. 10, 1860; s. Bernhard and
Mary (Baumann) Miehle; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. 1881, Anna Margaret Schafer; 'chil-
dren: Mabel Kathryn, Maude E., Robert Frank.
Learned the art of printing and the running
of printing presses and having formed some
ideas in regard to improvements in presses,
embarked In 1884 in the designing, patenting
and building of what Is known as the Miehle
Printing Press, continuing to conduct the busi-
ness alone until 1890, when the Miehle Print-
ing Press & Mfg. Co. was formed; has been
identified with the company from Its incor-
poration. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Casino (Edgewater). Office: 75 N. Clinton St.
Residence: 1195 Winthrop Av.
MIKSCH, Aaron 3., manufacturer; b. New
Philadelphia, O., Feb. 5, 1837; s. William and
Anna (Enterline) Miksch; ed. district schools;
m. New Philadelphia, O., Oct. 7, 1858, Anna
Taylor; children: Flora, Viola, Nellie, Mary.
Enlisted in army at age of 24 in the 51st O.
Vol. Infy., serving for the greater part of the
time on Gen. Stanley's Staff, as sergeant of
commissary; served 3 years and 3 months.
After war closed came to Chicago and engaged
in the pump business, with which has ever
since been identified; was supt. of the shop
and has been through all the organizations of
the Temple Pump Co., of which he is now
vice-pres. Republican: was county commis-
sioner of Cook Co., 1884. Mem. G. A. R. (past
commander Post 28); past regent Royal Ar-
canum. Office: 17 W. 15th PI.
MIIiBTTRN', Joseph Anthony, clergyman; b.
Tvne Docks, Enerland. Nov. 30, 1858; s. John
and Charlotte (Dodds) Milburn; ed. private
and public schools in F.ngland and the V. S.,
followed by professional training in Princeton
Theological Seminary (D.D.): m. Kenosha,
Wis., Aug. 10. 1891. Lucy Fitch McDowell. Be-
gan ministry in Preshvterian Church at Fond
du Lac, Wis.. Dec.. 1886; called to 2d Presbv-
terian Church. Indianapolis. Ind., Apr., 1890;
since Apr., 1901, nastor Plymouth ronereea-
tional Church, Chicago. Address: 2339 Mich-
iganAv.
MIIiCHRZST, Thomas E.. lawyer; b. Peel,
Isle of Man, Apr. 12, 1840; s. John and Ann
Milchrist; immigrated to U. S., 1848, settling
in Peoria Co., 111.; attended common schools
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and worked on farm until 1862, when he en-
listed in 112th 111. Infy., serving through war
and retiring, 1865, with rank of capt., after
having served under Gens. Burnside, Gilmore
and Wright, in Atlanta campaign under Sher-
man, and later under Schoneld and Thomas;
m. Oct., 1867, Charlotte, daughter of John A.
and Mary B. Ay res, of Galva, 111.; children:
William A., Eleanor Lottie, Dorothy, Frank.
Studied law after leaving army; admitted to
bar, 1867, and engaged in practice in Henry
Co.; state's atty. for Henry Co., 1872-89; asst.
U. S. atty. for northern district of Illinois,
1889-90; U. S. atty. for same district, Aug. 2,
1890, to 1894, and state senator, 1898-1902.
Since 1889 practicing law in Chicago, espe-
cially in the federal courts. Republican.
Mason, K. T. Mem. G. A. R., Loyal Legion.
Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: 40 Aldine
Sq.
MILES, James, lawyer; b. Princeton, 111.,
Sept. 9, 1870; s. William and Nancy A. (Par-
ker) Miles; ed. public schools and at Univ.
of Michigan (LL.D.); m. Princeton, 111., Feb.
22, 1893, Araminta B. McCormick; 1 daughter:
Anne C. Admitted to bar in Michigan, 1888;
began practice of law as clerk In Chicago in
office of Paddock & Wright in Aug., 1889. En-
tered office of Winston & Meagher in Sept.,
1892; now a mem. of the law firm of Winston,
Payne & Strawn, successors to Winston &
Meagher. Dir. C. & A. R. R. Co.; sec. and dir.
U. S. Brewing Co.; sec. and dir. Chicago Con-
solidated Brewing & Malting Co. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Republican. Major 1st Infy.,
I. N. G. ; served in Santiago campaign in Span-
ish-Am. War in command of Co. A, 1st Infy.,
111. Vol. Clubs: Mid-Day, Riverside Golf. Of-
fice: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: Riverside,
111.
MILEY, John Lorenza, vice-pres. of the
Chicago Portrait Co.; b. LaPlata, Macon Co.,
Mo., June 1, 1870; s. Jacob L. and Martha
(Miller) Miley; ed. public schools and at the
Gem City Business College, Quincy, 111., from
which institution he graduated. At the age
of 10 he began work in a general store at La-
Plata, Mo. He entered the service of the Chi-
cago Portrait Co. as salesman in Apr., 1895,
and was promoted from time to time until he
became road mgr., serving as such in the West-
ern and Central States. He has filled the posi-
tion of correspondent, purchasing agent and
asst. gen. mgr. He was elected dir. of the com-
pany in 1901, and in 1902 was elected 1st vice-
pres. Mason (32°). Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Hamilton, Chicago Yacht, Midlothian. Office:
S. E. cor. Wabash Av. and Congress St. Resi-
dence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
MILHENING, Joseph, manufacturer of fine
gold jewelry; b. Paisley, Scotland, Dec. 2, 1839;
s. D. J. and Margaret D. Milhening; came with
parents to Tariffville, Conn., 1840; ed. public
schools of Tariffville, Conn.; m. Providence,
R. I., Feb. 25. 1873, Sarah Louise Pollard; chil-
dren: Frank, Clara L., Ralph (deceased).
Learned business of manufacturing jeweler
at New Britain, Conn.; came to Chicago in
1870 and established In business at 123 Lake
St. as a manufacturer of diamond mountings
and other fine gold jewelry; after the fire
located on 20th St. until 1872; since then on
State St., and for 8 years at present location.
His son Frank now has interest in the busi-
ness. Republican. Mem. Hemenway M. E.
Church, Evanston. Office: 195 State St. Resi-
dence: 837 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
MILLARD, Everett Lee, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Apr. 28, 1877; s. Sylvester M. and Amelia
Chapin (Collins) Millard; grad. North Division
High School, 1893, Phillips Andover Acad.,
1894; Harvard Univ., A.B., 1898; Northwestern
Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1900. Admitted to
bar by Supreme Court of Illinois, 1900; mem.
of law firm of Millard, Abbey & Millard.
Republican. Clubs: University, Caxton, City.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: High-
land Park, 111.
MILLARD, Sylvester U., lawyer; b. Shia-
wassee Co., Mich., Aug. 24, 1839; s. Samuel
Foster and Diadema (Frederick) Millard;
reared on farm and had little schooling
until 20 years old; then spent 2 winters at a
boarding school, Lansing, Mich.; grad Agri-
cultural College, Lansing, Mich., 1864; studied
law in office of Butler & Cottrell, Milwaukee,
Wis., 1865-7; m. 1870, Amelia C. Collins; chil-
dren: Frederick C., Olivia S. (now Mrs. H. G.
Fischer), Everett L. Admitted to Wisconsin
bar, 1867; in practice in Chicago since 1868;
now senior mem. of firm of Millard, Abbey &
Millard. Has served as alderman of Highland
Park 2 years; was trustee 12 years and pres.
6 years of board of trustees Univ. of Illinois.
Club: Union League. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
MILLER, Amos Calvin, lawyer; b. Marshall-
town, la., Dec. 16, 1866; s. Wells W. and Mary
(Caswell) Miller; grad. Sandusky, O., High
School; from Oberlin College, A.B., 1889; from
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.B., 1891; m.
Cleveland, O., Dec. 1, 1891, Jeanne Gilbert;
children: Gilbert A., Wells W. Began practice
as asst. atty. for Chicago & Eastern Illinois
R. R. Co., 1891-3; in 1893 began practice on
own account; in 1895 joined the then firm of
Lackner & Butz, changing to present style of
Lackner, Butz & Miller on his admission. Vice-
pres. and dir. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.;
dir. Lake Co. Title & Trust Co. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn., Law Club,
Chicago Law Institute, Legal Club. Repub-
lican. Mem. Riverside Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Clubs: University, City, Riverside Golf. Office:
100 Washington St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
MILLER, August William, mem. Cook Co.
Board of Assessors; commission merchant; b.
Chicago, June 8, 1861; s. Captain George M.
Miller (of the Chicago police) and Barbara
(Blettner) Miller; ed. St. Ignatius College
and general high school; m. Chicago, 1884,
Pauline Steinhagen; children: Louise E.,
George W. and Arthur S. After leaving school
entered employ of the wholesale millinery
firm of Ascher, Barnard & Co., with which re-
mained 21 years, beginning as entry clerk and
rising to gen. mgr. of the business; left firm
In Jan., 1898, to establish wholesale millinery
firm of Miller & Probst; now engaged as com-
mission merchant. Elected alderman from 10th
Ward, 1896, and re-elected, 1898; in Nov. elec-
tion of 1R98 at time of first election of newly
created Cook Co. Board of Assessors, was
elected mem. of that board, and resigned from
City Council: has continued mem. Board of
Assessors. Republican. Mason (32°). Mem.
Royal League. Royal Arrnnum. Foresters, Co-
lumbian Knights. Clubs: Lincoln, Illinois Ath-
letic. Office: 76-82 5th Av. Residence: 34 Car-
lisle PI.
MILLER, Bavler C., insurance; b. Clnvernck,
Columbia Co.. N. Y., Oct. 8. 1858; s. Edwin and
Elizabeth Miller; came to Chicaeo in boyhood;
ed. Skinner, Brown and Hays schools: m. Chi-
cago, Dec. 31, 1880. Jennie B. Dole; children:
Grace Elizabeth, Ella Loralne. Started busi-
ness career as office boy with Tenll & Fisher,
fire insurance. 1874; in 1875. as office bov. en-
tered office of Granger Smith, and in 1881 be-
came a partner under the style of Ornnerer
Smith & Co.. remaining through subsequent
changes as Granger Smith & Miller, Granger
Smith, Miller & Co.; Smith, Miller. Whitney
& Barbour. In 1901 that firm consolidated with
the agency of R. S. Critchell & Co. (estab-
lished 1868), since which the firm name has
been Critchell, Miller. Whitney & Barbour.
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Menoken. Office: La-
Salle and Madison Sts. Residence: 1692 W.
Monroe St.
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MILLER, Brlce Annan, retired ship-builder;
b. near Coleraine, Ireland, Jan. 5, 1838; s.
David and Ann (Forbes) Miller; came to
Chicago in boyhood; ed. public schools; grad.
Chicago Central High School, 1860; taught in
grammar school at Beloit, Wis., during winter
of 1860-1; m. Chicago, May 26, 1862, Mary
Agnes Hutton. Entered ship yard in 1861 as
bookkeeper, remaining in that business and
becoming treasurer of Miller Bros. Dry Dock
Co. until 1901, when he sold out business and
retired. Republican since first vote, for Lin-
coln, 1860. Presbyterian. Odd Fellow since
1861. Pres. Washingtonian Home Assn. Resi-
dence: 46 Roslyn PI.
MILLES, Charles, wholesale dealer in hard-
wood lumber; b. Chicago, June 11, 1872; s.
Isaac and Judith (Greenebaum) Miller; ed. pub-
lic and high schools, Chicago and Bryant &
Stratton Business College. From 1888 to 1896
was bookkeeper and mgr. of the wholesale
hardwood lumber firm of L. Miller & Co. (now
retired) ; sec. of Miller Lumber Co. (now re-
tired), 1896-1901; since 1901 senior mem. of
Miller Bros., manufacturers and wholesalers
of hardwood lumber. Mem. Nat. Hardwood
Lumber Assn., Order of Hoo Hoo, Travelers'
Protective Assn. Republican. Jewish religion.
Office: Cor. 22d St. and Center Av. Residence:
3238 S. Park Av.
MILLER, Charles Porter, lumber; b. Green-
wich, N. J., July 22, 1849; s. Edwin F. and
Elizabeth B. S. (Porter) Miller; ed Union
Acad., Shiloh, N. J.; m. Chicago, Dec. 8, 1886,
Isabel F. Temple; 1 daughter:. Margaret E.
Early life on New Jersey farm; worked for
Central Railroad of New Jersey as station
agent and in freight dept. ; came to Chicago,
1879; was in employ of A. A. Gray & Co., 2
years, then in business with T. H. Sheppard
as T. H. Sheppard & Co.; after death of Mr.
Sheppard in 1893, closed up business, 1894, on
account of ill health. Resumed business, July,
1895, as C. P. Miller & Co. (with Perley Lowe
and William Templeton, partners). Also since
1903, vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Mississippi Lum-
ber Co. (saw mills at Quitman, Miss.; also
owning Mississippi & Eastern R. R. in con-
nection with plant) ; also sec. Temple Pump
Co. Republican. Clubs: Hamilton, Midlothian.
Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: 2941
Calumet Av.
MILLER, Darius, railway official; b. Prince-
ton, 111., Apr. 3, 1859; s. J. S. and Elizabeth H.
Miller; ed. Princeton, 111.; m. Morris, 111., Oct.
19, 1882, Sue C. Brown. Began railway ser-
vice as stenographer in general freight office
Mich. Cen. R. R., 1877-80; clerk general freight
office, St. L., I. M. & S. Ry., 1880-1; chief clerk
to gen. mgr., 1881-3; general freight and ticket
agent, 1883-7, Memphis & Little Rock R. R.;
general freight and passenger agent, 1887-9,
traffic mgr., 1889-90, St. Louis, Ark. & Tex.
Ry. : traffic merr. "Queen & Crescent" Route,
1890-3: May 20, 1893, to Nov., 1896, traffic
mgr. M.. K. & T. Ry. ; vice-pres., M., K. & T.
R. R., Nov., 1896, to Oct., 1898; 2d vice-pres.,
Great Northern Ry.. Oct., 1898, to Jan. 1,
1903: 1st vice-pres. C., B. & Q. Ry. since Jan.
1, 1903. Dir. Commercial Nat. Bank, Union
Trust Co. Clubs: Chicago, Union League,
Washington Park; also St. Louis (St. Louis,
Mo.), Minnesota (St. Paul, Minn.). Office: 209
Adams St. Residence: 4753 Grand Boul.
MILLER, Edward George, decorating; b.
Pittsburgh, Pa., July 20, 1853; s. George and
Barbara (Geissen) Miller; ed. public schools
of Pittsburgh, Pa.; m. Chicago, June 18, 1886,
Elizabeth Lucas. Began decorating business
at Pittsburgh, Pa., In 1869, remaining there
until 1874; in the same line in New York, 1874-
1884, when came to Chicago; connected with
the Remien Decorating Co. since 1886; vice-
pres. since 1895. Club: Ravenswood. Office: 180
Indiana St. Residence: 2696 Hermitage Av
MILLER, Elisha Hunting, pres. Phoenix
Horse Shoe Co. ; b. Sacramento, Calif., July 4,
1868; s. Charles and Johanna Miller; ed. public
schools of San Francisco and private schools
in New York. Was engaged in manufacturing
interests in New York before coming to Chi-
cago in 1896, and engaged in same in Chicago
until 1902, when became pres. of Phoenix
Horse Shoe Co., manufacturers of horse and
mule shoes, with factories at Joliet, 111., and
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Also pres. Western Net
Manufacturing Co., of Joliet, 111. Mem. Illinois
Manufacturers' Assn. Republican. Club: Wash-
ington Park. Office: Tne Rookery. Residence:
3638 Michigan Av.
MILLER, Francis Edwin, rubber goods; b.
Chicago, July 21, 1865; s. James Edwin and
Anna L. (Woodford) Miller; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools and Northwestern Univ.; m. Evans-
ton, 111., Jan., 1889, Anna P. Lord. Began busi-
ness career, 1884, with Chicago branch of
Jones & Laughlin, iron and steel manufac-
turers; with Anaconda Copper Mining Co.,
Butte, Mont., 1887-94; mgr. Portland (Ore.)
store of the Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co.,
1894-6; returned to Chicago, 1897, for same
company, and became joint mgr. of the Chi-
cago branch with John H. Brown. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Skokie
Golf. Office: 96-98 Lake St. Residence: 522
Greenwood Boul., Evanston, 111.
MILLER, Frank Justus, educator; b. Clin-
ton, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1858; s. James W. and
Lydia Ann (Butler) Miller; grad. Denison
Univ., 1879, Ph.D., Yale, 1892; attended lec-
tures univs. of Halle, Munchen and Jena,
1902-3; m. Bloomfleld, N. J., July 10, 1883,
Lida Willett. Asso. prof. Latin and dean of
University affiliations, Univ. of Chicago, since
1892. Club: Quadrangle. (See Who's Who In
America for books, etc.) Address: 387 E. 56th
St.
MILLER, Fred, real estate loan agent; b.
Richton, 111., Aug. 1, 1857; s. Adam and Ger-
trude (Gross) Miller; ed. public schools and
Notre Dame Acad.; m. Chicago, Dec. 31, 1895,
Bertha Nehls; children: Hobart, Gertrude,
Annie. Began business life as clerk for his
father in general store at Richton, 111., until
1882, when came to Chicago; was bookkeeper
for W. P. Dunn & Co., printers, and later for
Felsenthal & Kozminski, bankers, the firm
changing in Dec., 1883, to Felsenthal, Gross
& Miller, which was merged Mar. 9, 1891,
into the organization of the Bank of Com-
merce, of which he was cashier, and since
It went out of business has been cashier
in liquidation; since 1897 in business for
himself, taking over the real estate loan busi-
ness of the bank and building up a large
business in loans on real estate security. Re-
publican. Evangelical Lutheran. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 186-188 Madison St. Residence:
1720 Deming PI.
MILLER, Frederic A., general passenger
agent C., M. & St. P. R. R.; b. Hartford, Pa.,
Apr. 10, 18 — ; began railroad career, 1874, as
ticket agent and cashier Cairo & Vincennes
R. R. at Cairo, 111. Became successively, ticket
and freight agent, and finally general passen-
ger agent same road; entered C., M. & St. P. R.
R., 1883, as special passenger agent, and was
appointed asst. gen. passenger agent, 1887. and
gen. passenger agent, Oct., 1900. Office: Rail-
way Exchange Bldg.
MILLER, George W., lawyer; b. on farm
near Oilman, 111., Jan. 12, 1869; s. Rufus H.
and Ellen M. (Hale) Miller; student at Union
College of Law, Chicago, 1889-90; clerk in
U. S. Census Bureau, 1890-1; engaged in com-
piling the Eleventh Census; joined senior class
of law dept. of Columbian Univ., graduating
LL.B., June, 1891; resigned from Census Bu-
reau, Sept., 1891, and came to Chicago.; m.
Chicago, Aug. 4, 1892, Carrie E. Sproule; chil-
dren: James Mann. Clerk in the law office of
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Hon. James R. Mann, 1891-4, when became
partner In the law firm of Mann, Hayes &
Miller, and later firm of Mann & Miller. Ap-
pointed a Master in Chancery of the Superior
Court of Cook Co., Oct., 1897. Mem. of House
of Representatives in the 39th and 40th Gen-
eral Assemblies of Illinois. Introduced the
first and second Torrens bills, placing that law
on the statute books, and also introduced and
secured the passage of the bill to consolidate
the Supreme Court at Springfield. Dir. the C.
Turner Co. Republican. Mason; K. P., Royal
League (chairman on committee of laws, coun-
sel for the league and mem. of its managing
committee). Club: Hamilton (ex-pres.). Office:
59 Clark St. Residence: 947 72d PI.
MILLER, Grant Clark, architect; b. Rock-
ford, 111., Jan. 17, 1870; s. Horace G. and Mary
(Alden) Miller; grad. Univ. of Illinois, class
of 1894, as B.S. in Architecture; ^ost-graduate
with degree, M.Arch., 1895; grad. in civil en-
gineering at Cornell Colleere, Mt. Vernon, la.,
1898; m. Rockford. 111., Mar. 26, 1896, Etta
Clark. Mem. of firm of Bowling & Miller,
architects, Rockford, 111., 1% years: came to
Chicago, 1897, and became mem. of firm of
Patton, Fisher & Miller, changing in 1901 to
Patton & Miller, architects. Republican. Of-
fice: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: Hinsdale,
111.
MILLER, Harry Irvingf, vice-pres. and gen.
mgr. C. & E. I. R. R.; b. Cleveland, O., Jan.
12, 1862; s. John F. and Almira G. Miller; ed.
Russell's College, New Haven, Conn.; Mt. St.
Mary's, Emmitsburg, Md., and Cornell Univ.;
m. Richmond, Ind., May B. Burbank; 1 son:
Alvin Ford. Entered employ of the Pennsyl-
vania Lines west of Pittsburgh, as a clerk in
the office of the supt. at Richmond, Ind., 1880;
filled various positions in the engineering dept.
on that line, and appointed supt. of the Rich-
mont division of the Pennsylvania Lines, 1888;
supt. Louisville division of the Pennsylvania
Lines, 1890; supt. main line division, Van-
dalia Line, April 14, 1894; gen. mgr. Vandalia
Line, with headquarters at St. Louis, June,
1901; while in that city was a dir. of the
Mechanics' Nat. Bank and of the Am. Central
Trust Co.; gen. mgr. of the C., R. I. & P. Ry.
Co.. with office at Chicago, from Dec. 15, 1903,
to Mar. 1, 1905, when he assumed position of
2d vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of C. & E. I. R. R.
Mem. Kanpa Alpha fraternity. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic. Chicago Golf, Mid-
Day, Union: also University (St. Louis'), Uni-
versity (Indiananolis). Office: LaSalle St. Sta-
tion. Residence: 234 Lincoln Park Boul.
MILLER, Hnmplirys Henry Clay, lawyer:
b. New York, Oct. 17, 1845; s. George and
Isabella Miller: located In Illinois, 1854; grad.
Univ. of Michigan, 1868; A.M., 1872; studied
law; m. Channahon, Will Co., 111., Dec. 17, 1870,
Harriet S. Lewis; children: Alta D., George H.,
Donald C. Supt. public schools, Morris, 111.,
1870-5; admitted to bar, 1875; pres. Board of
Education, Evanston, 111., since 1883; mayor of
Evanston. 111., 1887-90; pres. Board of Civil
Service Commissioners. Evanston, 1894-1904;
vice-pres. Board of Trustees Northwestern
Univ.: senior mem. law firm Miller. Thoman
& Oppenhelm: was a mem. staff Gov. Yates
(111.) with rank of col. (appointed, 1901); vice-
pres. Chicago Evening Post: dir. State Bank
of Evanston, Nat. Mutual Church Insurance
Co. of Chicago, Children's Aid and Home Soc.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, University,
Hamilton. Evanston, Evanston Country. Glen
View. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
MILLER, John, tanning; b. Eppshelm, Al-
sace, France, Jan. 30, 1845; s. George and
Mary CReitzenthaler) Miller; came with par-
ents to U. S., 1846, settling in Northfield,
Cook Co., 111.; ed. Northfield until 19 years old,
and 1 year at Northwest College, Plainfleld,
DuPage Co.; m. 1869, Eliza Strausberger. Was
employed by Grey, Marshall & Co., tanners,
1861-71; engaged in hide business, 1872, be-
coming partner with Martin C. Klein, 1873, in
hide brokerage business, and in 1876, chang-
ing to a regular commission business in hides,
furs and pelts; firm later changed to present
style of John Miller & Co. Also pres. Chicago
Tanning Co. Office: 121 Michigan St. Resi-
dence: 236 Lincoln Park Boul.
MILLER, John Gibbons, railway supplies; b.
St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 2, 1861; s. Joseph G. and
Adele E. (Shirmer) Miller; ed. public schools,
St. Louis, Mo.; m. St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 14,
1891, Mary E. Williams; children: Frances M.,
Joseph G. In service of the Indianapolis & St.
Louis Ry. from Sept. 9, 1879, until 1883; with
the Wabash Ry., 1883-5; cashier and book-
keeper for Kauffmann Milling Co., St. Louis,
1885, with "Big Four" R. R., 1886; general
agent for A., T. & S. F. R. R., St. Louis, Sept.
1, 1887, to Apr. 1, 1889; asst. general freight
agent Sante Fe System, Chicago, from Apr. 1,
1889, to Sept. 1, 1895; general sales agent Laf-
lin & Rand Powder Co., from Sept. 1, 1895, to
Jan. 1, 1904; on Jan. 1, 1904, established pres-
ent business, being agent for Dilworth, Por-
ter & Co., Ltd., manufacturers of spikes and
tie plates; William Goldie, Jr., & Co., manufac-
turers of railroad tie plugs for preservation
of ties; Union Spring and Mfg. Co., manufac-
turers of coil and elliptic springs for railroad
equipment; the Ajax Metal Co., manufacturers
of ingot metal, engine brasses, and journal
bearings; Buckeye Powder Co., manufacturers
of black blasting powder; general freight
agent the Toluca, Marquette & Northern R. R.
Co., line from Rutland, 111., to Marquette, 111.
Republican. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
561 Dearborn Av.
MILLER, John Hunter, lawyer; b. Dublin
Mills, Pa., June 4, 1866; s. William and Mary
(Berkstresser) Miller; grad. law dept. of the
Univ. of Michigan, LL.B.; m. Chicago, Aug. 29,
1893, Rosetta Cook; children: Helen, Leonard
C. Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, Oct. 7, 1889,
and in 1890 came to Chicago; admitted to Illi-
nois bar, Oct., 1890; in 1903, with Judge Oliver
H. Horton and Paul Brown, formed firm of
Horton & Brown. Republican. Baptist. Mason.
Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 111
Balrd Av., Austin, 111.
MILLER, John Stocker, lawyer; b. Louis-
ville. St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., May 24, 1847; s.
John and Jane (McLeod) Miller; ed. common
schools and acad. at Louisville; grad. A.B., St.
Lawrence Univ., Canton, N. Y.f 1869; studied
in law dept. same, 1869-70: m. Chicago, Dec.
12, 1887, Ann Gross. Admitted to New York
bar at Ogdensburg, N. Y., 1870; prof, of
mathematics, 1871-2, and of Latin and Greek,
1872-4, at St. Lawrence Univ.; came to Chi-
cago, 1874, and engaged in practice; with
George Herbert and John H. S. Quick estab-
lished, 1876, firm of Herbert, Quick & Miller;
became Quick & Miller after Mr. Herbert's
death, until 1886; associated with Senator
Henry W. Leman as partner, 1886: Merritt
Starr was admitted, 1890, and later George R.
Peck succeeded Mr. Leman, firm becoming
Peck, Miller & Starr, which still continues;
corporation counsel of Chicago, 1891-3; during
his term argued in behalf of city t^e cele-
brated Lake Front case against the I. C. R. R.
Co. Republican. Mem. St. Paul's Protestant
Episcopal Church. Kenwood. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago, Hamilton. Kenwood. Office:
Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 4810 Kenwood Av.
MILIiEB, Joseph Letftrett, physician; b. Ke-
wanee, 111., Nov. 24, 1867; s. James and Jane
(Leggett) Miller; reared on a farm; grad.
Univ. of Michigan, B.S., 1893; Northwestern
Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1895; m. Lansing,
Mich., July, 1901; children: Margaret, Doro-
thy. Engaged in practice of medicine in Chi-
cago from 1895. Instructor in medicine, Rush
Med. College; associate on staff of Presbyte-
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rlan Hosp.; attending physician of Cook Co.
Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State
Med., Chicago Med., and Chicago Pathological
socs. Club: Calumet Golf. Office: 100 State St.
Residence: 4577 Oakenwald Av.
MILLER, Kempster Blanchard, consulting
engineer; b. Boston, Mass., Aug. 14, 1870; s.
Joseph K. and Eliza (Blanchard) Miller; ed.
Washington (D. C.) High Schools and Cor-
nell Univ., graduating as E.E. in class of
1893; m. Chicago, 1897, Antha Knowlton; chil-
dren: Dorothea, Antha Ruth. Was asst. exam-
iner, U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C.,
1893-6; came to Chicago and was chief en-
gineer Western Telephone Construction Co.,
to 1898; in Scranton, Pa., as electrical en-
gineer, 1898-9; engineer of Kellogg Switch-
board & Supply Co., Chicago, 1899-1904; since
1904 engaged in practice as consulting en-
gineer. Also dir. Belden Mfg. Co. Author of
"American Telephone Practice." Mem. West-
ern Soc. of Engineers; local chairman Am. In-
stitute of Electrical Engineers. Club: Quad-
rangle. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 379
E. 56th St.
TkilliLEK, Milton, lumber merchant; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 29, 1873; s. Isaac and Judith
(Greenebaum) Miller; ed. Chicago public
schools and Bryant & Stratton Business Col-
lege to 1888; m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1899, Carrie
Adler; 1 daughter: Sylvia. Began business ca-
reer with the lumber firm of L. Miller & Co.,
1888-92; mgr. of Chicago branch of Holmes &
Smith, 1892-5; vice-pres. of Miller Lumber Co.,
1895-1901. In 1901, with Charles Miller, estab-
lished present firm of Miller Bros., exclusively
hardwood lumber merchants, making a special-
ty of direct shipments from mills. Republican.
Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: 22d St. and Cen-
ter Av. Residence: 4332 Vincennes Av.
MILLER, Richard Oren, teas and coffees; b.
Richmond, Ind., Nov. 3, 1856; s. A. M. and
Martha A. (Huntington) Miller; grad. Wabash
College, Crawfordsville, Ind. In tea and coffee
business since 1876; since 1889 mgr. western
dept. of Dwinell-Wright Co. (established, 1845,
incorporated, 1889); is a dir. of the company.
Independent in politics. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Calumet, Glen View. Office: 57 Michigan
Av. Residence: 54 Bellevue PI.
MILLER, Boewell, railroad official. Office:
30 Broadway. N. Y. (For sketch see Who's
Whoin America.)
MILLER. Thomas Eaton, retired; b. near
Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, Ireland, May 12,
1834; s. David and Ann (Forbes) Miller; came
to IT. S. in 1844; ed. public schools of Cleve-
land, O., 2 years; Oswego. N. Y., 2 years; m.
1st, Chicago, Nov. 12, 1855, Catherine Chand-
ler (h. in Chicago, 1839); m. 2d. Chicaero, Jan.
9, 1S73. Elizabeth Harrison; children: Mrs. Dr.
J. F. Jones, Thomas L., Charles A., Frank A.,
Brico C.. Mrs. Dr. H. C. West, Mrs. John G.
Munro. Came to Chicago, 1848; learned trade
of ship carpenter and caulker; started firm of
Miller Bros., 1861; later with Chicago Dry
Pork Co., as pres. and stipt. ; now retired.
Joined Vol. Fire Dept., 1850, and continued
with it until paid fire dent, was organized; was
nsst. foreman Niaerara Engine Co., No. 3. Has
been treas. Old Vol. Firemon's Benevolent
Assn. for past 26 years. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Mason — charter mem. and treas. 36 years
Covenant Lodge: mem. and treas. 35 years,
Corinthian Chapter: charter mem. and treas.
34 years, Pt. Bernard Commandery K. T. ; mem.
Oriental Consistory and Supreme Council of
0 Masons; vice-pres. and dir. Masonic Or-
nhnns' Home. Club: Marquette. Residence: 569
LaSalle Av.
MILLER, Walter H., pres. Miller & Hart,
packers; b. Chicago, 111., Mch. 15, 1857; s. of
Samuel F. and Charlotte (Howe) Miller; ed.
high school, Blue Island, 111.: m. Chicago, Oct.
16, 1879, Rowena Fobes; children: Walter F.,
Charlotte. Began as clerk in stationery and
printing house of Bliss, Barnes & Co., Chi-
cago, 1873-6; then for about 6 years with the
Anglo-Am. Packing & Provision Co., Union
Stock Yards. Started in business for self in
1882 as provison broker on Board of Trade
till 1884, when formed the firm of Miller,
Craig & Co., provision dealers. The name of
firm was changed several times and business
gradually drifted in that of packing. In 1891
the name of the firm became Miller & Hart,
and at death of Mr. Hart in 1898, it was in-
corporated under same name, with Mr. Miller
as pres., which office he still holds. Repub-
lican. Mason: mem. Englewood Commandery
and Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: 25th and LaSalle Sts.
Residence: 4580 Oakenwald Av.
MILLER, William Silas, piano manufactur-
er; b. Aurora, 111., Mar. 20, 1868; s. Holmes
and Melissa (Tubbs) Miller; grad. Aurora
High School, 1886; m. Aurora, 111., Apr. 15,
1896, Carrie E. Hunt; 1 son: Donald William.
Entered employ of Miller & Sencenbaugh, dry
goods, Aurora, as clerk, 1886; in dry goods
business in Aurora, under firm name of
Holmes, Miller & Son, 1887, sold out in 1890;
entered employ of Bush & Gerts Piano Co. (in-
corporated, 1886) as bookkeeper, 1891; elected
asst. sec., 1899; sec., 1901; vice-pres., 1904. Re-
publican. Methodist. Office: Bush Temple of
Music. Residence: 1864 Magnolia Av.
MILLIGA3T, Charles P., prop. Victoria
Hotel; b. Rushville, O., Feb. 19, 1855; s. Josiah
and Mary J. (Boggs) Milligan; ed. public
schools, Princeton, 111.; m. Princeton, 111., Lois
Burkitt; children: Maude B., Helen L. Began
business career as general agent for Morgan
Harvester Co., 1878-1886; proprietor of Brack-
ett House, Rochelle, 111., 1886-88; went to
Council Bluffs, la., and for 2 years was pro-
prietor of Ogden Hotel; came to Chicago, 1890,
and was associated with H. A. AVinter in the
proprietorship of the Hyde Park Hotel until
1894; then a mem. of the firm of Dabb & Milli-
gan, proprietors of the old Leland Hotel ; since
1896 has been proprietor of the Victoria Hotel.
Democrat. Clubs: Chicago Yacht. Address:
Victoria Hotel.
MILLS, Frank O., live stock commission; b.
Lee Co., la., June 1, 1854; moved with par-
ents to Cass Co., la., in 1857; attended district
schools. At about 18 years of age began ship-
ping live stock to the Chicago market; came
to Chicago, 1875, and was in employ of a live
stock commission house until 1886, except for
about 2% years, 1880-2, when was in stock
business in Montana; on May 1, 1886, with J.
E. Greer, established live stock commission
firm of Greer, Mills & Co. Office: Exchange
Bldg., Union Stock Yards. Residence: 3751 In-
diana Av.
MILLS, George Frederick, Chicago mgr.
Niles-Bement-Pond Co.; b. Derby, Eng., Sept.
22, 1860; s. James and Maria (Milnes) Mills;
ed. private school in England and high school,
Stannton, Va., graduating. 1877; m. H. P.
Drake, Lexington, Ky. ; children: Alice Peachy,
Lily Louise. Began business career as aman-
uensis to official reporter of the U. S. Senate,
1880-3; then engaged with the Niles Tool
Works, Hamilton, O., in various capacities, and
since that company merged in the Niles-Be-
ment-Pond Co. has continued with latter, be-
coming mgr. of the Chicago branch, 1894. This
corporation controls and operates the works
of the Niles Tool Works, Hamilton. O. ; Be-
ment. Niles & Co., Philadelnhin ; Niles Crane
Co., Philadelphia; Pond Machine Tool Co.,
Plainfield, N. J.; Pratt & Whitney Co., Hart-
ford, Conn. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Casino (Edge-
water); also Pullman, Pullman. 111., and Min-
nesota, St. Paul, Minn. Office: Western Union
Bldg. Residence: 684 Winthrop Av., Edgewafer,
111.
MILLS, Luther Laflin, lawyer; b. N. Adams,
Mass., Sept. 3, 1848; s. Walter N. and Caroline
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
413
J. (Smith) Mills; family removed to Chicago,
1S49; ed. public schools of Chicago and Univ.
of Michigan; studied law in office of Homer N.
Hibbard, 1868-71; m. Saugerties, N. Y.., Nov.
15. 1876, Ella J., daughter of Joseph M. Boies;
children: Matthew, ii,iecta Boies, Marie Brain-
erd (Mrs. Frank T. Crawford), Caroline Bige-
low, Agnes Sheffield. Admitted to bar, 18/1,
and began practice; associated with Messrs.
Weber <& Ingham, 1874, in firm of Mills, Weber
& Ingham; State's atty. of Cook Co., 1876-84;
since term expired has been identified with
prosecution of many cases, including the Stur-
lata and Cronin murders, the "boodle" trials,
and the Columbus (O.) tally-sheet forgeries.
Now a mem. of the law firm of Mills, Gor-
ham & Mills. Distinguished as orator upon
topics of national import; has delivered many
speeches on great public occasions in various
cities; and as a humanitarian is identified
with measures of social and civic reform and
Christian citizenship. Pres. of the Chicago
Tract Soc. and of the Chicago Boys' Club. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Office: New York Life
Bldg. Residence: Buena Park. 111.
MILLS, Matthew, lawyer; b. Chicago, Aug.
30, 1877; s. Luther Lailin and Ella J. (Boies)
Mills; grad. Yale Univ., B.A., 1900; Northwest-
ern Law School, LL.B., 1903. Admitted to bar,
Oct., 1903, and became associated with his
father, Luther Laflin Mills, and Sidney S. Gor-
ham, forming firm of Mills, Gorham & Mills.
At Yale a mem. of the Kappa Psi Soc., Psi
Upsilon Fraternity and Scroll and Key Soc. Re-
publican (mem. the Roosevelt Club of Chicago
and 25th Ward Republican Club). Presbyte-
rian. Mem. Park Lodge, No. 843, A. F. and A.
M. Clubs: Yale, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 171
LaSalle St. Residence: Graceland and Claren-
don Avs.
MILLS, Walter, real estate; b. Terre Haute,
Ind., May 24, 1870; s. Isaac Taylor and Mary
Eliza (Moore) Mills; ed. graded schools, Terre
Haute, 1876-84; high school, 1884-7; Rose
Polytechnic Institute, 2% years, ending Dec.,
1889; m. Chicago, Apr. 15, 1903, Floy Amber
Gilmore. In real estate office of J. E. Mills &
Co., Chicago, Jan., 1900, as clerk; in 1892, with
S. B. Mills, formed present firm of S. B. Mills
& Co., who have ever since dealt exclusively
in factory, dock and warehouse property. In
Mar., 1900, assumed management of real estate
of Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock Co.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board (elected vice-
pres., 1903). Republican. Mem. Christian
Church. Mason; Blue Lodge and Chapter. Club:
Union League. Office: Teutonic Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1038 Touhy Av., Rogers Park, 111.
MILLSPAUGH, Charles Frederic, physician,
curator dept. botany, Field Columbian Museum,
Chicago, since 1894; b. Ithaca, N. Y., June 20,
1854; s. John Hill and Marion E. (Cornell)
Millspaugh; artist; studied Cornell, 1872-3;
grad. New York Homoe. Med. College, 1881;
m. Waverly, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1877, Mary Louisa
Spaulding. Practiced profession Binghamton,
NT Y., 18S1-90; Waverly, N. Y., 1890-1; botan-
ist, West Virginia Univ., 1891-3; prof. med. bot-
any, Chicago Homoe. Med. College since 1897;
professorial lecturer economic botany, Univ. of
Chicago since 1895; prominent as taxionomic
and economic botanist. Mem. Pan-Am. Com.
on Med. Botany; hon. mem. New York Homoe.
Med. Soc., Faculty of Medicine, Mexico; Fac-
ulty of Medicine, Brazil; Binghamton Acad.
Science. Fellow Am. Acad. Arts and Sciences.
Explored in Mexico, 1887, 1894, 1898, 1900;
West Indies, 1887, 1894, 1898, 1900; Brazil,
1888, in interest bot. science. Special field or
botanic work, the Antillean Islands. Editor
Homoeopathic Recorder, 1890-2. (See Who's
Who in America for books, etc.) Address: 5748
Madison Av.
MITCHEL, Otto W., decorator and furnish-
er; b. in the village of Vesbeck, near Hanover,
Ger., Oct. 8, 1853; B. Louis and Christna (Lan-
grahr) Mitchel; ed. public schools; m. Zanes-
ville, O., 1880, Editli Geiger; children: Essie,
Puss. Came to this country (to Chicago), 1873;
learned trade with Fred M. Atwood; engaged
in decorating and furnishing business with J.
Fred A. Halbach, 1885, under firm name of
Mitchel & Halbach, Chicago, 111. Republican.
Mason. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park, Illinois Athletic. Office: 264 Michigan Av.
Residence: 4353 Lake Av.
MITCHELL, Clement Clinton, vice-pres.
Jennings Real Estate Loan Co.; b. Hillside,
Ont., Nov. 11, 1877; s. Thomas and Mary (De-
laney) Mitchell; early childhood was spent in
a lumber camp in Northern Michigan; never
went to school until 15, then continued until
grad. High School, North Branch, Mich.; then
taught in schools there 2 years, and in 1900
went to law school of Univ. of Notre Dame,
South Bend, Ind., graduating LL.B., 1902; m.
North Branch, Mich., Sept. 7, 1904, Nellie Har-
rinton. Came to Chicago, 1902, and began work
in the real estate loan dept. of the Royal Trust
Co. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of Illi-
nois, May, 1903; since Dec. 1, 1903, vlce-pres.
of the Jennings Real Estate Loan Co. (capital
$1,000,000). Also stockholder in the Brown Co.,
and Physicians' Supply Co., and partner in the
law firm of Kenney & Mitchell, and in the real
estate firm of Jennings & Co. Republican. Of-
fice: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1441
Waveland Av.
MITCHELL, Clifford, physician; b. Nan-
tucket, Mass., Jan. 28, 1854; s. Francis Macy
and Ellen Mitchell; grad. Harvard, 1875, cum
laude; studied Chicago Medical College, 1876-
1877; Chicago Homce. Med. College, 1877-8;
M.D., 1878; m. May, 1878, Susan P. Lillie,
Kansas City (died May 8, 1901). In practice
since 1878; practice limited to diseases of kid-
neys; invented protective coating for iron and
steel, Sept., 1901; established Chicago Labora-
tory for Clinical Diagnosis, Jan., 1902 (is
urologist same) ; prof, chemistry, toxicology
and also diseases of kidneys, Hahnemann Med.
College. Mem. Am. Institute Homoeopathy,
Chicago Homce. Med. Assn., Illinois State
Homce. Soc., Phi Beta Kappa (chapter Alpha
of Massachusetts). Author: Student's Manual
of Urinary Analysis, 1879; Practitioner's
Guide in Urinalysis, 1882; Physician's Chem-
istry, 1884; Dentist's Manual of Special
Chemistry, 1887; The Practitioner's Guide to
Urinary Analysis, 1888; Renal Therapeutics,
1898; Diseases of the Urinary Organs, 1903.
Office: 70 State St. Residence: 6030 Woodlawn
Av.
MITCHELL, Harley Bradford, editor; b. Ot-
tawa, 111., Feb. 20, 1855; s. John S. and Inger
A. (Nelson) Mitchell; ed. Denison Univ.,
Granville, O., and old Chicago Univ., A.B.,
1876; later A.M.; m. Chicago, May 4, 1880,
Edith Ramskill; children: Herbert H., Harley
W. Came to Chicago, 1873, and in 1876 became
editor of the Am. Miller and the Am. Elevator
and Grain Trade; later organized the Mitchell
Bros. Co., publishers of these papers, of which
is pres. Republican. Formerly mem. of the
Board of Education and now pres. of the vil-
lage of LaGrange, 111. Office: 315 Dearborn St.
Residence: LaG range, 111.
MITCHELL, John Hennon, mgr. of sales,
Western District, Pressed Steel Car Co.; b.
New Brighton, Pa., Aug. 20, 1872; s. Joseph F.
and Margaret Jane (Hennon) Mitchell; ed.
New Brighton (Pa.) High School, Pennsyl-
vania State College and Cornell Univ., gradu-
ating in mechanical engineering in class of
1896; m. Beaver Falls, Pa., Nov. 2, 1898, Mary
R. Morrison; 1 son: Herbert Morrison. En-
gaged as mechanical engineer with P. & L. E.
R. R., 1896-1901; mechanical engineer Pressed
Steel Car Co., 1901-2; since 1902 mgr. of sales
for Western District for same company. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers, and of the
Am. Acad. of Political and Social Science. Re-
414 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, 1901-5; 1st vice-pres. Chicago City Ry. Co.
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Columbia since 1905. Address: 2020 State St.
Yacht, Skokie Country, Evanston; also Minne- MIX, Charles Louis, physician; b. Byron,
sota of St Paul, Minn. Office: Fisher Bldg. 111., Dec. 3, 1869; s. Ernest and Louise (Misick)
Residence: 1031 Judson Av., Evanston, 111. Mix; grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1890, A.M.,
'
3I 1894, Jeannette Elise Caldwell. Taugh „„
as in West Division High School, 1894-6; began
r,'?880LUViLo3e-^e°sUTraders'"insurance practice of medicine, 1897; abandoned general
ro of Chicago' vice-pres chairman Western practice, 1902; since then specialist in nervous
board of control and mlm of Advisory com- diseases and internal medicine. Was appointed
miUee The Audit Co o?' New York; treas. Prof, of anatomy Woman's Med. School, 1899,
mdv.ance Packing & Supply Co ; trustee Am and at Dental School of same, 1901; asst. prof.
Surety Co .of New Y^k.Am Salt Co ; dir. of anatomy Northwestern Univ. Med, School,
r £ A Rv Vo Kansas Citv Southern Ry 1900-3; prof, of physical diagnosis in same
Co Mexican Central R R Northwestern Ele^ since Sept., 1903. Prof, of general medicine,
vaied R. R Co ? Union Elevated I R R Co., Post-graduate Med. School, since 1900. Attend-
Western Union Telegraph Co., U. S. Brewing ing physician Cook Co. Hosp.; consulting
Po of Chicaeo Chicaeo Edison Co Common- physician Chicago Board of Education. Mem.
wealth Electffc Co .Economy Light & pSwer Am. Medical Assn. Illinois State Medical Soc.,
Co. ( Toilet), Continental Trust Co. of New Chicago Medical Society Chicago Neuro og-
York, 1st Nat. Bank of New York, Illinois ical Soc, Physicians' Club, Mississippi Valley
Trust & Safetv Deposit Co Mississippi River Med. Assn. Republican. Baptist. Club: Har-
BHdge Co , Frank* Parmelee Co "eta Bank: vard. Office: 10$ State St. Residence: 3134 S.
- - ' Boul. Residence: 5012 Park Av.
MOAK, William Barnum, lawyer; b. Newark,
*ewi. Byron grain comn.is- g. fc^l., mj;
MS; m. XT.. AiKinson wis.. 10 ««tiiB *>uu- gch ler and Knickerbocker & Holdom; m.
man; children: Eudora H. (deceased), Mattie Cnica^go Au& 19 1886 Etta H Newton; chil-
(now Mrs. James E. Bartlett) Served in Union d Raymond C., Olive L., Mildred I. Ger-
Army 4% years, 2 years in artillery and 2^ trude Marguerite. Admitted to bar Apr., 1879,
years on staff of Gen John A Logan. Began and £as si^ce practiced law aione, except for
khfsSn88^!!6 1867-8^rJthrenmlrmaSuftcturer of 3 years- wnen flrm was VanBuren & Moak
Picture frames and' mirrors^in CMcago^ as gfe^o^Malon^T^pla^e"^. ^eo'ple^s Zlb-
in grlLf^roviKsfetc.^b^mTnTa^e^ ^^^^^^l^^'- 6924. stewart Av-
the Chicago Board of Trade, 1879. Republican. MODJESKI, Balph, bridge engineer; b. Cra-
Episcopalian. Mem. Loyal Legion. Club: Union cow, Poland, Jan. 27, 1861; s. Gustav and
League. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Resi- Helena Modrzejewski; came to U. S. with
dence' 50 Astor St. mother, 1876; name changed to Modjeski for
•MT-prTTPT T ctMnav hmkpr in «5tor>lr<? honri<* purposes of Am. naturalization, his mother be-
^rnln Pto • b Chicalo Feb 12 1876 ?s Joseph ln* the distinguished tragedienne Helena Mod-
|[^V anri wVlPn S CLeeds) Mitchell° ed J'eska= &rad- civil engineer College des Fonts
Sidney and .Helen S (Leeds^ I Mitchell, ed. t Chaus6es PariSi France, at head of class,
Sca^e°r, ^fjg^B^W ei^SkfS^S^&S01^ %hJK
SSKS fe C^ ^JL1!?^6^^*^.^ b?fdgee,eOmlhad!ler^m-S^SS^
Pniintrv Offlop- •RnnrrJ nf "»»!*, uiiiej. urai Ltsinaii in i>tjw XUIK. uinue Ul
2954 PralHe Av same flrm- AuS- 1888' and with Mr- Morison of
e Av> same firm, at Chicago, until Nov., 1890; later
MITCHELL, •William Hamilton, banker; b. asst. engineer and chief inspector of the Mem-
Belmont Co., O., Mar. 9, 1817; s. James and phis (Tenn.) and Winona (Minn.) bridges;
Elizabeth (McCullough) Mitchell; worked on since 1892 consulting bridge engineer, with of-
farm until 23 years of age; removed to Illi- flce in Chicago. Designed and built new Gov-
nois, 1848; went to California, 1849, by over- ernment bridge at Rock Island, 111., and many
land route, but returned to Illinois, 1852; m. railway bridges for the Northern Pacific and
1st, 1852, Mrs. N. Small; 2d, 1858, Miss Barnes, other railways; consulting engineer for City
of Willsburg, Va.; 3d, 1868, Mrs. Jennie L. of Chicago, and for the Chicago Sanitary Dis-
Plaisted. Became active promoter of Alton trict in the bldg. of bascule bridges; employed
Packet Co., 1852; later sold out and built the by U. S. Government to design and construct
Alton & St. Louis Ry. (now C. & A. Ry.) ; was iarge fireproof warehouse in Rock Island Ar-
pres. 1st Nat. Bank of Alton. Came to Chicago, senal; mem. of firm of Noble & Modjeski, chief
1874; was 3d vice-pres., later 2d vice-pres. engineers of bridge over Mississippi, at Thebes,
and now 1st vice-pres. Illinois Trust and in Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E., Western Soc. of
Savings Bank Republican. Episcopalian. Of- Engineers (pres. 1903-4), Assn. Amicale des
flee: Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. Resi- ingenieurs Civils des Fonts et Chaus^es de
dence 304 Calumet Av. France, Am. Ry. Engineering and Maintenance-
MITTEN, Thomaa Eugene, street railway of- of -Way Assn., Art Institute of Chicago. Clubs:
flcial; b. Sussex, Eng., 1865. Came to U. S.. Union League, Quadrangle, Engineers, Home-
1880; began railroad career as telegraph oper- wood. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 5041
ator for Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. at Washington Av.
19; was later agent, train dispatcher, train- MOENG, Edward D., pres. the Franklin Co.,
master and adjuster of claims; after 9 years engravers, printers, etc.; b. Chicago, Nov. 5,
was appointed gen. supt. Denver, Lakewood & 1856; s. Diedrich and Dora (Degenner) Moeng;
Golden R. R. ; was gen. mgr. Milwaukee St. ed. public schools, Chicago; m. Chicago, 1886,
R. R. ; became gen. supt. International Ry. Co. Helen Jahn. Began business career as an er-
ot Buffalo, 1901, and gen. mgr. same, Dec., rand boy, 1871, with the house of Zeese & Rand,
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electrotypers, and after the fire with A Zeese,
successor to Zeese & Hand. Left leb. i, is/z,
to learn the plumbing trade, at which served
4 years; returned to A. Zeese & Co. in l»7b-sJ,
serving an apprenticeship of an electrotyper;
from 1882-9, with Blomgren Bros., as supt. of
their electrotype foundry; 1889-99, supt. for
A Zeese & Co., during which time the company
was organized as the Franklin Engraving and
Electrotyping Co., and capital stock increased
from $60,000 to $180,000. Mgr. of latter com-
pany for 2 years, and 1901 became its pres.;
capital stock increased in 1902 to $200,000; on
account of the purchase of the Marsh & Grant
printing plant. Jan. 1, 1905, company's name
was changed to the Franklin Co. (absorbing
the Marsh & Grant plant), of which he is pres.
and mgr. Engaged in a general business of de-
signing, illustrating, engraving, electrotyping,
commercial photographing, embossing, print-
Ing and binding work. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Lake Shore. Mason; Royal Arcanum. Office:
346-350 Dearborn St. Residence: 1330 Oakdale
Av
MOEBDYKE, Peter, clergyman; b. Biervliet,
Netherlands, Jan. 29, 1845; s. James and Maria
C. (Faas) Moerdyke; came to U. S., 1849; ed.
Kalamazoo (Mich.) public schools, 1851-8; Hol-
land (Mich.) Acad., 1859-63; grad. Hope Col-
lege, Holland, 'Mich., 1866 (A.M., 1869); West-
ern Theol. Seminary, Holland, Mich., 18b9
(D.D., Heidelberg Univ., Tiffin, p., 1888); m.
1st. Sept. 1, 1869, Fannie J. Guy (died, July 10,
1880); m. 2d, June 4, 1683, Maria Perry. Or-
dained to ministry Reformed Church in Amer-
ica, June, 1869; pastor Macon and S. Macon,
Mich., 1869-71; First Reformed Church, Grand
Rapids, 1873-91; Trinity Reformed Church,
Chicago, since 1891. Prof Latin and Greek,
1871-3; mem. of the Council of Hope College
since 1880. Mem. and stated clerk Board of
Supts., Western Theol. Seminary, Holland,
Mich., since 1885; stated clerk Particular Syn-
od of Chicago, Reformed Church in America,
since 1888. (See Who's Who in America for
books, etc.) Address: 689 Harrison St.
MOHR, Joseph, manufacturer; b. Chicago,
1855; s. John and Theresa (Meyer) Mohr; ed.
Chicago public schools. Began serving appren-
ticeship as boilermaker with the Excelsior
Iron Works, 1870; became foreman of the
boiler dept., 1877; resigned, May, 1882, and
with father started the boiler mfg. business of
John Mohr & Son, incorporated 1892 as John
Mohr & Sons. Held position of gen. mgr. and
treas. until 1903, when, upon the death of
father, pres. and treas. Mason. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, North West Chicago, Chicago Engi-
neers Office: 32-42 Illinois St. Residence: 707
N. Robey St.
MOLNEB, Herman, manufacturer; b. Mag-
garos, Hungary, Sept. 29, 1865; s. Moritz and
Rosie (Thenwald) Molner; ed. public schools
in town of Neutra, Hungary; m. 1st, July 15.,
1889, Sarah Mayer (now deceased); children:
Ritta, Belle; m. 2d, New York, July 2, 1898,
Evelyn Fleischer; 1 daughter: Fannie. Learned
picture frame making and stained glass work
In town of Neutra, Hungary, and at age of 20
came to U. S.; worked in New York City for
Evans & Co., joining frames and setting glass
at $4 per week; struck a job as freight brake-
man on the P. R. R. and worked at that for 10
months; then worked as wood carver In a fur-
niture factory, operating a machine which had
been given up as too hard by all other em-
ployes of the firm; learned the usages of the
country rapidly; came to Chicago and worked
for the Wells Glass Co., until 1896, when or-
ganized the Illinois Moulding Co., of which Is
pres. Democrat. Jewish religion. Pres. Old Peo-
ple's Home, Albany and Ogden Avs. Office:
Western Av. and 23d St. Residence: 791 N.
Leavitt St.
MONAGHAN, James Lester, deputy comp-
troller of Cook Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Apr.
10, 1857; s. Peter L. and Elizabeth G. (Donnel-
ly) Monaghan; ed. public schools; also read
law in Chicago; passed in Appellate Court; m.
Chicago, 1890, Ada E. Cooke; children: Mary
E., Ada M., Florence M. Resident of Chicago
since 1877; began business life as clerk for
father (distiller). Republican; mem. Illinois
Legislature in 36th General Assembly; was
deputy of Henry L. Hertz in office of coroner
of Cook Co., 1889; appointed deputy county
comptroller, 1894, and still serving. Has served
as mem. of Republican State, County and City
Central Committees, and has been mgr. of the
Lorimer campaigns for Congress, securing his
election in spite of strong combinations. Clubs:
Lincoln, Hamilton, Illinois Athletic. Resi-
dence: 1072 Douglas Boul.
MONASH, Charles Pincus, mgr. Monash-
Younker Steam Specialty Co.; b. Plattsburg,
N. Y., June 29, 1863; s. Pincus and Helen
(Emanuel) Monash; ed. high school, Platts-
burg, N. Y. ; m. Des Moines, la., Oct. 14, 1890,
Nettie Younker; 1 daughter: Pearl Helen.
Present business established Dec., 1899. He-
brew religion. Club: Lakeside. Office: 203 S.
Canal St. Residence: 4436 Berkeley Av.
MONASH, David Falkner, physician and
surgeon; b. Plattsburgh, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1871;
s Pincus and Helen (Emanuel) Monash; ed.
public schools of Plattsburgh and Syracuse,
N. Y.; Syracuse Univ. and College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons, Columbia Univ., New
York; was interne at the gen. Memorial Hosp.,
New York City, then took post-graduate work,
at Vienna and Berlin. Practiced, 1895-9, at Des
Moines, Iowa, where was connected with med.
school, Mercy and Cottage Hosps., and pres.
med. staff Iowa Children's Home. Removed to
Chicago, 1899; clinical prof, of medicine,
Post-Graduate Med. School; lecturer on obstet-
rics, Northwestern Univ. Med. College; asso-
ciate obstetrician Mercy Hosp.; mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Physicians' Club. Office and residence:
36th St. and Ellis Park.
1CONBOE, Charles Wesley, lawyer; b. Alden,
Erie Co., N. Y., June 7, 1850; s. John and Cla-
rlnda (Dunning) Monroe; ed. district school
until 1864; Clarence Acad. and Genesee Wes-
leyan Seminary, Lima, N. Y. ; Oberlin College,
1871-3; law school Univ. of Wisconsin (LL.B.,
1874); m. Aug. 4, 1881, Clara, daughter of
Francis Blesch, of Ft. Howard, Wis. ; children:
Clara Eloise, Alma Antoinette. Admitted to
bar, 1874, and practiced at Ft. Howard, Brown
Co., Wis., until June, 1881; since then in active
general practice of law In Chicago, making a
specialty of real estate law. Republican. Of-
fice: 155 Washington St. Residence: 5526 S.
Green St.
MONBOE, Kelson, lawyer; b. Fairneld Co.,
O., Sept. 7, 1845; s. Hollis R. and Sarah A.
Monroe; removed to Shelby Co., 111., 1853;
academical education; came to Chicago, 1865;
read law with Jamleson & Hibbard; grad. Un-
ion College of Law, LL.B., 1867. Admitted to
bar, 1867; m. Chicago, 1869, Katherine Cross-
man; 1 daughter: Grace. Office: 99 Randolph
St. Residence: 4313 Ellis Av.
MONTGOMERY, Frank Boylan, railway ser-
vice; b. Parkersburg, W. Va., Oct. 14, 1864; s.
James and Alma (Hutchinson) Montgomery;
ed. Ogden College, Bowling Green, Ky. ; m.
Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 31, 1894, Lillian Bass;
1 daughter: Frances. Began railway expe-
rience in supt.'s office of the L. & N. R. R. ;
afterward worked for the Ohio Valley Ry.,
Louisville; St. Louis & Texas R. R., Nash-
ville; Chattanooga & St. Louis R. R. ; traffic
mgr., Fowler Packing Co., Kansas City, Mo.;
came to Chicago, Feb. 1, 1900, as traffic mgr.
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. Since
1902 vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Illinois North-
ern Ry., Chicago, West Pullman & Southern
Ry., Chicago & Southeastern Ry., Lagonda
Western Ry. and Deerlng Southwestern Ry.
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Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 7 E. Monroe St. Residence: 2646
Kenmore Av.
MONTGOMERY, Frank Hugh, physician; b.
Minnesota, Jan. 6, 1862; s. Albertus and Mary
Louisa Montgomery; ed. St. Cloud Hign
School and Univ. of Minnesota; grad. Rush
Med. College. 1888; post-graduate work in Vi-
enna, London and Paris; m. Chicago, Jan. 11,
1897, Carrie L. Williamson; children: Hamil-
ton, Charlotte, Mary Louise. Associate prof,
skin and genito-urinary diseases, Rush Med.
College; dermatologist to St. Elizabeth and
Presbyterian hosps. ; mem. Am. Dermatological
Assn., Congress Am. Physicians and Surgeons,
Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med., Chicago
Med., Pathological and Medico-Legal socs.
Clubs: University. Chicago Literary, Quadran-
gle, Homewood, Physicians. Author: A Practi-
cal Treatise on Diseases of the Skin (with Dr.
James Nevins Hyde), 7th edition, 1904; A
Manual of Syphilis and the Venereal Diseases
(with Dr. James Nevins Hyde), 2d edition,
1900. Has written papers and monographs on
Blastomycosis and Dermatological subjects,
including Radio-therapy and Photo-therapy.
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 5548 Wood-
lawn Av.
MONTGOMERY, Frank Mathews, pres. Chi-
cago Crushed Stone Co.; b. Rochester, N. Y.,
July 22, 1862; s. George W. and Mary (Bliss)
Montgomery; ed. public and high schools,
Rochester, N. Y., graduating, 1877; m. Chica-
go, Nov. 23, 1897, Jessie Griffith. After leav-
ing school was engaged in banking business
in Rochester, N. Y., from messenger to teller,
until 1883; established in general contracting
business at St. Paul, Minn., 1883-90, the last
6 years with MacArthur Bros. Co., and after
that with same company at Chicago, until
1898, when became pres. of the Chicago
Crushed Stone Co., whose extensive works are
at Summit, 111. Republican. Mem. Builders'
Club. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: 190
45th St.
MONTGOMERY, George Warner, lire under-
writer; b. Genesee Co., N. Y., June 26, 1842; a.
Alva and Sally (Kent) Montgomery; ed. pub-
lic schools of Genesee Co., N. Y. Removed to
Chicago, 1859, when 17 years old, and was
bookkeeper in wholesale drug house 2 years,
then associated with a firm of packers until
1862, when enlisted in Union Army in the Mer-
cantile Battery of Chicago, until honorably
discharged, Mar., 1863, because of impaired
health; appointed, 1864, cashier in office of Col-
lector of International Revenue in Chicago and
afterward in dry goods house until 1869, when
became partner with O. W. Barrett in insur-
ance business until 1873; then of Williams &
Montgomery, 1873-4; afterward conducted busi-
ness as George W. Montgomery & Co., until
1898, when the present firm of Montgomery &
Funkhouser succeeded; they are general
agents of the Farmers' and Merchants' Insur-
ance Co., of Lincoln, Neb.; Potomac Fire, of
Washington; German Fire, of Pittsburgh; Con-
cordia Fire, of Milwaukee; Lloyd's Plate Glass
Insurance Co., of New York. Pres. Farmers'
and Merchants' Insurance Co., and of Far-
mers' and Merchants' Bank, of Lincoln, Neb.,
and dir. of Nebraska Underwriters' Insurance
Co., of Omaha, Neb. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet,
Washington Park. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: Chicago Club.
MONTGOMERY, HnffU Mnnro Stewart,
grain commission; b. Port Hope, Ont., May 7,
1861; s. John Thomas and Marcella (Stewart)
Montgomery; ed. public and high schools in
Canada; m. Chicago, Oct. 14, 1885, Frances
Trego; children: Estelle, Frances. Began busi-
ness career with the Bank of Montreal at
various place in Canada for 4 years; came
from Toronto to Chicago, 1880, and began In
the grain commission business with the firm
of Culver & Co., and later, as partner, In the
firm of J. M. Love & Co., until 1885, when be-
came a partner with William T. Trego, in the
present firm of Trego & Montgomery. Mem.
of the Chicago Board of Trade since 1882, and
has served as vice-pres. and a dir. Republican.
Club: Washington Park. Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 4729 Woodlawn Av.
MONTGOMERY, John Bogersou, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Mar. 8, 1866; s. William A. and Ellen
S. (Smith) Montgomery; grad. Beloit College,
A.B., 1887; Union College of Law, LL.B., 1889;
m. Beloit, Wis., Feb. 11, 1896, Marion Howard;
children: Ellen, John R., Jr., Marion. Admitted
to Illinois bar, 1889; practiced in firm of Mont-
gomery & Montgomery, 1889-95; Montgomery
& Hart, 1896-1901; Ritsher, Montgomery &
Hart, since 1901. Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn.
and Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Mem. Illinois Commandery Loyal
Legion. Clubs: Congregational, Law, Univer-
sity. Office: Chicago Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: Lakeside, 111.
MONTGOMERY, John T., civil engineer; b.
Carrollton, Mo., Mar. 5, 1876; s. T. L. and
Eleanor (Creel) Montgomery; preparatory ed-
ucation in high school, Carrollton, Mo. ; grad.
Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, Ind.,
1898, with degree B.S. in Civil Engineering; m.
Chicago, June 18, 1901, Lillian Mead; 1 son:
Maurice Mead. Has been engaged in the engi-
neering profession and in bldg. in Chicago for
the past 6 years, and is now resident mgr. for
the Roebling Construction Co. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers. Democrat. Clubs: Evanston
Country, Chicago Athletic, Architectural. Of-
fice: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 1230 Forest Av.,
Evanston, 111.
MONTGOMERY, William Teel, physician,
oculist; b. Gibson Co., Ind., Aug. 12, 1843; s.
Isaac and Mary (Teel) Montgomery; lost par-
ents when he was 10 years of age and was
adopted by an uncle; ed. public schools, and
at Owensville (Ind.) High School; worked on
farm when not in school, 1853-60; removed,
with uncle, to Princeton, Ind., 1860, where lat-
ter engaged In hotel business and put him to
work as office clerk and general utility man;
enlisted, 1861, in Co. F, 33d Iowa Vols., and
served with the regt. until the war closed; at-
tended and taught school, 1865-8, and in fall
of 1868 began med. study with Dr. William T.
Kirk, of Atlanta, 111.; grad. Rush Med. College.
Chicago, M.D., 1871, with first prize for best
anatomical preparation; was interne, Cook Co.
Hosp., July, 1871, to Mar., 1873; m. 1st, Mar.,
1873, Mettle McCague, of Springfield, 111. (died,
Jan., 1880); m. 2d, Apr., 1890, Maud Graham,
of Oquawka, 111. Engaged in general practice
of medicine in Chicago, Mar., 1873 to 1888;
since then has confined his attention to eye
and ear practice. Appointed oculist and aurist
to Cook Co. Hosp., 1875; prof, ophthalmology
and otology in Women's Med. College, Chicago,
1879, and surgeon to Illinois Charitable Eye
and Ear Infirmary, 1880; now pres. of Board of
Trustees of latter, and oculist to Presbyterian
Hosp. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med.
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., and of Chicago
Ophthalmological and Otological Soc. Republi-
can. Presbyterian. Clubs: Illinois, Physicians.
Office: 31 "Washington St. Residence: 1107
Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
MOODY, Charles Henry, manufacturer of
pies; b. Chicago, Feb. 26, 1867; s. Alexander
and Ellen (Hearken) Moody; ed. Michigan Mil-
itary Acad., public schools of Chicago and
Souders Business College; m. Chicago, June
12, 1889, Agnes O'Dowd; children: Marie, El-
len, Charles, William. In 1883 left school and
went into business with Moody & Waters, pie
manufacturers, founded by his father, and C.
E. Waters, in 1869; succeeded his father and
brother (William J.) as pres. of the Moody &
Waters Co., 1898. Republican. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum. Club: Illinois. Office: 283-291 W. Con-
gress St. Residence: 94 Laflin St.
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MOODY, Walter Irvingr; b. Elgin, 111., Oct.
31, 1862; s. William J. and Urcilia (Williams)
Moody; grad. Elgin High School, 1879; m.
Osage, la., 1884, Eda Nichols; children: Wal-
ter, James. Began business life in 1880 in em-
ploy of Kingsley & Son, creamery operators
In Bremer Co., la., and soon engaged in same
business for himself, owning numerous cream-
eries in Northern Iowa, known as the Moody
system, with headquarters at Nashua, la.;
later became western agent for James Row-
land & Co., New York commission merchants,
and is now a dir. in that corporation; estab-
lished butter business on S. Water St., and be-
came pres. of Moody, King & Cook; later be-
came gen. mgr. and dir. of the Am. Rolling
Mill Corporation, operating extensive mer-
chant bar iron mills at Muncie, Ind., and Mus-
kegon, Mich., with main office in Chicago, and
still holds that position; also pres. of the
Providence Oil Co., and a dir. of the Madsen
Institute Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Washington Park. Office: Stock Exchange.
Residence: 4815 Kenwood Av.
MOODY, William Vaughn, prof. English lit-
erature, Univ. of Chicago; b. Spencer, Ind.,
July 8, 1869; s. Francis Burdette and Henriet-
ta Emily (Stoy) Moody; grad. Harvard, 1893
(A.M., 1894). (See Who's Who in America for
books, etc.) Address: Univ. of Chicago.
MOORE, Benjamin, wholesale dealer in coal
and coke; b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. Dec. 18, 1861; s.
John B. and Elizabeth (Ellis) Moore; ed. com-
mon and high schools, Pittsburgh, graduating
1876; m. Pittsburgh, Dec. 24, 1884, Amabel
Nease; 1 daughter: Esther Anne. Began busi-
ness career as clerk in office of Mansfield Coal
and Coke Co., Pittsburgh, 1888. Was in lumber
business in Upper Michigan, then in coal busi-
ness in Chicago, and upon the organization,
Jan. 1, 1904, of the Chicago Coal and Coke Co.,
wholesale dealers in coal and coke, became its
pres.; also now vice-pres. Black Band Collier-
ies Co., Charleston, W. Va. Republican. Office:
Old Colony Bldg.
MOOSE, Charles Brearley, manufacturer; b.
Macomb, 111., Aug. 28, 1874; s. Josiah and Jen-
nie E. (Lindsay) Moore; ed. public schools of
Kewanee, 111., and Lake Forest Univ., gradu-
ating in class of 1895. Began business life in
1895 in the contracting and bldg. business un-
der firm name of C. B. Moore & Co.; then en-
gaged in the manufacture of heating appa-
ratus in the Columbia Heating Co., until Jan.,
1902, when joined in the orgainzation of the
Am. Locomotive Equipment Co., manufactur-
ers of locomotive equipment, of which is gen.
mgr. Mem. Traveling Engineers' Assn., Mas-
ter Mechanics' Assn. Republican; alderman of
Lake Forest, 111., 1901-2. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
MOORE, Edwin White, lawyer; b. Williams-
burg, Pa., Aug. 10, 1849; s. Rev. John (D.D.,
Presbyterian clergyman) and Anne Eliza
(White) Moore; prepared for college at Hast-
ings Acad., Philadelphia; grad. Princton Univ.,
1870; m. Chicago, Oct. 25, 1889, Helen L. Miller
(now deceased); children: Alice, Robert Grier.
Admitted to bar, Sept., 1872; practiced law at
Racine, Wis., before coming to Chicago, 1894;
was asst. corporation counsel of Chicago. Dem-
ocrat. Presbyterian. Club: Skokie Country. Of-
fice: Temple Bldg. Residence: 101 Lincoln Park
Boul.
MOORE, Eliakim Hastings, prof, since 1892,
and head of dept. of mathematics, Univ. of
Chicago, since 1896; b. Marietta, O., Jan. 26,
1862; s. Rev. Dr. David Hastings Moore, bish-
op M. E. Church; ed. Woodward High School,
Cincinnati, O., 1876-9; grad. Yale, 1883 (Ph.D.,
same, 1885); studied Univ. of Berlin, 1885-6;
hon. Ph.D., Univ. of Gottingen, 1899; hon.
LL.D., Univ. of Wisconsin, 1904; m. Columbus,
O., June 21, 1892, Martha Morris Young. Tutor
mathematics, Yale, 1887-9; asst. prof. North-
western Univ., 1889-91; associate prof., same,
1891-2. Mem. Am. Math. Soc. (2d vice-pres.,
1897; 1st vice-pres., 1899; pres., 1901); mem.
Circolo Matematico di Palermo, Deutsche
Mathematiker Vereinigung, London Math. Soc.,
Nat. Acad. Sciences; associate fellow Am.
Acad. Arts and Sciences. Editor Trans. Am.
Math. Soc., 1900. Address: 5607 Monroe Av.
MOORE, Emery Brown, wood carpet; b.
Whately, Mass., Mar. 10, 1845; s. James and
Fidelia (Bardwell) Moore; ed. Wilbraham
Acad.; m. Nov. 28, 1867, Susan Ella Smith, of
Northampton, Mass.; children: Arthur G., Wal-
ter H., Gertrude L. Came to Chicago, 1875,
and has since been engaged in the manufac-
ture of hardwood flooring lumber, wood carpet,
etc. Head of firm of E. B. Moore & Co. Repub-
lican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 76 Wabash Av.
Residence: 119 S. Park Av., Austin, 111.
MOOSE, Frederick Warner, fire insurance
agent; b. Chicago, Nov. 27, 1867; s. James H.
and Nancy A. (Warner) Moore; ed. Chicago
public schools; Chicago High School; Hins-
dale (111.) High School; m. Chicago, 1897, Min-
nie B. Googins. Began business career in the
insurance office of Moore & Janes, 1886, and
continued in various capacities until 1898,
when became a mem. of the firm (established
1864), which was in 1901 consolidated with the
insurance agency of Lyman & Herrick, form-
ing the firm of Moore, Janes, Lyman & Her-
rick. Republican. Mem. S. Congregational
Church. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Congre-
gational. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
4511 Greenwood Av.
MOOSE, George Henry, fire insurance; b.
N. Hartland, Vt., Jan. 20, 1848; s. Reuben and
Ann Mariah Hunt Moore; ed. public schools;
m. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 16, 1870, Emma E.
Smith; children: Carleton W.t Ella F., George
Albert, Louise H., Irene H., Warren W. Com-
menced insurance business with Manhattan
Fire Insurance Co., of New York, 1877, as spe-
cial agent for Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indi-
ana and West Virginia; in Oct., 1882, accepted
Michigan State agency, for Liverpool and Lon-
don and Globe Insurance Co., and in 1893 was
transferred to Chicago, becoming asst. sec. of
the company. Was pres. Underwriters' Assn.
of the Northwest, 1896-7. Mem. Soc. of Colo-
nial Wars, Sons of the Revolution. Club: Un-
ion League. Office: Home Insurance Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2131 Orrington Av., Evanston, 111.
MOORE, Henry Robert, traffic mgr. Repub-
lic Iron and Steel Co.; b. Warrensville, O., Feb.
16, 1856; s. Thomas and Katharine (Gill)
Moore: ed. Cleveland public schools; m. Cleve-
land, 1876, Harriette Burnham. Began railway
service in 1872 as a clerk with the L. S. & M.
S. Ry., with which served at Cleveland, O., in
various positions to contracting agent, until
1899; Jan., 1890, to July, 1899, general freight
agent of the Cleveland, Canton & Southern R.
R. ; since July, 1899, traffic mgr. of the Repub-
lic Iron and Steel Co., Chicago. Office: 1st Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 4843 Madison Av.
MOORE, James Hills, insurance; b. Wind-
ham, N. H., July 4, 1840; s. Silas and Hannah
Moore; ed. public schools, Windham, and Ches-
ter Acad., until 1856; then came west and con-
tinued studies at Mendota (111.) College until
1859; m. 1st, Chicago, Oct. 10, 1865, Nannie
D. Warner; m. 2d, Chicago, Apr. 15, 1889, Ju-
lia H. C. Tuthill. Employed in Elgin Bank, El-
gin, 111., 1859, to July, 1861, when he enlisted
as private in 36th 111. Vol. Infy. ; promoted to
q. m. and 1st lieut. 71st 111. Vols., but retired
from army on account of ill health, Sept., 1863.
Came to Chicago and took position with insur-
ance firm of L. D. Olmsted & Co. ; later became
partner in the firm, which was afterward
known as S. M. Moore & Co., Moore & Janes,
and now as Moore, Janes, Lyman & Herrick,
of which he is senior partner; firm has repre-
sented Hartford Insurance Co. for 40 years,
and other leading companies, and is one of the
largest and most successful fire insurance
418 THE BOOK OF CH1CAGOANS
agencies in Chicago. Has been mem. of nearly (New York). Office: 271 Michigan St. Resi-
every underwriting organization ever organ- dence: Hotel Metropole.
ized in Chicago and was for 2 years pres. Chi- MOOS, John Peter, manufacturer; b. Chi-
cago Fire Underwriters' Assn. Office: 159 La- cago . Feb 21, 1862; s Peter and Mary (Wol-
Salle St. Residence: 4433 Greenwood Av. lensak) Moos; ed. public schools of Chicago;
,,«^«-r. -r -cr^-ho^ IQTO-^T. ™-r>mr>tAr- h m- Sept. 1, 1891, Minnie Halvorsen. After leav-
MOOBE, James Hobart, lawyer, promoter, b. { s^QQl wag j barber business until 1893,
Berkshire N. \., June 14, 1852 acad educa- £• which year he became assistant to his
Uon; m A.Pr-.26'188,3',,^^^??^ looted uncle- Frank Voigtmann, a manufacturer of
Bank clerk, Bto&^ffiJP'**,}^}-*!*^** galvanized iron and other metal cornices, sky
n Chicago 1873; admitted to Illinois bar, jun and contractor for ti slate and' til*
\°r'^\^- £.«;>,?; *vj°vl MonrP\ of ?a?£e in- roofing work, and has continued in that busi-
(with his brother WH. Moore) of large in n nQw be Frank Voigtmann
£rUS«.tr,ialxT ^^^i^'nit A^ T^n Pl^te anl Cornice Co., incorporated in Jan., 1903 Inde-
M^Ch'™SrJt°£n« nf ™ni£m'Jir C R I & P^dent in politics. Office: 129-131 N. Franklin
other combinations or capital. JJir. U,,K, i. at st Residence- 2711 Wavnp AV
P. R. R. Co., Am. Can Co., Frazer Lubricator bt- ^ *J*» Wayne AV.
Co Price Flavoring Extract Co., Union Bag MOOS, Joseph Bernhard, cigar and tobacco
and Paper Co., of New Jersey, International merchant; b. Chicago, Apr. 24, 1867; s. Bern-
Forest Fish and Game Assn. Office: 76 Monroe hard and Caroline Moos; ed. Chicago public
St Residence: 2922 Michigan Av. schools; m. Chicago, 1889, Katherine H. Hoyt;
MOORE, Lewis Theodore, consulting engi- 1 daughter: Elizabeth M. Since 1883 in cigar
neer I C R. R.; b. Thompson, Conn., Feb. 20. and tobacco business; now pres. of J. & B.
1843' s Samuel and Sophronia F. (Stone) Moos, wholesale cigars and tobaccos, and well
Moore; ed public and high schools and at a known as the largest cigar and tobacco job-
school in Providence; m. 1st, E. Douglas, bers in the West. Republican. Club: City. Of-
Mass Burnett E. Stone, May 26, 1866; m. 2d, fice: 102-104 Michigan Av. Residence: 1814
Amboy, 111., Feb. 10, 1875, Mrs. Martha M. Oakdale Av. and Lake Forest, 111.
Hinds; children: Frank E., Lewis E. Began MOBAZT, Thomas A., Jr., lawyer; s. late
engineering on street railroad in Providence, Judge Thomas A. and Josephine (Quinn)
R. I., 1864. Since^lSej continuously^in^the ^ser- Moran; jnem. J^aw firm of_Mpran, Mayer &
sior
roamsm ' =*mond aaymmd, physician; b. St.
riiicieo 1881-7 • chief eneineer 1887- Raymond, Que., Can., Dec. 15, 1864; s. Ferdi-
Mar 1 1892 conlumni eneineer nan<* and Adeline (Angers) Moras; classical
Offlop- ' central S^ltlon Residence-' education Univ. of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.;
AV Central fatatlon- Resid ce- grad. Harvard Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1888,
Grler inwver- h Indiana and College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chi-
wrier, lawyer, o. iimid.ua. notm ~\ir T\ ISSQ- TVI r«vi<<-.a<»/^ T.iiii IQ iann
1?' « T?PV John and Anna cas°> JM.L»., iBoVj m. CnlcagO, July 19, 1900,
^
. I i<-.<»/ .i
p>o Tnn 9fi 18>1?' « T?PV John and Anna s> .., ioj . ncag, uy
a - ^ Anna Stamm; 1 son: Carl Stamm. Mem
fWbitPl A/Tnnrp- P-rad T afnvpttp Polleee «««» BHMunj J. sun. ^an oiamm. mem.
in, Pa , in class' o¥ 1873; m Peoria, ifl ! Chicago Med. Soc. Prof, of obstetrics, College
Jorie. ^toitS1tori)ar!lliiW!'p:ri*tilceT''atMpS- SjSSSLvJSi^i OfHce and> residence: ' 1403~
oria, 111., in firm of James, Jack & Moore, MOS.-P niaii. vino lo™^,.. H TI , 1,1 v,
1878-85; since then in Chicago, first in law w*™^°^ "gS* ftPT^ BucTkinSnam..
firm of Wilson & Moore, 1885-8, and since 1888 ^^Rebecck ( Van Horn) More- ffthef'dfed Yn
"Wilson Moor6 & McllvainG VicG-prcs and **-Ilu j\-cuc^L.ct v v «±ii .
counsel Federal Trust and Savings Bank; dir. 1865_: J^v<^dad i^rfMrf?hSll!5Jfe No.rtheastern
Dolese & Shepard Co. Associate mem. Chicago p^i " V^ w'aitnn iS v ^W* TT«I£ «V £ri 6iT'
Real Estate Board. Republican. Presbyterian. Colo., and Walton. NY and Univ. of Mich-
Mem. Board of Trustees of Scoville Institute, ^an, grad Union College of Law, Chicago,
and of His?h School Board of Oak Park, 111. V,Tii?"«at7w.t ™ 0nV 1 «£?• %,^i A*Bi9 , ' *
r*inh«- TTninn T P-IP-IIP TTnivpr«jitv Oak- Park- Julia BtoCKweUj 1 son: Stuart. At 13 years of
Westward Ho Office®' 204 Dearborn It Resi- a&e was taken by mother to Colorado; worked
denceTl29 Forest Av Oak Park n" as cowboy in Colorado and Wyoming, attend-
MOOKHEAD, William Henry, 'hay and grain ln^ school at Greeley, Colo., winters, and
commission; b. Belfast, Ireland, Nov. 16, 1860; •*™PM228E ^A^6!??"/6* tOKpayi«QK su?ser
s. Jacob and Alice (Bell) Moorhead; came to Jtuent eaucation Aomitted 1 ) bar 1885; clerk
Chicago with parents, in childhood; m. DeKalb LnJ,aw "SSf ?L¥' tH' Ander.son and Millard &
Co 111 Oct 11 1883 Alice Blair- children- Smlth until 1888, then went to work for law
Walter "George, Maude's. Learned the boiler- 5™ °* ?* SSJ?'1 J*«SJ7 «S Gray; afterward
maker's trade in the rolling mills now owned ?eca * I m'^ Ti .tnat_nrm' since May 1,
by the Illinois Steel Co.; started as a boy 1895, of firm of Bulkley, Gray & Mora Repub-
and advanced until was foreman of the shop "can- TC°ngreg^iPnali|t- Clubs: Hamilton,
Started in retail feed business July 20, 1883, Union League Office Home Insurance Bldg.
and after 8 years sold out and engaged in the Residence. Hotel Del Prado.
commission business with Kilmer Commission MOKENTTS, Howard Bailey, sec. and treas.
Co. In 1895 bought an interest and became of The Hobart M. Cable Co.; b. Walton, N.
a mem. of the present firm of Van Wie & Y., May 31, 1869; s. Harvey B. and Elizabeth
Moorhead. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Re- Hunter Morenus; ed. public schools of Walton,
publican. Presbyterian. Office: Board of Trade N. Y. ; m. Walton, N. Y., 1893, Martha S.
Bldg. Residence: 58 Campbell Park Boul. Cable; 1 son: Richard Cable. After leaving
MOORHOUSE, 'William Russell, tobacco school became clerk in the 1st Nat. Bank of
manufacturer; b. Chicago, July 17, 1873; s. Walton, N. Y., and was afterward promoted
William Henry and Frances (Farrar) Moor- to bookkeeper in the same bank. Came west
house: preparatory ed. Harvard School, Chi- and entered the employ of the Chicago Cot-
cago; grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1894; m. Ot- tage Organ Co., as bookkeeper and traveling
tumwa, la., Nov. 17, 1896, Merry Mitchell; 1 salesman, afterward becoming mgr. of that
daughter: Phyllis. Clerk for Spaulding & Mer- company's Southern business, with head-
rick, tobacco manufacturers, 1894-7; cashier, quarters at Atlanta, Ga. On the organization
1897-1900; sec., 1900-2; business mgr., 1902-4; of the Hobart M. Cable Co., 1900, became sec.
vice-pres. and gen. mgr. since Jan., 1904. and treas. of that company. Republican. Club:
Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park, Chicago Chicago Athletic. Office: Steinway Hall. Resi-
Automobile, Chicago Athletic; also Yale Club dence: 4947 Lake Av.
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MORF, Paul Frederick, physician; b. Blue
Island, Cook Co., 111., Oct. 26, 1871; s. C. F.
and Katherine (Walz) Morf; grad. Northwest-
ern Univ. Med. School, M.D., 1897; m. Chicago,
July 9, 1903, Louise E. Paulus; 1 son: Karl
F. P. House physician. Cook Co. Hosp., June,
1897, to Dec., 1898. Asst. in surgery Chicago
Policlinic; instructor in surgery, Northwest-
ern Univ. Med. School. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Acad.
of Medicine. Republican. Methodist. Office:
270 Larrabee St. Residence: 318 Webster Av.
MOB G AN, Ike, Illustrator; b. Grand Tower,
111., June 28, 1871; father German; mother
Scotch-Irish; ed. public schools, St. Louis;
studied drawing and painting St. Louis School
of Fine Arts. Did first illustrating for St.
Louis Republic; since 1896 in Chicago doing
special work for Record-Herald. Illustrated:
Kids of Many Colors; Pickaback Songs, etc.
Studio: Record-Herald Bldg. Residence: 386
Dearborn Av.
MORGAN, Otlio Herron, varnish manufac-
turer; b. Lawrenceburgh, Ind., Aug. 11, 1838; s.
Elisha and Catharine (Colt) Morgan; ed. Wil-
liston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.; m.
Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 19, 1864, Julia Potwin;
children: William P., Anson C., Elisha, Cath-
arine C., Helen V. D., Julia P. Entered Union
Army as 2d lieut. 7th Ind. Battery, Dec., 1861;
promoted capt. of same, Apr., 1864; mustered
out of service Dec., 1864; entire military ser-
vice in the Army of the Cumberland. With A.
C. Potwin, in 1866, established the Chicago
Varnish Co., not incorporated till several years
later, when he became vice-pres., and later
pres. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason — mem.
Apollo Commandery and Oriental Consistory.
Clubs: Union League, Marquette. Office: 35
Dearborn Av. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
MORGAN, Thomas J., lawyer, socialist lead-
er; b. Birmingham, Eng., Oct. 27, 1847; s.
Thomas J. and Hannah (Simcox) Morgan; ed.
Sunday and evening schools; m. Jan. 26, 1867,
Elizabeth Chambers; children: Thomas S.,
Annie (now Mrs. Allen Courser). Worked at
machinist's trade 37 years; active in labor
movement since 1873; Socialist Labor nominee
for mayor of Chicago, 1891; one of the com-
mittee to secure location of World's Fair at
Chicago; represented the labor organizations
of the U. S. before congressional committee
at Washington, requesting the opening of the
World's Fair on Sunday. Grad. Chicago Law
College, 1895; is now in practice as a lawyer.
Delivered an address before the Trust Conf.,
Chicago, "A Socialist's View of the Trusts."
One of the committee of 100 selected by Civic
Federation to recommend reforms in Chicago
public schools. Sec. of nat. campaign commit-
tee, Social Democratic party, 1900; Social
Democrat candidate for state's atty., Cook
Co., 111., 1900. Lecturer Nat. Social. Convoca-
tion, Lake Bluff, 111., 1900. Delegate Nat. Con-
vention Socialist party, Indianapolis, 1901;
nominee Socialist party for city atty., Chicago,
1903; delegate to Nat. Convention Socialist
party (Chicago), 1904, and chairman of Illi-
nois state campaign committee. Mem. of grand
lodge Order of Sons of St. George, including
Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. Mason; Odd
Fellow. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: 6235
Madison Av.
MORGAN, William Edward, surgeon; b.
Madison, Wis., July 23, 1858; s. Charles E. and
Naomi (Seymour) Morgan; ed. public school,
Madison, Wis.; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1876-9;
Chicago Med. College, 1879-82, graduating,
M.D., 1882; m. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1885, Frank
C. Jamieson (died 1890); 1 son: Charles Wood-
ward (student at Armour Institute of Tech-
nology). Interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1882-4;
started general practice on South Side in
spring of 1884, and has continued ever since.
Has been connected with surgical dept. of
alma mater from graduation, and for 10 yeara
past prof, of operative surgery and clinical
surgery in Northwestern Univ. Med. School.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Surgical Soc.
(charter mem.). Republican. Office: 42 Madison
St. Residence: 3122 S. Park Av.
MORISON, John Archibald, clergyman; b. on
a farm in Quebec, Can., Mar. 10, 1867; s. Wil-
liam and Mary Anne (Towner) Morison; in
early years was ed. by private tuition of uncle,
Rev. D. W. Morison, D.D., and by Rev. George
Weir, DD., LL.D. (sometime prof, in Morin
College, Quebec) ; attended Huntingdon Acad.,
1883-4; McGill Univ., 1884-8, graduating B.A.;
Montreal Presbyterian College, 1888-91, grad-
uating in divinity; took post-graduate courses
in oratory at Univ. of Michigan, and in phi-
losophy at Univ. of Wooster, grad. M.A., Ph.D.;
courses in philosophy and divinity, Edinburgh
Univ., and in New Testament literature at
New College, Edinburgh, 1891-2; courses in
philosophy and theology in Royal Prussian
Univ., Berlin, 1898, and was certified by same
as full matriculated student holding degree of
Ph.D. and granted standing accordingly;
course in Old Testament literature, Christ
Church, Oxford, 1899; m. Listowel, Ont., Sept.
11, 1894, Clara Jeanette Nichol; 1 daughter:
Josephine Jeannette. Ordained to Presbyterian
ministry Feb. 3, 1893; held pastorates at Lis-
towel, Ont., Toronto, Ont., and St. John, N. BM
Can.; now pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church,
Chicago. Vice-pres. The Upper Canada Relig-
ious Tract and Book Soc.; mgr. ex-officio of
the Presbyterian Hosp., Chicago. Honorary
mem. St. Andrew's Soc. of St. John, N. B. ;
for some years chaplain Bernard Lodge No.
225, Ontario, A. F. & A. M. Residence: 51 E.
22d St.
MORLEY, Robert Lyth, western mgr. the
Michigan Stove Co.; b. York, Eng., Jan. 23,
1849; s. William and Ann (Holdsworth) Mor-
ley; ed. national schools at York, Eng., and
by private tutor; m. St. Thomas, Can., Dec.
21, 1875, Mary J. Stacy; children: Ida M. (now
Mrs. E. E. Moore), Bertha L. (now Mrs.
Charles B. Van Dyke), Ebor L. (son), Ethel,
Gertrude. For 3 years was associated with dry
goods business in London, Eng., before coming
to America in 1873, when engaged with the
Toronto Globe, in the accounting dept.; then
with Michigan Stove Co. at Detroit, Mich., and
in 1884 assumed duties of associate mgr. of
the company's western branch at Chicago, and
in 1902 was promoted to his present position
as western mgr. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Union League, Casino (Edgewater). Of-
fice: 256-262 S. Clinton St. Residence: 869 Win-
throp Av., Edgewater, 111.
MORPHY, William J., general agent The
Am. Credit Indemnity Co. Has been general
agent for the Dept. of the Northwest for the
Am. Credit Indemnity Co. of New York since
1898. Democrat. Club: Iroquois. Office: Mar-
quette Elder. Residence: 1632 Ridge Av.,
Evanston, 111.
MORREIil,, Frederick Lathrop, life insur-
ance mgr.; b. Aurora, Cayuga Co., N. Y., May
27, 1854; s. Charles and Margaret (Lathrop)
Morrell; ed. high school, Aurora, N. Y. ; m.
Dunkirk, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1881, Marguerite Ger-
rans; 1 daughter: Gladys Lathrop. Clerk In
store, Aurora, N. Y., 1867-73; with Blue Line
Fast Freight, 1873-92, in general office at
Rochester, N. Y. ; then as agent at Kansas City
and St. Louis, Mo.; resigned to accept position
as inspector Building and Loan Assns. for
Illinois under Gov. John P. Altgeld; then with
Franklin Life Insurance Co. of Springfield;
since July, 1898, with Manhattan Life Ins. Co.,
of New York, and its mgr. at Chicago since
that date. Democrat. Mem. staff of Gov. John
P. Altgeld, 1892-6. Episcopalian. Clubs: Iro-
quois, Oak Park. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 244 Home Av., Oak Park, 111.
420 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
MOBBIIiXi, Allan Augustus, varnish; b. East Co., A. M. Rothschild & Co., Union Rendering
Kingston N H , May 3, 1859; s. Charles Enoch Co., and officer or dir. in numerous other cor-
and Adeline Susan (Carter) Morrill; ed. Phil- porations. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade,
lips Acad., Andover, Mass.; m. Manchester, N. Clubs: Washington Park, Mid-Day, Standard.
H, Mar., 1883, Cora Susan Dodge; 1 son: Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4455
Allan Donald. After leaving school, entered, Grand Boul.
1879, the house of Valentine & Co., manufac- MOBBIS, Frank Marion, bookseller; b. Clin-
turers of varnishes and colors (of which his ton, Co., O., June 9, 1857; s. George and Jennie
father is pres.), and is now a dir. and asst. (Strawn) Morris; ed. public schools and at
treas of the company. Democrat. Clubs: Chi- Butler Univ., Indiana; m. Chicago, 1884, Willa
cago Athletic, Washington Park. Office: Fisher Guffin; 1 son: George. Began in 1880 as a clerk
Bldg Residence: 5209 Kimbark Av. in the book store of Bowen-Merrill Co., In-
MORRlliL, Charles Enoch, varnish and color dianapolis, Ind., continuing until 1884, in
manufacturers; b. on farm East Kingston, N. which year came to Chicago and opened a
H., Jan. 11, 1832; s. Amos and Sarah E. book store, which has ever since continued,
(Nichols) Morrill; ed. public schools; m. East his establishment known as "The Book Shop,''
Kingston, N. H., 1857, Adeline Susan Carter; making a leading specialty of rare books. Also
children: Allan A., Mrs. Susie A. Cole, Mrs. senior mem. of The Book Shop Bindery, of
Annie S. Hays. At 16 years of age learned which N. K. Aranoff is the junior mem. Repub-
shoe-making; from 18 to 20 in a country lican. Formerly mem. of the Indianapolis
grocery and dry goods store; began with Stim- Light Infy., a part of the Indiana N. G. Mem.
son, Valentine & Co. (now Valentine & Co.), Illinois State Library Assn., Bibliographical
manufacturers of varnishes and colors, as Soc. of America, Am. Booksellers' Assn. Clubs:
shipping clerk, 1858-62; traveling salesman, Chicago Athletic, Press, Forty, Caxton, Chica-
1862-82; mgr. Chicago branch, 1882, in which go Library. Office: 171 Madison St. Residence:
year he established and became pres. of the 4713 Indiana Av.
Lawson Varnish Co., but retained his connec- MOBBIS, George Avery, manufacturer; b.
tion with Valentine & Co.; in 1899 both com- Chicago, May 27, 1860; s. James H. and Caro-
panies consolidated, and he was elected vice- line E. (Stone) Morris; ed. Chicago public
pres., and in 1900 he was elected pres.; stores schools and at Highland Military School, Wor-
and factories in New York and Chicago, and cester, Mass., graduating in scientific course;
branches in Boston, Paris and Amsterdam, m. Dixon, 111., June 1, 1887, Ida L. Alexander;
Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Washington children: Margaret E., Lucia. After leaving
Park. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 275 53d school engaged in the wholesale grocery for 20
St. years, Morris Grocery Co., until Oct., 1902,
MORBHiIi, Donald Uttlefield, lawyer; b. when, having acquired an interest in Brown
Auburn, Me., Feb. 8, 1860; s. Nahum and Anna Bros. Mfg. Co., became pres. Dir. Manufactur-
I. (Littlefleld) Morrill; prepared for college at ers Bank. Shriner. Republican. Clubs: Dixon
high school of Auburn, Me.; grad. Brown (Dixon, 111.), Evanston Country. Office: 22d St.
Univ., A.B., 1880; A.M., 1883; m. Chicago, Oct. and Campbell Av. Residence: Evanston, 111.
16, 1890, Edith M. Storey; 1 son: Nahum, Jr. MOBBIS, Henry Crittenden, lawyer; b Chi-
Studied law at Auburn, Me., in office of N. cago, Apr. 18, 1868; s. John and Susan Claude
and J. A Morrill, 1880-2; principal of high Morris; ed. prep, school old Chicago Univ..
school at Molme, 111., 1882-5; principal of An- 1879-81; grad. Lombard College, Galesburg,
derson School, Chicago, 1885-9; admitted to m 1887; A.M., 1890; grad. Chicago College of
bar of Supreme Court of Illinois, 1886; since Law i8S9; admitted to Illinois bar. U. S. con-
1889 engaged in active practice of law in sul at Ghent, Belgium, 1893-8; sec., 1890-1,
Chicago; mem of firm of Johnson & Morrill. pres., 1891-2, Young People's Christian (Uni-
Mem. Board of Education of Chicago. 1890-1; versalist) Union of Illinois; trustee Lombard
?&£ f°J, Boar<L°.f Education of Chicago. 1891- college since 1900. Clubs: Hamilton, Twentieth
1898. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Unitarian. Century. Office: 188 Madison St. Residence:
Clubs: Law, University, Germama. Office: 100 4442 Grand Boul
Washington St. Residence: 1809 Arlington PI. MOBBIS, Ira Nelson, packer; b. Chicago;
MOBBIS, Alfred Iiawrence, insurance: b. ed. Phillips Acad. and Yale Univ. Sec. and asst.
Chandler's Valley, Warren. Pa.. Oct. 2. 1865; treas. Morris & Co.; pres. Union Rendering
B. A. P. and Louise (Bondeson) Morris: ed. Co.; treas. Consumers Cotton Oil Co.; sec.
common and Viieh schools. Suear Grove. Pa.; Fairbank Canning Co.; dir. Nat. Packing Co.,
m. Chicago. 1889, Linda F. Jerner: children: Nat. Stock Yards Co., East St. Louis, 111., A.
Irene, Edgar. Florence. Clerk, traveling sales- M. Rothschild & Co. Clubs: Washington Park,
man, 1855-98; deputv clerk in Criminal Court, Twentieth Century, Press. Office: Union Stock
1898-1901: since 1901 gen. mer. Scandia Mu- Yards. Residence: 3401 Michigan Av.
tual Life Insurance Co. Republican. Lutheran. MOBBIS, Nelson, packer; b. Black Forest,
Pres. Wasa Sick Benefit Assn. Office: 159 Ger., Jan. 21. 1839; self educated; came to U.
LaSalle S*-. Residence: 2724 Princeton Av. S. at age of 12; came to Chicago, 1854; se-
MOBBIS, Benjamin Franklin, mgr. Chicago cured employment in stock yards; 2 years
branch Union Stoneware Co.; b. Talmadge, O., later began business for himself; m. Chicago,
Feb. 22, 1870; s. John and Mary A. (Lewis) 1863, Sarah Vogel; children: Edward, Ira N.,
Morris; ed. public schools. Talmadge, O.. and Gusta (Mrs. M. L. Rothschild), Maud (Mrs.
at Spencerian Business College, Cleveland, O. ; Henry C. Schwab). Pres. Morris & Co., Fair-
m. Red Winer. Minn., June 23. 1897. Mary E. bank Canning Co.; dir. 1st Nat. Bank. 1st
DeKay: children: Frances. Cornelia. Since 1889 Trust & Savings Bank. Nat. Live Stock Bank,
has been in employ of the Union Stoneware Stock Yards Savings Bank, People's Trust &
Co., the sole selling agents of the Minnesota Savings Bank. Mem. Chicago Lodge, A. F. &
Stoneware Co. and the Red Wins: Stoneware A. M. Clubs: Standard. Saddle and Sirloin.
Co.. both having extensive potteries at Red Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence: 2453
Wing, Minn.; was resident of Red Wing. Indiana Av.
Minn., 1892-6. coming to Chicago. Jan.. 1896, MOBBIS, Bobert Nelson, physician; b. Hills-
and since then being mgr. of the Chicago dale Co.. Mich., July 14, 1860; s. Robert and
branch of the Union Stoneware Co. Independ- Ellen (Whan) Morris; ed. Reading, Mich.,
ent in politics. Office: 33 Market St. Resi- High School, and Hahnemann Med. College,
dence: 1122 Maple Av., Evanston, 111. Chicago, graduating M.D., 1889; also received
MOBBIS, Edward, packer; b. Chicago, Oct. degree of M.D., ad eundem, Hering Med. Col-
1, 1866; public school education. Engaged in lege; m. Brooklyn, Mich., July 25, 1886, Rose
business since 1880; vice-pres. and treas. Mor- Woodward. Was pharmaceutical chemist for
ris & Co., Fairbank Canning Co.; vice-pres. Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich., until be-
Consumers Cotton Oil Co.; dir. Nat. Packing gan med. course; in practice at Constantine,
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421
Mich., 1889-95; since then in Chicago. Has
since 1S95 been connected with Hering Med.
College and Hosp., as prof, of diseases of the
chest, and as registrar of the college. Mem.
Chicago Homce. Med. Soc., International
Hahnemannian Soc. Socialist. Mem. Presbyte-
rian Church. Mason; K. T. Office: 103 State
St. Residence: 2758 N. Winchester Av.
MORRISON, Armer David, accident insur-
ance; b. Rockville, Adams Co., O., Apr. 6,
1844; s. David and Martha (Mitchell) Morri-
son; ed. common schools and Young's Acad.,
Covington, Ky., and graduated from Queen
City Commercial College, Cincinnati, O. ; m.
Cincinnati, Oct. 1, 1867, Irene Doty; 1 son:
Frank (now deceased). Was 10 years chief re-
porter for R. G. Dun & Co.; then 14 years
agent of New England Mutual Life Insurance
Co.; since July, 1900, general agent of the Cen-
tral Accident Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh.
Senior mem. of insurance firm of Morrison &
Brand. Republican; mem. 32d Ward Repub-
lican Club. Methodist. Office: Merchants Loan
& Trust Bldg. Residence: 7142 Harvard Av.
MORRISON, Charles B., U. S. district atty.
for northern district of Illinois since 1905;
grad. Union College of Law, Chicago, 1878;
began law practice at Dixon, 111.; state's atty.
of Lee Co., 111., 3 terms: was asst. U. S. dis-
trict atty., 1898-1905. Office: Post Office Bldg.
Residence: Dixon, 111.
MORRISON, Richard William, lawyer; b.
New Haven, Conn., Aug. 27, 1861; s. Joseph
P. and Mary K. Morrison; removed with par-
ents to Chicago in infancy; ed. public and
high schools of Chicago and took special
course at Chicago Athenaeum; m. Oct. 3,
1896, Carrie Coulter, of Baltimore. Entered
law office of Wirt Dexter in 1879; associated
with him for 14 years; after death of Mr.
Dexter served as asst. state's atty. under
Jacob J. Kern, 1892-6; Democratic nominee for
judge of Superior Court, 1895. Democrat. Club:
Iroquois (sec.. 1888-9). Office: 59 Clark St.
Residence: 4729 Indiana Av.
MORRISSON, James William, wholesale
druggist; b. Richmond, Ind., Sept. 1, 1872; s.
Robert and Fayette (Lord) Morrisson; ed.
public schools of Chicago, Harvard School, and
the Chicago Manual Training School: m. Rich-
mond, Ind., Feb. 7, 1900, Mary T. R. Foulke,
Jr.; 1 son: Robert. After leaving school en-
tered the wholesale drug house of Morrisson,
Plummer & Co. (of which his father was one
of the founders in 1874), and is now pres. of
the company. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic. Chicago Literary, Caxton, Sanganols.
Office: 200-206 Randolph St. Residence: 1846
Belmont Av.
MOBBON, John Reynolds, vice-pres. Dia-
mond Glue Co.. Diamond Casein Coj dir. Na-
tional Bank of the Reoublic. Schwarzschild &
Sulzberger Glue Co., Audebert Wall Paper
Mill. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Mer-
chants, Mid-Day, Forty, Midlothian. Office: 218
LaSalle St. Residence: 3206 Michigan Av.
MORROW, William Ambrose, lawyer; b.
Omro. Wis., June 17, 1875; s. Patrick and
Sarah (Goggins) Morrow; grad. law dept. of
Univ. of Wisconsin. LL.B., in class of 1900.
Admitted to bar of Illinois in 1900, and began
practice of law with firm of Ennis, Morrow &
McMullen, and in 1903 chaneed to firm of
Morrow & Popham. Democrat. R. C. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 284 Rush St.
MORSE. Charles Hosmer. merchant, manu-
facturer; b. St. .Tohnsbury. Va., Sept. 23, 1833;
s. John and Elizabeth (Hosmer) Morse; ed.
common schools and in St. Johnsbury Acad.;
m. Cincinnati, O., June 30, 1868. Martha J.
Owens; children: Elizabeth, Charles Hosmer,
Robert Hosmer, Franklin Fairbanks. Left St.
Johnsbury Acad., Dec. 11, 1850, to become
clerk for E. & F. Fairbanks & Co., scale manu-
facturers, at a salary of $50 per year and
board for 3 years; promoted to bookkeeper in
their merchandise store, 1853; transferred
to New York City, 1855, as clerk and salesman
in house of Fairbanks & Co.; sent to Chicago,
Apr., 1858, with L. L. Greenleaf, of Boston, to
open a branch house under name of Fairbanks
& Greenleaf; admitted as a partner, 1862, firm
becoming Fairbanks, Greenleaf & Co.; went
to Cincinnati, O., 1864, and opened house of
Fairbanks, Morse & Co.; while there opened
branch houses of Fairbanks, Morse & Co. at
Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Louisville; in fall
of 1869 returned to Chicago to take charge,
because of failing health of Mr. Greenleaf, and
on retirement of latter, Jan. 1, 1872, Chicago
house became Fairbanks, Morse & Co., incor-
porated, 1890, and now has houses in Chicago,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Louisville, In-
dianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Omaha, Denver, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Portland, Ore., New York and Lon-
don, Eng., handling complete lines of Fairbanks
scales; also large manufacturers of gasoline
engines, steam pumps and windmills, and
many other machines and devices. Pres. Fair-
banks, Morse & Co.; dir. E. & T. Fairbanks &
Co.; pres. Sheffield Car Co.; dir. Western Valve
Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union League, Kenwood, Midlothian,
Homewood, Mid-Day. Office: Franklin and
Monroe Sts. Residence: 4804 Greenwood Av.
MORSE, John Whltaker, railway agent; b.
Panama, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1837; s. William T.
and Pamelia (Anthony) Morse; ed. district
school and Panama, N. Y., Acad.; m. Atwater,,
O., Oct. 13, 1863, Frances Irene Cook; children:
Emma Cook, Mrs. Bessie M. Chadbourn, Mrs.
Mary M. Jerrems. Was telegraph operator,
New York and Chicago, 1854-61; in 1861 con-
structed the first telegraph line across the
state of Iowa and later was supt. of same;
general agent, C., B. & Q. R. R., at Council
Bluffs and Omaha, 1870-7; general agent U. P.
Ry. Co. at Chicago, 1877-80; general passen-
ger agent U. P. Ry. Co., Omaha, 1880-7; since
Oct., 1887, commercial agent M. P. Ry. Co. at
Chicago, .and now also commercial a'gent for
the St. L., T. M. & S. Ry., T. & P. Ry. and I.
& G. N. Ry. at Chicago. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 186 Clark St. Residence: 4155
Ellis Av.
MORTIMER, William Henry, contractor; b.
Chicago, June 19, 1859: s. William E. and
Mary Jane (Linton) Mortimer; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. 1st. Chicago, Oct. 13,
1881, Grace Lee Osborne: children: A. Osborne,
Elsie Maude; m. 2d, Chicago, 1904, Helen L.
Cummings. After leaving school was appren*-
ticed to the firm of Mortimer & Tapper, of
which was later a mem.: subsequently became
a mem. of the firm of W. E. Mortimer & Son,
and still later senior mem. of its successor,
the firm of Mortimer Bros.: later formed a
partnership with the pldfr ?on of the late
George Tapper, mem. of the old firm of Morti-
mer & Tapper, general contractors, of which
is now senior partner. Mason: mem. Ashlar
Lodge, Washington Chapter. Chicago Com-
mandery, K. T. ; Oriental Consistorv: Shriner.
Mem. Royal League. Nat. Union. Clubs: Illi-
nois, Skokie Golf. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1541 Wilson Av.
MORTON, Joy, merchant: b. Detroit, Sept.
27, 1855; s. of the late J. Sterling and Caro-
line (Joy) Morton; ed. Talbot Hall. Nebraska
City, Neb.; m. Omaha. Sept. 23, 1880, Carrie,
daughter of Judge George B. Lake; children:
Jean, b. 1883; Sterling, b. 1885. Senior mem.
firm of Joy Morton & Co. since 1885; pres. and
dir. Great Western Cereal Co.; vice-pres. and
dir. Am. Trust & Savings Bank; treas. and
dir. Morton-Gregson Co.; treas. and dir. West-
ern Cold Storage Co.; pres. the International
Salt Co. of Illinois, and the Hutchinson-Kansas
Salt Co.; dir. the Corn Products Co. and the
North Am. Trust Co. (of New York), the Am.
Hominy Co. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc.
422
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Clubs: Commercial, Chicago, Iroquois, Caxton;
also Lawyers, Transportation (New York). Of-
fice: Railway Exchange Bldg.
MORTON, Mark, merchant; b. Omaha, Neb.,
Nov. 22, 1858; s. J. Sterling and Caroline
(Joy) Morton; ed. schools of Nebraska City,
Neb.; m. Jan., 1887, Martha Parkhurst, daugh-
ter John Weare, of Cedar Rapids, la.; children:
Helen, Joy, Jane. At 18 years of age became
office boy with C., B. & Q. Ry., steadily ad-
vancing until he became traveling freight
agent; in employ of T. W. Harvey Lumber
Co. as traveling salesman, 1882-4; supt. of
packing house of Nebraska City Packing Co.,
1884-5; with brother, Joy Morton, became,
1885, mem. of firm of Joy Morton & Co., which
succeeded E. I. Wheeler & Co., then the oldest
house in the salt business in the West; vice-
pres. Western Cold Storage Co.; vice-pres.
Morton-Gregson Co., packers; treas. U. S.
Sugar Refinery; treas. International Salt Co.
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
MOSEBACJC, William, investments; b.
Brown Co., O., Feb. 14, 1845; s. Jacob C. and
Mary Elizabeth Moseback; academic education
at Marietta, O.; m. Chicago, May 12, 1869,
Mary Isabella Phillips; children: Ida Belle;
also Howard William (died in infancy). Came
to Chicago, 18fi2, and entered employ of Fuller
& Finch, wholesale druggists; organized firm
of Moseback & Humphrey, commission mer-
chants, Mar. 11, 1867; became partner with
J. W. Doane in firm of J. W. Doane & Co.,
coffees and teas, Chicago; since 1892 in real
estate and loan business. Republican. Club:
Union League (dir., 1886-7; treas., 1889-90).
Office First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2333
Michigan Av.
MOSEIiEY, Carleton, teas and coffees; b.
Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 26, 1863; s. Fred P.
and Mary E. (Clark) Moseley; ed. Boston
Latin School; m. Hoosick Falls, N. Y., Oct.
4, 1892, Marion L. Wilder; children: George
Clark, Marion Renwick. Since 1886, of firm of
Chase & Sanborn. importers of teas and coffees
from all producing countries. Mem. Presby-
terian Church of Highland Park, 111. Clubs:
Union League, Exmoor. Office: 10-18 Lake St.
Residence: Highland Park, 111.
MOSEE, George W., wholesale paper dealer;
b. Chicago, Mar. 9, 1850; s. Philip and Mary
(Sands) Moser; ed. Chicago public schools; m.
Chicago, Nov. 27, 1873, Mary J. Leslie; entire
business life has been spent in the wholesale
paper trade; was with Laflin, Butler & Co.,
wholesale paper, 1866-71; with Bradner,
Smith & Co., 1871-5; with F. P. Elliott & Co.,
1875-93; in 1893 formed the Moser-Burgess
Co., which changed, 1901, to the Moser Paper
Co., of which he is pres. and treas. Republi-
can. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Westward Ho.
Office: 208-210 Monroe St. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
MOSES, Adolph, lawyer; b. Speyer, Germany,
Feb. 27, 1837; s. Joseph Moses and Rebecca
(Adler) Moses; ed. public and Latin schools
of Speyer; came to U. S., arriving in New
Orleans, 1852; entered Louisiana Univ.; grad.
Mar., 1861, and at once was admitted to Louis-
iana bar; served in Civil War for 2 years as
capt. in the 21st La, Vol.; came North and
practiced at Quincy, 111., until 1869; m. 1869,
Matilda Wolf of Manheim, Germany; children:
Joseph W., Julius, Hamilton, Paul A., Vir-
ginia (now Mrs. Moritz Rosenthal), Irma
(now Mrs. J. W. Moses, New Orleans, La.).
Since 1869 in practice in Chicago, and known
as one of the successful practitioners in state
and federal courts and legal adviser of many
of the leading corporations; senior of firm of
Moses, Rosenthal & Kennedy. Founded, 1890,
the National Corporation Reporter, and editor
of same. Pres. of U. S. Corporation Bureau.
Democratic nominee for judge of the Superior
Court, 1879; was 6 years a dir. of the Chicago
Public Library. Originator of John Marshall
Centennial, Feb. 4, 1901. Pres. State Bar Assn.,
1897. Clubs: Iroquois, Standard. Mem. Chicago
Historical Soc. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4139 Drexel Boul.
MOSS, Jesse Lathrop, real estate; b. West-
erly, R. I., Nov. 12, 1847; s. Jesse Lathrop
and Fanny (Dixon) Moss; grad. Phillips Acad.,
Andover, Mass., 1865; Yale, A.B., 1869; m. 1st,
Chicago, 1876, Fanny Greene Larned (died
1887); 1 daughter: Julia (Mrs. Joseph Curtis
Sloane); came to Chicago, 1887; m., 2d, Morris-
town, N. J., 1892, Harriet Allison Calhoun,
daughter of Rev. Simeon Howard Calhoun; 1
son: Jesse Lathrop, Jr. From 1889 to 1892 was
mem. of the firm of Walker, Larned & Moss,
real estate; since 1892 in same business alone.
Also, since 1898, sec. and financial agent of
the Newberry Library. Clubs: Chicago, On-
wentsia. Office: 325 Dearborn St. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
MOSS, Solomon Centennial, woolen goods
merchant; b. Akron, O., May 9, 1876; s. Her-
man W. and Rosina (Wolff) Moss; ed. public
schools of Akron, O. ; m. Chicago, Aug. 2, 1899;
1 daughter: Dorothy Hortense. Was in repor-
torial work, 1892-3; asst. cashier of The Wer-
ner Co., publishers, Akron, O., 1893-4; since
Oct. 22, 1894, in woolen business; since Jan. 1,
1901, of firm of Friend, Moss & Morris, whole-
sale dealers in ladies and men's woolens and
tailors' trimmings. Also treas. Morris Woolen
Co. Republican. Hebrew religion. Mem. the
Elks. Club. Social. Office: McNeill Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4746 Vincennes Av.
MOSSEK, Edwin Jacobs, lawyer; b. Lehigh
Co., Pa., Nov. 16, 1870; grad. Muhlenberg Col-
lege, Allentown, Pa., A.B., 1893; Univ. of
Michigan, LL.B., 1899. Admitted to bar by
Supreme Court of State of Illinois, 1900, and
has ever since been engaged in an active gen-
eral practice In Chicago. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 108 Kenesaw Terrace.
MOTH, Morris Jonathan, physician; b. Win-
nebago County, Wisconsin, May 16, 1853;
B. Robert S. and Margery D. (Bacon) Moth;
grad. high school, Berlin, Wis., 1872; Hahne-
mann Med. College, 1890; m. Randall, Wis.,
Dec. 16, 1879, Laura L. Shibley (now de-
ceased); children: Laura Harriet, Robert Shib-
ley, Margaret Dorothy. Began business as gen-
eral merchant in Winnetka, 111., at age of 21;
sold out at age of 32 and took up study of
medicine; since graduation, 1890, practiced as
homce. physician at present location. Has been
mem. of faculty of Hahnemann Med. College
for 12 years; now prof, of sanitary science
and materia medica in same. Mem. Illinois
Homce. Assn., Homoa. Med. Soc. of Chicago,
Clinical Soc. of Hahnemann Hosp. ; mem. med.
staff of Hahnemann Hosp. Life mem. Apollo
Commandery, K. T.; mem. Chicago Chapter
Royal Arch Masons; Lakeside Lodge, A. F. &
A. M.; K. P. Pres. H. Fraser Mfg. Co., manu-
facturers of wood planers; vice-pres. Dry
Amalgamation Co. Republican. Liberal in re-
ligion. Office and residence: 3438 Indiana Av.
MOULTON, Dow Alonzo, vice-pres. Corn
Exchange Nat. Bank; b. Wellington, O., Sept.,
1852; s. D. A. and Adeline (Wallis) Moulton;
ed. public school, Wellington, O., and Univ. of
Cleveland, O. ; m. Ironton, O., 1878, Alice H.
Willard. Began banking business 30 years ago
with the 1st Nat. Bank of Ironton, O. ; went
from there to the 1st Nat. Bank of- Topeka,
Kan.; came to Chicago, 1889, and was with
the Globe Nat. Bank until 1897; since then
with the Corn Exchange Nat. Bank, of which
is now vice-pres. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Forty, Press. Office: 217 LaSalle St.
Residence: 4812 Kimbark Av.
MOULTON, Frank I., lawyer. Mem. firm of
Helmer, Moulton & Whitman. Office: Atwood
Bldg.
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MOULTON, Oeorg-e Mayhew, architect and Moyer; grad: classical course, Cedar Falls
builder of grain elevators; b. Readsboro, Vt., (la.) High School, 1889; m. Danville, 111., June
Mar. 15, 1851; s. Joseph Tilton and Maria J. 13, 1899, Jessie Watt; 1 son: John Watt. After
Moulton; came to Chicago with parents in graduation taught school for some time; lived
JS53; grad. Chicago High School, 1868; m. in Iowa, 1880-95; Chicago since 1895. Began
Burlington, la.. Mar. 12, 1873; Anna Florence business life as stenographer at Cedar Falls,
Garland; children: Edith May, Arthur Garland. la., 1891; later became stenographer to pres.
Foreman for his father, rebuilding elevators of the Iowa Life Insurance Co. (then the Life
in Chicago after the fire of 1871; became part- Indemnity Investment Co.), Cedar Falls, la.;
ner J. T. Moulton & Son, elevator builders, then became private sec. to pres., and later
firm later becoming George M. Moulton & Co. chief clerk; after consolidation of Iowa Life
Fres. Pioneer Fire Proof Construction Co., Insurance Co. with the Nat. Life Insurance
1877-1902. Commissioned maj. 2d regt., I. N. Co. of U. S. A., remained with latter company,
G., 1886; unanimously elected col., same regt., and since 1903 has been asst. sec. Republican.
1894, commanding it when in active service Presbyterian. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
in Chicago, July and Aug., 1894, during rail- LaGrange, 111.
road strike; inspector-gen. I. N. G., 1901-3; has MOYER, Harold Nicholas, physician; b
served as brigadier-gen commanding 1st brl- Canajoharie. N. Y., Aug. 14, 1858; s. Waldstein
RS^S- «o^SJ? i2 tV,? nnSSt™6 ?JSitd£~ and Ellen (Young) Mover; early education in
tmguished Masons in the country (33°); K. public schools; grad. Rush Med. College, Chi-
T ; Snrmer; and has held many offices of dis- £ago> M.D., 1879; attended univs. and hosp* in
Unction in Masonry at Present Grand Mas- Vienna and Heidelberg, for post-graduate
ter of the Grand Encampment of K. T. of the study, 1882-3. Began practice of medicine in
U. S. A. An mcorporator and pres K.T and i879 as asst< physician Illinois Eastern Hosp.
Masons Life Indemnity Co.; pres., 1885-90, for the Insane at Kankakee, 111., until 1882.
Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home. Mem New Mem imnOis state Med. Soc., Chicago Med
England Soc., Illinois Sons of the Revolution, Soc. Formerly maj. and surgeon, 2d regt, L
si A. R., Military Order of Foreign Wars Soc N. a- Cook Co> physician, 1887-8 Republican
of Colonial Wars; was commander-in-chief of riubs- Hamilton Chirien Athiptio r-ion view
Nat. Encampment Service Men of the Spanish ^fflce:' 103 State' St '
War, now merged with United Spanish War -.-M,-,-,-, . , , , ,.
Veterans, of which is Senior Vice-Commander- , ^JJ?*815?' ?*P> ^hole^le, 01*(luor merchant;
in-chief. Club: Union League. Office: Masonic b. Wabash, Ind., Noy 20 1860; s. Benjamin
Temple. Residence: 2119 Calumet Av. an£ Caroline (Rosenthal) Mpyses; ed. public
MOUI.TON, James Gardner, importer and {ffi^Ind -^St Louis &Mo Apr^l 9^ '
dealer in paintings; b. South Boston, Mass., j^h Zelner™! daughter' Ber'enioP Has
After leaving high school served 5 years at took to the organzat n and incornora
engraving, designing and carving; prof, of $™ of the Liauo^r Dealers' Suonlv Co of
mathematics and lecturer under the auspices which he i« vIce-Dres and sec the oomnanv
£&Z5^S*¥8£8?3S£k*8*?°%SL£ SB? import*? PanedS' exclu^ively^w^EaTe
Baltimore, Md , 1876-81, since 18! 2 engaged dealers in wines and whiskies, selling by cata-
na«nn r^°^ w™H* lo^ue a11 over the u- s- Republican. Clubs:
" ( :3rJj ,5eS£~™a Lakeside, Chicago Riding and Driving. Office:
£5!&£ ofe 202 Mlchi*an St' Residence: 4857 Michigan Av.
14-16 E. VanBuren St. Residence: 429 Center MUEIiIiEB, Herman Budolph, merchant; b.
St. Hamburg, Germany, Feb. 23, 1857; s. Bernhard
MOULTON William Brooks, lawyer1 b and Marie (Blume) Mueller; ed. private school
Bloomington, 111., Mar. 28, 1871; s. Cheney and & Germany until 1871; in business college in
Mary (Wallace) Moulton; grad. Harvard Univ.. c,h'ca?°' l*1!'*': m;.,9hlcag£ May 12- 1885>
A.B., 1895; also attended Harvard Law School. Mathilde Siefert; children: Paul G., Carl B.,
Admitted to bar, 1896; was mem. of the law FP^a M-: Anita M. Came to Chicago in spring
firm of Catlin, Moulton & Weber, Chicago; °f 1871; learned trade of jeweler until 1876:
now alone in general practice of law. Mem. then went into commercial business until 1879
Chicago Bar Assn.; mem. and now pres. of the with Norton Milling Co.; with George Bullen
Illinois Civil Service Assn., and mem. of the * CO. until. ; mem. Board of Trade since
Civil Service Reform Assn. of Chicago. Repub- 1882; with Foss, Strong & Co. as general sales-
Mean. Clubs: Hamilton, City. Office: Marquette man. ""tH 1886; in business with W. W. Wat-
Bldg. Residence: 4459 Oakenwald Av. ki"s. in firm of Watkins & Mueller, until 1890;
MOYER. Charles Daniel, sec. and treas. »•» ^2S£ll~m*h*- ^jU0.1" *nT Crating
Union Stock Yards & Transit Co.: b. Freeburg, )inde?T1^™fl"afm/e. °^ *iU?ll?T & YoiIP^/rGr,am
T>n Ort 2fi 1RR2- «* Phllin and Sarah S fHil- Co-- Incorporated: since 1902 pres. of Mueller
W«rtil . Movp'r- BTi'd FrankMn & Mar "hail Co - & ^oung Grain Co.: dir. Tabard Inn Corpora-
SS? ^?rdegreed-B A and M.^'issl; ?a°w «on. Republican. Office: 2 Sherman St. Resi-
school of Columbia College, New York, 1887; dence. 478 Belden Av.
m. Milwaukee, Oct. 30, 1890, Francesca Guth- MUHIiKE, Joseph H., lawyer; b. Chicago,
rie; children: Emma Francesca G., William G. Apr. 12, 1861: s. John H. and Catharina
Engaged in law practice at Minneapolis. Minn., (Knust) Muhlke; attended North Division
until 1893. and in Chicago till Jan. 1, 1896, High School and afterwards a student at
when became sec., trens. and dir. of the Chi- Northwestern Univ., when his father's death
capo. Peoria & St. T/ouis R. R. and director of in 1879 led him to abandon his collegiate
the Peoria & Pekin Union Ry.. serving in these course and begin at once the study of law in
capacities until Nov.. 189R. Since Jan. 2, 1899, office of Smith & Forch; grad. Union College
sec., and since Jan. 17, 1900, also treas. of the of Law, class of 1883; m. Chicago, 111.. Sept.
Chicago Junction Ry.. and also, since Jan. 17, 8, 1885, Ida R. Swissler. Admitted to bar, 1883,
1900, sec. and treas.* of the Union Stock Yards and in practice ever since; in Sept., 1890, be-
& Transit Co. of Chicago. Mem. Royal League came a mem. of the firm of Smith, Muhlke &
(for 2 yenrs mem. of Supreme Council). Club: Murdock, now Muhlke & Murdock. Vice-pres.
Pistakee Yacht (dir.). Office: Exchange Bldg., and dir. Dakota Pacific R. R. Co.; dir. the Mc-
Union Stock Yards. Residence: 4423 Green- Neill & Higgins Co., dir. Ogden Building &
wood Av. Loan Assn. Republican. Club: Marquette. Of-
MOYEK, Ela Bliss, insurance; b. Peru, 111., fice: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: 299 N. State
Feb. 11, 1869; s. Samuel G. and Emma (Bliss) Street.
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MULDOON, Peter J., R. C. auxiliary bishop then in real estate business. Mem. Chicago
for Chicago diocese, since July, 1901; b. Co- Real Estate Board. Republican. Presbyterian;
lumbia, Calif., 1863, of Irish parents; early elder 4th Presbyterian Church; was long active
education public schools, Stockton, Calif.; later in Mission Sunday School work; dir. McCor-
studied at St. Mary's, Ky., and St. Mary's, mick Theological Seminary. Clubs: Chicago,
Baltimore. Ordained, 1886, and was made asst. Washington Park, Union. Office: 108 Dearborn
pastor of St. Pius' Church, Chicago; chancellor St. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
; a»Tv.ass
meo's Church, Chicago, 1895-1901. Address. Lyman and Margaret (Rice) Mumford' ed
, James ? pres. Mullen Brewing n;
Co.; b. Chicago Oct. 31 1855; s. Peter and Ann Adele> clarence Rice, Grace Rosalind, Harold
(Murphy) Mullen; ed Skinner *£* £?/,e Owen. Came to Chicago. 1868, and kept books
schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 31, 1874, Nora Kel- for GeOrge A. Smith & Co., millers; after that
ley; children: Anna M., Mary B., Helen J., bookkeeper for J. G. Smyth, Board of Trade,
Genevieve R., James H. Was with Alexander ,mtil 1871 when went lnto wholesale feed
H. Revell & Co., as mgr 18/8-90; resigned to business, which is still continued in firm of
become a mem. of the Merle & Heaney Mfg. w. R. Mumford & Co.. with main office in Chi-
9o°^ office fixtures, of which was sec. until caf,o and branches at Minneapolis, Milwaukee
1894. In 1895 organized the Mullen Brewing and st. LOUis, of which is pres. and treas
Co. Democrat. R. C. Office: 40th and Wallace Also treas San Marcos Rubber Plantation Co
Sts. Residence: 3443 Wabash Av. and of Chicago Rubber Planting Co.; sec. Cen-
MULLEN, John, pres. Acme Cracker Co.; b. tral Park Improvement Co. Mem. Chicago
New York City, Feb. 22, 1846; ed. public Board of Trade. Was first sec. Flour and Feed
schools of New York City; served in 71st N. Dealers' Assn. of Chicago. Republican. Metho-
Y. N. G., 6 months in draft riots in New York dist. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence:
during Civil War; m. Chicago, Sept., 1871, 745 Judson Av., Evanston, 111.
Annie Edwards; children: James Evan, John MUNDAY, John W., senior mem law firm of
Edwards, Frances Ann. Has been a resident Munday, Evarts & Adcock. Office: Marquette
of Chicago since 1865. Was with G. C. Cook & Bldg. Residence: 6534 Yale Av
Co., wholesale grocers, 2 years; Franklin Mac- MtTKTDIE, William Bryce. architect' b Ham-
Veagh & Co 3 years; Dake Bakery (afterward nton, Ont., Apr. 30. 1863; s. William 'and Mar-
Nat. Biscuit Co.), 1872-1902; in Sept., 1901, led Raret (Bryce) Mundie; ed. public schools and
in the organization of the Acme Cracker Co., Hamilton Collegiate Institute; articled to Pe-
manufacturers of fine biscuits, cakes and ter Brass, architect, of Hamilton, Ont., 1880-
crackers, a company independent of the trust. ig84; m. 1892, Bessie Russel Jenney of Chi-
and is now at the head of the company as its Cago (niece of W. L. B. Jenney)- children-
pres. Office: 70-74 N. Carpenter St. Residence: Elizabeth Jenney, Margaret Bryce. Draftsman
54^in4?™4U,St';«us),tini- in< in office of w- L- B- Jenney, Chicago, 1881-91;
MULLIKEN, Alfred Henry, pres. Pettibone, since then partner In firm of Jenney & Mun-
Mulliken & Co., railway supplies; b. Augusta, die; architect to Board of Education of Chi-
Me., Dec. 11, 1853; s. Charles H. and Sarah Cago since 1898. Fellow Am. Institute
(Hallett) Mulliken; ed. public schools of Of Architects. Republican. Clubs: Union
Maine; m. Chicago 1893, Mabel Walmsley; 1 League, Chicago Yacht, Chicago Architectural.
son: John Hallett. Was in employ of Crerar, Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 27 Gordon
Adams & Co., general railway supplies, 1868- Terrace
1880; in business for self, 1880-5; sold out to MUNDY, Norris Havemeyer agent Am
Crerar, Adams & Co., 1885, and organized Sugar Refining Co.; b. Chicago, Aug 12, 1874 •'
Pettibone, Mulliken & Co. (Incor.), of which s. Norris Woodruff and Annie A. (Havemeyer)
was sec. and treas., 1885-99; since then pres. Mundy; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.,
of the company, largely engaged m the manu- to 1892; grad. Yale, B.A.. 1896. Was clerk in
facture of frogs, crossings and switch mate- auditing dept. C., R. I. & P. R R., 1896-7- vice-
rial. Dir. Federal Trust and Savings Bank. pres. and dir. Mannierre-Yoe Syrup Co. since
Mem. Chicago Historical Soc.; life mem. Art 1898; mem. since Jan. 1, 1904, of William A
Institut^ of Chicago. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chi- Havemeyer & Co., sugar brokers and agents
cago, Washington Park Chicago Golf, Glen for the Am. Sugar Refining Co. (firm was
View Mid-Day; also The Strollers and Mid- founded by his uncle, William A. Havemeyer.
Day (New York). Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi- and his father, N. W. Mundy, under firm name
dence: 19 Lake Shore Drive. W. A. Havemeyer & Co., but now composed of
MULLIKEN, Charles Henry, real estate Herbert 32. Havemeyer and N. H. Mundy).
dealer and broker; b. Hallowell, Me., Mar. 18, Democrat. Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago
1831; s. John and Elizabeth Mulliken; moved Athletic, Saddle and Cycle, Riverside Golf;
to Augusta, Me., in childhood, and ed. in also Yale (New York). Office: 25 Lake St. Resi-
schools there; m. Dec. 3, 1850, Sarah E., daugh- dence: 87 Rush St.
ter of Watson F. Hallett, pres. of the Free- MTJNGEB, Edwin Allston, lawyer; b. To-
man's Nat. Bank of Augusta; 1 son: Alfred peka, Kan., Feb. 26, 1869; s. Charles P. and
Henry. Began business career in office of his Vestella (Channing) Munger; removed with
father, a merchant in Augusta, for a short parents to Osage Co., Kan., in 1870, and to
time; then clerk in a merchandise broker's O.rleans, Ind.. in 1875; ed. public schools there;
office in Boston, 1847-50; in firm of Davis & removed to Kansas in 1885, and attended Kan-
Mulliken, Augusta, 1850, and afterward of sas State Agricultural College; taught school;
Means & Mulliken, Boston, establishing line came to Chicago, 1889, and entered law office
of clipper ships between Boston and Indianola, of J. Young Scammon; after death of Mr.
Tex.; firm had a branch at San Antonio, Tex., Scammon was in real estate business and for
which was confiscated upon the organization 2 years attended night law school, graduating
of the Confederacy. Going to Texas to save from Chicago College of Law, LL.B., in class
something from the wreck, was imprisoned; of 1892; m. Chicago, Aug. 31, 1892, Alcmena
finally escaped to Mexico, and went from Silke; 1 child: Roy Freeman. Republican. Mem.
thence to New Orleans and was passed New Jerusalem Church; served 2 terms as
through the lines by Gen. Butler. After clear- Nat. pres. of the Young People's League of
ing up the debts occasioned by the San An- the New Jerusalem Church. Club: Hamilton
tonio confiscation, came to Chicago in 1867 (ex-pres.). Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence:
and became confidential man of Page & 3307 Rhodes Av.
Sprague, glass, paints and oils, until 1871; MUNGER, Harry Bray, sash, doors, etc.; b.
cashier of a savings bank until 1874; since Winnebago Co., Wis., May 4, 1863; s. John E.
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and Harriet (Bray) Munger; ed. public schools
of Oshkosh, Wis. Began business life in 1880
as bookkeeper in foundry at Oshkosh, Wis.,
changing in 1881 to bookkeeper with O. D.
Peck & Son, sash and door house at Oshkosh,
Wis.; in 1883 became salesman for Carlton
Foster & Co., sash and doors, Oshkosh; mgr.
Chicago house of same firm, 1886-92; in 1892,
with other stockholders, established the Fos-
ter-Munger Co., wholesale sash, doors, blinds
and glass, of which he is pres. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office: W.
20th and Sangamon Sts. Residence: 3923 Grand
Boul.
MUNGER, John Elijah, vice-pres. the Fos-
ter-Munger Co.; b. Oshkosh, Wis., Nov. 30,
1857; s. John E. and Harriet E. (Bray) Mun-
ger; ed. public schools and Daggett's Business
College, Oshkosh, Wis. Began business life as
bookkeeper for C. C. Paige, machine shop, Osh-
kosh, 1875-7; with O. D. Peck, 1878-80, and
O. D. Peck & Son, 1880-2; began as traveling
salesman for O. D. Peck & Son, lumber, sash
and doors, Apr., 1882; traveling salesman for
Carlton Foster & Co., 1882-6, the Morgan Co.,
1886-91, and the Foster-Munger Co., from 1892,
in the sash and door trade; is traveling repre-
sentative of the firm and also vice-pres. and
dir. Republican. Mem. of the Order of Hoo
Hoo. Office: W. 20th and Sangamon Sts. Resi-
dence: 3923 Grand Boul.
MUNN, Daniel W., lawyer; b. West Fairlee,
Orange Co., Vt, 1834; s. Clark and Almira
(Wild) Munn; ed. public schools and later
grad. Thetford Acad.; went to Indiana, 1852,
and taught school 2 years and began law
study; m. 1st, Rising Sun, Ind., 1855, Persis L.
Mears (now deceased); m. 2d, 1880, Alice M.
Osborn; children: Fred O., Jennie E. (now
Mrs. H. E. Spear). Removed to Coles Co., 111.,
1855, and studied under Judge Starkweather;
admitted to Illinois bar, 1858; practiced at
Hillsboro, 111., until 1862, when entered army
as adjutant of the 126th 111. Vol. Infy.; in
1863 appointed col. of 1st Ala. Cav., but com-
pelled to decline because of failing health; re-
turned to Cairo, 111.; resumed practice and
edited Cairo Daily News; elected to State Sen-
ate, 1866, being first Republican ever elected
from that district; nominated for Congress
on Republican ticket, 1871, but defeated; ap-
pointed, 1872, by Pres. Grant, supervisor of
internal revenue for district comprising Illi-
nois, Michigan and Wisconsin; since 1875 in
active practice of law in Chicago. Has been
identified with many important cases, includ-
ing the Clark-St. Peter case, in which he se-
cured the acquittal of Mrs. Clark from the
charge of complicity with Joseph St. Peter in
the murder of her husband; also secured ac-
quittal of Jere Dunn, charged with murder of
Elliott, the prize fighter, and convicted and
secured penitentiary sentences against 7 per-
sons in the noted stock yards hog stealing
cases. Since 1881 senior of firm of Munn &
Wheeler, engaged in general law practice. Of-
fice: 115 Dearborn St. Residence: LaGrange,
111.
MURDOCH, Thomas, merchant; b. Forres,
Scotland, Oct. 26, 1829; s. John and Jane
(Nichol) Murdoch; ed. Scotland. Came to
America, 1851; was bookkeeper for a lumber
concern in Canada for 2 years: cashier for M.
S. Hawley on dock, Buffalo, 1853-4; engaged in
wholesale provision trade in Buffalo, 1854-6; in
wholesale grocery trade, Dubuque, la., 1856-64:
one of founders of wholesale grocery house of
Reid, Murdoch & Fisher, 1864. On Mr. Fish-
er's retiroment the firm changed to Reid, Mur-
doch & Co., under which style the business
was incorporated previous to the death of Mr.
Reid in 1892; since then pres. Reid, Murdoch
& Co. Dir. State Bank of Chicago. Mem. Art
Institute. Clubs: Chicago. Calumet. Washing-
ton Park, Commercial. Office: Lake and Mar-
ket Sts. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
MURDOCH, Ezekiel Price, surgeon; b. Dear-
born Co., Ind., Dec. 15, 1845; s. Ezekiel P. and
Rachel (Taylor) Murdock; ed. public schools
in Missouri, Quincy Acad., Quincy, 111.; grad.
Mt. Union College, O., A.B., A.M., Ph.D.; spe-
cial course in natural history at Cornell Univ.;
grad. Rush Med. College, M.D., 1876; m. Hen-
nepin, 111., Apr. 17, 1882, Mary M. Durley,
children: Anna Rachel, Edgar Paul, Winifred
Durley, Archibald Campbell. Served in 47th
111. Infy. during Civil War. Was supt. of city
school at Streator, 111., Memphis, Mo., and
Shelbyville, 111., before taking med. course.
Engaged in general practice of medicine since
1876. Was capt. Co. A, 3d 111. N. G.; chief in-
spector Chicago Health Dept., 1895-7; is U. S.
examining surgeon for pensions. Author of
work on teratology, contagion of personality,
etc. Mem. Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Am. Sanitary Assn. Past Commander
G. A. R. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason
(32°). Office: 100 State St. Residence: 601
Washington Boul.
MURPHY, John B., surgeon; b. Appleton,
Wis., Dec. 21, 1857; grad. High School, June
26, 1876; grad. Rush Med. College, 1879; prac-
ticed, Chicago, until 1882; studied in Germany,
1882-4; resumed practice in Chicago. Prof, sur-
gery, Northwestern Univ. Distinguished for the
invention of the anastomosis button, an ap-
pliance for abdominal surgery; received Laet-
are medal from Notre Dame Univ., Mar. 9,
1902. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Calu-
met, Chicago Athletic. Office: 100 State St.
Residence: 3305 Michigan Av.
MURPHY, John Edward, treas. C. & W. I.
R. R. and the Belt Ry. Cos.; b. Chatham, Eng. ;
s. John and Margaret (Murphy) Murphy;
family came to the U. S. and located in Chi-
cago in 1871. Began business career in local
treasurer's office of I. C. R. R. Co.; entered
service of C. & W. I. R. R. and the Belt Ry.
Cos. in 1882, as bookkeeper in auditor's office;
promoted to chief clerk in 1885, and elected
treas. in 1888, holding position ever since.
Clubs: Sheridan (pres.), Ellerslie Cross Coun-
try (vice-pres.). Office: Dearborn Station. Resi-
dence: 635 E. 44th St.
MTTRFHY, Michael Whelan, wholesale
liquors; b. Hartland, McHenry Co., 111., Oct.
6, 1844; s. Patrick E. and Catharine (Whelan)
Murphy; collegiate education; attended Union
College of Law and was admitted to bar, 1868;
m. Chicago, Dec., 1871, Mary J. Synon (died
1879); 3 daughters: Veronica, Ursula, Mary
Irene. Spent 2 years in law office of Monroe
& McKinnon, then accepted a position as book-
keeper with intention to resume the law later,
but never did; bookkeeper and cashier for M.
W. Kerwin, wholesale liquors, 1878-83; then
secured an interest in the firm, which be-
came M. W. Kerwin & Co.; bought interest of
Mr. Kerwin in May, 1889, and, joining in-
terests with Mr. Daniel Delaney soon estab-
lished wholesale liquor firm of Delaney &
Murphy, of which is sec. and treas. Democrat.
R. C. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Elmhurst Golf.
Office: 10-12 Wabash Av. Residence: Elmhurst,
111.
MURPHY, Thomas Georpre, wagon nnd car-
riage manufacturer; b. DeKalh Co., 111., Feb.
9, 1857; s. James and Joanna (Brennan) Mur-
phy; ed. public schools of DeKalb Co.; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 14, 1880, Julia Wright; children:
George, Frank, Harry. Has been a resident of
Chicago since 1872, in which year began to
learn the trade of a carriage blacksmith. In
1883 with Mr. Wayman established the firm
of Wayman & Murphy, carriage and wagon
builders and general repairers. Republican.
Was private and sergeant of Co. B, 2d 111.
Infy., 1872-7. Mem. Knights of Columbus.
Royal League. Office: 257-259 W. Randolph St.
Residence: 316 S. Waller Av., Austin, 111.
MUS GRAVE, Harrison, lawyer; b. Char-
lotte, Mich., Oct. 28, 1860; s. Joseph and Mi-
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randa S. (Pancoast) Musgrave; ed. Olivet Col-
lege, 1876-7; Univ. of Michigan (literary
dept) 1878-80; Columbian Univ. Law School,
Washington, D. C., 1883-4 (LL.D.); m. Sagi-
naw, Mich., Nov. 7, 1889, Meta D. Kimberly; l
son: Harrison, Jr. Admitted to bar, 18J>o;
since then engaged in active practice; for-
merly of law firm of Flower, Smith & Mus-
grave, and later of Flower, Vroman & Mus-
Krave; now of Musgrave, Vroman & Lee (Har-
Fison Musgrave, Charles E. Vroman, James B.
Gascoigne, John H. S. Lee), formed in 1902
and principally occupied with corporation and
commercial law. Mem. of Chicago, Illinois
State and Am. Bar Assns., and Psi Upsilon
fraternity. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Uni-
versity, Onwentsla, Saddle and Cycle, Law.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 10
MUSHAM, William Henry, retired flre mar-
shal; b. near corner of State and Kinzie Sts.,
Chicago, Feb. 9, 1840; s. William L. and Ann
McCloud Musham; Scotch-Irish ancestry; ed.
public schools of Chicago until 16 years old;
m Chicago, Sept., 1873, Kate McFadden; chil-
dren: John W., Annie, Frank T., Joseph T.,
Harry A., William H., Katie (deceased). En-
gaged in carpenter's trade at 16, soon after
becoming volunteer fireman; helped fight Chi-
cago's first big fire, 1857, when 7 fireman lost
their lives; mem. of the paid fire dept., 1861,
but a few years after resigned and moved to
Philadelphia, where was volunteer fireman; re-
turned to Chicago, 1866, and was appointed a
pipeman; became foreman of a flre company;
was in active service in fire of 1871; became
3d asst. fire marshal, 1872; first asst. fire mar-
shal and inspector of the dept., 1879; suc-
ceeded Denis J. Swenie as flre marshal, June
24, 1901. and served until Oct. 17, 1904; re-
signed. Residence: 177 Rush St.
MYERS, George William, educator; b. Cham-
paign Co., 111., Apr. 30, 1864; s. Robert Henry
and Mary Helen (Shawhan) Myers; ed. public
schools and Urbana (111.) High School; grad.
Univ of Illinois, B.L., 1888. M.L., 1891; studied
engineering, Univ. of Illinois, and science,
Univ. of Munich (Ph.D., 1896); m. Urbana, 111.,
June 27, 1889, Mary Eva Sim. Engaged in
teaching since 1888; now prof, of the teaching
of mathematics and astronomy, College of
Education, Univ. of Chicago. Mem. Astrono-
mische Gesellschaft, Societe Astronomique de
France, Societe Astronomique de Beige, So-
ciedad Astronomico de Mexico, A. A. A. S.,
Astron. and Astrophys. Soc. of America, Am.
Mathematical Soc. (See Who's Who in Amer-
ica for books, etc.) Address: 6444 Greenwood
Av.
MYERS, Johnston, clergyman; b. Kingston,
N Y., Dec. 14, 1859; s. Abram and Martha
(Osterhoudt) Myers; early education in
schools of Kingston. N. Y.; grad. Colgate
Acad., Hamilton. N. Y.. 1878; Univ. of Roches-
ter A.B., 1882: Baptist Theological Seminary,
Rochester, B.D.. 1885 (D.D., Georgetown and
Ewing Colleges); m. Cincinnati, O.. Dec., 1890,
Mary Rachel Bonsall; children: Robert Bon-
sail," Martha Osterhoudt, Dorothy Finch. Wns
pastor in Cincinnati, O., 1885-94; since 1894
r-astor of Tmmnnuel Baptist Church, Chicago.
Trustee of Chicago Theological Seminary.
Pres. of Baptist Ministers of Chicago. Resi-
dence: 2438 Michigan Av.
MYERS, lewis Edward, electric railway
contractor; b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. July 14, 18fi4;
s Joseph and Elln (Schamberg) Myers; ed. pub-
lic schools of Allegheny, Pa., and Episcopal
Classical Acad. and Western Univ. of Penn-
sylvania; m. Chicago, June 3, 1898, Caroline
Livingston. Began with the Edison Electric
Light Co. at Pittsburgh, 1886; then at Phila-
delphia, and in 1890 came to Chicago in charge
of the office of the Detroit Electrical Works;
1902 formed organization of the L. E. Myers
Co., electric railway contractors, of which is
pres. Also pres. Cicero Light, Heat & Power
Co.; vice-pres. Topeka Railway Co. of Topeka,
Kan.; dir. Springfield & Northeastern Ry.
Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Automobile. Office:
Monadnock Blk.
MYERS, Myron Andrew, advertising mgr. ;
b. New Boston, 111., Apr. 30, 1855; s. William
P. and Louisa B. (Larrance) Myers; ed. public
school of New Boston, 111., to age of 15; m.
Anamosa, la., June 10, 1885, Mary Eldora
Rhodes; children: Lloyd R., Harold L., M.
Arthur, Florence L., Edwin Earle. Learned
printer's trade after leaving school; worked at
trade at Wapello, la., until 1876, since which
year he has been with the A. N. Kellogg News-
paper Co., and since 1880 western advertising
mgr. for that company. Republican. Congre-
gationalist. Club: Union League. Office: 73
W. Adams St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
N
NAOEIi, John Stephan, physician; b. Rey-
nolds, Ind., Jan. 6, 1874; s. Stephan and Amelia
(Krinning) Nagel; grad. Northern Indiana
Business College, 1893; Northern Indiana Col-
lege of Pharmacy, Valparaiso, Ind., Ph.G.,
1894; grad. College of Physicians and Sur-
geons of Chicago, M.D., 1898. Appointed and
is still asst. prof, of genito-urinary diseases,
Chicago Clinical School; instructor in surgery
in College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1902-3;
surgeon with the 1st U. S. Cav. in the Philip-
pines, 1900-2. Since May, 1904, treas. Grace
Hosp. Mem. Phi Rho Sigma. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Republican. Lu-
theran. Vice-pres. Soc. of the Army of the
Philippines, Camp Luzon. Mason. Club: Illi-
nois. Office and residence: 323 S. Western Av.
NALLY, Edward Julian, telegraph official;
b. Philadelphia, Pa., Apr. 11, 1859; s. P. and
Mary (Cullen) Nally; common school educa-
tion; m. Lexington, Ky., June 10, 1897, Lee
Warren Redd; children: Marylee, Edward
Julian. Started as messenger boy at 15 and
has been in telegraph service ever since,
without the break of a day, becoming gen.
supt. of the western division of the Postal
Telegraph-Cable Co. in Oct., 1890. Also pres.
of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. of Illinois;
gen. mgr. and dir. of the Colorado Postal
Telegraph-Cable Co., and the Postal Telegraph-
Cable Co. of Iowa; dir., respectively, of Board
of Trade Telegraph Co. of Illinois, North Am.
Telegraph Co. of Minnesota, Postal Telegraph-
Cable Co., of Idaho, Indiana and Utah. Inde-
pendent in politics. Catholic. Clubs: Union
League, Caxton, Highland Park. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: Moraine Rd.,
Highland Park, 111.
NAPIER, Richard Alexander, fire insurance;
b. Montreal, Can., Nov. 27, 1865; s. Richard
H. and Maria J. (Cockbarn) Napier; grad.
Boys' High School, Montreal, Can., 1881; m.
Blue Island, 111., June 9, 1897, Sadie M. Day;
1 son: Richard F. Was in employ of Adams
Tobacco Co., Montreal, 1881-5; came to Chi-
cago, Sept., 1885; in employ of Dwelling House
Insurance Co., of Boston, Mass., in their gen-
eral agency at Chicago, 1886-93, filling various
positions and being chief clerk for a number
of years; resigned Nov. 1, 1893, and with Hugo
Dalmar as partner formed firm of Napier &
Dalmar; that partnership was dissolved Oct. 1,
1900, when established present flre insurance
agency of R. A. Napier & Co. On May 1, 1900,
with L. N. Bachand and others, organized the
Sanitary Steel Folding Bed Co., manufacturers
of steel folding couches, of which he is pres.
and treas. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem.
K. P., Royal Arcanum, North Am. Union, Mod-
ern Woodmen. Chicago Sharpshooters Assn.,
Chicago Fly Casting Club. Office: 159 LaSalle
St. Residence: Blue Island, 111.
NA.ST, Alexander Daniel, stock broker; b.
Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 5, 1871; s. Daniel and
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Esther (Frank) Nast; ed. public and high
schools of Milwaukee, the Univ. of Wisconsin
and Cornell Univ.; m. Chicago, Sept. 3, 1902,
Jeannette Nathan; 1 daughter: Esther Rosalie.
Began business career in the accounting dept.
of Armour & Co. at their stock yards office,
1892-5; since then in business as a broker in
stocks, bonds, etc., as a partner in firm of A.
D Nast & Co. Club: Standard. Office: 199 La-
Salle St. Residence: 5016 Drexel Boul.
NATHAN, Adolph, merchant; b. St. Goar,
Germany. May 8, 1844; s. Jacob and Helen
(Scheuer) Nathan; came to U. S. in 1849, locat-
ing on farm at Lancaster, Wis. ; worked on
farm and attended school until his 15th year;
then attended high school and helped in a
grocery business his father had established at
Lancaster; later attended Bryant & Stratton
Business College, Chicago; enlisted in 41st
Wis. Vol. in 1864, and served under Gen.
Washburne until the regiment was mustered
out in 1865; m. 1865, Rosa Schreiber; children:
Louis A., Jeannette P., Edward C. After war
returned to Lancaster, Wis., and became part-
ner with his father in firm of J. Nathan & Son,
which later became Nathan, Schreiber & Co.,
1864-80; sold interest, came to Chicago in 1880
and with partners established the wholesale
clothing business of Kuh, Nathan & Fischer,
now one of the largest houses in that line,
with which he has ever since been connected.
Was one of the organizers of Street's Stable
Car Line and its first pres., 1885-8. Dir. Fidel-
ity & Deposit Co. of Maryland, Strowger Auto-
matic Telephone Exchange, Florida, Havana &
Sumatra Co., and the World's Columbian Ex-
position. Clubs: Standard, Union League,
Washington Park. Office: 276 Franklin St.
Residence: 5016 Drexel Boul.
NAUGLE, Edward Emmanuel, pres. E. E.
Naugle Tie Co.; b. Mooresville, Ind., Mar. 26,
1861; s. John and Charlotte (Hockett) Naugle;
ed public schools; twice married; m. 2d,
Devil's Lake, N. Dak., 1899, Minnie Heerman;
children: Sarah Charlotte, Ruth Alleen. Ed-
ward Emmanuel, Jr., Heerman John. Began
business career in ry. service, 1876-84, first .is
telegraph operator and station agent on Cairo
& St. Louis R. R., C. & N.-W. Ry. and G. N. Ry.
Established present business in 1884; organ-
ized in 1900 the E. E. Naugle Tie Co., dealers
in railway ties, cedar posts and telegraph
poles. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 226 La-
Sane St. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
NEAL, Charles Fremont Stephens, pres.
Board of Control, K. P.; b. Lebanon, Ind., Aug.
24, 1858; s. Stephen and Clara (Davis) Neal;
ed. in Lebanon common schools; m. Lebanon,
Ind., Feb. 7, 1897, Nellie E. Jones; children:
Grade F., Thomas L. Since 1880 has been
engaged, at Lebanon,. Ind., in real estate
and abstract business (Neal & Co.); also dir.
Citizens' Loan & Trust Co., Lebanon, Ind. Has
been an active mem. of the K. P. for years and
has held various offices in the order; since
Jan. 28. 1901, pres. Board of Control and Gen.
Mgr. Endowment Rank, K. P., with offices in
Chicago. Democrat; mem. Democratic State
Central Committee of Indiana in campaigns of
1898 and 1900. Baptist. Office: Manhattan Bldg.
Residence: Lebanon, Ind.
NEEXi, William D., physician; b. Union Co.,
Ky., Aug. 25, 1851; s. Solomon K. and Mary
Isabelle (Bell) Neel; ed. high school, Cory-
don. Ky. ; errad. med. der>t. Univ. of Louisville,
1879: m. 2d, Corydon, Ky., Dec. 11, 1877. Mary
K. Willett; children: Zula Z., Allen D. Pathol-
ogist and specialist on diseases of the lungs;
writer on consumption, demonstrating that
lack of air in the blood creates necessary con-
dition for nttack by the tubercle bacilli and
other disease germs. Invented electrical
method of" aerating the blood and creating an
inhalent of turpene, camphoric peroxide, by
the action of active upon volatile oils of the
turpine group. Mgr. and dir. Neel, Armstrong
Co. Has written many articles on consumption.
Dir. North Am. Ore & Metal Co. Office: 21
Quincy St. Residence: 6200 Monroe Av.
NEELY, Charles G., lawyer; • b. Benton,
Franklin Co., 111., June 11, 1855; grad. Univ.
of Illionis, 1880. Was admitted to the bar by
the Supreme Court of Illinois in its session
at Mt. Vernon, May 14, 1884, came to Chicago
and has ever since been engaged in practice in
this city; represented 6th Senatorial District
in House of Representatives in 35th General
Assembly, 1887, and was first asst. state's
atty. under Joel M. Longenecker, 1887-92;
judge of the Circuit Court of Cook Co., 1897-
1903. Now engaged in general practice of law.
Republican. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs:
Marquette, Evanston. Office: 59 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 1225 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
NEELY, John C., sec. Corn Exchange Nat.
Bank; b. Belvidere, 111., 1840; s. Alexander
and Jane (Chamberlin) Neely; ed. private
schools in N. Y. and Mass.: m. Chicago, May.
1870, Mary E. Crosby; children: a son and
daughter. Served in Civil War as capt. of
Battery I, 1st 111. Art., in the Army of the
Tennessee until close of the war. Since 1869
engaged in banking in Chicago; for several
years cashier of the Merchants' Nat. Bank,
and since 1902 sec. of the Corn Exchange Nat.
Bank. Dir. of the Guarantee Co. of North
America, and of the Kennicott Water Softener
Co. Mem. Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Bank-
ers (mem. executive committee), Kenwood,
Midlothian. Office: 217 LaSalle St. Residence:
4929 Greenwood Av.
NEENAN. John Francis. S. J., clergyman; b.
Denver, Colo., Apr. 4. 1862; s. Michael and
Elizabeth (Gleason) Neenan; made classical
studies at St. Mary's College. St. Mary's, Kan.;
philosophical studies at St. Louis Univ.; theo-
logical studies at Woodstock College, Mary-
land. Entered the Soc. of Jesus, Aug. 7, 1884;
ordained to Catholic priesthood. June 28, 1898.
Taught classics at St. Mary's College and St.
Ignatius College, Chicago; was vice-pres. of
St. Mary's College, and minister of St. Igna-
tius College, Chicago. Appointed pastor of
Holy Family Church, Sept. 6, 1903. Address:
417 'W. 12th'St.
NEF, John Ulrlc, chemist; b. Herisau, Can-
ton Appenzell, Switzerland, June 14. 1862;
A.B., Harvard, 1884; Kirkland fellow. Harvard,
1884-7; Ph.D., Univ. of Munich, 1886: prof,
chemistry and dir. chem. laboratory, Purdue,
1887-9; asst. prof, chemistry and acting head
chem. laboratory, Clark Univ.. 1889-92; prof,
chemistry, Univ. of Chicngo, 1892-6; head prof,
same since 1896. Mem. Nat. Acad, of Sciences,
Royal Soc. of Sciences, TTpsala, Sweden; Am.
Acad. Arts and Sciences. Residence: 6018 Jack-
son Park Av. Address: Univ. of Chicago.
NEICE, De Forest M., lawyer; b. Utica. N.
Y., Feb. 8, 1877; s. William W. and Nellie (Ar-
nold) Neice; ed. public schools of Utica, N. Y.,
and Oak Park. 111.; grad. in 2 years' course
from Utica Free Acad., and finished in Oak
Park High School: m. Oak Park, Til., July 17,
1900, Clara M. O'Brien. Began study of law
with Samuel Ware Packard, May 27, 1895;
passed examination for admission to bar. Oct.
18, 1897, but beiner under age was not admitted
until Feb. 15, 1S98; chief asst. to Mr. Packard
until Aug. 15, 1901, when was given a partner-
ship interest, the firm becoming Packard &•
Neice. Took part with Mr. Packard in all the
litigation handled by him for John Alexander
Dowie, including the Lacemakers" Case, at
Washington and Philadelphia, the Illinois
Legislative Investigation, the case of Steven-
son vs. Dowie. and the numerous questions re-
lating to the Founding of Zion City, Lake Co.,
111.; also counsel in the Hurtz will case. Inde-
pendent in politics. Office: Ashland Blk. Resi-
dence: 117 Marion St., Oak Park, 111.
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, Samuel Graham, engineer; b. Erie,
Pa., Nov. 14, 1866; s. Samuel E. and Lovinia
(Jackson) Neiler; ed. public schools, Minne-
apolis, Minn., 1872-84; special student, Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, 1884-6; post-
graduate course as mechanical engineer, Univ.
of Minnesota, 1888-9; m. Minneapolis, Minn.,
May 14, 1901, Mary A. Gowdy. Asst. mechan-
ical engineer, M., St. P. & S. S. M. Ry., 1889-
1890; engineer in charge of construction work
from Boston office of Thomson-Houston Elec-
tric Co., 1891-2; asst. electrical engineer
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892-
1894; since 1895 mem. of corporation and now
vice-pres. Pierce, Richardson & Neiler, con-
sulting and designing engineers. Mem. Am.
Institute Electrical Engineers, Am. Soc. Heat-
ing and Ventilating Engineers, Franklin Insti-
tute, Am. Assn. for Advancement of Science;
foreign mem. Institution of Electrical En-
gineers of Great Britain; honorary mem. In-
ternational Soc. State and Municipal Bldg.
Commissioners and Inspectors. Episcopalian.
Club: Union League. Office: Manhattan Bldg.
Residence: 4 Elizabeth Ct., Oak Park, 111.
NEILSON, James Drake, leather merchant;
b. near Donaldsonville, La., Oct., 1846; s. James
John and Eliza Brown (Drake) Neilson; ed.
schools of Baton Rouge; served 2 years in
Confederate Army, 5th Cav., in Civil War; m.
Chicago, 1871, Margaret Van Dusen; children:
E. L., J. D., Jr., W. P., R. A., Walter, Ade-
laide. After war located in Louisville and en-
gaged in the leather business, afterward re-
moving to St. Louis and continuing: in same
line until 1884; since then mgr. at Chicago for
the Am. Oak Leather Co., having general of-
fices at Cincinnati, O., and numerous tanner-
ies. Democrat. Office: 207 Lake St. Residence:
552 61st St.
NEISE, George Nicholas, banker; b. Chicago,
Jan. 14, 1853; s. John and Margaret (Hirth)
Neise; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
June 12, 1883, Eliza Fleck; children: Edwin G.,
Florence M. Began business career on Apr. 8,
1867, as a messenger boy in the employ of
Greenebaum & Foreman, bankers, and has con-
tinued in the employ of that firm and its suc-
cessors, Foreman Bros., and the present Fore-
man Bros. Banking Co., of which is now cash-
ier. Democrat. Office: LaSalle and Madison Sts.
Residence: 33 Pine Grove Av.
NELSON, Charles Louis, wholesale mil-
linery; b. Sweden, Dec. 26, 1864; s. John and
Mary (Somaleus) Nelson; came to Chicago,
1868; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
Oct. 9, 1894, Edna Parker; children: Cornelia,
Beatrice, Parker Castle. Was 13 years with
Edson Keith & Co., from stock boy to gen-
eral salesman; and in 1892, when the corpora-
tion of Gage Bros. & Co. (established 1856)
was reorganized, he became its vice-pres. and
has so continued ever since. Republican. Mem.
Royal Arcanum and K. T. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park. Residence: 4328
Oakenwald Av.
NELSON, Daniel Thnrber, physician; b. Mil-
ford, Mass., Sept. 16, 1839; s. Drake and Lydia
Thurber (Pond) Nelson; grad. Amherst, 1861;
Harvard Med. School, 1865; m. Boston, Nov
24, 1R62, Sarah Helen Travis. Med. cadet Mis-
souri General Hosp., 1862-5; acting asst. sur-
geon in armies of James and Potomac, 1865;
practiced, Chicago, since 1865; prof, physiol-
ogy and histology, Chicago Med. College, 1866-
79; prof, clinical gynecology. Rush Med. Col-
lege, 1880-98: inventor of several surgical in-
struments. Delegate to International Med.
Congress, London, 1881; Washington, 1887;
Berlin, 1890; mem. British Med. Assn., 1881-
31; life mem. British Gynecological Soc.; mem.
Western Surgical and Gynecological Soc., Am.
Med. Assn., Chicago Gynecological Soc., Chi-
cago Med. Soo., Illinois State Med. Soc., Boston
Gynecological Soc., Physicians' Club. Address:
2400 Indiana Av.
NELSON, Frank George, asst. cashier the
Merchants' Loan and Trust Co.; b. E. Sagi-
naw, Mich., Dec. 25, 1869; s. Julius and Susan
(O'Brien) Nelson; ed. public schools and the
O'Donnell College, Saginaw, Mich. In 1886
entered the Home Nat. Bank of E. Saginaw,
as messenger, and remained in that bank
until 1891; entered Merchants' Loan and
Trust Co. Bank, Chicago, as exchange clerk,
July 1, 1891; after serving in various depts.
of the bank was promoted to asst. cashier on
July 1, 1900. Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Illinois, Bankers. Office: 135 Ad-
ams St. Residence: Union League Club.
NELSON, Hans Feter, piano manufacturer;
b. Helsenburg, Sweden, Dec. 30, 1867; s. Nels
Hanson and Hannah Nelson; ed. schools in
Sweden and at night schools in Chicago; m.
Chicago, Mar. 7, 1891, Hannah Bostrom; chil-
dren: A. Gerhard, Lillian Margaret. Learned
trade of piano maker in Sweden and in Chi-
cago, coming to this city in 1883; was with
Smith & Barnes Piano Co., of this city, for
17 years, 10 of which he was supt. and dir.,
then became similarly connected with the Fay-
ette S. Cable Piano Co., which, on Aug. 1, 1904,
was reorganized as the Cable & Nelson Pi-
ano Co., of which is sec. and gen. supt. Repub-
lican. Mem. A. F. and A. M., K. P. and Knights
of the Maccabees. Office: 200-202 Wabash Av. ;
factory: S. Haven, Mich. Residence: S. Ha-
ven, Mich.
NELSON, Lawrence, banking; b. Skeppar-
slov, Sweden, Apr. 25, 1862; s. Eric and Han-
nah Nelson; ed. public school and business
college; m. Chicago, Dec. 15, 1887, Annie E.
King; children: Ethel King, Walter Lincoln,
Willard, Lawrence. Was formerly with Peter-
son & Bay, private bankers, as asst. bookkeep-
er; remained with them until business was
merged in the Western State Bank, later
changed to the Western Trust and Savings
Bank, of which is vice-president. Republican.
Congregationalist. Mason, Odd Fellow. Office:
157 LaSalle St. Residence: 1610 Kenmore Av.
NELSON, Murry, retired grain merchant; b.
Fulton, Oswego Co., N. Y., July 9, 1830; s.
Roger Sherman and Wealthian (Murry) Nel-
son; ed. common schools of New York State
and Fulton Acad. ; m. Chicago, July 6, 1859,
Catharine Hubbard Thacher; children: Oliver
Cooper, Murry, Jr., Mrs. Josephine Nelson
Fairbank. Worked on farm summers and at-
tended school winters until 16 years old; in
country store until 20, with firm of wholesale
dry goods dealers in New York, 1849-54; at
Binghamton, N. Y., firm of Nelson & Priest,
1854-6; came to Chicago, 1856, and established
grain commission and shipping business as
Murry Nelson & Co., which continued until
1902; retired; also of Vincent, Nelson & Co.,
elevators and storage, 1866-79. and pres. Nat.
Elevator and Dock Co., 1879-1902. At outbreak
of Civil War the Board of Trade Battery was
enlisted in his office; devoted most of time,
next 3 years, to enlisting 3 Board of Trade
regts., working with the Sanitary Commission
at same time. Helped organize Citizens' Assn.,
1874; was Its pres. 2 years, and dir. until
1904; also helped organize Chicago Relief and
Aid Soc., dir. from organization until 1876.
doing hard work after fire of 1871; helped
organize and was several years pres. and is
life mem. Chicago Athenaeum; in 1878 organ-
ized Yellow Fever Relief Work on Chicago
Board of Trade and as its chairman raised
$100,000. One of organizers and life mem. Chi-
cago Art Institute. Republican. Was mem.
Board of Co. Commissioners; 1st pres. Board
of Drainage Trustees. Unitarian. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Chicago Literary, Commercial, Skokie
Golf. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1623
Indiana Av.
NELSON, Marry, Jr., lawyer; b. Chicago,
Nov. 17, 1868; s. Murry and Catharine Hub-
bard (Thacher) Nelson; grad. Harvard Univ.,
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A.B., 1891; Northwestern Univ. of Law School;
m. Pittsfleld. Mass., Oct. 11, 1894, Mary Kil-
bourne Brown; children: Thacher, Lois Cur-
tis, Curtis. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1893.
Clubs: University, Chicago, Onwentsia, Chi-
cago Athletic, Skokie, Harvard, Law; also
Harvard, New York. Office: Monadnock Blk.
Residence: Lakeside, 111.
NELSON, Nicholas Joseph, vlce-pres. W. P.
Nelson Co., interior decorators, etc.; b. Chi-
cago, July 17, 1867; s. Thomas and Catherine
(Lamb) Nelson; ed. Notre Dame College, Ind.,
to 1880; m. Chicago, Jan. 23, 1894. Katherine
Murphy; children: Paul, William, Nicholas.
Began business career in employ of Rand,
McNally & Co.; was with Sanford & Robin-
son, wholesale collars, cuffs, etc., 1883-6; with
George F. Klmball, glass, 1886-9; with Ar-
mour, packers, 1889-90; with W. P. Nelson
Co., 1890-7, when firm dissolved; with brother,
W. P. Nelson, organized the W. P. Nelson Co.,
with offices at Chicago and New York, of
which Is vice-pres., treas. and gen. mgr. The
company's business includes special furniture
and draperies, interior decoration, wall pa-
pers, painting. The old firm of which this
company is the outgrowth was established in
1856 by the late Thomas Nelson, who died in
1881 (father of N. J.). Independent in politics.
Dir. Am. Wall Paper Co. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Sheridan, Washington Park, Ellerslie.
Mem. Royal League. Office: 193 Wabash Av.
Residence: 4349 Lake Av.
NELSON, Nils Anton, sec. of the Svea Bldg.
and Loan Assn.; b. Halland, Sweden, Jan. 15,
1860; s. Borge and Johanna (Anderson) Nelson;
ed. public school In Sweden until came to U. S.
In 1881; attended evening school, Batavia, 111.,
1884; Metropolitan Business College, Chicago,
1885-6; m. Chicago, 1895, Adelia H. M. Olson;
children: Byron H. L., Norman A. Worked for
large Board of Trade firm, 1886-96, most of
the time being in charge of grain receiving
dept. In 1893, when the Svea Bldg. and Loan
Assn. was organized, became pres. and dir. ;
in 1895 was elected its sec., also continuing
as dir., and soon after resigned his position
with the Board of Trade firm, in order to de-
vote his attention more completely to the af-
fairs of the Assn. and to a general real estate,
loan and Insurance business; also sec. and
dir. Chicago Cemetery Assn., and treas. and
dir. of the Scandia Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Republican. Lutheran. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Residence: 333 W. 60th St.
NELSON, Robert, vice-pres. and mgr. Inter-
national Audit Co.; b. Glasgow, Scotland, Nov.
20, 1870; s. Gilbert and Mary (Manson) Nel-
son; ed. Hutcheson's Grammar School and St.
Mungo's College, both of Glasgow, Scotland; m.
Glasgow, Oct. 5, 1897, Elizabeth Jane Patter-
son Combe; 1 son: Gilbert. Entered office of
James Wyllie Guild, chartered accountant,
Glasgow, Scotland, June, 1887; passed final ex-
amination, Apr., 1893, for degree of C.A. (char-
tered accountant), and obtained first prize in
commercial law at St. Mungo's College; left
Scotland for U. S., May, 1895; came to Chicago
and entered office of Stuart & Young, account-
ants; in June, 1899, started business on own
account as senior partner of Nelson & Leith,
accountants; in Dec., 1901, formed Internation-
al Audit Co. (expert accountants), and became
Its sec. and mgr.; changed to vice-pres. and
mgr., June, 1902. Chartered Accountant from
Institute of Accountants and Actuaries, Glas-
gow; certified public accountant, Univ. of Illi-
nois. Mem. Glasgow Institute of Accountants
and Actuaries, Illinois Assn. of Certified Pub-
lic Accountants, Chicago, and Am. Assn. of
Public Accountants, New York. Republican.
Presbyterian. Office: Merchants' Loan and
Trust Bldg.
NELSON, Robert S., manufacturer; b. Ber-
gen, Norway, Sept. 8, 1863; s. Rasmus S. and
Martha Nelson; ed. public schools; m. Oct. 27,
1886, Sophia Swenson; children: Robert S.,
Francis, Ionia. Learned machinist trade and
worked at it several years; in July, 1890,
joined in organization of Nelson & Kreuter
Co., manufacturers of laundry machinery, of
which he is sec. Republican. Mem. Germania
Mannerchor and Swedish Glee Club. Office: 955
N. Spaulding Av. Residence: 1190 Winthrop
Av.
NELSON, William Paul, interior decorating;
b. Chicago, June 27, 1859; s. Thomas and
Catherine (Lamb) Nelson; ed. Notre Dame
College, Indiana, until 16 years old; m. Chi-
cago, 1889, Elizabeth Cudahy. On leaving
school entered store of his father, Thomas
Nelson, who began business of interior deco-
rating In 1856; at 21 was made a partner, firm
becoming Thomas Nelson & Son; on death of
father In 1881 business went to his widow,
W. P. Nelson, the firm becoming W. P. Nelson
& Co., and BO continued until the firm dis-
solved; then, with brother, Nicholas J., organ-
ized the W. P. Nelson Co.; is pres. of that
company, and also of the Am. Wall Paper Co.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Glen View. Office: 193 Wabash Av. Residence:
10 Astor St.
NETTLETON, Alvred Bayard, soldier, Jour-
nalist; b. Berlin, Delaware Co., O., Nov. 14,
1838; s. Hiram and Lavlnia (Janes) Nettle-
ton; brought up on farm; attended Oberlin
College, 1858-61 (hon. A.B., A.M.); served in
U. S. A. throughout Civil War, 1861-5, private
to col. 2d Ohio Cav., and brevet brig.-gen.,
taking part In 72 battles and minor engage-
ments; m. Jan. 8, 1863, Melissa Tenney; chil-
dren: Caroline (now Mrs. Dexter Thurber),
Ruth Tenney (now Mrs. Burton C. Hamilton),
Ralph Bayard. After war studied law; editor
and half owner Sandusky (O.) Daily Register;
publisher Chicago Advance; managing editor
Philadelphia Inquirer; founder, editor and sev-
eral years proprietor Minneapolis Daily Trib-
une, 1880-5. Associated with Jay Cooke In pro-
jection and construction of N. P. R. R., 1870-5;
in mining and mfg., 1875-80; went to Minne-
sota, 1880; asst. sec. U. S. Treasury, 1890-3;
acting sec. for some time after death of Sec.
Windom. Mem. World's Columbian Commis-
sion, 1890-3; In charge of U. S. Immigration
interests, 1891-3; delegate Nat. Republican
Convention, 1868; mem. Anti-saloon Republi-
can Nat. Committee, 1884-9; trustee of Oberlin
College, 20 years. Treas. Federal Stock and
Bond Exchange; pres. Linatone Process and
Machine Co.; pres. Franklin Research Club.
Author: Trusts or Competition? 1900. Office:
140 Dearborn St. Residence: 5742 Monroe Av.
NEUBURGEB, Jacob Mnrtin, insurance; b.
St. Louis, Mo., July 4, 1840; s. Martin and
Henrietta (Reitler) Neuburger; ed. public
school, Cincinnati, O. ; m. LaPorte, Ind., Jan.
2, 1867, Rebecca Hamburger; children: John
M., Theresa, Miriam Caroline (now Mrs. Wal-
ter F. Shattuck). Clerk in general store, La-
Porte, Ind.; merchant in LaPorte, 1862-71;
special agent Imperial Fire Insurance Co., of
London, Eng., 1872-3; special agent German
Am. Fire Insurance Co., of New York, 1873-91;
since 1891 U. S. mgr. for Atlas Assurance Co.,
of London, Eng.; dir. Kings County Fire Insur-
ance Co., of Brooklyn, N. Y. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: New York Life Bldg.
Residence: 4733 Kenwood Av.
NEVITTS, Laird Wilson, specialist In dental
practice; b. on farm in Knox Co., O., Oct. 5,
1846; s. Aaron C. and Sarah (Beaver) Nevius;
ed. public school, Fredericktown, O., and Ohio
Wesleyan Univ., Delaware, O. ; enlisted Sept.,
1863, in 2d Ohio Heavy Artillery, in which
served until after close of war, being mus-
tered out Oct., 1865; m. 1st, Fredericktown,
O., June 23, 1868, Viola Josephine, daughter
of Rev. T. G. and Elizabeth B. Neal (died, To-
ledo, O., June 23, 1886); children: Edith Gay
(now Mrs. Charles S. Dickey, St. Joseph, Mo.),
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George Wilson; m 2d, Chicago, Nov. 17, 1897,
Charlotte May, daughter Charles A. and Emo-
eene Matthay; 1 daughter: Jeanne Aletheia.
Began practice of dentistry in 1868 at Freder-
Icktown O ; located at Mansfield, O., 1873; To-
ledo O, 1881; in 1883 was granted 3 patents
for instruments and appliances for adminls-
tering nitrous oxide gas and extracting teeth;
in 1892 located in New York City as associate
practitioner with late Dr. G. Q. Colton, noted
specialist and originator of the use of nitrous
oxide gas as an anaesthetic; located in Chica-
go 1895 and has since practiced as specialist
in 'dental practice (extracting teeth only), and
the administration of gas for minor operations
in surgery; in 1897 granted letters patent for
electric headlight, used by physicians and den-
tlsts in night operations. Mem. of Illinois State
Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Chicago
Odontographic Soc., Northern Illinois Dental
Soc Wrote and published the book, The Dis-
covery of Modern Anaesthesia, 1894. Republi-
can Mem. G. A. R. Protestant. Office: 92 State
st Residence: 417 6th Av., LaGrange, 111.
NEWBERRY, Robert Thome, architect; b.
Sarlh^B^owneil^VGl'ylo^d6)51 NewbSrVy* %"<?
Cleveland cub lie schools Knapp'l School
Mass- Brooks Military Acad
Acad New '
with degree of B.S. of Architecture; m. Battle
Creek, Mich., Dec. 31, 1892, Helen Nichols; 1
daughter: Elizabeth N. In office of Burnham &
Root, architects, Chicago, 1888-90; Jenney &
Mundie, 1891-4; began practice on own account,
1894. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 184 La-
Salle St. Residence: 388 Erie St.
NEWBERRY, Walter Call, soldier, capital-
1st; b. Waterville, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1835; s. Col.
Amasa S. (U. S. Loan Commissioner under
Pres. Polk) and Cornelia (Pangburn) New-
berry; academic education; m. Utica, N. Y.,
Harriet DeGroat; children: Mary L., Jessica
C. Entered commercial house of uncle, Oliver
Newberry, Detroit, 1858; was one of the execu-
tors of his estate. Enlisted in Civil War, pri-
vate, 81st N. Y. Vol. Infy.; lieut., 1861; capt.,
1862; maj. (promoted in 24th N. Y. Cav.),
1863; col., 1864; bvt. brig.-gen., Mar. 31, 1865,
for services at Dinwiddie C. H., where he was
severely wounded. Settled in Petersburg, Va.,
Sept., 1869; mayor, 1869; supt. public property,
Vlrginia, 4 years; built reservoir waterworks,
Richmond. Removed to Chicago, 1876; engaged
In mercantile business and as executor and
trustee of estate of his family; postmaster,
1888-9; mem. Congress, 1891-8; has held other
important offices of trust. Trustee of the New-
berry Library. Mem. Loyal Legion. Club: Iro-
quois. Office: 79 Kinzie St. Residence: Vir-
Kinia Hotel.
NEWBUBY, George Gardner, real estate; b.
Kenosha, Wis., Aug. 29, 1842; s. Lucius E. and
Belinda (Kniffen) Newbury; ed. public schools
of Kenosha, Wis.; m. New York City, 1884,
Sarah E. Bevan. Came to Chicago from Keno-
sha in 1861; entered retail dry goods house as
clerk in 1861, and afterward was bookkeeper
and traveling salesman for a wholesale fish
house until 1867, when became clerk for Jo-
siah L. James, in real estate business; on May
1, 1871, the business was turned over to him
by Mr. James, and has since conducted it
under present style of George G. Newbury &
Co. Also dir. Empire Theatre Co. Republican.
Club: Washington Park. Office: 204 Dearborn
St. Residence: Auditorium Annex.
NEWELIi, Ashbel Barney, railway official;
b. Buffalo, N. Y., Apr. 26, 1868; s. John and
Judith (Hill) Newell; preparatory education
at Fessenden's Univ. School, 1875-85; grad.
Yale, 1890; m. Chicago, Apr. 24, 1894, Harriet
King; children: Ashbel B., Jr., Eleanor King,
Harriet. From 1890 to 1891 traveled as private
sec. to pres. L. S. & M. S. Ry.; 1891-3, supt.
same road, living first at Youngstown, O., and
later at Grand Rapids, Mich.; came to Chl-
cago, Jan., 1894, as division supt. L. S. & M. S.
Ry.; in 1901 accepted present position as vice-
pres. and gen. mgr. of the White Pass and
Yukon Ry. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Uni-
versity, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office:
White Pass and Yukon Ry., Vancouver, B. C.
Residence: 159 Rush St.
NEWEY, Frederick John, lawyer; b. Wolver-
hampton, Eng., Sept. 4, 1872; s. William
Newey; mother died in his infancy; ed. pub-
lie and high schools of Detroit, Williamston
and Hadley, Mich.; Chicago Athenaeum and
Chicago College of Law, graduating, LL.B.,
1899; m. Chicago, June, 1901, Gertrude E. New-
ton; children: Harriet Adelaide, Kathryn
Brooks. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of
Illinois, 1899, and at once joined William W.
Wheelock and George B. Shattuck, forming
the law firm of Wheelock, Shattuck & Newey.
Also sec. and dir. of the Banner Oil Co. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Mem. of the Delta
Chi Fraternity. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence:
HBWMAJT. Abraham B., life insurance; b.
Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 7, 1871; ed. public
schools. Entered railroad business, 1883, with
Wisconsin Central Ry., at Milwaukee; became,
™?1A Milwaukee agent Am. Refrigerator Tran-
fit Co.; In 1893 began in insurance business in
Milwaukee; in 1902 appointed mgr. Equitable
Life Assurance Soc .of the U. S.. at Chicago.
which position still holds. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 3804 Grand Boul.
NEWMAN", Henry Parker, physician; b.
Washington, N. H., Dec. 2, 1853; ed. New Lon-
don (N. H.) Literary and Scientific Institu-
tion; grad. Detroit Med. College, 1878 (A.M.,
Dartmouth); studied 2 years, Bonn, Leipzig
and Strasburg, Germany; has practiced, Chica-
go, since 1880; m. Chicago, 1882, Fanny Louise
Hodges; children: Helen Everett, Willard
Hodges. Prof, gynecology and dir. College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago; ex-pres.
and former prof., diseases of women, Post-
Graduate Med. School. Fellow Am. Gynecologi-
cal Soc., a founder of International Congress
of Gynecologists and Obstetricians; ex-treas.
Am. Med. Assn.; mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc., Chicago Gynecological
Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Medico-Legal
Soc., Med. Examiners' Assn. Clubs: Physi-
cians, University. Author numerous med. pa-
pers; former editor (dept. Obstetrics and Gyne-
cology) N. Am. Practitioner. Office: 100 State
St. Residence: 540 Dearborn Av.
NEWMAN, Jacob, lawyer; b. Germany, Nov.
12, 1851; s. Salmon and Pauline (Lewis)
Newman; parents came to U. S. when
he was 4 years old and settled on farm in
Butler Co., O. ; remained on farm a short time,
then went to Noblesville, Ind., working at
various callings; came to Chicago, 1867;
worked hard for 2 years, saving his money;
entered Univ. of Chicago, working out of
school hours; grad. 1873; m. May 30, 1888,
Minnie, daughter of Hugo Goodman; children:
John Hugo, Elizabeth, George Ingham. After
leaving college became associated, 1873, with
Judge Graham in firm of Graham & Newman,
and after Judge Graham removed to the west
continued alone until 1882; with Adolph Moses,
in firm of Moses & Newman, 1882-90; after-
ward alone 7 years; now senior of Newman,
Northup, Levinson & Becker. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Standard, Ravisloe
Country. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Resi-
dence: 4738 Woodlawn Av.
NEWMAN, Jacob, Jr., merchant; b. Doerr-
moschel, Palatinate of Bavaria, Feb. 6, 1850;
s. Solomon and Fredericka (Schick) Newman;
ed. public school at Obermoschel, Palatinate,
Germany, and in grammar school at Harris-
burg, Pa.; m. Chicago, 1878, Henrietta Bauland;
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1 son: Henry Bauland. Began business life with
an uncle in Pierce City, Mo., in 1870, and sold
out to him in 1876; opened dry goods and fan-
cy goods store at Bellefonte, Pa., 1876; sold
out in 1881 and located in Chicago; was en-
gaged as importer of woolens and hosiery for
5 years, until compelled to retire on account
of health; then connected with house of Mor-
genthau, Bauland & Co., as owners of sev-
eral depts., until their retirement from busi-
ness; since 1897 retail dealer in cloaks, suits
and furs in Chicago, and in July, 1904, estab-
lished a similar business at South Bend, Ind.,
now conducting both stores. Republican. Jew-
ish religion. Has been financial sec. for 20
years of K. A. M. Congregation. Clubs: Lake-
side, Standard. Office: 215 State St. Residence:
5172 Michigan Av.
NEWTON, Georgre Wentworth, physician; b.
Milford, N. H., Dec. 11, 1860; s. Elbridge
Gould and Jerusha E. (Stearns) Newton; grad.
Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass., 1879; taught
school and engaged in business for short time;
studied medicine at med. dept. of the Univ.
of Pennsylvania, graduating M.D., 1884; m.
Philadelphia, May 19, 1887, Jennette Jackson;
children: Harold Jackson, Frederick Albert.
Came to Chicago during fall of 1884 and has
ever since been in active practice here, largely
specializing in gynecology. Elected, 1897, prof,
of gynecology in Chicago Post-Graduate
School and Policlinic; also attending gynecol-
ogist at W. Side Hosp. ; appointed, 1902, asso-
ciate prof, of clinical gynecology in med. dept.
of Univ. of Illinois (extra mural). Mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Illinois, Westward Ho. Office:
103 State St. Residence: 878 W. Adams St.
NIBLACK, William CaldweU, lawyer; b. Do-
ver Hill, Martin Co., Ind., Sept. 5, 1854; s. Wil-
liam Ellis and Eliza Ann (Sherman) Niblack;
grad. Georgetown Univ., 1874; attended lec-
tures, Cincinnati Law School, 1876-7; m.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10, 1880, Fannie Herr;
children: Narcissa (Mrs. James W. Thome),
Austin Herr, Lydia. Admitted to bar, Nov.,
1877, and has ever since engaged in practice.
Was the receiver of the Chemical Nat. and
Columbia Nat. banks under appointment from
the Comptroller of the Currency of the U. S.
Vice-pres. Chicago Title and Trust Co. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Democrat. Clubs: Chicago,
Iroquois, Kenwood, Law. Office: 100 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 125 E. 47th St.
NICHOLLS, William Henry, broker and
commission merchant; b. Central City, Colo.,
Mar. 20, 1865; s. William H. and Katherine
(Dwyer) Nicholls; ed. public schools of Cen-
tral City, Colo., and Chicago, to 1880; m. Oak
Park, 111., Apr. 28, 1897, Charlotte Conant;
children: Herbert Conant, Barbara. Began
business career as employe in the wholesale
house of Marshall Field & Co.; afterward suc-
cessively for commission firms of E. R. Nich-
ols & Co., J. H. Leslie & Co., and A. W. Cobb
6 Co., previous to engaging in business for
himself; in 1893 organized and became head of
firm of William H. Nicholls & Co., brokers
and commission merchants in canned goods,
etc. Is also interested in numerous canning
companies at various points. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Skokie
Golf, Evanston. Office: 42 River St. Residence:
Winnetka, 111.
NICHOLS, Charles Arthur, western mgr. for
Keasbey & Mattison Co.; b. Northfield, Ind.,
Apr. 16, 1866; s. Rue Pue and Clara (Butt)
Nichols; ed. common and high school at Zions-
ville, Ind., to 1883; graduate Nat. Institute of
Pharmacy, Chicago; m. Chicago, Apr. 5, 1900,
Elizabeth Glenn; 1 son: Charles Arthur, Jr.
Registered pharmacist by examination in Illi-
nois; was in retail drug business at Elgin, 111.,
for Dr. R. F. Bennett, and for Edward Spring-
er, 1883-8; came to Chicago, 1888, and was
salesman until 1892, and since then western
mgr. for Keasbey & Mattison Co., manufac-
turers of magnesia sectional coverings, mag-
nesium carbonate, alkalithia, bromo-caffeine,
etc. Republican. Mem. LaSalle Av. Baptist
Church. Pres. of the Salesmen's Center; dir.
of Polytechnic Soc.; graduate of the Sheldon
School of Scientific Salesmanship. Office 208-
210 Lake St. Residence: 3064 Dover St.
NICHOLS, Charles McKiustry, insurance; b.
Crown Point, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1862; s. Thomas
B. and Mary (Wallbridge) Nichols; grad. Am-
herst College, in class of 1885; m. Plattsburg,
N. Y., Sept. 5, 1888, Mary Self ridge Edwards.
After leaving college in 1885, came to Chicago
and took position as court reporter for 8
years; then went into the mortgage loan busi-
ness, and after 3 years went into the fire in-
surance business; was senior mem. of the firm
of Nichols & Grey, which was consolidated
with two other insurance firms, into the firm
of Waller, Chandler & Grey, May 1, 1905. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League,
Columbia Yacht. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: The Plaza.
NICHOLS, Edward Crampton, lawyer; b.
Maywood, 111., Dec. 24, 1869; s. Col. William
T. and Helen S. (Crampton) Nichols; early
education in public school, Maywood; grad.
Literary Dept., Univ. of Michigan, 1892, LL.B.;
Chicago College of Law, 1894; m. New York
City, Jan. 24, 1894, Grace E. Swift; children:
Hubert Swift, John Crampton. Admitted to
bar, 1893. Dir. and sec. Maywood Co.; dir.
Maywood State Bank. Pres. Village of May-
wood, 1896-7, and again since 1903. Republi-
c-an. Episcopalian. Club: Union League. Office:
Marquette Bldg. Residence: Maywood, 111.
NICHOLS, Henry Windsor, economic geolo-
gist; b. Cohasset, Mass., Dec. 7, 1866; s. Levi
L. and Ellen H. Nichols; grad. Massachusetts
Inst. Technology, S.B., 1893; m. Apr. 30, 1895,
Anna L. Giles, of Troy, N. Y. Asst. in geology
there, 1894; curator economic geology, 1895-7,
and since 1897 asst. curator of geology Field
Columbian Museum, Chicago. Author: The
Ores of Colombia, 1899. Residence: 6011 Kim-
bark Av. Office: Field Columbian Museum.
NICHOLS, Oren M., sec. Eaton & Prince Co. ;
b. Milwaukee, Wis., May 5, 1864; s. Henry A.
and Susan L. Nichols; ed. public schools of
Milwaukee, Wis., to 1883; m. Quincy, 111., June
7, 1894, Emily J. Jones; 1 daughter: Anna L.
Employed in Milwaukee until 1887; came to
Chicago and was employed by Armour & Co.,
1887-92; following that for 7 years with De-
troit Stove Works, until Apr. 1, 1890, when be-
came sec. and treas. of the Eaton & Prince
Co., elevators. Republican. Office: 71 Michigan
St. Residence: River Forest. 111.
NICHOLSON, Oeorgre T., passenger traffic
mgr.; b. Belvidere, N. C., July 1, 1856; s. Wil-
liam and Sarah Nicholson; ed. Kansas State
Univ.; married, 1885. In 1882 became a clerk in
general passenger and ticket office of the A.,
T. & S. F. R. R., and was promoted successive-
ly to rate clerk, chief rate clerk, chief clerk,
asst. general passenger and ticket agent, and
general passenger agent to Feb. 1, 1897; gen-
eral passenger agent, St. L. & S. F. Ry., Feb.
1, 1897, to May 1, 1898; since May 1, 1898,
passenger traffic mgr. A., T. & S. F. Ry. Sys-
tem. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Midlothian. Of-
fice: Ry. Exchange. Residence: 5047 Washing-
ton Av.
NIGHTINGALE, Augustus Frederick, edu-
cator; b. Quincy, Mass., Nov. 11, 1843; s. Thom-
as J. and Alice Nightingale; grad. Wesleyan
Univ., 1866 (A.M., 1869; Ph.D., 1891; LL.D.,
1901); m. Aug. 24, 1866, Fanny Orena, daugh-
ter Rev. C. H. Chase; children: Florence, Har-
ry Thomas, Jessie Irma, Winifred, Pearl
Romeyn. Prof. Latin and Greek, Upper Iowa
Univ., 1866-8; pres. Northwestern Female Col-
lege, Evanston, 111., 1868-71; prof. Latin and
Greek, Simpson College, Iowa, 1871-2; supt.
public schools, Omaha, Neb., 1872-4; principal
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Lake View High School, Illinois, 1874-90; asst.
supt Chicago public schools, 1890-2; supt.
Chicago high schools, 1892-1901; supt of
schools, Cook Co., since 1902; elected, 1898,
trustee Univ. of Illinois., pres. board, 1902-3;
pres. Nebraska State Teachers' Assn., 187;},
Nebraska State Sabbath School Assn., 187d,
Illinois State Teachers' Assn., 1887; secondary
dept Nat. Educational Assn., 1888; pres. N.
Central Assn. of Colleges and Secondary
Schools, etc., 1898. Chairman Committee Nat.
Educational Assn. on college entrance require-
ments, 1895-9. Author: Requirements for Ad-
mission to Am. Colleges, etc. Editor: Twen-
tieth Century Text Books (100 vols.). Office:
Assn. Bldg. Residence: 1997 Sheridan Rd.
NIMMONS, George Croll, architect; b. Woos-
ter, O., July 8, 1865; s. John Wesley and Re-
becca S. Nimmons; grad. Univ. of Wooster,
class of 1887; later attended the Art Institute
of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1898, Justine V.
Wheeler; children: Paul Wesley, Marie Jo-
sephine (deceased). Began architectural expe-
rience as a draftsman in the office of D. H.
Burnham & Co., 1887, and later engaged in
practice on own account; since 1898 with Wil-
liam K. Fellows in firm of Nimmons & Fel-
lows. Republican. Episconalian. Clubs: Univer-
sity, Kenwood, Homewood. Office: Marquette
Bldg Residence: Flossmoor, 111.
NIND, John Newton, editor and proprietor
of the Furniture Journal; b. St. Charles, Kane
Co, 111., Mar. 11, 1854; s. James G. and Mary
(Clarke) Nind; ed. public schools and by expe-
rience in printing shop; m. Red Wing, Minn.,
1878, Agnes Williams; children: Helen M,,
John Newton, Jr., Marjorie. Began journalis-
tic career as reporter at St. Paul, Minn., first
on St. Paul Pioneer, 1870; later on the St.
Paul Press, and after consolidation, on the
Pioneer Press, and afterward on the Minneap-
olis Tribune and Pioneer Press, until 1886;
then proprietor and editor of the Mississippi
Lumberman, 1886-93; St. Paul Trade Journal,
1893-4; took charge of the Furniture News,
of Minneapolis, and the Furniture Journal,
of Rockford, 111., July, 1904; consolidated the
.2 papers as The Furniture Journal, 1899,
which has since conducted, and removed head-
quarters to Chicago, 1901. These publications
are owned by the Trade Periodical Co., of which
he is vice-pres. Congregationalist. Republican;
was State Commissioner from Minnesota to
the Omaha Exposition. Pres. Chicago Trade
Press Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Illinois Athletic,
Press. Mem. Royal Arcanum, and Hoo Hoos.
Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence: 743 E. 51st
St.; summer, Ottawa Beach, Mich.
NITCHIE, Joseph Howard, actuary; b.
Brooklyn, N. Y., Mar. 18, 1851; s. John Evert-
son and Maria R. (Howard) Nitchie; ed.
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute to 1866; Co-
lumbia College, New York, 1866-8; Williams
College, Massachusetts, graduating A.B., 1870;
m. Chicago, Oct. 21, 1879, Catharine E. Carter;
children: George Howard (deceased), Charles
Carter, Francis Raymond, Katharine. Asst.
actuary Excelsior Life Insurance Co., New
York, 1870; asst. actuary Nat. Life Insurance
Co., U. S. A., Philadelphia, 1873; moved with
company to Chicago, 1874, actuary same, 1879;
sec., 1881-1900; consulting actuary since 1900.
Sec. Fidelity Safe Deposit Co., 1890-1900; sec.
Columbus Safe Deposit Co. since its organiza-
tion, in 1892. Charter mem. Actuarial Soc. of
America. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
Assn. Bldg. Residence: 826 Hamlin Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
NIXON, Charles Elston, dramatic and musi-
cal editor; b. Clermont Co., O., May 25, 1860;
grad. Cornell, 1880; studied music, Cincinnati;
art in the School of Design, under Benn Pit-
man; m. Nov., 1887, at Kansas City, Mo., El-
dora Lynde Mann. After leaving Cornell, be-
came reporter, later correspondent on Inter
Ocean; musical reporter and editorial para-
grapher, same; editor the Sunday paper, 1892-
1894; with F. Ziegfleld, Jr., went to Europe,
1893, and secured 90 musical people as World's
Fair attractions. Started in 1893 and conduct-
ed for 2 years the Illustrated Colored Supple-
ment, the first newspaper in America printed
in colors upon a Web perfecting press; dra-
matic and musical editor Chicago Inter Ocean,
1884-99; established The Helena Record
(daily), Helena, Mont., July, 1900; was editor
of The Philharmonic, Chicago, 2 years. Has
written a number of dramatic sketches and
songs. Now western mgr. Music Trade. Of-
fice: 241 Wabash Av. Residence: 688 Winthrop
Av., Edgewater, 111.
NIXON, William Fenn, journalist; b. Foun-
tain City, Wayne Co., Ind., Mar. 19, 1833; s.
Samuel and Rhoda (Hubbard) Butler Nixon;
grad. Farmers' College, O., 1854; law dept.
Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1859; m. 1st, Cincin-
nati, Sept., 1861, Mary Stites (died, 1862); m.
2d, June 15, 1869, Elizabeth, daughter Charles
Duffield, Chicago. Practiced law, Cincinnati,
until 1868; mem. Ohio Legislature, 1865-8;
business mgr. Cincinnati Chronicle, 1868-72;
since 1872 connected with the Chicago Inter
Ocean as business mgr., publisher, gen. mgr.
and editor. Appointed Lincoln Park Commis-
sioner, 1896, and its pres. in 1897; delegate
from State at large to Nat. Republican Con-
vention, 1896; Dec., 1897, appointed collector
of port of Chicago; re-appointed, Dec., 1901.
Clubs: Union League, Marquette. Office: Post
Office Bldg. Residence: 177 Lake View Av.
NOAKE, William Harmon, varnish ; b. Cleve-
land, O., July 23, 1855; s. Richard and Eliza-
beth (Hutchings) Noake; ed. public schools of
Cleveland, O. ; m. Milan, O., Coraline A. Lock-
wood; 1 son: Harrison Francis. Began busi-
ness career with Berry Bros., varnish manu-
facturers, of Detr9it, Mich., as traveling sales-
man; later traveling salesman for the Forest
City Varnish Co., at Cleveland, O. ; then with
Moses Bigelow, of Newark, N. J., until 1891,
when became vice-pres. and gen. mgr. of the
Am. Varnish Co., Chicago, 9 years, becoming
pres., 1900, to July, 1904; then purchased the
business of the Watts De Golyer Co., which
organized and incorporated as the Noake-
Wheeler-Clough Co., of which is pres. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°). Club: Union League. Of-
fice: 377-391 Illinois St. Residence: 401 N. Ken-
ilworth Av., Oak Park, 111.
NOBLE, Alden Charles, author; b. Chicago,
May 17, 1880; s. James and Eva F. Noble; ed.
Chicago public schools and Chicago Manual
Training School; grad. B.S., in electrical engi-
neering course, Armour Inst. of Technology,
1901. Mem. Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. (See
Who's Who in America for list of books, etc.).
Address: 4744 Kenwood Av.
NOBLE, Edwin J., grain and provisions; b.
near Pittsburgh, Pa., Apr. 28, 1852; s. Lewis
C. J. and Margaret (Morrow) Noble; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, May 4, 1882, Mary
Fisher; children: Robert M., Mary E. Began
business life in retail grocery store at Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and after that was with different
mfg. houses; came to Chicago, 1876, and for
over 20 years has been a mem. of the Board
of Trade. Was chief grain inspector of State
of Illinois under appointment of Gov. Tanner,
1897-1901; was alderman from 31st Ward. 7
years. Republican. Methodist. Office: Postal
Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 6621 Harvard Av.
NOBLE, Glenn Smith, patent atty. and con-
sulting engineer; b. Cresco, Howard Co., la.,
Aug. 24, 1872; s. Hiram D. and Martha L. No-
ble; ed. Cresco common and high schools;
grad. civil engineer, Iowa State Univ., 1894;
grad. LL.B., law dept. Lake Forest Univ., 1900;
m. Chicago, Jan. 3, 1901, Marcella Glenny, of
St. Louis, Mo. First experience in active work
was with a newspaper. After studying civil
engineering had charge of public and private
work for a few years, including engineering
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work at Evanston, 111., Chicago Heights, and
other places; later studied law, was admitted
to bar, and has made a specialty of patent
work, practicing before the Patent Office and
the U. S. Courts. Republican. Mason. Mem. N.
Am. Union. Club: Hamilton. Office: Security
Bldg. Residence: 5402 Prairie Av.
NOBLE, William Lincoln, physician; b. Rus-
sell, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Dec. 23, 1860;
s. William and Phoebe (Grant) Noble; grad.
St. Lawrence Univ., M.S., 1885; Rush Med. Col-
lege, Chicago, M.D., 1888; m. Chicago, Nov. 1,
1899, Marion Holden; 1 son: William Holden
Noble. Engaged in practice of medicine in Chi-
cago from 1888; supt. Cook Co. Insane
Asylum, 1890; county physician for Cook Co.,
111., 1891-2; mem. of staff of Illinois Charit-
able Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1893-1900; sur-
geon and chief of eye dept. in same, 1896-1900;
now prof, of ophthalmology, dir. and sec.,
Chicago Clinical School, and clinical prof, oph-
thalmology, College of Physicians and Sur-
geons (Univ. of Illinois). Ophthalmologist,
dir. and sec. the W. Side Hosp. Republican.
Mem. 1st Congregational Church. Clubs: Illi-
nois, Chicago Athletic. Office: 100 State St.
Residence: 806 Washington Boul.
NOBLIT, Joseph Curtis, sales mgr.; b. Phil-
adelphia, Pa., Sept. 10, 1871; s. Dell and Eliza-
beth (Curtis) Noblit; ed. William Penn Char-
ter School, Philadelphia, and at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Boston, to 1893; m.
Philadelphia, July, 1900, Marie McGinley. Af-
ter leaving Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology was with Cambria Iron Co., Johnstown,
Pa., for 3 years, as asst. to master mechanic;
then with Yale & Towne, Stamford, Conn.,
in charge of depts. in factories; since 1900
with the Hallwood Cash Register Co., Phila-
delphia, manufacturers of cash registers and
of Columbus Recording Door Lock, coming to
Chicago, Jan. 1, 1903, as mgr. for the com-
pany's Chicago branch. Also mgr. Internation-
al Mfg. Co. Republican. Office: 627 Garden City
Blk. Residence: 740 N. Park Av.
NX>E, Elzer Curtis, gen. supt. of Northwest-
ern Elevated R. R. Co. and Chicago and Oak
Park Elevated Ry. Co.; b. on farm at Western
Star, Summit Co., O., Mar. 25, 1862; s. Benja-
min and Jane (Payne) Noe; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Mar. 8, 1888, Jennie A. Stroh. Be-
gan work in Cleveland, O., as engineer in a
flour mill, and after being present at the
Brush Exhibition of Arc Lighting in 1879, be-
came identified with electrical and mechanical
pursuits; came to Chicago, 1882, and took
position with the Western Edison Light Co.,
and remained with them and succeeding com-
panics until Jan. 1, 1903, when accepted his
present position as gen. supt. Office: Mer-
chants' Loan and Trust Bldg. Residence: 2483
Lakewood Av., Edgewater, 111.
NOLAN, Harry Edgar, mgr. Travelers In-
surance Co.; b. Chicago, July 6, 1874; s. John
H. and Emily (St. John) Nolan; ed. Harvard
School, 1887-91; St. Paul's School, Concord, N.
H., 1891-2; grad. Yale Univ., B.A., 1897; m.
Chicago, Apr. 14, 1903, Edith Schuyler. En-
tered insurance business, July 1, 1897, as spe-
cial agent with father, John H. Nolan, gen-
eral agent of the Travelers' Insurance Co.,
and remained until appointed, July 1, 1903, to
present position of mgr. of Chicago branch
office, Life and Accident Dept. Travelers In-
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn. Won first posi-
tion in first prize contest inaugurated by com-
pany in 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Yale, Glencoe Country. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
NOLAN, John H., life and accident under-
writer; b. New Haven, Conn., May 10, 1841;
s. Thomas and Mary Ann (O'Reilley) Nolan;
ed. common school, New Haven; m. Chicago,
June 22, 1868, Emily St. John; children: Cyrus
Clark, Julian St. John, Harry Edgar, Alice St.
John, Emily. After leaving school worked in
Jerome's clock factory at New Haven, and
later in Pitch's lock factory; clerk in drug
store, 1858-62; served in 20th Conn. Infy. from
1862 to close of Civil War; came to Chicago,
1865, and was a traveling salesman until 1870;
since 1870 general agent in Chicago for the
Travelers Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn.
Republican. Unsectarian in religion. Mem. Chl-
cago Stock Exchange Club: Union League. Of-
flce: fc Nat- Bank
NONNAST, Louis Frederick, furniture; b.
Langenburg, Ger., Sept., 1848; s. Anton and
Sophia (Newhouser) Nonnast; ed. gymnasiums
at Stuttgart, Ger.; m. Chicago, 1876, Minnie
Drews (died, 1898); children: Emory, Harry.
Learned furniture-making trade in Germany;
came to Chicago from Stuttgart, 1865; worked
for furniture factories and was foreman for
several firms prior to 1880, when established
furniture mfg. for himself. Independent in pol-
itics. Mem. Germania Mannerchor; also of
Lincoln Park Lodge A. P. and A. M. Office:
254-264 N. Green St. Residence: 1774 Deming
Place.
NOONAN, Edward T., lawyer; b. Macomb
Co., 111., Oct. 23, 1861; father was killed in bat-
tie in Civil War; moved to Chicago, 1868; ed.
public schools; studied law with Judge Van
H. Higgins and C. C. Bonney; grad. law dept.
of Univ. of Michigan, LL.B., 1883. Admitted
to bar of State of Illinois in 1882. Mem. State
Senate of Illinois from old 1st Senatorial Dis-
trict, 1890-4, and was one of the "101" who
voted 9 weeks for Gen. John M. Palmer for
U. S. Senator; was col. on staff of Gov. John
P. Altgeld, 1892-7; atty. for the board of W.
Chicago Park Commissioners, 1893-8; Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress in 1894, 1896 and
1898, and elected in latter year, serving in
56th Congress, 1899-1901. Club: Illinois. Office:
175 Dearborn St. Residence: 398 Washington
Boul.
NOBCBOSS, Frederic Franklin, lawyer; b.
Janesville, Wis., Dec. 4, 1865; s. Pliny and
Phoebe Akin (Poole) Norcross; grad. Beloit
College, A.B., 1887; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., 1890; m. Chicago, June 26, 1899, Alice
Wrenn; 1 daughter: Phoebe Wrenn. Engaged
in practice of law in Chicago since 1890; since
1893 atty. in Chicago for the Am. Surety Co.
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: University,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: Marquette
Bldg. Residence: 166 Astor St.
NOBLING, John £., publisher Swedish
Tribune, and Posterlandet; b. Bishop Hill,
Henry Co., 111., Jan. 13, 1859; s. Andrew D.
and Elizabeth (Bengtson) Norling; public
school education; m. Burlington, la., Dec. 30,
1890, Christie Ericson; children: Lillian May,
Ruth Elizabeth. After leaving school studied
pharmacy and was in drug business for 12
years in Galva, 111.; later in mfg. and in 1890
came to Chicago and engaged in the real es-
tate business. Was largely engaged in colo-
nizing large tracts of land in Colorado, Texas,
and other points in the west, and later en-
gaged in mining; finally, in' 1899, bought the
Swedish Tribune and the Posterlandet, Swe-
dish papers. Also pres. Monarch Telephone
Mfg. Co.; sec. and treas. Globe Automatic Tel-
ephone Co. Republican. Mason. Clubs: Mar-
quette, Swedish Glee, Svithrod Singing. Office:
59 Dearborn St. Residence: 801 Burling St.
NOBBIS, William Wallace, grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Clymer, Chautauqua Co., N.
Y., Jan. 30, 1853; s. William W. and Theodocia
(Phinney) Norris; grad. Marengo (111.) High
School, 1870; attended Chicago Univ. 1 year;
m. Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 5, 1884, Nellie Lilley;
children: Helen, Katherine. Taught district
school, McHenry Co., 111., 1870-5; came to Chi-
cago, Jan., 1875; went to work for Warder,
Mitchell & Co. (now the International Har-
vester Co.) as bookkeeper and accountant for
5 years; in similar position with Board of
Trade firm of S. H. McCrea & Co., 1880-1900;
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since 1900 in business for self as W. W. Nor-
ris & Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Pres.
Belt Line Transfer and Storage Co.; dir. Lake
Co Gravel Co., Libertyville, 111. Democrat.
Episcopalian. Mem. Am. Fraternal League.
Club: Illinois. Office: 4 Sherman St. Residence:
347 S. Troy St.
NORTKROP. John Willard, mgr. Emerson
Piano Co.; b. Phoenix, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1851; s.
James D. and Evelin A. Corey Northrop; ed.
public schools of New York State; m. Mar.,
1886, Sarah B., daughter of Hon. Robert Gi-
rard Martin, of New York; children: Florence
W Robert E. Began business life as bank
messenger in Rochester, N. Y., old Traders
Nat. Bank, filling all of the positions, and In
1865 became cashier in another bank, 25 days
before becoming of age, and said to be the
youngest bank cashier in the State of New
York at the time; at end of 2 years, resigned,
on account of failing health; went to Colo-
rado for a year; came to Chicago, 1880; en-
tered employ of W. W. Kimball as salesman,
remaining until Jan. 1, 1893. Jan. 1, 1893, be-
came a partner in the Emerson piano business.
In 1903 company was incorporated as the Em-
erson Piano Co., of which is vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park.
Office: 190-192 Michigan Av. Residence: Hotel
Metropole.
NORTON, Charles Dyer, life insurance; b.
Wisconsin, Mar. 12, 1871; s. Rev. Franklin B.
and Harriet (Dyer) Norton; in Apr., 1885, en-
tered employ of the Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Co., in the Home Office, at Milwau-
kee, Wis.; grad. Ripon Acad., 1889; Amherst
College, A.B., 1893. Employed, in Sept., 1893,
with Scribner's Magazine, New York City; in
July, 1895, re-entered employ of the North-
western Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Chica-
go office; became asst. general agent, 1897, as-
sociate general agent, 1899; mem. of Kimball
& Norton (A. W. Kimball, C. D. Norton), Illi-
nois general agents Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Co.; from 1902 until 1905 became
general agent on death of A. W. Kimball.
Trustee Lake Forest Univ.; m. Dobbs Ferry-
on-Hudson, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1897, Katherine
McKim Garrison. Clubs: University, Saddle
and Cycle, Mid-Day, Chicago Athletic, Mer-
chants (sec.), Onwentsia, Union League, City
(Chicago), City (New York). Office: Stock Ex-
change Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest.
NORTON, John Lyman, grain and flour mer-
chant and miller; b. Prescott, Can., May 2,
1838; s. Hiram and Rhoda K. (Warner) Nor-
ton; ed. public schools, Beloit, Wis.; m. Lock-
port, 111., May 18, 1864, Ada C. Goodlng; chil-
dren: Louise, William G., Hiram, Edward G.,
John W., Rhoda A. In 1855 began connection
with the business of Norton & Co., merchant
millers (established 1848, incorporated 1897),
and is now at the head of the business, as
pres. of the company, extensively engaged in
the manufacture of flour and cereal foods,
with mills at Lockport, 111. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: Royal Insurance Bldg.
Residence: Lockport, 111.
NORTON, Oliver Willcox, manufacturer
sheet metal goods; b. Allegany Co., N. Y., Dec.
17, 1839; s. Oliver W. and Henrietta (Willcox)
Norton; ed. common schools; m. Brooklyn, N.
Y., Oct. 4, 1870, Lucy C. Fanning; children:
Ralph H., Elliot S., Ruth W., Strong Vincent.
Served as private and commissioned officer in
Union Army, Apr., 1861, to Mar., 1866; clerk
4th Nat. Bank, New York, 1866-9; in Apr.,
1869, formed partnership with brother, Edwin
Norton, and Alton H. Fancher and David G.
Fanning, in Toledo, O., as Norton & Fancher,
mfg. cans and sheet metal goods; removed to
Chicago, Dec., 1870, and in 1872, Mr. Fancher
retiring, firm became Norton Bros., and in 1890
was incorporated under that title, with 5
brothers interested. Other corporations were
formed for business in New York, Baltimore,
and Canada, for same line of manufacture,
which, In 1901, were consolidated with others
in the Am. Can Co. Pres. and dir. Norton Bros.,
Chicago; dir. Norton Mfg. Co., Hamilton, Ont. ;
pres. and dir. Norton Tin Plate and Can Co.,
Baltimore; vice-pres. and dir., respectively, of
Norton Can Co., New York; Dunkley Co., Kala-
mazoo, Mich.; Dunkley-Williams Co., S. Ha-
ven, Mich.; Automatic Vacuum Canning Co.,
Chicago, and several other corporations. Mem.
George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R., Western
Soc. Army of the Potomac, Loyal Legion, Com-
mander of the Illinois Commandery Loyal Le-
gion, 1902-3. Republican. Congregationalist.
Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Office: Ma-
sonic Temple. Residence: 4823 Lake Av.
NORWOOD, Fred W., pres. of the Federal
Agency Co.; b. Wilmington, Mass., Nov. 4,
1842; s. Francis and Adeline (Choate) Nor-
wood; ed. Williston Seminary, E. Hampton,
Mass., and at Amherst College; m. Chicago,
1868, Lizzie Winne; 1 daughter: Winifred
Alma. Served 3 years in the Civil War, as ser-
geant-maj. of the 6th Minnesota regt. in the
campaigns against the Sioux Indians, and as
capt. 68th U. S. Colored Infy. in 16th Army
Corps in Tennessee and Mississippi; wounded
at the siege of Ft. Blakely, inside the fort
(was first man inside the fort); mustered out
on account of wound in July, 1865. Engaged
with Doggett, Bassett & Hill, wholesale boots
and shoes, Aug., 1865; admitted to partnership,
1872; established firm of Norwood & Butter-
field Co., dealers in Southern pine lumber; was
the pioneer in this line. Installed the first band
mill in the South, bought 40,000 acres of -pine
land, and built 30 miles of railroad; retired
from lumber business in 1897. Now vice-pres.
and dir. of the A. T. Stewart Lumber Co.; dir.
of the Federal Life Insurance Co., and, since
June, 1900, pres. of the Federal Agency Co.
Also treas. of the Norwall Mfg. Co., sec. Ome-
ga Placer Mining Co., vice-pres. H. D. Jones
Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem. Loyal Le-
gion. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 5218
Jefferson Av.
NOTMAN, William Robson, clergyman; b.
Sutherlandshire, Scotland, 1859; s. James and
Margaret (Ormiston) Notman; ed. private tu-
tor, at Edinburgh Univ. and at New College,
Edinburgh (theological school); degree of
D.D., Univ. of Colorado; m. Bermuda, 1890,
Mary Archibald Forbes; children: Lucy Or-
miston, Ronald Clyde, William Robson, Jr. Or-
dained to Presbyterian ministry, 1889; minis-
ter of Christ Church, Bermuda, 1889-94; min-
ister of 1st Presbyterian Church, Boulder,
Colo., 1896-9; prof, of ethics, Univ. of Colo-
rado, 1897-9; minister of 4th Presbyterian
Church of Chicago since 1899. Dir. of McCor-
mick Theological Seminary, Chicago, since
1900; dir. Presbyterian Hosp., of Chicago, since
1899; pres. Presbyterian League of Chicago
since 1903; pres. Presbyterian Social Union of
Chicago. Residence: 446 Chestnut St.
NOTZ, Felix John, treas. and gen. mgr. Jos.
Baker & Sons, Am. Oven Co.; b. Germany, Dec.
27, 1869; ed. Germany and England; m. Chi-
cago, June 10, 1899, Ida M. Kranz; children:
John Kranz, Florence, Felix, Jr. Came to the
U. S. in 1897, and was a resident of Michigan
until Sept., 1902; came to Chicago and accept-
ed present position. Republican. Club: Concor-
dia. Office: 61-63 Union Park Ct. Residence: 334
Hampden Ct.
NOTTRSE, John Alken, lumber; b. Cam-
bridge, Mass., 1844; s. Francis and Sarah E.
(Conant) Nourse; removed to Bloomington,
111., 1852; ed. Bloomington public schools,
1852-60; commercial school, Chicago, 1865;
served, 1862-5, in Civil War in Chicago Board
of Trade Battery; m. Chicago, 1872, Clara E.
Swift; children: Hattie L., Ida N., Clara. Was
with Rogers & Co., coal dealers, 1866; Wheel-
ock, Dean & Hermann, lumber dealers, 1867;
Mears, Bates & Co., lumber, 1871; Soper, Brain-
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erd & Co., lumber, 1877; Sawyer-Goodman Co.,
lumber, 1880; J. A. Nourse & Co., lumber, 1900;
and in 1904 organized Nourse-Taylor Lumber
Co., of which is pres. Republican. Was mem.
Battery D, I. N. G., 1877-80. Mem. George H.
Thomas Post, G. A. R. ; Cleveland Lodge A. F.
and A. M. Club: Colonial. Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: 4820 Prairie Av.
NOUHSE, William George, mgr. of the Ma-
rine Iron Works; b. New York City, July 1,
1852; s. Joseph and Susan Maria (Lewis)
Nourse; ed. public schools of Rochester, N. Y.,
and college at Cobourg, Can.; m. Chicago, Feb.
24, 1881, Frances A. Marsh; 1 daughter (adopt-
ed) : Georgia Anna Powers. Began business
life as a bank clerk; afterward commercial
traveler; came to Chicago, 1881; has been in
the machinery mfg. business since 1884, and
since Jan., 1895, has been sec. and mgr. of the
Marine Iron Works, builders of marine en-
gines and boilers, steam launches, steam
yachts and tug boats. Episcopalian. Mem. Lin-
coln Park Lodge, No. 611, A. F. and A. M.
Office: Clybourn and Southport Avs. Residence:
526 Eddy St.
NOVAK, Edward Joseph, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Nov. 2, 1869; s. John and Mary (Krai) Novak;
ed. public schools; grad. Metropolitan busi-
ness college; m. Chicago, June 7, 1893, Emily
J. Padecky; 1 son: Edward. Began business
life as a clerk in the Co. Treasurer's office
during the administration of George R. Davis;
studied law, and was admitted to the bar,
1895; mem. of the House of Representatives in
the General Assembly of Illinois, 1893-9; al-
derman from the 10th Ward, 1898-1902. Demo-
crat. Mem. executive committee of Democratic
State Committee. Office; 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 648 Loomis St.
NOTES, David Allan, grain and stock bro-
ker; b. LaPorte, Ind., Mar. 7, 1867; s. George
Clement and E. Ellen (Smith) Noyes; ed. pub-
lic and high school of Evanston, 111.; m. De-
corah, la., Aug. 4, 1892, Emma R. Bullis. En-
tered grain business in 1886 and has continued
ever since; now mem. of firm of Finley Bar-
rell & Co., grain and stock brokers, mems. of
New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges, Chi-
cago Board of Trade and all other important
grain exchanges in the country. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Union, Chicago Athletic, Glen
View. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 7
Scott Av.
NOYES, Edmund, dentist; b. Abington,
Mass., Jan. 16, 1842; s. Spencer W. and Mary
(Packard) Noyes; ed. grammar school, Cam-
pello, Mass., and in public and private schools,
Independence, la.; taught country schools, 7
terms; student of dentistry with Dr. E. L.
Clarke, Dubuque, la., 1865-7; Ohio College of
Dental Surgery, 1866-7; honorary degree,
D.D.S., by Chicago College of Dental Surgery,
1884; m. 1st, Oct. 25, 1869, Elizabeth Miller;
children: Edmund Spencer, Frederick Bogue,
Gertrude Elizabeth, Heman Howard; m. 2d,
Feb. 3, 1886, Mary Sophia Wells; children:
Fanny Anna, and twin boys, John Wells, Wil-
liam Augustus; m. 3d, July 1, 1893, Fannie
Henrietta Wells; m. 4th, Aug. 4, 1897, Ada-
line Clara Horning. Began practice as dentist
for self, 1867, in Chicago. One of organizers
Chicago Dental Infirmary and Chicago College
of Dental Surgery, 1883; taught there 7 years,
5 years as prof, of operative dentistry. One of
organizers of Northwestern Univ. Dental
School; was sec. of the faculty, and afterward
prof, of professional ethics and jurisprudence,
in which chair continues. Mem. since 1868
(pres. 1878) Chicago Dental Soc.; since 1872
(pres. 1884) Illinois State Dental Society;
mem. Chicago Odontological Soc. (pres. 1 year),
Chicago Odontographic Soc., Northern Illinois
Dental Soc., Nat. Dental Assn. (since 1876).
Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Congre-
gational. Office: 92 State St. Residence: 716
Michigan Av., Evanston, 111.
NOYES, Edward Horatio, grain commission;
b. Brattleboro, Vt., Sept. 18, 1844; s. Horatio
Smith and Mary A. (Chandler) Noyes; ed. pub-
lic school, and at Norwich Univ., Norwich, Vt.;
m. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1870, Mary C. Hamilton;
children: Albert Hamilton, William Hamilton,
Edward Hamilton (deceased). Served in 7th
Squadron, R. I. Cav., in Civil War; in 1864
came to Chicago and was clerk in grain com-
mission house until 1869, when became mem.
of Board of Trade, establishing firm of E. H.
Noyes & Co. Republican. Mem. G. A. R. Office:
169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 5117 Jefferson
Avenue.
NOTES, Prank Brett, journalist; b. Wash-
ington, July 7, 1863; s. Crosby S. and Eliz-
abeth S. Noyes; ed. public schools and high
schools of Washington; preparatory dept
Columbian Univ., D. C.; m. Washington, Sept.
17, 1888, Janet Thruston Newbold. Mgr. Wash-
ington Star, 1891-1901; pres. Associated Press,
since Jan., 1900; editor and publisher Chicago
Record-Herald since 1902; dir. Chicago Herald
Co., the Evening Star Newspaper Co., of
Washington; City Press Assn., of Chicago;
dir. executive committee Associated Press
since 1894. Clubs: Chicago, Caxton, Merchants,
Press, Saddle and Cycle, Union, City, Mid-
Day, Chicago Golf (Chicago) ; Chevy Chase
(Washington). Office: Record-Herald. Resi-
dence: 111 Lake Shore Drive.
NOTES, Frederick Bogue, dentist; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 22, 1872; s. Dr. Edmund and Eliza-
beth (Miller) Noyes; ed. public and private
schools of Chicago; Beloit (Wis.) Acad.; Johns
Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, A.B., 1893; North-
western Univ. Dental School, D.D.S., 1895; m.
Milwaukee, Wis., 1898, Mary E. Judd; 1 son:
Harold Judd Noyes. Engaged in practice of
dentistry in Chicago since 1895. Prof, of his-
tology in Northwestern Univ. Dental School
since 1897. Mem. Chicago Odontographic Soc.,
Chicago Dental Soc., Illinois State Dental
Soc., Nat. Dental Assn. Republican. Office: 92-
98 State St. Residence: 351 E. 58th St.
NOTES, Henry C., lawyer; b. Derby Line,
Orleans Co., Vt., Jan. 22, 1846; s. Adam S.
and Sarah (Martin) Noyes (father was a
banker who moved west to Rockford, 111., in
1858, but returned to Boston in 1867); ed. pub-
lic schools, Beloit College and law dept. Univ.
of Illinois, graduating LL.B. from latter, 1869;
served in Civil War, enlisting in 1863, and was
6 months In the 134th regt., 111. Vol. Infy.;
m. June 19, 1873, Angela A. Elmer, formerly
of Belleville, Ont. ; children: Angela (now Mrs.
D. K. Cochrane), Henry C., Jr. Admitted to
Illinois bar, 1869, and has since then been in
continuous practice, including among his cli-
ents many railroad, insurance and other cor-
porations; and has been engaged in many im-
portant cases in the State and Federal courts.
Mason. Mem. U. S. Grant Post, 28, G. A. R.
Republican. Club: Waupanseh. Office: 79 Dear-
born St. Residence: 3809 Langley Av.
NOTES, La Verne W., B.Sc., pres. Aermotor
Co., etc.; b. Genoa, N. Y., Jan. 7, 1849; s. Leon-
ard R. and Jane Jessup Noyes; ed. public
schools of Iowa and Iowa State College, grad-
uating in 1872; m. Charles City, la., Ida E.
Smith. Removed to Batavia, 111., 1876, and en-
gaged in manufacture of agricultural machin-
ery; in 1879 invented the Noyes dictionary
holder, and since then has invented and pat-
ented more than 100 mechanical devices; be-
gan the manufacture of windmills and organ-
ized the Aermotor Co., of which has ever since
been pres. Is also pres. of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of Illinois, dir. of the Nat.
Bank of N. America and the Nat. Business
League. Mem. of executive committee of the
Civic Federation of Chicago (ex-pres.), execu-
tive committee of Chicago New Charter Con-
vention. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Merchants, Midlothian, Calumet, Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park, Chicago Yacht, Hamil-
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ton, Marquette, Twentieth Century, Art Insti-
tute (governing life mem.), Forty. Offices: W.
12th and Rockwell Sts. and 135 Adams St.
Residence: 234 Lincoln Park Boul.
NOTES, Thomas Smith, sec. Richardson
Silk Co.; b. LaPorte, Ind., Jan. 12, 1861; a.
Rev. George C. and Eliza E. (Smith) Noyes;
ed. public schools, Evanston, 111. In 1888 be-
gan his business career, in minor capacity,
with the Richardson Silk Co., manufacturers
of silk thread (established and incorporated
in 1886); rose in service of that company un-
til is now sec. Republican. Club: Glen View.
Office: 220 Adams St. Residence: 428 N. State
Street.
NOTES, •William Hamilton, broker; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 11, 1877; s. Edward H. and Mary
C. (Hamilton) Noyes; grad. Hyde Park High
School, 1895; m. Chicago, Mar. 1, 1904, May
Wells. In employ of Hately Bros., provisions,
from office boy to provision buyer, 1895-9; em-
ployed with McReynolds Co., grain merchants,
as floor mgr. on Chicago Board of Trade, 1899-
1903; started in grain commission business for
self in Aug., 1903, and in Dec., 1903, was
joined by James R. Godman, forming firm of
Noyes & Godman; since May 1, 1905, junior
mem. of Hulburd, Warren & Chandler. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Presby-
terian. Club: Chicago. Office: 212-214 LaSalle
St. Residence: 4733 Vincennes Av.
NUTTING. 'William Washfourn, manufactur-
er; b. Westminster, Vt., Aug. 5, 1832; s. Hi-
ram and Lucretia (Washburn) Nutting; at-
tended common school at Westminster, Vt.,
and academies at Saxton's River, Chester and
Ludlow, Vt., and Walpole, N. H.; m. Putney,
Vt., Sept., 1858, Mary J. Campbell (now de-
ceased); children: John C. (b. Minneapolis,
Minn., 1859; died Cripple Creek, Colo., 1894);
Helen C. (wife of T. M. Jackson, cashier Chi-
cago Nat. Bank). Taught school at Jamaica,
Vt., winter of 1850-1; Chester, Vt., winter of
1851-2; in Apr., 1852, became mem. of firm of
Safford & Nutting, general store, Westmin-
ster, Vt.; bought Safford out in Oct., 1853, and
at same time established another store at
Westminster West, 6 miles distant; run both
stores alone until spring of 1856; sold out and
went to Des Moines, la.; in real estate busi-
ness there until July, 1857; then in mercantile
business at Minneapolis, Minn., until Apr.,
1861; then in grocery business in Chicago un-
til Mar., 1863, when established the Chicago
Scale Co., of which has since been pres. Com-
pany mfrs. scales of all varieties and stand-
ards for different countries; also deals in fire-
proof safes, automobiles, sewing machines,
portable forges, steam, gas and gasoline en-
gines, etc., shipping to all parts of world. Re-
publican. Office: 296 W. Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 80 Throop St.
o
OAKLEY, William C., bank examiner; b.
Fairfield Co., Conn., May 3, 1846; ed. in Con-
necticut public schools; was drafted for Union
Army at close of Civil War, but was not mus-
tered into service. Came to Chicago in Nov.,
1864; paying teller of Northwestern Nat. Bank,
17 years; senior mem. of Oakley, Dorrance &
Jones, manufacturers, 2 years; appointed nat.
bank examiner, 1882, served 3 years; appoint-
ed cashier of Union Nat. Bank, 1885, served 7
years; examiner for Chicago Clearing House
Assn., 3 years; appointed, 1898, nat. bank ex-
aminer for City of Chicago. Dir. in several
corporations and mem. of the Chicago Stock
Exchange (charter mem.). Republican. Office:
Western Union Bldg. Residence: 736 Fullerton
Boul.
O'BRIEN, Edward, lawyer; b. Kalamazoo,
Mich., Oct. 3, 1859; s. Edward and Sarah Ellen
(O'Brien) O'Brien; ed. Kalamazoo College; m.
Edna M. Porter, 1905. After leaving college
engaged in publication of a newspaper, but
meeting financial reverses came to Chicago,
studied law, and was admitted to Illinois bar,
1890; since then engaged in practice of law in
Chicago; first cases of note were in connec-
tion with the prosecution of the gamblers who
infested the city in the years 1890-1, and the
celebrated Charles P. Newberry case; since
then identified with numerous notable cases.
Club: Cypher (Bohemian). Mem. K. P. Office:
115 Dearborn St. Residence: Park Mansions,
LaSalle Av. and Eugenie St.
O'BBXEN, John, pres. O'Brien Land and
Lumber Co.; b. Co. Kerry, Ireland, Jan. 6,
1847; s. Patrick and Mary (Forhan) O'Brien;
ed. public schools in Ireland, and came to Chi-
cago, 1866; m. Chicago, 1870, Mary Lane; chil-
dren: Katherine, Mary, John, Robert, Walter,
Francis, Teresa, Elizabeth, Angle. Began busi-
ness career with Dalton Bros., lumber, at 18th
St. Bridge, 1866; later for 5 years with B. L.
Anderson & Co., of which became vice-pres. ;
in 1886 organized firm of O'Brien, Green & Co.,
later becoming the John O'Brien Lumber Co.,
and in Nov., 1903, organized the O'Brien Land
and Lumber Co., of which he is pres.; also
dir. Mandell Lumber Co. Mem. Knights of Co-
lumbus. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Residence: 4523 Prairie Av.
O'BHIEN, Qnin, lawyer; b. Hancock, Mich.,
March 27, 1871; s. of Quinlan and Margaret
(Green) O'Brien; ed. public school, Jefferson,
la.; Panora (la.) College, and Highland Park
College, Des Moines, la., graduating, A.M., in
classical course, 1894; graduating, LL.B., Chi-
cago College of Law, 1896; m. Davenport, la.,
Nov. 14, 1901, Ella, daughter of Dr. McCort-
ney; 1 daughter: Kathleen. Came to Chicago,
1893, and worked in law office while attending
law school. Admitted to bar, 1896; attracted
attention same year in nat., and following
spring in city, campaigns as political speaker.
Trial lawyer for city, 1897-9; resigned to take
up practice of Willard Gentleman on his
death. Democrat. R. C. Lecturer in Chicago
Law School. Mem. Knights of Columbus,
Young Men's Institute. Clubs: Sheridan, Iro-
quois. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: 1827 Mel-
rose St., Lake View.
O'BBTAN, Edward T., lawyer; b. Fairfleld,
la., Feb. 24, 1864; s. Thomas and Ellen (Raf-
ferty) O'Bryan; ed. public schools of Fair-
fleld, la., and Parsons College at same place;
Law Dept. of Iowa State Univ., LL.B., 1884;
m. 1888, Katherine Kronert, of Aberdeen,
Wash.; 1 son: Edward, Jr. Admitted to Iowa
bar, 1884; removed to Wichita, Kan., and prac-
ticed law there for 10 years, and in 1896 came
to Chicago to take present position of western
atty. for the New York Life Insurance Co.
Also dir. of the Municipal Gas Co. Republican.
Clubs: Hamilton, Homewood Country, Wash-
ington Park, Chicago Athletic. Office: 171 La-
Salle St. Residence: 4909 Madison Av.
O'BYRNE, Charles Clayton, physician; b.
Pike Co., Mo., Oct. 14, 1868; s. Stephen C. and
Sarah J. (Coffman) O'Byrne; ed. public schools
of Missouri, 2 years in Pauline College, Col-
lege Mound, Mo.; grad. College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Chicago, 1894; m. Chicago,
Aug. 23, 1893. Sadie A. Stratton; 1 son: Stuart
Clark. Has practiced medicine in Chicago since
graduation; attending surgeon Cook Co. Hosp.
for past 5 years; associate prof, of pathology,
med. dept. of Univ. of Illinois; prof, of sur-
gery, Harvey Med. College. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Office and
residence: 1336 Washington Boul.
O'BYHNE, Timothy Joseph, merchandise
broker; b. Chicago, Apr. 20, 1861; s. Patrick
and Ann (Riley) O'Byrne; ed. Kinzie School,
Chicago; m. Jan. 25, 1882, Ella Fodey; chil-
dren: James Joseph, Mabel Lauretta, Esther
Eleanore, Marie Elizabeth, Timothy Ariel,
Thomas Edward. Began business life as driver
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for Kellogg & Barrett; 10 years In teaming
and transfer business; then with Gray, Burt
& Klngman as porter, stock clerk and later
fancy grocery dept. mgr. 7 years; then In
brokerage business as salesman with Ariel
Meinrath as Meinrath & Co., 1889-96; mgr.
Cutting Fruit Packing Co., 1896-8. Since 1898
for himself, firm of T. J. O'Byrne & Co., mer-
chandise brokers at 42 River St., representing
packers of canned fruits, canned salmon,
canned peas, and all kinds of canned vege-
tables; California dried fruits and domestic
dried fruits, nuts, honey and beans, imported
figs and currants, French sardines, mushrooms
and peas. Democrat; mem. of Cook Co. Democ-
racy; mem. Royal League, Nat. Union, Knights
of Columbus. Office: 42 River St. Residence:
311 Bissell St.
OCHSNER, Albert John, surgeon; b. Bara-
boo, Wis., Apr. 3, 1858; s. Henry and Judith
(Hottinger) Ochsner; ed. public schools of
Baraboo, Wis., Univ. of Wisconsin, graduating
B.S., 1884; Rush Med. College, Chicago. M.D.,
1886; m. Chicago, Apr. 3, 1888, Marion
Mitchell; children: Albert Henry, Bertha. Has
practiced medicine in Chicago since 1886.
Chief surgeon Augustana and St. Mary's
Hosps. ; prof, of surgery, Univ. of Illinois
(med. dept.). Mem. Southern Surgical and
Gynecological Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago
Surgical Soc. Author: Handbook of Appen-
dicitis; Text-Book of Clinical Surgery; and
has written numerous monographs on med.
subjects. Office and residence: 710 Sedgwick
St.
OCHSNER, Edward H., surgeon: b. Honey
Creek, Sauk Co., Wis., Jan. 12, 1868; s. Henry
and Judith (Hottinger) Ochsner; grad. Univ.
of Wisconsin, B.S., 1891; Rush Med. College,
Chicago, 1894; studied Univ. of Vienna. 1896;
m. Chicago, Sept. 2, 1899, Julia I. Andersen;
children: Marion Louise, Edward Herbert.
Resident surgeon and physician, Cook Co.
Hosp., 1894-5; attending surgeon, Augustana
Hosp., since 1904; adjunct prof, clinical sur-
gery, College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Chicago, since 1900; attending surgeon St.
Mary's Hosp. since Mar. 19, 1902. Mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Surgical Soc., Chicago
Pathological Soc., Cook Co. Hosp. Alumni
Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc. Club: Physi-
cians. Office: 710 Sedgwick St. Residence: 49
Lane PI.
O'CONNOR, John, lawyer; b. Chicago; s.
Patrick and Johanna (Donahue) O'Connor;
family removed in his childhood to Cincin-
nati, O. ; attended public schools, Cincinnati,
O., and Louisville, Ky. ; private schools at In-
dianapolis and Lafayette, Ind. ; prepared for
college at Phillips Acad.. Andover, Mass., and
Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H., graduating at
the latter, 1874; attended Harvard College 2
years; m. East Saugus, Mass., 1887, Nellie M.
Johnson: children: Johnson. Eleanor. Admitted
to bar, St. Louis, Mo., 1878; came to Chicago
to practice law, 1880; mem. firm Follansbee &
O'Connor, 1884-7: of Hoyne, Follansbee &
O'Connor, 1887-99; of Hoyne, O'Connor &
Hoyne since 1899. Republican. Office: 108 La-
Salle St. Residence: 5210 Woodlawn Av.
ODELL, John Johnson Feavey, banker; b.
Eastport, Me.. Aug. 19, 1847; s. D. I. and H. E.
(Peavey) Odell; ed. public schools of Eastport
and 1 year at private school In Providence,
R. I. Came to Chicago, 1865; employed for a
month by C., B. & Q. R. R. ; bookkeeper North-
western Nat. Bank, 1865-6; bookkeeper Union
Nat. Bank, 1866; remained with that bank In
all positions from bookkeeper, becoming cash-
ier, 1880; vice-pres., 1885; pres., 1890-6; mem.
John J. P. Odell & Co., bankers and brokers,
since 1896. Was a dir. of the World's Colum-
bian Exposition; pres. Union Cold Storage &
Warehouse Co., and of Nat. Storage Co.; pres.
and dlr. 1st Nat. Bank, Duluth, Minn.; dir.
P. F. Pettibone & Co., E. E. Naugle Tie Co.,
Am. Locomotive Equipment Co.; dlr. Chicago
Athenaeum; mem. Chicago Board of Trade;
fellow Institute of Bankers of London, Eng.
Club: Chicago. Office: 226 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1632 Irving Park Boul.
ODELL, William B., mem. firm Winston &
Co., real estate and loans. Clubs: Chicago,
Mid-Day, Union, Saddle and Cycle, Chicago
Golf, Onwentsia. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 145 Lincoln Park Boul.
O'BONNELL, James Vincent, lawyer and
master in chancery; b. Portland, Me., Sept.
14, 1868; s. Patrick and Mary (Gaugherty)
O'Donnell; early education in public schools
of Portland, Me.; grad. Univ. of Notre Dame,
B.S., 1889; also from law dept. of same, LL.B.,
1889; grad. Chicago College of Law, LL.B..
1890; m. Chicago, June 21, 1899, Agnes Gene-
vleve Lynch; children: John Burke, Ruth Mar-
garet, Constance Mary. Admitted to bar by
Supreme Court of State of Illinois, 1890; be-
gan practice, 1891; in 1892 entered law part-
nership with Judge John Gibbons, now on
Circuit bench and Judge Marcus Kavanagh,
now on the Superior bench, under firm name
of Gibbons, Kavanagh & O'Donnell; changed to
Kavanagh & O'Donnell in 1893, when Judge
Gibbons went to bench, and since fall of 1898,
when Judge Kavanagh went to bench, has
practiced alone. Master in chancery, Superior
Court of Cook Co., since Mar. 3, 1902. Served
as 1st lieut., Co. I, 7th 111. Vol. Infy., during
Spanish War. Republican. Roman Catholic.
Mem. Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union, Knights of
Columbus. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: 1851
Barry Avenue.
O'DONNELL, Joseph A., lawyer; b. Ballina,
County Mayo, Ireland, Dec. 23, 1859; s. Patrick
and Catherine (Nellis) O'Donnell; came from
Ireland to Chicago with parents, in 1866; ed.
St. Patrick's Acad. and Chicago public schools,
later attending night schools; was an office
boy and later learned the machinist trade, be-
ing foreman when, at 22, he was compelled to
leave that business on account of impaired
health; took up study of law and was grad.
from Union College of Law, LL.B., 1887, later
taking degree of LL.M. ; m. 1886, Rose E.,
daughter of Thomas Dugan, a pioneer of Chi-
cago (1833); 1 son: Joseph D. Admitted to bar,
1887, and ever since engaged in successful
practice; now senior mem. of law firm of
O'Donnell & Coghlan. Democrat. Elected to
House of Representatives of Illinois General
Assembly, serving in sessions of 1889, 1891
and 1893, and special session called to legis-
late on World's Fair matters. Introduced
many important bills, and through his efforts
the Australinn ballot law was passed; was
one of the "101" who secured election of John
M. Palmer as U. S. Senator. Was nominated
for judge of Superior Court, 1902, under law
of 1901 creating 6 additional judges for that
court, but name was not on ballot because law
was decided unconstitutional; nominated for
judge of Circuit Court on so-called Provi-
sional ticket, 1903, and received large majority,
but Supreme Court again decided that law
under which he and colleagues were elected
was unconstitutional. Served as 1st lieut., 2d
Regt., I. N. G. Member of numerous Irish
societies, Royal League, Ancient Order of
United Workmen, Nat. Union, Knights of the
Maccabees, Knights of Columbus, Ancient
Order of Hibernians; mem. Illinois State Bar
Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., and a stockholder
In the Chicago Law Institute. Club: Iroquois.
Office: 163 Randolph St. Residence: 225 W.
Chicago Av.
OFFIELD, Charles K., lawyer; b. Lewiston,
Fulton Co., 111., July 12, 1845; s. Franklin Pike
Offield, who died while he was an infant, and
Martha K. Offield; prepared in seminary at
Aurora, 111., and entered Northwestern Univ.,
but in freshman year, 1864, served for 9
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months in Kentucky and Missouri as sergeant
of the 134th 111. Vols.; grad. law dept. of
Univ. of Michigan, LL.B., 1869; m. 1875, May
R. Munson, of New Haven, Conn.; children:
Charles K., Jr., James R. Settled in Chicago
and was admitted to Illinois bar, 1870, and
continued studies in office of Goodwin, learned
& Towle, and when E. G. Lamed retired from
that firm, 1874, took his place, the firm becom-
ing Goodwin, Offield & Towle, making a spe-
cialty of soliciting patents and patent litiga-
tion. The firm became Offield & Towle, 1879,
and Offield, Towle & Linthicum, 1887. Dir. Den-
tal Protective Supply Co. of the U. S.; dir. Chi-
cago Postal Pneumatic Service Co. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Illinois. Office: Monad-
nock Bldg. Residence: 379 Ashland Boul.
GO-DEN, Howard Newton, lawyer, educator;
b. Worthington, Marion Co., near Fairmont,
W. Va., Apr. 16, 1864; s. Dr. Presley B. and
Mary Ellen (Coombs) Ogden; grad. West Vir-
ginia State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.,
1877, West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, as
A.B., 1881; A.M., 1884; honorary degree of
Litt.D., 1894; Ph.D., Marietta College, Ohio,
1894, for advanced studies in political science
and history; LL.D., Washington Univ., 1898;
m. Fairmont, W. Va., 1887, Olive Margery
Mayers; children: Mary Marjorie, Alma Vir-
ginia, Dana Presley, Olive Josephine. Admitted
to bar in West Virginia and in Virginia, 1884;
practiced law in Fairmont, W. Va., until 1888;
in St. Paul, Minn., 1888-90; prof, of English
language and literature, West Virginia Univ.,
1890-3; graduate student and lecturer in the
extension division in the Univ. of Chicago,
1893-4; resumed active practice of law in
Chicago, 1894; lecturer in Chicago law schools,
1894-6: founded, 1897, and since then pres. of
the college and dean of the faculty of Illinois
College of Law, Chicago. Mem. Am. Historical
Assn., Am. Acad. of Political and Social
Science, Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State and Chi-
cago Bar Assns., Chicago Law Institute. Au-
thor: A. Method for Critical Study of English
Literature, Literature of the Virginians. Editor
of Blackstone's Commentaries, and other legal
publications. Republican. Baptist. Club: Ham-
ilton. Office: 112 Clark St., and Illinois College
of Law, 301 E. Erie St. Residence: 6116 Wood-
lawn Av.
OQlIiVIE. Georpe W., publisher; b. Brook-
lyn, N. Y., July 18, 1860; s. Robert and Betsy
(Whyte) Ogilvie; ed. public schools of Brook-
lyn, N. Y., and New York City High School;
m. Dubuque, la., Mar. 31. 1886, Jennie Cam-
eron Deuel, of Chicago. Established in busi-
ness as publisher in Chicago, 1884, branch in
New York, 1886; also established a publishing
business in London, Eng., in 1891; in 1890
was pres. of the publishing houses of Ogilvie
& Gillett Co. and George W. Ogilvie Co.: later
had controlling interest in Ogilvie Publishing
Co., which was merged with W. B. Conkey Co.;
now pres. and treas. George W. Ogilvie & Co.,
Incorporated; also still continuing individ-
ually, as George W. Ogilvie. In 1904, after 10
years' preparation (during 7 of which his time
was wholly devoted to the task) republished
in Chicago the first complete Webster's dic-
tionary of the English language ever edited
and published west of Massachusetts. Under
nom-de-plume of George W. Conklin has com-
piled several reference books, the sales of
which exceed 8,000,000 copies. Republican.
Presbyterian. Office: 169 E. Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 1462 Wesley Av., Evanston. 111.
O'KEEFFE, Patrick James, lawyer; b. Ire-
land, Mar. 29, 1861; s. Patrick and Margaret
Fox (Sullivan) O'Keeffe; ed. Limerick (Ireland)
Diocesan College and Queen's Univ.; grad.
Lake Forest Univ., LL.B., 1896; m. Chicago,
Aug. 7, 1889, Isabelle C. Kelly; children: Isa-
belle Margaret, Laura Edward. Was engaged
in journalism in Ireland, 1879-80, and in New
York and Chicago, 1881-6; employed in a con-
fidential capacity by Armour & Co., and espe-
cially with late Philip D. Armour, 1886-96;
admitted to bar, 1896. Democrat. R. C. Chair-
man 7th Regt. (I. N. G.) Auxiliary Assn.
Clubs: Press, Union League; also Catholic
Club (New York). Office: Ashland Blk. Resi-
dence: 4912 Michigan Av.
OIiDBERO, Oscar, educator, pharmacist; b.
Alfta, Sweden, Jan. 22, 1846; s. Anders and
Fredrika Oldberg; ed. Swedish public schools,
private teachers and, 1857-60, at Gymnasium,
Gefle, Sweden (Pharm.D., honoris causa, Nat.
College Pharmacy, Washington); m. May 17,
1873, Emma Parritt, Youngstown, O. ; children:
Arne, Olga (now Mrs. Thornton W. Small-
wood), Virgil. Came to the U. S. in 1864; en-
gaged in pharmacy; vice-consul of Sweden
and Norway, Memphis, Tenn., 1872; chief
clerk and acting med. purveyor, U. S. Marine
Hosp. Service 7 years and at the same time
mem. of faculty of Nat. College of Pharmacy;
dean School of Pharmacy, Northwestern
Univ., since 1886; mem. Committee Revision
Pharmacopoeia of U. S. since 1880; mem. of
A. A. A. S. ; mem. Am. Pharm. Assn. and sev-
eral State Pharm. assns. ; sec. 7th International
Pharm. Congress, 1893. Author: Companion to
the United States Pharmacopeia (Oldberg &
Wall), 1884; Weights and Measures, 1885;
Laboratory Manual of Chemistry (with Prof.
John H. Long), 1894; Home Study in Phar-
macy, 1890; Fifteen Hundred Examples of
Prescriptions and Formulas, 1892; Inorganic
Chemistry, General, Medical and Pharmaceu-
tical, 1900. Has written numerous papers on
pharmacy, chemistry, pharmacopoeias and
metrology. Office: 87 Lake St. Residence: 7808
Union Av.
O'LEARY, John Joseph, broker; b. Chicago,
1865; ed. Chicago public schools. Has been a
mem. of the Board of Trade since 1885; oper-
ated for other firms until 1894, since then trad-
ing on own account. Office: 255 LaSalle St.
Residence: 431 S. Marshfield Av.
OIiESON, Richard Bartlett, physician; b.
Bloomingdale, 111., Feb. 11, 1870; s. Charles
Wilmot and Abbie Lydia (Bartlett) Oleson; ed.
public schools, Bloomingdale, 111., 1876; Colum-
bus. O., 1877; Lombard, 111., 1877-83; Wheaton
College, 1883-5; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1888-9;
med. dept. of Northwestern Univ., 1890-3; M.D.,
1893; m. Lombard, 111., Apr. 19, 1894, Clara
Elizabeth Wrisley; 1 son: Wrisley Bartlett.
Began as errand boy, 1885-7, Morrisson, Plum-
mer & Co., wholesale druggists, Chicago; with
Burlington Lines at St. Joseph, Mo., 1887-8;
with C. D. Smith Drug Co., St. Joseph, Mo.,
1888; with Morrisson, Plummer & Co., Chi-
cago, 1889-90; Merchants Publishing Co.,
1890, with West Chicago Bank (vacation),
1891; sec. Allen B. Wrisley Co., Chicago, manu-
facturers of soaps, perfumes and glycerine
(established 1862), since 1895. Was resident
surgeon of Cook Co. Hosp., 1893-4; since 1894
in practice of medicine at Lombard, 111. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Soc. of Alumni of Cook Co.
Hosp. Democrat (gold standard); pres. town
council of Lombard, 1899-1901 (2 annual terms,
declined 2d re-election) ; pres. board of local
improvements, 1899-1901; health officer since
1903, Lombard, 111. Deacon 1st Congregational
Church of Lombard, 111. Club: Tuesday (Lom-
bard). Office and residence: Lombard, DuPage
Co.. 111.
OLIVER, Albert James, pres. and treas. A.
J. Oliver Lumber Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 20,
1874; s. John and Mary (McLaren) Oliver;
grad. Central Park School, June, 1889, and
took full course in Metropolitan Business Col-
lege. Began as office boy at Oliver Bros.,
lumber, May 1, 1891; worked on dock and at
mills until 1895; handled sales dept. until
Nov., 1898; employ of Paepcke & Leicht Lum-
ber Co., 1898-1902, when started for self. Re-
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Mencken,
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Columbia Yacht. Office: Ft. Dearborn Bldg.
Residence: 1426 Washington Boul.
OLIVER, David, 2d, sec. Great Western
Cereal Co.; b. Chicago, Aug. 27, 1877; s. David
and Mary Elizabeth Oliver; ed. Emerson, Mar-
quette and Tilden schools, graduating from
latter; grad. West Division High School; m.
Chicago, Feb. 11, 1903, Bessie Harden Utley;
1 daughter: Henrietta. After leaving school
learned oatmeal milling business with father
at Joliet, 111.; traveled for firm several years;
since May, 1901, sec. the Great Western Cereal
Co. Mason. Clubs: Union League, Ashland,
Illinois. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 8 Gordon Terrace.
OLIVER, John Milton, lawyer; b. Washing-
ton Co., Pa., Apr. 15, 1846; s. John Milton and
Mary Anne (Towne) Oliver; grad. B.S., Wash-
ington and Jefferson College, 1868; enlisted in
8th Pa. Reserve Regt., Apr., 1861, serving in
war until expiration of term of service; m.
Uniontown, O., Nov. 17, 1870, Agnes Sharp;
children: Paul, M.D. ; Mark, atty. Admitted
to bar May, 1870; came to Chicago and opened
law office with brother, Franklin E. Oliver,
fall of 1870; burned out in fire in 1871; part-
ner with A. R. Abbott as Abbott & Oliver,
1873-8; John W. Showalter admitted 1878, and
on Mr. Abbott's death firm became Oliver &
Showalter until Mr. Showalter was appointed
U. S. Circuit Judge, 1895; since then firm has
been Oliver & Mecartney. Republican. Was
West Chicago Park Commissioner for a time;
removed by Gov. Tanner for political reasons.
Clubs: Illinois, Union League, Chicago, and
about 2 dozen shooting and fishing clubs. Of-
fice: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 514 W. Con-
gress St.
OLIVES, "Walter Deuton, real estate; b. Buf-
falo, N. Y., Feb. 29, 1860; s. Dr. Frederick and
Eliza J. (Johnstone) Oliver; ed. Heathcote
Acad., Buffalo, N. Y. ; m. Chicago, June 17, 1891,
Stella W. Dibble; children: Gladys, Blair, Wal-
ter Lloyd. Dorothy. In grain commission busi-
ness in Chicago, 1880-90; flour salesman and
milling. 1890-1900; in real estate since 1900,
firm of Oliver & Scott (E. Norman Scott).
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Independent
Democrat. Episcopalian. Club: Calumet. Of-
fice: 110 Dearborn St. Residence: 4576 Oaken-
wald Av.
OLMSTEAD, William Backns, clergyman
and religious editor; b. Branch Co., Mich., July
22, 1862; s. Gideon Albert and Elvira (Cham-
berlain) Olmstead; ed. public schools of Mich-
igan and at Spring Arbor Seminary; studied
privately after leaving school and was later
mem. of faculty of Spring Arbor Seminary for
2 years; m. Madison, O., Aug. 28, 1884, Minnie
Luce, of Ashtabula. O. ; children: Benjamin
L., Albert W., Ray Carroll, Frances. Began to
preach, 1883; mem. of the Ohio Annual Con-
ference of the Free Methodist Church;
preached in Ohio, 1884-95; elected editor of
the Sunday School literature of the Free
Methodist Church by General Conference of
1898, and Sunday School sec. for same church
in U. S. and Canada. Mem. board of dirs. of
Chicago Industrial Home for Children, and of
Old People's Rest Home (treas.), both located
at Woodstock. 111., with office at 14 N. May
St., Chicago. Mem. and dir. General Mission-
ary Board of Free Methodist Church; dir.
Olive Branch Mission; trustee (several years
pres. of board) of Spring Arbor (Mich.) Sem-
inary. Publisher The Children's Friend (in in-
terest of the Woodstock homes). Prohibition-
ist. Residence: 45 Nebraska Av. Office: 14 N.
May St.
OLKEY. Thomas Albert, physician and sur-
geon; b. Warsaw, Ind.. Aug. 5, 1870; s. Freder-
ick E. and Frances (Elliott) Olney; ed. public
schools of Indiana and Rush Med. College,
M.D., 1892; m. Las Vegas, N. M., June 6, 1889,
Mary Long; children: Thomas A., Jr., Elliott.
In general practice of medicine since 1892;
served as interne at Presbyterian and Cook
Co. Hosps. ; now associate surgeon, Cook Co.
Hosp. ; instructor in surgical anatomy. Rush
Med. College; surgeon Metropolitan Elevated
R. R. and Monroe St. Hosp. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc. and Physicians' Club. Republican.
Office: 34 Washington St. Residence: 880 W.
Adams St.
OLSEN, Henry, manufacturer; b. on a farm
in Norway, Aug. 24, 1846; s. Ole Mitchell and
Dorothea Margaret Olsen; ed. public schools
in Norway; came to U. S. in 1864; enlisted in
Oct., 1864, in 82d Ind. Infy., serving 1 year in
Army of the Tennessee; m. Chicago, Jan. 7,
1866, Amelia Maria Harriet Blomquist; chil-
dren: Louisa, Dora, Millie, Alfred. Learned
cabinet making in Norway; after big fire of
1871 took up millwright and machinist trade,
working principally for Charles Kaestner Co.
until 1888, when he established for himself;
business incorporated, 1901, as the Olsen &
Tilgner Mfg. Co., machinists, millwrights, etc.
Republican. Office: 37-39 Ontario St. Resi-
dence: 517 N. Hoyne Av.
OLSEN, Olof C. S., manufacturer; b. Stavan-
ger, Norway; ed. public schools. Learned trade
of cabinet maker and has been engaged in
work of that kind from the time he left school;
came to Chicago in 1883. In 1890 established
business on his own account under the style
of O. C. S. Olsen & Co., as a manufacturer of
office desks. Office: Austin Av. and May St.
OLSON, Albert John, wholesale dairyman;
b. Elgin, 111., June 24, 1865; s. John Olson; ed.
public schools of Elgin, 111.; m. Lee, 111., Jane
Seaverson. Began business experience in em-
?loy of J. J. Solon, in charge of a milk route,
883-6; since latter year in business for self
as dealer in milk and cream from Elgin
dairies, at wholesale and retail. Pres. Capron
Co. Creamery Co.; dir. McHenry Co. State
Bank. Republican; was mem. of House of
Representatives in 39th and 40th General As-
semblies of Illinois; was 2 terms alderman
from 22d Ward of Chicago. Presbyterian.
Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago Athletic. Office and
residence: 261 N. Franklin St.
ON AH AN, William James, banker; b. Leigh-
lin, Co. Carlow, Ireland; s. John and Johanna
Onahan; ed. Liverpool; came to Chicago, 1854;
m. Chicago, 1860, Margaret Gertrude Duffy
(died Mar. 10, 1902). Was employed in rail-
road and business offices, and was city col-
lector of Chicago, 1869-71, and again, 1879-87;
city comptroller, 1887-91; later jury commis-
sioner. Was vice-pres. and is now pres. Home
Savings Bank. Distinguished as Catholic lay-
man; organized first General Catholic Con-
gress, Baltimore, 1889; Columbian Catholic
Congress, Chicago, 1893; decorated, 1895, by
Pope Leo XIII, and appointed honorary pri-
vate chamberlain to the pope, and hence often
referred to as the "premier Catholic layman
of the U. S." Degree LL.D., and Laetare medal
conferred upon him by Univ. of Notre Dame
and other Catholic institutions. Took lead in
founding St. Patrick's Soc., and the 2d Regt..
I. N. G. Has been mem. Chicago Board of
Education, and mem. and pres. Chicago Public
Library Board. Has contributed to various
periodicals. Club: Columbus (one of founders).
Office: 152 Monroe St. Residence: 47 Macalester
Place.
O'NEILL, Anthony Augrnatus, physician and
surgeon; b. Hereford, Herefordshire, Eng.,
Nov., 1860; s. Christopher (b. Swandea. Wales)
and Elizabeth (Jones) O'Neill (b. Hereford,
Eng1.); ed. English parochial and II. S. public
schools, followed by study of classics under
private teachers; grad. Kansas City Med. Col-
lege, 1890; post-graduate degree, Jefferson
Med. College, Philadelphia, 1893; also studied
at New York Post-Graduate Med. School and
New York Polyclinic (Ph.D. conferred by Mid-
land Univ.); m. Chicago, 1886, Alice Tobias; 1
son: Christopher S. In practice as physician
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and surgeon since 1890; now pres. and sur-
geon-in-chief Columbia Hosp. ; prof, of diag-
nosis, 5 years, in Harvey Med. College; prof,
of med. jurisprudence, Chicago School of Law;
prof, of clinical surgery, Nat. Med. College.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Illi-
nois State Med. Soc. and Am. Electro-Thera-
peutic Assn. Office: 4607 Champlain Av. Resi-
dence: 419 E. 46th St.
O'NEILIi, Francis, supt. of police; b. Trali-
bane, 3 miles from Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland,
Aug. 25, 1849; s. John and Catherine (O'Ma-
honey) O'Neill; ed. Nat. School of Bantry, Ire-
land; taught a short time; in 1865 worked his
passage to Sunderland, Eng. ; was cabin boy
and sailor on vessels engaged in Mediter-
ranean and Black Sea trade; shipped at Liver-
pool, July, 1866, on packer ship "Emerald
Isle," and 5 weeks later landed in New York;
other voyages were made from New York to
the West Indies and South America; then on
the "Minnehaha" of Boston, from New York
to Japan, thence to Honolulu, and thence to
Baker's Island in the Pacific, where the vessel
was wrecked and great suffering ensued;
finally taken back to Honolulu and thence to
San Francisco; tried sheep herding awhile;
then returned to San Francisco and shipped
via Cape Horn to New York; went west to
Edina, in Knox Co., Mo.; taught district
school in winter of 1869; came to Chicago and
sailed the lakes; m. Bloomington, 111., Nov.,
1870, Anna Rogers. Returned to Chicago, 1871,
and was employed by C. & A. R. R., until ap-
pointed on police force, July 12, 1873; a month
later was shot in an encounter with a notor-
ious burglar; promoted to regular patrolman
for bravery the following day; made desk ser-
geant, Aug., 1878; advanced to patrol sergeant,
Jan. 1, 1887; to lieutenant, Jan. 1, 1890; pri-
vate sec. to Chief Brennan, 1893-4; promoted
to capt., Apr. 17, 1894; promoted to inspector,
and finally appointed supt. of police. R. C.
Office: City Hall. Residence: 5448 Drexel Av.
O'NEILIi, Hugh, lawyer; b. Co. Derry, Ire-
land, Oct. 5, 1867; s. Hugh and Ann (Smyth)
O'Neill; ed. schools and colleges in Ireland and
at the Univ. of Notre Dame, Ind., B.A., B.L.,
LL.B., LL.M. ; was prof. 1 year at Notre Dame,
Ind.; m. Cresco, la., Sept. 1, 1898, Regina
O'Malley; 1 daughter: Regina Bernadetta. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1892, and since 1894 practicing
with L. Bastrup as firm of Bastrup & O'Neill.
Author of lectures on "American Courts,"
"Irish Courts," "English Courts," "French
Courts," read at Univ. of Louvain, Belgium,
speeches on "American Ideals," "What of Ire-
land and America." "Ireland as a Nation,"
"Three Revolutions," "American Independ-
ence." Author of articles on Am. and Irish
subjects; the labor question; socialism; the
growth of the law: its philosophy, oratory and
orators, etc. Republican. R. C. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn., the Notre Dame
Univ. Assn. Clubs: Hamilton, Charlevoix, Irish
Fellowship. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: 2004
Kenmore Av.
ORB, John Alexander, pres. Conrad Seipp
Brewing Co.; b. Hessen-Darmstadt, Ger., July
26, 1854; s. John and Sybil (Schmahl) Orb;
ed. Acad. of Notre Dame, South Bend., Ind.;
m. Chicago, 1893, Ruth Young; children: John
Alexander, Jr., Helen Ruth, Catherine Sybil.
Began in the mechanical dept. of the Conrad
Seipp Brewing Co. in 1874, learning the brew-
ing business thoroughly and remained until
1882, when became supt. of the West Side
Brewing Co., advancing from that to pres.;
then became dir. and pres. of the Chicago
Consolidated Brewing & Malting Co., and also
of the Conrad Seipp Brewing Co., City Brew-
ing Co., and West Side Brewing Co.; pres.
George Bullen Co., maltsters, and still remains
at the head of these companies. Also vice-
pres. and dir. of the City of Chicago Invest-
ment Co. Independent in politics. Clubs: Wash-
ington Park, Chicago Athletic, Germania. Of-
fice: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2901
Michigan Av.
ORCHARD, John Grant, banker; b. Insch,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Mar. 9, 1845; s. Thos.
Grant and Isabella (McDonald) Orchard; ed.
private schools in Scotland; m. St. Stephen,
N. B., Dec. 20, 1871, Helen Marks Stevens;
children: Isabella, James, Thomas (deceased),
John, Elsie, Grace, Priscille (deceased), Alex-
ander. Entered Aberdeen Town and County
Bank, at its head office, Aberdeen, Scotland, as
an apprentice for 5 years; joined Royal Bank
of Scotland, in Edinburgh, 1864, and the Bank
of British North America, London, in 1865;
served same bank in Canada at London, To-
ronto, Kingston, St. John and Halifax; joined
Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1874, and
opened its Chicago branch; left that bank in
1883 and joined Merchants Loan & Trust Co.,
to develop its foreign business; appointed,
1895, to present position as cashier, same
bank. Mem. Board of Education, Evanston
(chairman Buildings and Grounds Committee).
Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Club:
Evanston; also golf clubs. Office: 135 Adams
St. Residence: 2203 Orrington Av., Evanston,
111.
ORDE, Bertram, pres. the Nat. Starch Co.;
b. Lindsay. Ont., Can., Nov. 9, 1872; s. Charles
and Emily O'Arcy (De Lisle) Orde; ed. public
schools of Ontario and in Peterboro College,
graduating in class of 1890; m. Knoxville,
Tenn., June, 1902, Margaret E. Lewis, daugh-
ter of Judge J. F. J. Lewis. Came to Chicago
in 1892 and took charge of the office of Jane-
way & Co.'s wall paper warehouse, remain-
ing with that company for 5 years; in 1897 be-
came connected with the Glucose Sugar Refin-
ing Co., as asst. auditor, later traveling repre-
sentative for that company and afterward
with the Nat. Starch Co., of which he is now
pres. and dir. ; also pres. Oswego Starch Fac-
tory. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Skokie Country. Residence: 5528 Wood-
lawn Av.
ORGAN, Charles De Marquis; b. La Porte,
Ind.; s. Henry A. and Elizabeth (Dewees)
Organ; ed. public schools of La Porte, Ind.;
m. Wichita, Kan., 1889, Bessie Allison Wood-
worth. After leaving school served as asst.
and deputy in most of the county offices of
La Porte Co., Ind.; came to Chicago in 1872
and worked for some years in employ of Field,
Leiter & Co., dry goods; then returned to
La Porte, Ind.; went to Kansas in 1886; was
engaged in banking business at Anthony,
Harper Co., Kan., until 1890, when returned
to Chicago, becoming connected with the
Equitable Trust Co., of which he is sec. and
treas. Also pres. the Joseph Klicka Co., manu-
facturers of mouldings, etc.; and sec. and
treas. of the Audit Co. of Illinois. Democrat.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 152 Monroe St.
Residence: 6626 Harvard Av.
ORR, Frank B., pres. Orr & Lockett Hard-
ware Co.; b. Mishawaka, Ind.; ed. schools of
native place and at Indiana State Univ.
Began hardware education in the employ of
the house of George Worthington & Co., at
Cleveland, O. ; embarked in business at Mans-
field, O., conducting it until 1872, when sold
out, and in Mar., 1872, came to Chicago and
established firm of Orr & Lockett, which was
in Jan., 1890, incorporated as Orr & Lockett
Hardware Co., of which is pres., company
doing a wholesale, retail and manufacturing
business in hardware, cutlery and tools. Clubs:
Union League, Homewood. Office: 71-73 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 4450 Ellis Av.
ORR, Willard Talcott, real estate broker and
dealer; b. Kankakee, 111., Dec. 29, 1865; s.
James N. and Emma H. (Ainsworth) Orr; ed.
Kankakee High School; m. Chicago, Sept. 14,
1893, Catharine B. Hill. Began in real estate
business in Kankakee in 1885, and has con-
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tinued in line ever since; came to Chicago, vice in Feb., 1866. At close of war service
1890; since Feb., 1896, of McGuire & Orr, real returned North, settling at Chicago; studied
estate. Republican. Mason — Kvanston Com- law and was admitted to bar, 1868. His
mandery, Oriental Consistory and Medinah brother, Frank Sayre Osborne, was also ad-
Temple (Shrine). Clubs: Chicago Athletic, mitted to practice in 1870, and the two en-
Chicago Riding and Driving. Office: 101 Wash- gaged in practice, under the firm name of H. S.
ington St. Residence: 5607 Prairie Av. and F. S. Osborne until 1893; since then has
ORTMANN, Rudolph, manufacturer; b. practiced alone. Republican. Presbyterian; m.
Vienna, Austria, June 21, 1864; s. Charles L. May 18, 1904, Mary E. Waller. Office: 59 Clark
and Marie (Bock) Ortmann; ed. public schools St. Residence: 1485 Sheridan Rd.
of Saginaw and Detroit, Mich., completing OSBORNE. W. Irving', first vice-pres. Cen-
education at Polytechnikum, Vienna, Austria; tral Trust Co.; b. Windham, N. Y., July 27,
m. Chicago, Oct. 11, 1892, Blanche Sellers. 1859; s. Nathan G. Osborne; ed. public schools
Entered employ of Market Bank, Detroit, of New York State. Admitted to practice law
Mich., as messenger, May, 1883. In 1884 went before Supreme Court of New York, Illinois
to Duluth, Minn., to represent some large and Kansas; engaged in practice at Catskill,
timber interest. In Apr., 1885, came to Chicago N. Y., 1885-8; practiced at Wichita, Kan., 1888-
and accepted employment with Ajax Forge 1893; after that engaged in practice of law
Co. as timekeeper; occupied different positions in Chicago until 1902, when assisted in or-
in that company and was made sec., 1887, and ganizing Central Trust Co. of Illinois, of
later vice-pres., which office he now holds, which has since been 1st vice-pres. Clubs:
Also in 1893 became connected with Griffin Union League, Chicago Athletic, Bankers,
Wheel Co., being successively asst. treas., sec. Mid-Day, Evanston, Evanston Country, Win-
and now 1st vice-pres. of that company. Is ter (Lake Forest). Office: Monroe and Dearborn
dir. also of Am. Trading & Storage Co. and Sts. Residence: Evanston, 111.
of Sellers Mfg. Co. Republican. R. C. Clubs: OSBOBNSOM', Edmund Amund, lumber mer-
Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, chant; b. Bergen, Norway, July 26, 1858; s.
Glen View, Exmoor, Saddle and Cycle; also David and Julia (Amundson) Osbornson; came
Kansas City (Kansas City, Mo.), and Minne- to Chicago in childhood; ed. public schools and
sota (St. Paul, Minn.), and Detroit (Detroit, at Bryant & Stratton Business College; m.
Mich.). Office: Western Union Bldg. Chicago, July 9, 1885, Grace Bryant; 1 daugh-
ORTSEIFEN, Adam, pres. McAvoy Brewing ter: Carolyn Edith. Began in the lumber busi-
Co. ; b. Montabaur, province of Nassau, Ger., ness with the firm of Babcock Bros., later
Dec. 2, 1854; s. Christian and Annie (Roth) known as Babcock Bros. & Park; in 1882 with
Orts.eifen; came from Germany to Chicago, Robinson & Prettyman and afterward with
arriving here Mar. 30, 1873; m. 1879, Josephine George G. Robinson until 1890, when joined
Krieger, Chicago; children: Adolph J., George, John C. Deacon as partner in the firm of J.
Josephine, Margueritte A. Secured employment C. Deacon & Co., lumber. Republican. Con-
in an architect's office on Milwaukee Av., but gregationalist; dir. of the Chicago City Mis-
after a few months became connected with a sionary Soc. Mem. Lumbermen's Assn., Royal
sign-painting shop on N. Clark St.; later went Arcanum, Royal League. Club: Congregational
into sign painting business for himself, mak- Office: Loomis and 22d Sts. Residence: 1657
ing a specialty of brewers' signs. While paint- Fulton St.
ing a large "Germania" picture in a hall in OSGOOD, Stacy Whitney, lawyer; b. Ypsl-
1877 met Mr. McAvoy, who later engaged him lanti, Mich., Jan. 23, 1841; s. Leonard W. and
to take charge of the sign painting for the Elizabeth (Whitney) Osgood; family removed
McAvoy Brewing Co. Later, when the brewing to Rockton, Winnebago Co., 111., in 1847; ed.
company ceased painting their own signs, was public and high schools of Rockton, 111., fol-
appointed agent of the company for the South lowed by special course at Univ. of Michigan;
Side, later general agent for the entire city, grad. law dept. of same, 1864; m. 1867, Mary
then gen. mgr. and in 1892 vice-pres., and Shaw, of Rockton, 111.; children: Everett,
finally became pres. of the McAvoy Brewing Lemuel, Marie. Entered law office of Blodgett
Co.; is also pres. of the McAvoy Brewing & & Winston in spring of 1864, remaining until
Malting Co. Democrat; has been city treas. 1866, when began practice alone; later was 5
of Chicago; received, vote of Cook Co. delega- years in partnership with Judge Frank Baker
tion for gov. of Illinois in State Convention and subsequently with M. F. Riggle; since
of 1900. Sec. of Chicago-Milwaukee Brewers' then alone. Republican. Served 1 term as asst.
Assn. Mason (32°). Office: 2349 S. Park Av. county atty. of Cook Co. Several terms as
Residence: 514 46th St. mem. of Council. Mem. 41st Illinois General
OSBORN, Clark Dempster, manufacturer Assembly. Has also served as pres. of the
and jobber of gloves; b. Herkimer Co., N. Y., village board of Winnetka; now postmaster of
July 17, 1851; s. Uzel and Mary (Dempster) Winnetka. Office: 171 Washington St. Resi-
Osborn; ed. public schools; m. Black River dence: Winnetka, 111.
Falls, Wis., 1882, Julia E. Spaulding; children: OSTENDORP, Louis, manufacturer of art
Margaret C., Dudley P. Was engaged in the glass, etc.; b. Hochfeld. Germany. Dec. 20,
produce commission business on S. Water St., 1876; s. Louis and Mary (Blum) Ostendorp;
1871-5; began in glove business in 1875 as ed. private school in Germany up to age of 12,
salesman with C. Dempster & Co., until 1881, then at Nat. School near London, Eng. ; came
when started for self in same business; in to U. S. in 1889, took a course in business
1885 took a partner, the firm becoming Osborn college in Chicago. First business experience
& Cayzer, which, in 1897, was succeeded by at age of 17 with A. O. Mason, Board of Trade
the corporation C. D. Osborn Co., of which is firm; went to Mora, Minn., 1897, and engaged
pres., the company being extensive manufac- in the produce shipping business, in which
turers and jobbers of gloves. Republican, he continued until 1902; returned to Chicago
Methodist. Club: Kenwood. Office: 120 Market and became associated with the Clinton Glass
St. Residence: 4434 Lake Av. Co., of which is now sec. and treas., manu-
OSBORNE, Henry Sayre, lawyer; b. New facturers of art glass, mitred plates, and of
York City, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1840; s. Milo and church and memorial windows. Republican.
Phoebe A. (Sayre) Osborne; removed to Rock Catholic. Club: Garfield Gun. Office: 259 W.
Co., Wis., in 1852; grad. Beloit College, 1862, 21st St. Residence: 1977 Filmore St.
A.B., and at once enlisted in 8th 111. Cav., OSTHOFF, Otto I!., consulting engineer; b.
at same time becoming western war corre- Cleveland, O.. Oct. 4, 1874; s. Charles H. and
spondent of the Chicago Tribune: served 4 Henrietta (Plasman) Osthoff; ed. public
years, principally in the East, and at close schools of Delphos, O., 3 years at Adelbert
of war was detailed for service in Texas to College of Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland,
guard the frontier, connected with Gen. Welt- and 3 years at Case School of Applied Science,
zel's Corps, and was mustered out of the ser- graduating 1897, with degree of Electrical En-
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gineer. Began professional career In Cleve-
land, O., as consulting engineer for manu-
facturers, 1897-9; then went to New York as
consulting1 engineer for the Electric Storage
Battery Co., of Philadelphia, and in 1900 be-
came western engineer for the same company,
with headquarters in Chicago, until 1903, when
became associated with H. M. Byllesby & Co.
(Incorporated), engineers, of which is asst.
sec., dir. and chief engineer. Mem. of the Am.
Institute of Electrical Engineers, Western
Soc. of Engineers, and Am. Gas Light Assn.
Democrat. Presbyterian. Club: Union League.
Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 3848
Ellis Av.
OSTRANDER, Dempster, insurance ad-
juster; b. Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 20, 1834;
s. of James H. and Asenath (Sheffield) Os-
trander; removed to Wisconsin, 1842; ed. in
local school and worked on farm summers; at-
tended school winters until 1854; then went to
Univ. of Wisconsin; later studied law and was
admitted to the bar at Jefferson, Wis., 1861;
m. Jefferson, Wis., Dec. 24, 1856, Sarah D.
Manville; children: Frank, Minnie (now Mrs.
W. H. Mylrea, of AVausau, Wis.), Belle (now
Mrs. Theodore Starrett). Began his connec-
tion with the insurance business in Wisconsin
in 1855. Author of Ostrander on Insurance,
and other works on insurance law; contributor
to law and insurance journals on like topics;
also author of Social Growth and Stability,
and various articles on social problems. Re-
publican. Unitarian. Office: 205 LaSalle St.
Residence: 23 35th St.
OTIS, Ephraim A., lawyer; b. Marengo,
Mich., Aug. 2, 1835; s. Judge Isaac and Caro-
line C. Otis; prepared at Albion Seminary
and attended Univ. of Michigan; m. New
York City, Oct. 16, 1872, Sarah E., daughter
of William K. Kitchen; children: Marion L.,
William K., George Thomas. Admitted to bar,
Jan. 8, 1858; joined 2d Minn. Vol., Aug. 11,
1861; served through the war in the Army
of the Cumberland; was present at battles of
Shiloh, Stone's River and Chickamauga, leav-
ing the service after the battle of Nashville
in Dec., 1864, as asst. adjutant gen. Was ap-
pointed chancellor of Tennessee by Gov.
Brownlow, and held that office until coming
to Chicago in June, 1869; since then in prac-
tice of law in Chicago; now, with son, Wil-
liam K., in law firm of E. A. and W. K. Otis,
formed May 1, 1903. Republican. Mem. St.
James P. E. Church. Late Commander Illi-
nois Commandery Loyal Legion; ex-pres. Chi-
cago Literary Club. Mem. Chicago, Illinois
State and Am. Bar Assns. and Military His-
torical Soc. of Massachusetts; George H.
Thomas Post G. A. R. and Am. Historical
Assn. Club: University, Edgewater Golf. Of-
flce: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 13 Astor
Street.
OTIS, Joseph Edward, pres. Western Trust
& Savings Bank; b. Chicago, Mar. 5, 1867; s.
Joseph Edward and Maria (Taylor) Otis; ed.
Harvard School, Chicago, Phillips Acad., An-
dover, Mass., and Sheffield Scientific School,
Yale Univ.; m. Chicago, Oct. 3, 1891, Emily
Webster; children: Joseph Edward, Jr., George
Webster, Stuart Huntington, Raymond. Started
in business with Edwin Read in 1889, real
estate and renting; in 1890 partner In firm
of Joseph R. Putnam & Co., in same busi-
ness; in 1892, father's health failing, took
charge of his affairs; while with him joined
Charles H. Wilcox and Frederick S. Wheeler
in establishing Great Western Tin Plate Co.
at Joliet, 111., of which was pres. until it was
sold to the Am. Tin Plate Co. in 1897: went
into stock brokerage business with Charles
H. Wilcox, under firm name of Otis, Wilcox
& Co., H. W. Buckingham also being a part-
ner; in 1900 Walter H. Wilson bought In-
terest of Mr. Wilcox, firm changing to Otis,
Wilson & Co., and the business was changed
to private banking, Ralph C. Otis (brother)
becoming a partner; business consolidated with
Western State Bank, July 1, 1903 (capital
$500,000) under name of Western Trust &
Savings Bank (capital $1,000,000), of which
has since been pres. and dir. With assistance
of brother, Ralph C. Otis, organized, 1902,
the Chicago Savings Bank, of which is vice-
pres. and dir. Also dir. and mem. executive
committee Illinois Life Insurance Co. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago, Calumet,
University, Merchants, Hamilton. Office: 157
LaSalle St. Residence: 2832 Prairie Av.
OTIS, Fhilo Adams, real estate; b. Berlin
Heights, O., Nov. 24, 1846; s. James and Mar-
garetta Graves (Adams) Otis; came to Chi-
cago with parents, 1857; grad. Western Re-
serve College, Hudson, O., 1868; m. Bridge-
port, Conn., June 20, 1890, Alice J. Sanford;
1 son: James Sanford; associated with father
in real estate business, 1871-95; since father's
death, Sept. 15, 1895, has carried on the
business in own name. Long and actively iden-
tified with musical enterprises; one of found-
ers of Apollo Musical Club, 1872; mem. of Its
board of managers many years and pres. of
the club, 1890-3: resigned, 1894. Sec. board of
trustees, Chicago Orchestra, since 1894. Has
been chairman music committee 1st Presby-
terian Church, for 25 years. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Calumet, University, Midlo-
thian. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 1722
Michigan Av.
OTIS, Ralph Chester, vice-pres. of the Chi-
cago Savings Bank; b. Chicago, Mar. 8, 1870;
s. Joseph E. and Maria (Taylor) Otis; ed.
Beloit, Wis., and at Northwestern Univ. Law
School; m. New York City, 1899, Sarane
Seeley; children: James, Ralph Chester. Began
business life with Otis, Wilson & Co., brokers,
1898-1903; since then with Chicago Savings
Bank, of which is vice-pres. and dir. Also dir.
of the Western Trust & Savings Bank and
pres. of the Madison Building Co. Clubs: Calu-
met, Saddle and Cycle, Bankers, Chicago Ath-
letic, University, Washington Park. Office:
State and Madison Sts. Residence: 2804 Prairie
Avenue.
OTIS, Spencer; b. Orange, N. J., Feb., 1858;
s. Daniel C. and Clara (Otis) Otis; ed. public
schools of New York City and at Amherst Col-
lege; m. 2d, Detroit, Mich., 1902, Julia I. Mel-
chers; children: Helen, Spencer, Jr., Catherine,
Winifred. Engaged in engineering after com-
pleting education, coming west in 1879; was
for a time connected with the U. P. Ry. at
Omaha and Denver; then engaged in railway
supply business at Omaha, incorporating the
Spencer Otis Co. in 1896, of which has since
been pres.; In 1898 became a resident of Chi-
cago; now maintaining offices in Chicago and
Omaha. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton. Ravenswood. Office: Railway Ex-
change. Residence: 1613 Kenmore Av.
OTIS, •William Augustus, architect; b. Al-
mond, Allegany Co., N. Y., Aug. 14, 1855; s.
Maj. Seth T. and Frances L. (Kellogg) Otis;
ed. public schools of Ann Arbor, Mich., and
Univ. of Michigan, graduating C.E. in class
of 1878: went abroad, 1879, and entered the
ficole des Beaux Arts, Paris, and studied
architecture 3 years: m. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1888.
Elizabeth Lincoln Shackford; children: Samuel
S., Louise. Upon return from Paris came to
Chicago and entered the office of W. L. B.
Jenney, architect, first as head draftsman
and later as partner Jenney & Otis, till 1889;
since then in practice alone. Fellow Am. In-
stitute of Architects and mem. of Illinois
Chapter, same; Ancien eieva a l'6cole des
Beaux Arts. Lecturer on History of Archi-
tecture at Chicago Art Institute. Independent
republican. Clubs: University, Skokie. Office:
175 Dearborn St. Residence: Oak St., Win-
netka, 111.
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OTTE, Louis Edward, railway equipment; (Palmer) Owen; grad. Princeton Univ., A.B.,
b. Germany, Sept. 23, 1870; s. Louis and Eliza 1871; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 2, 1889, Emily
(Elbe) Otte; came with parents to U. S. when Drucker; 1 son: Harry. Came to Chicago in
9 months old, settling in Wisconsin; ed. pub- 1871 and learned the printing business in all
lie and high schools of Reedsburg, Wis., and its branches, being employed first for 3 years
took commercial course at Richmond College, by H. Wilson & Co., then by Ottaway & Col-
Richmond, Ind. ; m. Wisconsin, Feb. 10, 1889, bert for 10 years, and af^er that by J. L.
Minnie H. Bergman; children: Louis W., Ed- Regan & Co. for 5 years; in 1888 organized
mund A., Myrtle F. Entered service of C., B. firm of C. O. Owen & Co., printers and book
& Q. R. R. Co., 1887; promoted to engineer, manufacturers, of which is pres. Republican.
1890; in 1894 became chief engineer for Chi- Congregationalist. Mem. Nat. Union. Clubs:
cago Sugar Refining Co., which position held Chicago Athletic, Casino (Edgewater). Office:
until 1896; then became mechanical engineer 108 W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 1437 Law-
for Torbert & Peckham, Chicago, for 1 year; rence Av.
was then promoted to supt. of said firm for 1 OWEN, Richard William, pres. Lanz, Owen
year; then became Eastern mgr. of the firm & Co., manufacturers of leather traveling
for 2 years; then gen. mgr. of U. S. Locomo- goods; b. Carnarvon, Wales, June 8, 1843; s.
tive Corporation for 1 year. In 1903 joined in William and Catherine (Jones) Owen; ed.
organizing firm of A. C. Torbert & Co. (shops public schools; m. Racine, Wis., May 7, 1868,
at Calumet Park, 111.), dealers in railway Jennie A. Roberts; children: William Robert,
equipment, locomotives, cars, steam shovels Richard W., Jr., Edith Gwladys. Served in
and contractors' plant, and is still a partner Civil War 3 years, 1862-5, in 29th Wis. Vol.,
in the firm. Republican. Protestant. Mason — taking part in 27 battles, including 7 general
mem. Wiley M. Egan Chapter, R. A. M., Chi- engagements, and is a mem. of Post No. 5,
cago Commandery, K. T., Oriental Consistory, G. A. R. Learned harness trade at Racine,
S. P. R. S., and Medinah Temple, Mystic Wis., 1865-6, and after about 15 months was
Shrine. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Wil- made supt. of the shop and store; in spring
mette, 111. of 1872 came to Chicago and after a commer-
OUGHTON, Charles Martin, physician and cial experience started in the manufacture
surgeon; b. Clonmel, Ireland, Mar. 2, 1862; s. of leather traveling goods with T. H. Bryan,
John R. and Williamina (Latham) Oughton;ed. changing later to Harrell & Owen, which later
Clonmel public school, Clonmel College, Rush consolidated with the firm of Lanz, Whitney
Med. College, Chicago, graduating M.D., 1884; & Co., under the present style of Lanz, Owen
m. Odell, 111., 1890, Gracia McWilliams; chil- & Co., which in 1895 was incorporated, and
dren: Mary Dana, Gracia, Edith. Was house of which he is now pres. and gen. supt. Mason
physician and surgeon, Cook Co. Hosp., 1884-5; (Siloam Lodge). Club: Menoken. Office: 183%-
since then engaged in general practice. Lee- 189 Lake St. Residence: 1314 Washington Boul.
turer for 3 years on operative surgery at Col- OWEN, William Bussell, pres. Standard Oil
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago. Drilling Machine Co.; b. Conneaut, O., Aug..
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. 1858; s. Ira H. and Electa A. (Bunker) Owen;
Soc., Physicians' Club, Am. Med. Assn., Citi- ed. graded schools in Michigan and in Acad.
zens* Assn., Municipal Voters' League. Club: at Detroit, Mich.; m. Chicago, 1879, Minnie F.
City. Republican. Office: 131 53d St. Residence: June; 1 son: Ira J. Came to Chicago in 1872,
64k(LJ??ei.s^n «v' and from that time to 1898 was ln the lake
OVERALL, George Whitfleld, physician; b. marine business. Was mgr. and owner of the
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1849; s. Nathan- Owen Line of freight steamers; established
iel Simeon and Dicie (Crutchfleld) Overall; the Escanaba & Lake Michigan Transports-
grad. Univ. of Tennessee, with A.B degree; tion Co. and was its manager; established the
studied medicine at Univ. of Louisville during Holland and Chicago line, building the "Soo
??hPla^t!,? yea™2f J1,87^3«"4' ,onl? rat Jefferfon city"; also built the "Puritan," but sold to
Med. College, Philadelphia, 1874-5, graduating the Graham & Morton Co.; went out of steam-
M.D., 1875; m. Memphis, Tenn., Apr. 3, 1879, boat business in 1898. Pres. of the Standard
Rowe Eakin. Removed to Memphis, Tenn.. oil Drilling Machine since Jan. 1, 1904; also
soon after med. graduation, and remained in treas. of the Nat. Bond and Stock Security
active practice there for 20 years; during Co. Republican. Club: Oak Park. Office: First
that time was prof, of physiology and nervous Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 110 Maple Av.,
diseases in Memphis Hosp. Med. College, re- oak Park 111
signing chair in 1886 on account of ill health; OWENS, John Edward, lawyer- b Chicago
practiced at St. Louis, Mo., 1898-1900; since June 22, 1875; s. P. H. and Mary (Clark)
then in Chicago. Author of book, Non-Surgical Owens; ed. at St. Stephens Parochial School,
Treatise on Diseases of the Prostate Gland gt. Patrick's Acad., Christian Brothers, and
and Adnexa": also contributor of scientific prad. ]aw dept. of Lake Forest Univ., 1896,
articles to med. journals. Democrat. Office: 74 i^L.B. Admitted to Illinois bar, May 1, 1896,
E. Madison St. Residence: 1160 57th St. an(j engaged in practice of law in 1897; ap-
OVEBSHXNEB, Ellsworth Byron, manufac- pointed asst. city prosecutor in Feb., 1898;
turer; b. Elwood, Tnd., Jan. 14, 1867: s. James promoted to position of chief asst. city prose-
M. and Louisa J. Overshiner; grad. Louisville, cutor in 1900; served as city atty. of Chicago,
Ky., Commercial College. In employ of Penn- Sept. 26, 1901, to Apr. 21, 1903; appointed mas-
sylvania R. R. as conductor, 1889-95; entered ter in chancery by the judges of the Circuit
independent telephone business, 1895, con- Court of Cook Co., Dec. 1. 1904. Mem. Chicago
tracting and operating telephone exchanges Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn. Democrat,
and long distance lines, and in 1899 organized Catholic. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Order of
the Swedish-Am. Telephone Co. of Chicago, Foresters. Clubs: Ashland. Troquois. Office:
which from one of the smallest has become Ashland Blk. Residence: 1092 Warren Av.
one of the largest telephone manufacturing OWENS, John Edwin, physician; b. on his
enterprises in the world, manufacturing elec- father's farm at Charleston, Cecil Co., Md.,
trical apparatus of every character pertaining Oct. 16, 1836; s. John and Martha (BlacV>
to the telephone business, and jobbers of all Owens; ed. private schools West Nottingham
kinds of electrical supplies. Pres. and treas. Acad., Elkton Acad., and under private tutor;
Swedish-Am. Telephone Co.; 1st vice-pres. grad. Jefferson Med. College, Philadelphia,
Kansas City & Topeka Ry. Co.; dir. Federal M.D., 1862; took special course in surgical
Stock and Bond Exchange. Republican. Clubs: anatomy and operative surgery under Dr. D.
Press, Chicago Automobile. Office: 88-92 W. Hayes Agnew, Philadelphia; was resident
Jackson Boul. Residence: 1809 Sheridan Rd. physician Blockley Hosp., Philadelphia, 1
OWEN, Cassias Orlln, printer; b. in Essex year; entered med. service of Union Army,
Co., N. T., Dec. 28, 1848; s. Leonard and Julia 1863; came to Chicago and was assigned to
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duty in military hosp.; m. Dec. 30, 1869, Ale-
thia S., daughter of Reuben D. Jamar, of Elk-
ton, Md. ; 1 daughter: Marie Girvin Owens.
After war resumed practice in Chicago; has
been surgeon at St. Luke's Hosp.; many years
puperintending surgeon of I. C. Ry., and chief
surgeon C. & N.-W. Ry. ; med. dir. World's Co-
lumbian Exposition. Lecturer on surgical dis-
eases of the urinary organs, 1867-71, on prin-
ciples and practice of surgery, 1871-82; prof,
orthopedic surgery, 1879-82, Rush Med. Col-
lege; prof, principles and practice of surgery,
Woman's Med. College, 1877-83; prof, opera-
tive and surgical anatomy, 1882-91, and of
principles and practice of surgery and clinical
surgery, Chicago Med. College. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Medico-His-
torical Soc. ; fellow Am. Surgical Assn. Clubs:
Calumet, Tolleston Shooting. Office: 34 Wash-
ington St. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
OV/SLEY, Heaton, retired manufacturer; b.
Springfield, 111., Nov. 15, 1856; s. John E. and
Henrietta (Heaton) Owsley; ed. public schools
of Chicago and at Center College, Danville,
Ky., graduating in class of 1877; m. New York
City, 1887, Lina D., daughter of late Carter H.
Harrison, Sr. ; children: Edna B., John E.,
Preston, Lina Harrison. After leaving school
in 1877 embarked in manufacture of bicycles,
becoming half owner in the St. Nicholas Mfg.
Co., and in 1900 retired from business, and
now devotes entire time to managing his real
estate interests. Democrat. Club: University.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: 408 E.
Erie St.
OWSLEY, Louis Septimus, representing
Charles T. Yerkes in U. S. ; b. Chicago, Aug. 7,
1870; s. John E. and Henrietta E. (Heaton)
Owsley; grad. public schools, Chicago, 1885;
grad. Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass., 1889;
entered Yale, 1889; left Yale to enter busi-
ness. Entered employ of C. P. Kellogg & Co.,
wholesale clothing, to learn business, but left
at end of 3 months in order to accept posi-
tion as asst. sec. of the West Chicago Street
R. R. Co., 1891; sec. and treas., 1895-9; asst.
treas. Union Traction Co., 1899, but in Aug. of
same year resigned to accept position of finan-
cial agent of Charles T. Yerkes. Elected, 1899.
pres. Northwestern Elevated R. R. Co. and
Union Loop Co.; resigned from elevated com-
panies, 1901, continuing financial agent Charles
T. Yerkes, and pres. and dir. Suburban R. R.
Co., Chicago & North Shore Street R. R. Co.
and upon Suburban R. R. Co. going into hands
of receiver was appointed receiver. Also pres.
and dir. Chicago, Harvard & Geneva Lake R.
R. ; dir. Benton Harbor & St. Joseph Gas Co.
Clubs: Union League, Glen View, Evanston
Country. Office: Merchants Loan & Trust Bldg.
Residence: 1304 Oak Av., Evanston, 111.
OYEN, Adolph Bernard, nhysician; b.
Trondhjem, Norway. Apr. 15, 1857; s. Frederick
and Inger Anna (Hofstad) Oyen; came with
parents from Norway to Chicago, 1861; grad.
Carpenter (public) School, Chicago, 1870; at-
tended Chicago High School 2 years; grad. De-
troit College of Medicine, M.D., 1890; m. Bat-
tle Creek, Mich., Aug. 2, 1877, Jennie A.
Sprague; children: Albert Nelson (Rush Med.,
'05), Winifred Jane (now kindergarten teach-
er), Fred Sprague (died in infancy). Was em-
ployed. 1874-6, by Review and Herald Publish-
ing House, Battle Creek, Mich., as apprentice,
printer, proofreader and editor (part of time
in Norway); left in 1886 to study medicine;
practiced 1 year in Detroit: moved to Chicago,
1891. Was attending physician of Norwegian
Lutheran Tabitha Hosp. of Chicago, 1894-1902,
and last 2 years pres. of staff. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Scandinavian Med. Soc. Republican. Of-
fice and residence: 801 N. Rockwell St.
PACAUD, Arthur Duncan, grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Montreal, P. Q., Can., July 4,
1872; s. George Jeremiah and Georgiana
(Mondlet) Pacaud; early education at Mon-
treal high schools, going later to Trinity Col-
lege School, Ft. Hope, Ont., from which he
was grad. in 1890. Came to Chicago in Nov.,
1891, and became connected with the firm of
A. L. Pacaud & Co., mem. of the Chicago
Board of Trade; remained with that firm until
1895, in which year he became a mem. of the
Chicago Board of Trade, entering into busi-
ness for self as a commission merchant in
grain. Republican. Club: Calumet. Office:
225 LaSalle St. Residence: 2819 Indiana Av.
PACKARD, Arthur T., pres. Chicago En-
velope Co.; b. La Porte, Ind., May 25, 1860; s.
Jasper and Harriet S. (Tibbetts) Packard;
grad. Univ. of Mich., A.B., 1883; m. Oberlin,
O., May 27, 1884, Jeanie H. Hayford. Editor
Bismarck (Dak.) Tribune, 1883; proprietor Bad
Lands Cow Boy, 1884-6; railroad editor Chi-
cago Herald, 1886-94; dept. mgr. Heath &
Milligan Mfg. Co., 1894-1900; since 1900, pres.
of the Chicago Envelope Co., manufacturers
of envelopes; also vice-pres. of the Photograph
Co. of America, manufacturers of photographs.
Republican. Club: Press. Office: 61-63 Market
St. Residence: 9 St. James PI.
PACKARD, Frederick William, lawyer; b.
Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, Nov. 5,
1850; prepared for college at Williston Semi-
nary, East Hampton, Mass.; grad. Amherst
College, A.B., 1872; m. Amherst, Mass., July
25, 1877, Stella C. Williams. Entered law office
of King, Scott & Payson as student in fall
of 1872; admitted to Illinois bar in Jan., 1875.
After dissolution of firm of King, Scott & Pay-
son, partner with Mr. King in firm of King &
Packard, until 1888; now in practice alone.
Office: First Np.t. Bank Bldg. Residence: Chi-
cago, 111.
PACKARD, George, lawyer; b. Providence,
R. I., May 27, 1868; s. William L. and Mary
Eastern (Peckham) Packard; ed. English and
Classical School, Providence, 1876-85; Brown
Univ., 1885-9; A.B., 1889; Northwestern Univ.
Law School, LL.B., 1891; m. Chicago, Jan. 23,
1893, Caroline Howe; children: Dorothy, Frank
H., Mary. Admitted to bar, 1891, and entered
office of Peckham & Brown; asst. atty. World's
Columbian Exposition, 1892-3; returned to
Peckham & Brown, 1893, and engaged in gen-
eral practice; firm changed to Peckham,
Brown & Packard, 1897; with Mr. Brown, who
was atty. for the Park Board, had much to
do, 1896-9, in establishing questions of ripar-
ian rights in Illinois, in connection with Lin-
coln Park; on withdrawal in summer of 1903
of Mr. Brown, because of election to Circuit
Court bench, Edwin Burritt Smith, W. T.
ApMadoc and Vincent J. Walsh were added
to the firm, which assumed style of Peckham,
Smith, Packard & ApMadoc. Democrat. Mem.
Soc. for Ethical Culture. Dir. Law Institute,
Children's Memorial Hosp. Mem. Phi Beta
Kappa Soc., Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago
Literary. University, Law, Skokie Country.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1922
Barry Av.
PACKARD, Samuel Ware, lawyer; b. Shel-
burne, Mass., Nov. 29, 1847; s. Rev. Theophilus
and Elizabeth Parsons (Ware) Packard; ed.
public schools in Shelburne, Mass.; Lima, O.,
and Mt. Pleasant, la.; also at Shelburne Falls,
Mass., Acad., and Williston Seminary, East
Hampton, Mass., 1866; m. Lombard, 111., June
23, 1874, Clara A. Fish; children: Stella Emily,
Laura Elizabeth. Walter Eugene, Esther, John
Cooper. Came to Chicago at age of 16, and,
in 1864-5, began study of law in office of
Barker & Tuley, practicing in justice court
when only 17 years old; returned East to
school, 1865-6; then back to Barker & Tuley's
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office in fall of 1866; admitted to Illinois bar, Marked Tree Lumber Co.; also pres. and dir.
Aug. 16, 1867, and in 1868 entered upon a Cairo, Memphis & Southern R. R. & Trans-
partnership with Col. John S. Cooper, which portation Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
continued 10 years, during the latter part of letic, Germania. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
which Judge Gwynne Garnett and William dence: Glencoe, 111.
W. Gurley were also partners. Has general PAGE, Charles T.; b. Hillsdale, Mich., Apr.
civil practice and has been identified with 18, 1849; s. William D. and Frances (Durand)
many important cases, notably the Yankton Page; ed. Rockford (111.) High School; m.
Bond Case, where, finding his efforts to collect Alexis, 111., Sept., 1876, Bertha Alexander (now
a judgment for $200,000 railroad bonds which deceased); children: Mrs. Mary Florence Page
he had obtained against the city of Yankton Ackerman, Edna O. In recorder's office, Rock-
obstructed by the hostility of the Dakota legis- ford, 111., 1866-9; Winnebago Nat. Bank, Rock-
lature, he induced Congress to withhold ad- ford, 111., 1869-72; Home Nat. Bank, Chicago,
mission of South Dakota to Statehood until 1872-4; in hardware business, Monmouth, 111.,
the debt was settled. Was for several years 1875-88; in electric light business, Englewood
legal adviser of Rev. John Alexander Dowie, and Hyde Park, 1888-96; in real estate opera-
and had charge of many important matters tions and dir. of corporations, Chicago, since
for him, notably the Zion Lace Experts Case, 1896. Dir. Lake St. Elevated R. R.; dir. Dunlap
procuring their admission by an appeal to Percolater Co. Republican; has been delegate
the Washington authorities, after they had to State conventions. Presbyterian. Clubs: Un-
been ordered deported by the immigration offl- ion League, Englewood Men's, Auburn Park
cials. Independent in politics. Mem. 1st Con- Golf. Office: 2 Sherman St. Residence: 6159
gregational Church of Oak Park. Club: Con- Lexington Av.
gregational. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: PAGE, James Cowey, broker; b. Frankfort,
368 Lake St., Oak Park, 111. Ky., Dec. 27, 1856; s. John J. and Martha
PADDOCK, George Laban, lawyer; b. Au- (Cowey) Page; ed. old Chicago Univ.; m.
gusta, Ga., Oct. 8, 1832; s. George Hussey and Chicago, Lou Wilson. Began business career in
Rebecca M. Paddock (both natives of Hudson, 1875 as messenger boy with B. Fowler & Co.,
N. Y.); removed to Princeton, Bureau Co., 111., commission merchants on the Chicago Board
1846, where engaged in farming; ed. public °f. Trade; afterward settling clerk for J.
schools; studied law while serving as deputy Edwards & Co., and became a mem. of that
circuit clerk of Bureau Co. and deputy county company (a corporation) until Oct., 1901,
clerk; admitted to Illinois bar, 1858; grad. when established himself as a broker Dir.
Harvard Law school, 1859; m. Oct. 1, 1862, Collins Coal Co. Mem Chicago Board of Trade.
Caroline M. Bolles. Was partner with Joseph f"?6?6"36"1; Ir\ Politics. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
I. Taylor, lawyer at Princeton, 111., 1859-61. letic, Washington Park, Edgewater Golf. Of-
Entered 12th 111. Vol. Infy., Apr., 1861, as 1st flce: Board of Trade. Residence: 103 Buena Av.
lieut. Co. I, for 3 months; then took same PAGE, Milton Edwin, Jr., boiler manufactur-
position in reorganized regiment, serving un- er; b. Chicago, Oct. 2, 1869; s. Milton E. and
der Grant, 1861-2, in Kentucky, Missouri, Dora O. (St. George) Page; ed. Chicago public
Tennessee and Mississippi; resigned commis- school and Bryant & Stratton Business Col-
sion and re-entered U. S. service as maj. 7th lege; m. Chicago, Feb. 15, 1893, Amolia C.
U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored), and maj. Pfeiffer; children: Christopher Milton, Wil-
llth U. S. Colored Infy.; later assigned to liam Edwin. Was mgr. of the Spafford Stand-
duty as asst. inspector gen. on staff of Maj. ard Scale Co., then mgr. of the machinery
Gen. Dana at headquarters of dept. of the dept. of the M. E. Page Confectionery Co. for
Mississippi, and mustered out as maj. June several years, afterward entering the boiler
28, 1865. Returned to Princeton, 111., and was manufacturing business of the North-Western
partner with Harvey M. (later judge) Trim- Boiler Works in 1893, and continuing with its
ble, and several years master in chancery of successor, the Chris. Pfeiffer Boiler Co., manu-
Circuit Court of Bureau Co.; came to Chicago, facturers of steam boilers, tanks, smoke-
1868; mem. of firm of Paddock & Ide, 1871-83; stacks, marine work, etc., of which he is now
Paddock & Aldis, then Paddock, Aldis & vice-pres. and mgr. Mem. Nat. Assn. of En-
Wright. Paddock & Wright, afterward Pad- gineers. Republican. Veteran of 1st Regt. Infy.,
dock, Wright & Billings; since 1902 of Pad- I. N. G. Mason (32°). Club: Chicago Engineers,
dock & Baker. Mem. Soc. of Army of the Ten- Office: 66-68 Michigan St. Residence: 10 Alta
nessee; companion Loyal Legion. Mem. Am., Vista Terrace.
Illinois and Chicago Bar Assns., and the U. S. PAGE, Samuel Shope, lawyer; b. on farm
Supreme Court. Clubs: Chicago Literary, Har- in Metamora, Woodford Co., 111., Jan. 27, 1851;
vard Law Assn. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Resl- s. Thaddeus and Cordillia Ellen (Shope) Page;
dence: 5451 Cornell Av. afterward moved to farm in Tazewell Co.,
FADEN, Joseph Everett, lawyer; b. Litch- spending his boyhood there until he was 14;
field, 111., Jan. 22, 1861; s. Samuel A. and returned to Metamora, attending school, 1865-
Polly M. (Scherer) Paden; ed. Univ. of Minne- 1869; taught school, 1869-70; studied law at
sota; m. Litchfield, 111., 1891, Charlotte Colt; Metamora, 1870-2; m. 1873, Lucia A. Robin-
children: David S., Dennison C., Elizabeth, son, of Clyde, Kan. Admitted to bar, 1872;
Philip. Taught in country schools; admitted to practiced law in Metamora, 8 years; state's
Illinois bar, 1885; began practice of law at atty., Woodford Co., 1876-80; moved to Peoria,
Litchfield; came to Chicago, 1890; now mem. 1880, becoming mem. of firm of Worthington,
of law firm of Paden & Kropf. Was city atty. Page & Bassett; judge 8th Judicial Circuit,
of Litchfield, 111., and later corporation coun- 1885-90, resigning in spring of 1890 to engage
sel of Evanston, 111. Dir. City Nat. Bank of in practice in Chicago; was senior of firm
Evanston. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Chicago Bar of Page, Eliel & Rosenthal, 1890-2; since then
Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn.; associate in practice alone; was one of special counsel
mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Clubs: for World's Columbian Exposition. Mem. Illi-
Union League, Bankers, Evanston. Office: 159 nois State and Chicago Bar Assns. Mason.
LaSalle St. Residence: 1205 Ridge Boul., Evans- Clubs: Union League, Iroquois. Office: 59
ton, 111. Clark St.
FAEFCKE, Hermann, lumberman; b. FAGEIiS, George, wood-turner; b. province
Schwerin, Ger., Feb. 12, 1851; s. August and of Pomerania, Germany, Oct. 31, 1852; s. John
Louise Paepcke; ed. Wismer, Ger.; m. In- and Sophia (Schwanebeck) Pagels; removed
dianola, Tex., 1878, Paula Wagner; children: with parents to Chicago in 1863; ed. public
Sophie, Lydia, Alice, Walter. In lumber busl- schools of Germany and Chicago until 1865;
ness in Chicago since 1881; now pres. and m. Chicago, 1873, Minnie Dahlke; children:
dir. Paepcke-Leicht Lumber Co., Chicago Mill George, Hattie, Millie. Began to learn trade
& Lumber Co., Chicago Packing Box Co., of wood turner in Chicago in 1865; worked
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at it as journeyman until 1876, when estab-
lished for himself in wood turning, with a
specialty in stair work. Independent in poli-
tics. Mason (32°); mem. Apollo Commandery,
K. T., and of Medinah Temple, Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. Mem. Vorwarts Turn Verein,
Schiller Liedertafel, Concordia Gesangverein;
also southwestern dir, of the Chicago Skat
League. Office: 784 Loomis St., near 21st St.
Residence: 916 Jackson Boul.
PAIN, Charles E., lawyer; b. London, Eng-
land, Apr. 2, 1866; s. Alfred and Mary Ann
Pain; ed. St. Michael's and All Angels, Lon-
don; came to U. S., 1884; grad. LL.B., Lake
Forest Univ., 1892; m. Chicago, Nov. 15, 1888,
Elizabeth Ann Smith; children: Gertrude Jean,
Charles Greayer. Admitted to bar May, 1892,
and has since been engaged in general prac-
tice; now of firm of Vail & Pain. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute, Royal
Arcanum. Republican. Protestant. Club: Union
League, Exmoor. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: The Netherlands, 1352 Lawrence
Av.
PAINE, Iiyman May, lawyer; b. East "Wood-
stock, Conn., Mar. 6, 1850; s. John and Mary
A. (May) Paine; ed. Nichols Acad., Dudley,
Mass., Williston Seminary, East Hampton,
Mass., 1868; Amherst College, A.B., 1872;
taught high school, 1872-3; m. Woodstock,
Conn., Aug. 31, 1881, Geneva Carr; children:
Ralph Carr (deceased), Ruth, Olive, Norman
Carr, Merlin May. Studied law in office of
Bonney, Fay & Griggs, Chicago; admitted to
Illinois Bar, Jan. 7, 1876; was associated in
practice of law with Hon. C. C. Bonney until
his death in 1903; since then alone. Taught
city night school for 5 or 6 years from 1873.
Mem. Board of Managers Chicago Law Insti-
tute for past 3 years. Mem. Alpha Delta Phi.
Was mem. Board of Education (Oakland)
District No. 3, Hyde Park, 1886-9. Republican.
Congregationalist. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4224 Langley Av.
PAINE, Stephen Marvin, treas. Chicago
Portrait Co.; b. Greenville, Pa,, May 24, 1874;
B. Stephen Marvin and Alvira McKean Paine;
moved to Kirksville, Mo., in 1887, where he
lived on a farm; ed. in district and public
schools until 1891; 1891-5, attended Kirksville
Normal School. In Aug., 1895, he entered the
employ of the Chicago Portrait Co. in New
York State; was promoted rapidly until be-
came road mgr. in 1897, which position he
held until 1901, when he came to Chicago as
correspondent; in 1902 was elected dir. and
treas. Republican. Mason (32°). Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Washington
Park, Exmoor. Office. Wabash Av. and Con-
gress St. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
PALMEB, Honore, capitalist, business man;
b. Chicago, Feb. 1, 1874; s. Potter and Bertha
(Honore) Palmer; ed. schools of Chicago, St.
Mark's School, Southboro, Mass., and Har-
vard Univ. (grad. 1897); m. 1903, London,
Eng., Grace Greenway Brown; 1 child: Potter
Palmer III. Traveled abroad, 1897-8; went
to work in his father's office, 1898, attending
to the business of the large Potter Palmer
estate, and since his father's death has con-
tinued in active direction of these large in-
terests; pres. East Chicago Co.; elected alder-
man from 21st Ward, 1901; re-elected, 1903.
Democrat. Mem. various college fraternities.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Union, Germania,
Lincoln Cycling, Chicago Automobile, Chicago
Golf; also Strollers (New York). Office: La-
Salle St. Station. Residence: 187 Lincoln Park
Boul.
PALMEB, Percival Bowditch, cloak manu-
facturer; b. Boston, Mass., Aug. 2, 1851; a.
Dudley R. and Anna (Gibbs) Palmer; ed. pub-
lic schools and graduated English High School,
Boston, 1868; m. 1877, Nellie F., daughter of
Nahum Chapin, of Boston; children: Dudley
Chapin, Percival Bowditch, Jr., David H.,
Nahum Chapin, Lucy Farwell. After gradua-
tion was in employ of E. Allen & Co., jobbers
in woolen goods, Boston, 1868-70; later with
Springer Bros., cloak manufacturers, Boston,
1870-5; represented C. N. Carter & Co., cloak
manufacturers of New York, in Chicago, 1875-
1877; in employ of J. W. Griswold & Co.,
cloaks, 1877-87, and upon retirement of senior
mem. was partner with E. P. Griswold as
Griswold, Palmer & Co., 1887-99, till death of
Mr. Griswold; since 1899 head of Percival B.
Palmer & Co., manufacturers of ladies' and
children's cloaks and suits, one of the largest
in that line in the U. S. Republican. Clubs:
Union League, Chicago Athletic, Kenwood,
Midlothian. Office: 266-272 Adams St. Resi-
dence: 4745 Ellis Av.
PALMEB, Potter, Jr., vice-pres. and treas.
East Chicago Co.; b. Chicago, Oct. 8, 1875; s.
Potter and Bertha (Honore) Palmer; ed. Uni-
versity School, Chicago; St. Mark's School,
Southboro, Mass., and grad. Harvard, 1898. In
1902 became associated with the East Chicago
Co., of which he is now vice-pres. This com-
pany is rapidly building up a great industrial
center at East Chicago, Ind., near Indiana
Harbor, and 19 miles east of the City Hall of
Chicago. Clubs: Chicago, Union, University,
Washington Park, Chicago Golf, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: LaSalle St. Station. Residence:
100 Lake Shore Drive.
PALMEB, Silas, live stock commission; b.
Devonshire, Eng., Jan. 15. 1847; s. John and
Johanna (Hicks) Palmer; ed. England; m. In-
warleigh, Devonshire, Eng., Apr., 1871, Eliza-
beth Heale; children: Elizabeth Ellen, William
Hale, Elsie Mabel, Ernest James, Blanche
Marion, Edwin Thomas, Ruby Evelyn, Byron
Ray. Came direct from England to Chicago,
1871; engaged In coal and wood business,
1872; sold out, 1874, and started wood, coal,
flour and feed business on W. Lake St.; sold
out, 1883; in fall of 1884 became a mem. of
Elwell, Green & Palmer in live stock com-
mission business; withdrew Jan. 1, 1892, and
has since been in same business alone. Re-
publican. Baptist. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Of-
fice: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 452 Warren Av.
PALMEB, Warren Kingrsley, gen. mgr. of
the Western Mfg. Co.; b. Cleveland, O., Oct. 7,
1861; s. Edward W. and Julia (Kingsley) Pal-
mer; ed. public schools of Cleveland; m. Cleve-
land, May 8, 1890, Carrie A. Mellen; children:
Agnes G., Carolyn. Went into the glass busi-
ness in Cleveland, O., in 1879, with the Cleve-
land Window Glass Co., starting in the office
and working up through intermediate posi-
tions to the presidency of the company, which
he still holds. Early in 1904 moved to Chi-
cago to take position of gen. mgr. of the
Western Mfg. Co., manufacturers of sash,
doors and blinds in softwoods, and still holds
that position. Republican. Episcopalian Of-
fice: Great Northern Bldg. Residence: Del
Prado Hotel.
PALMEB, William Arthur, lawyer; b. Cedar
Rapids. la., Aug. 10, 1882; s. Robert and Mary
E. (Fowler) Palmer; ed. public schools of Ce-
dar Rapids, la.; Highland Park College, Des
Moines, la., with degree LL.B.; John Marshall
Law School, Chicago, graduating in spring of
1900, LL.B.; m. Denver, Colo., June, 1904, Julia
Putnam Gould. Since 1903, firm of Palmer &
Eddy, in general practice of law. Dir. and
stockholder in the Ora Drug Co., 802 W. Lake
St. Republican. Mem. Gen. Grant Council,
Royal Arcanum, Oak Park, 111. Residence: 5519
Rice St., Austin, 111.
FALTZEB, Charles Anthony, lumberman; b.
Binsfleld, Prussia, Nov. 5, 1845; s. Jacob P.
and Mary C. (Faber) Paltzer; attended school
in Prussia until 12th year; family removed to
U. S., 1857; attended school at Terre Haute,
Ind., and St. Louis, Mo.; grad. St. Louis Univ.,
1866; m. Dec. 5, 1878, Clara C., daughter of
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447
Walter N Woodruff, of Chicago; children:
Catherine W., Susan E., Charles W. Began
business career as bookkeeper, St. Louis,
1867-9- in 1869 with the lumber firm of
Thompson Bros. & Co., later Thompson, Henry
& Co, St. Louis, Mo.; had charge of their
Chicago office, Jan., 1873 to 1874, when firm
dissolved and he became partner in the new
firm of C. C. Thompson & Co. until 1884; C.
A Paltzer & Co., 1884-94; since then pres.
C. A. Paltzer Lumber Co. Was pres. Lumber
Dealers' Assn., 1886-7, and again 1902-4; pres.
Lumberman's Exchange, 1890-1. Mem. Royal
Arcanum. Club: Midlothian. Office: 3700 Cen-
ter Av. Residence: 20 Drexel Sq.
Kno-o lawver- b Chicago Jan 20.
HelaAdlr and" CecelS ^ (ofs°terrlicher)
ch^
- studied !aw and admitted to T pract ce
Oct'l89 ?ieFrom SeX, &m2U was connected'
**.« lo-nr nffioo r»-p Mn«3pq Pain &• Kennedv
admitted Mto DartnershiD in flrin of Rim
& Glennon and now mem with Max
Harrv B^vd Hu?d offirm of Pam &
Pniraled in general' practice, but prin-
cpll'y cofpomtion busfness.^e^ .Chicago Bar
\ssn Sec. of Jewish Agricultural Aid Soc. of
A mpriVfi Republican Clubs' Standard, Ravis-
^T Chfcag^PAuromobile niinois Athlkic. Of-
flee- The Rookery. Residence: 4634 Drexel
_ _, , . . A,,ot^o Tniv ifi
,0' A"?"*' JaW^; OAHit Ernest erreicher)'
1865; s. Alexander and Cecilia <o®sterrejcher>
Pam; emigrated to US, 1867, and sett ed in
C*hiSf^o:ied- ?ubliffl££ £gA/rSnh Mr££s° fo>
BtJlW*law in,?™C™»^J^^J^rm Vzm
mitted to ^bar 1886. Was mem. law «» «-m,
Calhpun & Glennon, now Pam & r^ ppntral
sel for and dir. Alll|-Chalinera i Co.. Central
2lru5Ji.Co- T! i' i •«M.«*O^I A™ Bar A^ns
the Chicago. Illinois, State and .Am. Bar Assns.
dence: 4634 Drexel Boul.
FARADIS, Frederick Edward, railway offi-
cial; b. Burlington, Vt., Dec. 24, 1869; s.
Edward and Julia Paradis; ed. -public and pri-
vate schools; m. Burlington, Vt., Sept. 22, 1890,
Jennie S. Murray; 2 children. Was asst. en-
glneer and supt. of buildings of the Central
Vermont R. R., 1888-90; draftsman in en-
gineering dept. of the Northern Pacific R.R.,
1890-3, and asst. engineer of same, 1893-5;
chief engineer Chicago & Northern Pacific
R. R., 1895-7; since 1897 chief engineer C. T.
T. R. R. Also pres. and dir. Flexible Armored
Hose Co. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Yacht, Illinois Athletic, Engineers Club (New
York). Mem. Railroad Signal, Ry. Engineering
and Maintenance of Way Assn., Western Soc.
of Engineers. Office: Grand Central Passenger
Station. Residence: 5227 Washington Av.
PABDRIDOE, Charles Wellington, real
estate operator and pres. Hillman's (dry
goods); b. Onelda, N. Y., June 15, 1841; s.
Anson and Amanda (Fields) Pardridge; ed.
public schools of New York State; m. 1st,
Pittsburg, 1858, Theresa Marsland (deceased);
m 2d St Augustine, Fla., 1902, Helen B.
Bowen (deceased); children: Charles A., Ed-
ward W., Eva, Albert G., May. Began business
life as clerk in dry goods store of C. Rice &
Co in Lyons, N. Y.; afterward at Buffalo, N.
Y 'engaged in dry goods business under firm
name of C. W. & E. Pardridge, 1861-70; came
to Chicago, 1870, and engaged in dry goods
business here; was engaged, with brother, as
proprietor of the Boston Store, accumulated
large real estate holdings, and has, since 1875,
been largely engaged in real estate business,
Also pres., treas. and dir. of Hillman's (dry
goods), State and Washington Sts. Republican,
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 112 State St.
Residence: 5242 Michigan Av.
PARKER, Clarence P., purchasing agent
I. C. R. R. Co.; b. Charleston, 111., Feb. 14,
1865; s. George W. and Nella (Ferguson)
Parker; ed. Washington Univ., St. Louis; m.
St. Louis, Feb. 6, 1889, Harriet Crangle; 1
daughter: Virginia. Entered train service of
St. Louis, Alton & Terre Haute R. R. Co.,
1888; in 1889 entered office of the gen. mgr.
as private sec. and purchasing agent; was
thereafter asst. gen. mgr. and gen. mgr., same
road, until Apr., 1896, when line was absorbed
by I. C. R. R. Co.; then became general agent
I. C. R. R. until May, 1902, when was made
coal traffic mgr. until June, 1904; since then
was purchasing agent. Republican. Mem. Soc.
of Sons of the Revolution. Club: Chicago Ath-
. OIRce: Central Station. Residence: 5201
, Vranci. Warner, patent lawyer,
State Senator; b. Alton, 111., Apr. 1, 1858; s.
Washington and MIL Bailee Parker; grad.
Shurtleff College, A.B., 1878, A.M., 1884,
LL-D., 1903; removed to Chicago, 1879; studied
law; m. St. Louis, Mo., 1883, Alma Chapman;
children: Francis Warner. Jr., Troy L., Nor-
man Sallee, Leslie. Admitted to bar, 1880;
connected with US. Patent Office for a time;
since 1883 in active practice of patent law
In Chicago. Republican. Representative in 1st
Senatorial District in 34th General Assembly
of Illinois, 1885-87; mem of the "One Hun-
dred and Three" who elected Gen. John A.
Logan Senator; State Senator from 5th (Hyde
Park> District; elected 1902, and took active
j session of 1903. Pres. South Park Im-
provement A . me H de p k Baptist
Church; trustee Univ. of Chicago, Baptist
Theological Union and Shurtleff College; has
been Baptist City Mission Soc. and of
Baptist Social Union. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
p^ Law Asgn Oriental Con!Istory (Ma:
sonic). Pres. The World To-Day Publishing
CQ Clubs. Hamilton Unlon Lea/ue Quadran-
g* OJge: Marauette Bldg. Residence: Hotel
PARKER, Oeorgre Green, grain and pro-
visions; b. Boston, Mass., May 16, 1851; s. Or-
iando L. and Clara F. Parker; came to Chi-
cago with parents in 1862; ed. public schools
Of Boston and Chicago; m. Chicago, 1874, Lu-
ena Knapp; children: Leslie G., Lelia C., Fred
A. Since 1875 has been continuously engaged
jn grain an(j provisions business, now being
senior mem. of the grain firm of George G.
Parker & Co. Mem. of the Chicago Board of
Trade (mem. of the committee on arbitration
an(j appeals, 1881-4, and vice-pres., 1885-90).
clubs: Illinois, Lake Geneva Country. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: Lake Geneva,
PARKER, Hilon Adelbert, railway official;
fc. piessis, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1841; s. Alpheus and
Liicinda Parker, of Revolutionary stock; aca-
demic education; m. 1st, Mary E. Cunning-
ham, May, 25, 1871 (died) ; m. 2d, Grace Row-
ley, Oct., 1894. Served private to 1st lieut.,
Union Army, 1861-5; fought at Cold Harbor,
Petersburg, Shenandoah Valley, Richmond, -
etc. Entered railway service, 1866; held var-
ious positions, 1866-85; vice-pres. and chief
engineer Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Ry.,
1885-9; also gen. mgr., 1888; asst. to pres. C.,
R. I. & P. R. R., 1889-90, and 1893-8; 3d vice-
pres., 1890-3; 2d vice-pres., 1898-9; 1st vice-
pres. and gen. mgr., Mar., 1899, to Apr., 1903;
resigned. Residence: 10340 Longwood Av.
PARKER, James Harper, commission mer-
chant; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., May 11, 1832; s.
John and Martha (Cochran) Parker; ed. Wash-
ington College, Washington, Pa.; m. Pitts-
burgh, Pa., May 1, 1860, Margaretta Zug; 1
daughter: Mrs. Thomas S. Blair, Jr. Began
business life in 1850 as bookkeeper for his
father. In January, 1880, established business
as a commission merchant in packing house
products, grain and all Board of Trade com-
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modities; firm later became Cowling & Parker,
and finally J. H. Parker & Co.; in 1903 dis-
posed of membership on Chicago Board of
Trade, and since then has been practically
retired from business. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Club: Chicago Golf. Office: 6 Sherman St.
Residence: Virginia Hotel.
PARKER, Joseph Graf ton, real estate; b.
Chelmsford, Mass., Feb. 29, 1836; ed. Boston
and Lawrence (Mass.) public schools, and
Pierce Acad., Middleboro, Mass., to 1852; m.
Boston, 1864, Sarah A. Jacobs; children: James
J., Joseph Grafton, Jr., Emma L., Ella C. Was
In business in Boston before coming to Chi-
cago, 1878, and a mem. of the Board of Trade
from 1861 to 1889, continuing in grain com-
mission business until establishing, 1889, firm
of J. Grafton Parker & Co., real estate bro-
kers, mortgage bankers and renting agents.
Republican. Mason — Chicago Consistory, Bos-
ton Commandery, K. T., and Medinah Temple
Shrine. Club: Union League. Office: 100 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 4367 Oakenwald Av.
FAKKER, Lewis Wallace, lawyer; b. Cen-
tralia, 111., Aug. 14, 1868; s. Lewis H. and
Mary E. (McDoel) Parker; grad. Univ. of
Michigan with degree of B.L., 1889, and with
degree of LL.B., 1890; m. Chicago, Apr. 27,
1893, Gertrude Mary Bundy; children: John
Curtis Bundy, Eleanor McDoel, Priscilla, Rosa-
lind. Admitted to bar of State of Illinois in
1890 and has since been continuously in prac-
tice in Chicago, making a specialty of cor-
poration and commercial law; is now senior
mem. of the law firm of Parker & Hagan
(Henry M. Hagan). Also dir. of the Shirley
Hill Coal Co., the Consolidated Stone Co., and
other corporations. Mem. Sigma Phi frater-
nity. Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic, Iroquois, Evanston Golf. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 624 Sheridan Sq.,
Evanston, 111.
PARKER, Rupert Merrill, physician; b.
Pleasant Valley, Wis., Feb. 1, 1870; s. Charles
D. and Angeline F. (South worth) Parker; grad.
State Normal School of Wisconsin, 1890; Univ.
of Wisconsin, B.S., 1893; Northwestern Univ.
Med. School, M.D., 1896; post-graduate work
at Univ. of Vienna, Austria, 1900-1; m. Stur-
geon Bay, Wis., 1902, Jessie F. Scofield; 1 son:
Charles Theodore. In practice of medicine in
Chicago since 1896. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.
and Southwestern and Illinois State Med. socs.
Independent Democrat. Office and residence:
3603 Indiana Av.
PARKER, William Reynolds, grain com-
mission; b. Dixon, 111., Oct. 22, 1861; s. Or-
lando L. and Clara (Fitch) Parker; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, 1884, Mary M. Paynter;
1 son: Oilman M. Began business life as re-
ceivers' agent on the C. & N.-W. Ry. at Chi-
cago, 1878; then entered office of his brother,
G. G. Parker, commission merchant, grain and
provisions, and in 1887 became a partner un-
der present firm name of George G. Parker &
Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Republican.
Club: Colonial. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence: 491 42d PI.
PARKINSON, Robert H., lawyer; b. Cape
Elizabeth, Me., 1849; s. Royal and Juanna Grif-
fin Parkinson; grad. Dartmouth College, 1870;
m. 1878, Helen B. McGuffey, of Cincinnati, O.;
children: Elizabeth D., June G., Stirling B.,
Kelso S. Admitted to bar in St. Louis, Mo.,
1872; practiced in Cincinnati, O., for years,
coming to Chicago, 1893; specialty in patent
and trade-mark law; firm of Parkinson &
Catherwood since 1903. Mem. Am. Bar Assn.
and Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union League, Marquette, Chicago Lit-
erary, Twentieth Century; also Queen City
(Cincinnati). Office: 77 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 69 Bellevue PI.
PARKS, Samuel Shaw, lawyer; b. Palmer,
Mass., May 6, 1863; s. William R. and Dora
(Shaw) Parks; grad. Monson Acad., Monson,
Mass., 1882; Amherst College, B.A., 1886; Un-
ion College of Law, Chicago, LL.B., 1886; re-
ceived M.A. degree from Northwestern Univ.,
1902; m. Aug. 6, 1888, Grace, daughter of the
late Eben F. Runyan, of the Chicago Bar;
children: Clarence Runyan, Dora Ruth, Jessie
Grace. Admitted to Illinois bar, June, 1888,
and since then continuously engaged in the
practice of law, making a specialty of corpo-
ration and mining law. Is general counsel and
sec. of the Amalgamated Gold Mines Co.,
Yuma Co., Ariz., and other companies. Demo-
crat; mem. of various democratic organiza-
tions; was candidate for Judge of Circuit
Court, 1903. Clubs: Mencken (dir.), Amherst.
Trustee of the Warren Av. Congregational
Church. Mem. of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and
Phi Delta Phi (legal fraternity). Office: 59
Clark St. Residence: 1543 Fulton St.
PARLIAMENT, Samuel, cheese merchant; b.
Prince Edward Co., Ont., June 3, 1847; s. Cal-
vin and Jane (Wood) Parliament; ed. public
schools of Canada; m. Chicago, May 9, 1882,
Carrie A. Ela; children: Alice, Clarence. Be-
gan business life in Chicago, 1869, as sales-
man for John H. Clough, provisions; after-
ward was traveling salesman, and in 1878
formed partnership with M. Espert in firm of
Parliament & Espert, wholesale cheese, later
becoming sole owner of the business, which,
however, conducts under the old firm name.
Presbyterian. Club: Highland Park. Office: 98
S. Water St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
PARHOTTE, Walter Lee, wholesale hats and
caps; b. Rushville, 111., Mar. 23, 1855; s. Jo-
siah and Catherine Ann (Scripps) Parrotte,
ed. Rushville, 111.; m. Macomb, 111., Nov. 24,
1880, Mary E. Tunnicliff. In business as whole-
sale dealer in hats and manufacturer of caps
since Jan., 1881; now pres. of Parrotte, Beals
& Co.; vice-pres. Valley Mercantile Co.; pres.
Windemere Lodge Co. Republican. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Chicago, Pasadena Country (Pas-
adena, Calif.). Office: 180-186 Market St.
PARTRIDGE, Lester Earle, glass; b. Lake
Co., 111., Jan. 12, 1869; s. Charles A. and Jen-
nie (Earle) Partridge; educated public schools
of Lake Co., graduating from Waukegan High
School, 1886; m. Chicago, Jan. 3, 1895, Mary
A. Hopkins; children: Florence, Helen. At age
of 17, worked for George F. Kimball, glass
jobber; remained with him until he sold out.
1897; then with Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
until 1901, when joined in organization of
Sharp, Partridge & Co., jobbers of window and
plate glass, of which is sec. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. Clubs: Hamilton, Oak Park. Of-
fice: 22d and Union PI. Residence: 566 W 67th
Street.
PARTRIDGE, Lyman Herbert, lawyer; b
Peacham, Vt., June 1, 1863; s. Lyman A. and
Ellen C. (Miner) Partridge; lived on farm un-
til 16; grad. Chicago College of Law, June,
1890; m. Chicago, Dec. 25, 1890, Minerva Ever-
man; 1 daughter: Ruth M. Was clerk and
salesman for Belford, Clarke & Co., publish-
ers and booksellers, 1883-5; salesman A C
McClurg & Co., 1886-7; admitted to bar, 1890;
since 1894, with brother, composing law firm
of Partridge & Partridge. Was village atty.
for Rogers Park, 1892-3. Republican. Mem.
Park Lodge A. F. and A. M., North Shore
Lodge, K. P. Office: 99 Randolph St. Residence:
Elmhurst, 111.
PARTRIDGE, Newton Augustus, lawyer; b.
Peacham, Vt., Mar. 23, 1852; s. L. A. and El-
len C. (Miner) Partridge; ed. common school;
attended High School, Buda, 111., and 1 year
Peacham (Vt.) Acad.; m. Chicago, May 18,
1882, Nellie L. Hammond; children: Edith A.,
Edwin H. (deceased), Newton L. Admitted to
bar, June, 1877; since then in general practice
in Chicago; atty. for village of Hyde Park,
1889. Republican. Treasurer Rogers Park Wa-
ter Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.; associate
Real Estate Board; mem. Civil Service Reform
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League, Civic Federation. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton, Chicago Literary, Hennepin
Shooting. Office: Borden Blk. Residence: 911
Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, 111.
PASSOW, Louis August, pres. Chas. Passow
& Sons; b. Chicago, Nov. 14, 1873; s. Charles
and Augusta (Schneidewend) Passow; ed. pub-
lic schools of Chicago to 1889; m. Chicago,
Dec. 15, 1898, Carrie M. Hoeber; 1 son: Louis
Arthur. On leaving school, 1889, entered em-
ploy of his father, manufacturer of billiard
tables, etc. He was admitted as a partner in
1896, and upon his father's death in 1901, suc-
ceeded him as senior of the firm; business in-
corporated as Charles Passow & Sons, Sept.,
1904, when became pres. Mem. D. C. Cregier
Lodge A. F. and A. M. ; Chicago Commandery
K. T., and Washington Chapter R. A. M. Of-
fice: 703 S. Center Av. Residence: 659 W. 22d
Street.
PATE, Davey S., lumber merchant; b. Eng-
land, Mar. 24, 1838; s. Thomas P. and T. E.
(Davey) Pate; attended public schools at Ga-
lena, 111.; twice married; last marriage, 1896,
Catherine B. Davis. Was a bookkeeper from
1865-75; has been in lumber business from
1873, now pres. of the D. S. Pate Lumber Co.,
vice-pres. C. A. Paltzer Lumber Co.; also vice-
pres. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Illinois.
Republican. Episcopalian. Office: Fisher Bldg.
Residence: 5125 Michigan Av.
PATRICK, Hugh Talbot, physician; b. New
Philadelphia, O., 1860; s. Abraham W. and
Mary Talbot Patrick; ed. Univ. of Wooster, O. ;
M.D., Bellevue Hosp. Med. College, 1884; stud-
ied mental and nervous diseases abroad, 1891-
1894; m. Chicago, Apr. 28, 1896, Fannie E.
Gary, daughter of Hon. Joseph E. Gary; chil-
dren: Talbot, Catherine, Elizabeth. Prof, nerv-
ous and mental diseases, Chicago Policlinic;
clinical prof, nervous and mental diseases,
Northwestern Univ. Med. School; neurologist
to German, Maurice Porter, Wesley, Passa-
vant and Peoples hosps. ; consulting neurolo-
gist to St. Anthony's Hosp., Illinois Eastern
Hosp. for Insane, and Illinois Charitable Eye
and Ear Infirmary; ex-pres. Chicago Neurologi-
cal Soc. ; pres., Mississippi Valley Med. Assn.;
mem. of Am. Neurological Assn., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Chicago Acad. of Medicine, Chicago
Pathological Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago
Soc. of Internal Medicine. Clubs: University,
Physicians. Author: Nervous and Mental Dis-
eases in Practical Medicine Series; Disorders
of Sleep in Hare's System of Therapeutics;
The Diagnosis of Hysteria; The Course and
Destination of Gowers' Tract; Trunk Anes-
thesia in Locomotor Ataxia; The Points of
Distinction between Cerebral Syphilis and
General Paralysis of the Insane, and numer-
ous other articles in med. journals. Pres. Dear-
born Savings, Loan and Bldg. Assn. Office: 34
Washington St. Residence: 463 LaSalle Av.
PATTEN, George W., mem. firm Bartlett,
Frazier & Carrington, brokers; pres. and dir.
Carrington, Patten Co., Central Elevator Co.
Dir. Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Evanston,
Glen View. Office: 138 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 1426 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
PATTEN, James A., grain commission; b.
Freeland Corners, DeKalb Co., 111., May 8,
1852; s. Alexander R. and Agnes (Beveridge)
Patten; ed. country schools; m. Apr. 9, 1885,
Louise Buchanan; children: Agnes, Thomas
Beveridge, John Lowrie. Worked in country
store, 1869-71; then 3 years on his grand-
father's farm (his father having died in 1863);
employe State grain inspection dept. in Chi-
cago, 1874-8: with house of G. P. Comstock
& Co., 1878-80; with his brother, Harry J., In
grain commission business as Patten Bros.,
1880, to July 1, 1903; now mem. of firm of
Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington, grain mer-
chants. Republican; served 2 terms as alder-
man and was mayor of Evanston, 111., Apr.,
1901, to Apr., 1905. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union
League, Evanston, Glen View, Polo. Office:
Western Union Bldg. Residence: Evanston,
111.
PATTERSON, James C., alderman, sales-
man; b. Joliet, 111., Jan. 31, 1864; s. James G.
and Mary A. (Harris) Patterson; ed. public
schools and business college; m. Chicago, Apr.
28, 1886, Annie B. Clifford; children: Marie F.,
Ruth C. In business with father until 1883,
when entered employ of Deane Bros. & Lin-
coln, in sales dept., and later was given a
profit-sharing interest; remained with them 20
years, until they sold out; now salesman for
Sprague, Warner & Co., wholesale grocers. Re-
publican; now serving 4th term in City Coun-
cil, having been first elected, 1899, to repre-
sent the old 12th Ward, and when the redis-
tricting left him in the 20th Ward, was elect-
ed, 1900, and re-elected, 1902 and 1904, to rep-
resent that ward. Pres. 20th Ward Republican
Club, 1904-5. Episcopalian. Clubs: Illinois, Me-
noken, Hamilton, Lincoln (pres., 1904-5). Of-
fice: Michigan Av. and Randolph St. Residence:
43 Campbell Park.
PATTERSON, Joseph Medill, commissioner
of public works; b. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1879; s.
Robert Wilson and Eleanor (Medill) Patter-
son; ed. Groton School, Groton, Mass.; Yale
Univ., graduating B.A. ; honorary degree of
M.A. from Illinois College, 1904; m. Chicago,
Nov. 19, 1902, Alice Higinbotham; 1 daughter:
Elinor Medill. War correspondent of the New
York Journal, 1900; reporter, assistant Sunday
editor, editorial writer and assistant editor
Chicago Tribune, 1901-5. Mem. of the Illinois
Legislature, 1903; commissioner of public
works, Chicago, since Apr., 1905. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago, Press, Onwentsia, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: City Hall. Residence: 65
Stratford PI.
PATTERSON, Melvin Elmore, chief deputy
U. S. marshal, Northern District of Illinois;
b. Bureau Co., 111., July 19, 1872; s. David E.
and Mary (Davis) Patterson; entered North-
ern Illinois Normal School, Dixon, 111., fall of
1889; grad. Chicago Law School, May, 1900,
with LL.M. degree. Came to Chicago, Oct.,
1895; was connected with the Durand & Kas-
per Co., 1 year; resigned and accepted position
of private sec. to the U. S. marshal, Oct. 1,
1896; promoted to position of chief deputy,
Sept. 1, 1902, in which position continues. Vice-
pres. the Brown Co.; sec.-treas. Columbia Con-
servatory of Music and Art. Admitted to Illi-
nois bar, May, 1900. Mem. lecture staff of Chi-
cago Law School. Republican. Presbyterian.
Club: Press. Office: Post Office Bldg. Resi-
dence: 19 Ashland Boul.
PATTERSON, Robert Wilson, editor Chica-
go Tribune; b. Chicago, Nov. 30, 1850; a. Rev.
R. W. Patterson; ed. Chicago public schools,
preparatory dept. Chicago Univ., and Lake For-
est Univ.; grad. Williams College, 1871; m.
Elinor, daughter late Joseph Medill. Began to
study law in Chicago, but gave it up and be-
came reporter on the Chicago Times; later
on The Interior (religious weekly); since 1873
with Chicago Tribune, beginning as asst. night
editor, later becoming Washington correspond-
ent, editorial writer, managing editor, and on
death of Joseph Medill, editor-in-chief; pres.
the Tribune Co., City Press Assn. of Chicago.
Clubs: Press, Chicago Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle
and Cycle. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 166
Astor St.
PATTERSON, Rudolph McCabe, real estate;
b. Huntingdon Co., Pa., Aug. 12, 1864; s. Col.
George W. and Sara Patterson; ed. Valpa-
raiso, Ind. (Northern Indiana Normal School);
pres. Chicago Alumni Assn. of Valparaiso. Es-
tablished in real estate business in Chicago,
1890; mem. real estate firm of Patterson, Shep-
ard & Co.; was appointed by Mayor Swift, Apr.
25, 1895, to look after the real estate owned
and controlled by the City of Chicago; appoint-
ed by Gov. Richard Yates mem. of the Illinois
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State Pure Food Commission, June 1, 1901.
Republican, engaged in a joint debate on
the money question with U. S. Senator B. R.
Tillman, of South Carolina, at Philadelphia,
Pa., Sept. 19, 1896. Has been chosen orator on
Labor L>ay in Chicago for 12 consecutive years.
Clubs: Sheridan, Hamilton, Lincoln. Office:
Manhattan Bldg. Residence: Lexington Hotel.
FATTXXiIiO, Kicliard Starr, physician, ocu-
list; b. Liverpool, N. S., May 25, 1870; s.
Thomas R. and Mary Jane (Starr) Pattillo;
ed. Arcadia College, Nova Scotia; Manitoba
Univ. and Manitoba Med. College, graduating,
M.D., C.M., 1895; m. Chicago, 1891, Anna Maude
Doyle; 1 daughter: Ethel Starr. Engaged in
practice in Chicago as oculist, since 1895. Ocu-
list to Mercy Hosp., Chicago Hosp., Chicago
Charity Hosp. Instructor Northwestern Univ.
Med. School and Chicago Post Graduate Med.
School. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. Clubs: Colo-
nial, Charlevoix. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: 5814 Indiana Av.
FATTISON, James William, artist, art wri-
ter and lecturer; b. Boston, Mass., July 14,
1844; s. Rev. Robert Everett (D.D.) and
Frances (Wilson) Pattison; general education
in New England schools; student in art of
James Hart, New York; Albert Flamm, Diis-
seldorf; Luigi Chialiva, Paris; m. 1st, St.
Louis, Mo., Dec., 1871, Elizabeth Abbott Pen-
nell; m. 2d, Diisseldorf, Germany, 1876, Helen
Searle, of Vermont. Served in Civil War as
sergeant in Co. G, 57th Mass. Infy.; slightly
wounded at Siege of Petersburg; later detailed
as clerk in War Dept. for a time. Instructor
in art at Washington Univ., St. Louis, 1868;
followed profession in Europe from 1873-82; in
Chicago, 1 year; in New York, until 1884; dir.
School of Fine Arts, Jacksonville, 111., until
1895; since 1896 on Faculty of the Art Insti-
tute of Chicago, holding chair of lectureship
on antiquities, metals, textiles, etc. Painter of
landscapes, figures, animals, etc.; exhibitor at
the Salon in Paris (first in 1879), Nat. Acad.
of Design, New York; Am. Water Color Soc.,
New York; the Pa. Acad. Fine Arts, Philadel-
phia; the Exposition at New Orleans; World's
Columbian Exposition, 1893; the Louisiana
Purciiase Exposition, St. Louis (received med-
al, 1904), Art Institute of Chicago, etc.; re-
ceived medal at Boston, 1882. Picture in per-
manent collection of Pennsylvania Acad. of
Fine Arts. Mem. Municipal Art League of Chi-
cago (trustee), Chicago Soc. of Artists (sec.),
Soc. of Western Artists, Palette and Chisel
clubs. Author of Painters Since Leonardo
(H. S. Stone & Co.); of Painters of the XVII
and XVIII Centuries (Progress Publishing
Co.), and of numerous magazine and news-
paper articles on Art topics. Republican. Club:
Nat. Arts (New York). Office: Studio Bldg.
PATTISON, William King, lawyer; b. Thor-
old, Can., Nov. 6, 1857; s. William Douglas
and Mary J. (King) Pattison; ed. Collegiate
Institute, St. Catharine's, Ont., and Upper Can-
ada Law School, Toronto; m. Grand Rapids,
Mich., 1898, Isabella Kilpatrick. Admitted to
bar in St. Catharine's, Ont., 1879, and prac-
ticed law there for 12 years. Admitted to Illi-
nois bar, 1892, and has ever since been en-
gaged in practice here; now mem. of firm of
Pattison & Shaw. Democrat. Mason. Club: Cal-
umet. Office: 143 Dearborn St. Residence: 4500
Emerald Av.
PATTON, Jacob Allen, physician; b. Charles-
ton, 111., Sept. 29, 1866; s. William Rush Pat-
ton, M.D., and Hannah Margaret (Decker)
Patton; grad. Univ. of Illinois, B.S., 1888;
Rush Med. College, M.D., 1890; m. Chicago,
Nov. 11, 1890, Kate Woodward Parr; children:
Frederick William, Mary Virginia, Practiced
medicine Charleston, 111., 1890-1. Demonstrator
of materia medica and chemistry, Rush Med.
College, 1891-8, and since 1898 asst. prof, of
materia medica and chemistry; instructor in
genito-urinary surgery. Instructor genito-
urinary surgery, Chicago Policlinic; attending
physician Chicago Union Hosp. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Chicago Urological Soc., Chicago
Med. Examiners' Assn., Illinois Med. Soc., Am.
Med. Assn. Mem. N. Shore Congregational
Church. Office: 34 Washington St. Residence:
1963 Kenmore Av.
PATTON, Joseph Mclntyre, physician; b.
Ralston, Pa., 1860; s. Joseph R. and Janet
(Vevers) Patton; ed. Hasbrouck's Institute,
New Jersey, and med. dept., Univ. of City of
New York, M.D., 1882; m. Chicago, 1886,
Grace Klumb; 1 son: Leigh. Practicing medi-
cine in Chicago since 1882; chief asst. of med.
clinic, 1883-90; prof, of physical diagnosis,
1890-1; associate prof, of medicine since 1891,
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago.
Prof, of diseases of the chest, Chicago Poli-
clinic, since 1891. Prof, general anaesthesia
and physical diagnosis, dental dept., Univ. of
Illinois, since 1892. Author: Clinical Lectures
on Diseases of the Heart, Lungs and Pleura;
Anaesthesia and Anaesthetics; and numerous
magazine articles on med. subjects. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc.; ex-pres. Pathological Soc.; honorary
mem. Iowa Med. Soc. Republican. Club: Illi-
nois. Office: 57 Washington St. Residence: 237
S. Hoyne Av.
PATTON, Normand Smith, architect; b.
Hartford, Conn., July 10, 1852; s. Rev. William
W. (D.D.) and Mary (Smith) Patton; grad-
uated Amherst, A.M., 1873; studied at Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology; m. Jan. 1,
1885, Frances M. Keep, Oberlin, O. (died June
13, 1895); children: Marion K., Frances C.,
Normand K. Has made a specialty of public
bldgs. ; architect for board of education, Chi-
cago, 1897-8; designed many schools and col-
lege bldgs. and public libraries in this city
and elsewhere; mem. firm of Patton & Miller,
architects; dir. Chicago Hardware Co. One of
the organizers (2 years sec.) Western Assn.
Architects; ex-pres. and organizer of Chicago
Municipal Improvement League; dir. Am. In-
stitute Architects. Has contributed important
articles on library and school bldgs. Clubs:
Union League, Oak Park, Westward Ho. Mem.
S. A. R. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 225
N. Grove Av., Oak Park, 111.
PAULING, Edward G., mortgage loans; b.
Chicago, July 21, 1850; s. Henry F. and Sophia
D. (Meyer) Pauling; ed. public schools and
business college; m. Chicago, Aug. 14, 1900,
Marie F. Seeman; children: Helen M., Marie H.
Was with a real estate firm for 15 years, first
as employee and then as mem. of firm; has
been in the mortgage loan business for him-
self since 1890. Republican. Lutheran. Mem.
Royal Arcanum (past regent of North West-
ern Council). Clubs: Union League, Chicago
Athletic, Marquette (pres. 2 terms), Glen
View. Office: 132 LaSalle St. Residence: 36
Astor St.
PAULLIN, George Washington, manufac-
turer of furs; b. Philadelphia, Pa., July 17,
1864; s. Charles and Maria Ann (Smith) Paul-
lin; grad. public schools, Philadelphia, 1880;
Chicago College of Law, 1892; LL.B., Lake
Forest Univ., 1893; m. Jersey City, N. J., Feb.
2, 1886, Mary Hamilton Garwood; children:
Frances Anne, Laura Virginia, Louise Eliza-
beth. Employed on Med. Journal, Philadelphia,
1880; went to learn fur business with Edward
S. Mawson & Sons, Philadelphia, 1881; came
to Chicago, 1885; employed by Charles Gos-
sage & Co., in fur dept.; buyer and mgr. of
fur dept., James H. Walker & Co., 1886-93;
afterward with John T. Shayne & Co.; since
1899 in business on own account as manufac-
turer of furs and fur garments. Studies law
while employed at other work and admitted to
bar, 1892; has practiced but little. Republican;
6 years on Cook Co. Central Committee, and
still serving. Dir. Evanston Public Library.
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Episcopalian. Club: Evanston. Office: 92 State
St. Residence: Evanston, 111.
PAVLICEK, Charles Borromeo, lawyer; b.
Bohemia, Austria, Sept. 11, 1863; s. Joseph
and Marie Pavlicek; came to Chicago in child-
hood; ed. public schools of Chicago; grad.
S.B., 1888, A.B., 1889, Northern Illinois Normal
School, Dixon, 111.; LL.B., 1891, Univ. of Michi-
gan; m. Buckingham, 111., Jan. 30, 1892, Hattie
M. Kellogg; 1 son: Charles B., Jr. Admitted to
Illinois bar, and has ever since been engaged
in general practice in Chicago. Republican. W.
Chicago Park Commissioner, 1897-1901. Mem.
Oriental Lodge, No. 33, A. F. and A. M. Office:
Reaper Blk. Residence: 1526 W. 19th St.
PAYNE, John Barton, jurist, lawyer; b.
Pruntytown, W. Va., Jan. 26, 1855; s. Dr. Amos
and Elizabeth (Barton) Payne; ed. private
schools, Orleans, Fauquier Co., W. Va., 1860-
1870; m. Oct. 17, 1878, Kate, daughter of Judge
Edward C. Bunker. Admitted to bar, Sept.,
1876, Taylor Co., W. Va.; practiced at King-
wood, Preston Co., 1877-82; chairman Demo-
cratic committee, Preston Co., 1877-82; special
judge Circuit Court, Tucker Co., W. Va., 1880;
mayor of Kingwood, 1882; practiced law, Chica-
go, 1883-93; pres. Chicago Law Institute, 1889;
judge Superior Court, Cook Co., 111., Dec. 1,
1893, to Dec. 5, 1898, when he resigned to re-
turn to practice of law; now a mem. of the law
firm of Winston, Payne & Strawn. Democrat.
Clubs: Union League, Iroquois, Law, Midlo-
thian. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence:
32 Astor St.
PAYNE, Will, financial editor The Econo-
mist since Mar., 1897; b. Whiteside Co., 111.,
Jan. 9, 1865; s. W. A. and Caroline Ferriss
Payne; ed. common school, Morrison, 111.; m.
Harvard, Neb., 1886, Katherine Whitney; chil-
dren: Whitney, Donald. Came to Chicago from
Nebraska in 1890; reporter, editorial writer,
city editor and financial editor Daily News to
1896; financial editor Chronicle, 1896, to Mar.,
1897. Club: Press. Author: Jerry the Dreamer,
1896; The Monkey Captain, 1898; The Story
of Eva, 1901; On Fortune's Road, 1902; Mr.
Salt, 1903. Contributor short stories to lead-
ing magazines. Office: 189 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 1008 Farwell Av.
PAYNE, William Morton, educator, literary
critic; b. Newburyport, Mass., Feb. 14, 1858;
s. Henry Morton and Emma Merrill (Tilton)
Payne; has lived in Chicago since 1868; ed.
public schools of Newburyport and Chicago;
after that self-educated; asst. librarian Chi-
cago Public Library, 1874-6; teacher in Chica-
go high schools since 1876; literary editor
Chicago Morning News, 1884-8; Chicago Even-
Ing Journal, 1888-92; associate editor The
Dial since 1892. Chairman Committee on Phi-
lol. Congress, Chicago, 1893; pres. Chicago
French Club, 1888-90; sec. and treas. Chicago
Twentieth Century Club since 1889; mem. Chi-
cago Literary Club, the Little Room, the New
England Soc. ; hon. mem. of Phi Beta Kappa
of Northwestern Univ. Lecturer on English
Literature, Univ. of Wis., 1900. As literary
critic, chiefly concerned with modern litera-
ture (especially poetry) in English, French,
German, Italian and Scandinavian. Author:
The New Education, 1884; Little Leaders,
1895; Editorial Echoes, 1902; Various Views,
1902. Translated Bjornson's "Sigurd Slembe",
1888, and Jaeger's "Henrik Ibsen", 1890, from
the Norwegian. Edited: English in Am. Univs.,
1895. Has published many articles in periodi-
cals and in Warner's Library of the World's
Best Literature. Office: Fine Arts Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2246 Michigan Av.
FAYSON, George 8., lawyer; b. Chicago,
June 21, 1862; s. George and Margaret A.
(Codman) Payson; ed. Ogden (public) school;
Barnes' private school; Yale College (Sheffield
Scientific School), graduating Ph.B., 1883; fol-
lowed by legal studies at Union College of
Law, Chicago; m. Chicago, Jan. 3, 1889, Jo-
sephine Ryerson; children: Ellen Larnnt, Ran-
dolph. On leaving college entered office of the
Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., Chicago; in 1884,
entered law office of Isham, Lincoln & Beale;
in 1886 went from there to office of Dent &
Black; in Sept., 1887, went to office of Banning
& Banning, and in 1888 became a partner in
the firm, which continued until July, 1893,
when left to become counsel and treas. of the
Western R. R. Assn., in which position contin-
ues. Republican in Nat. politics. Clubs: Chica-
go, Chicago Golf, Saddle and Cycle, Yale, Uni-
versity, Caxton; also University and Grolier,
New York. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
88 Astor St.
PEABODY, Augustus Stephen, lawyer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 3, 1873; s. Francis B. and Har-
riet Cutter (Ten Broeck) Peabody; ed. Har-
vard and Univ. Schools, Chicago; Hill School,
Pottstown, Pa.; Yale Univ., A.B., 1895; North-
western Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1897. Upon
graduation from Law School, 1897, entered
the law dept. of Peabody, Houghteling & Co.,
bankers in mortgage loans and investments
(in which firm is a partner), and has been so
connected ever since. He makes a specialty of
corporation and real estate law. Democrat.
Episcopalian. Clubs: University, Phi Delta Phi
(legal fraternity), Delta Kappa Epsilon, Sad-
dle and Cycle, Onwentsia. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 426 Dearborn Av.
PEABODY, Francis Bolles, investments; b.
Milford, Hillsborough Co., N. H., Oct. 27, 1827;
s. Col. Stephen and Jerusha Price (Bolles)
Peabody; grad. Trinity College, Hartford,
Conn., 1848; studied law with Pierce & Minot,
of Concord, N. H. (of which Franklin Pierce,
afterward Pres. of the U. S., was a mem.),
and later at Hillsborough, N. H. ; m. Sept. 20,
1854, Harriet Cutter, daughter of Rev. Petrus
Stuyvesant Ten Broeck, rector of St. Paul's
Church, Concord, N. H. (she died Feb. 13,
1901); children: Lucretia (Mrs. James L.
Houghteling), Harriet Jessie (Mrs. Hermon
B. Butler), Francis Stuyvesant, Augustus
Stephen; also one who died in infancy. Admit-
ted to New Hampshire bar, 1850; practiced at
Hillsboro, N. H., 1850-2; in Concord, N. H.,
1852-7; first with his brother-in-law, Nathan-
iel B. Baker (afterward governor of New
Hampshire) until 1854; then with William E.
Chandler (afterward Sec. of the Navy), as
Peabody & Chandler, until 1857, when he re-
moved to Chicago. Practiced law in firm of
Scates, McAllister, Jewett & Peabody, 1857-8;
later practiced alone and then with Judge Al-
fred W. Arrington until 1860; alone again until
1866; then of the firm of Gallup & Peabody,
practicing law until 1870; after that in mort-
gage loans and investments; firm of Francis
B. Peabody & Co. succeeded, 1875, and Pea-
body, Houghteling & Co., in 1885. Democrat
(gold standard); ardent supporter of munici-
pal and tariff reform; has been pres. Revenue
Reform League, Tariff Reform League, Citi-
zens' Assn. of Chicago, Civil Service Reform
League. Episcopalian; has been mem. of the
vestry of St. James Church, and of the stand-
ing committee of the diocese, and pres. Trus-
tees of the Endowment Fund of the Diocese
of Chicago. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial (pres.
1896). Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence:
426 Dearborn Av.
PEABODY, Francis S., capitalist; b. Chica-
go, July 24, 1859; s. Francis B. Peabody; ed.
Phillips Acad., Exeter, N. H., and Yale Col-
lege. Entered the coal trade immediately after
graduation in 1881, building up the Peabody
Coal Co., of which has been pres. ever since;
also pres. and dir. of the Peabody Mining Co.,
Southern Illinois Coal Mining and Mfg. Co.,
Union County Power & Traction Co., Central
111. Construction Co., Coal Belt Electric Ry.
Co., Coal Belt Ry. Co., Egyptian Powder Co.,
Investors* Audit Co., Marion District Coal
Assn., North Branch Warehouse Co.; and dlr.
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of Brazil Coal Co., Busse-Reynolds Coal Co.,
Evanston Elevator and Coal Co., Fassig & Per-
rine Ice Co., Federal Coal Co., Job's Ohio Hock-
ing Coal Co., New Pittsburgh Coal and Coke
Co., Pawnee R. R. Co., J. W. Suffern Coal Co.,
Victor Coal Co. Democrat. Mem. Germania
Mannerchor. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Iroquois, Caxton, Chicago
Yacht, Edgewater Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: 215 Dearborn St. Residence: 186
Lincoln Park Boul.
FEABODY, Fred Forrest, merchant, manu-
facturer; b. Northfleld, Vt., July 6, 1858; s. L.
C. and Sarah (Brown) Peabody; ed. public
schools and taught country school for 2 years;
m. Stevens Point, Wis., Jan. 2, 1882, Sarah
Blanche Griffith; children: Helen, Rachel, Jo-
sephine, Frederick, Ruth. Since 1876 in shirt,
collar and cuff business; now vice-pres. of
Cluett, Peabody & Co. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Evans-
ton Country, Glen View. Office: 324 5th Av.
Residence: 214 Greenwood Boul., Evanston.
PEACOCK, Robert E., vice-pres. C. D. Pea-
cock, incorporated, jewelry; b. Chicago, Apr.
8, 1876; s. Charles Daniel (died Feb., 1903)
and Mary (Smith) Peacock; ed. Univ. School,
Chicago, and Univ. of Michigan, graduating
A.B., in class of 1900; m. Chicago, Oct. 28,
1902, Josephine McLane. Since 1896 has been
connected with the jewelry house of C. D.
Peacock (established and incorporated, 1902),
and is now vice-pres. of the company. Mem.
Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: State and Adams Sts. Residence:
375 36th PI.
PEAKS, George Henry, lawyer; b. Muske-
gon, Mich., Oct. 11, 1872; s. George Franklin
and Mary (Sherburne) Peaks; ed. public
schools of Muskegon, Mich., and at Gates Col-
lege, Nebraska; m. Menominee, Mich., Mar. 15,
1899, Alice Spies. Came to Chicago, Apr., 1890;
read law with W. J. Lyford and W. J. Calhoun.
Admitted to bar, 1893; mem. of the firm of
Gann, Peaks & Haffenberg since 1897. Repub-
lican. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Clubs: Union League, Evanston,
Evanston Golf. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence:
709 Foster St., Evanston, 111.
FEARCE, "William Greene, 2d vice-pres. Grif-
fin Wheel Co.; b. Marietta, O., June 11, 1859;
s. Frederick Edward and Harriet Lydia
(Greene) Pearce; ed. public schools at Mariet-
ta, O. ; Marietta Acad., and freshman year in
Marietta College; m. Sedalia, Mo., 1879, Jo-
sephine Swan. Was clerk with the M., K. & T.
Ry., 1877-9; then with N. P. Ry., 1879-1902,
as consecutively clerk, auditor of disburse-
ments, general purchasing agent, asst. gen.
mgr., asst. to pres. and gen. mgr. ; became 2d
vice-pres., Apr., 1902, of Griffin Wheel Co.,
manufacturers of chilled cast iron car and
locomotive wheels and iron and brass cast-
ings. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Chi-
cago Golf, Glen View; also Minnesota, St.
Paul, Minn.; Union, Tacoma, Wash. Office:
Western Union Bldg. Residence: 10 Astor St.
FE ARSON, Haynie Robert, lawyer; b.
Springfield, 111., June 22, 1866; s. Gen. Robert
M. (brig.-gen., U. S. V.) and Mary E. (Tut-
hill) Pearson; ed. Chicago public schools;
Middlebury (Vt.) College; Univ. of Michigan
Law School; m. Chicago, Sept., 1892, Blanche
B. Arnold; children: Beatrice, Robert Swift,
Caroline Arnold. Admitted to bar, 1889; mem.
firm of Page & Pearson, 1890-2; atty. for
drainage board Sanitary District of Chicago,
1892-3; appointed asst. State's Atty. of Cook
Co., by Jacob J. Kern, 1893; re-appointed to
same position by Charles S. Deneen, 1896; re-
signed, 1900, and went into private practice.
Mem. Michigan Alumni Assn., Delta Kappa
Epsilon. Mem. Loyal Legion and Army of the
Tennessee, by inheritance. Republican. Mason
(32°); Shriner. Office: 172 E. Washington St.
Residence: 5927 Midway Park, Austin, 111.
PEARSONS, Daniel Kimball, capitalist, phi-
lanthropist; b. Bradford, Vt., Apr. 14, 1820; s.
John and Hannah Pearsons; early education
common schools; taught school, 1836-41; took
2 years' course in med. dept. of Dartmouth
College, completing studies at a college at
Woodstock, Vt., graduating M.D. ; practiced in
Chicopee, Mass., until 1857; m. 1847, Marietta
Chapin, of Chicopee, Mass. Came west, 1857;
farmed in Ogle Co., 1857-60; in real estate
business in Chicago, 1860-87, operating very
largely and with much success; retired from
real estate business, 1887, but remained dir.
of the Chicago City Ry. Co. and other corpo-
rations, in which he has large interests. Be-
sides the management of these, and the care
of his large real estate holdings, he has de-
voted his attention to benefactions to colleges
and charities amounting altogether to over
$4,000,000. The Chicago Theological Seminary
has received from him $280,000, Beloit College
over $500,000, Mount Holyoke College $150,-
000, Lake Forest Univ. $100,000, and other
gifts to Drury College, Colorado College, Po-
mona College, Whitman College, and others,
comprising in all 30 different colleges in 20
different states, coupling each gift with the
requirement that a larger sum be raised from
other sources before his gift becomes avail-
able. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
PEARSONS, Harry P., lawyer; b. Evanston,
111., Jan. 15, 1873; s. Henry A. and Catherine
J. (West) Pearsons; grad. Northwestern Univ.,
classical course, A.B., 1895; law course, LL.B.,
1898; m. Kenilworth, 111., Feb. 8, 1900, Frances
Keyes; 1 daughter: Frances. After gradua-
tion, 1895, entered the service of the Pearsons-
Taft Land Credit Co., of which has been atty.
and dir. from 1900. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi. Club: University.
Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: 1816 Chi-
cago Av., Evanston, 111.
PEASE, Arthur Burr, lawyer; b. Shoreham,
Vt., Feb. 25, 1866; s. Lyman N. and Maria L.
(Bingham) Pease; grad. Sherman Acad., Mo-
riah, N. Y., 1886; Middlebury (Vt.) College,
1890. Admitted to bar, 1903; now of the firm
of Pierson & Pease. Republican. Mem. Delta
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Ken-
wood, Chicago Yacht, Kenwood Country,
Neighborly. Office: Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: 60 Woodland Park Av.
PEASE, James; b. near Kenosha, Wis., July
12, 1851; s. Anson and Julia (Wellington)
Pease; ed. public schools and worked on farm
until 1865; m. 1884, Theresa Houlihan, of Chi-
cago. Bookkeeper with McGlauchlin & Dean,
wholesale flour, 1865-71; then learned paint-
er's trade and worked at it for 5 years before
establishing a small shop of his own, 1876,
from which he built up a large wall-paper and
painting business on N. Side; sold out, Jan.,
1895. Republican; has been assessor for Town
of Lake View 9 years; sheriff of Cook Co.,
Jan. 1, 1895, to Dec. 31, 1899; 4 years on Board
of Education of Lake View. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum, K. P., Royal League, Nat. Union, Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters. Clubs: Marquette,
Chicago Athletic, Evanston Shooting, Sheridan
Shooting, Lake Poygan Gun. Address: 3212
Dover St.
FEATTIE, Robert, journalist; b. Wisconsin,
Oct. 5, 1857; s. John and Elizabeth Culross
Peattie; came to Chicago in childhood; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. 1883, Ella A. Wil-
kinson; children: Edward Graeme, Barbara,
Roderick, Donald Culross. Began newspaper
work in 1880 on city staff of Chicago Times;
on staff of Chicago Daily Herald, 1883-4, and
1884-7 with Chicago Daily News as dramatic
editor and in other work; 1888-96 managing
editor World-Herald, Omaha; since 1896 Chi-
cago correspondent of the New York Times.
Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence: 7660 Bond
Avenue.
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FECK, Clarence X., capitalist, real estate
owner; dir. Am. Rolling Mill Corporation, etc.
Associate mem. Chicago Real Estate Board.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Calumet, Chica-
go Athletic, Twentieth Century. Office: Monad-
nock Blk. Residence: 2254 Michigan Av.
FECK, -Ferdinand Wythe, capitalist; b. Chi-
cago, July 15, 1848; s. Philip P. W. and Mary
K. Peck; studied law; admitted to Illinois bar,
1869; m. 1870, Tilla Spalding; 6 children. One
of the founders, 1870, of Illinois Humane Soc. ,
ex-pres. Chicago Athenaeum; ex-mem. Chica-
go Board of Education; ex-pres. Chicago Audi-
torium Assn., which built and owns the Audi-
torium bldg., hotel and theatre; vice-pres.
World's Columbian Exposition (chairman
finance committee) ; TJ. S. commissioner-gen-
eral to Paris Exposition, 1900 (appointed, 1898,
by Pres. McKinley) ; trustee Univ. of Chicago;
dir. Am. Trust and Savings Bank. Promoted
the erection of Confederate monument in Chi-
cago. Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Athletic, Union
League, Chicago. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi-
dence: 1826 Michigan Av.; summer, Ocono-
mowoc, Wis.
FECK, Ferdinand Wythe, Jr., sec. and treas.
of the Am. Rolling Mill Corporation; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 18, 1871; s. Ferdinand W. and Tilla
C. (Spalding) Peck; ed. private schools in
Chicago and Chicago Manual Training School;
later attended Shattuck Military School at
Paribault, Minn., and was at the Univ. of
Michigan, 1889-92. In 1893 entered real estate
business in Chicago with Helliwell & Tront.
later becoming mem. of firm of Helliwell,
Treat & Co. Upon death of Mr. Helliwell, in
1895, continued business under name of Treat
& Peck; on withdrawal of Mr. Treat, a year
later, continued alone as agent and mgr. Chi-
cago Stock Exchange Bldg.; resigned, 1899,
owing to the sale of the property, and became
connected with the U. S. Commission to the
Paris Exposition, and until assumed, Jan. 1,
1901, present position. Mem. Phi chapter, Ann
Arbor, Mich., of Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Calumet. Wash-
ington Park. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence:
1826 Michigan Av.
FECK, Franklin Grant, pres. Seymour &
Peck Co., veneer drums; b. Bloomington, 111.,
July 28, 1858; s. William C. and Sarah Ann
(Green) Peck: ed. public schools of Albert
Lea. Minn., and college at Northfleld, Minn.,
to 1876; m. Chicago, June 26, 1895. Laura R.
Fdelmann; children: Jessie M., George H.,
Frances L., Alberta L.. Alice L. Cnme to CVii-
cago from Minnesota in 1876, and was clerk
for various firms until 1879; then started with
Oconto Lumber Co., 1879, and remained with
it until 1897, when bought out the company's
dept. for the manufacture of veneer drums for
packing purposes, incorporating it May 12,
1897, separately, as the Seymour & Peck Co.,
of which is pres. Republican. Served in I. N.
G. Mem. A. F. and A. M. Office: 288 W 20th
PI. Residence: 1124 S. Central Park Av.
FECK, Georg-e Record, general counsel C.,
M. & St. P. Ry. since Sept. 15, 1895: b. Steti-
ben Co., N. T.. May 15, 1843: s. Joel M. and
Amanda (Purdy) Peck: went to Wisconsin;
ed. common schools (LL.D.. Univ. of Kansas,
1887; Union College. New York. 1896; LL.D,
Bethany College; A.M.. Milton College. 19021;
taught school; m. 1866. Arabella Burdick,
Janesville, Wis. (died. Mar. 5, 1896); children:
Mary E., Isabelle, Charles B., Ethel. Served
private to capt., 1st Wisconsin heavy artillery
and 31st Wisconsin infy., 1861-5; studied law;
admitted to Wisconsin bar; practiced, 1871-4,
Independence, Kan.; 1874-93, Topeka, Kan ;
since 1893 in Chicago; U. S. atty. district of
Kansas, 1874-9; general solicitor, A., T. & S.
F. R. R. Co., 1881-95; declined appointment to
U. S. Senate, for unexpired term, from Kan-
sas, 1892. Republican; has delivered many ora-
tions on public occasions. Office: Railway Ex-
change Bldg. Residence: Virginia Hotel, Chi-
cago; Oconomowoc, Wis.
FECK, Oliver Dewey, manufacturer, mer-
chant; b. New Britain, Conn., Aug. 15, 1845;
s. Elnathan and Mary Dewey Peck; ed. public
schools of New Britain, Conn., and private
school, Norwalk, Conn. In 1861 enlisted as
drummer boy in a Connecticut regt. and served
3 years and 2 months in the Army of the Po-
tomac and James; came out as drum major.
Before and after war was engaged in his
father's brass goods factory, and later was a
mem. of the firm of Peck Bros. & Co., New
Haven, Conn., and Chicago. Came to Chicago,
1879, as resident partner of Peck Bros. & Co.,
which was incorporated, 1896, as the Federal
Co., sanitary specialties, plumbing supplies,
etc., of which he is pres. Republican. Mem.
George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. Club: Mar-
quette. Office: 229 Washington St. Residence:
71 Maple St.
FECK, Feter Henry, master mechanic, Chi-
cago & Western Indiana and Belt Line Rail-
roads; b. Cerro Gordo, 111., Nov. 29, 1845; s.
William and Mary (Stookey) Peck; ed. Men-
dota Collegiate Institute, but was not grad. ;
served 3 years in Co. K, 107th 111. Vol. Infy.,
July, 1862, to 1865; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division,
23d Corps, Army of the Ohio; was in siege of
Knoxville, Tenn., Atlanta Campaign, with
Sherman, and in the battles of Franklin and
Nashville with Gen. Thomas; was in 12 bat-
tles of the Rebellion; m. Keokuk, la., Nov. 21,
1869, Ella Carter; 1 son: Charles L. Entered
railroad service, Aug., 1865, as locomotive fire-
man, Keokuk & Des Moines R. R. ; promoted
to engineer, Apr., 1869, to 1875; locomotive
engineer, Keokuk & St. Louis R. R., 1875-8;
on Hannibal & St. Joseph R. R., 1878-83; di-
vision master mechanic, same road, at Brook-
field, Mo., Apr., 1883, to May, 1887; since May,
1887, master mechanic Chicago & Western In-
diana and Belt Line railroads, Chicago. Repub-
lican; was mayor of Brookfield, Mo., 1886-7.
Pres. Am. R. R. Master Mechanics' Assn.,
elected June, 1904, at Saratoga, N. Y. ; treas.
and dir. Western R. R. Club. Mason (32°) — -Au-
burn Park Lodge 789 (sec.), Englewood Com-
mandery, K. T., Oriental Consistory, and Me-
dinah Temple, Mystic Shrine; mem. Post 444,
G. A. R., Englewood. Office: 83d St. and Vin-
cennes Rd. Residence: 7624 Union Av.
FECK, Staunton Bloodg-ood, vice-pres. and
chief engineer Link-Belt Machinery Co.; b.
New York City, Oct. 20, 1864; s. Thomas
Bloodgood and Mary Frances (Staunton)
Peck; ed. Park Institute, Rye, N. Y., 1872-8;
St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1878-82; Co-
lumbia Univ., 1882-6; fellow in engineering
Columbia, 1886-7: M.E., and School of Mines
C.E., 1887; m. Chicago, 1893, Clarabelle Mo-
berly; 1 daughter: Frances Staunton. Mechani-
cal engineer with Burr & Dodge, Philadelphia,
1887-8; asst. chief engineer, Link-Belt Engi-
neering Co., Philadelphia, 1888-91; chief engi-
neer since 1891, and also, since 1900, vice-pres.
Link-Belt Machinery Co., Chicago. Consulting
engineer, from 1900, Dodge Cold Storage Co.,
of Philadelphia, Pa. Mem. Am. Soc. of Me-
chanical Engineers since May, 1890. Mem. Al-
pha Delta Phi Fraternity. Independent Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
Washington Park, Midlothian. Office: 39th St.
and Stewart Av. Residence: 223 E. 46th St.
FECKHAM, Orville, lawyer; b. Newport, R.
I., Oct. 30, 1846; s. Francis B. and Elizabeth
Bentley (Oman) Peckham; grad. Brown Univ.,
1867; m. 1876, Anne Jameson; children: Sarah
Humphreys, John Judah. Admitted to Rhode
Island bar, 1869; Illinois bar, 1872; practiced
at Providence, R. I., 1869-72; in spring of
1872, with Edward O. Brown, came to Chica-
go, and with him formed a partnership which
continued until Mr. Brown was elected to the
bench in 1903; became the special atty. of the
1st Nat. Bank of Chicago in 1879, and has
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since given time almost exclusively to that Recorder of Cook Co., 1853-7; studied law,
one client. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi- 1857-60; chief of map dept., City Board of
dence: Geneva, 111. Public Works, 1860-76; sold set of abstract
PEDRICK, Isaac Harwood, lawyer; b. Rich- books to the county, 1875; deputy Co. Record-
mond, Ind., Jan. 10, 1845; s. Richard and Su- er, 1876-8; founding the Co. Abstract Dept.;
sanna B. Pedrick; grad. Univ. of Michigan resigned 1878, and established the business
(law dept.), LL.B., 1870. Admitted to bar in which he still conducts as Otto Peltzer & Co.,
Chicago, 1870; since Nov., 1882, in partnership examiners of abstracts and conveyancers,
with George E. Dawson, firm of Pedrick & While connected with City Board of Public
Dawson. Republican. Congregationalist. Of- Works was elected Collector of Taxes for N.
flee: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2317 Chicago, filling one term, in 1868; elected on
Michigan Av. . "Greeley Ticket" mem. Illinois Legislature,
FEET, Stephen Denison, clergyman, author; serving in double session, 1873-4, and intro-
b. Euclid, O., Dec. 2, 1831; s. Stephen and duclng successfully, among other bills, the law
Martha (Denison) Peet; grad. Beloit College, for compulsory education in Illinois. In 1872
1851 (Ph.D.), Andover Theol. Seminary, 1854; published Peltzer's Atlas of Chicago, embrac-
m. 1st, 1854, Katherine Moseley; m. 2d, Elk- ing all subdivisions within the city limits,
horn, Wis., Olive Welworth Cutler. Ordained the records of which were destroyed by the
Congregational ministry, 1854; pastor churches great fire of 1871, but copies of which he had
at New London and Racine, Wis. ; Ashtabula, preserved. This is said to be the largest work
O. ; Clinton, Wis., and Mendon, 111. Well ever published in book form, and 100 copies
known as archaeologist and author. Mem. Am. were sold at $400 each. Extensive contributor
Antiquarian Soc. ; corr. mem. Am. Oriental Soc., to magazines on social, political and literary
New England Hist. Geneal. Soc., Numismatic subjects, especially on stage affairs and dra-
Soc., New York, Davenport Acad. Sciences, matic literature. Author of The Moralist and
Philos. Soc. Great Britain, Soc. Biblical Arch- The Theatre, 1887; also several plays, some of
aeology. Pounded Am. Antiquarian and Orien- which have been produced in Chicago and
tal Journal, 1878; its editor and publisher 27 elsewhere; also pamphlets and translations
years. (See Who's Who in America for list of from German. Office: 87 Washington St. Resi-
books, writings, etc.). Address: 438 57th St. dence: 128 Goethe St.
PELLET, Clarence S., fire underwriter; b. PENCE, Abram Morris, lawyer; b. Urbana,
Newton, Sussex Co., N. J., Feb. 26, 1865; s. O., Mar. 26, 1838; s. David and Priscilla
Oakley B. and Mary E. Martin Pellet; grad. (Frazee) Pence; grad. Miami Univ.. Oxford.
Beloit College (Wis.), 1886. Soon after leaving O., A.B., 1856 (later A.M.); grad. Cincinnati
college engaged in fire insurance business in Law School, LL.B., 1862; LL.D., Miami Univ.;
Chicago, 1887-1903 of Pellet & Hunter; since m. Findlay, O., June 21, 1864, Mary Wheeler;
1903 of Fleetwood & Pellet. Was pres. Chicago children: Mrs. Mary P. Stanley, Mrs. Eliza-
Underwriters' Assn., 1899-1902. Clubs: Chicago beth P. Lynch, Gertrude. Admitted to bar,
Athletic, Oak Park, Westward Ho. Office: 159 1862, and settled in practice in Chicago; now
LaSalle St. Residence: 129 S. Grove Av., Oak senior of law firm of Pence & Carpenter. Re-
Park, 111. publican. Mem. of Central Church since its
FELOUZE, Frederick, scale manufacturer; b. organization by Prof. Swing in 1875. Clubs:
Detroit, Mich., Aug. 6, 1869; s. Louis H. and Union League, Chicago Literary. Office: Port-
Ellen L. Pelouze; ed. public school of Wash- land Blk. Residence: 550 N. State St.
ington, D. C.; Acad. at Brookville, Md.; Michi- FENDARVIS, Robert Ellsworth, lawyer; b.
gan Military Acad., Orchard Lake, Mich.; m. Henderson Co., 111., Oct. 30, 1861; s. James P.
Chicago, June 25, 1895, Bessie E. Ensign; 1 and Louvisa (Sands) Pendarvis; ed. public
son: Robert Forsyth. After leaving school was schools, Hedding College, Abingdon, 111., A.B.,
in service of Illinois Steel Co., 1888-98; since 1884; Union College of Law, Chicago, LL.B.,
1898 sec. of the Pelouze Scale and Mfg. Co., 1887; m. Chicago, June 29, 1893, Leila Rouse;
manufacturers of a general line of scales. Re- 1 son: Harry Reed. Taught school in Knox Co.,
publican. Clubs: Exmoor, Evanston Golf, 111., and later in night schools of Chicago,
Evanston. Office: 124 W. Jackson Boul. Resi- prior to admission to bar, 1887. Mem. Chicago
dence: 1209 Michigan Av., Evanston, 111. Bar Assn. Methodist. Republican; mem. Illi-
FELOUZE, William Nelson, pres. of the Pe- nois General Assembly from 25th District,
louze Scale and Mfg. Co.; b. Washington, D. elected 1900, 1902, 1904; speaker pro tempore
C., Sept. 12, 1865; s. L. H. Pelouze (Gen. U. and chairman of house committee on charter
S. A.) and Ellen L. (Doolittle) Pelouze; grad. legislation, 1904. Office: 99 Randolph St. Resi-
Michigan Military Acad., 1882; m. Chicago, dence: 1537 N. 71st Ct., Mont Clare.
Helen G. Thompson. Came to Chicago, 1882, PENTIEIiD, Lonis Chapin, life underwriter:
and was with the Walter A. Wood reaping b. Illinois, July 9, 1866; s. Henry Day and
machine business from 1882-84; with the To- Martha Estelle (Wells) Penfield; ed. Harvard
bey Furniture Co., 1884-92; pres. of the Pe- School, Chicago, and Phillips Acad., Andover,
louze Scale and Mfg. Co. since 1894. Commis- Mass.; m. Chicago, Apr. 21, 1898, Mary Parker;
sioned capt. and adjt. 2d Infy., I. N. G., 1883; children: Graham, Henry Day, Mary. Entered
capt. Co. H, 1885; maj. 2d Infy., 1890; asst. employment of the Washington Life Insurance
adjt.-gen., 1st brigade, I. N. G., 1894. Mem. Co., of New York, in the Chicago office (his
Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Clubs: father being general agent), Sept. 1, 1888, as
Washington Park, Chicago Athletic, Union. Of- clerk; became cashier, Jan. 1, 1890, and was
flee: 124 W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 25 Dela- partner with his father, under style of H. D.
ware PI. and L. C. Penfield, Jan. 1, 1894, to Apr., 1905;
FELTZER, Otto, abstract examiner and con- entered the employ of the Northwestern Mu-
veyancer; b. near Aix-la-Chappelle, Germany, tual Life Insurance Co., May 1, 1905. Republi-
Nov. 29, 1836; s. Chas. Eugen and Maria Agnes can. Presbyterian. Club: Hamilton. Office: 1st
(Heinen) Peltzer; (Mr. P. traces his ancestors Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 408 Lake St.,
back connectedly to 1466, by means of the Evanston, 111.
genealogical history of the Peltzer family, a FENKTOYER, James Clement, cooperage,
quarto volume of some 400 pages, published at etc.; b. Greenoak, Livingston Co., Mich., Mar.
Aix-la-Chappelle in 1900); ed. public schools at 9, 1841; s. Isaac and Nancy (Benham) Pen-
Germany until 14 years old, coming to Chi- noyer; ed. high school. Ann Arhor, Mich.;
cago with parents, 1850; m. New Orleans, La., served from 1862 to 1865 in 20th Mich. Infy.,
1860, Annie Schafbuch; children: Oscar E., Army of the West, Army of the Potomac and
Mrs. Lottie Peltzer Smith; also Mrs. Laura Army of the Tennessee; serving all through
Peltzer Mitchell and Mrs. Louise Peltzer the Vicksburg campaign, the Petersburg
White (both now deceased); has 8 grand chil- campaign, Knoxville siege and campaign; mus-
dren now living. Was draftsman in office of tered out in 1865, in Washington, D. C.; m.
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Chicago, 1868, Ellen Brooks. -Resident of Chi-
cago since 1866, first being employed as book-
keeper and clerk, then engaged in teaming;
established in 1874 as a dealer in cooperage
and cooper stock, and in 1892 the business was
incorporated as J. C. Pennoyer Co., of which
has since been pres. ; also does an extensive
teaming business. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade. Republican. Mem. Grant Post, G. A. R.,
and of Royal Arcanum. Club: Hamilton. Office:
226 LaSalle St. Residence: 3244 Lake Park Av.
PENNY, John Henry, pres. and mgr. Bonded
Adjustment Co.; b. Chicago, Apr. 6, 1868; s.
John H. and Ellen H. (Doyle) Penny; ed. St.
Patrick's Commercial Acad. ; m. Chicago, Jan. 5,
1895, Anna M. Newett; children: John Newett,
James Leonard, William Herbert, Richard Jo-
seph. Began business experience in wholesale
clothing business of G. Becker, and with
Lange Bros. & Co. as a special partner. After
that took management of the collection dept.
of Smith, Helmer & Moulton, lawyers, until
May 1, 1901, when organized and became pres.
and mgr. of the Bonded Adjustment Co., en-
gaged, under an improved system, in the col-
lection of debts of all kinds and adjustment
of bankruptcy estates. Republican. R. C. Club:
Oaks (Austin). Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 320 S. Waller Av., Austin, 111.
PERCE, lie Grand W., lawyer; b. Buffalo, N.
Y., June 19, 1836; s. Hiram Wheeler and Cor-
nelia (Ryder) Perce; ed. public schools of
Buffalo, N. Y., and by a partial course in the
Wesleyan College, of Lima, N. Y.; taught
school near Buffalo during winter of 1853-4;
began study of law, 1854; grad. Albany (N.
Y.) Law School, LL.B., 1857 (LL.D., 1873, con-
ferred by William and Mary College) ; m. Bal-
timore, Md., Nov. 14, 1867, Sarah Murray Wal-
lace; children: Hiram Wallace, Frances Cora,
Mary Elizabeth, Ethel, Le Grand W., Jr. After
graduation in 1857 entered law office of Sawln
& Lockwood, Buffalo; removed to St. Louis,
Mo., 1859; came to Chicago and from Sept.,
1859, was associated in practice with Judge
Evert Van Buren until Apr. 21, 1861, when en-
tered service of State of Illinois as vol. capt.,
in charge of 2 companies of infy. and a bat-
tery of artillery; was ordered to Cairo, and
stopping at Centralia, 111., en route, found
there, on the tracks of the Ohio & Mississippi
R. R., a train load of military supplies con-
signed to the South, which he seized and car-
ried to Cairo, although war had not yet begun,
this being believed to be the first capture of
military supplies by Union forces during the
Civil War: was not regularly mustered in until
June, 1861, when became lieut., and in July,
1861, capt. Co. D, 6th Mich. Infy.; brevetted
maj., May, 1863, and lieut.-col. and col. at
close of war; served under Gens. Butler, Banks
and Canby in Dept. of the Gulf, and Dept. of
West Mississippi, Red River campaign, siege
of Port Hudson, Battle of Baton Rouge, etc.
After war practiced at Natchez. Miss.; res-is-
ter of bankruptcy for Southern district of Mis-
sissippi, 1867-9: mem. of Congress from 6th
Congressional District of Mississippi, 1869-73,
as Republican. Was author of the legislation
passed by Congress to stamp out the Ku-Klux
organizations of the South. Since 1874 in prac-
tice of law in Chicago; was pres. Union Ele-
vated R. R. Co., which built the Union Loop
of Chicago. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem.
and was several years commander U. S. Grant
Post, No. 28, G. A. R. ; charter mem. and first
pres. Chicago Veteran Union League Club.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Historical
Soc., Chicago Art Institute. Mem. Sons of the
Revolution. Military Order Loyal Legion.
Clubs: Union League. Church. Office: 99 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 720 Pullerton Boul.
FEREKED, Nuber Alexander de, Imperial
and Royal Consul of Austria-Hungary; b.
Eperies, Hungary, Mar. 12, 1866. Entered con-
sular service of Austria-Hungary, 1888; con-
sul attache, Constantinople, 1889-91; vice-con-
sul, Port Said, 1891-5; at Pittsburgh as vice-
consul, 1895; vice-consul, 1897-1900, at Chi-
cago, 111.; consul at Pittsburgh, 1900-2; again
consul at Chicago, since July 14, 1902. Knight
of Francis Joseph. Clubs: Chicago, Onwentsia,
Union. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: Chi-
cago Club.
FEBEKHAN, John Said, physician and sur-
geon; b. Mardin, Armenia, Turkey in Asia,
Feb. 7, 1867; s. Said and Freda (Essa) Perek-
han; grad. high school at Mardin, 1883; came
to America, 1885; attended Rush Med. College,
1885-8, graduating M.D., 1888. Was house
physician and surgeon, St. Luke's Hosp., 1888-
1889; in general practice of medicine in Chi-
cago since 1888; now attending surgeon, Lake-
side Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., and Illi-
nois State Med. Soc. Republican. Mason; K.
T. (Apollo Commandery) ; Shriner. Office and
residence: 2600 Indiana Av.
PERKINS, Augustus Thompson, engineer,
manufacturer; b. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 4, 1870;
s. James and Agnes (Thompson) Perkins; ed.
Public School No. 9, Baltimore Co., Md.; re-
ceived certificate of scholarship in 1883; grad.
Rock Hill College, Ellicott City, Md., as A.B.,
1887; M.E., same, 1890; m. Racine, Wis., Mar.
9, 1904, Emilie C. Secor. Entire business career
since 1888 has been with Webster Mfg. Co.,
engineers, founders and machinists, of which
company he is now vice-pres. Democrat. Club:
City. Office: 1075 W. 15th St. Residence: 206
Euclid Av., Oak Park, 111.
PERKINS, Dwight Eeald, architect; b. Mem-
phis, Tenn., Mar. 26, 1867; s. Marland Leslie
and Marion (Heald) Perkins; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; took 2 year partial course in archi-
tecture at Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, 1885-7; instructor in architecture in
same, 1887-8; m. Hopkinton, Mass., Aug. 18,
1891, Lucy A. Fitch; 1 daughter: Eleanor El-
lis. In practice of architecture in Chicago
since Jan. 1, 1894. Mem. Special Park Commis-
sion (chairman of sub-committee on Play-
grounds) ; mem. Municipal Art Commission.
Democrat. Mem. Church of New Thought.
Mem. Chicago Architectural Club, Am.
League for Civic Improvement. Am. Park
and Out-door Art Assn. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Literary, City. Office: Steinway
Hall. Residence: 2319 Lincoln St., Evanston,
111.
PERKINS, Frederick Wainwrig'ht, architect;
b. Burlington, Wis., May 2, 1866: s. Frederick
S. and Emily 'Wainwright) Perkins; ed. Bur-
lington (Wis.) High School to 1877; Racine
(Wis.) Acad. (McMynns), 1878-81: Phillips
Exeter Acad., Exeter, N. H., 1881-2; Massachu-
setts Institute of Technology, 1886. Engaged
in active practice of architecture on own ac-
count since 1888. Fellow Am. Institute of
Architects and Illinois Chanter of same. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago. Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic. Saddle and Cycle. Office:
Marquette Bldg. Residence: Chicago Club.
PERKINS, Henry Southwlck, teacher of mu-
sic; b. Stockbridge, Windsor Co., Vt., Mar. 20,
1833; s. Col. Orson and Hannah (Rust) Per-
kins; ed. public and select schools of Vermont
and at Kimball Union Acad., Meriden, N. H. ;
grad. Boston Music School, 1861; Mus. Doc.
Western College of Iowa, 1885. Traveled
through country two seasons as mem. of
Mendelssohn Vocal Quartet: was principal of
Northern New York Normal School 3 years;
orin. Iowa Acad. of Music, and prof, of music
In Iowa State Univ. for 5 years; also principal
of Kansas Acad. of Music 5 years; settled per-
manently in Chicago, 1872; engaged in teach-
ing music, becoming pres. and dir. of the Chi-
cago Nat. College of Music. 1889; teacher of
voice culture and harmony. Pres. Illinois Mu-
sic Teachers' Assn. from its organization, in
1886, until 1897, and one of organizers, and
sec. from 1887 to 1897 of the Music Teachers'
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Nat. Assn. Composer, editor of music books
and contributor to newspapers and musical
publications. Was for 20 years conductor of
musical festivals throughout the U. S. and
Canada; extensive European traveler. Office:
26 VanBuren St. Residence: 705 W. Monroe
PEBBY, Edward O., mgr. Hotel Metropole;
b. Chicago, 111., June 26, 1873; s. Orlando S.
and Mary (Atkins) Perry; ed. public schools,
Chicago, 1880-8; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June
22, 1895, Gertrude M. Stark; 1 son: Edward.
Began business career as clerk in Virginia
Hotel, 1889-1891, after which was clerk at the
Metropole Hotel for 8 years; was mgr. of the
Kenwood Hotel, 1899-1902; afterward went to
Memphis, Tenn., and became proprietor, with
John Rigby, in firm of Perry & Rigby, of the
Hotel Cordova; the proprietorship still con-
tinues; came to Chicago, 1903, to take the
management of the Hotel Metropole. Repub-
lican. Mem. B. P. O. E. Office and residence:
Hotel Metropole.
PEBBY, Enos Jefferis, dentist; b. W. Ches-
ter, Pa., Oct., 1849; s. Henry Clay and Melinda
B. (Jefferis) Perry; grad. Philadelphia Dental
College, 1871; m. Fulton, 111., 1876, Sarah E.
Gerrish; children: Leslie, Albert, Frances. Be-
gan practice in 1871 at Fulton, 111.; removed
3 years later to Sycamore, 111., and after 5
years went to Rockford, where practiced for
5 years before removal, in 1883, to Chicago.
Prof, emeritus of prosthesis, Chicago College
of Dental Surgery. Mem. Chicago Odontologi-
cal Soc., Chicago Odontographic Soc., Chicago
Dental Soc., Northern Illinois Dental Soc., Illi-
nois State Dental Soc. Republican. Mem. of
Royal Arcanum. Office: 67 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 6544 Washington Av.
PETEBKIN, Daniel, treas. and dir. Great
Western Cereal Co.; sec., treas. and dir. Union
Cold Storage and Warehouse Co.; sec. and dir.
Michigan, Indiana and Illinois Line; dir. Mor-
ton-Gregson Co., Western Cold Storage Co.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht. Office:
Ry. Exchange Bldg. Residence: 84 E. 50th St.
PETEBS, Edward Harvey, real estate; b.
New York, Aug. 11, 1859; s. William Atwater
and Lena Peters; ed. public schools; m. June
18, 1902, Nelle M., daughter of Maj. J. E. Mul-
laly, of Chicago; 1 daughter: Ethel. Began
real estate and investment business in Chi-
cago, 1891. For 9 years the firm was Edward
H. Peters & Co., but on Apr. 1, 1904, was
changed to Fetzer, Peters & Co., whose busi-
ness is principally the handling of downtown
mfg. and railroad property. Republican. Con-
gregationalist. W. Park Board Commissioner
and Trustee of Chicago Homce. College and
Hosp. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois, Ham-
ilton, Chicago Yacht. Office: 215 Dearborn St.
Residence: 1680 Jackson Boul.
PETEBS, Homer Henry, retired grain mer-
chant; b. Scio, Mich., Jan. 20, 1854; s. Henry
E. and Malinda (Holmes) Peters; ed. Ann
Arbor (Mich.) High School; m. Dexter, Mich.,
June 21, 1872, Mary E. Gleason; children: Lulu
A., Myrta M., Mary E., Homer H., Jr., Lloyd
G. Began business career as a young man in
the grain office of Alexander Lewis & Co., De-
troit, Mich.; later was employed by Gilett &
Hall, Detroit; in 1889 was invited by Bartlett,
Frazier & Co., who were just opening their
Chicago offices, to join them, and continued in
business with that firm until retiring, Jan. 1,
1903. Vice-pres. 1st Nat. Bank of San Diego,
Calif.; pres. Buffalo, Dunkirk & Western R.
R. ; pres. Crescent Oil, Asphalt & Gas Co.; dir.
San Diego-Eastern R. R. Co., and of Pacific
Steel Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Kenwood, Glen
View; also San Diego Yacht and Corinthian
Yacht, of San Diego, Calif. Office: Nat. Life
Bldg. Residence: 5528 E. End Av.
PE TERSE N, Anton, manufacturer; b. coun-
try district in Norway, Mar. 7, 1847; s. Peter
and Helena (Hansen) Petersen; ed. public
schools in Norway; m. Chicago, Mar. 8, 1873,
Nellie Halvorsen; children: Henry Lester (de-
ceased), Lydia May (deceased), Eva Virginia.
Learned trade of cabinet-maker in Norway and
has always followed the business; came to U.
S. in 1870, living in Minnesota 1 year before
coming to Chicago in 1871; worked for manu-
facturers until 1879, when established the firm
of A. Petersen & Co., of which he is now sole
proprietor. Mem. Chicago Furniture Men's
Assn. Republican. Was W. Park Commission-
er, 1896-1900. Dir. and treas. of the Norwegian
Old People's Home Soc. since its organization;
one of the organizers of the Tabitha Hosp.; dir.
the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home Soc.
Office: 15-29 Armour St. Residence: 1811 Hum-
boldt Boul.
PETEBSEN, Hermann, Hour exporter; b.
Hoptrup, Schleswig, Sept. 22, 1840; s. Lorenz
and Dorothea (Kark) Petersen; ed. private
schools up to 10th year, after that in gymna-
sium at Hamburg, Ger. ; m. Uelzen, Hanover,
Sept. 27, 1867, Mathilde Reck (now deceased);
children: Victor J., Mrs. Adelaid Kochs, Elsa.
Started general store at Lowden and Wheat-
land, la., 1861, under the firm name of Peter-
sen Bros.; in 1881 began in export business in
grain and flour in Chicago as partner in firm
of Kilian, McGregor & Petersen; bought out
partners in 1884, and has continued in flour
exporting business under firm name of Peter-
sen Bros. & Co., of which is senior mem., his
partners now being, his son, Victor J. Peter-
sen and Jacob Mansar. Also pres. and dir.
of the Victor Chemical Works, and vice-pres.
and dir. of the Germania Safe Deposit and
Trust Co. Republican. Mem. Germania Man-
nerchor. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
601 Dearborn Av.
PETEBSEN, Victor J., flour exporter; b.
Lowden, la., May 6, 1870; s. Hermann and Ma-
thilde (Reck) Petersen; ed. public schools and
in the law dept. of Northwestern Univ., from
which was grad., B.L., in class of 1889; m.
Chicago, 1893, Martha Hecht; children: Mar-
vie, Ralph. Began business life as atty.'s clerk
and later practiced law, but finally became a
partner in the present firm of Petersen Bros.
& Co., exporters of flour. Mem. Chicago Board
of Trade; pres. Flour Exchange of Chicago.
Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Office: Board of
Trade Bldg. Residence: 642 Fullerton Av.
PETERSON, Charles Simon, pres. of the Pe-
terson Linotype Co.; b. Daglosen, Sweden,
Aug. 29, 1873; s. Rev. Peter and Sophia Chris-
tina Peterson; ed. high school at Stockholm,
Sweden; m. Chicago, Apr. 30, 1901, Thyra
Hjertquist. Came from Sweden to U. S., 1887,
and learned printing trade in Chicago and San
Francisco; worked at trade in Chicago and af-
terward for several years in the Sandwich
Islands, returning to Chicago, 1895, and being
employed in the office of the Svenska Ameri-
kanaren (Swedish Am.) until May. 1899, when
organized the Peterson Linotype Co.. of which
is pres., making specialties of book, newspa-
per and magazine composition. Also stock-
holder in the Regan Printing House. Repub-
lican. Mem. Art Institute of Chicago. Clubs:
Chicago Press, Swedish Glee. Office: 87-91
Plymouth PI. Residence: 3221 S. Park Av.
PETERSON, James Andrew, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Nov. 16, 1863; s. N. P. and Kate (Brad-
well) Peterson; ed. public schools, W. Division
High School, and Northwestern Univ., classi-
cal course, in class of 1888; m. Chicago, 1893,
Lois Barker; children: James A., Jr., Kather-
ine L. After leaving high school taught school
in Cook Co., 2 years; read law; was admitted
to bar, 1887. Mem. Illinois Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute. Was
mem. of Chicago Board of Education, 1901;
town atty. for the town of Jefferson, 1887-9;
village atty. of Desplaines, 1895-9. Republican.
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Club: Westward Ho. Office: Chamber of Com- 3 years). Asst. to Supt. Wisconsin State In-
merce Bldg. Residence: 2345 N. 41st Av. stitution for the Blind, Jancsville, Wis., July,
PETERSON, Salve, wholesale grocer; b. on 1872, to Sept., 1873; principal High School,
farm in Norway, Jan. 3, 1841; s. Peter and Wahoo, Neb., 1877; law student and lawyer in
Enger Maria Peterson; ed. public schools in office of McDonald & Butler, Indianapolis, Ind.,
Norway; m. Chicago, Oct. 8, 1869, Martha Pe- from Jan., 1878, to fall of 1880; admitted to
terson; children: Cyrus, Ida Christina, Nora bar by Indiana Supreme Court, 1879; lawyer
Isabel. Worked on farm; left Norway to come at Burlington, Wis., 1880-2; connected with H.
to Chicago, arriving June 1, 1864. After reach- S. and F. S. Osborne, Chicago, in practice of
ing city was first a laborer, then mechanic, law, Jan., 1882, to July, 1886; night editor
and later retail grocer until 1884, when estab- World, Toronto, Ont., July, 1886, to Oct., 1890;
lished wholesale business, which was incorpo- since Oct., 1890, engaged in general practice in
rated 1897 as the S. Peterson & Co. Store: Des- Chicago; counsel for many corporations and
plaines and Randolph Sts. Residence: 729 in numerous cases involving large amounts,
Sedgwick St. including the Rosehill Cemetery litigation, the
PETIT, Adelor J., lawyer; b. Chicago, July Air Line Elevated condemnation case, Fulton
12, 1868; s. Adelor D. and Mary E. (Nate) & St. Paul elevator cases, Gore Hotel litiga-
Petit; ed. Clarke (public) School and W. Di- tion, Stiles will case, etc. Mem. board of mgrs.
vision High School; O. M. Powers Business Rosehill Cemetery Co., dir. and sec. Clinton
College and Chicago College of Law (Lake Power Co., dir. Clinton Co., dir. and vice-pres.
Forest Univ.), LL.B., 1893; m. 1st, lola C. Wyoming Hotel Co., and also counsel for these
Banker (died 1893); m. 2d, Chicago, Dec. 10, corporations. Republican. Congregationalist
1895, Jennie M. Mackenzie; children: Gladys Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar
Mae, Adelor J., Jr. Private sec. to Mayor of Assn. Clubs: Evanston, The Book, Evanston
Spring Valley, 111., 1888; mgr. real estate and Golf, Tuscumbia Golf. Office: Ashland Blk
loan business of J. H. Norton & Co., 1888-92; Residence: 1225 Oak Av., Evanston, 111
formed partnership in law, 1893-1902, with PETTIT, James: b Alliance O Mav 20
Har7 pEo ^n°k1r ^Pem™* A°nSr-Rt°hypan 18*9' * ? William and Meribah (Pen'ros^Fe?:
Trust Co. Bank), as Petit & Ambler, then tlt; ed Minneapolis public grammar and high
practiced law alone, with especial attention schools- V> vear in Univ of M1nnpc,ntn <tii
to chancery matters and real estate law until years at Oberfin cSllesre Ph B 1892 ? m CM
Sept. 1, 1902, when formed partnership with yf|£S Oct 6 i 1903 Salde Elizabeth P^oott"
Daniel W. Parker and Charles W. Kopf, as gjfjfc Yn his father's office (Minnesota nnd
Petit, Parker & Kopf, for general practice of Dakota Elevator Co ) MtoneWoHs 18<n 4^
law; general counsel for several corporations. casMer F H PeaVev & Co Minneapolis 1894
Since Dec. 1, 1902, Master in Chancery of Cir- jffg? sec Peavey G^rain Co Ch So 1898 9:
cuit Court of Cook Co. Republican. Congrega- "**• 1900- pres and een ' mer slnW 1901
tionalist. Mason (32°). Pres. Lawndale Im- company operates faree train^llevators in H
provement Club. Mem. Royal League, Royal Chicago Mem Chicago Bo-frd of *Tr%a* £TAW
Arcanum, Nat. Union. Clubs: Hamilton, Union ^$ Produce' Exchange St LouH Mero'h^?
League. Office: 94 LaSalle St. Residence: 1141 ExcLnge^Duluth sS If Tmde, Milwaukee
PETTIBONE Amos nrinter- b Brasher Chamber of Commerce. Republican. Clubs:
T,-^ N T ^PP 20 1843- r^vlvester and ^,lon League' Hamilton, Washington Park,
rails, IN. i., Dec. ^u, 1013, s. oyivesier ana Phlpnen VnoVit Offir-o- 'Rnnr/i /->•? TV^/I^ -o^at
Eliza (Craig) Pettibone: ed. common schools denclf 5035 Madison Av°
in New York and Illinois; widower. Mem. of *,,,.mniriwrri<r »
Co. D, 74th 111. Vol. Infy., serving in Civil PETTYJOHN, Elmore Sloan, physician and
War, 1862-5. Engaged in the printing and sta- surgeon; b Ripley, Brown Co., O., July 9, 1855;
tionery business since 1865, and since 1881 of ?; P.ol]ajd Fitch and Elizabeth Ann (Wallace)
firm of P. F. Pettibone & Co. Republican; was Pettyjohn; ed. city schools of El Paso, 111., and
mem. of the Chicago City Council, 1900-1. Indiana State Normal School, Terre Haute,
Presbyterian. Dir. and treas. of the Chicago Tnd-' taught in public and city schools for 9
Union Hosp. Club: Hamilton. Office: 50 S. years, and during same period took private
Desplaines St. Residence: 316 Belden Av. lessons in Latin, Greek, French, German and
PETTIBONE, Philo Foster, stationer, print- tne, sciences; grad. Rush Med. College (now
er. etc.; b. Mercer, Pa., Apr. 28, 1841; s. Rev. "?ed- dePt- of Univ. of Chicago), 1882; m. Mt.
Philo C. and Laura L. (Foster) Pettibone; Vernon, la, 1885, Ada Ernst Lozier; children:
early education in district school and St. Law- w.allac?-, Ho^arth- Margaret Pauline, Elmore
rence Acad., Potsdam, N. Y.; grad. Beloit f^g^- Engaged in practice of medicine since
(Wis.) College, 1862; m. 1866, Mary C., daugh- 1882; was 4 years attending physician at Illi-
ter Hon. Wait Talcott, of Rockford, 111. After nols Fa8*61?1 ?OSP-, for,_ the Insane, and Bell-
leaving college became traveling agent for the vue PI- Batavia, 111 .; then in practice in Chi-
stationery and printing house of Culver, Page caS° until May, 1893 when became med. supt.
& Hoyne, Chicago; admitted to an interest in of ,the Alma (Mich.) Sanitarium where re-
1867, and a stockholder and dir. when house mained until 1900; student in univs. of Berlin,
was incorporated, 1871: withdrew, 1881, and Vienna, Prague and Paris, 1900-1; special corn-
aided in organizing house of Brown, Pettibone missioner to visit hosps. for the insane in
& Kelly, now P. F. Pettibone & Co., incorpo- France, Germany and Austria, by appointment
rated 1894, when the John Morris Co. (sue- of the Gov. of Michigan, 1900; prof, of mental
cessor to Culver, Page & Hoyne) was consoli- and nervous diseases in Post-Graduate Med.
dated with it; now one of the largest houses School, Chicago; delegate to 13th Interna-
in the business of stationery, printing, litho- tional Med. Congress, Paris. Mem. Am. Med.
graphing, blank book making, general binding Assn., Am. Roentgen Ray Soc., Michigan State
and letter file mfg. Mem. United Typothetse Medical Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Missls-
of America. Clubs: Union League, Illinois. Of- slPPJ Valley Med. Assn., Art Institute of Chi-
flce: 178 Monroe St. Residence: 159 Warren eago, Chicago Pathological Soc. Republican.
Avenue. Methodist; local preacher and class leader for
PETTIBONE, Robert Frederick, lawyer; b. 25 years; delegate to Methodist General Con-
Cornwall. Conn., May 21, 1857; s. Col. Ira W. ference from Michigan, 1900. Clubs: Physi-
and Emily (Miner) Pettibone; ed. Winchester cians, Colonial, Cornell College. Office: 92 State
Institute. "Winchester Center, Conn., 1865-71; St. Residence: 4528 Lake Av.
Beloit (Wis.) Preparatory School, 1871-2; Be- PFAELZER, David Moses, manufacturer
loit College. 1873-7, graduating A.B., 1877; and wholesaler of boys' clothing; b. Lauden-
A.M., 1880; m. Chicago, Apr. 21, 1881, Florence bach, Grand Duchy of Baden, Nov. 23, 1853;
Amelia Pettibone; children: Florence Amelia s. Moses and B. Hanna (Daube) Pfaelzer; at-
(died in infancy), Howard Frederick (died at tended public school until 11 years old; grad.
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academy at Weinheim, Baden, at 16; m. Chi-
cago, Nov. 12, 1882, Augusta Daube. Was clerk
in wholesale clothing houses, 1872-6; then be-
gan retail clothing and men's furnishing
goods business at Bloomfleld, la., in 1876, and
continued it, in conjunction with Chicago busi-
ness until 1901. Since 1887 in manufacturing
and wholesaling of boys' clothing, as head
of firm of Pfaelzer, Daube & Cohen, later of
Pfaelzer, Button & Co., and now of David M.
Pfaelzer & Co. Was originally located at 256-
258 Franklin St.; next at 202-204 VanBuren St.;
then at 221-223 Market St. until sold that bldg.
and removed to present quarters. Democrat.
Jewish religion: director of K. A. M. Temple,
Chicago. Dir. Jewish Home of the Friendless,
Jewish Agricultural Aid Soc. Treas. and dir.
the Wholesale Clothing Exchange. Clubs:
Standard, Iroquois. Office: 225-227 Market St.
Residence: 4109 Grand Boul.
prElPFER, William Charles Henry, boiler
manufacturer; b. Chicago, July 12, 1883; s.
Christopher and Rosina (Hauger) Pfeiffer;
ed. Chicago public schools, Bryant & Stratton
Business College and North Chicago Business
College. After leaving school became con-
nected with the Chris. Pfeiffier Boiler Co., suc-
cessor to the North Western Boiler Works,
and since 1900 has been sec. and treas. of the
company, manufacturers of steam boilers,
tanks, smokestacks, etc., with a specialty of
marine work. Mem. Chicago Engineers' Club
and Nat. Assn. of Engineers. Republican. Of-
fice: 66-68 Michigan St. Residence: 45 Wiscon-
sin St.
PFISTER, William Charles, paper box
manufacturer; b. Chicago, Mar. 6, 1858; a.
Xavier and Minnie (Pule) Pfister; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, May 8, 1881,
D. Kroeck; children: Minnie, Lillie, Hattie.
Joined William L. Clark in present firm of
Clark & Pfister, 1881, paper box manufac-
turers. Republican. Was alderman from old
20th (now 24th) Ward, 1891-3, and was Lin-
coln Park Commissioner under Gov. John R.
Tanner. Mason (32°); Chicago Commandery,
K. T. Office: 53 S. May St. Residence: 268 Fre-
mont St.
PHELPS, Charles Addison, lawyer; b.
Johnstown, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1873; s. Emerson J.
and Lizzie (Belding) Phelps; ed. public
schools, Johnstown, N. T., Fairfleld (N. Y.)
Military Acad., Troy Conference Acad., Poult-
ney, Vt., Wesleyan Univ., Middletown, Conn.,
and Northwestern Univ., Evanston, 111.; m.
Chicago, 1898, Sadie G. Gray; children:
Dorothy Louise, Gray. Studied law at Kent
College of Law and in the offices of Merriam
& Holland, and was admitted to the bar of
the State of Illinois In June, 1901, later form-
ing a partnership with Joseph W. Merriam,
but practicing alone since Nov. 19, 1904. Re-
publican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 79 Dearborn
St. Residence: 7341 Champlain Av.
PKELPS, Delos Porter, lawyer; b. on farm
in Warren Co., 111., Nov. 16, 1837; s. Porter
and Mary Ellen (Rees) Phelps; worked on
farm and attended district schools until 20
years old, then attended Monmouth College
5 years, graduating A.M., 1862; m. Monmouth,
111., Apr. 13, 1870, Sarah Jeannette Tucker;
children: Eleanor Randolph (wife of Jacob
Coggin Pratt, of Chicago), Claire Marguerite.
Practiced law at Monmouth, 111., 1866-80;
Democratic candidate for Congress from that
district, 1878; in 1879 began building of the
railroad between Peoria and Kelthsburg, 111.
(now the Illinois division of the Iowa Central
Ry.), and was vice-pres., gen. mgr. and general
counsel of same; organized the company that
bridged the Mississippi River at Keithsburg
about 1884; in 1886 purchased a two-fifths in-
terest in the Weir Plow Co. at Monmouth, 111.,
and as vice-pres. and gen. mgr. carried on that
manufacturing business until 1894; was chair-
man of the Democratic State Central Commit-
tee during time Gen. Palmer was chosen Sen-
ator and when Grover Cleveland carried the
State; appointed asst. treas. of the U. S. at
Chicago, 1894, and held the office nearly 4
years; opened law office in Chicago, 1894, and
has remained in practice ever since, firm of
Phelps & Cleland. Received votes of numerous
Democratic members of Illinois legislature for
U. S. Senator in 1879. Club: Iroquois. Office:
Chicago Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 4860
Prairie Av.
PHELPS, Edward Johnson, mgr. Central
Safety Deposit Vaults; b. Andover, Mass., Apr.
18, 1863; s. Austin (brother of Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps) and Mary Ann (Johnson)
Phelps; grad. Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass.,
1882; Yale Univ., B.A., 1886; 1 year's graduate
study, 1886-7, receiving M.A. degree from
Yale, 1888; m. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1888, Fanny
D. Hamill; children: Charlotte Lewis, Susan
Hamill. After leaving Yale entered news-
paper life as telegraph editor of the New
Haven Morning News, 1887-8; city editor
Hartford Courant, 1889-90; left editorial posi-
tion on Hartford Courant and came to Chicago
to do financial work on the Chicago Herald.
Left newspaper work July, 1895, to became
sec. of the 1st Civil Service Commission of
the City of Chicago; resigned June, 1897, to
accept present position as mgr. of the Central
Safety Deposit Vaults. Sec. Civil Service Re-
form League of Chicago, 1893-5. Now treas.
Yale Scholarship Trust of Chicago. Clubs:
University, Yale, Glen View (treas.), City,
Mid-Day. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 6074
Jackson Park Av.
PHELPS, Erskine Mason, merchant; b. Ston-
ington, Conn., Mar. 31, 1839; s. Charles H. and
Ann (Hammond) Phelps; ed. Williston Semi-
nary, Easthampton, Mass. ; m. Lancaster,
Mass., Oct. 26, 1865, Anna Wilder. Began busi-
ness career in the banking house of Allan,
Copp & Nesbitt, St. Louis, Mo., 1857-61, then
went to Boston and in 1864 came to Chicago
and founded a wholesale boot and shoe house
in partnership with George E. P. Dodge. In
1865 the firm became Phelps, Dodge & Palmer
and continued under that name until 1891,
when the firm sold out to the Edwards-Stan-
wood Shoe Co., in which he is still a dir.,
the house being the largest in the boot and
shoe trade in the Northwest. Dir. Merchants
Loan & Trust Co. and of the Chicago Edison
Co. Democrat. Mem. Nat. Democratic Commit-
tee, 1888; chairman State Democratic Commit-
tee, 1888. Consul for Columbia. Vice-pres. of
Central Church; pres. Hahnemann Hosp. ; pres.
National Business League. Clubs: Chicago,
Washington Park, Iroquois (pres. 7 years),
Commercial, Calumet (pres. 3 years), Peelee;
also Manhattan (New York), Temple and Al-
gonquin (Boston), and Thatched House (Lon-
don). Office: 34 Wabash Av. Residence: 1703
Indiana Av.
PHILLIPS, Albert Capron, newspaper man;
b. Providence, R. I., Sept. 4, 1871; s. Walter
Polk and Francena (Capron) Phillips; grad.
Columbia Univ., A.B., 1894; m. New York City.
May 11, 1903, Eleanor Ryan. Was on editorial
staff of New York Sun, 1894-8; night editor
and, later, managing editor Chicago Inter
Ocean, 1899-1902; business mgr., Inter Ocean,
since 1902; now also treas. Inter Ocean News-
paper Co. Republican. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa,
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Club: Calumet. Office.
Inter Ocean, 110 Monroe St. Residence: 3752
Grand Boul.
PHILLIPS, Cropley George, pres. Am. Ac-
counting Co.; b. Cambridgeshire, Eng., July
30, 1859; s. Walter George and Selina Granger
(Pilgrim) Phillips; ed. by private tutor; m.
Highland Park, 111., Apr. 24, 1888, Fanny Eliza-
beth Jennings; children: George Elmendorf,
Mary Alice, Edwin Robert, Margaret May.
From 1885 to 1894, private sec. to the 2d vice-
pres. of the C. & N.-W. Ry. ; since 1894 pres.
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of the Am. Accounting Co.; pres. of The World
Railway Publishing Co.; sec.-treas. and hon-
orary mem. of the Assn. of Am. Railway Ac-
counting Officers; dir. Highland Park State
Bank. Independent in politics. Episcopalian.
Club: Highland Park (treas.). Office: 79 Dear-
born St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
PHILLIPS, Edward Jerome, lawyer; b. New
Buffalo, Mich., May 24, 1860; s. John V. and
Louisa M. (Salisbury) Phillips; grad. Univ.
of Michigan, Ph.B., 1885; studied law; ad-
mitted to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois.
Jan., 1888; m. Chicago, Sept. 25, 1901, Mar-
garet C. Sharp. Republican. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 374 N. State St.
PHILLIPS, George Harshaw, grain and pro-
visions; b. Morris, 111., Jan. 11, 1869; s. Thomas
and Ellen (Palliser) Phillips; ed. public
schools of Morris", 111., graduating from High
School June 26, 1886; m. Chicago, Jan. 20,
1892, Bertha Schubert; children: Nellie,
Thomas, George. On Aug. 24, 1886, came to
Chicago; worked for various grain firms, and
was for several years in employ of George A.
Seaverns. In Nov., 1899, and again in May,
1901, engineered corners in corn, both of which
were successful, but in Aug., 1901, failed. Re-
established grain and provision commission
business. Dir. the Doyle Air Burner Co., the
Insulator and Rubber Mfg. Co., and Kiser Air
Compressor Co. Mem. Board of Trade. Demo-
crat. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois Athletic.
Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 1847
Magnolia Av.
PHILLIPS, Lunie Jesse, merchant; b.
Fairmount, Ind., Aug. 24, 1870; s. Josiah and
Margaret (Wright) Phillips; ed. at Fairmount
and Angola, Ind., to 1891. After leaving school
was engaged in shipping poultry from St.
Mary's and Van Wert, O., until 1893, when
came to Chicago; was engaged with various
business houses and lastly with the Central
Commercial Co. until 1899, when became sec.
of the Keystone Oil & Mfg. Co., manufacturers
and jobbers of lubricating and illuminating
oils, in which position has continued ever
since. Republican. Office: 47 E. Division St.
Residence: 593 LaSalle Av.
PHILLIPS, Thomas P., manufacturer,
banker; b. Cadiz, O., Sept. 4, 1846; s. John and
Eliza Phillips; ed. public schools of Cadiz, and
at Hopedale, O., College; m. 1869, Frances E-
Flagg; children: William E., Sarah E. After
leaving college located in Wheeling, W. Va.,
becoming sec. Franklin Ins. Co. for 12 years,
and was interested in iron and glass indus-
tries; made large investments in Chicago real
estate, and, in 1882, removed to Chicago,
representing Eastern capitalists and also hav-
ing charge of the Western investments of a
trust company; made his country home at
Naperyille, DuPage Co.; organized, 1885, and
ever since pres. of 1st Nat. Bank of Naper-
ville; organized, 1885, Chicago & Naperville
Stone Co., with quarries at Naperville; in 1897
purchased the business of Dolese & Shepard,
quarrymen and stone contractors, and, com-
bining it with the Chicago & Naperville Stone
Co., formed what is known as the Dolese &
Shepard Co.; organized and is pres. of the Fed-
eral Trust & Savings Bank. Republican. Club:
Union League. Office: New York Life Bldg.
Residence: 2241 Michigan Av.
PHILLIPS, Wickliffe Cooper, shipper of
coal and coke; b. Lexington, Ky., Feb. 22, 1873;
s. Theodore and Anna Phillips; ed. public and
high schools and private school, Lexington,
Ky. Came from Lexington in 1895 to Chicago,
and was with Boyd, Stickney & Co. until May,
1903, when he established the business of W.
C. Phillips & Co., shippers of coal and coke,
having direct connections with several exten-
sive producers. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Resi-
dence: 339 Rush St.
PHILLIPS, William Allen, M. E. clergyman;
b. Picton, Ont., Can., Jan. 24, 1848; grad. Albert
College, Belleville, Ont., B.A., 1870, and re-
ceived degree of D.D. from Grant Univ., 1892;
m. 1st, Sarah M. Clapp (died); 1 son: Dr. F.
E., D.D.S.; m. 2d, Annie M. Butler, of Lock-
port, 111. Upon leaving college joined the Bay
of Quinte Conference of the M. E. Church in
Canada in 1870, and in 1883, after occupying
some of the most prominent pulpits of the
denomination in Canada, came to the U. S. and
joined Rock River Conference, in which has
served the churches at Lockport, Morris,
Winter St., Chicago; Court St., Rockford;
Western Av., Chicago; Grace Church, Chicago;
Ottawa St., Joliet, and now pastor Park Av.
M. E. Church. Residence: 637 Washington
Boul.
PHILLIPS, William Eug-ene, vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Dolese & Shepard Co., crushed stone,
lime and granite; b. Bloomington, 111., Aug.
28, 1870; s. Thomas P. and Frances E. (Flagg)
Phillips; ed. Northwestern College, Napervillo,
111.; m. Newark, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1900, Helen A.
Allerton; 1 son: William E., Jr. Presbyterian.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Calu-
met, Washington Park, Chicago Yacht, River-
side, Mid-Day. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 3219 Michigan Av.
PIAZZA, Julius Vincent, fruit importer; b.
New York City, Aug. 25, 1863; s. Joseph and
Effezia (Conterno) Piazza. (father from
Faenza, Italy; mother from Clermont, France);
ed. private preparatory school, Vicksburg,
Miss., until 16, East Tennessee Military Col-
lege, Knoxville, 2 years; Virginia Military In-
stitute, Lexington, Va., 2 years, followed by
complete commercal course at Eastman Busi-
ness College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ; m. Kansas
City, Mo., Oct., 1892, Elizabeth A. Head. En-
tered fruit jobbing business as partner Rorco
Bros. & Co., Kansas City, Mo., and Omaha,
Neb., 1889-93, and was mgr. of the Kansas
City house. Removed to Chicago, 1893, and has
since been engaged exclusively in the import-
ing and jobbing of fruits; bananas from Cen-
tral America are almost an exclusive spe-
cialty. On leaving college, 1882, returned to
home in Vicksburg, and assisted in organizing
the Vicksburg Rifles, serving as 1st lieut. and
capt., 1883-6; capt. 3d Regt, Mo. N. G., 1889-
1893. Democrat. Office: 12-14 State St. Resi-
dence: Victoria Hotel.
PICKABD, Charles Ernest, lawyer; b. Jack-
sonville, 111., June 29, 1855; s. Joseph Coffin
and Mary Ann (Storer) Pickard; grad. Univ.
of Wisconsin, A.B., 1875; m. Loda, 111., Aug. 9,
1881, Ada E. Crandall.; children: Rawson Jo-
seph, Mary Eleanor (died, Oct., 1903), Arthur
Edward. Taught district school, winter of 1875-
1876, in Champaign Co., 111.; was appointed
instructor in Latin, Greek and English at
Univ. of Illinois, in summer of 1876; remained
there till summer of 1882, studying law mean-
while under Hon. J. O. Cunningham, of Ur-
bana, 111.; resigned to come to Chicago to prac-
tice law, 1882; in general practice to fall of
1892; then became mem. of firm of Bond, Ad-
ams & Pickard, making specialty of patent,
trademark and copyright law, which, by admis-
sion of Mr. J. L. Jackson, 1893. changed to its
present style of Bond, Adams, Pickard & Jack-
son. Republican. Clubs: Union League, Press,
Westward Ho, Chicago Athletic: also Republi-
can (New York) ; University (Washington, D.
C.). Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 237 E.
29th St.
PICKELS, William Dobson, engineer, in-
ventor: b. near Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
Apr. 12, 1839; s. James D. and Sarah (Field-
ing) Plckels; came to U. S. with parents,
1846; self educated; m. Wilmington, Del.,
Mar. 3, 1862, Mary J. Moore. Became mechan-
ical expert, especially in the use of exhaust
steam for heating water and buildings; in-
vented and was the first to adopt the ther-
mostatic valves in heating apparatus, known
as the Webster system of low-pressure steam
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heating; came to Chicago and has resided
here since 1889; now sec. and dir. Am. En-
gineering Specialty Co. Served in Civil War
in 2d Del. Battery, U. S. V. Mem. Western
Soc. of Engineers. Republican. Christian Scien-
tist, and Christian Science practitioner. Office:
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 7631 Union Av.
PIERCE, Prank Ellis, physician; b. Ke-
wanee, 111., Feb. 20, 1873; s. John H. and Sarah
D. Pierce; grad. public schools, Kewanee, 111.,
1890; grad. Univ. of Wisconsin, B.S., 1895;
Rush Med. College, M.D., 1898; post-graduate
med. study in Europe 1 year, 1900-1; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 12, 1899, Georgia B., daughter of
W. C. Brown; 1 son: William Brown. Served
as interne at the Presbyterian Hosp. from
1898 to spring of 1900. Began private prac-
tice in Chicago in fall of 1901; since 1902
surgeon for L. S. & M. S. Ry. and chief sur-
geon Indiana Harbor R. R. Co. Since 1901 mem.
of faculty of Rush Med. College, dept. of
gynecology and obstetrics. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med.
Soc. and Physicians' Club. Republican. Prot-
estant. Club: Calumet Country, Physicians. Of-
fice: 144 VanBuren St. (LaSalle St. Station).
Residence: 4801 Forrestville Av.
FIERCE, Henry Dutton, mgr. Vermont Mar-
ble Co.; b. Cavendish, Vt., May 26, 1846; s.
Nathaniel B. and Eliza A. (Fisk) Pierce; ed.
Newbury Seminary, Newbury, Vt. ; Dartmouth
College, Hanover, N. H., graduating, 1872; m.
Toledo, O., July 2, 1873, Mary E. Hill; chil-
dren: Henry K., Helena E. Served in Civil War
as private 7th Vt. Veteran Vol. Began busi-
ness career as mgr. Toledo Marble Co., To-
ledo, O., in 1875. Since 1888 mgr. at Chicago
for Vermont Marble Co. Republican; mem.
Oak Park Republican Club. Was mayor town
of Cicero, 1895-6, 1896-7; pres. of Board of
Education of Oak Park 5 terms; mem. Sco-
ville Library trustees. Episcopalian. Mem.
Sons of Revolution. Clubs: Oak Park (pres.),
Phoenix, Oak Park Improvement Club (pres.).
Office: 570 N. Water St. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
PIERCE, Norval H., physician; b. Washing-
ton, D. C., May 13, 1863; s. Harvey Linsley (sur-
geon U. S. V.) and Katherine Elizabeth (Pur-
ington) Pierce; ed. public schools of Philadel-
phia, Jefferson Med. College, College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons, M.D., 1885; post-graduate
courses in Royal Univ., Wurzbursr, Bavaria,
and Imperial Univ., Vienna, Austria; m. Mil-
waukee, Wis., 1895, Drucilla Wahl. Prof, of
otology, Chicago Post-Graduate Med. School
and Hosp., and in the Chicago Policlinic; sur-
geon (ear, nose and throat), Illinois Eye and
Ear Infirmary, Michael Reese Hosp. and Dis-
pensary, St. Luke's Hosp., Chicago Passavant
Hosp., Chicago Orphan Asylum, etc. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc., Am. Laryngological, Rhinological
and Otological Soc. (pres., 1903-4), Chicago
Laryngological Soc. (pres., 1902-3), Chicago
Ophthalmological and Otological Soc., Chicago
Medico-Legal Soc., Physicians' Club; fellow
Chicago Acad. of Medicine; mem. committee
of arrangements International Otological Con-
gress, 1904. Surgeon Illinois Naval Reserve,
1896-1900; passed asst. surgeon, with rank of
lieut. (senior grade) in U. S. N. during- Span-
ish-Am. War. Republican. Clubs: University,
Union, Chicago Golf. Office: 31 Washington St.
Residence: 149 Lincoln Park Boul.
FIERCE, William Lewis, real estate; b. Al-
bany, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1843; s. William B. and
Elizabeth Frances (Peck) Pierce (direct de-
scendant of Mary, sister of Benjamin Frank-
lin; and on his mother's side, her father was
Capt. Henry D. Peck, proprietor of first trans-
portation line of steamers on the Hudson);
prepared for college at 1st district public
school and Brooks School, Cincinnati, having
for classmates William B. Taft and John R.
McLean; came to Chicago, 1857; grad. Univ.
of Chicago, 1865; enlisted in 134th Regt., U.
S. V., 1862; m. Chicago, 1876, Carrie L. Lyman;
children: Bessie Lyman (now Mrs. Ira R.
Hutchinson), Florence Dennis and William
Blake (twins), John Green. Was half owner
of the Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburg
and Baltimore commercial agencies of Tappan,
McKillopp & Co.; since 1869 in real estate
business; was mem. of firm of William H.
Sampson & Co., Pierce & Ware, and now of
William L. Pierce & Co. One of organizers
of Chicago Real Estate Board, and its vice-
pres., 1884; mem. Royal Arcanum (Grand
Regent of Illinois, 1887); mem. Thomas Post,
G. A. R. ; Zeta Psi College Fraternity (pre-
siding officer of U. S. and Canada, 1884). Re-
publican. Unitarian. Clubs: Union League
Calumet Heights Shooting and Fishing. Of-
fice: Ashland Blk. Residence: 4440 Sidney Av.
PIEKFONT, Henry Villee, retired manufac-
turer; b. Vergennes, Vt., 1841; s. John and
Sarah (Lawrence) Pierpont; ed. public schools
in Vergennes, Vt.; m. Bloomington, 111,
Frances Walker; children: Lawrence, George
Walker, Sarah. Was engaged in dry goods
business in Bloomington, 111., until 1880, when
came to Chicago and embarked in manufac-
ture of rattan furniture, becoming pres. of the
Chicago Rattan and Reed Co. until 1894, when
he retired from business; is vice-pres of Cobb
Chocolate Co. Republican. Residence: 1807
Barry Av.
PXERRON, Joseph John, physician and
surgeon; b. Syracuse, N. Y., Mar. 26, 1855;
s. John Joseph and Olive Caroline (Rouech)
Pierron; ed. grammar and high schools of Be-
loit, Wis.; grad. School of Pharmacy of Univ.
of Mich., Ph.C., 1876, and College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1893; m. Cin-
cinnati, O., June 7, 1882, Sallie Olive Snyder;
1 son: Edgar J. Entered the drug business
as apprentice at age of 16; after graduation
as pharmacist, at age of 22, took charge of
the drug business of J. J. Pierron & Son, Lin-
coln, 111.; removed to Chicago, 1881, and man-
aged the Chicago drug store of the firm of
Pierron Bros., to ownership of which suc-
ceeded, 1886, and has since conducted it, in
connection with practice of medicine, which
began in 1893. Chief surgeon C. T. T. R R
Co., and local surgeon C. G. W. Ry Mem
Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Med. Soc. Republican. Catholic. Office:
353 5th Av. Residence: 276 Michigan Av.
PIERSON, Eermoii Wilfrid, physician; b.
Mecca, Trumbull Co., O., July 14, 1856; a.
Daniel Arthur and Sarah Elvira (Knapp)
Pierson; ed. Western Reserve Seminary Farm-
ington, O.; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1876; med.
dept., Univ. of Michigan, 1879-80; med. dept,
Univ. of Wooster, Cleveland, O., 1880-1, grad-
uating M.D., 1881; med. dept., Western Re-
serve Univ., M.D., ad eundem, 1882; Dunham
Med. College, M.D., ad eundem, 1895; m
Akron, O., Oct. 13, 1887, Lois E. Baldwin;
children: Alfred D., Jeanette, Ruth. In practice
of medicine since 1881; converted to homoeop-
athy in 1890. Moved to Chicago in 1892
Former prof, of pathology and dir. of labora-
tory in Hering Med. College, 1892-5; former
prof, materia medica and clinical medicine,
Dunham Med. College, 1895-1902. Former
editor and publisher of "Medical Advance,"
1893-5; editor and publisher of "Hahnemannian
Advocate," 1895-1903. Mem. Am. Institute
of Homoeopathy, International Hahnemannian
Assn., and State and local med. socs. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Club: Press. Office:
Marshall Field Bldg. Residence: 6071 Jeffer-
son Av.
PIERSON, Lcmis J., lawyer; b. Partello
Calhoun Co., Mich., July 27, 1857; s. John C.
and Electa (Tucker) Pierson; early education
in common schools of Michigan and Iowa,
parents removing to latter state in 1869; by
teaching school winters and working on farm
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summers earned means to complete college
course at Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, la.,
graduating, B.S., 1880 (M.S., 1883); taught 1
year in high school at Webster Cjty, la.,
where studied law in office of Judge Miracle
and State Senator Kamrar; m. Mt. Vernon, la.,
Sept. 7, 1882, Estella Virden, of Waterloo, la.;
children: Hazel M., Leland V. Was admitted
to bar at Webster City, la., Jan., 1882; prac-
ticed there 3 years and at Cedar Rapids, la.,
3 years; coming to Chicago, 1888, and since
then in practice of law in Chicago; now mem.
of law firm of Pierson & Pease. Dir. and gen-
eral counsel Tri-Bullion Smelting & Develop-
ing Co.; dir. and atty. Home Bldg. & Loan
Assn., and of Glen Ellyn Health Resort Co.;
dir. and general counsel San Pedro Rubber
Plantation Co. Mem. Chicago Law Institute
(was dir., chairman Library Committee, and
vice-pres. 5 years and pres. 1 year), State
Bar Assn. of Illinois (has served on several of
Its committees). Was atty. of village of Wil-
mette 3 terms, and pres. of village 1 term;
mem. House of Representatives in 44th Gen-
eral Assembly of Illinois from 7th Senatorial
District. Republican. Trustee of 1st M. E.
Church of Wilmette, 111. Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: 810 Lake Av., Wil-
mette, 111.
PIGGOTT, Edward John, cheese manufac-
turer; b. Camden, N. J., Nov. 26, 1848; s. of
John Thomas and Elizabeth (Dent) Piggott;
ed. public schools of Philadelphia, Pa.; m.
Shreveport, La., Dec. 24, 1874, C. C. Schnur;
children: Otto Aldin, Clarence Schnur, Edward
John, Jr. Resided in Shreveport, La., 1809-81.
Came to Chicago, 1881, and established busi-
ness as a cheese manufacturer and whole-
sale dealer; has cheese factories at Fond du
Lac and Kiel, Wis., and also owns cold stor-
age plants; has a patented specialty in pack-
ing cheese in ^-lb. and 1-lb. prints. Repub-
lican; ran for Congress on the Republican
ticket, 5th Louisiana district, 1873; active in
municipal reform movements; was chairman
of the original John M. Harlan campaign;
mem. Board of Charities on West Side, during
the hard times of 1893-5. Office: 65-67 S. Water
St. Residence: 6220 Monroe Av.
PIKE, Charles Burrall, banker; b. Chicago,
June 29, 1871; s. Eugene S. and Mary R. Pike;
grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1893; from Har-
vard Law School, LL.B., 1896; m. Washington,
D. C., 1898, Frances Alger. Was engaged in
practice of law in Chicago, Pike & Gade,
1898-1902; vice-pres. Western State Bank from
Jan., 1901, until July, 1902; since Apr., 1903,
pres. of the Hamilton Nat. Bank. Also pres.
of the Merchants' Safe Deposit Co. Clubs:
University, Chicago Athletic, Onwentsia, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: 80 LaSalle St. Residence:
Lake Forest, 111.
PIKE, Eugene S., capitalist; b. Lake Co., O.,
Oct. 9, 1835; s. Dan Harmon and Jerusha
(Hartwell) Pike; father died when he was 8
years old; worked on farm summers attending
schools winters; was at Western Reserve Col-
lege, Hiram, O., 2 years (classmate of James
A. Garfield), and 2 years at Antioch College,
working his way through both institutions; m.
1865, Mary Rockwell, of Painesville, O. ; chil-
dren: Eugene R., Charles Burrall, William W.
On leaving Antioch College became salesman
of nursery stock, branching out until he be-
came an importer from France of fruit trees,
grape vines, roses, etc., in which he did a
large business with the South until breaking
out of the war, 1861; engaged in banking and
brokerage business at Painesville, O., 1860-5;
came to Chicago, 1867, and bought land in the
South Side business district, and as he ac-
quired the means erected business blocks; de-
voted himself almost exclusively to real estate
transactions. Dir. 1st Nat. Bank. Was a dir.
of the World's Columbian Exposition; U. S.
trustee N. W. Mutual Life Insurance Co. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Mem. Chicago Histori-
cal Soc. Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day, Onwentsia.
Office: 164 Dearborn St. Residence: 2101 Prai-
rie Av.
PINCKNEY, Merritt Willis, lawyer; b. Mt.
Morris, Ogle Co., 111., Dec. 12, 1859; s. Daniel
J. and Margaret C. (Hitt) Pinckney; early
education in public schools; grad. Rock River
Seminary, Mt. Morris, 1877, and Knox College,
Galesburg, 111., 1881; grad. Union College of
Law as valedictorian of class, 1883; m. July
24, 1885, Mary Van Vachten, of Cedar Rapids,
la. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1883; partner
with William H. Tatge, Nov., 1884, to Mar.,
1893; then with Gustavus J. Tatge in firm of
Pinckney & Tatge, and now of Pinckney,
Tatge & Abbott. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Hamilton. Office: 109 Randolph St.
Residence: Hotel Del Prado.
PINKERTON, William Allan, principal of
Pinkerton's Nat. Detective Agency; b. Dun-
dee, 111., Apr. 7, 1846; s. Allan P. (noted de-
tective) and Joan (Carfrae) Pinkerton; ed.
private and public schools, Notre Dame Col-
lege; entered secret service div. U. S. A., 1861;
m. Dec. 14, 1866, Margaret S. Ashling, Bliss-
field, Mich, (died Apr. 5, 1895); children: 2
daughters: Mrs. Belle J. Watkins, Mrs. Mar-
garet A. Pullman. Served through Civil War,
chiefly in Army of Potomac; became clerk in
his father's office; later with his brother,
chief asst. in agency, succeeding to the busi-
ness on death of Allan Pinkerton, July 1,
1884; operations extend to all parts of the
world. Treas. and dir. Chicago Electric Pro-
tective Co.; pres. Chicago Riding and Driv-
ing Assn. Office: 201 5th Av. Residence: 196
Ashland Boul.
PIRIE, John Taylor, Jr., dry goods mer-
chant; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1871; s.
John T. and Sarah (Carson) Pirie; ed. Brook-
lyn Polytechnic Institute, graduating, B.A.,
1892; m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1897, Sophie
Skirving Hunter; children: Margaret Hunter,
John T. II. The day after graduation from
college went to work in the dry goods house
of Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., with which has
remained ever since, now being a partner in
the firm. Republican. Club: Onwentsia. Office:
221 Adams St. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
PITCHER, Henry Lang-don, pres. of Rose
Hill Cemetery; b. Bainbridge, Mich., June 18,
1847; s. Andrew and Harriet (Cook) Pitcher;
ed. public schools; m. Benton Harbor, Mich.,
Jan. 10, 1871, Sarah Elizabeth Cary. Became
clerk of dry goods store at St. Joseph, Mich.,
1863-9; engaged in lake navigation as purser
and clerk, 1869-71, and was clerk of the
steamer "Barber," which was burned in mid-
lake in July, 1871; was compelled to jump
overboard, remaining in the water from 1 a.
m. to 9 a. m., clinging to a cabin door; went
into dry goods business for self at Benton
Harbor, Mar., 1872; in clothing business,
Janesville, Wis., 1884-6; mgr. Browning, King
& Co.'s clothing store at Kansas City, 1886-92,
and in Chicago, 1892-8. In 1895 became in-
terested in Rose Hill Cemetery, and in 1899
became its pres. In Mar., 1899, organized a
stock company at Kansas City to engage in
clothing business as Henry L. Pitcher Cloth-
ing Co., of which he is pres. Republican.
Club: Marquette. Office: New York Life Bldg.
Residence^ 874 Winthrop Av.
PITCHER, Lewis William, sec. Am. Guar-
anty Co.; b. Port Byron, Cayuga Co., N. Y.,
Nov. 13, 1848; s. David and Melissa Ann (Gil-
bert) Pitcher; ed. public school, Port Byron;
enlisted Mar., 1864, in Civil War, and served
until Oct., 1865, as private Co. F, 9th N. Y.
Heavy Art., 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Army
Corps, serving under Grant and Sheridan from
the Wilderness to Appomattox; m. Colum-
bus, O., Aug. 12, 1873, Caroline Amelia Weeds.
Studied law and telegraphy, 1865-7; mgr.
Western Union telegraph office, Port Byron,
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18G7-9; entered employ of L. S. & M. S. Ry.,
telegraph dept., Dec., 1869; later with C., B.
& Q., C. & N.-W., and other railroads, and then
to Western Union Telegraph Co. at Chicago,
where he was at the time of the Chicago fire
of 1871; mgr. offices of Atlantic & Pacific
Telegraph Co. at Columbus, O., 1872-6; Urbana,
O., 1876, to Jan., 1878; then entered employ of
W. P. McLaren & Co., grain and provision ex-
porters, Chicago. Partner, 1884, D. H. Denton
& Co., grain commission, and later of L. W.
Pitcher & Co., same business. One of the
founders of the Am. Guaranty Co. of Chicago,
1892, of which he has since been sec. Also
sec. Salt Lake Southern Ry. Co. Republican.
Mem. Columbia Post, G. A. R. Clubs: Calumet,
Washington Park, Midlothian. Office: 171 La-
Sane St. Residence: 2725 Prairie Av.
PITKIN, Edward Hand, pres. Pitkin &
Brooks, crockery, glassware, etc.; b. Saratoga,
N. Y., June 9, 1846; s. Joshua and Caroline
(Hand) Pitkin: ed. public schools of Cleveland,
O., and Chicago, 111.; served in Civil War as
private in Co. K, 132d 111. Vol.; m. Oak Park,
111., 1871, Lillie Elizabeth Morey; children:
Lillie May, Frank L. (deceased), Caroline Es-
telle, Florence Emily, Elsie. Began business
career in the employ of Burley & Tyrell, china
and glassware, as office boy; after that was
for 2 years in the employ of Johnson & Abbey,
until Jan. 1, 1872, when with J. W. Brooks
established the firm of Pitkin & Brooks; the
firm became a corporation in 1891, of which
he is pres. Pres. Chicago Flint & Lime Glass
Co., of Chesterton, Ind. ; pres. Gem Oil Co.,
Muncie, Ind. Trustee Beloit College. Congre-
gationalist. Clubs: Union League, Congrega-
tional. Office: State and Lake Sts. Residence:
Oak Park, 111.
PITTMAN, Clement Xnowles, coal and
coke; b. Keokuk, la., July 18, 1850; a. Gran-
ville W. and Eliza H. (Knowles) Pittman; ed.
public schools of Keokuk and at Antioch Col-
lege, O., graduating, 1871; m. St. Louis, Mo.,
Mar. 19, 1889, Georgian L. Greene; 1 daugh-
ter: Margaret H. Was principal of schools,
1871-6; with Harper & Bros., New York, 1876-
1883; since 1883 in the wholesale coal and
coke business in Iowa and Chicago. Repub-
lican. Pres. Coal Shippers' Assn. of Chicago;
vlce-pres. Chicago Coal Exchange. Club:
Evanston. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
1232 Asbury Av., Evanston, 111.
PLAMONDON, Alfred Daniel; b. Chicago,
Mar. 10, 1869; s. Ambrose and Cecelia (Hig-
gins) Plamondon; ed. Chicago public schools
and in Pennsylvania Military Acad., Chester,
Pa.; m. Chicago, Oct. 7, 1891, Elizabeth Nel-
son; children: Elizabeth, Nelson, Alfred D.,
Jr., George. On leaving the academy in 1890
he became connected with the A. Plamondon
Mfg. Co., and is now sec. and treas. of the
company. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Sheridan. Mem. Royal
League. Office: 105-111 Clinton St. Residence:
3543 Michigan Av.
PLAMONDON, Charles Ambrose, manufac-
turer; b. Ottawa, 111., Sept. 14, 1856; s. Ambrose
and Cecelia (Higgins) Plamondon; ed. Chicago
public schools and high schools; m. Leland,
111., May, 1879, Mary L. Mackin; children:
Marie, Charlotte, Blanche, Ambrose, Harold.
After leaving school became actively identified
with the A. Plamondon Mfg. Co., manufac-
turers of machinery (established by his father,
1859; incorporated, 1877); since 1896 has been
pres. of the company. Also vice-pres. Saladin
Pneumatic Malting Construction Co.; dir.
Ft. Dearborn Nat. Bank. Formerly pres. Pub-
lic Library Board of Chicago; now vice-pres.
Chicago Board of Education. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Germania. Office: 57-67 S. Clinton St. Resi-
dence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
PLAMONDON, George, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Feb. 12, 1861; s. Ambrose and Cecelia.
(Higgins") Plamondon; ed. Skinner School and
Chicago High School (grad. 1877); married;
children: Katharine Theresa, Lillian Marie,
Carleton Robert. On leaving school in 1877
became connected with the A. Plamondon Mfg.
Co.; vice-pres. of company since 1896. Also
pres. Saladin Pneumatic Malting Construction
Co.; vice-pres. William A. Royston & Co., Lit-
tle Rock, Ark., and dir. Cooke Brewing Co.,
Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park. Office: 57-67 S. Clinton St.
Residence: 1338 Washington Boul.
PLATT, Edward Marcellua, general Western
sales agent Lehigh Valley Coal Co.; b. Mani-
towoc, Wis., Sept. 4, 1865; s. Jarvis E. and
Mary (Vilas) Platt; ed. public and high school
at Manitowoc; grad. Univ. of Wisconsin, in
the class of 1887; m. Grand Rapids, Wis., Oct.
12, 1895, Alida Hoskinson; children: Marion,
Edward, Caroline. Began business life as
salesman for the Armour Packing Co. at Kan-
sas City, Mo., in 1890; afterward engaged in
wholesale coal business, with headquarters at
St. Paul, Minn.; in 1900 came to Chicago as
general Western sales agent for the Lehigh
Valley Coal Co. Is also interested in real
estate and in the wholesale grocery business.
Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Riverside Golf.
Office: Western Union Bldg. Residence: River-
Bide, 111.
FLECKER, James Henry, physician and
surgeon; b. Harrisonburg, Va,, Apr. 4, 1841' ;
B. John R. and Sarah G. (Gilkeson) Flecker;
entered private school at Harrisonburg, 1850;
came west with family, settling at Lexington,
McLean Co., 111., Apr., 1856, and about 2 years
later at Abingdon, 111.; worked on farm sum-
mers and attended school winters, and in win-
ter of 1858-9 attended Hedding Seminary, now
Hedding College, Abingdon, 111.; learned fath-
er's trade of tinner and worked at it In sever-
al stores, doing plowing and farm work in
summer, until enlisted Aug. 12, 1861, in 33d
111. Vol. Infy. as a private, serving 3 years
and 4 months; re-enlisted as a veteran, and
was discharged for disability at end of 3 years
and 4 months; served as musician part of
time, and at siege of Vicksburg was detailed
in .corps hosp., where began study of medicine,
which later completed at Rush Med. College,
Graduating as M.D., Feb., 1877; m. Prairie
ity, 111., Jan. 1, 1867, Mary Ellen Washburn;
1 daughter: Leila Ella (now wife of Peter
Ambrose Dignam). In 1865 joined father in
hardware store, and in 1868 became mem. of
firm of Plecker, Hunt & Co., conducting dry
goods and general store at Bushnell, 111. Since
graduation from mod. college has been en-
gaged in general practice of medicine. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Republi-
can. Methodist. Mason. Mem. G. A. R., and
has been surgeon of U. S. Grant Post, No. 28,
for over 18 years; was med. dir., Dept. of Illi-
nois, G. A. R., 1902-3. Office: 183 W. Madison
St. Residence: 1203 Jackson Boul.
PLUMB, Glenn Edward, mgr. Chicago Gen-
eral Ry. Co.; b. Clay, la., Sept. 30, 1866; a.
Edward B. and Isabel (Mills) Plumb; grad.
Streator (111.) High School, 1885; Oberlin Col-
lege, Ph.B., 1891; law school of Northwestern
Univ., LL.B., 1893; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1895,
Grace Edith Clarke (died 1898); children:
William Clarke, Grace Isabel. Came to Chica-
fo, Sept., 1892; entered law office of Miller &
tarr, and continued with them and their suc-
cessor, Peck, Miller & Starr, after graduation
until July, 1897, when left to become atty. for
the Chicago General Ry. Co., and Sept. 1, 1903,
took charge of the company as gen. mgr. for
the reorganizing bond holders, and elected
pres. Chicago General Ry. Co., Nov., 1904. In
1900 organized and promoted the Illinois and
Rock River Ry. Co. Is sec. Streator Gardens
and vice-pres. Chicago Midland Transit Co.
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Republican. Congregationalist. Office: 1202 sane at Kankakee; went there June 1, 1895,
Ashland Blk. Residence: 3208 Lake Park Av. and in Sept. was appointed to regular staff,
FLTTMMER, Daniel Clarence, resident mgr. remaining there until Oct. 1, 1899, when left
for Berry Bros., Limited, varnish manufactur- to take post-graduate work; returned to Kan-
ers; b. Windsor, Ont., Can., Jan. 1, 1861: s. kakee, May 30, 1900, as mem. of med. staff;
James and Julia (Sullivan) Plummer; ed. pub- chief of med. staff, Feb. to May, 1902; physi-
llc schools; m. Hamilton, Ont., 1895, Jessie cian in charge of Oakwood (private) Sani-
Turnbull (now deceased); children: Daniel C., tarium, Lake Geneva, Wis., July, 1902, to June
Jr., Jean, James T. Began business career as 1, 1903; m. Mary Graham Porter, Jan. 12, 1903;
a telegraph operator in office of Berry Bros., since June 1, 1903, gen. supt. of Cook Co. In-
at Detroit, Mich., and incidentally assisted in stil utions. Ex-vlce-pres. Kankakee Co. Med.
their varnish business, becoming regularly Soc. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
identified with the varnish business in 1876 Med. Soc. Republican. Congregationalist. Of-
and remaining with the factory and main of- fice and residence: Dunning, 111.
flee at Detroit until 1894, when was appointed POGOE, Charles P., plate glass insurance
to present position as resident mgr. for the underwriter; b. Chicago, Mar. 19, 1870; s.
company at Chicago. Republican. Mem Paint, Adolph F. and Charlotte (Lindt) Pogge; grad.
Oil and Varnish Club. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, grammar school, Chicago, 1885; m. Chicago,
Homewood. Office: 15-17 Lake St. Residence: Oct. 11, 1893, Helen Otte; 1 son: Raymond C.
_ __ . . . . Since 1893, general agent of the Metropolitan
PtUMMEB, George Washington, lawyer; b. Piate Glass and Casualty Insurance Co., of
Tyrone, Pa., Dec. 23, 1844; s. William R. and New York. Republican. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
Catharine (Traister) Plummer; ed. public Residence: 1012 Hood Av., Edgewater, 111.
schools, and at Allegheny College, Meadville, t>n-*irfBt\v Tto-rv.^** i ^ i
Pa., graduating A.B., 1869; studied law with *°?F^<iJlJ* %?' •« I , ? G <? i sr™ r"
Judgl Derickson, at Meadville, Pa., and S. S. S^ant, b. Atchison C* k K-f "AJ ^m' \86J: S'
• to Lemuel DeForest and Emily A. (Wiley) Pom-
«oy; ed public school until 14 years old;
.
July 14, 1870, Emily E. McClintock; children: BiadmCnUmgli BjAooL 14 to 15; Washburn
Ralph, Earle, Phyllis; m. 2d, Mary R. Redfield, College, Topeka, Kan. lo to 19; m. Ames la.,
Nov. 22, 1892. Removed to Chicago, 1871, and AP^- 6, 1899, Bertha E. Thompson Taught in
was admitted to Illinois bar, and has since P"**}1? schools at Hortpn and Oak Mills, Kan.,
,
Vioon aotlvplv pntrae-prl in a e-pnpral rlvll 1887-9; moved to Boston, Mass., and was in
practice Rep'ubl^n^M^hoSst Mem A F. »*> Insurance business, 1889-90; represented
and A. M. Office: 100 Washington St. Resi- £?"" Mutiial Life Insunr.ance Co-> ft Sioux
rti>nVp- Oak Park Til City, la., 1890-95; traveling agent for Coxe
POAGUE, Charles Martin, real estate and Bros & Co coal, from Sioux City 1896-1900
banking; b. Greene Co., O., Aug. 23. 1856; s. and from Chicago, 1900-3; since 1903 general
Robert Davis and Mary E. (Goode) Poague; sales agent for the DeCamp Coal and Coke Co.
early education public schools; attended Mi- Republican. Served 8 years in the Iowa N. G.,
ami Univ., Oxford, O., 1873-4; grad. Kenyon 4th regt., Co. L, as private, corporal, sergeant,
College, Gambier, O., A.B., 1878; grad. Gin- Iieut. and capt. Mem B. P. O. Elks No. 4,
cinnati Law School, 1880; m. Mt. Vernon, O., Chicago. Office: Old Colony BJdg. Residence:
July 11, 1883, Catherine Walker, daughter of 1409 Lafayette Parkway, cor Sheridan Rd.,
Dr. H. W. Smith; children: Walter S., Gather- Sheridan Park, 111.
ine B. Admitted to the bar by the Supreme POMEROY, Edward D wight, lawyer; b.
Court of Ohio, 1880; practiced law at Cincin- Crystal Lake, 111., Oct. 11, 1872; s. Eleazar
nati until 1889, when removed to Chicago, and L. and Mary F. (Hastings) Pomeroy; grad.
established, with Win. D. McKey, as McKey Union High School, Crystal Lake, 111., June,
& Poague, in the real estate business, in which 1892; law dept. of Univ. of Michigan, LL.B.,
they have ever since been extensive operators; 1894. Admitted to the bar at Ann Arbor, Mich.,
since May 1, 1905. Vice-Pres. Woodlawn Trust and in Illinois, May, 1894; entered employ of
and Savings Bank; also vice-pres. Woodlawn Bangs, Wood & Bangs, attys., July, 1894, and
Safety Deposit Co.; treas. San Carlos Co. Re- continued with them until July, 1897; since
publican. Office: 451 E. 63d St. Residence: 6501 which date has practiced law alone. Mem. Chi-
Woodlawn Av. cago Bar Assn. Republican. Mem. of Chicago
PODBASNIK, Alois, wholesale and retail Law Institute. Club: Hamilton. Office: 277
wall-paper, paints, etc.; b. Blstritz in Moravia, Dearborn St. Residence: 2484 N. Hermitage
Austria, Oct. 7, 1845; s. Joseph and Barbara Avenue.
(Tomacek) Podrasnik; came to Chicago, Oct. POND, Allen Bartlit, architect; b. Ann Ar-
1, 1858; ed. common schools until 14 years old; bor, Mich., Nov. 21, 1858; s. Elihu B. and Mary
m. Chicago, Sept. 23, 1876, A. H. Klapperich; (Allen) Pond; grad. Ann Arbor High School,
children: Joseph N. and Marie Antoinette. Be- 1876; Univ. of Michigan, A.B., 1880; studied
gan business career at 16 W. Randolph St., architecture; has practiced several years in
Apr. 1, 1875, in wholesale and retail business Chicago. Associate Am. Institute Architects;
in wall-paper, paints, oils, varnishes, etc.; now mem. of the Architocts" Guild, Chicago; fre-
pres. of the Podrasnik-Klapperich Co.; a dir. quent contributor to architectural journals;
of Page Woven Wire Fence Co. Republican; devotes considerable time to political and so-
was 1st Iieut. Co. K, 156th 111. Vols. Catholic, cial movements; trustee Hull House (social
Mom. Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and settlement) Assn.; has been 9 years mem. ex-
of Thomas Post, G. A. R. Club: Menoken. Of- ecutive committee Municipal Voters' League.
flee: 75-77 Lake St. Residence: 799 W. Monroe Clubs: Union League, Merchants, City, Chi-
Street. cago Literary, Little Room. Office: Steinway
PODSTATA, Vaclav H., gen. supt. Cook Co. Hall. Residence: Pullman Bldg.
Institutions; b. Hohenbruck, Austria, Apr. 24, FOND, Irving1 Kane, architect; b. Ann Ar-
1870; s. Vaclav and Anna Koblizek Podstata; bor, Mich., May 1, 1857; s. Elihu Bartlit and
ed. public school, Hohenbruck; high school, Mary Barlow (Allen) Pond; ed. Ann Arbor
Braunau, Austria, and college at Chrudim, public schools and Univ. of Michigan, gradu-
Austria, 1888; arrived in Chicago from Aus- ating, C.E., 1879. Came to Chicago, 1879; head
tria, 1889, and until 1892 was associate editor draftsman in office of S. S. Beman during con-
of missionary paper Pravda, published by Rev. struction of Town of Pullman, of which latter
E. A. Adams, Chicago; during years 1892-5, was architect; went abroad for year of travel
engaged in med. study and some work on same and study, 1883-4, visiting France, Spain (Tan-
paper; took interne examination for Illinois gier), Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Low
State Hosp. positions and received appoint- Countries. England and Scotland, contributing
ment to the Illinois Eastern Hosp. for the In- sketches and articles to The Inland Architect;
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again head designer for S. S. Beman, 1884-6;
since 1886 partner with brother, Allen B.
Pond, in firm of Pond & Pond, architects. First
work was designing of Detroit Opera House
(since burned) ; now employed by U. S. Gov-
ernment as architects for certain post office
work. Interested in measures for civic and
social betterment and were architects for
Hull House, the Chicago Commons and the
Northwestern Univ. Settlement, in Chicago,
besides social settlement buildings and insti-
tutional buildings (Y. M. C. A., etc.), in various
cities; also residences, commercial buildings,
etc. Independent Democrat. One of founders
of the Architectural Sketch Club, now the
Architectural Club. Fellow Am. Institute of
Architects, Architects' Guild. Clubs: Chicago
Literary, University, City, Little Room (one
of the founders). Office: Steinway Hall, 21 E.
VanBuren St. Residence: Pullman Bldg.
FOND, Walter Merritt, lumber merchant; b.
Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 14, 1842; s.
Merritt and Ariadna (Soper) Pond; ed. public
school at Camden and acad. at Sterling, 111.;
m. Chicago, May 2, 1865, Sarah A. Webb; chil-
dren: Lillie (now Mrs. O. W. Holmes), Walter
Elmer. Began in business for self in 1868 as
mem. firm of Pond & Soper, lumber and plan-
ing mills; 10 years later firm was organized
as a stock company under the name of Soper
& Pond Co., of which he became vice-pres. and
supt. ; sold out his interest in 1884 and estab-
lished retail yards in Southern Kansas and
Oklahoma, with headquarters at Wichita, Kan.,
under the firm name of W. M. Pond & Co., of
which is still senior mem. Served in Chicago
city council, 1888-92, from llth ward (now
the 20th ward). Republican. Methodist. Mem.
Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Union League, Illinois.
Office: Wichita, Kan. Residence: Metropole
Hotel, Chicago, 111.
FOND, William Spencer, life underwriter;
b. Leavenworth, Kan., Aug. 27, 1860; s. Ches-
ter E. and Mary (Scott) Pond; ed. public
schools and 2 years in Ann Arbor (Mich.)
High School, 1874-5; grad. Nat. School of Elo-
cution and Oratory, Philadelphia, 1889; took
private instruction in music in Philadelphia,
1884-90 (voice culture under Prof. W. W. Gil-
christ, and harmony under Hugh A. Clarke,
of Univ. of Pennsylvania) ; m. Auburn, Calif.,
Apr. 25, 1901, Estelle Bradford Dickson; 1
daughter, Elizabeth Bradford. Accountant with
B. F. Dewees, wholesale and retail dry goods,
Philadelphia, 1S77-83; asst. mgr., Philadelphia
office, Brairierd & Armstrong Co., spool and
embroidery silk, 1883-9; with Wanamaker &
Brown, Philadelphia, as mgr. of agency sys-
tem, 1889-91; with Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
of New York, on Pacific Coast (2 years at San
Francisco, 2 years at Seattle, and 6 years at
Portland) as special agent, cashier and State
mgr., 1891-1901; with Nat. Life Insurance Co.,
of Montpelier, Vt., as gen. mgr. at Detroit,
Mich., 1901-3; from Feb., 1903, to Aug., 1904,
as mgr. at Chicago for the Equitable Life As-
surance Soc. of the U. S. ; since Aug., 1904, in
partnership with Cyrus R. Dickson under firm
name of Wm. S. Pond & Co., agents of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., of
Milwaukee, Wis. Mem. N. Shore Congregation-
al Church. Has had considerable experience in
music as leader of choruses, etc. Office: 820
Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 1761 Mag-
nolia Av.
FOOliE, Charles Clarence, patent lawyer; b.
Benicia, Calif., Nov. 27, 1856; s. Charles Henry
and Mary A. (Daniels) Poole; ed. public
schools of Washington, D. C. ; fitted for prac-
tice of civil engineering by private instruc-
tors; grad. law school of Columbian Univ.,
with prize for essay on Trademarks, 1882; m.
Chicago, 1884, Anne, daughter of the late Dr.
William Frederick Poole, librarian of the New-
berry Library; children: Frances, Charles H.,
Clarence F., Dorothy. In 1874-5 served as asst.
engineer in surveys carried on by the Engi-
neer Dept. of the U. S. A.; came to Chicago in
fall of 1882, and engaged in practice, and was
afterward joined by Taylor E. Brown in the
present firm of Poole <V- Brown; practice con-
fined to patent, copyright and trade-mark law.
Mem. of the bar of the Supreme Court of U.
S., Chicago Bar Assn., Patent Law Assn.
(pres.). Clubs: Illinois Athletic, Chicago Lit-
erary. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 939
Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
FOOB, Fred Arthur, railway supplies; b. An-
dover, Me., Apr. 16, 1870; s. William C. and
Hattie (Smith) Poor; grad. high school, Port
Chester, N. Y., 1887; m. Chicago, June 20, 1894,
Nettie Baylies. Began business career with
Adams Express Co., with which held various
positions until 1892; with Hall Signal Co., in
engineering dept., 1892-3; with I. C. R. R., in
engineering dept., 1893-1900; since Aug. 1,
1900, western representative of the Weber Ry.
Joint Mfg. Co., 71 Broadway, New York, in
railway supplies, handling different styles of
track joints. Republican. Congregationalist.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Calumet Golf, Midlo-
thian. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 170
E. 51st St.
FOFE, Charles Evans, lawyer; b. Saline,
Mich., Aug. 11, 1847; s. George Greenleaf and
Edwina R. (Evans) Pope; grad. Harvard
Univ., A.B., 1869; A.M., 1872; came to Chicago
and studied law with William Eliot Furness;
m. Sept. 4, 1883, Louise T., daughter of George
H. Hess, of Chicago; children: Edwina Lydia,
Mary Howe, Charles Evans, Jr. (died), George
Guion, Charles Evans, Jr. Admitted to bar by
examination in open court, June, 1871. Repub-
lican. Mem. S. A. R. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Clubs: Harvard, Hamilton. Office: 115 Dear-
born St. Residence: 627 Hamlin St., Evanston,
111.
FOFE, William J., pres. and dir. Pope &
Eckhardt Co., commission merchants. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade. Clubs: Chicago, Illi-
nois, Washington Park. Office: 138 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 609 E. Division St.
FOPHAM, George Moon, lawyer; b. Warsaw,
Ind., Nov. 23, 1866; s. Joseph and Frances
Mary (Byron) Popham; ed. public schools and
in law dept. of Univ. of Wisconsin, LL.B.,
June 20, 1888; m. Black River Falls, Wis., Oct.
11, 1893, Sara A. Argyle; children: Kathryn,
Argyle, George Alfred. Admitted to bar of
Wisconsin, 1888; prosecuting atty. for Jack-
son Co., Wis., 1893-9; city atty. of Black River
Falls, Wis., 1893-4; came to Chicago, Feb. 1,
1900, and became associated with firm of
Dupee, Judah, Willard & Wolf, until 1902,
when joined present firm, Morrow & Popham.
Republican. Methodist. Mason, Odd Fellow,
K. P.; Independent Order of Foresters, M. W.
A. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 6419 Jack-
son Av.
FOPPENHUSEN, Conrad Herman, lawyer; b.
on Long Island, N. Y., July 21, 1871; s. Her-
man C. and Caroline S. (Funke) Poppenhusen;
ed. Flushing (N. Y.) High School; then 8 years
in school and univ. in Europe, and later at
Union College of Law, 1891-2; m. Evanston,
111., June 25, 1895, Harriet G. Gunn. Admitted
to bar, 1893; since 1899 of Gregory, Poppen-
husen & McNab. Mem. of Phi Delta Phi, Law
Club, Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois Bar Assn.
Republican, and active in politics. Sec. and
chief examiner, Civil Service Commission; al-
derman of Evanston, 111.; mem. Evanston (111.)
High School Board, now serving 3d term of 3
years. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, On-
wentsia, Evanston Golf, Evanston, City; also
Lawyers, New York City. Office: 100 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1242 Judson Av., Evanston,
111.
FOFPENHUSEN, Herman A., vice-pres. of
the Green Engineering Co.; b. Long Island, N.
Y., Jan., 1875; s. Herman C. and Caroline
Funke Poppenhusen; ed. public schools, North-
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western Univ., and Massachusetts Institute of actions at Champion Hill, seige of Vicksburg
Technology; m. Philadelphia, Pa., 1898, Clara and Red River Expedition; wounded in en-
C. Dittrich; children: Caroline, Eleanor, gagement at Gunstown, Miss., June 10, 1864.
Louise. In 1898 became connected with the Came to Chicago, 1869, and engaged in fruit
Green Engineering Co. (manufacturers of business; shipped first full carload of fruit
chain grate stokers, etc.) as chief engineer, that ever came to Chicago from California;
and has ever since been with the company, of in 1869 furnished money for planting the first
which is now vice-pres. and mgr. New York orchard and vineyard in Fresno Co., Calif.;
Engineers Club. Northwestern Soc. of M. I. also brought to Chicago, 1869, the first full
T. Office: Western Union Bldg. Residence: carload of bananas from Panama; established
Evanston, 111. large fruit trade between Pacific States and
POPPENHTJSEN", Paul Albert, pres. Green States of Central America and Chicago. Re-
Engineering Co.; b. College Point, L. I., N. Y., tired several years ago with large property in-
Nov. 4, 1873; s. H. C. and Caroline S. (Punke) terests. Was dir. World's Columbian Exposi-
Poppenhusen; ed. 1883-9, Kiel, Ger.; in Evans- tion, a mem. of the committee to wait upon
ton (111.) High School, 1889-90; Northwestern Congress to secure legislation favorable to
Univ., 1890-1. From 1891 to 1897 engaged in Chicago, mem. of the Ways and Means Corn-
various enterprises; in 1897 organized and has mittee and active in the affairs of the Exposi-
ever since been pres. of the Green Engineer- tion from first to last; leading advocate of
ing Co., manufacturers of the Green traveling permanent improvement of the Lake Front.
link grates (automatic stokers). Republican. Mason. Clubs: Washington Park, Athletic. Of-
Presbyterian. Mason; K. T. and Shriner. Clubs: fice: 77 Jackson Boul. Residence: 4043 Lake
Chicago Athletic, Evanston Golf, Engineers; Avenue.
also Duquesne (Pittsburgh) Detroit (De- POST, Charles Nelson, vice-pres. Lyon &
troit), Engineers (New York). Office: Western Healy; b. Cambridge, Wis., Feb. 7, 1849; s.
Union Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111. Charles F. and Huldah A. (Doolittle) Post;
PORTER, Gilbert Edwin, lawyer; b. Eau ed. public schools in Illinois; m. Lowell, Mich.,
Claire, Wis., Dec. 9, 1863; s. Gilbert Edwin and Nov. 12, 1873, Emma V. Sterling; children:
Kate (Tewkesbury) Porter; ed. public schools, junius S., Charles Eugene, Ruby Gertrude.
Eau Claire, Wis., and Univ. of Wisconsin, and came to Chicago, 1865, and the following year
Union College of Law, Chicago; m. Chicago, became connected with the house of Lyon &
Apr. 3, 1888, Edith, daughter of Rev. George Healy (established 1864) as bookkeeper; trav-
C. Lorimer, D.D.; children: Gilbert Lorimer, eled for the company about 15 years, and in
Burford. Admitted to bar, 1884; mem. of the 1335 became a general partner Inaugurated
law firm of Payne & Porter, 1886-90; asst. the factory, and was its supt., 1885-92; in 1890
corporation counsel during 1895; mem. of law the business was incorporated, and took his
firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale since 1899. present position as vice-pres. of the company,
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Law, now very large importers, manufacturers, pub-
Chicago Golf. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: Ushers, and dealers in pianos, organs,
ElmJ?^iISl'~I11j_ musical instruments, sheet music and books.
PORTER, Henry H., Jr.; s. Henry H. Porter, independent in politics. R. A. M. Club: Chi-
Pres. and dir. of Chicago Union Transfer Ry. cagO Athletic. Office: Wabash Av. and Adams
Co.; vice-pres. and dir. of the Nat. Warehouse st Residence: Kenwood Hotel.
and Transfer Co., and of the Chicago Trans- •pnsT John A Inwver- h Npwhure-h N Y
fer and Clearing Co.; dir. 1st Nat. Bank, Nat. A *°f? ' J&T f Aif^d and' Delia ^BWi Post'-'
Safe Deposit Co., Am. Shipbuilding Co., and APr- 1VJ,ii6V'olie¥e 1875- Columbia College
the Chicago Shipbuilding Co. Clubs: Chicago, K** 0X^*1 i879Sm New York CMtv Sent 20
Chicago Athletic, Union, University, Saddle ?£* °cho ol, ^ 1879, m New York <i"y, bep*L *0,
nnri Ovr-io Offlpp- THhunA ptirip- T? Aci'rt Anno- 70 1883, Mary A. Abbott. Admitted to New York
llce- lribune Bld&- Residence. 70 bari lg?9( and practlced ln New York Clty
James Wolcott roil <^tatP- h unt11 189°: in 189° removed to Chicago to take
* s Rev -Tare- tne Position of general western atty. for the
R
. Hop- n
Apart TTartipV Mn«« «nri Rf>ioit p-nii^o^ ne nas held ever since. Republican. Episcopa-
Kins ACd.a., xiaaiey iviabb., .11111 rseioit college, u__ mnVvo. r^Vii^ocrn r>v.^ao-/-> AfVii^tio TJi^rof
Beloit, Wis., class of 1859; served in Civil »»"• £Vsx£"° a "
War as private in Taylor's Battery, B, 1st.
, w York rf Tlifle
lde °' ®' K'
, , . a, , Tii
Illinois Light Artillery, Vet. Vols., and as 2d dence. Riverside, 111.
lieut, E, 2d U. S. Colored Artillery (Light). In POST, louls Preeland, editor The Public; b.
Chicago since 1874; now engaged in general Vienna, N. J., Nov. 15, 1849; s. Eugene J. and
real estate business. Republican. Presbyte- Elizabeth (Freeland) Post; public school edu-
rian. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, cation; m. 1st, July 6, 1871, Anna Johnson,
Office: The Temple. Residence: Union League Hackettstown, N. J. (died Nov. 14, 1891);
Club children: Edna (now deceased), Charles John-
PORTER, John Lincoln, physician1 b Al- son; m. 2d, Dec. 2, 1893, Alice Thacher, Or-
stead, N. H., 1864; s. Samuel H. and Harriet ange, N. J. Learned printer's trade, Hacketts-
(Emerson) Porter; academic education; grad. town; admitted to New York bar, 1870; asst.
Northwestern Univ. Med. School, 1894; m. Chi- U. S. atty., New York, 1874-5; editorial writer
cago, Feb. 9, 1899, Ethel Quigg; 1 son: David on New York Daily Truth, 1879-82; returned
Quigg. Interne St. Luke's Hosp., Chicago, 1894- to law practice, 1883, and abandoned it, 1890.
1895; specialist in orthopedic surgery. Prof. Became interested in Henry George and his
of orthopedic surgery in College of Physi- teachings, 1881; ran for Congress on labor
cians and Surgeons; formerly asst. orthopedic ticket, 1882; has since advocated single tax
surgeon to Home for Destitute Crippled Chil- and allied economic reforms; edited The Daily
dren. Attending orthopedic surgeon, St. Luke's Leader (George campaign paper), 1886; con-
Hosp. Attending physician Cook Co. Hosp. tributor to the Standard, 1886-91; editor same,
Mem. Chicago Orthopedic Soc., Chicago Med. 1891-2; editor Cleveland Recorder, 1896-7;
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., founded The Public, 1898; lecturer on single
Am. Orthopedic Assn. Republican. Office: 92 tax and other political and economic subjects.
State St. Residence: 5037 Madison Av. Mem. Manhattan Single Tax Club, New York,
PORTER, Washington, retired; b. Boone Co., Henry George Assn. Clubs: Press, Chicago Lit-
111., Oct. 26, 1846; s. Thomas W. and Charlotte erary, Chicago City, Chicago Jefferson. Au-
(Lane) Porter; ed. district school and Belvi- thor: The George-Hewitt Campaign, 1887; The
dere (111.) High School; m. June 11, 1891, Single Tax, 1895; Ethics of Democracy, 1893;
Frances Paulina Lee, of Chicago; children: Prophet of San Francisco, 1894. Office: 1st
Paulina C., Washington and Frederick C. Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1643 N. Halsted
Served 1862-5 in 95th 111. Vols., serving In Street.
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POSTA, Francis Joseph, coal; b. Chicago,
May 1, 1874; s. Frank and Mary Posta; ed.
Chicago public schools and Metropolitan Busi-
ness College; m. June 8, 1898, Mattie E.,
daughter of M. M. Secor, ex-mayor of Racine,
Wis.; 1 son: Gerald. At 20, bookkeeper for the
Chicago & Wellston Coal Co.; at 21 elected
mgr. of same; in 1899 acquired one-third in-
terest in the company and was elected sec.
and mgr. In 1902 organized and is pres. the
Am. Coal Co.; in 1903 organized, and is treas.
the Hicks & Taylor Coal Co. Mason; Arcana
Lodge, Washington Chapter, Apollo Command-
ery, Oriental Consistory (32°); also Medinah
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Office: 12th and Clark
Sts. Residence: 764 Douglas Boul.
POTTER, Edward Clement, engineer, chem-
ist; b. Chicago, Jan. 5, 1860; s. Orrin W. and
Ellen (Owen) Potter; ed. Chicago public and
high schools and Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; m. New York City, Sept. 30, 1884,
Emma McKinley; children: Orrin W., Dorothy,
Eleanor, Elizabeth. Entered service of N. Chi-
cago Rolling Mills as chemist, 1879, becoming
asst. supt. 6 months later; supt. of construc-
tion of S. Chicago Works of the company,
1880, and on their completion appointed gen.
supt.; vice-pres. of company, 1886, and when
company was merged with Union Steel Co.
and Joliet Steel Co. to form Illinois Steel Co.,
was elected 2d vice-pres. in charge of operat-
ing dept. ; resigned, 1890; consulting engineer,
1892-3, for Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., re-
organizing their Pueblo Steel Works; remained
out of active business until 1903; elected pres.
Cero-Fruto Food Co., Feb., 1903, but resigned;
now out of active business. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Mem. Am. Institute Mining Engi-
neers, British Iron and Steel Institute. Clubs:
Union League, Kenwood, Midlothian. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 4800 Ellis Av.
POTTEH, Edwin Augustus, banker; b. Bath,
Me., Sept. 18, 1842; s. William and Pamelia
(Gilmore) Potter; ed. schools in Bath; m.
Oct. 15, 1873, Harriet A., daughter of Col.
Alfred Berry, of Georgetown, Me. Until he was
30 years old was connected with his father's
lumber and shipbuilding business at Bath;
established, 1872, in Chicago, branch of china
and glassware house of A. French & Co., which
was later incorporated as the French & Pot-
ter Co., and discontinued in 1890; became mem.
of piano house of Lyon, Potter & Co., 1889;
one of original stockholders, 1889, and ever
since dlr., and, since Jan., 1898, pres. Am.
Trust and Savings Bank. Clubs: Chicago, Un-
ion League, Chicago Athletic, Midlothian, Ken-
wood (ex-pres.). Office: 171 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 4832 Madison Av.
POTTER, Orrin W., retired manufacturer;
b. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 25, 1836; s. Abel and
Cynthia (Lathrop) Potter; ed. public schools;
self taught in higher mathematics and civil
engineering; m. Ellen Owen, Marine City,
Mich., 1858 (died June 19, 1904); children: Ed-
ward C., Agnes L. (now Mrs. Hutchin), Ger-
trude W. (now Mrs. Daniels), Margaret Hor-
ton (now Mrs. Black). Removed to Wyandotte,
Mich., 1856, and clerked in rolling mill; be-
came connected with Ward's rolling mill in
Chicago, as clerk, in 1857; became sec. and
gen. supt. on its incorporation, In 1865, as the
Chicago Rolling Mill Co.; in 1871 the corpora-
tion was changed to the N. Chicago Rolling
Mill Co., of which he was pres. for over 25
years until its consolidation with the Illinois
Steel Co., 1899. Clubs: Union League (charter
mem.), Commercial. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 130 Lake Shore Drive.
POTTEH, Thomas Jackson, sec. Consoli-
dated Press and Tool Co.; b. Clinton Co., Mo.,
Jan. 1, 1871; s. Rev. James B. and Margarette
A. (Doak) Potter; ed. public schools and at-
tended (1888-9) Central College, Fayette. Mo.;
also (1890-1) shorthand dept. of the Kansas
City (Mo.) Business College, graduating from
latter; m. Milwaukee, Wis., June 30, 1895,
Florence T. Dunn; 1 daughter: Florence Ger-
trude. Came to Chicago from Kansas City, Mo.,
Sept., 1890; was with Chicago branch of the
Empire Laundry Machinery Co., 1891-4; with
Reeves Pulley Co., as salesman, 1894-6; sales-
man with J. C. Grant Chemical Co., 1896-8;
with Rudolphi & Krummel, machinery manu-
facturers, until Mar., 1901, when they sold out
to the Am. Can Co.; remained with latter as
mgr. of machinery sales dept. until May, 1903,
when he organized the Consolidated Press and
Tool Co., manufacturers of tin can machinery,
punch presses and sheet metal tools, of which
has since been sec., dir. and mgr. Republican.
Methodist. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office: 96-
100 N. Clinton St. Residence: 2204 Congress
Street.
POWELL, Ambrose Vincent, civil engineer;
b. Laurens, Otsego Co., N. Y., May 4, 1847; s.
Col. George W. and Mary (Dunbar) Powell;
attended a preparatory school, the Coopers-
town (N. Y.) Seminary, and grad. Renssalaer
Polytechnic Institute, 1868; widower. First
engineering service was in construction work
on the Pa. R. R. in western Pennsylvania, and
continued in railroad construction work until
1879, when became asst. chief engineer of the
Chicago & Northeastern Grand Trunk R. R.
and had charge of the extension of the G. T.
R. R. into Chicago; later with the Chicago &
Western Indiana R. R.; in 1882 appointed en-
gineer for S. Chicago Dock Co., and had charge
of improvements costing $1,000,000; appointed,
1884, engineer and supt. of Calumet & Chicago
Canal & Dock Co., and had charge of that
company's extensive improvements in and
around S. Chicago; engineer and supt. of pub-
lic works for village of Hyde Park, 1886-9;
since 1899 in private practice, with specialty
in harbor and dock improvements and coal
handling plants, designing and constructing
many large and costly improvements of these
kinds. Mem. and past pres. Western Soc. of
Engineers; mem. Am. Soc. of C. E., Engineers'
Club, and Art Institute. Club: Exmoor. Office:
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 5220 Wash-
ington Av.
POWELL, George Walter, manufacturer; b.
Valparaiso, Ind., May 9, 1853; s. William and
Lucinda Drucilla (Bartholomew) Powell; ed.
Valparaiso Acad.; m. Valparaiso, Ind., Sept.,
1874, Ida Childs; children: William Le Roy
(died in infancy), Walter Childs. Began busi-
ness life, 1872, as mem. of firm of Cooper &
Powell, life insurance agents, 1872, at Lafay-
ette, Ind.; in fall of 1873 entered employ of
George Powell & Co., Valparaiso, Ind., woolen
manufacturers; succeeded this firm, 1878,
as George W. Powell & Co. Organized Amazon
Hosiery Co., 1881, which was succeeded, 1898,
by the Amazon Knitting Co., of Muskegon,
Mich., of which he is now vice-pres. and gen.
mgr. One of organizers of the Protection Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Co., of Chicago, 1888; be-
came its pres., 1889, and so continues. Repub-
lican. Club: Union League. Office: 77 Jackson
Boul. Residence: 2585 Kenmore Av.
POWELL, Isaac Newton, chief clerk of
Board of Election Commissioners of Cook Co.;
b. Woodstock, Ont., Dec. 22, 1866; removed in
boyhood to Missouri, and thence to Chicago
in 1885; ed. public schools; m. Richmond, Mo.,
1895, Gertrude Hamacher; 1 son: Donald H.
Began business career in 1886, as bookkeeper
for Ender & Ender, commission merchants,
Chicago. In 1890 assisted in compilation of
the 10th census of the U. S. ; deputy city clerk
of Chicago, 1891-3; sergeant-at-arms of Chi-
cago City Council, 1893-4; asst. chief clerk,
1894, to May, 1895, and since 1895 chief clerk
of the Board of Election Commissioners of the
City of Chicago. Republican. Club: Hamilton.
Office: City Hall. Residence: 6047 Jefferson Av.
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POWELL, Moses W., roofing and paving; b.
Cambria Co., Pa., Sept. 13, 1831; s. David and
Mary (Morgan) Powell; ed. public schools In
Pennsylvania and night schools in Chicago;
m. Chicago, Nov. 3, 1856, Elizabeth Pritchard.
Reared on farm; came to Chicago, Apr. 15,
1850; secured employment with B. F. Barrett,
roofer, soon becoming foreman, and in winter
was mate of steamboats on Mississippi River;
returned to Mr. Barrett, when roofing season
opened, and became supt. and gen. mgr. until
1855, when purchased interest and became
partner until 1882, when became sole proprie-
tor of the business, which he organized into
corporation of the M. W. Powell Co., of which
Is pres. Also pres. of the Peacock Coal Co.,
pres. Topeka Coal Co. Was in the old Chicago
Vol. Fire Dept., 1852-67. Mem. Builders' Club.
Mason (32°). Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2707 Indiana Av.
POWELL, Samuel; b. Peekskill, N. Y., Aug.
22, 1827; s. William H. and Hetty (Vought)
Powell; ed. common schools in country and in
private schools 2 or 3 years in Detroit, Mich.,
prior to 1845; m. Oshkosh, Wis., Oct. 28, 1858,
Mary Bell; 1 son: Charles B. Served in whole-
sale and retail grocery house in Detroit, boy
to bookkeeper, 1848-55; came to Chicago, Apr.,
1855, entering service of C., B. & Q. R. R. as
a clerk In the ticket dept.; In Dec., 1855, was
made general ticket agent, and so continued
until Sept. 1, 1878; western agent B. & O. R.
R., Sept. 1, 1878, to Apr., 1880; asst. general
passenger agent M. C. R. R., 1880-1. Since
Feb. 1, mgr. vaults of Commercial Safety De-
posit Co. Republican. Episcopalian; has at-
tended Grace Church since 1855, and been a
mem. since 1857; now oldest male parishioner
of Grace Parish. Club: Calumet. Office: 88
Monroe St. Residence: 2424 Indiana Av.
POWELL, T. Elhanan, dentist; b. on farm
near Mt. Sterling, Ky., Apr. 3, 1862; s. Andrew
Jackson and Elizabeth Garvin (Tipton) Pow-
ell; ed. district school of Livingston Co., 111.;
Grand Prairie Seminary, 1884; night school,
Chicago, 1885-6; grad. Chicago College of Den-
tal Surgery (valedictorian), DD.S., Mar., 1893;
studied political economy and sociology under
private instruction of Prof. I. W. Howerth, of
Univ. of Chicago, 1896-1900; studied medicine
under Dr. I. W. Pierson, 1895-9; m. Streator,
111., Sept. 2, 1889, Florence May Corbin; chil-
dren: Ruth, Bessie May, Elhanan Tipton,
Florence Marie, Marion. Elmployed by Tallula
Nursery as salesman, 1884-5; general agent
J. A. Ruth & Co., 1885-96; bookkeeper for New
Era Mfg. Co., 1887; appointed clerk In Ry.
Mail Service, 1888; promoted asst. chief clerk,
same year; resigned, 1892, to enter profession
of dentistry, and engaged In practice contin-
uously from 1893 to present time. Prof, of
comparative anatomy in the College of Den-
tistry of the Univ. of Illinois since 1900 (ex-
cept 1 year). Pres. Englewood Dental Soc. ;
mem. Odontographic Soc., Northern Illinois
Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Illinois State
Dental Soc. Contributor to dental journals. In-
dependent Democrat. Congregationalist. Club:
City. Mem. Sigma Delta Fraternity, Supreme
Chapter. Office: 92 State St. Residence: 6647
Wentworth Av.
POWELL, Thomas W., clergyman; b. Ches-
terville, Morrow Co., O. ; grad. Denison Univ.,
Granville, O., A.B. (honorary D.D., 1890); m.
Newark, O., Elizabeth Brumback. Has been
pastor at Davenport, la.; Minneapolis, Minn.;
Milwaukee, Wis.; now pastor of Millard Av.
Baptist Church, Chicago. For past 15 years
has lectured at summer assemblies on "Easy
Keys for Busy Teachers", "Fifty Facts Fa-
miliarized", "Mountain Visions in Life of
Christ", etc. Author of Work and Workshop;
Half-hours with the Christ. Residence: 907 S.
Lawndale Av.
POWERS, David Johnson, mechanical engi-
neer, manufacturer; b. Westminster, Vt., June
3, 1814; s. Nathaniel and Esther (Johnson)
Powers; ed. common schools and at Chester
Acad., Windham Co., Vt. ; m. Canaan, N. H.,
Dec. 7, 1837, Eliza A. Harris; children: Mrs.
Loraine E. Griffith, William Penn, Frank A.
Learned trade of machinist, 1831-5, and had
charge of a portion of the shop of R. Daniels
& Co., Woodstock, Vt. ; later had charge of ma-
chinery of large cotton factory at Hookset, N.
H., until came west, 1838; finally located in Jef-
ferson Co., Wis., built mills, laid out a village
and named it Palmyra; remained there 10
years, and was a dir. and active officer of what
is now the C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co.; was a
postmaster under Presidents VanBuren, Harri-
son and Tyler; elected mem. Wisconsin Legis-
lature, 1852; removed to Madison, 1853; pur-
chased about 1,300 acres of farming land near
there and embarked in farming, and also in
publication of agricultural and horticultural
magazine, The Wisconsin Farmer; was ap-
pointed sec. Wisconsin State Agricultural Soc.,
and held position several years; came to Chi-
cago, 1868; embarked in mfg. ; made several
valuable Inventions, and also became an ex-
pert in patent litigation, and for years was
employed in that capacity. In 1874 established
Union Wire Mattress Co. Republican. Office:
187 and 188 Michigan Av. Residence: 77 Lin-
coln Av.
POWERS, Prank A., manufacturer; b. Pal-
myra, Wis., Jan. 10, 1853; s. D. J. and Eliza A.
(Harris) Powers; ed. public schools; m. Water-
town, Wis., Mar. 14, 1874, Emma M. Griffith;
children: George G., Allan H., Loraine M. En-
tered the service of the Union Wire Mattress
Co., 1875, and was elected sec. and treas. of
the company, 1892. Also dir. of the Powers
Regulator Co. Republican. Congregationalist.
Office: 83 Erie St. Residence: 1719 Deming PI.
POWERS, Harry Joseph, theatrical mgr.; b.
Wenagh, Tipperary Co., Ireland, Sept. 15, 1859;
s. Henry Joseph and Jane (Darcey) Powers;
came with parents to Chicago In childhood;
ed. Holy Family School and St. Patrick's Acad.,
Chicago; m. Chicago, May 11, 1885, Marie F.
Deegan; children: Josephine Berry, Rosina
Marie, Harry Joseph. Began with Hooley's
Theatre, in Chicago, Oct. 15, 1877, as usher 1
year; then was asst. treas. 2 years, treas. 3
years, and business mgr. 15 years; remodeled
Hooley's Theatre in 1898, changing name in
Aug., 1898, to Powers Theatre, of which has
since been lessee and mgr.; rebuilt Powers
Theatre in 1904. Also a dir. of the Hayman-
Davis Co., operating Illinois Theatre. Inde-
pendent in politics. Catholic. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Midlothian, Lake Geneva Country. Office:
Powers Theatre. Residence: 4843 Grand Boul.
POWERS, Millard R., lawyer; b. on a farm
in McDonough Co., 111., Oct. 15, 1849; s. Abra-
ham and Frances M. Powers; grad. Qulncy
(111.) College, 1870; m. Qulncy, 111., Sept. 21,
1871, Ida Sartle; children: Arthur N., Walter
O., Wilbur F., Horace G., Nellie M., Herbert
H., Myrtle I., Evaline M. Principal of an acad.
In Hannibal, Mo., 1870-3; organized, Mar., 1873,
with only brother, Orville M. Powers, the Met-
ropolitan Business College, of Chicago, and
continued in Its management until June, 1877,
when was admitted to Illinois bar and retired
to enter practice of law. In 1883 associated
with a number of gentlemen In organizing the
Royal League, a fraternal benefit soc., and
financed It until it was self-sustaining; was 8
successive years Its pres. and later its atty.
Now chairman advisory legal committee of the
Nat. Congress of Fraternal Socs. Mem. Royal
League, Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union. Republi-
can; mem. 25th Ward Republican Club. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. and Am. Bar Assn. Presby-
terian. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 2606
Kenmore Av.
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POWERS, Orville Marcellus, principal of
the Metropolitan Business College; b. on farm
In McDonough Co., 111., Nov. 2, 1852; s. Abra-
ham and Prances M. Powers; ed. Macomb,
(111.) High School, and Quincy (111.) College;
m. May 15, 1879, Angie E., daughter of Joseph
W. Bradford, of Quincy, 111.; children: Edwin
B., Eva A. Came to Chicago in 1872, and estab-
lished the Metropolitan Business College, at
head of which he continues; studied law and
was admitted to bar of Illinois in 1885, but
never practiced. Is author of several standard
text-books on commercial branches. Office: 156
Wabash Av. Residence: 5416 Jefferson Av.
PRATT, Edwin Hartley, surgeon; b. To wan-
da, Pa., Nov. 6, 1849; s. Leonard and Betsey
Pratt; grad. old Univ. of Chicago, A.B., A.M.,
1871, LL.D. ; grad. Hahnemann Med. College,
Chicago, 1873; m. Feb. 26, 1900, Charlotte Eva
Kelly, Galva, 111. Homoe. physician and sur-
geon; prof, anatomy 10 years; surgery 6 years,
oriflcial surgery 14 years, and now again prof,
surgery, Chicago Homos. Med. College; for 3
years prof, anatomy, Hahnemann Med. College.
Pres. Illinois State Homoe. Assn., 1902; hon.
mem. numerous State socs. ; mem. Am. Insti-
tute of Homoeopathy, Homoe. Med. Soc. of Chi-
cago, 111. Homoe. Med. Assn. Clubs: Chicago
Automobile, Century (Evanston, 111.). Editor
9 years Journal of Orificial Surgery. Author:
Oriflcial Surgery, 1892; Composite Man, 1902.
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 722 Hinman
Av., Evanston, 111.
PRATT, Harry Preston, physician and sci-
entist; b. Warren, Jo Daviess Co., 111., Mar. 23,
1860; s. Benoni Preston and Ariadne (Mann)
Pratt; ed. in public schools in Jo Daviess and
Cook counties, and was tutored by the late
Prof. Thomas Clark, who was for some time
tutor to the royal family of England; three
years in Rush College, Med. Dept. of Lake For-
est Univ., and a post graduate course at Nat.
Med. College, Bennett Med. College and Har-
vey Med. College, and secured, as the result of
examinations, the degree of M.D. from each of
these institutions; was appointed a teacher in
each of these colleges except Rush, and occu-
pies an influential position in medical soci-
eties. From an early period of his life he de-
voted himself to scientific research, and has
invented a number of valuable devices along
the lines of telephonic, telegraphic and elec-
tro-therapeutical appliances. He is the pioneer
in X-Ray Therapy and was credited as such by
Prof. Roentgen, and his X-Ray laboratory in
Chicago was the first established in the world
for practical medical work. Editor of the
American Journal of Progressive Therapeu-
tics, formerly the American X-Ray Journal;
has written several valuable articles which
have been the basis and guide to others in
their scientific research. One of organizers, and
is now sec. of Finsen Light and X-Ray Insti-
tute, an organization composed entirely of
physicians. Office: Masonic Temple.
PRATT, Henry, manufacturer; b. Washing-
ton Twp., Allen Co., Ind., Dec. 18, 1843; s.
Allen and Margaret (Cline) Pratt; ed. public
schools of Indiana; m. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Oct.
23, 1868, Catherine Comes. Worked on farm
until was 21 years old; learned the trade of
bricklayer under his father, and then was a
contractor, and while doing brick work on the
Ft. Wayne Gas Works was employed by that
concern on iron construction, thus getting an
introduction to this class of work; in 1872
came to Chicago and entered the service of
the People's Gas Light and Coke Co., remain-
Ing till 1888; 1888-90 engaged in contracting
for gas works; 1890 became associated with
Tobin & Hamler Mfg. Co., as sec. and treas. ;
1891 new corporation acquired the plant and
Incorporated under the name of Henry Pratt
Boiler and Machine Co., of which he is pres.,
the company being engaged in the general
manufacture of all kinds of boilers, tanks and
machinery to order. Republican. Mem. of the
Masonic order. Office: 875 S. Halsted St. Resi-
dence: 915 W. 55th St.
PRATT, Ralph Eug-ene, grain merchant; b.
Goshen, Conn., Nov. 15, 1854; s. E. B. and
Emeline B. Pratt; ed. common schools and In
Goshen Acad., graduating from latter; m. De-
catur, 111., 1881, Virginia E. Young; children:
Margaret V., Mrs. S. R. Pruyn. Came west to
Illinois, 1874, settling at Decatur; engaged in
grain trade continuously since 1876; came to
Chicago, 1888; since 1896 connected with man-
ufacture of white corn goods, corn oil, etc.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade since 1885.
Pres. and dir. Pratt & Buckley; pres., treas.,
gen. mgr. and dir. Pratt Cereal Oil Co.; vice-
pres. and dir. Am. Hominy Co.; dir. Illinois
Life Insurance Co. Democrat (old style). Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, P^xmoor. Of-
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: Highland
Park, 111.
PREBLE, Robert Bruce, physician; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 14, 1866; s. Eber C. and Mary Kate
(Barnes) Preble; ed. Univ. of Michigan, A.B.,
1889; Northwestern Univ., med. dept., M.D.,
1891; interne Cook Co. Hosp., 1891-3; attended
Univ. of Vienna, Austria, 1893-4; m. Chicago,
June 12, 1889, Alice M. Hosmer; children: Nor-
man Hosmer, Barbara, Marcia. Prof, of medi-
cine in Northwestern Univ.; attending physi-
cian to Cook Co., German, St. Luke's and Wes-
ley hosps. Mem. Assn. of Am. Physicians, Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 590
Dearborn Av.
FRENDER6AST, Joseph, physician; b.
Perth Co., Ont., Can., Oct. 9, 1866; s. John
Prendergast; grad. high school, Seaforth, Can.;
Normal School, Toronto, Ont.; Rush Med. Col-
lege, M.D., 1894. Taught school 5% years in
Ontario before coming to Chicago to take up
med. course; since graduation in 1894, engaged
in general med. practice in Chicago. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc. Is
also treas. of the A. C. Swanson Candy Co., 92
State St.; vice-pres. of "the Superior Mfg. Co.,
Muskegon, Mich., manufacturers of school and
church furniture and opera chairs. Club: Sheri-
dan. Office and residence: 1510 W. Lake St.
PRENTICE, Leon Hamline, heating contrac-
tor; b. Lockport, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1847; s. Alonzo
Tyng and Emeline (Rockwell) Prentice; ed.
common schools and commercial college, Buf-
falo, N. Y.; m. Chicago, Oct. 1, 1874, Julia
Honsinger; children: Mrs. Elizabeth H. P.
Johnson, Mrs. Lucie Anne Clark P. Yoeman,
Leon Hamline, Jr. Went to work for R. T.
Crane & Bros, (now Crane Co.), Mar., 1863, as
office boy, and continued in their service until
Feb. 1, 1877, when, with A. B. Hay, established
in steam and hot water heating business under
firm name of Hay & Prentice; incorporated as
Hay & Prentice Co., Mar. 9, 1885; changed.
Aug. 30, 1888, to L. H. Prentice Co., of which
he is pres. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Illinois Athletic. Office: 24-26 Sherman St.
Residence: 308 Julian St., Waukegan, 111.
PRENTISS, •William, lawyer; b. Davenport,
Ja., Sept. 19. 1848; s. Dr. William Prentiss and
Elizabeth (Gapen) Prentiss; parents removed
to Schuyler Co., 111., and afterward to Fulton
Co., where his father died in 1854; mother, in
1860, m. James Manley, a McDonough Co.
farmer, upon whose farm he lived for several
years; attended public schools in winter, after-
ward at schools in Abingdon and Blooming-
ton and at Knox College, Galesburg, but ill
health compelled him to leave before gradua-
tion; m. 1872, Elizabeth Helen McCaughey, of
Marietta, Fulton Co., 111.; children: James
Manley (deceased), Jackson McCaughey, Wil-
liam, Jr. On leaving Knox, went to Minnesota;
farmed, taught school, and was 3 years county
supt. of schools of Cottonwood Co.; studied
law in Minnesota; returned to McDonough Co.,
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1876, and continued study at Macomb; admit-
ted to bar, June, 1878, and same year was
elected State's Atty. of McDonough Co. to fill
a vacancy; re-elected, 1880, for full 4-year
term; continued practice in that county until
1891, when he came to Chicago; elected mayor
of Macomb on Democratic ticket, 1881; nomi-
nee for Congress in old llth district, 1888,
and made a strong race; Democratic nominee
for circuit judge of Cook Co., 1893, 1898 and
1903; delegate to Nat. Democratic Convention,
1896, and in 1898 was chairman of the Illinois
Democratic State Convention; active in cam-
paigns of 1896 and 1900 as Democratic orator,
and was candidate for Democratic nomination
for governor, 1904, but withdrew his name.
As a lawyer has been identified with many im-
portant cases. Office: Opera House Blk. Resi-
dence: 1345 Morse Av.
PRESS, Adam John, manufacturer; b. Rau-
heim-on-the-Main, Ger., June 14, 1846; s. Ja-
cob and Mary (Bun) Press; came to Chicago
in 1854; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 21, 1869, Elizabeth Loehr; children:
Hubert, Adam, Martha, Louisa, Amelia, Laura.
Learned the moulding and picture frame trade
with Charles Brachvogel, entering his employ
as a boy in 1862, and upon the death of Mr.
Brachvogel, in 1878, succeeded him, and in
1884 incorporated the business under the laws
of the State of Illinois as the Adam J. Press
Mfg. Co., becoming pres. of the company,
manufacturers of mouldings and picture
frames and jobbers of looking glasses and all
kinds of pictures; at the expiration of the
charter, July 1, 1904, the firm name became
Adam J. Press & Co., of which he is sole pro-
prietor. Republican. Mem. Chicago Turnge-
meinde since 1865, and Deutsche Gesellschaft.
Mason — mem. Garden City Lodge, Lincoln Park
Chapter, Apollo Commandery K. T., and Me-
dinah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Office: 242 N. Green St. Residence: 66 Lincoln
Avenue.
PRESTON, Deming Haven, coal merchant;
b. Byron, Genesee Co., N. Y., Dec. 2, 1845; s.
John Bower and Clarissa (North) Preston;
removed to Wisconsin in childhood; worked on
farm in summers and attended school winters,
at Berlin, Wis., and grad. class of 1863, Ber-
lin (Wis.) High School; m. Chicago, Oct. 12,
1869, Ella C. Mendsen. Came to Chicago, Apr.,
1864, and secured a position as bookkeeper
with W. E. Johnson & Co., and in 1869 was
admitted as a partner in the business of that
firm of wholesale dealers in coal and coke; in
1873 bought the interests of Mr. Johnson in
that firm, changing to the present style of D.
H. Preston & Co., of which he is still the
senior mem. Republican. Congregationalist.
Mem. S. A. R., and of the Soc. of Colonial
Wars. Dir. Chicago Relief and Aid Soc. Clubs:
Union League, Hinsdale. Office: 4 W. Harrison
St. Residence: Hinsdale, DuPage Co., 111.
PRESTON, Edward E., cashier Jennings
Real Estate Loan Co.; b. W. Carlisle, O., Apr.
29, 1878; s. Lewis B. and Julia A. (White)
Preston; ed. public schools, Sedgwick, Kan.,
1886-9; Wichita, Kan., 1889-93; Lewis Acad.,
London, O., 1893-4; high school and prepara-
tory, Mansfield, O., 1894-7; Ohio State Univ.,
6 months; m. Chicago, May 20, 1903, Kather-
ine Dalton. Began business career as clerk
with Mac M. Forst, general merchandise, Men-
tone, Ind., 1898-9; then storekeeper with the
B. & O. R. R. Co., 1899-1900; inspector for
New York Life Insurance Co., 1900-1; account-
ant for C. Jevne & Co., grocers, Chicago, 1901-
1902; became cashier of the real estate loan
dept. for the Royal Trust Co. Bank, 1902-3;
since Deo. 1, 1903, cashier Jennings Real Es-
tate Loan Co. Republican. Methodist. Office:
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1335 Mozart
Street.
PRICE, Arthur Edgar, physician; b. Chicago,
111., 1875; s. Oscar Jay and Anna Wilder
Price; ed. Chicago public and high schools,
Northwestern Univ., Rush Med. Coll. (M.D.),
1897, and Johns Hopkins Univ.; interne St.
Elizabeth Hosp., 1897-8. Medical examiner
New York Life Ins. Co. and City of Chicago.
Mem. Nu Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi frater-
nities, Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. and
Chicago Therapeutic Club. Clubs: Illinois,
Westward Ho. Residence: 538 W. Adams St.
Office: Heyworth Bldg.
PRICE, Charles Ryan, coal merchant; b.
Springfield, 111., Oct. 11, 1874; s. Jacob F.
(M.D.) and Jessie Vincent (Loose) Price; ed.
common and high schools of Springfield, in
class of 1892; attended Springfield Business
College; m. Chicago, Jan. 9, 1901, Mildred
Louise Glover (died Dec. 23, 1901); 1 son:
Lyman Glover (deceased). Was salesman for
Francis Beidler & Co., Chicago, 1894-7; mgr.
of the Junction Mining Co.'s coal operations
at Springfield Junction, 111., July 1, 1897, to
July 1, 1898; mgr. and sec., same, to July 1,
1899; since then treas. and gen. mgr. of same,
with offices at Springfield and Chicago. Vice-
pres., 1897-9, pres., 1899-1901, Springfield Coal
Assn. Sec. Edward F. Hartmann Co., of
Springfield, 1901-3; established wholesale and
retail coal business under style of Charles R.
Price Co., Aug. 1, 1904. Also pres. and treas.
Junction Coal Co. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mason — K. T., Shriner. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs:
Union League; also Sangamo, Springfield, 111.
Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 4165 Ellis Av.
PRICE, Edward Valentine, manufacturer of
men's clothing; b. Savannah, Mo., May 9,1856;
B. William A. and Elizabeth Price; ed. com-
mon school, Savannah, Mo., until 14 years old;
m. Pueblo, Colo., Nov. 17, 1884, Emma Sharp.
Clerked in retail grocery store from 14 to 17
years of age; went to California, 1873, worked
as cowboy on cattle ranch; worked in silver
mines in Nevada; drove stage on Western
Overland Stage road; became a Wells-Fargo
messenger and later route agent; traveling
salesman for wholesale clothing firm, 1882-96;
since 1896 engaged as clothing manufacturer
in Chicago; now pres. Ed. V. Price & Co.,
wholesale tailors; also of the retail corpora-
tions, Price-Draper Clothing Co., La Junta,
Colo.; Price Shoe and Clothing Co., Raton,
N. M. ; Price-Luman Clothing Co., Trinidad,
Colo. Republican. Mason. Club: Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 266-268 Franklin St. Residence:
Hotel Kenwood.
PRICE, Edwin Carlton, merchant; b. Sand-
wich, Mass., Nov. 14, 1867; s. William and
Aurelia (Parker) Price; ed. public schools, of
Boston, Mass., 1876-83, and in Bryant & Strat-
ton Commercial College; m. Chicago, Oct. 21,
1891, Rowena May Bloss; children: Catherine
Aurelia, Dorothy M. (died), Ida May. Began
business life with Swift Bros., Boston, 1883;
came West, 1885 for Swift & Co.; worked in
yards and later became cattle buyer, and after-
ward purchasing agent, in which capacity he
went to Omaha in 1890 for Swift & Co., and
finally for all the Western houses; was gen.
mgr. for Swift & Co., Omaha, 1889-1901, when
he retired to go into business for himself and
bought a half interest in the Fred K. Higbie
Co., dealers in beef and pork packers' supplies,
Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha, of which
he is sec. and treas. Dir. Commercial Bank of
Hammond, Ind., and State Bank of Lake For-
est, 111.; pres. Kingman Salt Mining Co., and
of Chapman Coal Co. (coal miners). Republi-
can. Mason (32°), and Shriner. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Onwentsia; also Omaha, of Omaha,
Neb. Office: 841 Ry. Exchange. Residence: 4735
Lake Av.
PRICE, Frederic Augustus, underwriter;
b. Toronto, Ont., June 14, 1865; s. Samuel A.
and Carrie (Austin) Price; ed. public schools;
m. Kansas City, Mo., 1887, Lida Windsor; 1
daughter: Dorothy. In insurance business in
Chicago, since 1884, first in firm of Weed &
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Price, until 1892; then with James W. Nye,
1892-3; since 1893 mem. of firm of Conkling-,
Price & Webb, general agents for the London
Guarantee and Accident Co., Limited, and for
the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. Was 1st
lieut. Co. E, 3d regt., Missouri N. G. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Chicago
Automobile, Columbia Yacht (commodore),
Chicago Yacht, Jackson Park Yacht, Sheridan,
Forty. Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 3967
Lake Av.
PRICE, Henry Wilbur, lawyer; b. Hunting-
ton, Pa., May 1, 1865; s. Rev. J. A. and Kath-
erine (Andrews) Price; ed. public schools of
Baltimore; grad. Baltimore City College, in
the class of 1883; Johns Hopkins Univ., A.B.,
1885; Columbian Univ. of Law School, LL.B.,
1888; m. Chicago, 1893, Marie Griswold; chil-
dren: Griswold, Edward. Admitted to the bar
in 1888 by Supreme Court of District of Co-
lumbia; came to Chicago, 1889; practiced with
Millard & Smith until 1890; then with Smith,
Helmer & Moulton, to which was admitted
1894, the firm becoming Smith, Helmer,
Moulton & Price; withdrew from that
firm 1902, to become mem. of firm of Long &
Price, counsel for the Illinois Life Insurance
Co. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn. Dir. Chicago Law Institute. Repub-
lican. Methodist. Clubs: Union League, Hamil-
ton, Law, Bryn Mawr. Office: 134 Monroe St.
Residence: 7217 Merrill Av.
PRICE, Oscar Jay, physician, surgeon; b.
Adrian, Mich., Apr. 4, 1845; studied Adrian
College; grad. M.D., Univ. of Michigan, 1866;
vol. Army of the Tennessee, 1865; hosp. stew-
ard; practiced Toledo, O., 1866-8; took clinical
course in New York hosps., 1867; m. Apr. 2,
1874, Anna Wilder. Practiced in Chicago since
1868. Surgeon Chicago, Alton & St. Louis R.
R. since 1872; was 6 years surgeon to Cook
Co. Hosp.; now on consulting staff Mary
Thompson Hosp. for Women and Children, and
Frances Willard Nat. Hosp.; mem. Illinois
State Med. Assn. and numerous local med.
socs. Club: Illinois. Residence: 538 W. Adams
Street.
PRICE, Raymond Beach, manufacturer; b.
Newark, N. J., Dec. 4, 1872; s. D. Frank and
Margaretta Beach (Crowell) Price; early edu-
cation in public schools of Boston, Mass.;
grad. Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
B.S., in chemical engineering, 1894. Chemist
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co., Cam-
bridge, Mass., 1894-8; supt. Peoria Rubber and
Mfg. Co., Peoria, 111., 1898-9; factory mgr.,
1899-1903, and since Jan. 1, 1903, vice-pres.
and gen. mgr. Calumet Tire Rubber Co., manu-
facturers mechanical rubber goods. Has taken
out numerous patents in mechanical and chem-
ical lines. Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Illinois Ath-
letic. Republican. Office: N. 44th and Waban-
sia Avs. Residence: The Plaza.
PRICE, Vincent Clarence, pres. Price Fla-
voring Extract Co., Price Cereal Food Co.; b.
Troy, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1832; academic educa-
tion; grad. Med. College, 1852; studied medi-
cine and received degree of M.D; from New
York College, 1856; grad. as pharmaceutical
chemist; engaged in practice at Waukegan,
111., 1861; m. Troy, N. Y., 1852, Harriet White.
Discovered chemical combination for baking
powder, at once healthful and adapted to uni-
versal use, and, in 1863, gave up practice of
medicine and formed partnership for manu-
facture of Dr. Price's pure Cream of Tartar
Baking Powder, which now holds leading place
among products of its kind; purchased his
partner's interest, 1884; formed corporation of
Price Baking Powder Co.; sold out his interest,
1891. Was for 11 years pres. Lincoln Nat.
Bank, and pres. Pan Confection Co., latter
now merged with Nat. Candy Co. Now pres.
Price Cereal Food Co. and Price Flavoring Ex-
tract Co. Office: 252 Illinois St. Residence:
Waukegan, 111.
PRICE, William Bates, pres. and dir. Price
& Teeple Piano Co.; b. Loudon, Tenn. Club:
Union League. Office: 206 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 1647 Sheridan Rd.
PRIDE, Joseph P., sec. and treas. the Platt
Co.; b. Buffalo, N. Y., July 17, 1848; s. Dr.
John B. and Marietta (Freeman) Pride; ed.
public schools of Erie Co., N. Y.; m. Milwau-
kee, Wis., May 14, 1872, Sara H. Van Deren;
children: Ella G., Florence, Richard. First em-
ployed in Apr., 1865, by Johnson Bros., gen-
eral store, Cattaraugus, N. Y. ; a year later
by James Adams & Co., tobacco manufactur-
ers, Buffalo, N. Y. ; went to Milwaukee, Dec.,
1868, and worked for W. G. Benedict, whole-
sale grocer, for 10 years; came to Chicago,
1878, as western mgr. for Platt & Co., of Bal-
timore, Md., who were succeeded, May, 1892,
by the Platt Co., of which he is sec., treas. and
dir. The company is one of the largest oyster
and canned goods packing and shipping firms
in Baltimore. Republican. Presbyterian. Of-
fice: 89-91 Kinzie St. Residence: 720 Pine
Grove Av.
PBIBMOBE, John Edmund Oldaker, archi-
tect; b. Edgbaston, Eng., July 18, 1864; ed.
Soho Park School, Birmingham, Eng.; m. Nov.,
1891, Clara G. Lee, of New York City. Left
England, 1883, and spent 3 years in the far
Western States before locating in Chicago in
1883; connected with architects' offices here,
and later engaged in practice for self. Office:
1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 1034 Winthrop
Avenue.
FRIDMORE, William Addison, real estate
dealer; b. Birmingham, Eng., Feb. 7, 1867; s.
William H. and Avice Emma (Oldaker) Prid-
more; ed. schools of his native city; m. Chi-
cago, 1892, Fanny Milne, of Canadian birth.
Removed with parents to U. S. in 1880, and
after 3 years of travel over Western States
settled in Chicago; was employed by real es-
tate firm of B. F. Cronkhite & Co., 1887-90;
since 1890 in real estate business for self,
and has been identified with many important
deals in real estate and loans. Episcopalian.
Republican. Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence:
5483 Jefferson Av.
PRIEST, Frederick C., clergyman; b. in vil-
lage of Ashuelot, Winchester, N. H., Aug. 26,
1861; s. Silas S. and Nancy M. (Wilder) Priest;
ed. public schools of Winchendon and Fitch-
burg, Mass.; Tufts Divinity School; Tufts
College, Mass., B.D., June 16, 1890 (D.D., Lom-
bard College, 1902); m. Winchester, N. H.,
Dec. 31, 1883, Addie Isabel Leith (now de-
ceased). Early thrown on own resources with
mother to support; made home for her from
14th to 21st year; worked principally in pail
shops, of Waterville, Mass., and the chair
shops, of Gardner, Mass.; in 1882 found em-
ployment in pail shop, Winchester, N. H. ;
worked there 4 years, reading law in office of
Hosea W. Bingham 1% years; on June 15,
1886, at trade of pail-turning, in 10-hour con-
test against world's champion turner; defeat-
ed him, breaking all records and turning 305
common pails; June 19, 1886, repeated the
feat, again turning 305 pails. Notwithstanding
great improvement in machinery and other
facilities this record remains unbroken and
unapproached to this day. After graduation
from Divinity School was pastor in Derby
Line and W. Derby, Vt., 1890-1, organizing
former and extinguishing large part of church
debt of latter; joint pastorate Saugus and
Marblehead, Mass., 1891-9 1 since Dec. 1, 1899,
pastor Church of the Redeemer (2d Universal-
ist), Warren Av. and Rotaey St., Chicago. Re-
publican, with independent proclivities; chair-
man and leader in notable No-License cam-
paign in Marblehead, Mass., 1893; mem. School
Committee, Marblehead, Mass., 1899; now vice-
pres. Chicago Law and Order League. Mason,
Odd Fellow, Royal Arcanum. Residence: 691%
Washington Boul.
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PRIME, Samuel Thornton Kemeys, compiler
of crop statistics; b. Weston, Conn., July 31,
1834; s. Samuel Irenaeus Prime; academic edu-
cation, Rahway, N. J. Has been for 25 years
correspondent and contributor to daily press
of U. S. ; specialty of crop statistics, domestic
and foreign. Author: Prime's Crop Reports;
Model Farmers and Their Methods. Residence:
3228 Lake Av.
PRIMIiEY, Jonathan Philip, pres. Western
Consolidated Granite Co.; b. Elkhart, Ind., Dec.
14, 1852; s. Jacob and Sarah (Hitchner) Prim-
ley; ed. public schools in Indiana; m. Elkhart,
Ind., Nov. 20, 1879, Euphemia Simonton; 1
son: Walter S. Served an apprenticeship and
then engaged in retail drug business at Elk-
hart, Ind., 1874-86; disposed of drug business
and engaged in manufacture of chewing gum;
came to Chicago, 1892, and continued manu-
facture of chewing gum until 1899, when sold
out and engaged in manufacture of granite
paving blocks and crushed granite products.
Pres. Western Consolidated Granite Co., and
of Western Granite Supply Co.; dir. Am.
Chicle Co. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce. Residence: 4932 Lake Av.
FRINDIVItLE, John K., justice of the
peace; b. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1851; s. Redmond
and Mary (Harman) Prindiville; ed. Seton
Hall College, South Orange, N. J., to 1868; m.
South Bend, Ind., Feb. 17, 1886, Mary Hooper.
Admitted to Illinois bar, Sept. 23, 1873, and
began practice in Chicago. Appointed justice
of the peace in May, 1879, and has been re-
appointed 7 times; was 10 years police magis-
trate at the Harrison St. Station. Democrat;
mem. Cook Co. Democracy. Clubs: Iroquois,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 124 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 3400 Vernon Av.
FRINGLE, Frederick Wilmot, lawyer; b.
Napanee, Ont., Can., June 17, 1864; s. Ira and
Eliza Jane (Lapum) Pringle; ed. public and
high schools of Napanee, Ont.; m. Topeka,
Kan., June 4, 1890, Grace D. Hale; children:
Everett Hale, Wilfred Ira, Alden Frederick,
Henry Lapum Benedict. Began study of law
at Topeka, Kan., in office of George R. Peck,
then general counsel of the A., T. & S. F. R.
R., 1886-8; went to Columbia Law School, New
York, and completed course; admitted to bar,
Missouri, 1889; Kansas and Illinois, 1890. For
2 years after graduation was in railway ser-
vice with Trans-Missouri & Western Pas-
senger Assn.; Jan. 1, 1891, began practice in
Chicago, first with Hanecy & Merrick, and
later with Miller & Starr; in Dec., 1892, asso-
ciated with Cohrs, Green & Campbell; changed,
1896, to Green, Pringle & Campbell, and in
1897 to Green & Pringle, until 1902; since
then alone; specialty in corporation, real es-
tate and municipal law; appointed, May, 1896,
atty. for town of Cicero and completed work,
begun in 1895, of revising general ordinances
of town of Cicero; again appointed town atty.,
1898; village atty. of Oak Park since May,
1902. Republican. Mem. and formerly trustee
2d Congregational Church of Oak Park. Mason.
Clubs: Colonial (Oak Park, now in 2d term
as pres.), Hamilton, Oak Park Horse Show
Assn. Office: 135 E. Adams St. Residence: 129
S. Scoville Av.. Oak Park, 111.
PRINGLE, Robert, stock and grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Seaforth, Ont., Feb. 6, 1866;
s. James and Mary (Walker) Pringle; ed. pub-
lic schools. Began business life in 1883 with
the Board of Trade firm of E. H. Sedgwick &
Co., as settling clerk and bookkeeper, and has
ever since been identified with Board of Trade
business; established, on own account, as a
broker in stocks, grain and provisions, and is
now senior mem. of the firm of Pringle, Fitch
& Rankin. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Washington Park, Midlo-
thian, Glen View, Skokie, Chicago Yacht. Of-
fice: Board of Trade. Residence: 290 LaSalle
Avenue.
PRITCHARD, Edward Randolph, sec. of
Dept. of Health; b. Dayton, Ind., Sept. 7, 1852;
s. Ezekiel and Caroline (Eggleston) Pritchard;
ed. New London (Ind.) Acad. ; m. Kokomo,
Ind., 1878, Nancy M. Thome: children: Marga-
ret, Frederick Paige, Lucy Thorne. Started
out as a country school teacher; then edited a
country newspaper; came to Chicago, 1882,
and engaged in newspaper work as reporter
and editor until 1898, last 5 years as political
and municipal writer; appointed, Mar., 1898,
by Civil Service Examination, as sec. of the
Dept. of Health of Chicago. Democrat. Con-
gregationalist. Mem. and ex-officio mem. of
Supreme Council, Royal League (now chair-
man of Board of Supreme Trustees). Mem.
Chicago Press Club. Office: City Hall. Resi-
dence: 7539 Coles Av.
PROPACH, Henry Conrad, manufacturers'
mgr.; b. Bonn, Ger., Oct. 14, 1869; s. L. C. and
Jane (Seegesneyder) Propach; ed. Technical
High School and College, Bonn, Ger; m. New
York, Mar. 22, 1897, Catherine H. Hein. Was
with Farbenfabriken of Elberfeld Co., New
York, 1889-97, and since 1897 has been mgr.
of the Chicago house of the same company,
whose headquarters are at Elberfeld, Ger.,
where they are manufacturers of coal tar
products — anilines, alizarines, pharmaceutical
phenacatine aristol, etc., and photographical
products; also mgr. at Chicago for the Hudson
River Aniline Color Works, of Albany, N. Y.
Republican. Protestant. Mem. International
Soc. of Chemical Industry, and of the Drug
Club, of Chicago. Office: 189-191 Kinzie St.
Residence: 1096 N. Clark St.
PROTTLX, Theodore, lawyer; b. province of
Quebec, Can., Aug. 11, 1861; s. Cyrille and
Emilie Proulx; ed. Normal School of Montreal,
Can.; was student in lawyer's office at Mon-
treal; came to U. S., 1878, and was in the real
estate business in Chicago until 1885; studied
law and was grad. Chicago College of Law,
L.L.B., 1890; m. 1884, Mathilda Bussiere. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1890, and since then engaged in
practice of law; appointed asst. prosecuting
atty. of Chicago by Mayor Carter H. Harrison,
Jr., 1897. Democrat, and long pres. of the
French Democracy of Chicago. R. C. Mem.
Royal Arcanum, Royal League, Catholic Order
of Foresters and Knights of Columbus; ex-
pres. St. John Baptist Soc. Office: 59 Clark St.
Residence: 929 W. 13th St.
PRUSSING, Ernest louis. manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Mar. 4. 1852; s. Charles G. E. and
Caroline (Hitz) Prussing; ed. private schools
in Chicago, and Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.,
class of 1873, and private schools in Aix-la-
Chapelle, Ger.. and Paris, France (Girard In-
stitute); m. Chicago. Apr. 28, 1875, Aline Mont-
gomery; children: Walter E., Herbert. Began
business career in Chicago in the cider and
vinegar trade, and founded the firm of E. L.
Prussing & Co.. 1874, continuing under that
style until the summer of 1903, when the West-
ern Cider and Vinegar Co. was incorporated,
of which he is pres. Mem. Phi Kappa Sigma
fraternity, and of Royal Arcanum. Office: 335-
347 Larrabee St. Residence: 219 Hampden Ct.
PRUSSING, Eucrene Ernst, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, July 12, 1855; s. Ernst and Louise (Pelt-
zer) Prussing; ed. public schools and Chicago
High School, and in law dept. of Univ. of
Michigan, graduating LL.B., 1878; m. New
York City, Dec. 10, 1892, Lillian Edgerton Bar-
rett. Admitted to bar in Mar., 1878, and from
1879 to 1881 was of firm of Butz, Eschenburg
& Prussing; practiced alone, 1881-9. in firm of
Prussing & Hutchins, 1889-90; Prussing-, Hutch-
ins & Goodrich, 1890-1 ; Prussing, Hutchins &
McCulloch, 1891-3; Prussing & McCulloch, 1893-
1900; alone, 1900-3; since 1903, of firm of Prus-
sing, Brown & King. Mem. Am. Bar Assn.,
Chicago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Club. Pres.
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Citizens' Assn. of Chicago. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago, Chicago Literary. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 595 Dearborn Av.
FRUSSING, George Christian, builder and
manufacturer of building materials; b. Lubeck,
Ger., Jan. 9, 1846; s. Ernst and Maria (Knoop)
Prussing; ed. Chicago; m. Chicago, Sept. 16,
1873, Bertha Miller. Engaged in building,
contracting and brick manufacturing business
in Chicago since Jan. 1, 1868; now pres. Illi-
nois Brick Co.; dir. Purington Paving Brick
Co. and German-Am. Portland Cement Works.
Also vice-pres. of the Takamine Ferment Co.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Build-
ers, Chicago Yacht. Office: Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg. Residence: 588 Dearborn Av.
PRUSSING, Nicholas, agent and broker in
real estate and loans; b. Homberg, A. D.,
Kobe, Ger., Sept. 22, 1856; s. Daniel and Mar-
garet (Morele) Prussing; ed. public schools in
Germany; also took high school course and
courses in French and English; read law in
Kent College, 1896-7; m. Chicago, Oct. 15,
1880, Susan Zink; children: Lillian C. (wife of
Lawyer Clinton C. Collins), Peter N. Learned
trade of machinist in Germany, and attended
manual training schools at Dortmund, West-
phalia, Ger., and was chief engineer in the
school 8 years before coming to America in
1879; for 13 years was engaged in retail
grocery business, but sold interest in 1893,
when established in the real estate, loan and
insurance business, which has ever since suc-
cessfully continued. Served in infantry regi-
ment in Germany. Democrat. R. C. Charter
mem. Catholic Order of Foresters. Office:
Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 1239 Wel-
lington St.
FRUY1I, Charles Putman, dentist; b. East
Schuyler, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Nov. 8, 1854; s.
William P. and Helen M. (Fairrington) Pruyn;
ed. common schools and Sauquoit Acad., New
York; grad. Chicago College of Dental Sur-
gery, D.D.S., 1885; Rush Med. College, M.D.,
1886; m. Chicago, Feb. 13, 1876, Mary E. Mann;
children: Edith May, Charles P., Jr., Walter
M. Came to Chicago, Dec., 1872, and began
study of dentistry under Dr. George G. Lewis,
and later under Dr. E. D. Sivain, beginning
practice, 1876. Oral surgeon, Provident Hosp. ;
former prof, of principles and practice of oper-
ative dentistry, also of elementary chemistry
and physics in Northwestern Univ. Dental
School. Mem. Chicago Dental Soc., Odonto-
graphic Soc., Illinois State Dental Soc., Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Chicago Medico-Legal Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn. Republican. Methodist. Office:
92 State St. Residence: 4326 Greenwood Av.
FULSFORD, William Hanson, minister; b.
Edinburgh, Scotland, 1859; s. William (D.D.)
and Anna (Hanson) Pulsford; ed. Glasgow
Univ., Scotland; Airesdale College, England,
and Univs. of Halle, Gqttingen and Giessen.
Was successively Unitarian minister in Dum-
fries, Scotland, Montreal, Can., and Waltham,
Mass., between 1883 and 1901, when took his
present charge as minister of the First Uni-
tarian Soc. of Chicago. Author of a series of
advanced Bible text-books for the Sunday
School. Club: University. Residence: Hotel Del
Prado.
PURCELIi, Charles A.; b. New Baltimore,
N. Y., May 2, 1854; s. Michael and Eliza A.
Purcell; as a boy worked on farm and at-
tended school; removed to Oak Park, Cook Co.,
111., 1872, and attended school until 1874; m.
1879, Miss Gray, only daughter of late Dr.
W. C. Gray, editor of The Interior; children:
William G., Ralph C. In 1874 went to North
Bend, Neb., and engaged in grain shipping and
general merchandise business; returned to
Chicago and was partner with his brother,
W. H. Purcell, in grain shipping business; in-
corporated, 1893, as W. H. Purcell Co. Purcell
properties were sold, 1897, to Am. Malting Co.,
of which he was for a time vice-pres. and
gen. mgr. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence:
508 Forest Av., Oak Park, 111.
FURDY, Frederick, wholesale jewelers' sup-
plies; b. Des Moines, la., July 15, 1861; s.
John H. and Mary E. (Gregg) Purdy; ed. pub-
lic schools, Chicago, and for 1 term at Carl-
ton College, Northfield, Minn.; m. Kenosha,
Wis., Oct. 23, 1882, Edith Aykroyd; children:
Walter L., Marion Edna. Began business
career at 17 with J. H. Purdy & Co., whole-
sale jewelers' supplies. In 1887 accepted posi-
tion as supt. of Am. Spring Co.'s watch spring
factory at Oak Park; in 1889 went with Elgin
Watch Co. for the purpose of installing the
process of manufacturing watch main springs
by machinery from continuous steel ribbon,
this being his own invention, and one of the
first processes of that character. Remained
there 4 years: again joined the firm of J. H.
Purdy & Co. in 1893, which firm was incor-
porated May 11, 1893; became its vice-pres.,
Oct. 6, 1900, and sec., May 9, 1903, which office
he now holds. Inventor of the Perry time
stamp and several appliances in the line of
watch tools. Mem. Chicago Jewelers' Assn.,
Jewelers' Club, Chicago Optical Soc., Illinois
Optical oSc. Office: 42 E. Madison St. Resi-
dence: 6138 Lexington Av.
PURDY, John Havens, jewelers' supplies;
b. Bath, N. Y., Apr. 4, 1835; s. Charles and
Harriet L. (Powel) Purdy; ed. common school
at Bath, N. Y. ; went to Des Moines, la., from
Bath, N. Y., in 1859; m. Mt. Pleasant, la., Nov.
28, 1860, Mary E. Gregg; children: Frederick,
Charles S. Came from Iowa to Chicago in
1865; was traveling salesman a part of the
time in his own name until 1880, when estab-
lished business of J. H. Purdy & Co., whole-
sale jewelers' supplies and jewelry, of which
he is now pres. Also dir. Perry Time Stamp
Co. Socialist. Office: 126 State St. Residence:
27 Aldine Sq.
PURDY, Warren Graf ton; b. Baltimore, Md.,
May 20, 1843; s. John H. and Louisa A. Purdy;
grad. Baltimore High School, 1859. Clerk I.
C. R. R., 1859-63; Feb. to Dec., 1863, clerk Ohio
& Mississippi Ry.; Feb., 1864, to Dec., 1866,
chief clerk q. m. dept., U. S. A. Since Jan.,
1867, with C., R. I. & P.; as bookkeeper, 1867;
cashier, 1867-77; local treas., 1877-85; sec. and
treas., 1885-98; 2d vice-pres., 1887-97; 1st vice-
pres., 1897-8; pres. June 1, 1898, to Dec. 31,
1901; resigned. Dir. Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient Ry. Co., Street-Amet Weighing & Re-
cording Co. Residence: 4819 Lake Av.
PURINGTON, Dillwyn V., brick manufactur-
er; b. Sidney, Kennebec Co., Me., Jan. 22, 1841;
s. Daniel S. and Sarah (Varney) Purington;
ed. village school and in Oak Grove Seminary,
Vassalborough, Me., graduating at 18; m. July,
1886, Jennie F. Crandall, of Chicago. Served,
1861-4, private to lieut. and regimental q. m.,
4th N. J. Vols. ; capt. and asst. q. m., U. S.
Vols., assigned to 25th Army Corps, and serv-
ing in Texas until mustered out, Jan. 8, 1866.
In Chicago, 1869, engaged in lumber business
until 1872; since then in brick business; now
pres. Purington Paving Brick Co. Republican.
Has been Co. Commissioner and pres. Board of
Co. Commissioners. Office: 138 Washington
St. Residence: 4800 Kenwood Av.
PURINGTON, George Edwin, retired mer-
chant; b. Bowcloinham, Me., June 25, 1826; s.
Capt. Isaac and Mary Robinson (Foster) Pur-
ington; ed. public schools in Bowdoinham and
Calais, Me.; m. Chicago, Feb. 9, 1857, Marianna
Josephine Sturtevant (now deceased); chil-
dren: Adele, Alilla (and one other, now de-
ceased). Arrived in Chicago May 4, 1847; be-
came clerk with Arnold Bigelow, dry goods,
until Apr., 1849; clerk for George F. Foster
in ship chandlery business, 1849-52; became
a partner George F. Foster & Co., 1852-7, and
upon its dissolution, 1857, formed firm of
Purington & Scranton, continuing the busi-
ness until 1876, then retired. In 1884 became
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mgr. of the Merchants' Safe Deposit Co., and A. and Abbie A. (Dudley) Putnam; ed. Chicago
served until the stock of the company was public schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 27, 1899, An-
sold to Charles B. Pike, of the Hamilton Nat. nie W. Winchester. Became a partner, 1898, In
Bank, in 1903. Republican. Life mem. and at the firm of A. A. Putnam & Son. Republican.
one time 2d vice-pres., Y. M. C. A. Elected Office: 207 Monroe St. Residence: Highland
mem., 1873, and pres., 1874, Board of Educa- Park, 111.
tion of Evanston. Presbyterian; elder 2d Pres-
byterian Church, 1865-8; mem. and elder 1st /7)
Presbyterian Church, Evanston, 1870-8; united **
with 4th Presbyterian Church, 1879; elected QUALES, Nils Theodore, physician; b. Har-
elder, 1900. Residence: 243 LaSalle Av. danger, Norway, Jan. 17, 1831; s. Targiles J.
FURMORT, Henry C., wholesale sash, door an(j Gurine (Tioflot) Quales; ed. private
and lumber merchant; b. Jay, Essex Co., N. schools and in the Agricultural Institute of
Y., Dec. 15, 1845; s. Adoniram Judson and Hardanger, graduating. 1851; managed a farm,
Amanda B. (Jordan) Purmort; ed. private 1851-2; student Royal Veterinary College,
school, Jay, N. Y.; Keeseville (N. Y.) Acad., Copenhagen, 1852-6, graduating 1856, and held
Rutland (Vt.) High School, Eastman's Com- a government position, 1856-9; came to U. S.,
mercial College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; m. Jay, 1859; worked in railway office until 1861; en-
N. Y., Nov. 12, 1867, Lillian M. Blish; 1 son listed, Aug., 1861, in Co. B, 1st 111. Art. (Capt.
(died in infancy). Worked on farm 4 years; Ezra Taylor), serving until 1863, when was
6 months in hardware store; 1 year cashier detached for service at Gen. Sherman's head-
and bookkeeper, Burt's dry goods store, Rut- quarters; was placed in charge of veterinary
land, Vt.; 7 months clerk for Jay Gould, pres. hosp. at Nashville and was also asst. at the
Rutland & Washington Ry., Rutland, Vt.; 6 post hosp., where took up the study of medi-
months clerk for general freight agent C., cine until his term of enlistment expired;
B. & Q. Ry.; 6 months bookkeeper and cashier student at Rush Med. College, 1864-6, grad-
for F. W. Savage, produce commission, Chi- uating M.D., 1866; m. Chicago, 1870, Carrie
cago; 1 year bookkeeper for Bennett, Fuller & Lowson; children: Iver L., Martha, Nellie
Co., fancy groceries; 7 years with T. W. Har- Ruth. Was house physician and surgeon Cook
vey, wholesale lumber; during 4 years of that Co. Hosp., 1866-7; since then in general prac-
period had full power of atty. to take charge tice; was connected with North Side Free
of all financial as well as general transactions; Dispensary, and appointed city physician,
1 year with S. K. Martin, wholesale lumber; ig68; also later physician to Scandinavian
five years with Palmer, Fuller & Co., chiefly immigrant Aid Soc.; surgeon U. S. Marine
as traveling salesman selling sash, doors Hosp., 1870-7. Was prime mover in establish-
and lumber in 16 states and after 1 year with ing the Norwegian Tabitha Hosp. and is now
Gardner & Spry, wholesale lumber, established physician-in-chlef to same. Mem. Chicago Med.
in 1880 in business for self as wholesaler and soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Scandinavian
jobber of sash, doors, lumber and building Med. Soc. (ex-pres.). One of founders of
materials; also doing some manufacturing, wicker Park Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Republican. Office: Throop and 22d Sts. Resi- an(j the Lutheran Deaconess's Hosp., and was
dence: i 130 Prairie Av. attending physician until 1904; one of the
PUBNELI,, James Edward, lawyer; b. founders and pres. of the Norwegian Old Peo-
Adams Co., 111., Apr. 26, 1848; s. James and pie's Home. Office and residence: 52 Fowler St.
Martha H. (Brotherton) Purnell; ed. public OTTAYIVE Robert raliwnv nffiHal- h Done-
schools of Quincy, 111.; afterwards studied ,„ ?UT^f"i *} Man Nov 23 1853- s ThcSffa
IQTIT TiritV. Tn^ero Won r-tr T TWa rron nf Onlnmr 1H.S, 1S16 OI IVian, IN OV. 4O, J.5OO, S. 1 IlOIIlrlb
HI T- m Ouinov Til Tan 20 1870 Marv SnYith-' and Elizabeth (Curphy) Quayle; ed. Chicago;
ehiid^n- KateF or/nce' fnow Mr* T To^n Crif m- Chicago, 1885, Clara L. Tucker; children:
cnuuren. rvate r iorence (.now ivirs. jonn <jm- r>,.v,^i-<- tr r<ia»-a TP Tr/ntVi T troti-ia,- TJ Woion
fitVil Timp« Tfrl-cunrr? Tr Artmittprl tn V>n r nf Robert ±1., Clara KJ., Hidltn JU., iLStner JtJ., iieieil
nin.), james Hiuwaru, jr. Aamitiea to oar or ,~, Ti/r,-,Wa ir \r\r\r- ^nfi/%<i mo^Vn'T-iicjt in oor^Hr.o
Illinois in 1870, and established in general £- Mona K Apprentice machinist in service
practice of law at Quincy, 111.; elected on P* ml f«,,™o^an manhfJ^at y'U.r, J '>,n?s
npmr>r>ratip HpVpt av nitv nttv nf Diiinnv m became journeyman machinist, gang boss.
Democratic tlCKet as City atty. OI yuincy, 111., fnr<*mar\ anfl ma^tpr mpr-hamV nf <5Tmp to
18SO cor^rincr 1 voar- tVipn -nra « a nnnint art r*nr lOTeman And indbier IlieCIIctlllC OI btlllie IU
rsou, serving j. yea,r, tnen wd.s> Appointed cor- A_— 1001- m no tar- maoVianfn r\f tna Tv/m^an
nnrntinii f»nnn<5p1 r>f Diiini->v olpi-torl tn T11inni<a APr-> 1881, master mecnaniC Or tne MllwaU-
poranon counsel or vuincy, eiectea to Illinois i,ao T oVa <av.r>»-Q R-, •\xrootcr-n Tt\r frnm Ar>»-
T psricj'Mtiirp 1SS? «prvin^ i tprm • oamf tn Kee, i_iaKe onore « western ±ty. rrom Apr.,
J-"egi»i«ture, xcso<i, berving J. term, ca.me to -IOQI i— AIIO. 1 SQQ -nrVion tnat i-nnr? Time- aVi
PVilfac-o Tiilv P 1RS? anrl hi« cslnr-A bppn f>n 1881, tO AUg., Ioy6, wnen tnat TOaa WHS aD-
^nicago, JUiy », ISOd, ana nas Since Deen en- onrhprl hv nnr? hernmp thp A«5VilinrI Di
tratrorl in o-onoral nrar>tir>o nf IOTV malrintr a SOTOeQ Oy clHU UeCellllt! lilt; ^i&IllrlllU JJl
gagea in general practice or law, maKing a ., .. phipn^-o &• Nnrth-Wp«?tprn Rv of
cnpniiltv nf r-ornnra tinn anrl r>nmmorr>lal IOTIT- OI tne <^mcd.gx> Oi 1\ UI III- VV e&Lt:i II xvy., UL
fcpeciclliy Or COIpOrdtlOIl dnu Commercial LAW, JJ,,lc!lr>n no Tiroes maator- Tnor»nanir^ until
S°^nfoel ^dioV^nd SE2S?W*lflffl!a 1 A 4 w^enTe3 became" su^t o*f "motive1 p
Scenic Studio Co., and others, and identified • , ^Apbinprv
manyCS°lmPOrtanCe ^ ^^ ^ *S?*SS
wmiam Aien, physician; b. Eliza-
bethtown, Ky., Dec. 1, 1865; grad. Vanderbilt «n TO
Univ., 1885; A.M., 1886; grad. Univ. City of £o.. Station E
New York, M.D., 1888; m. St. Louis, Mo., Sarah HV
« TT c i • v. xr t XT
Cunningham. Sec. and prof, of dermatology, _ , John H S., lawyei r; b. Newark^ N.
TTn^v rif Tninnl^- rlprmntnlns-icst <?t T iilrp'q J-> J«n. 13, 1837; S. John S. and Mary
TTn^v rif
Hog', Home tebte cpledhHd (Roberts) Quick; ed. grammar school of Co-
Fellow Chicago Acad. of Medicine; mem. Am. I"™1"*- College, New York; Episcopal Acad
Acad. of Medicine., Am. Med. Assn., Am. Der- Cheshire, Conn, and Trinity College, Hart-
matological Assn., Chicago Pathological Soc., f °rdj. Co,nn- ' ™- ^-862r,' Henrietta B daughter
Medico-Legal Soe., Chicago Med. Soc. Clubs: of the late H. Kendall Carter, of Hartford,
Physicians, University, Chicago Athletic, Glen Conn.; children: Florence (now Mrs^ F. O.
View, Skolde Country. Office: Chicago Savings Magie), William F., George A. Rev. Henry J.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 512 Greenwood Boul., Read law in office of Scudder & Carter, New
Evanston 111 York; admitted to New York bar, 1862; prac-
PTJTNAM, 'Abel Addelbert, wholesale boots ticed law there for a time; removed to Chi-
and shoes; b. Windham, Vt, June 24, 1844; cago; practiced alone until 1871; with Mr.
public school education. Engaged in shoe bust- George Herbert, 1871-86, when John S. Miller
ness for 35 years; now senior mem. A. A. Put- was admitted, firm becoming Herbert, Quick
nam & Son. Clubs: Athletic, Marquette. Of- & Miller until death of Mr. Herbert, then
fice: 207 E. Monroe St. Quick & Miller for several years; now in prac-
FUTNAM, John Abel, wholesale boots and tice alone. Democrat. Mem. Grace Episcopal
shoes; b. Boston, Mass., Apr. 15, 1869; s. Abel Church. Mason — K. T. ; Past Eminent Com-
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mander Monjoie Commandery. Office: Borden
Blk. Residence: 2900 Michigan Av. ; summer,
Holderness, N. H.
QUIGG, David, lawyer; b. Litchfield, N. H.,
Dec. 17, 1834; s. Abel G. and Lydia (Bixby)
Quigg; early education in public schools; pre-
pared for college at Gilmanton (N. H.) Acad. ;
grad. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1855; studied
law in offices of Swett & Orme, at Blooming-
ton, 111.; m. Bloomington, 111., Apr. 7, 1865,
Francena Pike (died 1894); 1 daughter: Ethel
(now Mrs. John L. Porter). Admitted to Illi-
nois bar, 1857; practiced in Illinois until 1861,
when joined Union Army, serving as 2d lieut.
of 4th 111. Cav. until summer of 1862; mus-
tered in as maj. of 14th 111. Cav., Feb., 1863,
and became lieut. col. of same regt. in May,
1865; most of service was with the Army of
the Tennessee; was captured during the Stone-
man raid in Aug., 1864, and confined in prisons
of Charleston and Columbia, S. C., until ex-
changed in Mar., 1865; mustered out at end of
war in July, 1865. Came to Chicago and en-
tered law office of Higgins & Swett, of which
became third mem. in 1866; firm was dissolved
in 1873; then was partner with Cyrus Bentley,
Sr., 1873-7; with Judge Richard S. Tuthill,
1878-87, and afterward with Cyrus Bentley,
Jr., until May, 1898; since then alone. Repub-
lican. Mem. George H. Thomas Post No. 5,
G. A. R. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 5037
Madison Av.
QUIGLEY, James Edward, R. C. archbishop
of Chicago, Jan. 8, 1903; b. Oshawa, Can.,
Oct. 15, 1854; moved with parents to Lima,
N. Y., 1856; grad. St. Joseph's College, Chris-
tian Brothers, Buffalo, N. Y.; studied Seminary
of Our Lady of Angels (now Niagara Univ.);
grad. Univ. of Innsbruck, Austrian Tyrol;
grad. Coll. Propaganda, Rome, 1879; ordained
priest, 1879; pastor St. Vincent's Church, At-
tica, N. Y., 1879-84; St. Joseph's Cathedral,
Buffalo, 1884-97; bishop of Buffalo, 1897-1903;
installed archbishop of Chicago, Mar. 10, 1903.
Address: 623 N. State St.
QUINCY, Charles Frederick, manufacturer;
b. Newton, Mass., July 16, 1856; s. George
Henry and Mary Caroline (Sweetser) Quincy;
ed. public schools of Newton, Mass.; m. Salem,
Mass., Oct. 22, 1879, Etta M. Ives; children:
Ada Ives, Polly, Edmund, Roger Bradshaw.
Since 1887 manufacturer of and dealer in rail-
road devices, machinery and tools; now pres.
of the Railway Appliance Co.; pres. and treas.
of the Q & C Co.; pres. Jewel Mfg. Co. Mem.
Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers. Independent in
politics. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park,
Glen View; also Lawyers, Engineers and
Strollers, New York. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: Evanston, 111.
QUINE, William E., M.D., LL.D., dean
faculty College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Chicago; b. Isle of Man, Feb. 9, 1847; s. Wil-
liam and Margaret Kinley Quine; in Chicago
since 1853; ed. public and high schools; served
4 years as an apprentice in pharmacy; grad.
Chicago Med. College, 1869; m. 1876, Lettie
Mason, Normal, 111. (died June 14, 1903). Prof,
materia medica and therapeutics, Chicago
Med. College, 1870-83; prof, principles and
practice of medicine, College of Physicians
and Surgeons, since 1883; now also dean of
same; mem. med. board of Cook Co. Hosp.
Mem. Neurological Soc., Chicago Acad. of
Sciences, Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Chicago Pathological Soc., Chicago Soc. of In-
ternal Medicine, Illinois State Med. Soc. (of
which is pres.). Clubs: Practitioners, Wash-
ington Park, Westward Ho. Office: Columbus
Memorial Bldg. Residence: 3160 Indiana Av.
R
RACE, Frank T,., real estate; b. Chicago,
Aug. 23, 1863; s. Luther E. and Rebecca Jane
(Kellogg) Race; ed. public schools of Austin,
111., and Bryant & Stratton Business College,
Chicago; m. Austin, 111., Apr. 23, 1863, Isabel
Blackman; children: Hazel Isabel, Myrtle
Frances, Frank Blackman. Began business life
as bookkeeper for John Wartman & Bro., con-
tractors and builders, for 5 years; after that
in brick business; since 1885 in real estate and
insurance business, now being mem. of firm
of Race & Thiele; also sec. and treas. of the
Blue Ridge Copper Co., with mines in Madison
Co., Virginia. Republican; on annexation of
Austin to Chicago, 1899, as 35th Ward, was
elected its first alderman, 1900, for short
term; re-elected for full term, 1901, 1903, 1905.
Methodist. Mason. Mem. Royal Circle, Nat.
Union. Clubs: Hamilton, Illinois Athletic. Of-
fice: South Boul. and Central Av. Residence:
5719 Ontario St., Austin Station.
R ADD IN, Charles Salisbury, contractor; b.
Lynn, Mass., Jan. 29, 1863; s. Charles E. and
H. Augusta (Monroe) Raddin; ed. Chauncy
Hall School, Boston; Northwestern Univ.,
Evanston, A.B., 1884; Master's degree in
science, 1887; m. Evanston, June 28, 1892,
Belle E. Ailing; 1 daughter: Louise. Mem. of
firm of Weary & Raddin, designers of and
contractors for bank interiors, cabinet work,
etc. Vice-pres. and trustee of the Chicago
Acad. of Sciences; sec. of the Natural History
Survey of Chicago and vicinity; dir. Evanston
Historical Soc.; sec. of the Orrington Av. Im-
provement Assn., Evanston. Republican.
Metodist. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2032 Orrington Av., Evanston, 111.
RADFORD, William A., manufacturer; b.
Oshkosh, Wis., Sept. 14, 1865; s. William and
Elizabeth (Robinson) Radford; high school
education at Oshkosh, Wis.; m. Wichita, Kan.,
June 17, 1890, Helen M. Manuel; children:
Roland D., William R. First business enter-
prise was that of lumber, sash and doors,
Radford Bros & Co., of Oshkosh, Wis., and
advanced through various stages of the busi-
ness until in 1890 he became sec. and treas.
of the Radford Sash & Door Co., and in 1902
pres. and treas. of the Radford Architectural
Co. Mason. Club: Hamilton. Office: 192 W.
22d St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
RAE, Fred Q., journalist; b. Edinburgh,
Scotland, Mar. 4, 1850; s. George and Mary
(Stevens) Rae; ed. public schools; learned
trade of a compositor in Wick, Scotland; later
worked at that trade in most of the large
British cities; came to America from London,
1871, and to Chicago, 1876; m. Chicago, June
2, 1881, Margaret McMillen; 1 daughter: Ethel
Isabella. Began newspaper work about 1872;
joined editorial force of Chicago Herald, 1884;
later with Chicago Morning News and Chicago
Mail; returned to Herald and remained until
consolidation with Times, serving as tele-
graph editor, New York correspondent, night
editor and exchange editor; has been exchange
editor Chicago Chronicle ever since that paper
was founded. Office: Chronicle office. Resi-
dence: 328 Eastwood Av.
RAE, Robert, lawyer; b. Philadelphia, Oct.
23, 1830; s. Robert and Jane (Inniss) Rae;
ed. Strasburg Acad., LaFayette College, East-
ern Penn. ; m. 1850, Sarah Moulson, of Phila-
delphia. Was for a time in newspaper work
at Erie, Pa.; admitted to Philadelphia bar at
age of 20; came to Chicago and began practice
in Feb., 1852; and has been identified with
many important cases; was associated with
Abraham Lincoln in the Rock Island Missis-
sippi River bridge case, involving the right
of a state to charter a bridge over a navigable
stream forming the boundary of co-terminous
states. Organized 2 regts. in 1861, known as
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the Douglas brigade, which was mustered into
the U. S. forces at Camp Douglas; tendered
the 1st regt. of the brigade (afterward the
42d 111. Vol. Infy.), fully uniformed, at his
own expense, to Simon Cameron, Sec. of War,
about 2 weeks before the battle of Bull Run;
Col. Rae's duties ceased when the regiments
were ready to be mustered in. Now pres. Ken-
wood Hotel Co. Democrat. Office and resi-
dence: The Kenwood.
RAILTON, Bert Albert, wholesale grocer;
b. Chicago, July 4, 1862; s. John and Annie
(Layton) Railton; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago to 1874; m. Elroy, Wis., 1886, Annie
Moore; children: Raymond, Bert, Annie, Jose-
phine, John. Began business experience in
1874 with the wholesale grocery firm of
George Ross & Co., until 1876; then with
Sprague, Warner & Co. until 1881; then fore-
man for his brother, who conducted the Chi-
cago Preserving Works, for 2 years; since
then in business as wholesale grocer, catering
especially to the hotel and restaurant trade.
Republican. K. P. Club: Illinois Athletic. Of-
fice: 24-28 S. Desplaines St. Residence: 547
Jackson Boul.
RAMM, Christ oph, Western mgr. Hamburg-
Am. Line; b. Hamburg, Ger., Aug. 15, 1861;
s. Hans Heinrich and Wilhelmina (Hintz-
mann) Ramm; ed. public and private schools
In Hamburg; m. Hoboken, N. J., Sept. 3, 1891,
Thusnelda Kaegebehn; children: Frank, Al-
bert, Walter, Paul, Werner. Came from Ham-
burg to New York, 1882. Entered service of
Hamburg-Am, and remained in company's ser-
vice there until Nov., 1891, when he came to
Chicago, where he has since served as West-
ern mgr. of the Hamburg-Am. Line. Democrat.
Lutheran. Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Of-
fice: 159 Randolph St. Residence: 233 Hamp-
den Ct.
RAMSEY, William Wilson, fireproofing con-
tractor; b. near Philadelphia, Pa., May 19,
1851; s. James Read and Mary (Dickey) Ram-
sey; ed. at the Military Acad. at West Chester,
Pa.; m. Philadelphia, Pa., 1876, Laura Simp-
son White; 1 son: William E. Began business
career in 1873 as agent for Midvale Steel
Works of Philadelphia, Pa. Since 1901 pres.
of the Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co. Re-
publican. Mem. of all Masonic bodies; Past
Eminent Grand Commander of Apollo Com-
mandery, K. T. : mem. Medinah Temple, Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: 6605 Harvard Av.
R, AND ALL, Charles Edward, manufacturer;
b. Orleans Co., N. Y., Jan. 26, 1845; s. Charles
T. and Allis (Pickens) Randall; ed. public
schools of Orleans Co. until 1860; m. Chicago,
Nov. 19, 1892, Adda Carter; children: L. E.,
S. E., C. T. Reared on farm and continued
farming in Orleans and Monroe Cos., N. Y.,
until 1876, when he joined his brothers, A. S.
and T. P., in the paper box business in Chi-
cago; business incorporated, 1891, as the Chi-
cago Label & Box Co., of which he is vice-
pres. Republican. Club: Lincoln. Office: 226-230
Lake St. Residence: 744 Washington Boul.
RANDALL, Charles Ellsworth, mem. Board
of Assessors; b. Woodstock, Vt., June 29, 1861;
s. Dr. Nathaniel and Sarah (Sprague) Ran-
dall; ed. public schools. Woodstock, Vt. ; came
to Chicago; m. Apr., 1892, Harriet S., daugh-
ter of F. E. Booth, Chicago; children: Ells-
worth B., Harriet E. After coming to Chicago
was newspaper compositor for 6 months, then
for about 4 years employed in lumber busi-
ness of George B. Hannah, and after that for
10 years employed with other leading lumber
firms; from 1893 to 1896 in lumber firm of
Winheim & Randall, and after disposing of
that business engaged in lumber commission
business; is now sec. and treas. of the Gray-
don Ice Co. Was assessor of Hyde Park from
Jan. 1, 1896, to Jan. 1. 1899; since then mem.
of the Board of Assessors of Cook Co., being
one of the first assessors elected after crea-
tion of that board. Republican. Mason, Odd
Fellow. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 76-82 5th Av. Residence: 4747
Champlain Av.
RANDALL, Charles Henry, commission mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Mar. 8, 1871; s. T. D. and
Ann (Lithgow) Randall; ed. Chicago public
schools and grad. from high school; m. Chi-
cago, 1901, Selma Trude. On leaving school in
1890 became identified in a minor position
with the present house of T. D. Randall &
Co. (established 1852), commission merchants
in hay, grain and flour, potatoes and melons;
now a partner in the firm. Republican. Congre-
gationalist. Mem. Home Lodge, 508, A. F. &
A. M. and of Chicago Chapter, 127, R. A. M.
Office: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence: 1114
E. 58th St.
HAND ALL, Tabor Fickens, pres. of Chicago
Label and Box Co.; b. town of Kendall, N. Y.,
Dec. 12, 1839; s. Charles T. and Alice (Pick-
ens) Randall; ed. public schools; m. Hudson,
Mich., June 2, 1870, Delia Childs: 1 son: Irv-
ing Randall. In 1873 started in the paper box
manufacturing business with Randall, Knowl-
ton & Co., to whom the firm of A. S. & T. P.
Randall succeeded and continued until 1880;
was in real estate business, 1880-90; estab-
lished, 1890, Chicago Label & Box Co., of
which is pres. Independent Republican. Clubs:
Hamilton, Skokie Country. Office: 226-228 Lake
St. Residence: 179 Evanston Av.
RANDALL, Thomas David, commission
grain and provisions; b. Cranston, R. I., 1834;
ed. public schools of Rhode Island. Came to
Chicago in 1850, and in 1851 established him-
self as a manufacturer of cigars; in 1852
founded the present commission house of T.
D. Randall & Co. Mem. of the Chicago Board
of Trade. Mason; life mem. of Corinthian
Chapter and of Apollo Commandery, K. T.
Office: Board of Trade. Residence: 2624 Calu-
met Av.
HANDLE, Charles H., business man, capi-
talist; b. Alton, 111., June 25, 1854; s. Irwin B.
and Mary E. (Harrison) Randle; ed. public
schools; m. 1878, Ellen S. Hanson; children:
Hanson F., Guy D., Peachey S. For 17 years
was sec.-treas. of Drummond Tobacco Co.
Pres. Am. Salt Co. since organization; vice-
pres. and dir. Frank Parmelee Co., omnibus
and transfer service; 2d vice-pres. and dir.
Gulf & Mississippi River Transportation Co.;
dir. Royal Trust Co. and Drexel State Bank;
pres. Chicago Suburban Water & Light Co.;
dir. Economy Light & Power Co. of Joliet, 111.
Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Office: Royal
Insurance Bldg. Residence: 4339 Drexel Boul.
RANDOLPH, Isham, civil engineer; b. on
farm, New Market, Clarke Co., Va., Mar. 25,
1848; s. Robert C. (M.D.) and Lucy Nelson
(Welford) Randolph; ed. chiefly by mother
and 21 months in private day schools in Va. ;
engineering acquired by study and actual
work, beginning as axman in employ of the
B. & O. R. R.; m. Chicago. June 15, 1882, Mary
Henry Taylor; children: Robert Isham, Oscar
De Wolf, Spotswood Wellford. Chief engineer
C. & W. I. R. R. and Belt Ry., Chicago, 1880;
chief engineer Chicago, Madison & Northern
Ry., 1886; chief engineer sanitary district of
Chicago since June 7, 1893. Mem. and past
pres. Western Soc. Engineers; mem. Am. Soc.
of Civil Engineers. Contributor to engineering
journals. Office: Security Bldg. Residence:
Riverside, 111.
RANDOLPH, Smith Martin, architect; b.
near New Brunswick, N. J., 1837; s. Lewis
Stelle and Hanah (Oilman) Randolph; com-
mon school education; came to Chicago in
1854 to study architecture in the office of an
older brother, Mahlon Randolph. Served 3
years In Civil War as mem. of the famous
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Chicago Board of Trade Battery; in 1865 he
joined his brother in St. Louis, the firm of
Randolph Bros, continuing 6 years; pres. St.
Louis Board of Police Commissioners, 1870-
1871; after the great fire of 1871 he returned
to Chicago, resuming his profession and gain-
ing a reputation for advanced ideas in safe
construction, and making a specialty of heavy
mercantile and manufacturing buildings; re-
cently his practice has been largely as con-
sulting architect in reinforced concrete; m.
St. Louis, Feb. 9, 1870, Hattie E. Johnson,
who died in 1876; 1 child: Hattie (died 1881);
m. 2d, Chicago, Sept. 14, 1882, Mrs. Harriet
Maher Smith, whose daughter has since been
called Dolly Randolph, and is known as a vio-
linist; their oldest son, Paul, died in 1890; 2d
son, Grant, was born 1888, and daughter,
Grace, was born in 1893. Corresponding mem.
of Am. Institute of Architects. Office: Cham-
ber of Commerce. Residence: 130 S. Grove Av.,
Oak Park, 111.
RANKIN, James Auld, grain, stocks and
provisions; b. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 7, 1861;
s. Thomas and Margaret (Kennedy) Rankin;
ed. public schools; m. Utica, N. Y., Jan. 24,
1884, Satie Williams; 1 daughter: Elizabeth.
Began in Board of Trade business 30 years
ago and has continued in the same line ever
since from office boy with R. W. Roloson,
through the various branches of the business;
was associated in office of W. P. Harvey &
Co., and is now a mem. of the firm of Pringle,
Fitch & Rankin; mem. of the Chicago Board
of Trade and the Chicago Stock Exchange. Re-
publican. Baptist. Clubs: Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic. Office: Board of Trade. Resi-
dence: 5659 Woodlawn Av.
RANNEY, Prederic O., treas. C., M. & St. P.
Ry. Began railway service Feb. 22, 1866, as
bookkeeper for the Western Union R. R. ; sec.
and treas. same company, 1874-9; cashier C.,
M. & St. P. Ry., 1879-82; asst. treas. of same,
1882-7, and since Feb. 23, 1887, treas. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 5140 Mad-
ison Av.
HANSOM, Allan, manufacturer; b. Geneseo,
111., July 6, 1863; s. Perry and Fannie E. Smith
Ransom; ed. high school, Oshkosh, Wis. Served
apprenticeship in a machine shop at Oshkosh,
Wis.; came to Chicago in 1888; was with the
Lodge & Davis Machine & Tool Co. for 5
years; then with Prentiss Tool & Supply Co.
until 1897, when the business was purchased
by the Marshall-Huschart Machinery Co., of
which became vice-pres_. in 1899, which posi-
tion still holds; also vice-pres. Ransom Mfg.
Co., of Oshkosh, Wis. Mem. Am. Soc. Mechan-
ical Engineers. Republican. Served one enlist-
ment and part of another in 2d regt., Wis. N.
G., and held commission as 2d lieut. Club:
Chicago Athletic. Office: 62-64 S. Canal St.
Residence: Lexington Hotel.
RANSOM, Robert W., newspaper man; b.
Lancaster, Erie Co., N. Y., May 20, 1854; s.
Chauncey Monroe and Celina Mary (Standart)
Ransom; ed. public schools of Cincinnati, O. ;
m. Nov. 14, 1876, in Cincinnati, Anna Owens,
daughter of Dr. William Owens, of Cincinnati;
children: Chauncey Owens, Robert Owens. Be-
gan newspaper work in Jan., 1875, as reporter
for St. Louis Globe (now Globe-Democrat);
came to Chicago in Oct., 1875, and became a
reporter for the Chicago Tribune; later was
its legislative correspondent at Springfield,
traveling political correspondent, news editor,
and night editor; in 1898 went to the New
York World as news editor; from 1899 to 1902
edited the Standard, of Boston, an insurance
newspaper; in 1902-3 was night editor of the
New York Commercial and was on the night
city desks of the New York Herald and Asso-
ciated Press; in August, 1903, returned to
Chicago to become night editor of the Record-
Herald; in Feb., 1905, became its news editor.
Office: 154 Washington St. Residence: 142 E.
36th St.
RAFF, Wilhelm, editor-in-chief of the Illi-
nois Staats Zeitung; b. Germany, July 14,
1828; s. George and Augusta Rapp; took part
in German revolutionary movement, 1848; sent
for 1 year to fortress of Hohenasberg; after-
ward teacher in Switzerland; emigrated to
U. S., 1852; m. Baltimore, 1869, Gesine Budel-
mann; children: Mrs. Mila Kemper, Mrs. Frida
Ruhstrat, William, Jr., Mrs. Matilda Zuer-
laut; editor Turnzeitung, Philadelphia and
Cincinnati; editor Baltimore Wecker (Repub-
lican), 1857-61 (secession mob stormed this
office, Apr. 19, 1861, and he had to flee for his
life; edited Illinois Staats Zeitung, 1861-6;
Baltimore Wecker again, 1866-72; associate
editor, 1872-91, and since 1891 chief editor
Illinois Staats Zeitung. Author: Recollections
of the German Fatherland by a German-Am.
Of".ce: Staats Zeitung Bldg. Residence: 220
Cass St.
RASSMAN, William B., wholesale grocer; b.
Chicago, Apr. 26, 1862; s. Edward and Minnie
(Miller) Rassman; ed. Chicago public schools
and German-Am. School; m. Chicago, Dec. 15,
1886, Matilda Lenz; 1 daughter: Adeline. Be-
gan business experience as cash boy with
Marshall Field & Co., then went to Ft. Benton,
Mont., where was engaged in general mer-
chandise store for several years; then back to
Chicago and engaged in the grocery business
with Reid, Murdoch & Co.; then with J. B.
Tnderrieden Co.; afterward with Louis W.
Stayart Co. as mgr., becoming mem. of the
firm in 1894, and now being vice-pres. Inde-
pendent Republican. Mason (32°) and Shriner.
Mem. Royal Arcanum and Nat. Union. Office:
Randolph and Union Sts. Residence: 1746 Oak-
dale Av.
RASSWEILER, Henry Eaesler, fire insur-
ance; b. Orwigsburg, Pa., Apr. 3, 1842; s.
Philip and Doris (Haesler) Rassweiler; grad.
June 8, 1868, A.M., from Northwestern College
(then located at Plainfield, 111., but now at
Naperville, 111., with degree of A.M.); m. Cedar
Falls, la., Jan. 1, 1868, S. Victoria Harlacher;
children: Lorene, Harry C. Was prof, of
mathematics in Northwestern College, 8 years;
of natural science and political economy, 8
years: pres. of the college, 5 years; in all
was 30 yfears a teacher. In 1888, on leaving
college work, was 2 years with Western Pub-
lishing House, Chicago, as editor of publica-
tions. In 1890 accepted Illinois special agency
for the Insurance Co. of North America, of
Philadelphia, Pa.; promoted, 1892. to position
of state agent of same company. Pres. Illinois
State Board of Fire Underwriters, 1902-3. Re-
publican. Mem. United Evangelical Church.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: Naperville,
111.
RATHBONE, Henry Ring's, lawyer; b. Wash-
ington, D. C., Feb. 12, 1870; s. Henry Reed
and Clara (Harris) Rathbone; grandson Hon.
Ira Harris, founder of the first law school
in this country; his father was in the box
with President Lincoln when he was assassin-
ated; ed. by private tuition in U. S. and Eu-
rope until entered Phillips Acad., Andover,
Mass., in which was prepared for college In
class of 1887; grad. Yale Univ., A.B., 1892,
Albany Law School. 1893; grad. Univ. of Wis-
consin, LL.B., 1894; m. Oshkosh, Wis., Dec.
22, 1903, Laura Lucille Harney. Admitted to
bar of Illinois, 1895, and after a season of
travel established in practice of law in Chica-
go, May, 1895, and has so continued. Counsel
Am. Milling Co. and Kensington Drop Forge
& Foundry Co. and others. Makes a specialty
of trial work and secured a $25,000 verdict in
a suit for personal injuries for a colored
laborer. Republican. Mem. Delta Kappa Ep-
silon, Phi Delta Phi (legal fraternity). Mason;
K. T., Montjoie Commandery, Oriental Con-
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sistory (32°), Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine.
Mem. Hyde Park Lodge, K. P., Colfax Lodge,
I. O. O. F., and Modern Woodmen of the
World. Mem. Yale Alumni Assn. Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Quadrangle, Union League, Woodlawn.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 262 E.
52d St.
RATHBOENE, William Walter, manufactur-
er; b. Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland, Feb. 14,
1852; s. Henry Tabor and Catherine Rathborne;
ed. private tutors in Ireland. Came to the U. S.
in 1876; became shipping clerk in a lumber
yard at Center Av. and 22d St.; has continued
active in the lumber business ever since in
various capacities, and, in 1895, organized,
with others, the Rathborne, Hair & Ridgeway
Co., wholesale lumber dealers, planing mill
proprietors and manufacturers of packing
boxes, of which company he is pres. and mgr.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Union, Chicago, Chicago
Athletic, Saddle and Cycle, Onwentsia. Office:
Union and Lumber Sts. Residence: 354 E.
Huron St.
RATHJE, Frederick A., lawyer; b. Bloom-
ingdale, DuPage Co., 111., May 16, 1866; s. Wil-
liam and Louise (Ehlers) Rathje; academic
education and grad. Northwestern Law School,
class of 1896, LL.B.; m. Waukegan, 111., Aug.
4, 1901, Nellie Keay; 1 daughter: Helen Louise.
Office: 145 LaSalle St. Residence: 6715 Stewart
Av.
EATHOM, John Bevelstoke, journalist; b.
Melbourne, Australia, 1868; ed. Scotch Col-
lege, Melbourne, and Harrow, Eng. War corre-
spondent Soudan, 1886, for Melbourne Argus;
Cuba, 1898, for San Francisco Chronicle; mem.
Schwatka's Alaska Expedition, 1890; now with
Chicago Record Herald; m. Mildred Campbell,
of West Virginia. Contributor to 'leading Am.
magazines, Melbourne Australasian, London
Daily Telegraph, etc. Lecturer and authority
on immigration and sociological subjects.
Author: Four Years In the Chinese Navy;
Taps; Chicago's Foreign Citizens. Office: The
Record Herald. Residence: 282 E. Superior St.
RATSCH, Frederick James; b. Waukegan,
111., July 24, 1862; s. William Augustus and
Theresa (Turrell) Ratsch; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. 1st, Chicago, Nov. 19, 1884, Mary
Phillips; children: Edward J., Maude L., Fred-
erick E., Virginius S.; m. 2d, Feb. 16, 1904,
Mabel Pitt. At age of 14 went to work for
Ortmayer & Son, saddlery, continuing until
about 1895, when he went into business on
his own account, organizing the Chicago Sport-
ing Goods Mfg. Co., of which he has ever since
been pres. The company are manufacturers of
"Ratsch's Peerless" line of baseball and
other sporting goods, uniforms, etc., and deal-
ers in sporting and athletic goods of every
kind. Republican. R. C. Club: Waupanseh. Of-
fice: 126-128 S. Jefferson St. Residence: 4124
Ellis Av.
RATJCHFUSS, Charles Frederick, sec. the
Liquid Carbonic Co.; b. Louisville, Ky., Oct.
16, 1864; s. Charles F. and Wilhelmina D.
(Herterich) Rauchfuss; ed. public schools at
Louisville, Ky., and Golconda, 111.; m. Gol-
conda, 111., May 6, 1903, Myrtle Alice Roper.
Entered employ Liquid Carbonic Co., 1889, as
traveling salesman; mgr. St. Louis branch,
1890-1900; general sales mgr. and located at
Chicago since 1900, and also sec. of the com-
pany since 1903. Also sec. of C. L. Bastian
Mfg. Co., brass founders, 1900. Republican.
Presbyterian. Club: Westward Ho. Office: 67
Wells St. Residence: 30 Quick Av., Oak Park,
111.
EAUM, Green Berry, lawyer; b. Golconda,
111., Dec. 3, 1829; s. John and Juliet C. Raum;
ed. common schools; m. Golconda, 111., Oct.
16, 1851, Maria Field; children: Effie, Daniel
F., Maud, John, Green Berry, Jr., Maria, Mabel,
Frances. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1853; later
Supreme Court, U. S.; mem. Nat. Democratic
Convention, and supported Douglas for pres.,
1860. After fall of Ft. Sumter, made first war
speech in Southern Illinois; entered Union
Army, 1861, as maj. 56th 111. Vols. ; promoted
through successive grades to brig.-gen. ; or-
dered and led a successful bayonet charge at
Corinth, Oct. 4, 1862; served under Grant and
Sherman; severely wounded at Missionary
Ridge; was in Atlanta campaign and held the
line of railroad in rear of Sherman's Army;
discovered and defeated Gen. Wheeler's Raid;
reinforced Resaca at night and held it against
Gen. Hood. Was in march to the sea; had
command under Gen. Hancock in Shenandoah
Valley at close of war. After the Civil War
projected and procured the construction of
the Cairo & Vincennes R. R. Congressman,
1867-9; U. S. commissioner internal revenue,
1876-83; commissioner of pensions, 1889-93.
Republican. Author: The Existing Conflict,
1884; History of Illinois Republicanism, 1900;
History of the War for the Union, 1905; also
seven official reports as commissioner internal
revenue, 1877-82, inclusive, and 4 years as
commissioner pensions, 1889-92; magazine
articles. Is now pres. West India Planters
Assn., incorporated, 1903. Mem. G. A. R.
(Army of the Tennessee and Army of the
Potomac). Office: 84 Adams St. Residence:
The Vermont. 569 51st Boul.
EAWLE, John, cut stone contractor; b. Ex-
ford, Somersetshire, Eng., May 3, 1843; s.
John and Mary (Poole) Rawle; ed. common
schools near his birthplace; learned trade of
stone-cutter and carver, and later drafts-
man in office of Sir Charles Fox, a distin-
guished engineer; came to U. S., landing at
Portland, May, 1868; worked at his trade there
and at St. Louis, Mo., for a few months at
each place, coming to Chicago in fall of 1868;
took a trip to England, but returned in 1869;
m. 1885, Augusta E. Zich, of Chicago; chil-
dren: Randolph R., Elsie M. A., Eva E. M.,
Ethlyn V., Ena A., Viola R. Established him-
self in business as a cut stone contractor in
Chicago in 1872, and has since been continu-
ously engaged in this business. Also pres.
Acme Bedford Stone Co. Mem. Builders &
Tracers Exchange, and treas. and pres. Build-
ers' Club. Mason. Office: 138 Washington St.
Residence: 144 E. 50th St.
EAWLEIGH, James Thomas, pres. J. T.
Rawleigh & Co., wholesale and retail hay,
grain and feed; b. Deerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y.,
Apr. 9, 1836; s. Thomas and Mary (Cruik-
shanks) Rawleigh; ed. district school of Deer-
field until 1848; then to Whitesborough Acad.
at Whitesborough, 4 miles from Utica, N. Y.,
in 1850 for 2 years; later 1 year in Chicago
private school; m. New Buffalo, Mich., Nov.
30, 1860, Juliette Hosley; children: Mrs. S. R.
Warner, James Harry, Mrs. Ava F. Chapman.
Worked for brother, D. C. Rawleigh, from
1855 to 1858, assuming control of grain busi-
ness in 1858; was then located on Market St.,
between Lake and Randolph Sts.; burned out
in fire of 1871; resumed at corner of Green
and Monroe Sts., where has since continued.
Republican; was mem. of Board of Aldermen,
1876-80; vice-pres. 2 years and dir. 3 years
Chicago Board of Trade. Universalist. Club:
Illinois. Office: Green and Monroe Sts. Resi-
dence: 727 Washington Boul.
EAWN, Ira Griffith, railway official; b.
Delaware, O., Aug. 20, 1855; ed. Delaware, O.,
schools. Entered railway service, 1870; tele-
graph operator, train dispatcher and train
master, C., C., C. & I. Ry., 1870-87; master of
transportation, Kentucky Central Ry., 1887-9;
division supt. and supt. of transportation C.
& O. Ry., 1889-90; gen. supt. B. & O. S.-W. Rd.,
1890-4; gen. supt. B. & O. S.-W. Ry., which was
a consolidation of the B. & O. S.-W. Rd. and
the Ohio & Mississippi Ry., 1894-1903; gen.
supt. of transj ortation I. C., 1903-4; asst. gen.
478
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
mgr. I. C. since 1904. Club: Homewood. Office:
Park Row Station. Residence: 4830 Greenwood
Avenue.
RAWSON, Charles Leonard, manufacturer
of ornamental glass; b. North New Portland,
Me., Sept. 24, 1844; s. George Burrill (M.D.)
and Eunice Fitch (Mellen) Rawson; ed. com-
mon school and Paris Hill Acad., Paris, Me.
Came to Chicago, Mar., 1869, and since re-
sided here continuously. Business career con-
fined to the manufacturing and jobbing of
decorated glass, especially chipped and sand
blast work. Established, with Samuel Evans,
1890, firm of Rawson & Evans, which from
small beginnings has grown to occupy 30,000
feet of floor space and employs from 60 to 70
men, with branch in New York. Democrat
(recalcitrant). Eclectic in religious views. Of-
fice: 151-153 W. Washington Boul. Residence:
427 Jackson Boul.
RAWSON, Frederick Holbrook, vice-pres.
Union Trust Co.; b. Chicago, May 30, 1872; s.
Stephen W. and Emily (Holbrook) Rawson;
academic course, Yale Univ., class of 1895.
Began banking career in 1895 with Union
Trust Co. as entry clerk, afterward became
teller, etc., and in Jan., 1901, attained pres-
ent position as vice-pres. and dir. of the
Union Trust Co. Also pres. and dir. of the
North Chicago Street R. R. Co., the West
Chicago Street R. R. Co., and the Illinois
Warehouse & Storage Co.; dir. in Chicago
West Division Ry. Co., North Chicago City
Ry. Co., Congress Hotel Co., Northern Hotel
Co., Saratoga European Hotel and Restaurant
Co., Morrison European Hotel & Restaurant
Co., and James H. Rice Co. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Washington Park, Saddle and
Cycle, Chicago Golf, Glen View, Chicago
Yacht, Bankers. Office: Tribune Bldg.
RAWSON, Stephen W., pres. and dir. Union
Trust Co. Office: Tribune Bldg. Residence:
4945 Ellis Av.
RAY, Allen Button, manufacturer of cooper-
age; b. Normal, 111., July 3, 1865; s. Daniel A.
and Phila Rebecca (Sutton) Ray; common
school and business college education; m. Oak
Park, 111., Jan. 21, 1885, Sadie J. Seaman; chil-
dren: Sadie Seaman, Daniel A. In 1885 entered
the service of the Pioneer Cooperage Co., of
Chicago and St. Louis, manufacturers of all
kinds of cooperage, and said to be now the
largest enterprise of its kind in the U. S. ; now
vice-pres. and mgr. of the company. Pres. Nat.
Coopers' Assn. Republican. Was trustee of the
village of Elmhurst 4 years; since 1901 pres.
the village of Oak Park. Col. in I. N.
G. Unitarian. Mem. Royal League and Royal
Arcanum. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Oak Park, Colonial, Westward Ho. Office:
137-147 N. Hoyne Av. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
RAYMER, Walter John, merchant, alder-
man; b. Woodstock, Ont., June 21, 1864; s.
Robert and Mercy Raymer; ed. grammar
school of Woodstock and part of term in the
collegiate grade; m. Chicago, Nov. 3, 1885,
Mary Gallagher; children: Abigail Mercy,
Alice Veronica, Ellen May. Came to Chicago,
1881, and has ever since been engaged in com-
mercial pursuits; since Oct. 20, 1890, resi-
dent mgr. for the Am. Pin Co., brass goods
manufacturers, of Waterville, Conn. Repub-
lican. Representative of the 15th, and now, as
redistricted, of the new 28th Ward in the City
Council since 1898; re-elected Apr. 5, 1904, for
4th term, expiring Apr., 1906. Club: Hamilton.
Office: 185 Dearborn St. Residence: 95 Hum-
boldt Boul.
RAYMOND, Charles Eugene, advertising; b.
town of Reading, Schuyler Co., N. Y.t July 11,
1860; s. D. M. and Charlotte (Stilson) Ray-
mond; grad. Starkey Seminary, Eddytown,
Yates Co., N. Y., 1878; 1 year at Cornell Univ.,
1879; 1 year at Commercial College, Oswego,
N. Y., 1880; m. New Haven, Conn., Sept. 28,
1887, Carrie M. Lamb. Was employe and mem.
of H. P. Hubbard Co., advertising agency, New
Haven, Conn., 1881-90; in 1890 went with J.
Walter Thompson, newspaper and magazine
advertising agency, and in 1891 came to Chi-
cago in same employ; in 1896 the J. Walter
Thompson Co. was incorporated, and he be-
came stockholder, dir. and vice-pres. Repub-
lican. Unitarian. Clubs: Union League, Atlas,
Hinsdale, Hinsdale Golf. Mem. Royal Ar-
canum. Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence:
21 Third Av., Hinsdale, 111.
RAYMOND, Charles Lewis, commission
merchant and broker in grain, stocks, etc. ; b.
Boston, Mass., June 6, 1840; s. Z. L. and Rhoda
C. (Hildreth) Raymond; ed. public schools;
m. Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 1, 1869, Florence
Merriam; children: Edward F., Charles M.,
Abbie M., John D., Lucy E., Ralph. Began
business life in 1858 as a clerk in the crockery
store of Otis, Norcross & Co., Boston, and
later with Potter & Demmon, provisions, Bos-
ton, until 1861, in which year came to Chicago
and began in pork packing business. In 1864
became a mem. of the Chicago Board of Trade
and has since conducted a regular commission
business in grain and provisions; is also a
mem. of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Is 1st
vice-pres. and dir. of the North Chicago Street
R. R. Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Washington Park, Onwentsia, Twen-
tieth Century. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 2239 Calumet Av.
RAYMOND, Frederick Dwight, railway offi-
cial; b. Wilbraham, Mass., Sept. 16, 1852; s.
Rev. Miner (D.D., LL.D.) and Elizabeth (Hen-
derson) Raymond; grad. Northwestern Univ.,
1872; m. Evanston, 111., 1878, Carrie M.
Wyckoff; children: Ruth, Mary, Philip W.,
Margaret, Frederick D., Jr. In 1873 became
paymaster of the Chicago & Paducah R. R.;
afterward asst. general freight agent of the
same road, and of the Chicago, Pekin & South-
western Ry. ; then became cashier Wabash Ry.
at Chicago; afterward auditor and paymaster
Chicago & Indianapolis Air Line; next was
general freight agent Chicago & Great South-
ern Ry., and afterward auditor Union Steel
Co., Chicago; since 1887, sec., treas. and dir.
E.f J. & E. Ry. Co. and of the C., L. S. & E.
Ry. Co. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 408
Greenwood Boul, Evanston, 111.
RAYMOND. Henry Sherwood, sales mgr. for
manufacturers; b. Elgin 111., Apr. 1, 1859; s.
George N. and P. K. (Yarwood) Raymond;
ed. public schools of Dubuque, la., 1866-76;
m. Galena, 111., Aug. 3, 1881, Caroline Mac-
loskey; children: Mabel Gray, Louis Albert,
Soulard. Began business life as clerk with A.
Y. McDonald at Dubuque, 1876, and salesman,
1878; salesman Nat. Tube Works Co., 1883,
and since 1899, sales mgr. at Chicago for the
Nat. Tube Co. Episcopalian. Mem. S. A. R.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Midlothian. Office: The Rookery.
Residence: 4533 Greenwood Av.
RAYMOND, James Henry, patent lawyer;
b. Wilbraham, Mass., June 6, 1850; s. Rev.
Miner Raymond (D.D., LL.D.) and Elizabeth
(Henderson) Raymond; ed. Wesleyan Acad.,
Wilbraham, Mass., and in Northwestern Univ.,
graduating A.B., 1871, A.M., 1873; LL.B.,
Union College of Law, 1875; m. Springfield,
111., Oct. 13, 1874, Mary S., daughter of Hon.
Benjamin Stevenson Edwards of Springfield;
children: Edwards F., Elizabeth, Helena Van
Wycke (now Mrs. A. R. Carman), Miner. Ad-
mitted to bar, 1875; Apr. 15, 1874, to Nov. 21,
1884, under title of "sec. and treas.," was
actuary of the Western Railroad Assn., a bu-
reau of 103 railroad companies, charged with
considering and determining all claims for
infringements of patents, defending all patent
suits brought against mem. of the assn., etc.;
was mem. firm of Raymond & Veeder, Ray-
THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
479
mond & Omohundro, and now of Raymond &
Barnett. Sound Money Democrat; sec. of 1st
Railroad and Warehouse Commission of Illi-
nois, 1871-3; charter mem. Beta Theta Phi,
Northwestern Univ.; trustee and mem. execu-
tive committee Northwestern Univ. 12 years;
mem., since 1865, of 1st Methodist Church of
Evanston. Mem. Am. Bar Assn. (was one term
pres. of section in patents, trade marks and
copyrights), Illinois State Bar Assn., Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Chicago Law Institute;
founder and 2d pres. Chicago Patent Law
Assn.; associate mem. Am. Soc. Mechanical
Engineers; mem. Master Car Builders' Assn.
and Master Mechanics' (railway) Assn. Mem.
Municipal Assn. of Evanston; dir. in many
private corporations. Clubs: Union League,
Evanston. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence:
2148 Sherman Av., Evanston, 111.
KAYMOND, James Kelson, lead manufac-
turer; b. New York City, Oct. 5, 1847; s. Nelson
G. and Jane (Lockwood) Raymond; ed. public
and private schools in New York and Con-
necticut. Started in the lead manufacturing
business in Detroit, Mich., in the spring of
1876; sold out interests in 1879; removed to
Chicago and established the lead works at
the corner of Lake and Clinton Sts.; incor-
porated, 1880, under name of Raymond Lead
Co., of which he is pres.; plant now the most
extensive in the country. Dir. United Lead
Co. Republican. Club: Union League. Office:
57 W. Lake St. Residence: 4902 Drexel Boul.
Tprnmp Hall
ofThTcag? "
Clinton, la., Mar. 10, 1869; ed. Chicago public
•nhAAla- frmri TJr>ri-bwp<5tPrn TTniv IRQ?
(AhM° S189frPh.D'?0UtniveSoefrnChiS1go;' 1896)1
m. Aug. 15, 1895, Nettie Josephine Hunt, Au-
rora. 111. Private sec. to late George M. Pull-
man 18RQ-<)0- <stprmj»ranhpr fnr into n/n«<a
FrancesE9 wfalart"w^Pl "coUe'ge af^JS"
ton; traveled in Europe and Asia as sec. to
Bishop Thoburn, completing circuit of the
tions of 1884, 1892 and 1896. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Washington Park, Germania
Mannerchor, Hamilton, Marquette. Residence:
Auditorium Annex; summer, Marblehead,
Mass.
BEAD, Ople, author; b. Nashville, Tenn.,
Dec. 22, 1852; ed. Gallatin, Tenn.; m. June,
1881, Ada Benham. Began newspaper work in
Franklin, Ky. ; went later to Little Rock;
edited Arkansas Gazette, 1878-81; established
Arkansaw Traveler (humorous paper), 1883;
conducted it about 10 years; since then in
literary work in Chicago. Club: Press. (See
Who's Who in America for books, etc.) Ad-
dress: Press Club.
BEADING, Arthur H., physician and sur-
geon; b. Niles, Mich., Aug. 29, 1863; s. Edgar
(M.D.) and Amelia (Mead) Reading; ed. pri-
vate and public schools, Niles, Mich.; Cottage
Grove (public) School and South Side Acad.,
Chicago, until 1879; Chicago Univ., 1881:
Northern Indiana Normal School, 1882; Ben-
nett Med. College, Chicago, 1883-6, graduating
M.D.; m. Chicago, Apr. 5, 1887, Rose Maud
Tramblay, M.D.; 1 daughter: Ruth Amelia.
Was clerk in Chicago Fair, Denver, Colo., 1
year, 1880; clerk in Patterson's drug store
during summers of 1884 and 1885; clerk in
1st Nat. Bank 1 year, 1886-7; began practice
of medicine in Chicago in 1886; since marriage
with Dr. Rose M. Tramblay, 1887, they have
practiced in partnership as Drs. A. H. Read-
ing and R. M. Reading; in June, 1887, re-
moved to Braceville, 111., where were surgeons
t
, on account of strike
of coal miners in Braceville; at East Chicago,
for the East Chicago Iron
Co a™ °th®r1»manu^t,urin% c°n.c«rnB5
to Chicago, May, 1893, and built an
**. ?penf<l " as H°tel
™ Fa^f ,vlsitor|- and en'
S?*HJ?«,iS!Si£e °Qf me.dicln.e and surgery;
nas remained in same location ever since.
history and political science Lawrence Univ.,
Appleton, Wis., 1893-4; lecturer sociology and
sec class study dept., Univ. Extension Div.,
Univ. of Chicago, 1894-5; prof, sociology and
sec. Univ. Extension Dept., Univ. of Wiscon-
sin, 1895-7; pres. and prof/economics and so-
Unlv" 1897-1901- Ad-
i ,
.- Am- College of Medi-
' alte3dln£l#hyili&a?f £ook
F & £6S B- 1WI»a«1 Nat. Tem-
:, anV?rmfrl^r°l **•&•***• H°SP;
rhiTia8? «Eclce.ctflc £^d- *? nd™Surg£cal
t***I Eclectic ed. Soc.
, stock broker;
bTPvnnQtnn Til <3oV>t in tR7ft* a QamnAi T»
. JtliVanSlOn, HI,, feept. 1U, 1S(U, S. bamUel ±3.
sinr? Aiin iwav CRavor-ifto-a^ T? a irm n-n A • aft TMIK
ana Alia May (iseveriage; Kaymona, ea. puo-
lip artfl Y\\et) <»f»hnf>lt« anft In «5r>nnnl <n T>ro«f1on
^- laaTa TO« U «o«»,f«.« -2/^f?J!Rj
Orer., l»»5-6. w^as in machinery and supply
business with Goulds & Austin and Henion &
Hubbell, 1886-91; with S. B. Raymond, repre-
senting Franklin Sugar Reflning'Co., of Phila-
delphia, 1891-1900; partner in firm of W. L.
Beckwith & Co., stock brokers, from 1900 until
May 1, 1904, when firm dissolved. Mem. Chi-
cago Stock Exchange. Republican. Club: Chi-
cago. Address: Chicago Club.
BATMOND, Samuel B.; b. Westfleld, Mass.,
July, 1848; ed. Wesleyan Acad., Wilbraham,
Mass.; came to Chicago, 1864. Began business
life in 1864 as office boy for G. C. Cook &
Co., wholesale grocers; became salesman of
the house and later was for years in business
for himself as sugar broker and representa-
tive of Eastern refineries. For over a quarter
of a century active and prominent in Repub-
Iican politics; pres. of his ward club for about
10 years and actively identified with every Re-
publican campaign committee in Cook Co. for
over 20 years; was Republican candidate for
city treas. in 1889, but defeated in the Demo-
cratic landslide of that year; elected county
treas. in 1898, serving until 1902. Was pres.
of the Commercial Exchange for over 15
years. Delegate to Republican nat. conven-
'
Grocery;
1tjr^«
. Mem.
nt-oo TVm Tnlon/l
pres. i ne iniana
•wonrHnivn Tmnrnvpmpnt
WOOQiawn improvement .
lawn Park Presbyterian Church. Office: 100
estate «st T?ocir)Anr>o- Rfinn
St °
BEAM, Norman Bruce, capitalist; b. Som-
merset Co., Pa., Nov. 5, 1844; ed. common and
normal schools; m. 1886, Carrie Putnam,
Madison, N. Y. Taught school one term; then
divided time between farming and photog-
J"aPhy until 1861; private and 1st lieut. 85th
Pa- Vo1- until incapacitated by wounds re-
ceived in battle near Savannah, Ga. Clerk in a
Harnedsville store, 1865-6; in business,
Princeton, 111., and Osceola, la., 1866-71; live
stock and grain commission merchant, Chi-
cago, 1871-88; since then attending to his
large real estate, street railway and railway
interests; dir. B. & O. R. R. Co., C. & A. R. R.
Co., Erie R. R. Co.. C., B. & Q. R. R. Co.,
Colorado Southern Ry. Co., Lehigh Valley R.
R- Co., Seaboard Air Line System, Chicago
Union Traffic Ry. Co., Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Co., U. S. Steel Corporation, 1st Nat. Bank
(Chicago), International Harvester Co., the
Pullman Co., Nat. Biscuit Co., Central Safety
Deposit Co., Federal Trust & Savings Bank,
First Trust & Savings Bank, Guaranty Trust
Co. of New York, Metropolitan Trust Co., Nat.
Safe Deposit Co., New York Security & Trust
480 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
Co.. the Reliance Co., the Corn Products Co., Pacific Ry. Co.; then in lumber business as
Federal Trust Co., Chicago; Mount Hope mem. of firm of Governor & Redington, Law-
Cemetery Assn. Office: 24 Broad St., New York, rence, Kan., 1871-5; connected with lumber
Residence: 524 5th Av., New York. business in Chicago, 1875-84; since July 1,
REBER, James Lenhart, manufacturer of 1888, in life insurance business; since July 1,
canned goods; b. Windsor Twp., Berks Co., 1897, jury commissioner of Cook Co. Repub-
Pa., Sept. 27, 1838; s. John and Lydia (Len- lican. Congregationalist. Trustee of Dart-
hart) Reber; ed. common schools; m. Philadel- mouth College since 1895. Mem. G. A. R., S.
phia, Pa., 1864, Rebecca Fretz; children: Erwin A. R., Military Order of the Loyal Legion,
M., Schuyler C., Philip E. (deceased), James Northwestern Assn. of Delta Kappa Epsilon,
W., Pearl G. (deceased), E. Myrtle. Served as Sons of Vermont, New England Soc. of Chi-
1st lieut. Co. H, 151st Regt., Pa. Vols., in Civil cago, Western Soc. of the Army of the Po-
War. Engaged in manufacture of canned tomac. Office: Marquette Bldg.
goods since 1874; sole proprietor of the Reber REDINGTON, William Henry, manufactur-
Preserving Co. Trustee of Wheaton College, er; b. Fredonia, N. Y., June 6, 1851; s. Fred-
Active mem. of the Christian and Missionary erick A. and Dorinda C. (McCluer) Redington;
Alliance. Prohibitionist. Office: 10-16 River St. ed. public schools; m. Chicago, 1875, Frances
Residence: 125 Union Av., Wheaton, 111. A. Lull; 1 daughter: Ruth H. In 1868 entered,
RECTOR, Edward, senior mem. law firm as boy, service of Sanford Mfg. Co., manu-
Rector & Hibben. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., etc. facturers inks, etc., and now pres. of the
Clubs: Union League, Midlothian. Office: company; also vice-pres. L. H. Thomas Co.
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 4411 Berkeley Av. Republican: Clubs: Union League, Chicago
REDDICK, James, chief deputy county Athletic. Office: Congress and Peoria Sts.
clerk of Cook Co.; b. Chicago, Oct. 28, 1863; Residence: 1232 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
s. Thomas and Anna (Owens) Reddick; ed. REED, Charles Bert, physician; b. Harvard,
public schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, 1885, McHenry Co., 111., Mar. 1, 1866; s. H. V. and
Catherine Knapp; children: James R. Began Elizabeth (Armstrong) Reed; ed. Univ. of
business as a boy in the manufacturing estab- Mich., 1882-4; Rush Med. College, M.D., 1887;
lishment of Murray & Co. ; later went into m. Chicago, June 21, 1892, Clare Osborne.
the real estate business, which continues. Specialist in obstetrics. Asst. prof, obstetrics
Active in Republican politics from youth; In Northwestern Univ. Med. School; attending
alderman from the 15th Ward, 1892-4; clerk obstetrician Cook Co. Hosp. ; associate obste-
of the Sanitary District of Chicago, 1896-98; trician Chicago Lying-in Hosp. Mem. Chicago
probate clerk of Cook Co., 1898-1902; chief Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
deputy county clerk of Cook Co. since 1902. Assn., Chicago Gynecological Soc. Club: Press.
Chairman Republican County Central Commit- Office: 103 State St. Residence: 1357 Sheffield
tee. Residence: 1676 Humboldt Boul. Av.
HEDriELD. Casper Lavater, patent solic- REED, Frank Fremont, lawyer; b. Mon-
itor; b. Closter, N. J., Nov. 22, 1853; s. Dr. mouth, 111., 1857; s. Philo E. and Minerva D.
James W. and Sarah H. (Bowen) Redfield; ed. Reed; ed. Warren (O.) public schools, 1868-75;
public schools on the Pacific Coast, and in at Univ. of Michigan, 1876-80, graduating A.B.,
academy at Tarrytown, N. Y. ; studied me- 1880; studied law in offices in Cleveland and
chanical engineering at the Polytechnic Insti- Warren, O., 1880-2; m. Riverside, 1888, Hallie
tute, Worcester, Mass.; m. Cleveland, O., June C. Allen; 1 son: Allen Martin. Admitted to
4, 1880, Lillian A. Phillips; children: Howard bar, Sept., 1882, and has since been In con-
A., Mabel G.,' Walter H., James C., Priscilla, tinuous practice; makes a specialty of the
Harold P. Business career has been as ma- law of copyrights and trade-marks. Lecturer
chinist, teacher, clerk, draftsman, mechan- on law of copyrights and trade-marks, Univ.
ical engineer, inventor, and patent solicitor of Michigan since 1893; professional lecturer
since 1892. Contributor to Engineering and on copyright and trade-mark law in Univ. of
other technical publications since 1885. Special Chicago since 1903. Mem. Am. Bar Assn.
student of heredity and discoverer of what Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Riverside Golf, Hins-
he has named as the Law of Dynamic Hered- dale Golf; also Missouri Athletic (St. Louis),
ity. Author: Control of Heredity, 1903. Office: Lawyers (New York). Office: Rector Bldg.
Monadnock Blk. Residence: 7729 Lowe Av. Residence: Riverside, 111.
REDFIELD, Joseph Earlow, railway offl- REED, Frank J., passenger agent; b. Lafay-
cial; b. Stamford, Delaware Co., N. Y., Sept. ette, Ind., Dec. 8, 1854. Since 1885 in the ser-
25, 1825; s. James G. and Susan (Barlow) Red- vice of the Louisville, New Albany & Chi-
fleld; prepared at Delaware Acad., Delhi, N. cago Ry. and its successor, the C., I. & L. Ry.,
Y. ; grad. Union College, 1852, A.M.; m. Chi- first as city passenger agent at Chicago, 1885-
cago, Jan. 12, 1860, Sara M. Whitlock (died 1893, and since June 15, 1893, as general pas-
1879); 1 daughter: Antoinette (Mrs. C. B. senger agent. Office: 198 Custom House PI.
Hale). Admitted to New York bar, 1855; came Residence: 705 49th St.
to Chicago, 1855; asst. sec. Chicago, St. Paul SEED, Lawrence Joseph, paving contractor;
& Fond du Lac R. R. Co., 1855-9; since its b. Chicago, Oct. 7, 1866; s. William and Annie
organization, June 7, 1859, asst. sec., and since (Conway) Reed; ed. St. Patrick's Acad., Chi-
1870 auditor, C. & N.-W. Ry. Co.; still hold- cago; m. Chicago, June 28, 1893, Helena J.
ing both positions. Mem. Phi Beta Kappa. Of- Quirk; children: Richard J., Lawrence C.,
fice: 215 Jackson Boul. Residence: 621 Wash- Mildred, Constance, Muriel. Began business
ington Boul. life Mar., 1879, as a cash boy in the store
REDINQTON, Edward Dana, insurance; b. of Field, Leiter & Co.; Sept., 1880, became a
Chelsea, Orange Co., Vt., Nov. 12, 1839; s. clerk in the offices of the C. & E. I. R. R.;
Edward Caldwell and Caroline Dana (Stearns) since 1889, paving contractor; now treas. and
Redington; ed. St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Acad. and dir. R. F. Conway Co., contractors for asphalt
at Dartmouth College; taught two terms in St. paving. Also treas. and dir. of the Interna-
Johnsbury Acad., 1861-2; m. 1st, St. Johns- tional Asphalt Co., dealers in asphalt, and
bury, Va., Nov. 15, 1864, Mary Ann Chamberlin mem. of the Warner-Quinlan Asphalt Co., im-
(died Apr. 23, 1880); m. 2d, Chicago, May 18, porters and refiners, with refinery at Tremley
1882, Mary Julia Towne; children: Lizzie Point, N. J. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Meno-
Stearns, Paul Goodwin and John Chase ken, Sheridan. Office: Chamber of Commerce,
(twins), Theodore Towne; also 5 children who Residence: 1383 Washington Boul.
died in infancy. Served as private, sergeant REEDY, William Henry, elevators; b. Rock
maj. and 2d lieut. in 12th Regt. Vt. Vr-., Aug., Island, 111., Sept. 10, 1861; a. John arid Mary
1862, to July, 1863; maj. and paymaster U. S. (Graham) Reedy; resident of Chicago since
V. from Feb., 1864, to Nov. 30, 1865; from 1872; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago,
Oct., 1866, to Oct., 1871, paymaster Kansas Sept., 1889, Clara R. Downey; children: Marie,
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Clara, Leo, Marguerite, John, William. After and Dorothea (Kriete) Reichmann; ed. public
leaving school in 1879 entered the business schools, Dubuque, la., and Dubuque Commer-
of the J. W. Reedy Elevator Mfg. Co., and cial College, followed by private studies in
served in various capacities, finally becoming mechanical engineering law and economics;
pres. of the company. Democrat. Knight of m. Chicago, Jan. 5, 1885, Josephine Lemos;
Columbus. Office: 83-91 Illinois St. Residence: children: Julia, Frank J., Josephine D., Ernest
130 Gale Av., River Forest, 111. R. Bookkeeper and general office man in gen-
REES, William Alfred, manufacturer; b. eral merchandise store of Alexander Reich-
Sheerness, Kent, Eng., Mar. 6, 1868; s. William mann, LeMars, la., 1877-9; in general offices,
F. and Jane Rose (Plane) Rees; ed. English C. & N.-W. Ry., Chicago, Jan., 1880, and re-
High School and in Electrical College in Eng- signed as chief clerk in freight auditor's of-
land; m. Cadiz, Spain, May 26, 1896, Jesusa flee, June, 1884, to go with Nat. Despatch Fast
Maria de Tornos; 1 son: Edward Alfred. Was Freight Line (Grand Trunk Ry.), as general
for 12 years deep sea cable operator for the contracting freight agent, etc. In Sept., 1897,
Eastern Telegraph Co., of England, in Egypt, when the various refrigerator car lines oper-
Africa, Greece, Spain and Portugal; and was ating over Grand Trunk System were con-
supt. for that company on west coast of solldated under control of Chicago, New York
Africa, 1894-6; came to Chicago from Eng- & Boston Refrigerator Co., was made gen.
land, arriving Nov. 4, 1896. In Jan., 1903, mgr., serving thus until Nov. 1, 1902, when
loined in the organization of the Standard became gen. mgr. Street's Western Stable
Gas Lamp Co., manufacturers gasoline light- Car Line, and in Feb., 1903, was elected a
ing systems, etc., of which is sec. and treas. dir. and made vice-pres. and gen. mgr. Trus-
Republican. R. C. Office: 141-143 Ontario St. tee and chairman committee on finance village
Residence: 336 N. State St. of River Forest, 1900-4. Office: Old Colony
REEVES, William Titsworth, dentist; b. Bldg. Residence: 5207 Kimbark Av.
Aurora, 111., Oct. 29, 1855; s. Charles Henry B±iICHMANN, Joseph Benjamin, sec. of the
and Lydia B. Reeves; ed. public schools in Nat. Starch Co.; b. Dubuque, la., Aug. 28,
Aurora, and Chicago College of Dental Sur- 1875; s. Joseph and Dorothea (Kreite) Reich-
gery, graduating, D.D.S., 1891; m. Aurora, 111., mann; removed to Chicago, 1884; ed. grammar
1879, Theodosia Ruggles; children: Helen, Al- and high schools of Chicago until 1891; m.
Ian Gould, Marjorie. Engaged in practice as Chicago, Oct. 13, 1894, Agnes Sickel; 1 daugh-
dentist in Chicago from 1891. Mem. Chicago ter: Dorothea. On leaving school entered the
Dental Soc., Chicago Odontographic Soc., Nat. service of the Ogdensburg Transit Co., re-
Dental Assn., Illinois State Dental Soc., North- maining until 1900; in 1901 with Chas. Pope
ern Illinois Dental Soc. Office: Masonic Temple. Glucose Co.; Feb., 1902, became sec., treas.
Residence: Aurora, 111. and a dir. of the Nat. Starch Co.; also pres.
BEGAN, James It., pres. the Regan Printing Of the Illinois Sugar Refining Co. Independent
House; b. London, Eng., Aug. 10, 1849; s. in politics. Club: Hamilton. Office: The Rook-
James L. and Frances (Robinson) Regan; ed. ery. Residence: 1922 Kenmore Av.
public schools in London and New York City. BEID, William H., banker; vice-pres. and
After leaving school, 1865, learned printing dir. Illinois Trust & Savings Bank; dir. 1111-
trade in New York City; came to Chicago, nois Trust Safety Deposit Co. Office: LaSalle
1870, and worked for various printing offices st. and Jackson Boul. Residence: 2013 Prairie
until 1879, when established in printing busi- Av.
ness as J; L. Regan & Co. Was located at BEHLY, Francis William, physician, sani-
corner of Lake and Franklin Sts. until 1887; tarian; b. Bolton, Eng., Jan. 11, 1836; s. Ter-
incorporated The Regan Printing House, ence, of Co. Cavan, Ireland, and Hannah Mary
1888, of which is now pres. Independent in (Leigh) O'Reilly, of Yorkshire, Eng.; came
politics. Mem. Chicago Typothetse. Mason, to U. S. in childhood; ed. public and high
Elk Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 83 Ply- schools, Philadelphia, up to 1851; student in
mouth Ct. Charleston (S. C.) Med. College, 1853-4; Rush
REGELIN, William Charles, real estate; b. Med. College, Chicago, 1855-6; grad. Chicago
Chicago, Apr. 20, 1872; s. Frederick and Wil- Med. College, M.D., Mar. 4, 1861; m. The
helmine (Hayden) Regelin; grad. St. Peters Grove, Cook Co., 111., June 9, 1862, Alice Mary
Parochial School, 1886; m. Kenosha, Wis., Kennicott; children: Frank Kennicott, Leigh,
May 9, 1896, Louise E. Kunze; 1 son: Wil- Robert Kennicott (died Nov. 26, 1899), Cora
fred Howard. In real estate business since Frances (died Oct. 12, 1899), Rodolphe Ran-
1894, and now senior mem. of Regelin, Jenson som. Soon after graduation appointed demon-
& Co. Also sec. and treas. Oregon Develop- etrator of anatomy, Chicago Med. College;
ment Co. and the Oregon Irrigation & De- entered Union Army as volunteer surgeon,
velopment Co. Served 6 years in I. N. G., 1890- Mar., 1862; wounded at SMloh, Apr. 6, 1862,
1896; 4 years in infy., and 2 years on signal while in charge of 45th 111. Infy. ; later ap-
and special messenger corps. Republican. Prot- pointed asst. surgeon of that regt., with com-
estant. Archon (pres.), Arion Council, Royal mission dated Mar. 21, 1862; promoted, Nov.,
League. Club: The Northwest. Office: 105 1862, surgeon 26th 111. Vol., serving as such
Washington St. Residence: 1389 Humboldt until close of the war, having charge of gen-
Boul. eral and field hosps., and employed on special
REHM. William Henry, brewer; b. Chicago, duties under orders of Gens. Grant, Logan
June 29, 1866; s. Jacob and Philippina (Reich- and Sherman; resigned commission on close
enbacher) Rehm; ed. Chicago public schools of war, May, 1865, and returned to Chicago,
and in the gymnasiums of Arnstadt and Son- Appointed sanitary inspector of Health Dept.
dershausen, Ger.; m. Chicago, June 14, 1899, of City of Chicago, Apr., 1867; surgeon U. S.
Clara Jessie Hotz; 1 daughter: Catherine. Marine Hosp. Service, 1873-5: surgeon in
Started in 1888 as shipping clerk for the U. S. charge of port of Cincinnati, 1876; engaged in
Brewing Co., and later was made bookkeeper; yellow fever work in Memphis and Vicksburg;
in 1891 became sec. of Chicago Breweries Co., sanitary inspector Nat. Board of Health, 1878.
Ltd., and in 1896 bought and became pres. of in charge of sanitary regeneration of city of
the Nat. Brewing Co., and so continues. Also Memphis, with Col. George E. Waring, and
elected a dir. of the Schuttler & Hotz Co., in 1879 placed in charge of sanitary inspec-
wagon manufacturers, in Feb., 1904. Demo- tion of the Mississippi Valley; asst. sec. Illi-
crat. Protestant. Clubs: Germania, Chicago nois State Board of Health, 1881-5; editorial
Athletic, Washington Park, Glen View, Skokie writer Chicago Daily News, July, 1885, later
Country. Office: 846 W. 18th St. Residence: 537 managing editor same until Sept., 1891; then
N State St. mem. and sec. Illinois State Board of Health
REICHMANN, Frank Joseph, transporta- until July, 1893; became connected with City
tion official; b. Chicago, Oct. 1, 1860; s. Joseph Health Dept., 1894, and since Jan. 10. 1895,
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asst. commissioner of health. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Am. Public Health Assn., Illinois State
Med. Soc., Chicago Acad. of Medicine, Chicago
Med. Soc. (honorary); mem. Loyal Legion.
Office: Dept. of Health, City Hall. Residence:
137 Lincoln Park Boul.
BEIWINGEB, Edward E., physician; b.
Pottsville, Pa., May 1, 1854; s. Jacob and
Elizabeth (Weismandel) Reininger (both
natives of Maintz, Ger. ); attended Northwest-
ern Univ., and later, 1884-8, Chicago Horace.
Med. College, from which was grad., M.D.,
1888; m. Chicago, June 12, 1888, Nettie Traver.
For 9 years was teacher in several med. col-
leges as tutor, associate prof, and prof, of
institutes of homoe. therapeutics and materia
medica. Has been on med. staff of Cook Co.
Hosp. for 11 years. Mem. International Hahne-
mannian Assn., Illinois State Horace. Med.
Assn. and Chicago Homos. Med. Soc. Repub-
lican in nat., independent in local politics.
Mason: Garden City Lodge, A. F. & A. M.,
York Chapter, R. A. M. ; Columbia Command-
ery, K. T.; Oriental Consistory, A. A. S. R.,
and Medinah Shrine. Mem. Royal League,
Royal Arcanum, Maccabees, North Am. Union,
etc. Office and residence: 353 Oakley Boul.
BEMICK, Andrew Edward, mgr. William
R. Warner & Co.; b. Trenton, 111., Sept. 14,
1861; s. George W. and Eleanor C. (Powers)
Remick; ed. public and high school, Trenton,
111.; McKendree College, Lebanon, 111.; Whit-
tlesey Commercial College, Lebanon, and
Gem City Business College, • Quincy, 111.; m.
Wooster, O., Apr. 29, 1896, Maude Coe; chil-
dren: Edward, Arthur, Virginia. In drug busi-
ness at Pocahontas, 111., 1881-6; at Cawker
City, Kan., 1886-7; Emporia, Kan., 1888; rep-
resentative of William R. Warner & Co.
(manufacturing pharmacists of Philadelphia),
at Kansas City, Mo., 1889-91; mgr. Chicago
branch since 1891 (company has been estab-
lished over 50 years at Philadelphia, and has
branches also in New York, New Orleans and
London, Eng.). Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Drug, Hamilton, Ravenswood. Office: 47 S.
Franklin St. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
BEMIEN, Frank Henry, wall papers, etc.; b.
Neustadt, Holstein, Ger., Jan. 30, 1850; s.
Cornelius Henry and Elizabeth (Helberg) Re-
mien; ed. public schools in Germany; m. Chi-
cago, May, 1875, Kate Gall; children: Charles,
Frank, Harry, Alice, Alfred. Came to Chicago
from Iowa in 1869, and was a dealer in wall
papers, paint, etc., alone until 1902, when the
Remien & Kuhnert Co. was incorporated, of
which is pres. ; paper hangings, oils, paints,
varnishes, etc. Also sec. of the Remien Deco-
rating Co., 182 Indiana St. Independent in
politics. Offices: 188 Ohio St. and 32 Lake St.
Residence: 35 E. Pearson St.
BEMY, Curtis H., lawyer; b. near town of
Hope, Bartholomew Co., Ind., Apr. 29, 1852;
s. Allison C. and Sophia (Spaugh) Remy; ed.
Nazareth Hall (the famous Moravian School
in Pennsylvania) and Transylvania College,
Lexington, Ky., graduating, 1871; also law
dept. of the Butler Univ. at Indianapolis,
graduating 1872; then studied at Indianapolis.
Admitted to bar, 1873; practiced at Indian-
apolis until 1876; since then in Chicago; mem.
firm of Remy & Chumasero, 1879-82; Flower,
Remy & Gregory, 1882-9; later of Remy &
Mann; now practicing alone; m. Oct. 27, 1875,
Fannie Wheeler; children: Victor, Curtis, Jr.,
Eleanor. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Illinois
State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn. Republican.
Mason and K. T. (Evanston Lodge, Chapter
and Commandery). Clubs: Union League,
Evanston, Evanston Boat. Office: 204 Dearborn
St. Residence: 1622 Forest PI., Evanston, 111.
BEND, William Patrick, coal operator; b.
Co. of Leitrim, Ireland, Feb. 10, 1840; came to
U. S., 1847; grad. Lowell (Mass.) High School,
1857; taught school in New Jersey and Mary-
land; studied at St. John's College, Maryland;
served in 14th N. Y. Vols., 1861-5; became
freight clerk in Chicago; organized a trucking
business and later started firm of W. P. Rend
& Co. Has been lieut.-col. I. N. G. ; has served
as arbitrator in various labor disputes. Office:
119 Dearborn St.
BENDEIiIi, Louis, western representative of
Pratt Food Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 7,
1872; s. Joseph and Eleanor (Baker) Rendell;
ed. Philadelphia public schools; also took
course in manual training; m. Chicago, June
24, 1901, Adelina M. Giller; 1 daughter: Doro-
thy Eleanor. Immediately after leaving school
took a position with the Pratt Food Co., man-
ufacturers of Pratt's food for horses and cat-
tle, Pratt's poultry food, Pratt's improved dog
biscuits, etc., and after having served the
company at its main office at Philadelphia
until 1893, was transferred to Chicago, where
he has since resided as the western represen-
tative of the company, which has factories
at Philadelphia and Chicago, and agencies at
San Francisco, Toronto, London, Eng., Lagos,
W. Africa, and Dunedin, New Zealand. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Mason; I. O. O. F. Office:
341 S. Canal St. Residence: 2877 N. Paulina
St.
BENNIE, Albert St. Clair, insurance; b. Ma-
doc, Can., Apr. 24, 1865; s. Rev. John and
Elizabeth (St. Clair) Rennie; ed. public schools
and business college, Binghamton, N. Y. ; m.
South Bend, Ind., Feb. 22, 1902, Berta Baird.
In life insurance business since 1887, and
since 1889 in service of the Security Mutual
Life Insurance Co., of Binghamton, N. Y.,
since 1897, mgr. of the western dept. of tto'
company, at Chicago. Mem. Life Underwriters'
Assn., of Chicago. Clubs: Hamilton, Wood-
lawn Park, Colonial, Monastery. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 381 E. 62d St.
BENSHAW, Frederick William, sec. an<?
treas. Kirby Lumber and Equipment Co.; b.
Chicago, Feb. 26, 1880; s. William and Idella
(Reeme) Renshaw; ed. public and private
schools of Chicago, and Sheffield Scientific
School of Yale Univ., graduating Ph.B., 1900;
m. Bay City, Mich., Feb. 25, 1902, Edith Mc-
Cormick. Entire business life has been con-
nected with the trade in lumber and railway
supplies; was with the Lappin Brake Shoe Co.
until Jan., 1902, when, upon the organization
of the Kirby Lumber and Equipment Co., as-
sumed present position as sec., treas. and dir.
Republican. Club: Washington Park. Office:
Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: 4439 Ellis
Avenue.
REN WICK, Edward Anderson, architect; b.
Grand Rapids, Mich., Mar. 24, 1860; s. William
B. and Mary (Whilmore) Renwick; ed. Grand
Rapids High School; m. Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Oct.. 1885, Hattie Bonney; children: Raich B.,
Margaret G. In employ of firm of Holabird &
Roche, architects, 1882-96; since 1896 partner
in the firm. Mem. Chicago Chapter Am. Insti-
tute of Architects, Western Soc. of Engineers.
Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 1574 Sheri-
dan Rd.
BE QUA, Charles W., trustee Am. Trust and
Savings Bank. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade,
Chicago Stock Exchange. Office: Board of
Trade Bldg. Residence: 2454 Michigan Av.
BEVEItli, Alexander Hamilton, merchant; b.
Chicago, Jan. 6, 1858; ed. public schools; m.
Maude Richardson; children: Margaret, Alex-
ander H., Jr., Richardson. Pres. Alexander
H. Revell & Co.; dir. Nat. Business League,
LaFayette Memorial Commission, Chicago
Athenaeum, Chicago Musical College, Central
Trust Co. of Illinois, Manufacturers' Bank;
trustee Northwestern Univ., McKinley Nat.
Monument Assn. Clubs: Union League (ex-
pres.), Marquette (ex-pres.), Chicago Athletic
(ex-pres.), Merchants (vice-pres.), Hamilton
(ex-vice-pres.). Was a mem. of executive com-
mittee World's Columbian Exposition. Active
in reform movements. Republican. Office: 198
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Wabash Av. Residence: 184 Lincoln Park since Oct. 1, 1904. Republican. Club: Chicago
Boul. Athletic. Address: Virginia Hotel.
REXFOBD, Henry Lee, lawyer; b. Blue Isl- REYNOLDS, Henry James, M.I). ; b. Mea-
and, Cook Co., 111., Oct. 6, 1854; s. Stephen and ford, Ont., Apr. 26, 1852; s. James and Sarah
Elvira R. (Barber) Rexford; ed. Blue Island (Wilkinson) Reynolds; ed. Toronto Univ.; be-
High School, studied 3 years in law office of gan study of medicine, 1871, in Toronto School
George H. Leonard, of Chicago, and also in of Medicine; grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. Col-
Union College of Law, graduating, LL.B., 1879. lege. New York, 1875, receiving the award of
Admitted to bar of Illinois in 1879, and since the "Mott" prize against more than 500 corn-
then continuously engaged in general practice petitors. Practiced in Michigan, 1875-83; since
of law in Chicago. Office: 69 Dearborn St. then in Chicago, and during several years past
Residence: 172 E. Madison St. as specialist in skin diseases and diseases of
REYNOLDS, Arthur Rowley, physician; b. the genito-urinary organs. Held chair of skin
Meaford, Ont., July 21, 1854; s. James and diseases in the College of Physicans and Sur-
Sarah (Wilkinson) Reynolds; ed. Meaford geons, and was one of founders and formerly
public schools; matriculated Toronto Univ.; professor of skin diseases of the Chicago
was grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. College, 1$76. Policlinic. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois
Engaged in practice in Chicago, 1882; health State Med. Soc. and Am. Med. Assn. Democrat,
commissioner, Chicago, 1893-1905. Mem. Am. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 34 Washington
Med. Assn., Am. Public Health Assn., Sanitary St. Residence: Chicago Athletic Club.
Institute of Great Britain, Chicago Med. Soc. REYNOLDS, James Joseph, civil engineer;
Clubs: University, Glen View, Press. Office: 34 b. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 12, 1855; s. James and
Washington St. Margaret (Regan) Reynolds; ed. public schools
REYNOLDS, Chauncey Preston, agricultural of Cincinnati, followed by studies in civil
journalist; b. Owasso, Shiawassee Co., Mich., engineering; m. Dodgeville, Wis., 1888, Dora
Feb. 13, 1875; s. Preston B. and Delia E. E. Thomas: 1 daughter: Dora L. Reynolds.
(Cooper) Reynolds; grad. Owosso (Mich.) Entered office of the city engineer of Cincin-
High School, and Michigan State College of natl in 1875 and continued there until 1880,
Agriculture, Lansing, Mich.; m. Milford, when resigned to engage in railroad work;
Mich., Dec. 31, 1902, Mary M. Ross. After came to Chicago, 1884; was appointed chief
leaving college engaged extensively as a con- engineer of the Calumet Terminal Ry., 1887,
tributor to leading Am. agricultural journals and completed the construction work of that
on agricultural topics; Sept. 15, 1901, joined 'road; one of incorporators of Chicago Elevated
staff of Chicago Daily Drover's Journal, as a Terminal Ry. Co., 1890, and was appointed its
special writer on agricultural topics, and chief engineer, 1890, serving until 1897; engi-
was later made associate editor and then agri- neer and supt. of construction Snoqualmie
cultural editor in which capacity continued Falls Power Co., Seattle, Wash., 1898-9; now
until Mar. 18, 1905, when he resigned to be- engaged in general practice as consulting en-
come editor of the Prairie Farmer, published gineer; mem. Western Soc. of Engineers, and
by Rand, McNally & Co. Republican. Episcopa- has served as 2d and 1st vice-pres. and dir.
lian. Dir. Illinois State Farmers' Institute of the soc. ; mem. Iroquois Memorial Assn.
from 1st Congressional District; pres. Cook (served as its 1st pres.). Office: 144 VanBuren
Co. Farmers' Institute. Office: Rand-McNally St. Residence: 421 45th St.
Bldg. Residence: 5037 Grand Boul. BEYNOliDS, John Parker, retired; b. Leb-
REYNOLDS. Frank P., lawyer; b. Lockport, anon, O., Mar. 1, 1820; s. John P. and Laura
N. Y., July 31, 1856; s. James and Mary Patience (Willson) Reynolds; grad. Miami
(Early) Reynolds; attended public schools of Univ., 1838 (A.M., LL.D.); grad. Cincinnati
Lockport, N. Y., until 1872; LaSalle College, College of Law, 1840; admitted to Ohio bar,
Toronto, Ont, 1872-4; high school, Ann Arbor, 1841; to Federal Courts, 1842; practiced Ham-
Mich., 1874-6; Union College of Law, Chica- ilton, O., until 1849; m. Hamilton, O., Nov. 3,
go., 1877-9, graduating, LL.B. Admitted to bar 1842, Eliza A., daughter William Babb (Gov.
of Illinois, June 14, 1879; since then contin- of Ohio, 1847-8) and Sarah Shuck Babb; re-
uously engaged in general practice of law in moved to northern Illinois; engaged in stock
Chicago, mostly in chancery and corporation farming; sec. Illinois State Agricultural Soc.,
law. Independent in politics. Office: 79 Dear- 1860-71; pres. State Board of Agriculture, 1873-
born St. Residence: 1036 Evanston Av., Buena 1874; pres. 111. State Hosticultural Soc.; 111.
Park. 111. commissioner to Paris Exposition, 1867; pres.
REYNOLDS, George McClelland, vice-pres. Illinois Commission to Centennial Exposition,
Continental Nat. Bank; b. Panora, la., Jan. 15, 1876; pres. Illinois State Sanitary Commis-
1863; s. E. J. and Eliza (Anderson) Reynolds; sion during Civil War; chief inspector of
ed. public schools and grad. Guthrie Co. High grain, State inspection dept., 4 years; sec.
School, class of 1879; m. Panora, la., Oct. 15, Inter-State Industrial Exposition, Chicago,
1884, Elizabeth Hay; 1 son: Earle H. Began 1873-91; dir.-in-chief, Illinois World's Fair
business life as clerk in Guthrie Co. Nat. Commission, 1891-3. Republican. Residence:
Bank, 1879-86; went to Hastings, Neb., 1886-8; Chicago.
returned to Panora and was cashier and mgr. RHODES, John Edwin, physician; b. Bath,
of the Guthrie Co. Nat. Bank, 1888-93; cashier Summit Co., O., Feb. 12, 1851; s. John and Re-
of the Des Moines Nat. Bank, 1893-5, and its becca Clark (Smith) Rhodes; grad. Univ. of
pres., 1895-7; still a dir. of that bank; came Chicago, A.B., 1876 (A.M., same); Rush Med.
to Chicago, Dec., 1897, as cashier of the Con- College, M.D., 1886; m. Sacramento, Calif.,
tinental Nat. Bank, and was elected in May, July 12, 1877, Anna Louise White; children:
1902, vice-pres. Dir. Guthrie Co. Nat. Bank of John Edwin, Jr., Margaret. After graduation,
Panora, la.; treas. and sec. Northwestern Safe 1876, engaged in wholesale iron, steel and
and Trust Co., of Chicago. Office: 218 LaSalle hardware business in Sacramento, Calif., then
St. Residence: 3961 Drexel Boul. took med. course, and after study and travel
REYNOLDS, George W., prop. Virginia in Europe for several months began general
Hotel; b. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 19, 1852; s. practice in Chicago, but soon confined prac-
Conrad and Frederica Reynolds; ed. public and tice to diseases of the throat, nose and chest,
private schools, Baltimore, Md. ; m. Cambridge, Associate prof, of diseases of chest, throat
Mass., Sept. 19, 1876, Gertrude M. Wright; 1 and nose, Rush Med. College; formerly prof,
son: Ralph. Has been in the hotel business of physical diagnosis and clinical medicine,
ever since leaving school, and has conducted Woman's Med. College. Mem. Am. Laryngologi-
some of the largest hotels in the country, viz.: cal Assn, Chicago Laryngojogical Assn.; Am.
The Montana, Anaconda, Mont.; Hotel Del Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Monte, Del Monte, Calif.; Chicago Beach Hotel, Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological Soc., Physi-
Chicago, 111.; proprietor of the Virginia Hotel clans' Club. Laryngologist to Cook Co. Hosp.,
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St. Mary's of Nazareth Hosp. and Home for
Destitute Crippled Children; attending physi-
cian to Marion Sims Sanitarium and Charles-
ton (111.) Sanitarium. Republican. Baptist.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Forty, Reynolds,
University of Chicago Alumni. Office: 100
State St. Residence: 146 S. Central Park Av.
BICE, Charles Byron, real estate and loans;
b. Syracuse, N. Y., May 10, 1857; s. Byron and
Emma (Sanford) Rice; ed. Northwestern Univ.,
Evanston, 111., in class of 1879; m. Evanston,
111., Feb. 15, 1883, Mary E. Webster; children:
Webster B(, William W., Charles B., Jr. En-
tered business life as a manufacturer of ma-
chinery as mem. of the firm of Rice, Whitacre
& Co., 1880-90; since 1890 engaged in the real
estate business as a mem. of the firm of Rice
& Creighton. Also, yice-pres. Highland Park
State Bank. Republican. Presbyterian. Club:
Highland Park. Office: 145 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: Highland Park, 111.
RICE, Charles Lewis, retired manufactur-
er; b. Concord, Mass., Nov. 24, 1822; s. Eliarb
and Sarah (Wear) Rice; ed. district schools
of Massachusetts; m. 1st, Rutland, Mass.,
1844, Nancy J. Daney; m. 2d, Elizabeth R.
Davis, 1877 (now deceased). Learned machin-
ist business in Massachusetts; located in Mil-
waukee, Wis., 1855; master mechanic Milwau-
kee & La Crosse R. R., 1855-66; came to Chi-
cago, 1866, and engaged in the machinery busi-
ness as C. L. Rice & Co., and later of the
Rice Machinery Co., until 1895, when he con-'
solidated the business with the Dodge Mfg.
Co., and retired. Republican. Office: 167 S.
Clinton St. Residence: 1098 N. Clark St.
EICE, P. 'Willis, editor and publisher; b.
Dexter, Penobscot Co., Me., Oct. 9, 1848; s.
John H. and Grace Elizabeth (Burleigh) Rice;
ed. Monson Acad., Monson, Me.; Foxcroft
(Me.) Acad., Little Blue School, Farmington,
Me.; Alexander Institute, White Plains, N. Y.;
m. Boston, Mass., Jan. 4, 1876, Annie Rebecca
Dyer. Removed to Chicago, 1873, and for 2
years was interested in railway construction.
Established, May 12, 1875, the Nat. Hotel Re-
porter, the first publication in the interest of
hotels and resorts in the U. S., and has con-
tinued it on the same lines ever since. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago (mem. of executive com-
mittee 6 years and sec. and treas. 2 years).
Calumet, Fellowship (sec.). Office: Auditorium
Tower. Residence: Virginia Hotel.
RICE, Fletcher C., gen. supt. C., B. & Q. R.
R.; b. Marion, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1844; s. William
A. and Helen Marr Rice; ed. Beloit, College;
m. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1867, Hattie A. Luson;
children: Caroline, Robert. Since 1863 in ser-
vice of C., B. & Q. R. R. consecutively as tele-
graph operator and clerk, train dispatcher,
chief operator Galesburg division, mgr. West-
ern Union telegraph office at Galesburg, 111.,
chief dispatcher and trainmaster to Aug. 16,
1881; supt. Galesburg division, 1881-8; supt.
Illinois lines, May 10, 1888, to 1902; 1902-4,
gen. supt. C., B. & Q. R. R. ; since July, 1904,
general inspector of transportation Burling-
ton System. Office: 209 Adams St.
BICE, George Samuel, mining engineer; b.
Claremont, N. H., Sept. 8, 1866; s. George Sam-
uel and Abby (Parker) Rice; ed. private pri-
mary and public grammar school, New York;
2 years at College of City of New York; then
in School of Mines, Columbia Univ., New
York, graduating, E.M., 1887; m. Kalamazoo,
Mich., Dec. 23, 1892, Julia Sessions; children:
Katharine Peabody, Julian Brewster. Asst.
field engineer, Colorado & Utah R. R., 1887;
asst. mining engineer, Colorado Fuel Co., 1887-
1891; mining engineer, Whitebreast Fuel Co.,
Ottumwa, la., 1891-6; Chicago, 1896-9; gen.
supt. and dir. Cardiff Coal Co. and consulting
engineer Whitebreast Fuel Co. since 1899;
dir. Livingston Supply Co. Mem. Am. Institute
Mining Engineers, Western Soc. of Engineers.
Independent Republican. Congregationalist.
-Clubs: Engineers, Evanston Golf. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 1115 Davis Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
BICE, John Hovey, retired; b. Mt. Vernon,
Me., Feb. 5, 1816; s. Nathaniel and Jane
(Swasey) Rice; common school education;
clerk in Registry of Deeds, Augusta, Me., at
16; resided there 10 years; in mercantile busi-
ness; deputy sheriff; studied law; a.-d.-c.
to Gen. Bachelor in the Aroostook War — i. e.,
Northeastern boundary dispute with Great
Britain, 1838; moved to Piscataquis Co., Me.,
1843; m. Dexter, Me., Dec. 7, 1847, Grace Eliza-
beth Burleigh (died Dec., 1898). Practiced law;
delegate in the 1st Republican Nat. Conven-
tion, Philadelphia, 1856; mem. Congress 4th
Maine district, 3 terms, 1861-7; declined 4th
nomination; customs collector, Port of Ban-
gor, Me., 1867-71; practiced law in Washing-
ton, D. C., with Edward Jordan, ex-solicitor
of the Treasury, 12 years; moved to New
York, 1884; in corporation and law business
there 15 years; in Chicago since May, 1899.
Address: Chicago Beach Hotel.
BICE, Joseph, sec. the J. W. Reedy Eleva-
tor Mfg. Co.; b. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 6, 1874; s.
Herman and Rose (Weil) Rice; resident of
Chicago from 1876; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. Chicago, Dec. 20, 1898, Etta Aaron; 1 daugh-
ter: Rhoda C. On leaving school in 1887 en-
tered the employ of the J. W. Reedy Elevator
Mfg. Co., and has continued with the com-
pany ever since, for several years past as sec.;
company extensively engaged in the manufac-
ture of freight and passenger elevators; also
general foundry work. Office: 83-91 Illinois St.
Residence: 1904 Belmont Av.
BICE, Patrick Henry, pres. Rice Malt and
Grain Co.; b. Co. Wexford, Ireland, Sept. 9,
1847; s. William and Mary (Furlong) Rice;
came to U. S. with parents in 1850, settling
first in Belvidere, 111., and afterward at Elgin,
111., where father was distiller; grad. public
schools of Elgin at age of 14; took commercial
course at College of Notre Dame, graduating,
1866; m. Chicago, 1878, Mary J. Walsh; chil-
dren: William P., Walter J., Conway L., Paul
H., Vera C. Came to Chicago, 1866, and was in
employ of F. E. Rigby, retail paints, wall pa-
per, etc., until 1871; bought small malt house
at Elgin, 1868, and operated it in connection
with father; after fire established malt house
in Chicago, and in 1875 bought and enlarged
a distillery at the corner of Kinzie and Sey-
mour Sts. ; purchased and built other malting
plants, and the Star Brewery, and is now pres.
Rice Malt and Grain Co., a dir. of the United
Breweries Co., and of the Ft. Dearborn Nat.
Bank. One of original organizers and 1st pres.
of the Lake St. Elevated Ry. Democrat until
1896, when voted for McKinley. R. C. ; mem.
congregation of St. James Church. Clubs:
Sheridan, Columbus. Office: 255 LaSalle St.
BICE, 'Wallace (de Oroot Cecil), literary ad-
viser, book reviewer; b. Hamilton, Can., Nov.
10, 1859 (of Am. parents temporarily residing
there) ; s. John A., noted collector of Ameri-
cana, and Margaret Van Slycke (Culver) Rice;
home in Chicago since July, 1861; ed. gram-
mar school of Racine College and Harvard Col-
lege, class of 1883; admitted to Chicago bar,
Nov., 1884; m. Aug. 8, 1889, Minna (Hale)
Angler, of Chicago. On various newspapers
and .iournals since 1890; labor reporter of
Herald, dramatic critic of Tribune, chief book
reviewer of Chap-Book, etc.; now on critical
staff of Dial, Daily Journal, and Record-Her-
ald: head of MSS. Bureau, Am. Correspondence
College, etc. (See Who's Who in America for
books, etc.) Address: 6345 Ingleside Av.
RICH, Henry Stuart, publisher; b. White
Creek, Washington Co., N. Y., Sept. 18, 1841;
s. David L. and Eliza (Skelley) Rich; ed. dis-
trict school of White Creek, N. Y., until 16
years of age, and at Commercial College,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1862-3; m. Boston, Oct.
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9, 1867, Mary E. Givens; children: Herbert G., 25, 1876, Sarah M. Crissinger; children: Gladie
Frank E., Harry F. Entered publishing busi- Maud, Grace Ellen. Was for 18 years teacher
ness as partner in the firm of J. M. Wing & in the public schools of Indiana and other
Co., 1876; bought Wing's interest in 1887 and states, 1868-86; then took law course; came to
established firm of H. S. Rich & Co.; incorpo- Chicago, 1890, and became salesman in the
rated in 1903, and became pres. ; publishers of lumber trade, so continuing until 1901, when
The Western Brewer. Democrat. Club: Union became partner in the firm of Crandall &
League. Office: 315 Dearborn St. Residence: Richardson, wholesale and retail lumber deal-
405 Warren Av. ers. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. I. O.
RICHARDS, John Thomas, lawyer; b. Iron- O. F. Office: 3400 S. Centre Av.
ton, O., Oct. 13, 1851; s. Rev. John L. and RICHARDSON, George Parker, manufactur-
Margaret (Jones) Richards; reared on farm er of silk; b. Hillsboro Bridge, N. H., Dec. 14,
at Big Rock, Kane Co., 111. ; ed. district schools 1850; s. Albert and Lucy Olivia (Howlett)
and Wheaton (111.) College, but was not grad.; Richardson; ed. public schools of Hillsboro,
further education under father (Congregation- N. H. ; m. Quincy, Mass., June 28, 1874, Isabel
al clergyman) and private tutors; m. Chicago, Lorana Adams; 1 daughter: Isabelle Marie.
Mar. 21, 1888, Lucy Keene; children: Keene, Reared on farm; came to Chicago, 1871, and
Lucile, Lillian. Worked on farm (except when engaged with T. F. Phillips, tailors' trimmings;
at school) until 19 years old; then 1 year in next was employed by Belding Bros. & Co.,
employ of Joliet (111.) Iron and Steel Co.; as traveling salesman until 1878; mgr. Cin-
came to Chicago, July 24, 1872; 1 year, in gen- cinnati branch for same firm, 1878-87; Rich-
eral store of Beers Bros.; clerk and law stu- ardson Silk Co. was established in Chicago
dent in office of William Law, Jr., Sept., 1873; and incorporated, 1887, he becoming sec. and
then in law office of Robert L. Tatham until treas. until, upon the death of James L. Wood-
admitted to bar of Illinois by the Supreme ward, the pres., he succeeded him in that office,
Court, Sept., 1875; since then in general prac- also becoming treas. Mem. Silk Assn. of Amer-
tice on his own account in State Courts, and ica. Clubs: Union League, Glen View, Evans-
IJ. S., Supreme and other Federal courts, and ton Golf; also Merchants' Central, of New
identified with many important cases. Repub- York. Office: 220-224 Adams St. Residence:
lican. Methodist. Mason (32°): Oriental Con- 1888 Diversey Boul.
sistory, K. T., Chevalier Bayard Commandery; RICHARDSON, John Rayner, physician and
mem. Wiley M. Egan Chapter and Dearborn surgeon; b. Quebec, Can., July 10, 1843; s.
Lodge. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton. Is an Osborn Lambley and Isabella (Cathro) Rich-
active mem. of the Chicago Bar Assn., and ardson; grad. high school of Quebec, 1857;
1903 was chairman of Committee on Griev- took 3 years arts at Laval Univ.; grad. Col-
ances. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 3432 lege of Physicians and Surgeons, McGill Univ.
Rhodes Av. as M.D., C.M., 1865; went to New York City
RICHARDS, John Thomas, 2d vice-pres. Nat. and entered military service as asst. surgeon,
Casket Co.; b. Tuscola, 111., Nov. 15, 1848; s. with headquarters at Mansion House Hosp.,
James and Martha (Henson) Richards; ed. Alexandria, Va., under Surgeon Charles Page,
public schools of Illinois; m. Des Moines, la., U. S. A.; later passed med. examining board
June 11, 1874, Louisa Dimmitt: children: U. S. N., and served in navy as asst. surgeon,
George, Marcus. Began business life as book- with U. S. S. Dai Ching, South Atlantic Squad-
keeper for F. H. Hill, manufacturer of coffins; ron, until it was destroyed in battle on Comba-
in 1881 assisted in organization of the Chi- hee River, when Sherman was marching
cago Coffin Co., of which was pres. until that through Georgia; was house surgeon in Chris-
company was consolidated by the organization, ty House Hosp., Philadelphia, under Surgeons
1899, of the Nat. Casket Co.; when became 2d Gross and Pencoast; m. Quebec, Apr. 17, 1879,
vice-pres. of the latter. Is a dir. in the World Matilda Levy; children: Dr. William B. S., Mu-
To-Day Publishing Co. Republican. Methodist, riel May, Constance Ruth, Mildred Blanch,
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Automobile. Rawson Cathro. In active practice of profes-
Office: 467 S. Canal St. sion in Chicago since 1882. Is on staff of sur-
RICHARDS, Pierre Charles, coal miner and geons of Lakeside Hosp.: surgeon to the Sons
shipper; b. Bedford, Indiana, Jan., 15, 1860; of St. George, Red Rose Lodge, No. 144. Mem.
s. Pierre and Marie (KHene) Richards; ed. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Medico-
public schools of Indiana; m. Bedford, Ind., Legal Soc., and others. Republican. Mem. Apol-
Oct. 17, 1888, Rosalie Gaussin; 1 son: Mar- lo Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Office: 100 State St.
met Austin Richards. Has been identified with Residence: 479 42d PI.
the coal business from the time of leaving RICHARDSON, Omar Sebastian, coal opera-
school, and was from 1886 to 1905 manager tor; b. Cleveland, O., Sept. 29, 1844; s. W. C. B.
of the Marmet Co., coal miners, shippers and and Sarah (Everett) Richardson; ed. Cleve-
wholesale dealers; now of firm of Richards, land public schools to 1860; m. Cleveland,
Ambler & Co., in same line. Mason. Office: 303 Apr., 1894, Hattie E. Murray; children: W. C.
Dearborn St. Residence: Berw'yn, 111. B., Harry S., Belle, Grace, Cora, Frank. En-
RICHARDSON, Augustus Phelps, vice-pres. listed in 19th Ohio Infy. and served in the
Richardson & Boynton Co.; b. New York. Dec. Army of W. Virginia, 1861-4; came to Chicago;
22, 1855; s. Henry A. and Harriet Delano worked 1 year with a firm and then estab-
(BHss) Richardson; ed. eastern schools; m. lished the coal firm of O. S. Richardson & Co.,
Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1876, Jessie S. Spel- miners and shippers of coal, of which he is
man; children: Ethel L., Adeline, Howard, still senior partner; also pres. of the Collins
After leaving school, 1874, entered Richard- Coal Co., a mining corporation. Mason (32°);
son & Boynton Co. (formerly Richardson, mem. Waubansia Lodge, St. Bernard Comman-
Boynton & Co., established 1837), manufactur- dery, and of Medinah Temple Shrine. Mem.
ers of warm air furnaces, combination appa- Columbia Post, G. A. R. Club: Union League,
ratus, ranges, stoves, etc., with headquarters Office: Bedford Bldsr. Residence: 106 Buena Av.
In New York and branch houses at Boston and RICHARDSON, Orlo Wright, carpet mer-
Chicago; now vice-pres. of the company and chant; b. Orland, Ind., Jan. 5, 1844; s. Dr. S.
active mgr. of the Chicago house. Republican. D. and Lura M. (Choate) Richardson; ed. pub-
Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Ath- lie schools at Centerville and Three Rivers,
letic, Exmoor. Office: 84 Lake St. Residence: Mich.; m., 1st, Davenport, la., Aug. 27, 1888,
47 Bellevue PI. Kate Tiffany; children: Maud A., Orlo D., Rob-
RICHARDSON, Benjamin P., lumber dealer; ert T.; m., 2d, Ansonia, Conn., Nov. 14, 1891,
b. Elkhart Co., Ind., May 17, 1851; s. Daniel Laura M. Lindley; children: Frances L., Lind-
and Nancy Ann Richardson; ed. chiefly in the ley. Business life has been entirely confined
common schools of Indiana; grad. law dept., to the trade in carpets, working for others un-
Univ. of Michigan, 1890; m. Elkhart, Ind., Dec. til 1875, when he established the wholesale
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and retail carpet business now conducted by
O. W. Richardson & Co., of which he is pres.
Republican. Baptist. Club: Hamilton. Office:
Wabash Av. and Congress St. Residence: 88
E. 34th St.
RICHARDSON, William H., lawyer; b. near
Buffalo, N. Y., June 14, 1840; a. Charles and
Anne (Stratton) Richardson (direct descend-
ant in 8th generation from Ezekiel Richardson,
who landed at Charleston, Mass., from Eng-
land in 1630; grandfather William Richardson
was in the Revolutionary War, and father,
Charles, was in the War of 1812) ; prepared
for Harvard at Phillips Acad., Andover, Mass.;
left Harvard in 1861 to go into the army, in
which served until retired on account of poor
health; m. Leroy, N. Y., Apr. 20, 1872, Hattie
H. Bernard; 1 daughter: Harriette A. Admitted
to bar, Nov. 25, 1863; asst. State's Atty. from
1863 to 1870; connected with city government
1872-6; engaged in general practice of law
ever since. Republican. Episcopalian. Office:
Reaper Blk. Residence: 195 E. 54th St.
KICHIE. Brace Edward, insurance; b. Louis-
ville, Ky., Dec. 2, 1864; s. William F. and Lu-
cetta P. (McGinnis) Richie; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Oct. 13, 1886, Edmaressa C.
Clarke; children: William F., Jr., Clarke, Ja-
net. Mem. of firm of Lyman, Otis & Co., fire
insurance and surety bonds. Democrat. Epis-
copalian. Clubs: Hinsdale; also Wausaukee
(Wisconsin). Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
Hinsdale, 111.
RICHMOND, Park, lumber merchant; b. Chi-
cago, June 12, 1868; s. Fred and Jane (Cran-
dall) Richmond; ed. grammar and high schools
of Chicago to 1882; m. Syracuse, 111., July 22,
1897, Carlotta Armstrong. Began business ca-
reer with the Pullman Co. in general office as
o'ffice boy in 1882, and later was in purchasing
agent's dept., remaining until 1888; in 1888
became connected with Hayden Bros., lumber,
with office and yard at 65 W. 22d St., and has
ever since remained in the lumber business at
that location; became vice-pres. of the Hay-
den Bros. Lumber Co., incorporated in 1896,
and head of the firm of Park Richmond & Co.,
which succeeded in 1902; in July, 1904, J.
Slimmer and F. R. Slimmer, both of Wausau,
Wis., became interested with Mr. Richmond,
firm assuming present style of Richmond,
Slimmer & Co., extensive handlers of hardwood
lumber. Republican. Mem. Chicago Hardwood
Lumber Exchange, Nat. Hardwood Lumber
Assn. Office: 65 W. 22d St. (near Jefferson).
RICHOLSON, Benjamin P., lawyer; b. La-
Salle Co., 111., Jan. 30, 1854; s. Lewis and Hel-
en (Johnson) Richolson; ed. common school
and at Jennings Seminary, Aurora, 111.; m.
Chicago, Oct. 15, 1879, Ella Daley; 1 daughter:
Edna Lucille. Began study of law at Ottawa,
111., with brother and Judge T. Lyle Dickey
(afterward chief justice of Illinois) ; admit-
ted to practice before Supreme Court at Spring-
field, Jan., 1878; came to Chicago same year;
entered law office of Tuley, Stiles & Lewis,
and remained until 1880; then opened office
for self. Republican nominee for city atty.,
1883, but defeated by late Judge Grinnell; was
city prosecuting atty., 1886-8, and broke up
the famous "clock gambling" practice known
as "Skakel's clock;" ran for city atty. on Re-
publican ticket and for 2 weeks election was
conceded, but finally counted out; appointed
asst. corporation counsel by Mayor Wash-
burne, and tried the numerous and important
viaduct cases of that administration; candi-
date for judge of the Superior Court of Cook
Co., 1892, and ran ahead of ticket, which, how-
ever was defeated with the Nat., State and
local tickets of that year; appointed asst. city
atty., 1892; in 1896 became trial atty. for W.
Chicago St. R. R. Co., the Cicero & Proviso
St. Ry. Co., the Consolidated Traction Co., and
the Jefferson Urban Ry. Co.; severed connec-
tion with these companies when they were
merged into the Chicago Union Traction Co.,
Aug., 1899; since then in private and general
practice; now of firm of Richolson & Levy.
Republican. Episcopalian. Pres. LaSalle Co.
Assn.; also pres. Ward Republican Club. Club:
Illinois. Office: 112 Clark St. Residence: 65
Laflin St.
RICHTER, August F., manufacturer; b.
Berlin, Ger., 1842; s. Christian and Louise
(Auklaur) Richter; ed. public schools in Ger-
many; m. Chicago, 1873, Louise Lacaque; chil-
dren: Arthur, Robert, Lulu. Learned the mould-
ing and picture frame trade in Germany; came
to Chicago, 1867, and worked at his trade un-
til 1871, since which time has continuously
been in business for himself as a manufac-
turer of ornamental mouldings and picture
frames. Club: Germania. Office: 42-56 E. Huron
St. Residence: 285 Evanston Av.
RICHTER, Harry Mortimer, physician; b.
Chicago, 1872; s. Morris and Cecilia (Loewen-
thal) Richter. Engaged in general practice of
medicine in Chicago since 1894; instructor in
surgery at Northwestern Univ. Med. School
(Chicago Med. College). Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Cook Co. Hosp. Alumni
Assn. Socialist. Office: 6559 Cottage Grove Av.
RICHARDS, William T., senior mem. firm
W. T. Rickards & Co., bankers. Clubs: Union
League, Bankers, Evanston. Office: 140 Dear-
born St.
RICKCORDS, Georg-e Edward, title abstrac-
tor; b. New York, Nov. 28, 1845; s. George
and Sarah Rickcords; academic education;
came to Chicago, 1867; m. Chicago, May 6,
1875, Adelaide E. Stanley; 1 son: Frank Stan-
ley. Engaged in the business of preparing ab-
stracts of titles of Cook Co. property since
1868; prepared a complete set of abstract
books, which were saved from the fire of 1871.
These books, after the destruction of the coun-
ty records in the fire, acquired exceptional
value. Dir. Title and Trust Co. Also pres. and
dir. Lake Co. Title and Trust Co.; dir.
State Bank of Chicago. Republican. Clubs:
Union League, Marquette. Office: 100 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 572 Dearborn Av.
RlCKIiEFS, Charles Georg-e, vice-pres. the
David J. Braun Mfg. Co.; b. Jever, Oldenburg,
Ger., Sept. 23, 1854; s. Jacob and Emma (Al-
tona) Ricklefs; ed. public schools in Germany
and at Galena, 111.; m. Bloomington, 111., Nov.,
1899, Minnie Pierson; 1 son, John C. Resided
in Galena, 111., 1866-7; came to Chicago in
1867; since 1880 engaged in the manufacture
and sale of brass goods. In 1888 became con-
nected with the David J. Braun Mfg. Co. (es-
tablished 1874, incorporated 1888), manufac-
turers of gas, electric and combination fix-
tures, etc., of which he is vice-pres. and treas.
Republican. Mem. Royal League. Office: 135-
137 W. Washington St. Residence: 283 Win-
throp St.
RIDDELL, Charles; b. Allegheny, Pa., July
4, 1867; s. Samuel and Jennie (Boyd) Riddell;
grad. grammar school, Haddonfield, N. J., 1882;
m. Sunol, Alameda Co., Calif., Dec. 22, 1898,
Lucy Ellis; children: Elizabeth Frances, Jean
Dinsmore, Helen Roberta. Entered employ of
the Standard Steel Works of Philadelphia as
office boy, Oct., 1882, and has been associated
with those works ever since, and from Aug.,
1896, western representative; since 1901 has
also been western representative of the firm
of Burnham, Williams & Co. (Baldwin Locomo-
tive Works), of Philadelphia, which firm now
owns and operates the Standard Steel Works.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Colonial (Oak Park), Minnesota (St. Paul).
Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence:
209 S. East Av., Oak Park, 111.
RIDDIFORD, William Henry, brush manu-
facturer; b. Cambridgeshire, Eng., Dec. 10,
1860; s. George E. and Martha (Behogg) Rid-
diford; ed. public schools of Brantford, Ont. :
m. Queenstown, Ont., 1890, Mary E. Wray; 1
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487
daughter: Ruble. Learned trade of brush-
maker (beginning 1874) from father; business
was removed to Chicago, 1883, and in 1884,
•with brothers, George and Arthur B., succeed-
ed to ownership, under style of Riddiford
Bros. Mem. A. F. and A. M. Office: 231 Ran-
dolph St. Residence: 1033 Jackson Boul.
BIDDLE, Francis A., lawyer; b. Sangamon
Co., near Springfield, 111.; s. John and Sarah
Han (Clark) Riddle; ed. country schools, and
at State Univ. to end of sophomore year; en-
listed June 20, 1862, in Co. B, 130th Illinois
Infy. ; appointed, Sept., 1863, 2d lieut. 25th U.
S. Colored troops (afterward 93d U. S. Infy.),
and later, Mar., 1864, 1st lieut.; mustered out
of service Aug., 1865; in Illinois College, 1865-
1866; grad. Union College of Law, 1867; m.
Sarah, daughter of Rev. William G. Gallaher,
of Jacksonville, 111. Admitted to bar, 1867,
and ever since in practice in Chicago. Repub-
lican; mem., from 4th District (Chicago), State
Senate, 1877-81. Clubs: Union League, Lincoln.
Office: 205 LaSalle St. Residence: 512 Jackson
Boul.
RIDGELY, Charles Albert, railway supplies;
b. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 22, 1863; s. Charles W.
and Mary L. (Hopper) Ridgely; ed. Stewart
Hall, Baltimore, and Univ. of Maryland. Be-
gan business career as a lawyer, practicing in
Baltimore for 5 years. Came to Chicago, Dec.,
1892, as Chicago mgr. of the Springfield Iron
Co.; May 1, 1896, established in business as a
jobber of iron, steel and railway supplies
under present firm name of Charles A. Ridgely
&• Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Calu-
met, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf. Office: Old Col-
ony Bldg. Residence: Calumet Club.
RlDGEliY, William Barret; comptroller of
the currency of the U. S. Address: Washing-
ton, D. C. (See Who's Who in America for
sketch.)
"RTD'LO'N, John, surgeon; M.D., grad. College
of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 1878;
b. Clarendon, Vt.t Nov. 24, 1852; s. Noel P.
and Nancy Hulett Ridlon; prof, orthopedic sur-
gery, med. dept. Northwestern Univ.; senior
orthopedic surgeon, Michael Reese, Wesley,
Mercy, and Evanston hosps. ; med. dir. for
Home for Destitute Crippled Children; mem.
Am. Orthopedic Assn., Congress of Am. Phy-
sicians and Surgeons, Chicago Orthopedic Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Medico-Lesral Soc. Clubs:
Physicians, University, Glen View, Evanston
Goif. Office: 92 State St. Residence: 1717 Chi-
cago Av., Evanston.
HIES, Emil, physician: b. Stuttgart, Ger.,
July 5, 1865; s. I. and P. (Hoechstaedter) Ries;
ed. Eberhard-Ludwig College, Stuttgart, 1874-
1884; Univs. of Tubingen, Strassburg and
Munich, 1884-9; M.D., Strassburg, 1889; post-
graduate work at Univs. of Prague, Vienna
and Berlin, 1890-1; asst. to chair of gynecol-
ogy, Univ. of Strassburg, 1891-4; served in
German Army until 1896; honorably discharged
as surgeon-maj., 1898; Am. citizen since 1899;
m. Chicago, Apr. 13, 1899, Dr. Gay K. Durbin;
1 son: Emil Durbin Ries. Came to Chicago and
engaged in practice in 1895. Prof, of gynecol-
ogy, Post-Graduate Med. School of Chicago,
since 1896. Pres. Chicago Gynecological Soc.,
1903-4; mem. of several med. socs. Office: 100
State St. Residence: 3547 Indiana Av.
RIESEB, Herman, cigar and tobacco; b. Bu-
chau, Wiirtemberg, Ger., Dec. 5, 1860; s. Leon-
hard and Mina (Wallensteiner) Rieser; ed.
schools in Buchau; m. Chicago, Mar., 1892,
Minnie Moos; children: Leonard, Caroline.
Came to U. S., 1880; May 1, 1894, became a
mem. of the firm of J. & B. Moos, wholesale
cigars and tobaccos (established 1856), and
since incorporation in 1895 has been sec. and
treas. of the company. Republican. Mem. Nat.
Union. Clubs: Hampden, Illinois Athletic. Of-
fice: 102 Michigan Av. Residence: 1812 Oak-
dale Av.
BIGGS, George Wade, life insurance; b.
Micanopy, Fla., Apr., 1861; s. George S. and
Martha W. (Cato) Riggs; ed. public schools
in Florida; m. Peoria, 111., Nov., 1885, Clara
W. Weber; children: Helen Frances, Thirza,
Margaret, George W., Jr. Came to Chicago,
1884, and has been continuously engaged in
life insurance. In 1904 was made supt. of
Western Dept. of the Reliance Life Insurance
Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. Congregationalist. Ma-
son. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office:
Merchants' Loan and Trust Bldg. Residence:
225 E. 61st St.
BIGHT, Christian C., insurance; b. Dills-
boro, Indiana, April 23, 1856; s. Leonard and
Fredricka (Huber) Right; ed. public and col-
le<"iate schools; m. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 11, 1889,
Emma Alice Stearns; 1 daughter: Exa Marie.
Mem. firm of Phister & Right since 1903, gen.
mgrs. for the State of Illinois for the Liabil-
ity Insurance Dept. of the Travelers' Insur-
ance Co., of Hartford, Conn. Republican. Club:
Hamilton. Office: New York Life Bldg. Resi-
dence: 570 E. 50th PI.
RINAKER, lewis, lawyer; b. Carlinville,
111., 1870; s. John I. and C. K. Rinaker; ed.
public schools, Blackburn Univ., Univ. of Illi-
nois, and Univ. of Michigan; m. Modesto, 111.,
1896, Ollie V. Vancil; children: Lewis, Vir-
ginia. Admitted to bar, 1893, and a year later
came to Chicago, becoming, 1896, mem. of
the law firm of Ayers, Rinaker & Ayers. Re-
publican; elected Nov. 8, 1904, from the 31st
Senatorial District, mem. of the House of Rep-
resentatives in the General Assembly of Illi-
nois. Mason. Office: Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: 1224 Sheffield Av.
BXHir, George P., sash, doors, etc.; b. Chi-
cago, May 1, 1870; s. Philip and Barbara (Ko-
ber) Rinn; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 31, 1893, Mae Montrose, of Rock
Island, 111.; children: Marion Montrose, Jack-
son Philip. Grew up in business established
in 1864 by his father, Philip Rinn (who died
Dec., 1903), and is now sec. and treas. of the
Philip Rinn Co., sash, doors, etc. Republican.
Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Club: Chicago
Athletic. Office: Crosby and Division Sts.
Residence: 234 Hampden Ct.
BINN, Walter J., sash, doors, etc.; b. Chica-
go, Apr. 15, 1874; s. Philip and Barbara (Ko-
ber) Rinn; grad. LaSalle School, 1889; Chica-
go Manual Training School, 1893; m. Chicago,
Jan. 21, 1903, Pauline Andersen. On leaving
school, June, 1893, entered business estab-
lished 1864 by his father, Philip Rinn (died
Dec., 1903), now known as the Philip Rinn Co.,
of which he is vice-pres. Republican. Clubs:
Union League, Germania. Office: Crosby and
E. Division Sts. Residence: 515 LaSalle Av.
RIPLEY, Bradford W., railroad ties, cedar
posts, etc.; b. Poland, O., Mar. 14, 1854; s.
William and B. Eliza (Allen) Ripley; ed. pub-
lic schools in Chicago; m. 1st, Chicago, Feb.
22, 1876, Anna I. Dunton; children: Allen B.,
Ruth; m. 2d, Apr. 5, 1893, at San Francisco,
Persie Peck. Was employed by his father until
1880, when became a mem. of the present firm
of William Ripley & Son. Republican. Congre-
gationalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois,
Glen View, Lake Geneva Country. Office: 36
LaSalle St. Residence: 783 Washington Boul
BIPIiEY, Edward Payson, pres. A., T. & S.
F. Ry. Co. since Jan. 1, 1896; b. Dorchester,
Mass., Oct. 30, 1845; ed. Dorchester High
School; m. Oct. 4, 1871, Frances E. Harding,
Dorchester, Mass.; children: Alice H., Frances
P., Robert H., Frederick C. Entered railway
service, 1869, as clerk in Boston office of P.
R. R. Co.; New England agent, 1872-5; general
eastern agent, 1878-86; traffic mgr., 1886-8;
gen. mgr., 1888-90, C., B. & Q. R. R. Co.; 3d
vice-pres. C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1890-5; is pres.
and dir. of 15 railroad companies and dir. or
officer in numerous other railway, financial,
mining and manufacturing enterprises. Office:
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Railway Exchange Bldg. Residence: Riverside, Kenwood, Lake Zurich Golf. Office: 203 S.
HI. Green St. Residence: Lake Zurich, 111.
RIPLEY, William, railroad ties, cedar posts, BITTENHOUSE, Moses Franklin, lumber-
etc.; b. Ellsworth, O., July 9, 1818; s. William man; b. Lincoln, Ont., Aug. 12, 1846; s. John
and Susan (Bingham) Ripley; ed. private and Elizabeth Rittenhouse; ed. Ontario public
school at Ellsworth, O. ; m. 1st, Anne Eliza schools, and at 18 came to Chicago to take
Fitch, 1839, Ellsworth, O.; 1 daughter: Mrs. course at Eastman's Business College; m. Dec.,
Oriana Smith; m. 2d, 1849, Ellsworth, O., B. jgTi, Emma Stover, of Quakertown, Pa.; chil-
Eliza Allen; children: Gordon, Bradford W. dren: Edward Charles, Walter. While in busi-
Clerk in general store at Ellsworth, O., at ness college spent a summer as tallyman for
early age, and succeeded to the business when the iumber inspection firm of Geise & Can-
about 23 years old. Moved to Madison, Wis., tine; measurer and shipper, for McMullen,
in 1854 and engaged in the lumber business Funk & Ca> i865-6, and for McMullen & Offl-
in partnership with W. A. Mears. In 186o cer> 1866-7; bookkeeper, B. L. Anderson & Co.,
moved to Chicago and engaged in the lumber 1867-8, and for J. Beidler & Bros., 1868-83;
and wood business in the firm of Porter, associated with J. R. Embree, 1883, in firm of
Ripley & Sherwin, at Randolph St. Bridge. Rittenhouse & Embree, dealers in pine and
In 1868 located on the lumber market in the hardwood lumber; added planing mill, on
general commission of wood products In 1: 3 large scale, 1888; Rittenhouse & Embree Co. in-
formed partnership with his son, Bradford corporated 1892, of which he is pres. Also pres.
W., under the name of Wm. Ripley & Son, of Arkansas Lumber Co., of Arkansas; vice-
dealers in railroad ties, cedar posts, etc. Re- pres Chandler Lumber Co., Chicago, and mem.
publican. Congregationalist. Office: 36 LaSalle of the firm of George P. Derickson & Co.,
St. Residence: 783 Washington Boul. wholesale hardware, Minneapolis, Minn.; dir.
KISTINE, George W., railway official; b. Drovers Nat. Bank. Presbyterian. Clubs: Un-
Philadelphia, Mar. 3, 1846; public school edu- ion League, Chicago Athletic, Bankers. Office:
cation, Philadelphia; m. 1873, Belle M. Page; 3500 S. Centre Av. Residence: 11 Groveland
children: George W., Jr., John D., Marion B. Park.
Served in Army and Navy during Civil War. KITTElfHOUSE, William, M.D., physician
With Empire Transportation Co., clerk, agent, and surgeon; b. on farm in Lincoln Co., Ont.,
western supt., general freight agent and mgr., Can., Sept. 5, 1852; s. John and Elizabeth
June, 1866, to Apr. 1, 1881; asst. to pres. D. & (Funk) Rittenhouse; ed. public schools at in-
R. G. Ry. Co., Colorado Coal & Iron Co., Mexi- tervals from 1859 to 1870; taught in public
can Nat. Ry. Co., at Colorado Springs, Colo., school, 1870-83; student at College of Physi-
Apr., to Dec., 1881; asst. gen. mgr. D. & R. G. cians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1884-5-6, gradu-
Ry., Denver, Dec., 1881, to Nov., 1882; gen. ating, M.D., 1886; m. Camden, Ont., Apr. 2,
mgr. Texas & St. Louis Ry., St. Louis, Jan., to 1874, Mary Moyer; 1 son: Ernest V. (M.D., 1901,
Oct., 1883; Commissioner Trans-Continental Illinois Med. College). In general practice of
Assn., San Francisco, Nov., 1883, to Dec., 1884; medicine in Chicago since 1886; vice-pres. and
traffic mgr. A. & P. R. R., and mgr. A. & P. dir. Illinois Med. College; prof, of obstetrics
Fast Freight line, San Francisco and Chicago, in same since 1895; prof, obstetrics Jenner
Nov. 1, 1884, to Dec. 31, 1885; gen. mgr. Erie Med. College since 1897; obstetrician in Illi-
Despatch and asst. freight traffic mgr. N. Y., nois Hosp. since 1898. Mem. Chicago Geologi-
L. E. & W., Chicago, 1886-91; gen. mgr. U. S. cal Soc., with specialty in glacial geology;
Car Co., Chicago, 1892-5; receiver Colorado mem. Therapeutic Club. Independent in poll-
Midland R. R., Denver, 1895-7; pres. of same, tics. Club: Mencken. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
1897-1900; arbitrator at Chicago for various dence: 975 Warren Av.
roads west of Chicago and St. Louis, 1900-2; BITTER, Carl Adolph, mgr. Chicago branch
chairman Western Pass Agreement, Chicago, of the Am. Tobacco Co.; b. Hamburg, Ger.,
1901-2; since June 2, pres. Rowell-Potter Sig- July 12, 1870; s. Levy and Caroline (Benjamin)
nal Co., Chicago; pres. the Ristine Co., Chi- Ritter; ed. private school in Hamburg, Ger.;
cago; Jan., to Sept., 1903, dir. transportation came to U. S., 1891, locating in Chicago; m.
St. Louis World's Fair. Engaged since Oct., Chicago, July 10, 1895. On coming to Chicago,
1903, in making special reports on railroad 1891, entered employ of Gradle & Strotz, man-
properties. Office: The Rookery. Residence: ufacturers of smoking tobacco, as bookkeeper,
3335 S. Park Av. until May, 1899, when firm sold out to the Am.
RITCHIE, Thomas Weston, paper boxes; b. Tobacco Co., since which time has been mgr.
Chicago Aug 20, 1871; s. William C. and Mary of the Chicago branch. Republican. Jewish re-
Field Ritchie; ed Hyde Park public schools Hgion. Office: 392 N. Clark St. Residence: 2628
and at Metropolitan Business College; m. Chi- FoJI£stAv.
cago, Jan. 21, 1902, Anna Stuart. Upon leav- BITTEB, Henry App, lawyer; b. Selins-
ing school entered the business of W. C. grove, Pa., Nov. 1, 1857; s. Henry K. and Ma-
Ritchie & Co., manufacturers of paper boxes, ria K. (Hachenberg) Ritter; grad. Wabash
and upon its incorporation in 1892 became College, A.B., class of 1881; m. Chicago, Apr.
vice-pres of the company. Clubs: Chicago Ath- 14, 1891, Sarah E. Louderback; children: Hen-
letic, Kenwood, Lake Zurich Golf. Office: W. ry App., Jr., DeLancey L. After leaving col-
VanBuren and Green Sts. Residence: 5324 lege studied law, and was admitted to Illinois
Madison Av. Dar- Mar., 1886; clerk in the law office of
RITCHIE, William Edward, paper box man- Shuman & Defrees for about 6 years, and in
ufacturer; b. Beloit, Wis., Oct. 24, 1861; s. Nov., 1893, became a partner in the present
William C. and Mary Field Ritchie; came to nrm of Defrees, Brace & Ritter. Republican.
Chicago, 1866; educated grammar school and Clubs: Exmoor, Highland Park. Office: 205 La-
two years in Hyde Park High School; m. St. Salle St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
Andrews, P. Q., Can., Aug. 27, 1890, Frances I. BITTER, Louis E., civil engineer; b Cleve-
Beattie; children: 'Lyell H., Alice, William E., land, O., Mar. 14, 1864; s. Louis and Harriet
Jr. Started in business life in 1877 in the fac- (Lambert) Ritter; ed. public schools of Cleve-
tory of Ritchie & Duck (of which his father land; grad. civil engineer in Case School of
was senior partner), paper box manufacturers; Applied Science, 1886; m. Cleveland, 1889,
went into the office in 1880; had charge of the Mary Stair; children: Louis Stair, Francis
factory from 1885, when became a partner in Hamilton. Engaged in surveys and construc-
the firm, which had become W. C. Ritchie & tion of Cleveland & Mahoning Valley Ry., 1886-
Co. ; in 1893 firm was incorporated as W. C. 1889; U. S. asst. engineer on the improvement
Ritchie & Co., of which is now pres. and larg- of the Mississippi River, 1889-92; engineer
est stockholder. Also treas. Randolph Box and with Jenney & Mundie, architects, Chicago,
Label Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 1892-9; since 1899 mem. of the firm of Ritter
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& Mott, consulting civil engineers. Mem. West-
ern Soc. of C. E. Clubs: University, Engineers,
Press. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
BITTER, Martin M., physician; b. Hamburg,
Ger., Dec. 6, 1862; s. Levy J. and Caroline
(Bengamin) Ritter; ed. high school at Ham-
burg, Ger., until 15 years old; grad. College
of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1892;
took courses in eye, ear, nose and throat dis-
eases in Vienna and Berlin; m. St. Louis, Mo.,
May 24, 1898, Saidee Meyberg. Engaged in
practice of medicine in Chicago in 1892; now
practicing as specialist in diseases of eye, ear,
nose and throat. Was for several years In-
structor in nose and throat diseases in Chica-
go Post-Graduate School; instructor in eye
and ear dept. of Northwestern Univ. Med.
School, attending oculist and aurist of Chi-
cago Charity Hosp., and consulting oculist to
Chicago Home for the Friendless. Mem. Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am.
Med. Assn., Life Insurance Examiners' Assn.
Jewish religion. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 5011 Grand Boul.
ROACH, John Millard, street railway offi-
cial; b. Lowell, O., Jan. 30, 1851; s. John M.
and Sarah Ann (Mackey) Roach; academic ed-
ucation, Beverly and Athens, O. ; m. July 4,
1872, Katie E. Lyon, Elmira, N. Y. ; 1 son:
Frederick Lyon. Entered employment N. Chi-
cago St. Ry. Co. as conductor, 1872, asst. supt.,
1887, supt., 1890, 2d vice-pres. and gen. mgr.,
1893; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. W. Chicago St.
Ry. Co. since 1897; pres. Cicero & Proviso St.
Ry. Co., Suburban Ry. Co., since 1897; vice-
pres. Chicago Union Traction Co., 1899-1901,
pres. since 1901; pres. and mgr. Chicago Con-
solidated Traction Co. Office: 444 N. Clark St.
Residence: Elmhurst, 111.
ROBBiiTS, Daniel Stucker, pres. of the New
Enterprise Milling Co.; b. Asbury, Pa., Sept.
21, 1864; s. Cyrus and Lovina (Stucker) Rob-
bins; ed. Pennsylvania public schools, Orange-
ville (Pa.) Acad., and Valparaiso College, grad-
uating, B.S., 1890; received degree of M.S.,
1893; m. Mound City, Mo., Aug. 20, 1897, Su-
sannah Hunkins; children: Aimer A., Leon A.
Taught in public schools of Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and Iowa, 1883-8; attended college, 1888-
1890; prof, of mathematics in Chillicothe Nor-
mal School, Chillicothe, Mo., 1891-8, and pres.
pro tem. of same 1 year; pres. of the Stan-
berry (Mo.) Normal School since 1898, and
pres. of the board of dirs. of same. Pres. and
dir. New Enterprise Machinery Co., Chicago,
for mfg. machinery to construct hollow con-
crete walls, since Apr. 1, 1904. Democrat.
Methodist. Office: 92 Lasalle St.
BOBBINS, George Baker, vice-pres. Armour
Car Lines; b. St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 4, 1861; s.
William and Marie (Steele) Robbins; ed. pub-
lic school, Hinsdale, 111., and Allen's Acad.,
Chicago: m. Hinsdale. 111., June 25, 1884, Min-
nie L. Hinds (now deceased); children: Wil-
liam, Cutler H., George B., Jr. Was in railway
service C., B. & Q., C. & E. I. and Wabash
roads for a few years, but in 1884 entered the
house of Armour's. Now traffic dir., Armour &
Co.; pres. Armour Car Lines: pres. Continental
Fruit Express; vice-pres. Union Depot B. &
T. Ry. of Kansas City; pres. Ft. Worth Belt
Ry. ; dir. Ft. Worth Stock Yards; dir. Folsom
Development Co., and various other companies.
Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Union
League, and various Hinsdale clubs. Office:
205 LaSalle St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
ROBBINS, Henry Spencer, lawyer; b. East
Stoughton, Mass., Feb. 5, 1853; s. John V. and
Anastasia (Ford) Robbins; prepared at Hop-
kins Grammar School; grad. Yale College,
A.B.; attended law school at Madison, Wis. ;
admitted to bar of Wisconsin, 1874; m. Dec. 12,
1883, Fanny F., daughter of H. Morris John-
son, of Chicago. Practiced law in New York
City, 1874-6; came to Chicago, 1876, and be-
came partner with Hempstead Washburne, un-
til 1883, when Senator Lyman Trumbull
joined the firm which became Trumbull, Wash-
burne & Robbins until Mr. Washburne was
elected Mayor of Chicago; now in practice
alone; counsel for the Board of Trade. Mem.
of the Am. Bar Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Iroquois,
Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 205 La-
Salle St. Residence: Virginia Hotel; summer,
Lake Forest, 111.
BOBBINS, Walter B., lumberman; b.
Whltesboro, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1843; s. William
and Margareth (Simpson) Robbins; ed.
Whitestown, N. Y., and Ft. Plain, N. Y., semi-
naries; m. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1870,
Harriet C. Monroe; 1 daughter: Mrs. George
A. Holmes. Enlisted as private Apr. 19, 1861,
in Co. A, 14th regt., N. Y. Vols. ; promoted to
2d lieut. 1st N. J. Cav., Dec., 1861; promoted
to 1st lieut., capt., maj., lieut.-col., then col.
of 1st N. J. Cav. by Governor of State; was
brevetted lieut.-col., col. and brig.-gen. by U. S.
Government; commanded 1st brigade, 2d cav.
division, Army of the Potomac at close of War.
Started in lumber business in Northern New
York, 1867; came to Chicago, 1872, and en-
gaged in lumber and planing mill business at
12th and Lumber Sts. ; burned out in 1877;
was connected with C. C. Thompson & Co.,
and remained with their successors till the
present time; since 1894 has been sec. of the
C. A. Paltzer Lumber Co. Has been pres. of
the Lumbermen's Assn. of Chicago; has been
commander of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of U. S. Commandery of the State of
Illinois. Mem. Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union. Of-
fice: 37th & Center Sts. Residence: 3910 Lake
Av.
ROBERT, Joseph Thomas, Congregational
clergyman, parliamentarian; b. Robertville, S.
C. ; s. Joseph T. and Adeline (Lawton) Robert;
ed. public schools, Philadelphia, and Savannah,
Ga. ; Dennison, O., and Rochester, N. Y., univs. ;
studied Rochester Theol. Seminary, Union
Theol. Seminary, New York and Chicago
Theol. Saminary; m. 1864. Hattie K. Wilson.
Engaged in business and mil. engineering,
1864-80; ordained to ministry, 1879; in pastor-
ates until 1896; since 1896 engaged in lectures
on parliamentary law in law schools, chautau-
quas, etc., and pastoral work. (See Who's Who
in America for books, etc.) Address: North-
western Univ. Law School, Lake and Dearborn
Sts.
ROBERTS, Charles Aaron, merchant in rail-
way supplies; b. Lacon, 111., Mar. 12, 1865; s.
Alonzo and Elizabeth (Maleham) Roberts; ed.
Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, 1890, Cora
J. Hicks; children: Agnes Elizabeth, Shepherd
McGregor. After leaving school entered, 1882,
service of Crerar, Adams & Co. (leading Chi-
cago dealers in railway supplies and contrac-
tors' materials), advancing steadily until he
became vice-pres. of the company, which office
he now holds. Republican. Mason; mem. Wil-
liam B. Warren Lodge, Oriental Consistory,
and Medinah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park. Office: 11-13 5th Av. Residence: 1765
Sheridan Rd.
BOBEBTS, Charles Humphrey, lawyer; b.
Long Run, Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson Co., O., Oct.
11, 1847; s. Rowland and Mary Ann (Hum-
phrey) Roberts; ed. public schools and short
term at McNeely Normal School, Hopedale,
O. ; grad. law dept. Univ. of Michigan, 1878;
m. 1897, Mary G. Armstrong. Worked as engi-
neer when a young man in father's flouring
mills; taught school; became supt. of construc-
tion for Camden Iron Works, near Philadel-
phia; traveled for the company, erecting large
gas works, meanwhile studying law. Since
1878 in general and patent law practice, Chi-
cago. Author: Down on the Ohio, a novel of
Quaker life, 1891. Contributor to periodicals.
Residence: N. Evanston, 111.
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ROBERTS, Charles James, grain, provisions,
etc.; b. Kilkee, Ireland, Dec. 10, 1874; s. John
and Elizabeth (Breen) Roberts; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 11, 1897,
Susie C. Loker. Began business life with Ar-
mour & Co. as office boy, and advanced until,
during the last 5 of the 15 years he was con-
nected with the house, he was gen. mgr. of
the business for the New England States. In
1901 became partner with John T. Sickel,
forming the present firm of Sickel, Roberts &
Co., commission merchants in grain, provi-
sions, stocks, cotton, etc. Mem. Chicago Board
of Trade. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Saddle and Sirloin. Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 5032 St. Lawrence Av.
ROBERTS, Charles Samuel, coal; b. Bloom-
ington, 111., May 10, 1860; s. Samuel D. and
Maria (Allen) Roberts; ed. public schools; m.
Chicago, 1884, Harriet C. Fay; children:
Charles F., John G., Gertrude H. From 1886
to 1903 was with the Am. Steel & "Wire Co.
as sec. and dir. ; in 1903 assumed present posi-
tion as pres. and dir. of the Manufacturers'
Fuel Co. Clubs: Washington Park, Kenwood,
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Columbia
Yacht. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Residence: 4900
Ellis Av.
ROBERTS, Edward !•., manufacturer of
sash, doors, etc.; b. Denbighshire, Wales, Jan.
3, 1846; s. Edward and Mary Roberts; came
with parents to U. S., 1849, locating at Nee-
nah, Wis. ; ed. public schools of Neenah, Wis. ;
worked on farm summers and attended school
winters until 1860; m. South Bend, Ind., 1873,
Nellie S. Roraback; children: Hugh M., Rhoda
L., Catherine, Ruth, Edward L., Jr. Left school
in 1860, and was employed in sawmill for 4
years; then was in employ of a sash, door and
blind factory at Davenport, la., becoming part-
ner at age of 20, and remaining 10 years; sold
out and came to Chicago in 1879 and organized
firm of E. L. Roberts & Co., wholesale manu-
facturers of sash, doors, blinds, glazed sash,
mouldings, balusters, newel posts, etc.; later
incorporated the business under same name,
and is pres. of the company; mem. of Sharp,
Partridge & Co., wholesale window glass;
mem. McGregor Bros. & Co., lumber, Granite
Falls, Minn. Republican. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton. Office: 22d St. and Union PI. Resi-
dence: 10134 Longwood Av. (Tracy).
ROBERTS, Frank John Segur, manufactur-
er; b. Toronto, Can., Sept. 1, 1851; s. Charles
L. and Alicia (Diamond) Roberts; ed. private
tuition in Model School, and Collegiate Insti-
tute, Toronto, Ont. Began business life in
wholesale dry goods trade; became buyer for
houses in Canada; has resided in Chicago since
1890; engaged with the Hubbard Portable
Oven Co. in Chicago, and in 1899 established
on his own account under the style of the Rob-
erts Portable Oven Co., manufacturers of
Black Diamond ovens. Diamond Double-Deck
ovens, and New Homestead ovens, for restau-
rant, hotel and bakery use. Also dir. Rome
Petroleum and Iron Co. Episcopalian. Office:
73-83 Erie St.
ROBERTS, George William, fire insurance;
b. Chicago, Sept. 22, 1859; s. George R. and
Ann Augusta (Bulkeley) Roberts; ed. private
schools and Racine College; m. Chicago, Oct.
24, 1882, Nellie Wilkinson; children: George
R., Helen M. Was employed in the 1st Nat.
Bank of Chicago, 1883-5; then became a mem.
of the rubber goods firm of Elson, Salisbury
& Co., until 1887, when entered the insurance
business, becoming vice-pres. of George H.
Harvey Co. in 1902. Republican; alderman of
Highland Park. Episcopalian. Clubs: Highland
Park; also Winter, of Lake Forest. Office:
Nat. Life Bldg. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
ROBERTS, Thomas Elmer, physician; b.
Boston, Mass., Jan. 28, 1886. Began study of
medicine at age of 16 in office of Dr. O. S. San-
ders, of Boston; at 18 began attending clinics
at Massachusetts General Hosp. and Boston
City Hosp.; grad. Chicago Homce. Med. Col-
lege, M.D., 1888; m. Chicago, Sept. 27, 1892,
Alice Hovey Hurlbut. Located in practice at
Oak Park, Aug., 1889, and in 1891 attended
univ. clinics in Vienna and Berlin, making
a special study of diseases of the chest, and
in that connection invented a multiple stetho-
scope for use in teaching auscultation. Was
lecturer on minor surgery in Chicago Homce.
Med. College, 1891-2 and 1892-3, then lecturer
on physical diagnosis; later became prof, of
diseases of the chest and a mem. of the board
of dirs. of the Chicago Post-Graduate Med.
School. Trustee and med. dir. of the Mutual
Life Insurance Co. of Illinois; dir. Oak Park
Trust and Savings Bank. Mem. Illinois Homoe.
Med. Soc., Chicago Acad. of Medicine, Chicago
Homce. Med. Soc. Dir. Oak Park Y. M. C. A.
Clubs: Westward Ho, Oak Park. Office: 135
Adams St. Residence: 144 S. Oak Park Av.
ROBERTS, William Marcus, asst. supt. of
schools; b. Washington Co., Pa., Mar. 22,
1858; s. John T. and Sarah (Kelso) Roberts;
ed. public school at Cannonsburg, Pa., and at
Jefferson Acad. in same place. Taught dis-
trict and graded schools in Washington Co.,
Pa., 1875-80; from 1881 to 1883 was principal
of Cannonsburg, Pa., public schools; came to
Illinois, 1883, and became principal of schools
at Elwood, Will Co., and from 1886 to 1892
was asst. to the county supt. of schools of
Will Co.; came to Chicago, 1892; was prin-
cipal of Humboldt School 2 years and of Bis-
marck School 8 years; since Oct., 1902, asst.
supt. of schools of Chicago. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Mem. and capt. Sons of Veterans.
Club: Chicago Press. Office: Tribune Bldg.
Residence: 1081 Kimball Av.
ROBERTSON, Alexander, banker; b. Thorn-
hill, Perthshire, Scotland, Dec. 13, 1861; s. Alex-
ander and Jean (King) Robertson; ed. public
schools in Scotland. Entered the service of the
Bank of Scotland at Stirling, Oct. 1, 1877;
transferred to Dundee, 1881, and thence to
Dunkeld, 1882, remaining until Feb., 1883. En-
tered service of Bank of Nova Scotia at Hali-
fax, N. S., Mar., 1883; acted as relieving mgr.,
1886-7, accountant at Halifax, 1888; inspector
of branches, 1889-92; asst. mgr. at Chicago,
1892-7; mgr. at Chicago since June, 1897. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Yacht, Glen
View, Washington Park. Office: 134 Monroe
St. Residence: Pullman Bldg.
ROBERTSON, Charles Alexander, merchant
In builders' hardware; b. St. Louis, Mo., Aug.
12, 1869; s. Richard J. and Emily (Stevens)
Robertson; ed. Chicago public schools. Began
business life in the employ of Cutler, Wood-
rough & Co., Aug., 1886, to 1890, and with the
successors of that firm, Woodrough & Han-
chett Co., 1890-5; upon retirement of that
company from business, 1895, went with Al-
lerton, Clarke Co., fine locks and builders'
hardware, as traveling salesman until Sept. 8,
1902, when he became mgr. for the company.
Democrat. Mem. Austin Lodge, A. F. and A.
M., and Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 497, K. P. Of-
fice: 118 E. Lake St. Residence: 5319 W. In-
diana St.
ROBERTSON, Charles Moore, physician; b.
Columbus City, la., Feb. 1, 1865; s. William
Stephenson and Anna Elizabeth (Charlton)
Robertson; grad. Univ. of Iowa, B.S., 1885;
A.M., 1888; M.D., 1888. Practiced at Davenport,
la., 1888-1901; since then in Chicago. Prof, of
diseases of the ear. nose and throat. Univ. of
Iowa, 1896-1901; since 1901 prof, of diseases
of the nose and throat in Chicago Policlinic.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Assn. of Military Sur-
geons of the U. S., fellow of the Am. Soc. of
Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology; mem. Il-
linois State Med. Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Ophthalmic and Otological Soc., Chicago
Climatological and Laryngological Soc., Iowa
and Illinois Central District Med. Soc., etc.
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Was mem. Iowa N. G., 1882-5; surgeon (maj.)
2d Iowa N. G., 1890-8; maj. -surgeon, 50th Iowa
Vols., Apr., to July, 1898; maj. and chief sur-
geon of vols., July, to Sept., 1898. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Calumet, Washington
Park. Office: 100 State St. Residence: Hotel
Metropole.
ROBERTSON, David, architect; b. London,
Eng., Feb. 18, 1873; s. David and Jane
(Key) Robertson; removed to Chicago, 1886;
ed. private school, London, Eng., 1878-80;
Willesden College, England, 1880-6; Webster
(public) School, Chicago, 1886-8; Chicago Poly-
technic Institute, 1888-90. Was draftsman for
William Thomas, Chicago, 1890-2; Handy &
Cady, 1892-5; Charles S. Frost, 1895-6; Pond
& Pond, 1896-7; practiced alone 3 years, then
returned to Pond & Pond for 2 years, and then
with Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge until Dec. 1,
1903; entered into practice Jan. 1, 1904, suc-
ceeding L. E. Stanhope, deputy bldg. commis-
sioner of Chicago. Designed Robert A. Waller
Electric Light Plant in Englewood, Woodlawn
Masonic Temple, Carey Apartment Bldg; resi-
dence of Dr. H. P. Newman, Highland Park,
and many 'other bldgs. Independent in politics.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Wanderers, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: 6548
Lexington Av.
ROBERTSON, William Grant, sec. J. H. Bell
& Co., teas, coffees, spices; b. Chicago, Aug.
10, 1853; s. John and Emma Robertson; ed.
Chicago public and high schools. Left school
at 17; was bill clerk and bookkeeper; then re-
ceiving teller 4th Nat. Bank; entered, 1883,
house of Bell, Conrad & Co. (established
1872). and upon incorporation in Sept., 1897, as
J. H. Bell & Co., became sec. of the company,
office mgr. and credit man. Mugwump in poli-
tics. Episcopalian. Mason. Office: 62-64 Michi-
gan Av. Residence: Wilmette, 111.
ROBIE. George T., merchant; b. Walworth,
N. Y., Mar. 20, 1853; s. Frederick and Mary
Robie; ed. public schools in New York State;
m. Walworth, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1875, Anna Snook;
1 son: Frederick C. Came to Chicago, 1876.
In 1876 established and has since been pres.
and gen. mgr. of the Excelsior Supply Co.,
jobbers of sewing machine parts, shoe factory
supplies, etc. Also pres. Am. Cement and Oil
Co.; pres. Idaho Irrigation Co. Republican.
Mason (32°); Templar, Shriner. Dir. Engle-
wood Union Hosp. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park. Office: 233-237 Randolph St.
Residence: 7124 Yale Av.
ROBINSON, Byron, physician; b. Wiscon-
sin; s. William and Mary Robinson; ed. in log
school house, Mineral Point (Wis.) Seminary,
and Univ. of Wisconsin, B.S., 1878 (asst. to
prof, of chemistry during senior year) ; prin-
cipal Ashland and Black Earth (Wis.) high
schools, 1879-80, at same time studying medi-
cine under Dr. U. P. Stair; grad. Rush Med.
College, Chicago, M.D., 1882; m. Chicago, 1894.
Dr. Lucy Waite. Practiced medicine, Grand
Rapids, Wis., with Dr. G. F. Witter, 1882-4;
pursued special studies and investigations in
gynecology and abdominal surgery at Heidel-
berg, Berlin and London, 1884-5; resumed
practice at Grand Rapids, Wis.; pursued spe-
cial studies in gynecology at Univ. of Vienna,
1887; returned to practice until 1888; removed
to Toledo, O., becoming prof, of anatomy and
clinical surgery -in Toledo Med. College; made
important experiments and devised improved
methods by which the ooeration of intestinal
anastomasis was rendered feasible and safe;
studied gynecology and abdominal surgery
under Prof. Lawson Tait, 1891; since return
has practiced in Chicago as specialist in
gynecology and abdominal surgery. Has made
himself known to the medical profession
by extensive investigations in the anatomy
and surgery of the pelvis and abdomen,
and has been honored by having several
parts of the abdominal and pelvic anatomy
named after him by his colleagues, as the
"circle of Byron Robinson," and the abdominal
brain, the oligemic uterine zones, and the
pelvic brain of Byron Robinson are anatomic
eponyms known to physicians. Is author of
the theory that trauma of the psoas muscle
on the appendix produces appendicitis. The
damage caused by the violent contraction of
the psoas muscle on the appendix produces a
plastic peritonitis which gradually contracts,
producing flexion of the appendix that com-
promises the appendicular circulation nourish-
ment and abstracts drainage, ending in appen-
dicular catarrh or perforation. Author of
Landmarks of Gynecology (2 vols.); Practical
Intestinal Surgery (2 vols.); Automatic Men-
strual Ganglia; Urachal Cysts; The Abdom-
inal Brain, Its Rhythm and Reflexes; a work on
the Peritoneum; also monographs on the Great
Omentum, on Colpo-Perineorrhaphy, and on
the Utero-ovarian Artery, and a life-sized
chart on the Sympathetic Nerve; has contrib-
uted very extensively on abdominal anatomy
and surgery to current medical literature.
Honorary mem. of several med. socs. Now
prof, of gynecology and abdominal surgery
Illinois Med. College; gynecologist to Wo-
man's Hosp.; consulting gynecologist Mary
Thompson Hosp.; attending surgeon Frances
Willard Hosp. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
479 Jackson Boul.
ROBINSON, Charles O., live stock commis-
sion merchant; b. Middletown, la., May 6,
1861; s. Joseph M. and Margaret J. (Jones)
Robinson; ed. public and private schools of
Burlington, la., and of Chicago, coming to this
city in Sept., 1875; m. Chicago, Nov. 17, 1886.
Minnie Mueller. Began business life in 1877
as partner in the firm of J. M. Robinson & Co.,
live stock, at the Union Stock Yards; became
an expert salesman; became a mem. of the
firm of Clay, Robinson & Co., formed 1886,
which has long been one of the foremost com-
mission houses engaged in the Union Stock
Yards, Chicago, with branches at S. Omaha,
Neb., and Kansas City. Mo. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Washington Park,
Kenwood, Saddle and Sirloin. Offices: The
Rookery and Bank Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 4406 Oakenwald Av.
ROBINSON, George Iiiving»tone, theologian,
archaeologist; b. W. Hebron, N. Y., Aug. 19,
1864; s. William and Mary Elizabeth (Archi-
bald) Robinson; grad. Princeton, 1887; A.M.,
1890; studied Princeton Theol. Seminary, 1890-
1893; Univ. of Berlin, 1893-4; Univ. of Leipzig,
Ph.D., 1895; m. Cairo, Egypt, Jessie Patton
Lee Harvey. Traveled, and taught in Syrian
Protestant College, Beirut, Syria, 1887-90;
since 1896 prof. O. T. literature and exegesis,
Knox College, Toronto, and McCormick Theol.
Seminary, Chicago; Presbyterian clergyman.
Explorer of Sinai Peninsula and Kadesh-Bar-
nea; discoverer of the 6th and 7th wells of
Beersheba and the "High Place" at Petra, the
capital of Edom. Mem. Am. Oriental Soc., Soc.
of Biblical Literature and Exegesis, The Coun-
cil of Seventy; the Irving Club, Chicago. Con-
tributor to theol. journals. Address: 10 Chal-
mers PI.
ROBINSON1, Harry Allston, consulting engi-
neer; b. St. John, N. B., Apr. 1, 1872; s. James
H. and Emma C. (Seely) Robinson: ed. public
schools of Cleveland. O., and in Case School
of Applied Science, Cleveland, O. ; m. Elgin,
111., Nov. 28, 1903, Ilda Cecilia Johnson. Since
1898 with firm of Pierce, Richardson & Neiler,
consulting and designing engineers, and now
sec. of that company, covering all branches of
mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilating and
sanitary engineering. Mem. of the Franklin
Institute of Philadelphia, Am. Soc. of Heating
and Ventilating Engineers, Nat. Assn. of Sta-
tionary Engineers. Club: Jackson Park Yacht.
Office: Manhattan Bldg. Residence: 5422 Indi-
ana Av.
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ROBINSON, Michael Waller, lawyer; b. on
farm in Callaway Co., Mo., Oct. 13, 1837; s.
John and Mary Bondurant (Ayres) Robinson;
preparatory education at Westminster College,
Fulton, Mo., and Georgetown, Ky. ; grad. Yale
College, 1857 (B.A. and M.A.); grad. Harvard
Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1860; m. Che-
shire, Conn., Dec. 24, 1866, Leonora C. Pad-
dock; children: Walter B., Herbert B., Harold
H., Ethel G. (wife of William L. McCormick),
Florence C. Prof. Greek and Latin, 1857-9, and
in 1859 pres. William Jewell College, Liberty,
Mo.; began practice of law in Fulton, Mo.,
with late Judge John A. Hockaday, lately
judge of that circuit; mem. Missouri legisla-
ture, 1862-3; curator State Univ. of Missouri,
1862-4; came to Chicago, Oct., 1864, and en-
paged in general practice; associated at differ-
ent times with Norman C. Perkins, John V.
Le Moyne, L. C. Ferris, A. W. Green, and now
with his son, Herbert B. Robinson, as M. W.
and H. B. Robinson. Made specialty of munici-
pal law practice between 1877 and 1894 as
atty. for Town of Lake View, and later City
of Lake View. Became asst. to corporation
counsel of Chicago on annexation of Lake
View, and in 1893-4, special assessment atty.
for Chicago. Putting out of business the Lake
View Steam Dummy R. R. as a nuisance, and
afterward the Snell Toll Road as an usurpa-
tion, were among his most important cases.
Conservative Democrat. State Senator from
7th Senatorial District of Illinois, 1874-6; pres.
School Board, City of Lake View, 1890. Pres-
byterian. Office: Unity Bldg. Residence: 698
Fullerton Boul.
ROBINSON, Theodore Winthrop, manufac-
turer; b. Boston, Mass., June 7, 1862; s. Theo-
dore and Susannah Snelling (Powell) Robin-
son; grad. Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, 1884; m. Joliet, 111., 1891, Frances
Steel; children: Edgar Manning, Frances
Louise. Chemist Joliet Steel Co., 1885-9; dept.
supt., Illinois Steel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 1889-
1892; gen. supt. Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.,
Pueblo, Colo., 1892-9: with Illinois Steel Co.
since 1899, and now 1st vice-pres. of the com-
pany. Mem. Am. Institute of Mining Engi-
neers, and of the Iron and Steel Institute of
England. Clubs: Chicago, Merchants, Union
League, Kenwood, Midlothian. Office: The
Rookery.
ROBINSON, William Thomas, printer; b. Jo
Daviess Co., 111., Jan. 24, 1850; s. Adam and
Isabella (Charlton) Robinson; ed. public
schools; m. Assumption, 111., 1886, Harriet
Dore; children: Roy, Ruth, Harriet, Alice.
An apprentice in the printing office of D. Wil-
mott Scott, at Galena, 111., at age of 15, 4
years; came to Chicago, and was for 2 years
in the printing office of A. M. Wood, then a
partner in the firm of A. M. Wood & Co.,
which he later purchased, continuing the busi-
ness alone as W. T. Robinson & Co. Sold out,
and in 1892 established, with Charles G.
Smith, present firm of Robinson & Smith. Re-
publican. Methodist. Mason. Office: 383 La-
Salle St. Residence: 515 Cuyler Av.
ROBISON, John Albert, physician; b. Rich-
land, Ind., July 26, 1855; s. William Alexander
and Mary Susan (Graham) Robison; grad. Mon-
mouth College, A.B., 1877: Rush Med. College,
M.D., 1880; m. Chicago, May 19, 1890, Adeline
Jessie Pyott-Love. Began practice of medicine
in Chicago in 1880 in partnership with Dr.
Joseph P. Ross; was attending physician to
Throat and Chest Dept., Central Free Dispen-
sary, 1880-8: attending physician to Cook Co.
Hosp., 1884-8; and also in 1890-2: prof, materia
medica and therapeutics in Woman's Med.
College, 1888-90. and lecturer in same branch
at Rush Med. College. 1880-8; on attending
staff of Presbyterian Hosp. ever since its or-
ganization, and now sec. of the med. board;
has held various other teaching positions; now
consulting physician the Mary Thompson
Hosp. Mem. Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago
Med. Soc. (pres. W. Side branch), Am. Med.
Assn. Practice limited to internal medicine.
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Automobile. Office: 100 State St. Resi-
dence: 297 Ashland Boul.
ROBY, Edward, lawyer; b. Brockport, Mon-
roe Co., N. Y., Aug. 31, 1840; s. Thomas Rog-
ers and Mary (Partridge) Roby; studied law
in Niagara Co., N. Y., 1857-61; m. Nov. 21,
1876, Lelia P. Magoun. Admitted to New York
bar, June, 1862; Illinois bar, June, 1865; Su-
preme Court of U. S., Feb. 2, 1871; has been
identifled with many leading cases involving
novel principles in jurisprudence, notably, Ma-
son v. Rollins, 1868 (80 U. S. 602); Rich v.
Chicago, 1871 (3 Chicago Legal News 282,
284, modified on rehearing, 59 111. 286); Web-
ster v. Chicago, opinion Jan., 1872, decided
123 cases (4 Legal News 116; 62 111. 302); Peo-
ple v. Cooper, 1876 (83 111. 585); Knicker-
bocker Insurance Co. v. Comstock, (83 U. S.
258); also case of Walrath v. Cleary ("the
Chicago Rebellion") for injunction to forbid
payment by the State of city, town and county
debts in aid of railroads under act of 1869;
opinion sustaining contention was given in a
similar case (Ramsey v. Hoeger, 76 111. 432);
Law v. People, (87 111. 385); Fuller v. Chicago
(89 111. 282); Snell v. Chicago (133 111. 413),
and many other eventful cases, influencing
principles of jurisprudence in criminal cases,
chancery and common law. Republican. Office:
134 VanBuren St. Residence: 10805 Av. J.
ROCKWELL, Charles Henry, railway offi-
cial; b. Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 11, 1852; s.
Henry Thompson and Lucinda (Loree) Rock-
well; ed. public schools of Terre Haute, Ind.;
m. Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 22, 1876; children:
Edward Russell, Cordelia Coles, Lilian Goble,
Charles Henry, Jr. Began railway service as
asst. yard clerk, C., C., C. & I. Ry., at In-
dianapolis; filled several clerical and passen-
ger dept. positions on that and other Indian-
apolis roads until July 1, 1875; auditor and
general passenger and ticket agent, Indian-
apolis, Peru & Chicago Ry. until Apr. 1, 1884;
auditor, 1884-6, general passenger and ticket
agent at Cincinnati, 1886-9, C., H. & D. R. R.;
sec. to pres., Pullman's Palace Car Co., 1889;
gen. supt., Columbus, Hocking Valley & To-
ledo Ry., 1889-91; gen. supt. C. & E. I. Ry.,
1891-3; asst. to pres., same, Jan. to Sept., 1893;
general passenger agent, Cleveland, Akron &
Columbus Ry., 1893-5; auditor of Western
Passenger Assn., 1895-7; traffic mgr. C., I. & L.
Ry. since Mar. 1, 1897. Also dir. Indiana Stone
R. R. Republican. Methodist. Mason. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Kenwood; also Columbia, In-
dianapolis, Ind. Office: 198 Custom House PI.
Residence: 4953 Lake Av.
ROCKWELL, Cortland Butler, physician; b.
New London, Conn., Nov. 10, 1841; s. Merritt
and Phoebe (Burdick) Rock-well; ed. public
schools of Connecticut and Pennsylvania and
an academy in New York State, but illness of
father prevented his graduation; worked at
marble cutting until Civil War, then volun-
teered and as landsman, paymaster's steward
and acting physician, served on the U. S. Sloop
"Granite" until end of service in 1864; grad.
Chicago Homoa. Med. College, 1883; m. New
London, Conn., 1865, Mary Jane Riley, of New
Haven, Conn.; children: Gordon Cortland
(M.D., died Dec. 9, 1895, aged 29), Willie (de-
ceased), Arthur M., Everett C. Engaged in
marble business at Waterford, Conn., 1864-6.
In Baptist ministry, ordained, 1866, and had
charge of churches at So. Centre, Ashford,
South Woodstock, North Ashford, Moosup
(Plainfleld), and East Killingly, Conn., re-
spectively. Practiced at Faribault, St. Paul,
and Alexandria, Minn., and Wahpeton, N.
Dak., until 1888; since then in Chicago en-
gaged in general practice as homce. physician
and surgeon. Mem. State Legislature of Con-
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necticut from Eastford, 1870. Mem. Illinois notions business from 1888 to 1895. In 1895
Homce. Assn., Chicago Homos. Soc., Am. In- engaged in wholesale grocery business in the
stitute Homoeopathy. Baptist. Republican. Of- Grossfeld & Roe Co., wholesale grocers, im-
flce and residence: 5345 Madison Av. porters and coffee roasters, of which he is
ROCKWOOD, Frank Bradford, wholesale vice-pres. Republican. Mason. Odd Fellow. Of-
grocer; b. Amherst, Mass., Mar. 10, 1840; s. fice: 185-187 W. Randolph St. Residence: 47
Harvey and Mary Rockwood; ed. public Alice PI.
schools of Hartford, Conn.; came to Chicago, ROE, Charles Manard, mgr. Chicago house
1862; enlisted and served in the Union Army, Am. Baptist Publication Soc.; b. Rockton,
1862-5, in the Board of Trade Battery; m. Winnebago Co., 111., Oct. 15, 1869; s. Rev.
Poland, O., 1867, Lucy C. Truesdale; children: Charles T. and Celora Eloise (Manard) Roe;
Frederick, Harvey, Florence, Ellen. In grocery ed. common and high schools at Rockton, 111.,
business in 1865 as mem. of firm of Rockwood 1877-83; Southport, Ind., 1884-7;. Waupaca,
Bros.; now vice-pres. Rockwood Bros. Co. Dir. Wis., 1886-7; Shurtleff College, Upper Alton,
North Side Bank. Mem. George H. Thomas 111., 1889-91; m. Chicago, June 2, 1898, Mary
Post, G. A. R. Club: Union League. Office: 95 Burkley Kohlsaat; children: Charles Kohlsaat,
N. State St. Residence: Elmhurst, 111. Elinor. Came to Chicago when 17 years of
ROCKWOOD, Frederick Spragrue, wholesale age; entered employ of Am. Baptist Putalica-
grocer; b. Amherst, Mass., Mar. 10, 1840; s. t]on Soc., as office clerk; occupied various posi-
Harvev and Mary Rockwood; ed. public schools tlons \n the house until 189,, when appointed
of Hartford, Conn.; served 3 years in Chicago *?£*•> }° succeed Rev. F. G. Thearle, deceased.
Board of Trade Battery, in Army of the Cum- £lso dir. Chacamas Plantation Co. of Chicago,
berland, 1862-5; m. Hartford, Conn., 1867, the Nat. Oil Refining & Mfg. Co., Chicago, and
Charlotte Sanford; children: Grace, Sprague, sfc- of the Old Union Mining & Milling Co.,
Frank, Charlotte. Came to Chicago in 1862, of Breckenridge, Colo. Mem. of Centennial
and after return from Civil War, with Baptist Church, Chicago; dir. Chicago Bap-
brother, Frank B. Rockwood, established, 1865, 4st Hosp.; mem. board of Baptist City Mis-
firm of Rockwood Bros., which was incor- fion Soc.; was .4 years dir. Baptist Social
porated, 1890, as Rockwood Bros. Co., whole- Union. Republican Mern^ Loyal Legion by in-
sale grocers, of which he is pres. Mem. George hentance, grandfather, Rev. Charles Hill Roe,
H. Thomas Post, G. A. R. Office: 95 N. State having been chaplain of 65th 111. Mem. Audu-
St. Residence: Elmhurst, 111. ^\S°^' 9lubli Caxton' Hamilton. Office: 177
BODGEBS, Louis Ernest, pres. Rodgers- W^h Av Residence: Kemlworth, 111.
Thayer Engineering Co.; b. Cerro Gordo, 111., „, B?E- Julian, electrician, engineer; b.
Feb. 8, 1868; s. Andrew Lyle and Jennie Eliza- Switzerland, June 25 1869; ed. Polytechnical
beth (Campbell) Rodgers; grad. High School, College; m Chicago, May, 1900. Electrician in
Monticello, 111., 1886; attended Bryant & Strat- ?h°Psnltor Electrical Construction Co., Chicago,
ton Business College, Chicago, 1887; m. Chi- J8.87^1 : trectl?rg engineer with C. & C. Elec-
cago, Feb. 25, 1896, Anna Mae Newman. After t"c Co., New York and Chicago, 1891-4; since
finishing business college course entered em- I894, Ch*^«°, salesman and mgr. for the
ploy of James B. Goodman & Co., real estate, Crocker- Wheeler Co , manufacturers and elec-
Chicago, and after 4 years accepted position tricjU engineers, whose large works are lo-
of asst. treas. with the Hyde Park Thomson- cated at Ampere, ]SL J. Independent in politics.
Houston Light Co., remaining 4 years; then Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 578 E. 45th
Western mgr. for Buffalo Forge Co., 5 years, St.
and afterward over 3 years Western mgr. for . BOE^IT^' ^rank I£ruis' leather manufac-
the New York Blower Co. Organized Feb. 15, t?r*r'' b- Sheboygan, Wis., June 30, 1856; s.
1904, and is pres. of Rodgers-Thayer Engineer- g. r- and Magdalene (Maas) Roenitz; ed. She-
ing Co. Office: 303 Dearborn St. Residence: 123 k°ygan schools; m. Sheboygan, Oct. 25, 1881,
E 51st Boul Magdalene Plath; children: Severa, Magdalene,
BODWAY, Sydney Herbert, chartered ac- grankie In 1889 he became pres. of C. T.
countant and sec. Nat. Audit Co.; b. Trow- Roemtz Leather Co (established by his father,
bridge, Wiltshire, Eng., Jan. 31, 1857; s. George 1815.1> '• in 1899>. wlth other large tanners, con-
Wood and Sarah (Barrell) Rodway; grad. ?olidated business in the Am Hide and
College House, Southgate, London, Eng., 1876; Leather Co , of which he is now 3d vice-pres.
m. Tiffin, O., June 30, 1888, Anna E. Bartell; ^o6^6"1 °t,Chlcag°' coming from Sheboygan,
children: George William, Winnifred Annie, I900,- ?ep,'ibl^c1an; M®m- Sheboygan Lodge, A.
Edna Kathryn. Herbert Frederick, Leila Ma- f -, & £• M. Clubs: Waupanseh, Chicago Ath-
tilda. Was articled to Gibson & Bolland, char- \e*-™> £ermania. Office: 22o Lake St. Residence:
tered accountants, Liverpool, Eng., 1876-81; ^^^n^^Av.
accepted position with Harmood, Banner & „ BOESSLEB, Carl Conrad, sec. International
Don, chartered accountants, Liverpool, Eng., Hotel Co.; b. Langenburg, Ger Feb 8, 1872;
one of the largest accounting firms in Eng- ed. Germany; m Milwaukee, Wis., 1896, Fred-
land, and was with them for 2 years; passed ^rika Roessler; 1 son: Ernst. Has been identi-
prescribed final examination of the Institute £ed with hotel business for 20 years; came
of Chartered Accountants of England, Nov., fr,on? Vienna to Chicago 1894; was asst. mgr.
1883, receiving diploma as Chartered Account- of the Bismarck Hotel for 8 years; since 1902
ant (C.A.) and certificate of membership, sec- and m&r- of the International Hotel Co.;
dated Dec. 31, 1884. Left England, Nov., 1885; company owns the Kaiserhof Hotel Restau-
came direct to Chicago and became chief ac- rant. Mem. A F. & A^ M., and of Chicago
countant and office mgr. Northwestern Life Shar?BnOO.Hrr?c £?s« ,9m»ce: 266'274 Clark St.
Assurance Co. of Chicago; was with them 15 Residence: 276 Sheffield Av.
years, resigning in July, 1901, and organized BOETH, Henry Christian, pres. and gen.
the National Audit Co. (incorporated), of Chi- mgr. Union Electric Telegraph Co.; b. Balti-
cago and St. Louis, auditors and accountants, more, Md., Jan. 19, 1854; s. Ferdinand and
of which he is now sec. Independent in poli- Wilhemina (Ehrenpfert) Roeth; ed. public
tics. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus. Office: schools in Baltimore and Philadelphia, and
Marquette Bldg. in Kankakee (111.) High School: m. St. Louis,
ROE, Abraham Saul, wholesale grocer; b. Mo., Dec. 25, 1888, Esther Bailey (died 1900);
Wirballen, Russia, July 20, 1866; s. J. and children: Esther, Gloria. Began telegraphy
Minnie Roe; ed. Russia and Germany; m. Mar. 27, 1871, on the I. C. R. R. and Western
Chicago, Sept. 9, 1900, Annie Phillips; children: Union wires. Founded Union Electric Tele-
Bennie, Maurice, Grace. Came to Chicago in graph Co. at Philadelphia, Apr. 16, 1875; in-
1884, attending school, 1884-5; in dry goods corporated it at San Francisco, Calif., Feb. 1,
trade, 1885-8, and in wholesale dry goods and 1882, and, under Illinois laws, Sept. 15, 1884,
494
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at Chicago; company organized to give in-
struction to and qualify persons for telegraph
operators, to carry on the business of buying,
selling and manufacturing electric and tele-
graph instruments and materials; and to buy,
sell, construct and maintain telegraph lines
in the State of Illinois and elsewhere; head-
quarters Chicago and branches at St. Louis
Cincinnati, New York and New Orleans. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Mason. Made a mem.
of Harmony Lodge No. 52, Philadelphia, 1875;
now mem. Tuscan No. 360, St. Louis. Made a
mem. of Palestine Commandery in 1887, and
Mecca Temple, Mystic Shrine, New York, 1888;
received 32d degree the same year and is now
life mem. of New York Consistory. Has occu-
pied his present position with the school since
he founded the company in 1875. Office:, 88-90
LaSalle St. Residence: 1427 Graceland Av.
ROGERS, Bernard Fowler, lire insurance;
b. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 8, 1864; s. Joseph M.
and Katharine M. (Gamble) Rogers; ed. Wil-
liston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 9, 1889, Adele Waller; children:
Bernard P., Jr., James Waller. Started in in-
surance business in general office of Phenix
Fire Insurance Co., of New York, Chicago
office, 1878; afterward went back to school;
started in insurance again, 1882; now of firm
of Klee, Rogers & Cory. Dir. Hibernian Bank-
ing Assn.; trustee Industrial Art League.
Twice appointed trustee Chicago Board of
Education; resigned; for 1 year pres. Chicago
Board of Public Improvements; resigned.
Democrat. Clubs: Chicago, Saddle and Cycle,
Onwentsia. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence:
74 Buena Av.
ROGERS, Bnell Stunner, physician; b. Ri-
pon, Wis., June 9, 1863; s. Charles Franklin
and Arabella (Barnum) Rogers; ed. Ripon
(Wis.) College, and Rush Med. College, 1889-
1892 (M.D.). Late instructor in genito-urinary
and venereal diseases in med. dept. of Univ.
of Illinois, nearly 4 years; clinical instructor
in same branch in West Side Hosp., 2 years
(Post-Graduate School) until about 2 years
ago. Mem. Nat. Assn. of Military Surgeons,
Illinois State Assn. of Military Surgeons, Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Physicians' Club. Republican.
Served 5 years as private in 2d Regt., Co. F,
Wis. N. G., and honorably discharged; served
as capt. and asst. surgeon 2d Regt., I. N. G.,
for about 3 years, and for past 5 years and
now maj. and surgeon same regt. ; commis-
sioned in Spanish-Am. War of 1898, but did
not serve on account of active warfare being
ended. Mason; Union Park Lodge, York Chap-
ter, St. Bernard Commandery, K. T. ; Medinah
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. of Officers' Assn.
of I. N. G. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 878
S. Spaulding Av.
ROGERS, Charles Marshall, lire insurance;
b. Philadelphia, Apr. 30, 1856; s. Charles Mar-
shall and Rebecca (Deacon) Rogers; ed. pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, 1877, Hattie L. Mer-
chant; children: Grace L., Charles M., Jr. Be-
gan business life in 1872 as messenger boy in
the insurance office of Rollo & Naghten, Chi-
cago, and worked up through various duties
in that office until 1880; then went with A. H.
Darrow, and was mgr. of his office until 1884;
then until 1899 alone in a local fire insurance
agency business, and in that year joined L.
C. and C. E. Rollo in forming the present firm
of Rogers & Rollo, general agents for the Am.
Central Insurance Co., of St. Louis, Mercan-
tile Fire & Marine of Boston, Pennsylvania
Fire of Philadelphia, Phenix of Brooklyn, and
Germania Fire, of New York. Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Evanston, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 1039
Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
ROGERS, Daniel Weston, physician; b.
Holbrook, Mass., Aug. 16, 1866; s. John Cal-
vin and Deborah (Beals) Rogers; grad. pub-
lic schools of Holbrook, Mass., 1882; attended
Thayer Acad., South Braintree, Mass., 1882-3;
grad. Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., A.B.,
1887; Northwestern Univ. Med. School, M.D.,
1894; Univ. of Berlin, Univ. of Vienna, 1894-5;
m. Chicago, Apr. 14, 1903, Helen Serrell Wain-
wright; 1 son: Robert Wainwright. Principal
Hopkins Acad., Hadley, Mass., 1887-8; in-
structor of sciences, Harvard School, Chicago,
1888-91; since 1895 engaged in gen. med. prac-
tice in Chicago. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Pediatric Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Am. Acad. of Medicine. Re-
publican. Mem. 1st Regt., I. N. G., 4 years;
surgeon Veteran Corps, I. N. G. Mem. New
England Soc. of Chicago; Independent Order
of Foresters, K. P., Improved Order of Red
. Men, Apollo Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Episco-
palian. Club: Calumet. Office: 2204 Michigan
Av. Residence: 90 E. 21st St.
ROGERS. Edward Kendall, retired coal and
iron merchant; b. Chicago, July 15, 1849; s.
Edward K. and Mary Bradford (Curtis)
Rogers; ed. public schools of Chicago and in
private school of Dr. Quackenboss; m. New
York City, 1874, Annie P. Trimble; children:
Annie T., Mary B. (Mrs. R. F. Hall), Edith P.,
Mildred C. In 1867 entered the business of
Rogers & Co., pig iron and coal merchants
(established 1840), of which his father was
the head, and was made in 1872 a mem. of
the firm, in which continued until 1892, when
retired. Office: 215 Dearborn St. Residence:
370 Ontario St.
ROGERS, Elmer Ellsworth, lawyer; b. on
farm in Venango Co., Pa., June 18, 1863; s.
David and Hannah (Gibbons) Rogers; ed. pub-
lic schools, business college, Olivet College
and law dept. of Lake Forest Univ. (LL.B.,
1893). Before becoming lawyer was teacher
in public schools and business college, and
was supt. of public schools in Michigan; ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, 1893. Mem. Illinois
State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn. Republican.
Presbyterian. Mason; K. T. and Shriner. Of-
fice: Unity Bldg. Residence: 1508 Michigan Av.
ROGERS, Georg-e Mills, lawyer; b. Glasgow,
Ky., Apr. 16, 1854; s. John Gorin and Arabella
E. (Crenshaw) Rogers; removed with parents
to Chicago in 1857; ed. Chicago public schools,
Chicago Univ. and Yale College (A.B., in class
of 1876); studied law in office of Crawford &
McConnell and in Union College of Law; m.
New York City, June 3, 1884, Philippa Hone
Anthone. Admitted to bar, 1878, and became
a partner of Samuel P. (afterward Circuit
Judge) McConnell until appointed asst. city
atty. Received the Democratic nomination to
State Senate; appointed city prosecuting atty.,
1886, but resigned in Apr., 1887, to travel,
because of his wife's ill-health; asst. U. S.
atty., Northern District of Illinois, 1887-8;
master in chancery of Circuit Court of Cook
Co. from Feb. 1, 1889. Was nominee on Demo-
cratic ticket for provisional judge, 1903, and
received the highest vote on any ticket of
those provisionally nominated, but Supreme
Court declared the election of provisional
judges illegal. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Mem.
Phi Delta Phi; mem. I. O. O. F. Clubs: Univer-
sity, Iroquois, Riverside Golf. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
ROGERS, Henry William, grain commis-
sion; b. Bath, Steuben Co., N. Y., Mar. 27,
1832; s. Gustavus A. and Susan (Campbell)
Rogers; ed. public schools. Established in
business as a ship chandler in Buffalo, N. Y.,
continuing until 1862, when he came to Chi-
cago and began business as a commission
merchant in grain The following year he was
joined by his brother, James C. Rogers, and
the firm of H. W. Rogers & Bro. was formed;
also pres. Rogers Grain Co. Mem. of the Chi-
cago Board of Trade, of which has served as
pres. Democrat. Was formerly on Board of
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Directors of the Chicago Public Library. Con-
gregationalist. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 626 Dearborn Av.
ROGERS, James Campbell, grain commis-
sion; b. Bath, Steuben Co., N. Y., July 16,
1841; s. Gustavus A. and Susan (Campbell)
Rogers; ed. public schools; m. Lockport, 111.,
May 3, 1865, Mary C. Colt; children: Ellen D.,
Mrs. Susan Rogers Thomas. Began business
life in 1856 as a clerk in a ship chandlery
store in Buffalo, N. Y., remaining there until
1860; came West and engaged in merchandising
business in Iowa until spring of 1863; came
to Chicago and engaged in the grain business
in firm of H. W. Rogers & Bro. Also vice-pres.
and dir. Rogers Grain Co. Democrat. Office:
169 Jackson Boul. Residence: 203 Wisconsin
Av., Oak Park, 111.
ROGERS, James Gamble, architect; b. near
Lexington, Ky., Mar. 3, 1867; s. James M. and
Katharine (Gamble) Rogers; grad. W. Division
High School, Chicago, 1885; Yale Univ., 1889;
began study of architecture, 1889, and began
practice on own account, 1892, but was student
at ficole des Beaux Arts, Paris, 1893-9, becom-
ing architecte diplomfe par le gouvernment
Frangais; m. Lake Forest, 111., Oct. 12, 1901,
Anne Day; 1 daughter: Katharine Gamble. En-
gaged in general architectural practice in Chi-
cago since return from Paris, and has de-
signed structures of many kinds. Mem. Soc.
of Beaux Arts (New York), Soci6t6 des Archi-
tectes Diplom6 (France). Presbyterian. Clubs:
Chicago, University, Merchants, Onwentsia;
also University of New York. Office: Ashland
Blk. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
ROGERS, Lutlier Calvin, printer; b. Dun-
lap, Peoria Co., 111., Nov. 13, 1866; s. James
H. and Sarah (Blake) Rogers; ed. public
schools and at Knox College, Galesburg, 111.;
m. Chicago, May 21, 1902, Dorothy Gallup.
Taught school; came to Chicago in 1888 and
took position as bookkeeper in printing firm;
later bought an interest in the business and
finally bought out partners; sec. and treas.
Rogers & Hall Co. Office: 132 Market St.
Residence: 5806 Indiana Av.
ROGERS, Oriii Cxandall, wholesale jeweler;
born on farm near Richburg, N. Y., Nov. 18,
1840; s. Lemuel D. and Hannah (Stewart)
Rogers; academic education; m. Marengo, 111.,
Nov. 10, 1868, Sarah A. Reese; children:
Louis C., Belle (Mrs. C. F. Elmore). Enlisted,
1861, in 27th N. Y. Vol. Infy.; served in 6th
Corps in the Army of the Potomac until mus-
tered out in 1863; came to Chicago, 1865; en-
gaged as clerk on Board of Trade, afterward
becoming a mem., but left that business in
Feb., 1900, to engage in the jewelry business
as pres. of Rogers, Thurman & Co., in which
continues. Republican. Mem. Post 5, G. A. R.,
Chicago, and of the Western Soc. of the Army
of the Potomac. Office: 156 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 505 66th St.
ROGERS, Sampson, merchant; b. Cornwall,
Eng., May 20, 1852; s. Thomas P. and Mary
(Tresidder) Rogers; ed. nat. schools in Eng-
land until 14; came to U. S., 1866, settling at
Mineral Point, Wis.; 2 winter terms in Mineral
Point High School; 1 term night school in
Bryant & Stratton Business College, Chica-
go; m. Freeport, 111., Sept. 1, 1880, Clara Viola
Hoover; children: Stella May, Charles Bolles,
Myrtelle Hoover, Mary Tresidder, Howard
Herbert, Maurice Pearce, Dorothy Viola, Samp-
son, Jr., Helen Elberta. After leaving school
farmed until Sept., 1873; then went to Kansas
and was engaged in cattle business for short
time; went to work in winter of 1874 for John
Hadfield, Mineral Point, dealer in hides, wool
and flaxseed; came to Chicago, fall of 1876,
becoming traveling buyer for wool and hide
firm of H. C. Tillinghast & Co., until 1880,
when, with C. E. Bolles, also buyer for same
firm, formed a co-partnership, and established
business under the firm name of Bolles &
Rogers, which firm has ever since done a suc-
cessful business in hides, wool, tallow, pelts
and furs. Dir. Av. State Bank, of Oak Park.
111. Republican. Methodist. Dir. Y. M. C. A.,
Oak Park. Office: 142 Kinzie St. Residence:
737 N. Euclid Av., Oak Park, 111.
ROGERS, Samuel Shepard, business mgr.
Chicago Daily News; b. Lee, Mass., Jan. 14,
1857; s. Samuel Shepard and Lydia Bradley
(Barlow) Rogers; grad. Williams College,
Williamsport. Mass., A.B., 1877; m. Washing-
ton Heights, 111., June 27, 1882, Mary Deming
Howe; children: Mary Lydia, Samuel Shepard,
Jr., Charles Howe, Dorothy. Entered employ
of Victor F. Lawson, owner of the Chicago
Daily News, in 1881, and has remained with
him ever since; now business mgr. of the
Daily News. Pres. Am. Newspaper Publishers'
Assn. Congregationalist. Office: 123 5th Av.
Residence: 301 N. 64th Av., Oak Park, 111.
ROGERS, Walter Alexander, vice-pres. Bates
& Rogers Contracting Co.; b. Milwaukee, Wis.,
1868; s. Alexander H. and Martha M. Rogers;
grad. Univ. of Wisconsin, class of 1888; m.
Wauwatosa, Wis., July 1, 1891, Julia Gushing;
children: Lester, Margaret, Ross, Carl. Was
engaged as topographer in locating party of
Wisconsin Central R. R., 1889, and was asst.
engineer, same road, until 1891; asst. engineer
Mountain division N. P. R. R., 1891-2; asst. en-
gineer bridge and building dept. C., M. & St.
P. Ry., 1892-8; engineer of subways on track
elevation, same road, at Chicago, 1898-9; en-
gineer of permanent construction, bridge and
building dept, same road, Sept., 1899, to Apr.,
1901; in 1901 joined in organization of the
Bates & Rogers Construction Co., contractors,
of which is vice-pres.; also dir. Rogers Lum-
ber Co. Mem. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, and
of Western Soc. of Engineers. Office: Ells-
worth Bldg. Residence: 237 Clinton Av., Oak
Park, 111.
ROGERSON, Edward John, undertaker; b.
Chicago, Sept. 19, 1859; s. Joseph and Eliza
(Fiare) Rogerson; ed. public schools and in old
Chicago High School. About 1880 became asst.
to his father in the undertaking business, and
later became a partner in the firm of Rogerson
& Son, which, since the death of his father,
Feb. 16, 1904, has continued under the same
firm name as sole proprietor. Republican.
Clubs: Illinois, Chicago Athletic, Ashland,
Menoken. Office: 485 W. Madison St. Resi-
dence: 444 Washington Boul.
ROIiER, Edward Oscar Pitzalan, physician;
b. Winchester, Va., Mar. 6, 1835; s. Peter W.
and Catherine (Carson) Roler; grad. Asbury
(now DePauw) Univ., 1855; Rush Med. Col-
lege, Chicago, 1859; student Univ. of Berlin,
1865-6; m. Berea, O., Aug. 27, 1867, Dorothea
J. Doering; 1 son: Albert H. Enlisted, May,
1861, and served as surgeon, 55th 111. Vol., be-
coming med. dir. 15th Army Corps, 1863. Prof,
emeritus, med. dept. Northwestern Univ. ;
emeritus prof, obstetrics, Northwestern Univ.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Commandery, Loyal Legion. One of the
founders of Chicago Gynecological Soc. Office:
176 29th St. Residence: Hotel Windermere.
ROLLINS, Charles E., Sr., insurance jour-
nalist; b. Holderness, N. H., Aug. 31, 1845. In
early youth worked on farm and clerked in
country store; went into insurance business,
1866, as local fire and life insurance agent at
Lawrence, Mass., until 1869; removed to Phila-
delphia and was local agent, 1869-75; came to
Chicago, 1875; conducted the Herald, a month-
ly insurance journal, until 1877, when he
changed its name to The Argus, of which he
is still the proprietor and publisher. Club:
Illinois (trustee). Office: 169 Jackson Boul.
Residence: 145 Ashland Boul.
ROLLO. Charles Egbert, fire insurance; s.
Ralph C. and Jeannette (Chester) Rollo. With
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the Merchants Insurance Co., of Chicago, in
a minor position, 1865-71; in business for him-
self, 1872-9-8, when with Charles M. Rogers
and Louis C. Rollo became associated in
present firm of Rogers & Rollo. Club: Illinois.
Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 235 Ashland
Boul.
RCLLO, William Puller, insurance; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., Feb. 15, 1860; s. William E. and
Jane T. (Fuller) Rollo; academic education;
m. Chicago, Jan. 31, 1882, Mary Rice Smith;
children: Catherine S., William E., Thomas R.,
Jane F., John N. Entire business career has
been in the fire and marine insurance, begin-
ning as office boy in the general insurance
agency of his father, William E. Rollo, 1877;
has continued in the same agency ever since
and is now senior mem. of the firm of Rollo,
Webster & Co., successors to firm of William
E. Rollo & Co. (established 1859). Is also
Western representative of the Girard Fire &
Marine Insurance Co., of Philadelphia, and a
dir. of that company. Republican. Clubs: Ham-
ilton, Chicago Athletic, Illinois, Casino, Evans-
ton. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 2003
Sheridan Rd.
ROLOSON, Robert W., senior mem. firm of
R. W. Roloson & Co., commission merchants;
dir. Provision Dealers' Dispatch. Mem. Chi-
cago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange.
Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Calumet,
Onwentsia, Glen View. Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 2109 Prairie Av.
BONE'S', Henry B., concert mgr. and or-
ganist; b. Belfontaine, O. ; s. Rev. Roney, Bap-
tist clergyman. Began musical studies in boy-
hood, and at age of 13 was organist in his
father's church. Organist and dir. of music in
1st Congregational Church of East Saginaw,
Mich., 1870-84; resigned to organize the first
vested choir in Northern Michigan, and was
organist and choirmaster of St. John's Church,
Saginaw, Mich., 1884-7; in 1887 accepted posi-
tion of organist and choirmaster to Grace
Episcopal Church, Chicago, which he made
notable for the size, thorough organization and
musical excellence of its choir, both in solo-
ists and in full choral work; discovered and
developed the remarkable boy soprano voice
of Blatchford Kavanagh, and was his mgr.
on numerous concert tours; for some years
past principally devoted to concert manage-
ment and solo organ work. Was choirmaster
of the choir festival at the Chicago Audi-
torium, May 20, 1891. Episcopalian. Clubs:
Calumet, Church. Residence: 2358 Indiana Av.
ROOD, George Leroy, manufacturer of heat-
ing and ventilating apparatus; b. Altona, Knox
Co., 111., Mar. 24, 1858; s. De Witt Clinton and
Margaret Barker (Ronk) Rood; ed. public
schools of Altoona, 111., and Galesburg (111.)
High School; m. Chicago, June, 1889, Alice S.
Gano; children: Clinton Gano, Nannie M., Mil-
dred G., Margaret A. Came to Chicago in 1873,
and engaged in sheet metal work with the
Dane, Westlake & Covert Co., afterward the
Adams & Westlake Co., for 2 years; then
with Norton Bros, for 3*£ years and after
that with the Chicago Stamping Co. until 1884,
when became foreman for Andrews & John-
son, ventilation contractors; in 1887 estab-
lished for himself and has since been engaged
as a contractor for heating and ventilating,
and manufacturer of everything in sheet
metal, tin and sheet, iron job work. Baptist.
Mem. Sumner Soc. Office: 110 Lake St. Resi-
dence: Lombard, 111.
BOOS, Edward, manufacturer furniture
and specialties; b. Hamburg, Ger., Dec. 25,
1848; s. Bernard L. and Sophia Rops; ed. pub-
lic schools in Germany; m. Chicago, 1873,
Rosa Hummel; children: Edward, Jr., Otto A.,
Ida, Theresa, Lena, Ella, Marie. Learned trade
of wood turner in Germany; came to the U.
S. in 1865, working with various firms as wood
turner until 1871, when established in busi-
ness for self; in 1887 incorporated under
present style of The Roos Mfg. Co., manu-
facturers of curtain poles, easels, screens and
furniture novelties, of which is pres., treas.
and dir. Dir. Metropolitan Trust & Savings
Bank. Republican. Mason (32°), and Shriner.
Mem. Germania Mannerchor. Office: Cor. 16th
and Fisk Sts. Residence: 534 Ashland Boul.
BOOT, Frederic Woodman, musician, teach-
er of voice and writer and lecturer upon
musical topics; b. Boston, June 13, 1846; s.
Dr. George Frederick R. (deceased), the
famous composer, and Mary Olive (Woodman)
Root; m. 1874, Fannie Smith, of Cincinnati.
Began study of music as a child with his
father; later piano instruction from Dr. B. C.
Blodgett, Dr. William Mason, and Dr. Robert
Goldbeck; organ instruction from James Flint,
New York; vocal instruction from Carlo Bas-
sini, New York, and Vannuccini, Florence,
Italy. Has conducted singing societies and
musical festivals, and has composed songs
and cantatas, etc., and has compiled and
edited many collections of songs. His principal
educational work is The Technic and Art of
Singing. Mem. Sons of the Revolution. Clubs:
Chicago Literary, The Forty. Office: 243 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 5333 Cornell Av.
ROSBERG, John Henry, manufacturer; b.
Malmo, Sweden, Nov. 23, 1856; ed. public
schools in Sweden; m. Chicago, Nov. 23, 1882,
Kerstin Holmgren; children: Charles, George,
Albert, Rudolph, Harry, Elmer. At age of 16
began to learn trade of a cabinet maker in
Sweden; came to Chicago and has resided here
ever since; worked as journeyman cabinet
maker until 1885, when became a partner with
Mr. Jessen under the firm name of Jessen &
Rosberg, and since death of Mr. Jessen, early
in 1902, has continued the business as sole
proprietor under old firm name; manufacturer
of all kinds of furniture for watchmakers
and dentists, and every description of cabinet
work. Republican. Mason. Mem. King Oscar
Lodge No. 855, A. F. & A. M.; Oriental Con-
sistory and Medinah Temple, Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. Also mem. Atlas Lodge No. 1,
I. O. O. F., and of the Independent Order of
Svithood. Office: 397-405 W. Kinzie St. Resi-
dence: 1832 Humboldt Boul.
ROSE, Edward, clothing manufacturer; b.
Blieskastel, Ger., Feb. 22, 1838; s. William R.
and Babette (Canstadt) Rose; ed. public and
high (Latin) schools; came to U. S. ; began
business career in the office of William A.
Lilliendahl, New York (1 year); asst. book-
keeper for Bernheimer Bros., New York; set-
tled in Georgia; served in 4th Ga. Regt., Con-
federate Army, in Civil War; returned to New
York, 1865, and entered the general offices of
A. T. Stewart & Co.; went into business for
self in 1885 as partner in the clothing manu-
facturing firm of Strauss, Yondorf & Rose
until that firm went out of business in 1894.
In 1895 established present firm of Edward
Rose & Co., manufacturers of clothing to
order, of which he is senior mem. Mem. Illi-
nois Manufacturers' Assn.; pres. Nat. Whole-
sale Tailors' Assn.; mem. Credit Men's Assn.,
Chicago Commercial Assn.; treas. Jewish Agri-
cultural Aid Soc. Jewish religion. Formerly
mem. Chicago Board of Education. Club:
Standard. Office: 210 Market St. Residence:
4710 Grand Boul.
ROSE, Hiram Holbrook, banker; b. La Porte,
Ind., Sept. 14, 1856; s. Landon Cabell and
Nancy (Holbrook) Rose; grad. Harvard Univ.,
class of 1879. Studied law and was admitted
to Chicago bar, and engaged in practice of
law in this city, later becoming counsel for,
and a mem. in 1892, of the firm of Rose &
Co., bankers, until the organization, June 16,
1902, of the Colonial Trust <fe Savings Bank,
of which has since been pres. Clubs: Calumet,
Chicago Athletic, University. Office: 205 La-
Salle St.
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ROSE, John Alexander, lawyer, street rail-
way official; b. Washington, Will Co., 111., Oct.
12, 1853; s. John and Mary (Ormsby) Rose;
ed. public schools and Northwestern Univ.,
graduating, LL.B., in class of 1882; m. Chi-
cago, 1904, Nellie Arnold. Admitted to Illinois
bar in September, 1882, and practiced in Chi-
cago. In April, 1895, became gen. atty. for
the North Chicago St. Ry. and West Chicago
St. Ry. Co. In July, 1899, became pres. and
dir. of the Chicago West Division Ry. Co.,
Chicago Passenger Ry. Co., West Chicago R.
R. Tunnel Co., North Chicago City Ry. Co.,
and dir. of the Chicago Consolidated Traction
Co. Republican. Mason (32°), and mem. Apollo
Commandery, K. T. ; also mem. Medinah Tem-
ple, Mystic Shrine. Club: Union League. Office:
444 N. Clark St. Residence: Western Springs,
111.
ROSE, Lauclon Cafoell, banker; b. La Porte,
Ind., Nov. 30, 1872; s. Landon Cabell and
Nancy (Holbrook) Rose; ed. public schools
of Indiana and in Wabash College, class of
1892; in. Crawfordsville, Ind., 1894, Martha
Binford Thomas. Began banking business in
firm of Rose & Co., 1892-1902: assisted in or-
ganizing, June 16, 1902, Colonial Trust & Sav-
ings Bank, of which has since been vice-pres.
Also dir. of the Life Insurance Co. of Vir-
ginia, Stearns Stone & Lime Co., Mattoon City
Ry. Co., Indian Territory Traction Co. Mem.
Soc. of S. A. R., Soc. of Colonial Wars. Clubs:
Calumet, Exmoor. Office: 205 LaSalle St.
ROSE, Ray Clarke, journalist, author; b.
Oxford, Chenango Co., N. Y., Mar. 21, 1870; s.
William John and Mary Elizabeth (Clarke)
Rose; ed. public schools, Mich. Engaged in
editorial work and general writing; on edi-
torial staff Chicago Record (now Record-Her-
ald), 1896-1901; since then engaged in play
writing and magazine work; has "contributed
over 1,000 compositions in verse to Am.
periodicals. Author: At the Sign of the Ginger
Jar, 1901, etc. Office: 7 Monroe St. Residence:
3707 Sheridan Rd.
ROSEBOOM, William !=., broom corn mer-
chant; b. Amsterdam, N. Y., July 12, 1842: s.
Garrett and Catherine (Hutton) Roseboom;
reared on farm and educated in public schools
of New York State; m. 1871, Susan, daughter
of Alfred and Margaret (Peters) Birch, of Am-
sterdam, N. Y. After leaving school was for
5 years employed in broom factory in State
of New York; removed to Galesburg, 111.,
where was a manufacturers' agent for pur-
chase of broom corn for 5 years; came to
Chicago, 1876, and with partners established
as a dealer in broom corn and broom manu-
facturers' supplies; afterward bought out
partners, and after 1883 continued alone un-
der firm name of W. L. Roseboom & Co., of
which is still at the head; also pres. Chicago
Ferrule Co., and of Union Broom Supply Co.
Office: 237 Kinzie St. Residence: 1828 Barry Av.
ROSENBAUM, Joseph, live stock commis-
sion; b. Schwabach, Bavaria, Apr. 1, 1838;
came with mother and brother, Morris, to
America, in 1850, going to Dubuque, la., where
the father had preceded them and established
in business; in 1858, with his brother, started
a general store at Cedar Falls, la.; enlisted
in June, 1862, in Co. B, 31st la. Vol. Infy., and
served in it to the end of the war; m. Chicago,
1873, Emma Frank; children: Mannie, Edwin
Stanton, Blanche, Walter. With brother Morris
began to handle live stock and grain at
Waverly, la., in 1865, for the Chicago market;
started the State Bank of Nashua, Chickasaw
Co., la., and the State Bank of Waverly, la.,
in 1867, Morris Rosenbaum being cashier of
the Nashua Bank and Joseph of the Waverly
Bank; sold out their interests in 1874 and
came to Chicago, establishing live stock com-
mission firm of Rosenbaum Bros., now the
corporation of Rosenbaum Bros. & Co., of
which Joseph Rosenbaum is pres. Also pres.
The Live Stock Investment Co. and of the J.
Rosenbaum Grain Co. Mem. Sinai Congrega-
tion. Royal Arch Mason. Club: Standard. Of-
fice: Exchange Bldg., Union Stock Yards.
Residence: 2229 Calumet Av.
ROSENBERG, Emil William, manufacturer;
b. Stolp, Ger., May 7, 1874; s. Charles and
Johanna Rosenberg; came to U. S. in child-
hood; ed. public schools of Appleton, Wis. ; m.
Chicago, Dec. 25, 1899, Charlotte V. Jerklin;
children: Grace, Willis. Since 1889 connected
with firms in the railway supply business,
first with the Cloud Steel Truck Co., and since
May 1, 1900, sec. and dir. of the Handy Car
Equipment Co., manufacturers of the Handy
Pilot Coupler, and treas. of the Snow Mfg. Co.,
manufacturers of the Snow Wrecking Frog.
Was a mem. of Co. L, 1st 111. Vol., with rank
of corporal, in the Spanish-Am. War. Mem.
Soc. of Santiago de Cuba. Republican. Office:
Monadnock Bldg. Residence: 2365 N. Ashland
Av.
ROSENBERGER, William David, pres. and
treas. Chicago Box Co.; b. Pontiac, 111., Sept.
6, 1878; s. Julius and Rosa (Traub) Rosen-
berger; ed. public schools of Pontiac and Chi-
cago, and at Metropolitan Business College.
First engaged in business, 1885-9, as a sales-
man for the Nonotuck Silk Co. Then became
connected with the Chicago Box Co., manu-
facturers of cigar boxes, of which his father
had been mgr. until his death in 1889; is now
at head of the company as pres. and treas.
Republican. Office: 145 E. Ontario St. Resi-
dence: 3744 Forest Av.
ROSENEGK, Albert Nickisch, mgr.; b. Win-
disch Tychow, Pommerania, Ger., June 10,
1848; s. Alfred von Nickisch and Sophie (von
Kleist) Rosenegk; ed. various high schools in
Germany and in Prussian Military Acad.,
graduating as a commissioned officer, 1866; en-
tered Prussian Army in 1866; remained in the
service until 1873; participated in war of 1866,
Prussia against Austria, and in the war of
1870-1, Germany against France; was deco-
rated with Iron Cross and other orders and
medals; came to U. S. and to Chicago; m. St.
Louis, Mo., Apr. 28, 1886, Neville R. Ensor.
Was engaged up to 1883 in the editorial dept.
of Chicago Freie Presse; became connected
with Pabst Brewing Co., as a traveling repre-
sentative of the wholesale business all over
the U. S., then in the credit dept. in the main
office at Milwaukee, and since 1898 mgr. of
the Chicago branch. Independent in politics.
Mason (32°): Ivanhoe Commandery (Milwau-
kee) and Wisconsin Consistory. Mem. Ger-
mania Maennerchor, German-Am. Historical
Soc., German Aid Soc. Clubs: Columbia Yacht,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 114 N. Desplaines St.
Residence: 1343 Sheridan Rd.
ROSENTELD, Maiirice, real estate, capital-
ist; b. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1855; s. Levi and Hen-
riette (Reese) Rosenfeld; ed. Jones School,
Chicago, and at Commercial college in Ger-
many, 1869-71; m. Chicago, June 2, 1885, Mat-
tie Rosenberg; children: Grace, Levi W. En-
gaged in real estate business in Chicago since
1887. Dir. Chicago Nat. Bank and of Equitable
Trust Co.; vice-pres. and dir. Home Savings
Bank and of Illinois Southern Ry. Vice-pres.
United Hebrew Charities; dir. Chicago Relief
and Aid Soc. Republican; county commissioner
of Cook Co., 1900-2. Clubs: Washington Park,
Standard. Office: 76 5th Av. Residence: 1620
Michigan Av.
ROSENTHAIi, Benjamin Jefferson, mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Nov. 5, 1867; s. Herman and
Sarah (Benjamin) Rosenthal; ed. Chicago pub-
lic and high schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 1, 1901,
Hannah Stumer; children: Gladys S., Elaine
V. In employ of Gage Bros. & Co., wholesale
milliners, Aug. 13, 1884, to Mar. 21, 1891, when
he left to engage in business for self, and
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on Sept. 1, 1891, associated with Louis M.
Stumer and Louis Eckstein, under firm name
of Stumer, Rosenthal & Eckstein, wholesale
and retail millinery. Also pres. Importers' and
Manufacturers' Millinery Co.; vice-pres. Em-
porium-World Millinery Co.; dir., respectively,
the Nat. Bank of North America, Public Drug
Co., Am. Restaurant Co. and Red Book Cor-
poration. Mem. of Chicago Board of Education,
1894-7; mem. of numerous quasi-public or-
ganizations. Democrat. Jewish religion. Clubs:
Standard, Lakeside, Ravisloe. Office: 170 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 3647 Michigan Av.
ROSENTHAL, James, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Apr. 10, 1859; s. Julius and Jette (Wolf)
Rosenthal; ed. graded and high school of
Chicago; grad. law dept. of Yale College,
LL.B., 1880; m. Emma, daughter of Jacob
Friedman; children: Ernest, Ralph. Admitted
to Connecticut bar on graduation, 1880, and
to Illinois bar July, 1880; associated with
his father's firm, Rosenthal & Pence, 1880-4;
since 1894 senior mem. of Rosenthal, Kurz &
Hirschl, one of the leading firms in corpora-
tion and commercial law. Was for 3 years
mem. of the Board of Education of Chicago;
one of organizers and 1st sec. (1882-3) Young
Men's Hebrew Charity Assn. Republican.
Clubs: Woodlawn Park, Hamilton. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn. and Illinois State Bar Assn.,
Chicago Law Institute. Office: Rector Bldg.
Residence: 6046 Jefferson Av.
ROSENTHAL, Julius, lawyer; b. Liedols-
heim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Ger., Sept. 17,
1828; s. Jacob and Caroline (Cahn) Rosenthal;
ed. village schools until 12 years old; then for
8 years in Lyceum at Rastadt; studied juris-
prudence, history, etc., at univs. of Heidelberg
and Freiburg; came to Chicago, July, 1854; m.
Jan. 29, 1856, Jette Wolf, of Chicago; children:
James, Lessing (both well-known lawyers),
Hansa (wife of Percy G. Ullman), Frieda
(wife of George Pick). Employed in bank of
R. K. Swift, Chicago, 1854-8; naturalized Am.
citizen, 1859; engaged as conveyancer, 1858,
and was public administrator of Cook Co., Dec.
20, 1859-84. Admitted to bar, 1860; partner of
Lorenz Bretano, 1860-1; E. W. McComas, 1861-
1863; William A. Hopkins, 1863-6; A. M. Pence,
as Rosenthal & Pence, 1866-87; was subse-
quently associated with his son, Lessing, in
firm of Julius & Lessing Rosenthal, formed in
1894; was specially prominent as practitioner
in the law of wills and in probate and real es-
tate law. Was dir. 1st Public Library Board of
Chicago, 1872-5; dir. of German Relief Soc.
after fire of 1871; many years dir. of Chicago
Relief and Aid Soc.; 18 years officer of United
Hebrew Relief Assn.; for some time dir. Jew-
ish Training School and German Old People's
Home (Altenheim). Vice-pres., Illinois State
Bar Assn., 1898-9. Librarian, Chicago Law In-
stitute, 1867-77, and from 1888-1903; pres. same,
1878-80; 2d vice-pres., 1866-7; one of mgrs. of
same, 1880-8. Mem. and sec. of 1st Board of
State Law Examiners, 1897-9. Republican from
Fremont campaign. Sec. 1st Fremont Club.
Mem. Chicago, Illinois State and Am. Bar
assns. Mem. Chicago Sinai Congregation (Dr.
E G. Hirsch, minister). Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Literary, City. Died May 8, 1905.
ROSENTHAL, 116881118:, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Nov. 23, 1868; s. Julius Rosenthal (for many
years a prominent mem. of the Chicago bar)
and Jette (Wolf) Rosenthal; grad. Douglas
(public) School, 1882; South Division High
School, 1885; received degree of A.B., Johns
Hopkins Univ. (Baltimore), 1888; LL.B.,
Northwestern Univ. Law School (Chicago),
1891, and Chicago College of Law (post-grad-
uate course), 1892; m. Chicago, Dec. 10, 1901,
Mrs. Lillie F. Myres, nee Frank, widow of
Julius Myres and mother of Elsie and Mag-
nus Myres; 1 daughter: Juliette B. Admitted
to bar of State of Illinois, June, 1891; asso-
ciated from the beginning with his father; ad-
mitted to partnership in 1894 and has since
continued in firm of Julius & Lessing Rosen-
thai; general practice; employed in a number
of important cases; much interested in muni-
cipal and state reform. Mem. Am. Bar Assn.,
Illinois State Bar Assn. (chairman of its com-
mittee on judicial administration, 1899-1901);
vice-pres. Chicago Bar Assn.; mem. Law Club
of Chicago (mem. of its executive committee,
1901-3); mem. Chicago Literary Club. Inde-
pendent Republican. Mem. Chicago Sinai Con-
gregation. Vice-pres. Civil Service Reform
League of Chicago; mem. executive committee
Municipal Voters' League; for many years sec.
of the North-Western Assn. of Johns Hop-
kins Alumni; dir. Jewish Training School of
Chicago; one of organizers and later dir. and
vice-pres. German- Am. Charity Assn. Clubs:
City, Standard. Office: Fort Dearborn Bldg.
Residence: 4245 Drexel Boul.
ROSENTHAL, Moritz, lawyer; b. Dixon, 111.,
May 4, 1866; s. Sampson and Mina C. Rosen-
thai; grad. Univ. of Michigan, 1888; studied
law; m. Chicago, Apr. 12, 1897, Virginia Moses.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1890; asst. state's
atty. Cook Co., 111., 1893; asst. U. S. atty..
Northern District of Illinois, 1894-8. Democrat.
Mem. law firm of Moses, Rosenthal & Ken-
nedy. Club: Iroquois. Office: The Temple. Resi-
dence: 5478 Greenwood Av.
EOSENWALD, Julius, vice-pres. and treas.
of Sears, Roebuck & Co., mail order mer-
chants; b. Springfield, 111., Aug. 12, 1862; s.
Samuel and Augusta (Hammerslough) Rosen-
wald; ed. public schools, Springfield, 111.; m. Chi-
cago, Apr., 1890, G. Nusbaum; children: Less-
ing, Adele, Edith, Marian, William. Was resi-
dent of New York City, 1879-85, and engaged
in various lines of business; came to Chicago,
1885, and was senior partner In the whole-
sale clothing firm of Rosenwald & Weil until
1895, when sold out and became connected
with Sears, Roebuck. & Co., of which is now
vice-pres. and treas. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe.
Office: Cor. Fulton and Jefferson Sts. Resi-
dence: 4901 Ellis Av.
ROSENWALD, Morris S., wholesale cloth-
ing; b. Springfield, 111., July 26, 1864; s. Samuel
and Augusta (Hammerslough) Rosenwald; ed.
public schools in Springfield, 111.; m. Chicago,
June 16, 1902, Mae Oberfelder. Started in re-
tail clothing business in New York, 1883,
under the name of J. Rosenwald & Bro. ; re-
mained in that business until Oct., 1885, when
organized the present house of Rosenwald &
Weil, of which is treas. Republican. Jewish
religion; mem. of Sinai Temple. Club: Stand-
ard. Office: Franklin and Congress Sts. Resi-
dence: 4907 Grand Boul.
BOSS, Alfred August, manufacturer of
leather; b. Chicago, Aug. 1, 1879; s. August
Herman and Anna (Fiebach) Ross; ed. Chicago
public schools to 1893. Since leaving school
has been identified with the business estab-
lished by his father in 1882, as a tanner of
glove leathers, and in 1896 became a partner
under the style of A. H. Ross & Sons, which
business, since the death of his father in 1900,
continues without change of firm name, in
partnership with brothers and mother. Repub-
lican. Office: 139-141 Hickory Av., cor. Division
St. Residence: 146 Seminary Av.
BOSS, Bruno Carl, manufacturer of leather;
b. Breslau, Ger., Mar. 28, 1872; s. August
Herman and Anna (Fiebach) Ross; came with
parents to Chicago when 4 years old; ed. Chi-
cago public schools to 1887; m. Chicago, June
20, 1900, Lydia Sexauer; 1 daughter: Violet
Ruth. After leaving school, 1887, was with
his father learning the business of tanning
glove leather until 1891; then from 1891 to
1900 was with the Eisendrath Glove Co., as
mgr. and sec., and since the death of his
father in Sept., 1900, has been a mem. of the
firm of A. H. Ross & Sons, tanners of glove
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leathers exclusively. Republican. Office: 139-
141 Hickory Av., cor. Division St. Residence:
146 Seminary Av.
ROSS, Christian H., vice-pres. and mgr. of
Dauchy Iron Works; b. Denmark, Sept. 17,
1845; ed. in Denmark; m. Chicago, 1871, Ellen
Johnson; children: 1 son, 2 daughters. Has
been a resident in Chicago since 1868, and in
1873, when George K. Dauchy established the
Dauchy Iron Works, became connected with
the enterprise, and has been an officer of the
company of the same name from its incor-
poration; now vice-pres. and mgr. Office: 84
Illinois St. Residence: 1035 Early Av.
ROSS, David W., gen. supt. of transporta-
tion, I. C. R. R. Co.; b. Mineral Point, Wis.,
Nov. 9, 1869; s. John and Margaret (Brown)
Ross; grad. Mineral Point High School, 1887;
attended Chicago College of Law, night
classes, winters of 1889-90 and 1893-4; m.
Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1898, Adele Bonds
Dillard. Entered service of the I. C. R. R. Co.
in Mar., 1888, and after serving in various
capacities was appointed purchasing agent,
May 1, 1901, and promoted to his present posi-
tion June 1, 1904. Republican. Methodist.
Clubs: Washington Park, Hamilton, Illinois
Athletic. Office: 1 Park Row. Residence: 118
Lincoln Park Boul.
BOSS, Hugh Rankin, manufacturer; b. Nor-
folk Co., Ont., Can., Apr. 16, 1844; s. Hugh
and Catharine (Reid) Ross; ed. public schools;
m. Topeka, Kan., Sept., 1876, Alice C. Ward;
children: Jane, Hugh, Allen, Catherine, Mary.
Came to Illinois in 1859, locating at Rockford,
111., and to Chicago in 1871; was clerk in dry
goods stores and later for 11 years cashier
for N. C. Thompson, banker, until 1884, when
organized the Chicago Wood Finishing Co.,
manufacturers of wood finishing materials, of
which he is now pres. Republican. Presby-
terian. Office: 253 Elston Av. Residence: 1123
Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
BOSS, Max Richard, manufacturer of
leather; b. Breslau, Ger., Nov. 28, 1873; s. Au-
gust Herman and Anna (Piebach) Ross; came
with parents to Chicago, 1876; ed. public
schools of Chicago to 1889. After leaving
school, 1889, became connected with the busi-
ness established by his father, in 1882, as a
tanner of glove leathers exclusively, and in
1896 became a mem. of the firm of A. H. Ross
& Sons, continuing that business as joint
owner with his mother and brothers since the
death of his father in Sept., 1900. Republican. .
Office: 139-141 Hickory Av., cor. Division St.
Residence: 146 Seminary Av.
ROSS, Robert Edwin, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Sept. 19, 1871; s. Dr. Joseph P. and Elizabeth
H. (King) Ross; grad. Brown (public) School
and West Division High School; grad. Prince-
ton Univ., A.B., cum laude, 1895; grad. Har-
vard Law School, LL.B., 1899. Admitted to bar
by Supreme Court of the State of Illinois,
1899, and has since been engaged in general
practice, now being a mem. of the law firm of
Waterman, Thurman & Ross. Republican.
Clubs: University, Union League, Twentieth
Century; also Princeton (New York). Life
mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: The Raymond, 234 Lin-
coln Park Boul.
ROSSBACH, Frederick Louis, men's fur-
nishings; b. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 24, 1867;
s. Frederick L. and Regina (Stortz) Rossbach;
ed. in public schools, Jeffersonville, Ind.; m.
Chicago, June 2, 1897, Dorothy Heine. Was
clerk in store in Jeffersonville, 1882-4; came
to Chicago in 1884, entered the employ of B.
C. Rogers until 1891, when established, with
Newton H. Myers, the Washington Shirt Co.,
incorporated, 1897, of which is pres. Clubs:
Hamilton, Colonial, Westward Ho. Office:
Dearborn and Jackson. Residence: Oak Park,
111.
ROSSITER, Frederick C., surveyor; b. Ober-
lin, O., July 16, 1844; s. Samuel and Maria
(Gaston) Rossiter; ed. Oberlin College; served
as enlisted laborer, 4% months at Franklin
shops, Nashville, Tenn., 1864; honorably dis-
charged because of illness; m. Clarksfield, O.,
Oct. 22, 1865, Lucy M. McClaflin. Locomotive
fireman, C. & N.-W. Ry., 1866; in employ of
Wolcott & Fox, 1868; grad. Van der Naillen's
School of Engineering, 1870; engineer Rose
Hill Cemetery, Chicago, 1868-81; Milwaukee &
Northern R. R., 1870; asst. engineer. City of
Chicago, 1868-81; Milwaukee & Northern R.
R., 1871; in general practice as surveyor and
civil engineer since Apr., 1872. Engineer Union
Stock Yards & Transit Co., 1880-95. Dir. Illi-
nois Farmers' Institute; vice-pres. State Board
of Agriculture; sec. Cook Co. Farmers' Insti-
tute and of Cook Co. Agricultural and Horti-
cultural Soc. Republican. Congregationalist.
Office: 91 Washington St. Residence: 1004 Van-
Buren St.
BOTH, Charles Henry, manufacturer; b.
Dayton, O., Feb. 8, 1870; s. Jacob and Mary
Roth; ed. Cincinnati public schools and Ohio
Mechanics' Institute, Cincinnati; m. Cincin-
nati, 1897, Mollie Funk; 1 son: Douglas C.
Machinist, 1884-90; traveling lock expert,
1890-4; since 1895 pres. Roth Bros. & Co.,
manufacturers of motors, dynamos and spe-
cial electrical machinery, Chicago. Mem. West-
ern Soc. of Engineers. Office: 27-29 S. Clinton
St. Residence: 904 S. Central Park Av.
BOTH, John C., asst. mgr. Auditorium An-
nex and resident mgr. of Great Northern
Hotel; b. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 6, 1870; s.
Charles G. and Louise (Cawein) Roth; ed.
public school, Cincinnati, 1876-86, Rolf College,
Memphis, Tenn., 1886-7, Cincinnati High
School, 1887-9; m. Hartwell, O., Feb. 12, 1895,
Amy Cooder; 1 daughter: Louise. Began busi-
ness life as clerk in auditing dept. of the Cin-
cinnati Southern Ry. Co., 1891, and afterward
a clerk with the St. Clair Hotel, Cincinnati,
O., until spring of 1893; general cashier of the
Auditorium Hotel and Annex, 1893-5; purchas-
ing agent and steward, same, 1895-1901; since
then asst. mgr. Auditorium Annex, and resi-
dent mgr. Great Northern Hotel. Episcopalian.
Republican. Mason. Clubs: Washington Park,
Illinois Athletic. Address: Great Northern
Hotel.
ROTHERMEL, Samuel Anthony, insurance;
b. New Berlin, Union Co., Pa., Jan. 1, 1849; s.
Henry D. and Anna Mary (Wolfe) Rothermel;
ed. public schools Jersey Shore, Pa.; m. Elgin,
111., Dec. 16, 1875, Ada E. Goodale; children:
Amy, Edith, Alice. Has spent entire business
life in the insurance business, except 1 year
as dealer in dry goods and clothing at Elgin,
111.; in Chicago since 1875; mem. fire insur-
ance agency of Rothermel & Hasbrouck, and
sec. Traders' Insurance Co. Dir. Western Ad-
justment Co.; treas. Underwriters' Classifica-
tion Bureau. Was officer 1st Regt. 111. Infy.,
1875; pres. town of Cicero, 1890; pres. Chicago
Underwriters' Assn., 1891-2. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Oak Park. Office: Rector
Bldg. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
ROTHSCHILD, Maurice, contractor; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 10, 1867; s. Solomon and Sara
Rothschild; ed. Ogden School and W. Division
High School, Chicago; m. Chicago, June 5,
1900, Ray Levine; 1 daughter, Frances Sara.
At age of 15 entered employ of F. Lewald &
Co., wholesale jewelers, Chicago, remaining
with them until 1894; then was in same busi-
ness for himself, 1894-6; since 1896 contractor
for tearing down buildings and general house
wrecking, as mgr. of the Chicago House
Wrecking Co. Republican. Jewish religion.
Office: West 35th and Iron Sts. Residence: 716
E. 50th St.
ROUNDS, Charles H., real estate; b. St.
Joseph, Mich., Sept. 25, 1864; s. Capt. William
H. and Mary Ursula (Palmer) Rounds; ed.
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public schools of Chicago and grad. North
Division High School. Began business life in
the fire insurance office of Fred S. James &
Co., 1885-6; then entered the real estate busi-
ness as a solicitor, and in 1889 formed a part-
nership with Harry S. Clough, under firm
name of Rounds & Clough. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: Roanoke Bldg. Residence: 5810
Ohio St.
HOWE, Frederick A., lawyer; b. Kendall-
ville, Ind., Feb. 16, 1866; s. George F. and Ce-
lia M. (Bartlett) Rowe; ed. Chicago public
schools and law dept. Lake Forest Univ., grad-
uating in class of 1892; m. Chicago, May 20,
1891, Theresa H. Debits; children: Frederick
A., Jr., Edith Adelaide. Sec. and mgr. of the
U S. Corporation Bureau (established in 1891),
which publishes the Nat. Corporation Report-
er, a weekly law newspaper. Much of his time
has been devoted to question of law of legal
notices, as applied in Illinois, and publishing
the same, having been engaged in that work
from 1884. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Republi-
can Mason (32°). Clubs: Hamilton, Oak Park.
Office: The Temple. Residence: 212 S. Humph-
rey Av., Oak Park, 111.
ROWE, James Lincoln, jeweler; b. Hingham,
Mass., Oct. 15, 1839; s. David Prescott and
Susan (Lincoln) Rowe; ed. public schools of
Boston; m. Prairie du Chien, Wis., Antoinette
Lockwood; children: Elizabeth, Antoinette,
Lucy. Served 5 years' apprenticeship as watch-
maker at Brattleboro, Vt., and in 1861 went to
Prairie du Chien, Wis., and engaged in busi-
ness with William A. Giles; in 1863 removed
to Chicago with his employer, as mem. of firm
of Giles Bros. & Co.; in 1874 assisted in forma-
tion of firm of Hamilton, Rowe & Co., and in
1879 firm changed to Trask, Rowe & Co.; in
1882 purchased Mr. Trask's interest and con-
tinued business under name of Rowe Bros.;
purchased his brother's interest in 1886, but
business is continued as Rowe Bros., diamond
dealers and jewelers. Republican. Unitarian.
Club: Union League. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 5 Chalmers PI.
BOWLEY, Frank Ellis, editor; b. Racine
Wis, Oct. 27, 1869; s. Rev. Joseph and Mary
M (Ellis) Rowley; ed. Chicago public schools,
Univ of South Dakota, Univ. of Rochester,
N Y., Chicago College of Law; m. Chicago,
Sept. 10, 1900, Pauline C. Fitzgerald. Asst.
editor Plain Talk, Vermillion. S. Dak., 1886;
reporter Rochester (N. Y.) Democrat and
Chronicle, 1887; reporter Chicago Times, 1890;
asst. mgr. Chicago City Press. Assn., 1893-5;
admitted to bar of State of Illinois, 1894; city
editor, 1897-1900, managing editor since 1900,
Chicago Chronicle. Independent in politics.
Office: 164 Washington St. Residence: 414 36th
PI
BOWND, Harry Leicester, sec. and general
auditor Republic Iron & Steel Co.; b. Zanes-
ville, O., Oct. 27, 1867; s. Robert M. and Susan
Rownd; ed. Ohio Wesleyan Univ.; m. Colum-
bus, O., June 24, 1892, Cora L. Packard. After
leaving college engaged in the banking busi-
ness at Columbus, O., and was asst. city
treas of Columbus and asst. county treas. of
Franklin Co., O. In 1899 became a resident of
Chicago, and sec. and general auditor of the
Republic Iron and Steel Co. Republican.
Methodist. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 5208 Washington Av.
KOWNTBEE, Harold, manufacturer, invent-
or- b Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng., Oct. 5, 1865;
s Henry and Charlotte (Fisher) Rowntree;
ed Ackworth, Saltaire and Giggleswick pri-
vate schools, in Yorkshire. Eng.; m. Westport,
Mo, Sept. 28, 1892, Mary A. Johnson; children:
Margaret Catherine, Dorothy Wornall, Ger-
trude Aguirre. Came to U. S. in 1884; settled
in Kansas City, Mo.; naturalized, 1891; came
to Chicago, 1891, and in 1894 organized the
Burdett-Rowntree Mfg. Co., manufacturers of
electric dumb-waiters and pneumatic door-
openers. This company now manufactures and
installs over 90 per cent of all the electric
dumb-waiters in the U. S. Has been sec., "treas.
and mechanical mgr. of the company from its
organization, and invented practically every
device manufactured by the company; has
taken out about 30 patents. Also sec. of and
largely interested in some successful mining
companies. Independent in politics; formerly
Prohibition; was Prohibition candidate for
pres. of the County Board of Cook Co. in 1902,
and was offered, but declined, Prohibition
nomination for mayor in 1903. Liberal in re-
ligious views; not now, church mem, but
formerly belonged to Soc. of Friends. Office:
85 W. Jackson Boul. Residence: 7321 Princeton
Av.
BOY, Joseph Edwin, clergyman; b. Martins-
burg, Knox Co., O., Feb. 7, 1827; s. John and
Elmira (Davis) Roy; ed. common schools until
15; prepared for college at Geneseo (111.) Acad.
and Lyndon High School; grad. Knox College,
Galesburg, 111., A.B., 1848 (A.M., D.D. from
same); taught school 2 years at Lyndon; grad.
Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1853;
m. Farmington, 111., June 21, 1853, Emily
Stearns Hatch; children: John Blanchard,
John, Edwin Fred (all died in childhood) ;
Fanny Elmira, Emily Hatch, Katharine Maria,
Joseph Henry (all living and married). Was
pastor at Brimfield, 111., 1853-55, Plymouth
Congregational Church, Chicago, 1855-60; dis-
trict sec. Am. Missionary Assn., Chicago, 1860-
1862; supt. and field supt. at Chicago of Am.
Home Missionary Soc., 1862-78; again Western
district sec. of Am. Missionary Assn. at Chi-
cago, 1878-1902; since then district sec.
emeritus. Seven years of time under Am. Mis-
sionary Assn. was spent as field sec. in the
South of school and church work among the
colored people, with headquarters at Atlanta,
Ga. Under pen name of "Pilgrim" was for 25
years Chicago correspondent of the Independ-
ent, Congregationalist and Advance, from
which a volume of "Pilgrim's Letters" was
compiled and published by the Pilgrim Press,
of Boston. Trustee of Knox College. Preached
sermon on occasion of Golden Wedding, Sun-
day, June 21, 1903, at 1st Congregational
Church of Oak Park ("And ye shall hallow the
50th year"), of which 1,000 copies were printed
and distributed among friends. In politics suc-
cessively Liberty Party, Free Soil and Re-
publican. Club: Congregational. Office: 153 La-
Salle St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
BOYCE, Edward Augustus, dentist; b. Belle-
vue, O., Oct. 24, 1853; s. Rev. Edward and
Clara A. (Elmore) Royce; ed. school at Hamil-
ton, N. Y.; Rochester (N. Y.) Business Univ.,
New York State Normal School, Brockport;
began study of dentistry in Canandaigua, N.
Y., 1875; grad. Philadelphia Dental College,
D.D.S., 1878; m. Le Roy, N. Y., 1882, Elizabeth
M. Crofoot. Practiced dentistry at Le Roy, N.
Y., 1878; went to London, Eng., 1883, and was
associated in practice there with Dr. J. W.
Pritchard until 1886; since then in practice in
Chicago. Mem. faculty of Chicago Dental Col-
lege, 1892-6. Inventor of a set of plugger
points for the condensation of gold, and of
method of artistic shading of teeth in arti-
ficial dentures. Mem. Illinois State Dental Soc.,
Odontological Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Odon-
tographic Soc. Club: Illinois. Office: 31 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 721 Washington Boul.
RUBEL, Isaac Frank, real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 14, 1864; s. R. and Harriet (Frank)
Rubel; ed. public schools, graduating West
Division High School, 1883; m. Chicago, Apr.
30. 1896, Birdie L. Mayer; children: Roy L.,
Herbert L. After leaving school became con-
nected with the Am. Cutlery Co., of which he
was vice-pres. until 1893, when he engaged in
the real estate business, which he has since
conducted with success. Mem. Chicago Real
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Estate Board, and on its public service com-
mittee. Republican. Mem. of Sinai Congrega-
tion. Jewish. Club: Standard. Office: 115 Dear-
born St. Residence: 91 E. 34th St.
RUBEL, Isidor Alfred, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Dec. 28, 1861; s. Isaac and Frances
(Strauss) Rubel; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Mar. 23, 1893, Flora Lin-
dauer; children: Helen, Irma. In 1884 became
partner in the business of I. Rubel & Son,
now Rubel & Co., steam and hot water heat-
ing, of which is senior mem. In 1896 became a
partner in the firm of Allegretti & Co., con-
fectioners, which later changed to Rubel &
Allegretti, of which is senior mem. Repub-
lican. Jewish religion. Club: Standard. Office:
30-32 River St.
RUBENS, Harry, lawyer; b. Vienna, Austria,
July 7, 1850; early education public schools;
Polytechnic School, Vienna. Came to U. S.,
1867; in journalism as city editor Westliche
Post, St. Louis; associated with Joseph Kepp-
ler, artist, in founding at St. Louis, 1871, the
comic journal Puck, now of New York; private
sec. to U. S. Senator Carl Schurz, 1871-2; asst.
sec. Missouri State Senate, 1872-3; removed to
Chicago, 1873; was local editor Chicago Freie
Presse; later with the Chicago Times and
Evening Mail; studied law; admitted to Illi-
nois bar, June 8, 1877; was mem., 1879-85,
pres., 1.882-5, Chicago Public Library. For sev-
eral years was atty. Liquor Dealers' State and
National Assns. Delegate Nat. Democratic
Convention, 1884; counsel Chicago Board of
Education, 1885-7; corporation counsel, 1894-5;
judge advocate gen. Illinois State Militia, 1895-
1896; now gen. counsel and dir. Republic Iron
& Steel Co., United Breweries Co., and other
large corporations; now mem. law firm of
Rubens, Fischer, Mosser & Rigby; counsel to
consulate-general of Austria-Hungary at Chi-
cago. Pres. Germania Club several terms.
Decorated by Emperor of Germany with Order
of the Crown, 1902. Office: First Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 52 Walton PI., and Glencoe,
111.
RUBIN, George, physician; b. Russia, Aug.,
1875; s. Mayer and Hannah Rubin; reared at
St. Petersburg, where received primary educa-
tion in public school and under private tutor;
came from Russia direct to Chicago, 1889; at-
tended public and private schools; took up
study of medicine in 1894; grad. med. dept. of
the Univ. of Illinois, 1898. Served 1 year as
hospital interne; took post-graduate courses at
the Paris (France) and Berlin (Germany)
med. faculties, and at the Paris Pasteur In-
stitute. Was sec. and founder of the Brainard
Policlinic at Chicago; instructor in gynecology
in med. dept. of the Univ. of Illinois. Fellow
in pathology Rush Med. College (Univ. of
Chicago) ; consulting physician Hammond
(Tnd.) Hosp. ; attending physician and sec. of
the med. staff to Jewish Old People's Home.
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med.
Soc., Am. Medical Assn.; mem. International
Med. Congress, Paris, 1900; mem. The Alliance
Frangais, Ethical Culture Soc. Author essays
on Immunity, Cause of Appendicitis, Gyneco-
logic Massage, Genito-Urinary subjects, and
letters from Paris and Berlin. Office: 92 State
St. Residence: 3525 Grand Boul.
RUECKHEIM, Frederick William, manufac-
turing confectioner: b. Japenzin, Ger., Apr. 18,
1846; s. John and Maria (Zanda) Rueckheim;
common school education in Germany; at-
tended night school while in army, and after-
ward took private lessons in Berlin; served in
German Army, 1865-9; took part in conflict
between Prussia and Austria, 1866; m. Chi-
cago, Nov. 28, 1872, Mathilda Mell (died Mar.
21, 1902); children: Frederick W., Jr., Edwin
Louis, Emma Lydia, Laura Wilhelmina.
Started in manufacturing confectionary busi-
ness, Nov., 1872, in firm of F. W. Rueckheim
& Bro. (with brother Louis); Paul Fernald
became a partner, 1895, but sold out in 1897
to Henry G. Eckstein, an/1 in June, 1902, the
firm was incorporated as Rueckheim Bros. &
Eckstein, of which he is pres. Firm has occu-
pied various locations, but in Apr., 1904, re-
moved to own building at cor. Harrison and
Peoria Sts. Republican. Methodist. Office: Har-
rison and Peoria Sts. Residence: 4201 Vin-
comics A.V
RUECKHEIM, Louis, manufacturing con-
fectioner; b. Pommerania, Ger., Sept. 30, 1849;
s. John and Mary Sander Rueckheim; ed. pub-
lic schools in Germany; came to Chicago direct
from Germany in 1871; m. Chicago, Nov., 1877,
Margaret Hangartner; children: Stella, Flor-
ence, Lily. In 1874, with brother, established in
the manufacturing confectionery business un-
der the style of F. W. Rueckheim & Bro.; in-
vented and in 1896 introduced the confection
known as "Cracker Jack," which has extended
its sale all over the country, and which the
present firm, Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein, in-
corporated in 1902, are sole manufacturers;
also manufacture a general line of staple can-
dies, employing 500 people. Republican. Mem.
Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Diana Hunting, Illinois
Manufacturers. Office: Corner Harrison and
Peoria Sts. Residence: 4226 Vincennes Av.
RUEHL, Louis A., pres. Ruehl Bros. Brew-
ing Co.; b. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 6, 1855; s. Wil-
liam and Christina (Ulf) Ruehl, both German
born; removed to Chicago, Apr., 1856; ed. pub-
lic schools of Chicago, and went to Germany
to study medicine, graduating- from Univ. of
Gottingen, M.D., Aug. 6, 1881; m. Apr. 25,
1883, Augusta Schwartz; children: William,
Mildred, Harold, Lorraine. Practiced medicine
in Chicago, Oct., 1881, to Jan., 1887, when he
left the practice to accept the position of vice-
pres. and treas. of the Ruehl Bros. Brewing
Co., of which he later became pres. Club: Ger-
mania. Mason. Office: Harvard and Washtenaw
Avs. Residence: 1837 Sheridan Rd.
RUPPNER, William Rogers, coffee broker;
b. Chicago, July 26, 1872; s. Francis W. and
Annie Maria Ruffner: grad. Chicago public
school, 1886; Chicago Manual Training School,
1890; in business college. June-Nov., 1890; m.
Chicago, Aug. 29, 1903, Grace Cosby. Entered
employ of W. M. Areson, in coffee brokerage
business, Nov. 15, 1890: went with Sullivan
Bros., same business, May, 1892; with Ar-
buckle Bros.' Chicago house, Oct., 1894; in
Sept., 1896, formed partnership of Ruffner &
Atwood, in brokerage business; in Nov., 1897,
went to Brazil for W. F. McLaughlin & Co.,
Chicago; formed partnership of Entorf, Ruff-
ner & Co., Aug., 1898; of Ruffner & McDowell,
May, 1901. Firm wholesale green coffees ex-
clusively, from foreign exporters and domes-
tic dealers, to large roasters and dealers in all
parts of the U. S. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Exmoor. Office: 25-27
Wabash Av.
RUQGI.ES, Oliver W., passenger agent; s.
M. W. Ruggles. Began railway service as er-
rand boy with general passenger agent, Ohio &
Miss. R. R. ; rose by grade until he became
chief clerk of passenger dept. In freight dept.
Ohio & Mississippi R. R., as voucher clerk,
claim clerk and chief clerk; later on St. L., I.
M. & S. Ry., St. Louis, baggageman, conductor,
traveling passenger agent and general pas-
senger agent; on consolidation with Mo. Pac.
Ry., became asst. passenger agent of both
lines, until Dec. 10, 1881, when became gen-
eral passenger and ticket agent M. C. R. R.
Office: LaSalle Street Station. Residence: 33
Roslyn PI.
RUHSTRAT, Adolpli, pres. Ruhstrat-Cowley
Co., wholesale cigars; b. Oldenburg, Ger., Aug.
26, 1860; s. August and Caroline (Beedeker)
Ruhstrat; ed. public schools in Germany; came
to U. S., 1878; m. Chicago, Mar., 1894, Frida
Rapp; 1 daughter: Carola. Resided in Balti-
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more, Md., 1878-85; came to Chicago, 1885,
and established a tobacco business; in 1902,
with others, organized the Ruhstrat-Cowley
Co, wholesale cigars, of which is pres. Mem.
Germania Mannerchor. Office: 43 State St.
Residence' 1949 Deming PI
Henrv Axtell exain commission-
, Henry Axteii, gram commission,
De "' r *e
if* w T nvrv ni th* A™ , T ™
with the Holt Lumber Co and the Am. Lum-
C°'C ' "
«
atir i«?( r
father, 1867), Board Of
Trade commission merchants. Also dir. of the
Dearborn Oil & Gas Co Mem. Military Order
?£^e L?yaJ %.esi°?-T£lu+bS: ™10nT, Leafue,i
Mid-Day, Lake Forest Winter Office: Board of
Trade. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
BUMSEY, Israel Parsons, commission mer-
chant; b. Stafford, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1836; aca-
demic education; m. 1867, Mary M. Axtell, of
Batavia, N. Y. ; children: Juliet Lay (wife of
Rev. Grant Strok, Muscogee, Ind. Ty.), Min-
nie May, Henry Axtell, Wallace Donnelson,
Lucy Ransom (wife of William Arthur Holt,
of Oconto, Wis.) Began business career at 17
in dry goods store, Buffalo, N Y.; went to
Kepkuk, la., 1857; worked in store, and later
had,,n,e0w^pape.r route; tneP m£.r- of a st,orf
until 1858, when he came to Chicago; worked
?2L»*E5l£ ^^ of Fhn-t £ wt?eeler, and in
1860, with others, organized gram firm of Pin-
ley, Hpyt & Rumsey Assisted in organizing
Taylor's Chicago Battery in Apr., 1861, and
JKP^EJS wsmustered Into p. S. service, July
16, 1861, as Co. B 1st 111. Light Artillery, was
elected junior 2d lieut.; served with the bat-
tery through its memorable career, becoming
its capt., until the fall of 1864, when he re-
She? ffiwtaSSUriftf Ir°phe& JStaw
Rumsey, later adding grain; has 'continued
in the grain commission business (except for
2 years) ever since, his firm, now Rumsey &
Co., being one of the largest receiving houses
on the board. Has been active in reform poll-
tics, especially in securing high license; pres.
since 1877 of Citizens' League for Suppression
of Sale of Liquors to Minors and Drunkards;
was on several important committees for se-
curing the World's Fair for Chicago. Presby-
terian; trustee Presbyterian League; chair-
man finance committee that raised money for
building Grace Presbyterian and 6th Presby-
terian churches, in which he was elder for
several years; was 8 years mem. board of
managers, Presbyterian Hosp. Mem. Loyal
Legion and Thomas Post, G. A. R. Club: Union
League. Office: Board of Trade. Residence:
Lake Forest 111
RUMSEY,' Joseph Prancke, broker- b Ba-
tavia, N. Y., July 26. 1848; s. Joseph E. and
Lucy M. (Ransom) Rumsey; ed. successively
in "little red school house," Miss Thrall's pri-
vate school, Batavia, N. Y.; Ft. Edward (N.
Y.) Institute; old Chicago Univ., B.S., 1869;
also law school of same; admitted to bar,
1871, but never practiced; m. Philadelphia, Pa.
Apr. 28, 1886, Martha B. Downing (now de-
ceased): children: Richard Downing, Joseph
Francke, Morris Jones. Operating on Chicago
Board of Trade since Oct 1872 first emnlove
^ndrthe°n pwt^e ? of John" W RumSvl B?n°lo?
mem. Rumsey & Chandler, 1881-91: since 1895
alone. Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, On-
wentsia. Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
RUNNELLS, John Sumner, lawyer; b. Ef-
fmgham, N. H., July 30, 1844; s. John and
Huldah S. Runnells; early education, in public
schools of Tamworth, N. Y., and New Hamp-
ton (N. H.) Acad.; grad. Amherst College,
1865; studied law at Dover, N. H. ; removed to
Iowa, 1867, becoming private sec. to Governor
of Iowa; filled consular appointments in Eng-
land, 1869-71; m. Des Moines, la., Mar. 31,1869,
Helen R. Baker; children: Mabel (Mrs. Robert
I. Jenks), Lucy (Mrs. A. A. Jackson), Clive,
Alice Rutherford. Admitted to Iowa bar, 1871;
practiced at Des Moines, 1871-87; in Chicago
general counsel of the Pullman Co. since
1887, and since May, 1905, as vice-pres. and
Seneral counsel of that company, and senior
mem- of the law flrm of Runnells & Burry;
n g District Att for Iowa i88i_5. In
Iowa gained prominence^ in a specialty of rail-
way and telegraph law, and also in his suc-
cessful management of the case, which he
rnrrjprl HirmicSi Its various stntrps thrmie-h thp
£arri. ed thra ugh : ts_ var lous stages thr °ugh the
-, f ^ cour Vvofvhfg 4?h* heconUs?ltatlonCamy of
sections of the Prohibitory law of Iowa. Re-
pubiican; was chairman Iowa State Commit-
£ee 1879 and 1880; mem Republican Nat. Com-
mittee from Iowa, 1880-4; delegate Republican
Nat. Convention, 1880. Well known as orator
on patriotic and public occasions. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union, Chicago Literary, Fellowship, On-
wentsia; also of University, New York. Office:
Pullman Bldg. Residence: 593 N. State St.
xtUSCO, Charles Alvin, wholesale stove mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Mar. 22, 1861; s. Volney E.
and Jenney R. (Sayles) Rusco; ed. Chicago
pubiic schools; m. Chicago, 1885, Bessie A.
Martin; 1 son: Charles Alvin, Jr. Began busi-
ness life in ]881 as a furniture salesman, and
in 1899 he became a stove salesman for the
c T Boals stove Co ( continuing until 1893,
when he was appointed Western mgr. of the
Reading Stove Works, in which capacity he
remained until 1901, when he was appointed
Western mgr. for the Abram Cox Stove Co.
Mason, Shriner, Templar. Office: 17 W. Lake
st Residence: 311 S. Scoville Av., Oak Park,
kee-
, George Frederick, lawyer; b. Milwau-
Oct. 20, 1863; s. George F Schuster
> te£cS?T **^ti writ,er) and Theresa
Rost R,U£?h' b°.tn of . Ml11^ukee- Wls- Familv
J"en!°ved, to Chjcaf.0 in 1868; ed grammar and
nl&h schools of Chicago, and in Univ of Michi-
fa°- ^o1^11111? def rees, °,f A-B- .in 1889, and
A-M,, 1891; also studied 1 year in law school
?f Univ. of Michigan, and finished in Chicago
n f"7T^S?loP!j2? Lake Forest,V0nrrlv- ^^g^duat"
\$e,,,1LItP-t 1991' m; Jun,eVv,189i7V K^thallri,e
Nellis Carter daughter of the late Marshall
W<v,Car*er', bld% T^?.ntractOQ'Q1of .Chicaf °- Ad'
mitted to bar of Illinois, 1891; since then en-
&afed in general practice of law in Chicago,
ajld/1now Asei?lor/,mTeme °,f,.|;1he flrm ?S ^us^ &
Holden. Assisted J. S Miller and W. S. For-
rest in prosecution of the election cases by
Civic Federation in 1894 and 1895 when over
30 offenders were convicted of violation of the
election laws; and for same organization con-
ducted investigation of the Stock Yards water
steals in 1895, and prosecuted offenders
aSamst the Primary Election Law in 1896; has
been leader in movement for reform of pri-
marv electKms, and wrote the Illinois Pri-
marv Election Law. Appointed Master in
Fhanc.e;r£ °* *he S3upfri^r pouprt-^of ^Co ™ CS'
n ^ by Judge Ball Prof, of Equity Plead-
ing and Practice in John Marshall Law School.
Re.Public.an- Presbyterian. Mem. Phi Kappa
Psl- Clubs: University, Hamilton (life mem.),
Homewood. Kenwood (dir.), Law. Office: 100
Washington St. Residence: 5719 Washington
Av-
BT/SSEMi, Charles Edward, journalist, au-
thor; b. Davenport, la., Sept. 25, 1860; s. Ed-
ward and Lydia (Rutledge) Russell; grad. St.
Johnsbury (Vt.) Acad., 1881. Was engaged on
various newspapers; published Chicago Ameri-
can until Jan. 1, 1902; since then editorial
writer for New York Journal, Chicago Ameri-
can and San Francisco Examiner. Club: Au-
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thors (New York). Contributor to magazines.
Author: Such Stuff as Dreams, 1902; The Twin
Immortalities, 1904. Office: 216 Madison St.
Residence: Windermere Hotel.
RUSSELL, Edmund A., asst. treas. the Otis
Elevator Co.; b. New York, July 1, 1866; s. Ed-
mund and Jane Cook Russell; ed. Brooklyn
Polytechnic Institute; m. Chicago, Nov. 1,
1888, Mary R. Crane; children: Edmund A.
Jr., Emily C., Maransia. Identified with eleva-
tor business since 1883; was sec. and treas.
Crane Elevator Co. from 1890 till it became
merged with Otis Elevator Co.; has been asst.
treas. of the Otis Elevator Co. since 1898; dir.
Otis Elevator Co. and Mill Owners Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Mid-Day, Chicago Athletic, Onwentsia.
Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
RUSSELL, Edward Perry, banker and bro-
ker; b. New Bedford, Mass., Nov. 15, 1857; s.
John and Mary Lee (Barnard) Russell; ed. pub-
lic schools of Massachusetts; m. Springfield,
111., Nov. 19, 1888, Mary Louise Fowler; chil-
dren: Doris, Mary Louise. Entered the office
of Edward L. Brewster & Co. in 1885; now
senior active mem. of the firm of Russell,
Brewster & Co., successors to Edward L.
Brewster & Co., Mr. Edward L. Brewster, of
the original firm, still being interested as spe-
cial partner. Also dir. of the Am. and British
Securities Co., of London, Eng. Mem. Chicago
Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.
Clubs: Chicago, Exmoor; also Metropolitan
(New York). Office: 137 Adams St. Residence:
206 Goethe St.
RUSSELL, Edward Willis, district mgr. Nat.
Cash Register Co.; b. Marshall Co., 111., May
13, 1868; s. Willis and Eliza (Simpson) Rus-
sell; ed. common and high schools in Marshall
Co., 111., graduating 1888; m. Des Moines, la.,
1896, Nellie Stickley; children: Edward W.,
Jr., Grace. After graduating from high school
engaged in school teaching in Colorado in
1888; later was for 5 years with the A. H. An-
drews Mfg. Co., of Chicago, school furniture,
etc.; since 1898 has been in service of the Nat.
Cash Register Co., coming from Duluth, Minn.,
in the spring of 1904, to become district mgr.
for the company at Chicago. Office: 48-50 State
St. Residence: 1224 Oak Av., Evanston, 111.
RUSSELL, John Burnett, banker; b. Hart-
wick, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1869; s. J. E. and Belle
(Burnett) Russell; ed. Wyoming Seminary,
and Wyoming College of Business, Kingston,
Pa.; m. 1892, Fannie Schooley; children: Louise,
Joseph E., John Burnett, Jr. Began business
life at Wilkes Barre, Pa., organizing, 1895, the
firm of J. B. Russell & Co., bankers and fiscal
agents for the Illinois Tunnel Co., and the
Automatic Electric Co. Dir. Automatic Electric
Co., Illinois Tunnel Co., Illinois Telephone and
Telegraph Co.; treas. and dir. Am. Electric
Light Co., Am. Gas Co., of Bloomsburg, Avoca
Electric Light Co., Blossburg Water Co., In-
ternational Smoke Prevention Co., Lackawan-
na Valley Electric Light and Power Supply
Co., Lehighton Water Supply Co., Smoke Pre-
vention Co. of America, Standard Electric
Light Co. of Danville, Standard Gas Co. of
Danville, Dushone Water Co. and Blossburg
Water Co. Clubs: Calumet, Exmoor, Midlo-
thian, Chicago, also Union League, Lawyers
and Mid-Day (New York). Office: 46 Wall St.,
New York. Residence: 182 Riverside Drive,
New York.
RUSSELL, Robert, carpet merchant; b.
Blairgowrie, Scotland, May 8, 1862; s. Robert
and Elizabeth (Patterson) Russell; ed. public
schools in Scotland; m. Chicago, July 2, 1891,
Lillian B. Sutherland. Began business life with
3 years' service in jute mfg. business in Scot-
land, until 1882, when went to Montreal, Can.,
engaging first in the iron commission business
and later in other mercantile pursuits, until
1882, when became traveling salesman for the
carpet dept. of Marshall Field & Co., until
1900, when organized the Russell Carpet Co.,
doing a mail order business in carpets, cur-
tains, rugs, etc., of which company is pres.
Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 124 Market
St. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
RUST, Henry Appleton, pres. Manufactur-
ers' Junction Ry. Co.; b. Springfield, Mass.,
Nov. 26, 1832; s. Elisha Converse and Minerva
Rust; ed. Springfield (Mass.) public schools
and Connecticut Literary Institute, Suffleld,
Conn.; m. Chicago, Dec. 28, 1864, Sarah Ster-
ling, daughter of Gen. Charles and Mary Ann
(Sterling) De Forest; children: Henry Apple-
ton, Jr. (deceased), Bessie Sterling (wife of
James Wright Johnston), Ph'lip De Forest,
Mary Converse (wife of Enos Melancthon Bar-
ton). Came to Chicago, Mar. 2, 1854, and was
employed by Store & Boomer, railroad bridge
builders, and in 1855 went to Davenport, la.,
and engaged in construction of the Rock Isl-
and bridge, the first ever built across the Mis-
sissippi; later sec. Sterling & Rock Island R.
R. Co., resigning Aug. 12, 1861, to enter Union
Army as adjutant 27th 111. Infy. ; served in
armies of the Mississippi and the Cumberland;
after Chickamauga detailed by Gen. Grant for
service in engineering dept. on bridge con-
struction; wounded in head at Rocky Face
Ridge; promoted capt. and maj. of his regt. ;
mustered out after 3 years' service. Engaged
as contractor with government, 1865-6, for re-
building of railroad bridges in Tennessee, Ala-
bama and Georgia; from 1866 engineering con-
tractor Public Works, railway bridges arid
railways throughout the west, with offices in
Chicago. Pres. Manufacturers' Junction Ry.
Co., and dir. Chicago Terminal Transfer R. R.
Co. Mem. G. A. R., Loyal Legion, Soc. of the
Army of the Cumberland; trustee Hahnemann
Med. College and Hosp., Mount Hope Cemetery
Assn. Club: Quadrangle. Office: 77 Jackson
Boul. Residence: Quadrangle Club.
RUTHERFORD, Clarendon, physican, pres.
German- Am. Hosp.; b. Madrid. St. Lawrence
Co., N. Y., June 22, 1854; s. Maj. John T. and
Belinda Evelyn Rutherford; fitted for college
at Waddington High School; student Hobart
College, 1872-5; Union College, Schenectady,
N. Y., 1875-6, graduating as A.B., 1876, and
A.M., in course, 1879; grad. McGill Med. Col-
lege, Montreal, M.D., C.M., 1882; m. Chicago,
May, 1885, Jessie Haiselden; 1 daughter: Bes-
sie Evelyn. Came to Chicago, Sept., 1882, and
has since been engaged in general practice of
medicine and surgery in Chicago; elected prof.
of anatomy in Chicago College of Physicians
and Surgeons, 1888. Fellow of Am. Acad. of
Medicine; mem. Chicago Med. Soc.. Illinois
State Med. Soc. and Am. Med. Assn. Democrat.
Episcopalian. Mason. K. T., I. O. O. F. Office
and residence: 646 Fullerton Av.
RUTISHAUSER, Engen, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Sept. 17, 1864; s. John J. and Marga-
ret Rutishauser; ed. public schools of Chicago
to 1880; m. Chicago, Apr. 8. 1889, Nellie Smith;
children: Elmer, Howard, Helen, Marian. Since
leaving school has been actively engaged in
wood turning work, and was in the employ
of Edward Roos Mfg. Co., and later of M. Gar-
rison & Co., until 1889, when he established
in business on his own account as a manufac-
turer of turned and spiral mouldings, spin-
dles, balls, dowels, etc., including all kinds of
wood turnings; on Jan. 1, 1904, reorganized
and incorporated the business as the Artistic
Wood Turning Works, of which is pres. and
treas. Republican. Office: 67 N. Sangamon St.
Residence: 467 Troy St.
RUTTER, lynn Ryerson, lawyer, coal mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Sept. 13, 1873; s. David and
Mary E. (McMurtry) Rutter; attended public
schools of Evanston and Chicago, graduating
from latter; grad. Shattuck School, Faribault,
Minn., June, 1891; Princeton Univ., B.S., 1895;
Northwestern Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1898;
504
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m. Highland Park, 111., Dec. 7, 1898, Mabel
Adelaide Hill; children: David Ryerson, Cath-
erine Burton, John Turnley. Admitted to bar,
June, 1897; practiced law in office of Otis &
Graves, Chicago, until July 1, 1901, when was
made vlce-pres. of David Rutter & Co. (incor-
porated), shippers of and wholesale and retail
dealers in coal, and July 1, 1902, was elected
pres. and treas. of the company. Independent
Democrat. Episcopalian. Clubs: University,
Exmoor. Office: 98 Dearborn St. Residence:
Highland Park, 111.
BY AN, Andrew Joseph, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Dec. 29, 1869; s. William P. and Ellen (Far-
rell) Ryan; ed. common schools; studied law
in offices; m. Chicago, Aug. 26, 1896, Nellie T.
Cahill; children: Helen F., William A. Admit-
ted to Illinois bar, 1893, and since actively en-
gaged in practice. Twice elected to office of
City Atty. of Chicago; formerly dir. of the Chi-
cago Public Library. Pres. Carbondale Coal
Co.; dlr. Western Consolidated Granite Co.
Democrat. R. C. Mem. Knights of Columbus,
Royal Arcanum, Royal League, Catholic Or-
der of Foresters. Clubs: Iroquois, Sheridan.
Office: Title and Trust Bldg. Residence: 1624
W. Adams St.
RYAN, John M., pres. and treas. of the Ryan
& Hart Co., railroad printers; b. Chicago, Mar.
16, 1867; grad. St. Patrick's Acad., June, 1882.
Started in printing business in mfg. dept. of
the J. M. W. Jones Stationery and Printing
Co., Sept., 1882; worked through the different
djspts. and was head of the mfg. dept, and a
mem. of the company, at time of severing his
connection with the house; resigned, Nov.,
1893, for the purpose of going into business
for himself, in the firm of Ryan & Hart, in-
corporated, 1896, as the Ryan & Hart Co.,
which now occupies 2 large floors at 22 and 24
Custom House PL, and employs a working
"force of 75 people. Mem. Chicago Typothetse,
Master Printers' Assn., Knights of Columbus,
Royal League, Nat. Union, Knights of Equity,
Irish Fellowship, Chicago Riding and Driving
Club. Office: 22 Custom House PI. Residence:
4447 Vincennes Av.
KYAN, Timothy E.; b. Ballycahill, Co. Tip-
perary, Ireland, Jan. 15, 1848. Came with par-
ents to U. S. in 1852, locating in Pittsburgh,
Pa., until 1856, when came to Chicago, and re-
moving again to Lockport, 111., 1859. Learned
trade of ship-carpenter and caulker and
worked at it for some years, but later estab-
lished In real estate business as head of firm
of Ryan & Walsh, In Chicago. Now pres. of
Citizens' Construction Co., and of Gaffney &
Long Construction Co. Became prominent in
Democratic politics as City and Co. Commit-
teeman, and was elected W. Town Assessor,
1891; re-elected, 1893, and again elected in
1897. Was grand marshal on the occasion of
Irish Day at the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion, 1893. Office: 138 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 63 Macalister PI.
BYCBOFT, Herbert Edward, capitalist; b.
Liverpool, Eng., Apr. 4, 1865; s. Rev. Canon
Dyson and Anna Maria (Innes) Rycroft; ed.
Liverpool College, Liverpool, Eng.; m. Brook-
lyn, N. Y., Mar. 17, 1890, Theresa Lucinda Cos-
tello; children: Fannie Lucy, Ethel Josephine,
Annie Dyson, Herbert Dyson, Theresa Lu-
cinda, Ernest Costello. Was a mem. of the firm
of Bartlett, Frazier & Co., grain and commis-
sion merchants, for 10 years; retired from
active business, July 1, 1903. Vice-pres. Cres-
cent Oil, Asphalt & Gas Co.; dir. Buffalo, Dun-
kirk & Western R. R. Co., etc. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Chicago
Yacht, Washington Park, Glen View, Colonial.
Office: Nat. Life Bldg. Residence: 4541 Forest-
ville Av.
BYEBSON, Edward Lamed, iron and steel
merchant; b. Chicago, Nov. 24, 1854; s. Joseph
T. and Ellen Griffin (Lamed) Ryerson; ed.
Chicago public and high schools and Yale
Univ., graduating Ph.B., 1876; m. New Haven,
Conn., 1879, Mary Pringle Mitchell; children:
Joseph Turner, Mary Mitchell, Donald Mitch-
ell, Edward Lamed, Jr. In 1876 entered in the
business established by his father in 1842 as
a wholesale dealer in iron and steel, the firm
becoming Joseph T. Ryerson & Son upon his
admission to partnership in 1879, and incor-
porated under same name in 1888; now pres.
and dir. of the company. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Clubs: Chicago, University, Union; also
University (New York), New York Yacht. Of-
fice: 18 Milwaukee Av. Residence: 31 Bank St.
BYEESON, Edwin Warner, physician; b.
New York City, Mar. 14, 1872; s. George Wil-
son and Sarah Dean (Brown) Ryerson; pre-
pared for college at Univ. School; entered Har-
vard College, 1891; grad. Harvard Univ. Med.
School, 1897; was house surgeon at Boston
Children's Hosp. until Nov., 1898; went to Ber-
lin and Vienna for post-graduate study, and
began general practice of medicine in Chicago
in June, 1899; m. Chicago, Dec. 6, 1904, Ade-
laide Kendall Hamilton, daughter of David Gil-
bert Hamilton. Orthopedic surgeon to St. Eliz-
abeth's Hosp.; adjunct orthopedic surgeon to
St. Luke's Hosp.; instructor in orthopedic sur-
gery in Chicago Policlinic; associate in sur-
gery, Rush Med. College. Mem. Massachusetts
Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.,
Chicago Orthopedic Soc., Mississippi Valley
Med. Soc. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
135 Lincoln Park Boul.
BYEBSON, John Albert, treas. Victor Chem-
ical Works; b. New York City, Jan. 25, 1866;
s. George Wilson and Sarah Dean (Brown)
Ryerson; grad. Columbia College, A.B. 1885;
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1887. Began prac-
tice of law in Chicago, 1887, continuing until
1893; became connected with the insurance
firm of Moore & Janes, 1893-4, and with A. C.
McClurg & Co., publishers, 1894-9; after organ-
ization of that firm into a corporation, 1899,
was its sec. and gen. mgr. until 1901; in lat-
ter year organized the Victor Chemical Works,
of which has since been treas. Also sec. and
treas. of Charles E. Reed & Co., manufactur-
ers of shoe patterns. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: University, Saddle and Cycle, Onwent-
sia. Office: Board of Trade Bldg.
RYEBSON, Martin A., capitalist; s. late
Martin Ryerson (pioneer) ; married. Director
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank, Northern Trust Co.,
Merchants Nat. Bank, Elgin Nat. Watch Co.,
Chicago Auditorium Assn.; pres. Board of
Trustees of the Univ. of Chicago, associate
mem. Chicago Real Estate Board. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Union League, Washington Park, Chica-
go Athletic, Commercial (pres.), Chicago Lit-
erary, Caxton, Quadrangle. Office: 204 Dear-
born St. Residence: 4851 Drexel Boul.
SABATH, Adolph Joseph, justice of the
peace; b. Zabor, Bohemia, Apr. 4, 1866; s.
Joachim and Barbara (Eissenschimel) Sa-
bath; ed. schools of native town; came to
Chicago, 1881. Worked at various kinds of
work, studied law, and was admitted to the
bar of Illinois, 1889; appointed justice of the
peace by Gov. Altgeld, 1895, and in 1897 was
appointed by Mayor Harrison to be police
magistrate at the Desplaines St. Station, and
since 1899 police justice at Maxwell St. Sta-
tion. Democrat; mem. Cook Co. Central Com-
mittee. Clubs: Iroquois. Lakeside. Mason.
Mem. Royal League. Office: 186 W. Madison
St. Residence: 901 S. Ashland Av.
SACKETT, Robert Emory, sec. Nat. Life In-
surance Co. of the U. S. of America; b. Pitts-
ford, N. Y., Nov. 11, 1852; s. Robert and Laura
J. (Smith) Sackett; pareYits removed to Michi-
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gan when he was 2 years old; ed. common
schools and Olivet College, Mich.; left college
on his father's death, 1872, taking charge of
farm 2 years. Became bookkeeper and pay-
master Sioux City & Pacific R. R. Co., at Ce-
dar Rapids, la., 1874-80; cashier 1st Nat. Bank,
Denison, la., 1880-2; returned to Sioux City
& Pacific and placed in charge of company's
lands at Sioux City, la.; was clerk of the
courts of Sioux City, 1888-95; sec. Iowa Life
Insurance Co., at Chicago, 1894-1900; since
then in present position. Club: Union League.
Office: 159 LaSalle St.
SAGE, Donald Alexander, coal; b. Ingersoll,
Can., July 13, 1857; s. William M. Sage (traf-
fic mgr. Rock Island System) and Annie
(White) Sage; ed. Chicago at Brown and
Hayes public schools, Bell's private school for
boys, Bryant & Stratton Business C9llege and
Dyrenforth Acad. ; grad. Chicago Business Law
School; m. Chicago, May 22, 1895, Agnes
Louise, daughter A. W. Mitchell. Employed by
Richard Shaw & Winslow, wholesale dry
goods, 1871; W. M. Sturges, Board of Trade,
1873; C., R. I. & P. Ry., 1874-6; with Board of
Trade firms of Pope & Davis, 1876, Charles Ray
& Co., 1877, Robert Warren & Co., 1880; broker
in cash grain, 1880, and mem. of receiving and
shipping grain firm of E. P. Marsh & Co. until
1885; in oil and real estate business in Santa
Paula, Calif., 1886-9; cribbing corn in Kansas
and Nebraska, 1889-91; connected with C. B.
Congdon & Co., Board of Trade, until 1894;
since 1894 in wholesale coal business, Sage &
Co., producing coal in Indiana, and having ex-
clusive agency of Indiana mines for Chicago
and the Northwest. Also sec. and dir. Black
Hawk Coal Co., Jasonville, Ind. Was mem.
Board of Trade, 1878-1902; was private I. N.
G. 3 years. Mem. and treas. Coal Shippers'
Assn. Mem. Y. M. C. A., Chicago. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Chicago Automobile.
Office: 355 Dearborn St. Residence: 1034 Pratt
Boul., Rogers Park, 111.
SAGE, Harmon Martin; b. Mumford, N. Y.,
Oct. 11, 1858; s. Henry and Mary E. (Harmon)
Sage; grad. Univ. of Rochester, B.S., 1881; m.
New York, Oct. 14, 1885, Mary E. Edgington;
1 daughter: Dorothy L. Taught school, 1881-2;
entered employ of Western Electric Co., New
York, Jan., 1883, and remained there until
Feb., 1901; held various positions connected
with factory management, and the last few
years was asst. shop supt.; since Feb., 1901,
supt. of the Western Electric Co.'s Clinton St.
shops. Mem. Am. Soc. Mechanical Engineers.
Republican. Clubs: Union League, Evanston
Golf. Office: 259 S. Clinton St. Residence: 321
Davis St., Evanston, 111.
SAGE, Walter Henry, insurance; b. Hunt-
ington, O., Nov. 11, 1857; s. Calvin and Corin-
tha (Chamberlain) Sage; ed. public schools,
and grad. high school at Wellington, O. ; m.
Chicago, May, 1901, Nellie Van Horn. Was em-
ployed in 1st Nat. Bank of Wellington, O.,
1874-81, as bookkeeper and teller; in local fire
agency business, in connection with the bank,
1876-81; after that State agent and adjuster
for various companies; then for 10 years State
agent and adjuster for the German Am. In-
surance Co.; promoted asst. gen. mgr., 1902,
and removed to Chicago; in Aug., 1904, be-
came gen. mgr. for the German Am. Insur-
ance Co. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Union
League. Midlothian. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: 5225 Washington Av.
SAGER, Hiram Norton, grain commission
merchant: b. Seacombe (near Liverpool), Eng.,
June 20, 1859; s. Richard G. (cotton importer)
and Harriet M. (Norton) Sager; early educa-
tion commenced in Seacombe, Eng., later at-
tending grammar and high school at Lock-
port, 111.; completed education at Univ. of
Wisconsin; m. Chicago, Oct. 10, 1888, Julia
M. Cook: children: Harriet Louise, Ruth Mar-
garet, Mildred Eloise, Alice Cook (died in in-
fancy). Spent 5 years in farming and stock
raising on the Sager farm in Will Co., 111., and
was, 1884-1902, associated with Norton & Co.
(established 1848), one of the largest flour
milling concerns in Illinois; became treas.,
dir. and Chicago mgr. for Norton & Co., 1897;
resigned, 1902, to become sec., treas. and man-
aging dir. of J. H. Dole & Co. (established
1852), owning and operating a line of grain
elevators and doing a regular commission
business in grain, seeds and provisions on
Chicago Board of Trade. Resident of Chicago
since 1884; built present residence in Hyde
Park, 1889. Mem. for 20 years, and dir. Chica-
go Board of Trade, 1904. Republican. Congre-
gationalist. Mem. Alumni Assn. of Chicago
Mems. of Univ. of Wisconsin. Club: Colonial.
Office: 226 LaSalle St. Residence: 4548 Forrest-
ville Av.
SAGEK, William Dean, stove merchant; b.
Belvidere, 111., Oct. 2, 1863; s. Abram and
Mary (Dean) Sager; ed. public grammar and
high schools of Belvidere, 111. Came to Chica-
go from Belvidere, 111., 1884, and has since
been in the stove business; was Chicago mgr.
for the Cleveland Co-operative Stove Co. until
1889; since then in business for self as whole-
sale dealer and jobber in stoves and ranges;
western jobber for the ranges and cooking and
heating stoves of the Pittsburgh Stove and
Range Co., Buffalo Co-operative Stove Co.,
Danville Stove and Mfg. Co., Dighton Furnace
Co., and Fox Furnace Co. Clubs: Ashland,
Winnetka. Office: 38 Michigan St. Residence:
293 S. Claremont Av.
SAILOR, Samuel, vice-pres. and sales mgr.
Heywood Bros, and Wakefield Co., chair
manufacturers; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug.
23, 1855; s. Samuel and Rebecca (Baymore)
Sailor; grad. Central High School, Philadel-
phia, Jan., 1874; m. Philadelphia, Mar. 27,
1879, Sarah J. Jones; children: Horace P., R.
Warren, Helen, Charles M. Began business
Apr. 8, 1874, as asst. mgr. for Heywood Bros.
& Co., in Philadelphia; was made mgr. for
same company Dec. 1, 1893; removed to Chi-
cago, May 20, 1897, as mgr. for sales depts.
for Heywood & Morrill Rattan Co. The busi-
ness was consolidated, July 1, 1897, with the
Wakefleld Rattan Co., under the name of
Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Co., and was made
vice-pres. of the company and supt. of sales
dept. of new company. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 1302
Harvard St. Residence: 1624 W. Adams St.
ST. JOHN, Leonard, physician; b. St. Cath-
erine's, Ont. ; s. Samuel Leonard and Martha
Ann (Seaman) St. John; ed. private schools
and acad. at St. Catherine's, Ont., and at Mc-
Gill Univ., Montreal, graduating from the
medical dept. in class of 1872, and from Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario,
Can., 1872; mem. Royal College of Surgeons
of England, 1873; m. Anna B. Balch (now de-
ceased). Began practice in New York City,
1874-5; came to Chicago, Dec., 1875. Surgeon
at St. Anthony's Hosp. ; one of the staff of
Cook Co. Hosp. One of the founders of the Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago,
and prof, of surgery in same. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn. Clubs: Illinois, Washington Park. Of-
fice: 103 State St. Residence: 539 W. Monroe
St.
SALISBURY, Jerome Henry, physician: b.
Fitchburg, Dane Co., Wis., Feb. 7, 1854; s. Rob-
ert Wiley and Atlanta (Spears) Salisbury: ed.
Univ. of Wisconsin, A.B., 1874: Rush Med.
College, M.D., 1876; A.M., Lake Forest Univ.,
1888; m. Wheaton, 111., Aug. 17, 1882, Eliza A.
Holt; children: Harriet Ruth, Robert Holt. In-
terne in Cook Co. Hosp., 1878-9. Was prof, of
chemistry, Women's Med. College, 1886-98;
since 1899, asst. prof, of chemistry Rush Med.
College; prof, of medicine in Chicago Clinical
School. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State
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Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Methodist. Office Mem. B. P. O. Elks; Social Club. Office: Trib-
and residence: 982 Adams St. une Bldg. Residence: 4615 Vincennes Av.
SALISBURY. Rollin D., prof, geology and SANBORN, George C., grain commission
geography, Univ. of Chicago, since 1892; dean merchant; b. Dubuque, la., June 7, 1854; s.
of Ogden Graduate School of Science since George W. and Grata N. (Emery) Sanborn;
1898; b. Spring Prairie, Wis., 1859; grad. Be- ed. public school of Pecatonica, 111., and Jen-
loit, 1881 (A.M., 1884); prof. Beloit College, nings Seminary, Aurora, 111.; m. Shabbona,
1884-91; Univ. of Wis., 1891-2; connected with 111., 1876, to Cora A. Allen; children: Harold C.,
U. S. Geological Survey since 1883 and State Grata Jean. Began as telegraph operator for
geological survey of New Jersey since 1891. C. & N.-W. Ry. at Chicago for 2 years; taught
Address: 5730 Woodlawn Av. school at New Milford, 111., for 2 years; grain
SALSBURY, Nate Bawson, real estate, in- dealer at Pecatonica, 111., and Shabbona, 111., 3
vestments; b. Freeport, 111., Apr. 6, 1856; s. years; came to Chicago, 1881; bought member-
Washington S. and Celestine (Rawson) Sals- ship on Board of Trade and has been identi-
bury; ed. public schools at Webster City, la.; fled with the houses of Milmine, Bodman &
m. Vacaville, Calif., July 14, 1881, Fannie A. Co., J. F. Harris & Co., and Harris, Scotten
Gibbs. Came to Chicago, 1874, at age of 18, Co., in the cash grain business ever since. In
and began business career with C. E. Webber 1898 acquired interests in tropical Mexico and
& Co., fancy groceries, becoming a mem. of organized and became president of the Mexi-
that firm, 1881-5; vice-pres. Porter Bros. Co., can Mutual Planters' Co., owners and oper-
California fruits, 1885-96; in real estate busi- ators of plantation of rubber, coffee, etc., at
ness since 1896. Sec. and treas. of Majestic La Junta, Vera Cruz, Mexico. In 1892 organ-
Bldg. Co., formed in 1896, which owns the ized the Sanborn Lumber & Development Co.
property, 100x100 feet, known as the Great (located at Sanborn, Vera Cruz, Mexico), of
Northern OlBce Bldg., and controls the Hotel which he is president, manufacturers of lum-
Majestic and Great Northern Theatre. Vice- ber and clay products; also personal owner of
pres. Milner Cattle Co., Ft. Benton, Mont, lands in Mexico. Republican. Elk. Clubs: Chi-
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Washington cago Athletic (Chicago), American (Mexico
Park; also California (Los Angeles). Office: City). Offices: Board of Trade Bldg. and Jour-
77 Jackson Boul. Residence: 3800 Grand Boul. nal Bldg. Residence: 834 Walnut St.
SALTER, William Mackintire, lecturer of SANBORN, Joseph Brown, pres. and dir. the
Soc. for Ethical Culture of Chicago; b. Bur- J. B. Sanborn Co., mercantile agency; b. Ches-
lington, la., Jan. 30, 1853; s. Rev. William ter, N. H., Dec. 8, 1855; public school educa-
Salter; grad. Knox College, 1871; studied at tion. Came to Chicago, 1877; now col. corn-
Yale Divinity School, 1871-3; Harvard Divinity manding 1st Regt., I. N. G. Mem. Military Or-
School, 1873-6 (B.D., 1876); Gottingen Univ., der of Foreign Wars, Naval and Military Or-
1876-7; Columbia Univ. (School of Politi- der of the Spanish-Am. War, Soc. of Santiago,
cal Science), 1881-2; m. Cambridge, Mass., Evanston Commandery, K. T., and Medinah
Dec. 2, 1885, Mary S. Gibbens. Lecturer Soc. Temple, Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
for Ethical Culture of Chicago, 1883-92, and letic, Hamilton. Office: 21 Quincy St. Resi-
again since 1897; lecturer Soc. for Ethical Cul- dence: Winnetka, 111.
ture of Philadelphia, 1892-7. (See Who's Who SANBORN, Victor Channinsr, real estate; b.
in America for books, etc.) Club: Chicago Lit- Concord, Mass., Apr. 24, 1867; s. Franklin B.
erary. Residence: 6042 Woodlawn Av. and Louisa Augusta (Leavitt) Sanborn; at-
SAMMS, Charles Francis, manufacturer; b. tended public schools of Concord, Mass., and
Richmond, Ind., Sept. 7, 1868; s. Louis and Cornell Univ.; m. Chicago, May 28, 1891,
Mary (Harris) Samms; ed. public school, Louisa Wilkinson Kirkland; children: Caro-
Richmond, Ind., and Earlham College, Ind., line Kirkland, Louisa Leavitt. Was employed
graduating, 1890; m. Chicago, Nov. 22, 1892, with passenger dept. of the C., B. & Q. R. R.,
Anna Swager; children: Louis, Harry, Frank. 1886-97; since 1897 in real estate business,
After leaving college was with Western Elec- and is also mgr. dept. of estates for Burley &
trie Co., Chicago, as voucher clerk and city McSurely. Republican; now mem. of board of
collector, 1890-2; with Am. District Telegraph trustees of the Village of Kenilworth. Mem.
Co., St. Paul, Minn., 1892-4; in 1894 in electri- New England Historic-Genealogical Soc., New
cal contracting business; now pres. and mgr. England Soc., S. A. R. Clubs: Mid-Day, Kenil-
Victor Electric Co., manufacturers of high worth, Sanganois, Chicago Literary, Skokie
grade electrical specialties and apparatus for Country. Office: 140 Dearborn St.
use of physicians, surgeons and dentists. Mem. SANDBERG, Karl Ferdinand Marina, physi-
Am. Surgical Trades Assn., Wholesalers Trade cian; b. Gaustad, near Christiania, Norway,
Assn. Republican. Office: 55-61 Market St. Resi- Kept. 15, 1855; s. Ole R. A. and Johanne Emilie
dence: 550 Garfield Av. (Barth) Sandberg; ed. abroad; m. Chicago,
SAMFSELL, Marshall E., clerk of the Cir- July 25, 18S5, Inga G. Stinsland. Has practiced
cuit Court of the U. S. ; b. Marshall, Tex., Feb. in Chicago since June, 1882. Surgeon and pyn-
28, 1874; s. Joseph Benjamin and Fannie ecologist to Cook Co. Hosp., 1887-96; surgeon
(Allnut) Sampsell; ed. Ashland (O. ) High and gynecologist to Frances E. Willard Nat.
School and Univ. of Chicago, graduating, July, Temperance Hosp. since 1889, and to Tabitha
1896, and Chicago College of Law, LL.B., Hosp. from 1894 (now surgeon in chief); prof.
1901; m. July 25, 1900, Edna Florence Smith, of gynecology at Jenner Med. College, 1897-8;
Chicago, 111.; 1 son: Marshall G. Appointed mem. Chicago Obstetrical Staff (15th Ward);
clerk of the Circuit Court of the U. S. for pres. board of dirs. of Tabitha Hosp. for sev-
Northern District of Illinois, Apr. 1, 1902; eral years; sec. board of dirs. Wicker Park
appointed receiver of the Chicago Union Trac- Hosp. Office and residence: 684 N. California
tion Co. and of the North and West Chicago Av.
St. R. R. Co.'s, Apr. 22, 1903, and still so serv- SANDERS, Albert David, mgr. the Federal
ing. Republican. Mem. Royal League. Clubs: Co.; b. Whately, Mass., Oct., 1852; s. Benjamin
Union League, Hamilton, Washington Park, F. and Sarah W. Sanders; ed. common and
Exmoor. Office: Federal Bldg. Residence: high schools of Northampton, Mass.; m. North-
Highland Park, 111. ampton, Mass., Oct. 8, 1874, Rebecca Clark
SAMUELS, Benjamin John, lawyer; b. Chi- Strong; children: Albert David, Jr., Amy, Ruth,
cago, November 7, 1863; s. John and Cecilia After leaving school was engaged in the bank-
(Schbilski) Samuels; grad. Jones School, Chi- ing business until he was 32 years old, the
cago, 1878; Chicago College of Law, LL.B., last 8 years being cashier of the 1st Nat. Bank
June, 1893; m. Chicago, Feb. 26, 1897, Gertrude of Easthampton, Mass. Came to Chicago, 1887,
C. Seligman. Admitted to bar, Sept., 1889; now as mgr. of the Chicago branch of Peck Bros,
mem. of law firm of Shrimski, Guerin, Goss & & Co., of New Haven, Conn., but upon the or-
Samuels. Democrat. Jewish religion. Mason, ganization of the Federal Co., in 1896, became
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its gen. mgr. and treas. ; manufacturers and
jobbers of sanitary specialties and plumbing
supplies. Independent Republican. Alderman in
Evanston, 1898-1900. Office: 229-237 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1227 Benson Av., Evanston,
111.
SANDERS, Alvin Howard, editor and pub-
lisher; b. Talleyrand, Keokuk Co., la., Sept.
8, 1860; s. James H. and Martha (Rogers) San-
ders; ed. Cornell Univ., and Union College of
Law, Chicago, graduating B.L., 1881; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 25, 1882, Elizabeth A. Hildebrand;
children: Elizabeth, Marjorie Louise, Alva
May. Admitted to bar, 1881; in 1882 engaged
in journalistic work on The Breeders' Gazette;
in 1888 became managing editor, acquired con-
trolling interest, and still holds it. Was some
years sec. of the Nat. Cattle Growers' Assn.,
and is the author of works on stock breeding.
Republican. Pres. Sanders Publishing Co., pub-
lishing The Breeders' Gazette. Was commis-
sioner of the U. S. to the Universal Exposi-
tion at Paris in 1900, under appointment of
Pres. McKinley. Pres. International Live
Stock Exposition Assn. of Chicago. Clubs: Un-
ion League, Midlothian, Washington Park. Of-
fice: 358 Dearborn St. Residence: 4356 Drexel
Boul.
SANDIG, Alfred, mgr. ; b. Gotha, Ger., July
12, 1876; ed. technical high school and college
at Dresden and Braunschweig, Ger. Went from
Germany to Manchester, Eng., in 1897, and
thence to Philadelphia, in summer of 1899;
came to Chicago from Philadelphia, arriving
Dec. 7, 1900, and since July, 1901, has been
Chicago mgr. for the Berlin Aniline Works of
Berlin, Ger., aniline colors, photographic chem-
icals, dyestuffs, etc. Lutheran. Mem. S. Side
Turner Club, Milwaukee; Musical Soc., Mil-
waukee. Clubs: Germania; also Deutscher, of
Milwaukee. Office: 229 E. Kinzie St. Residence:
427 Belden Av.
SANDS, Mark, lawyer; b. Kossuth Co., la.,
Aug. 9, 1867; s. Samuel and Harriet Newell
(Tyler) Sands; ed. public schools of Iowa and
1 year, 1890-1, at Highland Park Normal
School, Des Moines, la.; grad. law dept. Univ.
of Michigan, B.L., June, 1893. Began practice
as lawyer in Chicago in Sept., 1893; law part-
ner with Carl H. Leopold, as Sands & Leopold,
1896-1900; since Sept. 2, 1903, partner with
Alex. Y. Scott, as Sands & Scott, engaged in
general practice of law, making a specialty of
real estate and corporation law. Also sec. and
dir. Am. Milk Product Co.; pres. and treas.
Union Book Co., treas. Phoenix Gold and Cop-
per Mining Co., etc. Mem. Kappa Sigma Fra-
ternity, of which he was elected Worthy Grand
Master at New Orleans, La., 1902. and re-
elected at St. Louis, 1904. Mason (32°); Me-
dinah Temple, Mvstic Shrine, K. P. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Wanderers Cricket. Office: 218
LaSalle St. Residence: 5426 S. Park Av.
S ARGENT, Frederick, consulting engineer;
b. Liskeard, Cornwall, Eng., Nov. 11, 1859; s.
Daniel and Jane (Yates) Sargent; ed. grammar
schools, England, and Anderson Univ., Glas-
gow; came to U. S., 1883; m. Sioux City, la.,
1885, Laura S. Sleep. Consulting engineer, Chi-
cago, since 1890; mgr. mechanical and electri-
cal depts., World's Columbian Exposition,
1893; awarded artists' medal. Mem. Am. Soc.
Mechanical Engineers, Western Soc. Engineers.
Club: Chicago Yacht. Office: Ry. Exchange
Bldg. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
SATTNDERS, Albert E.. clergyman: b. Read-
ing-, Eng., Aug. 25, 1860: s. Rev. William and
Ellen (Heath) Saunders; ed. grammar school,
Reading, Eng.; Albert Univ., Belleville, On-
tario, Can.; Garrett Biblical Institute, Evans-
ton, 111., B.D., 1891; Taylor Univ., Upton, Ind.
(non-resident course), Ph.B., 1901; m. Ker-
wood, Ontario, Can., May 25, 1887, Minnie
Adelaide, daughter of Rev. W. H. Shaw; chil-
dren: William Gordon, Albert Edward, John
Wesley, George Moss. Began work of the min-
istry, June, 1882, stationed at Norwich, On-
tario, Can.; came to Chicago, 1884, and has
since been a mem. of Rock River Annual Con-
ference of the M. E. Church. Has been pastor
at Downers Grove, Lincoln St., Chicago, and
since 1900 at Evanston Av. M. E. Church, Lake
View, Chicago. Trustee Lake Bluff Orphanage;
sec. Chicago Methodist Preachers' Meeting,
1900-1; sec. and treas. Garrett Biblical Insti-
tute Alumni Assn., 1901-4; mem. Aggressive
Evangelism Committee for Chicago. Has built
2 churches in Chicago, 1 at Downer's Grove,
and 1 at Utica, 111.: also parsonages at Crete,
111., and Downer's Grove, 111. Republican-Pro-
hibitionist. Address: 1837 Aldine Av.
SAVAGE, Oeorg-e Slocnm Folger, clergyman;
b. Upper Middletown (now Cromwell), Conn.,
June 29, 1817; s. Capt. Absolom and Sally
(Wilcox) Savage; prepared for college at
Cromwell Acad., Connecticut; grad. Yale Univ.,
A.B., 1844; Yale Theological Seminary, 1847;
(D.D., Iowa College, 1870, Chicago Theological
Seminary, 1903); m., 1st, Cromwell, Conn.,
Sept. 28, 1847, Elizabeth T. Prudden; m., 2d,
Chicago, Feb. 7, 1888, Mrs. Margaret Hyde.
Came to Chicago, 1847; pastor at St. Charles,
111., 1847-60; se. of Am. Tract Soc., with office
in Chicago, 1860-72; sec. and dir. Chicago Theo-
logical Seminary, 1854-1903; treas. of same,
1872-86; trustee of Beloit College since 1850;
corporate mem. of Am. Board of Commission-
ers of Foreign Missions. Connected with Con-
gregational Illinois State Assn. since 1848.
Dir. Congregational Education Soc., and sev-
eral religious and educational assns. Resi-
dence: 628 Washington Boul.
SAWIN, George, lawyer; b. Boston, Mass.,
Apr. 14, 1834; s. John and Charlotte (Lash)
Sawin; ed. public school at Chelsea, Mass.,
and later grad. private school conducted by
William D. Swan; read law in offices of Sam-
uel E. Guild and Hon. George S. Hillard, of
Boston, for about 2 years; health failed and
went on an extensive southern and western
trip; settled in Chicago in 1854; m. 1855, Caro-
line L., daughter of Elijah C. Rust, of James-
ville, Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; 1 daughter: Ger-
trude B. (Mrs. Morton L. Marks). In 1855 be-
came credit man for Wisconsin, Iowa and
Minnesota of the mercantile house of W. & L.
Mills, Chicago; in 1856 with Adam Carlyle
laid out the town of De Soto, Wis., on the Mis-
sissippi River, investing all his means in saw-
mill, warehouse, and other improvements;
financial panic of 1857 wiped out his invest-
ments and left him penniless; returned to Chi-
cago and worked for Stacy <fe Thomas until
1859, when they went into liquidation; then
entered night service as clerk in Chicago post-
office and in day time studied law in office of
James P. Root; admitted to bar, 1860; became
mem. of law firm of Root, Walker & Sawin,
and later of Sawin & Mattocks. Storrs, Kellogg
& Sawin, Chase, Munson & Sawin. Now gen.
eral solicitor and dir. Trwin Ry. Signal Co.
Served in Civil War, enlisting, 1861, as q. m.
58th 111. Infy.. until his command was cap-
tured at the Battle of Shiloh: in active ser-
vice in the field and served on staffs of
Gens. Smith, Morrow, Dodge and Sweeney;
was in 16th Corps, Army of the Tennessee,
and was in the Red River Expedition as act-
ing maj. on the staff of Gen. Morrow; led a
brigade at Pleasant Hill and had 2 horses
killed under him: was with Gen. Sherman on
the Meridian Raid. Democrat. Episcopalian.
Mason, and Past Eminent Commander K. T.
Office: Tacoma Bldg. Residence: Elmhurst, 111.
SAWYER, Arthur Brown, leather; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Oct. 7, 1863; s. Henry and Mary
Elizabeth (Soule) Sawyer; ed. Chelsea (Mass.)
public schools, and Harvard College, graduat-
ing, A.B., 1885. After graduation became sales-
man for Lynch Bros., Boston, 1886-90; sales-
man for Phelps & Lombard; commission mer-
chant, 1890-6; treas. Sawyer Crystal Blue Co.,
508
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1892; dir. Winnisimmet Nat. Bank, Boston,
1892; came to Chicago, 1896, as western mgr.
of L. Beebe & Sons and R. H. Foerderer, leath-
er manufacturers; since 1902, western mgr.
for Dungan, Hood Co., of Boston and Philadel-
phia, tanners of glazed kid. Republican. Club:
Harvard. Office: 215 Lake St. Residence: 159
Cass St.
SAWTTEH, Carlos Fomeroy, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 14, 1861; s. Daniel G. and Cordelia
N. (Barstow) Sawyer; attended Amherst Col-
lege, freshman year, 1881-2; studied law at
Saginaw, Mich., and admitted to Michigan bar,
July 22, 1884; admitted to Illinois bar, Mar.
20, 1885. Employed in law office of Gen. Mar-
tin Beem, Chicago, about 2 years, until his
death; associated with law office of Thomas
Dent and Edwin Burritt Smith (Dent &
Smith), Chicago, 1888-90; atty. and mgr. for
Bond's Commercial Agency 1889-91; since 1891
in Practice alone. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
(librarian of same by annual election s nee
S,ctU 1£??)- Republican. Congregationalism
C-lubs,: Sy°awi«P$gmi5& Chicago Congrega-
tional. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence:
.,rJ, « T
SAWYER, Ward B., lawyer, master in chan-
eery; b. Streator, 111.; s. State Senator Lewis
M. and Salanda Sawyer; grad. Streator High
School and Northwestern Univ., Ph.B., in class
of 1891, and later Ph.M., and LL.B.; grad. with
first honors in general scholarship. Was ad-
mitted to the bar, 1893, and for 5 years was
atty for the Public Administrator and the
Pubhc Guardian of Cook Co Early in 1904
was appointed by Judge Elbridge Hanecy as
master m chancery of the Superior Court of
Cook Co. Was one of originators, and for a
while prof of real estate law in the Chicago
Correspondence School of Law. Mem. Beta
Theta Pi college fraternity. Sec. and counsel
for Alabama Steel and Wire Corporation; dir.
1st Nat. Bank of Norton, Kan , and of the
Nat. Vending Co. Republican Clubs: Hamil-
ton, Evanston Country, Glen View. Office: 1st
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2446 Michigan Av.
SAYMR, Harry t., newspaper man; b.
Little York, Montgomery Co., O., Feb. 13, 1863;
ed. public schools, Shelby ville, Ind., and De
Pauw Univ., Greencastle, Ind.; m. Shelbyville,
Ind., Oct. 9, 1889, June Elliott; children: John
Elliott, Margaret. Began newspaper work in
1886 in Indianapolis, representing St. Louis
Republic and Charleston News and Courier in
the political campaign of that year; continued
newspaper work in Indiana until 1889; came
to Chicago and entered service of the Wright
& Russell City Press Assn.; in 1890 became
asst. mgr., and in 1891 came into control of
the assn., with A. S. Leckie. A few months
later, with Mr. Leckie, became one of the mgrs.
of the City Press Assn. of Chicago. Mr. Leckie
withdrew in 1901; since then in entire charge.
Democrat. Mem. Chicago Historical Soc., Illi-
nois Historical Soc., Louisiana Historical Soc.,
Nat. Historical Assn., William Morris Soc.
Clubs: Bryn Mawr, Chicago Yacht Office: 138
Jackson Boul. Residence: 7134 Euclid Av.
SAYRE, Rockwell, pres. Farmers' Trust Co.;
b. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 29, 1848; s. J. M. and
Elizabeth (Gray) Sayre; ed. Charleston, 111.;
m. Chicago, Oct. 27, 1886, Susan Lombard;
children: Sydney, Paul, Lloyd. Came to Chi-
cago, 1869; retail clothing store in Chicago to
1879; wholesale clothing till 1885; organized
Farmers' Trust Co., 1886, and has since been
pres. Inventor of the Sayre Index and pure air
sanitary system. Has been trustee of the Univ.
of Chicago. Clubs: Calumet, Union League. Of-
fice: 160 Washington St. Residence: 437 E.
64th St.
SCANLAN, Kickham, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Oct. 23, 1864; removed to Washington, D. C.,
in childhood; attended public schools of Wash-
ington, followed by 3 years' course at Notre
Dame Univ., S. Bend, Ind.; returned to Wash-
ington; grad. Washington High School, fol-
lowed by special course under private tutor;
came to Chicago, 1882, and was 4 years in em-
ploy of William P. Rend, coal; in 1886 started
to study law in office of Luther Laflin Mills
and George C. Ingham, at same time attending
Union College of Law, from which he was
grad. with honors; m. 1890, Sadie, daughter of
Fire Inspector Michael W. Conway, of Chica-
go. Admitted to bar, 1888, and was associated
with firm of Mills & Ingham until 1893. Was
identified with many famous criminal cases,
including the M'Garigle case, the 2 Cronin
trials, Ohio tally-sheet fraud case at Colum-
bus, O., the Millington poisoning case at Den-
ver, and after establishing personal practice,
1893, was in many prominent criminal cases;
now head of firm of Scanlan & Masters. Office:
Ashland Blk. Residence: 85 Ewing PI.
SCHAAP, Henry, pres. Adam Schaaf Co.,
piano manufacturers; b. Chicago; s. Adam and
Caroline (Gall) Schaaf; ed. public schools of
Chicago. From leaving school was connected
wlth the piano business of his father, Adam
Schaaf (established 1871): after his father's
death in 1902 the business was incorporated
as tne Adam Schaaf Co., and he became pres.
Of the company. Clubs: Illinois, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 147-149 W. Madison St. Resi-
dence- 617 Jackson Boul
SCHAFFNER, Robert Centennial, banker
an<i broker; b. Chicago, July 6, 1876; s Her-
man and Rachel M. (Becker) Schaffner; ed.
public and high schools and S. Side Acad. Be-
gan business life, 1893, in the banking house
of Herman Schaffner & Co., of which his fath-
er was the senior mem.; in the same line ever
since, and with the house of A. G. Becker &
Co., incorporated, from its organization in
1394, now being sec. and a dir. in that com-
pany; bankers and brokers and dealers in com-
mercial paper. Republican. Jewish religion.
clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Office: 178
Lasalle St. Residence: 2026 Prairie Av.
ssr>-a*T-rf-a TQ™V> T«V,« ,,,-FO,,, • >,
T ^CH/AIlIlEiB' Jaco». Jo£?' manufacturer, b.
£ake Co., 111., June 5, 1862; s Jacob A. and
Catherine (Meyer) Schaller; ed Chicago pub-
I"5 f?ho?ls;i ",' Co^k C°V> %c^?5' 1890' ?i!en
M- Kiest; 1 daughter: Ruth Florence. After
leaving school, at 14 was employed most of
the time by Henry Scherer manufacturer of
|a^. doors, etc until 1895 when Henry
Scherer organized the Henry Scherer Mfg. Co,
"» which corporation he had a small interest.
Bought ^ busi£ess in 1900; incorporated the
Schaller-Hoerr Co. in 1903, of which he is
Pref- aji^ treas.; wholesale manufacturers of
sa*h- doors, blinds, mouldings and general
mi,n-work- Protestant. Mason Office: 418 Blue
IslaZ'£Jll;T1?esi^.n^e,: 499 w- 13th st-
. SCHEIDEI., Wilnelm, X-ray manufacturer;
b- Jrankfu.rt J1'^., Ger., Oct. 27, 1863; s. Karl
and Elizabeth (St ell wag) Scheidel; ed. Real-
schule and Technikum in Germany; m. Chi-
cago Apr. 28, 1904 E. Schumann. Since 1884
nas been connected with the manufacture of
electro-therapeutic apparatus, and since com-
lnS to Chicago, 1892, has been employed in
that lme of work, making a specialty, since
Roentgen's famous discovery, of X-ray appa-
ratus. On Dec. 13, 1900, established business
for himself, under the style of W. Scheidel
& Co., engaging extensively in manufacture of
X-ray apparatus. Mason. Office: 171-173 E.
Randolph St. Residence: 1641 Roscoe St.
SCHERZER, Albert H., pres. and chief engi-
neer the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co.; b.
Peru, LaSalle Co., 111., July 22, 1865; s. William
and Wilhelmina Scherzer: ed. Peru (111.) High
School, and in the Technical School of Zurich,
Switzerland; upon completing course at Tech-
nical School, traveled in Europe; returned to
U. S., and became connected with the Illinois
Zinc Co., of Peru, 111., 1882-90, devoting his
leisure to the study of literature and law;
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came to Chicago, 1890, graduating, 1892, from
Union College of Law. Engaged in law prac-
tice in Chicago until the death of his brother,
William Scherzer, the inventor of the Scherzer
rolling lift bridge. Becoming pres. of the
Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co., he devoted
his attention to extensive studies of the con-
struction and improvement of bridges and es-
pecially of Scherzer rolling lift bridges. Under
Mr. Scherzer's charge and plans many of the
largest and most important railroad, electric
railroad and highway bridges in the U. S. and
abroad have been successfully constructed
across navigable channels. Clubs: Union Lea-
gue, Chicago Athletic, Marquette. Contributor
to the scientific and technical press on bridge
engineering, ship canals and improvement of
rivers and harbors. Office: Monadnock Blk.
Residence: The Virginia.
SCHICK, Charles Edward, cashier Home
Savings Bank; b. Chicago, Aug. 16, 1872; s.
William and Johanna (Boener) Schick; ed.
public schools of Chicago, and Bryant & Strat-
ton Business College; m. Chicago, 1896, Ot-
tilie L. Rutishauser; 1 daughter: Edna Louise.
Began as messenger in the Home Nat. Bank of
Chicago and the Home Savings Bank, in 1888,
and advanced in the service of the bank until
became asst. cashier of the Home Nat. Bank,
which was merged with the Chicago Nat. Bank,
and in 1898 became cashier of the Home Sav-
ings Bank. Republican. Mem. St. Paul's Luth-
eran Church. Office: 152 Monroe St. Residence:
1246 Perry St.
SCHirrLlN, Philip Herman, grain commis-
sion; b. Hoboken, N. J., Nov. 10, 1861; s. Lew-
is and Ida (Baumer) Schifflin; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, 1892, Agnes Krissler. Be-
gan business career as a boy in 1876, with
Mr. Henry Hemmelgarn, grain commission,
and successively passed through the various
stages of service, until 1892, when became
junior partner with Mr. Hemmelgarn, in pres-
ent firm of H. Hemmelgarn & Co. Mem. Chica-
go Board of Trade. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: 2925 Groveland Av.
SCHILLING, Georg-e A.; b. Baden, Ger., 1850;
parents were of the Revolutionary element of
1848 and emigrated, 1852, to Pomeroy, O.; ed.
public schools there. Cooper by trade and
worked at that calling until about 15 years
ago, when he entered advertising dept. of
Arbeiter Zeitung, Chicago. Long active In
trades-union movement; mem. Coopers' Union
since 17 years old; was mem. executive board
and district master workman, District Assem-
bly No. 24, Knights of Labor; sec. State Board
Labor Commissioners, Illinois, 1893-7. Com-
piled its 8th Biennial Report on Taxation, of
which extra edition of 20,000 copies was
printed to satisfy demand. Part of his 9th Bi-
ennial Report on Franchise's and Public Utili-
ties was suppressed by succeeding adminis-
tration, but later privately published. Promi-
nent in the Single-Tax propaganda.
SCHILLO, John Jacob, lumberman; b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 6, 1865; s. Adam and Maria (Young)
Schillo; ed. parochial schools of Chicago to
1881; m. Chicago, June 7, 1887, Mary Schmitt;
children: Adam, Joseph, Mary. On leaving
school, became associated with his father's
lumber business, in which he later became a
partner, and has continued in the business,
now being pres. and treas. of the Adam Schillo
Lumber Co., lumber, lath, shingles, pickets and
posts. Republican. R. C. Mem. Catholic Order
of Foresters. Office: Weed St. and Hawthorne
Av. Residence: 218 Mohawk St.
SCHILLO, Matthias Christ, lumber; b. Chi-
cago, Apr. 4, 1876; s. Adam and Maria (Young)
Schillo; ed. parochial and public schools, Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Oct. 26, 1897, Mary Wol-
schieff; 1 daughter: Eleanor. After leaving
school became identified with the Adam Schillo
Lumber Co., organized in 1886, lumber, lath,
shingles, etc., of which he is now a dir. Re-
publican. R. C. Mem. of the Catholic Order of
Foresters. Office: Weed St. and Hawthorne Av.
Residence: 916 Southport Av.
SCHINTZ, Theodore, retired lawyer; b. Zu-
rich, Switzerland, May 1, 1830; s. Johan Hein-
rich and Rezula (Hofmeister) Schintz; colle-
giate education in Zurich, Switzerland, to 19th
year; m., 1st, Sept. 30, 1851, Barbara Zentner,
of Winnebago Co., Wis. ; children: Theodore
H., Josephine; m., 2d, Mar. 27, 1900, Mary
Marslowska; 1 son: Henry Joseph. Admitted
to bar in 1856. Was alderman and in 1869, act-
ing Mayor of the City of Chicago; twice elect-
ed mem. of the Board of Education of Chicago.
Gold Democrat. Protestant. Travels most of
the time. Residence: 208 Evanston Av.,
Evanston, 111.
SCHLESINGER, Leopold, retired merchant;
b. Germany, 1842; ed. school and college, Ger-
many; came to Chicago, 1862; m. Chicago, Jan.,
1873, Henrietta Mayer; children: 2 sons and 4
daughters. Began business life as office man
in a wholesale house for 8 years. In 1872, just
after great fire, became associated with David
Mayer under firm name of Schlesinger & May-
er, in the retail dry goods trade, on W. Madi-
son St.; moved in 1881 to the southeast corner
of State and Madison Sts., and when business
was incorporated became pres. of the company;
built up a great business, several times en-
larging the premises, and continued until
Aug., 1902, when he sold out his interest to a
syndicate, headed by Mr. Henry Siegel. Clubs:
Union League, Standard. Residence: 2805 Mich-
igan Av.
SCHLUETER, Henry William, contractor
and builder; b. Westphalia, Ger., Feb. 22, 1861;
s. William and Justina (Duefelmeier) Schlue-
ter; ed. manual training schools at Neinburg,
Hanover; m., 1st, 1884, Sophia Meyers (died
1891); children: Walter M., Christian H., Lil-
lian; m., 2d, Green Bay, Wis., 1892, Minnie L.
Meyers. Took 5 years' course in a general
training in the construction of bldgs. in Ger-
many, devoting 7 months to a practical and 5
months to a theoretical course each year,
learning all the bldg. trades and civil engi-
neering as applied to bldg. work, beginning
at 14 years of age; came to U. S. in 1880 and
was located at Green Bay, Wis., 1% years;
afterward at Milwaukee, Wis.; then at Apple-
ton, Wis.; returned to Milwaukee, and thence
went to Topeka, Kan., where lived 3 years.
Established in business as contractor and
builder at Topeka in 1889; came to Chicago,
1891, and has since conducted a general con-
tracting business here. Has built many im-
portant structures in Chicago and elsewhere;
built at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at
St. Louis the transportation bldg., California,
Wisconsin and Massachusetts State bldgs.,
Temple of Fraternity, Indian School and foun-
dation for Ferris Wheel; also installed great
testing plant for the Pa. R. R. Republican. Ma-
son— mem. Columbia Commandery, K. T., and
Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. Build-
ers' and Traders' Exchange, Masons' and
Builders' Assn., Carpenters' and Builders'
Assn. Club: Chicago Automobile. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 1828 Surf St.
SCHMEDTGEN, William Herman, artist; b.
Chicago, May 18, 1862; common school educa-
tion; studied at Art Institute, Chicago; pio-
neer in newspaper illustrating in Chicago; first
work, Chicago Mail, 1883; spent 2 years in St.
Louis and the South, commercial art work;
head art dept. Chicago Record, 1886-1901; now
on staff Chicago Record-Herald; field artist
for Record during Spanish-Am. War in camp
before Santiago; traveled and sketched for
newspaper articles in Mexico and Cuba; trav-
eled in Spain, Italy and Northern Africa for
the Record, 1900. Address: Record-Herald.
SCHMETZER, Louis, Chicago mgr. Am.
Wringer Co.; b. Rothenburg, Bavaria, Jan. 24,
1878; s. John August and Marguerite (Gerlin-
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ger) Schmetzer; ed. ficole Proffesionelle de
1'Est, Nancy, France; Birckfleld High School,
Birmingham, Eng., and Institute de St. Nicho-
las, St. Nicholas, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France;
Am. business colleges, German and French
parochial schools. First position with Root &
Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind., as parcel boy; later pro-
moted to clerk; came to Chicago, 1893; em-
ployed in offices and holding responsible posi-
tions with the Home Rattan Co. and the West-
ern Wheel Works; later in employ of the Fair
Dept. Store, until Jan., 1898, when was em-
ployed as accountant by the Am. Wringer Co.
(Chicago office), and in 1900 promoted to pres-
ent position as mgr. of the Chicago and West-
ern office. Republican. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
Office: 67 E. Lake St. Residence: 94 Jansen Av.
SCHMID, Godfrey, real estate; b. Morri-
sania, N. Y., Mar. 5, 1853; s. George and Caro-
line (Melecker) Schmid; ed. Chicago in pri-
vate school, 1859-64, and in Dyrenforth Col-
lege, 1864-9, graduating from high school
course, m. Toledo, O., Oct. 2, 1878, Bertha J.
Fontaine; children: George Fontaine, Louis
Godfrey. Since fall of 1878, real estate broker
and dealer, and since 1890 (with George
Schmid), of firm of Godfrey Schmid & Co. Re-
publican. Mem. Germania Maennerchor, Royal
League, Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union, Colum-
bian Knights. Office: 167 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 70 Maple St.
SCHMID, Richard Gustav, architect; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 27, 1863; s. Robert and Olivia M.
(Krueger) Schmid; ed. public school, Chicago,
1869-80; Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
ogy, Boston, 1884-6. Was employed as drafts-
man with Edward Baumann, architect, Chi-
cago, 1880-4. After special course in architec-
ture at Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, was in offices of H. H. Richardson
and his successors, Shepley, Rutan & Cool-
idge (architects), 1886-9, at Boston, Mass.;
traveled abroad and studied architecture in
France, Italy and England, 1889-90; then came
to Chicago and formed partnership with Har-
ris W. Huehl, in present firm of Huehl &
Schmid, architects and superintendents. Was
architect of Chamber of Commerce Bldg., En-
glewood Masonic Temple and many prominent
warehouses and residences of Chicago. Mem
Am. Institute of Architects, and Illinois
Chapter of same. Mason and K. T. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Germania, Illinois. Office: 163 Randolph
St. Residence: 1642 Barry Av.
SCHMIDT, Albert Carl, manufacturer; b.
Greifswald, Ger., June 28, 1855; s. Carl and
Johanna (Meyer) Schmidt; ed. public schools
in Germany; m. Harvard, 111., Oct. 17, 1882,
Emma Hochschild; children: Arthur A., Edna
Auretta. Came to Chicago from Germany in
1871 and was engaged as workman until 1876
in various furniture factories; since 1876
manufacturer of furniture under the style of
A. C. Schmidt & Co. Mason: Covenant Lodge,
Corinthian Chapter, St. Bernard Commandery,
K. T. Club: Germania. Office: 120-122 Illinois
St. Residence: 1893 Sheridan Rd.
SCHMIDT, George August, soap manufac-
turer; b. Kreuznach, Ger., Mar. 7, 1852; s. Jo-
hann Max and Elizabeth (Keller) Schmidt;
ed. Germany; came to Chicago, 1869; m. Chi-
cago, Feb. 8, 1876, Louisa T. Schmidt; chil-
dren: George A., Rose L., Jacobine E., Rich-
ard M., Louisa Z. A., Franklin Z. A. Worked
for Hugh Ritchie, soap manufacturer, Chicago,
1869-73; in 1875 started business for self;
later incorporated the Geo. A. Schmidt Co.,
of which is pres. ; manufacturers of medicated
and toilet soaps, and a specialty In private
brands of shaving, shampooing, tooth, liquid,
and other soaps. Mem. Chicago Turngemeinde
from 1886; sec., 1887; vice-pres., 1888; pres.,
1889; re-elected 8 times, and after a year
again elected. Protestant. Mem. Civic Fed-
eration. Author of various essays on Skin
Cultivation. Office: 405-407 North Av. Resi-
dence: 639 Wells St.
SCHMIDT, Otto It., physician; b. Chicago,
1863; ed. Haven School and Chicago Central
High School, graduating 1880; Chicago Med.
College, M.D., 1883; post-graduate study in
Wurzburg and Vienna. Engaged in practice of
medicine and surgery in Chicago since gradua-
tion in 1883. Physician to Alexian Bros. Hosp.;
consulting physician to Michael Reese Hosp.
Prof, of internal medicine in Chicago Poli-
clinic. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Acad.
of Medicine, Am. Med. Assn., etc. Office:
Schiller Bldg. Residence: 3328 Michigan Av.
SCHMIDT, Richard Ernest, architect; b
Ebern, Bavaria, Ger., Nov. 14, 1865; s. Dr. Er-
nest and Theresa (Weikert) Schmidt; attended
Chicago public and high schools and Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, graduating
in class of 1887; m. Chicago, June 11, 1890,
Anna Comstock; children: Kathryn, Richard
E., Jr. In active practice in Chicago in general
architectural work; planned several large
hosps., including Michael Reese Hosp., Alexian
Brothers' and St. Anne's in Chicago. Planned
and built Montgomery Ward's new store at
Madison St. and Michigan Av., Annex of Chi-
cago Athletic Assn. Mem. Am. Institute of
Architects, Architectural League of America
(dir.), Chicago Architectural Club, Chicago
Historical Soc. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Ger-
mania Mannerchor (dir.), Edgewater Golf. Of-
fice: 172 Washington St. Residence: 604 E.
Division St.
SCHMITT, Andrew Xavier, life insurance;
b. Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., O., Nov. 30,
1862; s. Andrew and Caroline (Himplea)
Schmitt; grad. Cuyahoga Falls High School,
1878; cadet U. S. Military Acad., 1882-5; was
injured and resigned; m. Chicago, Feb. 11,
1892, Elizabeth Frances Galvin; children: Les-
lie Dryden, Andrew Xavier, Jr. Employed as
draftsman, 1878-82; traveled in West 2 years
after leaving West Point, seeking health; since
Mar., 1887, continuously in employ of Pruden-
tial Insurance Co. ; now supt. in Chicago for
that company. Republican. Club: Hamilton. Of-
fice: 169 E. Jackson Boul. Residence: 4421
Greenwood Av.
SCHMITT, Anthony, manufacturer; b. Vin-
cennes, Ind., Oct. 11, 1839; s. Joseph and Jo-
sephine (Miltenberger) Schmitt; ed. public and
high schools, St. Louis, Mo.; m. Chicago, Feb.
19, 1867, Isidora Schneider; children: Eugene
J., Estelle I. (Mrs. Crawford), Arthur G., Dora
M. Was in wholesale grocery house at St.
Louis, Mo., 1853-60; cashier of Missouri Re-
publican, St. Louis, 1860-4; commission mer-
chant, St. Louis, 1864-8; came to Chicago, 1868,
becoming connected with E. Schneider & Co.,
manufacturers of candles, glycerine, and
saponified red oil (established 1842, incorpo-
rated 1881), and is now pres. of the company.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Midlo-
thian, Tolleston Shooting, English Lake Shoot-
ing. Office: Fisher Bldg. Residence: 4537 Drex-
el Boul.
SCHNADIG, Jacob, leather; b. Heddernheim,
Ger., Feb. 1, 1851; s. Moses and Hannah (Er-
langer) Schnadig; attended Gymnasium at
Heddernheim, near Frankfort-on-the-Main; m.
Chicago, Sept. 9, 1890, Rebecca Foreman; chil-
dren: Helen, Florence. Came to Chicago from
Frankfort-on-the-Main, Ger., 1866; was of
Schnadig Bros. & Co., manufacturers of boots
and' shoes, 1870-97; and since 1897 pres. of the
B. D. Eisendrath Tanning Co., office at Chi-
cago and tannery at Racine, Wis. Republican.
Jewish religion. Clubs: Boot and Shoe, Stand-
ard. Office: 206 E. Lake St. Residence: 4202
Drexel Boul.
SCHNEEWIND, Benjamin, syrup refiner; b.
Valparaiso, Ind., Sept. 14, 1866; s. Ferdinand
and Babette (Kramer) Schneewind; ed. com-
mon and high schools, Niles, Mich., to 1880;
business course at Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal
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School, 1881; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Apr. 15,
1900, Lucie O. Wickham; children: Dorothea
Lucie, Harriett Babette, Lucien Wickham.
Bought syrup refining business of L. G. Yoe
& Co., 1898, and combined it with that of W.
B. Manierre, forming the Manierre-Yoe Syrup
C.°J- of^hlch0hreo1T,?-ec-.:DeS1loc^t-.9lub: L^nlo
side. Office: 358 Illinois St. Residence: 4062
™,«-0T, «** „ *
SCHNEIDER, Otto C., retired manufactur-
er; b. Kusel, Rhenish Palatinate, Ger., Dec. 5,
1856; s. Chr. Ludwig and Dorothea Schneider;
parents died when he was 9 years old; sent to
a Latin school at Kusel until he was 14, then
came to this country, locating in Chicago and
attending pyrenforth's College until the Chi-
cago fire of Oct., 1871; m. 1883, Emily, daugh-
ter of August Beck, Chicago; children: George
A., Clarence E. After Chicago fire became ap-
prentice in a drug store in St. Louis; took
course In pharmaceutical college and became
registered pharmacist; returned to Chicago,
1877; purchased drug store at Clark and Van-
Buren Sts., 1879, conducting it until 1883; en-
tered, 1883, firm of August Beck & Co., as
bookkeeper and cashier; purchased interest of
Mr. Beck, 1892, and became pres. of the com-
pany, disposing of the business, 1899. to the
Am. Tabacco Co., and retired to private life,
Mem. Board of Education, 1895-8; appointed,
Jan. 18, 1899, by Gov. Tanner, Lincoln Park
Commissioner, but resigned Oct., 1899. Since
1904 pres. of the Am. Institute of Germanics
of the Northwestern Univ., Evanston, 111.
Clubs: Union League, Germania Maennerchor.
Residence: 356 LaSalle Av.
SCHNEIDER, Samuel Newton, physician; b.
Grand View, la., Oct. 25, 1857; s. Rev. John
and Magdalina Schneider; ed. public schools in
Illinois and at Northwestern College, Naper-
ville, 111.; student Chicago Homoe. Med.
College, 1878-81, M.D.; m. Chicago, Apr. 28,
1885, Carrie I. Tucker; 1 daughter: Carrie L.
Lecturer and demonstrator of histology in
Chicago Homce. Med. College, 1882-6; adjunct
prof, diseases of children in same college,
1886-94. Mem. Am. Institute of Homoeopathy,
Illinois Homoe. Med. Assn. Republican. Club:
Marquette. Office: 31 Washington St. Resi-
tience- 747 Fullerton Av
SCHNEBING, Julius, wholesale jeweler; b.
Elderfeldt, Ger., Sept. 10, 1852; s. Louis and
Emma Schnering; moved with parents in in-
fancy to Philadelphia; ed. public schools of
Pennsylvania and Chicago night schools; m.
Chicago, Feb. 10, 1885, Helen E. Curtiss; chil-
dren: Otto Y., Marjorie. In 1873 entered ser-
vice of firm of Clapp, Young & Co. (house
known as W. B. Clapp & Co., until 1871, then
k l
with the same house, which changed later to
I? n*f ^rV w «9T i T v A
State St. Residence: 3246 Lake Park Av.
SCHOCK, Frederick B., architect; b. Chica-
go, Apr. 7, 1854; s. Frederick and Marie
Schock; studied architecture in office of Henry
L. Gay; m. Chicago, 1887, Sara Fitzgerald;
children: Natalie, Jean. Since 1883, of firm of
Schock & Swanson. Dir. Austin State Bank.
Club: Westward Ho. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 5803 Midway Park, Austin,
111.
SCHOEIiLKOPF, Henry, wholesale grocer;
b. Wiirtemberg, Ger., Apr. 23, 1826; s. Henry
and Susan Schoellkopf; ed. private schools in
Germany; m. Akron, O., 1864, Emma Kohler
(died May 14, 1903); children: Henry Jr.,
Emma, Minnie, Ida, Edward. Came to U. S. in
1848; settled in Buffalo, N. Y. ; bookkeeper in
savings bank; came to Chicago in 1851 and
established in grocery business at 5th Av.
(then Wells St.) and Washington St.; has con-
tinued in business ever since, and for 40 years
has been located at 232-234 E. Randolph St.
Office: 234 Randolph St. Residence: 298 E. Chl-
cago Av.
SCHOENBERGER, Charles, sec. and treas.
Of the Chicago Coffee Mills; b. Halle, Ger.,
jan. 15, 1859; s. Albert and Amelia (Hoffman)
Schoenberger; Came to Chicago, 1868; ed. Chi-
ca-Z° Public and high schools, graduating in
i876; m. Chicago, 1884, Magdelen Laphardt;
children: Albert Winfred, Lillian Louise. After
leaving school in 1876, went to work for the
Chicago Coffee Mills, of which Albert H. Pratt
was then proprietor; soon became mgr. of the
minS( in which capacity has ever since contin-
ued> and since the incorporation of the busi-
ness, 1901, has been sec. and treas. of the
company, extensive roasters and grinders of
COffees. Independent in politics. Office: 23
Michigan Av. Residence: 726 E. 50th St.
o - iw
i T'T • ' /'™? .and Lena
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. ',, m- ,9hlcaf?' £ept™!' i8?£'
Tdau^hterj Marion Elizabeth.
, Plr/ Lepman & Heggie, Columbia
n T? Begging Co., Chicago City San-
Co., Universal Soap Co.; partner in
^ A &X S™|r ™ merchandise. Mason;
Lodge, No. . 508^ Mem Cook Co. Cabinet
U.: JkJL °5C?^P\rmber °f ?om"
- Residence: 4330 Vmcennes Av.
SCHOIiM, Henry Ernest, furniture; b. Han-
over, Ger., Feb., 1843; s. Kasper Scholle; at-
tended public schools in Germany until 9 years
old; when came to U. S. ; attended public
schools and a private seminary, Cincinnati, O.;
m- C£1C%2uH™JnM>,S Wirts; children: Henry
Jp.. Jr. (deceased) Marjorie L. Entered as a
£oy service of Robert Mitchell Furniture Co.,
Cincinnati, one of the largest m country and
learned trade of finisher; worked at trade in
Cincinnati until the breaking out of the Civil
War; enlisted in 3 months' service in 6th
Onj° vol. Infy Re-enlisted in the same regt.
and served until regt. was discharged at the
e^P1-r,^tl9n.of 3 years service (1st 6 months in
W Virginia, remainder of time in S. W.);took
Part *g *he battles of Shiloh (Pittsburg Land-
ins), Stone River (Murfreesboro) and Chicka-
mauga, Lookout Mountain and Missionary
wits formed ue firm of Wirs
furniture Dialers firm ehanrfn*
Icholle & Co Jan 1894 Remihf Ira
ff] ^wlbashAv Residence- 6627 Wonwn
j?v Woodlawn
KnrrtTT •arn-iin
chlnical engineer Mndotn in
iff^ a Henry InJI Anna ^Turne? )
Public school Sf dNtrnmll,(Tmrr m
the Bloomington (111.) Electric Light Co.; oc-
cupled every post from light trimmer to engi-
neer, and became a thorough and expert engi-
neer; then, for a short time, traveling expert
for the Thomson-Houston Electric Co.; for 4
years in employ of Western Electric Co.;
afterward mgr. Hyde Park Thomson-Houston
Co., Chicago, later merged into the Common-
wealth Electric Co., now part of the Edison
Electric Co. Since 1897 in independent practice
as consulting and contracting engineer; pur-
chased the Kenosha (Wis.) electric light prop-
erties and was pres. Kenosha Light and Power
Co., which he sold, June, 1900; became inter-
ested in Alliance, O., and Belvidere, 111., prop-
erties; afterward sold out; now in Blooming-
ton (Ind.) gas and electric properties (pres. of
company), and pres. Mt. Vernon (111.) Gas,
Electric and Heating Co. Republican. Mem.
Electrical Club and Northwestern Electric
Light Assn., Hamilton Club, and several Ma-
sonic orders. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: Hotel Vendome.
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SCHRECK, Eugene J., clergyman; b. Mata-
moros, Mex., June 30, 1859; s. John \E. and
Bertha (Kirchner) Schreck; ed. public and pri-
vate schools in New York City, Hoboken Acad.,
New Jersey, and in college and theological
school of the Acad. of the New. Church (Swe-
denborgian), Philadelphia, Pa., with degrees
of A.B., Th.B., A.M.; m. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Apr. 24, 1884, Frances Aitken. Has preached
since 1880; taught in schools of the Acad. of
the New Church, Philadelphia, occupying vari-
ous positions, and becoming dean of the fac-
ulty in 1889; removed to Detroit, Mich., and
assumed pastorate, 1896; pastor of Kenwood
parish, Chicago, 1901; pastor of Englewood
and Sheridan Road parishes since 1903. Editor
of New Church Life, a monthly publication,
1881-96. Residence: 6949 Eggleston Av.
SCHBOEDER, Louis, leaf tobacco merchant;
b. Westphalia, Prussia, Jan. 21, 1837; s. John
D. and Louisa Schroeder; ed. gymnasium in
Westphalia; m. Chicago, 1865, Emma Kuhle-
mann (died 1898); 1 son: Oscar. Learned brew-
er's trade in Germany; came to U. S. and
worked 5 months in brewery in Milwaukee,
coming to Chicago, Oct. 12, 1858; worked for
E. Frankenthal & Co., leaf tobacco merchants,
1859-66; in 1866 established business for him-
self; firm was Rothschild & Schroeder for
many years, but changed in 1895 to present
style of Schroeder, Reiss & Co. Republican.
Office: 54-56 Franklin St. Residence: 1816 Ar-
lington PI.
SCHUBERT, John Cliarles, chief smoke in-
spector of Chicago; b. Chicago, Mar. 26, 1857;
s. Andreas and Eva (Engelhardt) Schubert;
ed. public and parochial schools of Chicago;
m. Chicago, Apr. 19, 1882, Mary C. Brennan.
Began business life at age of 19, and engaged
in various pursuits, finally becoming senior
mem. of the firm of John C. Schubert & Co.,
florists, at Monroe St. and Wabash Av. Active
in Democratic politics from early manhood;
mem. of city and county committees for years;
elected county commissioner in 1888 and 1889;
district delegate, 1896, and elector-at-large,
1900, on Democratic Nat. ticket; elected Clerk
of the Criminal Court of Cook Co. in 1890,
serving 4 years; appointed, 1897, chief smoke
inspector of Chicago, by Mayor Carter H. Har-
rison, Jr. Democrat. R. C. Ex-High Chief
Ranger Catholic Order of Foresters, 1892-4;
mem. Royal League and Knights of Columbus.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: City Hall. Resi-
dence: 1821 Indiana Av.
SCHULER, Abram John, ornamental glass;
b. Warren, Pa., May 13, 1860; s. Philip George
and Sarah (Kribill) Schuler; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, Jan. 16, 1884, Kather-
ine Walter; children: Walter Arthur, Ethel
May, Harold Abram. Learned trade of orna-
mental glass worker in Chicago, becoming an
expert in church window work. In 1891 estab-
lished, with Max A. Mueller, firm of Schuler &
Mueller, manufacturers of ornamental glass,
incorporated 1901, and now pres. of the corpo-
ration. Has supplied ornamental windows to
the 1st Congregational, Cumberland Presbyte-
rian, and 8th Presbyterian churches and Alex-
ian Bros. Hosp., Chicago, and many churches
through the West and South. Methodist. Mem.
Central Y. M. C. A., Royal Arcanum, Nat.
Union. Office: 20 W. Madison St. Residence:
LaGrange, 111.
SCHTTIiTZ, Alexander Joseph, lumber; b.
near Rochester, N. Y., June 14, 1861; s. Xavier
George and Sarah Catherine (McArthur)
Schultz; ed. public schools of New York State
and Cornell Univ. Came to Chicago, 1882; em-
ployed by Flinn & Ulrich, lumber merchants,
for 3 years; then, on retirement of Mr. Ulrich,
became partner in firm of C. B. Flinn & Co.,
until 1893, when present firm of Schultz Bros,
was established, in which Is a partner. Also
of Schultz Bros. & Benedict, and of Kerry &
Schultz Mfg. Co., Saginaw, Mich. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Ashland, Kenwood. Office: Old
Colony Bldg. Residence: 6043 Kimbark Av.
SCHULTZ, Frederick, manufacturer, mer-
chant; b. Boberow, Prussia, Feb. 25, 1848; s.
John and Minnie (Stopran) Schultz; ed. pub-
lic schools of Cook Co. and in Dyrenforth
College, graduating 1865; m. Philadelphia, Jan.
10, 1872, Mary Kernahen; children: Dora,
Lilah. Was engaged in farming until 15th year,
near Dalton, Cook Co.; came to Chicago and
served apprenticeship in cooper shop of Her-
man Richards until 1866; bookkeeper for about
10 years for John Krouse, and several other
concerns until 1880, when became associated
with Joseph Hirsch in manufacture of feath-
ers, bedding, etc., now being sec. and treas. of
Schultz & Hirsch Co. Republican. Commis-
sioner W. Park Board and now auditor of the
Board. Mem. Masonic order. Office: 260-262 S.
Desplaines St. Residence: 1064 Jackson Boul.
SCHULTZ, James Milton, wholesale lumber;
b. Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1857; s. Xavier
George and Sarah Catherine (McArthur)
Schultz; ed. in Newark (N. Y.) Acad.; m.
Cleveland, O., June 27, 1899, Margaret Eliza-
beth Gilliland; children: Catherine, Margaret.
Began in the manufacture of lumber in Michi-
gan; came to Chicago in 1878 and was asso-
ciated with the firm of Crandall, Schultz &
Co., 1884-93; since then, with brothers, William
W. and Alexander J., in firm of Schultz Bros.,
wholesale lumber; Schultz Bros. & Benedict,
wholesale yellow pine lumber, etc., and Kerry
& Schultz Mfg. Co., of Saginaw, Mich., manu-
facturers of maple flooring. Republican.
Clubs: Ashland; Colonial of Oak Park. Office:
Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 400 N. Scoville
Av., Oak Park, 111.
SCHULTZ, Martin Maxixnillian, broker; b.
Berlin, Ger., May 30, 1861; s. Adolph and Anna
Schultz; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, 1897,
Marion E. Sullivan; children: Virginia, Karola,
Elonore. Began business life in employ of Nel-
son Morris & Co., at the stock yards, until
1882, when became mem. of the Chicago Board
of Trade and engaged in the commission busi-
ness; in 1896 established present firm of Mar-
tin M. Schultz & Co., brokers in and exporters
of tallow and other stock yards products.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Exmoor. Office: Board
of Trade. Residence: 49 Delaware PI.
SCHULTZ, William Ward, lumber; b. Roch-
ester, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1851; s. Xavier George
and Sarah Catherine (McArthur) Schultz;
academic education at Rochester, N. Y. ; m.
Cheboygan, Mich., Nov. 1, 1876, Lizzie E. Leav-
itt; 1 son: Jerome A. Began in lumber business
in the State of Michigan, and in 1874 came to
Chicago as mgr. for McArthur, Smith & Co.,
wholesale lumber, until 1883, when the firm
of Crandall, Schultz & Co. was organized; in
1893, with brothers, established present firm
of Schultz Bros., wholesalers of yellow pine
and oak lumber, Norway and oak piling, ma-
ple flooring, etc.; also of Schultz Bros. & Bene-
dict, yellow pine and Louisiana cypress lum-
ber, and of the Kerry & Schultz Mfg. Co., man-
ufacturers of maple flooring, Saginaw, Mich.
Republican. Pres. of Lumbermen's Exchange
for 2 years; pres. Lumbermen's Assn. for 2
years. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 6017
Jefferson Av.
SCHULZ, Herman Charles, lumber; b. Prus-
sia, Ger., Nov. 3, 1854; s. Ferdinand and Wil-
helmina (Thorow) Schulz; came to U. S. in
childhood; ed. Lutheran and public schools of
Chicago; m. Chicago, Feb. 2, 1878, Louisa Leg-
enhausen; children: Hattie, Clara, Lillian,
Herman. At age of 16 went into the planing
mill of Goss & Phillips, becoming foreman,
and remaining with them 9 years; then worked
in different mills until started with Francis
Beidler as sec. of a lumber company, with
which remained about 6 years. In 1894 went
into business for himself, conducting it alone
until 1902, when organized the H. C. Schultz
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513
Lumber Co., and Is pres. and treas. of that
company; makes a specialty of packing and
crating material; also lumber bldg. supplies.
Republican. Mem. Millmen's Assn. Office:
Throop St. and 21st PI. Residence: 938 S. Ash-
land Av.
SCHUIiZ, Otto, pianos and organs; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 15, 1870; s. Mathias and Mary
Schulz; ed. Chicago public schools and Morgan
Park Military Acad; m. Chicago, Feb. 5, 1899,
Emma Jung; children: Marie, Otto, Jr. In office
of Am. Varnish Co., 1885-6; in 1886 entered of-
fice of M. Schulz Co., founded 1869, manufac-
turers of high grade pianos and organs, of
which his father was head, and after death
of his father, 1899, succeeded him as pres. of
the company. Also pres. of the Werner Piano
Co. and a dir. of the Am. Varnish Co. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°). Club: Northwest. Office:
373 Milwaukee Av. Residence: 30 Fowler St.
SCHUREMAN, Jacob Lntlier, Jr., manufac-
turer; b. Chicago, Jan. 28, 1869; s. Jacob
Luther and Adeline C. (Young) Schureman;
ed. Chicago common and high schools; m.
Chicago, 1893, Elma D. Beatson; 1 child: Jean
Luther. Has been engaged in electrical busi-
ness for twenty years, beginning with the
Vanderpoel Electric Company and afterward
was with the Knapp Electric Co. and the
Chicago Edison Co.; since 1894 mem. firm of
J. L. Schureman & Co., incorporated, 1904, as
J. L. Schureman Co., of which is pres., manu-
facturers of automatic electrical devices, with
a specialty in electric elevators and motor
controllers. Republican. Club: Chicago Auto-
mobile. Office: 70-86 W. Jackson Boul. Resi-
dence: 1773 Sheridan Rd.
SCHUTTIiER, Peter, wagon manufacturer;
b. Sandusky, O., Sept. 19, 1841; s. Peter and
Dorothy (Gauch) Schuttler; was brought to
Chicago by parents in 1843; ed. public schools
of Chicago and at the technical school at
Karlsruhe, Baden, Ger., from which was grad.
Has since 1860 been connected with the Peter
Schuttler Wagon Works, manufacturers of the
widely-famed Peter Schuttler wagons; firm
became Schuttler & Hotz, 1878; was vice-
pres. of the company from 1878 until the
death of Mr. Christoph Hotz; since then pres.
Republican. Office: 22d and Rockwell Sts. Resi-
dence: 66 Lake Shore Drive.
SCHtTYIiER, Daniel Jay, lawyer; b. Florida,
Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 16, 1839; s. John
Jacob and Sally Ann (Davis) Schuyler; grad.
Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., 1861; stud-
ied law; m. Chicago, Sept. 5, 1865, Mary J.
Byford; children: Daniel J., Jr., Edith Nolan.
Taught school in Montgomery Co., N. Y., dur-
ing intervals of academic and college courses,
and after graduation in the law office of Fran-
cis Kernan, Utica, N. Y., until 1864, when was
admitted to New York State bar; then came
west and established in practice in Chicago.
Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Hamilton.
Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 3427
Vernon Av.
SCHWAB. Charles H., retired merchant; b.
Mulhouse, Alsace, Ger., Nov. 13, 1835; s. Moise
and Charlotte Beck Schwab; ed. Germany;
came to U. S., and direct to Chicago, when 19
years old; m. June, 1862, Rachel, daughter of
Isaac Monheimer, of Cincinnati, O. ; children:
Charlotte. Henry C., Alfred, Clara (deceased),
Jerome. On coming to Chicago engaged in
Hquor business until 1876. In 1878 acquired an
interest in the wholesale shoe house which
had from 1871 to 1878 been conducted as M.
Selz & Co., and since then as Selz, Schwab &
Co.; continued actively in that business until
1892, when retired. Pres. Chicago Home for
Jewish Orphans. Was comptroller of Chicago,
1886-7; dir. World's Columbian Exposition.
Clubs: Union League, Standard. Residence:
3301 Michigan Av.
SCHWABACHER, Jacob, vice-pres. Am. Cut-
lery Co.; b. Fellheim, Ger., Mar. 28, 1839; s.
Leopold and Fannie Schwabacher; ed. public
schools in Germany; m. Peoria, 111., 1868; 1
son: Henry. After coming to U. S. went to
Peoria, 111., of which was resident for 35 years;
was engaged in wholesale liquor trade in that
city for 30 years; in 1892 became vice-pres.
of the Am. Cutlery Co. Resident of Chicago
since 1896. Republican. Mason. Office: Masonic
Temple. Residence: 4337 Grand Boul.
SCHWABACHER, Julius, pres. J. & M.
Schwabacher, Limited, commission merchants;
b. Wiirtemberg, Ger., Aug. 13, 1839; s. Lazarus
and Julia (Kutz) Schwabacher; ed. public
schools in Germany; came to U. S. in 1855,
under protection of an aunt, when but 14 years
of age; went direct to St. Joseph, Mo., where
was clerk for several years, and was clerk in
the ppst-office there when war broke out in
1861; joined Maj. Barry's battery as sutler,
and was afterward attached to the 96th 111.
Vols., which he followed until after the siege
and fall of Vicksburg, when obtained Govern-
ment license to establish a trading station
there, which conducted for 2 years; then went
to New Orleans, La., where was importer of
white goods, laces and embroideries; m., 1st,
New Orleans, La., Mar. 4, 1866, Nancy Fried-
lander (died Jan. 14, 1873); children: Florence,
Henry; m., 2d, New Orleans, Nov. 5, 1879,
Emma Loeb. After first marriage, in 1866, and
again in 1877, made long visits to Germany.
Established at New Orleans in 1868, with
brother-in-law, A. Hirsch, firm of Schwabacher
& Hirsch, commission merchants in grain, pro-
visions, etc., and in 1879 his brother, Morris,
also became a partner; on death of Mr. Hirsch,
1882, firm became J. & M. Schwabacher. Was
resident partner in Cincinnati for several
years, but in 1878 a Chicago branch was estab-
lished, and has since resided here; firm later
became a limited corporation, of which is
pres. Mem. Sinai Congregation (Dr. E. G.
Hirsch, pastor). Mason. Mem. Independent Or-
der B'nai B'rit.h. Club: Standard. Office: 6
Sherman St. Residence: 3133 Michigan Av.
SCHWABACHER, Morris, sec. N. Am. Pro-
vision Co.; b. Wiirtemberg, Ger., Nov. 5, 1849;
s. Lazarus and Julia (Kutz) Schwabacher; ed.
Germany; came to U. S. with brother, Julius,
1866; m. Chicago, 1883, Nellie, daughter of
Joseph A. Kohn; children: Leslie J., Jessie M.
Was employed by house of Schwabacher &
Hirsch, at New Orleans, La., for several years;
with Samuel Meyers in general commission
business, about 3 years; then organized firm
of Schwabacher, Frowenfeld & Pfeifer in New
Orleans, and came to Chicago as representa-
tive of that house until 1879, when sold inter-
est and joined his brother Julius and A.
Hirsch in firm of Schwabacher & Hirsch,
which, after death of Mr. Hirsch in 1882, be-
came J. & M. Schwabacher; had management
of the New Orleans house for a number of
years; was vice-pres. of the New Orleans
Board of Trade, 1884; firm later became J. &
M. Schwabacher, Limited. Returned to Chi-
cago, 1889; now sec. N. Am. Provision Co.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, 1875. Mem.
Sinai Congregation. Mason. Club: Standard.
Office: 6 Sherman St. Residence: 4803 Forrest-
ville Av.
SCHWARTZ, Oustavus A., commission mer-
chant. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago
Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chicago (ex-pres.),
Chicago Golf. Office: Board of Trade Bldg.
SCOFIEI.D, Timothy J., lawyer; b. Carth-
age, 111., Mar. 20, 1856; s. Charles R. and Eliz-
abeth (Crawford) Scofield; ed. Carthage Col-
lege; m. Carthage, 111., Oct. 31, 1877, Georgia
A. Edmunds; children: Charles J., Jessie J.,
Veta V., Cora K., Junius C., Thomas E., Edith
E. Admitted to bar, Aug. 1, 1879; practiced
law at Carthage until Jan., 1890; then at Quin-
cy, 111., until Jan., 1893; while there, his firm
were gen. attys. for the Quincy, Omaha &
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Kansas City R. R., State Savings, Loan and
Trust Co., Quincy Gas Co. and Quincy Water
Works; 1st asst. atty. gen. of Illinois, re-
siding at Springfield, Jan., 1893, to Jan., 1897;
removed to Chicago, Jan. 15, 1897; was for a
number of years district atty. at Chicago for
the C. & A. Ry. Co.; 1st asst. city atty. under
Andrew J. Ryan, Apr., to Sept., 1899, but re-
signed to become asst. to James W. Duncan,
atty. of record for Chicago Union Traction Co.,
and when Mr. Duncan retired from that posi-
tion, Sept., 1901, became atty. of record for
Chicago Union Traction Co. and Chicago Con-
solidated Traction Co. Democrat. Office: Ash-
land Blk. Residence: 7221 Jeffery Av.
SCOTT, Alexander Yerg-er, lawyer; b. Three
Oaks, Washington Co., Mississippi, Dec. 17,
1870; s. Charles and Malvina (Yerger) Scott;
ed. Univ. of the South, Suwanee, Tenn., and in
law in Univ. of Michigan, and the Univ. of
Mississippi, graduating LL.B., 1893. Began
practice of law at Rosedale, Miss., in law firm
of Charles and A. Y. Scott, 1893, and continued
there until 1903, when, after a short sojourn
in New York, came to Chicago and became
associated with Mark Sands in the present
firm of Sands & Scott. Mem. Illinois State Bar
Assn., New York Bar and Mississippi Bar.
Democrat. Mason and Shriner. Mem. K. P. and
Elks. Clubs: City, Iroquois; also Tennessee, of
Memphis, and the Nat. Arts and Press, of New
York. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: 5426
S. Park Av.
SCOTT, Erastus Howard, publisher; b. No-
ble Co., O., June 8, 1855; s. John W. and Mir-
iam (Thompson) Scott; ed. public schools and
Adrian College; m., 1st, June 26, 1878, Fannie
S. Bradley (died June 23, 1884); 1 son: Addi-
son B.; m., 2d, Aug. 17, 1886, Felicia Hiatt;
children: John H., Willis H. Clerk in the book
store of A. H. Smythe, Columbus, O., 1881-7;
came to Chicago, 1887, and was employed by
S. C. Griggs & Co., until 1889, when became
partner in firm of Albert & Scott, publishers,
which later became Albert, Scott & Co., suc-
ceeded, 1894, by Scott, Foresman & Co., of
which company is pres. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Club: Quadrangle. Office: 378 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 4064 Lake Av.
SCOTT, Prank Hamline, lawyer; b. Tipton,
la., Jan. 1, 1857; s. Washington and Amelia
(Kline) Scott; ed. public schools of Illinois,
Northwestern Univ., A.M., 1876; Union College
of Law, Chicago, LL.B., 1878; m. St. Louis,
Mo., 1882, Edith Kribben; children: Bertram
Del afield, Marion Sturges. Engaged in general
practice of law in Chicago since 1878; now
senior mem. of law firm of Scott, Bancroft,
Lord & Stephens; specializes largely in corpo-
ration law. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Illinois State
Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn.; Chicago His-
torical Soc. Democrat. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Literary, University, Onwentsia, Mid-
lothian, City, Law. Office: 184 LaSalle St.
Residence: 1937 Oakdale Av.
SCOTT, George Welsby, consulting en-
gineer; b. Liverpool, Eng., Oct. 10, 1857; s.
Walter and Priscilla (Brooker) Scott; ed. in a
general academical course, followed by a
scientific education in the Liverpool (Eng.)
School of Science; m. Chicago, 1904, Nina L.
Minard. Began apprenticeship and training in
the engineering works of Geo. Forrester & Co.,
Liverpool, Eng., remaining with them until
1883; afterward in engineering work consecu-
tively with Robert Wetherill & Co., Chester,
Pa.; Wheeling Steel Works, Wheeling, W. Va.;
Iowa Barb Wire Co., Allentown, Pa.; Crane
Mfg. Co., Chicago, and Russel & Co., Massil-
lon, O., until 1896; was mechanical engineer
for the Pullman Co., 1896-1901; since 1901 in
individual practice as consulting, designing
and constructing engineer. Mem. Am. Soc. of
Mechanical Engineers, Am. Soc. of Heating
and Ventilating Engineers, Western Soc. of
Engineers, Western Railway Club. Office: Se-
curity Bldg. Residence: 915 Leland Av.
SCOTT, Hug-h McDonald, Congregational
clergyman; b. Guysborough, N. S., Mar. 31,
1848; s. John Henry and Sarah (McDonald)
Scott; grad. Dalhousie College, Halifax, N. S.,
1870; grad. in divinity, Univ. of Edinburgh,
Scotland, 1873; studied in Berlin, 1873; in
Leipzig, 1878-81 (D.D., Beloit College, 1884);
ordained to ministry, 1874; m. Chicago, May
3, 1883, Helen Grace Gladwin. Pastor Presby-
terian Church, Merigomish, N. S., 1874-8; prof,
ecclesiastical history, Chicago Theol. Sem.,
since 1881. Mem. Am. Historical Assn. (See
Who's Who in America for books, etc.) Ad-
dress: 520 W. Adams St.
SCOTT, John Brandon, broker; b. Montreal,
Can., Feb., 1862; s. Samuel James and Annie
(Smith) Scott; resident of Chicago since 1869;
ed. Chicago public schools; m. Chicago, 1885,
Annie O'Brien; children: Anna, Frederick,
William, Ethel. In business on own account
as a broker in grain and provisions since 1883;
formerly mem. of firm of C. H. Canby & Co.;
since Jan. 1, 1905, firm of Scott, Monahan &
Co. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Office: 259
LaSalle St. Residence: 1675 Sheridan Rd.
SCOTT, John William, dry goods merchant;
b. Ottawa, 111., Mar. 24, 1870; s. John Edwin
and Harriet Emma (Hossack) Scott; ed. Ot-
tawa High School and 1 year, 1886-7, in Brown
Univ.; m. Troy, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1899, Emilie
Cluett. In 1889 entered the service of Carson,
Pirie, Scott & Co. (established in Chicago,
1864), wholesale and retail dry goods mer-
chants; was admitted to partnership in the
firm Jan. 1, 1901. Vice-general chairman Nat.
Assn. of Merchants and Travelers. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Mid-Day, City, Glen View, Skokie. Of-
fice: Adams and Franklin Sts. Residence:
Lakeside, 111.
SCOTTEN, Samuel Chatman, grain commis-
sion; b. Burlington, la., Oct. 31, 1851; s.
Samuel C., Sr., and Mary Campbell Scotten;
ed. Burlington, la.; m. New Orleans, Susie
Coleman; children: 3 daughters. Began busi-
ness life, 1861, as clerk in grocery. Since 1878
in grain and commission business, becoming,
later, mem. of firm of J. F. Harris & Co.; also
mem. Harris, Gates & Co., incorporated 1903
as the Harris, Scotten Co., of which he is
pres. Also dir. Mexican Mutual Planters Co.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, New York
Produce Exchange and St. Louis Merchants
Exchange. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: 4834 Forrestville
Av.
SCOVILLE, Amasa Unrnh, grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Murphysboro, 111.,- December
12, 1857; s. Washington .L and Mary E.
(Unruh) Scoville; ed. public schools of New
York State; m. Manlius, N. Y., June 27, 1882,
May Williams; children: Florence, Walter.
Began business life as clerk in a grocery
store, Manlius, N. Y., until 19 years old; then
went to Kansas until 1879; came to Chicago;
engaged in grain business with F. G. Kamerer
for 10 years; became mem. of Chicago Board
of Trade in 1883; since 1892 with brother, J.
H. Scoville, in firm of Scoville & Co., com-
mission grain and provisions. Presbyterian.
Club: Riverside Golf. Office: Postal Telegraph
Bldg. Residence: Riverside, 111.
SCOVILLE, Louis Ffcelps, banker; b. Chi-
cago, July 24, 1856; s. George and Frances
Marie (Guiteau) Scoville; ed. Chicago public
schools, Lake Forest Acad., Cazenovia Sem-
inary, N. Y., 1871-2; Northwestern Univ., 1873-
1874, and Harvard College, graduating 1880;
m. Chicago, Aug. 27, 1878, Nellie Robinson;
children: Raymond Evans, Frank Wallace,
Nellie Leola, Paul Everett. Admitted to bar at
Chicago, Apr., 1880; engaged in practice with
his father and with firms of Young, Scott &
Adams, and Weigley, Bulkley & Gray until
1887; practiced alone, 1887-90; business mgr.
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James Acton Publishing Co., Toronto, Can.,
1890-5; with Massachusetts Life Ins. Co. at
Chicago, 1895-9; since 1899 vice-pres. and
cashier Ravenswood Exchange Bank. Also dir.
and sec. of Tengwall File & Ledger Co., Ab-
bott Alkaloidal Co., Ravenswood Safety De-
posit Vaults Co., Garden City Wall Paper Co.
Republican. Methodist. Mem. Beta Theta Pi.
Clubs: Ravenswood, Bankers. Office: 550 Wil-
son Av. Residence: 1284 Lyman Av.
SCR AT FORD, Matthew John, lawyer; b.
Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1846; s. Robert and
Sophia (Drew) Scrafford; ed. public and high
schools of Buffalo; served for short time as a
private in Union Army during Civil War; m.
Chicago, Nov. 1, 1871, Mary E. Barker. Studied
law in office of John C. Strong, of Buffalo, and
admitted to bar, May, 1868; was cashier and
deputy assessor in office of U. S. Assessor of
Internal Revenue at Buffalo, 1868-9; came to
Chicago, July, 1869, and was appointed deputy
clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Co.; re-
signed, Apr., 1870, and went to Duluth, engag-
ing in law and real estate business for a few
months, but returned to Chicago and resumed
his position as deputy -clerk of the Circuit
Court until Oct., 1872; became chief clerk of
the legal dept. of the C. & A. Ry. under Hon.
Corydon Beckwith; admitted to Illinois bar,
May, 1904; now in general practice. Mem. Chi-
firm of Scrafford & Smith, until Jan., 1878,
when was appointed asst. gen. solicitor of the
C. & A. R. R. Co., which position he held until
May, 1904; now in general practice. Mem. Chi-
cago Bar Assn. Mem. G. A. R. (Geo. H. Thomas
Post), Lincoln Council Nat. Union, Soc. Sons
of New York. Mason; Home Lodge, Apollo
Commandery, K. T., and Oriental Consistory.
Office: 140 Dearborn St. Residence: 145 Oak-
wood Boul.
SCRIBNER, Charles Ezra, electrical en-
gineer; b. Mt. Vernon, O., Feb. 16, 1858; s.
Charles Harvey and Mary Elizabeth (More-
house) Scribner; ed. common school at Toledo,
O.; m. Toledo, O., Dec. 1, 1880, Etta Brown;
children: Charles Harvey, Margaret Belle,
Mary Etta. Began electrical work Nov. .18,
1876, with the Western Electric Co., of which
he is now chief engineer. Mem. Am. Institute
of Electrical Engineers. Clubs: Union League,
Kenwood; also Wool (New York). Office: 259
S. Clinton St.
SCRIBNER, Seth Sherrill, hardware mer-
chant; b. Plattsburg, N. Y., May 29, 1837; s.
Abraham and Adaline (Sherrill) Scribner; ed.
Acad. at Plattsburg; m. Chicago, Dec. 5,
1893, Lilla W. Willis; children: Elizabeth W
and Seraphine Sherrill. Came to Chicago from
Plattsburg, N. Y., 1862, and became book-
keeper for several years for C. & C. W.
Church, wholesale grocers; later clerk for
Emery Oil Stone Co., until 1880, when he
started in business on his own account as a
dealer in carriage and wagon hardware, etc.,
under style of S. S. Scribner & Co. Republican.
Mem. Sons of New York. Office: 235 Lake St.
Residence: 960 Jackson Boul.
SCTJDDER, John Arnold, dealer in railroad
and municipal bonds; b. Chicago, June 24,
1872; s. William M. and Mary (Arnold) Scud-
der; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H. ; m.
Chicago, 1901, Alice Barrett; children: Thomas
Barrett, Samuel Barrett. Since 1900 has been
engaged in business on own account as a
dealer in railroad and municipal bonds. Clubs:
Saddle and Cycle. Chicago Golf. Office: Royal
Insurance Bldg. Residence: 584 Dearborn Av.
SCXJIiIiY, Daniel B., syrups; b. Kings Co.,
Ireland, May 23, 1850; s. Maurice and Rose
(Yarr) Scully; attended schools at Madison,
N, J., and in DeKalb Co., 111.; m. Milwaukee,
Aug. 13, 1888, Josie V. Hogan; children: Gene-
vieve, Marion. Emily, Alfred, Daniel, Jose-
phine, Frank. Worked in Tremont House, Chi-
cago, 1863-8, then for a time with Western
News Co., and afterward with E. E. Ryan, in-
surance, until Mar. 1, 1872, when established
the D. B. Scully Syrup Co., at head of which
has continued. Dir. Chicago Savings Bank. Re-
publican; served 1 term as County Commis-
sioner. R. C. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Illinois.
Office: 416-428 Illinois St. Residence: 1725
Graceland Av.
SUABLE, Gideon Daniel, chemist; b. Deer-
field, Ind., Feb. 13, 1846; s. Heman L. and
Barbara (Schermerhorn) Searle; ed. common
schools and business college, Chicago; m. An-
derson, Ind., Oct. 6, 1868, Cornelia L. Howard;
1 son: Dr. Claud H. Served in the Army of
the Cumberland, in Civil War, as corporal
135th Ind. Infy. Was in retail drug business
at Anderson, Ind., 1869-88; went to Omaha,
Neb., 1888, establishing the Searle & Hereth
Co., manufacturing chemists; removed to Chi-
cago and was pres. of the company from 1888
to 1904. Established, 1904, firm of G. D. Searle
& Son, importers and commission merchants
in heavy chemicals, essential oils, etc. Mason
(32°), K. T. Republican. Mem. Fullerton Av.
Presbyterian Church. Club: Chicago Drug
Trade. Office: 128 E. Ohio St. Residence: The
Lessing, Surf and Evanston Avs.
SEARS, Nathaniel Clinton, lawyer; b. Galli-
polis, O., Aug. 23, 1854; s. Amos Gould and
Susan (Davis) Sears; preparatory ed'n El-
gin, 111., Acad.; grad. Amherst College, 1875,
A.M., 1878; law student Univ. of Berlin, Ger.,
1875-6 (LL.D., Northwestern Univ., 1898); m.
Elgin, 111., May 26, 1887, Laura Raymond
Davidson. Admitted to Illinois bar, Jan. 1,
1878; elected judge Superior Court, Cook Co.,
111., 1893; appointed associate justice Appel-
late Court of Illinois, 1897; reappointed, 1900,
chief justice Appellate Court, 1902; resigned
Apr. 1, 1903, to enter law firm of Sears,
Meagher & Whitney. Republican candidate for
mayor of Chicago, 1897. Club: Union League.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2465
Kenmore Av.
SEARS, Richard W., pres. and dir. Sears,
Roebuck & Co. Club: Westward Ho. Office: 96
Fulton St. Residence: 132 S. Oak Park Av.,
Oak Park, 111.
SEAVERNS, George Alfred, Jr., grain ele-
vator owner and real estate; b. Chicago, Jan.
20, 1864; s. George Alfred and Susan J. (Up-
dike) Seaverns; ed. public schools and Har-
vard School (private) ; m. Lynn, Mass., Dec.
30, 1886, Clara I. Currier; children: Louis Cur-
rier, George Alfred III. Worked in grain ele-
vator business of his father until 1890, when
was admitted to partnership. In 1901, on the
retirement of George A. Seaverns, Sr., the
Alton Grain Co. and the Alton Elevator Co.
were organized to succeed to his grain and
elevator interests, of which he was pres. Was
also vice-pres Alton Elevator Co.; is now pres.
of Seaverns Elevator Co. Republican. Univer-
salist. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, On-
wentsia. Office: Reaper Blk. Residence: 2819
Michigan Av.
SEAVERNS, William Seaver, grain commis-
sion; b. Jamaica Plain, Mass., June 7, 1837;
s. Joel and Ann T. (Seaver) Seaverns; ed. pub-
lic schools of Massachusetts; m. Chicago,
Mar. 5, 1867, Frances E. Parmelee; children:
Maria L., Georgie F. Came to Chicago in 1858
and was bookkeeper for the firm of Burley &
Tyrrell, china importers, until 1862. In latter
year entered employ of I. N. Ash & Co. as
clerk, later becoming mem. of the firm, which
has continued without change of firm name,
the other partner now being Henry A. Poritz.
Office: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence: 148
E. 46th St.
SEBASTIAN, John, railway official; b. New-
port, Ky., Jan. 28, 1849; served as clerk, chief
clerk and traveling agent in passenger dept.
A., T. & S. F. R. R., 1869-80; general South-
western passenger agent C., R. I. & P., 1880-7;
general ticket and passenger agent Chicago,
Kansas & Nebraska division same, 1887-9;
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general passenger and ticket agent, C., R. I. &
P. Ry., 1889, to July 1, 1902; passenger traffic
mgr. same' until 1903; since then passenger
traffic mgr. Rock Island System (C., R. I. &
P. Ry.; C. O. & G. R. R., and St. L., K. C. & C.
R. R.). Office: LaSalle St. Station. Residence:
1005 Forest Av., Evanston, 111.
SEEBERGEK, Louis Augustus, real estate;
b. Oskaloosa, la., July 23, 1863; s. Anthony
F. and Jennie L. (Cooper) Seeberger; ed. Gam-
bier, O. ; m. Chicago, Aug. 26, 1886, Gertrude
Bradley. Began business life, 1882, as clerk
with firm A. F. Seeberger & Co., Chicago,
wholesale hardware, 1882-91; since 1891 in
real estate business. Mem. Chicago Real
Estate Board (sec., 1893, chairman Torrena
Committee, 1895-1902, president, 1902). Pres.
Citizens' Association, 1903-4. Sound Money
Democrat. Clubs: Union League, City, Mer-
chants (vice-pres., 1902), Riverside Golf. Of-
fice: 189 LaSalle St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
SEEBCECK, William Charles Ernest, pianist,
instructor, composer; b. Vienna, Austria, Aug.
21, 1860; s. William and Amelia Seeboeck; ed.
public schools and the Theresianum at Vienna,
graduating from latter, 1877; began musical
education as a boy; was pupil of Herman
Graedner, of Vienna, in piano and harmony,
and of Johannes Brahms, and entered the Con-
servatory; studied 2 years under Rubinstein
at St. Petersburg, Russia, then returned to
Vienna, and was successful in concert work
and recitals; came from Vienna to Chicago,
1880; m. Chicago, 1896, Mabel A. Brodhead.
Was for several years pianist of the Apollo
Club, and has gained distinction as a teacher
of piano, having trained numerous teachers
and virtuosi of Chicago and the West, and
given a very large number of concerts and re-
citals. Office: 203 Michigan Av. Residence:
5241 Cornell Av.
SEEGERS, Charles, manufacturer; b. Han-
over, Ger., Feb. 12, 1834; s. Henry and Au-
gusta (Gebers) Seegers; public school educa-
tion; m. Chicago, Jan. 18, 1862, Caroline Eck-
hoff; children: Hattie, Mary, George, Cora,
Melville. Learned trade of cigarmaker; came
to Chicago, Aug., 1855, and worked at trade;
conducted a cigar store. Pres. Northwestern
Linseed Oil Co., which afterward became
Northwestern Lead and Oil Co., 1876-87; pres.
Am. Varnish Co. from 1891 for about 10 years;
now vice-pres. Pres. Crescent Linseed Oil Co.,
1896-1902; was dir. Northwestern Brewing
Co.; now dir. Bank of Commerce in liquida-
tion. Treas. Wicker Park Safety Deposit &
Trust Co. Republican. Mem. Evangelical Lu-
theran Church; Teutonia Mannerchor. Office:
309-315 N. Branch St. Residence: 1944 Oakdale
Av.
SEELYE, Henry E., lawyer; b. Bethel,
Conn., June 20, 1827; s. Seth and Abigail (Tay-
lor) Seelye; brother of Julius Seelye, long
pres. of Amherst College; academic education;
m. Detroit, Mich., July 21, 1857, Henrietta
Hurd. Came to Chicago, 1850; read law in of-
fice of Morris & Goodrich; admitted to bar
of Illinois in 1852. Was connected with the
sanitary commission during the Civil War and
was long secretary of the Chicago Orphan
Asylum and a trustee of Lake Forest Univ.
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: 1434
Chicago Av., Evanston, 111.
SEIDEL. Adolph, manufacturer; b. Halle,
Germany, Jan. 4, 1840; s. Ludwig and Louise
Seidel; ed. Univ. of Halle, Ger.; m. in Ger-
many, 1866, Agnes Schaller; children: Walter
F., Louis A., Clara, Elsie. Was in banking
business in Halle before coming to Chicago in
1871, after which was in various occupations
until 1879, when he established the Red Star
Compressed Yeast Co. (of which he is still
proprietor). In 1890 established firm of Adolph
Seidel & Sons, manufacturing chemists, of
which is still senior mem.; also pres. Royal
Chemical Works. Republican. Mem. Knights
of Honor. Office: 123-135 Garfield Av. Resi-
dence: 1404 Rokeby St.
SEIFEKT, John K., coal operator, prospec-
tor, engineer; b. Mechanicsburg, Pa., Sept. 13,
1852; s. Andrew and Ann Seifert; ed. at Dick-
inson College, Pa.; took courses In law and
engineering; m. Mechanicsburg, Pa., May 28,
1875, Lizzie N. Coover; 1 son: Ralph C. (now
deceased). After a few years in a nat. bank
became identified with coal mining, as a civil,
mechanical and mining engineer and a mine
and coal expert and prospector. Is now dir.,
sec., treas., engineer and gen. mgr. of the
New Pittsburgh Coal & Coke Co., the Indiana
Southern Coal Co., the Cummings Coal Co., and
the Forest Coal Co., and is also consulting en-
gineer of the Cannell Coal Co., and of the Rio
Grande & Eagle Pass R. R. Co. Republican.
Club: Waupanseh. Office: Old Colony Bldg.
Residence: 4219 Lake Av.
SEIFERT, Mathias Joseph, physician; b.
Chicago, Mar. 2, 1866; s. Anthony V. and Mar-
garetha (Kannen) Seifert; ed. Chicago public
schools and Normal School, St. Francis, Wis.,
1885; grad. Chicago Musical College, 1887;
Univ. of Illinois (med. dept.), M.D., 1900; m.
Chicago, Feb. 8, 1888, Marie C. Karst; chil-
dren: Myra Marie, Earl. Was school teacher,
church organist and choir dir. in Chicago,
1885-96; founded Western Musical Acad., 1889,
and was its pres. until 1897; appeared in nu-
merous concerts given by the Western Musical
Acad. and other organizations, as pianist and
dir. Became instructor in physiology, Univ.
of Illinois, 1900; taught gynecology in same,
1902, and since 1901, instructor in senior medi-
cine (assisting the dean), Univ. of Illinois
Med. School; instructor of gynecology, Chicago
Policlinic, since 1902; med. examiner Security
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York. Has
written monographs on medical and musical
subjects. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn., Faculty of Univ. of Illinois Med. Dept.,
Faculty Chicago Policlinic; connected with
Alexian Brothers Hosp. ; mem. Alpha Kappa
Kappa, medical fraternity. R. C. Office: Co-
lumbus Memorial Bldg. Residence: 159 ^ Eu-
genie St.
SEIPP, William C., capitalist; b. Chicago,
Jan. 4, 1851; s. Conrad and Marie (Teutsch)
Seipp; ed. Moseley School, Univ. of Chicago
preparatory school and Mt. Pleasant Military
Acad.; m. 1st Chicago, Oct. 28, 1874, Emma A.
Huck; children: Philip W., Edwin A., Clarence
T., William C., Jr.; m. 2d, Jan. 4, 1894, Phoebe
Rehm. Was engaged in brewing business, 1871-
1892, successively sec., vice-pres. and pres.
Conrad Seipp Brewing Co.; also connected
with West Side Brewing Co. from its organi-
zation, 1880, until 1892, as sec., vice-pres. and
pres.; pres. Chicago Consolidated Brewing &
Malting Co., 1890-2; since 1892 attending to
his real estate interests and other invest-
ments. City treas. of Chicago, 1879-81; county
treasurer of Cook Co., 1882-6. Dir. Continental
Nat. Bank, Western Stone Co., Waldheim
Cemetery Assn., Chicago Athenaeum. Clubs:
Union League, Germania, Washington Park.
Office: Teutonic Bldg. Residence: 619 Dearborn
Av.
SEJAIiON, Raphael, general mgr. Heroy &
Marrener; b. Paris, France, May 10, 1858; s.
Charles and Angele (Imegrave) Sejalon; grad.
Chaptal College, Paris, as B.A. ; m. Paris, Feb.
11, 1882, Adele Chaperon. First business was
as bookkeeper for 2 years for a dry goods
house in Paris, then chief clerk for the Paris
Stock Exchange, and afterward in business
for himself. Came to U. S. and engaged in the
glass business with Heroy & Marrener in New
York City, and later came to Chicago with
same firm, for whom, since Nov. 27, 1902, he
has been gen. mgr.; manufacturers of French
plate mirrors. Served in French military ser-
vice as accountant in the departments. R. C.
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Office: 2276 Lumber St. Residence: 184 B. 47th
St.
SELFRIDGE, Harry Gordon, merchant; b.
Ripon, Wis., Jan. 11, 1858; s. Robert O. and
Lois Frances (Baxter) Self ridge; ed. public
schools in Michigan; m. Chicago, Nov. 11, 1890,
Rose Buckingham; children: Rosalie B., Vio-
lette B., Harry G., Jr., Beatrice B. Came to
Chicago in 1879 and entered employ of Field,
Letter & Co., advancing in the house until be-
came a dir. of Marshall Field & Co., and mgr.
of the retail store until early in 1904, when
sold out his interest and resigned; with others
bought out the firm of Schlesinger & Mayer,
changing the name of the business to H. G.
Selfridge & Co.; sold out to Carson, Pirie, Scott
& Co., Aug., 1904. Republican. Was chairman
of the Chicago Board of Arbitration until its
dissolution in 1903. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago, Union, University, Merchants, Mid-Day.
Office: First Nat. Bank. Bldg. Residence: 117
Lake Shore Drive.
SELLECK, William Edwin, retired mer-
chant; b. Tremont, Tazewell Co., 111., Feb. 18,
1841; s. Sands E. and Eliza (Ayres) Selleck;
ed. public schools of St. Louis, Mo. Learned
carpenters trade; studied architecture. Served
in Civil War in U. S. Militia, in the q. m. dept.
at Vicksburg, Miss., and in Treasury Dept.
After war was supt. of Pullis Iron Works,
St. Louis, until 1879; came to Chicago, and
established the Borden & Selleck Co., selling
agents for Howe Scales and dealers in many
other devices used by merchants; retired from
active business, 1893; for 2 years was pres.
Compressed Air Motor Co. Republican. Club:
Union League, Riverside Golf. Address: Union
League Club.
SELLECK, William Riley, financial mgr; b.
Moravia, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 1833; s.
Thomas H. and Mary Ann Selleck; ed. common
school and Moravia Acad. to 1850; m. Chicago,
June 9, 1862, Hortense D. Briggs. At about 18
years of age began business life as advance
agent for the LaCrosse & Milwaukee R. R.,
and opened all important stations from
Schleisingerville to Portage City, Wis.; trans-
ferred to Fond du Lac, Wis., with the C. &
N.-W. R. R., and, when that road was com-
pleted to Oshkosh, opened that station; called
to Chicago office, 1860, as paymaster for the
road until 1862; resigned and went to Mil-
waukee, Wis., and was in the grain trade until
Feb., 1864, when, on solicitation of Cyrus H.
McCormick & Bro., came to Chicago and took
charge of their cash matters, and when the
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. was or-
ganized, 1879, became treasurer until 1898;
since then identified with the various in-
terests of the heirs of the late Cyrus H. Mc-
Cormick. Dir. McCormick Harvesting Machine
Co. and of the Ludowici Roofing Tile Co.;
vice-pres. Raven Mining Co.; treas. Golden
West Mining Co. Republican. Episcopalian.
Club: Church. Office: Stock Exchange Bldg.
Residence: 4222 Grand Boul.
SELLECT, Henry Adolphus, vlce-nres. and
mgr. Morgan Sash and Door Co.; b. Beaver
Dam, Wis., Nov. 8, 1865; s. Nicolous and Mar-
garetha (Berwind) Sellen; ed. grammar and
high schools and Wayland Univ., all at Bea-
ver Dam, and Spencerian Business College,
Milwaukee, Wis.; m. Milwaukee, Nov. 24, 1888,
Elizabeth Salb; 1 daughter: Irene (died at 12
years old). Was sec. and treas. of the William
H. Schmidt Sash and Door Co. (now out of
business); conducted building material busi-
ness at Milwaukee, 1889-91; came to Chicago,
1891, in same line; since Feb. 1, 1903, has been
vice-pres. and mgr. of the Morgan Sash and
Door Co. Republican. Was mem. and received
honorable discharge from Wisconsin Militia.
Trustee Village of Berwyn. German Lutheran.
Clubs: Hamilton; also "Entre Nous." Office:
22d and Union Sts. Residence: 3443 Harold
Av., Berwyn, 111.
SELLERS, Frank Harrold; b. Chicago, Jan.
30, 1864; s. Alfred H. and Josephine (Patter-
son) Sellers; grad. Harvard College, 1887; m.
Saginaw, Mich., Dec. 20, 1899, Mary Albree
Morley. On leaving college entered employ of
the Title Guarantee & Trust Co., and soon
took charge of the trust dept., with title of
Trust Officer, establishing the trust business
in Chicago; when that company was sold to
the consolidated concern, withdrew from
active business; serving now as dir. or officer
in some companies in which he has interests.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Saddle and Cycle,
Lake Zurich Golf. Office: 140 Dearborn St. Ad-
dress: 10 Astor St.
SELLERS, Morris, pres. Sellers Mfg. Co.;
b. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 11, 1832; s. Charles
and Elizabeth (Morris) Sellers; moved to Cin-
cinnati, O., 1839; grad. Woodward College, Cin-
cinnati; m. 1st, 1854, Manda Patterson, who
died, leaving 1 daughter, now Mrs. P. A.
Largey; m. 2d, Rosa McCune; 3 children: John
M., Blanche (now Mrs. Rudolph Ortmann),
Elizabeth M. (now Mrs. Horace C. Hutchins).
After leaving school, joined his father in con-
struction of charcoal blast furnace in Middle
Tennessee; later employed by Duff Green,
editor Congressional Globe; employed on an
old Georgia State railroad; ran first passen-
ger locomotive on Bellefontaine & Indiana R.
R., and afterward worked in repair shop of
same road at Gallon, in locomotive works at
Cincinnati, 1854-5; locomotive engineer on
gravel train filling in tract on lake front occu-
pied by Illinois Central and Michigan Central
tracks; in charge of repair shops of M. C. R.
R. at Michigan City, and later master me-
chanic and asst. supt. Peoria & Oquawka R.
R. ; became foreman in charge of passenger
locomotives on Pennsylvania R. R. between
Pittsburgh and Harrisburg; in 1860 became
asst. supt. Des Moines Valley R. R., and ex-
tended road to Ft. Dodge, la. In 1871 employed
to introduce Westinghouse Air brake; in 1875
became representative of the Westinghouse
Air Brake Co., Pittsburg Locomotive Works
and other large concerns, in Chicago; in 1876
established Morris Sellers & Co., incorporated,
1894, as Sellers Mfg. Co. Formerly pres.
Hewitt Mfg. Co. and Chicago Drop Forge and
Foundry Co.; dir. Harvey Steel Car and Land
Assn., etc. Mem. Nee-Pee-Nauk Shooting Club
of Wis. and Swan Lake Shooting Club of 111.
Office: 27 W. Chicago Av. Residence: 56 Cedar
St.
SELLON, Georg-e Clinton, architect; b. San
Francisco, Calif., Feb. 9, 1881; grad. grammar
school, followed by 1 year in Hvde Park High
School, 1 year in California School of Me-
chanic Arts, San Francisco, 1 year in day
school and 2 years in night prhool of Chicago
Art Institute, and 1 year in Y. M. C. A. night
school, Chicago; m. Chicago, June 29, 1904,
Margaret Hughes. Began learning profession
in office of J. E. O. Pridmore, architect, Chi-
cago, 1897-1901; then worked for August C.
Wilmann and F. W. Perkins, architects, and
for J. E. O. Pridmore again until Dec., 1902,
when passed the examination for an archi-
tect's license. Worked for A. F. Pashley until
Apr., 1903, then started in business for self;
joined Mr. Harlev, May 1, 1904, in present
firm of Sellon & Harlev. Mem. Woodlawn
Park Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Office: Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Residence: Glen F.llyn. 111.
SELZ, Morris, manufacturer and jobber of
boots and shoes; b. Neiderstetter. Wurtem-
burg, Ger., Oct. 2, 1826; s. Jacob Herman and
Hannah Selz: ed. Neiderstetter; m., 1st, Chica-
go, May, 1863, Rosa Frank; m., 2d, Chicago,
May, 1885, Hannah Kohn; 3 sons: Jacob Harry,
Emanuel Frank, Abram Kohn. Came to U. S.
at age of 17; became clerk and salesman in
dry goods house, Hartford, Conn.; in 1848 em-
ployed in a general store in Georgia; in Cali-
fornia, mining and trading, 1851-4; came to
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Chicago, 1854; was in clothing business;
founded firm of M. Selz & Co.. dealers in boots
and shoes, changing in 1878 to Selz, Schwab
& Co., which became incorporated, 1890, since
which time he has been pres. ; factories at
Joliet, Genoa and Elgin. Mem. Sinai Temple.
Republican. Club: Standard. Office : Monroe
and Market Sts. Residence: 1717 Michigan Av.
SEMPlLii, Walter Morrison, druggist; b.
Kinnesswood, Kinross-shire, Scotland, Apr. 21,
1851; s. Hagart Sempill (surgeon) and Mary
Morrison Sempill; ed. public schools in Scot-
land; m. 1886, Kate, eldest daughter of Dr.
J. B. Walker; children: Walter M. (deceased),
Burgess, May L., Grace D., George B. On leav-
ing school served an apprenticeship to William
M. Dale, druggist, 1864-8; then took charge of
Dr. Clarkson Cuthbert's drug store, Edinburgh;
while there attended evening classes; offered a
position in the laboratory of the Canadian
Copper Pyrites Company near Montreal, but
owing to complications in the management was
soon, with others, thrown out of employment;
worked for Evans, Mercer & Co., wholesale
druggists, Montreal, 9 months; came to Chi-
cago, and in 1873, again entered the employ of
William M. Dale, who had established a drug
store in this city; upon the death of Mr. Dale
succeeded to the business, and later organ-
ized the Dale & Sempill Drug Co., of which is
sec. Mem. Chicago Retail Druggists' Assn.,
Am. Pharmaceutical Assn. Mason; Park Lodge.
Office: 44 Madison St. Residence: 5822 Prairie
Av.
SENEFF, Edward Hamilton, lawyer; b. Mt.
Eaton, O., Sept. 25, 1867; s. Philip and Ade-
line (Sleighbaugh) Seneff; ed. public schools
and Northern Indiana Normal School; student
Northern Indiana Law School, and in law
dept., Lake Forest Univ., LL.B., 1896; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 25, 1890, Lyda L. Lawson; chil-
dren: George P., Harold E., Thomas L. Taught
school, 1884-6; attended school, 1886-9; stenog-
rapher and law clerk, 1889-96; admitted to bar,
1895; atty. in employ C. & E. I. R. R., 1896-9;
since 1899 gen. atty. C. & E. I. R. R. Also gen.
atty. St. Louis, Memphis & South Eastern R.
R. Co. since Jan. 1, 1904. Dir. Brazil Block Coal
Co., Momence Stone Co. Republican. Club: En-
glewood Men's. Office: 625 LaSalle St. Station.
Residence: 621 W. 60th St.
SENN, Nicholas, physician, surgeon; b.
Buchs, Canton of St. Gall, Switzerland, Oct.
31, 1844; s. John and Magdalena Senn; brought
to U. S. by parents, 1853; settled at Ashford,
Fond du Lac Co., Wis. ; grad. Fond du Lac
Grammar School, 1864; taught school; grad.
Chicago Med. College, 1868; Univ. of Munich,
1878; house physician. Cook Co. Hosp., 1868-9;
practiced medicine, 1869-74, at Fond du Lac;
Milwaukee, 1874-91; was surgeon-gen, of Wis-
consin; since then in Chicago; surgeon-general
I. N. G. ; attending surgeon Presbyterian Hosp.
and surgeon-in-chief St. Joseph's Hosp., Chi-
cago, until appointed, May, 1898, chief surgeon
6th Army Corps, with rank of lieut-col. U. S.
V., and chief of operating staff with army in
the field; served until Sept.; prof, of surgery,
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago,
1884-7; prof, principles of surgery, 1887-90;
since then prof, practical and clinical surgery,
Rush Med. College; also prof, surgery, Chicago
Policlinic; professorial lecturer on military
surgery, Chicago Univ.; Am. delegate Interna-
tional Med. Congress, Berlin, 1890; Moscow,
1897; delegate for U. S. to conference Interna-
tional Red Cross, St. Petersburg, 1901. Au-
thor; Four Months Among Surgeons of Eu-
rope; Experimental Surgery; Intestinal Sur-
gery; Surgical Bacteriology; Principles of Sur-
gery; Pathology and Surgical Treatment of
Tumors; Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints;
Tuberculosis of the Genito-Urinary Organs;
Syllabus of Practice of Surgery; Surgical
Notes on the Spanish- Am. War; Medico-Sur-
gical Aspects of the Spanish-Am. War; Prac-
tical Surgery; Nurse's Guide for the Operating
Room, 1902; Around the World via Siberia;
Around the World via India; Our Nat. Recrea-
tion Parks. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
532 Dearborn Av.
SENKTOTT, Thomas W., paving; b. Cincin-
nati, O., June 3, 1853; s. -Patrick and Hannah
(Predergast) Sennott; ed. public schools and
St. Xavier College, Cincinnati, graduating from
latter, 1867; m. Chicago, July 10, 1883, Mar-
garet, daughter of Edward Powell; children:
Sidney S., Joan. Became active, as a Repub-
lican, in politics of the 8th Ward; was chief
bailiff of the Civil Courts under Sheriffs Hoff-
man and Mann; nominated for city clerk,
1880, but was defeated; elected, 1882, clerk of
the Probate Court of Cook Co., serving until
1886; now pres. of the Sennott Paving Co.
Mem. Royal League, National Union, Catho-
lic Benevolent Legion. Club: Illinois. Office:
84 Washington St. Residence: 343 Ashland
Boul.
SENOUB, William Fannt Le Boy, manu-
facturer; b. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 15, 1859; s.
James Frazer and Frances (Coe) Senouf; ed.
St. Louis; m. Chicago, June 15, 1891, Emilie
Caro Smith, of Galena, 111. Began in 1884 with
the Senour Mfg. Co., manufacturers of paints,
as supt. of the factory. In 1885 was made
sec.; in 1895 treas. and in 1902 became vice-
pres. and gen. mgr. Republican. Episcopalian.
Pres., 1899, of the Paint, Oil and Varnish Club
of Chicago. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office:
2520 Quarry St. Residence: Riverside, 111.
SERCOMB, Albert Lavington, Chicago mgr.
International Silver Co. and pres. of Sercomb
& Co.; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 22, 1847; s.
John and Emma Sercomb, both of English
birth; ed. public schools of Milwaukee; en-
listed in 30th Wis. Vols. and served in the
Civil War to its close; m. New York, 1879,
Georgia Adams, of Westport, Conn.; 2 sons:
Albert Adams, Henry Hiland. Clerk in com-
mission house In Milwaukee before and after
war; bought an interest in a crockery busi-
ness, Sanford & Sercomb, but later sold his
interests and went to New York, where for 3
years was general salesman for the dry goods
house of S. B. Chittenden & Co. Entered em-
ployment of Meriden Brittania Co. in New
York in 1875, and in 1878 came to Chicago as
mgr. of the Western Branch; continued until
in 1900 that company, with fifteen others, was
merged in the International Silver Co., for
which has since been general Western mgr.
Also pres. of Sercomb & Co., electroplaters.
Republican. Mason (32°), Shriner. Mem. Co-
lumbia Post, No. 176, G. A. R. Mem. (ex-pres.)
Chicago Jewelers' Assn.; mem. Citizens' Com-
mercial Assn. Clubs: Union League, Mar-
quette; ex-pres. North Side Club. Office: 195
State St. Residence: 321 Sheridan Road.
SEVEBIN, Nils P., contractor and builder;
b. Sweden, Mar. 30, 1861; s. Per Nelson and
Elna (Nelson) Severin; ed. Sweden; m. 1st, in
Sweden, Jan. 29, 1885, Hanna Anderson; chil-
dren: Alfred N., Enoch N., Esther I., Clara
V.; m. 2d, Chicago, Nov. 14, 1903, Mrs. Chres-
tina Almlof. Learned carpenters' trade in
Sweden; arrived in Chicago, 1888. Built Hotel
Stockholm, largest Swedish hotel in Chicago,
1891-2. Republican; mem. Swedish Republican
State League of Illinois, and Swedish Repub-
lican Club. Baptist; dir. and trustee Swedish
Baptist General Conference of America: pres.
and dir. The Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid Assn.
of America; vice-pres. Chicago Cemetery Assn.
Dir. and mem. board of managers Scandia Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co. Office: Reaper Blk.
Residence: 236 E. 61st St.
SEVERSON, Olaf P., justice of the peace;
b. Bergen, Norway, Aug. 26, 1858. Came with
parents from Norway direct to Chicago, 1862;
ed. public schools of Chicago; m. 1879, Emily
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M. Sims, of Piasa, 111.; children: Charles F.,
Gilbert S. In 1883 was appointed clerk in coro-
ner's office by Henry L. Hertz; was deputy
clerk Criminal Court under John Stephens,
1884-5; deputy coronor under Coroner Hertz,
1887-91; appointed justice of the peace by Gov.
Fifer and has held that office ever since; was
also police justice under Mayors Washburn
and Carter Harrison, Sr. Republican. Mason;
K. T., Odd Fellow; mem. Royal Arcanum,
Royal League, Nat. Union. Offices: 146 W.
Madison St.; 231 W. Chicago Av. Residence:
1761 Humboldt Boul.
SEXTON, John, pres. of John Sexton & Co.,
importers of teas and coffees and wholesale
and retail grocers; b. Dundas, Ont., June 29,
1858; s. Michael and Ellen (O'Connor) Sexton;
ed. common schools; m. Chicago, Aug., 1886,
Annie Louise Bartelmann; children: Helen,
Thomas G., Franklin, Sherman, Ethel. Began
business career at the age of 15 in a general
store at Niagara Falls, Ont., remaining 3
years; came to Chicago in 1877; clerked for
several tea houses and was city salesman;
formed a copartnership with George A. Hitch-
cock in 1883 under the name of Hitchcock &
Sexton; purchased Mr. Hitchcock's interest in
1886, and the firm name of John Sexton & Co.
was assumed, and has ever since been re-
tained, the business having been incorporated
in 1898. Independent Democrat. Catholic. Of-
fice: 16-22 State St. Residence: 215 Belden Av.
SEYMOUR, Horatio Winslow, editor and
publisher the Chicago Chronicle and sec. and
treas. Chicago Chronicle Co.; b. Cayuga Co.,
N. Y., 1854; s. Andrew Milliken and Louisa
Maria (Goodyear) Seymour; ed. public schools,
Racine, Wis. ; m. Racine, Wis., 1876, Annie E.
Jones. Learned printers' trade in offices of
Racine Advocate and Journal; city editor Mil-
waukee News, 1873-5; telegraph editor, 1875-9;
night editor, 1879-83, Chicago Times; editorial
writer, 1883-7; editor and managing editor,
1887-95, Chicago Herald; upon consolidation
of Times and Herald, 1895, assumed present
position on organization of Chica-go Chronicle
Co. Club: Kenwood. Office: Chronicle Bldg.
Residence: 4615 Ellis Av.
SEYMOUR, J. Alonzo, manufacturer; b.
Winfield, N. Y., Feb. 18, 1845; s. Alonzo and
Mary Fletcher (Round) Seymour; ed. public
schools of Grand Rapids, Mich.; m. Geneva,
111., Oct. 12, 1870, Jane E. Throop; children:
Minnie I., Harriet L. (deceased), Charles M.
Came to Chicago, 1866, and was salesman and
bookkeeper in the lumber business, becoming
a mem. of firm of Culver, Savidge & Co. at
time it was organized; later the business was
purchased by Throop & Seymour; in 1885 be-
came Chicago agent for the Oconto Box and
Barrel Co., until 1897, when with Franklin
G. Peck organized the Seymour & Peck Co.,
manufacturers of veneer drums, of which he
is sec. Republican. Methodist. Office: 288-306
W. 20th PI., cor. Sangamon St. Residence: 84
Loomis St.
SEYMOUR, Mayliew Adams, grain commis-
sion; b. Henderson, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Feb.
18, 1833; s. Dr. Stephen and Harriet (Weeks)
Seymour; ed. public schools of Barrington,
Mass., graduating from high school; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 16, 1859, Minnie M. Miller; children:
Harry Campbell, Mrs. Minnie Louise Gale.
Began business life in retail lumber business
at Rome, N. Y., 1853-5; came to Chicago 1854,
and was engaged in freight dept. of the C.,
B. & Q. R. R. Co. until 1861, when engaged in
grain commission business; was associated
with his brother, 1862-77; since then in busi-
ness alone. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Re-
publican. Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Resi-
dence: 1357 Sunnyside Av.
SEYMOUR, Ralph Fletcher, artist and pub-
lisher; b. Aurora. 111., Mar. 18, 1876; s. Otto L.
and Sarah J. (Fletcher) Seymour; grad. La-
Porte (Ind.) High School, 1894; studied archi-
tecture and art at Cincinnati Art Acad., 1894-
1897; studied in Europe, 1903; m. Chicago, Jan.
1, 1901, Harriet Engle Brown; 1 son: Ralph
Fletcher, Jr. Began as newspaper artist, 1897-
1901; began issuing limited editions of spe-
cially designed and lettered books, 1897; sold
business to the Bobbs-Merrill Co., publishers,
of Indianapolis, 1904; books are designed by
him for latter firm. Office: Fine Arts Bldg.
Residence: Ravinia, Lake Co., 111.
SEYMOUR, Thomas Hartley; b. Henderson,
Jefferson Co., N. Y., May 20, 1835; s. Dr.
Stephen and Harriet Hopkins (Weeks) Sey-
mour; ed. public schools of native town; m.
Rome, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1857, Louise, daughter
of Lynden Abell; children: Martha Frances
(Mrs. Charles P. Wheeler), Walter S. (died
Dec., 1901), Harriet Louise (Mrs. Albert E. D.
Carscallen), Thomas Hartley (died 1891),
Katharine Elizabeth (Mrs. E. D. Hotchkiss),
Lynden Abell, May Linda (Mrs. Albert F.
Dodd). Was sailor, 1849-52; civil engineer,
1852-4, in railroad building; came to Chicago
in Apr., 1854; asst. gen. freight agent C., B.
& Q. R. R., 1854-60; since 1860 engaged in
commission business on Chicago Board of
Trade, as mem. of Bailie & Seymour, 1860-1;
1861 to 1902, as T. H. Seymour & Co.; retired,
1902. Took first degree in Masonry in 1856,
and in Consistory in 1867; now 32°. First resi-
dent (1869) of Norwood Park (laid out 1868),
and has resided there ever since. Mem. New
Jerusalem Church (Swedenborgian). Repub-
lican; cast his first vote for John C. Fremont
for Pres. in 1856. Address: Norwood Park, 111.
SHACKIiEFORB, Charles, lawyer; b. Mays-
ville, Ky., Oct. 4, 1840; s. Dr. John and Ann
(Chambers) Shackleford; ed. schools of native
place and at Bethany College, Va., and after
that studied law; m. July, 1866, Orlena Lewis
(now deceased). Began practice of law in Ken-
tucky in 1864; removed to Bloomington, 111.,
1870, and engaged in practice of law there
until 1888; came to Chicago and has since
then been in continuous practice in this city.
Extensive contributor to newspapers and
magazines. Democrat. Clubs: Illinois, Iroquois.
Office: 59 Clark St.
SHAFER, Henry, manufacturer; b. Ida,
Mich., Aug. 27, 1871; s. George W. and Cather-
ine (Strack) Shafer; ed. common schools of
Ida, Mich., and at business college. Entire
business life has been in connection with the
telephone interests; gen. mgr. Stromberg-Carl-
son Telephone Mfg. Co., 1895-1902; since 1902
pres. of the International Telephone Mfg. Co.
Also dir. Municipal Signal Co. Republican.
Mason; mem. St. Bernard Commandery, K. T.
and Medinah Temple; Shriner; mem. Royal
League and Knights of the Maccabees. Office:
Harrison & Clinton Sts.
SHAFFER, John Charles, publisher; b. Bal-
timore, Md., June 5, 1853; s. James and Ann
(Grant) Shaffer; ed. public schools of Balti-
more; m. Baltimore, Dec. 23, 1878, Virginia
Conser; children: Carroll, Kent. At 17 was
telegraph operator in Baltimore and at 21 a
clerk on the Board of Trade, Chicago, with
firm of J. B. Hobbs & Co.; at 25 started busi-
ness of J. C. Shaffer & Co., commission mer-
chants on Board of Trade, conducting that
business until Nov., 1888, when, having pur-
chased the St. Ry. Co. of Richmond, Ind.,
moved there and operated the railway as pres.
of the company, and sold out business on
Board of Trade; in Apr., 1889, formed syndi-
cate and purchased all street railways of In-
dianapolis, Ind.; moved there and operated
same as pres. of company; in 1892 purchased
the street railways of Asbury Park, becoming
pres. of the company; sold Richmond and In-
dianapolis roads, 1893; returned to Chicago
and built the Chicago & Englewood Electric
Ry. Built and operated a 1,000,000 bushel grain
elevator at Cleveland, O., and is pres. Cleve-
land Elevator Co.; organized Cleveland Grain
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Co., with $250,000 pain-in capital, and is its
vice-pres and chairman of board. Purchased,
1901, and has since conducted, the Chicago
Evening Post. Organized company and pur-
chased the Frank Parmelee Transfer Co., of
which he is pres. Republican. Methodist.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Caxton, Glen View, Twentieth Century.
Office: 154 Washington St. Residence: Evans-
ton, 111.
SHAFFNER, Benjamin Marion, lawyer; b.
Konigsberg, Prussia, May 20, 1847; s. Abraham
and Leah Shaffner; removed to U. S. with par-
ents in 1850, settling first at New Orleans,
and in 1857 removing to Springfield, 111.; grad.
Springfield (111.) High School, 1863, and at
once entered the army, serving in q. m.'s
dept. at Springfield, until 1865, when was ap-
pointed to U. S. N. Acad. by Congressman
(now Senator) Shelby M. Cullom; grad.
among the first 5 in class of 1869; then re-
turned to Illinois, entering law office of Judge
Skinner, Quincy, 111.; admitted to bar, 1869;
removed to Chicago, Jan., 1870; m. 1871, Jen-
nie, daughter of Morris Einstein, of Chicago;
1 son: Clarence B. Shaffner. Office: 59 Clark
St. Residence: 1094 Sheridan Rd.
SHAMBATJGH, George Elmer, physician; b.
on farm in Clinton Co., la., Nov. 15, 1868; s.
John and Eva Ann (Ressler) Shambaugh; grad.
State Univ. of Iowa, Ph.B., 1892; Univ. of
Pennsylvania, M.D., 1895; studied at Univ. of
Berlin, 1895-6; Univ. of Vienna, 1896-7; m.
Jacksonville, 111., May 2, 1901, Edith Capps;
1 son: George E., Jr. Specialist in diseases of
the ear, nose and throat. Lecturer in otology,
Chicago Policlinic, 1898-1900; instructor in
laryngology, Woman's Med. College, 1898-
1900; associate in otology, Rush Med. College,
since 1900; instructor in anatomy of the ear,
nose and throat in Univ. of Chicago since
1900; associate otologist, Presbyterian Hosp.
since 1902. Fellow of Am. Otological Soc. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Am. Assn.
of Anatomists; sec. Chicago Laryngological
and Climatological Assn. Club: Quadrangle.
Office: 100 State St. Residence: 5317 Green-
wood Av.
SHANAHAN, David Edward, real estate; b.
Lee Co., 111., Sept. 7, 1862; s. George and Kath-
erine Vale Powers Shanahan; removed to Chi-
cago when 6 years old; grad. Chicago High
School and Chicago College of Law. Republi-
can. Elected S. Town Supervisor in 1885-6;
was deputy U. S. Marshal for Northern Dis-
trict of Illinois, 1889-93; mem. General As-
sembly of Illinois from 9th district, 1900-6.
Mem. Royal Arcanum and K. P. Office: 185
Dearborn St. Residence: 1566 35th St.
SHANAHAN, Dennis Stack, manufacturer;
b. Co. Kerry, Ireland, Feb. 3, 1867; s. Thomas
William and Margaret (Stack) Shanahan; ed.
public schools in Ireland; came from Ireland
to Chicago, 1882; m. Washington, D. C., Aug.
28, 1889, Mary T. Curran; children: Adeline,
Edwin. Learned the stained glass business
with his uncle, Daniel Shanahan. In 1889 be-
came a mem. of the firm of Flanagan & Bied-
enweg, and since its incorporation, 1894, sec.
of the Flanagan & Biedenweg Co., manufac-
turers of stained and leaded glass. Democrat.
Office: 59-63 Illinois St. Residence: 820 Homan
Av.
SHANE, Samuel Paisley, traffic mgr. ; b.
Pittsburgh, Pa., May 31, 1857; s. John T. and
Anna (Paisley) Shane; ed. public schools and
Newell Institute, Pittsburgh; m. Pittsburgh,
Pa., Nov. 19, 1878, Ada Kennedy; children:
Roberta Clare, Jeannette Cooper, Anna Pais-
ley, Mamie Vaillant. Entered railroad service,
1871, and consecutively since has been messen-
ger, P., C. & St. L. R. R., 1871-2; clerk on over,
short and damage desk, same road, 1872-6;
voucher clerk, division freight office, same,
1877-8; chief clerk, same office, 1878-80; gen-
eral agent N. Y., L. E. & W. R. R., at Pitts-
burgh, 1880-7; general freight agent, N. Y.,
P. & O. division, same road (now the Erie
R. R.), at Cleveland, O., from 1887 to Apr. 1,
1896; asst. general freight mgr., Erie and Chi-
cago & Erie railroads, Apr. 1, 1896, to July 1,
1900; asst. freight traffic mgr. Erie R. R., July
1, 1900, to Feb. 1, 1903; freight traffic mgr.,
Erie R. R. since Feb. 1, 1903. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Union League; also Union,
Transportation (Cleveland, O.), Transporta-
tion (Buffalo, N. Y.). Office: Ry. Exchange.
Residence: 5124 Jefferson Av.
SHANK, Edgar Iiee, broker; b. Xenia, O.,
June 8, 1869; s. George Washington and Sarah
Lavinia (Martin) Shank; ed. public schools of
Dayton, O. ; High School, Huron, S. Dak.; grad.
Miami Commercial College, Dayton, O. ; m.
Hamilton, O., July 19, 1893, Lulu Estelle
Brosier; 1 son: Clifford Everett. First business
connection was with the Beadle Co. Nat. Bank,
Huron, S. Dak.; late mgr. of the Southern Im-
migrant (newspaper) at Chattanooga and
Memphis, Tenn. ; later purchasing agent Day-
ton Globe Iron Works, Dayton, O. ; after that
in brokerage business in Chicago, and since
1903 pres. E. L. Shank & Co., brokers in com-
mercial paper and bonds. Republican. Metho-
dist. Office: 184 LaSalle St. Residence: 812
Lunt Av., Rogers Park, 111.
SHANKLAND, Edward Clapp, civil engi-
neer; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 2, 1854; s. E. R.
and Emeline F. (Clapp) Shankland; ed. public
schools of Dubuque, la., and at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., graduating,
C.E., 1878; m. Iowa City, la., July 19, 1881,
Harriet Graham; children: Ralph Graham, An-
drew Daniel, Mary Emeline. Was engaged for
the U. S. on the improvement of the Missouri
and Mississippi rivers, 1878-83; on bridge work
at Canton, O., 1883-9; since 1889 designing
steel work for bldgs. Engineer for Burnham
& Root, architects, 1889-94; engineer of con-
struction and chief engineer of works, World's
Columbian Exposition, 1891-3; mem. D. H.
Burnham & Co., 1894-8; since 1898 of E. C. and
R. M. Shankland, civil engineers, with special-
ty in designing steel work for modern bldgs.
In 1896 received a Telford gold medal and Tel-
ford premium from the Institution of Civil
Engineers for paper presented on steel skele-
ton construction in Chicago. In June, 1904, re-
ceived from Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, la.,
the honorary degree of M. A. Mem. of the fol-
lowing Engineering Socs. : Am. Soc. Civil En-
gineers; Am. Soc. Mechanical Engineers; In-
stitution Civil Engineers; Western Soc. of En-
gineers; Am. Soc. of Testing Materials; Frank-
lin Institute. Clubs: University, Engineers
Press, Mid-Day; Engineers of Montreal. Office:
The Rookery. Residence: 4808 Champlain Av.
SHANKLAND, Ralph Martin, civil engineer;
b. Dubuque, la., Sept. 8, 1863; s. E. R. and
Emeline F. (Clapp) Shankland; grad. engineer-
ing dept. of the Univ. of Michigan as C.E..
1888; m. Chicago, Nov. 14, 1894, Justine M.
McNeil; 1 son: Ralph H. (b. Dec., 1895). Came
to Chicago, 1890, and has since resided in this
city; was engaged in the engineering dept. of
D. H. Burnham & Co., architects, until Sept.,
1898; mem. of the firm of E. C. & R. M. Shank-
land since 1898, and engaged in general engi-
neering practice. Mem. of the Am. Soc. of Civil
Engineers, Western Soc. of Engineers. Clubs:
Kenwood, Homewood, University, Mid-Day. Of-
fice: The Rookery. Residence: Hyde Park Ho-
tel.
SHAN KLIN, Robert French, real estate and
loans; b. Evansville, Ind., Jan. 9, 1861; s.
James M. and Eliza (McCutcheon) Shanklin;
ed. public schools of Evansville, Ind., and
Princeton Univ., class of 1883. On leaving
Princeton, 1883, came to Chicago and studied
law in the offices of Goudy & Chandler; was
admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of
Illinois, 1885, and engaged in practice until
1892, when established, under firm name of
Robert F. Shanklin & Co., as mortgage banker
and general real estate and renting agent, in-
dependent in politics. Clubs: University, Sad-
dle and Cycle. Office: 107 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 354 E. Huron St.
SHARP, William Leslie, manufacturer; b.
Princeton, 111., Jan. 19, 1862; s. W. Harrison
and Nancy J. (Fisher) Sharp; ed. public
schools of Mechanicsville, la.; grad. High
School, Princeton, 111., 1878; m. Chicago, May
3, 1892, Georgia P. Kendall; children: Arthur
Eugene, Edward Leslie, Marion Grace. Was
teller of the Merchants' Exchange Nat. Bank,
Muscatine, la., 1881; cashier Carroll Co. Bank
of Carroll, la., 1883; salesman of the Western
Sash and Door Co., Kansas City, Mo., 1884;
asst. mgr. of the Huttig Sash and Door Co.,
St. Louis, Mo., 1886; mgr. Huttig Bros. & Co..
Wichita, Kan., 1889; mem. of firm of E. L.
Roberts & Co., wholesale manufacturers of
sash, doors, blinds and mill-work since Jan.
1, 1891, and now vice-pres. and treas. of the
company. Also pres. Sharp, Partridge & Co.,
plate and window glass. Democrat. Presbyte-
rian. Office: 22d St. and Union PI. Residence:
6758 Perry Av.
SHATTUCK, George B., lawyer; b. Hillsdale,
Mich., July 26, 1868; s. L. Brace and Julia B.
(Reed) Shattuck; grad. Hyde Park High
School, followed by special studies in the
Univ. of Michigan; grad. law dept., same,
LL.B., 1890; post-graduate course, Chicago Col-
lege of Law, LL.B., 1891; m. Chicago, June 1,
1898, Jennie E. Otis (died Feb. 1, 1900). Prac-
ticed alone in Chicago, 1890-8; formed part-
nership in 1898 with W. W. Wheelock, under
name of Wheelock & Shattuck; in 1902 Freder-
ick J. Newey was admitted, the firm assuming
present style of Wheelock, Shattuck & Newey.
Sec. Norton Mfg. Co.; pres. Nat. Elevator and
Dock Co.; sec. and treas. Hageman Metallic
Hose Co. Mem. Law Club and Chicago Bar
Assn., Military Order of the Loyal Legion,
Sigma Chi Fraternity. Clubs: Kenwood, Chi-
cago Yacht, Calumet Golf. Office: Unity Bldg.
Residence: 5300 Woodlawn Av.
SHAVER, Corneliug H., pres. R. R. News
Co.; b. Hudson, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1838; ed. public
schools until 12 years of age. Served appren-
ticeship as printer and worked in several
newspaper offices. In 1854 was employed by
Leroy N. Shear, founder of the Union News
Co., of New York, to become newspaper agent
on the Hudson River R. R., in which contin-
ued until 1860, when took charge of the first
exclusive newspaper train ever run in Amer-
ica (from New York City to Buffalo) ; in Oct.,
1860, at instance of Mr. Shear, came to Chi-
cago and began the railroad news business in
Chicago; in 1864 bought the business of Mr.
Shear; organized the R. R. News Co., of which
is pres. Club: Union League. Office: 366 Wa-
bash Av. Residence: 5100 Wabash Av.
SHAW, Arthur P., resident partner, Hall &
Henshaw, insurance. Club: Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 964
Winthrop Av.
SHAW, D. Jiee, physician; b. La Porte Co.,
Ind., Sept. 17, 1866; s. Thomas Jefferson and
Elizabeth Shaw; ed. public schools of Chicago
and Rush Med. College, graduating, M.D.,
1891; m. Chicago, Oct. 2, 1895, Florence Cook.
Prof, of clinical anatomy in College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.
Club: Ashland. Office: 34 Washington St. Resi-
dence: 707 Jackson Boul.
SHAW, Frank Sargent, manufacturer of pi-
anos and organs; b. Neilsburg, Pa., Dec. 27,
1862; s. A. A. and Rachel (McCandless) Shaw;
ed. grammar school and Waterford (Pa )
Acad., to 1883; m. Evanston, 111., Apr. 25, 1895,
Helen Hutchins; children: Francis Kingsbury
(deceased), Miriam. Was clerk in store in Wa-
terford, Pa., 1883; in lumber woods of North-
ern Michigan, 1885; shipping clerk in furniture
factory at Union City, Pa., and then in whole-
sale butter, cheese and wool business; studied
law under tutors in Erie, Pa., 1887-9, and at
same time serving as county auditor of Erie
Co., Pa.; admitted to Pennsylvania bar, June,
1889; came to Chicago, Aug., 1889, and was in
general practice of law, 1889-99; Sept., 1899,
became associated with the Cable Co. in charge
of legal and collection depts. ; in 1902, general
counsel and 2d vice-pres. ; in June, igos^became
pres.; also dir. Mason & Hamlin Co., Boston,
manufacturers of pianos and organs. Independ-
ent Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Blaney
Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Clubs: Union League,
Evanston. Office 240 Wabash Av. Residence:
1426 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
SHAW, Gilbert B., lumberman; b. Ontario,
N. Y., 1837; s. Jacob and Marcia (Brown)
Shaw; grad. Genesee College, Lima, N. Y.,
1860; parents removed to Moline, 111., 1852,
where his father engaged in general merchan-
dizing; married. In 1865 engaged in logging
and manufacturing of lumber in Wood Co.,
Wis., rafting to the Mississippi River; came
to Chicago as bookkeeper with Kelley, Wood
& Co., 1869-74; in 1870, with S. A. Brown,
opened retail lumber yard at Kankakee, 111. ;
sold out in 1871; started a yard at Burling-
ton, Kas., and followed that by a chain of
retail yards, following the lines of extension
of the Burlington System, M., K. & T. and
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston railroads,
and when the firm of S. A. Brown & Co. was
dissolved in 1881, each partner took half of
the 60 retail yards then controlled by the
firm; with F. C. Jocelyn formed firm of G. B.
Shaw Lumber Co., adding yards until they
had 75, which they sold out in 1887-8; now
vice-pres. E. E. Naugle Tie Co. Vice-pres.
Metropolitan Nat. Bank, 1883-8 (now a dir.);
pres. Am. Trust & Savings Bank, 1889-97 (now
a dir.); dir. C., I. & L. Ry., Congress Hotel
Co., Guarantee Electric Co. Club: Union
League. OfHce: 226 LaSalle St. Residence: 3423
Michigan Av.
SHAW, Harry Bowen, commission merchant;
b. Ripon, Wis., Mar. 8, 1864; s. Alexander K.
and Jane (Bowen) Shaw; ed. public schools of
Chicago; m. Milwaukee, Aug. 30, 1894, Julia
A. Heeter. Began business life in employ of
Weare Commission Co., and was afterward
with Nash, Wright & Co., until 1892; then with
F. G. Logan until 1901, when formed partner-
ship with William I. Hutchinson in firm of
Hutchlnson & Shaw, commission grain and
provisions. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. In-
dependent in politics. Office: Board of Trade
Bldg. Residence: 1541 Kenmore Av.
SHAW, Howard Ing-ersoll, pres. Home Life
Publishing Co., etc.; b. Davenport, la., Mar. 7,
1875; s. George and Grace (Smith) Shaw; ed.
public schools of Davenport, la., to 1889; m.
Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 12, 1899, Henrietta
Warren; children: Howard, Katherine. Was
engaged in farming in Iowa, 1889-94; in pro-
duce commission business, Davenport, la.,
1894-5; engaged in various enterprises, 1895-
1899; in 1900 became pres. of the Home Life
Publishing Co., publishers of Home Life. Also
pres. of Ott Printing Co., and pres. of Steam-
fitters' Supply Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago
Athletic, Press, Glen View, Chicago Automo-
bile. Office: 52 Wabash Av. Residence: 590 E.
Division St.
SHAW, Howard Van Dorcn. architect; b.
Chicago, May 7, 1869; s. Theodore A. and
Sarah .(Van Doren) Shaw: grad. Yale College,
B.A., in class of 1890; Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology, in architectural course,
1893; m. 1893, Frances Wells; children: Eve-
lyn, Sylvia. Engaged in practice as architect
in Chicago since 1893. Vice-pres. of the Illinois
Chapter, Am. Institute of Architects. Mem.
Art Committee of Chicago Art Institute; trus-
tee Municipal Museum. Trustee and treas., 2d
522
Presbyterian Church. Trustee Illinois College,
and of Chicago Relief and Aid Soc. Clubs:
Yale, University, Architectural, City, Onwent-
sia. Office: 175 Dearborn St. Residence: Lake
Forest, 111.
SHAW, Louis B., dealer in machinery and
mill supplies; b. Chicago, Feb. 27, 1864; s.
David E. and Lucy Shaw; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago to 1881; m. Chicago, Oct.,
1888, Mary W. Simm; children: Mildred, John.
Began business life in a minor capacity with
the Machinists' Supply Co., of Chicago, exten-
sive dealers in machinery and mill supplies,
advancing until, 1894, he became pres. and
treas. of the company; also pres. Machinists'
Supply Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Independent in
politics. Club: Athletic. Office: 16-18 S. Canal
St. Residence: 35 Buena Terrace.
SHAW, Mark William, sec. J. P. Hartray
Shoe Co.; b. Des Moines, la., June 25, 1872; s.
George W. and Sarah Jane (Clancy) Shaw;
ed. Chicago public schools, 1878-86; m. Evans-
ton, 111., June 20, 1894, Bessie P. Spencer;
children: Dorothy P., Harriet S. From 1888-
1894, in the office of the western agency of
P. J. Sorg, tobacco manufacturer; in wholesale
shoe business since Jan., 1894, and now sec.
and treas. J. P. Hartray Shoe Co. Republican.
Mason; Junior Warden Evans Lodge, 524, A.
F. and A. M. ; trustee Evanston Masonic Assn.
Office: 252 Monroe St. Residence: Evanston,
111.
SHAW, Ralph Martin, lawyer; b. Paris, Ky.,
Feb. 18, 1869; s. Hiram and Harriet (Martin)
Shaw; ed. Kentucky Univ., to 1888; grad. Yale
Univ., A.B., 1890; law school Univ. of Michi-
gan, 1892; m. Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 29,
1896, Mary Stephens; 1 son: Ralph Martin, Jr.
Admitted to Illinois bar, July, 1892; since then
in active practice; mem. of law firm of Wins-
ton, Payne & Strawn (composed of F. S. Wins-
ton, Judge John Barton Payne, Silas H.
Strawn, Ralph M. Shaw, James Miles and John
D. Black). Dir. Chicago Terminal Transfer R.
R. Co., Terminal R. R. Co., Chicago Breweries,
Limited, Wacker & Birk Brewing and Malting
Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs : Union
League, Onwentsia, Yale, Mid-Day, Law. Of-
fice: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 2632 Prai-
rie Av.
SHAW, Theodore Andrews, dry goods com-
mission merchant; b. Rising Sun, Ind., Nov.
21, 1836; s. David and Nancy (Speer) Shaw;
ed. public and private schools; m. Chicago,
1869, Sarah J. Van Doren; children: Theodore
Andrews, Jr., Howard Van Doren. Began busi-
ness life in 1852, at age of 15, as clerk in
store of his father and brother at Madison,
Ind., continuing 4 years; came to Chicago in
1856, and joined in organizing firm of Rich-
ards, Crumbaugh & Shaw, jobbers of dry
goods, which was burned out in the great fire
of 1871, and after it was re-established under
firm name of Richards, Shaw & Winslow,
which firm retired from business as wholesale
dry goods jobbers. Mr. Shaw then joined A. W.
Rollins in commission dry goods business,
which partnership continued until the death
of Mr. Rollins, and 12 years ago present firm
of T. A. Shaw <fc Co. (T. A. Shaw, T. A. Shaw,
Jr., Frank L. Borwell) was established. Re-
publican. Has attended the 2d Presbyterian
Church for over 40 years. Office: 256 Market
St. Residence: 2124 Calumet Av.
SHAW, Theodore A., Jr., dry goods commis-
sion merchant; b. Chicago, Sept. 13, 1871; s.
Theodore A. and Sarah (Van Doren) Shaw; ed.
public school, and Harvard private school:
passed examination for Yale College, 1889, but
went abroad for a year and never entered col-
lege; m. Elyria, O., June 14, 1899, Bessie
Worthington. Entered wholesale dry goods
house as clerk in fall of 1890; went to J. V.
Farwell Co. as asst. gen. salesman, 1891; later
took charge of traveling force; left, 1893, and
traveled around the world; mgr. Chicago Nov-
elty Cloak Co., 1894; Jan. 1, 1895, became a
mem. of firm of T. A. Shaw & Co., manufac-
turers' agents In dry goods. Dir. Hamilton
Nat. Bank. Presbyterian. Office: 254 Market
St. Residence: 478 Elm St.
SHAW, Thomas Jefferson, physician; b.
Kingsbury, Ind., July 20, 1841; s. Daniel and
Julia Reynolds Shaw; ed. public schools of
LaPorte Co., Ind.; select school, Kingsbury;
Moore's Acad., Union Mills; attended lectures
at Valparaiso (Ind.) College, and soon after
appointed to warden's staff of assts. at North-
ern Indiana State Prison at Michigan City,
Ind.; while there began study of medicine and
became hosp. steward of the prison; came to
Chicago, 1877; grad. Rush Med. College, M.D.,
1880; m. Sept. 9, 1865, Bessie Donley, of La-
Porte, Ind.; children: Don Lee, Julia E. Asst.
demonstrator of anatomy and clinical asst. to
the chair of gynecology at Rush Med. College
(1880-1901). Royal Arch Mason. Office: 34
Washington St. Residence: 705 Jackson Boul.
SHAW, Warwick Arg-yle, lawyer; b. Anoka,
Minn., Feb. 5, 1859; s. Samuel Wheeler and
Lois M. (Stevens) Shaw; ed. private tutors
and in old Chicago Univ. ; admitted to practice
before Appellate Court of Illinois, 1888; m.
Chicago, Aug. 16, 1904, Anna Viola Miksch.
Began practice of profession in Chicago, 1888,
and has been since that date engaged in gen-
eral practice of law. Republican; is atty. for
the State Board of Health, appointed under
administration of Gov. Yates. Baptist. Clubs:
Ashland, Hamilton, Men's (Hyde Park). Of-
fice: 112 Clark St. Residence: 443 E. 56th St.
SHAYNE, John Thomas, merchant; b. Gal-
way, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Aug. 26, 1852; s.
Thomas and Mary (Dooling) Shayne; ed. pub-
lic schools and Meehan's Private Acad., Gal-
way, N. Y.; m., 1st, Cincinnati, Apr. 3, 1873,
Edith Meriwether; children: Christopher
Charles (b. Cincinnati, O., July 23, 1875; died
Apr. 7, 1879, and is buried in Spring Grove
Cemetery, Cincinnati), Roy Meriwether (b.
Feb. 21, 1882, Philadelphia, Pa.); m., 2d, Mar.
14, 1901, Martha K. Hammond; 1 daughter:
Florence Elizabeth (b. Apr. 29, 1903). Began
business life at Galway as clerk apprentice
for firm of Mairs & Vibbard, general store.
Came to Chicago, 1884, and Nov. 6, established
firm of John T. Shayne & Co., importers of
furs; firm became agents for Knox hats, 1886,
and was incorporated May 23, 1899, of which
he is pres. Mem. and dir. (formerly pres. for
3 years) Chicago Commercial Assn.; has trav-
eled throughout the U. S., establishing agen-
cies for the Knox hats; was treas. of the Assn.
Am. Exhibitors of the World's Columbian Ex-
position; 1st vice-pres. Knox Hat Mfg. Co.,
Borough of Brooklyn, N. Y., incorporated Feb.
1, 1903, capital $2,000,000. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic.
Office: 187 State St. Residence: 3856 Lake Av.
SHEARS, George Francis, physician and sur-
geon; b. Aurora, 111., Sept. 16, 1856; s. Joseph
and Mary A. (Reynolds) Shears; grad. Aurora
High School, 1873; Normal School, 1874; prin-
cipal of Young School, Aurora, 1875-7; grad.
Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, 1880; m.
Chicago, Apr. 17, 1884, Jessie E. Hunter. In-
terne in Hahnemann Hosp., 1880-1; prof, of
surgery, Hahnemann Med. College from 1884;
supt. of Hahnemann Hosp., 1884-93; pres. of
Hahnemann Med. College of Chicago since
1900; also sec. of board of trustees, Hahne-
mann Hosp. Consulting surgeon to Silver Cross
Hosp., Baptist Hosp. Mem. Am. Nat. Homoe.
Soc., Illinois State Homoe. Med. Soc. (ex-
pres.), Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc. (ex-pres),
Chicago Clinical Soc. (ex-pres). Honorary
mem. British Homoe. Med. Soc., New York
State Homoe. Med. Soc. Has written several
monographs on surgical topics; associate edi-
tor of The Clinique. Independent Republican.
Unitarian. Office: 100 State St. Residence:
2911 Prairie Av.
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SHEDD, Charles Banks, capitalist; b. Michi-
gan City, Ind., June 18, 1846; s. Joshua R.
and Susan M. (Darling) Shedd; removed to
Chicago, 1847, and to Oberlin, O., 1856; grad.
Oberlin College, 1868; m. Oct. 11, 1888, Marga-
ret B. Cossitt; children: Charles Cossitt, Kath-
erine Darling, Lilian Malone, Margaret Ed-
ward. After graduation, 1868, returned to Chi-
cago and engaged in book and stationery
trade with Cobb, Pritchard & Co., and a year
later entered .banking house of Jacob R. Ship-
herd Co.; thence as mgr. to the Mechanics
Savings Bank on 22d St., the only bank in
Chicago able to do its regular business and
meet all its obligations on the day after the
fire of Oct. 9, 1871; later mgr. Wabash Av.
branch State Savings Institution, until 1876;
then became connected with his brother in the
ice business of B. A. Shedd & Co., and its suc-
cessor, the Knickerbocker Ice Co., of which
he was treas. until sold to Eastern capitalists,
Oct., 1898. Republican. Club: Union League.
Office: 205 LaSalle St. Residence: 3812 Michi-
gan Av.
SHEDD, Edward Avery, capitalist; b. Chi-
cago, Mar. 1, 1851; s. Joshua R. and Susan M.
(Darling) Shedd; moved to Oberlin, O., where
he was educated; grad. Oberlin College, 1873;
m. 1881, Helen Cowles Wheeler (died 1884).
Established in Chicago, 1874, ice firm of
E. A. Shedd & Co., which became the largest
in city; in 1885 bought out twelve other firms
and organized and incorporated the Knicker-
bocker Ice Co., of which he served as pres. un-
til 1898, and chairman of its finance commit-
tee, 1898-9, retiring when the stock of the cor-
poration was sold to Eastern capitalists. Dir.
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank and Chicago Title
and Trust Co.; supervises management of his
large real estate interests. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Calumet. Office: 205
LaSalle St. Residence: 3812 Michigan Av.
SHEDD, John Graves, vice-pres. Marshall
Field & Co.; b. Alstead, N. H., July 20, 1850; s.
William and Abigail (Wallace) Shedd; ed.
common schools of Alstead and Langdon, N.
H.; m. Walpole, N. H., May 15, 1878, Mary R.
Porter; children: Laura A., Helen M. Business
career entirely in the dry goods trade, begin-
ning as an employe of Solomon Sanders, Bel-
lows Falls, Vt., June 13, 1868, to Jan. 1, 1869;
afterward with Timothy Tufts and James H.
Porter, Alstead, N. H., June 13, 1869, to Apr.
1, 1870. With C. A. Parkhurst & Co., and Ben-
iamin H. Burt, retail dry goods, Rutland, Vt.,
Apr. 1, 1870, to July 20, 1872; came to Chicago
and entered employ of Field, Leiter & Co.,
Aug. 7, 1872, remaining with that firm and its
successor, Marshall Field & Co., and advanc-
ing until reaching his present position as vice-
pres. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League, Merchants, Commercial, Kenwood,
Midlothian. Office: Marshall Field & Co.
(wholesale). Residence: 4515 Drexel Boul.
SHEEAN, James Matthew, lawyer; b. Ga-
lena, 111., Nov. 28, 1866; s. Thomas J. and
Frances (Delahunt) Sheean; grad. Galena
High School, 1883; Beloit College, A.B., 1887.
Studied law, 1887-9 under his uncle, David
Sheean (practicing in Galena since 1858), and
his father (in practice in Galena since 1868);
admitted to the bar, 1889; junior member
Sheean & Sheean, Galena, 1889-1901; from Oct.
1, 1901, to Feb. 1, 1904, with firm of Pam, Cal-
houn & Glennon; formed partnership, Feb. 1,
1904, with William J. Calhoun and W. H.
Lyford, under firm name of Calhoun, Lyford
& Sheean. Was city atty. of Galena, 111., 1891-
1897. McKinley Democrat. Club: University.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 5488 E. End
Av.
SHEETS, Frederick Hill, clergyman; b. Mt.
Morris, 111., Dec. 25, 1859; s. Col. B. F. and
Alice Victoria (Hill) Sheets; ed. Oregon (111.)
public school to 1876; Acad. of Northwestern
Univ., to 1878; Northwestern Univ., A.B.,
1882; D.D., 1901; m. Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 25,
1884, Mary A. Hill (died Dec. 14, 1900); chil-
dren: Alister Reid (deceased), Frederick Hill,
Jr., Frank (deceased). Entered ministry of
M. E. Church and since then has served ap-
pointments in Rock River Conference at Ore-
gon, 111.; 4th St. Church, Sterling, 111.; Blue
Island, 111.; Richards St., Joliet, 111.; Court St.
Church, Rockford, 111.; Grace Church, Chica-
go; presiding elder Chicago Western District,
1901-4; elected by General Conference, 1904,
as asst. sec. of the Missionary Soc. of the
M. E. Church. Office: 57 E. Washington St.
Residence: 1562 W. Monroe St.
SHELDON, Frank Family, fire insurance
agent; b. New York City, Dec. 31, 1853; s. Ar-
nold M. and Aurelia (Andrews) Sheldon; ed.
public schools of Chicago; m. Jersey City, N.
J., Apr. 8, 1890, Lulu Moore; children: Mar-
guerite, Walter M., Elizabeth. Began in the
insurance business in 1872. Now a partner in
the firm of Marsh, Ullmann & Co. Mem. 1st
Regt., I. N. G., Soc. of Colonial Wars. Office:
159 LaSalle St. Residence: Hinsdale, 111.
SHELDON, Henry I., lawyer; firm of Shel-
don & Sheldon. Author: Notes on the Nicara-
gua Canal, 1898. Address: 99 Randolph St.
SHELDON", Herbert Davies, undertaker; b.
Frankfort, Herkimer County, N. Y. ; son of
Albert Henry and Catherine Amelia (Davies)
Sheldon; ed. public schools of Chicago and W.
Division High School, from which was grad. in
class of 1881. On leaving school assisted his
father in the undertaking business, and on
death of latter in 1887, succeeded to the pro-
prietorship of the business. Republican. Mem.
Chicago Undertakers' Assn. Mason; mem. B.
P. O. Elks. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton,
Ashland, Illinois, Riverside Golf. Office: 239
W. Madison St. Residence: 675 W. Adams St.
SHELDON, Theodore, lawyer; b. Plainfield,
N. J., June 24, 1854; s. Rev. George (D.D.) and
Martha (Lyman) Sheldon; preparatory educa-
tion at Edgehill Acad.; grad. Princeton Col-
lege, 1875; Columbia Law School, 1877; m.
Lake Geneva, Wis., July 8, 1882; children:
Theodore, Jr., Edward, Mary. Admitted to bar,
May 1, 1877, and has since been engaged in
practice; now of firm of Sheldon & Sheldon.
Appointed, Feb. 1, 1899, and has since been en-
gaged as Examiner of Titles of Cook Co.
Author: Land Registration in Illinois; Chief
Examiner of Title of Torrens Land System.
Republican. Clubs: University, Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Golf. Office: 99 Randolph St.
Residence: 33 Bellevue PI.
SHEPARD, Frank Lyman, lawyer; b. Mc-
Henry Co., 111., Dec. 25, 1867; s. Sullivan S.
and Abbie C. (Wild) Shepard; ed. common
and high schools in McHenry Co., and 1 year
at Beloit College; grad. Chicago College of
Law, 1891; m. Crystal Lake, 111., Sept. 8, 1891,
Antoinette C. Beckley; 1 son: Lyman Beckley.
Admitted to bar of Illinois, 1891; U. S. Su-
preme Court, 1897; is mem. of law firm of
Barker, Church & Shepard. Republican; was
1st asst. co. atty. of Cook Co., Dec. 1, 1896,
to Dec. 1, 1903; since then atty. for Board of
Review and County Board, under appointment
from the Co. Board. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.
Mason; mem. Garfield Lodge, York Chapter,
and Columbia Commandery, K. T., and of Me-
dinah Temple; Royal Arcanum, Sons of Veter-
ans. Clubs: Union League, Menoken. Office:
Unity Bldg. Residence: 1587 Monroe St.
SHEPARD. Jason Henri, stone contractor;
b. Cleveland, O., Oct. 15, 1838; s. Elias and
Eliza (Greenlease) Shepard; ed. public schools
of Cleveland; m. Dec. 16, 1868, Margaret M.
Taylor, of Portland, Me.; children: Henri Elias,
Laura Janet. Taught school, 1855-7; in employ
of Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., clerk to chief
clerk in the supply store, 1857-63; bookkeeper
and cashier Union Rolling Mill Co., Chicago,
1863-8; partner with John Dolese, in paving
and quarrying firm of Dolese & Shepard, 1868-
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1897; now pres. Montello Granite Co. Mason;
K. T. Republican. Office: 59 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 1886 Diversey Boul.
SHEFARD, Stuart Gore, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Jan. 21, 1874; s. Hon. Henry M. (lately Judge
Superior Court) and Frances (Welles) Shep-
ard; grad. Hobart College, Geneva, N. Y., B.L.,
June, 1893 (was class pres.); later M.L.; went
into U. S. Custom House, Chicago, 1893, under
appointment from Martin J. Russell, then col-
lector of the port, on special work; grad. Col-
lege of Law, LL.B., 1895. Admitted to bar,
Mar., 1895, and went into office of Shope &
Mathis as law clerk; in 1896 was appointed
asst. corporation counsel for Chicago; in 1897
formed copartnership with Granville W.
Browning, in the law firm of Browning &
Shepard. Petty officer in Chicago Division,
Illinois Naval Reserve. Democrat. Episcopa-
lian. Mem. Law Club, and Legal Club; mem.
Sigma Phi. Clubs: University, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 369 E.
Chicago Av.
SHEFARD, William O., M. E. clergyman; b.
Sterling, 111.; s. W. H. and Caroline L. (Reed)
Shepard; ed. Illinois common schools; Jen-
nings Seminary, Aurora, 111., 1883; De Pauw
Univ., A.B., 1885; De Pauw Theological
School, B.D., 1886; Ph.D., Northwestern Univ.,
1885; D.D., Syracuse Univ., 1896; m. 1883,
Emily Marshall Odell; children: William Odell,
Chester, Warren, Mark. Since 1886 in M. E.
ministry in Rock River Annual Conference;
pastor successively of M. E. Church, Blue
Island, 111.; 1st Church, Elgin, 111.; Court St.
Church, Elgin, 111.; Oakland M. E. Church,
Chicago; Emmanuel Church, Evanston, 111.;
and since Oct., 1901, pastor of 1st Church of
Englewood, Chicago. Church: 6400 Stewart Av.
Residence: 6410 Stewart Av.
SHEPHERD, Edward Staats, merchant; b.
Orleans, Ontario Co., N. Y., May 28, 1845; a.
Dr. George W. and Julia A (McBride) Shep-
herd; parents moved to Dansville, N. Y., 1846;
ed. common school in Dansville until 1858; m.
Chicago, Nov. 4, 1872. Julia M. Reed; children:
Fred R., Julia E. (Mrs. Webb). Was clerk in
a store in Dansville, N. Y., 1858-62; bookkeep-
er, Toledo, O., 1862-4; came to Chicago, Jan.,
1865; clerk in purchasing dept. of I. C. R. R.,
1865-9; salesman, 1869-77, and junior partner,
1877-90, Crerar, Adams & Co.; firm was Incor-
porated, 1890, and was elected pres. and dir. ;
has held both offices ever since. Company are
very large wholesale dealers in railway sup-
plies and contractors' materials. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 11-13 5th Av. Residence:
392 W. Adams St.
SHEPHERD, John Elclon, vice-pres. Auto-
matic Fire Protection Co.; b. Macon, Mo., May
24, 1871: s. John and Mary Emma (Sharp)
Shepherd; ed. Lake Forest Univ. and Univ. of
Tennessee; m. Chicago, 111., Aug. 2, 1893,
Thyra Richardson; children: John E., Jr., Wil-
liam Richardson, Robert Davis. Began insur-
ance career in western dept. of the Orient In-
surance Co., 1887; later was with the Liberty
Insurance Co., and afterward was special
agent of the Manchester Insurance Co., until
he went to Oklahoma City, Okla., 1893, where
conducted a local insurance agency until 1895;
mgr. Chicago dept. of the Imperial Fire Ins.
Co., 1898-9; and in 1899 became mem. of the
fire insurance firm of Davis & Shepherd, later
Case, Shepherd & Co.; in 1903 he became a
mem. of the firm of Case, Nye, Shepherd &
Bowden, retiring in 1904. Was elected vice-
pres. and dir. of the Automatic Fire Protec-
tion Co., 1904. Mem. S. A. R. Club: Union
League. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 255
E. 61st St.
SHEFI.ER, Ellas Albert, mgr. of the West-
ern News Co.; b. Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 26,
1859; s. Elias A. and Catharine (Wenrich)
Shepler; ed. Pennsylvania Soldiers' Orphans'
School, Camp Hill, Pa., until 15 years of age;
m. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 12, 1885, Harriet
E. Withers. As a boy, in 1875, entered service
of Samuel H. Sieg, Harrisburg, Pa., in book
store. Came to Chicago, 1879, and has since
been continuously connected with the Am.
News Co., entering the employ of the Western
News Co. (branch of the Am. News Co., of
New York); assumed management of the
Colorado News Co., of Denver, branch house,
in 1882; transferred to Chicago Apr. 1, 1891,
as mgr. of the Western News Co. Mem. Chi-
cago Stationers' Assn. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Glen View, Marquette. Office:
204-206 Madison St. Residence: Virginia Hotel.
SHEPFARD, George Walter, wholesale gro-
cer; b. Chicago, Sept. 1, 1872; s. George J. and
Deborah F. (Webb) Sheppard; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; m. Chicago, July, 1896, May L.
Kenyon; children: Arthur Kenyon and Grace
Adelaide. In 1886, began business life as a boy
in the grocery establishment of Charles H.
Slack, going thence to Sprague, Warner & Co.,
and then to the J. B. Inderrieden Co., until
1890, when he went with the Louis W. Stayart
Co., of which company he is now sec. Is also
sec. and treas. the Austin Av. Provision Co.
Republican. Mason; Covenant Lodge, Austin
Chapter and Salome Commandery, K. T. Mem.
Nat. Union. Office: Randolph and Union Sts.
Residence: 207 S. Humphrey Av., Oak Park,
111.
SHEFPARD, Robert Dickinson, prof, and
treas. Garrett Biblical Institute, Northwestern
Univ.; b. Chicago, July 23, 1846; ed. Chicago
public and high schools and Acad. of North-
western Univ.; grad. Chicago Univ., 1869
(A.M., Chicago Univ. and Northwestern Univ.;
D.D., Garrett Biblical Institute, Northwest-
ern); m. June 13, 1871, Virginia Loring. Clubs:
University, Chicago Literary, Glen View.
Residence: 225 Greenwood Boul., Evanston,
111.
SHERER, Samuel James, merchant; b. Au-
rora, 111., Mar. 27, 1861; s. William and Lavine
(Sibell) Sherer; ed. Chicago public schools.
Clerk in firm of Sherer & Parsons, 1875-82; in
1882, with brother, William G. Sherer, estab-
lished firm of Sherer Bros., later incorporated
1885, as Sherer Bros. Co., and still later be-
came Sherer-Gillett Co., of which is vice-pres..
tea, coffee, spices, extracts and baking powder.
Dir. Chicago Baptist Hosp. Office: 1707 Clark
St. Residence: 4536 Lake Av.
SHERER. William George, teas and coffees;
b. Aurora, 111.. May 3, 1858; s. William T. and
Lavine (Sibell) Sherer; ed. old Chicago Univ.;
m. Aug. 25, 1881, S. Frances Howe. In employ
of Sherer & Parsons, 1879-82; in 1882, with
Samuel J. Sherer, established firm of Sherer
Bros., incorporated, 1885, as Sherer Bros. Co.
In 1895 consolidated with E. W. Gillett Co., as
Sherer-Gillett Co., of which is pres. The com-
pany are importers, roasters and manufactur-
ers, handling tea, coffee, spices, extracts, and
baking powder, and also conducting displny
counter factories at Joliet, 111., and Ilion. N.
Y. Alderman 2d Ward of Evanston. 111. Office:
1707 Clark St. Residence: 1430 Benson Av.,
Evanston, 111.
SHERIDAN, James Jay, lawyer; b. Virginia
City, Nev., Aug. 16, 1868; s. James C. and B. C.
Sheridan; reared in Michigan; ed. public
schools, Univ. of Michigan, and Yale Univ ,
graduating, 1895. Admitted to bar by Supreme
Court of Illinois, 1895, and has since been en-
gaged in general practice in Chicago. Republi-
can; prominent in Republican club organiza-
tion. While in college encouraged organization
of clubs among college men; was pres. of the
Univ. of Michigan Republican Club; later,
when at Yale, was elected vice-pres. Am. Re-
publican College League; vice-pres. Nat. Re-
publican League, 1902-4. Clubs: Hamilton
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(pres., 1903), University. Office: 159 LaSalle
St. Residence: 472 E. 42d St.
SHERIDAN, Thomas Francis, patent atty. ;
b. Bridgeport, Conn., June 1, 1859; s. Thomas
and Julia (Keane) Sheridan; mother died when
he was a year old; ed. public schools of
Bridgeport and New York City until was 12
years old, when father's failure in business
compelled him to go to work; m. 1886, Prances
Ager, of Ansonia, Conn; 1 son: Thomas Har-
old. Worked at varied occupations and attend-
ed evening technical school at Bridgeport to
learn mechanical engineering; for a time was
draftsman and designer with the Waterbury
Watch Co., and later- machine modeler with
Seth Thomas Clock Co., until 1885; came west
in 1886 to become mechanical supt. of the
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, 111., and while
holding this place read law, with aid of bor-
rowed books; in winter of 1891-2, took posi-
tion in office of Banning, Banning & Payson,
and at same time entered Kent Law School,
from which grad., 1894; on retirement of Mr.
Payson became partner in firm of Banning,
Banning & Sheridan, until 1900; since then in
practice alone as patent atty. Mem. Modern
Woodmen, and B. P. O. Elks. Mem. Chicago
Acad. of Sciences. Mem. of Illinois State Bar
Assn. and Chicago Patent Bar Assn. -Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Casino
(Edgewater). Office: 204 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 8 8 Winthrop Av., Edgewater, 111.
SHERIFF, Andrew Rothwell, lawyer; b.
Washington, D. C., Apr. 8, 1872; s. George
Lewis and Sarah Borrows (Rothwell) Sheriff;
attended Washington public and high schools;
graduate Georgetown Univ. (D. C.) Law
School, LL.B., 1892; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., 1894; Harvard College and Graduate
School, 1894-6; A.B., 1896; also A.M., 1897
(for work done, 1895-6); m. Chicago, Oct. 17,
1900, Marguerite, daughter of William Hanijl-
ton Mitchell; children: Rothwell Mitchell,
William Hamilton Mitchell. Employed as docu-
ment clerk in Smithsonian Institution, Wash-
ington, D. C., having custody of the scientific
publications of that institution, 1889-92; ad-
mitted to bar of District of Columbia, July 2,
1894; Illinois, Nov. 6, 1896; asst. instructor In
constitutional law in Harvard College, 1895-6;
came to Chicago, Aug. 8, 1896; became a mem.
of present law firm of McCordic & Sheriff,
Feb. 1, 1898. Vice-pres. and dir. Illinois Car
Co. Sec. and dir. Chicago and Calumet River
R. R. Co. Republican. Vestryman Trinity Epis-
copal Church. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., Illinois
Bar Assn., Chicago Bar Assn., Beta Theta Pi.
Clubs: Calumet, Hamilton, City. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 2723 Prairie Av.
SHERMAN, Edwin, sec. Guthmann, Carpen-
ter & Telling, manufacturers and wholesalers
of shoes; b. Chicago, May 10, 1862; s. William
G. and Martha E. Sherman; ed. Haven School,
Chicago; studied law at night school of Chi-
cago College of Law; m. Evanston, 111., Jan. 1,
1894, Alida G. White; 1 son: Robert Trow-
bridge Sherman. In 1881 started with present
firm, later becoming sec. and treas. Clubs:
Evanston, Skokie Golf. Office: 222-226 Frank-
lin St. Residence: 1253 Judson Av., Evanston,
111.
SHERMAN, Elijah Berais, lawyer; b. Fair-
field, Vt., June 18, 1832; s. Elias Huntington
and Clarissa (Wilmarth) Sherman; grad. Mid-
dlebury College, 1860; A.M., 1864; LL.D., Mid-
dlebury, 1885; LL.B., Union College of Law,
Chicago, 1864; m. Hattie G. Levering, of Iowa
Falls, la., 1866: children: Bernis Wilmarth,
Ralph Ernest, Clara Gertrude (last 2 now de-
ceased). Was principal of Brandon Seminary,
Vermont, 1S61-2; lieut. 9th Vermont Infy.,
1862-3; admitted to bar, Chicago, 1864; mem.
of Illinois Legislature, 1877-81; lieut.-col. and
judge advocate, 1st brigade, I. N. G., 1877-84;
atty. for auditor of public accounts of Illinois,
1877-89; chief supervisor of elections, North-
ern district of Illinois, 1884-93; master in
chancery of the U. S. Circuit Court since 1879.
Republican. Trustee of Middlebury College
since 1892; Mason (32°); grand master of Il-
linois I. O. O. F., 1874; mem. G. A. R., and of
Military Order of Loyal Legion; pres. Nat.
Delta Upsilon fraternity since 1893; pres. Illi-
nois Bar Assn., 1882; vice-pres. Am. Bar Assn.,
1885 and 1899; has been pres. Vermont Assn.
of Chicago. Favorably known as orator and
essayist. Clubs: Union League, Oakland Cul-
ture. Office: Post Office Bldg. Residence: 3985
Drexel Boul.
SHERMAN, Isaac Newton Walter, wagon
manufacturer; b. Dutchess Co., N. Y., Nov. 15,
1833; s. Benjamin and Hannah (Brill) Sher-
man; ed. public schools of Dutchess Co., N. Y. ;
m. Chicago, Nov., 1858, Martha E. Hopkins;
children: Fred P., Walter B., Frank P., Charles
K. Came to Chicago from New York State in
1858, and was a live stock commission mer-
chant at the old Merrit Yards until 1877, in
which year he established in present business
as a manufacturer of express wagons, coaches,
park sprinklers, etc. Republican. Office: 144-
148 S. Green St. Residence: 125 South East
Av., Oak Park, 111.
SHERMAN, James Morgan, retired grain
commission merchant; b. Windsor, Conn., Nov.
20, 1842; s. James T. and Abigail Talcott
(Morgan) Sherman; ed. common schools in Con-
necticut and Wisconsin; m. Maiden, 111., May
2, 1871, Mary E. French; children: Edwin M.,
Rogers, Martha Elizabeth, Mary F. Went to
Brodhead, Wis., with his parents in 1856.
Came to Chicago, 1862, and was a bookkeeper
prior to becoming a mem. of the firm of Poole
& Sherman, Chicago Board of Trade grain
merchants, for 15 years; was also a mem. of
the firm of J. M. Sherman & Co.; now retired
from business. Republican. Congregationalist.
Clubs: Union League, Congregational. Office:
135 Adams St. Residence: 18 Park Av.
SHERMAN, John Dickinson, literary editor
Inter Ocean; b. Chicago, Aug. 30, 1859; s.
Penoyer L. and Louise (Dickinson) Sherman;
graduate Hyde Park High School (before an-
nexation), 1877; graduate Hamilton College,
1881; m. at Chicago, 1887, Mary Belle King;
one son: John King. Began newspaper work
in 1882 as Hyde Park correspondent Chicago
Tribune; city editor, same, 1890-5; Sunday edi-
tor, 1895; on editorial staff, Chicago Times-
Herald, 1896; city editor Inter Ocean, 1897-
1902; literary editor, same, since 1903. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Mem. Sigma Phi. Office:
Chicago Inter Ocean. Residence: 4614 Lake Av.
SHERMAN, Samuel Stevens, financial editor
Chicago Inter Ocean; b. Hyde Park, 111. (before
annexation), July 31, 1869; s. Penoyer L. and
Louise (Dickinson) Sherman; graduate Hyde
Park High School, 1887; graduate Univ. of
Michigan, 1891; m. 1898, Chicago, Martha
Coleman; children: Nancy Louise, Martha
Coleman. Electrician with Union Switch and
Signal Co., in Chicago and St. Louis, 1891-5;
special writer editorial staff Chicago Tribune,
1895; special writer Chicago Inter Ocean, edi-
torial staff, 1898; financial editor Inter Ocean
since 1898. Republican. Episcopalian. Office:
Chicago Inter Ocean. Residence: 831 Forest
Av., Wilmette, 111.
SHERWOOD, John B., school desk manu-
facturer; b. Westport, Conn., Nov. 12, 1846:
s. Charles E. and Anna (Beam) Sherwood:
attended district school during the winters
from 1856 to 1860; m. Chicago. 1871, Jennie
R. Wirt; 1 daughter: Evangeline. Manufac-
turer of school desks since 1862; now sec. of
the Sherwood Co.; inventor and patentee of
many school desks. Republican. Office: Lin-
coln and 14th Sts. Residence: 530 W. Monroe
St.
SHERWOOD, William H., pianist, composer
and teacher; b. Lyons, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1854; s.
Rev. Lyman H. and Mary (Balis) Sherwood;
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ed. there; grad. Lyons Musical Acad., of which
his father was founder and prin. ; m. 1882, Es-
telle F. Abrams. Studied in U. S. under Ed-
ward Heimburger, Pychowski, Wm. Mason; in
Europe with Kullak and Deppe, Berlin, and
finally with Liszt at Weimar; also studied or-
gan; was organist English Church, Stuttgart;
English Chapel, Berlin. Has played in princi-
pal cities of Europe and Canada, and all parts
of the U. S. ; is only Anglo-Saxon Am. ever
invited to play with leading orchestras of Ger-
many; dir. Sherwood Music School. Composer
of music for piano. Author: Music Study and
Interpretative Technique. Residence: 3146
Lake Park Av. School: Fine Arts Bldg.
SHIELDS, William Sylvanus, civil engineer;
b. on farm in Indiana Co., Pa., Nov. 18, 1860;
s. John and Myrtilla (Stewart) Shields; ed.
common schools of Indiana Co., Pa.; Acad. in
Aledo, 111.; State Normal School, Indiana, Pa.;
taught country school, 1881-3; m. Aledo, 111.,
Sept. 28, 1887, Mary L. Candor; children: Ruth
Myrtilla, Kathryn Marie, Robert Howard, Ger-
trude Maxine. In office of Robert H. Gamble,
C.E., Lima, O., Mar.-Sept., 1883; with John A.
Cole, C.E., 1883-93; studied nights, secured po-
sition of 1st asst. engineer. Practiced alone
from Jan. 1, 1893, to 1896, in municipal engi-
neering; partner with John W. Alvord, as Al-
vord & Shields, 1896-1901; alone again since
1901. Has designed parks, water works and
sewerage systems for cities and towns all over
the country, including some of the first plants
for the purification of sewerage by the bac-
terial system built in West. Mem. Am. Water
Works Assn., Western Soc. of C. E., Illinois
Soc. of Engineers and Surveyors. Republican.
Mem. 2d Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 111.
Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence: 1108 Ben-
son Av., Evanston, 111.
SHILEY, Doug-las Adolphus, physician; b.
Fayette, Seneca Co., N. Y., Nov. 23, 1849; s.
George and Hannah (Hogan) Shiley; ed. public
schools, Waterloo Acad. and the Univ. of Michi-
gan, and grad. Bellevue Hosp. Med. College,
M.D., Mar., 1872; m. Waterloo, N. Y., Sept. 5,
1878, Belle M. Parks; children: Sam Wells,
Belle Marie. Was asst. physician in Willard
State Hosp., New York, 1873-4; then came west
to Red Wing, Minn., and practiced there 5
years, and after various other locations came
to Chicago, 1896, since which time has been
engaged in active practice of profession; spe-
cialist in tuberculosis. Episcopalian. Office: 69
Dearborn St. Residence: 6431 Lexington Av.
SHIMIZU, Seizaburo, Consul of Japanese
Empire; b. Saitama-Ken, Japan, Oct. 25, 186T
s. Keisuke and Hann Shibuichi; ed. common
and high schools at Saitamakken, Japan; grad.
Saitama High Normal College, 1884; at French
Law College, Tokio, Japan, 1887-90; passed the
examination for the high civil service, Dec.,
1891. Appointed in consular service as attache,
Oct., 1892; promoted Consul Nov., 1894. Is
Christian, in broad sense. Has decoration, 6th
class, of the Sacred Treasure. Clubs: Union
League, University, Quadrangle, Germania
Mannerchor. Office: Chamber of Commerce
Bldg. Residence: 5747 Lexington Av.
SHIVERICK, Asa Frank, vice-pres. of the
Tobey Furniture Co.; b. Dennis, Mass., Sept.
26, 1861; s. Asa and Ruth (Tobey) Shiverick;
grad. grammar school, Woods Holl, Mass. ;
was 2 years at Lawrence Acad., Falmouth,
Mass.; grad. Massachusetts Agricultural Col-
lege, B.S., 1882; m. Woods Holl, Mass., Apr.
23, 1891, Ruth Anna Hatch; children: Arthur,
Francis Tobey. From 1882-90 was with the Pa-
cific Guano Co., of Boston, as chemist of the
works at Woods Holl, Mass., and Charleston,
S. C., and finally mgr. of the Woods Holl
Works; since 1890 with the Tobey Furniture
Co., of which is now vice-pres. and treas. A
Democrat until 1896; now Republican. Club:
Calumet Golf. Office: 100 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 56 Madison Park.
SHOENBERGER, George Km?, iron and
coal; b. Juniata Forges, Huntingdon Co., Pa.;
s. Edwin F. and Margaretta Maria (Krug)
Shoenberger; ed. Pennsylvania Military Acad.,
Westchester, Pa.; on breaking out of war en-
listed in army, serving through 1862 and 1863;
in 1864 went to Univ. of Vienna, Austria, to
finish education; m. Chicago, July 31, 1873,
Louise Reynolds; children: Mrs. Laura Shoen-
berger Cowling, Mrs. Sallie Shoenberger Ham-
lin, Edwin Reynolds, Louise. Began in iron
business in Chicago, 1868; burned out in the
great Chicago fire, 1871, and in early times
controlled the iron and engine work of the
paper mills of the West; put the first steam
in boat on the Red River of Dakota, and much
of the early iron work in Chicago and Duluth,
Minn., building cars and docks for N. P. R. R.,
car wheels and stoves (first made in Minne-
sota); fire destroyed entire plant in 1875; now
owner and personal mgr. of house of G. K.
Shoenberger, engines, boilers and foundry;
also treas. and gen. mgr. Geneva Optical Co.;
gen. mgr. Daniels Creek Coal Co.; was first
pres. Duluth Blast Furnace Co.; first pres.
Foundrymen's Assn. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mason. Mem. Western Soc. Army of the Po-
tomac. Club: Union League. Office: Fisher
Bldg. Residence: 567 E. Division St.
SHOUTS, Theodore Perry, chairman Isth-
mian Canal Commission; b. Crawford Co., Pa.,
May 5, 1856; s. Dr. Henry Daniel and Margaret
Nevin (Marshall) Shonts; parents moved to
Iowa in early sixties; ed. public schools of
Centerville, la.; grad. Monmouth (111.) Col-
lege, 1876; m. 1882, Harriet Amelia Drake;
children: Marguerite Amelia, Mary Theodora.
In 1876 went into banking business at Center-
ville, la.; later studied law; admitted to Iowa
bar and practiced 4 years as a mem. of the law
firm of Drake, Baker & Shonts. In 1882 en-
gaged in railroad construction, building two
lines of railroad, from- Albia to Centerville,
now a part of the Iowa Central system, and
one now a part of the Burlington system; later
engaged in completing the construction of the
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa R. R., of which he was
chief owner until road was absorbed by the L.
S. & M. S. R. R. He is pres. of the Toledo &
Western R. R. ; also dir. Iowa Central R. R.
Co., Am. Trust and Savings Bank, of Chicago,
and Western Cold Storage Co.; appointed
chairman Isthmian Canal Commission by Pres.
Roosevelt, 1905. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian, Glen View. Offices: Toledo,
O. ; Washington, D. C. Residence: Virginia
Hotel.
SHOPE, Simeon P., lawyer; b. Akron, O.,
Dec. 3, 1837; s. Simon P. and Lucinda (Rich-
mond) Shope; parents moved to Marseilles,
LaSalle Co., 111., Sept., 1839; ed. district
schools; taught school 4 years, studying law
at odd hours; studied in law office of Judge
Elihu Powell and Judge Norman H. Purple,
Peoria, 111.; m. 1858, Sarah M. Jones (died in
Florida, Jan. 4, 1883); children: Clara A.,
Charles E. (deceased), Clarence W., Mabel
Ray. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1858, and began
practice at Metamora, Woodford Co.; soon af-
ter removed to Lewiston, Fulton Co., where he
practiced until 1877; circuit judge, 10th cir-
cuit, 1877-85; judge Supreme Court of Illinois,
1885-94; declined renomination; since 1894 in
practice in Chicago; now senior mem. of
Shope, Mathis, Zane & Weber. Democrat;
active in politics until elected to the bench.
Mason, K. T., Elk, K. P. Office: 100 Washing-
ton St. Residence: 1419 Lawrence Av.
SHOBEY, Paul, prof. Greek, Univ. of Chica-
go, since 1892; b. Davenport, la., Aug. 3, 1857;
grad. Chicago High School, 1874; Harvard,
1878 (Univ. of Munich, Ph.D., 1884); admit-
ted to bar, Chicago, 1880; prof. Greek, Bryn
Mawr College, 1885-92; m. June, 1895, Emma
L. Gilbert, Philadelphia. (See Who's Who in
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America for books, etc.) Address: 5516 Wood-
lawn Av.
SHORTALL, John G., lawyer, humanitarian;
b. Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 20, 1838; s. John and
Charlotte (Towson) Shortall; removed to New
York, 1841; m. Sept. 5, 1861, Mary Dunham
Staples. In Chicago since 1854; studied law;
admitted to Illinois bar; in 1861 became owner
of real estate abstracts which acquired excep-
tional value after destruction of public rec-
ords of deeds, etc., by fire of 1871; one of the
founders Illinois Humane Soc., 1869; pres.
same since 1877; organized Am. Humane
(Nat.) Assn., 1877; pres. thereof many terms;
presided over Humane Congress, World's Co-
lumbian Exposition, 1893, and presented assn.'s
exhibit (award). In 1880 appointed appraiser
school lands, City of Chicago; 10 years dir.
and 3 terms pres. Chicago Public Library; as
such obtained in 1890 consent of abutting own-
ers and acquired possession of Dearborn Park
site for Library. Dir. Title Guaranty and
Trust Co., and of Chicago Title and Trust C9-
(successor), from organization, etc. Clubs: Chi-
cago, Chicago Literary. Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: 1600 Prairie Av.
SHORT ALL, John Louis, lawyer; b. Chicago,
May 1, 1865; s. John G. and Mary (Staples)
Shortall; ed. private school in Chicago, St.
Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and Massachu-
setts Institute of Technology, Boston; m. Bos-
ton, Oct. 1, 1889, Mary Carter; children:
Katherine, Helen, Harrington, Margaret. After
leaving college studied law. From 1887 to 1891
was engaged in banking at Lake Preston, S.
Dak.; then returned to Chicago and was ad-
mitted to the bar of Illinois, 1891; engaged in
practice; now mem. law firm of Shortall &
Murison, making a specialty of real estate,
probate and chancery law. Republican. Epis-
copalian. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Uni-
versity, Chicago Athletic, Skokie Country, Chi-
cago Literary, Huron Mountain Hunting and
Fishing. Office: 100 Washington St. Residence:
Winnetka, 111.
SHOURDS, Clayton Brown, jeweler; b.
Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1845; s. James and
Maria (Holmes) Shourds; ed. public schools
of Rochester, N. Y., to 1862; m. Chicago, Nov.
9, 1871, Emma Storey; 1 son: James L. After
leaving school was employed in jewelry busi-
ness at Rochester, N. Y., until 1866; came to
Chicago, 1866, and was employed with Matson
& Hoes, jewelers, until 1870; since 1870 in
business for self, first in firm of C. B. Shourds
& Co., then Shourds & Storey, then Shourds,
Storey & Hamilton, followed by Shourds,
Storey & Kasper, and since 1897 of Shourds,
Adcock & Teufel. Also sec. of the J. B. Storey
& E. A. Clark Co., furniture. Mem. 2d Baptist
Church. Mem. Waubansia Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Kenwood. Office: 66
State St. Residence: 108 48th St.
SHUEY, William Henry, sec.-treas. Railway
Age Co.; b. Haminton, O. ; s. John Heilman and
Elizabeth Bodman (May hew) Shuey; ed. gram-
mar school, Oxford, O. ; Williston Seminary,
Easthampton, Mass.; Miami Univ., Oxford, O. ;
m. Northampton, Mass., Dec. 5, 1865, Eleanor
Baxter Sanders (now deceased) ; 1 daughter:
Mrs. Elizabeth Mayhew Southward. Began
business life as druggist at Springfield, O. ;
then furniture manufacturer at Minneapolis,
Minn. Since Dec., 1886, sec.-treas. of the Rail-
way Age Co., a weekly paper devoted to the
interests of railways. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Club: Oak Park. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
SHUMAN, Edwin Llewellyn, journalist; b.
Lancaster, Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 1863; s. William
C. and Rebecca (Fertig) Shuman; grad. North-
western Univ., 1887, Ph.M., 1890; m. Evanston,
111., Dec. 25, 1895, Emma Thompson. Editor
Evanston Press, 1889-90; traveled in Alaska,
1891; reporter and editor on Chicago Journal,
1892-5; literary editor and editorial writer on
Chicago Tribune, 1895-1901; literary editor Chi-
cago Record-Herald since Oct., 1901. Editor:
A Decade of Oratory, 1888. Author: Steps Into
Journalism, 1894; Practical Journalism, 1903.
Office: The Record-Herald. Residence: 221 Ked-
zie St.. Evanston, 111.
SHUMWAY, Philip Raymond, pres. the Pa-
per Mills Co.; b. Evanston, 111., Jan. 31, 1868;
s. Philip B. and Mary (Raymond) Shumway;
grad. Northwestern Univ., A.B., 1889; m.
Bloomington, 111., 1902, Harriet Hoblit. Since
1894, pres. of the Paper Mills Co., Mem. Nat.
Assn. of Credit Men. Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day,
Caxton, University. Office: 319-327 5th Av.
Residence: 1605 Hinman Av., Evanston, 111.
SHURTLEFr, Wilford Calvin, wholesale
druggist; b. St. Charles, 111., Mar. 12, 1860; s.
Calvin and Sarah (Arnold) Shurtleff; ed. high
school, Sycamore, 111., and at Cornell College,
Mt. Vernon, la.; m. Waterloo, la., Dec. 19,
1882, Kittie L. Crippen; children: Alice E.,
Howard F., Helen, Bernice. Was in wire busi-
ness in Chicago, 1879-80; then went to Water-
loo, la., and was in business there until 1890;
came to Chicago and was northwestern repre-
sentative of the Northwestern Wire Co. In
1898 became connected with the wholesale
drug house of Morrisson, Plummer & Co.
(established, 1874, incorporated 1884) of which
he is vice-pres. Dir. of Chicago Credit Men's
Assn. Republican. Pres. School Board, Wil-
mette, 111. Mem. Chicago Drug Trade Club;
Evans Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Grand Regent
for Illinois, Royal Arcanum; mem. S. A. R. ;
Helmet Lodge, Waterloo, la., K. P. Office: 200-
206 Randolph St. Residence: Wilmette, 111.
SHUTTS, Adelbert J., lumberman; b. New-
ark, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1854; s. John and Sarah A.
Shutts; removed in childhood to Council Bluffs,
la., and was ed. in the public schools there; m.
Northville, Mich., 1877, Belle Starkweather; 1
daughter: Buda. Came from Council Bluffs,
la., in 1879, and was engaged as a broker in
produce on S. Water St. until 1894, when he
became sec. and treas. of the Messinger Hard-
wood Lumber Co., hardwood lumber. This
business was established in 1874 by Charles
T. Messinger, who was pres. of the company
until his death in 1903. Republican. Mem. K. P.
and Royal League. Office: Mendall St. and Ar-
mitage Av. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
SICKEL, John Trust, commission grain and
provisions; b. Baltimore, Md., Mar. 20, 1862; s.
John L. and Emily J. (Brooks) Sickel; grad.
Friends' High School, Baltimore, Md., June,
1877; m. Alma, Mich., 1898, Emily C. De Russy.
Came to Chicago, Jan., 1887, to establish
steamship agency of firm of Sickel Bros.,
with which continued until Apr. 1, 1904, when
with Charles J. Roberts established firm of
Sickel, Roberts & Co., commission merchants
in grain and provisions. Also dir. Victor Chem-
ical Works. Dir. Chicago Board of Trade. Re-
publican. Clubs: Glen View, Union. Office:
Board of Trade. Residence: 1608 Forest Av.,
Evanston, 111.
SIDLEY, William Kirby, sec. and treas.
Keith Bros. & Co.; b. Ahern Park, Co. Cork,
Ireland, Feb. 22, 1838; s. Dr. Kyrle Allen .and
Helen (Kirby) Sidley; brought to America in
childhood by parents, father settling in Mil-
waukee in practice of medicine; attended pub-
lic schools and a private acad.; m. 1865, Mary
Frances Pratt; children: 7 boys and 1 girl (5
sons and 1 daughter now living). Owing to
death of father was obliged, at age of 12, to
go to work and provide for self; worked first
in newspaper office and afterwards in clothing
business; later was buyer of furs in the then
wild Northwest; came to Chicago, 1860; en-
tered employ of Keith Bros, in 1865, as gen-
eral salesman, traveling several years in the
West, going to Salt Lake and other Utah
points before any railroad reached the Terri-
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tory, and through Colorado when the stage
coach and "broncho" were the only means of
conveyance; made buyer and general mgr. in
1883; business was incorporated as Keith
Bros. & Co. (manufacturers and jobbers of
hats, caps, straw goods, gloves and mittens)
in 1886, and upon death of James L. Wood-
ward in 1892, became sec. and treas. of the
company, which position still holds. Episco-
palian. Office: 239-241 Jackson St. Residence:
Highland Park, 111.
SIDLEY, William Pratt, lawyer; b. Chicago,
Jan. 30, 1868; s. William K. and Mary Frances
(Pratt) Sidley; grad. Williams College, class
of 1889; studied law in Harvard Law School,
and in Union College of Law, Chicago, grad-
uating in class of 1891; m. Oconomowoc, Wis.,
June 14, 1899, Elaine Dupee; 1 son: William
Kyrle. Admitted to bar of Illinois in 1891 and
began law practice as a clerk in the offices
of Williams, Holt & Wheeler, in which he be-
came a junior partner in 1897, and in 1899
the present firm name of Holt, Wheeler &
Sidley was adopted, after the death of Norman
Williams, by whom the business was estab-
lished in 1866. Clubs: University, Union
League, Chicago Literary, Homewood. Office:
Tacoma Bldg. Residence: Winnetka, 111.
SIDWAY, Leverett Barker, manufacturer
and banker; b. Otterville, Jersey Co., 111., Feb.
14, 1832; s. George D. and Emeline (Douglass)
Sidway; ed; Otterville public schools and at
Jones' Acad., St. Louis, Mo.; m. Alton, 111.,
Feb. 14, 1854, Louise Martin; children: Wil-
liam M. and Charles D. (both deceased),
George T., Henry T. Came from Alton, 111., to
Chicago, 1858; organized the firm of Turner &
Sidway, leather and saddlery, which in 1861
manufactured for the government over 10,000
sets of cavalry horse equipments. Bought
stock in State Savings Institution, 1864, and
shortly afterward became managing director;
sold his stock at 300 per cent premium in
1872; organized Illinois Trust & Savings Bank,
1872; sold his interest in Jan., 1878; later de-
voted time to buying and selling land in large
bodies and loaning money on mortgages, as
L. B. Sidway & Co., but has been gradually
winding up his business since 1893. Democrat
(old style: "Free Trade and Sound Money").
Was alderman 1 year, 1856, in Alton, 111. Was
one of the original South Park Commissioners;
served 5 years, was reappointed and resigned
4 years later. Episcopalian. Wrote, in Nov.
number, 1879, for Macmillan's Magazine, pa-
per on the Grain Producing Power of the U.
S., and since then has contributed to various
London periodicals on economic questions per-
taining to the U. S. Since 1878 has spent much
time in Europe, and in farming and stock
growing operations in Godfrey, Illinois. Clubs:
Union League; also Piccadilly, London. Office:
163 Randolph St. Residence: 4357 Lake Av.;
also Godfrey, Madison Co., 111.
SIGNER, Fred Edmund, transportation mgr.;
b. Buffalo, N. Y., May 26, 1869; s. Charles L.
and Lena M. (Habig) Signer; ed. Buffalo pub-
lic schools until 1882; m. Chicago, Feb. 27,
1895, Lyle Wiltshire; children: Marjorie,
Dorothy. After filling various minor positions
in Buffalo was clerk (1 year) of Buffalo, New
York & Philadelphia Ry., Buffalo, to June,
1887; clerk Chicago & Atlantic Ry., Chicago,
to Dec., 1887; S. Pac. Ry., Los Angeles, Calif.,
to Nov., 1888; C. & A. R. R., Chicago, to Mar.,
1889; clerk Wabash R. R., Chicago, until Apr.,
189S; Board of Trade representative same road
until May, 1900; agent Wabash & Lackawanna
Despatch until Apr., 1902; gen. freight and pas-
senger agent Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville
R. R. until Aug., 1903; since then mgr. Lehigh
& Wabash Despatch. Office: Ellsworth Bldg.
Residence: 1218 Pratt Av.
SIKES, George Gushing', journalist; b. Dodge
Center, Minn., June 4, 1868; s. H. C. and
Eleanor (Shepard) Sikes; grad. Univ. of Minn.,
1892; Univ. of Chicago, Ph.M., 1894 (fellow);
m. Feb. 6, 1897, Madeleine, daughter Alfred
Wallin (then chief justice North Dakota Su-
preme Court). Learned printers' trade; was
one time pres. Minneapolis Typographical
Union; did newspaper work in Minneapolis
and Chicago; 5 years editorial writer on Chi-
cago Record, dealing especially with municipal
and labor topics; resigned and was 2 years
sec. Chicago St. Ry. commission; asst. sec.
Municipal Voters' League, Chicago, since Jan.
1, 1903; special student of municipal ques-
tions. Has written extensively on municipal
problems. Club: Press. Office: 228 Clark St.
Residence: 215 Jackson Park Terrace.
SILBERMAN, Aclolpk, wool and fur; b.
Rockenhausen, Ger., Oct. 2, 1853; s. Heinrich
and Amelia (Adler) Silberman; ed. public
schools in Germany; came to U. S., 1870; m.
Rock Island, 111., Mar. 10, 1891, Clara Rosen-
field; 2 children: Heinrich R., Charles Adolph.
Lived in Quincy, 111., 1870-6; resident of
Ottumwa, la., 1876-85, coming thence to Chi-
cago, 1885; has been a mem. of the firm of
Silberman Bros, since 1871. Republican. Mason;
mem. lodge and chapter in Ottumwa, la. Dir.
of the Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans.
Club: Standard. Office: 124 Michigan St. Resi-
dence: 4738 Grand Boul.
SILBERMAN, Ferdinand, wool and fur; b.
Rockenhausen, Bavaria, Ger., June 17, 1842; s.
Heinrich and Amelia Silberman; ed. public
schools in Germany; m. Quincy, 111., May 23,
1871, Fannie Kingsbaker; children: Cecelia,
Selma. Came to U. S. in 1864 and has ever
since been engaged in the trade in wool and
furs; was at Quincy, 111., in that line, 1866-80;
removed to Chicago, 1880; a mem. of Silber-
man Bros. Republican. Mason. Office: 122-128
Michigan St. Residence: 4943 Grand Boul.
SILBERMAN, Sigmund, wool and fur; b.
Rockenhausen, Bavaria, Ger., June 20, 1851; s.
Heinrich and Amelia Silberman; ed. public
schools in Bavaria; came to U. S., 1870, set-
tling in Quincy, 111.; m. Quincy, 111., May 15,
1883, Mary Levy; children: Beulah, Hubert,
David, Helen, Louise, Joseph D. Entered the
wool and fur business with his brother, Fer-
dinand, at Quincy, in 1870; removed to Chica-
go, 18S6, and has since been a mem. of the
firm of Silberman Bros. Republican. Mason.
Club: Standard. Office: 122-128 Michigan St.
Residence: 3606 Vernon Av.
SILK, Albert Edward, merchant; b. New
York, Mar. 17, 1860; s. W. N. and Elizabeth
Bowles Silk; ed. Detroit (Mich.) High School;
m. Detroit, July 28, 1885, Mary E. Joy. Began
business career as salesman, later becoming
supt. of agencies in Middle West for the
Jewell Belting Co., and since Jan., 1903, mgr.
western branch of Jewell Belting Co., of
Hartford, Conn.; also mgr. for Voorhees Rub-
ber Mfg. Co., manufacturers of mechanical
Rubber Goods, and for E. F. Houghton & Co.,
oils and greases. Independent Republican. Lib-
eral in religion. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Midlothian; Toledo (Toledo, O.), Detroit Golf.
Office: 175 E. Lake St. Residence: 1143 E.
55th St.
SILK, Edward Everett, sec. and gen. mgr.
The Holland Co.; b. Davenport, la., May 28,
1874; s. Robert J. and Kathrine Silk; ed. pub-
lic schools and in Purdue Univ., Indiana, in
course in railway mechanical engineering.
Served time in machine shops and was em-
ployed at the Government Arsenal, Rock Is-
land, 111., before entering college. After leav-
ing college was connected with the Central
R. R. of New Jersey in motive power dept.,
and later for 3 years associate editor of the
Am. Engineer and Railroad Journal, New
York; then 2 years Western mgr. of the O. M.
Edwards Co., and now sec. and gen. mgr. of
The Holland Co., manufacturers and jobbers
of railway supplies. Presbyterian. Mem. Sigma
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Nu fraternity. Clubs: Western Railway; also
Railroad (New York). Office: 77-83 Jackson
Boul.
SILSBEE, Joseph Lyman, architect; b.
Salem, Mass., Nov. 25, 1848; s. William and
Charlotte (Lyman) Silsbee; ed. Phillips Exeter
Acad., 1865; Harvard College, A.B., 1869; also
special studies in Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; m. Syracuse, N. Y., June 5, 1875,
Anna B. Sedgwick; children: Charlotte (Mrs.
Francis Drexel Smith), Margaret (Mrs. Prank
E. Wade), Joseph L., Jr., Ralph, Gladys, Anna,
Deborah. Republican. Clubs: University, Edge-
water, Glen View. Office: 115 Dearborn. Resi-
dence: 1328 Hollywood Av.
SILVERMAN, Lazarus, retired banker and
real estate operator; b. Oberschwarcach, Ba-
varia, Ger., Feb. 28, 1830; s. Samson and
Shalah (Rice) Silverman; ed. common schools
until age of 19, when came to U. S. ; went to
Sumter Co., Ala., and engaged in mercantile
business, 1849-53; since 1853 a resident of Chi-
cago; m. Louisville, Ky., Apr. 12, 1859, Hannah,
daughter of Benjamin Sachs; 4 children, of
whom only 1 daughter, Shalah, is now living.
First business experience as peddler in South-
ern States, from one plantation to another,
thus accumulating some capital. Began operat-
ing in real estate, 1853, and added banking,
1856. Advanced large sums at beginning of
Civil War for the equipment of troops for the
TJnion cause, and equipped a regiment at his
own expense. Went to Washington, D. C., 1873,
and submitted to U. S. Senator John Sherman
a plan for the resumption of specie payment
by the government. The plan was adopted by
Congress and known as the "Sherman Bill."
Lost heavily in the fire of 1871, but opened his
own house on Calumet Av. and built temporary
structure also for the shelter of the homeless
and destitute; bought all the flour he could
in Chicago and hired bakers, and in that man-
ner supplied bread to all families who could
be reached, and making large gratuitous dis-
tributions of food. Retired from active bank-
ing business in 1893. One of the dirs. in the
Minnesota Iron Co., which was the nucleus of
the Federal Steel Co., recently merged into
the U. S. Steel Co. Pres. Hope Iron Land Co.,
North Star Iron Co., 63-12 Iron Co., Enterprise
Iron Co., Oriental Granite and Iron Co.; dir. %
J. Romberg & Son, of New York. Republican.
Club: Lakeside. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 2213 Calumet Av.
SILVERTHORNE, Georg-e Morrill, secretary
Western Felt Works; b. Chicago, Feb. 1, 1877;
s. A. D. and Frances (Hodgkins) Silverthorne;
ed. Chicago public schools; Michigan Military
Acad.; Northwestern Univ. Law School; m.
Riverside, 111., Oct. 31, 1903, Edith Hellyer.
Began business career in the felt mfg. busi-
ness in 1898, joining in the organization of
the Western Felt Works, manufacturers of
harness and clothing felts, of which company
is sec. Was capt. Co. A, 161st Ind. Vol. Infy. ;
saw service in Cuba for 5 months during Span-
ish-Am. War; was stationed at Havana. Epis-
copalian. Club: Riverside Golf. Office: W. 41st
Av., cor. Ogden Av. Residence: Riverside, 111.
SIMMON'S, Francis Tolles, importer kid
gloves; b. Little Compton, R. I., Sept. 8, 1855;
s. Albert H. and Sarah J. (Tolles) Simmons;
direct descendant John and Priscilla Alden;
ed. public schools and Burr & Burton Acad.;
m. Chicago, 1883, Hattie Northam Bush; chil-
dren: William Bush, Kathryn Elizabeth. Be-
gan business life in Boston; came to Chicago,
1881, representing the Crosby Steam Gage &
Valve Co. until 1893, when he went into busi-
ness as mem. of Bush, Simmons & Co.; now
sec. and treas. Francis T. Simmons Co., im-
porters and jobbers of kid gloves; also sec.
and dir. William H. Bush & Co. Republican.
Presbyterian. Lincoln Park Commissioner
since 1901. Mem. Nat. Assn. of Credit Men.
Mem. and vice-pres. S. A. R. ; mem. of and first
pres. in Chicago of ward organization of the
Civic Federation; mem. Royal Arcanum;
formerly dir. of the Marquette Club. Clubs:
Union League, City. Office: 188-190 Market St.
Residence: 8 Gordon Terrace.
SIMMONS, George H., physician, surgeon;
b. England, Jan. 2, 1853; s. George and Sarah
Louise (Clifford) Simmons; came to U. S.,
1870; preliminary education in England; also
studied at Tabor College, la., 1871-2; Univ. of
Nebraska, 1872-6; grad. Hahnemann Med. Col-
lege, Chicago, 1882; Rush Med. College, Chica-
go, 1892; L. M. Rotunda Hosp., Dublin, 1884;
honorary A.M., Tabor College (la.), 1899; in
Europe, 1883-4; studied in Dublin, Ireland,
Birmingham and London, Eng., and Vienna,
Austria. Established at Lincoln, Neb.; ex-sec.
Nebraska State Med. Soc., ex-sec. Western
Surgical and Gynecological Assn. Editor and
gen. mgr. of the Journal of the Am. Med.
Assn., and gen. sec. of the Am. Med. Assn.
Club: University. Office: 103 Dearborn Av.
Residence: 1672 Kenmore Av.
SIMMS, Stephen Chapman, asst. curator of
ethnology Field Columbian Museum since Mar.,
1894; b. Georgetown, D. C., Mar. 22, 1864; s.
Joseph Libbey and Rosa Margaret (Edmon-
ston) Simms; ed. private school, Georgetown,
D. C.; m. Washington, Apr. 23, 1891, Margaret
Elizabeth, daughter late Ephraim Whitlock,
pres. Board of Education, Brooklyn. Reporter,
corr., asst. managing editor, 1884-90; asst. sec.
and charge d'affaires, dept. foreign affairs,
World's Columbian Exposition, 1891-4; Royal
Portuguese vice-consul, Chicago, since 1892;
made -representative of late Sultan of Johore,
Straits Settlement, during World's Columbian
Exposition; was asst. curator of industrial
arts, Field Columbian Museum, Chicago, prior
to 1894; was ethnologist in charge of the divi-
sion of ethnology, dept. of anthropology, St.
Louis Exposition, 1904. Address: 476 Kenwood
Terrace.
SIMON, Charles William; b. Hudson, N. Y.,
Apr. 30, 1854; s. George and Catherine
(Dietz) Simon; ed. common school and at Al-
bany Acad., Albany, N. Y. ; has lived in Chicago
since 1875; was cashier and mgr. for Perry &
Co., wholesale stoves, until 1888; mem. Ehman
& Simon Mfg. Co., 1889-96; and since then has
devoted entire attention to the business of the
Interior Wood Working Co. (established Jan.
1, 1893), wood mantels, tiles, mosaics, etc., of
which he is pres. Lutheran. Mem. Germania
Mannerchor, Ancient Order of Aztecs, North
Chicago Bowling Assn. Office: 296 Wabash Av.
Residence: 1715 Barry Av.
SIMON, Robert Matthew; b. Chicago, Feb.
17, 1866; s. Simon and Ann Elizabeth Simon;
grad. Lake View High School, 1883; m. Chi-
cago, 1895, Nellie Frances Ceperly. Began busi-
ness life in 1883 as shipping clerk; elected col-
lector of Lake View, 1894; elected recorder of
deeds of Cook Co., 1896, re-elected in 1900.
Mem. of the Republican County Central Com-
mittee since 1896, and was its sec. in the cam-
paign of 1898. One of the founders of the
Ravenswood Historical Soc. and of the
Ravenswood Public Library. Republican; mem.
State Board of Equalization, 10th Congres-
sional District. Supt for Cook Co. of re-
writing and making abstract books. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Ravenswood. Residence: 2561
N. Ashland Av.
SIMONDS, Edwin Franklin, mgr.; b. Fitch-
burg, Mass., Oct. 22, 1849; s. Abel and Jane
(Todd) Simonds; ed. public schools, Fitch-
burg, Mass., and Worcester (Mass.) Poly-
technic Institute, graduating as mechanical
engineer, 1873; m. Columbiana, O., Jan. 12,
1882, Myra C. Flaugher; children: Edith I.,
Earl E. ; mgr. Chicago branch Simonds Mfg.
Co. (saws) since 1880. Republican. Congrega-
tionalist. Mem. New England Soc. of Chicago.
Club: Union League, Office: 17th St. and West-
ern Av.
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SIMONS, Franklin P., lawyer; b. New York
City. Sept. 18, 1853; s. Nelson P. and Hen-
rietta (Height) Simons; left motherless at age
of 2, and an orphan at 7, without any means
except his native courage; sold papers, blacked
boots and did what he could for a living; at-
tended school whenever possible; went to Au-
rora, N. Y.f at 16, and was aided by E. B.
Morgan and E. B. Wells, of that place, to se-
cure educational advantages; after 2 years of
general study took up study of law during
the leisure hours left from other duties; came
to Chicago, 1872, continued his studies and
was admitted to Illinois bar, 1878; m. at Bat-
tle Creek, Mich., 1884, Emily Hubbard; chil-
dren: Harriett H., Erskine Phelps. In general
practice of law since 1878 in Chicago; during
earlier years of professional life had nu-
numerous important criminal cases, including
the Gary murder case in 1878 and the case, in
same year, of Mark Gray, for attempting to
assassinate Edwin Booth, the famous Shakes-
pearian actor; has for many years confine's
himself to civil cases, and settled many impor-
tant questions of law now regarded as leading
precedent cases of Illinois. Has worked his way
up to higher order of Masonic fraternity.
Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: Atwood Bldg.,
132 Clark St. Residence: 6629 Yale Av.
SIMONS, Joseph, grain commission; b. Bris-
tol, Eng., June 29, 1866; s. Lewis and Jane
(Jacobs) Simons; came to Chicago with par-
ents in childhood; ed. public schools of Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Nov. 12, 1900, Carrie K.
Klrschner; children: Alexander, Raymond,
Rayner, Lewis, Grace. Messenger boy for E.
A. Bigelow, grain commission, and later in
employ of O. H. Roche, as settling clerk; then
a mem. of the firm of Gulick, Simons & Co.,
and on May 1, 1903, succeeded to the business
as sole proprietor, under firm name of J.
Simons & Co. Mem. of the Chicago Board of
Trade. Independent in politics. Office: Board
of Trade Bldg. Residence: 200 S. Willow Av.,
Austin, 111.
SIMONSON, Roger Allen, pres. Roger A.
Simonson & Co.; b. Newark, N. J., Jan. 26,
1875; s. Rev. George Allen and Emeline
(Clarke) Simonson; ed. public schools, New-
ark, N. J., 1881-3; Woburn, Mass., 1883-4; St.
Charles, 111., 1884-8; E. St. Charles (111.) High
School, 1888-92; grad., 1892, extension course
of Univ. of Chicago; m. Chicago, Nov. 18,
1902, Edith, daughter of John H. Byrne, M.D.
Was employed in Marshall Field & Co.'s
wholesale store, 1892-4; in Library Bureau,
1894-1901; on Aug. 10, 1901, organized Roger
A. Simonson & Co., of which he is pres., en-
gaging in the manufacture and installation of
fittings and furnishings for banks, libraries,
court-houses and business offices, in steel and
hardwood. Republican. Baptist. Mem. Illinois
Manufacturers' Assn., Chicago Credit Men's
Assn. Clubs: Berwyn Republican, Berwyn Fel-
lowship. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: Ber-
wyn, 111.
SIMPSON, Grover Benjamin, supt. Wells,
Fargo & Co. Express: b. near Ft. Yamhill, Ore.,
Feb. 28, 1858; s. Hon. Bejamin and Nancy
(Cooper) Simpson; ed. at Willamette Univ.,
Salem, Ore.; m. The Dalles, Ore., Nov. 26,
1885, Alma C. Beezley; children: Dudley E.,
Burney J. In surveyor general's office at Port-
land, Ore., 1872-7; since 1877 in service of
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, beginning as mes-
senger and later agent at Spokane Falls,
Wash., then consecutively agent at Tacoma,
Wash.; route agent at Portland, Ore.; route
agent at San Antonio, Tex.; asst. supt. and
agent at Helena, Mont. ; agent at Denver, Colo. ;
general agent at Kansas City; supt. at Omaha,
Neb., 1892, then at St. Louis, Mo., and since
Jan. 1, 1899, at Chicago. Republican. Mason.
Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 5535 Madi-
son Av.
SIMPSON, Marcus X>. L., brevet maj.-gen.
and brig.-gen. U. S. A.; retired 1888; b. Esper-
ance, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Aug. 28, 1824; grad.
West Point, 1846; m. Sept. 29, 1892, Clara B.
Barnum. Served in Mexico; brevetted lieut.
and capt. for gallantry, 1847; at various posts
as q. m. and commissary, 1848-61; chief com-
missary, Dept. of Pacific, 1859-61; served in
commissary gen.'s office during Civil War, at-
taining brevet rank of maj.-gen. ; after war
div. chief commissary until retired as col. Ad-
dress: Riverside, 111.
SINGER, Berthold, consul, patent atty. ; b.
Jaszberfiny, Hungary, Nov. 23, 1860; s. Maxi-
milian and Fanny (Kopperl) Singer; ed. gym-
nasium in Hungary; at Univ. of Budapest,
1880-2, and at University of Berlin, 1882-4;
m. Berlin, Ger., July 16, 1885, Anna Ebner;
children: Fay, Albert, Alexander, Ada. Came
to U. S., 1884, and to Chicago, 1889. Since
1899 consul of Spain, Cuba and Costa Rica in
Chicago. Club: Illinois. Office: Security Bldg.
Residence: 692 Washington Boul.
SINGLETON, Shelby Mag-offin, sec. and atty.
of Citizens' Assn. of Chicago; b. Alexandria,
Va,, May 2, 1867; s. William F. and Gertrude
(Magoffin) Singleton (grandson of Beriah Ma-
goffln, war gov. of Kentucky, and great-graiid-
son of Gen. Isaac Shelby, first gov. of Ken-
tucky; attended Evanston High School, 1884-
1887; Northwestern Univ., 1887-8; Northwest-
ern Law School, graduating LL.B. in 1892, as
valedictorian in class of 80 mem.; m. Evans-
ton, 111., June 6, 1893, Olive Mary Finley; chil-
dren: Shelby Magoffin, Jr., Mary Eleanor,
Elizabeth Anne. Practiced law, 1892-4; in
charge Chicago Law Institute Library, largest
law library in the West, 1895-6; on staff of
Chicago Inter Ocean, 1896-1901; Sunday editor
Milwaukee Sentinel, 1901-2; political editor
Chicago Record-Herald, 1902-3; sec. Citizens'
Assn. of Chicago since May, 1903. Mem. Phi
Delta Phi (legal fraternity), and the Delta
Upsilon college fraternity, and was first vice-
pres. of nat. organization of Delta Upsilon.
1904. Methodist. Clubs: City, Ouilmette Coun-
try. Office: 92 LaSalle St. Residence: 809 Lake
Av., Wilmette, 111.
SITTS, Lewi» D., sec. McGregor Machinery
Co.; b. Caughdenoy, N. Y., July 20, 1858; s.
George H. and Eliza (Waltz) Sitts; ed., 1864-
1878, in Washington School, Chicago, grad-
uating, 1878. Began business life in 1878 in
employ of H. P. Stanley Co., wholesale fruit
dealers, with whom was employed for 26
years. In 1904 bought an interest, with
brother, Frank Sitts, in firm now known as
McGregor Machinery Co., of which is now sec.
Republican; was delegate to Nat. Republican
Convention, 1904; elected, 1903, and re-elected,
1905, alderman from "17th Ward of Chicago.
Mason: Hesparia Lodge, 411; Washington
Chapter, No. 43, R. A. M., Chicago Command-
ery, No. 19, K. T. Mem. Phil. Sheridan Coun-
cil, Royal League. Office: 39 W. Washington
St. Residence: 440 Grand Av.
SKEELE, Henry Blodjfett; b. Hollo well, Me.,
Aug. 21, 1852; s. John P. and Elizabeth (Blod-
gett) Skeele; grad. high school, Hartford,
Conn.; m. Elmhurst, 111., May 20, 1890, Edith
Elizabeth Case; children: John, Elizabeth. Was
employed in Connecticut Valley R. R. office,
1871-6; with Toledo, Peoria & Western and
Wabash railroads at Peoria, 111., Chicago, and
Des Moines, la., 1876-84; went into mfg. and
commercial life, 1885; organized the Ludowici
Roofing Tile Co., 1892, and since then has re-
mained at its head as pres. Republican. Pres-
byterian. Clubs: Union League; also City (New
York), Oglethorpe, Savannah Yacht, Savan-
nah Golf (Savannah, Ga.) Office: Chamber of
Commerce. Residence: Savannah, Ga.
SKEIiTON, Leonard Lawsne, physician and
surgeon; b. Elizabeth, 111., July 18, 1863; s.
William D. and Elizabeth L. (Lawshe) Skel-
ton; ed. Evanston, 111., public and high
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531
schools, graduating 1880; Northwestern Univ.,
A.B., 1885, A.M., 1887; Chicago Med. College,
M.D., 1889; interne Mercy Hosp., 1889-90; asst.
physician Illinois Eastern Hosp. for the In-
sane, Kankakee, 111., 1890-1; m. Appleton,
Wis., June 1, 1893, Antoinette Juergens; 1 son:
Leonard "William. In practice of medicine in
Chicago since 1892. Prof, physiology, 1894-
1900, and of clinical medicine, 1896-1900,
Northwestern Univ. Women's Med. College;
prof, of physiology, Chicago College of Dental
Surgery since 1892; prof, of internal medi-
cine, Chicago Clinical School, since 1900; prof,
of nervous and mental diseases, Illinois Med.
College since 1901. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn. and of Therapeutic Club of
Chicago. Writer of several articles on nervous
and mental subjects and on general medicine
in med. publications; lectures on nervous
physiology, evolution, etc. Independent in poli-
tics. Methodist. Mason (32°); Shriner. Mem.
Delta Upsilon, Northwestern Univ. Office: 70
State St. Residence: 42 Seeley Av.
SKIFF, Frederick James Volney, museum
director, exposition mgr. ; b. Chicopee, Mass.,
Nov. 5, 1851; s. James Martin and Angeline
C. (Winchell) Skiff; ed. Springfield, Mass., and
Brooklyn; m. June 3, 1876, Mary R., daughter
Dr. Otis Everett French, of Garnett, Kan. En-
gaged in journalism; removed to Kansas,
1870, in newspaper work, Lawrence, Kan.,
1870-7; on staff Denver Tribune, 1877, and ad-
vanced until he became its mgr. Mem. Colo,
legislature, 1885-6; appointed, 1889, commis-
sioner of immigration and statistics for Colo-
rado; prepared exhibits resources of Colorado
at Chicago Exposition, 1889, St. Louis Expo-
sition, 1890; appointed, 1890, by President Har-
rison, mem. World's Columbian Commission;
chairman committee mines and mining, same;
also appointed by act of legislature, 1891,
mem. Colorado State Board, Columbian Fair
Mgrs. ; chief dept. mines and mining, 1891-3,
and deputy dir. gen., 1892-3, World's Colum-
bian Exposition. Dir. Field Columbian Mu-
seum, Chicago, since 1894. Assisted in organ-
izing and became mem. jury of awards, Nash-
ville (Tenn.) Exposition, 1897; dir.-in-chief U.
S. exhibits, Paris Exposition, 1898-1901; dir.
of exhibits, La. Purchase Exposition, 1901-5.
Received bronze medal from France and gold
medal from Germany at Columbian Exposi-
tion; commander LSgion d'Honneur, France,
1904, Leopold, Belgium, 1904, Crown, Italy,
1904, etc. Mem. Am. Inst. Mining Engineers,
International Mus. Assn. of Eng., Nat. Educa-
tional Assn., Nat. Geog. Soc., A. A. A. S., etc.
Address: Field Columbian Mus., Chicago.
SKINNEB, Edward McGinnis, gen. mgr. of
Wilson Bros.; b. Boston, Mass., Sept. 4, 1864;
s. Otis A. and Martha (McGinnis) Skinner; ed.
public schools; m. Chicago, July 5, 1893,
Carolyn Caldwell. Began business life as mes-
senger in the wholesale store of Field, Leiter
& Co., in 1881, remaining with that house until
1892, when went with Cluett, Coon & Co., in
charge of their credit dept., 1892-6; since 1896
with Wilson Bros., first as credit man and
since 1901 as gen. mgr. and a dir. One of or-
ganizers, then dir. and 1 year pres. of the
Chicago Credit Men's Assn.; 1st vice-pres. of
the Chicago Commercial Assn. Republican.
Clubs: Union League, Exmoor Country, City.
Office: 332 5th Av. Residence: 3813 Forest Av.
SKINNER, Oeorgre Rockwell, woolens; b.
Cambridge, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1856; s. Cortland
and Rhoda (Sherman) Skinner; ed. public
schools of Cambridge, N. T. ; Salem (N. Y.)
Acad., and the State Univ. of Iowa. Employed
by Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo., as sales-
man and buyer of dry goods, 1877-87; since
1887 in present business as partner in firm of
Skinner Bros., of which he is now pres. Re-
publican. Clubs: Union League, Washington
Park. Office: 180-186 Market St. Residence:
Union League Club.
SLACK, Charles Henry, grocer; b. Columbia,
Lancaster Co., June 24, 1839; s. John and
Patience (Appold) Slack; ed. public schools
of Columbia, Pa., to 1854; studied mechanical
engineering and entered employ of locomotive
works in Lancaster, Pa., as mechanical engi-
neer; m. Chicago, June 24, 1873, Harriet Faber;
Entered U. S. N. as 3d asst. engineer, 1861;
promoted to 2d asst. engineer, then 1st asst.
engineer; served on Hartford at battles of Mo-
bile Bay, Ft. Jackson and St. Philip, and on
Albatross at battle of Port Hudson; resigned
from navy, 1868; engaged as mechanical engi-
neer for S. P. R. R. ; went to Omaha; later
took similar position with the U. P. R. R., and
built first ice bridge across the Missouri River
at Omaha. Later engaged in cattle business in
the Southwest, and finally came to Chicago.
In August, 1868, opened grocery store, as mem.
of firm of Cameron & Slack, but 6 months
later became sole proprietor; continued in re-
tail grocery business till winter of 1904-5.
Mem. Loyal Legion and George H. Thomas
Post, G. A. R. Republican. Club: Illinois. Resi-
dence: 395 W. Adams St.
SLACK, William, lawyer; b. Cuba, Fulton
Co., 111., May 4, 1869; s. Josiah and Sarah
(McCreery) Slack; ed. public schools of Cuba,
111.; Northern Indiana Normal School, B.S.,
1888; Univ. of Michigan, law dept., LL.B., 1891.
Engaged in general practice of law in Chicago
since 1894. Democrat. Clubs: Legal, Illinois.
Office: Unity Bldg.
SLADE, Dana, grain and produce merchant;
b. Alsted, N. H., Mar. 21, 1826; s. Samuel and
Eunice (Angier) Slade; ed. public schools; m.
Keokuk, la., Jan. 3, 1860, Elizabeth Went-
worth; children: Sarah G. Wentworth, Dana,
Mary S., Samuel. Began business life in Bos-
ton in 1847, as a clerk in old Fanueil Hall
Market, and later in partnership with J. V.
Fletcher; in 1849 crossed the continent to Cali-
fornia with a mule team; then in commercial
business until 1864, when became a mem. of
the Board of Trade and embarked in the grain
commission business, in which he has been
engaged for 40 years. Unitarian. Mason. Office:
Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 1165 Mil-
lard Av.
SLAUGHTER, Arthur O., Sr., retired; mem.
Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Ex-
change (ex-dir.). Clubs: Chicago, Washington
Park, Caxton, Bankers, Midlothian. Residence:
4548 Drexel Boul.
SLAUGHTER, Arthur O., Jr., broker; senior
mem. firm A. O. Slaughter, Jr., & Co., stock
brokers. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Chi-
cago Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Washington Park, Chicago Yacht. Office: 139
Monroe St. Residence: 4548 Drexel Boul.
SLAUGHTER, Henry Boehm, broker; b.
Kent Co., Md., Mar. 5, 1858; s. Henry B. and
Margaret A. (Clements) Slaughter; ed. com-
mon schools of Maryland, and finished in high
school at Jersey City, N. J. ; m. Kansas City,
Mo., Dec. 18, 1878; 1 daughter: Jeanette. Em-
ployed by Old Dominion Steamship Co., New
York, 1872-7; went West to Kansas, where
dealt in grain on line of Kan. Pac. R. R., with
headquarters in Kansas City; removed to St.
Louis, 1883; elected dir. St. Louis Merchants'
Exchange, 1893, and served until 1894, when re-
moved to Chicago. In 1895 became associated
with A. O. Slaughter & Co. (established 1864),
brokers in stocks, bonds, cotton, coffee, grain
and provisions, and now mem. of its succes-
sor, A. O. Slaughter, Jr., & Co., which suc-
ceeded, Feb. 1, 1902. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade (elected dir., 1901, and served 3 years).
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Chicago,
Evanston, Evanston Country, Union League
Office: 139 Monroe St. Residence: 1314 Ridge
Av., Evanston, 111.
SLAYMAKER, Samuel Robert, physician; b
Davenport, la., Dec. 29. 1864; s. Henry S, and
Fidelia (Montgomery) Slaymaker; grad.
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Evanston (111.) High School, 1882; Beloit Col- Edward H. and Mary (Dillon) Sloan; ed. pub-
lege, A.B., 1886; Rush Med. College, M.D., lie schools; m. Bay City, Mich., June 18, 1896,
1892. Was interne in Presbyterian Hosp., 1892- Isabel H. Buchanan. First learned the ship-
1894; asst. physician Alma Sanitarium, 1894- building business from father; worked at that
1896. Now instructor of medicine Rush Med. until came to Chicago, Jan., 1897; went with
College; attending physician Cook Co. Hosp. Garden City Sand Co. in July, 1897, as sales-
Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Pathological man, and was with them 4 years; then be-
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. came connected with Wisconsin Lime &
Republican. Episcopalian. Office: 100 State St. Cement Co.; with them 2 years; while there
Residence: 1318 Washington Boul. oganized Southern Fire Brick & Clay Co., and
SLAYTON, Henry Lake, pres. Slayton Ly- early in 1904 organized the American Clay
ceum Bureau; b. Woodstock, Vt., May 29, 1841; Roofing Co., to manufacture flat clay shingle
s. Stephen D. and Lucy Maria (Kendall) Slay- tile; incorporated June 14 1904, of which is
ton; removed at age of 4 to Lebanon, N. H.; Pres. Democrat. Office: 1311 Chamber of Corn-
ed, district high school, 3 years at Kimball mejce. Residence: 5414 Prairie Ay.
Union Acad.. and special course of 1 year at SLUSSEB, Mazzini, lawyer Admitted to
Norwich Univ.; upon leaving university was Illinois bar in 1893, after having previously
employed by State of New Hampshire to or- practiced law for 10 years in Ohio; now of
ganize and drill volunteers; when contract firm of Carnahan, Slusser, Hawkes & Cox; also
with State was completed, passed examination now serving as state s atty. of DuPage Co.,
before military board at Washington, D. C., 111. Also vice-pres. Standard Playing Card
and was commissioned, Sept. 24, 1863, as 1st Mfg. Co.; dir. of the Am. Land & Live Stock
lieut. in 2d U. S. Colored Infy., in which served Co.; general counsel of the Inter-State Inde-
in the Gulf States and Florida; mustered out pendent Telegraph & Telephone Co., and of the
as commanding officer of Co. K, at Washing- Eastern Illinois Independent Telegraph &
ton, D. C., Jan., 1866; was offered commission Telephone Co. Republican. Office: 79 Dearborn
in regular army, but declined; m. Mar., 1874, St. Residence: Downers Grove, 111.
Mina E. Gregory, of Northfield, Vt.; 1 son: SMALE, Alson Abbott, manufacturer; b.
Windell. After return from war entered Al- Chicago, Apr. 14 1849; s James S. and Wini-
bany Law School, graduating, LL.B., 1867; came fred (Boys) Smale; ed. Chicago public schools
to Chicago and engaged in practice until great and 1 year at Richmond, 111.; m. Chicago, Dec.
Chicago fire; went to Texas and was State 30, 1874, Sarah Ann Bailey; 1 son: Cyrus Addi-
Supt. of public schools, 1872-4; established, son. Served apprenticeship as tinner and in
1874, the Slayton Lyceum Bureau. Republican. 1868 went into business for self as dealer in
Office: 17 VanBuren St. Residence: 25 Waverly hardware in Hyde Park (53d St., near Lake
Ct Av.) until after the big fire of 1871, when
SLIFER, Hiram Joseph, railway official; b. rented a place on corner Madison and Des-
Colmar, Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 12, 1857; plaines Sts. and carried on business as a
s. John and Lydia (Huttel) Slifer; grad. pub- contractor in steamboat and hotel supplies
lie schools of Philadelphia, 1873; grad. in and general jobbing; sold out, and after a
course of mining and civil engineering from trip south for health, returned to Chicago,
Polytechnic College of Pennsylvania, 1876; m. and took position in a contracting business;
Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 1882, Mary A. Beatty; was in hardware business at Earlville, 111.,
children: Edith Lockard, Margaret Beatty, 1877-92; sold out and went south with wife
Mary Rebecca, Jessie MacBean, Helen Rice, on account of her health. On returning be-
John, James Beatty. Engaged as rodman, lev- came traveling salesman for Bradley-Broman
eler, and transitman, Mexican Nat. Con- Paint Co. through the State of Iowa; took
struction Co., 1879-80; asst. to division en- position of similar character in 1899 with In-
gineer, Pennsylvania R. R., Philadelphia, land White Lead Co., and on Jan. 16, 1903,
1880-9; asst. to chief engineer, Milwaukee, was advanced to present position of sec. and
Lake Shore & Western Ry., Milwaukee, 1889- gen. mgr. Republican. Methodist. Odd Fellow;
1891; division engineer C. & N.-W. Ry., Kau- also K. P. Office: 363 S. Clinton St. Residence:
kauna, Wis., 1891-6; engineer of double track, 3612 Ellis Av.
same road, at Boone, 1896-1900; division supt., SMALL, Albion Woodbury, head dept. of
same, at Boone, 1900-2; gen. supt. C., R. I. & P. sociology, Univ. of Chicago, since 1892; b.
Ry., 1902-5. Dir. Pueblo Union Depot Co. Mem. Buckfield, Me., May 11, 1854; grad. Colby Col-
Soc. of Western Engineers, Am. Ry. Engineer- lege, 1876; Newton Theol. Seminary, 1879
ing and Maintenance of Way Assn., Iowa Ry. (Ph.D., Johns Hopkins); studied 2 years
Club, Pittsburgh Ry. Club. Mason: Lodge, Univs. Berlin and Leipzig; m. June 20, 1881,
Chapter, Commandery, Consistory; Shriner. Valeria von Massow, Berlin. Prof, history and
Residence: 9372 Longwood Av. political economy, Colby College, 1881-8; read-
SLOAN, David, railway official; b. Belfast, er in history, Johns Hopkins, 1888-9; pres.
Ireland, July 4, 1847; s. William and Elizabeth Colby College, 1889-92. Editor Am. Journal of
Sloan; ed. Ashtabula, O. ; m. Granville, O., Dec. Sociology; vice-pres. and mem. Organizing
25, 1873, Sarah F. Parry; children: William G., Com. of the World's Congress Arts and
Caroline A., Grace E. Began railroad career as Sciences, La. Purchase Exposition. Address:
chainman on construction of the Franklin 5731 Washington Av., Chicago,
branch of the L. S. & M. S. Ry. in 1871; 1874-5, SMALL, Archibald Robertson, physician and
asst. engineer of the Eastern Kentucky R. R., surgeon; b. East Greenwich, Washington Co.,
at Grayson, Ky.; harbor work on the Lake N. Y., Jan 11, 1850; s. George and Ann Eliza
Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. at Ashtabula, (Robertson) Small; ed. public schools and
O., 1877; with Chicago & Atlantic Ry., 1883-7, then attended Monmouth (111.) College, Sept.,
the last 2 years as chief engineer; asst. en- 1868, to June, 1870; studied in office of Drs.
gineer C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1887-8; asst. chief Webster and Crawford, Monmouth, 111., till
engineer I. C. R. R., 1888-97; acting chief en- Sept., 1872, in med. dept. of the Univ. of
gineer, Aug., 1897, to Jan., 1898; chief en- Michigan, 1872-3; Rush Med. College, Chicago,
gineer I. C. R. R., Jan., 1898, to 1901; now graduating M.D., Feb. 17, 1874; m. 1st, May
chief engineer MacArthur Bros. Co. Mem. Am. 19, 1875, Minerva, daughter of Hon. Jefferson
Soc. Civil Engineers, Western Soc. Engineers. Rainey, of Belleville, 111.; 1 son: Harold
Office: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 6320 Wood- Rainey Small, now lawyer in St. Louis, Mo.;
lawn Av. m. 2d, Quincy, 111., May 26, 1892, Marie Gene-
SLOAN, George S., commission (George S. vieve Cahill. Began practice Sept., 1874, at
Sloan & Son). Club: Illinois. Office: 124 S. Little York, Warren Co., 111.; removed to De-
Water St. Residence: 223 S. Marshfleld Av. catur, 1876, and to Chicago, Apr., 1885, and
SLOAN, Philip Dillon, pres. Am. Clay Roof- has since practiced here. On staff of South
ing Co.; b. Cleveland, O., July 4, 1866; a. Side Free Dispensary, 1885-8; one of founders,
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1893, and mem. first board of dirs. Chicago
Hosp., and now on staff as gynecologist. Lec-
turer on gynecology in Post-Graduate Med.
School, 1896-1901; was instrumental in having
passed the first Med. Practice Act in Illinois,
the bill being introduced at his request by
Senator Jefferson Rainey (his father-in-law)
and passed, becoming law in July, 1877. Mem.
Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc.,
Am. Med. Assn., Physicians' Club. Independent
in politics. Reared in United Presbyterian
Church, but not now church mem. Has written
many articles on gynecological and med. sub-
jects. Mason, K. T., Apollo No. 1 Commandery,
Lafayette Chapter No. 2, Lakeside Lodge, 739;
1883-4 was Grand Lecturer, A. F. & A. M.
of State of Illinois. Office: 34 Washington St.
Residence: 721 E. 46th St.
SMALL, Charles Porter, physician; b. Ban-
gor, Me., 1863; s. Albion Keith Paris and
Thankful Lincoln (Woodbury) Small; grad.
Fall River (Mass.) High School, 1882; Colby
Univ., A.B., 1886 (A.M.,); grad. Med. School
of Maine, M.D., 1889; m. Chicago, 1895, Frances
Ewing. Was interne at Maine General Hosp.,
1889-90; asst. surgeon at Nat. Soldiers' Home,
Eastern branch, Togus, Me., 1890-1; began pri-
vate practice in Waterville, Me., 1891; appoint-
ed Univ. physician at Univ. of Chicago, 1892,
and has so continued ever since. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Cook Co.
Med. Soc., Chicago Physicians' Club. Republi-
can. Baptist. Club: Quadrangle. Office and resi-
dence: 5729 Madison Av.
SMALL, James Drum, broker; b. Baltimore,
Md., July 27, 1875; s. Edward C. and Janet
(Hepburn) Small; ed. Boston Latin School
and Princeton Univ., graduating A.B. in class
of 1896; studied law in office of Lackner, Butz
& Miller, attys., of Chicago, and was admitted
to the bar in 1897. Was with the Cash Regis-
ter Co., 1897-9, and after that with Knight,
Donnelly & Co., stock brokers, until June, 1902,
when with brother, Ralph D., organized firm
of Small Bros. & Co., of which has since been
vice-pres. and sec. Republican. Presbyterian.
Club: Midlothian. Office: Royal Insurance
Blder. Residence: 4729 Lake A v.
SMALL, Ralph Dnffield, broker; b. Balti-
more, Md., Dec. 18, 1871; s. Edward C. and
Janet ''Hepburn) Small; ed. Baltimore High
School and Princeton Univ., graduating from
latter, A.B., in class of 1892; grad. Chicago
College of Law, 1894; m. Chicago, June 7,
1904, Clara Ethel Weaver. After leaving
Princeton entered office of Lyman & Jackson,
attorneys-at-law, while attending law school,
1892-4; became partner after admission to
bar in 1894, in law firm of Pope & Small until
1898; then took charge of the unlisted securi-
ties dept. of Otis, Wilcox & Co. until June,
1902, when the firm of Small Bros. & Co. was
incorporated, of which has since been pres.
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Midlothian,
Kenwood Country, Kenwood. Office: Royal In-
surance Blder. Residence: 4729 Lake Av.
SMALL, Robert Edmund, commission mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Feb. 5, 1869; s. Henry N.
and Elvira B. Small; ed. Chicago public
schools and in academy at Waltham, Mass.;
m. Chicago, Aug. 29, 1892, Charlotte Dyer;
children: Robert Dyer, Adele, Mary, Daniel B.
Was engaged with Franklin MacVeagh & Co.,
wholesale grocers, 1887-91; in business as
commission merchant, 1891-7; of J. K. Armsby
Co., commission merchants in Pacific Coast
products, since 1897. Republican. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: 42 River St. Residence: 708 Forest
Av.. Evanston, 111.
SMALLEY, Charles Marvin, mgr. Chicago
Lumber & Coal Co.; b. St. Albans, Vt., June
10, 1865; s. Marvin and Sarah E. (Adams)
Smalley; removed with parents to Chicago In
1866; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Kansas
City, Mo., 1887, Sarah E. Miller; 1 son: Fay
E. After leaving school entered employ of
firm of Thompson Eros. & Co., lumber, and
remained with them for 3 years: then with
S. B. Barker & Co., lumber, for 4 years, and
of Murphy & Smalley four years; since 1894
Chicago mgr. of the Chicago Lumber & Coal
Co., of St. Louis, Mo., wholesale dealers in
lumber and coal, but from Chicago office mak-
ing a leading specialty of yellow pine lumber.
Republican. Clubs: Columbia Yacht, Union
League. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Residence: 5760 Rosalie Ct.
SMEDLEY, Nathan Jay, physician; b. Belvi-
dere, Boone Co., 111., Jan. 25, 1863; s. Nathan
and Adaline D. (Warren) Smedley; grad.
South Belvidere Grammar School^ 1880; Belvi-
dere Union High School, 1884; Northwestern
Med. School (Chicago Med. College), 1887. In
active practice of surgery since Mar., 1887,
at present location; med. adviser for several
corporations. Med. adviser for years for the
German-Am. Surgical Co. of New York, whole-
sale dealers in physicians' supplies, of which
is now pres. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Illinois
State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn. Has writ-
ten many monographs on diseases of wo-
men and children and other med. subjects,
more especially pertaining to med. appliances
for the cure of diseases. Royal Arch Mason.
Mem. Independent Order of Foresters and
many other fraternal and charitable organiza-
tions. Office and residence: 138 Wells St., cor.
Ontario St.
SMILEY, Francis Edward, Presbyterian
clergyman, author; b. Philadelphia, Nov. 11,
1858; s. Edward G. and Jane Mackay Smiley;
grad. Univ. of Pennsylvania and Princeton
Theol. Sem.; Post-graduate, Princeton, Free
Church College, Edinburgh, Scotland (D.D.);
ordained, Philadelphia Presbytery, Apr. 30,
1886; m. May 30, 1888, Florence May Booth.
Pastor Wharton St. Presbyterian Church, Phil-
adelphia, 1886-8; in evangelistic work, Great
Britain and U. S., 1889-93; pastor 23d Av.
Church, Denver, 1893-1901; evangelist since
1901. (See Who's Who in America for books,
etc.) Address: 80 Institute PL, Chicago.
SMILEY, Mitchell John, lawyer; b. Living-
ston Co., N. Y., May 2, 1841; s. Mitchell S.
and Rebecca Smiley; reared in VanBureri and
Kalamazoo Cos., Mich.; ed. public schools in
Michigan and Kalamazoo College; m. Ports-
mouth, N. H., 1873, Florence M. Fitts; chil-
dren: Edmund P., Louise B. Admitted to bar
of Michigan in 1862; 1862-7, practiced law at
Kalamazoo, Mich.; established in practice at
Grand Rapids, Mich., 1872, and continued there
until 1895, when came to Chicago; now mem.
of Smiley & Clark. Also pres. Land, Log &
Lumber Co. Mason. Club: Union League; also
Peninsula (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: 2815 Prairie Av.
SMILLIE, William, state grain inspector;
b. Kilmarnock, Scotland, June 22, 1840; s.
Thomas and Sarah Govan Smillie; ed. schools
of Scotland; came to U. S., 1860; m. Chicago,
1861, Elizabeth Oliver. Engaged in grain eleva-
tor business in Chicago in 1860 and since con-
tinuously identified with the grain business in
Chicago; appointed, 1882, supervising inspect-
or of the state grain dept. of Illinois. Repub-
lican. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence: 713
Maple Boul., Oak Park, 111.
SMITH, Aimer, jurist; b. Orange, Mass.,
Aug. 4, 1843;. s. Humphrey and Sophronia
(Ward) Smith; moved to Middlebury, Vt., in
childhood; early education in public and pri-
vate schools; grad., 1866, Middlebury College;
m. 1869, Ada C., daughter of the late Sereno
Smith, of Shoreham, Vt. ; 1 child: Ferris
Soreno. After leaving college was for a year
in charge of Newton Acad., Shoreham Vt. ;
then came to Chicago and studied law in office
of J. L. Stark; admitted to bar and became
partner in firm of Stark & Smith until the
death of the senior mem.; formed partnership
with J. M. H. Burgett, as Smith & Burgett,
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1877-87; after that alone. Judge of Circuit Presbyterian. Has contributed extensively to
Court of Cook Co., 1893-1903; returned to prac- agricultural, med. and scientific journals. Of-
tice of law; associating with him Charles L. flee: 31-39 W. Randolph St. Residence: 913 Lee
Caswell, Jr., under firm name of Smith & St., Evanston, 111.
Caswell, Jan. 1, 1903; specialty, commercial, SMITH, C. P. Mather, yice-pres. Bradner
corporation and real estate law. Clubs: Union Smith & Co., paper merchants. Office: 186 Mon-
League, Hamilton. Mem. of Illinois State Bar roe St.
Assn. and Chicago Bar Assn. Republican. Of- SMITH, Calvin Stevens, life insurance; b.
fice: 112 Clark St. Residence: 15 Aldine Sq. Thompsonville, Conn., Dec. 21, 1852; s. Martin
SMITH, Alexander, author; b. Edinburgh, and Anna (Stevens) Smith; ed. schools of
Scotland, Sept. 11, 1865; s. Alexander W. and Chicopee, Mass., and at Wesleyan Acad., Wil-
Isabella (Carter) Smith; ed. Edinburgh, B.Sc., braham, Mass.; m. Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 24,
1886; Ph.D., Univ. of Munich, 1889. Asst. chem- 1874, Ida A. Allen. Parents died when he was
istry, Univ. of Edinburgh, 1889-90; m. Feb. young, and as the eldest of four boys, he
16, 1905, Sara Bowles Ludden, of Memphis, started at 13 to make his own way in the
Tenn. Prof, chemistry and mineralogy, Wa- world unaided; worked at various vocations. In
bash College, 1890-4; prof, chemistry, Univ. 1880 engaged in life insurance business, and
of Chicago, since 1894. Clubs: University, in 1883 became general agent for the Perm
Quadrangle. (See Who's Who in America for Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia,
books, etc.). Address: University of Chicago. Retired from active business in 1902, but still
SMITH, Alfred Arring-ton, accident and retains his interest in the agency. Republican,
health underwriter; b. Madison, Wis., June Reformed Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
22, 1862; s. John Y. and Sarah A. (Warner) Chicago Athletic (life member), Washington
Smith; ed. public schools and Univ. of Wis- Park, Midlothian. Office: Tacoma Bldg. Resi-
consin; m. Chicago, Dec. 25, 1891, Anna E. dence: 3982 Lake Av.
Early; children: Genevieve E., Dorothy E., SMITH, Charles Alexander, pres. of Smith
Helen A. Brought up on farm in Southern & Barnes Piano Co.; b. Wayne Co., Mich., 1837;
Wisconsin; came to Chicago, Sept., 1885. En- ed. common schools; came to Chicago from
tered insurance business with Metropolitan Michigan in 1856, and was engaged in mer-
Accident Assn. of Chicago, 1896, remaining cantile business until 1884; then engaged in
there till Continental Casualty Co. was or- the manufacture of pianos, incorporating,
ganized; then became asst. sec. and in Dec., 1892, under the present style of Smith &
1901, sec. of that company. Republican. Mason; Barnes Piano Co., of which is pres. and treas.
mem. Chevalier Bayard Commandery, K. T. ; Is also interested in various other enterprises.
Shriner. Clubs: Colonial, Hamilton, Chicago Mason. Club: Highland Park. Office: 471 Cly-
Athletic. Office: 1208 Michigan Av. Residence: bourn Av. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
468 E. 42d St. SMITH, Charles Georgfe, printer; b. Dowa-
SMITH, Ben Mayhew, lawyer; b. Colona, giac, Mich., May 31, 1866; s. Charles A. and
Henry Co., 111., June 14, 1863; s. Rufus A. Margaret M. (Dougan) Smith; ed. public
and Harriet F. (Hanna) Smith; ed. common schools and business college; m. Chicago, Oct.
schools and at Northwestern Normal at Gene- 17, 1889, Lottie Peltzer; children: Margaret,
seo, 111., graduating B.S., 1885; grad. Union Charles G., Jr. (deceased). First employment
College of Law, Chicago, 1890; m. Cambridge, was in the stationery house of George E. Cole
111., Sept. 9, 1891, Katherine C. Welton; chil- & Co. in 1880 as a handy boy; remained with
dren: Frances W., Mabel M. Employed June, firm 11 years, during which time advanced to
1889, to July, 1890, as clerk for law firm of position of mgr. of manufacturing dept. Since
Abbott, Oliver & Showalter; admitted to bar, 1892, with William T. Robinson, in firm of
Dec., 1889; mem. law firm of Hand, Milchrist Robinson & Smith, printers. Republican.
& Smith, May, 1891, to May, 1895; of Milchrist Presbyterian. Mason — Englewood Lodge, En-
& Smith to May, 1897; asst. state's atty. of glewood Chapter, Normal Park Chapter (hon-
Cook Co., Jan. 1, 1897, to Jan. 1, 1901; since orary mem.), Imperial Council, Englewood
Jan. 1, 1901, mem. of law firm of Castle, Wil- Commandery, K. T.; Oriental Consistory (32°);
liams & Smith. Republican. Mason, K. P. also Medinah Temple, Shrine. Pres. Masonic
Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: Chamber of Social Club; mem. Chicago Athletic Assn. Of-
Commerce. Residence: 1161 Lunt Av. fice: 383 LaSalle St. Residence: 7145 Eggleston
SMITH, Byron Laflin, banker; pres. and dir. Av.
the Northern Trust Co.; 1st vice-pres. and dir. SMITH, Charles M., pres. Bradner Smith &
Chicago Telephone Co.; dir. A., T. & S. F. Ry. Co., paper merchants. Office: 186 Monroe St.
Co., C. & N.-W. Ry. Co., C., M. & St. P Ry. SMITH, Dan Morgan, lawyer; b. Orange
Co., Metropolitan West Side Elevated Ry. Co., Court House, Va., Oct. 2, 1873; s. Dr. Dan
South Side Elevated Ry. Co., Englewood Ele- Morgan and DeLacy (Cave) Smith; moved
vated Railway Co. Associate mem. Chicago with parents to Jasper, Fla. ; ed. Jasper Nor-
Real Estate Board; mem. Chicago Board of mal School, Florida Normal School and busi-
Trade, Chicago Stock Exchange. Clubs: Chi- ness college, and Florida State College; m.
cago, Union League, Merchants, Commercial, Chicago, Dec. 27, 1897, Mary Frances McKin-
Calumet, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic, ney. Studied law with Judge Henry J. Stewart
Bankers, Caxton, Quadrangle, Onwentsia, Chi- and L. E. Robertson, and was admitted to the
cago Golf, Mid-Day, Saddle and Cycle. Summer Florida bar in 1893, before he was 21 years
residence: Lake Forest, 111.; residence: 2140 old, by special act of the Legislature. Prac-
Prairie Av. ticed at Jasper, Fla.; was city clerk 3 terms;
SMITH, C. Alfred, pres. Mclntosh Battery alternate to Democratic Nat. Convention, 1896;
and Optical Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Mar. 8, lieut. Florida State Troops; commanded a
1844; s. James F. and Ellen E. (Cadwallader) company of U. S. V. in Spanish- Am. War;
Smith; ed. high school, Reading, Pa., and at came to Chicago, 1897, and has since been in
the Pennsylvania State College,- where he practice here, becoming, 1904, mem. of firm
took the course in agricultural chemistry, re- of Nichols, Smith & Lichtenberger. Was nomi-
ceiving the degree of M.A., 1862: m. Reading, nated for Congress on the Democratic ticket
Pa., Dec. 29, 1870, Martha E. Ulrich; children: from 3d District of Illinois, 1902. Dir. Sibley
Miles (deceased), Henrietta N., Lillian D. (de- Warehouse & Storage Co. Office: First Nat.
ceased). Was asst. prof, of chemistry, 1863-4, Bank Bldg. Residence: 6203 Princeton Av.
and prof, of chemistry and physics, 1877-82, SMITH, Edward Everett, wholesale shoes;
in Pennsylvania State College; manufacturer b. Clinton Co., Mo., Oct. 14, 1856; s. Robert P.
of fertilizers, 1866-71; supt. of shops, Schuyl- and Paulina M. (Hubtaard) Smith; ed. public
kill Navigation Co., 1868-71; in lumber busi- schools, Bloomington, 111.; m. Champaign, 111.,
ness, 1871-7. Since 1888 pres. and mgr. of Me- Dec. 27, 1881, Addie Thomas; 1 son: Harry
Intosh Battery and Optical Co. Republican. Thomas. Since 1868 in the wholesale shoe
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business; now pres. the R. P. Smith & Sons
Co. Democrat. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park. Office: 230-232 Franklin St. Resi-
dence: 158 PJ. 51st St.
SMITH, Edwin Burritt, lawyer; b. Spar-
tansburg, Pa., Jan. 18, 1854; s. Henry and
Emily (Kinney) Smith; orphaned in early
life; lived with an uncle at Cerro Gordo, 111.,
1860-4; uncle died and he worked at farm
work, 1864-72; taught school; studied at Ober-
lin College (A.M., 1893); grad. Union College
of Law, Chicago (LL.B., 1879); studied law
dept. Yale (M.L., 1880); has practiced at Chi-
cago since 1881; m. Nov. 8, 1883, Emma J.
Dauman, Downington, Pa.; children: Curtis
Q., Otis E., Emily. Active in political reform
movements; mem. Illinois Commission for
Promotion of Uniform Legislation in U. S.
since 1893; prof, law, Northwestern Univ.,
1894-1902; mem. of executive committee of
International Peace Congress; sec. and dir. E.
A. Bryan Co.; mgr. Rosehill Cemetery Co.;
dir. The United Underwriters, The New Voice
Co., Macon County Title & Trust Co., Logan
County Abstract Co., Iroquois County Title &
Trust Co., Chicago Teaming Co. Special coun-
sel for City of Chicago in traction matters. Re-
ported volumes 114-122 U. S. Supreme Court
Reports for "Law Edition"; also volumes 21-
47, Illinois Appellate Court Reports. Edited: A
Great Chancellor and Other Papers, by James
L. High, 1902; contributor to leading maga-
zines. Mem. law firm Peckham, Smith, Packard
& ApMadoc. Clubs: Union League, University,
Quadrangle, Chicago Literary. Mem. of Ani.,
Illinois and Chicago Bar Assns. Office: First
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5530 Cornell Av.
SMITH, Frank McNary, real estate; b. Long-
meadow, Mass., May 3, 1859; s. Martin M. and
Annie (Stevens) Smith; ed. public schools,
and at Wesleyan Acad.. Wilbraham, Mass.;
m. Chicago, 1891, Mary Potter; children: Pot-
ter Lewis, Calvin Frederick. Began work at
age of 13; in photography 2 years; boots and
shoes 4 years: tobacco business 2 years; rail-
road business 4 years; since 1884 in real estate
business in Chicago; partner in firm of L. M.
Smith & Bro. Republican. Methodist. Clubs:
Washington Park, Chicago Athletic, Kenwood
Country, Oconomowoc Golf. Office: 3947 Cot-
tage Grove Av. Residence: 3847 Michigan Av.
SMITH, Frank Waldo, banker; b. Chicago,
May 19, 1849; s. Waldo Wait and Jane E.
(Fogg) Smith; ed. Mosely School, 1857-62;
Haven School, 1862-3; West Division High
School, 1863-6; m. Chicago, Apr. 9, 1873, Dora
A. Hadden; children: Fannie B., Osborn F.,
Ethel H. From 1867 until the fire of 1871 was
with Smith Bros., successors of Smith, Pol-
lard & Co., wholesale grocers, 39 River St.;
from Apr. 11, 1872, to Nov., 1876, with 3d Nat.
Bank; Dec., 1876, to Oct., 1885, with Mer-
chants Loan & Trust Co.; since Oct. 31, 1885,
cashier Corn Exchange Nat. Bank. Republican.
Club: Marquette. Office: 217 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 5539 Cornell Av.
SMITH, Franklin Pratt, iron works; b. Chi-
cago, Sept. 30, 1864; s. Eben Byron and Har-
riet Newel (Barnum) Smith; ed. Chicago pub-
lic schools; m. Pasadena, Cal., Feb. 7, 1901,
Daisy Durand: 1 son: Henry Durand. Worked
for Langdon, Shepard & Co., St. Paul, railroad
contractors, 1882-3; sec. Chicago Wire & Iron
Works, 1884-6; established, 1887. and has
since conducted the F. P. Smith Wire & Iron
Works, manufacturers of ornamental and
structural iron, brass and wire work. Repub-
lican. Presbyterian. Mason. Mem. Sons of the
Revolution. Clubs: Calumet, Washington Park,
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Chicago
Automobile. Office: 100-102 Lake St. Residence:
2625 Prairie Av. ; summer, Lake Forest, 111.
SMITH, Frederick Aug-ustus, jurist; b. Nor-
wood Park, Cook Co., 111., Feb. 11, 1844; s.
Israel G. and Susan (Pennoyer) Smith; early
education in Chicago public schools; in Univ.
of Chicago, 1860-3; enlisted as private in Co.
G, 134th regt., 111. Vol. Infy., 1863; served in
Kentucky and Missouri campaigns until regt.
was mustered out, 1864; returned to Univ. of
Chicago, 1864; grad. A.M., 1866; LL.B. Union
College of Law, 1867; m. July 25, 1871,
Frances B., daughter of Rev. Reuben and
Abby (demons) Morey, of Merton, Wis. Ad-
mitted to Illinois bar, 1867; began practice
with C. C. Kohlsaat, forming firm of Smith &
Kohlsaat until 1872; practiced alone, 1872-90;
senior of Smith, Helmer, Moulton & Price,
1890-1902. Republican nominee for Superior
Court judge, 1898, but defeated; elected, June,
1903, judge Circuit Court of Cook Co. for term
expiring June, 1909, and now assigned to the
Appellate Court. Pres. Law Club of Chicago,
1887; pres. Chicago Bar Assn., 1890. Trustee
cf the Univ. of Chicago and Rush Med. Col-
lege. Clubs: Hamilton (ex-pres.), Union
League, Marquette, Chicago Literary. Office:
Ashland Blk. Residence: 87 Rush St.
SMITH, Frederick Belcher, chairman of
board cf directors of A. C. McClurg & Co.; b.
Bangor, Me., Aug. 14, 1839; s. George R. and
Delia B. (Tarbox) Smith; ed. public schools
of Maine; m. Hallowell, Me., Jan. 20, 1881,
Alice W. Smith. Began business career in
Bangor, Me., coming thence to Chicago, 1862,
and entering employ of S. C. Griggs & Co.,
publishers and booksellers, as salesman in the
retail dept.; became a partner in that firm and
has continued with its successors, Jansen,
McClurg & Co. and A. C. McClurg & Co., of
which is now at head as chairman of the
board of directors. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Union, Caxton, Chicago Literary. Of-
fice: 215-221 Wabash Av. Residence: 138 Astor
St.
SMITH, George Ripley, manufacturers'
agent in printers' supplies; b. Livingston Co.,
N. Y., Mar. 19, 1864; s. Herman and Jennie
(Ripley) Smith; ed. public schools of Ontario
Co., N. Y.; m. Chicago, 1888, Hattie Beckwith.
Came to Chicago from New York State in
1880, and was with Harder, Luse & Co., type
founders, until 1900, when became a mem. of
the firm of Champlin & Smith, Western agents
for Keystone Nickel Alloy type, golding ma-
chinery and supplies, combination chases, Am.
Press seats, Brown folding machines and
other printers' supplies. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
Office: 121-123 Plymouth PL Residence: Dow-
ners Grove, 111.
SMITH, Jerome Alonzo, pres. S. D. fluids &
Co., stationers, engravers, printers, etc.; b.
Burlington, Vt.. Feb. 18, 1833; ed. public
schools and in Bell's Commercial College, Chi-
cago; m. 1863, Lucy A. Wright, of Keene, N.
H. ; children: Frederick W., Anna M. Came to
Chicago from Vermont in 1849 and in 1850 re-
moved to Michigan City, Ind., where was for
several years employed in store of his uncle,
Samuel Dresden, afterward attending busi-
ness college in Chicago; partner with Henry
Sanborn in commission business in Chicago,
1860-3; served in q. m. dept. U. S. A., at Nash-
ville, Tenn., from spring of 1863 to close of
war. In 1865 became a partner in the firm of
S. D. Childs & Co., now being pres. of the cor-
§ oration of the same name. Office: 200 Clark
t. Residence: 1231 Maple Av., Evanston.
SMITH, John Corson, ex-lieut. gov. of Illi-
nois; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 13, 1832; s.
Robert and Sarah (Harvey) Smith; ed. public
schools of Philadelphia; but irregularly, as
he worked in a cotton factory for years from
early childhood; apprenticed to a carpenter
and builder of Philadelphia at 16, and after at-
taining his majority worked at his trade at Cape
May, Keyport, N. J., and New York City;
came to Chicago in 1854 and began working
at trade, but because of the breaking out of
cholera removed to Galena, and engaged in
building and contracting work; m. Galena, 111.,
1856, Charlotte A. Gallagher; children: Robert
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A., Samuel H., Ruth A.. John C., Jr. Enlisted
as private in 74th 111. Regt., but later was
commissioned to raise a company, which be-
came Co. I of the 96th 111. Vol. Infy., and on
the organization of that regt. was elected
maj. ; was engaged in defense of Cincinnati,
1862, and afterward took part in the 2d battle
of Fort Donelson; was engaged with Van
Dorn at Spring Hill, Triune and Franklin, and
fought at Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Lookout
Mountain and Missionary Ridge, being pro-
moted lieut. col. for gallantry at Chickamauga;
commanded regt. at Buzzard's Roost, and with
his regt. at the battles of Resaca, Kingston,
Cassville, New Hope Church, Dallas, Pumpkin-
Vine Creek, Pine Mountain, and at Kenesaw
Mountain, where was severely wounded; re-
turned to the field, Oct., 1864, and took part in
the siege of Nashville; brevetted col., Feb.,
1865, and later promoted to full rank of col.
and brevetted brig. gen. Returned to Galena
until 1874, and was asst. assessor internal
revenue and special assessor for banks, lega-
cies, etc.; Centennial Exposition Commission-
er, 1876; then became mgr. of Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Co. at Chicago until 1877; chief
Inspector of grain at Chicago, 1878; state
treas. and re-elected in 1882; delegate to Re-
publican Nat. Conventions, 1872, 1876; elected
lieut. gov., serving Jan., 1885, to Jan., 1889;
now retired. Republican. Mason (32°); Past
Grand Master, I. O. O. F. Mem. Chicago
Board of Trade. Residence: 65 Sibley St.
SMITH, Lewis M., real estate; b. Adrian,
Mich., Aug. 26, 1855; s. Martin M. and Annie
(Stevens) Smith; ed. public schools and by
private tutors; m. Armada, Mich., Jan. 4, 1888,
Mary Pettibone. On farm in Michigan until
16 years old; worked at various clerical posi-
tions, coming to Chicago as drug clerk in 1876;
returned to Michigan and worked farm on
shares for 3 years, attending school winters,
and prepared for Law School at Ann Arbor;
was unable to complete plans because of sick-
ness in family; taught school 1 season; came
back to Chicago in spring of 1881, and imme-
diately opened real estate office, and has con-
tinuously been engaged in real estate business
ever since in his present location; since 1884
as senior mem. of firm of L. M. Smith & Bros.
Dir. of Drexel State Bank. Unitarian. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Midlothian. Ma-
son; K. T. Mem. Royal League. Office: Cottage
Grove and Drexel Boul. Residence: 4729 Kim-
bark Av.
SMITH, Lloyd James, railroad supplies; b.
Wheeler, Ind., Sept. 10, 1863; s. James P. and
Helen (Christopher) Smith; ed. public schools;
m. Chicago, Oct. 15, 1890, Sadie B. Hall; 1
daughter: Lloyda K. Began business career
with Northwestern Nat. Bank as messenger in
1879, remaining in various capacities until
1882; then clerk on Boardi of Trade for
Schaffer & Cox for 1 year; went West in
1884 to Ashland, Ore., where was in provision
business; returned to Chicago, 1886, and be-
came a mem. of the Board of Trade, doing
business as commission merchant and broker
for 15 years; retired from Board of Trade in
1900 to engage in the railroad supplies busi-
ness in the Spear & Miller Co. Republican.
Club: Chicago Athletic. Mason: Covenant
Lodge, Lincoln Park Commandery, K. T. ; Me-
dinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Office: 77 Jack-
son Boul. Residence: 1825 Sheridan Rd.
SMITH, Melanctbon, manufacturers' agent;
b. Quitman, Miss., Oct. 22, 1862; s. Col. Melanc-
thon and Minnie (Forney) Smith; ed. public
schools in Alabama; m. Chicago, Feb. 3, 1902,
Elizabeth Adams; children: Melancthon, Mar-
shall Adams, Walter Endicott. First business
experience was as a newspaper carrier for his
father's paper; later asst. in logging camp,
tallying logs; then in Louisiana, in 1885; also
in the logging business, and was also mgr. of
a livery stable; thence went to Montgomery,
Ala., where was asst. bookkeeper in whole-
sale grocery store, and, in 1888, came to Chi-
cago as salesman for E. M. Endicott & Co.,
sugar brokers; in 1890-3 was traveling sales-
man for Nelson Morris & Co., packers, and,
In 1893-4, was in charge of their St. Paul
branch, and 1894-5 their traveling representa-
tive on the Pacific Coast; after that mgr. of
city business in sales dept. of Nelson Morris
& Co. until 1901, when became partner in the
firm of W. C. Curtis & Co., wholesale grocers'
and packers' supplies; later bought out his
partner, and now conducts business in his own
name, being the representative of a score or
more leading manufacturers of wholesale
grocers' and packers' supplies. Also pres. of
Star Gelatine Co., of Chicago. Democrat.
Presbyterian. Was mem. of "Montgomery
Grays," Alabama State Troops. Clubs: Oak
Park, Iroquois. Office: 8 Market St. Residence:
228 S. Oak Park Av.
SMITH, Orlando C., wholesale shoes; b. Ran-
dolph, N. Y., May 11, 1837; s. Clement and
Julia (Clizbe) Smith; ed. public schools of
Adrian, Mich., and 1 year at Hillsdale College;
m. Marion, O., Princess Baker. Worked at
carpenter's trade from 15 years of age until
22; mem. firm of Smith & Simmons, Toledo,
O., wholesale leather, 1862-79; Smith, Sim-
mons & Peabody, Toledo, O., boots and shoes,
1879-90; pres. Doggett, Bassett & Mills Co.,
Chicago, 1890-2; pres. Smith-Wallace Co. since
1892. Republican. Club: Washington Park. Of-
fice: Market & Adams Sts. Residence: Lexing-
ton Hotel.
SMITH, Orson, banker; b. Dec. 14, 1841; s.
Orson and Mary Ann Smith; ed. public and
private schools, Chicago; m. Chicago, Dec. 14,
1871, Anna Rice. Began business life at 13 as
"bundle boy" in retail dry goods store of Pot-
ter Palmer; a year later became clerk banking
house of P. Granger Adams, which became
successively, Traders' Bank and Traders' Nat.
Bank, and became chief clerk and asst. cashier
since 1898, Merchants Loan & Trust Co. Bank;
(State Bank), 1881-4, vice-pres., 1884-98, pres.
since 1898, Merchants Loan & Trust Co. Bank;
trustee London Guarantee & Accident Co.,
Ltd., of London, Eng. Mem., and was treas.,
1872-84, Chicago Board of Trade; mem. Chi-
cago Stock Exchange several years; mem. ex-
ecutive committee Chicago Clearing House
Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Washington Park, Un-
ion, Chicago Athletic. Office: 135 Adams St.
Residence: 41 Bellevue PI.
SMITH, Philip Richard, sec. and treas. Ayer
& Lord Tie Co.; b. Chicago, June 9, 1869; s.
Gilbert Richard and Mary (Ayer) Smith; ed.
public schools of Harvard, 111., 1875-86; m.
Fayetteville, Ark., Jan. 24, 1893, Alva Mayes;
children: Gilbert Richard, Russell Mayes,
Philip Richard, Jr. Was clerk in Northwest-
ern Nat. Bank, June, 1886, to Dec., 1887; clerk
to Edward E. Ayer, Dec., 1887, to Sept., 1893;
since Sept., 1893, sec., treas. and dir. Ayer &
Lord Tie Co.; also sec. and treas. Texas Tie &
Lumber Preserving Co., and of Tonty Lumber
Co. Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic, Lake
Geneva Yacht. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg.
Residence: 1859 Oakdale Av.
SMITH, Pliny Bent, lawyer; b. DuPage Co.,
111., Feb. 18, 1850; s. Truman W. and Eliza-
beth (Durkee) Smith; ed. district school Du-
Page Co., to 1864; East Batavia Public School,
1864-6; student law school of Univ. of Mich-
igan, 1870-1. At 16 years of age began carrying
on farm summers (father being dead), and
teaching school winters, until beginning study
of law, 1870; admitted to bar of Supreme
Court of Illinois, Sept., 1872; later to U. S.
District and Circuit Courts, Chicago, and to
U. S. Supreme Court. In general practice since
1872, except the period, 1883-98, when he was
atty. for L. S. & M. S. Ry. Republican. Mem.
Republican State Central Committee, 1888-92;
mem. Chicago Public Library Board, 1887-93.
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Mem. Bibliographical Soc. of Chicago, Am.
Bibliographical Soc. Clubs: Union League,
Hamilton, City, Law, Chicago Literary. Office:
184 Dearborn St. Residence: 2017 Indiana Av,
SMITH, Ralph Elbridg-e, sec. and treas. of
Pitkin & Brooks; b. Cambridge, Mass., Dec.
30, 1863; s. Blbridge and Caroline (Reynolds)
Smith; ed. public schools, Cambridge, Mass.;
m. Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 20, 1886, Bertha
Marian Dakin; children: Arthur Dakin, Ralph
Alden. Began business life with Mason &
Hamlin, organs, Cambridge, Mass., 1879; with
William H. Emerson, molasses merchant, Bos-
ton, 1881; Chicago Malleable Iron Co., Chicago,
1882; J. W. Butler Paper Co., 1883-6; with
Pitkin & Brooks, pottery, etc., since 1887; now
sec. and treas. Republican. Congregationalist.
Office: 56 E. Lake St. Residence: 417 N. 64th
Av., Oak Park, 111.
SMITH, Samuel Melancthon, lawyer; b. Ga-
lena, 111., June 29, 1869; s. Rev. Ambrose C.
(D.D.) and Hannah (Slaymaker) Smith; grad-
uate Beloit College, B.A., 1890; M.A., 1893;
student Law School of Univ. of Wisconsin,
1892-3; m. Janesville, Wis., Nov. 11, 1896, Mar-
garet P. Sheldon; 1 daughter: Margaret Han-
nah. Taught school, Janesville, Wis., 1890;
asst. cashier M. & M. Savings Bank, Janes-
ville, Wis., 1891-4; admitted to bar on Wiscon-
sin state examination, Apr., 1894; practiced
law in firm of Whitehead, Matheson & Smith,
1894-7; sec. and atty., Janesville Machine Co.,
1897-1900; sec. Wisconsin State Tax Commis-
sion, Madison, Wis., 1900-1; in practice in Chi-
cago since 1901; sec. Endowment Rank, K. P.,
Chicago, 1901-4; since May 15, 1904, connected
with banking and bond house of N. W. Harris
& Co., Chicago. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mem. Phi Kappa Psi, college fraternity. Office:
Marquette Bldg. Residence: Riverside, 111.
SMITH, Shea, mfg. stationer, etc.; b. San-
dusky City, O., July 26, 1850; s. Robert Alex-
ander and Priscilla (Barker) Smith; ed. com-
mon schools, Toronto, Ont., from 9 to 13 years
of age, and common and high school, Watse-
ka, Iroquois Co., 111.; m. Chicago, Sept. 17,
1874, Eunice M. Clark; children: Arthur Clark,
Emma Gwendolen, Alice Rosalva, Lester Shea.
In 1871 established the business of Shea
Smith & Co., now incorporated, of which he is
pres., the company doing a large business as
wholesale, jobbing, retail and mfg. stationers,
Erinters and binders, with a number of popu-
ir and widely sold specialties in office sta-
tionery. Republican. Methodist. Enlisted in 1st
Infy. I. N. G., Oct. 6, 1875; elected 2d lieut.
Co. E, June 27, 1877; 1st lieut., Sept. 4, 1877;
capt., Feb. 14, 1879; maj. of the regt. Oct. 4,
1884; resigned commission as maj., July 9,
1885; appointed adjutant, Dec. 7, 1885; re-
signed, Oct. 25, 1888; elected to Veteran Corps,
1st Infy., June 4, 1889. Mem. S. A. R., Chicago
Chapter. Clubs: Union League, Press, Chicago
Yacht. Office: 18-20 Custom House PI. Resi-
dence: 3971 Ellis Av.
SMITH, Thomas Herbert, insurance adjust-
er; b. E. Orrington, Me., Dec. 12, 1847; went
West, 1873, for N. British and Mercantile In-
surance Co., with which he was connected un-
til Dec. 31, 1894, first 2 years at Kansas City
and Cincinnati, and from 1875 at Chicago;
since 1884 has been engaged in independent
adjusting. Has been pres. Illinois State Board
of Underwriters, yice-pres. and mem. execu-
tive committee Fire Underwriters' Assn. of
the Northwest. Has been vice-pres. and is now
dir. Soc. of the Sons of Maine in Illinois. At-
tendant Central Church for past 28 years.
Mem. Illinois Soc. S. A. R. Mem. Illinois Soc.
Soc. of Colonial Wars. Club: Union League.
Office: 171 LaSalle St. Residence: 4407 Lake
Av.
SMITH, Willard Adalbert, publisher; b. Ken-
osha, Wis., Sept. 20, 1849; s. William Harrison
and Mehitabel Allen Smith; grad. Shurtleff
College, 1869 (A.M.); grad. law dept. Wash-
ington Univ., St. Louis, 1871 (B.L.); m. St.
Louis, May 1, 1872, Maria C. Dickinson; chil-
dren: Mrs. Bruce V. Qrandall, Evanston, 111.,
Edith M. and Harold A. Chief of dept. of trans-
portation exhibits, World's Columbian Expo-
sition, 1893; dir. of transportation and civil
engineering, Am. Commission to Paris Expo-
sition, 1900; decorated Chevalier of the Legion
of Honor by Pres. of France, 1900; chief dept.
of Transportation, Louisiana Purchase Expo-
sition of 1904. Decorated, 1905, by the Emperor
of Germany, as Officer of the Royal Order of
the Crown. Mem. Western Soc. of Engineers,
Am. Ry. Master Mechanics' Assn., Am. Soc.
Railroads Supts., Master Car Builders' Assn.;
trustee Univ. of Chicago; patron and honorary
curator Field Columbian Museum. Publisher
and proprietor Ry. and Engineering Review,
and The Iron and Machinery World (week-
lies). Club: Union League. Republican. Office:
Manhattan Bldg. Residence: 3256 Rhodes Av.
SMITH, William Ralph, sample cases; b.
Le Clair, la., May 12, 1854; s. James and Mary
(Mitchell) Smith; ed. public schools of Daven-
port, la., and Iowa State College, Ames, la.,
graduating, 1874; attended Cornell Univ. for
% year, 1872; grad. law dept. of Lake Forest
Univ., 1889; m. Chicago, June 5, 1889, Eliza-
beth Glaspell (now deceased). Taught in Dav-
enport (la.) High School, 1874; was on edi-
torial staff of the Davenport Gazette for a few
years; went to Colorado (Leadville, Canon
City, etc.), 1879, in employ of Grant Smelting
Co., of Leadville; then located in Robinson,
Colo., of which was elected mayor, and served
1 term; came to Chicago, 1882, and engaged
in law practice for 2 years with W. H. and
J. H. Moore; then was chief clerk for fire
dept. for 13 years; in 1901 engaged in the
manufacture of sample cases, leather goods,
pockets, etc., as the controlling stockholder
of the Knickerbocker Case Co. Pres. and treas.
Union Shirt Waist Co. Republican. Mason
(32°); K. T., Mystic Shrine; mem. Royal Ar-
canum, Royal League, N. Am. Union, Fire-
man's Mutual Aid and Benefit Assn. Office:
163 Randolph St. Residence: 1917 Diversey
Boul.
SMITH, William Sooy, civil engineer, con-
tractor; b. Tarlton, O., July 22, 1830; s. Sooy
and Ann (Hedges) Smith; grad. Ohio Univ.,
B.A., 1849; later A.M., same; graduate West
Point, 1853; m. 1884, Josephine Hartwell; chil-
dren: Charles Sooysmith, Gerald Sooysmith.
Appointed 2d lieut., 3d artillery, U. S. A.; pro-
moted 2d lieut. 2d artillery; stationed in New
Mexico; tiring of inaction of military life at
frontier post in time of peace, resigned; went to
Chicago, 1854; entered engineering service of
I. C. R. R. Co.; soon afterward appointed asst.
engineer to Col. Graham, U. S. engineer in
charge of improvements of Lake Michigan har-
bors; had to quit because of dangerous illness;
conducted select school at Buffalo, N. T., 1855-
1857; practiced as civil engineer, 1857-9; chief
engineer of company building iron bridge
across Savannah River for Savannah &
Charleston R. R. Co., 1860-1; served as lieut.-
col., col. and brig.-gen., U. S. A., from Apr.,
1861, to Sept., 1864, when resigned because
totally disabled by inflammatory rheumatism.
When sufficiently recovered, resumed practice
as civil engineer at Chicago. Has since done
much difficult work as engineer and contrac-
tor for U. S. Government and railway compa-
nies, including reconstruction of Waugoshanee
Light House at western entrance of Straits
of Mackinac, on submerged reef of rocks 2
miles from shore; built first all-steel railroad
bridge in world (Glasgow, Mo.), and sub-
structures of 6 other bridges, by pneumatic
process, which developed and greatly im-
proved; with son, Charles Sooysmith, intro-
duced into this country the freezing process for
difficult subaqueous work, and sank 2 shafts
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through quicksands and boulders, to depth Illinois. Office: 150-162 W. Madison St. Resi-
of 100 feet, which could not have been put dence: 560 Dearborn Av.
down by any other known method. Has com- SMYTH, Thomas Alexander, real estate; b.
pletely changed methods of constructing foun- Chicago, Sept. 27, 1848; s. Michael K. and
dations for heavy buildings in Chicago; carry- Bridget (McDonnell) Smyth; ed. Chicago pub-
ing the loads down through mud and soft lie schools; m. Boston, Mass., Aug. 27, 1879,
earth to hard bottom, 50 feet or more, by Sarah Elizabeth Usher (died Feb., 1894); 7
means of piles cut off below water surface, children. Was for a time engaged in the retail
and where these could not be driven without furniture business with his brother, John M.
endangering foundations of adjacent buildings, Smyth, but sold his interest, 1888, and engaged
by sinking columns of concrete to hard bot- in real estate and insurance business. Trustee
torn and resting the buildings on them; has Sanitary District of Chicago since 1895; pres.
aided in development of plans of high steel same, 1901; appointed by Gov. Yates one of
buildings in Chicago and throughout the the commissioners for the State of Illinois to
world, and was foremost in urging U. S. Gov- the Pan-Am. Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y., 1901.
ernment to create board to test Am. metals Mem. K. P., Royal Arcanum, Knights of Co-
and appropriate money to make such tests; lumbus, Nat. Union, Royal League. Democrat,
was mem. of board so created during the 3 R. c. Office: Security Bldg. Residence: 803
years of its existence. Frequently employed as Jackson Boul.
consulting engineer -on difficult problems and SNIVEIY, Thaddeus Alexander, clergyman;
works. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Riv- b Greencastle, Pa.; s. Daniel and Mary A.
erslde, m. (Culbertson) Snively; grad. Dickinson College,
SMITH, William Treese, sec. P. G. Dodge Carlisle, Pa., B.A., 1869, M.A., 1872; Trinity
Lumber Co.; b. Greenfield, Ind., Jan. 31, 1850; College, Hartford, Conn., M.A., 1873. Ordered
s. David E. and Elizabeth Smith; early educa- deacon, 1872; ordained priest, 1875, by Bishop
tion in public schools; enlisted in 128th Indi- Doane. Asst. St. Peter's Church, Albany, N. Y.,
ana Vols. in October, 1863, and served with 1872-5; rector Emmanuel Church, Geneva,
Gen. Sherman in the Atlanta Campaign and Switzerland; Christ Church, Quincy, Mass. ; St.
with Gen. Thomas in Nashville campaign, and John's Church, Troy, N. Y.; St. James Church,
was mustered out with his regt. at Indianapo- Florence, Italy, 1892; since 1893 rector of St.
Us in Apr., 1865; resumed studies at North- Chrysostom's Church, Chicago. Sec. Chicago
western Univ., Evanston, 111., from which Prayer Book Soc. ; pres. of Choir Assn. of Dio-
was grad., A.B., June, 1875; m. Chicago, June cese of Chicago. Clubs: Union, Church, Univer-
18, 1878, Ada F. Stone. Began in life insurance sity, Saddle and Cycle. Residence: The Plaza,
business in Chicago, 1875; from 1889 to Sept SNOW, Albert Eugene, manufacturers' sell-
1903, was mgr for Illinois, Wisconsin and }ng. agent; b. Chelsea, Mass., Mar. 24, 1856; s.
Iowa, for the Massachusetts Life Insurance Robert K and Marv (Tavlor) Snow erad
Co.; since then in lumber business as sec. and gjg? (gk^^^ooi^rt^ mi; Br£
treas. PG Dodge Lumber Co Mem Beta ant & stratton Business College, Boston, 1874;
Theta Phi, college fraternity^ Republican. Ma- m Chelsea, Mass., Mar. 7, 1882, Lois Endicott;
son Club: Union League Office: 2116 Lumber j son: Herbert Endicott. Began business with
St. Residence: 1439 Sheridan Rd. j P Marshall & Bros., wholesale glassware,
SMUIiSKI, John Franklin, lawyer (city Boston, Mass., 1873-9; with H. S. Almy & Co.,
atty.); b. Posen, Poland, Feb. 4, 1867; s. Wil- importers of crockery and glassware, New
liam and Euphemia (Balcer) Smulski; ed. pub- York, 1879-87; gen. mgr. R. J. Allen, Son &
lie schools in U. S. and Germany; 3 years in Co., importers of crockery and glassware,
Government Military High School, in Ger- Philadelphia, Pa., 1887-90; since 1891 with the
many; 2 years at St. Jerome's College, Berlin, Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co., manufacturers of
Can.; 1 year in law dept. of Northwestern brass and copper goods, etc.; since June, 1893,
Univ., Chicago; m. Chicago, June 7, 1899, Har- has been agent of the company in Chicago,
riet Mikitynski. Was 5 years in the news- Also dir. of United Oil Co., of Indiana. Mem.
paper and publishing business with his father, and ex-pres. S. A. R. Soc. of Illinois, and of
who established, 1869, the first Polish news- the Massachusetts Soc. in Chicago; vice-pres.
paper in the U. S.; taught 1 year at St. Stanis- New England Soc. in Chicago. Republican,
laus School, Chicago; contributed numerous Universalist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Auburn
articles to Am. and Polish newspapers. Ad- Park Golf. Office: 199 Lake St. Residence: 3339
mitted to bar, 1890, and has since then been Indiana Av.
engaged in the practice of law; now mem of SNOW, Bernard Willis, editorial writer and
the law firm of David, Smulski & McGaffey. crop expert; b. Coleraine, Franklin Co., Mass.,
Pres Pulaski Lumber Co. Republican. Alder- Sept 19> 1864; s Asaph L. and Teresa L. (Mc-
man from 16th Ward 2 terms and from 17th Kinney) Snow; early educational facilities lim-
yard -,L,term' 1888-1903; city atty., elected ited to 3 months a year in public schools in
Apr., 1903. R. C Clubs: Hamnton Lincoln, Tennessee; during the '80s attended night
Chicago Press, North-West. Office: 163 Ran- school at Washington, D. C.; grad. as master
dolph St. Residence: 46 Columbia St. of laws from Nat UnjV-> Washington. D. C.,
SMYTH, John McDonnell, merchant; pres. 1887; m. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 27, 1887, Liz-
the John M. Smyth Co.; b. at sea, July 6, zie E. Sinnett; 1 daughter: Teresa Marie. En-
1843, while his parents, Michael K. and Brid- tered U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, as office boy,
get (McDonnell) Smyth were emigrating from 1882; assigned to Bureau of Statistics and
Ireland to America; lived in Montreal, Can., passed up through all grades of clerkship un-
until 1848; since then in Chicago; ed. Chicago til 1889, when Congress created the position
public schools; m. Chicago, 1871, Jane A. Hand, of Asst. Statistician, to which he was appoint-
First employment was as apprentice in a ed by Sec. of Agriculture, Jeremiah Rusk. Re-
newspaper office in which was employed in signed, 1892, to enter employ of Swift & Co.
the composing room and later in the business as statistical expert. In 1894 organized private
office. Established furniture business on W. bureau of crop reporting, furnishing crop in-
Madison St.; burned out, 1891, but immediate- formation to leading firms in grain and pro-
ly rebuilt, erecting the largest and finest busi- duce trade. In 1900, in connection with Col.
ness block on the W. Side, the well-known Clark E. Carr, former TJ. S. Minister to Den-
Smyth's Town Market, now dealing not only mark, organized, at Paris Exposition, the Am.
in furniture but in general merchandise. Re- Corn Kitchen, to exploit the use of Indian
publican; presidential elector, 1880, and 1884; corn as food. In 1901 visited S. America to
chairman Republican Co. Central Committee study agricultural resources of Argentine,
several terms; has also served on Chicago Pub- Uruguay and Brazil, and in 1903 made same
lie Library Board. R. C. Clubs: Union League, study of the Canadian Northwest. Mem. of
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firm of Orange Judd Co. (established 1842),
publishers of Am. Agriculturalist, Orange
Judd Farmer, Good Housekeeping and Agri-
cultural books. Mem. Am. Assn. for the Ad-
vancement of Science. Sec. of Am. Maize
Propaganda, and mem. of Illinois Assn. of Ag-
ricultural Editors. Republican; elected alder-
man from 7th Ward. 1902. Clubs: Woodlawn
Park, Illinois Athletic. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Residence: 6423 Drexel Av.
SNOW, Eclarar Morton, real estate: b. Whate-
ly, Franklin Co., Mass., Sept. 16, 1856; s. Rev.
Porter Howard and Asenath F. (Leonard)
Snow; ed. Todd Seminary, Woodstock, 111.,
and Chicago public schools: m. Chicago, Sept.
16, 1878, Florence Louise Weaver; 1 daughter:
Aline Asenath. Came to Chicago, 1870; engaged
in real estate business. 1873; became mem.
firm of H. C. Morey & Co., Apr.. 1880, and of
Snow & Dickinson, May 1, 1884; organized
real estate firm of Edgar M. Snow & Co., Nov.
1, 1892. Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board from
its organization, 1883; sec., 1886; vice-pres.,
1900; chairman Valuation Committee, 1897 and
1904. Mem. Art Institute of Chicago, Soc. of
Colonial Wars. Garden City Council Royal Ar-
canum. Republican. Presbyterian; mem. board
of trustees Highland Park Presbyterian
Church. Clubs: Union League, Highland Park
(charter mem.), Exmoor. Office: 101 Washing-
ton St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
SNOW, Isaac Burrows, life underwriter; b.
Westminster, Vt., Jan. 28, 1850; s. Barnabas
and Julia A. (Burrows) Snow; ed. common
school in Massachusetts and grad. Powers In-
stitute, Bernardston, Mass., 1870; m. Hatfield,
Mass., Sept. 9, 1874. Jennie M. Knight; 1 son:
Morton M. Snow, M.D., of Chicago. In service
of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
since Nov., 1879; general agent for Kansas,
1879-82; merr. for Missouri and Kansas, at St.
Louis, 1882-9; given charge of the territory
west of Mississippi River, 1889-96; since 1896
supt. of agencies of the company as a whole,
with headquarters at Chicago. Capt., since
1900, Illinois Soc. of Mayflower Descendants;
mem. Illinois Soc. of Colonial Wars; Chicago
Life Underwriters Assn. Republican. Mason,
and mem. Medinah Temple. A. O. N. M. S.
Mem. 41st St. and Grand Boul. Presbyterian
Church. Club: Union League. Sec. and treas.
Massachusetts Soc. in Chicago, 1903-4; mem.
of New England Soc. of Chicago. Office: Mer-
chants Loan and Trust Bldg. Residence: Del
Prado Hotel.
SNOW, Morton, nhysician; b. Hatfield. Mass.,
June 9, 1876; s. Isaac Burrows and Jeannie
(Knight) Snow; ed. nublic schools and in
Univ. of Kansas, graduating. A.B. ; ernd. med.
dept. of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. M.D., 1900.
Came to Chicago, 1900. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Illinois State Med. Soc.. Chicago Med. Soc.,
and various other professional and patriotic
socs. Mem. of the faculty of Northwestern
Univ. Med. School. Surgeon 1st Illinois Cav-
alry. Republican. Office: Oakwood Boul. and
Ellis Av. Residence: 4207 Grand Boul.
SNOW, Taylor Alvin, real estate; b. Au-
burn. Geauga Co.. O.. Aug. 29, 1847: s. Alvirus
and Marv Gay (Read) Snow; grad. Hiram Col-
lege, A.B.. 1871; m. Price's Mills, Trumbull
Co., O., June 29, 1871, Ella M. Calender; chil-
dren: Albert T.. James C., Adin C., Mary Ava,
Shirley C. Taught school at Burton. O.. 1871-
1872; moved to Chicago. Oct.. 1872; studied
law under Judge Booth. 1872-3: since 1873 In
real estate business; since 1902 of Haberer &
Snow Co. Dir. Austin State Bank since its or-
ganization, 1891. Republican. Assessor Town
of Cicero, 1876. 1890. 1891. Mem. 1st Presbyte-
rian Church of Austin. Club: The Oaks (Aus-
tin). Office: 95 Washington St. Residence: 403
56th Av., Austin, 111.
SNYD ACKER, Alfred M., real estate; b. Chi-
cago, Dec. 7, 1857; s. Moses and Bertha Sny-
dacker; public school education. After leaving
school entered the business of his father, then,
as now, known as Snydacker & Co., and later
succeeded his father in the business, and
still continues it; chairman of the Supply
Committee of the Michael Reese Hosp. ; treas.
of United Hebrew Charities. Republican. Club:
Standard (vice-pres.). Office: 153 Washington
St. Residence: Standard Club.
SNYDER, John Frazler, lawyer; b. Kish-
waukee, 111., Jan. 16, 1849;. s. Rev. J. M. and
Harriett (Frazier) Snyder; ed. Normal Univ.,
Bloomington, 111.; Monmouth (111.) College,
and Wheaton (111.) College, graduating, 1876;
m. 1st, Aug. 14, 1878, Wheaton, 111., Frankie
Ellen Wheaton; her father being the founder
of Wheaton, 111.; children: Juanita Clemm, John
Frazier; m. 2d, King's Station, 111., Oct. 12,
1898, Fannie L. King, whose father was the
founder of Kings, 111. Studied law in offices;
admitted to bar, Oct., 1880; in active practice
ever since. Was in partnership with Charles
W. Nicholes, and afterward, 1895-8, with Hon.
George W. Brown; since then alone. Was po-
lice magistrate of City of Wheaton, 8 years,
and city atty. 2 terms. Republican. Mem.
Wheaton M. E. Church. Office: Tacoma Bldg.
Residence: Wheaton, 111.
SOHM, Otto Frederick, merchant; b. Buffalo,
N. Y.. Sept. 10, 1859; s. Otto and Lena (Fisch-
er) Sohm; ed. public schools of Chicago, and
Bryant <fe Stratton Business College; m. Chi-
cago, July 19, 1884. Mary M. Baumann. In 1875
became identified with the paper stock dept.
of Bradner Smith & Co., which, in 1887, was
separately organized as the Pioneer Paper
Stock Co.; has continued with the latter com-
pany, and since 1894 has been its vice-pres.
and sec. Mem. Royal Arcanum. Office: 318-328
S. Desplaines St. Residence: 61 Humboldt Boul
SOLLITT, Oliver, contractor; b. Chicago,
Oct. 16, 1860; s. Thomas and Eleanor (Nelson)
Sollitt; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Fox
Lake, 111., 1898. Eleanor Heinking. Partner,
1881, with his father, Thomas Sollitt & Son,
and after father retired, organized. 1890, cor-
poration of Oliver Sollitt Co., of which is pres.;
the only Am. builder taking part in construc-
tion of Paris Exposition, where he built the
Am. Fisheries and Forestry Bldg. Republican:
trustee St. Paul's Universalist Church. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic. Union League, Hamilton.
Chicago Yacht, Fox Lake Yacht. Office: 140
Dearborn St. Residence: 4020 Prairie Av.
SOI.I.ITT, Ralph Thomas, contractor; b. Chi-
cago, Jan. 13. 1867; s. Thomas and Eleanor J.
(Nelson) Sollitt; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. Chicago. June 4, 1890, Gertrude L. Shannon;
children: Ralph Shannon. George Thomas,
Lincoln Abbott, Oliver Gerton. Engaged in con-
tracting business for self in 1889, and in 1894
joined with Sumner Sollitt in establishing
the business now conducted as the Ralph &
Kumner Sollitt Co., builders and contractors,
incorporated 1899, of which he has since been
pres. Mem. Builders' and Traders' Exchanere.
Republican. Mason. Clubs: Hamilton, Colonia-1.
Automobile. Chicago Athletic. Office: Hartford
Bldg. Residence: 4545 Forrestville Av.
SOLLITT, Sumner, contractor nnd builder:
b. Chicago. June 27, 1873; s. Thomas and
Eleanor (Nelson) Sollitt; ed. public school and
S. Division High School, Chicago, to 1889; m.
Chicago. June 10, 1896, Grace Shannon; chil-
dren: Elanette, Sumner. Jr. Since 1888 contin-
uously in the contracting and bldg. business
with his brother, Ralph Sollitt; now vice-nres.
and treas. of the Ralph and Sumner Sollitt
Co. Republican. Independent in religion; pres.
of board of trustees of All Souls Church. Mem.
of Builders' Assns. of Chicago and New York.
Clubs: Union League, Calumet Golf, Chicago
Yacht, Hamilton. Colonial, Pullman. Office:
Hartford Bldg. Residence: 4922 Forrestville
Av.
SOMERS, Albert LouiB, grain commission; b.
Blue Island, 111., Jan. 8, 1861; s. Frederick and
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Marie (Krueger) Somers; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago, and at business college; m.
Chicago, 1883, Louise Fox; children: Elsa
Louise, Helen Wheeler. About 1877 began in
grain commission business on Board of Trade
with firm of Foss, Strong & Co., as salesman
on the floor; since 1888 in business for self,
first alone, then in firm of A. L. Somers & Co.,
and in summer of 1904 in present company of
Somers, Jones & Co., incorporated, of which is
pres. Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Republi-
can. Lutheran. Mason. Club: Colonial. Office:
Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 4544 For-
restville Av.
SOPEB, Henry Marlin, elocutionist, educa-
tor; b. Alden, 111., Mar. 17, 1850; a. I. W. and
P. L. (Trowbridge) Soper; academic and nor-
mal univ. education; ed. elocution at Philadel-
phia, grad., 1877; m. July, 1880, Dora Schoon-
maker. Several years principal graded and high
schools; located in Chicago, 1887; founded So-
per School of Oratory, of which he is pres.;
was prof, of elocution and oratory, Lake For-
est Univ., acad. and seminary; also in Mor-
gan Park Theol. Seminary, and several private
institutions in Chicago; one of the founders,
1892 (pres., 1899-1902), Nat. Assn. of Elocu-
tionists. Office: 17 E. VanBuren St. Residence:
5225 W. Indiana St., Austin, 111.
SOPER, James Philander, lumberman; b.
Rome, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1851; s. Albert and
Esther (Farquharson) Soper; ed. schools of
Rome, N. Y., until removal of family to Chi-
cago, 1865; grad. Chicago High School, 1869;
m. Nov. 16, 1882, Henriette H., daughter of
Henry S. and Mary (Draper) Hill, of Rome,
N. Y.; children: Geraldine D., James P., Jr.
Entered lumber business as bookkeeper for
Park & Soper, 1871; became partner in firm,
1873, Park, Soper & Co.; with his uncle, James
Soper, bought interest of Mr. Park, 1877, firm
becoming Soper Bros. & Co.; and when busi-
ness was incorporated, Oct., 1884; sec. Soper
Lumber Co., until Oct., 1891; vice-pres. since
that date. Also vice-pres. Menominee Bay Shore
Lumber Co., of Menominee, Mich. Has been
pres. and treas. Lumberman's Assn. of Chica-
go. Presbyterian. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Kenwood. Office: 723
Laflin St. Residence: 4841 Greenwood Av.
SOTTTHWORTH, John Moore, lawyer; b.
Bradford, Vt., May 21, 1839; s. E. and Phoebe
(Sawyer) Southworth; common school and aca-
demic education; m. Chicago, May 21, 1898,
Lavinia Rolvink. Enlisted as private in 7th
111. Infy, Regt., at Elgin, 111., Apr. 22, 1861,
for 90 days; joined 8th 111. Cav. Regt. as lieut.,
Sept. 18, 1861; served in Army of the Potomac
and engaged in many of its principal battles.
After more than 5 years of service, mustered
out with rank of maj., June 30, 1866; elected
sheriff of McHenry Co., 111., Nov., 1866; elected
clerk of McHenry Co. Circuit Court, Nov., 1868;
read law and admitted to bar, 1873; appointed
commissioner Joliet Penitentiary, Aug. 20, 1873;
drew and procured passage of Habitual Crimi-
nal Act, July, 1883; drew and procured pas-
sage of Police Pension Act, 1887. Pres. 8th
111. Cav. Assn. Mem. U. S. Grant Post, 28,
G. A. R., and of Western Soc., Army of the
Potomac, Sons of Vermont. Republican. Office:
113 Adams St. Residence: 1588 Kenmore Av.
SPALDING, Albert G., sporting goods; b.
Byron, 111., Sept. 2, 1850; s. James L. and Har-
riet I. (Goodwill) Spalding; ed. public schools
of Byron and Rockford, 111., and in Rockford
Commercial College; m. 1875, Josephine Keith,
of Boston, Mass; 1 son: Keith. At 17 had at-
tained much local prominence as an amateur
base-ball player, and was induced to join the
Forest City base-ball club, of Rockford;
gained national fame as a pitcher; joined Bos-
ton Club, 1871, and until 1875 was its pitcher
and capt.; joined Chicago Club, 1876, and re-
mained with it as, consecutively, mgr., sec.
and pres., until 1891. Established, with broth-
er, J. Waller Spalding, and brother-in-law,
William T. Brown, in 1876, firm of A. G. Spald-
ing & Bros., sporting goods; now a corpora-
tion, of which he is pres. Later organized a
mfg. branch as the Spalding Mfg. Co., of
which is also pres. Organized and managed
world-tour of the Chicago and All-Am, base-
ball teams, 1888-9. Now a resident of New
York City and in personal charge of the New
York house of his firm. Address: 126 Nassau
St., New York.
SPALDING, Chariest P., lumber manufactur-
er, banker; b. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1865; s. Jesse
and Adelphia (Moody) Spalding; ed. Harvard
School, Chicago, and Exeter Acad.; m. Chicago,
Feb. 1, 1888, Elizabeth Clarke; children: Ber-
trande, Vaughn, Jesse, Jr. After leaving school
joined his father in the Spalding Lumber Co.;
learned the lumbering business in Cedar River,
Mich.; now vice-pres. Spalding Lumber Co.;
dir. Hibernian Bank; resident vice-pres. Am.
Surety Co., and dir., respectively, 1st Nat.
Bank, Marinette, Wis., Menominee River Lum-
ber Co., Commercial Nat. Bank, Chicago, and
Commercial Bank, Iron Mountain, Mich. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Union League,
St. Louis, Chicago Athletic, Germania, Forty,
Glen View, Exmoor. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Residence: 46 Astor St.
SPALDING, Stewart; b. Middlebury, Vt.,
1854; s. Joel and Harriet C. (Allen) Spalding;
grad. Jefferson Co. (N. Y.) Institute in the
class of 1869; m. Chicago, 1883, Carrie S.
Chapin. Sec. and treas. of the Calumet and
Chicago Canal and Dock Co. since 1891; is also
sec. and business mgr. of the Coliseum Co.
Republican. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence:
495 N. State St.
SPARKS, Edwin Erie, prof. Am. history,
Univ. of Chicago, since 1895; b. Licking Co.,
O., 1860; s. E. F. and Jane Erie (Dodd) Sparks;
grad. Ohio State Univ., 1884, A.M., 1891; Ph.D.,
Univ. of Chicago, 1900; m. Portsmouth, O.,
1890, Katharine Cotton. Instructor Ohio State
Univ., 1884-5; prof. Pennsylvania State Col-
lege, 1890-5; lecturer Am. Soc. Univ. Exten-
sion, 1893-5; prof. Am. history, Univ. of Chi-
cago, since 1895. Dir. Illinois Historical Soc.;
mem. Am. Historical Assn., 111. Soc. for Mark-
ing Historic Places; councilor Am. Inst. Civ-
ics. Club: Quadrangle. Contributor of serials
and essays on historical topics to periodicals.
(See Who's Who rn America for books, etc.)
Address: 5631 Madison Av.
SPECHT, Henry Adam, treas. Manufactur-
ers' Straw Board Co.; b. Baden, Ger., Mar. 30,
1877; s. Leonard and Rosina (Bing) Specht;
ed. public and high schools, Chicago, to 1892;
m. Chicago, Oct. 24, 1900, Ella Forkel; 1
daughter: Florence Luella. After leaving school
became connected with the furniture trim-
ming business, 1892-4; then of the Excelsior
Supply Co., from 1894-1903; subsequently be-
came consecutively bookkeeper, cashier and
treas. of the Manufacturers' Straw Board Co.,
jobbers of straw board, organized in 1903 and
succeeding J. S. Cline, by whom the business
was established in 1900. Mem. Royal Arcanum.
Office: 112-114 Michigan St. Residence: 1042
Lincoln Av.
SPELMAN, James, vice-pres. John S. Met-
calf Co., engineers and builders of grain eleva-
tors; b. Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 10, 1860; s. Michael
and Margaret (McKav) Spelman; ed. public
schools, Ottawa, Ont., 1868-76; Royal Military
College, Kingston, Ontario, 1876-80, grad-
uating 1880; m. Aurora, 111., Nov. 12, 1889,
Jennie A. Mullen; children Florence Mary,
Edith Anne, Jennette, James Edward. Was en-
gaged in engineering dept. C., B. & Q. Ry.,
1881-2; engineering dep^. Canadian Pacific Ry.,
1883; mechanical engineer for Benjamin &
Fisher, Chicago, 1884-5; mechanical engineer
for Hoyt & Bro., Aurora, 111., 1886-94; with
Link-Belt Machinery Co., Chicago, 1895-6;
since 1897 engineer for John S. Metcalf Co.,
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of which is now dir. and vice-pres. Mem. West-
ern Soc. of Engineers, Canadian Soc. of C. E.,
Royal Military College Club. Office: The Tem-
ple. Residence: 913 Colorado Av.
SPENCER, Charles Carl, lawyer; b. McLean
Co., 111., Apr. 11, 1867; s. Marshall S. and
Sarah A. (Simmons) Spencer; grad. Univ. of
Michigan, B.L., 1892; m. Alma, 111., Oct. 20,
1892, Maggie R. Wilson; children: Rose E.,
Lois E.f Charles Dee. After leaving the univ.
was admitted to bar of Illinois and entered
employ of firm of McClellan & Cummins, and
became mem. McClellan & Spencer, 1894. Of-
fice: 115 Dearborn St. Residence: 2880 N. Ash-
land Av.
SPENCER, Earl Wlnfleld, broker; b. Virgil,
Cortland Co., N. Y., Apr. 14, 1852; s. Nathan
and Polly Ann (Price) Spencer; ed. State Nor-
mal School, Cortland, N. Y. ; m. Jersey, Eng.,
Dec. 10, 1887, Agnes L. Hughes; children: E.
Winfleld, Egbert Hughes, Gladys Mary, Ethel
Maud, Dumaresq, Frederick Lionel. Engaged
in cattle ranching in Indian Territory and
Texas, 1876; mem. firm of Spencer & Drew,
1879-84; was associated with Rufus Hatch and
several Englishmen and Scotchmen (including
Lord Tweedmouth and the Earl of Aberdeen)
In that business. Founded in 1890, the broker-
age firm of Spencer & Macdonald, which was
merged into the firm of Tracy, Macdonald &
Co., and remained a mem. of the latter firm
until 1900, at which time withdrew, owing to
ill health; started present business in 1902 as
broker in stocks, bonds and investments. Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Club: Chicago. Office:
160 Washington St. Residence: Highland Park,
111.
SPENCER, Iiouis Eugene, Chicago general
agent Northwestern Nat. Life Insurance Co.,
of Minneapolis; b. Grinnell, la., July 22, 1856;
s. Charles Henry and Mary Ann Spencer; ed.
public schools and preparatory dept. of Iowa
College, at Grinnell, and at Iowa Agricultural
College, Ames, la., graduating, 1876; took com-
mercial course at Bryant & Stratton College,
Davenport, la., and law course at Iowa College
of Law, Des Moines; m. Grinnell, la., June 10,
1884, Mary, daughter Milton and Sylvia M.
Brlggs; children: Raymond, Mabel, Helene.
Practiced law 4 years at Grinnell, la., and
after that conducted private bank at Grinnell
until 1880, when organized Citizens' Bank of
Grinnell, of which was cashier 8 years. After
1888 in real estate and life insurance business
at Beatrice, Neb., representing the Mutual
Life Insurance Co., of New York, and later
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. of New
Jersey; in Sept., 1895, became mgr. for the
U. S. Life Insurance Co. for Nebraska and
Iowa, with office at Des Moines, la., until 1900,
when he resigned to promote the interests of
the Northwestern Life and Savings Co. of Des
Moines, la., of which he was, in 1901, promoted
to position as mgr. for Illinois. This company
consolidated with the Northwestern Nat. Life
Insurance Co., of Minneapolis, Minn., Oct.,
1903, and he was continued as mgr. Republi-
can. Was city clerk and city atty. of Grinnell,
la., 1886; supervisor of Gage Co., Neb., 1890-5.
Mason; K. T. Office: 204 Dearborn St. Resi-
dence: 5725 Monroe Av.
SPENCER, Robert Closson, Jr., architect; b.
Milwaukee, Wis., Apr. 13, 1864; s. Robert and
Ellen W. (Whiton) Spencer; ed. public and
high schools of Milwaukee and graduate in
mechanical engineering at Univ. of Wiscon-
sin; 8th holder of Rotch traveling scholarship
in architecture (of Boston), 1891-3; m. Bath,
Me., 1889, Ernestine Elliott; children: Marian
L., Ernestine M., Charles E. Identified with
architectural work in Boston, Mass., until 1895,
when came to Chicago, and since that time
has practiced architecture in Chicago. Mem.
Chicago Architectural Club, Sigma Chi frater-
nity. Independent in politics. Club: City. Of-
fice: Steinway Hall. Residence: 340 Keystone
Av., River Forest, 111.
SPIEGEL, Jonas, manufacturer; b. Barca,
Hungary, Apr. 16, 1844; s. M. and Kate Spiegel;
ed. Hungary; m. Cincinnati, O., Feb., 1874,
Rosa Freshman; children: Max J., Arthur A.,
I. F., Gustave, Cecelia. Came to the U. S.,
1865; lived in New York until 1870; Cincinnati,
1870-90; Chicago, since May, 1890. Pres. Dia-
mond Glue Co. since 1893, with factories in
Chicago, Madison, Ind., and Kansas City, Kan.
Also pres. Diamond Casein Co. Republican.
Mason; mem. Cincinnati Consistory. Club:
Lakeside. Office: 218 LaSalle St. Residence:
4949 Grand Boul.
SPIELMANN, Adolph, vice-pres. and treas.
The Tablet and Ticket Co.; b. Germany, Mar.
18, 1871; s. Peter and Katherine (Fuchs)
Spielmann; came to Chicago in boyhood; ed.
Ogden School and Lake View High School,
graduating 1890; m. Chicago, July 20, 1892,
Bertha Willson; 1 son: Willson. Was with
Bank of Commerce, Chicago, 1890-1; in 1892
entered The Tablet and Ticket Co. (founded
by Henry Willson, 1871, incorporated, 1882),
manufacturers of gummed labels, price cards,
advertising hangers, merchants' specialties,
etc., of which company he is vice-pres. and
treas. Also mem. firm of Spielmann Bros. Co.,
manufacturers of vinegar and pickles. Repub-
lican. Mem. Royal League. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Ravenswood. Office: 87-89 Franklin St.
Residence: 737 Sunnyside Av.
SPIELMANN, Charles, manufacturer; b.
Germany, Apr. 20, 1869; s. Peter and Kather-
ine (Fuchs) Spielmann; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago to 1885; m. Chicago, Dec.
15, 1892, Anna Norton; 1 son: Karl Adam Nor-
ton Spielmann. Was engaged in study and
practice of veterinary surgery, 1885-94, grad-
uating from Chicago Veterinary College, 1888.
Since 1896 mem. of the Spielmann Bros. Co.
(incorporated), manufacturers of vinegar and
compressed yeast, of which company he is
now vice-pres.; business was established 1879
by his father, Peter Spielmann, and incorpo-
rated 1888. Democrat. Mem. Nat. Union. Of-
fice: 93-99 E. North Av. Residence: Evanston,
111.
SPIELMANN, Oscar Peter, manufacturer; b.
Chicago, Feb. 4, 1875; s. Peter and Katherine
(Fuchs) Spielmann; ed. public and high
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Nov., 1897,
Anna Sehrer; children: Harold, Gordon. After
leaving school entered the business estab-
lished by his father, Peter Spielmann, in 1879,
as a manufacturer of vinegar and compressed
yeast, incorporated 1888, and now known as
Spielmann Bros. Co.; since 1902 supt. and dir.
of the company. Mason. Office: 93-99 E. North
Av. Residence: 940 Warren Av.
SPIERING, Theodore B., violinist. (See
Who's Who in America for sketch.)
SPIERLINCJ, Ernest John, interior decora-
tor; b. Dolgen, Ger., Aug. 9, 1856; s. Edward
and Caroline (Ahrens) Spierllng; came to Chi-
cago, Oct., 1868; ed. public schools of Ger-
many and in Chicago up to 16 years old; after
was 21 years old spent 1% years In Art
Trade School. Munich, Ger.; m. Chicago, 1882,
Caroline A. Behr; children: Ernest Edward,
Frank Felix, Arthur Otto, Edith May, Herbert
Frederick. Learned trade of decorator In F.
N. Atwood's Studio, 1875-7; then went to
Munich; on return worked In New York 9
months; returned to Chicago, 1880; 1880-2 was
with P. M. Almini, decorator, and In 1882,
with Frank L. Linden, established present
firm of Spierling & Linden, interior decorators.
Independent in politics. Mem. Royal League.
Office: 1216 Michigan Av. Residence: 6421
Lexington Av.
SPINDLER, Oscar, manufacturer of orna-
ments for bldgs. ; b. Modlau, province of Si-
lesia, Ger., Aug. 31, 1861; s. Gustave and Ber-
tha (Friedrich) Splndler; ed. from 6th to 14th
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years of age in common school of Germany,
and from 14th to 18th years at a trade school
in Bunzlau, Ger. ; as an apprentice for
interior decoration, 1875; advanced in his
trade by working in "some of the Important
cities in Germany and attending public and
private art schools; prior to his arrival in
this country, 1887, when located in Utica,
N. Y., and carried on his profession until
1888, when he came to Chicago and worked
as decorator and designer for leading firms in
this city. Since Apr. 1, 1896, vice-pres. of the
Decorators' Supply Co.; m. Chicago, 1888, Sa-
lome Wiegand; children: Raymond O., Use S.
Mem. Art Institute. Independent in politics.
Mason. Clubs: Chicago Architectural, Chisel
and Palette, Illinois Athletic. Office: 215 S.
Clinton St. Residence: 6616 Jackson Av.
SPINK, Prank Augustine, gen. mgr. Provi-
sion Dealers' Despatch; b. Ft. Vancouver,
Wash., June 16, 1866; s. Philip A. and Marga-
ret L. (Hite) Spink; ed. public and high
schools of Madison, Ind., graduating, 1884; m.
Chicago, Jan. 4, 1893, Maude Powell; children:
Philip H., Dorothy M. Read law in offices of
Copeland & Golden, Madison, Ind., 1884-6; ad-
mitted to bar in Madison, Ind., 1887; came to
Chicago, 1888, and entered offices of Sterling
Piano Co.; from there went to the N. K. Fair-
bank Co., and then to Keokuk, la., with Stand-
ard Oil Co. ; after that was 2 years in Chicago
with the Live Poultry Transportation Co., and
then with the Southern Ry. Co. for 6 years,
followed by 6 years with the Anglo-Am. Pro-
vision Co., as traffic mgr.; since 1902 gen. mgr.
Provision Dealers' Despatch, and Nat. Car
Line Co., and general traffic mgr. of the Nat.
Packing Co. Republican. Mason (32°). Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 400 S. Central Av., Austin.
SPOEHR, Charles August Frederick, mfg.
confectioner; born Goeppingen, Wiirtemberg,
Southern Germany, Dec. 16, 1841; s. George
Conrad and Charlotte (Mayer) Spoehr; ed.
Germany; m. Chicago, Aug. 31, 1884, Frida
Baeuerleln; children: Conrad, Herman, Victor.
Has been actively identified with the confec-
tlpnery business since 1867; in Philadelphia,
1867-9; since 1869 in Chicago. In 1876, with
Ferdinand and G. A. Bunte, established the
firm of Bunte Bros. & Spoehr, manufacturers
of high grade chocolates and candies, and on
the incorporation of the business, Mar. 1,
1903, as Bunte, Spoehr & Co., became treas.
and chairman of the executive committee of
the company. Independent in politics. Mem.
Hesperia Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Office: 139-
141 W. Monroe St. Residence: 1088 Evanston
Av.
SPOFFOKD, George Washington, real es-
tate; b. Peterboro, N. H., Aug. 9, 1831; s. Ira
and Miriam (Atwood) Spofford; ed. public
school, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter (N.
H.), and partial course at Harvard, leaving
before completion of baccalaureate course be-
cause of impairment of sight; read law under
E. S. Cutter, county solicitor; came to Chicago
and in 1856 was appointed principal of the
Foster School, which position held until July
1, 1870; m. Dec. 24, 1859, Hannah, daughter of
Orsemus Morrison; children: Percy M., Flor-
ence M. Began in real estate business in 1870,
and has since been actively engaged in real
estate operations, and has large investments
in real property. Was elected Co. Commis-
sioner of Cook Co. in 1879, and again in 1888.
Was chairman of the Dunning poorhouse and
asylum committe.e, and a mem. of the Cook
Co. Hcsp. Committee. Attended the Farmers'
Congress, Montgomery, Ala., 1891, at request
of Gov. Fifer, and was sucessful in securing
the votes of 700 delegates in favor of Chicago
as the place for the World's Columbian Expo-
sition against 17 for New York; later worked
in Texas and Arkansas for the Atlanta (Ga.)
Exposition. Republican. Congregationalist. Ma-
son: mem. of St. Bernard Commandery, K. T.,
and Medinah Temple, Mystic Shrine. Club:
Menoken. Office: 278 S. Halsted St. Residence:
1520 Washington Boul.
SPOONEB, Prank Eugene, real estate; b.
Belchertown, Mass., June 8, 1844; s. John M.
and Phoebe T. (Chapin) Spooner; ed. common
schools, Springfield, Mass.; m. Fond du Lac,
Wis., Jan. 12. 1869, Maria Pettibone; children:
Carrie (Mrs. Francis M. Case), Mae P. Came
to Chicago, Mar., 1864, from Springfield, Mass. ;
was engaged in lime and stone business in
Chicago, 1864-93; since 1896 mem. of firm of
Spooner, Case & Co., investments, real estate.
Republican. Mem. Kenwood Evangelical
Church. Clubs: Union League, Kenwood. Of-
fice: Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 4940
Greenwood Av.
SFOONEB, William, farm mortgages; b.
Kent, Conn., Oct. 16, 1847; s. Lewis and Editha
(Hatch) Spooner; ed. common schools in Con-
necticut; acad. at Cornwall, Conn., and acad.
at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. ; m. Chica-
go, Oct. 11, 1870, Elizabeth Winchester Brown;
children: Edith H. (now Mrs. W. J. Pell),
Harry S., Marion E., William, Jr. Clerk, C.,
R. I. & P. R. R. Co., Chicago, 1869-70; clerk
and office mgr. T. M. Avery & Co., lumber,
Chicago, 1870-82; pres., 1882-98, and still dir.,
Chicago Hardware Co.; since 1900 dealing in
farm mortgages. Republican. Congregational-
ist. Mem. board trustees Scoville Institute,
Oak Park, for several years, and sec. of the
board; mem. board dirs. Chicago City Mission-
ary Soc. 20 years, sec. of same 18 years; mem.
board of trustees many years, and 5 years
auditor of Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. Office:
Tacoma Bldg. Residence: 237 N. Grove Av.,
Oak Park, 111.
SPOOB, John Alden, capitalist; pres. Union
Stock Yards and Transit Co., Chicago Junction
Ry. Co.; vice-pres. Stock Yards Savings Bank;
dir. 1st Nat. Bank, 1st Trust and Savings
Bank, Nat. Live Stock Bank, Nat. Safe De-
posit Co., Calumet & Western Ry. Co., North-
western Gas, Light and Coke Co'., City of Chi-
cago Brewing and Malting Co., Am. Straw
Board Co., Ogden Gas Co., and other 'financial
and industrial enterprises; .was dir. Union
Nat. Bank until it consolidated with the 1st
Nat. Bank, 1900. Mem. S. A. R., Soc. of Colo-
nial Wars, Soc. of the Mayflower Descendants.
Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Union,
Washington Park, Bankers, Caxton, Commer-
cial, Saddle and Cycle, Chicago Golf, Onwent-
sia. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 596
N. State St.
SPBAQTTE, Albert Arnold, merchant; b Ran-
dolph, Vt., May 19, 1835; s. Ziba and Caroline
M. (Arnold) Sprague; grad. Kimball Union
Acad., 1854; Yale, 1859; m. Royalton, Vt., Sept.
29, 1862, Nancy A., daughter of Ebenezer At-
wood: 1 daughter: Mrs. Elizabeth S. Coolidge.
Came to Chicago, 1862, and engaged in grocery
trade; founder and senior mem. of Sprague,
Warner & Co.; dir. Chicago Telephone Co.,
Edison Electric Light Co., one of the organ-
izers and a dir. Northern Trust Co.; dir.,
since 1873, Relief and Aid Soc. (pres. 1887-90);
trustee Chicago Orphan Asylum, Presbyterian
Hosp., and Rush Med. College; mem. Chicago
Literary Soc.; dir. Art Institute; mem. Yale
Assn. Republican. Clubs: Commercial (charter
mem. and pres., 1882), Chicago, University,
Onwentsia, Homewood; also Pelee (Canada).
Office: Randolph St. and Michigan Av. Resi-
dence: 2710 Prairie Av.
SPBAGTJE, Albert Arnold, II, wholesale
grocer; b. Chicago, May 13, 1876; s. Otho Syl-
vester Arnold and Lucia Elvira (Atwood)
Sprague; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N H,
to 1894; grad. Harvard Univ., A.B., 1898; m.
Rye Beach, N. H., June 22, 1901, Frances Fi-
delia Dibblee; 1 son: Albert Arnold, III. On
leaving college entered the house of Sprague,
Warner & Co., wholesale grocers, and is now
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a dir. of the company; also dlr. Hamilton Nat.
Bank; dir. Associated Bureau of Charities;
mem. of the finance committee of Municipal
Voters League. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: University, City, Chicago, Merchants,
Saddle and Cycle, Chicago Golf, Mid-Day
(charter mem.). Office: 7 Randolph St. Resi-
dence: 1922 Calumet Av.
SPRAGTTE, Otlio Sylvester Arnold, mer-
chant; b. E. Randolph, Orange Co., Vt., May
13, 1839; s. Ziba and Caroline (Arnold)
Sprague; ed. district school, E. Randolph, and
at Kimball Union Acad., Meriden, N. H. ; m.
1871, Lucia E., daughter of Ebenezer and El-
vira Atwood, of Malone, N. Y. ; children: Mrs.
Mary Sprague Miller, A. A., II, Nancy A.,
Lucy. On leaving school entered general store
of H. Holden; in 1860 he bought an interest
In the store, the firm being H. Holden & Co.;
enlisted and became orderly sergeant, Co. G,
8th Vermont Vols., and went to New Orleans
In corps of Gen. B. F. Butler, but after short
service was compelled to resign, because of
failing health. As soon as health would per-
mit, came to Chicago, joining his brother, A.
A. Sprague and Ezra J. Warner, in estab-
lishing firm of Sprague, Warner & Co., which
has grown to be the largest wholesale gro-
cery enterprise in the U. S. ; now retired from
active work in business. Dir. in Pullman Co.,
and Southern California Ry. Co. Republican.
Was one of Royal Greek Commissioners to
World's Columbian Exposition, and received
from King of Greece the cross of an officer
of the Royal Order of the Saviour. Clubs:
Commercial, Union, Chicago, Chicago Liter-
ary. Office: 7 Randolph St. Residence: Pasa-
dena. Calif.
SPRAY, John Campbell, physician; b.
Bridgeport, Ind., Sept. 21, 1845; s. James and
Elizabeth (Owen) Spray; ed. Friends' School,
Bridgeport, Ind., followed by course in classics
and higher English at Earlham College, Rich-
mond, Ind.; studied medicine in office of Drs.
L. and C. H. Abbott, Indianapolis; then came
to Chicago as student in Bennett Med. Col-
lege, from which grad. M.D., 1870; was stu-
dent at med. dept. of Northwestern Univ.,
1870-1 and 1872-3, graduating, M.D., 1873;
also passed a year in schools and hosps. in
New York City; m. New York City, Aug. 28,
1872, Mary A. Gunn; children: Jessie Mabel,
Edith Dorothy, John C. Practiced general
medicine, 1873, until Jan. 1, 1878, when be-
came med. dir. of the Cook Co. Hosp. for the
Insane, the Cook Co. Almshouse, and the Ob-
stetrical and Venereal wards until Sept. 1,
1882; after that med. supt. of the Insane
Asylum exclusively until Sept. 1, 1884, when
he left the asylum owing to political changes
in the county board; on Sept. 1, 1885, again
became med. supt. of the Cook Co, Hosp. for
the Insane, serving until 1889; then resumed
private practice, with specialty in mental
and nervous diseases. Introduced great im-
provements in methods of caring for the In-
sane, notably in the introduction of female
physicians and trained nurses, and marked
sanitary improvements. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Cook Co. Med. Soc. Mason (32°). Office:
Masonic Temple.
SPROEKNLE, Albert William, wholesale
watches; b. Chicago, Oct. 31, 1861; s. John
Martin and Anna Margaret (Seyfarth)
Sproehnle; ed. Haven School, 1867-76; studied
law in Notre Dame Univ., but was not grad. ;
m. Chicago. Dec. 31, 1889, Isabel Grace Kuh;
children: Katherine Margaret, John Robert.
Employed as clerk by Perry & Co., stove man-
ufacturers, 1878-83; was in retail business 4
years, and in 1887 formed partnership with his
brother, Frank M. Sproehnle, in the wholesale
Jewelry business, which continued until 1896;
organized, September, 1897, corporation of
Sproehnle & Co., wholesale watches, of which
is now pres. Republican. Mem. Ethical Culture
Soc. Clubs: Chicago Jewelers, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 42 Madison St. Residence: 5809
Washington Av.
SPROEHNLE. Frank Martin, wholesale
watches; b. Chicago, Feb. 28, 1859; s. John
Martin and Anna Margaret (Seyfarth)
Sproehnle; ed. Haven School, Chicago; m. Chi-
cago, Jan. 11, 1893, Mary Reeves Caliger; 1
daughter: Frances. Left school at about 14
years of age; worked for one wholesale jew-
elry house continuously, commencing as office
boy and finishing as office mgr., until 1882;
now sec. and treas. Sproehnle & Co. Republi-
can. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: Stewart
Bldg. Residence: Vendome Hotel.
SPHOGLE, Howard Owen, lawyer; b. Frank-
lin, Pa., Aug. 1, 1855; s. John Landis and
Nancy L. (Eshelman) Sprogle; ed. St. Ig-
natius College and old Chicago Univ.; studied
at the law dept. of the Univ. of Pennsylvania,
being admitted to the bar in Philadelphia in
1878; m. Chicago, Oct. 20, 1890, Emma K. Hop-
son; children: Frances, Olive, Howard. Was
for 3 years asst. district atty. at Denver,
Colo.; practiced in courts of Pennsylvania,
Colorado and Virginia; was engaged in jour-
nalism several years with the Philadelphia
Press and with the Chicago Evening Post; re-
sumed practice of law; was asst. State's atty.
of Cook Co., 1896-1903. Republican. Mason
(32°); Shriner. Mem. of the Chicago and Illi-
nois State Bar assns., and State's Attys. Assn.
of Illinois. Office: 81 Clark St. Residence: 3936
Enfleld Av., Edgebrook, 111.
SPRY, George Edward, vice-pres. and treas.
John Spry Lumber Co.; b. Chicago, Oct. 15,
1865; s. John and Ellen (Hirst) Spry; ed. Chi-
cago public schools; m. Chicago, 1888, Jennie
Taylor; children: William, Ellen, Jennie, Cath-
erine, Alden. After leaving school entered the
business of which his father was head, the
John Spry Lumber Co., and in 1899 became
vice-pres. and treas. Republican. Clubs: Chi-
cago Athletic, Illinois. Mem. Royal League,
Royal Arcanum. Office: 22d St. and Ashland
Av. Residence: Wilmette, 111.
SPRY, John C., lumberman; b. Chicago, Feb.
25, 1857; s. John and Ellen Hirst Spry; ed.
public schools and commercial college, Chica-
go; m. 1885, Jennie, daughter of late Thomas
Wilce; children: Emeline, Gladys, Eleanor. Af-
ter leaving business college entered firm of
Gardner & Spry, of which his father was a
mem., as bookkeeper, later becoming partner.
Mr. Gardner retired in 1885, and the business
was incorporated as the John Spry Lumber
Co., of which, after the death of his father,
1891, he was pres., to 1900, dealer in timber
land, and pres. Southern Oak Lumber Co. Re-
publican. Clubs: Illinois, Union League, Glen
View. Office: 138 Washington St. Residence:
Evanston, 111.
SPRY, Samuel Alfred, pres. John Spry Lum-
ber Co.; b. Chicago, Dec. 11, 1863; s. John and
Ellen (Hirst) Spry; ed. Chicago public and
private schools, and at Morgan Park and Lake
Forest; m. Chicago, 1888, Elizabeth Jepson;
children: Bessie, John, Marcella. On leaving
school became associated with the Spry Lum-
ber Co., wholesale lumber merchants and
manufacturers of oak and maple flooring and
interior finish, of which, since 1901, has been
pres. Business was established, 1866, by Gard-
ner & Spry; was incorporated In 1869 as Gard-
ner & Spry Lumber Co., and changed in 1885
to present style of John Spry Lumber Co.;
John Spry was pres. until his death, Feb. 5,
1891, when he was succeeded in presidency by
eldest son, John C. Spry, who in turn was suc-
ceeded in 1901 by his brother, Samuel A. Spry,
the present incumbent, with another brother,
George E., as vice-pres. and treas. Republican.
Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Athletic, Midlothian,
Washington Park. Office: 22d St. and Ashland
Av. Residence: 180 E. 29th St.
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SPUNKTEB, George WiUlam, lawyer; b.
Cuba, Lake Co., 111., July 14, 1871; s. William
and Alfreda (Porter) Spunner; grad. North-
western Univ., Ph.B., 1896, and Illinois Col-
lege of Law, LL.B. ; m. Dixon, 111., Oct. 9,
1900, Lillian Lane. Admitted to bar of Illinois,
1900; now of law firm of Bailey, Hall & Spun-
ner. Pres. of the Barrington Excavator Co.
Democrat. Baptist. Mason, Odd Fellow. Mem.
Modern Woodmen. Office: Tribune Bldg. Resi-
dence: 308 Lake St., Barrington, 111.
SQUIERS, Harry, men's neckwear; b. New-
port, Ky., Apr. 6, 1865; s. James E. and Har-
riet (Evans) Squiers; ed. public schools; m.
Arkansas City, Kan., Oct. 16, 1888, Luella N.
Brown; children: James E., John M. Pres.
Squiers, Vandervoort & Co. since incorpora-
tion, Oct. 3, 1900, manufacturers of men's
neckwear; also pres. Vogue Shirt Co. Demo-
crat. Episcopalian. Club: Evanston Golf. Of-
fice: 297 Franklin St. Residence: 1584 Wesley
Av., Evanston, 111.
STAGEY, Thomas Isaac, electrical supplies;
b. Bristol, Eng., Jan. 12, 1870; s. William and
Christiana Dix (Hancock) Stacey; ed. public
and high schools of Evanston, 111.; m. Evans-
ton, 111., May 5, 1897, Lily Mary Parker; chil-
dren: Marion Parker, Elizabeth Hancock. Be-
gan business life, 1886-7, with Abbott Buggy
Co.; with Central Electric Co., 1887-90; since
organization, 1891, sec. and treas. of the Elec-
tric Appliance Co. Dir. Evanston Y. M. C. A.
Vestryman St. Mark's Church, Evanston
(Episcopalian). Office: 136 W. Jackson Boul.
Residence: 1312 Church St., Evanston, 111.
STAFFORD, Charles Burke, lawyer; b. New
Orleans, La., May 29, 1865; s. Stephen D. and
Agnes (Burke) Stafford; grad. New Orleans
public high school, 1878; grad. Tulane Univ.
of Louisiana, both from the collegiate and
law depts., 1886; m. Chicago, 1897, Matilda
Rose: 1 daughter: Helen. Admitted to Louis-
iana bar, 1886, and practiced in New Orleans
until 1892, when came to Chicago, establish-
ing in practice in this city; formerly mem. of
firm of Waterman, Thurman, Stafford & Ross;
since July 1, 1904, in practice alone; Demo-
crat; Democratic nominee for Congress from
2d Congressional District of Illinois in 1904.
Mason; K. T. Clubs: Iroquois, Washington
Park; also Lotos, of New York. Office: 1st
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 4526 Prairie Av.
STAHL, Frank August, physician and sur-
geon; b. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1862; s. John G.
and Louisa F. Stahl; ed. public schools and
W. Division High School, until 1878; entered
auditor's office, I. C. R. R., 1878, under J. C.
Welling (now 1st vice-pres.), and resigned as
cashier in asst. treas.'s office of I. C. R. R.,
to enter Rush Med. College, from which he
was grad., M.D., 1887; interne at Michael
Reese Hosp., Chicago, 1887; post-graduate
studies at Royal Bavarian Frauen Klinik,
Munich, Ger., 1888; Univ. of Vienna, 1889;
Faculte de Medicine de Paris, 1889; with
Thure Brandt, gynecological athletics, Stock-
holm, 1889. Engaged in practice in Chicago
since return from Europe; mem. Rush Med.
College Faculty, 1890-1901. Mem. Chicago Gyn-
ecological Soc., Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn. Republican. Congregationalist. Office:
103 State St.
STANFORD, George Wilson, lawyer; b.
Wheeler, Steuben Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 1833; s.
Charles and Jerusha (Chadwick) Stanford; ed.
common school and acad. ; m. 1902, Mary V.
Mustard, of Indiana; 1 daughter: Mrs. Monnie
C. Percy. Admitted to bar, 1856; conducted the
proceeding by which the special assessments
for paying for land taken for W. Side parks
were levied. Republican. Was mem. and pres.
for 8 years of W. Chicago Park Commission,
and 1 term mem. of the Board of Education.
Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 781 W.
Monroe St.
STANHOPE, Leon Eugene, architect, city
official; b. Lee Co., 111., Oct. 9, 1873; s. Eugene
and Isabel (Raymond) Stanhope; ed. public
schools of Lee Co.; m. June 6, 1894, Maude
Dorothy Leggett; 1 daughter: Dorothy Susan.
Located in Chicago, 1887, as architectural
draftsman; began practice of architecture,
1894; appointed Deputy Commissioner of
Bldgs. of the City of Chicago, Dec. 21, 1903,
which office he still holds. Mem. Am. Institute
of Architects, Chicago Architects' Bldg. Assn.,
Chicago Architectural Club. Office: City Hall.
Residence: 6427 Greenwood Av.
STAlfSFIELD, James Howard, lawyer; b.
Lawrence Co., 111., Oct. 25, 1866; s. George W.
and Mary E. (Irish) Stansfield; ed. common
schools of Shelby Co., 111., until 1886; then 2
years at high school, Mt. Carmel, 111.; grad.
Shelbyville (111.) High School, June, 1890;
from law dept. of Lake Forest Univ., June
13, 1894; m. Owego, N. Y., Mar. 13, 1901, Inez
P. Snyder. Taught school in country schools
of Shelby Co., 111., for 3 terms, until Mar.,
1891, when came to Chicago; studied short-
hand and clerked as stenographer until ad-
mitted to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois,
1894; began practice for self, 1896, and has
built up good business in general civil prac-
tice, with specialties in chancery, probate and
real estate law; admitted to practice in U. S.
Circuit Court, 1897. Republican. Presbyterian.
Enlisted as private in 2d Regt., I. N. G., June
1, 1891, and has served with regt. in all its
duties since then; promoted to corporal and
sergeant; elected 2d lieut., 1st lieut., capt.,
and is now serving 2d term as maj. 2d Infy. ;
was capt. Co. F, 2d 111. Infy., U. S. V., in
Spanish-Am. War, and is pres. of the board
for the examination of officers of Nat. Guard
and Naval Reserves. Mem. and junior vice-com-
mander, Dept. of Illinois, United Spanish-
War Veterans. Club: Lincoln (dir.). Office:
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 81 N. St.
Louis Av.
STANTON, Qeorgfe Edgar, grocer; b. Osin-
ing, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1844; s. George Edgar and
Augusta M. (Arthur) Stanton; ed. Chicago
High School, with supplementary study in
France and Germany; m. Frankfurt-on-the-
Main, Ger., July 25, 1870, Helene Ernst; chil-
dren: Edna (now Mrs. A. A. Michelson),
George Edgar. Was consul of the U. S. at
Bristol, Eng., 1870-5; at Barmen, Ger., 1875-
1881; consul-general at St. Petersburg, Russia,
1881-5; resigned from U. S. Consular Corps,
1885, after 15 years' service, and returned to
the U. S. to take charge of the business of
Stanton & Co., grocers, established in 1859, of
which he is now pres. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Club: Onwentsia. Office: 69 Washington
St. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
STANTON, William Alexander, silk manu-
facturer; b. Barnstad, Can., Feb. 14, 1844; s.
Samuel M. and Agnes J. (McAllister) Stan-
ton; ed. public schools and acad., Milwaukee,
Wis.; m. Chicago, Jan. 30, 1868, Augusta L.
Sinclair; children: May H., Harry Samuel,
Jeanle Belding. With T. A. Chapman, dry
goods, Milwaukee, Wis., 1861-4; came to Chi-
cago, 1864, becoming a mem. of the silk firm
of Belding Bros, (established 1860), later
Belding Bros. & Co., incorporated 1882; is dir.
and asst. treas. Also treas. Belding-Hall Mfg.
Co.; dir. Richardson Silk Co., and Phyllis
Knitting Co. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton. Office:
196 Monroe St. Residence: 4824 Grand Boul.
STANWOOD, Thaddeua Perkins, treas. Ed-
wards-Stan wood Shoe Co.; b. Augusta, Me.,
Feb. 6, 1857; ed. public schools in Maine. Came
to Chicago about 1875; in 1879 became an em-
ploye of the wholesale and mfg. shoe house
of Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Co.; Edwards-
Stanwood Shoe Co., of which he is treas. was
organized 1899, to take over the business of
Phelps, Dodge & Palmer, who retired. Club:
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Union League. Office: 222 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: Evanston, 111.
STAPLES, Frank Manning-, railway sup-
plies; b. Natchez, Miss., Feb. 15, 1847; s. John
N. and Maria C. (Colvor) Staples; grad. Mose-
ly School, Chicago, 1864; private in 134th
Regt. of 111. Vols. in 1864; m., 1st, Chicago,
May 15, 1885, Sarah C. Hall; m., 2d, Chicago,
Aug. 15, 1895, Fanny R. Porter. Entered ser-
vice of Crerar, Adams & Co., dealers in rail-
way supplies and contractors' materials, July
1, 1866, and he has continued with the house
to the present time, now being sec. and treas.
Republican. Member St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, Evanston, and Y. M. C. A., Evanston.
Mem. Royal Arcanum, Nat. Union. Club:
Evanston. Office: 11-13 5th Av. Residence:
1453 Ridge Av., Evanston, 111.
STARCK, Philip Adam, piano manufactur-
er; b. Chillicothe, O., May 29, 1860; s. Rev.
C. W. and Catherine Starck; early education
chiefly by his father, and at 16 entered theo-
logical seminary; later took a course in a busi-
ness college in Chicago; also studied music
from early age and played orpan in church
when 10 years old; m. 1880, Margaret M. Zim-
merman, of Barrington, 111.; children: Philip
T., L. Marguerite, Gladys M. In 1878 entered
employ of a piano and organ house and ad-
vanced to the head of the mfg. dept.; then
traveled in the interest of the house. In 1891
established in business on his own account
as a manufacturer and dealer in pianos. Re-
publican. Clubs: Hamilton, Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 204-206 Wabash Av. Residence:
2908 Kenmore Av.
STARKWEATHER, Frank Henry, merr. of
estates; b. Chicago, July 13, 1853; s. Charles
Robert and Mary (Eager) Starkweather; ed.
private school, Chicago, and Beloit College,
graduating, 1875; m.. 1st, Beloit, Wis., 1875,
Frankie Edwards (died 1882); m., 2d, Du-
buque, la., Jan. 25, 1894, Estelle Staples; chil-
dren: Julia Gertrude, Doris Estelle, Rodney
Staples. With Merchants' Nat. Bank, Chicago,
1875-82; organized and became managing dir.
and cashier 2d Nat. Bank, of Beloit, Wis.,
1882; sold out, 1890, and returned to Chicago;
since then engaged in making investments
and managing and handling estates. Cleveland
Democrat. Mason (32°); Grand Treas. of Ma-
sonic Grand Lodge State of Wisconsin for
many years. Col. and chief of staff, Wisconsin
Brigade, Uniform Rank, K. P. Mem. Soc. of Co-
lonial Wars; S. A. R. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Glen View, Evanston Coun-
try. Office: Ashland Blk. Residence: 1824 Chi-
cago Av., Evanston, 111.
STARNES, Pleasant M., pres. Nat. Life In-
surance Co. of the U. S. A.; b. Hancock Co.,
111., Jan. 1, 1863; s. E. H. and Emeline (Jen-
kins) Starnes; ed. public schools of Illinois,
1869-80; grad. Maryville (Mo.) Business Col-
lege, 1882; m. Carthage, 111., Nov. 9, 1882, Ma-
ria Lower; children: Fred E., William D., Lew-
Is H., Mildred L. Read law at Afton, la., and
at Winfleld, Kan., 1884-5; admitted to Kansas
State Supreme Court bar and to Federal bar;
practiced at Johnson City and Topeka, Kan.,
until 1893, when retired from law practice to
become district mgr. of the Phoenix Life In-
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn.; resigned to
take Iowa State management for Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., of Portland, Me.; re-
signed to organize Nat. Life and Trust Co., of
Iowa, and was its pres.; moved to Chicago,
1903, consolidating the company with the Nat.
Life Insurance Co. of the U. S. A., of which
he is pres. Republican. Baptist. Clubs: Grant
(Des Moines, la.), Casino (Edgewater). Of-
fice: Nat. Life Bldg. Residence: 2821 Sheridan
Rd.
STARR, Arthur Parley, lands; b. Jackson-
ville, Vt., Dec. 13, 1855; s. Parley and Clara
(Blanchard) Starr; ed. public schools and at
Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N.
Y., with degree of Master of Accounts; m.
Tama, la., Oct. 25, 1882, Florence Murray;
children: Leon P., James Ralph, Dorothy Cla-
rissa. Was teller of People's Nat. Bank, Brat-
tleboro, Vt., 1875-9; cashier 1st Nat. Bank,
Tama, la., 1880-91; mortgage broker in Chica-
go, 1891-4; cashier Union Nat. Bank of Ra-
cine, Wis., 1895-1900; since 1900 engaged in
Chicago as dealer in lands. Also, since 1903,
sec. McHenry-Millhouse Mfg. Co., S. Bend,
Ind., roofing materials. Republican. Was city
treas. of Tama, la., 1886. Unitarian. Mem.
Woodlawn Improvement Assn. Club: Wood-
lawn Park (treas. season 1904-5). Office: 125
LaSalle St. Residence: 6059 Monroe Av.
STARK, Frederick, prof, anthropology,
Univ. of Chicago, since 1893; b. Auburn, N.
Y., Sept. 2, 1858; s. Rev. Frederick and Helen
Strachan (Mills) Starr; grad. Lafayette Col-
lege, S.B., 1882 (S.M., and Ph.D., 1885). Teach-
er of sciences, Wyman Inst., 1882-3; prof, sci-
ences, State Normal School, Lock Haven, Pa.,
1883-4; prof. biol. sciences, Coe College, 1884-
1885; in charge dept. of ethnology, Am. Mu-
seum Nat. History, 1889-91; registrar, Chau-
tauqua Univ., 1888-9. Has done field work in
ethnography and physical anthropology, es-
pecially in Mexico; frequent contributor to
magazines; lectures on anthropology and his
Mexican travels and investigations; went to
Japan, 1904, on behalf of Louisiana Purchase
Exposition to secure a group of the Aime,
the aboriginal population of Japan, for which
he received a grand prize. (See Who's Who in
America for list of books, etc.) Address: Univ.
of Chicago.
STARR, Merritt, lawyer; b. Ellington, Chau-
tauqua Co., N. Y.; s. James Comfort and
Cynthia (MacKoon) Starr; moved to Rock
Island, 111., in boyhood; studied at Griswold
and Oberlin Colleges; grad. Harvard, A.B.,
LL.B., 1881 (A.M., Oberlin); m. Sept., 1885,
Leila Wheelock, Cleveland, O. ; children:
Winifred Ursula, Philip Comfort, Merritt
Paul, Leila Beatrice. Mem. law firm of Peck,
Miller & Starr. Counsel for many corpora-
tions, business organizations, etc. Took an
active part in organizing Civil Service League,
drafting city civil service law, and promoting
its passage, and of bills for merit system in
state and county institutions; took active part
in Greater Chicago Charter campaign, 1904;
trustee Oberlin College; mem. township board
of education (high school for several vil-
lages), and was of committee of political
action, Union League Club; was for several
years one of the directors (ex-pres.) Chicago
Law Institute, and on committee on laws of
Nat. Union (assessment insurance organiza-
tion). Author: Starr's Reference Digest of
Wisconsin Reports, 1882; Gould on Waters
(practice chapters), 1883; Annotated Statutes
of Illinois, 1885, 1887, 1892, 1896; vols. 1-17
(Illinois portions) North-Eastern Reports,
1885-8. Contributor to various law periodicals,
etc. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn., Am. and Illinois
State Bar Assns. Clubs: Union League, Uni-
versity, Chicago Literary, Harvard (Chicago),
Skokie Country, Winnetka, Congregational. Of-
fice: Monadnock Blk. Residence: Winnetka.
111.
STARR, Western, lawyer; b. Davenport, la.,
Sept. 14, 1854; s. James C. and Cynthia C.
(Mac Koon) Starr; ed. common schools of
Rock Island, 111.; Griswold College, Daven-
port, la.; worked on farm; taught school in
Rock Island Co., 111.; entered Oberlin (O.)
College, 1877; Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N. Y.,
Sept., 1879, graduating, June, 1880, with de-
gree of A.B. ; entered Columbia Law School,
New York, 1880, graduating, B.L., May, 1882;
m. Chicago, Dec. 29, 1897, Edith Hammond;
children: James Hammond, Martha Elizabeth.
At Dickinson, Dak., 1883-9; returned to Chi-
cago; in 1896 became sec. of the Civil Ser-
vice Committee of the Civic Federation of
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Chicago, and later chairman of same. Since Emma (Minninger) Stayart; ed. Chicago pub-
1901 general counsel of Chicago Civil Service lie schools to 1875; m. Chicago, Aug. 8, 1882,
League. Democrat. Held position as civil Julia Rose Weber; children: Ervin Louis, An-
magistrate for 4 years in Dakota. Mem. Hen- drew Charles, Louis William, Jr. From 1876-
ry George Assn. of Chicago. Has written and 1888 was with the cloak mfg. house of Siegel
lectured on economic and industrial problems Bros.; since 1888, wholesale grocer, of firm of
and taken part in political work along same Weber & Stayart, until that firm was dis-
lines. Office: Portland Blk. Residence: Wil- solved, continued business on own account
mette, 111. and in 1898 organized the corporation of Louis
STABRETT, Juliiia, lawyer; b. Winchester, W. Stayart Co., of which he is pres. Inde-
111., June 10, 1854; s. Washington and Susan pendent in politics. Mason (32°); Blue Lodge,
E. Starrett; ed. Winchester, 111., public and Chapter, Commandery, Consistory and Shrine,
high schools; Whipple Acad., Jacksonville. 111., Club: Germania. Office: Randolph and Union
and by private tutor; grad. Amherst College, Sts. Residence: 1822 Barry Av.
A.B., 1876; Columbia Univ. Law School, LL.B., STEABNS, Edgar (Jrover, rubber goods; b.
1878; m. Chicago, Aug. 3, 1892, Henrietta H. Columbus, p., Jan. 9, 1861; s. John and El-
Loveland. Admitted to bar, 1879, and engaged mira (Guptil) Stearns; ed. Chicago public
for years in practice in Chicago; of late years schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 15, 1880, Mary J.
engaged in study, travel and literary pursuits. Pyott; children: David Pyott, Jean Pyott. Be-
Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Union gan business career as employe of Goodyear
League. Residence: 3658 Prairie Av. Rubber Co., Chicago, Oct., 1874, until May 1,
STABBING, Mason Brayman, lawyer; b. 1886, when he began on his own account as
Chicago, May 8, 1859; s. Henry Justin Dimick representing Am. Rubber Co., for 2 years, as
and Alida M. (Tower) Starring; ed. common Perry, Stearns & Co.; the firm of E. G. Stearns
and high schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Oct. & Co. succeeded May 1, 1888, and in Apr.,
27, 1886, Helen, daughter of late Prof. David 1902, was succeeded by the corporation, Chi-
Swing; children: David Swing, Mason B., Jr. cago Rubber Shoe Co., wholesale dealers in
His father was a prominent railroad man rubber boots, shoes and clothing, of which he
and the inventor of the present Am. system of is pres. and treas. Republican. Presbyterian,
baggage checking; after the latter's death Clubs: Illinois, Chicago Yacht, Chicago Ath-
developed the system to its present perfec- letic, Lake Geneva Country, Lake Geneva
tion; meanwhile studied law and later was Yacht. Office: 153-159 Franklin St. Residence:
admitted to bar; became asst. general counsel 626 Jackson Boul. ; summer, Lake Geneva,
under Hon. Julius S. Grinnell of the Chicago Wis.
City Railway Co., 1894, and since the latter's STEABNS, Willard Parker, mfg. chemist; b.
death in June, 1898, has been general solicitor Woodstock, Vt., Apr. 2, 1851; s. Daniel A. and
and on May 12, 1904, was appointed gen. mgr. Emily F. (Raymond) Stearns; ed. public
of the company. Independent in politics, schools of Woodstock, Vt. ; m. Quechee, Vt.,
Clubs: Chicago, Calumet, Chicago Athletic, Oct. 10, 1882, Addie A. Landers; 1 daughter:
Lake Geneva Country, Washington Park. Of- Marion L. Came to Chicago, 1869; started the
fices: 59 Clark St. and 2020 State St. Resi- W. P. Stearns' West Side Drug Store, Monroe,
dence: 5G8 Division St. Wis.. 1878; established the Stearns Paint Co.,
STAVEB, Henry Clay, carriage manufac- Davenport, la,, 1882; established, 1888, the
turer; b. Loganton, Clinton Co., Pa., Dec. 19, John March Co., of which is pres. and treas.;
1844; s. Frederick and Rebecca (McKesson) established, 1890, the Stearns & White Co.,
Staver; family moved to Southwestern Wis- mfg. chemists, of which is pres. and treas.
consin, 1854; ed. common schools; m., 1st, Republican. Congregationalist. Office: 181-189
Monroe, Wis., 1871, Frances H. Marshall; 1 Chestnut St. Residence: 87 Hazel Av., cor.
daughter: Frances; m., 2d, Girard, 111., 1877, Buena Terrace.
S. A. Boggess; children: Harry B., Roy B. STEABNS, •William G., physician; b. Lado-
Worked on father's farm until he was 21; in ga, Wis., Feb. 11, 1865; s. William and Elsie
general store at Warren, 111., 1865, as clerk, (Randall) Stearns; ed. Oshkosh (Wis.) State
but soon became salesman in the agricultural Normal School, and Potsdam (N. Y.) State
implement dept. of same firm, for 3 years; Normal School; grad. Northwestern Univ. Med.
then salesman in hardware and implement School, M.D., 1893; m. Kankakee, 111., June 24,
house of Mack & MacCracken, Monroe, Wis., 1897, Grace Whitney. House physician at St.
until 1871; then with brother established Luke's Hosp., 1893-4; asst. physician, patholo-
house of Staver Bros., later Harper & Staver gist and supt., successively, of Illinois East-
Bros., Monroe, Wis.; sold out interest in 1875 ern Hosp. for the Insane at Kankakee, 1894-
and was traveling salesman for the Sandwich 1899; since 1899 practice limited to mental
(111.) Mfg. Co., manufacturers of harvesters and nervous diseases. Chairman, Section of
and corn shellers, 1875-6; in business at Kan- Insanity, Nat. Conference of Charities and
sas City as jobber of implements, 1876; con- Corrections, 1898; prof, general pathology,
solidated it with business of Moline Plow Co., Northwestern Univ., 1894-7; lecturer on men-
1877; sold out, 1879, and became sec. of the tal diseases and med. jurisprudence, in same,
J. I. Case Plow Co., of Racine, Wis., until 1897-1900; prof, of neurology, Chicago Clini-
June, 1885, when he resigned, having pre- cal School, and asst. in neurology, Univ. of Illi-
viously, with C. D. Sinclair and G. K. Smith, nois Med. School, 1901-2; since 1902 med. supt.
established the house of H. C. Staver & Co., of the Oakwood and Lakeside Sanitariums at
jobbers of implements and vehicles, Chicago, Lake Geneva, Wis., still retaining office and
formed the Staver & Abbott Mfg. Co., 1897, practice in Chicago. Also vice-pres. and treas.
which was later incorporated as the Staver Illinois Securities Co. Mem. Am. Med. Assn.,
Carriage Co., of which he is pres. and gen. Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Acad. of Med-
mgr., which now has an annual output of over icine, Am. Medico-Psychological Assn. Repub-
$1,000,000. Pres. Methodist Social Union; ex- lican. Has written many monographs on neu-
pres. Carriage Builders' Nat. Assn.; ex-pres. rology and psychiatry. Office: 92 State St.
Nat. Assn. of Agricultural Implement and Ve- Residence: Lake Geneva. Wis.
hide Manufacturers. Dir. Great Western Ca- STEABNS, William Marlon, physician; b.
nal and Improvement Co.; pres. Englewood Dale, N. Y., June 20, 1856; s. G. W. and H. N.
Union Hosp.; ex-pres. Englewood Law and (Chaff ee) Stearns; removed in early child-
Order League; pres. Citizens' Committee, bet- hood to Will Co., 111., and received general
ter known as the Anti-Crime Committee. Club: education in public and high schools of that
Union League. Office: 76th and Wallace Sts. county; taught school 3 years previous to en-
Residence: 7220 Princeton Av. tering the study of medicine; grad. Chicago
STAYART, Louis William, wholesale gro- Homce. Med. College, 1880; m. 1887, Fannie,
cer; b. Chicago, Nov. 25, 1859; s. Peter S. and daughter of Dr. William S. Foote, Belvidere,
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111.; children: Helen Frances, Eugene Marion,
Clarence Foote. Following graduation, was ap-
pointed house physician in the State Peniten-
tiary, at Joliet, serving 3 years; studied dis-
eases of ear, nose and throat at Berlin and
Vienna, 1883-5; clinical asst. on eye and ear,
1885-90; and since 1890 prof, of rhinology and
laryngology in and dean of Chicago Homos.
Med. College; since 1885 has confined practice
to diseases of the ear, nose and throat. Mem.
State Horace. Med. Soc. and Am. Institute of
Homoeopathy. Mem. Horace. Med. Soc. of Chi-
cago, American Horace. Opthal., Otolog., and
Laryng. Soc. Mason (32°): Mt. Joliet Lodge,
Joliet, 111., Joliet Chapter, Apollo Command-
ery, Oriental Consistory and Medinah Tem-
ple, Mystic Shrine. Office: 31 Washington St.
Residence: Kenilworth, 111.
STEBBINS, Charles Henry, pres. Lake
Shore Sand and Gravel Co.; b. Jefferson Co.,
N. Y., Feb. 27, 1854; s. Henry and Lucy (Ad-
ams) Stebbins; public school education; m.
Chicago, 1885; 1 daughter: Florence. Pres.
Lake Shore Sand Co. since its organization,
1890. Mem. Builders' and Traders' Exchange.
Office: Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1049
N. Clark St.
STEELE, Daniel Atkinson King1, surgeon; b.
Delaware Co., O., Mar. 29, 1852; s. Rev. Daniel
and Mary Leatham Orr Anderson Steele; grad.
Chicago Med. College, 1873; m. Rantoul, 111.,
Sept. 7, 1876, Alice L. Tomlinson; one of the
founders of and pres. and prof, principles and
practice of surgery and clinical surgery, Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons; pres. and
prof. Chicago Clinical School: prof, clinical
surgery, Post Graduate Med. School; attend-
ing surgeon, Chicago, W. Side and Woman's
hosps. ; vice-pres. Chicago Surgical Soc.; mem.
and ex-pres. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn. Clubs: Calumet, Physicians, Medico-So-
cial, etc. Office: 103 State St. Residence: 2920
Indiana Av.
STEELE, Frederick Morgan, manufacturer;
b. Albany, N. Y., Nov. 27, 1851; s. John F. and
Frances M. Steele; ed. New England schools;
m. Chicago, Nov. 6, 1883, Ella A., daughter
of William H. H. Pratt; children: Frederick
P. (died young), Elizabeth Livingston. Came
to Chicago, 1879, and engaged in railroad
manufacturing; built up the Chicago Forge &
Bolt Co., and the Am. Bridge Works, two
leading iron corporations in their line in Chi-
cago; was pres. of 3 railroads, later sold to
one of the large systems; now pres. and treas.
Chicago Forge & Bolt Co. and the Standard
Forgings Co.; pres. Am. Guaranty Co. and
vice-pres. Salt Lake Southern R. R. Co. Re-
publican. Presbyterian. Gov. Illinois Soc. of
Mayflower Descendants; mem. S. A. R. Club:
Highland Park (vice-pres.). Office: 100 Wash-
ington St. Residence: Highland Park, 111.
STEELE, Henry Bernhard, wholesale gro-
cer; b. Chicago, Oct. 26, 1863; s. Bernhard and
Sophie (Wedeles) Steele; ed. public schools of
Chicago; m. Chicago, Jan. 2, 1890, Lydia G. Fore-
man; children: Hannah Foreman, Jeannette,
Henry B., Jr. On leaving schools entered em-
ploy of C. H. Slack as clerk; in 1879 entered
employ of Steele, Wedeles & Co.; became a
partner in 1881, and in 1899 became pres. of
the Steele-Wedeles Co. (incorporated 1885),
wholesale grocers. Republican. Clubs: Stand-
ard, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Mid-Day.
Office: S. Water and LaSalle Sts. Residence:
3215 Michigan Av.
STEELE, Julius, grocers' sundries; b. Con-
stantine, Mich., Oct. 19, 1852; s. Henry T. and
Rebecca (Knox) Steele; ed. Chicago public
schools; m. Chicago, Oct. 10, 1878, Ida O. Wal-
ter; children: Mary E., Walter C., Rebecca K.,
Blair McClure. In 1889 became a mem. of firm
of Atwood & Steele, incorporated as Atwood
& Steele Co., 1889, of which he is treas.,
manufacturers and importers of grocers' sun-
dries. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs:
Kenwood, Chicago Athletic, Homewood. Office:
Cor. Orleans and Ontario Sts. Residence: 4818
Lake Av.
STEELE, Fercival, lawyer; b. Toronto, Ont.,
Oct. 8. 1864; s. Newell McGregor and Cather-
ine (Lamont) Steele; ed. public schools of
New York and Brooklyn to 1877; grad. Union
College of Law, Chicago, 1877; m. St. Louis,
Mo., June 22, 1892, Florence H. Haggerty. For
some years after 1877 worked in broker's of-
fice in Wall St., N. Y., and in dry goods busi-
ness; came to Chicago Mar., 1883; was stu-
dent and clerk in offices of Horton & Hoyne
and their successors, Hoyne, Follansbee &
O'Connor; admitted to bar, 1887, and engaged
in practice for self in 1888, and associated
with him, 1904, Wade W. Meloan and Laverne
W. Thompson, under firm name of Steele,
Meloan & Thompson. Mem. of Chicago Bar
and Illinois State Bar Assns. Republican.
Methodist. Clubs: Union League, Edgewater
Golf. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 332
Hampden Ct,
STEELE, Samuel Bernhard, wholesale
grocer; b. Chicago, Mar. 14, 1866; s. Bern-
hard and Sophia (Wedeles) Steele; ed. Chi-
cago schools; m. Chicago, Aug. 17, 1893, Ray
F. Leopold. First employment was at the age
of 15 in the wholesale grocery house of Har-
mon, Merriam & Co., 1881-3; then entered
the employ of the Steele-Wedeles Co. as sales-
man, becoming sec. of the corporation, 1894,
and vice-pres. in 1900, continuing to fill both
positions ever since. Dir. Chicago Home of
Jewish Orphans. In politics a Republican.
Club: Standard. Office: S. Water and LaSalle
Sts. Residence: 3339 Michigan Av.
STEEXtE, Qeorg-e Selwyn, lawyer; b. Hor-
nellsville, N. Y., June 14, 1854; s. Daniel M.
and Sophia F. (Frear) Steere; ed. Michigan
Agricultural College and at the Univ. of Illi-
nois; m. Stanton, Mich., Dec. 24, 1878, Ethel
L. Dyer. Admitted to the bar of the State of
Michigan in 1877 and practiced in that State
until 1890, when came to Chicago. Congrega-
tionalist. Mason. Clubs: Union League, Wash-
ington Park, Chicago Yacht. Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: Lakota Hotel.
STEEVEB, Jerome G., commission grain
and provisions; b. Newport, Perry Co., Pa.,
Feb. 27, 1849; s. Mitchell and Catherine (Mc-
Connell) Steever; ed. public schools; m. Mil-
waukee, Oct. 10, 1876, Fanny Davlin; chil-
dren: C. Miriam, Jerome E., Frances H. After
leaving school was employed in the State
Bank of Wisconsin at Milwaukee until 1880,
when came to Chicago and engaged in the
grain commission business; was a mem. of
the firm of Cudahy & Steever, 1881-4, and
after that conducted business alone until 1902,
when joined Mr. C. B. Congdon in forming
present firm of Congdon & Steever. Formerly
mem. of 1st Regt., Wis. N. G. (known as Mil-
waukee Light Guard), of which was 1st lieut.
Clubs: Union League (1st vice-pres.), Chicago
Athletic, Kenwood. Office: Board of Trade.
Residence: 4718 Madison Av.
STEGER, John Valentine, pres. Steger &
Sons Piano Mfg. Co.; b. Ulm, Ger., Mar. 24,
1854; s. Michael and Marie (Roesch) Steger;
ed. public schools in Ulm, Ger.; m. Chicago,
May 4, 1873, Louisa Jacob; children: Christian
G., George F., Mary (Mrs. T. Norton), Anna
(Mrs. Henry Johnson), Estelle. Learned trade
in Germany; came to U. S., 1871, and fol-
lowed his trade in the East, later coming to
Chicago; in 1879 began the manufacture of
pianos, under the name of The Steger Co.; in
1889 the Steger & Sons Piano Mfg. Co., of
which is pres., was incorporated; the fac-
tories, located at Steger, 111., employing 1,400
men and being the largest in the world de-
voted exclusively to the manufacture of
pianos. Also pres. the Singer Piano Mfg. Co.,
Reed & Sons Piano Mfg. Co., and pres. of
Bank of Steger, 111.; vice-pres. the Flanner &
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Steger Land & Lumber Co.; dir. of bank at
Chicago Heights. Republican. Mason. Club:
Union League. Office: 235 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: Steger, 111.
STEIN, David Anthony, clothing; b. Kath-
arina, Austria, Nov. 25, 1852; s. Jacob and
Adelheit (Sch wager) Stein; ed. public schools
in Austria; m. Chicago, Dec. 6, 1881, Bertha
Oberndorf; children: Edwin J., Mortimer D.
Came to Chicago from Austria in 1866 and in
1870 became connected with the wholesale
clothing business of Mayer, Monheimer & Co.,
and in 1873 with L. Loewenstein, in which
continued until 1890, when became a mem. of
the present firm of Ederheimer, Stein & Co.,
whose specialty is the manufacture of high-
class children's, boys' and young men's cloth-
ing. Republican. Club: Standard. Office: 202
Jackson Boul. Residence: 3354 S. Park Av.
STEIN, Max Joseph, mgr. Chicago branch
Art Wall Paper Mills; b. Chicago, May 14,
1879; s. Joseph and Rosa (Sonnenschein)
Stein; ed. high school and business college
in Chicago. In 1898 began business with Selz,
Schwab & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of
shoes, and a year later became connected with
the Standard Tanning Co., leaving that busi-
ness in May, 1901, to accept present position
as mgr. of the Chicago branch of the Art
Wall Paper Mills, with factory at 1085-1117
W. 21st St., and city branch at 132 Wabash
Av. Jewish religion. Office: 132 Wabash Av.
Residence: 4839 Prairie Av.
STEIN, Philip, jurist; b. Steele, Rhenish
Prussia, Mar. 12, 1844; s. Israel and Rosette
(Kappel) Stein; attended public school in Ger-
many from 4th to 10th year; then came to
Wisconsin and attended grammar school and
high school in Milwaukee until 1861; took
classical course Univ. of Wisconsin, 1861-5,
graduating, A.B., 1865 (A.M., 1868); spent 2
years in Europe studying law and other sub-
jects at Heidelberg, Bonn and Berlin; m. Chi-
cago, Apr. 4, 1875, Emma Stein; children: Mrs.
Minna Eisendrath, Mrs. Julia Shoenberg, Ber-
tha, Rosette, Katharine. Admitted to bar, Oct.,
1868. Was mem. of the firm of Moran, Kraus,
Mayer & Stein before being elected, Nov.,
1892, as judge of the Superior Court of Cook
Co.; was re-elected Nov., 1898. In July, 1903,
was assigned by the Supreme Court to the
Appellate Court of this district, and was its
presiding justice until Dec., 1904, and is now
senior mem. of the law firm. Stein, Mayer,
Stein & Hume. Democrat. Clubs: Iroquois,
Standard, Lakeside. Office: 81 Clark St. Resi-
dence: 4340 Grand Boul.
STEIN, Sydney, lawyer; b. Chicago, Feb. 26,
1862; s. Solomon and Babette (Hirsh) Stein;
grad. Scammon School, 1877; Chicago Central
High School, 1880; Yale Univ., B.A., 1884; m.
Chicago, Sept. 23, 1897, Clara Meyer; children:
Edith, Sydney, Jr. Admitted to Illinois bar,
Apr., 1886; engaged in practice and since 1893
has been senior mem. of the firm of Stein &
Platt (other mems. now Henry P. Platt and
John H. Hume). Master in chancery of the
Supreme Court of Cook Co. since Dec. 1, 1893.
Democrat. Jewish religion. Grand Regent
Royal Arcanum of Illinois for year 1896.
Clubs: Iroquois, Standard, Lakeside. Office;
81 Clark St. Residence: 3038 Washington Av.
STEINDEL, Bruno, violoncello virtuoso; b.
Zwickau, Saxony, 1869; musical education un-
der his father, a musical dir., and other teach-
ers in Germany; m. 1896, Mathilde Stumpp,
pianist. Was 3 years soloist in Philharmonic
Orchestra, Berlin; since 1892 soloist in Thomas
Orchestra, Chicago. Address: 202 Michigan
Av.
STENSLAND, Paul O., banker; b. Stavan-
ger, Norway, May 9, 1847; s. Ole and Karl
Stensland; ed. in common schools of Norway;
m. Chicago, 1871, to Karen Eide; children:
Theodore, Inga. At 18 went from Norway to
India and was there engaged in office work,
and later as buyer of cotton for English and
native merchants, traveling in Hindostan,
Persia and Arabia; came to Chicago, 1871;
first engaged in dry goods business, later in
insurance and then in real estate and bank-
Ing; now pres. the Milwaukee Av. State Bank;
also still engaged in real estate and invest-
ment business as head of firm of Paul O.
Stensland & Co. Has been a mem. Chicago
Board of Education and a dir. of World's
Columbian Exposition. Democrat. Lutheran.
Club: Union League. Office: 415 Milwaukee
Av. Residence: Byron Av., cor. Lawndale Av.
STEPHENS, Redmond Davis, lawyer; b.
Marion, la., May 30, 1874; s. R. D. and Louisa
(Brier) Stephens; grad. Harvard Univ., 1896,
and Northwestern Univ. Law School, 1899;
m. Chicago, Feb. 18, 1903, Marion B., daughter
of Norman B. Ream. Admitted to bar of Su-
preme Court of Illinois, 1899; became mem.
of the firm of Hamline, Scott & Lord on Jan.
1, 1902, and a mem. of the firm of Scott, Ban-
croft, Lord & Stephens when latter firm was
formed to succeed firm of Hamline, Scott &
Lord, which had been dissolved by death of
John H. Hamline. Dir. and vice-pres. of Chi-
cago and Oak Park Elevated R. R. Clubs:
University, Onwentsia, Chicago Athletic, Sad-
dle and Cycle, Washington Park. Office: The
Temple. Residence: 87 Rush St.
STEPHENS, William Charlton, manufac-
turer; b. Portsmouth, Eng., Sept. 9, 1861; a.
Benjamin T. and Elizabeth (Nicholas)
Stephens; ed. common schools, Lindsay, Can.;
m. Chicago, Aug. 20, 1884, Sarah Hansom. Be-
gan business career with Hibbard, Spencer &
Co., later with Chicago Hardware Co., and, in
1881, with the Nashua Lock Co., as salesman;
since 1889 sec. of P. & F. Corbin Co., manu-
facturers of locks and builders' hardware.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht, Co-
lonial (Oak Park), Savage. Office: 104-106
Lake St. Residence: 223 Humphrey Av., Oak
Park.
STEFHINA, James P., real estate; b. Kut-
tenberg, Bohemia, Sept. 23, 1862; s. August
and . Anna (Drtina) Stephina; came to U. S.
with parents, 1863; ed. Chicago public schools;
also took business course of the Chicago Athe-
naeum and began law course at the Union Col-
lege of Law, 1891, which was obliged to give
up upon election as county commissioner,
same year; resumed study of law at Union
College of Law, 1897, graduating, 1900; ad-
mitted to the bar, 1901; m. Chicago, 111., Sept.
3d, 1883, Anna Hoffmann; children: Mabel M.,
Ida M. Continuously engaged in real estate
and mortgage loan business since 1883.
County commissioner, 1891-2; West Town col-
lector, 1897; appointed West Chicago Park
Commissioner by Gov. Richard Yates, Aug.
27, 1904. Mem. Chicago Commandery, K. T.,
Oriental Consistory (32°), S. P. R. S.; K. P.,
and I. O. O. F. Clubs: Illinois, City, Bohemia.
Office: 532 W. 18th St. Residence: 481 Ashland
Boul.
STERLING, William Henry, grain and pro-
visions; b. Chicago, Sept. 21, 1859; a. Isaac B.
and Mariette (Tuller) Sterling; ed. public
schools of Chicago; m. Chicago, Mar. 14, 1883,
Estella F. Cushing; children: William Henry,
Jr., Jessie Louise. Was option clerk for Board
of Trade commission houses, Joseph Jones &
Sons, 1877-9; Smith & Lightner, 1877-80;
Henry D. Warner & Co., 1880-2; partner, lat-
ter, 1882-7; in commission business alone,
1887-9; with Charles I. Fowler, as Fowler &
Sterling, 1889-94; alone, 1894-6; with George
W. Hunt as Sterling & Hunt, 1896-8; dis-
solved; since Apr. 1, 1899, with Benjamin R.
Brown as W. H. Sterling & Co., commission
merchants in grain and provisions on Chicago
Board of Trade. Independent Republican.
Methodist. Clubs: Washington Park, Chicago
Athletic. Office: 169 Jackson Boul. Residence:
5137 Kimbark Av.
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STERN, Henry Levy, lawyer; b. St. Louis, dise business, Colchester, 111., 1867-74; manu-
Mo., July 7, 1875; s. Levy and Babette Stern; facturers fire brick, Bardolph, 111., 1875-81;
grad. Washington Univ., St. Louis, A.B., 1895; general merchandise and banking, Colchester,
Univ. of Chicago, A.M., 1896; Columbia Law 111., 1881-8; in wholesale silk business since
School, New York, 1898; m. Chicago, 1901, 1888; now pres. Am. Silk Co. Vlce-pres. Drexel
Cora Weinberg; children: Elizabeth, Henry G. State Bank; dir. Port Dearborn Nat. Bank;
Admitted to bar of Supreme Court of Illinois dir. Illinois Life Insurance Co. (was sec.,
In 1898 and has been associated in practice 1884-91). Republican. Mason. Clubs: Union
with Henry A. Gardner ever since; firm now League, Kenwood. Office: 185 Adams St. Resi-
Gardner, Stern, Anderson & Davis. Repub- dence: 4504 Greenwood Av.
lican. Sec. Chicago Sinai Congregation. Club: STEVENS, Georere Marsen, lawyer; b.
Ravisloe Country. Office: First Nat. Bank Waterloo, Province of Quebec, Can., Apr. 4,
Bldg. Residence: 4941 Washington Park PI. 1846; s. John M. and Sybil Kellog (Goddard)
STERN, Herman, importer and jobber In Stevens; ed. Canadian schools; came from
crockery, glassware, etc.; b. Frankfort, Ger., Canada to Illinois, 1867; grad. law school of
Jan. 10, 1848; s. Louis and Emille Stern; ed. Univ. of Michigan, 1872; m. Nokomis, 111.,
public schools; m. Chicago, May 21, 1877, Sept. 15, 1875, Rebecca J. Blue. Located In
Paulina Fish. Began business life at age of practice of law, Apr., 1873, at Nokomis, Mont-
21 In Chicago, in china and glassware; later gomery Co., 111., and continued in practice
formed a partnership with Henry Falker, In there until Sept. 1, 1885. when he formed a
firm of Falker & Stern; Incorporated In 1892 partnership with Hon. Clayton E. Crafts, in
as Falker & Stern Co., crockery, glassware, law firm of Crafts & Stevens, and has ever
etc., of which company Is treas. Jewish re- since been engaged in practice in Chicago,
ligion. Club: Standard. Office: 144 Lake St. Democrat; elected to Illinois Legislature
Residence: 5012 Ellis Av. from Montgomery Co., 1882, and re-elected,
STERN, Julius, lawyer; b. Philadelphia, 1884; one of masters in chancery of Superior
Pa., 1846; s. Seligman and Esther (Oppen- Court of Cook Co., Oct., 1888, to May 1, 1900.
heim) Stern; ed. public schools of Philadel- Mem. Illinois State Bar Assn., Chicago Bar
phia; m. Philadelphia, July 9, 1873, Betina Assn. Mason: Lake View Lodge, Lincoln Park
Bernd Eckstein. Began as a boy with a mer- Chapter, St. Bernard Commandery, K. T.;
cantlle house in Philadelphia, and was with Oriental Consistory, and Medinah Temple,
It for 15 years as bookkeeper, cashier and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Office: Chicago
credit man; later head office man in a large Stock Exchange Bldg. Residence: 21 Best Av.
mercantile house at St. Louis, Mo.: came to STEVENS, James William, pres. Illinois
Chicago, 1880; grad. Union College of Law, Life Insurance Co.; b. Colchester, 111., May
1881; admitted to Illinois Bar, 1881. Mem. 25, 1853; s. Socrates and Amanda Jane Stev-
Chicago Bar Assn., 111. State Bar Assn. Repub- ens; ed. public schools of McDonough Co.,
lican. One of original mem. of Ethical Cul- 111.; m. Colchester, 111., Feb. 26, 1873, Jessie
ture Soc. ; mem. executive board Chicago Sinai Louise Smith; children: Raymond W., Ernest
Congregation. Mem. executive committee and James. Began business career in dry goods
dir. Citizens' Assn. of Chicago; dir. Garden trade at Colchester, McDonough Co., 111.; left
City Equitable Loan & Building Assn. Club: there in 1888; came to Chicago and continued
City. Mem. of the Senate of the Nat. Union, in dry goods business under style of Charles
Office: 100 Washington St. Residence: 5515 A. Stevens & Bros.; in 1895 took active part
Woodlawn Av. In organization of the Illinois Life Insurance
STERNE, Charles Arthur, general commis- Co., of which has since been pres. Dir. West-
sion merchant; b. Chicago, Dec. 16, 1869; s. ern Trust & Savings Bank, Prairie Nat. Bank.
George M. and Louisa Georgiana (Le Grande) Republican. Mem. Christian (Disciples)
Sterne; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Church. Clubs: Union League, Washington
Kenosha, Wis., Nov. 20, 1887 (at age of 17 Park, Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Chicago
years), Alma C. Thompson; children: Charles Automobile. Office: 134 Monroe St. Residence:
Harold, Elsie Grace. In 1892, at age of 22, en- 4601 Michigan Boul.
tered service of N. K. Fairbank & Co., as STEVENS, Joel Wicker, lawyer; b. New
purchasing agent; became partner in the firm York City, Sept. 7, 1854; s. Sylvanus and Anna
of George M. Sterne & Son, 1899, general com- (Cromey) Stevens; ed. public schools of New
mission merchants in packing house products York; m. Dec. 14, 1876, Mary Stevens. For
and mill and laundry supplies, and in cotton some years was chief engineer in marine ser-
seed products; sole proprietor since 1901. Also vice and for 15 years was supt. of the Mer-
pres. Natural Fertilizer and Chemical Co., and chants Arc Light & Power Co. Admitted to
pres. Rialto Catering Co. Mem. Chicago Board bar, 1896, and since then in active practice,
of Trade. Republican. Universalist. Office: Pos- Republican. Mason. Odd Fellow. Office: 134
tal Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 6565 Harvard Monroe St. Residence: 1005 55th PI.
Av. STEVENS, John P., railway official; b. W.
STEVENS, Charles Anthony, merchant; b. Gardiner, Me., Apr. 25. 1853. Asst. engineer
Colchester, 111., Mar. 16, 1859; reared on farm city of Minneapolis, Minn., 1874-6; chief en-
and in village store; ed. public schools; m. gineer Sabine Pass & North-Western Ry., 1876-
Mar. 16, 1882, Fannie E. Tompkins; children: 1879; asst. engineer D. & R. G. Ry., 1879-80;
Elmer T., Alta C., Hazel M. Embarked in re- asst. engineer C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1880-2; di-
tail business on own account at Avon, 111., vision engineer Canadian Pacific Ry., 1882-6;
at age of 20 years; came to Chicago, 1890, asst. engineer C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1886; prin-
and established the business of which he is cipal asst. engineer. Duluth, South Shore &
now the head and pres. under firm name of Atlantic Ry., 1887-9; asst. engineer Spokane
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros.,' retail dry goods Falls & Northern Ry., 1889: principal asst. en-
and all kinds of wearing apparel for women, gineer, 1889-93, asst. chief engineer, 1893-5,
Also vice-pres. of the Am. Silk Co., wholesale chief engineer, 1895-1902, gen. mgr., 1902-3,
silks. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Great Northern Ry. ; chief engineer, 1903-4,
Washington Park. Office: 109-113 State St. 2d vice-pres., 1904-5, C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co.
Residence: Kenwood Hotel. Mem. Am. Soc. C. E. Clubs: Wheaton Golf, Illi-
STEVENS, Edward Demosthenes, whole- nois Athletic, Glen View; also Minnesota (St.
sale silk merchant; b. on farm in Colchester, Paul, Minn.). Residence: 67 Lake Shore Drive.
111., Aug. 29, 1848; s. Socrates and Amanda J. STEVENS, John H.; b. McDonough Co., 111.,
Stevens; ed. public schools of McDonough Oct. 12, 1856; s. Socrates and Amanda Stevens;
Co., 111., and Abingdon College, 111.; m. Ply- ed. public schools: m. Prairie City, 111., Sept.
mouth. 111., Dec. 28. 1869, Jessie M. Cuyler; 27, 1877, Anna Higbee; children: Mrs. Edna
children: Ralph Cuyler, Edgar Arthur, Bertha Leona Sheldon, Clyde G. Began business life
Cuyler, Frances Amanda. In general merchan- as clerk In general store, Colchester, 111., and
550
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In 1880 became a mem. of Stevens Bros., who
bought the business; came to Chicago, 1891,
becoming associated with his brother, Charles
A. Stevens, in firm of Chas. A. Stevens &
Bros., of which is now sec. and treas. Repub-
lican. Christian Church (Disciples). Club:
Hamilton. Mason. Office: 109-113 State St.
Residence: 682 48th PI.
STEVENS, Raymond William, vice-pres.
Illinois Life Insurance Co.; b. McDonough Co.,
111., Aug. 31, 1874; s. James William and Jes-
sie Louise (Smith) Stevens; ed. public schools
and Univ. of Chicago, graduating in class of
1896; m. Danville, 111., June 7, 1899, Anna L.
Hull; children: Kathryn, James W., Eleanor.
Began in service of Illinois Life Insurance
Co. as a solicitor in July, 1896, and continued
in minor positions until 1900, when became
dir. and vice-pres. of the company. Also dir.
Western Trust & Savings Bank. Republican.
Presbyterian. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton,
Chicago Athletic. Office: 134 Monroe St. Resi-
dence: 3360 S. Park Av.
STEVENS, Thomas, manufacturer; b. Lon-
don, Eng., May 24, 1853; s. Thomas and Geor-
giana R. (Bayly) Stevens; ed. Kings' College,
London; m. Kansas City, Aug. 4, 1890, Ida
Lauree Gaige; children: Esther Gaige and
Lora Gaige. Came to U. S. in 1884; since 1891
sec. and dir. of The Gould Co., manufacturers
of pumps and all kinds of pump and well
supplies, fittings and accessories, wheelbar-
rows, etc. Office: 22-24 N. Canal St. Residence:
Downers Grove, 111.
STEVENS, Thomas Albert, vice-pres. Chas.
A. Stevens & Bros.; b. McDonough Co., 111.,
Sept. 2, 1868; s. Socrates and Amanda Stevens;
ed. Knox College; m. Colchester, 111., Dec. 24,
1891, Mary Egerton; children: Delmar A,,
Elsie. Began business experience at age of
13 as clerk in his brother's dry goods store
at Colchester, 111.; in 1890 came to Chicago,
becoming identified with the house of Chas.
A. Stevens & Bros., of which is now vice-
pres. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32°);
K. T. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park, Colonial, Hamilton. Office: 109-113 State
St. Residence: 5520 Washington Boul.
STEVENS, Thomas Wood, author, educator;
. b. Daysville, Ogle Co., 111., Jan. 26, 1880; s.
William Guerney and Charlotte (Wood)
Stevens; ed. Daysville, 111., 1886-93; grad. Ar-
mour Scientific Acad., 1897; took 3 years'
course in mechanical engineering:. Armour In-
stitute of Technology; m. 1904, Helen E. Brad-
shaw, artist. Founded the Blue Sky Press,
Chicago; became literary critic to the Inland
Printer, 1902; took charge dept. of illustra-
tion, Chicago Art Institute, 1903. Mem. The
Little Room, Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.
(See Who's Who in America for books, etc.)
Office: Art Institute. Residence: 5432 Wash-
ington Av.
STEVENS, Walter Aug-tistus, dentist; b.
Richmond, Ontario Co., N. Y., Apr. 19, 1830; s.
Walter and Lucy (Osgood) Stevens; ed. district
schools of Ontario Co., N. Y.; Palmyra (N. Y.)
High School, and Genesee Wesleyan Sem-
inary, Lima, N. Y.; M.D., Rush Med. College.
1887; m. Sept., 1862, Elanora V. Richards, of
Lenox, Mass.; children: Genevieve L, Wirt A.
Worked on the farm until 1857, when came
West, and was engaged in railroad work in
Eastern Missouri, with headquarters at Bird's
Point and Charleston in Mississippi Co.; was
postmaster at Bird's Point under Pres. Bu-
chanan; came to Chicago in 1861; had pre-
viously studied medicine and dentistry, and
worked and studied in dental office of Dr.
Honsinger, 1861-3; began practice of dentistry
on his own account, 1863. Mason (33°); has
been commander of the Apollo Commandery;
commander-in-chief of the Grand Consistory
of the State of Illinois, A. S. R., until 1867,
and was for 11 years district deputy grand
master of the 1st District, A. F. & A. M., of
Illinois. Residence: 2631 Wabash Av.
STEVENSON, Alexander Fleming-, lawyer;
b. Hamburg, Ger., Apr. 8, 1837; s. Gabriel
(Scottish) and Marie Louise (Rueter) Steven-
son; grad. Dr. Biilau's School, Hamburg; came
to U. S., May, 1854, and began farming in
Henry Co., 111.; began study of law, 1858, with
Judge Wilkinson of Rock Island, 111.; moved
to Chicago in fall of 1859, and took position
with Shumway, Waite & Towne, lawyers; ad-
mitted to bar, 1860; enlisted in 42d 111. Infy.
and left Chicago, July, 1861, as lieut. Co. B, for
Missouri; was constantly in command of com-
pany which became body guard of Gen. Hun-
ter in advance on Springfield, Mo.; then went
to Tennessee arid was in advance on Corinth;
became adjutant gen. of brigade under com-
mand of Col. Roberts; took part in battle of
Farmington, siege of Corinth and pursuit of
Confederates, siege of Nashville in fall of
1862; took part in battle of Stone's River,
Dec. 30, 1862, to Jan. 30, 1863, and upon Col.
Roberts being killed was appointed inspector
gen. on staff of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, and
as such took part in the Tallahoma campaign,
and battle of Chickamauga; taken very ill,
ordered home, and resigned because of broken
health in fall of 1863; brevetted col. by War
dept. upon request of Gen. Sheridan, having
saved 10 pieces of artillery and a number of
cassions from the Confederates on 2d day of
battle of Chickamauga; m. 1st, Chicago, Oct.
27, 1870, Mary C. Ambrose; m. 2d, Chicago,
Apr. 30, 1879, Jeannie C. Brayton; children: Dr.
Alex. F., Mary Louise. Resumed practice of
law after leaving army; elected to Illinois
Legislature from Chicago, Nov., 1864; intro-
duced and carried through bill giving Mrs.
Stephen A. Douglas $25,000 for land on which
Douglas monument now stands, in order to
save her homestead in Washington from fore-
closure sale; received thanks of Chicago mass-
meeting for opposing 99-year extension of
Chicago street railway franchises; re-elected
to legislature, 1867; elected clerk of Superior
Court of Cook Co., 1869; appointed by Judge
Gary, 1885, and has ever since continued as
master in chancery of the Superior Court. Re-
publican. Unitarian. Author of a history of
The Battle of Stone's River. Mem. Loyal
Legion, Germania Mannerchor. Office: 184 La-
Salle St. Residence: 378 LaSalle Av.
STEVENSON, David Smith, vice-pres. Nat.
Finance Co.; b. Worcestershire, Eng., June 13,
1863; s. James and Marion Smith Stevenson;
ed. private schools in England; m. Appleton,
Wis., Mar. 25, 1890, Eva M. Anderson; 1 son:
Robert Lester. Came to the U. S. sixteen
years ago and took a position in Sprague's
Mercantile Agency (incorporated 1887) as
general utility man, and has passed through
everv successive stage of the business, becom-
ing gen. mgr. in Mar., 1901; acted as such
until 1902, when he was elected vice-pres. of
the Nat. Finance Co. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Ashland, North-West. Office: 184 La-
Salle St. Residence: 542 N. Sacramento Av.
STEVENSON, Morton John, lawyer; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 22, 1868; s. John and Anna (Miles)
Stevenson; ed. Chicago public schools. Upper
Canada College, Toronto, Ont. ; studied medi-
cine in Trinity Med. School, Toronto, 1 year;
then attended Victoria College, Royston. Eng.;
afterward read law in Chicago in office of
Adelbert Hamilton, and at Chicago College of
Law, from which was grad., LL.B., 1891; m
Chicago, May 15, 1893, Kathleen McLain Ker-
rigan. Engaged in general practice of law in
Chicago since 1891. Also dir. and sec. John
Stevenson, incorporated, and of the Murphy
Hill Mining and Milling Co., and dir. of the
Burton Toilet Co., and the Fiske-Stevenson
Co. Republican. Club: Lake Shore (pres.). Of-
fice: 81 Clark St. Residence: 1831 Melrose St.
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STEWART, Dr. Charles Frederick, gen.
mgr. of The Finsen Light Institute of Amer-
ica; b. Harriston, Ont., Mar. 22, 1880; s. Wil-
liam James and Mary Rosetta (Thompson)
Stewart; ed. public schools of Harriston, Ont.,
Allegan, Mich., and of Chicago, graduating
from grammar school June, 1893, and from
high school Jan., 1895; grad. Chicago Law
School, LL.B., 1897; LL.M., 1898. Prom 1898
to 1901 practiced as veterinary surgeon with
his father, W. J. Stewart; then took up the
study of advanced medical electro-therapeu-
tics, making a special scientific study of the
Finsen Light treatment; since Aug., 1903, has
held his present position as gen. mgr. of the
Finsen Light Inst. of America (Kranz Bldg.).
Mem. Chicago Electro-Therapeutic Society.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Chicago Automobile,
Ashland. Office: Washington Boul. and Hamlin
Ave. Residence: 1628 Jackson Boul.
STEWART, George Neil Innes, educator,
physician; b. in Canada; grad. Univ. of Edin-
burgh, A.M., 1883 (D.Sc., M.D., Edinburgh;
D.P.H., Univ. of Cambridge). Senior demon-
strator of physiology, Owens College, Vic-
toria Univ., Manchester, Eng., 1887-9; George
Henry Lewes student Univ. of Cambridge,
1889-93; examiner in physiology, Univ. of
Aberdeen, 1891-4; instructor, Harvard Univ.,
1893-4; prof, physiology and histology, West-
ern Reserve Univ., 1894-1903; prof, physiology,
Univ. of Chicago, since 1903. Mem. Physlol.
Soc. (Eng.), Am. Physiol. Soc. Author of
Manual of Physiology, 1896, 1901. Address:
Univ. of Chicago.
STEWART, Harry John, physician and sur-
geon; vice-pres. of The Finsen Light Institute
of America; b. Harriston, Ont., Can., Nov. 22,
1874; s. W. J. and Mary Rosetta (Thompson)
Stewart; ed. public school at Harriston, Ont.,
until 12 years old; at Kalamazoo, Mich., until
14; high 'school, Allfcgan, Mich., until 16; at
Chicago Veterinary College, 3 years; med. dept.
Univ. of Illinois, 3 years, graduating M.D.,
1897. Engaged in practice of medicine; made
special studies in connection with the Finsen
Light treatment and is now connected as
physician with The Finsen Light Institute
of America, 78 State St., and vice-pres. of
same, in addition to his general practice as a
physician and surgeon. Republican. Local
surgeon C. <fe N.-W. R. R. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Electro-Med.
Soc. Mason; Medinah Temple, Chicago Con-
sistory. Club: Chicago Automobile. Office:
2118 W. Lake St. Residence: 2027 Washington
Boul.
STEWART, liee Xingrsley. dentist; b. Mil-
ton, Vt., Aug. 30, 1865; s. Ezra H. and Laura
(Kingsley) Stewart; ed. Northwestern Univ.,
Yale Univ.. Ohio Dental College, Philadelphia
Dental College, D.D.S., 1886; courses at Ohio
Med. College, Chicago Post-Graduate College,
etc.; m. Wilmette, 111., Mar. 3, 1903, Mary
Mullen; 1 son: James Douglas Stewart. Mem.
Illinois State Dental Soc., Northern Illinois
Dental Soc., Chicago Dental Soc., Odon to-
graphic Soc. Republican. Methodist. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Wilmette Golf.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: Wilmette, Til.
STEWART, Oliver Wayne, chairman Pro-
hibition Nat. Committee; b. Mercer Co., 111.,
May 22, 1867; s. Charles and Eliza J. Stew-
art; grad. Eureka College. Eureka, 111., 1890;
entered ministry Church of Christ (Disciples),
1887; m. Sullivan, Moultrie Co., 111., Aug. 20,
1890, Elvira J. Seass. Always interested in
temperance work. Sec. of Dist. Lodge, I. O.
G T.. 1887; candidate Congress (Prohibition),
9th Illinois District, 1890: sec. Illinois Chris-
tian Endeavor Union, 1893-5; pres. same,
1895-7; mem. Illinois State Prohibition Com-
mittee, 1894-1900; chairman Illinois State
Prohibition Convention, 1896; chairman Nat.
Prohibition Convention, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1896;
chairman Illinois State Prohibition Commit-
tee, 1896-1900; elected chairman Nat. Prohi-
bition Committee, Dec., 1899, to fill vacancy;
re-elected nat. chairman Nat. Prohibition Con-
vention, June, 1900; re-elected, 1904, and re-
signed Jan., 1905; elected as prohibitionist,
1902, mem. Illinois General Assembly, from
5th Dist., serving 1903. Address: Hyde Park,
Chicago. * KJSfl
STEWART, Wellington Thomas, physician
and surgeon; pres. Finsen Light Institute of
America; b. Harley, Brant Co., Ont., July 18,
1862; s. William James and Mary Rosetta
(Thompson) Stewart; ed. public schools of
Harriston, Ont., and at Toronto School of
Medicine, from which was grad., M.D., 1886;
m. Orangeville, Ont.. Oct. 8, 1886, Henrietta
Anderson; children: William Anderson, George
Ross. Engaged in general practice as physi-
cian at Kalamazoo, Mich., 1886-91; came to
Chicago; took a post-graduate course of 2
years in the College of Physicians and Sur-
geons, and engaged in general practice in
Chicago, the last 5 years as a specialist in
surgery; surgeon to Kedzie Hosp., Cook Co.
Hosp., Western Sanitarium and Hosp. In Apr.,
1903, established the Finsen Light Institute
of America, of which he is pres. Republican;
mem. Republican Marching Club. Presbyte-
rian; pres. Board of Trustees Douglas Pres-
byterian Church. Mason: mem. Chicago Con-
sistory, S. R. M. (32°), and of Medinah Tem-
ple, Mystic Shrine. Mem. K. P., K. O. T. M.,
K. O. L. S. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Mississippi
Valley Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Med. Soc. Clubs: Chicago Automobile,
Hamilton, Physicians. Office: 1770 Washington
Boul. Residence: 978 Douglas Boul.
STICKNEY, Joseph L., journalist, war cor-
respondent. (See Who's Who in America.)
STH.ES, Lawrence G., wool merchant; b.
East Aurora, N. T., July 16, 1862: s. J. W. and
Cordelia (Fish) Stiles; ed. public schools of
Fast Aurora, N. T. ; m. Savannah, 111., May 6,
1891, Jennie Gleason; children: Daniel, Philip.
Began business career as a boy in the employ
of H. T. Thompson & Co., in the wool busi-
ness; later represented the firm on the road,
and in 1887 was admitted to partnership.
Mr. Thompson retired in 1888, but the busi-
ness has continued without chansre of name,
although the members now are Messrs. H. T.
Fry and L. G. Stiles. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Glen View, Edgewater Golf, Casino (Edge-
water). Office: 201-209 Michigan St. Resi-
dence: 2998 Kenmore Av.
STIRLING, William Robert, steel manu-
facturer, investment agent; b. Portobello,
Scotland, Mar. 30, 1851; s. John and Cather-
ine Mary (Wellings) Stirling; ed. Thomas
Hodge's School at St. Andrew's, Fifeshire,
Scotland, and Royal Grammar School at Hen-
ley-on-Thames, Eng.; m. Chicago, Apr. 26,
1883, Alice Ives Hibbard; children: Alice May,
Dorothy, Jean Wedderburn. Came to U. S.,
1879; treas. of the Joliet Steel Co., 1879-89;
1st vice-pres. Illinois Steel Co.. 1889-94; pres.
Universal Construction Co., 1895-6; since Jan.,
1897, partner in Peabody, Houghteling & Co.
(established 1865), investments and real
estate. Republican. Actively interested in civil
service reform and the Bureau of Charities.
Episcopalian: active in Brotherhood of St.
Andrew and kindred societies. Clubs: Chicago,
Chicago Literary, Church, Onwentsia, Winter
(Lake Forest). Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 1616 Prairie Av. and Lake Forest,
111.
STOBIE, Charles Stewart, artist: b. Balti-
more, Md., Mar. 18, 1845; s. Charles U. and
Janet (Oughterlonie) Stobie; ed. private
schools of Baltimore, followed by 2 years in
Madras College, St. Andrew's. Fifeshire, Scot-
land. Began art studies, 1861; practiced as
architectural draftsman; crossed the plains
to Denver, 1865; studied and painted Indians
and mountain scenery for years; was a scout
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under Maj. Downing, 1868, and under Maj. D.
C. Oakes, 1869; guide and buffalo hunter in
the early '70s; returned to Chicago, 1874, and
has since maintained studio here, painting por-
traits and continuing his work in painting
Indians and Western scenes in Colorado,
Wyoming, etc. Office: 444 W. 65th St.
STOCK, Ernst, real estate and loan agent;
b. Hamburg, Ger., Mar. 13, 1848; s. W. and E.
(Axt) Stock; ed. public schools of Hamburg,
Ger.; m. Chicago, Sept., 1872, Mary Gilleck;
children: Ernst, Jr., Frank, Elizabeth, Elsie.
Came from Germany direct to Chicago in
1868; was employed in wholesale liquor house,
1868-72; engaged in retail grocery business,
1872-86; since 1886 engaged in buying and
selling North Side real estate, renting houses,
flats, etc., on North Side and making mort-
gage loans on North Side property. Repub-
lican. Mason: Blue Lodge and Royal Arch
chapter. Club: Germania. Office: 374 E. Divi-
sion St. Residence: 1846 Roscoe St.
STOCK, Frederick A., conductor of the Chi-
cago Orchestra; b. Julich, Ger., 1872; musical
education at Cologne Univ. Came to Chicago,
1895, to join the Chicago Orchestra as viola
player; was asst. dir. several years, and after
the death of Theodore Thomas, became the
dir. Compositions include a set of variations,
which have been performed by the orchestra,
several songs and string pieces, etc. Address:
1710 Cornelia Av.
STOCKTON, John Thaw, gen. mgr. Joseph
Stockton Co., forwarders; b. Chicago, June
14, 1866; s. Joseph and Kate E. (Denniston)
Stockton; ed. public schools of Lake View;
m. Chicago, Oct. 8, 1890, Mabel E. Cobb; chil-
dren: Walter, Robert. On leaving school be-
came identified with the Joseph Stockton Co.,
doing a very large business in the forwarding
and transferring of freight in Chicago; ad-
vanced in the business until he attained his
present position as gen. mgr. and dir. Repub-
lican. Mem. Military Order of the Loyal
Legion, Field Museum Assn. Clubs: Union
League, Evanston Country; also Transporta-
tion and Arkwright (New York). Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 1109 Hinman Av., Evans-
ton, 111.
STOCKTON, Joseph, soldier, pres. Joseph
Stockton Co.; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 10,
1833; s. R. C. and Martha Stockton; ed. public
schools of Pittsburgh; m. Pittsburgh, Feb. 5,
1865, Kate E. Denniston. Came to Chicago,
1852, and was employed several years in com-
mission house of George A. Gibbs & Co. r
later clerk in office of Am. Transportation
Co.; then in freight office of Fort Wayne R.
R. until he enlisted in what was known as the
1st Board of Trade Regt. (72d 111. Vols.), or-
ganized July, 1862; became 1st lieut., capt.,
maj. and lieut.-col. ; served in 17th Army
Corps; commanded regt. after fall of Vicks-
burg; wounded at battle of Franklin, Tenn.,
Nov. 30, 1864; brevetted col. and brig.-gen.
for meritorious services. Agent Empire Trans-
portation Co. since 1866; mem. Board of Com-
missioners of Lincoln Park, 1869-93; organized
the efforts which culminated in erection of
Grant Monument in Lincoln Park. Mem. Loyal
Legion, G. A. R. Active Republican; has been
chief marshal of every Republican procession
In Chicago since the war, including grand
procession just before election of Pres. Mc-
Kinley. Chief of staff to Gen. Sheridan on re-
ception to Gen. Grant on his tour of the
world; to Gen. Forsyth for Garfleld Memorial
Procession; to Gen. Miles at unveiling of
Grant Monument; at World's Fair parade,
Oct., 1892; chief marshal Peace Jubilee
Parade, 1898. Club: Union League. Office: The
Rookery. Residence: 567 LaSalle Av.
STOCKWELIi, John Wesley, Jr., clergyman;
b. Portland, Me., Mar. 24, 1873; s. John Wes-
ley and Eliza Jane (Mathias) Stockwell; grad.
primary school, 1885, grammar school, 1888,
Portland, Me.; high school, Deering, Me., 1891,
Portland, Me., 1892; entered New Church
Theological School at Cambridge, Mass., 1901,
graduating, 1903; special studies at Harvard,
summer of 1902, at Univ. of Chicago, 1903-4.
In daily newspaper work at Philadelphia from
police reporter to managing editor, 1892-9;
expert financial writer for Philadelphia, New
York and Boston papers, 1899-1901; clergy-
man since June, 1903; pastor of Church of
the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) at south-
west corner of 46th St. and Woodlawn Av.
Mem. Chicago Soc. of the New Jerusalem
Church, Illinois Assn. of the New Jerusalem
Church, Western New Church Union, Young
People's League of the New Jerusalem
Church; asst. sec. General Convention of the
Church of the New Jerusalem in America.
Mem. Stock Yards District Council, Chicago
Board of Charities. Office: Parish House, 46th
St. and Woodlawn Av. Residence: 6010 Jeffer-
son Av.
STOELTING, Christian Hans, manufactur-
er; and dealer in laboratory apparatus, etc.;
b. Gross Harrie, Holstein, Germany, July 18,
1864; s. Max D. and Christine (Pries) Stoelt-
ing; ed. Germany; m. Chicago, July, 1889,
Amalia C. Klockhaus. Came to America in
1881, and to Chicago, -1883, and from 1881-6,
held various positions as mechanician and
foreman. Began business in June, 1886, with
John A. Loff, as LofE & Stoelting, which was
dissolved, 1889; continued under individual
name until 1892, when business was incor-
porated as C. H. Stoelting Mfg. Co. In 1895,
organized Chicago Laboratory Supply and
Scale Co. (absorbing C. H. Stoelting Mfg. Co.),
and in 1903 changed its name to C. H. Stoelt-
ing Co., manufacturers of and dealers in
laboratory apparatus and supplies, and is pres.
and treas. of the company. Republican. Lu-
theran. Mason: Park Lodge, 843. Mem. Chi-
cago Drug Trade Club. Office: 39 W. Randolph
St. Residence: 1934 Kenmore Av.
STOIiIi, Robert Hamilton, lawyer; b. Lex-
ington, Ky., Apr. 1, 1872; s. George and Julia
(Hamilton) Stoll; ed. public schools of New
York City and Chicago; grad. from North-
western Univ. Law School, 1894; m. Chicago,
Sept. 11, 1902, Alice L. Mayo; 1 daughter:
Virginia. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court
of Illinois, 1894; since then engaged in gen-
eral practice of law in Chicago, but making
a specialty of corporation, commercial and
probate law. Also pres. Hay and Grain Re-
porter Co.; treas. the Mexican Nat. Salt Co.;
mem. of Forbes & Co., publishers, and other
corporations. Republican. Methodist. Club:
The Oaks (Austin). Office: 100 Washington
St. Residence: 5715 Ohio St., Austin, 111.
STOIiZ, Joseph, rabbi of Isaiah Temple, Chi-
cago, since 1887; b. Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 3,
1861; s. David and Regina Stolz; grad. Univ.
of Cincinnati, 1883, Hebrew Union College,
Cincinnati, 1884 (D.D.); m. Cincinnati, June
24, 1890, Blanche Rauh. Stationed at Little
Rock, Ark., 1884-7. Pres. Hebrew Union Col-
lege Alumni; vice-pres. Jewish Publication
Soc., Jewish Chautauqua; 1st vice-pres. Cen-
tral Conf. of Am. Rabbis; dir. Congress of
Liberal Religions; mem. Board of Education,
appointed by Mayor Harrison, 1902. Author:
Funeral Agenda of Jews. Clubs: Standard,
Lakeside, Chicago Literary. Address: 157 42d
PI.
STONE, Abraham Louis, wholesale jeweler;
b. Werbalen, Prussia, Nov. 22, 1861; s. Isaac
and Anna (Traub) Stone; ed. public schools;
m. Pittsfield, 111., Dec. 30, 1892, Ida B. Hirs-
heimer; 1 son: Irving Stanley. Began business
life as clerk in retail store at St. Louis, Mo.;
went to Louisiana, Mo., 1879, and was a mem.
of the firm of Hess & Stone, 8 years; in busi-
ness at Pittsfield, 111., 1887-9; since 1889 in
Chicago in firm of Stone Bros. (A. L., Jacob
and Nathan Stone), wholesale jewelers and
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Importers of novelties. Also pres. of the Herz-
feld-Phllipson Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. Demo-
crat. Club: Ravlsloe Golf. Office: 199 Market
St. Residence: 3419 Prairie Av.
STONE, Prank Burrlll, lumber; b. Chi-
cago, Oct. 15, 1860; s. R. B. and Lucy Ellen
(Russell) Stone; ed. Chicago public schools;
m. Chicago, Oct. 3, 1883, Carrie L. Rounds;
children: William A., Inez M. After leaving
school in 1877, worked at lumber yard in Chi-
cago, then in saw-mill in Indiana. In 1878
clerk with Chapman, Grier & Co., wholesale
glassware, Chicago; in 1880 clerk with father,
and, after latter's death, with R. B. Stone
Lumber Co. In firm of Agnew & Stone, lum-
ber, 1888-90; since Dec., 1890, in business
alone, principally handling lumber and tim-
ber for railway, bridge, and heavy construc-
tions. Pres. Trinidad River Agricultural Co.;
dir. Mexican Mutual Planters Assn. Repub-
lican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League,
Chicago Athletic, Midlothian, Chicago Auto-
mobile. K. T., Montjoie Commandery. Office:
Railway Exchange. Residence: 5627 Monroe
Av.
STONE, George Frederick, sec. Board of
Trade; b. Newburyport, Mass., Apr. 24, 1836;
s. of Jacob and Eliza (Atkins) Stone; ed.
public schools and in Dummer Acad., Byfield,
Mass.; m. 1861, Julia S. Spaulding, of Lud-
low, Vt., daughter of Rev. Ephraim Spaulding,
who was one of the first band of Am. mis-
sionaries to the Sandwich Islands; 1 daugh-
ter: Eliza Atkins. After leaving school, was
clerk in the house of Denny, Rice & Gardner,
of Boston; later was paying and receiving
teller of Maverick Bank of Boston; later
commission merchant, of firm of Stone, Denny
& Co., Boston, and resident of Melrose, Mass.,
where he was selectman of the town and
chairman of the school committee; pres. Corn
Exchange (now Chamber of Commerce) of
Boston, 1871-2; moved to Chicago, 1876; sec.
Chicago Board of Trade since 1884; several
times delegate to Nat. Board of Trade; mem.,
and chairman, Board of Trade branch, World's
Commercial Congress, 1893; consul for several
years for Guatamala, Nicaragua, Honduras.
Republican. Mason. Odd Fellow (past grand).
Fellow Royal Statistical Soc. of London.
Mem. Loyal Legion. Club: Press. Office: Board
of Trade. Residence: Evanston, 111.
STONE, George William, Board of Trade
commission; b. New York City, July 3, 1844;
s. George C. and Sarah (Wheeler) Stone; ed.
public schools, New York; m. Elizabeth, N. J.,
Apr. 13, 1871, Annie E. Ross; children: Charles
H., Harry W., George W., Jr., Arthur, Annie
Louise. Clerk in commission house, New York,
1861-77; moved to Chicago, 1877, and in busi-
ness on Board of Trade ever since. Was a dir.
of the Board 3 years. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Clubs: Midlothian Golf, Waupanseh. Of-
fice: Royal Insurance Bldg. Residence: 3020
Carumet Av.
STONE, Herbert Stuart, publisher; b. Chi-
cago, May 29, 1871; s. Melville E. and Martha
Jameson (McFarland) Stone; preparatory edu-
cation at Chateau de Lancy. Geneva, Switzer-
land; grad. Harvard Univ., 1894; m. Baltimore,
Md., Dec. 12, 1900, Mary Grigsby McCormick;
children: Herbert Stuart Creighton, Mary
Eleanor McCormick, Melville Edwin 3d. Start-
ed publishing business of Stone & Kimball,
1894, while still at Harvard: founded the Chap-
Book, a semi-monthly literary magazine,
which created some interest and had a host
of imitators; sold it in 1897; firm of Herbert
S. Stone & Co. succeeded Stone & Kimball and
purchased the magazine The House Beautiful
(founded, 1896): personally bought entire mag-
azine, 1901, and has since edited and published
it. Still mem. of the firm of Herbert S. Stone
& Co., in book publishing business. Republi-
can. Mem. Exposition Board for Philippine
Government, 1904. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago
Golf, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Caxton;
also Players (New York). Office: Republic
Bldg. Residence: 412 Erie St.
STONE, Horace Qreeley, lawyer; b. in Kala-
mazoo Co., Mich., Feb. 23, 1852; s. Horace A.
and Hannah M. (Robbins) Stone; grad. Kala-
mazoo, Mich., High School, 1868; widower; 1
daughter: Louise. Was employed in wholesale
notion house in Kalamazoo, 1868-73, mean-
while studying law in office of Hon. J. C. Bur-
rows (now U. S. Senator); came to Chicago,
and was engaged in various pursuits until ad-
mitted to bar, 1878; atty. for C. & W. I. Ry.,
1878-81; practiced at Stillwater and St. Paul,
Minn., 1881-95; atty. and asst. receiver North-
western Car & Mfg. Co., 1884-7; identified with
many corporation law suits in Minnesota, and
as counsel in connection with land grants and
corporations on Messabe and Vermilion
ranges; returned to Chicago in 1895; now of
Gurley, Stone & Wood; was in Ward Will
Case, the Pewabic Mining Co. litigation, "De-
partment Store" cases and chief counsel for
Capt. Oberlin M. Carter, U. S. A., in suits re-
garding $500,000 claimed by the U. S. govern-
ment. Republican (generally). Presbyterian.
Club: Union League. Office: Marquette Bldg.
Residence: 5141 Michigan Av.
STONE, James Samuel, clergyman; b. Ships-
ton-on-Stowe, Eng., Apr. 27, 1852; s. James
Samuel and Anne (Print) Stone; ed. in various
schools in England; came to U. S., 1873; grad.
Philadelphia Divinity School, 1877; Cambridge
Theological School, B.D., 1880; Bishop's Col-
lege, Lenoxville, Quebec, D.D., 1886; natural-
ized in Philadelphia. 1892; m. Doylestown, Pa.,
Jan. 4, 1898, Caroline Worthington; 1 daugh-
ter: Violet Elfrida. Ordained deacon in Phila-
delphia, June 22, 1876; priest in Toronto, July
1, 1877; rector St. Philip's Church, Toronto,
1879-82; St. Martin's Church, Montreal, 1882-
1886; Grace Church, Philadelphia, 1886-95; St.
James Church, Chicago, since 1895. One of edi-
tors of Am. Church Sunday School Magazine.
Was chaplain 3d regt., N. G. of Pennsylvania,
1892-3. Republican. Author: Simple Sermons
on Simple Subjects, 1879; The Heart of Merrie
England, 1887; Readings in Church History,
1889; Necessity of Dogma in the Church, 1892;
Woods and Dales of Derbyshire, 1894; Over
the Hills to Broadway, 1894; From Frankfort
to Munich, 1894. Address: 128 Rush St.
STONE, Lewis W., retired real estate deal-
er; b. Orford, N. H., Nov. 4, 1816; s. Abi.iah
and Mehitable (Gage) Stone; worked on farm
and attended school winters; m. Apr. 4, 1841,
Mary R. Gardner, of Lyme, N. H. ; 1 adopted
daughter (Mrs. Carrie Howard). Was engaged
in farming in New Hampshire until 1845; came
to Chicago; engaged in manufacture of lime
until 1849, when went to California from Bos-
ton by way of Cape Horn; engaged in gold
digging, but soon had a severe case of typhoid
fever, and on his convalescence returned to
Chicago and engaged in manufacture of brick.
Invested largely in real estate and later aban-
doned the brick business and devoted atten-
tion to real estate exclusively; laid out sub-
division on a large tract he owned near Jack-
son Park, in which region he still owns many
buildings; retired from business in the early
'90s. Republican. Residence: 4316 Michigan Av.
STONE, Melville Edwin, Jr., publisher; b.
Chicago, Nov. 3, 1874; s. Melville E. and
Martha Jameson (McFarland) Stone; ed. Chi-
cago public schools, private schools in Eu-
rope, Phillips Andover Acad., Andover, Mass.,
class of 1893, and grad. Harvard Univ., 1897;
m. Chicago, Oct. 27, 1900, Lucretia Hosmer
(died Aug. 2, 1901). After graduation from
college became associated with his brother,
Herbert S. Stone, in book publishing firm of
Herbert S. Stone & Co. Gold Democrat. Con-
gregationalist. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Golf;
also Players (New York). Office: Republic
Bldg. Residence: 187 Rush St.
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STONEHILL, Charles Archibald, wholesale
millinery; b. Chicago, Aug. 19, 1861; s. Joseph
and Rebecca (Neuberger) Stonehill; ed. Notre
Dame, Ind. ; m. Milwaukee, Jan. 17, 1891, Net-
tle Hyman; children: Marjorie, Dorothy,
Charles Archibald II. After leaving School,
1877, entered employ of Gage Bros., wholesale
millinery, as stock boy; entered employ of
Edward Hinchliffe, Chicago, as city salesman;
established in dry goods and millinery busi-
ness for self at Marshalltown, la., 1884; re-
moved business to Omaha, 1888. Came to Chi-
cago, 1892, and entered employ of the Chicago
Mercantile Co., wholesale millinery, of which
he became pres. in 1897. Independent in poli-
tics. Clubs: Standard, Ravisloe Country. Of-
fice: 106-112 Wabash Av. Residence: 4800
Grand Boul.
STONEMAN, George Washing-ton, lumber-
man; b. McConnellsville, O., Sept. 6, 1863; ed.
public schools of McConnellsville, O. ; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 19, 1893, Cora E. Fleming; chil-
dren: Evalyn, Robert F. Went from Ohio to
Peoria, 111., and thence came, in 1883, to Chi-
cago and was connected with Thomas McFar-
land & Son until 1889; from 1889 to 1898 was
of Parmelee & Stoneman, lumber, and in 1898
changed to George W. Stoneman & Co., of
which he is the senior mem., the firm making
a specialty of hardwood lumber, mahogany
and veneers; also pres. and treas. of the
Stoneman-Zearing Lumber Co., with mills at
DeValls Bluff, Ark. Independent In politics.
Club: Illinois. Mason. Mem. of the Order of
"Hoo Hoo." Office: 76 W. Erie St. Residence:
882 W. Adams St.
STOKER, John, physician; b. Portland, Me.,
Dec. 5, 1861; s. George L. and Mary (Johnson)
Storer; grad. High School, Madison, Wis., 1880;
grad. Hahnemann Med. College and Hosp.,
Chicago, M.D., 1889; m. Portland, Me., Jan. 14,
1886, Myra F. Coffin; children: Horace Porter,
Natalie (deceased), John, Jr. Followed grad-
uation in 1889 with 6 months of post-grad-
uate work in New York. Began practice in
fall of 1889 at Jamaica Plain, Boston; after
about 9 years of practice health broke down.
Six months later began special study of dis-
eases of the eye, ear, nose and throat at Bos-
ton, New York, London, Germany and Paris.
Since May 1, 1898, in exclusive practice of
specialty in Chicago. For several years was
registrar, treas. and dir. Dunham Med. College,
in which held the professorship of specialty;
later a dir. and prof, of his specialty in Her-
ing Med. College; resigned from college work,
1903, as practice demanded all his time. Mem.
Am. Institute of Homoeopathy, Am. Homoe.
Ophthalmological and Otological Soc., Illinois
State Horace. Med. Soc. Republican. Unitarian.
Clubs: Evanston Country, Evanston Golf. Of-
fice: 92 State St. Residence: 1411 Davis St.,
Evanston, 111.
STOWELL, James Herbert, physician; b.
Delavan, Walworth Co., Wis., Apr. 29, 1854; s.
Elijah and Lucinda (Bristol) Stowell; ed.
Delavan High School, Beloit College Acad.,
Beloit College, and Chicago Med. College
(Northwestern Univ. Med. School), graduat-
ing, M.D., 1881; m. Aurora, 111., June 16, 1880,
Frances Evalyn Becket (now deceased); chil-
dren: Mrs. Marion Stowell Cooke, Helen Mar,
Lucinda May, James H., Jr., Frances Evalyn.
Engaged in practice of medicine in Chicago
from graduation. Dir. and med. examiner, Nat.
Life Insurance Co., U. S. of A. Prof, of medi-
cine, Dearborn Med. College; attending physi-
cian Chicago Baptist Hosp. and Samaritan
Hosp. Mem. and ex-pres. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Chicago Med. Examiners' Soc., Am. Assn. of
Life Insurance Examining Surgeons; mem.
Illinois State Med. Soc., Chicago Soc. Internal
Medicine, Mississippi Valley Med. Soc.; con-
sulting physician Alma Sanitarium, Alma,
Mich. Republican. Deacon In Plymouth Con-
gregational Church. Clubs: Physicians, Chi-
cago Congregational. Office: 103 State St.
Residence: 2633 Indiana Av.
STRANDBERG, Carl Thorsten, mgr. and
treas. Hemlandet Co.; b. Tomta, Sweden, Jan.
22, 1861; s. Lars Arvid and Wilhelmina (Fyr-
wald) Strandberg; ed. high school in city of
Orebro, Sweden; came to U. S., 1888; m. Chi-
cago, Mar. 16, 1888, Ellen Victoria Pedro; 1
daughter: Elsa Victoria. First occupation in
U. S. was as a bookkeeper for 2 years; then
was mgr. of the Scandinavian dept. of the
Dominion Steamship Line and Scandinavian
Steamship Line for 7 years; since Sept. 1,
1897, mgr. and treas. of Hemlandet Co., pub-
lishers of Hemlandet (oldest Swedish news-
paper in U. S., established 1854). Office: 36 N.
Clark St. Residence: 1227 North Shore Av.
STRANDBERG, Erik Peter, contractor; b.
Jerntland-Stugun, Sweden, Mar. 10, 1860; s.
Erik Mortenson and Anna Johanna (Nelson)
Strandberg; ed. public school; m. Chicago, Oct.
9, 1889, Hilma C. Anderson; children: Erik
Leon, Anna Frances. Became a cabinet maker
at the age of 20; came to U. S., 1882, first
locating at St. Cloud, Minn.; went to Joliet,
111., and engaged as contractor there, 1883-4;
since spring of 1885 in business as general
contractor in Chicago; now pres. of the E. P.
Strandberg Co.; also pres. Chicago Cemetery
Assn. Mem. Builders & Traders Exchange,
Mason & Builders Assn., Carpenters & Build-
ers Assn. Republican. Office: Nat. Life Bldg.
Residence: 3330 Indiana Av.
STRAUS, Samuel J. Tilden, investment
banker; b. Ligonier, Ind., July 12, 1876; s.
Frederick William and Madlon (Goldsmith)
Straus; ed. public schools and Harvard School,
Chicago, and Metropolitan Business School,
1895; m., Chicago, June 6, 1900, Lillle Wolf.
After leaving school entered office of S. W.
Straus & Co., real estate loans, and has re-
mained continuously with the house ever
since, becoming a mem. of the firm after his
father's death in 1899. Republican. Clubs:
Standard (dir. and treas.), Ravisloe Country,
Lakeside. Office: 114 LaSalle St. Residence:
540 E. 44th St.
STRAUS, Simeon, lawyer; b. Milwaukee,
Wis., Nov. 21, 1855; s. Samuel and Rosine
Straus; has lived in Chicago continuously
since 1856; ed. Jones (public) School, grad-
uating 1868 to Chicago High School, from
which grad. in 1872; entered class of 1876 In
academic dept. of Yale, but quit and entered
Yale law dept., graduating, 1874, as LL.B. ;
m. Chicago, Feb. 24, 1880, Adelaide Eisen-
drath; children: Samuel N., David C., Ira E.,
Marion R., Edna R. After graduation was ad-
mitted to bar of Connecticut in June, 1874,
and same year established in practice of law
In Chicago; a.tty. for the German Nat. Bank
of Chicago, the German Savings Bank of
Chicago, Henry Greenebaum & Co., bank-
ers, from May, 1875, to Dec., 1877; since then
in practice, confining work to chancery and
probate cases and real estate law. Has had
the settlement of some of the largest estates
in Chicago, and the handling of some of the
largest real estate cases and business. Repub-
lican. Pres. Oakland Improvement Assn.
Clubs: Hamilton, Waupanseh. Office: 85 Dear-
born St. Residence: 3943 Ellis Av.
STRAUS, Simon William, investment bank-
er; b. Ligonier, Ind., Dec. 23, 1866; s. Frederick
William and Madlon (Goldsmith) Straus; ed.
Chicago public schools and in Hughes High
School, Cincinnati, O. ; m. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Apr. 25, 1893, Hattie Klee; children: Madeline,
Louise, Harriet. Began business life with
father, until 1888, in Chicago branch of Straus
Bros. & Co., bankers, of Ligonier, Ind.; mem.
of firm of Chan & Straus, bankers, Chicago,
1888-94; succeeded, 1894, by present firm of
S. W. Straus & Co_., investment bankers, of
which he is the senior mem. Republican. Jew-
ish religion. Clubs: Hamilton, Standard,
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Ravisloe Country. Office: 114 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 3440 Michigan Av.
STRAUSS, Julius, wholesale millinery; b.
Darmstadt, Ger., May 4, 1859; s. Simon and
Bertha (Altheim) Strauss; ed. in Darmstadt;
m. Chicago, Nov. 15, 1894, Hannah Kohn.
Came to U. S., 1876; was salesman for West-
ern territory for James G. Johnson & Co.,
New York, 1884-93; in charge of their Chicago
office, 1893-5; was mem. of the commission
firm of Strauss & Edwards, 1895-9; sold out
to Mr. Edwards, to become vice-pres. and
treas. Theo. Ascher Co., wholesale millinery.
Republican. Mem. United Hebrew Charities
Assn. Club: Standard (vice-pres., 1900-2). Of-
fice: 135 Michigan Av. Residence: 2240 Calu-
met Av.
STB AWN, Silas Hardy, lawyer; b. on farm
near Ottawa, 111., Dec. 16, 1866; s. Abner and
Eliza (Hardy) Strawn; grad. Ottawa High
School, June, 1885; taught school 2 years;
then read law in office of Bull & Strawn, Ot-
tawa; came to Chicago, 1891, and attended
University Extension lectures, Chicago Univ.,
2 years; m. Binghamton, N. Y., June 22, 1897,
Margaret Stewart; children: Margaret Stew-
art, Katherine Stewart. Admitted to bar, Ot-
tawa, 111., May 22, 1889; practiced at Ottawa,
1889-91; Sept., 1891, to Apr. 20, 1892, with law
firm of Weigley, Bulkley & Gray, Chicago;
clerk in law firm of Winston & Meagher, Apr.,
1892, to Sept., 1894; partner in same to Dec.,
1901; in firm of Winston, Babcock, Strawn &
Shaw, to June, 1903; since then of Winston,
Payne & Strawn. Dir. C. T. T. R. R. Co.; dir.
and counsel East Chicago Co. Democrat. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Clubs: Union League, Mid-
lothian (dir.), Law. Office: First Nat. Bank.
Residence: 4716 Madison Av.
STREAM, John Joseph, pres. Chicago Grain
& Elevator Co.; b. Chicago, Feb. 1, 1870; s.
Joseph and Mary Stream; ed. Chicago public
schools and Chicago College of Law, grad-
uating from latter in 1892; m. Rock Island,
111., Martha Avery Clarke; 1 daughter: Edna.
Began as office boy for Charles Counselman
& Co., and has been identified with the Coun-
selman business affairs under various cor-
porate names and now is the practical con-
troller of these interests. Pres. and treas. of
the Chicago Grain & Elevator Co., operating
country elevators on the C., R. I. & P. Ry. in
Iowa. Also pres. South Chicago Elevator and
Rock Island Elevator. Mem. Chicago Board of
Trade, Milwaukee Board of Trade, St. Louis
Merchants' Exchange. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: 240 LaSalle St. Residence: 48
Groveland Park.
STREET, Charles Arthur, lumberman; b.
Newmarket, near Toronto, Ont., Aug. 23, 1842;
s. Rev. George C. (Church of England) and
Ann S. Street; parents removed to Davenport,
la., 1850, his father becoming rector of Epis-
copal Church there, and later of various Illi-
nois parishes; ed. by his father and in public
schools; m. 1st, Chicago, 1870, Elizabeth Kate
McReynolds, of Detroit, Mich., who died, 1885,
leaving 2 sons: Harry Lockman, Norman Ar-
thur; m. 2d, 1890, Rosalind C., daughter of
Charles R. Larrabee, of Chicago; children:
Charles Larrabee, Margaret Bourne, Edward
Porter. In 1860 entered office of Thomas Bas-
nett, sec. of the Caton Telegraph Co. (Caton
lines merged into Western Union), Ottawa,
111., to learn telegraphy: after a few months
entered employ of George Dunbar, railway
supplies, Chicago; after battle of Ft. Donel-
son, was employed by telegraph company as
operator at Cairo, 111., for 1 year; later in
charge railrond telegraph office at Dixon, 111.;
then cashier business dept. Chicago Times
until about 1863; after that chief clerk in q.
m.'s. office for transportation of troops from
Chicago, until close of war. In book and sta-
tionery business, 1865-8; in lumber business
firm of Mason, Street & Co., 1868-9; Street &
Chatfield, 1869-78 (burned out in 1871, but re-
sumed at once) ; Street, Chatfield & Darr, 1878 -
1880; Street, Chatfield & Keep, 1880-98; Street,
Chatfield & Co., 1869 to date. Also in 1888, be-
came pres. Interior Lumber Co. Now. pres. of
Charles A. Street Lumber Co., and interested
in lumber companies in Florida and Louisiana.
Clubs: Caxton, Church. Office: 25 W. Fullerton
Av. Residence: 133 Astor St.
STREET, Harry Lockman, lumber; b. Chi-
cago, Feb. 26, 1871; s. Charles Arthur and
Elizabeth Kate (McReynolds) Street; ed. Fes-
senden School, 1880-4; St. Austin's SchooJ
(Episcopal), New Brighton, S. I., N. Y., 1885-
1890; Yale Univ., 1891-5, graduating, B.A. En-
tered office of Street, Chatfleld & Co., Jan.,
1896, as asst. bookkeeper and office boy; be-
came asst. mgr., 1898, and admitted to firm as
junior partner in spring of 1901. Also sec.
Charles A. Street Lumber Co.; vice-pres. Lum-
bermen's Assn., of Chicago. Club: Saddle and
Cycle. Office: 25 W. Fullerton Av. Residence:
133 Astor St.
STREET, Richard Juson, banker; b. Hamil-
ton, Ont., Nov. 13, 1846; s. Richard P. and
Jane H. (Hudson) Street; ed. private schools;
m. Apr., 30, 1873, Emmeline C., daughter of
James and Eliza Hamilton, of London, Ont.;
children: Richard Hamilton, Gerald Basil,
Margaret Essington. Upon leaving school en-
tered an insurance office at Hamilton, Ont.,
but came to U. S., 1865, arriving in Chicago,
Oct. 16, and entering the service of the First
Nat. Bank Oct. 17 as a messenger boy, from
which advanced to position of cashier and
later manager of Division "D." Republican.
Episcopalian. Clubs: Bankers, Exmoor, High-
land Park. Office: First Nat. Bank. Residence:
Highland Park, 111.
STREET, Robert Robertson, merchant; b.
Stirling, Scotland, Jan. 8, 1850; s. Richard and
Elizabeth (Robertson) Street; ed. public
schools of Racine, Wis. ; resident of Chicago
since 1870; m. 2d, Chicago, Jan. 19, 1901, Lu-
cille Hollis Knapp; children (by 1st wife):
Robert Kenneth, Mrs. George A. Melbourne.
In 1870 entered employ of Enos Brown & Co.,
dye stuffs, etc., and remained with them until
1876, when began his present business, R. R.
Street & Co., dye stuffs, colors, chemicals,
textile machinery, mill supplies, etc. Repub-
lican. Mason (32°); Shriner. Club: Chicago
Athletic, Cumberland Lodge, Horicon Shoot-
ing. Office: 184-186 Washington St. Residence:
3967 Drexel Boul.
STREET, William, lawyer; b. Sterling, Scot-
land, May 29, 1848; s. Richard and Elizabeth
(Robertson) Street; came to U. S. with par-
ents, 1855, settling, first in Grant Co., Wis.; ed.
Scotland, in public schools of Grant Co., Wis.,
public and private schools at Utica, N. Y.,
public school, Maumee City, Ohio, Racine
(Wis.) High School, Carroll College (Wauke-
sha, Wis.) and grad. Univ. of Wisconsin,
Ph.B., 1874; LL.B., 1875; m. Waukesha, Wis.,
Mar. 28, 1878, Katherine E. Gray. As a boy
worked on farm in Wisconsin and later in
woolen mills, becoming supt. at 20; studied
nights and earned his way through schools
and colleges. Began law practice at Wauke-
sha, Wis., 1875-80; Janesville, Wis., 1880-9;
Florence, Ala., 1889-90; since then in Chicago.
Mem. A. O. U. W., Royal Arcanum. Baptist.
Office: 107 Dearborn St. Residence: 325 S.
Franklin Av.
STREET, William DeLatre Cameron, mgr.
Chicago Clearing House; b. New Market, Ont.,
Can., Apr. 19, 1846; s. Rev. Geo. C. Street and
Anne S. (Bourne) Street; ed. public schools
and Racine College; m. Chicago, Jan. 17, 1879,
Emily A. Pardee; children: Agnes B., Douglas
P. Came to the U. S. from Canada in 1853,
and to Chicago, 1862; during part of the
Civil War in the U. S. q. m. dept. in Chicago;
became accountant for Munson, Skinner & Co..
Chicago, 1864-7, after that bookkeeper for the
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old 5th Nat. Bank and in other banking posi-
tions in Chicago until 1890, when assumed
present position. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Bankers, Edgewater Golf, Saddle and
Cycle. Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 302
Schiller St.
STRIFFELMAN, William, architect; b. Cas-
sel, Ger., Sept. 28, 1842; s. Frederick K. and
Julia Strippelman; ed. schools and university
until 19 years of age, pursuing technical
course, followed by philosophical course at
Univ. of Marburg, until 1862; went to Nash-
ville, Tenn., becoming draftsman to the
Army of the Cumberland under Gen. Thomas,
which position filled until close of the war;
m. St. Louis, 1868, Hermine Schaefer (native
of Coburg, Ger.); children: Alexander, Anne,
Julia, William. Practiced after war at New
Orleans and Galveston until 1868, then came
North and located in Chicago; served 4 years
with Board of Public Works. Fellow Am. In-
stitute of Architects. Office: 153 LaSalle St.
Residence: 873 Jackson Boul.
STROEEL, Charles Louis, consulting en-
gineer; b. Cincinnati, O., Oct. 6, 1852; s. Carl
and Ida Louise Strobel; ed. public schools of
Cincinnati, followed by 4 years at Royal Tech-
nical High School at Stuttgart, Ger., from
which he was grad. as civil engineer, 1873;
m. Chicago, 1890, Henrietta Baxter; children:
Charles Louis, Jr., Marion. Began profes-
sional life as draftsman in railroad office
in Cincinnati, 1873; asst. engineer, 1874, and
later engineer of bridges, until 1878; chief en-
gineer and vice-pres. Keystone Bridge Co.,
Pittsburgh, 1878-83, and consulting engineer
to Carnegie, Phipps & Co., Ltd.; edited their
handbook for engineers and architects, and
designed the new sections for steel beams,
which have since become standard; repre-
sented the Keystone Bridge Co. and Carnegie
firms in Chicago, 1883-93, taking a leading
place in the development of skeleton steel
construction for Chicago office buildings. De-
signed numerous large bridges over the Mis-
souri, Mississippi, Ohio and other rivers.
Since 1893 in independent practice as con-
sulting and contracting engineer. Mem. and
past dir. Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers and
Western Soc. of Engineers; Institution of Civil
Engineers of Great Britain. Clubs: Chicago,
Chicago Golf, etc. Office: Monadnock Bldg.
Residence: 412 N. State St.
STBOEVEB, Carl Bernhard Wittekind, law-
yer, author; b. Wedigenstein, Prussia, Dec. 11,
1865; s. Bernhard and Caroline (Boedecker)
Stroever; grad. gymnasium, Minden, Prussia,
1884; studied agriculture, politics and
economics, Univ. of Berlin, 1888-90; grad. law
dept. Univ. of Wisconsin, 1894. Served in
Prussian infantry, 1887-91; commissioned,
1890, lieut. 54th Prussian infy.; came to U. S.,
1891; citizen of U. S., 1896; maj. 111. Vol.,
Spanish-Am. War, 1898. Admitted to bar, 1894;
m. Chicago, 1904, Martha Gross. Sec. and dir.
Diamond Spiral Mfg. Co. Mem. Am. Acad.
Polit. and Social Science. Author: The Ha-
waiian Problem, 1898. Office: Unity Bldg. Resi-
dence: 411 Cornelia Av.
STBOMBEBG, Alfred; b. near Stockholm,
Sweden, Mar. 9, 1861; s. Andrew Stromberg
(threshing machine manufacturer); ed. Swe-
den; m. 1886, Ellen Johnson, of Chicago; chil-
dren: Minnie, Alice, Emil, Eve. Studied elec-
trical work with L. M. Ericsson, European tel-
ephone manufacturer, and others; worked in
telephone construction in Sweden, Norway
and Denmark; came to U. S., 1884; employed in
repair dept. of Bell Telephone Co., Chicago,
1884-9; supt. in charge of burglar alarm sys-
tem of Chicago Electric Protective Co., 1890-3;
associated with Andrew Carlson, 1893, in man-
ufacture of telephones, the outgrowth being
the Stromberg-Carlson Telephone Co., of which
he is vice-pres. Office: 82 W. Jackson Boul.
Residence: 1642 W. Monroe St.
STROMBERG, Charles John, printer; b.
Chicago, Mar. 26, 1882; s. Charles John and
Augusta J. (Anderson) Stromberg; ed. public
and private schools of Chicago. Since leaving
school in 1898 has been identified with the
business of Stromberg, Allen & Co., printers,
stationers, etc., established by his father in
1869; after death of father, on Mar. 12, 1904,
succeeded to the presidency of the company,
in which continues. Republican. Mason. Of-
fice: 302 S. Clark St. Residence: 1528 Walfram
St.
STBONG, James Edmund, sec. Selz, Schwab
& Co.; b. Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1852; a.
Charles Edmund and Susan (Hutchinson)
Strong; ed. at Onondaga Acad., Syracuse, N.
Y. ; m. Syracuse, N. Y., Apr. 7, 1875, Lucia
Hutchinson; 1 son Edmund Hutchinson. Was
bank clerk in Syracuse, N. Y., 1867-71; came
to Chicago, 1872, and in June, 1872, entered
employ of M. Selz & Co. as cashier and book-
keeper; in 1878 became credit man; firm be-
came Selz, Schwab & Co., 1878, and was in-
corporated under same name in 1890, when he
was chosen to his present position as sec.,
in charge of office and credits; large manu-
facturer of shoes of the higher grades. Re-
publican. Office N. W. cor. Market and Mon-
roe Sts. Residence: 598 E. Division St.
STRONG, Joseph Harvey, insurance; b. New
Era, Pa., Sept., 1853; s. James E. (killed at Ft.
Fisher, Jan. 1, 1865) and Uzilla B. (Sands)
Strong; ed. public schools and in the Susque-
hanna Institute, Towanda, Pa.; m. Adele M.
Smith, of Newton, Kan. After leaving the Sus-
quehanna Institute taught school, and after-
ward was salesman in general store, and
later traveling salesman for a Philadelphia
boot and shoe house, before going, 1877, to Rock
Island, 111., where became associated with a
local insurance agency until 1883; mem. of fire
insurance firm of Hayes, Cleveland & Strong,
Des Moines, la., 1883-4; was asst. mgr., 1885-7,
and since 1887 has been mgr. of the western
dept. of the U. S. Life Insurance Co.; also,
since Jan. 1, 1901, general agent at Chicago
for the General Accident Insurance Co. of
Scotland. Republican; was mem. of staff of
Gov. Richard Yates, with rank of col. Mason
(32°); K. T. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs: Union
League, Calumet, Washington Park, Hamilton,
Marquette. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 2528 Indiana Av.
STRONG, Joseph Leavitt, sec. George E.
Wood Lumber Co.; b. Cook Co., 111., May 20,
1869; s. Joseph and Emma (Prescott) Strong;
ed. public schools of Chicago and high school
at Ann Arbor, Mich.; m. Chicago, Sept. 1, 1891,
Estella W. Cresap; children: Donald C., Dor-
othy P. Began business career as bookkeeper
for the Holbrook Co., 1886-94; then bookkeep-
er for George E. Wood Lumber Co., later
becoming sec. Also dir. Sinclair Laundry Ma-
chinery Co. Republican. Methodist. Mem.
Royal Arcanum. Office: 135 Adams St. Resi-
dence: 7025 Princeton Av.
STBOtTD, Edmund Henry, metals and ma-
chinery; b. Birkenhead, Cheshire, Eng., June
21, 1860; s. William Lawrence and Elizabeth
(Chamney) Stroud; ed. Birkenhead, Eng., and
Brooklyn, N. Y. Began business life as a boy
In 1875 with his father, a large importer of
iron, steel, tin plate and metals in New York
City, and in 1879 had full power of attorney
from him; became, 1882, partner in Stroud,
Sibbald & Co., New York City, who furnished
nearly all the steel rails to build the Cana-
dian Pacific Ry.; partner Stroud & Co., 1886;
in 1890 established branch house in Kansas
City, Mo., for Merchant & Co., of Philadel-
phia; in 1892 promoted to management Chi-
cago house of same firm. Began business in
own name Apr., 1896, and in Sept., 1896, with
Charles A. Raynolds formed the partnership
of E. H. Stroud & Co.; bought partner's in-
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terest, 1898; now principally engaged as
manufacturer of crushing, pulverizing, street
sweeping, mechanical stoking, rolling mill, tin
plate mill and steel works machinery. Episco-
palian. Mem. committee of management (1902-
1904), Central Dept. Y. M. C. A., Chicago;
chairman Central Section Committee Athletic
League Y. M. C. A. of North America; char-
ter mem. Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn,
N. Y. Mason (Altair Lodge, Brooklyn, N. Y.);
was mem. Apollo Club, Chicago, 1894-8. Office:
30-36 LaSalle St. Residence: 426 N. State St.
STRUCKMANN, William Franz, lawyer; b.
Hanover, Cook Co., Dec. 17, 1866; s. George
and Christiana (Busche) Struckmann; reared
on farm; ed. district schools, Elgin Acad. and
law dept. of Univ. of Michigan, graduating,
LL.B., 1888; m. Sept., 1893, Alvena Heidemann,
Elgin, 111.; children: George, Maria. Was
mailing clerk in postofflce at Elgin, 111., 1886;
admitted to bar, 1888; minute clerk and
record writer of the Superior Court of Cook
Co., 1889-93; began practice with Amzi W.
Strong, 1893, as Strong & Struckmann, and
Sept. 1, 1894, firm became Strong, Struckmann
& Ehle, which later dissolved. Since 1894 asst.
county attorney of Cook Co., in charge of
trials in tax cases. Mason, mem. Royal League,
Odd Fellow. Republican. Universalist. Club:
Chicago Whist. Residence: 3309 Irving Av.,
Berwyn, 111.
STUART, James Edward, post office inspec-
tor; b. Forfar, Scotland, July 8, 1842; s. James
Stuart and Helenor (Edwards) Stuart; re-
moved to Oshkosh, Wis., with parents, 1851;
ed. Arbroath, Scotland, and in Oshkosh public
schools; then was law student in office of Hon.
Gabriel Bouck, Oshkosh, until war broke out;
mustered in as private Co. B, 21st Wis. Vols.,
Aug., 1862, becoming successively 1st ser-
geant, 2d lieut., and capt., then detailed as aid
to Gen. Harrison C. Hobart, commanding 1st
Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, until
general muster-put at Washington in summer
of 1865; participated in many engagements;
m. Oct. 3, 1870, Marie E., daughter late Hon.
Peter Roberts, of Iowa City, la. After muster
out became postal clerk on route between Chi-
cago and Green Bay, Wis., until 1868; chief
clerk railway mail service of Iowa, 1870-3;
when promoted to postoffice inspector, in
charge division comprising the States of Illi-
nois, Michigan and Wisconsin; active in fer-
reting out and convicting large numbers of
persons for fraudulent use of mails and other
postal crimes. Active in 2d regt., I. N. G.,
since 1885, of which he has successively been
capt., maj. and col.; regt. enlisted in Govern-
ment service for war with Spain and was sent
to Jacksonville, Fla., and thence to Havana,
Cuba; placed on detached service after war as
chairman military postal committee and es-
tablished postal service in Porto Rico. Mem.
Union Vet. League, Loyal Legion and G. A. R.
Office: Chicago Postofflce. Residence: 1419 W.
Monroe St.
STUART, Robert, miller; b. Ingersoll, Ont.,
Nov. 22, 1852; s. John and Elsie (Bremner)
Stuart; ed. public schools; m. Aug. 2, 1876,
Margaret Sharrar; children: John, Margaret,
R. D. Engaged in milling in Canada, 1871-3;
came from Canada, 1873, to Cedar Rapids, la.,
and became a mem. of the firm of Douglass &
Stuart, merchant millers, of Cedar Rapids,
la.; resided in Cedar Rapids until 1879; since
then in Chicago; firm sold mills to the Am.
Cereal Co., of which he has been treas. since
1890. Presbyterian. Clubs: Chicago, Washing-
ton Park. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 4850 Woodlawn Av.
STUBBS, John C., railway official; b. Ash-
land, O., May 31, 1847. Entered railway ser-
vice, 1869; held various positions on different
roads until 1871; asst. gen. freight agent,
1871-3, general freight agent, 1873-82, freight
traffic mgr., 1882-4, Central Pacific Road; gen-
eral traffic mgr., same road and leased lines,
1884-5; general traffic mgr. Southern Pacific
Co., 1885-9; now 3d vice-pres. and traffic dir.
Southern Pacific R. R. ; traffic dir. U. P. R. R.,
Oregon R. R. & Navigation Co., Oregon Short
Line R. R. ; traffic mgr. Mexican International
R. R. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day.
Office: 135 Adams St. Residence: 620 Dearborn
Av.
STUMER, Louis M., merchant; b. Baltimore,
Md., Apr. 24, 1869; s. Michael and Jennie
(Kellner) Stumer; ed. public school until 13
years old, and afterward at Notre Dame (Ind.)
College; since 1890 of firm of Stumer, Rosen-
thai & Eckstein, controlling various mercan-
tile corporations and interests in realty, bldg.
and leasehold investments on State St. Pres.
Emporium-World Millinery Co., Chicago, and
of Strauss & Stumer Mercantile Co., St. Louis;
vice-pres. Am. Restaurant Co., Red Book Cor-
poration and Importers' and Manufacturers'
Millinery Co.; dir. Public Drug Co., and of
Steven-Lewis Drug Co.; all of these corpora-
tions being controlled by Stumer, Rosenthal
& Eckstein. Also dir. Jackson Trust and Sav-
ings Bank. Republican. Mem. Sinai Congrega-
tion. Dir. Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans;
sec. Home for Jewish Friendless; mem. Ad-
visory Board of Dunning institutions. Clubs:
Lakeside, Standard. Office: 150-152 State St.
Residence: 4404 Grand Boul.
STURGES, Charles Matliews, lawyer; b.
Mansfield, O., May 8, 1838; s. Edward (mer-
chant and banker) and Mary (Mathews)
Sturges; grad. Kenyon College, 1860; studied
law, Columbus, O., 1860-1, Harvard Law
School, 1861-2; m. Chicago, 1865, Ella Du Bois
Delafield; children: Alice Delafield (deceased),
Edith Delafield (Mrs. Russell M. Heller), Ed-
ward Spencer, Mary Mathews, Grace Delafield
(Mrs. Reginald G. R. Crane), Esther Wallace
(Mrs. Warner Fite), Howard Putnam, Caro-
line Margaret. Admitted to Ohio bar, 1862;
practiced at Mansfield, O., 1862-3; removed to
Chicago, 1863; since practiced there. Counsel
38 years for Northwestern Nat. Bank of Chi-
cago; active after Chicago fire in restoration
of library and collections of the Chicago Law
Institute, and (1870-2) its sec.; incorporating
mem. (1874) Chicago Bar Assn.; mem. Phi Beta
Kappa; mem. Executive Committee Am. Anti-
Imperialist League; literary contributor to
journals; writer of pamphlets opposed to Im-
perialist policy, etc. Office: 140 Washington St.
Residence: 56 Central Av., Oak Park, 111.
STURGIS, Charles Inches, railway official;
b. Paris, France, July 21, 1860; s. Robert Shaw
and Susan Brimmer (Inches) Sturgis: ed. St.
Mark's School, Southboro, Mass., and Harvard
Univ., graduating, A.B., 1882; m. Chicago,
June 6, 1893, Margaret Noble; children: Rob-
ert Shaw, Frank Noble. Has been in service
of the C., B. & Q. Ry. Co., from 1880, begin-
ning as clerk in freight dept., Chicago, 1880;
in general agent's office, Denver, 1881; cashier
local freight office, Denver, 1882; paymaster's
clerk, Chicago, 1884; asst. paymaster, Chicago,
1885; paymaster, Chicago, 1886; asst. general
auditor, 1888; general auditor since 1893. Re-
publican. Unitarian. Clubs: University, Chi-
cago. Office: 209 Adams St. Residence: Win-
netka, 111.
STURM, Adolph, manufacturer of veneers;
b. Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 1848; s. Moritz
and Charlotte Sturm; ed. public schools, and
worked in a silk factory and later in a tan-
nery in Vienna before coming to Chicago,
1868; m. Chicago, 1873, Johanna Schoth, of Ger-
many; children: Arthur, Amanda, Gisela. Irma,
Litta, Ernst, Charlotte, Grant, Adolph. In 1870
went to work for T. S. Constantine in veneer
mfg. business until 1872, when established on
own account the business he now conducts
as the Adolph Sturm Co. Office: 51 W Wash-
ington St. Residence: 515 Wells St.
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STURM, Meyer J., architect; b. Cincinnati,
O., Sept. 11. 1872; s. Adolph and Pauline
(Frank) Sturm; ed. public schools of Cincin-
nati and Chicago, Chicago Manual Training
School, and Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, graduating, 1896, Dept. of Architec-
ture, with degree of B.S. ; m. Boston, Sept. 17,
1903, Aim6e Goulston. Was draftsman and
supt. for architects in Chicago, 1896-9; chief
engineer Luminous Prism Co., 1898-1900; mem.
of firm of Hallberg & Sturm, architects, Mar.,
1900, to Mar., 1902; since then practicing alone
as architect. Gold medal World's Fair, St.
Louis, 1904, for hosp. plans. Republican. Of-
fice: 84 LaSalle St. Residence: 868 Pine Grove
Av.
STURTEVAXTT, Henry Dexter, broker; b.
White Lake, Mich., June 9, 1862; s. James D.
and Minerva (Hills) Sturtevant; ed. public
schools; m. Chicago, Apr. 20, 1887, Isabella
Doyle. Resident of Chicago since 1884; en-
tered employ of Counselman & Day, and be-
came a mem. of the firm, 1896; when firm dis-
solved later, became partner in firm of Coun-
selman & Co., and on demise of Charles Coun-
selman was only surviving partner; on May
21, 1904, consolidated the business with that
of Shearson, Hamill & Co., of New York, in
which is now resident partner. Republican.
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park, Glen View; also St.
Louis (St. Louis, Mo.). Office: 240 LaSalle St.
Residence: 150 Lincoln Park Boul.
SULLIVAN, David, lawyer; b. Island of Va-
lentia, on Southwest coast of Co. Kerry, Ire-
land, Apr. 3, 1856; s. John C. and Mary Sulli-
van; came to U. S. with parents in 1865, set-
tling at Marquette, Mich., and in Mar., 1871,
in Chicago; early education in Ireland, fol-
lowed by several years in public and high
schools at Marquette, Mich.; m. Chicago, Jan.
15, 1884, Kate A. Healy; children Edmund H.,
Margaret F. While a boy had picked up some
knowledge of printing business, and in 1871
found a place on Chicago Times, first at set-
ting type, afterward as reporter and later as
proofreader. Studied law in office of Judge
Crooker, and later in that of Judge Moran.
Admitted to bar, 1879; was for several years
a master in chancery of Superior Court.
Served in 32d and 33d General Assemblies as
representative from the 1st District, 1880-4;
atty. of Co. Board, 1883-8. Democrat. Mem.
Nat. Union, Royal Arcanum. Office: 97 Clark
St Residence: 680 48th PI.
SULLIVAN, Denis Emmet, lawyer; b. Ke-
wanee, 111., Nov. 16, 1869; s. Mortimer and
Ellen (Hurley) Sullivan; ed. public schools
and later in Chicago Law School (now Union
College of Law), graduating, LL.B., in class
of 1895; m. Pittsfield, 111., Jan. 17, 1900, Marie
Carlisle Mullins; 1 daughter: Marie Carlisle.
Admitted to Chicago bar, 1894, and practiced
alone until 1901; then of firm of McDannold,
Sullivan & Jarrett, 1901-4, and on death of
Mr. McDannold firm changed to present style
of Sullivan & Jarrett. Democrat. Mem. of 40th
(regular and special sessions), 41st and 42d
General Assemblies of Illinois; asst. corpora-
tion counsel of Chicago, 1897-1901. R. C. Mem.
of Knights of Columbus, and Irish Fellowship
Club. Office: 59 Clark St. Residence: 3229 Mai-
den St.
SULLIVAN, Louis Henry, architect; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Sept. 3, 1856; s. Patrick and An-
drienne Sullivan; ed. public schools, Boston;
special courses in Massachusetts Inst. Tech-
nology and ficole des Beaux Arts, Paris,
France; m. Chicago, July 1, 1899, Margaret
Hattabough. Mem. Am. Inst. Architects; also
various local tech. socs. ; received Gold Medal
Union Centrale des Arts Decoratlfs, Paris,
1894. Office: Auditorium Tower. Residence:
The Lessing Annex.
SULLIVAN, Roger C., sec., treas. and dir.
Ogden Gas Co.; sec. and dir. Cosmopolitan
Electric Co. Has been mem. of the Democratic
Co., and State, and is now mem of the Nat.
Committee for Illinois. Office: 115 Dearborn
St. Residence: 1269 Washington Boul.
SULZBERGER, Max J., vice-pres., gen. mgr.
and dir. Schwarzschild & Sulzberger. Mem.
Chicago Board of Trade. Club: Standard. Of-
fice: 4100 S. Ashland Av. Residence: Standard
Club.
SULZBERGER, Solomon Liudauer, pres. En-
terprise Paint Mfg. Co.; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Feb. 5, 1857; s. Leopold and Sophia (Lindauer)
Sulzberger; grad. Central High School, Phila-
delphia; m. Chicago, Feb. 1, 1887, Clara Frank;
children: Frank, Louise, Helen. Began busi-
ness life in Philadelphia in 1871; came to
Chicago, 1876, and was employed with Lin-
dauer Bros. & Co. until Dec. 1, 1893, when
organized the Enterprise Paint Mfg. Co., of
which has since been pres.; paints and colors.
Mem. Paint, Oil and Varnish Assn. (ex-pres.);
Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. Republican. Dir.
United Hebrew Charities. Clubs: Standard
(pres.), Ravisloe Country, Illinois Athletic.
Office: Peoria and VanBuren Sts. Residence:
4404 Michigan Av.
SUMMERS, Lelaud Laflin, consulting en-
gineer; b. Cleves, O., Mar. 6, 1871; s. Charles
H. and Emma (Porter) Summers; grad. High-
land Park (111.) High School, 1886, followed
by special instruction in mathematics, physics
and engineering; m. London, Ont., Apr., 4,
1899, Eva H. Brodlique; children: Lesley E.,
Llewellyn Brodlique. Became asst. electrician,
Western Union Telegraph Co., 1889-92; elec-
trician Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., eastern di-
vision, 1892-4; consulting engineer since 1894
on important works of electrical, mechanical
and hydraulic character. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Chicago Yacht, Twentieth Century; also
Denver, Denver Athletic (Denver, Colo.). Of-
fice: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 218 E.
60th St.
SUMMY, Clayton Prick, dealer in pianos,
music publisher; b. Landisville, Pa., Dec. 9,
1852; s. Daniel and Ann (Frick) Summy; ed.
public schools of Pennsylvania and Sterling,
111., to which place he removed with parents,
1865; made special study of music; m. Chica-
go, Nov. 9, 1880, Mina Rommeiss; children:
Edna Emma, Dorothy. Worked in music store
in Sterling, 111., 2 years; taught music until
1872, when he went to Boston and studied mu-
sic in Boston Music School; returned to Ster-
ling and taught music until 1876-7; returned to
Boston for a year for further study of music;
taught in Hershey Music School, Chicago, 1877-
9; with Lyon & Healy, in charere of retail sheet
music dept., 1879-88; established sheet music
and publishing business, 1888; established
present corporation of Clayton F. Summy Co.,
of which he is vice-pres. and treas., 1895;
general dealers in pianos and importers and
publishers of sheet music; he is also sec. and
treas. the Peoples' Music Publishing Co. Mem.
Royal League, City Club. Republican. Office:
220 Wabash Av. Residence: 1935 Oakdale Av.
SUMNER, Walter Taylor, clergyman; b.
Manchester, N. H., Dec. 5, 1873; s. Charles
Davenport and Rinthal (Thompson) Sumner;
ed. Manchester (N. H.) High School; Dart-
mouth College, B.S., 1898; Western Theologi-
cal Seminary, Chicago, 1904. Was city sales-
man Western Electric Co., Chicago, 1898-1900;
sec. to Bishop Coadjutor of Chicago since
1903; ordained priest, 1904, and appointed
priest in charge of St. George's Episcopal
Church. Republican. Office: Masonic Temple.
Residence: 7519 Monroe Av.
SUNDAY, William Ashley, evangelist, cler-
gyman; b. Ames, la., Nov. 19, 1863; s. William
and Mary Jane (Cory) Sunday; ed. High
School, Nevada, la.; student Northwestern
Univ.; m. Chicago, Sept. 5, 1888, Helen A.
Thompson. Was professional base-ball player,
1883-90, in the Chicago, Pittsburgh and Phila-
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delphia teams of Nat. League. Asst. sec. Y.
M. C. A., Chicago, 1891-5; evangelist since
1896; ordained in Presbyterian ministry, by
Chicago Presbytery, Apr. 15, 1903. Prohibi-
tionist. Address: 64 Throop St.
SUNNY, Bernard Edward, western mgr.
General Electric Co.; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., May,
1856; ed. public schools of Brooklyn, N. Y.;
m. 1878, Ellen Clifton Rhue, of Brooklyn, N.
Y. After leaving school became a telegraph
operator for the Atlantic and Pacific Tele-
graph Co.; came to Chicago, 1875, for that
company, soon being promoted to night mgr.,
and later to mgr. of that company's Chicago
office; supt. Chicago Telephone Co., 1879-88;
pres. Chicago Arc Light & Power Co., 1888-
1891; western mgr. for Thomson-Houston
Electric Co. and its successor, General Elec-
tric Co., since 1891. Served one year as dir.
of the World's Columbian Exposition, but de-
clined re-election in order to become pres. of
the Intramural R. R. at the World's Fair. Re-
publican; delegate from 6th Congressional
District of Illinois to Nat. Republican Con-
vention at Philadelphia, 1900. Pres. of the
Civic Federation of Chicago. Clubs: Chicago,
Union League, Merchants. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: 1847 Wellington St.
SUROtHNOR, Valentine Harrison, real es-
tate; b. Taylor Co., Va., 1847; s. Valentine H.
and Mary E. (Brashear) Surghnor; ed. Vir-
ginia district schools; m. Quincy, 111., Nov.,
1878, Lizzie Moffett (died Aug. 20, 1890). In
dry goods business at Hannibal, Mo., 1869-75;
then in wholesale ice business until the busi-
ness was swept away by the flood of 1881;
since 1881 in real estate business in Chicago.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board, and was its
sec. in 1894, and vice-pres., 1903. Democrat.
Mason (32°); mem. B. P. O. Elks, and S. A. R.
Clubs: Calumet, Chicago Athletic. Office: 115
Dearborn St. Residence: 83 E. 20th St.
SUTCLIFFE, John, architect; b. Bacup,
Eng., Mar. 28, 1853; s. John and Martha .
(Townend) Sutcliffe; ed. public schools and in
S. Kensington, London, graduating in archi-
tecture and art; m. England, 1879, Lydia
Knight; children: Arthur George, Helen Mary,
Clara Mabel, Edwin Alan, Isabel Ray. Was in
business as architect at Bacup, Eng., and with
the Admiralty at Portsmouth, Eng., for 4
years. Engaged in practice of architecture at
Birmingham, Ala., 6 years; came to Chicago,
1892, and has since practiced as architect in
this city, making a specialty of Episcopal
Church design. Republican. Office: 218 La-
Salle St. Residence: Oak Park.
SUTHERLAND, Thomas Jefferson, lawyer,
asst. corporation counsel of Chicago; b. Wal-
lington, Vt.( Oct. 31, 1848; s. Gen. Thomas J.
and Hannah (Packer) Sutherland; father died
when son was 1 year old; made way througii
schools by own exertions; taught school, then
took course at Ft. Edward Collegiate Insti-
tute; grad. Union College, Schenectady, N. Y.,
1868; Albany Law School, Albany, N. Y., 1870;
m. 1872, Adelaide K. Beaman, of Rutland, Vt.;
children: Blanche B., Robert P., Walter E.
Resident of Chicago since 1870 and steadily
engaged in practice of law. Office: City Hall.
Residence: 59 Bryant Av.
SUTHERLAND, William Jesse, vice-pres.
the Mooney & Boland agency, of New York
and Chicago; b. Logansport, Ind., Nov. 3,
1863; s. George C. and Esther A. (Gerhart)
Sutherland; ed. public schools; m. Chicago,
May 30, 1888, Ella M. Minnick. Began busi-
ness life as clerk in the grocery store of A. H.
McDonald, at Logansport, Ind., 1878-9; came
to Chicago in 1880 and was employed as a
clerk in the Mooney & Boland agency, the
largest of its kind in the country, and is of
international prominence, looking after the
confidential matters of the largest corpora-
tions and most prominent individuals; subse-
quently became a partner and is now vice-
pres. and gen. mgr. of the Western Division.
Republican. Methodist. Mason. Mem. B. P. O.
Elks. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht,
Chicago Riding and Driving. Office: 108 La-
Salle St. Residence: 3659 Grand Boul.
BUTTER, Louis Philip, leaf tobacco; b. vil-
lage near Strassburg, France, Nov. 30, 1846;
s. Victor U. and Appalonia Geschwind Sutler;
came to U. S. in boyhood; ed. public schools
of Detroit, Mich.; m. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 25,
1871, Louise Grimard. Was employed by Fran-
cis Eccard & Co., Detroit, Mich., 1860-6;
started in cigar business at Detroit, Mich.,
1866; removed to Chicago and established,
July, 1876, busines of Sutter Bros., later in-
corporated, of which he is now pres., dealers
in leaf tobacco; branches in New York, St.
Louis, Havana and Amsterdam. Republican.
Catholic. Office: 157 Lake St. Residence: Del-
avan, Wis.
SWABY, William Arthur, treas. the Gould
Co.; b. Seneca Falls, N. Y., Dec. 4, 1863; s.
William A. and Amelia S. (Gould) Swaby;
ed. public and high schools of Seneca Falls,
N. Y. Entire business experience has been in
the line of pumps and well supplies, and Sept.
1, 1893, became identified with the Gould
Co., of which he is treas.; company is one of
the oldest and largest in its line in the West.
Club: Washington Park. Office: 22-24 N. Canal
St. Residence: Chicago Beach Hotel.
SWAN, Charles Joseph, physician; b. Mans-
field, Pa., Sept. 25, 1864; s. Charles F. and
Catherine (Morris) Swan; attended public
schools of Joliet, 111., until 1880; grad. Mans-
field State Normal School, 1885; grad. Hahne-
mann Med. College of Chicago, 1890; 2 years'
post-graduate work in Vienna and London; m.
Chicago, 1895, Elizabeth Washburn. Began
practice in Chicago in 1892 as a specialist in
diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
Prof, of ophthalmology and otology, Hahne-
mann Med. College; eye and ear surgeon on
staff of Hahnemann Hosp. ; former eye and
ear surgeon of the Chicago Baptist Hosp.;
nose and throat surgeon on staff of Chicago
Nursery and Half Orphan Asylum. Mem. Am.
Med. Assn., Am. Inst. of Homoeopathy, Illinois
State Homos. Soc., etc. Republican. Episco-
palian. Mem. Sons of the Revolution. Clubs:
Union League, Midlothian. Office: 34 Wash-
ington St. Residence: 103 E. 49th St.
SWANITZ, Alexander W., civil engineer; b.
Richland Co., 111., Apr., 1851; s. Dr. G. and
Ida (von Stephan) Swanitz; ed. Carl August
College, Eisenach, Ger., and ficole Technique,
Paris, France; m. Hickman, Ky., Feb. 22, 1875,
Mary Henning; 1 son: Henry W. (C.E.). Was
asst. U. S. engineer, 1870-2; lieut.-col. of engi-
neers in Egyptian Army, 1873; supt. public
schools, Hickman, Ky., 1874-5; city engineer,
Shreveport, La., 1876; construction engineer
International and Great Northern R. R., of
Texas, 1877-81; construction engineer for C.
& N.-W. R. R. in Iowa and Dakota, 1881-7;
chief engineer and mgr. Chicago & Calumet
Terminal, 1888-9; chief engineer of Charleston
East Shore R. R. Terminals, 1889-91; consult-
ing engineer on Wall St., New York, 1891-5;
chief engineer and mgr. New Orleans Termin-
als, 1895-8; Stickney Clearing Yard, Chicago,
1899-1901; chief engineer Alaska Central Ry.(
Seward, Alaska, since 1901. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago, Sheridan. Address: Chicago Club, and
Seward, Alaska. Residence: Vendome, 62d St.
and Monroe Av.
SWANSON, Herman Alenius, manufacturer;
b. Boras, Lerma, Sweden, May 22, 1863; s.
Andreas and Maria (Parson) Svensson (Swan-
son); ed. high school in Sweden; m. Chicago,
Nov. 25, 1892; Stella A. Sampson. Came from
Sweden to U. S., 1879, going to the Pacific
Coast, and followed various pursuits at Og-
den, Utah, Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Wash.,
for about 10 years prior to locating in Chicago
in 1890; since 1895 pres. of the Swanson
560 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
Rheumatic Cure Co. Mem. Chicago Drug Office: 268 Adams St. Residence: 1037 Judson
Trade Club, and of the Chicago Athletic Assn. Av., Evanston, 111.
Office: 160 Lake St. Residence: The Lessing. SWEETLAND, Edward Coates, fire under-
SWAKTCHILD, Samuel, merchant in watch- writer; b. Chicago, June 23, 1873; s. Edward
makers' and jewelers' supplies; b. Baden, W. and Amelia R. Coates Sweetland; ed. public
Ger., June 11, 1846; s. Joseph and Caroline schools; m. Evanston, 111., Apr. 25, 1901, Alice
Swartchild; ed. schools in Germany and in R. Aikin. Began business career as office boy
Oswego, N. Y., to which latter place came in fire insurance office of James A. Miller &
with parents from Germany in 1858; m. Chi- Co., Chicago, about 1887. In 1900 became a
cago, 1870, Helena Glickauf; children: Bertha, mem. of the firm of George Hermann & Co.
Amy, Cora, Jacob G.. Edward, William. Came Sergeant of Co. K, 1st regt., I. N. G. Office:
from Oswego, N. Y., to Chicago, 1860, and en- 159 LaSalle St. Residence: 1559 Maple Av.,
tered employ of Wendel & Hyman, with whom Evanston.
he learned watchmaking, and worked at trade SWIFT, Edward F., vice-pres. and dir.
until 1870; since 1870 in business for self (his Swift & Co., packers; pres. and dir. Swift Fer-
son, Jacob G., now being a partner), as tilizer Works; dir. Nat. Packing Co., Consum-
Swartchild & Co., dealers in watchmakers', ers' Cotton Oil Co. Clubs: Washington Park,
jewelers' and engravers' supplies. Office: 138 Chicago Athletic, Mid-Day, Kenwood, Midlo-
Wabash Av. thian. Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence.
SWEET, Albert !•., coal; b. on farm south 4949 Greenwood Av.
of Jacksonville, 111., Aug. 21, 1831; s. Rev. SWIFT, George B., ex-mayor of Chicago; b.
Joel and Patience Rathburn (Dodge) Sweet; Cincinnati, O., Dec. 14, 1845; s. Samuel W. and
ed. public schools; m. New Brunswick, N. J., Elizabeth Bell Swift; ed. Galena (111.) common
Oct. 15, 1856; Annie E. Sanderson; children: schools and W. Chicago High School; m. Nov.
Charles Albert, Stella E. Began business life 14, 1868, Chicago, Lucy L. Brown; children:
at age of 19; clerk in Canal Collector's office, Brown F., H. B., Geo. L., Grace B. (Bachelder),
New Brunswick, N. J., 1850-6; paying teller Adelaide Pearl (Neylor), Eldred Brown, Edith
Bank of New Jersey, 1856-8; agent Alton L. Was alderman Chicago 2 terms; commis-
Packet Co., and C. & A. R. R., St. Louis, Mo., sioner of public works, 1887-9; acting mayor,
1858-61; agent Rock Island R. R., LaSalle, Nov., 1893, to Apr., 1895; mayor, 1895-7; pres.
111., 1861-5; agent for Col. E. D. Taylor, Chi- George B. Swift Co., Scwartzkopff Coal Dust
cago, 1865-8; supt. Chicago and Wilmington and Firing Co.; Frazer Lubricator Co., Mt.
Coal Co., 1868-72; gen. mgr., 1872-93, pres. Union Fuel Co. Mason; K. P.; mem. Royal Ar-
since 1893, Chicago, Wilmington and Vermil- canum, Royal League. Clubs: Union League,
lion Coal Co., operating mines at Braidwood, Illinois, Hamilton, Hyde Park. Office: 188
S. Wilmington, Streator and Thayer, 111. Re- Madison St. Residence: 5132 Washington Av.
publican. Baptist. Office: Old Colony Bldg. SWIFT, John Burnett, supt. Adams Express
Residence: 241 Ashland Boul. Co.; b. Marietta, O., Mar. 25, 1846; s. John and
SWEET, Charles Albert, coal; b. Chicago, Mary G. (Hill) Swift; ed. common and high
May 27, 1874; s. Albert L. and Annie E. (San- schools of Marietta, O., to 1863; m. Zanesville,
derson) Sweet; ed. Chicago public schools, O., Oct. 17, 1872, Maria M. /Taylor; children:
graduating, 1890; m. Chicago, June 1, 1897, Harry Taylor, John Burnett, Jr. Began ser-
Harriet Studebaker Thurber; children: Thur- vice with Adams Express Co. at Marietta, O.,
ber, Marjorie. With Illinois Trust and Savings 1862, as clerk and messenger; later became
Bank, 1891-3; with Chicago, Wilmington and agent and route agent, and in 1893 came from
Vermillion Coal Co., 1893-7; organized, 1897, Richmond, Ind., to Chicago, as asst. supt.; in
the Burlington Coal Co., which changed In 1899 was appointed to his present position as
1902 to the Burlington Coal and Coke Co.; sec. supt. of Adams Express Co. Mason; mem. King
and treas. since organization, 1897; organized, Solomon Chapter, Richmond, Ind. Odd Fellow.
1903, and is vice-pres. and treas. the Royal Republican. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence:
Colliery Co., operating mines at Virden, 111. 6518 Yale Av.
Republican. Baptist. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, SWITZEB, Edward Hall, mgr. Oaxaca
Chicago Yacht. Office: Old Colony Bldg. Resl- Trading Co.; b. Mendota, 111., July 24, 1'859;
dence: 98 E. 34th St. a. Richard and Sarah (Hall) Switzer; ed. pub-
SWEET, E. C., physician; b. Lundy's Lane, lie and high schools of Mendota, graduating
Pa., Mar. 30, 1846; s. George S. and Nancy from latter; m. Chicago, Feb. 21, 1899, Kath-
Jane (Hopkins) Sweet; ed. common schools rine Summers; 1 son: Wayne. Went out on
of Pennsylvania until 14 years of age; then the cattle ranges of State of Kansas; then
in public schools of Michigan, graduating from spent 2 years on the K. P. (now U. P.) R. R.;
Coldwater (Mich.) High School, 1864, and at- in 1881 came to Chicago and became, first,
tended Univ. of Michigan; grad. Eclectic Med. bookkeeper, and later office mgr. for E. L.
College, 1870; grad. Hahnemann Med. College, Roberts & Co., sash, door and blind manufac-
Chicago, 1884; m. Chicago, Dec. 12, 1893, Flor- turers; then was private sec. to Chauncy J.
ence A. MacGee; children: Florence V., Je- Blair, pres. of the Merchants' Nat. Bank, and
rome Edwards. Practiced medicine at Grand at beginning of Spanish-Am. War went South.
Rapids, Mich., for several years; in Muske- Was capt. Co. M, 1st 111. Infy. for 13 years,
gon, Mich., 4 years; came to Chicago, Oct., promoted maj. of same regt.; served in Span-
1885; since then in practice here. Has for 16 ish-Am. War, taking part in the battle of San-
years been chief physician, Illinois Masonic tiago de Cuba; after being mustered out of
Orphans' Home; since coming to Chicago con- service spent a considerable time in the trop-
nected with college and hosp. work until 2 ics, and since 1899 has been mgr. of the Oax-
years ago, when resigned all such connections, aca Trading Co., engaged in commercial busi-
Dir. Illinois Coffee and Rubber Co. Mem. Cook ness in Mexico. Republican. Mason, and
Co. Med. Assn.. Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc., Illi- Shriner. Mem. Naval and Military Order of
nois Homoe. Med. Assn. (treas.), Am. Insti- Spanish-Am. War. Office: Chamber of Com-
tute of Homoeopathy. Independent Republican, merce. Residence: 759 Greenleaf Av., Rogers
Protestant. Mason; mem. Mt. Hermon Lodge, Park.
York Chapter, Apollo Commandery, Oriental SYKES, Baymond Gilson, pres. Sykes Steel
Consistory, and Medinah Temple, Mystic Roofing Co.; b. Canfield, O., Apr. 29, 1849; s.
Shrine. Office: 70 State St. Residence: 613 W. Saxton and Rachel (Gilson) Sykes; ed. Ma-
Monroe St. honing Acad., Canfield, O., until 15; m. Niles,
SWEET, John W., pres. and dir. Sweet, O., May 30, 1871, Clara Luse; children: Jessie
Dempster & Co., wholesale hats; dir. William B. (now Mrs. Beardsley), Aubrey Luse, Roy
Johnston Printing Co., Mt. Greenwood Ceme- Raymond. Began to learn trade of tinner, 1864,
tery Assn. Mem. Nat. Assn. of Credit Men. and worked at trade until 1870, when opened
Clubs: Union League, Evanston, Glen View, a store in Niles, O. ; received patent on iron
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roofing, 1877; sold out store and began mfg.
in Niles; business there now one of oldest In
Sine of metal roofing in U. S., and known as
3ykes Metal Lath and Roofing Co., of which
is pres. Started branch in Chicago, 1890, call-
ing it Sykes Steel Roofing Co., of which is
ilso pres. Was one of organizers of the Bost-
wick Steel Lath Co., also of the 1st Nat. Bank
jf Niles, of which was pres. until removing to
Chicago, 1897; also organizer and now pres. of
the Niles Boiler Co. In 1897 bought business
ind plant of Corning Steel Co., Chicago, which
sold to Am. Sheet Steel Co., 1899. Republican.
21ubs: Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Colonial, Riding and Driving. Mason: K. T.,
Lake Erie Consistory and Alkoran Shrine, No.
552. Mem. Elks' Lodge, Niles, O. Office: Monad-
nock Bldg. Residence: 4321 Grand Boul.
SZWAJKART, Adam, physician; b. Rykow,
Salicia, Austria, Dec. 24, 1860; s. Charles
(M.D.) and Malvina (Wodiera) Szwajkart; ed.
tiigh school, Stanislawow, Austria, 1870-5;
[Jniv. of Cracow, Austria, 1880; Univ. of Lem-
berg, 1883, completing education in pharmacy
ind receiving degree of Master in Pharmacy;
:ame to U. S., 1886; grad. Bennett Med. Col-
lege, M.D., 1897; med. dept. of Univ. of Illi-
nois, M.D., 1903; m. San Antonio, Tex., Jan.
10, 1893, Eugenia Nowierska; children: Adam,
Eugene, Blanche. In 1887 bought a drug store
3n the W. Side, and after that 5 other drug
stores in succession; in 1897 gave up drug
business, and has since devoted entire atten-
tion to med. practice. In 1894 was sent by his
Polish compatriots to represent them at the
Kosciusko Exposition at Lemberg, Austria.
Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc. Re-
publican. R. C. Regular Republican nominee
for alderman from lt>th Ward, 1902 (defeated) ;
appointed, 1904, and still serving, as commis-
sioner of the W. Side Parks. Chief med. ex-
aminer of the Polish R. C. Union of America;
mem. staff of St. Mary of Nazareth Hosp. ;
physician to Austro-Hungarian Consulate
General. Club: Illinois Athletic. Office and
tesidence: 658 N. Ashland Av.
TAFT, Harry Lee, banker; b. Chicago, Dec.
5, 1873; s. Oren B. and Frances E. (Schlosser)
Taft; ed. Chicago public schools. Harvard
preparatory school, 1890; Chicago Univ., 1893;
m. Hazleton, Pa., Feb. 28, 1903, Amy I. Johns.
Entered employ of Northwestern Bond and
Trust Co. as clerk, 1894; this business was
afterward taken over bv the Pearsons-Taft
Land Credit Co., of which he became treas.,
1899. This corporation, established 1865, is a
State bank, and confines its business to invest-
ments, through bonds and mortgages. Repub-
lican. Congregationalism Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Midlothian. Office: 140 Dearborn St.
Residence: 565 Dearborn Av.
TAPT, Lorado, sculptor; b. Elmwood, 111.,
Apr. 29, 1860; s. Prof. Don Carlos and Mary
(Foster) Taft; grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1879;
studied at ficole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France,
1880-3; received prix d'atelier, 1883; m. 1st,
Carrie L. Scales (died Apr., 1892); m., 2d, Feb.
11, 1896, Ada Bartlett, Boston, Mass. Instruc-
tor Chicago Art Institute since 1886; lecturer
on art Univ. Extension Dept. Univ. of Chicago,
1892-1902. Mem. Am. Sculpture Soc. and West-
ern Soc. Artists; silver medal Pan-Am. Expo-
sition on group "Solitude of the Soul"; gold
medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. Author: The
History of Am. Sculpture, 1903. Studio: Fine
Arts Bldg.
TAPT, Oren B., land mortgage banker; b.
Medina, N. Y., June 19, 1846; s. Joel F. and
Jane E. (Britt) Taft; went to Paxton, 111.,
1856, before any school was established with-
in miles, and only attended district school a
few terms, with 2 terms later at old Chicago
Univ.; m. Paxton, 111., June 20, 1867, Frances
E. Schlosser; children: Oren E., Ina M., Harry
Lee. Deputy clerk, Circuit Court, Ford Co.,
111., 1863-8; during that time saved and made
(chiefly in real estate), a few thousand dol-
lars, before coming to Chicago in 1869; since
then time has been given to the investment
and care of monies, chiefly belonging to oth-
ers. Mem. of Pearsons & Taft, successors to D.
K. Pearsons & Co., established 1865, and en-
gaged in investing money in mortgages upon
farms. Pres. Pearsons-Taft Land Credit Co.,
a State bank, the only bank in the U. S. lend-
ing its funds exclusively upon real estate, in-
troducing in the country the method prevail-
ing in Europe. Republican. Mem. Municipal
Voters League, Legislative Voters League.
Mem. Plymouth Congregational Church. Clubs:
Union League, Midlothian, City. Office: 140
Dearborn St. Residence: Midlothian, 111.
TAPT, Oren Edwin, investments; b. Paxton,
Ford Co., 111., Oct. 28, 1868; s. Oren B. and
Frances (Schlosser) Taft; ed. Douglas School,
Manual Training School and Harvard School,
Chicago; Yale Univ., Ph.B., 1889; m. New York
City, Apr. 25, 1894, Josephine Stewart; chil-
dren: Florence Stewart, Frances Josephine.
Since 1891 sec. Pearsons-Taft Land Credit Co.,
engaged, under State charter, in the handling
bonds, mortgages, etc. Republican. Clubs: Uni-
versity, Midlothian. Office: 140 Dearborn St.
Residence: 52 Astor St.
T ALBERT, Joseph Trultt, banker; b. Yalo-
busha Co., Miss., Aug. 15, 1866; s. James Ben-
jamin and Margaret Elizabeth (Gattis) Talbert;
ed. public schools, Univ. of Mississippi. Re-
moved to San Angelo, Tex., 1884; clerk, 1884-
18S6; bookkeeper, 1886-8; bank clerk, 1888-9,
for mercantile and banking firm; asst. cashier
San Angelo Nat. Bank, 1889; removed to Ft.
Worth, Tex.; successively asstant cashier,
cashier and vice-pres. Farmers' and Mechanics'
Nr..t. Bank, Ft. Worth, 1889-93; appointed Nat.
Bank Examiner, 1893, for district, including
part of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Indian
Territory; transferred to Denver, Colo., dis-
trict, including R"ocky Mountain States and
Territories, 1894; receiver Union Nat. Bank.
1895, and Am. Nat. Bank, 1896, Denver; trans-
ferred to Minneapolis, Minn., Apr., 1896, and
to Chicago, Dec., 1896; served as Nat. Bank
Examiner in City of Chicago until Dec., 1897;
since Dec., 1897, cashier, and also appointed,
1904, 1st vice-pres. and dir., Commercial Nat.
Bank. Republican. Mason (32°). Clubs: Chi-
cago, Chicago Athletic, Saddle and Cycle,
Washington Park, Glen View, Exmoor, Bank-
ers, Mid-Day (Chicago) ; also St. Louis (St.
Louis). Office: 175 Dearborn St. Residence:
Pullman Bldg.
TALBOT, Eugene Solomon, dentist; b.
Sharon, Mass., Mar. 8, 1847; s. Solomon and
Emily (Estey) Talbot; ed. Staughtonham
Inst., Sharon; D.D.S., Pennsylvania Dental
College, 1871; M.D., Rush Med. College, 1880;
m. Sept. 20, 1876, Flora Estey. Prof, stom-
atology Illinois Med. College. Hon. pres. den-
tal section 10th International Med. Congress,
Berlin, 1890; hon. pres. dental section 12th
International M_ed. Congress, Moscow, 1897;
hon. mem. Sociedad Odontologica Espafiola;
mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chicago Med. Soc.; fel-
low Chicago Acad. Medicine, Chicago Acad. of
Sciences, Am. Assn. for the Advancement of
Science; hon. mem. Odontologischen Gesell-
schaft, Berlin, Ger. ; mem. Honoraire de
1'Assn, G£n6rale des Dentistes de France, the
Stomatological Soc. of Hungary; corresponding
mem. Assn. of Danish Dentists, etc. (See Who's
Who in America for books, etc.) Residence:
198 Goethe St. Office: 103 State St.
TALBOT, Joel Francis, merchant; b. Nor-
wood, Mass., Oct. 19, 1850; s. Henry Alvin and
Susan Ann (Wild) Talbot; ed. Grammar
School, Norwood, until 15 years old; m. Lock-
port, N. Y., Nov. 18, 1874, Ella Elizabeth Hib-
bard; children: Mrs. Jessica Hibbard Talbot
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Tucker Lucile, Benson Alvin. Left school,
Mar 1866; was employed in furniture factory
until 1867; with Dennison & Co., Boston, Mass.,
Sept. 14, 1867, working in factory until Jan.,
1869; in Boston store of firm until Sept. 14,
1869; in Chicago store, same firm, Sept., 1869,
to Jan., 1876, when he went to the firm s St.
Louis store, remaining until Jan., 188b, the
business (founded 1844) being incorporated
(1877) as the Dennison Mfg. Co.; came to Chi-
cago, Jan., 1886; was made dir. Apr., 1886, and
vice-pres., Mar., 1893. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Mem. Mayflower Soc., Soc. of Colonial
Wars, Sons of the Revolution, Garden City
Lodge, No. 141, A. F. and A. M., York Chapter,
R A. M., arid Apollo Commandery No. 1, K. T.
Clubs: Union League, Chicago Athletic, Illi-
nois, Glen View. Office: 128 Franklin St. Resi-
dence: 570 Washington Boul.
TALTY, George, lawyer; b. Moline, 111., Sept.
12, 1869; s. Patrick and Katherine (Vaughan)
Talty; attended public schools at Moline, 111.;
grad. Chicago College of Law, 1892. Served 3
vears as an apprentice in machine shop or
Williams, White & Co., Moline, 111.; in mean-
time became a stenographer and worked in
law office; in 1890 entered employ of W. Chi-
cago Park Commissioners as stenographer and
clerk until Jan., 1895, when was elected by
the board as sec., until Aug., 1897, when took
up practice of law, having been admitted to
Illinois bar in 1892. In 1897 was employed by
West Park Board to make the first special as-
sessment under the then new special assess-
ment law, for improvement of Oakley Boul.
Now in law practice, with Richard I. Gavin,
in firm of Gavin & Talty. Democrat. Office:
Unity Bldg. Residence: 335 Park Av.
TANNER, De Witt Clinton, patent lawyer;
b Chicago, Feb. 19, 1877; s. De Witt Clinton
and Maria Louise (Nellegar) Tanner; early
education in public schools; grad. Chicago
Manual Training School; attended Chicago Col-
lege of Law, 1898-9; Univ. of Michigan, LL.B.,
1900; m. Geneva, 111., June 16, 1903, Bonnie
Lou Little; 1 son: Preston Barton. Admitted
to bar by Supreme Court of Illinois, 1900; in
1901 joined George P. Barton in the present
firm of Barton & Tanner. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn., Patent Law Assn., Western Soc. of
Engineers. Republican. Club: Kenwood Coun-
try. Office: Monadnock Blk. Residence: 205
TAKBEl.li, Prank Bigelow, prof, classical
archaeology, Univ. of Chicago, since 1894; b.
Groton, Mass., Jan. 1, 1853; s. John and Sarah
(Fosdick) Tarbell; grad. Yale, 1873 (Ph.D.,
1879); tutor Greek, 1876-82; asst. prof. Greek
and instructor logic Yale, 1882-7; annual dir.
Am. School of Classical Studies, Athens, 1888-
1889; instructor Greek, Harvard, 1889-92; sec.
Am School of Classical Studies, Athens, 1892-
1893; associate prof. Univ. of Chicago, 1893-4.
Author: The Philippics of Demosthenes, 1880;
A History of Greek Art, 1896. Address: 5730
Woodlawn Av.
T ARRANT, Robert, manufacturer; b. vala-
tie, Columbia Co., N. Y., Jan. 10, 1832; s. John
and Eliza (Silvernail) Tarrant; ed. Ballston
Spa public schools; m. Ballston Spa, May, 1854,
Sarah, daughter of David and Julia Near;
children: Cora (Mrs. F. W. Brodie), Robert,
jr Celebrated golden wedding May 15, 1904.
Apprenticed to machinist's trade, Ballston Spa,
1849-51; worked at trade, under instruction at
Schenectady, N. Y., 1851-3: afterward as jour-
neyman at New York, Albany and Saratoga,
coming to Chicago, 1856; worked at his trade
with the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac Ry.
and the C. & N.-W. Ry., becoming head ma-
chinist of latter until 1859; principal machin-
ist M C. Shops, Michigan City, Ind., 1859-60;
in charge of Chicago & Milwaukee Ry. shops,
Chicago, 1860-6. In machine business with
John Murphy, 1866-71; burned out in great
fire In 1872 established the Marine Engine
Works, of which he is still proprietor; also,
in 1885, organized the Tarrant Foundry Co.,
and is still its pres.; also pres. of the Comp-
tograph Co., and treas. of the Felt & Tarrant
Co. Republican. Mason, K. T. Office: 52 Illi-
nois St. Residence: 72 Park Av.
TATOE, Oustavus John, lawyer; b. Crete,
Will Co., 111., Apr. 16, 1866; s. Conrad and
Sophia Tatge; ed. public schools of Joliet, 111.;
grad. Union College of Law, 1887; m. Sept. 18,
1890, Minnie Dackerman, of Chicago; children:
Paul, Luther. Admitted to bar, 1887; appointed
Justice of the Peace, 1891; resigned after
serving a year; in June, 1903, was nominated
for Judge of the Superior Court on Demo-
cratic ticket, but defeated; became partner
with Merritt Willis Pinckney, Mar., 1893; firm
now Pinckney, Tatge & Abbott. Mem. St.
Stephanus Lutheran Church, Chicago Bar
Assn. Club: Iroquois. Office: 109 Randolph St.
Residence: 750 Englewood Av.
TAYLOR, Clayton R., lawyer; b. Bay City,
Mich., Feb. 13, 1870; s. Robbins B. and Angle
L. (Fling) Taylor; ed. grammar and high
schools of Bay City, Mich.; 2 years at Buchtel
College, Akron, O. ; attended the law school
of Northwestern Univ.; m. Detroit, Mich.,
1898, Alice E. Hatch; 1 daughter: Helen
Louise. Traveled over U. S. for several years;
came to Chicago from California in 1895 and
took up legal studies; admitted to Illinois bar,
1897; in summer of 1903 joined Roy O. West
and Percy B. Eckhart in present law firm of
West, Eckhart & Taylor. Republican. Was
mem. State Militia of Michigan 3 years. Con-
gregationalist. Club: Hamilton (life mem.).
Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 5623
Washington Av.
TAYLOR, George C., general agent Am. Ex-
press Co.; b. Ripon, Wis., Sept. 21, 1868; s.
Charles D. and Susan B. (Chadbourne) Tay-
lor; ed. high school and Ripon College; m.
Ripon, Wis., Oct. 6, 1896, Mabel L. Anderson;
1 son: George C., Jr. Entered the service of
the Am. Express Co. at Ripon, Wis., in 1884,
working up step by step until in 1895 was ap-
pointed asst. supt. of southern division, with
headquarters at St. Louis, Mo. In 1900 came
to Chicago to assume his present position as
general agent. Interested as stockholder in
several manufacturing concerns. Was mem.
of 2d Regt., Wis. N. G. Congregationalist.
Mem. Masonic order, K. P., Royal Arcanum.
Office: 72-78 Monroe St. Residence: 40 Madison
Park.
TAYLOR, George Halleck, lawyer; b. Terre
Haute, Ind., Sept. 25, 1865; s. Robert A. and
Mathilda Piper Taylor; ed. public and high
schools of Terre Haute, Ind., graduating, 1883;
spent 4 years in special study and in news-
paper work in Terre Haute; came to Chicago
and took the course in Northwestern Univ.
Law School, at same time being employed in
law office of Hon. Leonard Swett and Hon.
P. S. Grosscup (now U. S. Circuit Judge) ; m.
Bloomington, 111., Feb. 6, 1904, Katherine Rine-
hart Prince. Admitted to bar in 1888; was as-
sociated with Hon. Leonard Swett until his
death, then with Walter C. Lamed in several
important railroad foreclosure cases, after-
ward with James C. Hutchins, and now senior
mem. of the law firm of Taylor & Martin,
making specialty of real estate law; also ex-
tensively occupied with real estate interests,
through representing a large number of New
York and Philadelphia real estate owners.
Mem. Chicago Real Estate Board, and of Chi-
cago Bar Assn., Illinois State Bar Assn. Re-
publican. Clubs: Chicago Golf, Chicago, Union,
Calumet, Washington Park. Office: Royal In-
surance Bldg. Residence: 600 Division St.
TAYLOR, Graham, prof. Christian sociology
Congregational Seminary, Chicago; b. Schenec-
tady, N. Y., May 2, 1851 ; s. late Rev. Dr. William
J. R. Taylor; ed. Rutgers College and Re-
formed Tl eol. Seminary, New Brunswick, N.
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J. ; ordained to ministry of Reformed (Dutch)
Church, 1873; m. 1873, Leah, daughter Prof.
David D. Demarest, D.D., New Brunswick, N.
J. Pastor Hopewell, Dutchess Co., N. Y., 7
years; 4th Church, Hartford, Conn., 1880-92;
prof, practical theology, Hartford Theol. Semi-
nary, 1888-92; professorial lecturer in sociol-
ogy, Univ. of Chicago; dir. Institute of Social
Science and Arts. Founder and resident war-
den Chicago Commons Social Settlement; edi-
tor of The Commons. Address: Chicago Com-
mons, 180 Grand Av.
TAYLOR, Harry N., coal; b. Columbus, O.,
Apr. 20, 1865; s. Ed. Livingston and Kate
(Myers) Taylor; ed. public schools, Columbus,
O.; m. Chicago, 1896, Eileen O'Hare; children:
Harry J., Bessie. Entire business life, from
1881, in coal business; went from Columbus
to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1887, thence to Chica-
go, 1891; now pres. of the General Wilmington
Coal Co., producers of genuine Wilmington
coal, Streator, Third Vein, Walnut Block and
Washed Carbon. Is also pres. of the Western
Coal and Dock Co., and of the Big Jo Block
Coal Co., gen. mgr. of the Big 4 Wilmington
Coal Co.; treas. Egyptian Powder Co.; dir. of
the Peabody Coal Co. and of the Wilmington
Foundry and Machine Co. Republican. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Union League, Glen View,
Edgewater Golf, Washington Park. Office: Old
Colony Bldg. Residence: 50 Stratford PI.
TAYLOR, Henry Alfred, western mgr. Am.
Screw Co.; b. Providence, R. I., Aug. 6, 1856;
s. James Alfred and Julia Eddy (Arnold) Tay-
lor; ed. public schools of Providence, R. I.,
until 1875; m. Fond du Lac, Wis., June 16,
1886, Jessie McArthur French; children: Mar-
garet Arnold, Dorothy Earl, Josephine Gordon.
Began, 1875, in Providence, R. I., with Am.
Screw Co., opening Chicago branch for the
company in 1880; now asst. sales agent Am.
Screw Co., vice-pres. Illinois Screw Co., dir.
Commonwealth Jewel Oil Co. Republican.
Pres. Oak Park Library. Mem. S. A. R. Clubs:
Chicago Athletic, Westward Ho. Office: 19
Lake St. Residence: 331 S. Grove Av., Oak
Park, 111.
TAYLOR, Howard S., lawyer, city prosecu-
tor; b. Virginia, 1854. Admitted to bar, 1884.
Was a leader in the Populist Party, and had
much to do with securing for Carter H. Har-
rison, 1897, the nomination of the Populist In
addition to that of the Democratic party; ap-
pointed city prosecutor by Mayor Harrison.
Since 1897 has been aligned with Democratic
party. Residence: 6356 Stewart Av.
TAYLOR, James Edward, vice-pres. Thomas
& Taylor Spice Co.; b. Westerly, R. I., Jan.
24, 1844; s. Edward Nathaniel and Charlotte
R. (Bailey) Taylor; m. twice; m., 2d, Chicago,
Apr. 30, 1901, Helen A. Shellabarger Cooke, of
Decatur, 111. Before fire of 1871 was with the
house of Whiting, Taylor & Co.; after the fire
a mem. of the firm of Thomson & Taylor, in-
corporated about 1884 as Thomson & Taylor
Spice Co., of which he is vice-pres.; company
are importers and manufacturers, with spe-
cialties in coffees, spices, teas, flavoring ex-
tracts and baking powder. Republican. Mason.
Office: Michigan Av., cor. Lake St. Residence:
2954 Calumet Av.
TAYLOR, John P., vice-pres. and treas. of
the Republic Iron and Steel Co.; b. Cleveland,
O., Aug. 31, 1850; s. Robert and Sarah Jane
(Dawson) Taylor; ed. public schools, followed
by special studies; m. Cleveland, O., 1878,
Jennie A. Bennitt. Began in railroad business
In the freight dept. of the Cleveland & Toledo
R. R. (now merged in the L. S. & M. S. R. R.),
in 1864, and later was engaged with Cleve-
land, Brown & Co., iron merchants, in Cleve-
land; afterward a manufacturer of brass and
steam fitters' supplies; then was with Brown,
Bonnell & Co., and subsequently treas. of
Brown-Bonnell Iron Co., at Youngstown, O. ;
the latter company in 1899 was merged in the
Republic Iron and Steel Co., of which is now
vice-pres., treas. and dir. Also trustee Mutual
Life Insurance Co. of Illinois. Baptist. Clubs:
Mid-Day, Homewood. Office: 1st Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 4940 Greenwood Av.
TAYLOR, Thomas, Jr., lawyer; b. Smeth-
wick, Eng., Nov. 18, 1859; s. Thomas and
Jane (Holloway) Taylor; came to U. S. when
very young; grad. Knox College (111.) B.S.,
1882; Law School of Harvard Univ., LL.B.,
1885; also studied civil law at Univ. of Berlin
and Vienna; m. 1891, Florence, daughter of
John Thome Clarkson; children: Thorn Clark-
son, Wilberforce. Began practice of his pro-
fession in Boston, but in 1887 came to Chi-
cago; master in chancery, Circuit Court, since
1893; mem. Chicago Bar Assn. (treas. from
1894-7). Republican. Mem. Chicago Historical
Soc. Clubs: University, Chicago Literary, Chi-
cago, Onwentsia. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: Lakeside, 111.
TAYLOR, William A., journalist; b. Oswe-
go, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1854; s. Duncan and Helen
Leslie Taylor; came to Chicago with parents
in 1858; ed. Chicago public schools, graduat-
ing from high school, 1872; subsequently
grad. Chicago College of Law. Began news-
paper work on the Chicago Tribune in 1874,
and continued until Feb., 1883, when he joined
the staff of the Chicago Herald as reporter;
promoted to city editor June, 1883-90, manag-
ing editor, 1890-2; chief clerk Board of Elec-
tion Commissioners, 1892-5; returned to news-
paper work on Times-Herald, and as Sundav
editor of Record-Herald in Dec., 1903; helped
organize and became editor of the Sunday
Magazine, published in New York City by an
assn. of 8 Am. newspapers, including the Chi-
cago Record-Herald. Clubs: Chicago Press
(pres. 1891); Salmagundi, New York. Office:
The Sunday Magazine, 52 E. 19th St., New
York City. Residence: Cambridge Court Ho-
tel, New York City.
TAYLOR, William Annan, lawyer; b. on
farm near Tallula, Menard Co., 111., Dec. 31,
1870; s. John Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth
(Ayers) Taylor; parents removed to Johnson
Co., Neb., 1878, and to Nodaway Co., Mo., 1882;
ed. public schools near homes in Illinois, Ne-
braska and Missouri, and at Teachers' normal
school in Missouri; taught 1 term while pur-
suing law studies; studied in office of Edwin
A. Vinsonhaler, formerly probate judge of
Nodaway Co., Mo. ; admitted to Missouri bar,
1892; came to Chicago, Feb. 20, 1893, contin-
uing studies and paying expenses by clerking
in law office, and taking post-graduate course
in Chicago College of Law (branch of Lake
Forest Univ.), 1893-4, receiving LL.B. degree;
m. Chicago, Aug. 1, 1900, Ella Louise Palmer;
children: William Palmer, Louise. Admitted
to Illinois bar, Mar., 1894, and since then con-
tinuously in practice. Republican. Presbyte-
rian. Club: City. Office: The Rookery. Resi-
dence: 9516 S. Winchester Av.
TEALL, Edward McKinstry, fire under-
writer; b. Albany, N. Y., July 27, 1839; s. Ed-
ward McKinstry and Eliza Sherrill (Perry)
Teall; ed. Albany Acad. and Albany Classical
Institute. Resident of Chicago since 1857;
in fire insurance business since 1860; head of
firm of Edward M. Teall & Co.; pres. Chicago
Underwriters' Assn. for past 10 years. Repub-
lican. Presbyterian; elder in 3d Presbyterian
Church; pres. board of trustees 3d Presbyte-
rian Church; pres. board of trustees McCor-
mick Theological Seminary; pres. board of
dirs. Chicago Relief and Aid Soc. Mem. S. A.
R. ; Soc. of Colonial Wars (governor 3 years).
Club: Illinois. Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 522 W. Adams St.
TEOTMEYER, Charles William, box manu-
facturer; b. Chicago, Dec. 15, 1866; s. Chris-
topher and Christina (Meyerding) Tegtmeyer;
ed. public school and Bryant & Stratton Busi-
ness College; m. Chicago, Apr. 21, 1897, Hen-
564
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rietta Nachtway; children: Mildred, Henrietta.
At age of 15 entered the business (established
by father in 1872) in manufacture of packing
boxes, etc., and has continued in that business
ever since. It was continued by Christopher
Tegtmeyer and 3 sons until death of the
father in 1886; after that continued as the
Tegtmeyer Lumber & Box Co. (a corporation)
until 1893, of which was sec., when, because
of the ill health of 1 brother and the death
of another, the company was dissolved and
the entire business was bought by Charles W.
Tegtmeyer, who has since continued it in own
name, as manufacturer of packing boxes for
all purposes and dealer in lumber, lath and
shingles. Mem. Builders' and Traders' Ex-
change, and other business associations, and
of order of the Hoo Hoo Club. Republican.
German Lutheran — trustee Zion German
Lutheran Church. Mem. Garden City Council,
Royal Arcanum. Office: 769-779 S. Canal St.
Residence: 1151 Douglas Boul.
TEGTMEYER, William O., pres. Northwest-
ern Brewing Co.; b. Chicago, May 14, 1862;
s. Christopher and Christine (Meyerding)
Tegtmeyer; ed. Chicago public schools and in
Bryant & Stratton Business College; m. 1890,
Bettie, daughter of William Hahne; 1 daugh-
ter: Ruth. Began business career with his
father in brick mfg. ; later engaged in lumber,
planing mill, and in box mfg., becoming pres.
Tegtmeyer Lumber Co. until 1891, when he
sold his interest to his brother, Charles W.
Tegtmeyer; traveled, 1891-3; became inter-
ested, 1893, in the Northwestern Brewing Co.,
of which he is now pres. Is also engaged in
coal mining, and is treas. of the Washington
Fuel Co. Mason. Club: Germania. Office: 781
Clybourn Av. Residence: 1306 Dunning St.
TEICH, Max, mgr. of the Kaiserhof Hotel;
b. Greiz, Germany, Feb. 21, 1873; s. Christian
and Elisa Teich; ed. public schools and at
high school in Germany; m. Chicago, 1896,
Sophie Roessler; children: Fritz, Ella. After
leaving school was engaged as a bookkeeper
in Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg; came to Chi-
cago direct from Germany in 1892, and was
asst. mgr. of the Bismarck Hotel for 11 years;
since 1902 mgr. of the Kaiserhof Hotel and
Restaurant, 266-274 S. Clark St. Treas. Inter-
national Hotel Co., and treas. Am. Photo-
chrome Co. Mem. Lessing Lodge, A. F. and A.
M. Office: 266-274 S. Clark St. Residence: 1528
Kenmore Av.
TEMPLE, Arthur, asst. auditor passenger
traffic, C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co.; b. Rutland, Vt.,
Nov. 28, 1847; s. Charles and Margarette
Foulk (Low) Temple; ed. public schools of
Rutland, Vt., and Mineral Point, Wis. ; m.
Chicago, June 1, 1875, Nellie A. Quiner; chil-
dren: Charles Edwin, Robert Allyn, Jessie
Emilie. Began business career as clerk in the
post office at Mineral Point, Wis., 1862-3; clerk
grocery store, Mineral Point, 1863-4; clerk U.
S. Pension Office, Madison, Wis., 1865; clerk
grocery store Mineral Point, 1865-7; clerk lo-
cal office Mineral Point R. R. (C., M. & St. P.
Ry.), Mineral Point, Wis., 1867-70; clerk U. S.
Pension Office, Madison. Wis., 1870-3; clerk
gen. supt.'s office and general ticket dept.,
C, R. I. & P. Ry., Chicago, 1873-8: chief clerk
general ticket dept., 1879-80; ticket auditor,
1880-1902; since 1902 asst. auditor passenger
traffic, C., R. I. & P. Ry. Republican. Office:
144 VanBuren St. Residence: 1723 Roscoe St.
TEMPLE, Morris D., pres. the Temple Pump
Co.; b. Philadelphia. Pa., Sept. 10, 1837; s.
John F. and Cornelia (Morris) Temple; ed.
public and private schools, Chicago, and at
Knox College; taught school in Tennessee,
1859-61; returned to Chicago; enlisted as pri-
vate in 19th 111. Vol. Infy. ; promoted to 2d
lieut. Co. G, and appointed adjutant of regt. ;
afterward acting asst. adjt.-gen. of 29th bri-
gade, 14th Corps, Army of the Cumberland;
when Co. G was withdrawn from the 19th 111.
regt. and organized as Bridges Battery. Illi-
nois Light Artillery, was promoted to junior
1st lieut. of artillery, and later to senior 1st
lieut; m. Nashville, Tenn., June, 1862, Cor-
nelia Morris Nicholas; children: Mrs. Cornelia
Morris Temple Fleming, Mrs. Tessie Temple
Burling, John Frederich (deceased), Theodore
Alexander (deceased). In 1867 entered the
business established by father in 1854 as man-
ufacturer of pumps, windmills, etc.; became
sec. and treas. of the Temple Pump Co., on its
incorporation, 1882, and since death of father
in 1895 has been pres. Republican. Mem. U. S.
Grant Post, No. 28, G. A. R. Office: 17-28 W.
15th PI. Residence: Riverside, 111.
TENNEY, Horace Kent, lawyer; b. Portage,
Wis., Sept. 11, 1859; s. Henry W. and Hannah
(Cadle) Tenney; ed. Univ. of Vermont and in
law dept. of the Univ. of Wisconsin, LL.B.,
1881; m. Madison, Wis., Nov. 25, 1887; chil-
dren: Elizabeth, Henry, Horace K., Jr. Senior
of the law firm of Tenney, Coffeen, Harding &
Wilkerson. Mem. Chicago, Illinois State and
Am. Bar Assns. Clubs: Union League, Quad-
rangle, Chicago Literary. Law. Office: Home
Insurance Bldg. Residence: 4827 Kenwood Av.
TENNEY, Lewis S., dentist; b. Aurora, 111.,
Nov. 22, 1866; s. S. A. and Mary S. (Cleve-
land) Tenney; ed. Jennings Seminary, Aurora,
111., and Northwestern Univ. Acad., Evanston,
111.; grad. Chicago College of Dental Surgery,
D.D.S., 1890; m. Chicago, Dec. 30, 1903, Laura
L. Cosgrave; 1 son: Robert Lewis. Engaged in
practice of dentistry in Chicago since 1890.
Mem. Illinois State Dental Soc., Odontological
Soc., Odontographic Soc., Chicago Dental Soc.
Lecturer on operative dentistry in Chicago
College of Dental Surgery. Republican. Epis-
copalian. Club: Colonial. Mason: K. T., Cheva-
lier Bayard Commandery, Past-master Home
Lodge, Past High Priest Chicago Chapter;
Shriner. Office: 100 State St.
TENNEY, William Lawrence, clergyman; b.
Boston, Mass., Sept. 9, 1862; s. Rev. Daniel
and Mary (Parker) Tenney; grad. Oberlin Col-
lege, A.B., 1855; Oberlin Theological Semi-
nary, B.D., 1888; Thayer Scholarship, Harvard
Univ., 1892; Knox College, D.D., 1903; m. Days-
ville, N. Y., Dec. 21, 1887, Flora Calkins (A.B.,
Oberlin, 1884); children: Parker Gilleslie, Wil-
liam Lawrence, Jr. Prof, of philosophy and
theology and univ. pastor, Straight Univ., N.
O., 1888-9; pastor Winthrop Congregational
Church, Holbrook, Mass., 1891-4; college pas-
tor and prof, of logic, Olivet College, Michi-
gan, 1894-5; pastor 1st Congregational Church,
N. Adams, Mass., and pres. Associated Chari-
ties Soc., 1895-1903; Western sec., Am. Mis-
sionary Assn., Chicago, since 1903. Mem. N.
Berkshire Ministerial Assn.; fellow N. O.
Acad. of Science. Republican. Club: Congrega-
tional. Residence: 221 N. Grove Av., Oak Park.
111.
TERRIERE. David Edward, banker; b.
Huntington, Suffolk Co., L. I., N. Y., Mar.
26, 1838; s. Daniel and Ruth Amanda (Long)
Terriere; ed. public schools of Williamsburgh,
N. Y., until 12 years of age, then country
school in Berrien Co., Mich., until 16 years
old; deputy co. clerk, Berrien Co., 1863-4;
bookkeeper for Du Quoin and Union Coal Min-
ing Companies, and bill clerk I. C. R. R. Co.,
at Du Quoin, 111., 1864-8; came to Chicago,
Sept., 1868; bookkeeper about 9 years and
company store keeper about 7 years, for Union
Stock Yard and Transit Co.; in hay, grain and
feed business, in firm of Beckwith & Terriere,
1884-5; since May 1, 1886, cashier of Engle-
wood Bank; m. Niles, Mich., Jan. 27, 1861,
Ann Eliza Corell; children: Charles Corell (de-
ceased), George (deceased), Harry Ward,
Charlotte, Harriette Edna. Lived on farm in
Berrien Co., Mich., from age of 12 to 20 years;
clerk for Terriere & Perrott, country store,
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Buchanan, Mich., 1857-63. Office: 337 W. 63d Orleans, La., 1887; extended business to Kan-
St. Residence: 6930 Yale Av. sas City, 1890; Chicago, 1894. First started
TERWiLLiCrER, Edwin, Jr., lawyer; b. Ma- business in firm of Le Due & Thayer; bought
son, Ingham Co., Mich., Sept. 21, 1872; s. Ed- interest of Mr. Alphonse Le Due, 1891; in
win and Z. Jane (Sherwood) Terwilliger; grad. 1894 took interest in W. R. Mumford Co. (in-
Lansing (Mich.) High School, 1892; Univ. of corporated 1899), of which he is sec., and gen.
Michigan, LL.B., 1896. Began business career, mgr. ; company are receivers and snippers of
1892, as bank clerk in Lansing, Mich.; came grain and own several country elevators,
to Chicago, 1896, and entered law office of Ex- Mem. Chicago Board of Trade, Minneapolis
Gov. John M. Hamilton as asst. ; engaged in Chamber of Commerce, and St. Louis Mer-
law practice on own account since 1899; now chants' Exchange. Episcopalian. Clubs: Evans-
of firm of Pringle, Northrup & Terwilliger, ton, Evanston Golf. Office: Postal Telegraph
law firm, organized 1905; chiefly occupied with Bldg. Residence: 1501 Maple Av., Evanston,
matters cf commercial and bankruptcy law. 111.
Republican. Club: Hamilton. Office: 184 La- THEARLE, Harry Bishop, vice-pres. and
Salle St. Residence: 3535 Ellis Av. gen. mgr. the Pain Pyrotechnic Co.; b. Dar-
TEST, Frederick Cleveland, surgeon; b. lington, Wis., June 8, 1858; s. Frederick
Richmond, Ind., June 14, 1869; s. Dr. Erastus George and Angelica (Gear) Thearle; ed. Chi-
and Mary (Taylor) Test; ed. Raisin Valley cago public schools, preparatory school, old
Seminary, Adrian, Mich., 1876-81; Central Chicago Univ., Cook Co. Normal School and
Acad., Plainfield, Ind., 1881-3; Richmond Englewood High School; m. Englewood (Chi-
(Ind.) Normal School, 1883-4; Earlham Col- cago), Oct. 24, 1881, Nellie J. Smith; 1 daugh-
lege, 1884-6; Univ. of Indiana, 1886-9, graduat- ter: Margaret Thearle. Began business career
ing, A.B., 1889 (A.M., 1894); Georgtown Univ. as office boy, and then in charge of the sup-
Med. School, Washington, D. C., 1892-5; M.D., ply dept. in the Chicago office of the German-
1895; New York Post-Graduate Med. School, Am. Insurance Co., 1875-9; bookkeeper and
1896-7; m. Dundee, 111., Sept. 22, 1896, Annabel cashier in Chicago office of Am. Baptist Pub-
Cleveland; 1 daughter: Mary Ella. Instructor lication Soc., 1879-85; beginning in 1886 with
in zoology, Purdue Univ., Indiana, 1889-90; Pain Pyrotechnic Co., makers of Pain's Fire-
asst. curator, Dept. of Reptiles, U. S. Museum, works and contractor for displays, illumina-
Washington, D. C., 1890-4; editor Horticulture tions and decorations, as agent, then becom-
and Entomology, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, ing western mgr. in Chicago and now vice-
Washington, D. C., 1894-6; asst. to Dr. A. M. pres. and gen. mgr., with headquarters at 12
Phelps, New York City, 1896-7; instructor in Park PL, New York, and 17 Michigan Av.,
orthopedic surgery. Northwestern Univ. Med. Chicago. Also since 1896 of firm of Thearle
School and Northwestern Univ. Woman's & Hanaford, agents for lectures on liquid air,
Med. College, 1897-1901; acting asst. surgeon, radium, etc. Now resides in New York about
Home for Crippled Children, 1901; now prof, two-thirds of time, but is still mgr. of Chi-
ef orthopedic surgery, Dearborn Med. College, cago Pain house. Republican. Clubs: Engle-
attending orthopedic surgeon, Samaritan wood Men's (Chicago), Greenroom (New
Hosp., consulting surgeon St. Mary's Home York). Office: 17-19 Michigan Av.
for Children. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago THEURER, Joseph, brewer; b. Philadelphia,
Orthopedic Soc., Am. Med. Assn., Am. Or- Pa., May 24, 1852; s. Christian Theurer; ed.
nithologists' Union, Am. Assn. of Economic Philadelphia public schools; came to Chicago,
Entomologists, Chicago Alumni Assn. of In- 1869; m. 1880, Emma, daughter of Peter
diana Univ. Republican. Mem. Soc. of Friends Schoenhofen; children: Marie, Peter, Margaret,
and Modern Woodmen of America. Office: 525 Joseph, Jr. Apprenticed to Adam Baierle and
43d St., -cor. Grand Boul. Residence: 4401 In- K. G. Schmidt, to learn brewing, 1869-71; after
diana Av. the fire, which destroyed the Schmidt brewery,
TEUFEL, Herman J., diamond merchant and returned East and remained a year in Philadel-
.ieweler; b. Chicago, Oct. 9, 1849; s. Herman J. phia; returned to Chicago fall of 1872; appren-
and Catherine Teufel; ed. public schools of ticed in Bartholomae & Leicht Brewery, 1872-
Chicago. Learned jewelry trade under his fath- 1874; worked in malt house of J. Wacker &
er and has continued in it, becoming, 10 years Co., 1874-8; went to Philadelphia for 2 years;
ago, a partner in the old house of Shourds & returned to Chicago, 1880, becoming vice-pres.
Adcock (established 1860), which, upon his and supt. of the Peter Schoenhofen Brewing
accession to an interest, assumed the present Co.; since death of Peter Schoenhofen, 1893,
style of Shourds, Adcock & Teufel. Office: 66 pres. of same company. Mem. and has been
State St. Residence: Evanston, 111. pres. United Brewers' Assn. Clubs: Chicago
THATCHER, Oliver Joseph, associate prof. Athletic, Washington Park, Germania. Office:
mediaeval and English history, Univ. of Chi- Canalport Av. and 18th St. Residence: 67 Lake
cago, since 1896; s. Joseph and Deborah (Had- View Av.
ley) Thatcher; grad. Wilmington (O.) College, THEXTON, Louie, physician; b. Ontario,
1878 (Ph.D., 1894); Union Theological Semi- Can., Aug. 2, 1865; s. Richard and Elizabeth
nary, 1885; student in Berlin, 1885-7; mem. (Garnett) Thexton; graduate of Ontario High
Am. School of Classical Studies, Athens, 1887- School, 1886, and received teachers' degree
1888; student at Marburg Univ., 1888; instruc- same year; grad. Rush Med. College, M.D.,
tor, 1888-90; prof., 1890-2, ecclesiastical his- 1891; prosector Rush Med. College, 1890-1;
tory, United Presbyterian Theological Semi- m. Aurora, 111., 1899, Elizabeth Reed Higgins;
nary; univ. extension lecturer, 1892-3: asst. 1 son: Arthur. Engaged in practice of medi-
prof., 1893-4, Univ. of Chicago; in Europe, cine and surgery since 1891; located at Au-
1895-6, and again in 1898. Author: A Sketch of rora, 111., until 1898; since then at Chicago,
the History of the Apostolic Church, 1894; Was supt. of Aurora City Hosp., 1891-8; sur-
Europe in the Middle Age (with F. Schwill), geon and supt. of the Monroe St. Hosp., 1898-
1896; A Short History of Mediaeval Europe, 1900; chief surgeon Park Av. Hosp. since 1901;
1897; A General History of Europe, 350-1900 prof, of surgerv at Jenner Med. College, 1900-
with F. Schwill), 1900; Studies Concerning 1904. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.
Adrian IV., 1903. Clubs: Quadrangle, Univer- Republican. Methodist. Office: 175 Park Av.
eity. Address: Univ. of Chicago. Residence: 1278 Washington Boul.
THAYER, Clarence Holmes, grain; b. Buf- THIELE, Aloysins J., Catholic priest; b.
falo, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1859; s. Clarence C. and Thuelen, Province of Westphalia, Prussia, Oct.
Sue Francis (Greenleaf) Thayer; grad. Har- 14, 1847; s. Emil and Theresia (Wispen)
vard College, 1883; Harvard Law School, 1886; Thiele; studied at the College at Neuss, at the
m. Evanston, 111., Oct. 11, 1899, Rose Season; Univ. of Bonn, and at St. Francis Seminary,
children: Beatrice Greenleaf, Natalie Beason. Milwaukee, Wis. Immigrated in Oct., 1868;
Entered grain commission business at New received holy orders, Dec. 17, 1870. Pastor of
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Sacred Heart Church, Sterling, 111., until Apr.,
1872; St. Peter's Church, Niles Center, 111.,
till July, 1879; St. Henry's Church, Chicago,
till June, 1884; founded St. Aloysius Parish,
June, 1884, and has remained its pastor ever
since. Residence: 247 Le Moyne Av.
THIFPAULT, Alphonse Eziral, metals; b.
Rutland, Vt., Nov. 6, 1877; s. Joseph and Mary
(La Crosse) Thiffault; ed. public schools of
Rutland, Vt.; m. Chicago, Apr. 28, 1903, Emma
Drolet. Since 11 years old connected with
houses in the tin plate and sheet metals trade,
Formerly with Daniel G. Trench & Co., Chi-
cago; Am. Sheet and Tin Plate Co., and John
McVoy & Co.; since Jan. 1, 1904, vice-pres. and
sec. Wright-Thiffault Co., jobbers of bright
and roofing tins, metals, etc. Office: 101 E.
Kinzie St. Residence: 923 Artesian Av.
THIN, Robert, grain commission merchant;
b. Liverpool, Eng., Nov. 20, 1858; s. Robert and
Isabella (Clouston) Thin; ed. private school
in Liverpool; m. Canada, Oct. 13, 1886, Eliza-
beth O. Broughton; 1 daughter: Margery
Clouston. Came to Chicago, 1882, and with Mr.
A. Stanford White established the business of
A. S. White & Co., grain commission mer-
chants and mems. of the Board of Trade,
Episcopalian. Club: Homewood. Office: 169
Jackson Boul. Residence: 4621 Woodlawn Av.
(Sonnedecker) Thoman; ed. public schools
studied under private tutors (D.D., Indiana
Asbury Univ., 1870); m., 1st, Mar. 19, 1855,
Emeline C. Merrick, of Pennsylvania (died
Jan. 5, 1896); m., 2d, Vandelia Varnum, of
Franklinville, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1899. Entered
ministry of Evangelical Assn., 1852; of M. E.
Church, 1856; went to Chicago, 1869; tried for
heresy and expelled from Methodist Church,
1881; has been pastor of the People's Church,
McVicker's Theatre, Chicago, since 1880, and
chaplain 1st regt., I. N. G., since 1881. Long
popular as a pulpit orator; is pres. Congress
of Religions. Author: Origin and Destiny of
Man; Life and Sermons; The People's Pulpit;
etc. Address: 535 Monroe St.
THOMAS, Homer Merrick, physician; b.
Marshall, la., June 21, 1858; s. Hiram W. and
Emeline C. (Merrick) Thomas; ed. public
schools of Iowa, old Chicago Univ. and Lom-
bard Univ.; Rush Med. College, M.D., 1882; m.
Chicago, 1884, Alice C. Ingals; children:
Laura, Merrick, Lester. Engaged in practice
of medicine in Chicago since 1882. On med.
staff of the Chicago Hosp. ; mem. of the staff
of the Cook Co. Hosp., Mary Thompson Hosp.,
and Crippled Children's Home; consulting
physician to the Alma Sanitarium and the
Pennoyer Sanitarium. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc.,
Chicago Acad. of Medicine, Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Pathological Soc., and Illinois State
Sofor Prevention of Tuberculosis.. Re-
entral ***• -1-ub: Chlag
fo6 years; UScvi Commissioer, 1883-
Democrat. Mem. law firm Miller, Thoman &
Oppenheim; sec. and dir. Raven Mining Co.;
dir. Sibley Warehouse & Storage Co., E. W.
Gillett Co., Central Warehouse^ Co., N. W.
Vpa<5t Pn anfl nthor rnrnnrntlrmQ ATpm OViin
tea fa I V^O., dim Oiner COrpOra-llOCfa. IViem. l_»niU
Soc. of Chicago, Ohio Soc. of New York. Clubs:
TTninn Tpac-nA Vfhipflfrni rtipn VIPW Trthimi
UI11OI1 0-ied.gue (.V^niCa.gU.1, <Jlien View, Jl/CniCd.1,
: Marquette Bldg' Residence:
Thomas; ed. public schools, New York City;
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rElizur Hall men s furnishing goods,
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business, admitting Hiram H. La-
,,n^r>T- nomo r\f T'Vi^mao X, T o^oor. 10CQ-
wm?"J^f ?r«,£i™ ™. ^5£?£&i «?j
William Hayden was admitted, the
1., pres. and dir. Lord
& Thomas, Sterling Remedy Co.; vice-pres.
and dir. Orangeine Chemical Co.; dir. Metro-
politan Trust and Savings Bank, Indiana Min-
eral Springs Co. Mem. S. A. R.' Clubs: Union
League, Chicago Athletic, Midlothian. Office:
67 Wabash Av. Residence: 4722 Woodlawn Av.
TTTO-M-AC! TtoniflinlTl -nroo onrl o-on m a-r t~>
TMOJHAS, Benjamin, pres. ana gen. mgr. C.
& W. I. R. R. and Belt Ry. of Chicago since
June 3, 1891. Began railway service, 1865, on
New York, Lake Erie & Western R. R., which
he served as train despatcher Delaware divi-
Bion, 1865-73; supt. same division, 1873-81;
supt. transportation, entire line, 1881-3; gen.
supt., 1883-7; gen. supt. Chicago & Atlantic,
1887-8; vice-pres. and gen. mgr. C. & W. I.
R R, 1888-91. Trustee Am. Trust and Sav-
ings Bank. Office: Dearborn Station. Resi-
dence- 4942 Ellis Av
THOMAS, Frederick A., commission mer-
chant; b. Holley, Orleans Co., N. Y., Dec. 21,
1831; s. Alden and Eliza Thomas; family re-
moved to Rockford, 111., 1839; ed. country
schools of New York and Illinois; learned
trade at which he worked only a few years;
m. 1856. Frances E. Davis (died Oct. 31,1891);
1 son: Herbert A. Came to Chicago, 1856, and
since about 1868 engaged in fruit commission
business. Was one of founders and for years
pres. the California Fruit Transportation Co.;
now pres. the F. A. Thomas Co., commission
merchants. Office: 121 S. Water St. Residence:
4111 Perry Av., Rogers Park.
THOMAS, Hiram Washington, clergyman;
b Hampshire Co., Va., Apr. 29, 1832; s. Jo-
seph and Margaret (McDonald) Thomas; ed.
common schools, Preston Co., Va.; Coopers-
town Seminary, Pennsvlvania, and Berlin;
8t
Samuel Btaft>rd banker- b Craw
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iolas of1887- m Chcaeo
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„* r thf r-nVnniai T M";,,«« ^™nl <£'-C,i»J*
and dlr. the COlOnlal T. TUSt and Savings
T?omiV>lir>an ClfRfO- 9(\^ T n^allo <9t
- Republican. Office. 506 LaSalle St.
THOMAS, Wesley Mungrer, physician; b.
Vernon, Wis., Feb. 20, 1868; s. Edwin Burke and
Cornelia Mary (Munger) Thomas; grad. Roches-
ter (Wis.) Seminary, 1887; Univ. of Wiscon-
sin, B.S., 1892; Chicago Homoa. Med. College,
M.D., 1895; Harvey Med. College, M.D., 1899;
m. Vernon, Wis., Sept. 13, 1892, Delia F.
Hoyt; children: Edwin Benjamin, Isadore El-
vira. Engaged in general nractice of medicine
in Chicago since Apr., 1895. Was lecturer on
chemistry, 5 years, and adjunct prof, of clini-
cal diagnosis for 2 years, in Chicago Homce.
Med. College, was attending physician to the
Chicago Nursery and Half-Orphan Asylum
for 5 years. Mem. of Illinois Homoa Med.
Assn. and Chicago Homce. Med. Soc. Congre-
gationalist. Office: 100 State St. Residence: 155
Evanston Av.
THOMASSON, Kelson, real estate; b. Louis-
ville, Ky., Oct. 15 1839; s. William Pomdexter
and Charlotte Pierce (Leonard) Thomasson;
ed. private schools and at Acad., Louisville.
Ky.; children: Leonard, Nelson, Mamenne
When 18 years of age he left Louisville and
became student and clerk in offices of Morris,
Thomasson & Blackburn, and later in office of
John G Rogers meanwhile attending law
school. In 1861 enlisted in the Sturges 1 fles
and served in it in the Army of the Potomac,
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promoted to regular army after the campaign assistant editor, 1892-1901, editor since 1901,
in western Virginia, becoming mem. of Co. Northwestern Christian Advocate. Author:
E, 5th U. S. Infy. ; served New Mexico in the Abraham Lincoln, The First American, 1896;
campaign against the Texans under Sibley John Wesley as Social Reformer, 1898. Office:
and Bailey, and later with Kit Carson against 57 Washington St. Residence: 2131 Orrington
the Navajos and other Indians of New Mex- Av., Evanston, 111.
ico, Colorado and Arizona; after war engaged THOMPSON, Ely P., lawyer; b. Wyanet,
in recruiting service at Chicago and Newport Bureau Co., 111.; s. Moses M. and Anna C.
Barracks, and afterward was on the plains (Raines) Thompson; grad. high school,
until Dec., 1870, when he retired from the Wyanet; studied privately for a year with
army; came to Chicago and established in the an uncle (prof, of Latin and Greek at Whea-
real estate business; achieved great success ton College), and attended old Univ. of Chi-
buying and subdividing large tracts, and, be- cago; studied law, 1883, in offices of Hon.
sides handling his own property, represents James K. Edsall and John B. Hawley, and
other large owners. Republican. Mason, and in law dept. of Yale Univ., graduating 1887;
K. T. Mem. Loyal Legion. Clubs: Union m. 1891; children: Frederick, Katherine, Don-
League, Washington Park. Office: 85 Dearborn aid. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1887; estab-
St. Residence: 422 N. State St. lished practice in Chicago; was for a time
THOMPSON, Albert Edward, manufactur- associated with Russell H. Curtis, firm being
ers' agent; b. Quebec, Can., Nov. 29, 1862; s. Thompson & Curtis; in 1895, with Frank
James and Sarah (LeCheminant) Thompson; Humboldt Clark, a college classmate, in firm
ed. private schools and Commercial Acad., of Thompson & Clark, which assumed later the
Quebec, Can., to 1877; m. Quebec, Can., July 6, style of Thompson, Delamater & Clark upon
1889, Elizabeth Borland; children: Mary the admission, 1896, of Hon. George W. Dela-
Eleanor, Elwyn Hibbard, Harold Edgar, Al- mater (Republican nominee for gov. of Penn-
bert Edward, Jr. Began business life in Que- sylvania in 1890) who that year located in
bee with 1% years in insurance office; later Chicago; the firm was identified with many
in office work in manufacturers' office, and important cases and was counsel for several
afterward custom house clerk for wholesale large firms and corporations. Since the dis-
grocery house in Quebec; in retail grocery solution of that firm has practiced alone,
business, 1884-91, in Winnipeg; went to Du- Club: Chicago. Office: 184 Dearborn St. Resi-
luth, Minn., 1891, as grocery salesman, and to dence: 523 Belden Av.
St. Paul for Michaud Bros, until July, 1895, THOMPSON, Frank Robert, fire underwriter;
when he came to Chicago and traveled for b. Chicago, Apr. 28, 1873; s. John F. and Mary
Chocolat Menier Co., until 1897; then estab- Ann (Brown) Thompson; ed. Chicago public
lished in business for himself as manufactur- schools; m. Fond du Lac. Wis., June, 1899,
ers' agent. He represents Godillot & Co., New Clara Darling Robbins; 1 daughter: Edith
York, French groceries; is western agent for Darling. Began business career, 1889, with
Blooker's Dutch Cocoa, Fruen's Wheat Flakes, Chicago insurance agency of R. W. Hosmer
Minneapolis, Minn.; C. Rosenstein Co., New & Co. as office boy, and remained with them
York, Swedish matches; R. I. Sherman Mfg. 10 years; resigned to become mgr. of the
Co., Boston, Mass., canned goods and pre- insurance dept. of Swift & Co., 1899. Resigned
serves. Republican. Office: 34 River St. Rest- from latter connection to assume present posi-
dence: 4356 N. Ashland Av., Rogers Park. tion as mgr. of Jameson & Frelinghuysen's
THOMPSON, Charles C., publisher; b. Al- (insurance agents) Western business. Repub-
bion, Wis.; s. Charles H. and Jessie Thomp- lican. Christian Scientist. Office: 159 LaSalle
son; grad. Bryant & Stratton Business Col- St. Residence: 27fil N. Paulina St.
lege; taught school 3 years; was engaged in THOMPSON, Frederick Shepard, mgr. Main
book business 5 years; m. Jan. 11, 1894, Ger- Belting Co.; b. Mt. Desert, Hancock Co., Me.,
trude Fetter. Came to Chicago, Oct. 1, 1897, Mar. 26, 1854; s. D. Shepard and Charlotte J.
and has been engaged in publishing business (Somes) Thompson; ed. district schools of
since; mem. Thompson & Thomas Publishing Maine; m. Dennysville, Me., May 5, 1877, Alice
Co. Residence: 6330 Kimbark Av. Office: 338 P. Jones; children: Mabel H., J. Grace, Jose-
Wabash Av. phine G., A. Dorothea, D. Shepard. Began
THOMPSON, Charles Francis, lumber; b. career, after leaving school, as a sailor in the
Lacon, 111., Aug. 13, 1864; s. Charles F. and merchant service; at age of 22 years was first
Elizabeth Henderson (Twells) Thompson; ed. mate of the ship "William McGilvery"; in
public and high schools of Logansport, Ind., 1878 left the sea and engaged in the produce
to 1880; m. Chicago, Apr. 25, 1888, Emma M. business at Milford, Sussex Co., Del. In 1882
Adams; 1 daughter: Elizabeth Adams. Entered went to Philadelphia and became connected
lumber business in Jan., 1881, with Thomp- with the Main Belting Co., manufacturers of
son Bros. & Co.; in May, 1884, became cashier "Leviathan" belting, of which company he
C C. Thompson & Walkup Co.; May, 1889, has been Western mgr. since 1883. Republican,
sec C. C. Thompson Lumber Co.; Feb., 1893, Presbyterian. Office: 55 Market St. Residence:
sec. and treas. Henry Oil Co.; June, 1894, 6522 LaFayette Av.
sec. and treas. Alpha Oil Co. In Feb., 1898. THOMPSON, Georgre Farnsworthf physician;
purchased C. C. Thompson Lumber Co., and b. Oconto, Wis., Mar. 17, 1875; s. M. C. and
from it organized the Thompson Lumber Co., Margaret (Bellew) Thompson; grad. Univ. of
of which is pres. and dir. In Jan., 1900, or- Wisconsin, B.S., 1896; Rush Med. College,
ganized Mississippi Lumber Co., of which is M.D., 1899; m. Chicago, June 11, 1902, Irma
treas.; also, since Jan., 1902, pres. of the Strum; 1 daughter: Dorothy. Was interne
Kingston Lumber Co.; organized, Mar., 1902, Cook Co. Hosp., June, 1899, to Dec., 1900; as-
Bank of Quitman, Quitman, Miss., of which is sociate attending surgeon, Cook Co. Hosp.,
vice-pres. Also pres. George Adams & Fred- 1901-2; attending surgeon, same, 1903-4. Since
cricks Co., and treas. and gen. mgr. of the Jan., 1901, in general private practice as
Mississippi Eastern Ry. Republican. Mason, physician and surgeon in Chicago. Was
Elk Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Homewood, half-back in the Univ. of Wisconsin football
Diana Shooting, Lac Court d'Oreilles Fishing, team, 1894-5. Mem. Chicago Med. Soc. Now
Office: Railway Exchange. Residence: 3350 S. associate in surgery, Rush Med. College. Mem.
Park Av. Chicago Med. Soc. Office: 1 Blue Island Av.
THOMPSON, -David Decamp, journalist; b. Residence: 410 Ashland Boul.
Cincinnati, Apr. 29, 1852; s. R. P. and Mary THOMPSON, Glenn Dorau, sec. and treas.
L (Carr) Thompson; alumnus Ohio Wesleyan Edson Keith & Co.; b. Michigan City, Ind., June
Univ 1876; A.M., Northwestern Univ., 1891; 30, 1867; moved to Detroit, 1870; ed. public
LLD., McKendree College, 1903; m. 1876, Alia and high schools of Detroit, Mich., to 1887;
L. Grosh, Lockland, O. Methodist layman; m. Chicago, Apr. 25, 1893, Margaret Graham.
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Came to Chicago, 1887, from Detroit, and en-
tered wholesale millinery house of Edson
Keith & Co. as office man and clerk; after-
ward became salesman in the house, and
traveling representative in Ohio, Minnesota
and Indiana, and since 1899 has been sec. and
treas. of the company, and foreign buyer. Re-
publican. Mem. B. P. O. E. (LaPorte, Ind.,
lodge). Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington
Park. Office: 132 Michigan Av. Residence:
5304 Cornell Av.
THOMPSON, Jay Juclscn, surgeon; b. near
Rochester, Minn., Jan. 1, 1857; s. Judson and
Lydia Berry Thompson; educated in district
schools and at Lawrence Univ., Appleton,
Wis. ; taught public schools. Was principal of
high school at Shawano, Wis.; was principal
of one of the public schools of Appleton,
Wis., 1882; devoted spare time to study of
medicine with Dr. Reilly, of Appleton, Wis.,
a physician of the allopathic school; came to
Chicago, 1886; entered Chicago Homos. Med.
College, and was graduated, 1888 (was vale-
dictorian of class); m. 1881, Mary D. Hull; 1
son: Roy Arthur. Was instrumental in found-
ing and building up Lincoln Park Sanitarium,
but sold out interest in 1891; traveled in Eu-
rope, and on return began practice as a spe-
cialist in gynecological, genito-urinary and
rectal surgery. Appointed, 1892, prof, of
oriflcial and plastic surgery in Nat. Homoe.
Med. College; later prof, surgery Hering
Med. College, and still later prof, gynecology
in Chicago Homce. Med. College; also gyne-
cologist and rectal surgeon of Baptist Hosp. ;
gynecologist to Chicago Union Hosp., Frances
Willard Nat. Temperance Hosp., LaSalle St.
Hosp.; ex-pres. Illinois State Homoe. Med. Soc.
Contributor to med. press. Mem. Am. Institute
of Homoeopathy, and of Illinois State Med.
Soc. Office: 31 Washington St. Residence: 1234
N. Clark St.
THOMPSON, John, clergyman; b. Nenthead,
Co. Cumberland, Eng., July 24, 1862; s. Jona-
than and Hannah (Erwine) Thompson; ed.
English grammar school, English Polytechnic
School (graduated 1879), and took English
theological course (non-conformist ministers'
course, Oxford Univ., 1892); came to U. S.,
June, 1892; grad. Garrett Biblical Institute,
Evanston, B.D., 1899; philosophy course,
Ph.D., 1900, D.D., 1901, Taylor Univ., Ind.;
m. Nenthead, Eng., June 8, 1887, Jane Cousin;
children: Sarah Hannah, Howard Newton. Li-
censed to preach in England at age of 17,
and served churches and circuits at Alston,
Hexham, Gateshead High St. W., and Chorley
in Lancashire. In U. S. at Minden City and
Downington, Mich.; since 1896 mem. Rock
River Annual Conference of M. E. Church,
serving churches at Monee, Milbrook, Gross
Park (Chicago), Rockford (Centennial
Church), and Grace Church, Chicago, where
is now serving. Address: 142 Locust St.
THOMPSON, John R., restaurateur and
grocer; b. on farm in Vermilion Co., 111., Nov.
13, 1865; s. John R. and Elizabeth (Wright)
Thompson; ed. public school on home farm
until 16, then 2 years in normal school at
Danville, 111.; m. Georgetown, 111., Aug. 5,
1891, Rose Holloway; children: John R. Ill,
Ruth E., Florence H. Began business life in
1887 at Fithian, 111., a small country town,
with a "general store," dry goods, groceries,
shoes, etc., and post office in a corner of the
store; sold out in 1891 and came to Chicago.
Began in restaurant business, Dec. 19, 1891,
at 397 State St.; in 1895 opened restaurant at
165 Adams St.; in 1896 others at 107 Van-
Buren and 175 Madison St., and afterwards
opened restaurants and lunch rooms at 81
Madison St., 118-120 Jackson Boul., 254 State
St., 300-302 Dearborn St. and 75-77 Randolph,
and in 1903 purchased of Andrew Cummings
the business and property of the old Thomp-
son Restaurant at 151-153 Dearborn St. (es-
tablished, 1856, by S. H. Thompson), includ-
ing both restaurant and hotel; in 1904 opened
lunch room in the rotunda of the new Rail-
way Exchange Building. Since Aug., 1900,
has conducted restaurant in 1st Nat. Bank,
just for the officers and employes, number-
ing over 500 people. Besides 11 restaurants
and lunch rooms, now conducts "commissary"
or supply house, which supplies them and
also other hotels, restaurants and clubs. Dir.
of "The World To-Day" (magazine); pres.
Libertyville Trotting Assn.; sec. and treas.
Gentlemen's Driving Club. Has stock farm at
Libertyville, 111., raising trotting horses, of
which keeps from 40 to 50. Republican; pres.
Republican Ward Club; now County Central
Committeeman from 6th Ward; one of mgrs.
of Charles S. Deneen's campaign for gov.
Office: 38 State St. Residence: 4415 Grand
Boul.
THOMPSON, Mark M., physician; b. Jack-
son, Mich., Dec. 19, 1845; s. Luke and Rhoda
Thompson; lived on a Wisconsin farm from
early childhood until 20 years old; ed. public
schools and 4 years in State Normal School
and theological seminary at Oberlin, O. ; for
10 years was pastor of Congregational
churches in Iowa, when loss of voice necessi-
tated change of profession; grad. Chicago
Homce. College, 1886; m. 1868, Susan M. Drake.
For 20 years supt. and surgeon-in-chief to a
sanitarium for treatment of alcoholic diseases
and drug addictions; has treated about 4,000
patients by his own method, but strictly in
accord with ethics of med. profession; now
proprietor and surgeon-in-chief of West Chi-
cago Sanitarium, 805 Monroe St. Prof, of sur-
gical gynecology, Hering Med. College; sur-
geon-in-chief St. Hedwig's Hosp., Chicago.
Mem. of Chicago Homoe. Assn., Am. Institute
of Homoeopathy, International Homoe. Assn.
Office: 1320 Masonic Temple. Residence: 805
Monroe St.
THOMPSON, Merritt Walter, physician; b.
McHenry Co., 111., Sept. 26, 1854; s. Acel and
Mary Jane (Nealley) Thompson; ed. public
and private schools in McHenry Co. and 1 year
at Hillsdale College, Michigan; taught district
school 1 term in 1873, devoting spare time to
study of medicine; came to Chicago, 1874, and
studied under instruction of Dr. Nealley, and
then in med. dept. of Univ. of Michigan, until
spring of 1874; returned to Chicago, resuming
studies under Dr. Nealley and attending a
course of lectures at Chicago Med. College;-
bought a drug store, 1876, and conducted that
while continuing studies; entered Rush Med.
College in fall of 1876, and grad. same as
M.D. in class of 1877; m. Chicago, June 18,
1878, Sarah Jane Gibson; children: Mary A.,
M. Walter, Jr., Elmer. Began practice at Ma-
rengo, 111., 1877, but returned to Chicago, 1878,
sold out his _drug business, and has since
been engaged in practice of medicine in this
city. Mason (32°): Chicago Consistory; Chi-
cago Commandery, K. T. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc. Office: 282 Grand Av. Residence: 685 N.
Robey St.
THOMPSON, Richard Swain, lawyer; b.
Cape May Court House, Cape May Co., N. J.,
Dec. 27, 1837; s. Richard and Elizabeth
(Holmes) Thompson; ed. district schools until
1851; then 3 years in Norristown (Pa.) Sem-
inary, and afterward studied 3 years under
Rev. Alden Scovel, at Bordentown, N. J. ;
pursued his literary studies and also studied
law under Asa I. Fish, LL.D., of Philadelphia,
until 1859, when entered Harvard Law School,
from which grad., LL.B., 1861; then con-
tinued with Asa I. Fish until admitted to bar
at Philadelphia, Mar. 8, 1862; in Aug., 1862,
as capt. raised a company which was mus-
tered in as Co. K, 12th N. J. Vol., at Wood-
bury, N. J., Sept. 4, 1862; served as district
provost marshal, located at Ellicott's Mills,
Md., 2 months; with regt. joined Army of the
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Potomac, Dec. 19, 1862; commissioned maj.,
Feb. 25, 1864, and lieut.-col., July 14, 1864,
12th N. J. Vol.; severely wounded at battle of
Ream Station, Va., Aug. 25, 1864; mustered
out, on account of wounds received in battle,
Feb. 17, 1865; m. Bloomington, 111., June 27,
1865, Catherine, daughter of Rev. Alden
Scovel; children: Louise (wife of Samuel A.
Whitney, of Glassboro, N. J.); Mary (wife
of George Kenneth Sage, of Chicago). Located
in practice of law in Chicago, Oct., 1865; part-
ner with Jeremiah Learning from Feb. 1, 1867,
to Aug., 1885; mem. Illinois State Senate from
2d Senatorial District, 1872-6; atty. village of
Hyde Park, 1869-75; atty. South Park Com-
missioners, 1875-8. Dir. Chamber of Com-
merce Safety Vault Co. Republican. Mem. St.
Paul's (P. E.) Church, Kenwood. Mem. Illi-
nois Commandery, Loyal Legion; Western
Soc. of Army of the Potomac. Clubs: Union
League, Kenwood (was pres., 1891-2). Office:
138 Washington St. Residence: 5406 E. End
Av.
THOMPSON, Robert John, publisher; b. La-
Porte City, la., Oct. 15, 1865; s. Francis M.
and Eliza H. Thompson; ed. LaPorte City
High School, followed by private instruction
in law and philosophy; m. Waterloo, la., June
27, 1885, Martha Leimer; 1 son: Robert Paul.
School teacher, 1883-5; in U. S. railway postal
service, 1885-91; later on editorial staff Chi-
cago Times. Originator and promoter Lafay-
ette Monument project; diplomatic envoy of
Pres. McKinley to Pres. Loubet, 1900; sec.
and dir. Lafayette Monument Commission;
appointed consul of the U. S. to Cienfuegos,
Cuba, by Pres. Roosevelt, 1905 (declined).
Mem. Soc. for Psychical Research, Institut
Psychologique Internationale. Officier de la
Legion d'Honneur of France. Pres. Nat. Re-
cording Safe Co. Author: The Proofs of Life
After Death; A Twentieth Century Sympo-
sium; A Square Deal for Every Man. Office:
195 Wabash Av. Residence: 1604 Wellington
Av.
THOMPSON, Slason, journalist; b. Freder-
Icton, N. B., Jan. 5, 1849; s. George and Char-
ity S. Thompson; ed. Univ. of New Brunswick;
m. 1887, Julia D. Watson, Evanston, 111.; 3
children. Admitted to bar, New Brunswick,
1870; California, 1874; entered journalism,
1876, San Francisco Morning Call; reporter
New York Tribune, 1878-80; Western Agent
N. Y. Associated Press, Chicago, 1880; one
of the founders Chicago Herald, 1881; one of
the founders America; has held editorial posi-
tions with Chicago Record, Evening Journal,
Post; chief editorial writer Times-Herald and
Record Herald, 1898-1903, Railway News Bu-
reau since 1903. Clubs: Chicago Literary,
Union League, University, Onwentsia. Com-
piler: The Humble Poets, 1886; Sharps and
Flats, 1900. Author: Eugene Field (biography),
1902. Plays: 'Mliss, 1878; Sharps and Flats,
1880. Office: Railway Exchange Bldg. Resi-
dence: 328 Superior St.
THOMPSON, Thomas Oliver, publisher; b.
Woodstock, 111., Apr. 11, 1854; s. O. G. and
Martha (Eastod) Thompson; grad. Beloit
College, 1869 (M.A.); m. Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov.
7, 1870, Ellen Augusta Douglas. Engaged in
journalism in Chicago; served 1% years on
Chicago Inter Ocean and SVs years on Chi-
cago Times under Wilbur F. Storey as law
and political editor; 6% years private sec. to
Carter H. Harrison the Elder; 3 years mem.
Cook Co. Board of Education, the last year of
which he was its pres.; now publisher of two
trade papers. Has written a brochure on
"Food Frauds"; a work on "The Tariff, Its
Use and Abuse," suggesting a dept. of gov-
ernment to control the benefited industries;
book on "Anarchy and Anarchists"; "Memo-
rial to His Wife." His wife was a lineal de-
scendant of a col. of the Am. Revolution and
William Floyd, New York signer of the Dec-
laration of Independence. Has now in prepa-
ration a book on "Political Economy," ex-
pounding its principles, for use in grammar
schools. Gold Democrat. Presbyterian. Sec.
The Old Inter Ocean Boys Club. Charter mem.
Agricultural Press League, and charter mem.
Am. Breeders' Assn.; was charter mem. Chi-
cago Press Club. Office: 85 Washington St.
Residence: 434 Oak St.
THOMPSON, William Campbell, public
securities; b. Londonderry, Ireland, Aug. 13,
1864; s. Joseph and Mary Callender (Campbell)
Thompson; ed. Oakland School, Chicago, 1873-
1878, through 8th grade; m. Chicago, Oct.,
1893, Marjory Fraser; 1 daughter: Marjory
Fraser Thompson. Was with John Morrell &
Co., in Ottumwa, la., and Chicago, 1878-88;
associated with the International Weekly,
organ of the Y. M. C. A., 1889-1893; in real
estate business in Chicago, 1894-6; since 1896
in banking business, chiefly as dealer in
bonds; pres. William C. Thompson Co. (or-
ganized 1900), dealers in municipal, railroad
and government bonds. Vice-pres. and treas.
Kellogg Harvester Co.; sec. -treas. Am. Grain
Shocker Co.; dir. Carbondale-Carterville Coal
Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem. Iowa Nat.
Guard, 1883-5. Mem. Y. M. C. A., Normal
Park Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Englewood Com-
mandery, K. T. Clubs: Hamilton, Chicago
Athletic, Auburn Golf. Office: First Nat. Bank
Bldg. Residence: 4522 Greenwood Av.
THOMPSON, William Hale, real estate; b.
Boston, Mass., May 14, 1869; s. William Hale
and Medora (Gale) Thompson; came to Chicago
in infancy; ed. public schools, Fessenden Pre-
paratory School and Metropolitan College; m.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 5, 1901, Mary Walker Wyse.
Spent five seasons between 15th and 20th
birthdays on ranches of Standard Cattle Co.,
in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, return-
ing each winter to Chicago to attend school;
later for 3 years managed cattle ranch in Ne-
braska. Since his father's death has man-
aged the real estate interests left by his
father and other real estate interests of his
own. Mem. Real Estate Board; alderman from
2d Ward, 1900-2; County Commissioner since
1902. Republican. Clubs: Chicago Yacht, Wash-
ington Park, Hamilton, Chicago Athletic, Mar-
quette. Office: 237 W. Madison St. Residence:
92 21st St.
THOMSON, Charles Ii., mgr. Lexington
Hotel; b. Ardrossan, Scotland, Oct. 4, 1872; s.
James Jardine and Christine M. (Fraser)
Thomson; ed. public schools of Toronto, Can.,
and at Upper Canada College, Toronto, Can.
First employment was with the Thomson-
Houston Electric Co., Boston, Mass., 1890-1;
clerk at Windsor Hotel, Montreal, 1892-4; clerk
Brunswick Hotel, New York, 1895-6; after the
closing of the Brunswick was with the Hoff-
man House, 1896-7; clerk at Hotel Hollenbeck,
Los Angeles, Calif., 1897; at breaking out of
Spanish-Am. War became first sergeant of the
1st Calif. U. S. Vols., serving 14 months in
Philippines; came to Chicago, 1899, and later
was room clerk for the Lexington Hotel; be-
came chief clerk in 1904 and was later ap-
pointed to his present position of mgr. Repub-
lican. Mem. Army and Navy Club and Albany
Club of Toronto, Can. Address: Lexington
Hotel.
THOMSON, Robert Boyd; b. Chicago, Apr.
21, 1869; s. Somerville and Elizabeth (Boyd)
Thomson; ed. Chicago public schools; m. Mor-
gan Park, 111., Sept. 12, 1893, Addie Thayer;
children: Margaret E., Gilbert Thayer. Be-
gan service with Union Stock Yard & Transit
Co. 'as messenger, in Feb., 1885; served in
various clerical position until June 1, 1899,
when was elected asst. sec. and asst. treas.
of the company, in which position still re-
mains; also since same date, in similar posi-
tion with Chicago Junction Ry. Co. Pres. Calu-
met Trust and Savings Bank. Republican.
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Presbyterian. Mem. Board of Education of
Morgan Park, 1893-5, and again for term be-
ginning Apr., 1904; mem. village board, Mor-
gan Park, 1898-9, High School Board of Edu-
cation, 1902-4. Office: Union Stock Yards. Resi-
dence: 2253 Morgan Av., Morgan Park, 111.
THORNBURGH, Herr Lee, manufacturer; b.
Macomb, 111., July 28, 1856; s. Robert J. and
Elizabeth (Chapman) Thornburgh; ed. public
and high schools of Macomb, 111.; m. Wheaton,
111., Nov., 1903, Olive D. Jameston. After
finishing high school in 1872, went into a
flour mill at Macomb, 111., about 6 years; then
in Fayette Mills in Peoria a year; health
failing, came to Chicago, Aug. 1, 1879; worked
for N. Hawkins & Co., manufacturers of mill
supplies, for 16 months, when firm failed; with
A. W. Glessner bought assets of failed firm
and started in same line of business in Feb.,
1881; Mr. Glessner retired Mar. 1, 1891; has
since conducted the business as H. L. Thorn-
burgh & Co., manufacturing mill supplies and
selling to jobbing trade only. Republican.
Christian Scientist. Mason: Macomb Lodge,
Washington Chapter, Chicago Commandery,
K. T., Oriental Consistory; also Medinah Tem-
ple, Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Club: Ashland.
Office: 251 S. Jefferson St. Residence: Engle-
wood.
THOBNE, Charles H., treas. and dir. Mont-
gomery Ward & Co. Clubs: Union League,
Merchants, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Yacht,
Midlothian, Glen View. Winter residence:
Thomasville, Ga. Office: 115 Michigan Av.
Residence: Winnetka, 111.
TKOBNE, George B., vice-pres. and dir.
Montgomery Ward & Co.; m. Clubs: Union
League, Washington Park, Chicago Athletic,
Chicago Yacht, Kenwood, Midlothian (pres.).
Office: 115 Michigan Av. Residence: 90 47th St.
THORNTON, Charles Solon, lawyer; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Apr. 12, 1851; s. Solon and Cor-
delia A. (Tilden) Thornton; grad. Harvard
College, A.B., 1872; m. Englewood, 111., Sept.
13, 1883, Jessie Fremont Benton; children:
Mabel J., Pearl Esther, Hattie May, Chancel-
lor B. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1873, and ever
since then in practice in Chicago; now senior
mem. of Thornton & Chancellor. Democrat.
Was pres. Board of Education of Auburn Park
and mem. Board of Education of Cook Co. and
of Chicago and of Illinois. Served as Corpora-
tion Counsel of the Town of Lake, and as Cor-
poration Counsel of the City of Chicago.
Mason, Odd Fellow. Office: Masonic Temple.
Residence: 7600 Stewart Av.
THORNTON, Edward Iioren, lumberman; b.
DePeyster, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Nov. 16,
1864; s. Alonzo and Mary Elizabeth (Austin)
Thornton; grad. high school at Hewelton, St.
Lawrence Co., N. Y. Began in lumber busi-
ness in Chicago with Albert Russell as sales-
man, for 3 years; then became mgr. for
George E. Plumb & Co., until that business
was merged with the Superior Lumber Co.,
of which was sec.-treas. and gen. mgr.; sold
interests in that company, after 10 years'
service, and in 1900 bought an interest with
the John E. Burns Lumber Co., of which has
since been vice-pres. and dir.; m. Dec. 19,
1904, Elsie Newman Fawell, Lincoln, Neb.
Republican. Clubs: Builders, Press, Glen View,
Edgewater Golf. Office: 40 W. Chicago Av.
Residence: 1674 Kenmore Av.
THORF, Harry Walter, transportation mgr.;
b. Chicago, Apr. 26, 1865; s. Henry T. and
Louise (Melitzer) Thorp; ed. public schools
of Manistee, Mich.; m. Chicago, Feb. 7, 1897,
Grace Decker; 1 son: Harry Walter, Jr. In
transportation business since 1883, with
Goodrich Transportation Co., except 2 years
with Flint & Pere Marquette R. R. Co.; now
asst. sec. and gen. mgr. Goodrich Transporta-
tion Co.; sec. and treas. of the Manitou Steam-
ship Co.; dir. Manitowoc Dry Dock Co., Mani-
towoc, Wis. Mason, K. P. Club: Menoken. Of-
fice: Foot of Michigan Av. Residence: 792
Walnut St.
THORF, Willard Brown, clergyman; b. Ox-
ford, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1868; s. John W., M.D.,
and Charlotte (Brown) Thorp; grad. Oxford
Acad., Oxford, N. Y., 1884; Amherst College,
A. B., summa cum laude, 1887; Yale Divinity
School, B.D., 1891, and awarded the Hooker
fellowship; m. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 2,
1891, Louise Whittlesey Atwater. Asst. pastor
Church of the Strangers, New York City, 1890-
1891; pastor First Congregational Church,
Binghamton, N. Y, 1891-9; since 1899, pastor
South Congregational Church, Chicago. Cor-
porate mem. Am. Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions. Residence: 3977 Drexel
Boul.
THBALIi, William Anitin, retired railway
official; b. Sharon, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Aug.
3, 1834; s. William and Elenor (Hudleston)
Thrall; ed. public schools in Schoharie Co.,
N. Y.; m. Belvidere, 111., June 6, 1858, Almira
Boyce; children: Samuel E., William A., Jr.
Began business life as clerk in a country
store in Schoharie Co., N. Y., 1850-1; in whole-
sale silk house in New York City, 1852, to
Sept., 1854; in service of Galena & Chicago
Union R. R., Chicago, Nov., 1854, to Aug.,
1858; asst. general passenger aerent I. C. R.
R., Chicago, Oct:, 1858, to Dec., 1872; general
ticket agent C. & N.-W. Ry., Jan., 1873, to
June 1, 1890, when became general passenger
and ticket agent, same road, until Jan. 1,
1S95, when retired from business. Dir. Colum-
bus Safe Deposit Co.; pres. Am. Ry. Guide Co.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic. Kenwood, Washing-
ton Park, Midlothian. Mem. Oriental Lodge,
A. F. & A. M.; Apollo Commandery, Occi-
dental Consistory. Residence: 4620 Woodlawn
Av.
THUBBEB, W. Scott, art dealer; b. St.
Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 24, 1848; s. Hiram
B. and Catherine Thurber; ed. public school,
Gouveneur Seminary, and Bryant & Stratton
Business College, Ogdensburg, N. Y. ; m.
South Bend, Ind., Martha C. Chord; children:
Harriet, Aimee. Came to Chicago, 1866; estab-
lished as an art dealer in 1880, and has been
continuously in the business ever since. Has
made annual trips abroad for the past 20
years, visiting the principal art cities of Eu-
rope, having a large acquaintance with the
leading artists of the world. Has held notable
exhibitions of paintings in his galleries from
time to time. Mem. Union League Club: Art
rooms: 210 Wabash Av. Residence: 98 E. 34th
St.
THURMAN, Edwin Randolph, lawyer; b.
Lynchburg, Va., Aug. 9, 1860; s. Samuel Brown
and Martha (Cox) Thurman; grad. Vanderbilt
Univ., Nashville, Tenn., LL.B., 1882. Admitted
to bar in Nashville, Tenn., 1882; practiced
law there until 1894; came to Chicago and
was atty. for the Fidelity & Casualty Co.
of New York until 1900; now of firm of Water-
man, Thurman & Ross.; ex-pres. Virginia
Socs. and ex-vice-pres. of the Southern Club.
Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 503
Dearborn Av.
TKURSTON, Joel Fluminer, pres. Am. Mu-
tual Benefit Assn.; b. Amador Co., Calif., Oct.
24, 1862; s. Joel Plummer and Sallie A. (Hay-
den) Thurston; ed. public schools of Los An-
geles Co., Calif. After leaving school was em-
ployed in the cattle business on ranges of
Southern California; in retail dry goods store,
1885-91, when became traveling salesman in
Southern California for a broker in grocers'
specialties; afterward state mgr. of an insur-
ance company for Indiana until 1898, when
organized the Am. Mutual Benefit Assn.; was
its 1st vice-pres., but in 1901 was made pres.,
with headquarters in Chicago. Mem. Theo-
sophical Soc. Mason, Shriner. Office: Tacoma
Bldg. Residence: 736 E. 46th St.
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TICHENOR, Myron Hawley, coach horse
merchant; b. on farm at Dolton, Cook Co., 111.,
Aug. 12, 1859; s. Myron H. and Mary E. (Har-
ter) Tichenor; ed. public schools, Dolton (111.)
Acad., and Cook Co. Normal School; m. St.
Louis, Mo., Dec. 24, 1884, Louise Skidmore;
children: Myron H., Jr., Lida L. Began busi-
ness career in railroad service, and was with
Michigan Central R. R. at Kensington, 111., for
5 years, 1877-1883. Dealt in horses for some
time before establishing, 1888, the firm of
Tichenor & Co., of which he is the head, deal-
ers in fine coach horses. Clubs: Chicago Ath-
letic, Washington Park. Office: Union Stock
Yards. Residence: Oconomowoc, Wis. ; winter,
Metropole Hotel, Chicago.
TIDHOLM, August, real estate; b. Jonkop-
ing, Sweden, Dec. 13, 1851; s. John and Chris-
tina (Anderson) Tidholm; came to Chicago,
1869; ed. common schools of Sweden and for
short time in public schools of Chicago; m.
Chicago, 1877, Lydia M. Iverson (now de-
ceased); children: Charles D., Albert M., Amy
D. In 1870 went to work as clerk in real
estate office of Mead & Coe until 1885; since
then in business for himself. Republican.
Lutheran. Office: New York Life Bldg. Resi-
dence: 7120 Princeton Av.
TIFFANY, Henry Stanton, printer; b. Syra-
cuse, N. Y., Jan. 9, 1845; s. Henry and Myra
(Stanton) Tiffany; removed with parents to
Jackson, Mich., in 1854; ed. public schools
and Albion College; m. Chicago, Dec. 31, 1867,
Mary Culton. Received teacher's certificate at
age of 15, and taught for 2 years; went to
New York and was treas. of the Am. Museum
Co., and after that a broker on Wall St. until
1867, when came to Chicago; engaged in in-
surance business: later a broker on the Chi-
cago Board of Trade. In 1874 became a mem.
of the firm of H. S. Tiffany & Co., printers,
and on its incorporation in 1878, became pres.
Also dir. Security Trust & Deposit Co. Mason,
K T. ; was eminent commander Apollo Com-
mandery, 1884-5. Republican. Office: 196 Clark
St. Residence: 4206 Ellis Av.
TILDEN, Edward, packer, banker; b. Utica,
N. Y., June 17, 1858; s. I. D. and Margaret
(Averill) Tilden; ed. public school, Delavan,
Wis.; m. Chicago, Feb. 20, 1883, Annie Even-
huis; children: Frances, Averill, Louis Ed-
ward. Began business life in general store at
Delavan, Wis.; then bookkeeper Brintnall,
Lamb & Co., wholesale hardware, Chicago;
became asst. cashier, Drovers' Nat. Bank,
Union Stock Yards, Chicago, and from that to
treas. Libby, McNeill & Libby, packers; since
May, 1897, pres., treas. and dir. Libby, Mc-
Neill & Libby. Also vice-pres. and dir. Drov-
ers Deposit Nat. Bank.; vice-pres. and dir. of
Nat. Packing Co., and of Anglo-Am. Provision
Co.; treas. and dir. Sioux City Stock Yards;
dir. St. Louis Stock Yards; dir. Drovers Trust
and Savings Bank, and in many other cor-
porations. Democrat; at one time active In
local politics; school treasurer Hyde Park
and Lake for some years previous to annexa-
tion; mem. Chicago Board of Education since
June, 1900. Methodist. Clubs: Bankers, Ken-
wood. Office: Union Stock Yards. Residence:
6020 Woodlawn Av.
TILDEN, Morton Cranage, dental surgeon;
b Mt. Clemens, Mich., Jan. 16, 1874; s. Daniel
C. and Mary Edith (Conner) Tilden; ed.
grammar schools, Mt. Clemens, Mich., 1880-
1890; Detroit School for Boys, 1890; Kenyon
Military School, Gambler, O., 1891-2; grad.
dental dept. Northwestern Univ., Chicago,
D.D.S., 1904; m. LaGrange, 111., Sept. 2, 1899,
Martha Jane Martin; 1 son: Francis Lothrop.
Lecturer on dental surgery at Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago, since Jan. 10, 1905.
Mem. Chicago Odontographic Dental Soc.,
Delta Sigma Delta fraternity (dental). Re-
publican. Episcopalian. Office: Reliance Bldg.
Residence: LaGrange, 111.
TINSMAN, Clifford Raphael; b. Adair Co.,
Mo., Oct. 14, 1870; s. John W. and Dora (Pana-
baker) Tinsman; ed. public schools; m. Kansas
City, Mo., Nov. 7, 1893, Bessie C. Campbell;
children: Thomas Campbell and John Wilbert.
Vice-pres. Illinois Sewing Machine Co. since
1898. Republican. Club: Chicago Athletic. Of-
fice: 35-39 Randolph St. Residence: 5144 East
End Av.
TITZELL, Frank Conquelan, physician; b.
Ottawa, 111., May 3, 1863; s. William and Al-
mira (Hayward) Titzell; ed. public schools of
Ottawa, 111., graduating Ottawa High School,
1886; grad. Chicago Homoe. Med. College, M.D.,
1889, Hering Med. College, Chicago, M.D.,
1901; spent year 1900 in University Med.
School, Vienna, Austria; m. Chicago, Sept. 26,
1900, Ivy Clyde Smith; children: Kathleen Al-
mira, Frances Elizabeth. Practiced medicine
Ottawa, 111., 1889-90, Lake City, Minn., 1891-4;
came to Chicago, 1896; was chief surgeon of
the Calumet Electric Co., 1897-8; elected prof,
of anatomy, Hering Med. College, 1899, and
prof, of surgery, 1902; now head of surgical
dept. same. Mem. Englewood Homce. Med. Soc.,
Chicago Homoe. Med. Soc., Illinois State
Homoe. Med. Soc., Am. Institute of Homoeop-
athy. Democrat. Universalist. Mem. Woodlawn
Park Masonic Lodge No. 841, Englewood Chap-
ter, R. A. M., 176. Office: 332 E. 63d St. Resi-
dence: 6413 Kimbark Av.
TOBEY, Frank Bassett, dealer in furniture;
b. Dennis, Cape Cod. Mass., Sept. 15, 1833; s.
Jonathan and Rachel (Bassett) Tobey; ed.
public schools of Dennis, Mass. Reared on
farm; clerked in country store and postofflce
at Dennis, Mass. Became identified with anti-
slavery movement. Wrote the call and was
sec. first Republican convention held in his
native town. Came to Chicago, 1857, and for
a year worked for his brother, Charles, in
furniture business. Admitted to partnership,
1858, as Charles Tobey & Bro. ; business grew
and was three times removed to better loca-
tions before 1870, when, with F. Porter
Thayer, organized the Thayer & Tobey Furni-
ture Co.; burned out in big fire of 1871, when
offices and salesrooms were removed to their
west side factory; with brother bought out
Mr. Thayer's interest, 1875, organizing the
Tobey Furniture Co. Was vice-pres. and mgr.
until his brother's death, Sept., 1888; since
then pres. Republican. Pres. Bureau of Jus-
tice; dir. and treas. Children's Home and Aid
Soc.; pres. Soc. of Ethical Culture; pres.
Board of Trustees Rush Med. College; pres.
the Tobey & Christianson Cabinet Co. Clubs:
Union League, Illinois, Kenwood. Office: 100
Wabash Av. Residence: 56 Madison Pk.
TOBIAS, John Joseph, chancellor Chicago
Law School; b. Vandalia, 111., Oct. 7, 1848; s.
Rev. S. A. and Leah Anna (Seager) Tobias;
student Northwestern College, Naperville. 111.;
Northwestern Univ., Evanston, 111.; Illinois
Wesleyan Univ.. Nat. Med. College, Univ. of
Chicago and Chicago Law School (LL.B.,
Ph.D., LL.D.); m. Peotone, 111., Nov. 11, 1869,
Marie C. Fahs; children: Amy E.. Richard F.
Mem. Rock River Conference of the M. E.
Church. During several years past has de-
voted attention to educational work; chan-
cellor of Midland Univ.; also chancellor of
the Chicago Law School, and chancellor of
the Chicago Seminary of Sciences. Mason:
Oriental Consistory; K. P.: G. A. R. Office:
Schiller Bldg. Residence: 227 Jackson Park
Terrace.
TODD, Edward Wellington, commission mer-
chant; b. Chicago, Apr. 22, 1876; s. Edward E.
and Alice W. Todd; grad. West Division High
School, Chicago, 1894; grad. Chicago Law
School (law dept., Lake Forest Univ.), LL.B.,
1899; m. Chicago, May 7, 1900, Agnes Wolfen-
stetter. Began business career with firm of E.
E. Todd & Co., wholesale and retail hay and
grain, founded by his father, 1870, of which is
572 THE BOOK OF CHICAGOANS
now a mem.; firm are members of the Chicago now pres. Judson A. Tolman Co. Republican.
Board of Trade, and have three branch offices Baptist. Office: 66 Lake St. Residence: 4638
in Chicago. Mem. and arbitrator Chicago Flour Prairie Av.
& Feed Dealers Assn.; mem. Delta Ki f rater- TOLMAN, Samuel A., wholesale grocer; b.
nity. Club: Rotary (dir.). Republican. Metho- Camden, Me., Feb. 5, 1835; s. Daniel and Mary
dist. Office: 1313 Wabash Av. Residence: La- Ann (Achorn) Tolman; ed. public schools of
Grange, 111. Camden, Me., and acad. at Thomaston, Me.;
TODD, James, lawyer; b. Franklin, La., m. Boston, Mass., Aug. 16, I860, Bessie A.
Mar. 14, 1866; s. James and Feliciana H. Roberts; 1 daughter: Grace A. (now Mrs. John
(Trimble) Todd; ed. public schools of Madi- A. Davidson). Left Camden, Me., in 1852; in
son, Ind., graduating from Hanover College, wholesale grocery house in Boston; came to
A.B., 1887 (A.M., 1898); grad. Chicago College Chicago, 1857, and was in grocery trade up to
of Law, 1890; m. Chicago, June 4, 1894, Helen 1865, when went into wholesale drug busi-
Mitchell; children: James, Jr., Mitchell. After ness, in firm of Tolman, Pinkham & Co.;
graduation from Hanover College was Pull- changed to Tolman, Crosby & Co., 1866; then
man car conductor, 1887-8; then entered law to Tolman & King to Feb., 1882, when sold
office of Bisbee, Ahrens & Decker as clerk to partner, John A. King. In 1885 became
and student; admitted to Illinois bar, 1890, identified with the business of John A. Tol-
and with George W. Ross established firm of man Co., wholesale grocers, in present posi-
Ross & Todd, which continued 10 years; since tion of vice-pres. Also dir. of Davidson Bros,
then in practice alone. Served 4 years as asst. Marble Co. and Great Northern Hotel Co., and
state's atty. of Cook Co.; was nominee for principal owner of Humiston-Keeling Co. Re-
atty. gen. of Illinois, 1900; since 1900 has publican. Baptist: Office: 4-8 Lake St. Resi-
been atty. for the Sanitary District of Chi- dence: 2031 Prairie Av.
cago. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Calumet, TOMHAGEN, John Andrew, physician' b
Chicago Riding and Driving. Office: Security St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 14, 1862; s. John Andrew
Bldg. Residence: 692 48th St. and Catherine (Tiegens) Tomhagen; ed. pub-
TOLMAN, Albert Harris, asst. prof. Eng- nc school, 1868-75; German Institute, 1875-8;
lish literature, Univ. of Chicago, since 1893; Washington Univ., 1878-81, all at St. Louis;
b. Lanesboro, Mass., June 17, 1856; s. Albert grad. Homce. Med College of Missouri, M.D.,
and Jane A. Tolman; grad. Williams College, 1884; and afterward attended Jefferson Med.
Jill, (Ph.D., Strassburg Univ., Germany, College (Regular), Philadelphia; m. Cincin-
1889); m. Chicopee Falls, Mass., Aug. 29, 1889, nati, O., 1884, Laura Sommer; children: Vir-
Isabel Stevens. Prof. English, Ripon. Wis., Kut Edith, Andrew. Engaged in practice as
College, 1884-93; mem. Modern Language homce. physician since 1884; prof, of materia
Assn. of America; is anti-imperialist. (See medica and clinical medicine, in Heriner Med.
Who's Who in America for writings, etc.) College, Chicago. Mem. International Hahne-
Address: 5728 Madison Av. mannian Assn., Chicago Homce. Med. Soc. Of-
TOLMAN, Edgar Bronson, lawyer; b. Now- fice: Heyworth Bldg. Residence: 2433 N. Her-
gong, British India, Sept. 5, 1859; s. Rev. Cy- mitage Av.
rus F. and Mary (Bronson) Tolman (father TOMLINS, 'William Lawrence, musical dir.;
and maternal grandfather, Rev. Miles Bron- b. London, Eng., Feb. 4, 1844; s. William and
son, were pioneer Am. Baptist missionaries Sarah Tomlins; ed. public schools and Wal-
to British India); parents returned to U. ton's Acad.; choir boy at 9, organist at 16,
S., 1864; early education in Chicago public choral dir. at 20; came to New York, Jan,,
schools; grad. Univ. of Chicago, 1880 (A.M., 1870; settled in Chicago, 1875. Musical dir.
1883); grad. Union College of Law, 1882, re- Apollo Musical Club, 1875-98; organized chil-
ceiving the Horton prize; also studied under dren's choruses, 1879; initiated wage-workers'
U. S. Senator James B. Doolittle, of Wisconsin; concerts, 1889. For 3 years trained 1,500 chil-
admitted to bar, 1882; became mem. of law dren selected from the public schools of Chi-
firm of Doolittle, McKey & Tolman, 1889, cago into a chorus which sung at the World's
which later became Doolittle, Palmer & Tol- Columbian Exposition, 1893. Had great suc-
man, and of which firm he is now the sole cess in training children's voices, and in 1898
surviving mem.; served through the Spanish- resigned directorship of Apollo Club to de-
Am. War as maj. 1st 111. Vol. Infy., participat- vote his time exclusively to children's work
ing in the Santiago campaign; atty. for the by training school teachers throughout the
Board of Local Improvements of the City of country. Gave lecture lessons throughout U.
Chicago, 1901-3; C9rporation counsel for the S., 1898-1902; organized in Chicago a Nat.
City of Chicago since June 13, 1903. Demo- Training School for School Music Teachers,
crat. Mem. S. A. R., Soc. of Foreign Wars of Jan., 1903; 1903-4, instructor 800 grade school
the U. S., Soc. of the Army of Santiago de teachers, appointed for the purpose, by ap-
Cuba, Naval and Military Order of Spanish- pointment Chicago Board of Education. Ad-
Am. War and United Spanish War Veterans, dress: Fine Arts Bldg.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Iroquois, Quadrangle. TOMLINSON, James Addison, insurance; b.
Office: City Hall. Residence: 5722 Kimbark Av. Quincy, 111., Jan. 8, 1864; s. James B. and
TOLMAN, John Allen, wholesale grocer; b. Mary C. (Rood) Tomlinson; ed. public schools
Camden, near Rockland, Me., Oct. 2. 1837; s. and at Shurtleff College, Upper Alton, 111.;
Daniel and Mary Ann (Achorn) Tolman; ed. m. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 13, 1884, May E. Dun-
public schools; m. Chicago, 1877, Nellie M. lap; children: Alta M., Jamie, Ruth, Helen.
Joy. Came to Chicago, 1872, engaging first in First learned the ladies' tailoring business,
wholesale fruit business and later adding and was engaged in that line, 1885-8; since
groceries; now pres. of the John A. Tolman 1888 in life insurance business as solicitor
Co., incorporated, 1885. Republican. Baptist, with Massachusetts Mutual Life, 5 years;
Office: 4-8 E. Lake St. Residence: 4727 Ellis later general agent Equitable Life of New
Av. York 5 years; and agency dir. of the New
TOLMAN, Judson Allen, merchant; b. Car- York Life Insurance Co. since Apr., 1902. Re-
rollton, 111., July 16, 1850; s. John N. and publican. Baptist. Office: 135 Adams St. Resi-
Jerusha (Allen) Tolman; ed. public schools dence: 5532 Madison Av.
of Brooklyn, N. Y. : m. Sandwich, 111., July TOMPKINS, Arnold, educator; b. Paris, 111.,
18, 1878, Mary E. Earhart; children: Judson 1849; s. Henry and Delilah Tompkins; grad.
A., Jr., and Edward K. Came to Chicago from Indiana State Normal School, 1880; Indiana
New York in 1871; was in employ of Cragin Univ., 1889, A.M., 1891; 2 years post-graduate
Bros. & Chandler, 1871-4; in business at Sheri- work, Univ. of Chicago (Ph.D., Ohio State
dan, 111., 1874-5; then to Sandwich, 111., in Univ.); m. 1875, Jennie Snyder. Teacher since
hardware business until 1882, when he en- 1870; supt. public schools, 1875-85; prof, in
gaged in wholesale stove business in Chicago; normal schools, 1885-93; prof, pedagogy, Univ.
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of Illinois, 1895-9; pres. Illinois State Normal
School, 1899-1900; principal Chicago Normal
School since 1900. Lecturer on educational
topics. (See Who's Who in America for books,
etc.) Address: 6547 Harvard Av.
TON, Cornelius J., sec. South Side Subur-
ban Ry. Co.; b. Chicago, Sept. 18, 1876; s. John
and Aggie (Van Der Syde) Ton; ed. public
schools of Chicago and in Hope College, Hol-
land, Mich., graduating 1896; LL.B., North-
western Univ. Law School, 1899; m. Chicago,
Nov. 14, 1900, Johanna Vanderbilt; children:
Graeme, Irving. Was engaged in real estate
business, 1899-1903, and is still interested in
the real estate business conducted by his
brother, Richard J. Ton, at West Pullman.
Since its organization in Jan., 1903, sec. South
Side Suburban Ry. Co., engaged in building
electric railroad from 68th and State Sts. to
Chicago Heights and Hammond. Ind. Repub-
lican. Mem. Modern Woodmen and North Am.
Union. Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 10752 Dearborn St.
TORBERT, Alfred Cookman, dealer in rail-
way equipment; b. Downingtown, Chester Co.,
Pa., Oct. 28, 1868; s. Oliver Henderson and
Joanna (Clyde) Torbert; ed. public schools
of Chester Co., Pa., and Downington High
School, Tomlinson's (private) Acad., Harris-
burg, Pa., and commercial course at Pierce's
Business College, Philadelphia; m. Chicago,
Nov. 14, 1902, Ethel Watts Brown, of Virginia.
First work was on father's farm; entered
service of Pennsylvania R. R. Co. as office
boy, remaining 5 years and steadily advanced
in responsible positions; went to St. Paul,
Minn., 1889, securing position with real estate
firm; in 1890 associated with Harrison & Haw-
ley in water works construction and hydraulic
engineering; in 1891 engaged with MacArthur
Bros. Co., general contractors, and stationed
at Ft. Worth, Tex. ; came to Chicago with
same company, 1892, to assume charge of
equipment and plant on the new Chicago
drainage canal work, the World's Fair build-
ings and grounds and large railway and con-
struction contracts throughout the country;
subsequently, in 1898, with Louis E. Otte,
established firm of A. C. Torbert & Co., deal-
ers in railway equipment, locomotives, cars,
steam shovels and contractors' plant. Repub-
lican. Episcopalian. Mason. Office: Monadnock
Bldg. Residence: 4516 Greenwood Av.
TORRISON, George Abraham, physician; b.
Manitowoc, Wis., Mar. 23, 1865; s. Osuld and
Martha (Findal) Torrison; ed. public school
of Manitowoc, Luther College, Decorah, la.,
A.B., 1885; College of Physicians and Sur-
geons, New York (Columbia Univ.), M.D.,
June 13, 1889; post-graduate work in Vienna,
Austria, 1889-90, 1893-4; m. Chicago, Jan. 5,
1898, Emma Irene Johnson; children: Martha
Findal, Agnes I. Engaged in practice of medi-
cine in Chicago since Feb. 1, 1891. Instructor
in diseases of the chest, throat and nose,
Rush Med. College; laryngologist Norwegian
Lutheran Deaconess Hosp. Mem. Am. Med.
Assn., Chicago Med. Soc., Chicago Laryn-
gological and Climatological Assn. Lutheran.
Office: 103 State St. Residence: 46 Alice PI.
TOTJSEY. Chester Andrus, pres. Tousey Var-
nish Co.; b. Dundee. N. Y.. June 4, 1852; s.
Thomas and Elizabeth Tousey; ed. public
schools. Engaged in various commercial pur-
suits until 1885, when established the Tousey
Varnish Co., of which is pres.; m. 2d, Chicago,
Oct. 5, 1904. Republican. Methodist. Club: Chi-
cago Athletic. Office: Hartford Bldg. Resi-
dence: 7241 Yale Av.
TOWLE, Henry Sargent, lawyer; b. Misha-
waka, Ind.; attended public schools of Misha-
waka, Ind.; took collegiate course at Valpa-
raiso, Ind., and grad. Univ. of Michigan, LL.B.
After graduation in law came to Chicago, and
was associated with law firms of Arrington
& Dent and Goodwin & Larned; became part-
ner, 1869, in firm of Goodwin, Larned & Towle,
changing in 1874 to Goodwin, Offield & Towle,
later, on death of Mr. Goodwin, to Offield &
Towle, and finally to present style of Offield,
Towle & Linthicum; practice for more than
25 years past almost exclusively confined to
patent, trade-mark and copyright law. Mem.
and several years pres. Chicago Alumni Assn.
of Univ. of Michigan. Trustee Northwestern
Univ. and of law dept. of same. Mem. M. E.
Church; for years trustee and officer Chicago
Home Missionary and Church Extension Soc.
Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. (ex-president), Illi-
nois State Bar Assn., Am. Bar Assn. Repub-
lican. Clubs: Union League, Hamilton, West-
ward Ho. Office: Monadnock Bldg. Residence:
333 N. Oak Park Av.
TOWNER, Henry Augustus, grain commis-
sion merchant; b. Batavia, N. Y., June 14,
1832; s. Benjamin F. and Elizabeth (Moore)
Towner; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Jan.
25, 1858, Theadora T. Turner (now deceased);
children: Elizabeth W., Martha R., Henry A.,
Jr., John De Koven. In Mar., 1846, began work
in general store at Batavia, N. Y., with his
uncle, Samuel C. Holden; afterward was with
other firms and in 1852 came to Chicago. Was
with Dole, Rumsey & Co., 1852-3, and after
that with their successor, Rumsey Bro. & Co.,
to which he was admitted a partner Jan. 1,
1857; has continued the business ever since,
without change of name of the firm, of which
he is now the sole surviving mem. Mem.
Board of Trade 47 years. Republican. A mem.
of St. James Church (Episcopal) continuously
since May 1, 1852, and been elected vestry-
man and warden for 41 consecutive years.
Office: Postal Telegraph Bldg. Residence:
Highland Park, 111.
TOWNSEND, James Joseph, stock broker;
b. Lima, Delaware Co., Pa., Sept. 18, 1862; s.
John and Margarette (Galliger) Townsend;
ed. public schools, Lima, Pa.; m. Apr. 24,
1897, Margarette Deering, of Chester, Pa. At
age of 16 came to Chicago; served as appren-
tice to H. H. Martindale, learning horse-shoe-
ing trade; then ran shop for himself until
1891, when he became a broker in grain, pro-
visions, etc.; now head of J. J. Townsend
& Co. Mem. N. Y. Stock Exchange, Chicago
Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade.
Democrat; formerly mem. city, county and
state central committees; mem. General As-
sembly, 1891, voting for John M. Palmer for
Senator; mem. West Park Board, 1894-6; re-
signed. Clubs: Washington Park, Illinois,
Monticello, Chicago Athletic. Office: 116 La-
Salle St. Residence: Lessing Annex.
TRACY, Frank M., manufacturer; b. Ster-
ling, 111., Aug. 17, 1869; s. George S. and Helen
(Hosmer) Tracy; attended public schools at
Sterling, 111., until 1884, then went to Willis-
ton Seminary. Easthampton, Mass., graduat-
ing in 1887. Upon leaving school entered in
business with father at Sterling, 111., in the
manufacture of agricultural implements, in
Keystone Mfg. Co., of which was elected sec.
in 1888 and vice-pres. in 1891. Has been large-
ly interested in various manufacturing en-
terprises at Sterling and elsewhere. Now dir.
of Sterling Mfg. Co.. of Sterling. 111.; pres. of
Terror Mining & Milling Co.. of Eldora, Colo.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Washington Park.
Residence: Chicago Athletic Club.
TRACY, Howard, coal; b. Putnam, O., Feb.
16, 1856; s. Frederick E. and Anna (Lord)
Tracy; ed. Oberlin (O.) Acad. and Amherst
College, Mass., graduating, 1879: m. Nashville,
Tenn., May 5, 1886, Bessie, daughter of Hon.
A. V. S. Lindsley; children: Howard von
Sinderen, Adrienne, Lawrence, Lindsley, Fred-
erick E., Jr. Began business career at Nash-
ville, Tenn., but upon removing to Louisville,
Ky.. 1884, became gen. salesman for Geo. H.
Hull & Co., iron, and in 1887 was made vice-
pres. and gen. mgr. In 1894, with L. L. Hull,
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bought the business from George H. Hull, League. Office: The Rookery. Residence: 4363
forming the firm of Hull & Co., in which he is Oakenwald Av.
senior partner, and removing the business to TRAINER, James Graham, real estate; b.
Chicago, 1894. Bought interest, Feb., 1903, in Jefferson Co., O., Nov. 9, 1871; s. James and
Yates City Coal Co., operating coal mine at Christina (Graham) Trainer; ed. common
Yates City, 111., and is a dir. of the company; schools, Topeka, Kan.; m. Wellsburg, West
bought interest and became pres., Feb., 1904, Virginia, July 10, 1897, Edna Trainer; 1 son:
in Chicago & Marion Coal Co., operating mine Graham Brindley. Began business life June
at Marion, 111. Republican. Congregationalist. 6, 1886, as errand boy in drug store of Swift
Pres. Nat. Fox Hunting Assn. of America & Holliday, Topeka, Kan.; remained in their
(Kentucky). Clubs: Onwentsia, Evanston, employ until Feb. 22, 1890; then with St.
Chicago Chess and Checker (pres.); also Pen- Louis Art Co., at St. Louis, until Apr., 1891;
dennis (Louisville, Ky.). Office: Fisher Bldg. came to Chicago and was in employ of L. M.
Residence: 2001 Orrington Av., Evanston, 111. Smith & Bro., real estate, 1891-2; since then
TRACY, Joseph Flatt, transportation offl- in real estate business on own account and
cial; b. Monmouth, 111., Feb. 28, 1866; s. Alex- since 1893 of Southard & Trainer. Also pres.
ander H. and Harriet (Sherwin) Tracy; ed. Lewiston-Waha Land, Water & Power Co.,
Monmouth public schools and Monmouth Col- Lewiston, Ida.; dir. Legal Tender Gold Min-
lege; m. Kankakee, 111., Sept. 17, 1899, Ada ing Co., of Elizabethtown, N. M. Democrat.
M. Heuston. Children: Floy, Miriam, Ithamar, Presbyterian. Mason: Kenwood Lodge, Orien-
Rachel, Junia (deceased), Martha, Lois, tal Consistory, and Medinah Temple. Clubs:
Active in Prohibition party, local, State and Chicago Athletic, Colonial, Washington Park,
nat. ; Prohibition candidate for sheriff, Cook Calumet Country, Columbia Yacht. Office: 84
Co. (Chicago), 1902. General mgr. and dir. Wabash Av. and 1074 58th St. Residence: 5008
Morton-Gregson Car Lines, Mich., Ind. & 111. Washington Av.
Line; dir. Am. Air Goods Co.; pres. Irwin TRAINER, John Milton, real estate, builder;
Rubber Co. Club: Minnehaha. Office: Railway b. Harrison Co., O., Oct. 26, 1867; s. James
Exchange. Residence: 2798 Winchester Av. and Christina (Graham) Trainer; ed. public
TRACY, William Warren, banker and bro- schools of Shawnee Co., Kan.; m. Emogene
ker; b. Springfield, 111., Oct. 2, 1863; s. Frank- Drake, Chicago. Reared on farm near Topeka;
lin W. and Sarah (Jones) Tracy; early educa- began business career as a grocery clerk and
tion at public schools; grad. Greylock Insti- later was for a time with United States Ex-
tute, Massachusetts, 1882, and from Williams press Co. as messenger; came to Chicago from
College, Mass., A.B., 1886; m. Springfield, 111., Topeka in 1889 and has since then been iden-
Oct. 28, 1886, Elizabeth Haynie; children: tified with the real estate and building busi-
Franklin W., Corinth Elizabeth. Began busi- ness; in 1892 joined Wallace G. Clark in form-
ness life in 1886 as messenger in the First ing the firm of Clark & Trainer, who buy
Nat. Bank of Springfield, 111., of which he con- lands within city limits and develop them,
secutively became corresponding clerk, teller, building stores, apartments, houses, etc., and
asst. cashier, and vice-pres. until 1895, since then sell the properties thus improved. Re-
then dir. In 1895 came to Chicago and engaged publican. Clubs: Colonial, Midlothian. Office:
in business as banker and broker, with office First Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 4523 Forrest-
also in New York; now senior mem. of Tracy ville Av.
& Co. Mem. Chicago and New York Stock Ex- TRATMAN, Edward Ernest Russell, en-
changes and Chicago Board of Trade. Repub- gineer, editor; b. Bristol, Eng. ; ed. common
lican. Served 5 years in 5th Regt., I. N. G. schools; studied engineering as assistant
(the gov.'s guard); chairman 4 years of San- under Edward Wilson, London, and in rail-
gamon Co. Republican Central Committee; way and other practice; came to U. S., 1884;
pres. Republican League of Illinois 4 years; m. New York, 1897, Florence R. Kirkwood.
pres. Nat. Republican League 4 years; now Special agent U. S. Government to report on
pres. Lincoln Park Board. Clubs: Chicago, metal and wooden railway ties, 1889-90, 1894;
Chicago Athletic, University, Washington asso. editor Engineering News. Mem. Am. Soc.
Park, Bankers, Caxton, Chicago Golf, Onwent- Civil Engineers, Am. Inst. Mining Engineers,
sia Golf, Saddle and Cycle. Office: 115-117 International Tramways Union, etc. Received
Monroe St. Residence: 140 Astor St. Normal Medal, Am. Soc. Civil Engineers, for
TRAEGER, John E., ex-coroner; b. Chicago, paper on English Railway Track, 1888. Has
Nov. 13, 1857; s. John and Mary Traeger; ed. written numerous papers on railway engineer-
public schools; early life on farm; m. 1884, ing, article "Railways," in Johnson's Univer-
Miss Fliehmann; 5 children. After leaving sal Cyclopaedia, etc. Author: Railway Track
farm engaged in the grocery business in the and Track Work, 1897; Reports on Metal and
city, and still later in the meat business. Has Wooden Railway Ties, and Preservation of
been active in politics; Democrat- elected to Ties, 1890, 1894. Office: Monadnock Blk. Resi-
offlce of collector for Town of Lake, 1897, and dence: Wheaton, 111.
re-elected 1898-9; coroner of Cook Co., Dec., TREAT, Samuel Atwater, architect; b. New
1900, to Dec., 1904. Residence: 1021 W. 54th PI. Haven, Conn., Dec. 29, 1839; s. Atwater and
TRAER, Glenn Wood, coal mining; b. Vin- Betsey (Beecher) Treat; educated public and
ton, la., June 13, 1859; s. James C. and Marcia military schools, New Haven; m. Chicago,
(Ferguson) Traer; ed. public schools and high Nov. 8, 1869, Stella G. Burlingame. Began
school at Vinton, la., followed by a year of architectural work in 1856 and has for many
private instruction in mathematics and land years practiced his profession in Chicago; was
surveying; later studied law at Vinton, la., a mem. of the firm of Treat & Foltz, 1872-96.
and LaCrosse, Wis.; m. LaCrosse, Wis., Apr. Republican. Fellow Am. Institute of Archi-
17, 1888, Ida Solberg; children: Glenn Wood, tects; mem. Chicago Architects' Business
Jr., Charles S., Josephine, Morton, Elsa. Was Association, Civic Federation, New England
at one time cashier of the Chicago, Burling- Soc. Club: Union League. Office: Fisher Bldg.
ton & Northern R. R.; mem. of the firm Residence: 30th St. and Michigan Av.
of Cameron, Losey & Traer, lawyers, La- TREE, Lambert, jurist, diplomat, publicist;
Crosse, Wis.; treas. and purchasing agent of b. Washington, Nov. 29, 1832; s. Lambert and
the Illinois Valley & Northern R. R.; since Laura M. (Burrows) Tree; ed. private tutors;
May, 1888, in coal mining, first as treas., LL.B., Univ. of Virginia, 1855; admitted to
later as vice-pres. and now as pres. White- Washington bar, 1855; moved to Chicago, 1855;
breast E'uel Co.; also pres. and dir. of the m. 1859, daughter of H. H. Magie, a Chicago
Cardiff Coal Co., Cleveland Coal Co. and Cleve- pioneer; 1 son: Arthur Magie. Pres. Chicago
land Supply Co.; vice-pres. of the Cameron Law Institute, 1864; circuit judge, 1870-5;
Septic Tank Co. Mem. Illinois Coal Operators' Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, 1885;
Assn. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union defeated by John A. Logan by 1 vote; dele-
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gate at large from Illinois Democratic Nat.
Convention, 1884; U. S. Minister to Belgium,
1885-8; U. S. Minister to Russia, 1888-9; ap-
pointed by Pres. Harrison as Democratic
mem. of the monetary commission held in
Washington, Jan., 1891; nres. Illinois State
Historical Library, 1893-7; vice-pres. Chicago
Historical Soc. ; life trustee Newberry Library;
dir. Merchants' Loan & Trust Co. Bank, Chi-
cago Edison Co., Merchants' Loan & Trust
Safe Deposit Co. Presented to City of Chicago
bronze statute of LaSalle, 1889, and bronze
statue of Sioux warrior on horseback, 1894,
entitled "A Signal of Peace," both now in
Lincoln Park. Clubs: Chicago, Iroquois (Chi-
cago); Union (New York), Metropolitan
(Washington). Office: 70 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 94 Cass St.
TREGO, Charles Tillyer, grain merchant; b.
Byberry, near Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 16, 1837;
s. Howard L. and Ann (Tillyer) Trego; ed.
Bustleton (Pa.) Acad.; m. Galena, 111., May
14. 1863, Medora Harris; children: Charles
Howard, Estelle (now Mrs. Prindeville),
Frank Harris, Alleen. Came from Galena, 111.,
to Chicago, Jan,. 1862, as mem, of firm of Ray
& Trego gram commission merchants;
changed to Trego, Wyeth & Co, 1865, to
TregS & Smith, 1872; retired from commis-
sion business, 1879. Now dir. and treas North
Waukegan Harbor & Dock Assn.; dir. Am.
Trust & Savings Bank, Frazer Lubricator Co.
Served on committees and as dir. Board of
Trade. 1875-9. Republican. Clubs: Union
College. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Oak Park,
Colonial (Oak Park), Westward Ho. Office: 42
River St. Residence: 823 N. Euclid Av., Oak
Park, 111.
TBIENENS, Joseph, druggist; b. Leaven-
worth, Kan., May 12, 1862; s. Bernard and
Frances (Riepenkroger) Trienens; attended
parochial school in Leavenworth, at St. Bene-
diet's College at Atchison, Kan.; m. Chicago,
Oct. 18, 1890, Annie Bullock; children: Prances
Elizabeth, Annie Josephine, Joseph Herman.
On leaving college, 1878, served apprentice-
ship in the drug business in Kansas City;
came to Chicago, 1881, and was in employ of
William M. Dale, druggist, until 1885; after
that with Buck & Rayner, for whom became
mgr. in 1888; now pres. Buck & Rayner. In
1893 took management of and purchased an
interest in Auditorium Pharmacy, Wabash Av.
and Congress St.; now pres. Auditorium Phar-
macy Co. and D. R. Dyche Drug Co.; vice-
pres. Colbert Drug Co.; pres. Owl Drug Co.
Office: State St., S. W. cor. Madison St. Resi-
dence: 2215 Kenmore Av.
TBIGGS Oscar r.oveii tonoVier anst -mtv^r--
b. oTee^ooT m. Oct. ' 2 1865; ed* Cornel
Coiiege , la, ;grad. Univ .of Minnesota. 1889
student at Univs of Oxford and R»rHn isqn
fg92? AM Univ of Minnesota 1893- Phn
tfn9& of Chicago? 1896Mm Jan 6. S', Lau?a
sterrette McAdoo of Knoxvillp iWm Tn
gtructor in English literature Univ of' Chi
*™ ° 1892-1904 • nres Peonle^' Industrial Co
" ** pr
,le9.5Lake Av
Trade. Residence: 3935 Lake Av.
TBEMAINE, Jay Eugrene, Physician; b
Vienna, N. Y, Oct. tb, ISbs, s. Myron J. ana
Caroline E. (Randall) Tremaine; early educa-
tion in public schools; med. education, first
at Cleveland College, 2 courses, and Hahne-
mann Med. College, Chicago, graduating M.D..
Language Assn ; pres The Morris Soc The
Whi!masn Fellowship^Weltembranch0)'; Lc
Am League for Industrial Tfrinrntinn nuiltni>-
£?drattff ® Assembly of ^ Gods" (foV Fa?lv
Engfteh Text I™c ) 1895- Selections from
and Poetryof Walt WMtrmSi
Works of Walt
Jr Professor of gynecology in Bering Med.
College, Chicago, for 3 years; prof, of gyne-
oology in Hahnemann Med. College of Chicago
for 3 years, and prof, of materia medica in
Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, for 2
years. Mem. Chicago Homce. Soc., Clinical
Soc Office and residence: 5400 Jefferson Av.
1 Nathaniel, insurance;
*>. St Johns Newfoundland, Sept. 2. 1838; B.
Ralph Francis and Ann (Brine) Trimingham;
ed- common schools; came to Chicago, 1856;
m Chicago Apr. 16 1886 Carrie J. Good-
willie; children: Elizabeth Frances, Anna
Louise. Was a grocer and engaged in the mer-
/•a--. , \ TT- _••_ OrtUrtj-il 1 C C 9 QS • TTnlir n-P TUf\r»Vt
(Mich) High School 1882-93, Univ of Mich-
Igan, 1893-7; m. Allegan, Mich, Oct. 31, 1900,
Dorothy Moore; 1 son: Sidney B Jr. On leav-
ing College, 1897, joined M. A. Devltt, forming
firm of Devitt, Tremble & Co, dealers in
municipal, railroad and corporation bonds.
Presbyterian. Mem. Zeta Psi fraternity. Clubs:
Kenwood, Chicago Athletic. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: 5200 Kimbark Av.
TBENCH, Daniel George, canning machin-
ery and supplies; b. Lucea. Jamaica, W. I,
Dec. 12, 1862; s. James Stewart and Sarah
Powell (Robinson) Trench; came to U. S. in
1871; ed. New York public schools and Col-
lege of the City of New York; m. Chicago,
Oct. 5, 1888, Edith F. Greene; children: Danita
Powell, Edith Beatrice. Came to Chicago as
a>mi* fnr P S Trenoh & Co New York tin
pfate 'brokers, in 1881? conVinuedTn thlt line
of business until the formation of the Tin-
plate Trust. Established firm of D. G. Trench
& Co, canning machinery and supplies, 1883;
organized the Sprague Canning Machinery
Co in 1893, and has been its pres. ever since.
Organized Union Can Co. of Hoopeston, 111.,
in 1894, and was a dir. and mgr. of the Chi-
cago office until the formation of the Am.
Can Co. Republican; active interest in local
village affairs of Oak Park. Universalist;
trustee Church of the Redeemer (2d Unlver-
salist Soc. of Chicago) ; trustee of Lombard
. - , _.
od NQ Washington Chapter, R. A.
Masons; K> T. (Siloam Commandery, Oak
Park)- Offlce: 159 LaSalle st Residence: 420
xromp AV Oak Park rn
, S£Z" „ ' V
r^*5T?' ^eo?lre /"' ?lg, tf%n manufacturer;
b. Buffalo, N Y , Jan. 9, 1849; s. Augustus F.
and Mary M. (Steele) Tripp; grad. Buffalo
High School; m Buffalo^ N. Y, Oct. 14, 1875,
Cora Chester; children: Chester D, Roswell C,
po,nald |f. Began business life as clerk with
Sidney Shepard & Co Buffalo NY, 1866.
Mem. of Sidney Shepard & Co, 1877-97; one of
organizers, 1899, and now treas, sec. and dir,
Iroquois Iron Co blast furnaces and pig iron
man,ufactu^rs- A1TSO d">. Chicago Short Line
B- R- .and ^f6^8 J??" Mmmf 9°' Re pub1^-
Clubs: Kenwood, Homewood Country, Mid-
Day. Office: South Chicago, 111. Residence: 5022
Greenwood Av.
TBITSCHLEB, Charles Frederick, sec. and
treas. Columbus Shirt Co.; b. Bollschweil,
Ger, May 24, 1863; s. Kasimir and Paulina
(Schneider) Tritschler; ed. public school at
Bollschweil, Ger.; m. Chicago, July 29, 1896,
Mary Charlotte Moran; children: Charles,
Frederick, Alexander, Eugene. Came to Chi-
cago from Germany in 1881; learned the
shirt business; associated with brother as a
partner since Mar, 1886; now sec. and treas.
the Columbus Shirt Co. Republican. R. C. Of-
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flee: 120 Market St. Residence: 1639 Sheridan
Road.
TRITSCHI.ER. Frank Joseph, pres. Colum-
bus Shirt Co.; b. Bollschweil, Ger.. Dec. 5,
1861; s. Kasimir and Paulina (Schneider)
Tritschler; ed. public school in Bollschweil,
Ger., and at business college in Freiburg; m.
Chicago, June 10, 1887, Anna Friedrichs; chil-
dren: Elsa, Florence, Lorraine, Frank, Arnold.
Started to work at age of 16 in a furnishing
goods store and factory as an apprentice in
Freiburg, Ger.; came to Chicago in June, 1880;
secured a position as shirt cutter and worked
for a salary for 5 years; started shirt manu-
facturing on own account in 1885; associated
with brother, C. F. Tritschler, in partnership,
1886, and in Dec., 1900, business was incor-
porated as Columbus Shirt Co., of which he
Is pres. Republican. R. C. Mem. Illinois Manu-
facturers' Assn., Credit Men's Assn., Chicago
Commercial Assn. Office: 120 Market St. Resi-
dence: 36 Junior Terrace.
TROEGER, John Wlnthrop, educator, au-
thor; b. Oswego, 111., Aug. 20, 1849; s. George
A. and Catherine B. (Opel) Troeger; grad.
Northwestern College, Naperville, 111., 1876
(B.S.); m. June 15, 1876, Elizabeth Rassweiler,
Naperville, 111. Taught district school, Clayton
Co., la., 1869; LaSalle Co., 111., 1874-6; prin-
cipal Paw Paw, 111., Classical Seminary, 1876-
1880; supt. schools, Blue Island, 111., 1881-5;
Hinsdale, 111., 1885-6; since 1893 principal Irv-
ing Grammar School, Chicago. (See Who's
Who in America for books, etc.). Office: 45
Lexington St. Residence: LaGrange, 111.
TROUT, George William, hardware; b. Ma-
quoketa, la., Feb. 4, 1862; s. Thomas and
Amanda Trout; ed. Maquoketa High School;
m. Maquoketa, la., Jan. 5, 1884, Grace Wilbur;
children: Thomas Wilbur, Philip Wilbur,
Ralph Belden. After leaving school clerked in
a hardware store at Maquoketa, la., for 6
years, then was owner of the business for 9
years before coming to Chicago. Mem. Trout
& Sacket, 3 years, from Jan. 1, 1893, when
George W. Trout & Co. succeeded, and later
the Trout Hardware Co., of which he is pres.
and treas., was incorporated. Republican.
Clubs: Ashland, Oak Park. Office: 174-176
Lake St. Residence: 606 Forest Av., Oak Park,
111.
TROWBRIDGE, Edward Gilbert, physician,
surgeon; b. Tompkins Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1855;
s. David and Joanna (Doyle) Trowbridge; ed.
public schools and Cortland Normal School,
Cortland, N. Y., 1878-81; Michigan State Normal
School, graduating June, 1881; Bennett Med.
College, graduating, M.D., 1897; m. Chicago,
Apr. 26, 1898, Lydia Hayes Jones. Taught
as principal in Michigan public schools for
10 years after graduating from Normal
School. In practice, specialized in diseases of
the eye, ear, nose and throat, since May, 1897.
Prof, of diseases of the eye and ear, and prof,
of diseases of the nose and throat in Bennett
Med. College. Attending physician at Cook
Co. Hosp. ; attending ophthalmologist and
otologist at Bennett Hosp. Prof of dioptrics
at Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology
and Otology. Mem. Illinois State Eclectic Med.
and Nat. Eclectic Socs. ; hon. mem. Wisconsin
State Eclectic Soc. Republican. Office: 1404
Heyworth Bldg. Residence: 342 Bradley PI.
TROWBRIDGE, Lucius Atwater, dealer in
bonds; b. Danbury, Conn., Apr. 19, 1847; B.
Matthew Thomas and Agnes K. (Sherman)
Trowbridge; ed. public schools; came to Rock-
ford, 111., with parents, 1861; attended Rock-
ford High School; m. June 12, 1881, Caroline
Frances Cobb; children: Lucie Alice, Jessie
Gray, Caroline. Business life began with 2
years in the employ of James B. Howell, pro-
prietor of the "County Book-Store" at Rock-
ford; bookkeeper in private bank of Spafford
& Penfleld, June, 1863; bank was reorganized
same year as 3d Nat. Bank of Rockford, with
which he remained 27 years in successive
capacities from bookkeeper to cashier; re-
signed, 1891, to establish bond and banking
business in Chicago; incorporated, 1895, as
Trowbridge & Co., of which he was pres., so
continuing after the style became Trowbridge-
Niver Co., 1900. Republican. Office: First Nat.
Bank Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
TRUAX, Charles Henry, manufacturer, mer-
chant; b. Milton, Wis., Sept. 24, 1852; s. Dr.
Galloway and Mary (Stiles) Truax; ed. public
schools, Maquoketa, la., until 16 years of age;
m. Feb. 6, 1876, Mary Wolff, Maquoketa, la.;
children: Mrs. Ruth Nagle, Charles Truax, Jr.
Pres. Truax, Greene & Co., physicians' and
hosp. supplies. Pres. Nat. Peace Jubilee, Chi-
cago, 1898, and Chicago Fall Festival, 1899.
Republican. Mem. Nat. Assn. Military Sur-
geons, Nat. Assn. Ry. Surgeons. Clubs: Union
League, Hamilton, Glen View, Ravenswood.
Author: Mechanical Surgery, 1900. Wrote arti-
cle: The United States Consular Service, Fo-
rum, Dec., 1901. Office: 42 Wabash Av. Resi-
dence: 2654 N. Paulina St.
TRUDE, Alfred 8., lawyer; b. on Atlantic
Ocean, Apr. 27, 1847; s. Samuel and Sally
Trude; parents English; childhood in Lock-
port, N. Y. ; grad. Union College, 1864; studied
Union College of Law, Chicago; admitted to
bar, 1871; is especially noted as a criminal
lawyer; also counsel for many corporations;
prominent in Democratic politics. Prosecuted
P. E. J. Prendergast, who was convicted and
hanged for the murder of Carter H. Harrison;
has tried many celebrated will cases, among
which were the Wilbur F. Storey will contest
and the Henrietta Snell will contest. Dir. Mu-
nicipal Gas Co. Office: 79 Clark St. Residence:
4960 Drexel Boul.
TRUDE, George Arthur, lawyer; b. Lock-
port, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1866; s. Samuel and Sallie
(Downs) Trude; ed. Chicago High School,
1882, and Union College of Law, LL.B., 1888;
m. Chicago, June 15, 1899, Fannie (daughter
of Judge Sydney Smith); 1 son: Sydney
Smith. Resident of Chicago since 1875; admit-
ted to bar, 1888; city atty., 1892-5; appointed
by Gov. John R. Tanner, 1897, as Judge of the
Superior Court of Cook Co. to succeed Judge
Goggin, deceased, and served until 1898; since
then engaged in general practice of law. Dem-
ocrat. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 79 Clark
St. Residence: 2616 Indiana Av.
TRUDE, Samuel Henry, lawyer; s. Henry
Trude; (first cousin of A. S. and ex- Judge Geo.
A. Trude); reared on father's farm in LaSalle
Co., 111.; ed. Normal School, Morris, 111., Knox
College, and at Union College of Law, Chi-
cago, LL.B. Republican. Elected supervisor of
the S. Town, 1896; nominated for collector of
the S. Town, 1899, but defeated. Ex-Chief
Ranger Court LaFayette, I. O. F. Clubs: Ham-
ilton, Waupanseh. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Resi-
dence: 3239 S. Park Av.
TRUE, Albert William, manufacturer of
sash, doors and lumber; b. Ottawa, 111., Oct.
30, 1856; s. William Mariner and Mary (Mat-
son) True; ed. public schools of Ottawa and
Chicago; grad. old Central High School, 1876;
attended Northwestern Univ., 1876-7; m. Chi-
cago, Sept. 21, 1898, Frances Munger. Held
business positions in Chicago since 1878, with
Methodist Book Concern, 3 years; Phoenix In-
surance Co., 1 year; Hair & Odiorne, lumber
dealers, 1 year; Hintze & Baker Co., wholesale
dealers in sash and doors, 3 years; since 1887,
an officer of True & True Co., wholesale manu-
facturers and jobbers of sash, doors and simi-
lar material (established 1887), of which is
now treas. and vice-pres. Also a dir. of the
Washington Pine Lumber Co., Spokane, Wash.
Republican. Attendant Epiphany Episcopal
Church. Clubs: Illinois, Ashland, Riverside
Golf. Office: Blue Island Av., corner Lincoln
St. Residence: 322 S. Marshfleld Av.
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TRUE, Charles Jackson, manufacturer of
sash, doors and lumber; b. Ottawa, 111., Apr.
21, 1859; s. William Mariner and Mary (Mat-
son) True; ed. public schools of Ottawa, 111.,
until 1870, and afterward in Chicago public
schools, graduating from old Central High
School, in class of 1876; student Northwestern
Univ., 1876-7. Was employed with Lord, Owen
& Co., wholesale druggists, 1877-82; with Hair
& Odiorne, lumber, 1882-3; in retail drug busi-
ness in Chicago, 1883-91; since 1891, pres. of
True & True Co. (established 1887), wholesale
manufacturers and jobbers of sash, doors and
similar material. Since 1903 also pres. of
Washington Pine Lumber Co., of Spokane,
Wash.; was 1 year pres., and is now vice-pres.
of Spokane Lumber Co., Spokane, Wash. At-
tendant 3d Presbyterian Church. Mem. Chicago
Bureau of Charities. Republican. Clubs: Illi-
nois, Union League, Riverside Golf (pres.,
1905), Glen View. Office: Blue Island Av. and
Lincoln St. Residence: 320 S. Marshfield Av.
TRUE, John B., terra cotta manufacturer;
b. Clinton, Me., Feb. 28, 1853; s. John and Ann
Chamberlain True; ed. Maine public schools;
m. 1889, Margarette Sohn, of Chicago. Came
to Chicago, 1872, and was employed by a hard-
ware firm and later by the Chicago Terra
Cotta Co. In 1878, with Gustav Hottinger,
John Brunkhorst and Henry Rohkam, began
the manufacture of terra cotta trimmings
for bldgs., and in 1887 the business was incor-
porated as the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co.;
he was the first pres. of the companv, but for
several years past has been treas. Before the
annexation of the city of Lake View to Chi-
cago he was treas. of that city. Mason; K. T.,
K. P., Nat. Union, Loyal League, Shriner.
Clubs: Germania Mannerchor, Chicago Ath-
letic. Office: 1000 Clybourn Av.; Railway Ex-
change. Residence: 1825 Wellington St.
TRUMBUIiL, George Thomas, merchant; b.
Boston, Mass., Apr. 17, 1858; s. James and
Julia (Gillick) Trumbull; ed. Boston public
schools and Boston College; m. Cincinnati,
O., Nov. 18, 1878, Laura McKee; children:
Laura, Kate, Emily, Jennie, Mary. Bookkeeper
with Loudon, Tower & Co., railroad supplies,
Boston, 1874-9; in soap mfg., Covington, Ky.,
1879-82; on Feb. 15, 1882, went with Hall's
Safe and Lock Co., of Cincinnati O., as asst.
to mgr. of sales dept. ; removed to Chicago
and became treas. Chicago branch, same com-
pany, until Feb. 28, 1898. On Mar. 17, 1898,
organized, and has since been pres. and treas.
Trumbull Safe and Vault Co. Democrat. R.
C. Mem. Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order
of Foresters, Royal Arcanum, Royal League,
Nat Union, N. Am. Union. Office: 117-119 Lake
St. Residence: 984 W. Polk St.
TUCKER, Henry Stevens, physician; b.
Kane Co., 111., May 1, 1853; s. John R. and
Margaret Thompson Tucker; ed. public and
high schools, graduating from latter, and fol-
lowing with 2 years at Wheaton (111.) Col-
lege, before entering Bennett Med. College, Chi-
cago, from which was erad., M.D., 1879; m.
1884, Emma, daughter of Joseph Kronenberg,
a hardware merchant of Hamburgh, N. Y.;
1 daughter: Inez. Since graduating, 1879, in
active practice of medicine in Chicago. Served
on faculty of Bennett Med. College as demon-
strator in anatomy, 1879-83; prof, of general
and descriptive anatomy, 1883-9; prof, of sur-
gery and attending and consulting physician
in the college hosp. from 1889 to 1900. Dean
of the Am. College of Medicine and Surgery,
and prof, of surgical gynecology at this col-
lege; attending surgeon Cook Co. Hosp., and
Frances Willard Hosp. Republican. Methodist.
Mason: Ashlar Lodge and Lafayette Chapter.
Club: Colonial. Office: 72 E. Madison St. Resi-
dence: 464 42d St.
TUCKER, Horace, chairman Chicago and St.
Louis Traffic Assn.; b. Salem, Mass., May 20,
1842; s. Jonathan and Mary Packard Tucker;
ed. public schools of Massachusetts; m. Sa-
lem, Mass., 1866, Carrie P. Rowell; 1 daughter:
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Hunn. Came to Chicago Jan.
8, 1862; ticket agent in the I. C. R. R. Station
until Jan. 1, 1870, when became cashier in the
treasurer's office of the same company; trans-
ferred to general freight office Sept. 15, 1874,
and was clerk there until Jan. 1, 1875, when
became general freight agent of the road, so
continuing until was appointed supt. of ad-
missions of the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion, 1892; since 1894, chairman of the Chicago
and St. Louis Traffic Assn. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: Hyde Park Hotel.
TUCKER, Joseph Francis; b. Saco, Me.,
Sept. 29, 1835. Came to Chicago, Sept. 15, 1856;
ticket agent, I. C. R. R., 5 years; pres.'s sec.
2 years, general freight agent 10 years, gen-
eral supt. 2 years, master of transportation
1 year, traffic mgr. 7% years; arbitrator
Transcontinental Assn. and California, Colo-
rado and Utah Pool, 1884-5; asst. gen. mgr.
C., M. & St. P. Ry., 1885-90; asst. to pres.,
same road, 1890-1; vice-pres. and gen. mgr.
Chicago, Ft. Madison and Des Moines Ry.,
1892-3; commissioner Chicago & Ohio River
Traffic Assn., 1893-6; since Apr. 1, 1896, chair-
man Central Freight Assn. Office: Monadnock
Blk. Residence: Auditorium Hotel.
TUFTS, James Hayden, educator; b. Mon-
son, Mass., July 9, 1862; s. Rev. James and
Mary E. (Warren) Tufts; grad. Amherst Col-
lege, 1884; Yale Divinity School, 1889; grad-
uate studies Yale, Berlin, and Freiburg univs.,
Ph.D., Freiburg, 1892; LL.D., Amherst Col-
lege, 1904; m. Leverett, Mass., Aug. 25, 1891,
Cynthia Hobart Whitaker. Instructor Amherst
College. 1885-7; Univ. of Michigan, 1889-91;
prof, philosophy since 1892 and dean Senior
Colleges, Univ. of Chicago, 1898-1904. (See
Who's Who in America for books, etc.) Ad-
dress: 5708 Monroe Av.
TUIiEY, Murray Floyd, circuit judge of
Cook Co.; b. Louisville, Ky., Mar. 4, 1827; a.
Courtney M. and Priscilla (Buckner) Tuley;
father died, 1832; ed. public schools of Louis-
ville until 13 years old; then clerk in a coun-
try store, devoting leisure hours to study;
mother, in 1843, m. Col. Richard J. Hamilton,
a Chicago lawyer, and removed to this city
with her son, who studied law in stepfather's
office, 1844-6, and at Louisville Law Institute,
1846-7; m. 1851, Catharine Edmondson, of Mis-
souri. Admitted to Chicago bar, 1847; served
1st lieut. Co. F, 5th 111. Vols., in Mexican War,
serving in New Mexico, and after peace was
declared, in 1848, remained in practice of law
at Santa Fe, 1848-54; was atty.-gen. of New
Mexico, 1851-3, and mem. Territorial Legisla-
ture of New Mexico, 1853-4. Returned to Chi-
cago, 1854, and engaged in practice of law,
first with Andrew Harvie, and later with
Judge J. E. Gary and J. N. Barker. Became
corporation counsel of Chicago, 1869-73, and
framed and was instrumental in securing
passage of act for the incorporation of cities,
under which Chicago was rechartered after
the great fire; was head of firm of Tuley,
Stiles & Lewis, 1873-9; alderman from 1st
Ward of Chicago, 1878-9; circuit judge, by
successive re-elections, since 1879; present
term expires 1909. Democrat. Mem. and ex-
pres. Iroquois Club. Address: 5131 Washing-
ton Av.
TURNER, Arthur Clarence, general Western
mgr. John A. Dunn Co.; b. Gardner, Mass.,
Jan. 8, 1867; s. Andrew W. and Christiana
Turner; ed. common schools of Massachusetts
and in preparatory school at Gardner, Mass.,
graduating 1885; m. Gardner, Mass., June 8,
1893, Alice H. Horton; 1 son: Harold H. Pre-
pared for college, but on completion of pre-
paratory course changed plans and entered
the employ of the John A. Dunn Co., large
manufacturers of chairs at Gardner, Mass.,
passing through a thorough training for his
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present position, which assumed in 1895, of
general Western mgr. for the company. Of-
fice: 319-321 S. Canal St. Residence: 6026
Woodlawn Av.
TURNER, Edward A., manufacturer; b.
Marietta, O., Aug. 27, 1849: s. Samuel R. and
Hannah (Butler-Potter) Turner; ed. Marietta
public schools and Marietta College; m. 1872,
Amelia Haigh, of New York City; children:
Grace, Louise, Gertrude, Fanny. After leav-
ing college, asst. teller, Marietta Bank; 1 year
clerk in Cincinnati dry goods store; afterward
in New York, until 1872; in St. Louis 18
months; then again in New York until 1878;
came to Chicago and established a branch of
the Eagleton Mfg. Co. In winter of 1880, with
W. D. Bwart and Frank I. Pearce, organized
the Link-Belt Machinery Co., of which he was
sec. and treas. until 1887; in 1887 established
Dodge Cold Storage Co. in Philadelphia, and
conducted it until 1892, when he returned to
Chicago; since Nov., 1892, pres. Link-Belt Ma-
chinery Co. Republican. Clubs: Chicago, Union
League (Chicago); also Lotus (New York).
Office: 39th St. and Stewart Av. Residence:
227 47th St.
TURNER, James Robinson, coal; b. Con-
stance, Boone Co., Ky., Feb. 20, 1858; s. Wil-
liam and Hannah J. (Shaw) Turner; ed. pub-
lic schools of Point Pleasant, Boone Co., Ky.,
1865-9, and at Ludlow, Kenton Co., Ky., 1869-
72; m. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 13, 1880, Lillie F.
Hayes; children: George Addison, James An-
drew, Harry William, Clara Pearl, Ruth Anna.
Was in service of the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton R. R. Co., Cincinnati, O.. 1874-94, as
laborer, foreman and depot master, holding
latter position, 1887-94; 1894 to 1899 in charge
soft coal dept. Crescent Coal and Mining Co.;
general sales agent for H. Hodgkins, coal and
coke, since 1899. Republican. Mem. Nat. Union.
Office: Old Colony Bldg. Residence: 6101 Nor-
mal Av.
TURNER, John Clayton, merchant tailor; b.
Marietta, Pa., Sept. 1, 1854; s. Robert and Sa-
rah Marica (Nicholas) Turner; ed. public
schools of Marietta, Pa.; m. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Sept. 4, 1889, Anna C. Kennedy; 1 daughter:
Ruth. In 1869 was a clerk in general store at
Marietta, Pa.; in 1872, entered employ of
Wanamaker & Brown, clothing manufacturers,
of Philadelphia, after which was in employ
of Rogers, Peet & Co., in same line, in New
York, until accepted position as mgr. for
Wanamaker & Brown's Chicago establishment;
in 1893 established the merchant tailoring
firm of Turner & Co., Chicago, now Turner,
Perz & Co., of which is senior mem. In 1898
purchased the merchant tailoring business of
the Edward Ely Co., of which is pres. Repub-
lican. Methodist. Mason. Mem. Royal League
and Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Evanston. Office: 141 Michifan Av. Residence:
1320 Lyons St., Evanston, 111.
TURNER, Tracy lay, stock broker; b. Chi-
cago, Aug. 26, 1879; s. Edward H. and Ida B.
(Foster) Turner; ed. private schools; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 3, 1899, Claribel Countiss; 1 son:
Tracy L., Jr. Began business life in 1896 in
Marshall Field & Co.'s wholesale house, and
later was with Whiteside & Wentworth, real
estate; in 1897 entered employ of Chapin &
Gaylord, stock and bond brokers, of which
finally became office mgr., and in Feb., 1901,
became partner in the firm of Chapin & Co.,
stock brokers. Republican. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Washington Park, Kenwood Country.
Office: The Rookery. Residence: 271 46th St.
TUTEUR, Edwin B., physician; b. La
Crosse, Wis., Nov. 9, 1866; s. Isaac and Fanny
(Baerman) Tuteur; grad. High School, La
Crosse, Wis., 1883; Univ. of Cincinnati, Dept.
of Pharmacy, as Ph.G., 1887; Jefferson Med.
College of Philadelphia, M.D., 1890; m. Chi-
cago, 1893, Emma Grossman; 1 daughter:
Frances Pauline. Was resident physician of
Philadelphia Hosp. a year and a half; since
then in practice of medicine in Chicago. Con-
sulting physician Daily News Sanitarium for
Children; physician St. Luke's Hosp. Mem. of
Am. Med. Assn., Illinois State Med. Soc., Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Philadelphia Hosp. Med. Soc.
Club: Physicians. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 3645 Grand Boul.
TUTHIIiL, Prank Hall, manufacturer; b. St.
Louis, Mo., June 7, 1849; s. George M. and
Anna Haines (Hall) Tuthill; ed. Pontiac
(Mich.) High School until 1864; later finished
freshman year at the Univ. of Michigan, leav-
ing in June, 1870; m., 1st, Oct. 6, 1885, Isa-
bella Heath Hall, of New York City; children:
Stella Weston, Margaret Hall; m., 2d, Chicago,
May 10, 1893, Emma Holt. After leaving the
Univ. of Michigan was bookkeeper in the 1st
Nat. Bank of Kalamazoo; came to Chicago,
1880, and established the present business of
the Tuthill Spring Co., of which he has been
pres. from organization. For 8 years the works
of the company were at Hammond, Ind.,
where he resided; city clerk of Hammond,
1887-8; removed residence and works to Chi-
cago, 1892. Established and managed the 1st
Nat. Bank, of Hammond, Ind., 1886-92; was
engaged in World's Fair branch of the North-
ern Trust Co.'s bank during 1893. Republican.
Congregationalist; life dir. of the Am. Bible
Soc.; honorary life mem. Am. Board of Com-
missioners for Foreign Missions; life mem.
Am. Missionary Assn. Office: 215 W. Polk St.
Residence: 352 W. 60th PI.
TUTHlIiIi, Richard Stanley, judge Circuit
Court, Cook Co., 111., since 1887; b. Vergennes,
Jackson Co., 111., Nov. 10, 1841; s. Daniel B.
and Sally (Strong) Tuthill; ed. public schools,
St. Louis (111.) College, and grad. Middlebury
College, Vt., 1863, A.M., 1868; LL.D., St. Ig-
natius College, Chicago. Entered army, 1863,
served as scout attached to command Gen.
John A. Logan, later 2d and 1st lieut. Battery
H, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, 3d division
17th Army Corps, Army of Tennessee, to
close of war; resigned May 29, 1865; m., 1st,
Vergennes, Vt., Aug. 24, 1868, Janes Frances
Smith (died 1872); m., 2d, Janesville, Wis.,
Jan. 2, 1877, Harriet, daughter of Edward Mc-
Key. Read law in spare hours in army, 1863-5,
and in office of H. H. Harrison, U. S. atty.,
Nashville, Tenn.; admitted to bar, 1866; elect-
ed atty.-gen. Nashville Circuit Court, Tennes-
see, 1867; located in Chicago, 1873; elected
city atty., 1875 and 1876; appointed U. S. atty.
at Chicago, 1884; resigned 1886; under Juve-
nile Court law of 1899 was chosen by brother
judges to organize and hold juvenile court,
in addition to other duties. Republican; one
of the 306 who in the Republican Nat. Con-
vention of 1880 voted to the last for Gen.
Grant. Pres. of St. Charles Home for Boys;
dir. Central Howard Assn. Mem. (commander,
1893) Mil. Order Loyal Legion U. S. A., G. A.
R., Soc. of Army of the Tennessee; bar assns.
of city and State. Mason (32°). Episcopalian.
Club: Illinois. Residence: 532 Jackson Boul.
TUTTLE, Emerson B., lawyer and real es-
tate agent; b. Chicago; s. Nelson and Charlotte
L. (Emerson) Tuttle; ed. private schools of
Chicago. Studied law in offices of Isham &
Lincoln, Chicago; admitted to bar, 1884. Clubs:
Chicago, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Mer-
chants. Office: Marquette Bldg. Residence:
Chicago Club.
TUTTLE, Henry Nelson, lawyer; b. 153
Michigan Av., Chicago, Nov. 17, 1858; s. Nel-
son (came to Chicago, 1837) and Charlotte
Louise (Emerson) Tuttle; ed. Chicago Acad.,
Palmer's Acad., Chicago; Greylock Institute,
S. Williamstown, Mass., and Yale College,
graduating, A.B., 1881; studied law; m. Chica-
go, Nov. 8, 1888, Fannie, daughter of John V.
Farwell; children: Henry Emerson, Arthur Far-
well, Grace Emeret. Admitted to Illinois bar,
1883; practiced alone, 1883-7; of law firm Mar-
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ston, Augur & Tuttle, 1887-1901; Marston &
Tuttle since 1901, engaged in general practice
(associated with Thomas B. Marston since
1887). Republican. Presbyterian. Pres. Board
of Education, City of Lake Forest. Clubs: Chi-
cago, University, Onwentsia. Office: Tacoma
Bldg. Residence: Lake Forest, 111.
TUTTLE, William Fierce, grain broker; b.
Rutland, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Nov. 4, 1847; s.
Jeremiah and Renew (Pierce) Tuttle; ed. Wa-
tertown (N. Y.) High School, and Coopers-
town (N. Y.) Acad. Farmer until 1867; miller,
1867-8; druggist, 1868-70, at Carthage, Jeffer-
son Co., N. Y. ; in hardware business at Belle
Plain, la,, 1870-8; since 1878 in grain commis-
sion business on Chicago Board of Trade; spe-
cialty is buying and selling of grain futures.
Mem. Chicago Board of Trade. Was Democrat
until W. J. Bryan's nomination in 1896. Clubs:
Illinois, Chicago Athletic. Office: 6 Sherman
St.
TWEEDY, Osborne Smith, rubber goods; b.
Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1872; s. William S. and
Vestina (Hadley) Tweedy; ed. public and
high schools, Buffalo, N. Y. Was 6 years with
R. Dunbar & Son, Buffalo, N. Y., as general
office man; 1 year with the Buffalo branch of
the Revere Rubber Co.; since 1898 Chicago
mgr. of the Diamond Rubber Co. Republican.
Presbyterian. Mem. of Elks Lodge, No. 363,
Akron, O. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Calumet.
Office: 167 Lake St. Residence: Calumet Club.
TWISS, Richard Bentley, lawyer; b. Cam-
bridge, Washington Co., N. Y., Dec. 23, 1843;
3. John Russell and Ann (Bentley) Twiss; re-
moved with parents to Ohio, 1849, and to Clin-
ton Co., la., 1854; ed. public schools until
1865; then in business college, Davenport,
Iowa; taught penmanship and bookkeeping
In business college until 1868; student in pre-
paratory and collegiate depts. of old Univ. of
Chicago, A.B., 1875, delivering the class ora-
tion; grad. Union College of Law in June,
1877; m. Belvidere, 111., 1895, Eleanor May
Harmon. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1877, and
for some time was a law clerk with firm of
ruley, Stiles & Lewis. Active in church work,
ind treas. and trustee of 1st Baptist Church,
Chicago. Office: 115 Dearborn St. Residence:
16 33d PI.
TYE, John James, hides, wool, tallow; b.
W. Chicago (then Turner Junction), 111., Jan.
il, 1861; s. John and Esther (Gallagher) Tye;
3d. West Chicago High School and Bryant &
Stratton Business College; m. Clinton, la.,
(Vug. 15, 1894, Katie Farrell; children: Frank
E., Willie L., Paul F., Allen J. On leaving school
went, Mar. 1, 1880, into office of the firm of
Bolles & Rogers, dealers in hides, wool, tal-
low, pelts and furs, which had then recently
begun business; at first was office boy and
?lerk, and later bookkeeper until 1890, when
was admitted to partnership in the firm; since
then in charge of the office work and in es-
pecial charge of the tallow and grease dept.
Republican. Catholic. Mem. School Board of
W. Chicago, 111. Office: 142-144 Kinzie St.
Residence: W. Chicago, 111.
TYLER, Albert Smith, glass; b. Chicago,
Mar. 4, 1846; s. Orson and Amelia (Farrant)
ryler; attended private school in Chicago
From 6 to 10 years of age; went to Milwau-
tee, attending public schools and finishing at
i private acad. at 16 years of age; m. Chicago,
Dct. 5, 1876, Addie L. Spring; 1 daughter, Irna
Clayton. In 1862 entered employ of the C., M.
fe St. P. R. R. Co., general freight dept., at
Milwaukee; returned to Chicago, 1866, and was
in employ of J. W. Doane & Co., wholesale
grocers, until 1872, when entered employ of
P. C. Hanford & Co., paints and oils; then
cashier of George T. Kimball & Co., glass
iealers, 1879-87; in 1887, with Louis A. Hip-
pach, established firm of Tyler & Hippach,
plate and window glass, which was later in-
corporated as Tyler & Hippach Co., of which
is pres. Republican. Episcopalian. Office: Clin-
ton St. and Carroll Av. Residence: 5401 East
End Av., Hyde Park.
TYLER, Harvey Ainsworth, physician; b.
Boston, Mass., Apr. 30, 1869; s. William H.
and Mary Jane (Frellick) Tyler; grad. W. Di-
vision High School, 1886; Rush Med. College,
M.D., 1889; m. Chicago, Nov. 22, 1892, Alice E.
Rutherford; 1 son: William R. Was interne
1% years at Presbyterian Hosp., 1889-90;
since then in general practice of medicine,
specializing in gynecology and obstetrics.
Taught gynecology and obstetrics in Rush
Med. College, 1893-8; prof, of gynecology in
Chicago Policlinic and Hosp. Mem. Chicago
Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med.
Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 92
State St. Residence: 555 Dearborn Av.
TYRRELL, Albert H., lawyer; b. Antioch,
111., Aug. 12, 1863; s. Lewis and Emily (Gil-
more) Tyrrell; ed. public schools of Antioch,
111.; m. Chicago, Mar. 15. 1897, Abbie E. Mar-
tin. Studied law in offices of Thomas J. Suth-
erland, Henry M. Bacon, and Hynes, English &
Dunne, and was admitted to Illinois bar, 1889;
engaged in practice in Chicago ever since,
and from Jan. 1, 1902, of firm of Tyrrell &
Fellingham. First vice-pres., dir. and general
solicitor Chicago and Tropical Planters Co.;
dir. and general counsel Oanaca Assn. Mem.
Chicago Bar Assn. Democrat. Clubs: Ashland,
Illinois. Office: Hartford Bldg. Residence: 656
W. Monroe St.
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UHRIiAUB, Francis Adolph Edward, bank-
er; b. Bremen, Ger., Feb. 9, 1851; s. Anton
Ludolph and Elizabeth Catharine (Luderitz)
Uhrlaub; ed. business college In Bremen, Ger.,
and private schools and tutors in Bremen; m.
Oconomowoc, Wis., Aug. 18, 1896, Louise Rupp
(now deceased). Began business career Mar. 1,
1866, with G. H. Primavesi & Co., of Bremen,
Ger., doing business with South America and
the West Indies; went to New York, Oct.,
1870, and engaged in the West Indian trade;
lived in South America and West Indies, most-
ly in Santo Domingo, representing several
German firms, 1871-4; in Oct., 1874, accepted
position with Volkart Bros., of Bombay, East
Indies, and 1875-9 was mgr. of their Malabar
Coast business, with headquarters at Cochin.
Left India, 1879; lived in Baltimore until 1884;
since then in Chicago. Organized foreign ex-
change and bond dept. for Chicago Nat. Bank,
1885, and remained mgr. of that dept. until
1902; since then vice-pres. of Central Trust
Co. of Illinois. Also dir. Rochelle & Southern
R. R. Co. Clubs: Germania, Mid-Day. Office:
Central Trust Co., Monroe and Dearborn Sts.
Residence: 175 Lake View Av.
triHLEIKT, Edward Gustav, brewer; b. Wert-
heim-on-the-Main, Baden, Ger., Oct. 19, 1845;
s. Benedict and Katherine (Krug) Uihlein;
grad. Wertheim Gymnasium, 1861; came to
U. S., June, 1864; m. Jan., 1875, Augusta
Manns, St. Louis, Mo.; children: Ederar, Clara,
Olga, Ella, Melita. Was employed in the gro-
cery business in St. Louis 3 years; manufac-
turer of oils in Chicago, 1867-71; since Jan. 1,
1872, in charge of the Chicago agency of the
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., of Milwaukee, and
now vice-pres. of the company. Mem. Chicago
and Milwaukee Brewers' Assn.; mem. U. S.
Brewers' Assn.; was West Park Commissioner
3 years under Gov. Altgeld. Pres. Chicago Hor-
ticultural Soc.; pres. German Hosp. Mason
(32°). Has a notable collection of tropical
palms and orchids. Clubs: Germania, Orpheus,
Teutonia, Maennerchor, German Press. Office:
Ohio and N. Union Sts. Residence: 34 Ewing
St.
ULLMANN, Frederic, senior mem. law firm
Ullmann & Hacker. Mem. Am. Bar Assn., etc.
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Clubs: Union League, Kenwood, Chicago Lit-
erary. Office: 279 Dearborn St. Residence: 282
48th St.
ULLMANN, Herbert James, insurance; b.
Racine, Wis., Nov. 9, 1855; s. James J. and
Rosina (Hovey) Ullmann; ed. Chicago public
schools and Chicago High School; m. Vin-
cennes, Ind., Apr. 30, 1885, Clara R. Williams;
children: Ralph Williams, James Wilson, Her-
bert Satterlee. Has been in the fire insurance
business since 1875, and consecutively mem.
of the firms of Bowmar & Ullmann, 1877-85;
O. W. Barrett & Co., 1885-94; R. A. Waller &
Co., 1894-1901; Marsh, Ullmann & Co. since
1901. Mem. Veteran Corps, 1st Infy., I. N. G.,
S. A. R. Club: Chicago Athletic. Office: 159
LaSalle St. Residence: Oak Park, 111.
UNDEBWOOD, Arthur Waring1, lawyer; b.
Ft. Edward, N. Y., June 6, 1863; s. Jarvis A.
and Eunice (Shapleigh) Underwood; grad.
Glen Falls (N. Y.) Acad., 1880; Williams Col-
lege, Massachusetts, A.B., 1884; at law school
Univ. of Wisconsin, 1888; Union College of
Law, Chicago, 1889; m. Chicago, Oct. 17, 1893,
Lucy C. Cronkhite; children: Pierson, Eunice
Shapleigh, Josephine Cronkhite. Was princi-
pal of Pattersonville Educational Institute,
Pattersonville (now Hull) la., 1884-5; manu-
facturer of veneers at Tigerton, Wis., and
Eagle River, Wis., 1885-8; then in law schools,
at Madison and Chicago, and while taking
Chicago course also served as clerk in law
office of Tenney, Bashford & Tenney; admit-
ted to bar, 1890; practiced successively in
firms of Conover, Shedd & Underwood, Smith,
Shedd & Underwood and Smith, Shedd, Un-
derwood & Hall; since 1898 alone. Dir. and
counsel Colonial Trust and Savings Bank, Pea-
body Coal Co., Busse-Reynolds Coal Co., Coal
Belt Electric Ry. (sec.), Adamite Abrasive
Co. (sec.); dir. and vice-pres. Indian Territory
Traction Co., Elmwood Cemetery Co.; dir. and
treas. Underwood Land Co., Climax Fence
Post Co., Egyptian Prospecting Co.; dir. Cen-
tral Illinois Construction Co., Underwood Ve-
neer Co., W. D. Allen Mfg. Co., Southern Illi-
nois Coal Mining and Washing Co., Evanston
Elevator and Coal Co., Am. Shovel and Stamp-
ing Co. Republican; alderman 2d Ward, Evans-
ton, 111., 1888-1901. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn.,
Law Club; Phi Beta Kappa (Williams) 1883.
Congregationalist. Clubs: Union League, Chi-
cago Literary, Skokie Country. Office: Mar-
quette Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
UNDEBWOOD, George Walter, police jus-
tice, lawyer; b. Belleville, St. Clair Co., Ill-
Sept. 22, 1860; s. Joseph Brown and Mary
Letitia (McKee) Underwood; lost father by
death when 7 years old, and mother when 16
years old; removed to Chicago, Dec., 1867; at-
tended Haven, Moseley and Douglas public
schools, finishing at latter; engaged in real
estate office of E. A. Cummings & Co., 1875-81;
took care and management of real estate of
William Hale Thompson 3 years; studied law
in office of Rich, Noble & Stone; received de-
gree at Chicago Law School, LL.B., 1901; m.
Chicago, Feb. 23, 1892, May, daughter of James
R. Terhune, merchant; children: George Wal-
ter, Jr., Mae Terhune, Jr., William Edward.
Admitted to bar, 1887; practiced law 7 years,
previous to appointment, 1894, as South Town
justice of the peace by Gov. John P. Altgeld;
police justice at Harrison St. Station, 1895-7;
reappointed police justice, 1901, and assigned
to 35th St. Police Court;" reappointed to pres-
ent term in 1903. Was lecturer at Chicago
Law School and Kent Law School. Repub-
lican; for 10 years member, of Executive
Committee of Republican organization of home
ward (now the 2d); delegate to 4 state and
many city and county conventions. For 10
years mem. Chicago Bar Assn. and Illinois
State Bar. Assn. Mason: mem. Corinthian Chap-
ter, R. A. M., and of Chevalier Bayard Com-
mandery, K. T. Clubs: Hamilton (one of 4
original organizers, charter and life mem.).
City, Jackson Park Yacht (honorary mem.).
Office: 1st M. E. Church Blk., Clark and Wash-
ington Sts. Residence: 2973 S. Park Av.
UNDERWOOD, William. Jackson, railway
official; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Apr. 19, 1852; ed.
Milwaukee public schools. Brakeman, C., M. &
St. P. Ry., 1872-4; conductor, 1874-84; division
supt., 1884-94; asst. gen. supt., 1894-1900; gen.
supt., Feb. to Dec., 1900; since Dec. 11, 1900;
asst. gen. mgr. Club: Union League. Office:
Ry. Exchange Bldg. Residence: Glencoe, 111.
UNBATH, Charles Fred, wholesale nrovision
dealer; b. S. Germany, Sept. 11, 1847; s. John
and Regina Unrath; ed. public schools in Ger-
many; m. Watertown, Wis., 1878, Ernestine
M,oser; children: Charles F., Jr., Robert M.
Came to Chicago, 1869, and established him-
self in the butcher business, and has since
been continuously in business on his own ac-
count; incorporated the business, Oct., 1903,
as the Fulton Packing Co., beef and pork pack-
ers, of which he is pres., his son, Robert M.,
vice-pres., and his son, Charles F., sec. Re-
publican. Mason: Blair Lodge, Washington
Chapter, Chicago Commandery, K. T., and
Medinah Temple, Shrine. Office: 188-190 Fulton
St. Residence: 836 Warren Av.
UPHAM, Frederic William, lumberman,
pres. Cook Co. Board of Review; b. Racine,
Wis., Jan. 29, 1861; s. Calvin H. and Amanda
E. (Gibbs) Upham; ed. primary and second-
ary schools at Racine, Wis., and in Ripon
College, Ripon, Wis; m. Cedar Rapids, la.,
Helen Hall. Leaving college in 1880 entered
employ of the Upham Mfg. Co., of which his
uncle, William H. Upham (governor of Wis-
consin, 1895-7), was pres.; served that com-
pany until 1894, in all capacities, from lum-
ber inspector to gen. mgr. ; removed to Chi-
cago, 1894, and organized Fred W. Upham
Lumber Co., of which has since been pres.;
also senior mem. of Upham & Agler, lumber
merchants; pres. the Busse-Reynolds Coal
Co., Wisconsin Oak Lumber Co.; vice-pres.
Peabody Coal Co. and Pawnee R. R. Co.; dir.
Chicago and Indiana Coal Co., Illinois and In-
diana Coal Co., Marion District Coal Assn.,
Peabody Mining Co., Southern Illinois Mining
and Washing Co. Republican, and active in
party and public affairs. Delegate from 8th
Wisconsin District to Nat. Republican Con-
vention at Minneapolis, 1892; elected alderman
from the 22d Ward of Chicago, 1898, but re-
signed on election in Nov., 1898, as pres. of
Cook Co. Board of Review, upon duties of
which he entered Jan. 1, 1899, and in which
has continued by subsequent elections. Mem.
Soc. of Colonial Wars, S. A. R., Military Order
of the Loyal Legion. Clubs: Chicago, Mid-
Day, Union League, Chicago Athletic, Wash-
ington Park, Chicago Yacht, Chicago Manner-
chor, Glen View, Hamilton, Lincoln, Mar-
quette, Merchants, Press. Office: 215 Dearborn
St. Residence: 8 Ritchie Ct.
UPTON, Edward Ijytton, lawyer; b. Barre,
Vt., Sept. 10, 1850; s. Clark Warren and Har-
riet (Sherman) Upton; ed. Waukegan (111.)
public schools and at Lake Forest (111.) Acad.;
m. Waukegan, 111., Oct. 27. 1875. Marion Bur-
ton; 1 son: Edward Clark. Studied law in the
office of Blodgett & Upton, and was admitted
to practice in all courts of Illinois, 1871, and
in U. S. Court, 1873. Is vice-pres. respectively
of Goodrich Transportation Co., Besley Brew-
ing Co. of Waukegan; Monorail Portable Ry.
Co. of Chicago. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Re-
publican. Office: 50 Borden Blk. Residence:
Waukegan, 111.
UPTON, George Putnam, journalist; b. Bos-
ton, Mass., Oct. 25, 1834; s. Daniel P. and
Lydia N. Upton; ed. Roxbury (Mass.) Latin
School; grad. Brown Univ., 1854 (A.M.). En-
tered journalism, Oct. 29, 1855, in Chicago;
was 25 years musical critic, later becoming
editorial writer on the Chicago Tribune; m.
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1880, Georgia S. Wood. (See Who's Who in
America for books, etc.). Mem. Am. Archaeolog-
ical Soc. ; corresponding mem. Chicago His-
torical Soc., Wisconsin Historical Soc. Clubs:
Union League, Press. Residence: 2427 S. Park
Av.
TJRION, Alfred R., lawyer; b. Salem, N. J.,
Sept. 29, 1863; s. John and Mary (Randolph)
Urion; ed. South Jersey Institute and Cen-
tral High School, Philadelphia, Pa.; studied
law at St. Paul, Minn., and in North Dakota;
m. 1885, Mabel, daughter of Henry M. Kim-
ball, then editor of the Carlinville (111.) Demo-
crat; children: Frances, Henry, Alfred, Jr.,
Virginia. Admitted to bar on examination by
Supreme Court of North Dakota, in 1885;
later admitted to Minnesota bar, at St. Paul,
and in 1888 came to Chicago, to enter legal
service of Armour & Co., for whom he is now
gen. atty. Clubs: Press, Oakland. Mason. Of-
fice: Armour & Co., Home Insurance Bldg.
Residence: 106 40th St.
USHER, Thomas James, Chicago mgr. for
Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., builders' hard-
ware; b. Cincinnati, O., May 28, 1863; s. Sam-
uel and Elizabeth (Hughes) Usher; ed. public
schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Brooklyn, N.
Y., Jan. 13, 1886, Jessie S. Van Valkenburgh;
children: Harold L., Thomas J., Jr., Louis C.
Began business career as office boy in em-
ploy of Sheepshead Bay & Coney Island Ry.
Co. for 2 years; then entered employ of the
Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., on Mar. 4, 1880, as
order clerk in the New York City office, and
later being for 2Q years traveling salesman
for the company in the territory west of the
Missouri River; became mgr. of the Chicago
office, Jan. 1, 1904. Republican. Episcopalian.
Mem. B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Chicago Athletic;
also Missouri Athletic, of St. Louis. Office: 22
Lake St. Residence: 6336 Woodlawn Av.
TTTT, Nathan Enoch, lawyer; b. Platteville,
Wis., Jan. 13, 1851; s. Ellas and Abigail (Bo-
rah) Utt; ed. State Normal School, Platteville,
Wis., and law school of Univ. of Michigan,
LL.B., in class of 1876. Practiced law at Du-
buque, la., 1876-1900; since then in Chicago.
Republican. Mason. Club: Marquette. Office:
108 LaSalle St.
TJTT, William Henry, lawyer; b. Platteville,
Wis., Feb. 22, 1848; s. Elias and Abigail
(Borah) Utt; ed. common school near Platte-
ville, Wis., and 1st State Normal School,
Platteville, graduating, 1871; then Michigan
Univ., 1875, LL.B.; m. Ottumwa, la., Mar.,
1895, Sarah C. McDermott. Began practice of
law at Dubuque, la., 1875, and in 1876 joined
brother, N. E. Utt, in firm of Utt Bros., Du-
buque; appointed by Governor to fill vacancy
as circuit judge of the 9th Judicial District
of Iowa, Jan. 1, 1884, and elected, Nov., 1884,
for a full 4-years term in same office but left
bench and returned to law practice, Jan. 1,
1887; removed from Dubuque to Chicago, 1896,
and has since been in active and general prac-
tice here, with brother, N. E. Utt, and Arthur
A. House as partners, firm being Utt Bros. &
House. Mem. Chicago Bar Assn. Mem. all Ma-
sonic orders, K. P. Republican. Club: Hamil-
ton. Office: 108 LaSalle St. Residence: Chicago
Beach Hotel.
UTZ, Alonzo !•., pres. Am. Copying Co.; b.
Marshalltown, la., Feb. 10, 1858; s. John and
Jane E. (Strickland) Utz; public school educa-
tion; m. Marshalltown, la., Nov. 18, 1886,
Agnes Hoyle. Began business career as clerk
in general store in Marshalltown; traveling
salesman for Chicago house, 1880-5; in men's
furnishing and boot and shoe business at Mar-
shalltown, la., about 1 year; went to St. Louis,
Mo., as mgr. for southwestern territory for
Am. Sewing Machine Co., till 1899, when ac-
cepted position as mgr. for Wilcox & Gibbs,
Cincinnati, O.; came to Chicago, 1890, and
established the Imperial Portrait Co.; the com-
pany's affairs were wound up in 1900 and he
organized the Am. Copying Co., of which has
since been pres.; also treas. of Chicago-Kansas
Oil & Gas Co.; vice-pres. of the Laguna Co.;
pres. of Adnof Mfg. Co. (all of Chicago), and
vice-pres. Cleveland Automobile Co., Cleveland,
O. Mason; Shriner. Clubs: Chicago Athletic,
Automobile, Homewood Country, Woodlawn
Park. Office: 192 Michigan Av. Residence: 260
66th PI.
VAUi, Charles Wlnfield, clerk of Superior
Court of Cook Co.; b. on farm 7 miles south-
west of Fairbury, 111., Mar. 14, 1861; s. John
D. (Sr.) and Harriet A. (McNulty) Vail; at-
tended country school until was 18 years old;
2 winters in Lincoln (public) School, Chicago;
grad. Metropolitan Business College, Chicago,
1884; m. Evansville, Ind., Dec., 1896, Clara I.
Barton; children: Edna Eloise, Charles Win-
field, Marjorie. Left farm at age of 22, and
after taking course at business college be-
came bookkeeper for Chicago Gas Light and
Coke Co., 1884-6; traveling salesman for Gard-
ner Ladder Co., 1886-8; then with Felix &
Marston, jobbers in woodenware, 1888-91;
since 1891 mortgage broker. Republican; mem.
32d Ward Republican Club. Elected, Nov.,
1904, clerk of the Superior Court of Cook Co.
Mem. Hesperia Lodge, No. 411, A. F. and A.
M., Cook Co. Lodge, No. 240, I. O. O. F. Clubs:
Hamilton, Englewood Men's. Office: 125 La-
Salle St. Residence: 7159 Normal Av.
VAIIi, Edward P., lawyer; b. Frederick,
Schuyler Co., 111., July 30, 1849; s. Samuel P.
and Wealthy (Farwell) Vail: ed. common
school at Frederick, and in 111. College at Jack-
sonville, 111.; served in Civil War as a private
in Co. F, 18th 111. Vol. Infy.; m. Rushville,
111., Oct. 4, 1876, Carrie M. Putman; children:
Robert P., Bryant E., Karl V. V., Dorothy,
Donald. Admitted to Illinois bar, Oct., 1870;
practiced law at Rushville, 111., for 11 years;
served as state's atty. of Schuyler Co. 4 years;
moved to Decatur, 111., 1877; was state's atty.
of Macon Co. for 3 years and 6 months; was
elected to the Circuit Bench, 1888, and re-
mained judge until June, 1903; removed to
Chicago to engage in general practice of law.
Republican. Mem. G. A. R. Club: Exmoor
(Highland Park). Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 232 Hazel Av.
VALENTINE, Patrick Anderson, merchant;
b. Forres, Scotland, Dec. 13, 1861; s. John Ross
and Johannah G. Valentine; ed. Victoria Col-
lege, Channel Islands; m. Mar. 6, 1902, May
Lester Armour; 1 son: Patrick Anderson, Jr.
Long associated as employe and partner with
the late Philip D. Armour; now vice-pres. Ar-
mour & Co., Union Stock Yards Co., Omaha;
dir. Nat. City Bank, New York, Central Trust
Co. of Illinois, New York Security and Trust
Co. of New York, Continental Nat. Bank, Chi-
cago; Farmers' Loan and Trust Co., New
York; Fidelity Trust Co., Interstate Nat.
Bank, Chicago Junction Ry., Chicago Junction
Rys. and Union Stock Yards Co., K. C. Ry.
and Light Co., Kansas City, Union Stock Yard
and Transit Co., Stock Yards Savings Bank,
St. Louis Stock Yards Co., Nat. Packing Co.,
Kansas City Electric Light Co., Armour Grain
Co., Chicago Subway Co., U. S. Realty Im-
provement Co., New York. Clubs: Union
League, Metropolitan, N. Y. Yacht, Lotos
(New York) ; Chicago, Chicago Golf, Washing-
ton Park (Chicago). Office: Armour Co. Resi-
dence: 3700 Michigan Av.
VAN ALKEMADE, Cornells Van Ryn; b.
London, Eng., Sept. 15, 1868; s. Leendert Wil-
lem and Tonia Van Ameyden Van Duym Van
Alkemade; ed. schools in Holland; m. Chicago,
July 14, 1896, Sebella De Bey; children: Leen-
dert Willem, Eva Cornelia, Cornelia Petronel-
la, Johanna. Began in service of the Holland-
Am, line steamers between New York and Rot-
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terdam, via Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, at the
Rotterdam office, 1888, and has been with the
company ever since, serving: consecutively
after that, at the New York office, the Rotter-
dam office again, the office at Boulogne-sur-
Mer, and since 1893 in charge of the office at
Chicago as general western agent of the line.
Independent in politics. Office: 69 Dearborn St.
Residence: 6045 Jefferson Av.
VAN ABSDALE, Robert Letson, Jr., insur-
ance broker; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1876;
s. Robert Letson and Emeline (Bristol) Van
Arsdale; came to Chicago, 1885; ed. Brown
(public) School. On graduation from school
was with the sporting goods house of the
Thorsen-Cassidy Co., 1890-2; in 1892 entered
the Chicago office of Charles E. and W. F.
Peck, insurance brokers (established in New
York, 1870), and has been with the firm ever
since, now being mgr. of the Chicago office;
firm continues old name, although W. F. Peck
retired, 1901, and W. A. Prime succeeded to
his interest. Republican. Presbyterian. Office:
Royal Insurance Bldg. Residence: 6221 Mon-
roe Av.
VAN ABSDALE. William Traphagren, insur-
ance; b. New Brunswick, N. J., Apr. 10, 1860;
s. John R. and Mary Elizabeth (Tannehill)
Van Arsdale; ed. public schools of Evanston,
111.; m. Newark, N. J., May 25, 1898, Lillian
H. Wendell; 1 son: William Kenneth. After
leaving school was engaged with the Mer-
chants' Nat. Bank of Chicago until 1890; then
entered the service of the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Co., of Newark, N. J., at its Chi-
cago office, and in 1897 became associated with
Richard D. Bokum in the firm of Bokum &
Van Arsdale, State agents for Illinois for the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Mem. Life
Underwriters' Assn., Chicago Life Under-
writers' Assn. Republican. Presbyterian. Club:
Evanston Golf. Office: Marquette Bldg. Resi-
dence: 939 Maple Av., Evanston, 111.
VAN BENS CHO TEN, William C., physician;
b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1870; s. Samuel
and Mary (Crowell) Van Benschoten; Ph.B.,
Northwestern Univ., 1891 (A.M., Northwest-
ern, 1896); A.B., Harvard Univ., 1892; student
Illinois College of Pharmacy, 1892-3; grad.
Northwestern Univ. Med. School, 1896; m. Chi-
cago, 1899, Katherine Parr; children: Ruth,
William Parr. Was interne St. Luke's Hosp.,
Chicago, 1896-8; surgeon Illinois Steel
Co., 1898-1900; now surgeon St. Luke's
Hosp. Dispensary. Mem. Am. Med. Assn., Chi-
cago Med. Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc. ; fellow
Am. Acad. of Medicine. Republican. Episco-
palian. Office: 369 E. 63d St. Residence: 6454
Kimbark Av.
VAN BERGEN. William Fred, railway offi-
cial; b. Troy, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1849; s. Freder-
ick S. and Pamelia A. Van Bergen; ed. Dear-
born (public) School. Chicago; m. Lansing,
Mich., Feb. 9, 1875, Ella Wood: children: Wil-
liam Charles, John Shellette, Frank Gerritt-
son, Jessie Pamelia. Tn service of C. & N.-W.
Ry. since June 1, 1865. beginning as office boy
in telegraph dept., to June, 1866; clerk in audi-
tor's office to June, 1871; clerk general ticket
office to Aug., 1879; chief clerk general ticket
office to 1882: since Jan., 1882, ticket auditor
C. & N.-W. Ry. Co.; also since Sept., 1885,
ticket auditor, Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri
Valley, and Sioux City & Pacific Railroads. Re-
publican. Congregationalist; mem. 2d Congre-
gational Church of Oak Park, 111. Sec. Chicago
Holland Soc. Office: N.-W. R. R. Station. Resi-
dence: 632 Fair Oaks Av., Oak Park. 111.
VANCE, Joseph Anderson, clergyman; b.
Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Nov. 17, 1864; s.
Charles Robertson and Margaret (Newland)
Vance; ed. private and public schools of Bris-
tol, Tenn., 1870-81; King College, Bristol,
Tenn., graduating, A.B., with oratorical, de-
baters' and science prizes and first honors,
1885; B.D., Union Seminary, Virginia, 1888;
D.D., Huron (S. Dakota) College, 1901; King
College, 1903; m. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 15,
1890, Mary B. Forman; children: Dorothy,
Robertson (deceased), Joseph Anderson, Jr.,
Mary Forman, Jr. Pastor of Woodland Av.
Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Ky., 1888-91;
Maryland Av. Church, Baltimore, Md., 1891-9;
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Chicago,
since 1899. While in Baltimore was mem. ex-
ecutive committee of Charity Organization
Soc.; organizer and mem. executive committee
of Union for Public Good. Identified in Chi-
cago with Bureau of Charities. Moderator of
Chicago Presbytery, 1902-3; now chairman
committee on examination. Residence: 181 E.
53d St.
VANCE, William little, retired broker; b.
Mercer Co., Ky., Sept. 5, 1860; s. William L.
and Letitia Hart (Thompson) Vance; ed. pri-
vate schools in Memphis, Tenn.; m. Chicago,
Nov. 8, 1888, Grace I. Matthews: 1 daughter:
Marie. Began in grain commission business as
a clerk in the office of Thomas J. Martin; then
a broker for Crosby & Co., for 5 years, and
was afterward with Jones, Kennett & Hop-
kins until 1889; after that in business for self
as broker and commission merchant in grain
and provisions until May 15, 1904, when re-
tired. Club: Glen View. Office: Royal Insur-
ance Bldg. Residence: Evanston, 111.
VANDEBKLOOT, Adrian, pres. S. Halsted
St. Iron Works; b. Island Texal, Province N.
Holland, Netherlands, Dec. 7, 1849; s. Marinus
L. and Meis (Koning) Vanderkloot; ed. com-
mon schools of Holland, coming from Hol-
land to Chicago with parents at 18 years of
age, in 1868; m. Dec. 7, 1872, Elizabeth Bertha,
daughter of Evan Burnett; children: Marinus
A., William J., Richard. On arriving in Chi-
cago he and his father became connected with
the iron works of N. S. Bouton, until 1872,
when, with Evan Burnett, they established an
iron-working enterprise on W. Chicago Av.,
under the firm name of Burnett, Vanderkloot
& Co.; business was later removed to 2607-
2625 S. Halsted St.; incorporated, 1885, as the
S. Halsted St. Iron Works, of which became
sec. and treas., and later assumed present po-
sition as pres. and dir. Republican. Mem. Hol-
land Soc. Clubs: Union League, Exmoor Coun-
try, Lake Bluff Country (pres.). Treas. of Lake
Bluff Village. Mason. Office: 135 Adams St.
Residence: Lake Bluff, 111.
VANDERFOEL, John H., artist; b. Haar-
lemmer-Meer, Holland, 1857; ed. public schools
of Chicago; studied drawing and painting in
Paris under Boulanger and Lefebvre. Mem.
N. Y. Water Color Soc. Now instructor draw-
ing and painting, Art Institute of Chicago.
Address: 9319 Pleasant Av.
VAN HOOK, Weller, surgeon; b. Greenville,
Ind., May 16, 1862; s. William Russell and
Tillie (Weller) Van Hook; grad. Louisville
Male High School, 1882; Univ. of Michigan.
A.B., 1884; College of Physicians and Sur-
geons, Chicago, 1885; studied in Univ. of Ber-
lin and Vienna, 1894-5; m. June 16, 1892, Anna
Charles Whaley, St. Louis; 1 son: Hubert. Has
held chairs of surgery in College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons and Chicago Post-Grad-
uate Med. School; now head prof, surgery
Northwestern Univ. Med. School; surgeon to
Wesley and Cook Co. hosps. ; consulting sur- '
geon to Woman's Hosp. Mem. Chicago Med.
Soc., Chicago Surgical Soc., Chicago Gynecol.
Soc., Illinois State Med. Soc., Am. Med. Assn.,
Chicago Neurological, Chicago Orthopedic,
Chicago Pathological socs. Clubs: Homewood,
Union League, Physicians. Contributor to In-
ternational Text-Book of Surgery; also papers
in med. magazines. Office: 103 State St. Resi-
dence: 5759 Washington Av.
VAN HOUSEN, John Henry, pres. Steuben
Co. Wine Co.; b. Steuben Co., N. Y., Dec. 24,
1826; ed. public schools of New York State;
m., 1st, Jan. 12, 1854, Naples, Ontario Co., N.
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Y., Charlotte A. Torrey; m., 2d, Jackson, Mich., George H. Thomas Post, No. 5, G. A. R., and
July, 1876, Frances Webster. Began business of the Loyal Legion. Office: 225 Dearborn St.
life as clerk in dry goods store at Bath, Steu- Residence: 699 Jackson Boul.
ben Co., N. Y., 1843, and later conducted gen- VAN SANT, Edgar Sands, coal; b. Ellicott
eral merchandise store about 20 years; in 1872 City, Howard Co., Md., Feb. 20, 1874: s.
came west, locating at Jackson, Mich., and James Edgar and Henrietta (Helm) Van Sant;
engaged in wholesale wine and liquor busi- ed. public schools of Ellicott City, 1880-4;
ness; on Jan. 1, 1876, established the Steu- Rock Hill College, same city, 1884-90, leaving
ben Wine Co. in Chicago, in partnership with in junior year (class of 1891); m. Baltimore,
sons, B. T. and H. L. Van Housen; and in Md., Apr. 22, 1896, M. Louise Miller. Entered
1885 they incorporated the business as the railway service, 1890, as messenger B. & O.
Steuben Co. Wine Co. Republican. Presbyte- R. R., Baltimore; was in various clerkships,
rian. Office: 210-212 Madison St. Residence: same road, until Aug., 1899; appointed, Sept.
220 Park Av. 1, 1899, coal and coke agent, same road, with
VAN NESS, Prank Colgate, sugar broker; headquarters at Chicago, being youngest offi-
b. Chicago, Feb. 25, 1868; s. Isaac R. and Car- cial on company's staff; resigned that posi-
oline A. (Bailey) Van Ness; ed. Chicago pub- tion, Feb. 1, 1902, and was appointed traffic
lie schools; m. Mayfair, 111., Aug. 24, 1893, mgr. of the Jones & Adams Co. (wholesale
Mabel Harbert Clark; children: Harbert Bai- coal and coke), so serving until May 14, 1903,
ley, Mabel Ruth. Began business life as an when purchased interest in Globe Coal Co.
office boy at 13 years of age; with Reid, Mur- of which company he is now vice-pres. and
doch & Fischer, 1884, and about 2 years later sec.; also sec. of the 'Ohio Fuel Co. Elected,
worked for E. A. Schoyer & Co.. with whom Mar., 1903, and re-elected, Mar., 1904, sec.
he remained 2 years, and then in the merchan- Coal Shippers' Assn. of Chicago, composed of
disc brokerage business for a year or so; majority of largest wholesale coal and coke
later had a working interest in the brokerage shippers of Chicago. Stockholder in Miami
firm of E. M. Endicott & Co. about 2 years; Coal Co., Van Sant & O'Connell, Terminal Ry.
then a mem. of the firm of Merrill & Van Ness, Equipment Co. Mem. the Maryland Soc. of
sugar brokers, until 1899; since then in busi- Chicago since Jan. 7, 1901. Office: Old Colony
ness alone. Democrat. Clubs: Evanston Golf, Bldg. Residence: 290 LaSalle Av.
Wilmette Country; also Hanover (Brooklyn, VAN STEENBERG, Alfred, contractor and
N. Y.). Office: 36 Wabash Av. Residence: 611 builder; b. Saugerties, Ulster Co , N Y, Oct
Forest Av., Wilmette, 111. 13, 1853; s. Cornelius L. and Leah (Oster-
VAN NORMAN, George B., live stock mer- houdt) Van Steenberg; went with parents
chant; b. Elmira, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1842; s. from New York to Lansing, Cook Co., 111.,
Jacob and Mary (Parks) Van Norman; 1855; ed. public schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 18,
moved with parents, 1855, to Wisconsin, set- 1879, Elizabeth A. Powers; children: Cornelius
tling in Iowa Co.; ed. district schools, and w., Charles F., George, John, Victor, Ada,
was engaged in farming until 1861; enlisted Mina, Cecil. Has resided at Lansing, 111., con-
Co. H, 8th Wis. Vols. (Live Eagle Regt.), for tinuously from 1855, except for 11 years' resi-
3 years, but before time was out re-enlisted dence in Chicago; in contracting and building
for entire war, serving 4% years; commis- business since 1879. Dir. Litholite Stone Co.;
sioned 2d lieut. Co. H, 1864, and was ap- of Harvey, 111. Co. Commissioner of Cook Co.;
pointed regular drill master of regt. for re- pres. of village of Lansing. 111., and treas. of
mainder of service; was in 42 different en- board of trustees. Republican. Mason; For-
gagements, and twice wounded, once at Red ester. Residence: Lansing, 111
River and again at Nashville, Tenn.; m. Dec. VAN WIE, Chester Porseyth, hay and grain
15, 1865, Elizabeth Atkinson; children: Jennie commission; b. Central Bridge, N Y Aug
(Mrs. A. Wild, stage name, Jane Payton), 26, 1868; s. George and Frances (Forseyth)
Alma (Mrs. J. H. Stewart), Lizzie (Mrs. B. C. Van Wie; ed. public schools of New York
Waite). In hardware business at Spring Green, state; m. Holland Patent, N. Y., Dec 12, 1884,
Wis., in 1865. Then engaged in the butcher Georgia Putnam; children: Frances May, Mur-
business and shipping stock to Milwaukee and nie Louise. Became a mem. of Kilmer Com-
Chicago. Opened live stock commission house mission Co., 1893, and in 1894, associating
at Milwaukee Stock Yards, 1874, which still wlth w. H. Moorhead, established present firm
conducts; since 1894 has also been in same of Van Wie & Moorhead, commission mer-
business at Union Stock Yards, Chicago; chants in hay, straw and grain, succeeding to
senior partner and gen. mgr., G. B. Van Nor- tne business of the Kilmer Commission Co.
man & Co.; also pres. and gen. mgr. South Mem- Chicago Board of Trade, Feed Dealers'
Milwaukee Co., South Milwaukee Wis.; also Assn. of Chicago, and Nat. Hay Receivers'
vice-pres. Plankington Packing Co. for 7 Assn Democrat. Mem. Christian Church (Dis-
years; pres. Eagle Horse Shoe Co., South Mil- cipies). Mason. Office: Board of Trade Bldg.
waukee; owns 11 houses on 19th St. and Na- Residence: 430 N. Normal Parkway,
tional Av., Milwaukee, and has other large in- VAN ZANDT, George, banker; b. Chicago,
terests Mem E. B. Wolcott Post G A. R , May 28 1844; s Daniel A and Fannie M
Milwaukee, Wis^ Club: Saddle and Sirloin Of- (Van Zandt) Jones (name changed by legal
flee: Exchange Bldg. Union Stock Yards. Resi- process in 1873 from George Jones to Geofge
dence: 4917 Washington Park PI. Van Zandt) : ed. Snow's Acad. and Chicago
VAN OSDEIi, John Mills, architect; b. New High School: m., 1st, Oct. 17, 1874, Huldah
York, Jan. 13, 1838; a. William C. and Har- Barrow, Carbondale, Jackson Co.. 111. (died
riet (Ruland) Van Osdel; removed to Illinois Dec., 1880); children: Fred, Paul, Eva; m., 2d,
with parents, 1840; ed. public schools of Chi- Chicago, Aug. 2, 1882, Grace T. Goodspeed;
cago, Naperville and Aurora, 111.; later lived children: Jerome, Philip, Elwyn, Parker. Clerk
in Dixon, 111.; served 4% years in Army of in several banks, 1859-76; cashier Prairie Loan
the Cumberland and Armv of the Frontier, uid Trust Co., 1876-88, and of Prairie Stata
and was capt. of Co. K, 59th 111. Vol. Infy.; Nat. Bank, 1888-94, succeeding James W. Sco-
rn. Dixon, 111., 1864, Catherine A. Anderson; ville as pres. in 1894, and in 1897 becoming
children: Frank M., Walter S., Katherine M., pres. of the Prairie State Bank, which posi-
Annie G., Martha, Louise. After war located tion he still occupies. Independent Prohibi-
in Chicago, becoming associated with his un- tionist. Congregationalist. Clubs: Illinois, Co-
de, John M. Van Osdel, who was one of the lonial (Oak Park). Office: 159 LaSalle St. Resi-
pioneers of Chicago and the city's first archi- dence: Oak Park, 111.
tect: remained with him 26 years, until his VARNTTM, Clark, lawyer; b. Peacham, Cale-
death, 1892. Mem. Chicago Chapter, Am. In- donia Co., Vt., Sept. 24, 1846; s. William and
stitute of Architects. Republican. Was a dir. Elizabeth (Kimball) Varnum; ed. country
of the Chicago Public Library, 1895-9. Mem. school and acad. until 14; worked as farm
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hand in summer and taught school in winter
until 1865; removed to Iowa, worked on farm
and studied law until admitted to bar, 1870;
m 1st, Sept. 29, 1870, Ella Shipley; children:
Lulu, Blanche; m. 2d, Aug. 9, 1893, Irena Gal-
loway; children: Clark, Laurent; m. 3d, June
10 1902, E. Belle Tuttle. Practiced at Mal-
com, Poweshiek Co., la., 1870-83; at Newton,
la., 1883-90; since then in Chicago. Mason:
was Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons
of Iowa, 1883-5, and Grand Commander of
Knights Templar of Iowa, 1887-9. Office: 119
LaSalle St. Residence: 6615 Monroe Av.
VATTX, Frederick T., sec. and treas. The
Adams & Westlake Co.; b. Milwaukee, Wis.,
Aug. 29, 1858; s. Thomas and Mary (Hawkins)
Vaux; ed. grammar and high schools in Chi-
cago; m. Chicago, Nov. 4, 1884, Carrie T. May-
hew; 1 daughter: Geraldine. After leaving:
school became connected, in a clerical ca-
pacity, with The Adams & Westlake Co., and
has continued with the house ever since, now
being sec. and treas. of the company, very
large manufacturers of railway supplies and
equipments, metal bedsteads and specialties.
Also pres. of the Am. Stove Board Co., New
York and Chicago. Republican. Clubs: Union
League, Marauette. Office: 110 Ontario St.
Residence: 142 Astor St.
VAWTER, William Arthur, pres. of the Ba-
ker-Vawter Co., devisers of complete business
systems; b. Lafayette, Ind., May 22, 1858;
s. Achilles J. and Elizabeth (Richardson)
Vawter; ed. public schools of Indiana; m.
Plainfleld, Ind., Sept. 24, 1881, Alice R. Had-
ley; children: Cora C., William A., George H.
Learned trade of compositor at Indianapolis
in the printing office of Wright, Baker & Co.,
beginning in 1872, and advanced to position
of foreman of the composing room, until 1881;
in general merchandise business at Plainfleld
and Danville, Ind., 1881-6; came to Chicago,
1886, and became a partner in printing busi-
ness under style of Baker, Vawter & Co.,
which was incorporated, May, 1888, as the
Baker-Vawter Co., which finally abandoned
the general printing business and took up
present line as devisers of complete business
systems and as manufacturers of loose-leaf
binding and filing devices and supplies. Also
pres. and dir. Metal Sectional Furniture Co.;
dir. Tengwall File and Ledger Co. Reoublican.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Evanston, Evanston
Country. Office: Tribune Bldg.
VEBLEN. Thorstein B., asst. prof, political
economy, Univ. of Chicago, since 1900; man-
aging editor The Journal of Political Econ-
omy; grad. Carleton College, 1880; graduate
student Johns Hopkins; Ph.D., Yale, 1884; fel-
low in economics and finance, Cornell, 1891-2;
fellow same, Univ. of Chicago, 1892-3; reader
in political economy, same, 1893-4; associate,
same, 1894-6; instructor, same, 1896-1900. Au-
thor: The Theory of the Leisure Class, 1899;
The Theory of Business Enterprise, 1904. Ad-
dress: 344 E. 57th St.
VEEDEB, Albert H., lawyer; b. Fonda,
Montgomery Co., N. Y., Apr. 1, 1844; s. Henry
and Rachel (Lansing) Veeder; early education
in common schools; grad. Union College, Sche-
nectady, N. Y., 1865; supt. of schools, Galva,
111., 1866-8; at same time studying law; m.
Aug. 15, 1866, Helen L.. daughter of Rev.
Isaac G. Duryee, of Schenectady, N. Y. ; chil-
dren: Henry, Albert H., Jr., Jessie, Paul L.
Admitted to bar, 1868; practiced at Galva, 111.,
1868-74; since then in Chicago; atty. for the
town of Lake, 1874-85; now' general counsel
and dir. St. Louis Nat. Stock Yards Co., San
Francisco Stock Yards Co., Swift & Co., Con-
sumers' Cotton Oil Co., Libby, McNeill & Libby,
etc. Dir. Chicago Junction Ry. Co., Union
Stock Yards Co. Mason (32°); K. T., Shriner.
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Chica-
go, Mid-Day, Chicago Athletic. Office: 240 La-
Salle St. Residence: 4842 Vincennes Av.
VEEDEB, Henry, lawyer; b. Galva, 111., May
13, 1867; s. Albert H. and Helen L. (Duryee)
Veeder; ed. common schools, Englewood, 111.,
1874-80; Univ. of Chicago (preparatory), 1880-
1886; Yale Univ., 1886-90, B.A. ; Union College
of Law, 1890-2, LL.B. ; m. Chicago, 111., Dec.
27, 1892, Darlene Gibons; children: Harold A.,
Helen Frances. Admitted to bar by Supreme
Court of the State of Illinois, July 1, 1892;
and has since been engaged in the practice
of law; mem. of the firm of Albert H. and
Henry Veeder. Is associate counsel for Swift
& Co., and other companies. Mem. Chicago Bar
Assn. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Athletic, Mid-
Day, Kenwood, Law; also Chicago, of Lake
Geneva, Wis., and Lake Geneva Country. Of-
fice: 240 LaSalle St. Residence: 4841 Vin-
cennes Av.
VEHMEYEB, Henry Frederick, pres. Chi-
cago Dock Co.; b. Hanover, Ger., Mar. 7, 1845;
s. Christian and Elizabeth (Meyerding) Veh-
meyer; came to Chicago with parents when 6
years old; ed. Chicago public schools. At age
of 14 employed in grocery store, and 2 years
later took management of a small grocery,
bought by his father, at Adams and Throop
Sts. ; continued in grocery business 13 years
there and at Ann and Lake Sts.; sold busi-
ness, 1877, and since then in wholesale broom
corn business. Became stockholder and dir.,
1890, and since 1893 pres., Chicago Dry Dock
Co. Office: 78 LaSalle St. Residence: 4552 For-
restville Av.
VENNEMA, John, lawyer; b. Holland,
Mich., Oct. 2, 1871; s. Ame Bogardus and
Johanna J. DeSwarte; ed. Holland High
School and Hope College, Holland, Mich., and
Kent College of Law, LL.B., 1896; m. Chi-
cago, Oct. 22, 1902, Sybell S. Meyers. Admitted
to Illinois bar, 1895; since 1904, partner with
Graham H. Harris and Henry Lewis Bird,
under firm name of Harris, Vennema & Bird.
Dir. Presto Publishing Co.; treas. Benedetto
Allegretti Co. Republican. Mem. North Shore
Congregational Church. Mem. Park Lodge, A.
F. & A. M., and Oriental Consistory; Holland
Soc. of Chicago (vice-pres.), Sheridan Park
Social Club. Office: 1st Nat. Bank Bldg. Resi-
dence: 3214 Maiden St.
VEBBEEK, Herman, pres. and treas. Sani-
tary Specialty Mfg. Co.; b. Holland, Ottawa
Co., Mich., Jan. 14, 1865; s. Herman W. and
Hendertje (Reidsema) Verbeek; ed. public
schools of Holland, Mich., followed by special
course in bookkeeping and accounting; m. Mill
Grove, Allegan Co., Mich., Dell Grace Judd;
children: Grace Madeline, Ruth Henriette. Was
asst. postmaster, Holland, Mich., 1881; book-
keeper, Walsh-DeRoo Milling Co., Holland,
Mich., 1883; bookkeeper, Voigt, Herpolsheimer
& Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 1884; bookkeeper
and confidential man, Sproul & McGurrin,
Grand Rapids, Mich., manufacturers of plumb-
ing and heating supplies, 1886; organized, 1893,
Sanitary Specialty Mfg. Co., plumbing, heat-
ing, gas, lighting and water supplies, Chicago,
which was incorporated, 1898, and has been
its pres., gen. mgr. and treas. ever since. Re-
publican. Mem. Methodist Episcopal Church
and Methodist Social Union. Mem. Chicago
Credit Men's Assn., Chicago Supply Assn. Of-
fice: 55-57 N. Clinton St. Residence: 3434 Home
Av., Berwyn.
VEBNON, David, 2d vice-pres. Commercial
Nat. Bank; b. Kendall Co., 111., Dec. 10, 1837;
s. William and Sarah W. Vernon; ed. district
school, and later in public schools of Chicago,
his family moving here 1847; m. Jan. 8, 1863,
Julia R. Graves, daughter of Warren M.
Graves, of Sunderland, Mass.; children: Wil-
liam W., Harvey C., Julia G., Marion, Olive.
Began business at 17 with exchange bank of
H. A. Tucker & Co., remaining until 1861;
bookkeeper, cashier and gen. mgr. of a trans-
portation co., 1861-4; then in business as man-
ufacturers' agent and dealer in fancy papers
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until 1869; began service with Commercial industrial corporations in Chicago. Formerly
Nat. Bank as bookkeeper, 1869; worked his lieut.-col. 2d Infy., I. N. G., and senior maj. of
way through various positions, becoming 2d provisional regt. for Spanish-Am. War. Mem.
vice-pres., Jan. 1, 1898. Office: 175 Dearborn 2d Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Union League,
St. Residence: 833 W. Monroe St. Kenwood, Homewood. Office: 23d St. and Stew-
VI AL, George McNavig-hten, manufacturer; art Av. Residence: 4914 Greenwood Av.
b. Lyons Twp., Cook Co., 111., Feb. 15, 1850; VIGNERON, Eugene, dentist; b. Mexico,
s. Samuel and Margaret (McNaughten) Vial; Oswego Co., N. Y., Feb. 18, 1861; s. John and
ed. public school in farming community in Annette Vigneron; ed. Mexico (N. T.) Acad.
Lyons Twp.; m. Grundy Co., 111., Sept. 15, and Baltimore College of Dental Surgery,
1874, Emma F. Goodrich; children: Mary Me- D.D.S., 1883; m. Chicago, 1889, Agnes J. Mor-
Naughten, Myrtle Grace, Charles Henry, gan; 1 son: Eugene Morgan. Engaged in prac-
Brought up on farm; entered paint and glass tice of dentistry in Chicago since graduation,
business in employ of H. M. Hooker, Chicago, 1883. Formerly prof, of dental pathology at
1868; later returned to farm for few years, Northwestern Univ. Dental School. Mem. 'Chi-
but re-entered employ of H. M. Hooker (now cago Odontographic Soc., Illinois State Dental
H. M. Hooker Co.) in Jan., 1880, continuing Soc. Republican. Office: 92 State St. Resi-
until 1895, when Mr. Hooker, and others asso- dence: 6523 Kimbark Av.
elated with him, purchased the entire capital VILAS, Albert H., manufacturer; b. Racine,
stock of the Chicago White Lead and Oil Co.; Wis., June 11, 1848; s. Moses and Harriet
since Oct., 1895, sec. and gen. mgr. of latter. (Gary) Vilas; ed. Racine High School; served
Congregationalist. Pres. LaGrange Board of short term of enlistment in Union Army in
Education; dir. LaGrange Public Library. Civil War; m. Evanston, 111., Oct. 8, 1869,
Clubs: LaGrange Country, Chicago Congrega- Frances E. Gilbert; children: Albert M., Mrs.
tional. Office: 41-57 N. Green St. Residence: D. A. Miller, Mrs. D. A. Johnston. Since 1878
124 7th Av., LaGrange, 111. a manufacturer of mouldings and picture
VIERLING, Frank Charles, real estate; b. frames; now pres. of A. H. Vilas Co. Episco-
Cincinnati, O., June 13, 1850; s. Francis and palian. Office: 319 W. Lake St. Residence: Oak
Caroline Vierling; came to Chicago, 1855; ed. Park, 111.
public schools and in Bryant & Stratton VILAS, Charles Harrison, ex-pres. and em-
Business College; m. Chicago, Apr. 20, 1871, eritus prof, of ophthalmology and otology,
Margaret Chadwick Williams; children: Mrs. Hahnemann Med. College and Hosp. ; b. Chel-
Mary V. Blake, Mrs. Ida V. Waterman, Arthur sea, Vt., July 22, 1846; s. Hon. Levi B. and
G. Had varied business experience; was a cook Esther Green (Smilie) Vilas; grad. Univ. of
in the Tremont House in 1861; market boy in Wis., 1865 (A.M., 1868); grad. Hahnemann
1861; cashier, 1862-4, and in Union Army in Med. College, Chicago, 1873; physician and
latter part of 1864 and up to May 28, 1865, surgeon; for the last 29 years identified with
serving in Co. F, 23d 111. Vet. Vols., of which he Hahnemann Med. College and Hosp., in dept.
became corporal, though mustered out before of ophthalmology and otology; formerly pres.
he was quite 15 years old, and was one of the Western Acad. of Homoe. ; ex-pres. Nat. Oph-
youngest soldiers in the army. On his return thalmol. and Otol. Soc.; etc. Address: 2811
to Chicago attended business college; was col- Cottage Grove Av.
lector, Tribune carrier and clerk, 1867-9; in VILLMOW, Berthold, Chicago mgr. O. L.
real estate business since 1870, and has been Packard Machinery Co.; b. Stolp, Germany,
identified .with many important deals. Was Aug. 21, 1869; s. Herman and Augusta (Erdt)
school fund appraiser, 1875; alderman from Villmow; ed. public schools in Germany; m.
the 2d Ward, 1889-92. Republican. Mem. G. A. Milwaukee, May, 1893, Anna Kludt; 1 daugh-
R. (three terms commander Custer Post), ter: Eleanor. After leaving school in Germany
Mason (32°): mem. Apollo Commandery, K. served as an office assistant to a firm of law-
T. ; past noble grand of Union Lodge, I. yers until he was about 16% years of age,
O. O. F. ; mem. K. P. (past chancellor com- when he came to the U. S. Went to Milwaukee
mander Welcome No. 1). Clubs: Calumet, Ger- and entered service of the O. L. Packard
mania, Washington Park. Office: 115 Dearborn Machinery Co.; served in various capacities
St. Residence: 37 75th St. until Jan. 1, 1902, when he was appointed
VIERLING, Louis, manufacturer; b. Chica- mgr. of the company's Chicago branch, in
go; s. Francis and Caroline Vierling; ed. Chi- which position he continues. Republican. Lu-
cago public schools; m. Chicago, Feb. 7, 1900, theran. Office: 34-36 S. Canal St. Residence:
Charlotte Bowen Molthop. Began business ex- 2693 N. Hermitage Av.
perience in iron works of N. S. Bouton & Co., VINCENT, George Edgar, educator; b. Rock-
15th and Dearborn Sts., 1872, and in 1882 be- ford, 111., 1864; grad. Tale, 1885 (Ph.D., Univ.
came connected with the Vierling, McDowell of Chicago, 1896); editorial work, 1885-6; in
& Co. Iron Works, manufacturers of structural Europe and Orient, 1886-7; literary editor
and ornamental iron and steel, of which he is Chautauqua Press, 1886; vice-prin. Chautauqua
now sec. and treas.; also sec. and treas. of System since 1888; prin. of instruction, 1898;
Paxton & Vierling Iron Works, Omaha, Neb. fellow in sociology, 1892-4: asst.. 1894-5; in-
Republican. Mem. 7 years and capt. of I. N. G. structor, 1895-6; asst. prof., 1896-1900; asso-
Mem. 2d Presbyterian Church. Life mem. Art elate prof, and now prof, sociology, Univ. of
Institute of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Chicago. Author: Social Mind and Education
Kenwood. Office: 23d St. and Stewart Av. (with A. W. Small); An Introduction to the
Residence: 120 E. 49th St. Study of Society. Address: 5737 Lexington Av.
VIERLING, Robert, architectural iron and VINCENT, William Alexander, lawyer; b.
steel work; b. Buffalo, N. T. ; s. Francis and Wheeling, Va., Jan. 1, 1857; s. John A. and
Caroline Vierling, from Lorraine, France; ed. Katharine Anne (Blanchard) Vincent: early
Chicago public day and evening schools and education in public schools, Springfield, 111.;
Chicago Athenaeum. Began in the iron and grad. Ohio -Wesleyan Univ., Delaware, O., A.B.,
steel business with N. S. Bouton & Co., Chi- class of 1877; Columbia Law School, New
cago, as a boy, in 1871, and continued with York, LL.B., 1879; m. Springfield, 111., Nov. 17,
them until Apr., 1882, when organized the firm 1885; children: Charles Ridgely, Katharine
of Vierling, McDowell & Co., manufacturers Anne, Jane, John Alexander. In practice of
of structural and ornamental iron and steel, law at Springfield, 111., June, 1879, until 1883,
which was incorporated under laws of Illinois, when went to New Mexico as counsel for the
1884, when became pres., in which position A., T. & S. F. R. R., and for the Scottish
continues. In Dec., 1885, assisted to organize Mortgage Co., of Scotland; was appointed by
corporation of Paxton & Vierling Iron Works, Pres. Cleveland chief justice of the Supreme
Omaha, Neb., in same line of manufacture, of Court of New Mexico, serving until 1888, and
which is vice-pres. Also interested in other in 1889 was appointed chief justice of Mon-
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tana, and afterward declined the position as
chief justice of Utah; came to Chicago and re-
sumed practice of law, in partnership with
Judge Goodrich, Judge Collins and Clarence
S Darrow, later changing to present firm of
Goodrich, Vincent & Bradley. Mem. Chicago
Bar Assn., and Illinois State Bar Assn. Was
capt. and adjt. of 5th regt., I. N. G., while
living at Springfield, 111., and later was judge
advocate of New Mexico, with rank of col.
Clubs: Chicago, University, Chicago Golf, On-
wentsia, Saddle and Cycle, Twentieth Cen-
tury, Marquette, Mid-Day. Office: The Rook-
ery. Residence: 47 Astor St.
VIKDEN, Frederick B., principal Chicago
Business College; b. Jersey Co., 111., Jan. 20,
1864; s Francis Wilson and Margaret (Cox)
Virden; grad. Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal
School, 1887; m. Chicago, Sept. 10, 1894, L.
Mae Nelson; children: Frederick W., Harold
N. Taught in public schools in Southern Illi-
nois for 5 years prior to settling in Chicago,
1887; since 1889 principal of the Chicago Busi-
ness College and pres. and treas. of the col-
lege corporation. Republican. Congregation-
alist. Mem. I. O. O. F. Office: 67 Wabash Av.
Residence: 344 W. 59th PI.
VIBMOND, Arthur Jacob, transportation
official; b. Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 19, 1878; s.
Richard and Catherine (Obermann) Virmond;
grad. Milwaukee public and high schools. In
1887 was made credit man of the Hannan-De
Muth Shoe Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; in 1888 head
bookkeeper the Herman Zohrlaut Leather Co.,
Milwaukee; about June 1, 1889, was appointed
chief clerk of the Hurson Transoortation Co.,
with headquarters at Milwaukee; Sept. 28,
1899, the company sold out to the Barry Bros.
Transportation Co., of which was appointed
auditor and ereneral passenger agent, with
headquarters at Chicago; Mar. 5, 1900, became
stockholder of the company, and was made
asst. to the gen. mgr., but still retains the
other two positions. Democrat. Office: B. End
Michigan St. Residence: 4212 Cottage Grove
Av.
VISSCHEB, William Ligrhtfoot, newspaper
man; b. Owingsville, Ky., Nov. 25, 1842; grad.
Univ. of Louisville (law dept.), but never
practiced; served 4 years in Civil War; m.
Mar. 16, 1876, Emma Mason (now deceased).
Long engaged in newspaper work; has writ-
ten over 1,000 poems, published in many news-
papers and magazines. Was on lecture plat-
form for several seasons; now acting in
drama, traveling with company. (See Who's
Who in America for books, etc.) Residence:
1178 Jackson Boul. Address: Press Club.
VOCKE, William, lawyer; b. Minden, West-
phalia, Ger., Apr. 4, 1839; s. William and
Charlotte (Ebeling) Vocke; ed. German
schools; came to U. S., 1856, and came to
Chicago, 1857; became carrier for the Staats-
Zeitung, and while filling this position studied
law under Prof. Henry Booth; was collector
for Ogden, Fleetwood & Co., real estate, 1860-
1861; served through Civil War, private to
capt. in 24th 111. Vol. Infy. ; resumed study of
law on return from war; m. Jan. 13, 1867,
Eliza Wahl. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1867;
city editor Staats-Zeitung, 1864-5; clerk Po-
lice Court, 1865-9; engaged in law practice
since 1869; partner with Gen. Joseph B.
Leake, 1873-80; since then alone. Author of a
volume on the Administration of Justice in
the U. S., published in the German language
at Cologne; translated into English the lyrics
of Julius Rodenburg. Republican. Mem. Illi-
nois Legislature, 1871, and extra session of
1872; mem. Board of Education, 1877-80; was
pres. German Soc. of Chicago for the Aid of
Emigrants; is atty. for Imperial German Con-
sulate. Mem. Military Order of the Loyal Le-
gion. Clubs: University, Germania. Office: 1st
Nat. Bank Bldg. Residence: 520 LaSalle Av.
VOGELSANG, John Zacliariah, restaura-
teur; b. Ripley Co., Ind., July 17, 1860; s. John
and Cecilia (Renner) Vogelsang; ed. public
schools of Indiana; m. Newport, Ky., Mar. 28,
1883, Clara Gavitt; children: Mabel Clara, John
Alois. Reared on farm until 16 vears old, then
went to Cincinnati and became asst. steward
and storekeeper at the Burnett House, and
later with the Gibson House in the same city;
in 1883 came to Chicago and established a
restaurant and buffet. Republican. Episcopa-
lian. Mason (32°). Clubs: Germania, Automo-
bile, Illinois Athletic. Office: 180 Madison St.
Residence: 47 Hazel Av.
VOKOUN, John W., insurance. Began busi-
ness career as employe of the fire insurance
agency of D. S. Munger & Co., and in 1894
became a mem. of the succeeding firm of Mun-
ger, Elbert & Co., until 1903, when upon the
dissolution of that firm became a mem. of the
present firm of Munger, Vokoun, Wetmore &
Witherbee. Office: 159 LaSalle St.
VOLTZ, Daniel William, carriage and wag-
on builder; b. Chicago, Aug. 8, 1865; s. Daniel
and Fredericka (Schmidt) Voltz; ed. Chicago
public schools; m. Chicago, Dec. 20, 1897, Julia
Stose; children: Helen, Louise, Ruth. Upon
leaving school became connected with the car-
riage and wagon business of George Voltz, an
uncle, and on the death of Mr. Voltz, with
brother, Edward C. Voltz, acquired the busi-
ness under the firm name of Voltz Bros. Ma-
son. Office: 361 S. Halsted St. Residence: 3006
Prairie Av.
VOLTZ, Edward Christian, carriage and
wagon builder; b. Chicago, Sept. 19, 1873; s.
Daniel and Fredericka (Schmidt) Voltz; ed.
public schools of Chicago. After leaving school
became connected with the carriage and
wagon business of his uncle, George Voltz, and
after death of latter, became associated with
his brother, Daniel W. Voltz, in the present
firm of Voltz Bros., carriage and wagon build-
ers, repairers and painters. 
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